Saturday, April 4, 2009

God's Beauty



While stamping last night, I did something I haven't done in a long, long time - I made a Stampin Up-only (SUO) card! Not just mostly SU, but all SU. Are you proud of me? The whole SUO idea usually makes me nervous, as I've become quite dependent on my Spellbinders dies, non-SU stamps and embellishments, and non-SU designer papers. But I'm happy with this one, thanks to the fun corduroy buttons and the beautiful Parisian Breeze textured designer paper.

And then there's the awesome sketch I worked with - Jen's Sketch For You To Try. You can see the sketch and Jen's sample at Jen's blog, i{heart}2stamp. While you're there, be sure to give a warm welcome to April's guest designer, the fabulous Kimberly Crawford! Also be sure to take a peek at what the rest of the SFYTT sistahs have cooked up. We love when you play along, too! Remember to use keyword SFYTT if you upload to SCS.

Jen, with the sketch and guest designer
Amy Rohl
Carole Burrage (she'll be posting later tonight or in the morning, FYI)
Kelly Lunceford
Susan Liles

Have a great weekend!



Stamps: God's Beauty (SU hostess Level 1)
Paper: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Parisian Breeze Specialty dp
Ink: Chocolate Chip craft
Accessories: clear embossing powder, Baja Breeze ribbon, white taffeta ribbon, Chocolate Chip corduroy buttons, paper piercer, dimensionals, scallop border punch
Size: 5" square
All supplies by Stampin' Up

58 comments:

Unknown said...

Oh Amy, this is SO beautiful. You can do no wrong girl!
Viv xxx

Michelle Tech said...

It's gorgeous!

Nancy Riley said...

You KNOW how much I love an SUO card! ... and this one is AMAZING! You worked your magic with that textured paper, Amy! LOVE it!

Judy Rozema said...

Absolutely gorgeous!!! I love those rich colors!

Vera said...

It's a beauty, Amy! Absolutely amazing!

June Houck said...

I just got my Parisian Breeze paper yesterday...I think it may be my favorite SU paper. And your card is spectacular!

Kimberly Crawford said...

OH, that is SO beautiful! It is calm and elegant and peaceful!!

Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) said...

Holy smokes Amy! What a beauty! I adore your careful layering and the way you wove the ribbon through the button, but that butterfly is sensational.

Anonymous said...

Wow, what an amazing card! The detail is to die for!

Amy Rohl said...

Just delightful, Amy! The corduroy buttons are just perfect with the DSP and your mix of the papers is perfect!

Niki Estes said...

This is absolutely gorgeous, Amy!! I love the colors and the corduroy buttons!

Denise Marzec said...

Love Parisian Breeze and I love it with this sketch. Another BEAUTY, Amy!

Barbara said...

Stunning! The colors, the layers, and that delicate butterfly --- perfection!

Marisa said...

Gorgeous card, Amy!! Love it! Yummy colours and the buttons are a fabulous touch.

Liten scrapper said...

One word pop'ed up in my head: BEAUTIFUL!
Really really beutiful card!
Your so competent!
I really admire your way to decorate cards!
Everything is so through!

Merethe

Carol L said...

Amy, this is absolutely FABULOUS!

Dawn B. said...

I really like this paper. It is my favorite. The colors are awesome. Super job..

Silke Ledlow said...

Gorgeous SUO card - love your take on the Sketch!!!

Anonymous said...

*swoons*

Kelly Lunceford said...

This is so beautiful, Amy! I love your paper choice and the butterfly is perfect! Great job!

Linda Beeson said...

That butterfly is just wonderful - so elegant!

Cheryl Walker said...

Beautiful card!!! Love the sketch, and the dp!!!!

Renée said...

This is gorgeous, Amy! I love how you've used Jen's sketch along with those wonderful colours. It's not too hard to do an SUO one ... it's harder to get back out of that!

Dee Tollaksen said...

