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Thursday, March 19, 2009

From Courtney's Closet #35 - an inspiration challenge

Welcome to this week's edition of From Courtney's Closet - my weekly (more or less!) blog feature where I dress my almost-not-a-baby-anymore (*sigh*) little sweetie up in one of her outfits, make a card inspired by that outfit, and challenge YOU to do the same! If you're new here and you're curious, previous weeks can be found here. Well this week I decided to do something different for me. Would you look at this card?? Monica mentioned yesterday that she liked my pig card because of the "simple" design. I'm definitely not very good at clean and simple cards, they are quite a challenge for me. So, I decided to challenge myself to make one last night! And, I think I succeeded! Not a whole lot going on with this card, but I have to say I rather like it. There is a little dimension to it - the tree tops and trunks are all stamped and cut out. But, that's about it! As soon as I saw the outfit Courtney's wearing this week, that tree made me think of the new Trendy Trees set from Stampin' Up. I love how SU got right to the point and called them Trendy Trees, because trees sure are trendy these days, aren't they? I think it's so interesting to watch the stamping trends - something becomes popular, and next thing you know every company seems to scramble to make their own version of it. Cupcakes, birds, owls, trees... hmm I wonder what's next? :-) But I digress, as usual. LOL! So what do you think of this week's outfit? The colors are a little wild, aren't they? I hope you'll give it a whirl. Remember you can be inspired by ANYTHING in this post - the colors, the image, making a clean & simple card - shoot, even the little truck in the background is fair game! :-) If you do make a card, link back here and let me know where to find it - your blog, SCS, PCP, wherever! If you upload to SCS or another online gallery, please use keyword FCCC. Last week my little princess inspired several wonderful cards!! In the past I've been picking my favorite, but this week I just love them all and refuse to pick. :-) So, ladies - if you have never sent me your address, please do so and I'll put a little something in the mail to you. (Well, I mean the ladies who *played* - but if the rest of you want to get yourself on my "stamping friends RAK list" please feel free to email me your address as well! LOL!) So today I'm just going to list and link up all of the WONDERFUL creations, here goes...
Chris:Berenice:Angie:Kim:Kathryn:Anita #1:Anita #2:Katie #1:Katie #2:Tammy (ok I do have to add I am SO THRILLED Tammy played this week!!!!):Sue:Thanks so much ladies, you are all THE BEST! You completely make my week EVERY week with your wonderful creations!! And thanks everyone else for stopping by today!!!
  • Stamps: Trendy Trees from Stampin' Up
  • Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Georgia Pacific White
  • Ink: Chocolate Chip, Taken with Teal, Pink Passion, Pumpkin Pie
  • Accessories: ZIP!

22 comments:

  1. Oh, she is so cute!!!! I love her top with the house and the tree. I love looking at all the clothes at the store, so much inspiration with all the new trends.
    Love your trees in these colors. I have been playing with my set and I got the wheel, too. Love it!

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  2. Oh, will you just stop??? ;) LOL You're giving me a big head!

    I {heart} tree stamps, so hopefully I can get something done again this week! I've got my daughters hooked now on wanting to see what Courtney is wearing, too! Thanks for the fun, Libby!

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  3. Libby she is growing up. It's one of those things where you are so happy that they are growing and healthy and getting independent but at the same time you long for those little coos and baby cheeks! (Although she still has a couple of kissable ones! lol) She is adorable. Oh... and so is your wonderful clean and simple tree card!

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  4. I LOVE your card this week! So cute and simple! I'm very proud of you.

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  5. Your CAS card is so pretty, Libby...and I love those trendy trees!! Courtney sure is growing up, but she is still as sweet as can be!!

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  6. I'm having FCC withdrawls!!! This week swallowed me up but I'm playing with this outfit for sure!!!!! Count me in :)

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  7. Cute card! Wonderful outfit! All the cards from last week were amazing.

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  8. DO NOT LET COURTNEY GET ANY BIGGER!!! She needs to stay little, you know. I suggest binding, as was the custom in China with women's feet for many moons...

    Oh. One more thing: you've been tagged. See this post for details, and blame Val: http://motherslittlehelper.typepad.com/mothers_little_helper/2009/03/when-truman-met-carter.html

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  9. What an ADORABLE card and Courtney just gets CUTER and CUTER with every picture I see! :)

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  10. Love this Libby! What a great color palette! I think I have a layout in mind that would capture these perfectly!

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  11. Courtney is adorable, love all the cards.

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  12. I LOVE Courtney's outfit this week -- so cute and colorful!

    Your card is FABULOUS - -LOVE the simplicity of it -- so GREAT!!!!

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  13. When I saw the house on her little shirt it reminded me of the baby book page I just made for my niece. It's an ABC book and the W page is Where We Live. I am still awaiting news of her delivery, she was due last Sunday!
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/chick256/3358147444/in/set-72157615326856148/

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  14. I played...yay!

    http://stampinwhenican.blogspot.com/2009/03/mademoiselle-butterfly.html

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  15. Simple card are hard for me too, Libby! But you did an amazing job on this one! Love your cute little trees!
    And all of the prevous challenger's cards are so beautiful!

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  16. what a cute card!! love Courtney in that pic

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  17. Your simple card is perfect, Libby, and that's no easy feat to pull off. I know it sounds like it should be easy, but it's not. Courtney is as sweet and precious as always, and I love the colors in her outfit. Fabulous bunch of cards from your players!

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  18. I just love your card and I have to say it inspired me just as much (ok, even more) than your cutie patootie's little outfit. Here is my card. This challenge is so fun!!!

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  19. This is the second time I'm participating and am really happy to do so. I even named my card "happy" lol
    here it is-

    http://stamptv.ning.com/photo/happy-2

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  20. Phew!! I made it :)
    http://scrapsbym.blogspot.com/2009/03/funky-flower.html

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  21. Hey Libby...I took the keep it simple to heart!

    Here's my card!

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  22. Oh I hope I'm not too late! The week has gotten the better of me this week. Here's my card:
    http://mudmaven.blogspot.com/2009/03/courtneys-closet-35.html

    ~chris

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