Monday, March 16, 2015

The Challenge - Guest Designer



You guys! You guys! You. GUYS! It was over 70 degrees this weekend. In March. In North Dakota. I feel like I'm living in a Dr. Seuss book or something with all the topsy turviness going on. Usually it doesn't reach 70 degrees until June and even that's a big IF. 

Anywho - I've been enjoying the GLORIOUS weather, but do you know what I enjoy even more!? Getting to hang out in the blogosphere with the amazingly talented design team over at The Challenge. They asked me to be a guestie for them this week! Woohooo!

Here's my card! 
Can you tell I was inspired by the springtime weather?


 The more important inspiration, though is the color combo and sketch that The Challenge provided. If you've never played along over there, you can use either the sketch OR the color combo OR both if you wanna be an over-achiever.
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 The butterfly is from STAMPlorations Trendy Butterflies set and the sentiment is from Bloom Sketches. The main panel is from Winnie & Walter Essentials: Katherine Cutaways. I used a grey marker to add the faux stitching. 

 Anyway, if I say pretty pretty please, will you go check out The Challenge, become a follower, and play along? I promise you'll get some super sweet ladies commenting on your great artwork - and who doesn't love that?!

 I'm also going to link my card up to support the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Things that Fly 
Simon Says Stamp Work it Wednesday - Spring
Aud Sentiments - Use a Two-word sentiment

 Thanks for popping by! Leave me a comment and I'll be sure to return the favor!

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49 comments:

  1. ~amy~March 16, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    Hello Sunshine!
    Congrats!
    Love your fabulous card!

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  2. Dotty JoMarch 16, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    Beautiful card, Becca! Jo x

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  3. LizzycMarch 16, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    Hi There! Love your card, simply so sweet, and yes I will pop over and have a look.. always on the look out for card challenges!!

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  4. AJ BodineMarch 16, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    Your faux stitching had me really straining my eyes to see if it was real or not..that's how good it is! And your whole card just jumped off the screen at me this morning. GORGEOUS colors and truly inspired by spring!

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  5. UnknownMarch 16, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    This is beautiful Becca xx

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  6. lauren bergoldMarch 16, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    ooooooh! oooooh! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH! this is beyond gorgeous! YOWZA! love it! <3

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  7. Lynette JacobsMarch 16, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    Hello Sunshine to you! Hope you are enjoying the glorious warm weather. Love your card...and the stitching just finishes it off perfectly.

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  8. Lesley March 16, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    Love your pretty take on the challenge, Becca! Thank you for being our Guest!

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  9. BettyMarch 16, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    congrats on your guest design spot - and fantastic card!!

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  10. Vicki DutcherMarch 16, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Looks awesome! Congrats on the gig~

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  11. AnitaMarch 16, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    Beautiful card and perfect take on the sketch!

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  12. Jessi FoganMarch 16, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this! And so glad for you that you're getting some decent weather (we just got another 2 feet of snow yesterday, so lots of curse words here!)

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  13. conilMarch 16, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    What a happy card...you must be thawing out of the winter doldroms.

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  14. NanceMarch 16, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    Becca, so super pretty! That cute pink butterfly reminds me of raspberry sorbet! Weird, huh? lol Soooo glad you're guest designing with us! YAY! And, glad it was so warm up north! It was and still is down here in NC. Hope it stays that way both places! Have a fab week!

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  15. LisaMarch 16, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    Congrats on your guest design spot!! This is gorgeous!! I love the banners and the pretty butterfly!! The stitching is fabulous!! It approached 70 here but didn't quite reach it!! Fingers crossed it will today!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  16. *Vicki*March 16, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    Oh wow this card is STUNNING!! Congrats on your gig!! Yay!! :)

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  17. Cat CraigMarch 16, 2015 at 12:58 PM

    COngrats on the guest dt, this card is so perfectly put together.

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  18. JerrieMarch 16, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    Now that is pretty springy to go along with the great weather!! Love the colors and the butterfly!!

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  19. UnknownMarch 16, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    Fabulous! Congratulations on your GD spot, Becca! Xx

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  20. AnonymousMarch 16, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Another stunning make, have a great evening x

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  21. The Hardy StamperMarch 16, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    This is really lovely!

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  22. LauraJane:)March 16, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    Great card Becca! The photo is Superb as well! LOVE the colors. Congrata on the guesty spot:)

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  23. SueMarch 16, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    Congrats on your Guest Designer spot!
    Your card is gorgeous. I love the papers and beautiful butterfly.
    Sue xx

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  24. BirgitMarch 16, 2015 at 2:27 PM

    Your card is making me feel spring even though we did not have that nice weather. It looks dreary and the snow is gray and ugly. Your card is a ray of sunshine and I love the butterfly. Congrats on stitching as I can never do that. I tried to redo a hem that had fallen.....2 hrs later and it was all bunched up in some sort of Golem rag thing that I threw it across the room and went a ate a chocolate. i had to take it all apart and gave it to someone who did it in 5 min. ...show-offs

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  25. Julie BMarch 16, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    Congrats on the GD spot Becca and this is certainly a v spring like card. Glad you have some warmth but still a tad chilly over here. :)

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  26. CarolMarch 16, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    A gorgeous card Becca, love the very pretty design and spring colours. Lots of signs of spring here thank goodness. Carol x

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  27. Lizzy HillMarch 16, 2015 at 4:22 PM

    I have sooo many challenges marked in my book already....but hey! I'm going to have a look. Couldn't resist a Becca pretty please!!! AND you can do CAS. And do it beautifully! This is a new fave!!! I do so adore CAS...those little banners up top....YUM!!

