Two weeks ago the lovely Charmaine challenged the Prettie girls to use Chalk Pastels to color our images....HUH???? I have chalk pastels that have been used maybe once and have tried to trade on the trade forum on SCS three times!! LOL! Needless to say, this was a difficult challenge for me. Although it was hard, I am pretty pleased with how my card turned out. It's simple and think a little masculine looking! This card is going to Jessie....so I hope she likes it!
Card details: The color combo is Brocade Blue, Creamy Caramel and White. The main image is from the Paper Pretties set called Look Who's Perky. It was stamped in Black Stazon on PTI white and I colored it with chalk pastels using an aquapainter. It was a little too dull when it dried so I added crystal effects the the entire image and let it dry overnight. The Creamy Caramel panel was embossed with the Distressed Stripes embossing folder. The striped panel was stamped with the Fine Lines Backgrounder (CHF) with Brocade Blue ink. The ribbon is Caramel Gingham from SU! The sentiment was cut out with the Double Ended Tag Shapeabilities by Spellbinders. Before I removed it from the die, I sponged some Brocade Blue ink so that it would have the white edge. The brads are from the Rich Regals collection from SU!
Don't forget to check out what the other Prettie girls did with this challenge:
Charmaine
Christi
Danielle
Frances
Jackie
Jana
Jessie
Jessica
Jillian
Julie
Jodi
January 25th will mark Paper Pretties 2nd year in business and we want to celebrate in true Prettie style with a mystery, lots of prizes, a party, and a ton of inspiration for you! We'll be releasing a new stamp set, revealing the next Stamp of the Month a little bit early and rereleasing Sealed with a Kiss in RUBBAH!!!
Be sure to join us for all the fun. Our blog hop will begin on Christie's Blog on January 22nd and the fun will continue for 3 whole days culminating in our party in the forum on the 25th at 8pm EST.
We'll be announcing our grand prize winner of a 6 month Stamp of the Month subscription and giving away one of our new stamp sets to another lucky winner. We'll have prizes every 1/2 hour during the party BUT you have to be there to win! Also, everyone who orders on the 25th OR joins the Stamp of the Month club will receive a free roll of American Crafts ribbon!
Have a great Wednesday!!
~Jackie
Stamps: Look Who's Perky (Paper Pretties), Fine Lines Backgrounder (CHF)
Paper: Brocade Blue, Creamy Caramel Textured, PTI White
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Brocade Blue, Tea Dye Distress Ink (Ranger)
Accessories & Tools: Curved Rectangle Nestabilities, Double Ended Tag (Shapeabilities), Gingham Ribbon, Brads, Crystal Effects, Distressed Striped embossing folder, Dimensionals
OK, WHAT? Masculine? Not in the least! I love this, the softness, the inviting cup of coffee! Love this and so will Jessie! Hugs, michelle
P.S. WHO did your banner? It's AWESOME!!!
Posted by: Michelle Woerner (sf9erfan) | January 21, 2009 at 10:22 AM
You make me sick girl!! LOL This is fantastic!!!!
Posted by: Christi | January 21, 2009 at 01:35 PM
Youuuuuuu, I have no words...
Posted by: Jessie/knightrone | January 21, 2009 at 02:20 PM
LOVE the colors, and the textures, and your coloring...and EVERYTHING! Great job!!
Posted by: Jana Weaver | January 21, 2009 at 03:17 PM
Love this, you rock!
Posted by: Wendy | January 21, 2009 at 05:23 PM
Jackie, your card is gorgeous! I don't know what you were worried about! LOL
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | January 21, 2009 at 06:52 PM
Great use of chalks, Jackie! And this is my favorite Prettie set ever! :)
Posted by: Carole (TruCarMa) | January 21, 2009 at 07:41 PM
Another great card! I have something for you on my blog.
Posted by: Kelli | January 21, 2009 at 08:28 PM
Jackie, great job with the chalks! I wouldn't even be able to find mine, and I think I have two sets of them! Love the curvy nesties and your sponging!
Posted by: Amy Sheffer | January 21, 2009 at 09:52 PM
really love the colors on this card
Hugs
Norine
Posted by: Norine | January 22, 2009 at 05:05 AM
VERY pretty! I love those curved mega rectangles, especially sponged with the white edge.
Posted by: denise (peanutbee) | January 22, 2009 at 05:51 AM
Lol, I can't get rid of mine either! I don't even know the last time they got used. Your card turned out wonderful, love the serene soft colors!
Posted by: Becky C | January 22, 2009 at 06:05 AM
Jackie - this card looks awesome!!! I haven't tried this challenge...but it looks great!!!
Posted by: Silke Ledlow | January 22, 2009 at 07:20 AM
Totally beautiful!!! See no need to worry I knew it would be lovely! :)
Posted by: Julie Masse | January 22, 2009 at 09:36 AM
What a fun card. Love the colors, images and well just everything about it.
Posted by: Ida | January 22, 2009 at 12:42 PM
So pretty!
Posted by: Heather P. | January 22, 2009 at 05:16 PM
This is so delightful Jackie! I really like the Crystal Effects over the pastels!
Posted by: Danielle | January 22, 2009 at 06:30 PM
Seriously, you just HAD to go and make me look even worse...and you said you didn't like chalks...bah!!! You are getting a CITATION missy!! This is ridiculously FABULOUS!
Posted by: Jodi | January 22, 2009 at 06:33 PM
Very cool with the Crystal Effects!
Posted by: Bethany Paull | January 23, 2009 at 07:03 AM
Awesome challenge card Jackie! I love how you used the pastels on your image.
Posted by: LaurieF | January 24, 2009 at 09:25 PM