6/28/10

Gallery Idol - final round! PLEASE VOTE!

I usually consider myself cool, calm, and collected.. but as I'm typing this... my hands are s-h-a-k-i-n-g! WHY?! WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME, I'm asking myself?! Though I've attained my goal of making Top 5, it's still feels unreal! And now it's just scary that we're winding down to the final days before the votes are tallied and the winner announced. I am JIT-TER-RY!!!

So, here is the 'Inspired By' photo that we were all given as the starting point for our final round of cards:


OH MY GOD, right?! Like, you would never see so many similar, bright colors in my cards! LIKE, what am I gonna do?! Here's a little secret, I usually work fast. Like, really fast. Every Friday, when the new theme is announced, by the time the West Coast girls wake up, I'm usually done, lol. But, holy moly, this super bright bling bling photo here, as beautiful as it is, was kicking my butt! Man, I thought to myself, I am so screwed. I was all sorts of stumped! I had an idea, but because of the colors, executing it proved to be quite difficult. Forget noon, this took me multiple tries and it took the WHOLE day. By the time I was finished, it was way past 10 PM!

Okay, okay, I know, shut up and get on with it already!

*GULP* here it is...

Tell me you like it! Tell me you love it! Tell me I need to get a grip!!!


I tried REALLY hard to stick with the inspiration photo. Not sure if it worked. Well, whatever the outcome, I am proud of myself for reaching Top 5. I even had ice cream all week, something I swore off when I discovered my post-baby muffin top and put myself on a diet. And yum it was goooooOoOood!

Because I can be a big, mushy dork, I wanna let you know that I am floored by all the love and support I've received from everyone. Over the weekend, I was surprised to see how so many of my friends were so into voting for me. (I didn't think anyone cared, lol). The funniest was on Saturday when I met up with a friend for a playdate. The first thing they said to me was "Congrats". I looked at them, puzzled. I thought to myself "Why are you congratulating me? I'm not pregnant. Wait, am I?!" (Haha, I know, I am so dumb). I managed to ask "Uhm, what for...?" And she said "your contest!" OoOooh, "THANKS". I didn't even know she was aware of the contest!

Anyhoots, that pretty much sums it up. I've lost brain cells over the contest, but I have gained so much more. This post is super unfiltered, hahaha... but, yeah, THANK YOU!

Supplies: Maya Road Chipboard Book - Birdcage (template), Hero Arts Big Owl (digital), CTMH Liquid Glass (for the shades), Stickles glitter (Crystal), Stampin' Up Tart and Tangy, Maya Road Vintage Crochet Trim - Pom Pom, Copic Sketch markers, Hero Arts rhinestones, American Crafts Thickers (Lax), EK Success 1 1/4" circle punch, acetate

VOTE HERE or click on widget on the side.

16 comments:

  1. Love the bright cheery colors you used Kryssi!

    I voted for you! GOOD LUCK! :)

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  2. I love that it's waaaay out of your usual style but it exudes summer and FUN! How can you go wrong with Big Owl!? I voted....good luck!!!

    p.s. I did get your email. Will get back to you ASAP. Checking on some dates because hubby wants to go AGAIN.

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  3. Love it Kryssi! And I am SO excited for you, your talent astounds me and I always come to your blog for inspiration and I am never disappointed:)! Good luck in this final round!

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  4. Such a cool card - & made me smile! I voted for you.

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  5. Such a fun and vibrant card Kryssi! Congratulations on coming this far and good luck!

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  6. Go gorgeous girl! Good luck!

    (-: Heidi

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  7. hehe... he just makes my smile BIG!!! superb take on the inspiration photo, girl! LOVE it!! off to vote for ya! =)

    GOOD LUCK!!!!

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  8. oh my goodness and holy man!! a funny, funny post & i just had a peak...um, yours is the best. ;)
    and definitely the most faithful to the inspiration photo. i can understand your stress, but i hope you can get some sleep this week ~ or maybe you can sleep after you win. good luck, you. :)
    p.s. i am TOTALLY ripping off "anyhoots". HILARIOUS!!

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  9. Yes, holy bucket, this is sheer genius and nothing but amazing!

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  10. WOW! Your best card so far!! :) I'm voting.

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  11. Best of luck to you!!!! Your card definitely stands out from the crowd with it's unique design and fresh color!

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  12. I had to vote for your card, I thought it was just so creative and true to the inspiration piece...good luck!

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  13. LOVE your Card Kryssi...tooo cute!! You know how partial i am to big Owl!!! Hugs.....

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  14. ♥thud♥ You may or may not know that I kinda like owls...holey moley sista...you rocked it...seriously!!!!! woot woot!!!

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  15. Hey Kryssi! Sorry it's taken me so long to drop in. Your card is so bright and fun. I've had a terrific time on this GI ride with you! Your talent is limitless!

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  16. I voted for you. I just thought that the bright colors and the owl and oranges were so stinkin cute!! Good Luck and I can't wait to see if you have won!
    xoxo, Christine

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