For a while now, I have played along with the wonderful participants at the The Friday MashUp Challenge site. I have always loved the examples the talented design team displays each week. I decided to apply when they had a DT Call. WooHoo…I am doing the happy dance because I was asked to be on the team starting in November! I am not only excited but also nervous. I hope I can inspire the players as I have been inspired week after week. Go on over and visit the site…the challenges are always so fun and creative. I hope to see you play along!
Here is my submission for this week’s Challenge # 130 where Tara asks us to Fussy Cut and Rip Something.
I used the SU Regarding Dahlias stamp at classes this week and thought it would be a reasonable one to fussy cut since that isn’t my strong point. So I set to cutting that gorgeous flower up and liked it. I enjoyed the paper tearing, too. It is something I have not done in many years, though it was one of the first techniques I learned to use on a card around a decade ago ! This is a VERY clean and simple design, it just lets the Dahlia stand out. However, after seeing Amy White’s card (jaw drops) – I know that the Dahlia dresses up and struts her stuff so well- her card is stunning!
Card Recipe:
STAMPS: SU Regarding Dahlias, SU Espress Yourself (Hostess set for current catalog)
INK: SU Basic Black, SU Real Red
PAPER: SU Basic Black, SU Real Red, SU Whisper White
ACCESSORIES: SU Candy Dots with the Brad Bases in Real Red and Basic Black
Love the snipped layer look! Time to ink my set up!
Thanks so much, Linda. Hope you are enjoying your weekend in GA!
Welcome, Cindy! Beautful! I love piecing and popped up layers of the flower.
Thanks so much, Heidi. It was CAS this week for sure since I almost missed that I was posting this week!
Cindy, a big “Welcome to the team”!! I’m so excited that you’re joining us, I have always loved your creations 🙂 The layered Dahlia is gorgeous, and I love the ripped paper layers too. Fab card!
Oh, Tara, thanks so much. I am so excited to work with you gals;)
Cindy, Congratulations on being picked for the design team! I’m doing the happy dance with you. You create beautiful cards and will be a real asset. This card is so pretty. I love the torn papers. B
Thanks, B! I was happy to be asked- and Congrats on your Rocking the MashUp last week!
Congratulations Cindy on your joining the design team. Don’t worry – you’ll be inspiring a whole heap of people – Just one look at your card and I’m inspired to do something tonight. 🙂 Really!!!!
Janelle, you are so encouraging- thanks for the support and kind comments- be sure to play along- I enjoy your creations;)
Beautiful Cindy! The red, black and white looks so elegant!
I’m thrilled to have you on the DT. Like the others said, your creations are always stunning and I excited to be working with you!
Thanks so much, Lisa. So Excited to be designing with you at the Friday MashUp!
Gorgeous card Cindy! Love the layers you’ve created with this flower and how you’ve kept the colours and design simple and striking! So happy that you’re on the FM DT – I’m sure you’ll have fabulous inspiration for everyone each week!
You’re so kind, Amy- thank you. Looking forward to making cards each week for the Friday MashUp with all you girls!
You are welcome to the team Cindy! I know that you are going to be a great inspiration for everybody. Your card is beautiful!
Hugs 😉
Welcome to the Team Cindy I’m excited to be working with you! This is gorgeous I love the colors you used and all that cutting on the flower really came together perfect.
This is so pretty! What a beautiful flower with lots of dimension! Congratulations on being chosen for the Friday Mashup! You will just love working with the team and playing along with all the fun challenges!