Absolutely lovely lovely piece of art.

Cindy Haffner said...

Super job Amy, love your all SU card. --I did that sketch today too and used the same paper. Mine is manly, but yours is very elegant, I love it.

Jackie Pedro said...

Gorgeous, Amy!!

Christina Fischer said...

*gasp* This is gorgeous, Amy! The papers, the buttons, the butterfly -- every detail is fantastic! :)

Dawn Easton said...

Stunning Amy! I love this DP so much! I try to make a SUO card a few times a week but it's hard to catch yourself from not reaching for a nesties or something ;)
You've created a beauty here!

Brandi said...

This is spectacular!! What a beautiful card!

Smiles,

Brandi

Verda said...

Amy, your card is just beautiful. Love the colors!

Desire Fourie said...

Oh wow, just stunningly creatively beautiful. And I can go on ... just love everything about it. Hugs from Desire

Basement Stamper said...

Wow! Your card is absolutely stunning. I love all the elements, but most of all I love the paper...I just bought this and LOVE the colors.

Conniecrafter said...

Love these colors and those buttons are cool, like how you layered the ribbons in the corners that is neat!

Deborah Saaranen said...

Absolutely gorgeous Amy! I love butterflies, and you've highlighted this one just beautifully! Marvelous take on the sketch!

Anonymous said...

What a stunning card! I love the colors and the butterflies are gorgeous!!

AlienAnessa said...

Holy moly Amy, I just can't quit looking at this card! Wow, the colors, the way you did the ribbons, I'm in awe once again!

Lorelie Kim said...

Gorgeous as usual!! I love your layering style and your ability to mix dp's..you make it seem effortless, but GOSH! Coach me, yeah?

Jerri Kay said...

A beautiful design Amy, Oh my gosh, it's been forever since I've made an SUO card . . .it's just stunning!

Kathy Jones said...

This is breathtakingly gorgeous!!! I just love everything about it!!

Crystal said...

What a BEAUTIFUL card, Amy ! Those colors are stunning ...the butterfly too. Makes me sing !

Pricousins said...

I just LOVE this card!! Beautiful! thanks for sharing it with us!

Shannon Erskine aka e3stamper said...

I love the parisian breeze dp!!! Beautiful card Amy!!!

Simone P. said...

I love the colors you selected for this card. It was great meeting you today!

Jessie/knightrone said...

This is gorgeous!! I love it Amy!!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

I love your card Amy!! Gorgeous!! That dp is my favorite!! Love your layout!! You are such an inspiration!!

Lauretta See said...

LOVE IT , LOVE IT, LOVE IT... amazing card :) keep up the great work!! and thank you for sharing ;))

Lauretta xx

Riet said...

wowww Amy,what a beautiful card,l love the image and colour.

hugs Riet.x

Linda Bandow said...

Amy: This is just beautiful! I love your work and thank you for sharing.

Carol Q said...

gorgeous. love the way the colours and layers work together so well.

Stephenie said...

I just joined SU! I am so excited, I'm happy too that I found your blog, it is beautiful! I am extremely new to stamping and I love all the ideas I can get! =0)

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

This is so awesome Amy!! Love the colors, the paper and your awesome take on the sketch!! I left you an award on my blog (I don't know if you noticed earlier when you left your kind comment. Thanks)

Carpenter's said...

Amy this card is fabulous!! I received this stamp set and have never liked it but this card makes that butterfly beautiful.

*You should do more SUO cards as a goal 1/month*!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dpkennedy said...

Wow! This is stunning!

Angel said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE this,Amy! You're making me want to pull out alol my SU stuff!

Kim said...

Another stunner, Amy! Wowee!!

Libby Hickson said...

This is so gorgeous! I love the combination of DP, the butterfly and the way you did the ribbon through the buttons. Beautiful!

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

Absolutely stunning, Amy!

America said...

I love this -its super striking!!!!