Color The Way: Bugaboo Bright Colors and Flowersoft Challenge Entry

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Bugaboo Bright Colors and Flowersoft Challenge Entry

Hi All,

Just a really quick note to show my entry for the Bugaboo Challenge. I am entering the Bright Colors and Flowersoft challenge. I have had my Flowersoft since it first came out and at that time they were pastel colors, so its not as bright as I would have hoped, but it was fun to work with Flowersoft again. I paper-pieced the polka-dotted part of her gown and using Copics I colored both images. I then used baby blue Flowersoft to accent the outer flower and a soft peachy/orange color for the flower in her hair. I fussy-cut the girl and used a Spellbinder Nestability for the flower image and edged it slightly with Tumbled Glass distress ink. The lace is from Hero Arts and is self adhesive! LOVE IT!! The DP is from my scrap pile and I dont remember exactly where it came from. Sorry!

I really enjoyed creating and entering this challenge. If you would like a chance to play along, please stop over to the Bugaboo Challenge Blog or click HERE.

*Hugs*
~Andrea

10 comments:

Marilyn WebbJune 1, 2011 at 8:13 AM
So beautiful, love the flower soft on the flowers, and her dress is gorgeous (great paper piecing). Thanks for joining us this week at Catch The Bug.
hugs Marilyn
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Pink Room Therapy DesignsJune 2, 2011 at 10:25 AM
I love how you combined those two images! Fabulous paper piecing on her dress. Thanks so much for joining us at Catch the Bug!
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PaulJune 2, 2011 at 12:37 PM
Thank you so much in joining in with our BRIGHT COLOUR challenge at Catch The Bug, the Bugaboo challenge blog and thanks also for using the flowersoft for extra chances of winning.
TFS
Paul
http://www.craftyblogocks.blogspot.com/
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sgcJune 2, 2011 at 9:43 PM
Great card. I love the bright colors you chose, the way you incorporated the two images, and the addition of the flower soft. Thanks for playing in our Bugaboo Challenge.
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Becky GJune 4, 2011 at 12:42 AM
Great card!!! I love how you combined the two images and added the flower soft to the flowers. Thanks for joining us at Catch The Bug! =) Becky
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Cathy AMarch 10, 2013 at 8:07 PM
Such a sweet card, love the lace borders
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Curt in IndyApril 6, 2013 at 11:22 AM
Gosh, I haven't used my flowersoft in ages! This is a great reminder to do so. Your card turned out really cute and I love how you used the flowersoft!...BTW, I LOVE that picture of Jake! Best, Curt
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JulesApril 23, 2013 at 2:22 AM
Hi Andrea

Great layout on your card and I love your colour choices.

The strips of lace are the perfect finishing touch and your paper piecing is really neat.

Hope you are having a good week.

Love Jules xx
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Savannah O'GwynnMay 3, 2013 at 10:45 AM
OHHHH! I love those flowers-- the glitter really helps them pop! LOOOOOOOOVE this card:) FAB job!
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Jodie MackrellMay 6, 2013 at 10:13 PM
adorable Andrea =)
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