Saturday, August 18, 2012

Knowledge is the key - 2 challenges

Hello, it's Saturday and we have beautiful weather...in the mid 70's.  What a blessing! 
I'm sharing a card today that I made for a co-worker.  She's leaving to go back to school.  So, I wanted make a card and a bit of a gift, too.

I'm playing along in two challenges today.
The Play Date Cafe Challenge #145.  I loved these colors as soon as I saw the graphic, below.  And, seeing the book & that heart garland made with book print?  Yeah, that sealed the deal for me.  You'll see why.

RetroSketches rs#25.  I play along with their sketches every chance I get, because they're just fun!

I created these ~




A card and 2 coordinating bookmarks.  I already knew that I wanted to use my book print impression plate for this set...that's just one of the reasons that the PDCC graphic caught my eye.  I used the impression plate on both the card and the bookmarks.
If you click on any of the photos, I think you'll be able to see the words from the impression plate.  It's subtle, but really adds so much texture.
For the stamped keys behind the sentiment, I stamped off onto scratch paper once before stamping onto my panel.  On my first try it was just too dark.  I wanted a softer look, so that the sentiment wouldn't be overpowered. 
Oh, by the way, I used one end of a Spellbinder die to cut the top of my bookmarks.  It took a little experimenting, since I couldn't remember exactly how I've seen it done on a other blogs.  It wasn't too hard to figure out and I really like the results. 
I'll list my supplies below, but if you have any questions...let me know.

Thanks for taking a look!






Supplies:
card stock: white (PTI), really rust, going gray, more mustard (SU)
ink: more mustard, really rust, going gray (SU), onyx black (Versafine)
stamps: lock & key (PTI)
other: more mustard grosgrain ribbon (SU), lock & key dies, book print impression plate (PTI), labels six die (Spellbinders), vintage button, twine (from my stash)

8 comments:

  1. These are fantastic Susie! Do you know that I *need* a bookmark and have been 'meaning' to make one, thanks for the reminder and inspiration!

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  2. Such thee perfect card and giftie....she'll love it! thanks for playing with us at The Play Date Cafe!

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  3. Wow! A perfect friendship card with bookmarks! Perfect take on the sketch, Susie! Your use of colors are perfect! Love those keys and sentiment...great job!

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  4. Your card and book mark gift set are WONDERFUL! I loved the way you used the PDCC colors! Thank you for playing along this week at The Play Date Cafe!

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  5. Way to combine challenges...AND book marks too? you overachiever. Your stamping is flawless.

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  6. What a wonderful set, Susie! I love the keys and the sentiment! Thanks for joining us at The Play Date Cafe this week!

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  7. adorable set!!!! Thanks for playing with us at the PDCC!!

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  8. I love keys and you've used them perfectly on these. TFS!

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