Sunday, January 25, 2015

A Little Retro Snark




Happy Sunday, my lovelies! This has been a super weekend for me, and I hope the same can be said for you. My cousin came for a visit and we had a great time hanging together... even put on my dancing shoes last night!  

 My card for today, however, will be to give away during the work week when I just need a little break: 

The talented Taheerah runs the Cure for the Monday Blues - which I've never participated in before. But I saw this aaahhhmazing inspiration image, filled with retro mod shapes and colors and I couldn't not play along this week!

So I pulled all of my colors and started finding every bit of modern retro patterned paper that I could find and then sorted and mixed and matched and second-guessed and mixed and matched again and finally - VOILA! A card!


I loved the color scheme, but I also wanted to include these cool retro silhouette stamps from the Unity stamp company. And that sentiment just cracks me right up! I stamped them in Shabby Shutters Distress Inks and then colored over it with some Spectrum Noir markers because I really wanted an intense color. 
 

I'm also sending this over to Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers, where you can pick any of their past challenge inspirations. I picked the V is for Vintage inspiration. And Naughty or Nice because this is definitely just a little bit naughty/snarky and their challenge is New New New! Since this is my first time using this stamp set, it totally qualifies. 

 Now speaking of needing a nap, those dancing shoes wore me out last night, and I think I might just go indulge in one. Thanks for stopping by! Follow my blog or leave me a comment and I'll be sure to return the favor!
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46 comments:

  1. KT Fit KittyJanuary 25, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    Haha, what a fun sentiment! Great card - love the coordinating dp and spring colours!

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  2. BettyJanuary 25, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    love the sentiment on your card - and the way you put all those pp together for a fantastic card!!! i'm coming to fargo easter - any chance of meeting up for a cuppa or lunch for that matter!!

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  3. LisaJanuary 25, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    This is so adorable!! That sentiment is so fun!! I love the papers you used and the design!! Glad you had a great time with your cousin!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  4. Julie BJanuary 25, 2015 at 12:39 PM

    This is so much fun Becca, now I remember those patterns the first time around the block!

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  5. UnknownJanuary 25, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    Totally fun card, Becca!! XOXO-Shari

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  6. CarolJanuary 25, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    Loving the sentiment Becca and what a wonderful array of patterns on the background. Enjoy your nap! Carol x

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  7. Nora NollJanuary 25, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    How fun!! I LOVE that sentiment and should write it down for the future. Really like the patterned papers you used and the green silhouettes. Fabulous card!!!

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  8. DonnaJanuary 25, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    Ha Ha Ha this is awesome Becca!! I love that sentiment...and I am a big supporter of naps!! Thanks for joining the sisterhood of snarky stampers to help us celebrate our first blogiversary / birthday!!

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  9. joyJanuary 25, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    fabulous card, becca! naps are one of my favorite things. :)

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  10. Monika ReeckJanuary 25, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    Fun layout
    sweet DP
    and nice sentiment and the main image cool in green color Becca
    totally ...sweet and beautiful made..
    Happy Sunday and see you on my last post Becca....again this time with my water coloring LOL
    hugs, Monika

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  11. conilJanuary 25, 2015 at 3:24 PM

    I'm surprised you could stay awake to make this card after your terpsicorian efforts last night. How do your tootsies fee? But back to the card. You have nailed the feel of the inspiration piece, big time. Your mix of colors and patterns are right on. And the sentiment is fall down funny. Incidentally, don't you love Taheerah's inspiration pieces?

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  12. UnknownJanuary 25, 2015 at 4:25 PM

    Great interpretation of the image! Love your retro card, Becca! Xx

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  13. Taunya ButlerJanuary 25, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    So impressed with the super fantastic choices you made about patterned papers - they all compliment each other and look so awesome together!!! Great stamping and what a fun, snarky sentiment!!! Love the addition of the flowers with the gems in the centers!! Really adds to the excellence of this card!!!

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  14. Kara LynneJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:04 PM

    You just nailed this! Your papers and that silhouette just lay the ground for your fantastic sentiment!

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  15. TaheerahJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:53 PM

    Firstly, thank you for your kind words about me! :-) Secondly, this card is so cool - I love the mix 'b' match feel of the layers, and the collage composition! Thanks so much for playing to find a Cure For The Monday Blues!

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  16. Teresa KlineJanuary 25, 2015 at 8:13 PM

    awesome, perefect for the cure for the monday blues challenge.... totally luv it!

    add a little glimmer to your life.....sparkle & shine! *~*

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  17. Chris DringJanuary 25, 2015 at 8:19 PM

    Super fabby card, Becca! Love the mix of papers, that silhouette stamp and the sentiment are perfect for the Vintage challenge! Thanks for joining the fun for our Anniversary at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers!

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  18. Lisa EltonJanuary 25, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    A fun mix of patterns Becca! I like the tiny bejeweled flowers!

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  19. GretaJanuary 25, 2015 at 11:14 PM

    Fun card, Becca!

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  20. Lizzy HillJanuary 26, 2015 at 5:12 AM

    Snarky is FUN --& this card ROCKS..... What? A new challenge for new stuff.... Must go check it out:):)

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  21. JerrieJanuary 26, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    I like our vintage card. The colors are great, love the gals and the sentiment is fun!!

