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Poppy Seed Challenge #2


Hi Everyone! I'm a big fan of Lisa Johnson. She is one of the best. She just started doing her own challenges and they are so fun!

The current challenge is to combine buttons, polka dots and the color light moss. I made a few cards inspired by her challenge and also by spring clothing (a fun tip Tami used on the Hero Arts blog this week).


The first card was inpired by a denim jacket I have. The large flower was embossed then shaded with white colored pencil. I used cling dots for my background. I like how the dots make the card a little less serious.


The second card was inspired by this girl's dress I saw last week at the Gap. Isn't it fun?

Here is my card. I used the Bird on a Branch stamp from Hero Arts paired with some buttons and gems from PTI. The sentiments on both cards are from the Hero Art's Thoughtul Messages clear set. Oooo and did you spot the new PTI medium scallop die cut! I'm totally in love. :)

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you had a great day!


Comments

Tiffany Ervin said…
Love the very sweet elegance of both cards, beautifully done!
March 21, 2010 at 7:52 PM
Virginia L. said…
Both are lovely and ...well, GORGEOUS, too! You did the color challenge so beautifully! Love your inspiration!
March 21, 2010 at 8:18 PM
Alice said…
lovely cards! love the colors and your designs are beautiful!
March 21, 2010 at 11:49 PM
Jane said…
I'm just LOVING these cards! GORGEOUS!!!
March 22, 2010 at 12:06 AM
Kathy said…
Oh so beautiful Ashley!!!! Colors, design..everything. HUgs,Kathy
March 22, 2010 at 8:03 AM
Lucy Abrams said…
Gorgeous cards Ashley - and thanks for pointing out this challenge - that's my kinda challenge :)
March 22, 2010 at 9:41 AM
Kelly Rasmussen said…
simply adorable cards ashley!
March 22, 2010 at 1:24 PM
JulieHRR said…
Love how you used that gorgeous blossom on this design, Ashley! Lovely!
March 22, 2010 at 1:48 PM
Pam W. said…
Great job. Your cards are awesome. Love the color scheme.
March 22, 2010 at 4:29 PM
Ayana Posadas said…
You did such a great job at making the card with the dress! I love how you incorporated the colors and the design! Very creative! :)
March 22, 2010 at 5:14 PM
Unknown said…
I think they're both terrific! And thanks for the link to a new challenge. I'm determined to try something new and different....
March 23, 2010 at 8:50 AM
Kryssi said…
u did a great job, ashley!!
March 23, 2010 at 10:54 AM
Kelly Booth said…
Such cute cards Ashley...Love your colors so Fresh!
March 27, 2010 at 8:50 AM
Unknown said…
Love both of your cards!! Congrats on your bloomer award!:)
March 29, 2010 at 5:15 AM
Jinny Newlin said…
Such pretty cards! Congrats on becoming a top five bloomer!
March 29, 2010 at 5:22 AM
Kelly Rasmussen said…
congrats on being chosen as a bloomer...i just LOVE both these cards!
March 29, 2010 at 6:08 AM
Trinh said…
Congrats on being a Top 5 Bloomer! Your card is so pretty; just love all those colors together!
March 29, 2010 at 6:17 AM
vicki B. said…
Love both of these cards! The color combo is wonderful!
March 29, 2010 at 7:14 AM
Anne Gaal said…
Hi, Ashley! I love the way you used the white colored pencil to add shading to the large flower. And, you're right, the polka dots do inject some fun! :-)
March 29, 2010 at 8:19 AM
Unknown said…
Congrats on being a 'Bloomer' in the Poppy Seed challenge! I love your cards - grea colours & details.
March 29, 2010 at 9:11 AM
A BRIT GREEK said…
Just found your lovely card designs on Flickr!

Have featured your cute Easter card on my blog today.

Keep doing what you do, they're fabulous designs!

Have a great Easter!
April 2, 2010 at 2:12 AM
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