Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Simply Soft Do Over - OCC & DD12


Gee, I had fun creating this card for Our Creative Corner and Dynamic Duos 12.
 
Over at OCC this week, it's all about do-overs.  I loved the concept of this challenge and was all over it as soon as I read about it.  I browsed through my older photos and found this card....
On my old card I used the Simply Soft stamp set from Stampin' Up.  It's a super easy set to make fabulous cards with, so how could I go wrong???  This card was wrong for me in so many ways.  I hated the torn oval behind the main panel, I wished I would have mounted the backround DP on a peice of regular cardstock, and I wasn't happy with the ribbon.  And don't get me started on those flowers!!!  So, I was thrilled to get the chance to makeover this card!  I thought the DD12 Challenge colors would be perfect to do the makeover with.  I love the way the Poppy Parade "pops" against the black.  I had also seen a tutorial on YouTube a while ago where the gal used the layered marker technique on this set and it looked so neat, so I knew I wanted to do that too.  I colored in the flower petals with Blushing Bride first, then came back over them with Poppy Parade.  I'm so much happier with my do-over card and am glad OCC had this challenge!


Here's a list of supplies I used.....
Stamps: Simply Soft, Just Believe
Paper: Poppy Parade, Black, White, Sunny Days DP
Ink: Poppy Parade, Blushing Bride, Certainly Celery, Lucky Limeade, Stazon Black
Accessories: Framelits Labels die, Scallop Polkadot ribbon, Word Window & Modern Label punches, button, bakers twine, rhinestones
Thanks for taking a peek!
Jenny

13 comments:

  1. Jenny this is SO pretty, I am in love with those sweet wispy flowers! Thanks for playing along with us at Dynamic Duos!

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  2. Oh yeah Jenny, your makeover card is absolutely gorgeous! The colour combination is stunning, I love the big bow and the layered marker technique works beautifully with these flowers. Thanks for playing along this week at Our Creative Corner and hope you can join us again next week.
    Chris

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  3. And what an amazing make over it is. So glad you chose the colours at Dynamic Duos.

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  4. Gorgeous! Love the makeover idea! You've done it so beautifully! Wow! Thanks for joining us at Dynamic Duos this week! :)

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  5. Your updated version is terrific! I love how your rich bold colors have so much vibrancy! I like how you kept the same layout and really worked on the image, colors and textures. Beautiful work and a terrific entry into the challenge at Our Creative Corner. So happy to have you joining in the fun with us this week.

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  6. Beautiful job on your makeover!! I just love your new card - the red and black are perfect for it. The layout is freshened up in such a lovely way, and your coloring on the flowers is gorgeous! Thanks so much for joining in the OCC challenge this week!

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  7. I had to come peek - I had so much fun with this challenge :) Amazing the difference time makes! I found that apparently I liked to tear things too....lots. And lots!

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  8. Congratulations, Jenny, for the DD shoutout! Your "doover" card is brilliant!

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  9. Such a great transformation! The colors on the makeover are richer and vibrant, and give the card character. Those flowers are stunning. Thanks so much for joining in the Our Creative Corner challenge this week!

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  10. Hi Jenny! Great remake on an old card! Your new card really pops against the red background and I love that you can really recognise the original card in your makeover. This is a gorgeous card! Thank you for playing along at Our Creative Corner this week - hope to see more of your creations.

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  11. Stunning Do-over Jenny and congratulations.
    hugs Kimx

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  12. I just found your blog today and I must say I love all of your creations. WOW. I am so happy to have found you.

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  13. Really nice makeover! Love the crisp clean look of the re-do. Congrats on your win at OCC!

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