Monday, September 14, 2009

Whiff of Joy Guest Designer Call

Well I didn't think I could be surprised by Canada Post but today certainly surprised me! I purchased some of the most gorgeous images ever from Whiff of Joy Stamps. I recieved an email last Monday stating my stamps had been shipped so I figured they'd never get here in time for the Guest Designer call.
I was wrong!! The stamps arrived today! I was shocked how fast they got here. Just 7 days!! Eeeeek I couldn't wait to get started. So if you can image I locked myself into my craft room and went to work. Here are my submissions for consideration to be a guest designer.

Here's a close up of the gown. I just painted over the dress with "Diamond Glaze" and sprinkled clear glitter over top. I wanted to try and make the colours muted and soft so I used water colour pencils to colour the images. My skills aren't perfect but I did manage to keep inside the lines. LOL
I honestly couldn't resist this image. Wow it's breath taking without colour. I was nervous to try and colour it because I wasn't sure I could do the illustration justice. I really wanted to make a card that was antique and distressed looking.


Here's a photo of all the cards together.
Supplies
Whiff of Joy stamps used are: Confirmand Melinda and Willow holding baby
Spellbinders Blossom flowers
Duddlebug Beetle Black buttons
Designer Papers-BasicGrey, Cosmo Cricket, Daisy D's and CTMH
Fiskars Border Stamp
Diamond Glaze
Martha Stewart Glitter

Check out their call for a guest designer here.

8 comments:

WickedPixie said...

These are absolutely beautiful! Good luck! :-)Traci

Gabby said...

Melyssa...these are beyond gorgeous! I don't think I'd have to wish you luck because I have a feeling you'll be picked! BUT just in case...GOOD LUCK! Your work is toooo beautiful NOT to pick!

Tammy said...

What beautiful stamps but what even more beautiful cards.
These are wonderful Melyssa!

~*Joni said...

Ohhh these are gorgeous! First off, YAY Canada Post! woohoo! Now on to your adorable cards - how pretty and soft, so vintage and classic. It's almost as if they have a patina on them from years ago. I love your embellishments, they are so perfect for your collection of cards. Good luck Melyssa, you'll do really well - I just know it!

Darlene said...

Good Luck! Your cards are so beautiful. I think you definately have a chance to get a spot.

Kelly Mahany said...

Amazing cards Melyssa! Good luck on the Guest DT spot!

LORi said...

WOWzers!! Unbelievably Gorgeous!! The stamps are cute on there own but YOU have taken them to a how new level!!! They would be out of their mind to not choose you!!!!

Thanh Vo said...

These cards are so darling Melyssa! Good luck to you on being the guest designer.