Friday, January 1, 2010

Introducing FUSSY and FANCY FRIDAY challenges


With over 540 FOLLOWERS, I know that so many of us have anxiously been awaiting the very first challenge over at:
I was thrilled to be one of the lucky ladies chosen for their very first Design Team. This week's "theme is NEW". How you interpret "NEW" is up to you.
I chose New Year but also my newest stamp set from Unity. The Design Team decided to have a little fun along with the NEW theme and also chose to use the colors Hot Pink & Black in honor o our blog. Aren't the Fussy and Fancy Blinkies beautiful? That was the very first thing that caught my eye while cruising around blogland one day. I clicked on it and saw that not only were they giving away some super yummo blog candy but that they also had a Design Team Call. After a full year with Shirley's 2 Girls, it was time for all of us to travel new avenues. Although I am no longer part of the S2G Design Team, this is certainly NOT GOODBYE!! I have every intention of playing along in their "Twisted Thursday" challenges in the hopes of winning one of their new Digital images.
In honor of S2G, I have created a second card for the Fussy & Fancy challenge. This card uses the THEME "NEW" (there is that new Clock Stamp by Unity again) along with one of S2G's images. Ya'll know how much VERSATILITY means to me in justifying the products I purchase, so please meet my "New Year's Baby".............
Other Challenges I used:
Our Creative Corner: sketch
Crafty Creations: Glitter & Bling
The Pink Elephant: sketch
Creative Card Crew: anything goes
Stamp Something: use new products
Cupcake Craft Challenge: celebration
Simon Says Stamp: party
Stamp with Fun #39: happy new year
..........Products I used...........
Stamps: Shirley's 2 Girls (I'm Here), Unity (december kit of the month), Paper Trey Ink (Simple Alphabet), Sentiment was generated using my computer
Ink: Copic Markers, Momento (tuxedo black)
Paper: Stampin Up (basic black, whisper white, elegant eggplant, ballet blue, shimmer silver), Paper Trey Ink (black raspberry fizz polka dots, raspberry fizz), patterned paper was a gift from my sister
Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders (Nestabilities-scalloped squares, labels one, tags), Stampin Up (star punch, small circle punch, large label, embossing plate)
Misc: scraps of ribbon, hot pink rhinestone hearts, chipboard, sticker

31 comments:

Cheryl Walker said...

Awww Justine love both your challenge cards they are super cute!!! Love how you used the clocks tooo!!! Beautiful job hun, and Happy New Year!!!!

Im off to check out the challenge, its funny because 1 of the gals in my swap had put the link there I believe this morning...LOL Anyways Happy New Year, and enjoy your day :)

Hugs to you,
Cheryl

Cindy Haffner said...

Lovin both cards Justine. Happy 2110!!

Lynn Mercurio said...

Look at you go with that Unity goodness! Happy New Year to you and your new adventures. The new year seems like a wonderful time to venture out into paths unknown. I just love that about the new year!

Hugs and have a great day!

Sandy said...

Justine...these are fabulous...I especially love the hot pink and black...two of my fav colors...as I scrolled down and saw the cup of Christmas cheer I had to giggle...none of my students gave me anything like that...LOL...but you are right...especially by the time we get to Christmas break it is what we want....lol...happy New Year to you and yours!

Stef H said...

way to go! love both cards and i haven't heard of this challenge! hmmm. must go take a look.

happy, happy new year.

Denimo said...

Hi Justine. Your blog is just adorable, as is your first Fussy & Fancy DT card! I just LOVE it!
Denise

Gina Lindsay said...

Love the pink and black and all the polka dots! I am with you, I love stamps with lots of versatility, love the way you used the S2G baby.

thanks for the congratulations!

Stampin Mindy said...

These are adorable! I'm so happy to have you on the Fussy and Fancy Team! Cant wait to see more of your work. Happy New Year!

Anonymous said...

Hey sweetie!! What fabby news for you!! Congrats on your DTs!! :) Both of your creations are just adorable!! :) Love the sparkle and designs!! Thanks for joining us at Stamp Something and Happy New year sweetie!! HUGS

The Crafty Den said...

What cute cards. The images are adorable and the papers are gorgeous. Thanks for joining us at cupcake craft challenge and don't forget our new challenge starts on 4th Jan!. Hugs, Denise x

The Crafty Den said...

Two gorgeous cards. The images are so cute. Thanks for joining us at stamp with fun this week and Happy New Year! Hugs, Denise x

Kristie W. said...

Fun cards!

Jennifer said...

Your cards are cute! Your F and F card matches the blog perfectly.

Jackie Randolph said...

WOW girl - your cards are FABULOUS!!! Can't wait till our next challenge!

Happy New Years!

Hugs
Jacki

Larisa said...

Oh, so beautiful cards!!! The images are so fantastic. The papers are bright and good. I love all a lot )))))

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Denise Marzec said...

Oh wow, great cards! I especially LOVE the first one with the layered ribbons and polka dots. TOOOO cute!

Annie said...

Great cards - my favourite is the first one too. but both fabbie.
Thank you for playing along with us at The Pink Elephant and Happy New Year to you and your family.
Ann xxx

Donna said...

Fantastic card and just perfect for our celebration theme! Thanks for playing along with us at Cupcake :) Donna x

Maria Matter said...

oh Justine, these are wonderful New year's cards!

So excited to see what you'll have for this new challenge blog, love the pink & black!!!

Fun S2G's image, and it sparkles, perfect!!!

Blessings, Maria

Sheri Gilson said...

Great cards!! Thanks for joining us at TPE!!

Sheri

Cami said...

First of all, Justine, CONGRATS on your DT position! You will do them proud! Love your two cards! That clock is so cute to "ring" in the New Year, and the New Year's baby is so cute! You do beautiful work and I can't wait to see more of your creations! Happy New Year to you and your family! Hugs, Cami

Anonymous said...

I just love everything about this card--the image, papers, colors, and bling! I love how you used the nesties too!
Hugs,
April

Anonymous said...

Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!

Krista said...

Love the clock. So original! Your card is beautiful.

Cheryl Valadez said...

Two gorgeous cards! Who could ask for more ;D They're great!

Melissa said...

What gorgeous cards! Thanks for playing along with Stamp Something!

Saskia said...

Thanks for joining us at Crafty Creations with this lovely card!

Saskia :)

Claire Phillips said...

Thanks for sharing your Glitter and bling with us at Crafty Creations! Have a great 2010 Cheers Claire x

Pat (mspfd) said...

Wowzers! Justine these could not be more perfect. I tell ya, your mojo is really working.

How are you doing? Bet you can't wait for February. Miss you!

Liza said...

Such a cute baby card. Thanks for joining us at CCC.

Liza x