Thursday, March 8, 2012

Mo's DP2 Challenge #125 - Try Something New

Good morning!  Happy Thursday to you!  Thursday's are always happy around here, because Thursday means it's time for another Mo's Challenge!  Iulia is our hostess this week and the theme is "try something new".  We want to see you branch out and try something you haven't done before or maybe use a brand new tool or product you've been hoping to experiment with.  Now's your chance to go for it!

Here is my card:


I've been wanting to try a side step card.  I've never made one before, but I have admired many I've seen others make.  I used Beate's terrific tutorial here on Splitcoast Stampers.  I started with a base of SU Old Olive and layered all the steps with patterned paper from the Basic Grey Sweet Threads collection.  My adorable Mo's images is Bunches.  She can be found in Mo's store here.  I printed her on Cryogen White and colored her with Copics.  The sentiment is from Gina K. Designs Happy Spring set.  I added lots of Wild Orchid Crafts roses to the all the open steps on the right.  A satin bow and another WOC rose finished off my card.

Here is a side view of the side step design:


My card is also for a couple of other challenges: the Basic Grey Challenge #64 (photo inspiration) and the Wild Orchid Challenge #44 (get in shape - use three different shapes - I used rectangles, a circle and an oval)).  Here is the BG inspiration photo:


Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit Mo's Challenge blog and check out the always amazing creations from my incredibly talented teammates!  Why not join us this week?  You have the chance to win a GC to Mo's store and you can't win if you don't enter!  Isn't there something new you've been wanting to try?

Hope to see you soon!
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22 comments:

  1. Carla, this is beautiful. I love your coloring, the design, the papers, the flowers. I guess I love it all!

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  2. This is so pretty, Carla! I haven't made one of these for a couple of years...time to do one again after seeing this!

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  3. I love this, the design, the image, your fantastic coloring, all of it!!!!

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  4. This is ADORABLE!!! Love everything about it!

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  5. What a gorgeous card! Love the side step..... I have never tried one but your card certainly makes me way to learn!
    Hugs,
    Marie!

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  6. Wow Carla - that is unbelievably cute!! So adorable and the side step card looks great the way you've decorated it :)

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  7. Gorgeous side step, Carla! I haven't made one yet, but you've provided the nudge for me to try it. Thanks!

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  8. Beautiful card Carla! Like Karen, I have never made one either. I am going to put it on my "to do" list.

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  9. Gorgeous card, Carla!! Ive only ever made one once,seeing this makes me want to do it again :)

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  10. Carla, this is so beautiful. Your flowers looks so real and I also want to try this style card. Awesome Card.

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  11. wow wow wow to your stunning colouring Carla...you couldnt have used this Mo sweetie any better...thanks for your congratulations it meant so much to me
    Mina xxx

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  12. WoW, Carla, This is so pretty! Of course your coloring is magnificent and the whole project is so stunning! Very nicely done!

    Chana

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  13. I've never made one of these either Carla, but you nailed it girl! Beautiful colors paired with you wonderful coloring and its a wonderful inspiration for the challenge. Hugs!

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  14. Carla, this card is so precious! I love it! :^)
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  15. Carla, you make such beautiful cards and this one is no exception, I love it!
    hugs, Alina

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  16. This is so sweet. I have never tried one of these folds. Looks fabulous with this paper and the flowers. Great job.

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  17. Super job with the side step card, Carla. Love all the beautiful flowers and darling image.

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  18. This is just yummy Carla! Love the technique!
    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  19. Carla, I want to thank you so much for all the wonderful comments you have left on my blog, you are such a goof friend. You did a fantastic job with the coloring of Mo's darling image she is adorable. I love how you have the flowers.

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  20. A beautifully colored image and stunning design Carla, you are a great asset to Mo's team and i am so proud to be designing with such amazing talent, thank you also for visiting my blog and leaving such a lovely comment
    smiles
    Paola

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  21. Oooh oooh oooh...Carla!!! Yay! You included a link to a tutorial! I was searching for one last week! Whoohoo!! I am so going to make one of these now!! I just love your card...darlin'!! Such gorgeous coloring...and those papers are soooooo feminine and pretty! Hugs. Pat Frank

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  22. Wow gorgeous! This Is so sweet! I love the beautiful flowers on the steps. Your coloring is gorgeous and so sweet! I have this image and love it too! Thank you placing the link!! Hugz

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Thanks so much for visiting and leaving me a comment! I really appreciate it! Carla