Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Simon Says ,,,,,,,Inspired by a Song/Film Title

Stamp-tember is almost halfway over !! For a chance to win fabulous crafty candy check out the Simon Says Stamp Blog every day ! ALSO For this whole month there are thousands of products in the Simon Says Stamp store at reduced prices ! NOW is the time to grab a basket and head off for a spot of retail therapy,, !! Don't miss out !!! :-)

Thanks for all your fabulous entries to our Multi-fold challenge last week :-) There are some really fascinating and innovative ways to create with card, some I had never seen before !

This week's challenge is

to use a SONG or FILM title as Inspiration

(So many options, so have fun!!!!)

As usual Heidi will be giving one lucky entrant a $50 voucher to her FANTASTIC Simon Says Stamp Superstore !!




For fabulous tutorials, inspiration and candy you should keep an eye on the Simon Says Stamp Blog too :-)

I couldn’t decide whether to make a film title or a song title card ,, so I went for both :-) I had been wanting to make a card with the ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ film title for ages, ever since I saw this card on Stacy’s blog a while ago :-)




For my first card I used the very cute Happy Hopper Bunny Hop stamp, they are really having fun eh when they should obviously be tucked up and sleepin ! I coloured with Copics and inked the edges with colorbox blue chalk ink. The papers are from a First Edition Up Up and Away pack,,,, gorgeous !! I used a Martha Stewart border punch, little Tim Holtz Film Strip ribbon, some organza ribbon, a little twine, a Basic Grey Button and a few Robins Nest Dew Drops to finish.



2nd up is my Lady in Red song title :-)

LOVE this song by Chris De Burgh, click HERE to hear it :-)



I recently bought this ‘When All’s Said and Done’ stamp by Stamps Happen , now girls ,,, how true is that sentiment !! you can be honest lol :-) Coloured with Copics ( by accident on the wrong card !! I LOVE Neenah Solar White, but stamped onto a card that looks similar but it doesn’t allow blending of the colours as well so this is slightly streaky ,,, don’t look too closely ! ) I inked the edges with Vintage Photo distress inks and added a few Hero Arts gems in the corner. The papers are from a Websters Pages Hollywood Vogue and WonderFALL pack and I added some simple bias tape from a Tim Holtz lavish ribbon pack, coloured black with a copic marker. I finished with one of my fave embellies, a flattened chrome cap and a Vintage Typewriter image, topped with an epoxy dot.





Thanks for looking , Our fabulous Designer in the September Spotlight, Alberto, and the DT have made some fabulous cards for your inspiration, so hop on over to the Simon Says Stamp Challenge to see them :-)

Challenges :

Charisma Cardz ,,, Song Title :-)

Corrosive ,,, Funny or Punny

One Stop Craft,, Food and Drink

Secret Crafter ,,,, Inspired by a Song

Fuzzy Wuzzy ,,,, Animal + Pink ,,, last challenge :-( xx



20 comments:

debby4000 said...

Two very different but fabulous cards Lols.
luv
Debby

petra,s cards said...

wauw two gorgeous cards , loveley happy hopper!!!
xx petra

Kirsty said...

Hi another fun challenge !! I lo e these cuties who are playing on the bed such a cool idea love the soft colours on this one. My favourite is the second one so retro ! She is so cool with your sentiment and embellishments are perfect .! Super inspiration ! Kitty :D

Joey said...

Two stunning cards Lols, love the little miceys on the bed and the ribbon over the film strip is fantastic. Joey x

heidy said...

2 stunning cards lorraine!
Hugs Heidy

Vee said...

A wonderful card.Love the image. Thanks for joining Charisma this week.
xx Vee

downrightcrafty said...

awwwwwwwwww Lols your spoiling me again, just look at them tumbling on the bed, and perfectly coloured and presented, and fabulous lady in red, just perfect for our challenge at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge thank you so much for sharing with us
Hugs Kate xx

Gem said...

a gorgeous card, thanks for sharing with us at Charisma for our inspired by a song challenge! Gemma :)

Helen said...

Gorgeous cards Lol...those bunnies are so sweet...and the sentiment on the second card is fab!
Thanks for joining us at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge!
Helen x

Leah l'Orange said...

love the classic colours, and the sentiment is soooo funny! fabulous choice for your song inspiration - thanks for playing along with the Charisma Galz this week!

Eve said...

such a sweet HM/hopper card!! Luv the colors you chose for this image too! Lady in Red... that's me, with dark brown hair, but i dont have a Stylish hair style like her! lol! Luv this sophisticated look card!! :)

Heather said...

Both fantastic cards, the little sweet Gruffies are having the whale of a time!!! Love your 'Rend in Lady', stunning colours and a 'real classy'
I did think about using Lady in Lade for 'Fancy Pants'!!
hugs
Heather xx

Stacy Morgan said...

They are adorable, it looks fabulous. Very soothing and sweet!

Keep It Sweet and Simple said...

Stunning, Lols.
'Sleepless in Seattle' really cracked me up - so cute!
The 'lady in red' is fab. I love this style of stamp. Now you have me wondering if I can put a normal bottle top through my Big Shot machine ??

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

Both great cards...and so diverse I can see how you couldn't decide!! Those darling little bunnies definitely don't look like they'll be getting sleep anytime soon and I LOVE lady in red..classic and great stamp too!!

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

Jane (Carroll's Creations) said...

Thanks for joining our "Inspired by a song" challenge on SECRET CRAFTER SATURDAY CHALLENGE this week :)

Hugs Jane x

xxxtglxxx said...

Thats such a fun sentiment on the second card Lorraine :) love it!

Thanks so much for joining us at One Stop Craft Challenge this week,

hugs

xxalisonxx

Jo Nevill said...

Super fantastic cards Lols and great images for the challenge. What fun those bunnies are having !

Hugs,

Jo x

Christine said...

Love both of your cards Lols!! Great choices on the song and film title. Those bunnies certainly look like they are having fun and the lady in red looks fab against the backdrop of the paper!! Great work as always!!
Thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge blog!!
xoxo, Christine

Julia Sáddi said...

Hi Lorraine!
Yes, this is my second creation for this challenge and the music this time is "8 Days a Week" Beatles, ´cause my hubby is a great catch! : )
xox Julia Sáddi - Brazil
http://paperdesignbyjuliabsb.blogspot.com/2011/09/suzanne-dean-propoe-lindo-sketch-no-acc.html