Today's Stamp Simply challenge from Sharon Johnson is to forget the rules! Here are the details from Sharon's blog...
"Let’s Forget the Rules! Do you remember when we were kids (at least when I was a kid!!) we were taught not to mix patterns when we dress ourselves. I guess styles must have been rather bland back then — LOL!!! We would never wear a plaid skirt (remember those red wool plaid skirts?) with a printed blouse, or a striped jumper with a polka dotted blouse. We just DID NOT do it back then!!! Oh, but look at the fun we have today with patterned paper — Mix and Match — anything goes!!! And I love it!!! So today we are going to use EITHER stripes or dots and mix them with any other print or pattern you so desire! Or use the stripes and dots together if you like. You may use patterned paper or you may stamp your prints/patterns. Just make sure you use EITHER stripes or dots, or both!!! I LOVE both stripes and dots. And today you get bonus points if you can use 3 different prints together!!! Forget those old rules, let loose and have fun!!!"
So there you have your fun, Stamp Simply challenge for today! Remember if you upload to an online gallery like Paper Craft Planet, be sure to use the tag ssnotime80 in your description.
Be sure to see Sharon's beautiful sample on her blog, and check out these inspiring creations from the rest of the Stamp Simply team!
Janine Orchard
Becky Oehlers
Barb Schram
Julie Koerber
Dee Jackson
Jennifer Buck
AJ Otto
I saw some cards last week that were done using the Sketch Challenge from SCS, and I remember thinking that it was a great sketch to use a variety of designer papers with. So I hunted down that sketch to use for my card, and went with a variety of stripes, polka dots, and flowers from this Pink Paislee designer paper for my card!
Remember the $50 gift certificate I won a few weeks ago from Stamping Bella? Yes, $50! Is Emily incredibly generous, or what? I added a tiny bit of my own money and was able to get 7 of the new Ketto stamps, and this sweet sentiment! This is Ivy Ketto... just swinging on an ivy branch, and being thankful for friends! This card is going to go out to a friend of mine, but I have so many fabulous friends that I don't know yet who it's going to be! :) I added some striped May Arts ribbon to my card that I got from Sharon Johnson's Ribbon Sale on her blog.
I hope you can make time to give this challenge a try! Be sure to leave a comment on Sharon's blog with a link to your creation when you have it uploaded! Happy stamping!
Stamps: Ivy Ketto, sentiment (Stamping Bella)
Cardstock: Navajo, Sprout, Walnut (Bazzill), white (Gina K), designer paper (Pink Paislee)
Inks: Momento Tuxedo Black, Rich Cocoa (Tsukineko), markers (Copic)
Accessories: Nestabilities (Spellbinders), brads (Colorbok), ribbon (May Arts from Sharon Johnson)
Love the mixed patterns! Great card!
Posted by: CherylQuilts at SCS | March 27, 2009 at 12:22 AM
This card is absolutely darling! I love that little image! I need to go check it out! You are SUCH an enabler!
Posted by: Julie Koerber | March 27, 2009 at 12:50 AM
Great card Tammy. The DP and the cute image are lovely together.
Posted by: Linda | March 27, 2009 at 03:33 AM
Ooh la la!! I love that image and you have done a marvelous job with the DP and patterns!
Posted by: Judy Rozema | March 27, 2009 at 03:45 AM
Tammy, what a fabulously FUN card!! I, too, think that sketch is great but never used it yet!! I MUST!!! And KETO -- where have I been? She is TOTALLY ADORABLE!!! I MUST go and check these out!!! And your striped ribbon looks FAB!!! THANK YOU for such a great sample!!! Totally lovin' it!!!
Posted by: Sharon (notimetostamp) | March 27, 2009 at 05:25 AM
Awesome card, Tammy! Looking forward to working with you on the DSO DT!
Posted by: Laura V | March 27, 2009 at 05:55 AM
What a darling image! The paper is perfect, the coloring is perfect, and this sketch is perfect for the Stamp Simply challenge! GREAT card, Tammy!
Posted by: barb schram | March 27, 2009 at 06:45 AM
This is an absolutely adorable stamp and I love what you've done with it for this card. Too cute!!
Posted by: Sue | March 27, 2009 at 06:47 AM
Hi Tammy!! Just bought this Ketto!! She is adorable and your card is amazing!!
Have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: Janine | March 27, 2009 at 07:18 AM
Oh, this is so sweet--love your matchy matchy dots & stripes---you ALWAYS have great dp! And little Ivy is adorable! I guess I am going to have to break down and get some of Sharon's ribbon---just so pretty!
Posted by: LeAnne | March 27, 2009 at 07:44 AM
so cute i would never think to put those patterns together and they look great
Hugs
Norine
Posted by: Norine | March 27, 2009 at 07:44 AM
This is really sweet Tammy! LOVE it!
Posted by: Becky | March 27, 2009 at 07:49 AM
How cute! What fun images!
Posted by: Cathy | March 27, 2009 at 09:05 AM
Wow what a perfect card. Love your paper and that little gal is just so cute. Awesome! Pat
Posted by: Pat Adam | March 27, 2009 at 09:07 AM
Absolutely adorable!! Love the muted colors and what a great job of mixing patterns!
Posted by: Cindy H. | March 27, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Such an adorable stamp and I LOVE the papers you used for the panels in the back!!!
Posted by: Maria | March 27, 2009 at 10:09 AM
WOW ... super fantastic my friend!! I just KNEW your card would be awesome because you are so good with patterns!! Cute image and the ribbon is sweet!! GREAT!!
Posted by: Darlene (akronstamperdp) | March 27, 2009 at 10:37 AM
What wonderful colors and such a cute image! I really love the combo of patterns too!
Barb
Posted by: Barb | March 27, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Wow this is so much fun! Love all the wonderful DP patterns that you mixed and matched.
Posted by: Ida | March 27, 2009 at 11:39 AM
This is soo cute as well! Love your fresh happy designs here!
Posted by: Deb Saaranen | March 27, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Adorable Tammy, love the paper and ribbon!
Posted by: Shelly Kuck | March 27, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Very cute card Tammy, and I love the dp you used! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Posted by: Alexandra Hobson | March 27, 2009 at 12:28 PM
so cute, fun papers too!
Posted by: erin... | March 27, 2009 at 04:27 PM
These papers make sweet little Ivy even sweeter! Can anyone say a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e? I'm going shop-hopping at Stamping Bella right away. Great work! Thanks.
Posted by: Kay S. | March 27, 2009 at 05:52 PM
This is gorgeous Tammy! Love the pp!! xx
Posted by: Tracey | March 27, 2009 at 07:08 PM