Aug 28 2008
Stamp Simply #50 – Julie is HOT!!!
Keyword ssnotime50 -There is no time limit. You can play this challenge and upload yourproject at Splitcoastand/or your Blog, anytime at all! You (and that means anyone and everyone, blogger or not!)can play as many times as you like!!! The point is to keep it simple, quick and have fun!!! Please link back here.
In celebration of my Blog’s soon to be 1st Anniversary, and the1st Anniversary of this challenge the week following, we are doing something a bit different, and fun, for the next 6 weeks. Ournext 6 challenges will be centered around each of the Stamp SimplyTeam members. And this week we are highlighting Julie Koerber who isOut to Impress— andVERY impressive she is — andeven more thanimpressive, JULIE IS HOT!!! And that’s the name of this week’s challenge.
Yes, JULIE IS HOT, HOT, HOT!!! RED HOT!!! When I think of Julie’s work, I immediately think of red, a color she uses often, and oh so well!!! I also think of large, spaciouslayouts, crisp and striking color combinations, minimal but absolutely perfect layering, and exquisitely beautiful and perfectly placed embellishements, never overdone!
Today’s challenge istwo-pronged:
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Make a card with the primary color being red (you can add any other colors you like).
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Use Julie’s style as inspiration for your work. You need not CASE her, just let her beautiful and classy style inspire you. Julie has made a new card for us, and she has also chosen4 of her previous cards to showcase as inspriation pieces that will convey her style, and you can see them here.
Cant wait to see what you do!!!
Check out Julie Koerberssample here.
Check out Dee Jacksons samplehere.
Check out Jennifer Bucks sample here.
Check out Janine Orchards sample here.
Check out Tammy Hershbergers card here.
You can see all Gallery Submissions here.
Aren’t these girls justFABULOUS!!! Thank you girls!!! Much appreciated!!! Becky will be back soon, I promise — we are sooooooooo missing her!!!
Heres my card for todays challenge:
I used red, a striking, crisp color combo of red, black and white, I used a layout with large panels and minimal layering, I added a simple scallop and I kept embellishments to a minimum as I wanted the focus to be on this gorgeous, 1.5″ wide wired gingham ribbon. So, how did I do — can you see Julie in this card? Oh, I’m not so sure Julie has ever used this wide gingham ribbon, but I sure love this type of ribbon and thought it just *went* with where I was going on this card!!! Here’s a few details:
- The stamp is an Anna Griffin tulip that I just inked directly from the pad.
- There are 3 rows of embossed lines at the top of the black panel, just to make a border effect. Plus they remind me of little pintucks which would go so well with the gingham ribbon.
- The sentiment is actually just the center part of one of the center images from the soon to beavailable Harmony Classic Circle III Stamp Ensemble by JustRite. This is the really large 3.25″ round wooden stamper that I SO love!!! I just masked off the rest of the stamp, inked the center sentiment in black, stamped and then cut and embossed with a Double Ended Tag by Spellbinders. (This largeHarmony Classic Circle Stamper III is available on pre-order NOW at the JustRite site).
Here’s the list of supplies:
- Stamps: Tulip by Anna Griffin, All Night Media, Sentiment by JustRite (explained above)
- Paper: PTI White. SU Real Red and Black.
- Ink: Versa Fine Onyx Black. SU Real Red and Old Olive.
- Accessories: 1.5″ Wired Gingham Check Ribbonby Offray (Wal-Mart), Scor-It, Martha Stewart Lace Punch from Wal-Mart, SU Corner Rounder, Double Ended Tags by Spellbinders, SU Brads, Mounting Squares.
Once again, thank you ever so much for stopping in — I so appreciate it!!! Hoping you all can enjoy a nice summer and holidayweekend!!!! Hope to see you again soon!!!
39 responses so far
oh how beautiful.
Ok… I’m blushing bright red now!!! hehe! Wowza, thanks Sharon for the nice words. I’m honored! Who knew! LOL! I think your card is a beauty! I think I’m pretty transparent because, well, black, white and red is one of my favorite combos. Thanks again lady!! When you hear from your kids all about Glacier — fill me in! We were thinking about heading that way this fall. It’s been about 10 years since I’ve been! 🙂
this is sooooo cute! That ribbon is gorgeous! LOVE it! 🙂
What impeccable style! I love all those cards! I don’t normally like red, but the way it’s featured on these cards is just so smart and gorgeous!
Sharon,
This is a gorgeous card. I love the red, black and white colors and that ribbon is just perfect with it all.
How did you get the embossed rounded corners on the white? I like that alot!
you never disappoint us with your creativity!
Joan
Gorgeous card, Sharon! I have three days off for the holiday and would love to play in this challenge. Stamp Simply is a bit of a challenge for me. Not that I do tons of layers or embellishments but that I always love to have a scene or draw something. I need to broaden my horizon. I love your blog, Sharon!
PS. I forgot to tell you how much I love the bow on your card. I so love gingham.
What a beautiful tribute to Julie, her art is outstanding! Your tulip is so beautiful, love that image, Anna Griffin’s images are always a class act! Where on earth do you always find the most adorable ribbon, like Kittie, I love gingham. I would so love to play this weekend, I’m going to try!
