Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Exciting News!




I have some exciting news to share with you today! I've been asked to join the Color Throwdown design team and, of course, I just had to say yes! I've loved playing along with this group of talented and fun (restraining myself from using the term "crazy" - lol) ladies! I'm also ecstatic at having other new designers join the group as well...Keva Brown, Joan Ervin, Lynn Put, & Lori Tecler! Here are links to the blogs of the entire team - old and new:
Amy Sheffer, October Guest Designer - http://pickledpaperdesigns.blogspot.com/

So... on to my card for the fab color combo presented by Tammy: Pool Party, Barely Banana, Creamy Caramel & Early Espresso. I went with several patterns from the Paris & Co. pad by My Mind's Eye. The layout is a flipped version of the first sketch of this month's Viva la Verve challenges by Amber in the Verve forum on SCS. I love these sweet little birdies by Verve and paper pieced them!
Here's what else I used:
STAMPS: Making a Statement (Verve)
PAPER: Paris & Co (MME), Vintage Cream (PTI)
INK: Early Espresso, Antique Linen distress ink
ACCESSORIES: Large oval punch (SU), Label die by Verve, Border Die-namic by MFT, Lemon Tart satin ribbon by PTI, Prima, Distressing tool.

Hope to see you join in on this one...would love to see what you create with these great colors!

21 comments:

Peggy said...

Congrats Wanda! Lovely card today!

Marisa said...

You go girl :) Congrats on the DT and love the card!

Lynn Put said...

Pretty card! Love these little birds and your bow flower treatment is beautiful!

Lynn Put said...

Pretty card! Love these little birds and your bow flower treatment is beautiful!

Broni said...

Wanda, I'm ecstatic that you've joined us on the CTD team!!! Your designs are always super beautiful! This card is amazing! I love the distressing and that flower/bow combo is gorgeous!!

Donna Huisinga said...

Congratulations on being asked to be part of the DT. Your card is lovely. I like that you flipped the sketch. The border is very pretty that way and I like the added distressed detail. I have yet to master that.

Laura Pryor said...

Wanda, this is so so pretty! I'm so glad I was able to play along this week to celebrate the annoucement of you as a new CTD team member! Congrats and I'm really looking forward to working with you!!!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Congrats!! You will be an asset for sure!!

Teresa Kline said...

congrats my friend...so happy for you, I know you will rock CTD...I luv the yellow ribbon, gorgeous...have a super week!

enjoy *~*

Joan Ervin said...

I am just thriled to be on the CTD team with you, wanda...how exciting!!! Your card is sooo pretty...you have worked the colors to perfection!!! I love the distressing and flower with the ribbon, too!!!

Tammy Hershberger said...

Crazy? Who? Where???

Beautiful card, Wanda and great use of the colors! LOVE all the different die cut shapes and borders! And I'm so happy to have you on the CTD team!!!

Hobby Musician Keyboard said...

DEar Wanda,
I'll be watching this blog closely. You make so wonderful and lovely works! I enjoyed the visit on your site.
Hugs from Marina from Germany
I invited you gently to visit my creative Website: Bettyscardsandpaperdesign.com

Linda D said...

Congrat's on making the team, and your card is wonderful!

Debbie Carriere said...

Congrats on the DT position!!! Gorgeous card, too!

Amy Sheffer said...

OH my!! How gorgeous!! Congrats on your new DT!

Mary Marsh said...

this is really pretty Wanda and a big congrats on your new dt spot

Barbara said...

We're pretty excited about having you join us, too! Love your card, Wanda, it's gorgeous!!

Lori said...

This is so pretty, Wanda! Those birds look fabulous paper pieced. Looking forward to working with you on the CTD team!

Betty Wright said...

Fantastic news for sure, Wanda! Kuddos to you! Love the card and the wonderful colors and details! Beautiful!

Angela said...

Love the color combo and elegance of this card!

Vickie Z said...

Love the way you used these colors and that border is wonderful!! Congrats on your new DT!!!