October 10, 2008

STAMP SOMETHING FOR A FRIEND

Happy Friday all!! As you are reading this, I am winging my way to Jacksonville, Florida in an airplane to meet up with my BFF Vicki, all my scrappy friends there, and some of my closest Navy friends that are still in the area!! Have I told you how excited I am????!!!!! WHOOOHOOOO!!!!! I am excited - lol!!! So, today is Stamp Something challenge day and the challenge is to stamp something for a friend. I chose to do a card that I could take with me for one of MY friends in Florida. I love these Friday challenges, they are a highlight of my week because they are always so fun!! So, make sure you stop over to the Stamp Something Site and show a little love to the other DT gals who always do amazing work!!! And, why not give it a try yourself? Upload a link to the post for this week so we can all see what you do for YOUR friend! Here is the recipe - have a fabulous weekend and check in tomorrow to see Scrapbook Saturday!
Card Recipe:
Paper - Real Red, Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Naturals White card stock, 6x6 Patterns hostess Designer series paper pack
Inks - Real Red, Not Quite Navy classic inks, Ruby Red, Not Quite Navy stampin' write markers
Stamps - Dreams DuJour, Best Yet
Accessories - Large and Small Oval Punches, Scallop Punch (non-SU!) , Scallop Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Real Red narrow grosgrain ribbon, Vintage Brads, Mat Stack and paper piercer

31 comments:

Maureen said...

oooohhhh!!! I really like this one Alex! Beautiful!!!
((()))reen

pescbrico said...

I wish you a wonderful trip! Enjoy the time with all your friends! :)

Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...

Oh my gosh...that's awesome! Hope you had an incredible time...enjoy the nice warm weather!

Erin... said...

Love it Alex!! All the scallops are so wonderful!

Lauren said...

This is so pretty Alex - you rocked the challenge. I love the colors.

Vicki said...

Can you tell the pilot to put the pedal to the metal, 10pm is too long. Hurry him up! LOL. It's gonna be a great 2 weeks.
The card is beautiful. Love the colors. And yes, my scraproom still looks like a tornado hit it. Just how to you pack for a cruise, lol.
Vicki

Dani said...

Wonderful card! Any friend is sure to love it!

Chris said...

love it!! i hope you have a great trip!! >"<

Natalie said...

This is beautiful Alex, I hope you have a great trip. x

Catherine said...

have a nice and safe trip, Alex! and what a great card!

Deborah said...

I will be think about you and how much fun you are having! Wonderful card for the Stamp Something Challenge this week! Blessings to you! Hugs, Deb

Emily said...

This is beautiful Alex! I love the layout! I hope you enjoy yourself in Florida!

Meg Giroux said...

What a beautiful stamp Alex!!! This came out perfect!
Have a great trip!

Rose Ann said...

This is so pretty, and I love the colors, papers, and scallops!! Beautiful card, Alex!!

Diane said...

Fabulous card Alex!! Love all the colors and what better card to give to a friend!
Have a blast girl,you deserve it!

Anonymous said...

oh, this one is so pretty! I love all your great details especially the stitching and piercing.
Have a super fun trip.

Angie Tieman said...

Very pretty! Perfect day for the Friends challenge while you're on your way to meet up with your friends! Have a great time!

Kim Marie said...

Your cards are all beautiful and very very layer-y! How wonderful! I'm trusting you are having a great time on our east coast! Enjoy Florida!
Kim Marie

Ila said...

Gorgeous card Alex!! love the colors and scallops!!...Hugs, Ila

Dawn Wheeler said...

Stunning card ,fabulous and classy as always xxxx
love your new photo xxxx
hugs Dawnxx

Lisa H. said...

what a wonderful layout and the colors are so pretty together. I just love this.

kathleenh said...

Pretty card Alex! I'm sure your friend will love it!

a portland granny said...

What a truly beautiful card!! I'm sure the recipient of this card will be thrilled! Thanks for all of the good sharing. I always look, but seldom leave a comment as there are so many before me I get a little overwhelmed!

I should quit looking because I always see a stamp set I "need" to order!!

Manna said...

This is a great card, Alex! Fun colours and love your faux stitching which I have missed :)

Lee said...

Oh I LOVE the denim-y look to this card!!

Paula's ponderings said...

I love this colour combo...its lovely, and I just love scalloped edges too...scallop punch id on my wish list!

Kathy H said...

oh I love this...

~Denise Lynn~ said...

This is beautiful! Love the colors and prints. Great layout design and accents too. :)

Risa said...

I love this card Alex and the color combo is fab!
I have to drop by Stamp Something to see what's going on!

Jo said...

This is fabulous Alex....just love the colours you have used.

Anonymous said...

Great card. Love the way you used your fiskars border punch to make a strip for the card.