Friday, April 12, 2013

Just Us Girls #184 - Technique Challenge

JUGS184 Verve photo JUGS184picA.jpg

This week's challenge is brought to us by Vicki and the technique she has selected is the Ombre Technique.   As you can tell from the challenge image, it is a variegation of colours from lightest to darkest in the same colour family.  Or you could even do it with different colours if you like.  It's up to you - just have fun with it :)

I used my PTI heart die on various shades of pink and then got a little cocky and did a two shade "U".  What can I say, I was on a roll {grin}.   Quick and easy card, but love the effect!

The rest of the  JUGS team has some wonderful samples to get your inspiration going, so just hop on over to the Just Us Girls blog, and check out what the Design Team has created.  Then put your creative genes to work and add your card/project to the challenge post on the JUGS blog for the chance to be selected as Chic of the Week.  

As a SPECIAL SURPRISE, Cindy from over at Dare 2B Artzy is sponsoring this challenge!
Yep, that's right - the winner of this week's challenge will get to choose the stamp set they want! Thanks so much Cindy -- so generous of you!


Dare 2B Artzy is an unique, inspiring, and contemporary line of clear stamps for the use of card making and scrapbooking. Along with the many stamp designs already created, customizable stamps are also available upon request.
  
Have a fabulous weekend everyone!  Back on Monday with my Mojo Monday card.
 


What's In It?
Stamps:  Stronger Love (Verve) 
Paper: Blush Blossom, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Rose Red, Bravo Burgundy, Basic Grey, Black (Stampin' Up) 
Ink:  Black
Accessories:
Heart Die (PTI), I Heart U Die Set (A Cut Above by Verve), Dimensionals

18 comments:

Unknown said...

So CAS and oh so pretty Marisa! xxx

Lynn said...

Swoon! I absolutely love those ombre hearts...gorgeous!!

Lisa Kind said...

Love the variation of pink colors you chose! Very pretty card!

Pam W Merwin said...

Marisa, I love this!Love your shades of "pink" ;)

Amy Johnson said...

Wow! This is amazing! What a fabulous design! So creative!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Fun use of the ombre effect! You did good :)

Maureen said...

those little hearts are just perfect for ombre :) Love the big, bold LOVE...

Anonymous said...

FABULOUS! Love this technique and how you've used it.
xx

Unknown said...

Gorgeous, Marisa! Love the ombre effeect with these sweet hearts!

Ravengirl said...

A great ombre look!

Jen Mitchell said...

I have not heard of that technique but I love it. It looks especially cool with the hearts!

Vickie Z said...

Absolutely love those ombre hearts!! Perfect with the U dies and love the gray/black together!!

Maria said...

LOVE LOVE those hearts! It works so perfectly with the challenge! Beautiful card!

Nancy said...

I LOVE your take on the Ombre technique and you have done a fantastic job with it! The drop shadow on the U looks great!!! Thanks for making me feel so welcome at JUGS!

Benzi said...

Love it, Marisa. Good job with the two shaded U. The hearts are so pretty.

Bonnie said...

Love these hearts and the ombre colors! So pretty, Marisa!

Denise Marzec said...

Oh my goodness, how PRETTY is that. I love the different shades of pinks for the hearts. What a great layout, too!

Stacy Morgan said...

So cute, the heart border is darling.