Hello sweet bloggy pals! I overcame a fear/phobia yesterday and decided to try something I've always wanted to try...but was too chicken to do! I made and entered a card into the Gallery Idol 2014 Contest! Yes, me, who is totally afraid to submit her cards to magazines... I did it! Wish me luck!
Today I'm sharing the card I entered for Gallery Idol, which also was made with the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge in mind. Two birds. One stone. (One card)
I am possibly a little obsessed with cute cloud stamps and dies right now. That's okay, right? LOL. Here is my HAPPY HAPPY card!
The Gallery Idol Round One challenge is washi tape! And, the Simon Says Stamp Challenge this week is "Die Crazy." So I used a pretty Simon Says Stamp exclusive die (Heart Rainfall) and some fun washis...
Here is how I made my card.... First I cut out my die from wood grain paper and set that aside. Then I used rows of washi tape (the polka dots are from Doodlebug and I don't know where the red one is from) to line up with my die cut.
It took me a while to decide which washi to use....cuz I have about a BAZILLION rolls of it!! I decided to go with the rainbow look....
After I mounted my lower layer to the top piece I stamped a sentiment onto some vellum. The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink and I used Stayzon ink on the vellum for a nice crisp image. Then I added a couple of small strips of tape to finish it off.
Wish me luck with Gallery Idol! There are soooo many amaaaaazing entries! The first round winners get announced on the 23rd of this month. Doing this put me out of my comfort zone and I'm proud of myself for even giving it a try. Have a marvelous day my friends!! XOXO
Such a beautiful card! LOVE IT! good luck with the Gallery Idol!
Posted by: Jennifer | 05/22/2014 at 10:49 AM
Good Luck Wanda! It is tough to step out of our comfort zone but what a blessing we receive when we do. Hope all is well and I miss you.
Posted by: Katrina | 05/22/2014 at 08:15 AM
This is just the SWEETEST thing ever, Wanda! Good luck with your entry!!
Posted by: Stephanie Kraft | 05/21/2014 at 08:16 AM
Great card, if I was a judge your card wins hands down. Could not believe anything to do with stamping was outside your comfort zone.you are the best. Good luck with your GREAT entry.
Posted by: Geneva null | 05/20/2014 at 06:44 PM
Delightful card, Wanda! Love your use of washi. And I'm the same with the submission phobia (I did submit one card too - first time!).
Crossing my fingers that your fab card is a pick! :)
Posted by: Danielle L. | 05/20/2014 at 08:08 AM
OMGoodness! Uh-dorable, Wanda! Absolutely uhdorable!!!
Posted by: Audrey Pettit | 05/20/2014 at 05:33 AM
This is so cute! It totally popped out of the SSS feed. Great job.
Posted by: EmmaJ | 05/20/2014 at 04:58 AM
YEAH!! CONGRATS to YOU Wanda!! =) I LOVE this SWEET Card!! I too decided at the LAST Minute to enter a Card!! =)I ALWAYS FEEL not worthy, if you know what I mean!!?? So I have a Hard time putting myself out there!! It's pretty intimidating too when you see all of the Designers that get Published ALL the time entering the same contest thinking that something I've made is REALLY gonna get picked over something that they have made!!?? Oh Well if you NEVER try you'll NEVER KNOW (right)!!?? So GOOD LUCK to you too and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett =) | 05/20/2014 at 04:21 AM
Good luck with Gallery Idol. You're always a winner in my book. I love your card with its happy washi tape. I'm not sure this computer is up to the task of posting comments.
Posted by: Princess Judy | 05/19/2014 at 08:22 PM
Great card! I love your use of washi for this card. Good luck with the Gallery Idol!!!! You're a winner in my book always.
Posted by: Princess Judy | 05/19/2014 at 08:21 PM
That's a winner if I've ever seen one!
Posted by: Rosa M.Vasquez | 05/19/2014 at 08:09 PM
Too cute! You kniw I love the Washi tape.......
Posted by: Chris | 05/19/2014 at 03:10 PM
Oh my goodness... I love this card!! Way to go girl entering Gallery Idol!! You really are so talented and such an amazing designer... Wish you the best of luck! AJ@queenofmynest
Posted by: AJ | 05/19/2014 at 07:27 AM
LOVE IT!!
Will keep my fingers crossed for you..and wish you so much luck Wanda!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | 05/19/2014 at 03:15 AM
I can't believe you've never entered a card to a magazine! Good for you! You, a blogworthy link on Tim Holtz and an amazing designer for TE. I love the card--so cheery and happy.
Posted by: julie | 05/18/2014 at 01:02 PM
good for you Wanda! All the best to you! Fabulous card design!
Posted by: Pam Sparks | 05/18/2014 at 08:57 AM
Love this Wanda--so much and good luck!
Posted by: Tracey McNeely | 05/18/2014 at 08:25 AM