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Stamp Something Inspiration

Oops, sorry, got to apologise yet again for not being around. However, have been so busy sorting out matters in my personal life, that I just didn't have the time or inclination to make anything. However, have managed to give myself a kick up the backside and got back to working with the rest of the DT on Stamp Something.


This week's challenge is set by Melissa and is an inspiration challenge. This is the picture you have to take your ideas from......



......and this is my interpretation of it......






I'm ashamed to say I've had this stamp for years and have never used it before!! It's from Stamps Happen and called "If men could read". I've coloured her with Promarkers and added some doodling around the edges before matting it onto some SU Real Red c.s. Used the SU corner rounder punch to make the scalloped edge. Papers are from Pink Petticoat Lola's Boudoir collection and ribbon is from Doodlebug. Not sure about the oversized brads but think they could be Dovecraft, although don't hold me to that!!

Pop on over to the Stamp Something blog and take a look at all the wonderful creations the other talented girls have made.

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Erin... said…
Fantastic card JO!!! And I think I ask myself that question everyday lately!!! Hope you have a good weekend.
12 September 2008 at 14:01
Jill said…
gorgeous card Jo I just love the colours Jill x
12 September 2008 at 14:09
Diane.W. said…
Gorgeous card & very striking :o)x
12 September 2008 at 14:15
Becky Carafa said…
I love it! Your interpretation of the challenge is fantastic!
12 September 2008 at 14:22
Anonymous said…
Stunning card, Jo and the sentiment kicks right in!
Beautiful work and coloring. So glad you're back, we've missed you!
12 September 2008 at 14:36
~Denise Lynn~ said…
Welcome back!! I'm so happy to see you creating with us again, I've missed you! :)

I love your card! That image is super fun and the sentiment is awesome too! It's a perfect interpretation of the challenge! Great job! :)
12 September 2008 at 15:14
Dawny P said…
This is just stunning Jo. I love black and white and red together - it's so chic I think!! And you really can see where you got your inspiration from. Wonderful sentiment and, sadly, so very true!!! And wouldn't you kill for a figure that that!!!! Hope all's well hunny xxxx
12 September 2008 at 16:24
Kari said…
Fantastic card!! I love what you did with the challenge!! Love the sayin of stamp as well!!! Great job!
12 September 2008 at 16:46
Alex said…
Hi Jo!!! So glad to see you back - and with an absolutely FABULOUS card!!! What a true sentiment, eh?? Love this, my friend!!

Did you ever get my email? I understand if you are busy, just want to make sure! Smooches, girl!

*STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
12 September 2008 at 18:01
Melissa said…
That sentiment just made me laugh out loud! The entire card is perfect - I love everything about it!

Many Blessings,
M.
12 September 2008 at 18:21
Emily said…
This is so pretty jo! That image is adorable! I love the layout!
12 September 2008 at 18:28
Sam said…
Great card Jo. Love the image and the sentiment is sooo true!!
Sam x
12 September 2008 at 23:25
Marlou McAlees said…
this is a very classy card, I love it :)
13 September 2008 at 00:10
Mandy said…
Hi Jo, love this card and that image is just fab! It's nice to have you back blogging again!

take care,

Mandy
13 September 2008 at 00:50
Anonymous said…
Love the card, Jo! It is gorgeous! Hope things improve and you are back to creating. Have a great weekend!
13 September 2008 at 01:00
Sharon said…
Good to see your work again Jo. Terrific card. Love the strong red and black colours and how right the sentiment is!
13 September 2008 at 05:48
nessy said…
gosh you are back and wow what a fab DT card ~blow your socks off with this one!! so striking jo ~is it a self portrait??
great to see you back girl friend!!
vanessa xx
13 September 2008 at 08:34
cats whiskers said…
Oh Wow Jo this is a fantastic card, love that stamp and sentiment, and the colors are just great
Have a good weekend honey
Hugs Jacqui x
13 September 2008 at 09:06
debby4000 said…
WOW stunning card the colours really pop and love the stamp.
13 September 2008 at 09:29
Jilli said…
Wow! Jo! This is amazing, it looks so chic! Love that stamp and the colours look fantastic. Nice to see you back again. I've saved no end of money whilst you've been away lol! Hugs Jillix
13 September 2008 at 14:26
Andrea, said…
Wow this is such a striking card Jo, the papers and colours are just perfect with this image
13 September 2008 at 17:22
Deb said…
Absolutely love this Jo, it is so bold and striking. The image is fantastic and so love the sentiment! hope you are having a good weekend!
13 September 2008 at 18:29
pickle said…
Wow Jo that is stunning and a great interpretation of the challenge.
Great LO and fabulous colours. Make for a really striking card.
kerry x
14 September 2008 at 14:01
Chubby Chieque said…
A fabulous interpretation of URS!

Job well done, lady?

Have a nice sunday.

/7greetings from chilly Stockholm
14 September 2008 at 15:44
Unknown said…
Fantastic quote - and a fantastic card Jo
14 September 2008 at 20:40
Vicki said…
What a fab card, love the striking colour comb, the image and sentiment. xx vicki xx
14 September 2008 at 21:54
mueppi said…
Wonderful card!
I just love the colours!
hugs Gisela
14 September 2008 at 22:02
Jose said…
Gorgeous card Jo and the sentiment made me smile :)
Jose xx
15 September 2008 at 09:21
Julie said…
Fantastic card, all the more so for seeing the inspiration. Fun stamp too.
16 September 2008 at 21:56
Gia Harvey said…
Bril card Jo, the colours are really great together.
17 September 2008 at 12:25
MichelleO said…
This is wonderful! HA! So fun and yet so true! Love the bold colors and the big brads are fabulous!
HUGS
MichelleO
17 September 2008 at 23:17
jo said…
oh its sooo stunning hun, love it huggs jo x
18 September 2008 at 15:20
Sue Shaw said…
Hey Jo - how's you!! Hope things are getting sorted!
Great card, I still love my promarkers - just don't get any time to play at the mo!
Hope you are having a good weekend!
Take care.
Sue. xxx
20 September 2008 at 20:14
Karen said…
Saw this on the SS blog and love it: The colours, image, sentiment: Brilliant!
1 October 2008 at 19:04
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