Monday, September 16, 2013

Sweet Stamps- Go West.......! Western theme.....

It's another fun challenge at Sweet Stamps .  Our challenge theme for this week is a WESTERN one.



 I used a newly released image from Sweet Stamps- I just love this gorgeous horse- it is stamped in Brownie Shades ink spot, and I colored it in with Copics. I decided to make 1/2 rosettes for the top of the card using 3/4" strips of the Wellington DP and Coordinations cardstock. I used a lighter brown Coordinations cardstock for the banner dies, and embossed them with the wood grain embossing plate, then highlighted the raised embossing with Brownie ink.

Here are the Sweet Stamps supplies I used:




 I hope you will join in the challenge! Every entry qualifies you for a chance to win $20 of items from the store at Sweet Stamps, and if you use a Sweet Stamps image- you will receive an additional chance to win! The winner is chosen by Random.org- so everyone has a chance to win!

  We have a monthly challenge as well- 9/15-10/14-Paper Piecing. You have a chance to WIN- you have  to join in to win though!!!

  Stop by the Sweet Stamps Challenge Blog HERE to see what the rest of the DT has created for the Challenges

 Challenges:
Make it Monday - Anything Goes
Cards for Men- String or twine
Lexi's Creations- Fall Colors
Ooh La La- Cards for Men
Just for Fun- Colors of Autumn
613 Avenue- AG- Happy Fall Y'all
Addicted to Stamps- 1-2-3 :  1-horse image, 2 rope embellishments 3 half rosettes

Thanks for stopping by!
 Shelly

38 comments:

jane stillman said...

What a fabulous design, love the rosettes. Thank you for joining in the Just for Fun challenge, good luck

KraftyKoolKat said...

This is so gorgeous and stunning. I spotted you over on MIM and came for a closer look and I am so glad that I did.

Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx

Denise said...

This is lovely! I just love the hole composition of this card. The rosettes is smashing. Your coloring is great and that lovely rope on the sides. It is fantastic! Have a nice day!
Sweet Hugs
Denise
xox

kiwimeskreations said...

Shelly this is great - love the 'rope' and the rosettes and banners.
Blessings
Maxine

Basslady said...

this card is such an eye-candy! the rosettes combined with the horse-image is a fab idea!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi (GD this week on lexi's creations challenge)

Darlene said...

Oh my, Shelly, this is just super! Lovely colors and shades, so rich looking! Those half banners are a nice touch. That horse image is colored to perfection also!

Stef H said...

i'm a cowgirl somewhere deep inside! i LOVE western or SOUTHwestern. this is gorgeous. i love how you did the cord!

hugs :)

Anne Temple said...

Wonderful card, perfect for any horse lover. Great idea for the "rope" accents too.

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Shelly, this card is amazing! Love the way you used the hemp - great idea! And those rosettes at the top add to a winning card!

*Vicki* said...

WOW! I sure love this creation you've made!! I know a girl who absolutely love horses and this is stunning! Really like your ribbons at the top! HUGS :)

Dewi Lestari said...

Fabulous card! Thanks for joining at Addicted to Stamps Challenge: 1-2-3- Tell Us What It Is
Hugs
Dewi

simply monica said...

Beautifully done Shelley love the banners you made along top the card.

Rene said...

Fabulous card...love the sentiment! Thank you so much for joining us at MIM! Remember, to be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning! Good luck,
Rene :D

Margaret said...

Gorgeous card. Love the embellishments at the top and how you used your twine. Beautiful image.

*Vicki* said...

Sorry, forgot to tell you thank you for joining the Addicted to Stamps challenge and hope you will play again! HUGS :)

paige said...

What a terrific card design - love it! You are always so inspiring!

Penny said...

Really cool card--love the horse!!! Love your die cuts, rosettes, background & color palette! So pretty! :^)
Hugs, Penny

NanaConnie said...

This is beautiful, Shelly! Perfect Western theme. Love your color combo and those rosettes are perfect. Makes me think of the Derby! :-D

Blossom Cards said...

what a lovely card and image and how you have put the card together I like your top boarder thanks for sharing with 613 avenue create
Rachel DT

Blossom Cards said...

what a lovely image and how you have designed the card thanks for sharing with lexis creations this week
Rachel DT

Gerrie Johnnic said...

Love this,the rosettes and roping are fabulous accents!

Bon Bob’s Delights said...

Shelly love your card!! The new horse stamp is beautifully colored. Great rosettes and rope!! Fabulous guy card!!

MiamiKel said...

Shelly, this is absolutely the BEST! Love this little horse - my BIL raised quarters and paints for many years, they just melt your heart don't they! Love your coloring and the rosettes at the top look like prize winning ribbons! x0x0

Unknown said...

I adore your card . Love the rosettes and the horse image is fabulous . Thank you for joining in over Just For Fun JFF DT

jimlynn said...

SUPER FANTASTIC!!!! Love all the little "rope" you have on here too. Love it!
Lynn

Terry said...

Love this nature inspired card! Framing that sweet horse and leaving the white area was brilliance! Love this!

Jacqueline L. Challiss Hill said...

Love this card. Great ribbon accents! Love the horseshoes too. Cute cute.

Sandy Fredrick said...

Love your design and how you framed the horse. Love the added rosettes and stamped horse shoes. Sweet!!

Xonetra said...

I love it. It's perfect.
Hugs,
DeNetra

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

This is beautiful! I love the rosettes up top!

Roxie said...

Wonderful western card, you did a great job with embellishments.

Anne said...

Brilliant card, I'm so glad you shared it with us at C4M. Hugs x

~ Kendra ~ said...

What a wonderful western design! Love the layout of your card!

Pat K said...

Fantastic card. Love the image and your great design. Thanks for joining us at Cards for Men. Pat K xx

Nazeema Calypso Thompson said...

Amazing Western card Shelley!!! Love the half rosettes, the beautiful frame and layout.

Alli Devine said...

Great card Shelly, love the rosettes as a border and the addition of the string. Thanks for sharing with us at Ooh La La Creations
Alli x

Anne said...

Hi there Shelly, what a fab Western card, love the rosettes and the rope loops, great masculine embellies.

Thanks so much for joining us at the Ooh La La Challenge Blog, hope you'll play along again this Monday.
Hugs
Anne
Ooh La La DT

Elaine’s Card Crafting said...

Beautiful, those rosettes are fab! Thanks for joining our Colours of Autumn challenge at Just For Fun!

Elaine xx