Friday, February 1, 2013

Be Uniquely You!!

Here's a great image from Sweet Pea artist Teresa Sherman (plate #222) called "I'm not Goth."  So very perfect for those teens in your life.  I just love this image.  I dressed her up in hot pinks and black.  I used a card that is folded in half and will stand up, with the image sticking well above the card (fits perfectly into a 5.5" square envelope).
That gorgeous décor on the bottom is actually amazing ribbon.  It's been hand glittered and the beads and sequins are sewn onto it.  It's some that I bought while in Istanbul, Turkiye.  I don't know what the ribbon is typically intended for, but I just see fabulous cards I can make with it!  I will say at all the shops I went to in the ribbon district there, I did take a handful of cards decorated with ribbon and lace to show the shop owners so they would see what I did with type of items they sell.
The sentiment comes from Cosmo Cricket and the butterfly from Petaloo.

Can you believe it's Feb 1st? How about we start off the blog candy today a rubber stamp from Sweet Pea stamps?  Just leave a comment today--winner will be picked sometime next week and will announce it, until the winner gets announced, you are eligible to leave a comment here.  You can always go back and leave a comment to all the games you haven't played in.  I assume we may have multiple winners, so I will be sending out all prizes at the end of the month!

Cheers, Holley
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62 comments:

  1. postalorphanFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Great card - that ribbon is absolutely gorgeous! Love the image, and the sentiment is perfect!

    ~ wendy

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  2. scrapunzelFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    I love this image & the way you colored her. I have to admit that I am a little envious of all the fabulous ribbons you have! Wowzers! That is awesome! It goes so well with this card as well!!! Hugs~Patti

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  3. KCFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    I love Teresa's images! you colored this one amazingly! that lil butterfly is so cute!

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  4. KaijaFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    Fantastic card,I love colours,I love images!Hugks Kaija<3

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  5. SkylarkFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    I love everything about your card great image the colours are just right & the ribbon is fantastic

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  6. DragonhomeFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Great Card - especially like the pink around the edge of the card. The ribbon kind of looks like little eyes.

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  7. KathyFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    What a great card! I agree that ribbon is really special. It adds just the right touch.

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  8. DoreenFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    This is just gorgeous,love the image and colours.xxx

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  9. HelloFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Fabulous card Holley...love the image and the butterfly's gorgeous too hun.
    Hugz, Lorraine xx

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  10. PhylFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Happy times for you Holly, I am so glad for you. I love your artwork it is always so exciting to look at
    Phyllis J.

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  11. SoniaFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Fabulous card and very charming image^_^
    Have a beautiful weekend^_^
    Sonia

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  12. Vickie KertzFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    The coloring is fantastic. The added butterfly matches perfectly

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  13. Vickie KertzFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    The coloring is fantastic. The added butterfly matches perfectly

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  14. Stacy H-WFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Lovely card Holley!! I really think those colors are gorgeous.

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  15. Sue in CTFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Great image and I love the ribbon! I love how you matched her to the butterfly too.

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  16. Linda W.February 1, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Wonderful card Holley - my hubbie also looked at it and was very impressed. He's become one of those art snobs I think! ROTFL!!!

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  17. KarinsArtScrapFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Hi Holley.

    Your image is very beautiful also your card.

    greetings karin

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  18. PatFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Love your card-your work always inspires me to reach beyond what I think I am capable of-thank you!!
    I also think I need to save up for a trip to Turkey!!

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  19. AudreyFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Holley - love the card, trim and butterfly. Audrey R in Austin

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  20. Glennis FFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Love how the butterfly matches the image

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  21. Teresa Godines #6857February 1, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Love the card. You colored her beautifully. And that butterfly adds that extra touch.

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  22. FleursbydesignFebruary 1, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Wonderful card. Love the colors and your coloring is awesome :)

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  23. ShersL84bedFebruary 1, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    Another beautiful card HOlley. This stamp is gorgeous.

    Smiles Sher

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  24. Gloria WestermanFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    So pretty...prefect for a teenager....tfs

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  25. mamof9February 1, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Beautiful card, gorgeous image, the butterfly works get x

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  26. Janice GillFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    Just love it :)

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  27. PhiFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Nice card Holley. The image is pretty and that butterfly is absolutely gorgeous. Can I ask what punch or die did you use for the border of the image?

