There's Only One You

Hi All!

I hope everyone has had a great weekend!  With all of the great movies out this month, we headed to the theaters on Saturday.  We saw Iron Man 3 last weekend (which was great), so we headed out to see The Great Gatsby this weekend.  I read the book a few weeks ago and was excited to see it on the big screen..  I must say, this movie is Fab-u-lous!  It is one of those rare instances where the movie is better than the book (The Notebook being the other exception.)

I adored everything about this movie: the clothes, the hair, the parties, the music and, of course, Leo.  This role was made for him and in my mind, there couldn't have been a better Gatsby.  This movie was made to be seen on the big screen, so be sure to get out there and see it.  I'm already giving it my Oscar nod.  It's that good!

OK...now that I've given my ringing endorsement of the movie, I can move on...lol!  My card for you today is a CASE of this card by Nichole Heady.  I loved the colors and the simple design.  I thought it would work perfectly with the Vintage Verses stamp set from Sale-A-Bration 2013.

I wanted a color combo that would be fresh & fun for spring/summer.  I chose this print from the Summer Smooches DSP.  I paired it up with Peach Parfait, Tangerine Tango and Certainly Celery.  The flowers were stamped from the Apple Blossoms stamp set, cut out and popped up.  I added a flat backed pearl to finish them off.

I had a REALLY hard time not adding layers to this, but I persevered and left it as is.  I do appreciate the simplicity of it.  Hope you like it too!  Thanks so much for stopping by...and don't forget to go see Gatsby *wink*!

Stamp: Apple Blossoms & Vintage Verses
Paper: Tangerine Tango & Whisper White Cardstock; Summer Smooches DSP
Ink: Peach Parfait & Pear Pizazz Classic Pads
Accessories: Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon, Half-Back Pearls and Pop Dots//Dimensionals

Happy Thoughts...Happy Days

This is yet another CASE of a great card. It was designed by Ilina Crouse and can be found here. I kept the design the same but fell back on my favorite new color combo: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso and Daffodil Delight. I promise to move on to some new colors, but for right now, I am loving these!

Do you see the image from the inside of the card peeking out? Stamping the inside of the card can be as fun as stamping the outside of the card. I usually don't take the extra time to do it...but I'm trying to do it more.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: Apple Blossoms
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight and Whisper White Cardstock
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight & Garden Green Classic Pads
Accessories: Scallop Square Punch, 1" Square Punch & Sheer Brown Ribbon

Just A Little Note

Stampin Up!'s new catalog became available on Thursday. It has lots of great new stamps, new colors and new papers. I may have mentioned this before...my Wish List is V-E-R-Y long!

For this card, I used the Level 2 Hostess Set called Apple Blossoms. You can earn it Free with a $300 order or workshop. I see lots of potential for this set. My favorite stamp...the polka dots you can see in the background of the focal image. So many options for these!

My color combo is a 'Creative Combination' right out of the New Color Coach. I like to call it Cherry Espresso Delight. It's (3) of the newly Renovated Colors: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso and Daffodil Delight. They are perfect together!

If you're in need of a New Catalog or would like to place an order, feel free to email me at: julie.marshall@cox.net. You can also order online at my SU! Website 24/7. Just click the icon to the right.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: Apple Blossoms (Hostess Set)
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight and Whisper White Cardstock
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso & Daffodil Delight Classic Pads
Accessories: Word Window Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Linen Thread, Brown Brads and Dimensionals/Pop Dots