Friday, September 10, 2010

Back to Business at The Town Scrapper!

(This is one of THREE posts for me today! Please check back later this morning at 6:00 am EST for a brand new Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge, and then at 7:00 am EST for another sneak peek at the upcoming Kraftin' Kimmie September release!)

Well, after a lovely summer hiatus it's back to business for the Scrapettes! We have a brand new recipe challenge over at The Town Scrapper Blog...1 cardstock colour, 2 design papers, 3 types of embellishments, 2 ribbons and 1 stamped image!

I used one of the The Town Scrapper's exclusive Victoria Case stamps named Rock Star Lola on my card today. I paired her up with some pretty design paper from October Afternoon that is also available at The Town Scrapper. For my embellishments, I used pearls, a brad and a punched border. (well, I also snuck in a bit of Stardust Stickles on her microphone and the swirly design on her jeans!) The paper edges were all sponged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink. Phebe carries several colours of Distress Ink...I love these inks and use them every chance I get!

Thought I would work on colouring red hair again. It's coming along, but I lost a few of the highlights I was trying to achieve...I over-blended a bit again. It's a learning curve though, and if you never work outside your comfort zone then you won't grow! Next on the list is blonde hair!







Copics Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E11, R20 Hair: E11, E13, E17, E18, E19, E50, E59 Shirt: G20, G82, G85, G99 Jeans: B000, B12, B23, B24, B39

You can see the rest of the Scrapette's fabulous projects over at The Town Scrapper Blog. We'd love for you to join in the challenge this week...you just may be the winner of a great prize from The Town Scrapper! You can contact Phebe by phone at 519-882-0623 or by email at info@townscrapper.com.

Thanks for stopping by...if you'd like to come back later today, I will have two more cards to show you!

Blessings friends,


Melanie

Stamp: The Town Scrapper's Rock Star Lola
Paper: Neenah, Bazzill, October Afternoon
Ink: Memento, Copics, Distress Ink
Embellishments: Pink Paislee brad, ribbon from Walmart, dollar store pearls, Stardust Stickles
Tools: Martha Stewart border punch

9 comments:

Patricia said...

So cute card I love it , the music paper background is amazing =P

Maria Therese said...

Sweet card! And WOW that coloring of yours!!

Lau W said...

Such a nice card ! Love it !
xxx

Maria said...

Oh Mel, this is gorgeous! Love the music paper and your colouring ~ well what can I say that I haven't said before ~ its fabulous!! Have a great weekend. Hugs, Maria

Ann said...

This card is stunning, your coloring is always so amazing

Mary Lou said...

Hi Mel~~Oh her hair is Fabby Hun!!! We are so critical of ourselves but It is a learning curve as you said. I always admire your coloring~~Excellente in my eyes--if I could be alittle like you:D
Thanks for the visit and wonderful comment~~~!!!!
Blessings

FitterTwit said...

This is GORGEOUS! I love the music background! :)

Tricia said...

At a loss for words, AGAIN! WOW...love all your work!!

Dawn said...

Ah, just gorgeous, as usual! Love the little sheet music in the background and thank you sooooooo much for listing the copic colours you used! Loving the blue jeans combo!