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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

7 Kids College Fund New Challenge Blog

Have you heard the news. There is a new challenge blog in town. The designers at 7 Kids College Fund have started a challenge blog to help inspire you and get those creative juices flowing. The prize for our first challenge will be a $50.00 Gift Certificate to the store!!

The first challenge is Pink and Polka Dots. Here is my card for this challenge...




Stamps: Ladybug Tilda (Magnolia), Fancy Flexible Phrases (SU! retired)
Paper: Sultry (Basic Grey), Bazzill textured cardstock
Ink: Staz-On, Distress Ink, Chocolate Chip.
Accessories: Polka Dot ribbons, Branch Punch, flowers, sewing machine, circle punches, flat-back pearls

I used the sketch from Friday Sketcher #113 as the base design for my card.

Here is a closeup of my image, colored with distress inks.

I had some Prima flowers with polka dots that I added to my bouquet. 

I used a 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch punch to create the pink and brown ladybug. I used my Chocolate Chip marker to color the dots.

Won't you come join us at 7 Kids Challenge Blog! I look forward to seeing your creations!

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22 comments:

  1. Manuela August 4, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    Hi Julie! This is such a lovely card! I absolutely love it! ♥

    Hugs,
    Manuela

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  2. mycardzAugust 4, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    Hi Julie! OMGoodness, your card is soooo adorable! I love it. Love the layout and your awesome coloring too! Yes, great minds think alike - adorable image :)
    hugz, Mary

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  3. MarleneAugust 4, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    Your card is STUNNING!!! I think this one is my favorite one of yours so far! WOWZA!

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  4. CandyAugust 4, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    Hi Julie,
    Your card is wonderful!!!
    Beautiful paper and ribbon used, beautiful colouring as well.
    Love your hand made ladybug :o)
    Hugs, Candy

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  5. Silvie ZAugust 4, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    wowzers Julie, this is soooooo pretty! Awesome color combo and layout!And your coloring is gorgeous, of course!
    Hugs,
    Silvie from France

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  6. JeanAugust 4, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    Julie, this is so precious.. You have such an adorable perception of pink polka dots.. Love the layout and all the coloring is so gorgeous.. simply adore your card.
    Hugs, Jean

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  7. Christina C.August 4, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    Julie, your card is absolutely GORGEOUS....A WORK OF ART!!!!!

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  8. Samantha SilvaAugust 4, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    So cute I really love the LADY BUG <3 great card... Thanks for sharing:)

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  9. AnnikaAugust 4, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    Wow. Just - wow. What a fabulous layout, such a beautiful balance in layers and embellies! Your colouring is simply stunning, love the mottled background!
    Hugs
    Annika

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  10. LisaAugust 4, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    Julie this is so beautiful! I love your sentiment too :)

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  11. PeggieAugust 4, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    Oh so very cute. Love all the dots.

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  12. AutumnAugust 4, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    This is beautiful! Love those browns and pinks! Fab job with the sketch too! TFS!
    xxAutumn

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  13. Lisette MorrisAugust 4, 2010 at 4:48 PM

    WOW!! Awesome! Great Polka dots and the coloring is amazing! Beautiful job!

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  14. Sharon CaudleAugust 4, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    That's one awesome prize, Julie! But OMG, it is totally overshadowed by your card! It's FABULOUS!!!! I love the pink and dark brown mixture and your coloring is sensational! Gorgeous, goregous, gorgeous!!! I'm going back for another look!!
    hugs!
    Sharon

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  15. NancyAugust 4, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    Julie, this card is wonderful. The components are just fabulous! Bravo.

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  16. LeonieAugust 4, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    OMG this is GORGEOUS!! I so totally love the colours and the ribbons and everything! Your colouring is amazing too!! i so cant get the watercolours :(, butthis is stunning!
    Hugs leonie

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  17. Amber HightAugust 5, 2010 at 3:38 AM

    This Tilda is SO adorable! I haven't seen her before, fab card!

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  18. RosemaryAugust 5, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    OMG, this is fabulous!! I love how you made her pink & brown.... AWESOME! Rosemary

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  19. scrappinpegAugust 6, 2010 at 5:55 AM

    A really pretty card. I need to pull out my distress inks and play with them too. I love your embellishments!

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  20. marshaAugust 7, 2010 at 7:21 AM

    Hi Julie! Your Magnolia cards are just stunning! Thanks for visiting my blog and joining! I love your blog and will be coming back!

    Hugs, Marsha

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  22. TracyAugust 8, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    Your card is just beautiful! Love the sketch you used. I haven't tried to paint with my distress inks yet, but I really like the way it looks. Thanks so much for visiting my blog and leaving a comment on my entry for the challenge!

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