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  28. Sarah GMarch 16, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    Love your spring-y card - fresh colours and fabulous butterfly! Congrats on being GD at The Challenge :)

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  29. Taunya ButlerMarch 16, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    Totally delightful and bright, happy Spring card!!! Love the butterfly and the colors and the ribbon - oh, I just love everything about this card!!! So very well done - impressive!!

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  30. Lisa EltonMarch 16, 2015 at 7:28 PM

    Congratulations on guesting Becca, Yippee!! PRETTY card, you did a fabulous job!!

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  31. KT Fit KittyMarch 16, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    Congrats on the GD spot! Your card is gorgeous - one of my favourite colour combos! Love your take on the sketch too! Your faux stitching looks real, and I like how you wrapped the ribbon behind the butterfly!

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  32. DarnellMarch 16, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    This is so bright and beautiful and perfectly reflect your joy, Becca! Congratulations on the well-deserved Guest Designer spot! And enjoy that weather!! Hugs, Darnell

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  33. Lisa MensingMarch 16, 2015 at 8:29 PM

    Congrats on Guest Designer! Those colors are beautiful, bright, and cheerful! Love them.

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  34. Kara LynneMarch 16, 2015 at 9:48 PM

    Pure love for this card!! Congrats on your guest assignment and so well deserved, my friend!

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  35. Judy VMarch 16, 2015 at 10:35 PM

    Beautiful Becca! Love it! Congrats!

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  36. wendipooh13March 17, 2015 at 12:50 AM

    congrats on the GDT!! LOVE this fun card, and great colors!!!

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  37. SD poojaMarch 17, 2015 at 2:16 AM

    Yes looks fresh just like spring ! Loved the colors and card both :)

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  38. ~ginnyMarch 17, 2015 at 2:44 AM

    Love the look of simplicity you achieved - and yet intricacies when you check out the fish tail banners, the butterfly and the swirl beneath them. Well done Becca - thanks for sharing your project & creativity with us at Aud Sentiments!
    ~ginny, Aud Sentiments DT: [#127 – Two Word Sentiment]
    Owner: RubberMAD (GettyCollection.com)

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  39. PamelliaMarch 17, 2015 at 6:23 AM

    Wonderful card Becca! Your colours are so refreshing and I love the fishtail banners. hugs :)

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  40. JingleMarch 17, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    This is very pretty! I love the stitched border! Thank you so much for playing along with us over at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

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  41. Tracey McNeelyMarch 17, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    Such a beautiful card Becca, yup I just pinned it so that I can CASE/copy it. ;) I adore your version of the string nest behind the butterfly--pretty fly actually. Enjoy that warm weather, we who live in the arctic deserve it.

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  42. Nora NollMarch 17, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    This is lovely Becca!! I LOVE the fun nest of ribbon-totally great take on that technique!! I also love the colors you used. SO JEALOUS that it reached 70 degrees. It was warmer this weekend in CT but now it is cold and the wind is blowing so hard. I cannot get warm.

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  43. Dolly BMarch 17, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    A bright and sunny colour palette. A very pretty, happy card
    Mary

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  44. Monika ReeckMarch 18, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    Congrats dear Becca
    you are more and more busy with more DT and GDT you rock girl
    and this card is also CAS different than your style
    so summery feel and love that butterfly
    adorable made my friend
    hugs, Monika

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  45. GretaMarch 19, 2015 at 12:39 AM

    Oh wow--one of my favorites, Becca!

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  46. cmMarch 19, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    Congrats on your GD spot and your card has me feeling all topsy-turvy in LOVE with those delightful colours and the awesome butterfly. Swoon! Your warm weather (which is 'hot' weather were I live...and doesn't arrive until July...maybe) sounds fabulous! Enjoy immensely...I'm going back to crush over that butterfly for a bit more!
    Hugs~c

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  47. wienerhoneymoonersMarch 20, 2015 at 8:03 PM

    So excited to have THEE DAMSEL on The Challenge, hooray, so happy to have you as our guest this challenge!!
    Lovely card !!! Have a wondeful weekend Becca!

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  48. Samantha A.March 21, 2015 at 10:02 PM

    So pretty! I just love the colors and the simplicity of it!
    ♥ Samantha
    Designs by Sammy

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  49. Monika SkinnerApril 1, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    Perfectly Spring, Becca, love it! Have a fab day! X

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