Makeesha's Inspiration Challenge #15

Hello everyone, I am back with another of Makeesha's challenges and this time it is an inspiration one! I had quite a few things come to mind when I saw this one but of course I couldn't get past the silver embossing on black..pity I don't have glitter..haha!!

As always here is the picture first:

And here is my creation

Nice and simple yet effective! Be sure to have a look over at the other entries as they are all great!

Thanks for stopping by!

Ingredient List:

Stampin Up: Whisper White Cardstock, Snowflake Spot and Snow Flurries stamp set in Versamark then silver embossing powder, silver brads.

Black paper from my stash (non SU).

Long Time No Post...and a very late challenge!

Well what a few weeks it has been....busy busy over in this part of the world so I have neglected my blog a little! But back to it now!

Firstly I would like to show a card that I made for Makeesha's last challenge (that closed last Thursday...haha) but since I did it I might as well show it to you all! The challenge was an Inspiration Challenge and here is the photo:

So I had to go with an invite because it just made me think of a long lazy afternoon party that I feel we will have a few of coming up to this time of year! So here is my creation for the challenge:

Things are a little off centre or not lined up correctly but hey these things happen and I'm still happy with it.

Ingreadient List:
Stampin Up - Whisper White CS, Certainly Celery CS, Real Red Ribbon and Ink, Certainly Celery Ribbon and Ink, Sincere Salutations stamp set, Always stamp set.
The punch is Fiskars and red paper is just old paper in my collection.

My First Submitted Challenge!

Ok so on my blog I have mentioned my New Years Resolutions (no matter far into the year we are) so I thought best to explain. I found myself not making the time to scrap or be creative in any way over the past year...I had every excuse under the sun like I have been moving around the country, no space, no time, too much work to do....etc etc...I'm sure that at some point most of you would have had these thoughts! So 2009 was going to be my "breaking the habit" year. I was vowing to do more scrapbooking, more cards, experiment with methods and tools that I havent before, start interacting with others in this online world, even to start my own blog and to participate in challenges - and actually submit them! So it may be August but it is still 2009 so that is a start. Now as the title suggests my FIRST submitted challenge! YAY!!!

I am always a fan of Makeesha's blog and have been for some time. This is my submission for her Inkspirations Inspiration Challenge 11 http://www.makeeshabyl.com.au/index.php/2009/08/14/inkspirations-inspiration-challenge-11/

I decided that this picture to me showed streamlined (no fun swirls here) - very exact - lots of white space (which I admit I have a phobia of). So again I have attempted a card and I even had a time frame because tonight I am going to a Ball so have to give myself plenty of time to get dressed up!!

I apologise for the photo quality but still trying to get used to taking photos of my work! I have used Whisper White cardstock, the Stampin Up Happiness background stamp and the defining Alphabet for the U and R - stamped using StazOn Jet Black. The silver is just my silver uni-ball signo pen!

Whilst I don't think it is the best ever card - I am happy with it and I hope that you enjoy!!!