Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Swap Sisters.....Challenge #5

Well....most of you aware of my relationship with PINK. This week at Swap Sisters....they evoked a Dr Phil-like challenge and obviously wanted it and I to "just get aloooowwwwwnnnngggg" (insert Dr Phil-like drawl!!) This is what was set.....


For those of you with diminished eyesight....it's Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette and Whisper White. Not 1......but 2 PINKS!!!!!!! Oh the agonal pain and torture. However, after a minor breakdown and a wee lay down....I decided that I COULD do this and hit the challenge head on. At first I thought I cld do 4 cards and really show pink who is boss, but then I decided 2 would be better...LOL!! I also set myself the challenge of reaching into my stamps and using the first set that I grabbed....and the winner was...Eastern Blooms - probably because it was on top and the set I last used huh?? I also his SCS for a bit of inspiration. I found this as a starting point and came up with this....



I scored the border like the original. I like the effect.



The 2nd card I found whilst blurfing and must have had it for such a long time that I can't even locate the original post!! I Googled and also tried to find the web link superimposed over the card to no avail, so all I can say is thanks to the creator of this card....


Helping me to create this...


I do not have any Regal Rose or Pink Pirouette markers....so I samped the imaga each time in the colour and cut around the flower and stuck it on. I think it gives it a slight 3D effect. The Regal Rose DSP also adds textural interest.

Hope you like these challenge efforts. I have EVERYTING crossed that the pink run now has a rest...hee hee hee.

Stuff Used:
CS: (SU) Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose DSP (fm Patterns Pack II), Bella Rose DSP
Ink: (SU) Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip
Other bits: Dimensionals (SU), scoring tool.

8 comments:

Debbie Pamment said...

Good girl for taking the challenge and running with it - and I love these - wonderful job - and I like this set too - but love the "lucky dip" idea - way to chellenge yourself!!!
xXx

Kerry Parkinson said...

Yay, pink rulz!!!! LOL! Love the second card especially (better than the original, I reckon, shhhh!) and congrats on aceing the challenge. Am thankful it was not me who had to cut out all those little pesky flowers ... patience of a saint, you must have! Great job darl. Hugs, Kez

Cheryl said...

WOW Lynda these are gorgeous,must say I love this colour combo and the scoring looks fabulous!!! Love the 2nd card and the fab sketch!!
xx

Andrea L - EnchantINK said...

Hi gorjun! I was going to say ... that you did cheat a little ... because there was VERY LITTLE pink on your first card ... but then you redeemed yourself with the second. You were very brave ... and this is a very successfully delivered challenge! Way to go, Lynda! I am impressed that you looked PINK in the eye ... and went for it!!! Congrats! Hugs, A xxx

Unknown said...

Well you did a fabulous job this week pinks and all lol, well done and the cards are gorgeous! Great job and thanks for playing this week!

Sue Denning said...

My Oh My! Have you challenged yourself or what!

I absolutely love your card and your attitude my girl!

You did this week's Challenge is more than one way and I am so glad that you are stepping outside the box and dismissing your aversion to "pink".

Well done! A great example of a Swap Sister.

Thanks for the shout out and taking this week's Challenge.

Sonia G said...

Pink for Lynda! Yay. You may not like it much but you use it beautifully. I like your cards.
Cheers
Sonia

Tanya Kitto said...

LUV your cards hun :) Are we all trying to hard to convert you, or is the pinkness rubbing off???? LOL!!! :D
Thanks so much for sharing them & CONGRATS on winning the challenge :) You deserve it!!
Hugs
Tan xox