Beautiful You for Paper Players #441

Hi Everyone

Happy Sunday.

It's the fabulous Joanne's turn to host our Paper Players challenge and it's color week:

 

Now,, I have to be honest... these colors scared me!  They are such bright colors - and I didn't have two of them in my stash!  So, I had to make do.

 

I had this image in my head using two old SU favorites - Beautiful You and Mediterranean Moments.  I stamped out the lady onto Neenah Solar White card stock and then again onto two different pieces of old SU DSP that I had.  I then fussy cut them all out and stuck them together.  I colored the background using greens, reds and just a touch of yellow on the lamp.  I colored the door to match the Pool Party card base.  As we are allowed neutrals with our color challenges, I colored the buildings, bridge and cobblestones in grey.

Here's my card:

I stamped the lady on the inside, too and added the sentiment:

I hope you will join us and play along.  We'd love to see what YOU create with these bright, summer colors.   As always, the design team have some fabulous inspiration for you:

• Ann
• Claire
• Jaydee
• Joanne
• Laurie
• Anne Marie
• Su
• Wanda
• Windy

On a personal note:

It's sunny!  yay!  The temps are also getting above 60 degrees.  So, that means it's time to prettify our screened in porch and get it ready for summer.  I can't wait to be able to sit outside and watch the goings on in the wetland without being bitten by the mosquitoes!

I changed my office around and now have a bird feeder right outside my window.   I managed to capture a couple of shots of a new little visitor to our garden 

Isn't he a gorgeous little thing?  He's a Yellow Rumped Warbler and you can read more about him here. 

We also had another new bird in the garden - a Harris's Sparrow.  Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get anything close to a viable photo of him - so am hoping he stays around so I can get one.

Happy Mother's Day to all you Mom's out there - whether your children are human or furry!  I hope you have a wonderful day.

I'll be back tomorrow, in the meantime, warm hugs and prayers for those of you who need a little lift tonight.

Hugs

Jaydee

Card recipe:

• Stamps:  Beautiful You.  Mediterranean Moments.  Stampin' Up!
• Inks:  Copic Markers.  Ink on 3 hybrid ink
• Card stock:  Neenah Solar White; Pool Party
• Papers:  Stampin' Up! both retired

Comments

[Joanne James]

I love both of these sets Jaydee but have never used them together; your card tells me I should! So elegant and my colours look great - so sorry they scared you, this card definitely rises to the challenge.

[Claire Broadwater]

Jaydee, this is the most lovely scene! I wish I was strolling the streets now! I think this combo of stamp sets is amazing! The paper pieced dress is lovely! I am glad you are having warmer temps and I look forward to seeing all of your house guests! Have a great weekend! XX

[Anne Marie Hile]

Jaydee, I don't think you could have combined two stamp sets more perfectly! I absolutely love this scene you created and the paper pieced dress adds the perfect detail. Gorgeous!

[Ann Schach]

Wow, Jaydee! This is a pairing of stamp sets made in heaven!I LOVE the scene you have created. The paper piecing on the dress is perfect. A stunning card!

[Wanda Cullen]

Jaydee, this is such a gorgeous street scene...like I'm walking in Paris! Lovely use of the colors!

[laurie]

I love how you used the colors..what a beautiful scene. Makes me want to be there!