Love this Sharon!! What a fun challenge!! Looking forward to the next weeks…
Have a great weekend.
Oh Sharon, this is gorgeous!!! I have that stamp and it has been neglected lately. Absolutely love how you used it!
That bow is absolutely over the top, Sharon! Red, white, and black are so striking; your card is just beautiful. I’m in a bit of a time crunch this morning, so I couldn’t spend too much time creating. Here’s my card for your Red Hot Challenge — http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1035075?cat=10728
Sharon! What a beautiful card….and what a talented stamper to feature! I love Julie’s style, her cards are so elegant and beautiful. Congrats Julie and Thank Sharon.
Here is mine:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1035094?cat=500&ppuser=80269
What a beautiful image and card-so very pretty and the bow is just wonderful! tfs
What a stunner, I love the wide ribbon and I would love to try ribbon that wide on a card but I’ve always been fearful of getting it right, you certainly got it right. I spent way too much time on my card and turned my “simple” into time consuming. Love using red also. Pat
http://www.rubbermaid.blogspot.com/
Love your beautiful RED HOT card Sharon!! That ribbon is gorgeous- as well as the flower and the trim and ALL of it!!
Here is mine today!! http://theluckyclucker.blogspot.com/2008/08/tlc183-krafty-cardinal.html
I love the card & the ribbon. Here is the link to my card. Not sure it meets all the requirements but it was fun & quick. What great inspiration for a little 3×3 gift card I needed for the weekend!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1035151?cat=500&ppuser=101918
Here’s my card for the challenge for Julie, whose creations are fabulous:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1035154?cat=629
Wow, that bow is stunning! Sure do wish I could tie a bow like that. 🙂
I love how you make the even simplest technique look so elegant. The Tulip stamp is gorgeous! Yet another stamp I want to run out and buy due to your fabulous cards. You are FAB!
I have been snatching up wide organza ribbon every time I see it because of your great designs. Thanks for the ever constant source of inspiration.
http://savorystamping.blogspot.com/
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?si=nerdette_step&x=5&y=10
Such a lovely card!! You always have such gorgeous bows – generous, flowing bows – love them!!
Gorgeous, Sharon! Love the red, especially the big red gingham bow. The scallops are an extra little touch of down home country feminine–reminds me of eyelet trim. This is just wonderful!!
Red gingham! Love it on your beautiful creation! Julie is one red hot lady, isn’t she? Your tribute to her is so fitting and you are so inspiring as well, my friend!
Love your sample, Sharon. That ribbon is just gorgeous. The flower is beautiful and I really like the double punched edge. Here’s mine. Like it says….I got the colors, her style…?
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1035389?cat=500&ppuser=89981
Sharon your card is stunning. The ribbon is fantastic. You just cannot go wrong with red, white and black! Red is my favorite color!! I love this challenge. Julie’s style is so elegant, I cannot do it justice. I cased one of her cards to make it a bit easier. Here’s mine card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1035468
Beautiful Sharon! Love Julie’s Red HOT style too, and hopefully I will be able to play! What a great idea to feature these stampers!
smiles,Deena
that ribbon is soo yummy! gorgeous card!
Ooooooooooh! I LOVE this sharon! how pretty! That flower stamp is awesome and the colors are phenomenal. Thanks so much for showing off your wonderful creations. What a fun challenge! I can’t wait to participate. = )
Sharon, how gorgeous. That ribbon just makes the whole card sing.
what fun this is going to be.. can’t wait for each friday… thanks again Sharon for the fun…..
this is what I came up with today.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1035789?cat=500&ppuser=42410
I just got this retired linen bg stamp.. what a wonderful unique look it creates..
have a great Holiday weekend Sharon.
Judy
This is such an elegant beauty! Red, black, and white is my all time favorite color combination! The gorgeous, big gingham bow is the perfect finishing touch! Awesome card!!
What a BEAUTIFUL card! I love the sweet scallop edge and the tulip! AND gingham is a favorite. Looking forward to each Friday’s creation! TFS
LOVE your card and have to agree … that Julie gal is SMOKIN’ HOT!
Here’s my take on one of her recent beauties:
http://sueblondin.blogspot.com/2008/07/happy-parents-day.html
What a great challenge, Sharon! Congrats on your soon to be first anniversaries! Julie’s style is awesome – love it! Your card is beautiful! I love the big gingham bow! Here is my card. I didn’t CASE Julie, but did try to capture her style. Hope I succeeded!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1036149?cat=500&ppuser=143903
Love your card! I love the color combos and your ribbon really gives it a flair.
Sharon, I hope this qualifies as Stamp Simply. I enjoyed using all the red for my project and very much enjoyed seeing all the Stamp Simply projects created by the team. Thanks for a fun challenge.
Lots of Red http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1036336?cat=14267
Here’s my very RED card….
http://www.onekraftykat.blogspot.com/
Thanks!
I have always loved this tulip and how you’ve designed with it– it’s very pretty in the red tones– love the gingham ribbon and touch of black!
Sharon, this card is drop-dead gorgeous! That bow is amazing–love it fluffy!
Sharon – I love this card as well as so many of your others! Here’s one of mine that fits the “red” criteria.
http://debrymer.typepad.com/my_muse/2008/09/remember-poppy.html