Thursday, June 21, 2012

Fun in the Sun

Good morning, and happy Thursday, everyone!  It's time for the newest Dare to Be Sassy Thursday challenge.  Yay!  This week the theme is...

Fun in the Sun - Monochromatic Yellow

Now, I'll be the first to tell you that yellow is NOT my favorite color.  Mostly because I'm so pale...if I wear yellow I look jaundiced.  So, I tell myself that I don't like it and then I'm not sorry that I can't wear it.  =D  Amazing how that works.

Anyway, as much as I hate to admit it, I had a blast with this challenge!  My card ended up reminding me of warm sunny days, hanging out at the lake with my friends...and that old song "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini."  (It's been stuck in my head for days.  Now it can be stuck in yours.  You're welcome.  LOL!)  =D


I've used one of Sassy Studio Designs' newest images...Polka Dot Bikini Sassy, available in the store.  I colored her with Copics, then added a touch of gold Stickles (on the beach ball top and the earring) and Crystal Effects on they eyes, because I love shiny eyes. =D  Roses and gems are from my stash.  Ribbon is from JoAnn Crafts.  The sentiment is from Create with TLC.

Looking for more inspiration? Head on over to the Sassy Studio Designs challenge blog to see what the rest of the DT created.  I do hope you'll play along with us this week!  Remember, you don't need to use a SSD image to enter...but if you do, you can enter TWICE!  The details on how to do that are on the challenge blog, so don't forget to check it out.  With all the fabulous new images being released, who wouldn't want as many chances to win as possible?  =D 

Don't forget...SSD is three years old this month, so they'll be having mini releases every Saturday all month long.  These new images are so fab... you won't want to miss a single one!  Also, the SSD Paper Craft Planet group will be hitting 700 members, so we'll be having a huge celebration for that, too.  Keep an eye on the blogPCP page and/or Facebook page to find out details!

Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see you soon!

Challenges:
Charisma Cards: Summer
Love to Create: Summertime Fun
Celebrate the Occasion: Welcome Summer
Deep Ocean Challenge Blog: Welcome Summer
Fab 'n' Funky: Polka Dots
Cute Card Thursday: Here Comes Summer
Milk Coffee Challenge: It's Summertime
Sweet Stampin': Summer Fun
Sparkles Monthly Challenge: Summer Fun

23 comments:

Kate said...

She is a Beauty and I love what you did with her eyes too. Awesome job Starla.

Hugs,
kate

Jasmine said...

This came out great, Starla. It is a super sunny and summery card. Adding the gloss to her eyes is a great touch, it really helps bring her to life. Love that polka dot bow too!

Bubleeing Colors said...

She's hot & sassy Starla........Love this image!!!!

Cat's sCrap said...

Fabulous card. Beautiful choice of colour. Interesting layout. Bravo !

Thanks for joining us at Charisma Cardz this week.

Hugs from France.
Catherine.

KarinsArtScrap said...

so beautiful starla.

greetings karin

jackiescrafts said...

Love this card it's so bright and sunny
Thank you for joining in at sparkles monthly challenge

Jackie x

Sudha said...

Pretty lovely creation. Love the colors too.

Sudha
sudha-kalra.blogspot.in

Lau W said...

Oh great !! This card is full of sunshine !
xxx

Adrian said...

Very Pretty, thanks for playing @ CTO!

Judith said...

Love this says lady in her "itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini!" - can you hear me singing lol - love the layout - just great - thanks for playing along at Fab'n'Funky challenges this week - good luck - hugs Judith x

Jovan said...

Beautiful card!

Lori aka lorib117 said...

Starla, this card is so pretty! Love those papers and the added bling and flowers.

shaz earl said...

Lovely card!

Thank you for joining us at Sparkles challenges for our * Summer Fun * challenge.

Hope you will join us again, good luck in the draw.
Hugs Shaz x

xxxtglxxx said...

Beautiful card, just full of sunshine! :)

Thanks so much for joining us at Sweet Stampin this week,

hugs

xxalisonxx

Unknown said...

Hi there, what a lovely card. Great image and love cheerful colour.

Thanks for joining in with us this week at Sweet Stampin.

Sarah

Anonymous said...

fab card great image

Corrinne said...

Yellow can be a tricky color, but you did such a fabulous job with it! I adore all of your embellishes :)

I'd be oh, so happy if you joined us at Tuesday Alchemy http://tuesdayalchemy.blogspot.com/ - You are a creative soul & we love that!

Happiness,
Corrinne

PS - Win prizes at my blog (ends today so don't delay!):
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Unknown said...

Beautiful Card...super cute image and lovely colours.

Thanks for sharing with us at Love to Create Challenge!

Big hugs Jo xxx

Jackie Randolph said...

WOW!!! Gorgeous done in all the yellows! Thanks for sharing with us at Love to Create Challenge Summer Time Fun!

Krista said...

Love how you did those Eyes!!!
I think I have to try that one day!
Thanks for joining us at Love to Create Challenge!
Hope to see you in our next challenge!
Hugs,
Krista
www.kristadesign.nl

Debs said...

Fab card - super fun sunshiney colours.
Thanks for playing along with us at Charisma this week.
Good luck.
Debs xx

Lucianna Dilsaver said...

I love the bright yellow with all the beautiful embellishments, pretty summer card! Thanks for joining us this week for our "Welcome Summer" challenge @ CTO :)

The Crafty Blonde said...

Fabulous card, love the image and bright funky yellow colours. Thanks for joining us at Milkcoffee this challenge.
Lyndsey xx