Sunday, January 27, 2013

Happy Birthday - and 2 challenges

Since it's a sleety, rainy and gray day here in northern Illinois...I thought it was a good afternoon to spend a little time at my craft table.

Today's card is going into 2 challenges.

Avery Elle's AEI{heart}U Challenge - This is my first time playing along.  I just couldn't resist this inspiration photo!

The Paper Players PP130 - love this sketch by LeAnne

As I said, that inspiration photo from Avery Elle was so inspiring.  Maybe it had something to do with the rainy, gray weather here.  I know I was drawn to the gray pavement, the striped socks, black coat and (of course) the rich red of her umbrella.  I knew what patterned paper I wanted to use, and LeAnne's sketch seemed to fit perfectly.

Here's what I created.


When I looked for an embellishment to represent the circle on the sketch, I sorted through my button stash and found this gray shiny treasure.  The surface made me think of shiny, wet pavement.  What do you think?  No?  
So.  I popped up the chevron die-cut, but adhered the black piece flat to the card base.  I was so glad that that Avery Elle sentiment fit perfectly inside.

I'm glad you stopped by to take a look today, I hope you'll leave a comment.
Later!





Recipe ~
Card stock: going gray, basic black (SU)
Ink: versamark (Tsukineko)
Stamps: framed fonts (Avery Elle)
Patterned paper: breeze 6x6 pad (My Mind's Eye)
Die: fabulous frames (PTI)
Other: cherry cobbler embossing powder, cherry cobbler seam binding ribbon (SU), glue dots, foam tape, scor-tape, tombo mono adhesive, heat tool



8 comments:

  1. Oh, I always love what you come up with, Susie, and this is no exception! I love that you analyzed your creative process....and I love what you created! Thanks for playing with my Paper Players sketch this week!

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  2. Terrific colors and I love how they mimic the inspiration photo. And yes, I love the shiny button, it's perfect! Thanks for sharing your work with The Paper Players, Susie!

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  3. Love the grey with the pop of colour, it's always such an elegant combo!

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  4. So much fun reading how this card developed in your craft room! Lovely take on the inspiration photo and I love the black frame for the sentiment! Thank you for joining us at The Paper Players!

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  5. Susie, great way to combine both challenges. The color scheme is so striking - perfect for the sketch. I love how you framed the sentiment and set it off with that perfect bow. Thanks for joining the Paper Players this week
    jaydee

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  6. What a sweet card! I love your frame around the sentiment. I can definitely see the inspiration photo in this!

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  7. Great card. Love that chevron frame!

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  8. You have created a beautiful birthday card, I like the color grey and red together, good combination and design.

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