It's a celebration this week for Friends With Flair! I'm writing this and scheduling it ahead of time because I'll be on a scrapbook retreat Thursday-Sunday (July 18-21). I've never done anything like this before. I've gone on an evening crop at the LSS, but never an overnight, much less a 4 day one. AND, I've only met these ladies online. I know them by names like LBAB and JeepMama and Clayton528. Do they sound trustworthy to YOU? If I don't post next Friday, someone please send a search party!
OK, where was I? Oh, yeah, it's a celebration! Yesterday was my BFF's birthday. I made her two cards. I wanted one to be super fun, and one to be pretty and serious. You get to see the fun one this week and the serious one next week.
I love the fashionista images. They are so fun to color. I went with one of them for my card:
This is Roxanne, and she is really strutting her stuff. I thought she would be perfect for a fun 40-something birthday card. Inside, I wrote, "did we ever look like that?" And of course, "Happy Birthday".
Here's a close up of her, with some of the bling I added to make her "shine like a diamond!"
I colored her with Copic markers, used some BoBunny papers, a Unity sentiment, and Close To My Heart bling. There she is. What do you think? Will my BFF like it?
I'm giving away some blog candy. I'm hopping with the All That Stickles design team on Sunday, 7-21. It is my final hop with the team, as I'm moving on to other things. In honor of the fun I've had on the team, I'm giving away some Stickles (of course), buttons, brads, ribbon, and other goodies. To be eligible for the blog candy, please follow my blog and leave a comment on this post. To increase your chances of winning, you can comment again on tomorrow's post for Joy's Life stamps, and hop with the All That Stickles team on Sunday and comment on my post (7-21). Good luck!
I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
Sister Act Card Challenge -- anything goes
Great Impressions -- anything goes
Oozak -- anything goes with texture
D.L. Art Thankful Thursday -- Anything Goes
Pin & Tack -- anything goes
MarkerPop -- anything goes
Do they sound trustworthy to you!? Funny!! Hope you had the best time ever with Kathy, LB and Paula! I'm SO jealous!!
ReplyDeleteLucky ducky!! Sounds like a CC reunion (almost!) Hope you have an amazing time!
ReplyDeleteLove your card--excellent job!
I'd say they sound pretty trust worthy... well... maybe! Have a blast on your retreat and be sure to fill us in on the event when you return. Your card is SOOOO cute, Julie. Love your coloring and the image is so sassy! Your bff is going to love this!
ReplyDelete~Donna K
Julie, this card is amazing. Your coloring is great! I have no talent in that area even though I have bought all the right tools:-). I am anxious to hear about your retreat with these suspicious characters. I have never gone on one either. Have a great time!
ReplyDeleteGreat Card! I love the bling!
ReplyDeleteYeah, those ladies sound trustworthy, but watch out for that raebae! and DON'T .. I repeat. DO NOT allow her to program your Garmin! :-)
Thanks for trusting us, Julie!
Very cute card.
ReplyDeleteawesome card! shes got such great attitude!
ReplyDelete-Rachel w k
rwkrafts.com
Wow, Your BFF will LOVE it! I Love it! You are very talented with those copic markers!! Thanks for sharing with this team and I hope that you have fun on your next leg of the (your) journey!
ReplyDeleteyour neat it look super. Just perfects for summer.
ReplyDeleteOh this is a fun design. Nice coloring. Happy scrapping. :)
ReplyDeleteLol here Julie...loved reading your post, hope you are all having an AMAZING TIME..stunning card by the way!!
ReplyDeleteLook forward to hearing how it all went.
Hugs
Tracy
xoxo
Such wonderful coloring of this fashionista and great card! So bright and cheerful. I hope you have a great time at your retreat!
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ReplyDeleteJulie, this is stunninggggg. Love the diva and how you colored her! You had been awesome on the team, loved your previous tutorial too... :)
ReplyDeleteWOw Roxanne is a stunner in your capable hands Julie! Bee-u-tiful indeed!
ReplyDeleteGreat coloring! I really love her skin tones and her cute top.
ReplyDeleteMary Anne, Great Impressions DT
What a fun and sassy card! I love it! Thanks for sharing her at Sister Act this week!
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Trisha-DT Member
Such a sassy card. Hope you have fun meeting your online friends.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card design...Hope that you have great time this weekend!
ReplyDeleteShe definitely has her strut on! Love the bright colors!
ReplyDeleteLucky gal.. going to a 4 day retreat!!!! Love your gal.. your friend will love her.. I will be back to see the serious card..
ReplyDeletecame back from the stickles blog hop...
Laura
www.lauraleesdream.blogspot.com
Love the addition of the bling, it looks great! Have fun at your retreat! Thanks for playing along with us at Oozak!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card! I really like your coloring skills :)
ReplyDeleteOoh, I sure hope you have a great time at your retreat!!! I'm hoping that one day I can carve out the time for myself to do that! Your card is fantastic, as usual...I love the sassy girl (and no, I'm pretty sure *I* never looked like that!) and all the sparkles!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous (and fun!) card! Hope you had a lovely time with the CC peeps - how fun! I look forward to seeing pictures later, too... it's always fun to match a face to a name! :)
ReplyDeleteIt was nice meeting you at the retreat. Love your work!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card with beautiful coloring, Julie! I love, love, love the addition of the bling!!! Your BFF is going to flip for this! Hope you had an amazing time at your scrapbook retreat!
ReplyDeleteI love the coloring on this! Amazing job! Thank you for joining us for the Oozak Challenge!
ReplyDelete-Samantha
Amazing card. Love all the colors. Thanks so much for joining us at Color Me Creative challenge.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Pat
Super cute card, thanks so much for joining joining us at the CMC Challenge!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Christine