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  28. ellyscard creatiefFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Beautiful card for a teenager.
    Lovely colored.Gr Elly

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  29. GemielFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Fabulous card and the ribbon is gorgeous!!!

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  30. Cards by SharynFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    Holley, you have done it again. Beautiful card, beautiful lady.

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  31. bissecatFebruary 1, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Holley!This is great work.I love Sweet Peas stamps too.

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  32. AprilFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    I really like the colors you used and the butterfly is perfect, but I especially like the sentiment. Very nice card! :)

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  33. Sue DFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    Awesome card--love the ribbon you used.

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  34. Trish DFebruary 1, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    Holly love this stamp, will have to go and buy it soon.
    Thanks very much :)

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  35. CJFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Hey Holley, this is lovely. Love the color combination n the coloring of the image.

    hugs
    Catherine

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  36. Debbie AldridgeFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    Great card! Love the name of that stamp! I would've never thought to look for something like ribbons in a place like Istanbul--or any vacation, really, but what a lovely idea! And yet another reason I want to visit Istanbul...

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  37. GillyFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    Gorgeous Holley...love the PINKS and the butterfly...and the ribbon from Istanbul is awesome!! tfs Gillian X

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  38. BhawanaFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:12 PM

    u really have done a great shopping in buying laces from Istanbul...lovely. beautiful card

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  39. loraFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    Gorgeous card,wonderful colouring and colours.

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  40. LarisaFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    Oh wow, this elegantly adorable. Love how the image has been coloured.

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  41. loraFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    realy gorgeous. love the colors

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  42. riliskaFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    So adorable. Love everything about this one.

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  43. HloraFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    lovely coloring and great details!....have a wonderful weekend

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  44. NikkiFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    Holley that ribbon is so pretty I could see it as trim on a purse too :) Love how you've coloured her all up. Thank you for all the chances to for the month !!! Your to sweet
    hugs Nikki

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  45. jane stillmanFebruary 2, 2013 at 1:54 AM

    What a fabulous card, just love the image and the ribbon is gorgeous too

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  46. WendyHFebruary 2, 2013 at 1:57 AM

    Love that ribbon Holley. Cool stamp, love the colouring too.

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  47. Sylvia AndersonFebruary 2, 2013 at 2:05 AM

    Beautiful card Sweetie with an adorable image x

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  48. aletheaFebruary 2, 2013 at 2:41 AM

    Wow, love this image!!!! And your colouring is gorgeous!!! I do love that ribbon do!! What a find! HUgsxx

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  49. Kate MFebruary 2, 2013 at 4:16 AM

    Fabulous card - love that image and the ribbon is fabulous too!!
    xx

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  50. CraftyKiwiFebruary 2, 2013 at 4:23 AM

    This one is great Holley

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  51. TrishFebruary 2, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    Fab card using that gorgeous goth image. The beautiful butterfly and ribbon really do enhance the image. How many cases of ribbon did you actually bring back from Turkey? LOL
    Hugs,
    Trish xx

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  52. Create With JoyFebruary 2, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Cute card - love the colors Holley!

    Create With Joy
    http://create-with-joy.com

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  53. UnknownFebruary 2, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    Oh Holley this is fabulous. I love your colouring and that ribbon is amazing. Love Teresa's images - so versatile.
    hugs
    xxxxxxxxxxxx

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  54. SusanFebruary 2, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Your card is fabulous! And I have ribbon envy! You did a beautiful job coloring this adorable image.
    Thanks so much!
    Sue Brailey

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  55. BetsyFebruary 2, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Wow! I LOVE that ribbon! It's beautiful!!

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  56. cathyFebruary 2, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Cute card, Holley.

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  57. ArdillaFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Hi, Holley!
    Great card... love the butterfly, is the perfect accent for the beauty in the image :)

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  58. EllisFebruary 3, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Stunning card you made and the ribbon is beautiful!
    Hugs, Elenor

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  59. IsFebruary 3, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Hi Holley! Love the sentiment on this one! And the ribbon is so beautiful! I'd love to go to Istanbul! Maybe some day...
    Hugs from Spain

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  60. DJFebruary 3, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Awesome card!! Love the ribbon trim. Very nice.

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  61. * Shell B.*February 3, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Wonderful card Holley!

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    ((¸¸.•´ ..•´ Shell in Alaska♥

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  62. LeanneFebruary 9, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    Beautiful Card!!!

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