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  22. Carole ZJanuary 26, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    Love this vintage design Becca and what a great mix of colours and patterned papers...love the sentiment too, it really made me smile! Hugs Carole Z X

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  23. Lynette JacobsJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    Love the retro style card....and I adore the sentiments. I hope you had your nap and are ready for the next dance xx

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  24. PamelliaJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    Oh wow Becca, you really did a great job creating a retro card! The colours and style are just perfect for the photo inspiration! Wonderful job! hugs :)

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  25. Petra SwartJanuary 26, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    Oh, I love your great take on the photo, Becca!!! You have really used the colours so beautifully and I do love that sweet sentiment - had me smiling!!! The little flowers are so cute and add just the right amount of bling!!!
    Have a lovely day!!

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  26. BirgitJanuary 26, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    Glad you had a great weekend and danced the night away. Love the card and the layout. I agree with the sentiment:)

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  27. wendipooh13January 26, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    super fun card and just love that sentiment!! great colors!!!

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  28. Barbara GoddenJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:52 PM

    Fabulously fun card, love the retro paper and silhouettes. Thanks for playing along with us at the Sisterhood of snarky stampers for the snarker's choice challenge.

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  29. KarrenJanuary 26, 2015 at 11:46 PM

    Hilarious sentiment and a fabulous card!

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  30. Dawn TJanuary 27, 2015 at 1:20 AM

    gorgeous card Becca. Glad you had a nice time with your cousins visit.

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  31. *Vicki*January 27, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    Such a fun and snarky design!! Love the retro style of this card!! :)

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  32. VanessaBJanuary 27, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    ha! what a fun stamp! fabulous card! :)

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  33. Dotty JoJanuary 27, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    Great card, love the vintage look... and your super sentiment! Jo x

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  34. Tracey McNeelyJanuary 27, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    Becca how fun and fantastic is this card? Retro Snark...I love it!

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  35. Lee aka Violent KittieJanuary 27, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    Fun vintagey goodness! Thanks for hanging out with us Snarky Sisters

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  36. lauren bergoldJanuary 27, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    ooooooooooooooooooh! HOW FUN is this? what an awesome take on the fab retro inspiration! love those snarky typewriter font sentiments, too! uber-cool, as usual, miss becca! ♥♥♥

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  37. cmJanuary 27, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    I'm putting a checkmark next to all the selections in your sentiment...no only are they hilarious, but oh, how true! I want a nap, new jeans and a clean floor, that does not involved getting that way through any exertion on my part! Loving our Retro snark card immensely; papers, colours, images...you've nailed this perfectly! AND, while I'm here, I'm so behind in commenting (but not in gazing and admiring: that has been done several times over!) on your most recent cards. So, one all encompassing comment to cover them all: AWESOME! So thrilled that I 'discovered' you, because WOW x WOW..you are amazing! An exceptional designer; a delightful friend! Dancing shoes, eh? I can't remember when last I went dancing...perhaps one of these days...
    Hugs to you - and now I'll do my best to stay 'caught up'!
    ~c

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  38. Samantha A.January 27, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    I just love everything about this card! THe colors, design, stamps, sentiment, etc. etc! :)
    Hugs,
    Samantha
    Designs by Sammy

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  39. Dolly BJanuary 28, 2015 at 6:05 AM

    Cool colour scheme, nothing like a bit of retro and I love that sentiment. Exactly how I am feeling right now, jeans too tight for sure and I could do with a nap! Fabulous card
    Mary

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  40. ionabunnyJanuary 28, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    Hi Becca, a cool card. Love the colours and that comment had me giggling. Glad you had a great weekend. Congrats on your wins over at Simon Says Stamp. Nice to see a blog friends getting a little candy or two. Big Hugz

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  41. LindseyJanuary 28, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    Woo hoo! You combined challenges from both the teams I'm on, and added a third for good measure! Excellent job combining those fun retro-style papers. And that particular Unity stamp has been on my wishlist more than once. Alas for international shipping rates. :( Thanks for being snarky AND naughty AND nice!

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  42. Denise van DeventerJanuary 28, 2015 at 11:54 PM

    I sooooo love retro 60s style and you certainly did it justice on your card! The paislee patterned paper is just perfect too! The stamped sentiment....tooo funny and absolutely love it! ;-)

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  43. Jessi FoganJanuary 29, 2015 at 4:06 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE! I am very fond of saying OMG I have so much to do...I'm going to go take a nap. And that sounds like a day that needs a liquid lunch AND a nap! This is just full of vintagey awesomeness!

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  44. DeeptiJanuary 29, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    Elegant design! fabulous use of patterns :)

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  45. Chelle (PhotoArt/MaybeCreative)February 1, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    Great job. Thanks for joining us at Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers anniversary challenge.

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  46. Susan Says (Stupid Stuff)February 10, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    LOL, yup, on days like that, you need lunch with a friend! I saw your card over at SOSS and I had to come and congratulate you on being a Princess of Snark - wear your crown with pride, even with tight jeans and mucky floors, you deserve it!

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