Sunday, March 3, 2013

Hey there! 3 challenges

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It's been a gorgeous weekend for us in northern Illinois.  Sunshine and blue skies.  The low temp last night was 8 degrees, but the high today was a balmy 32!  But I didn't even mind the cold temp this morning because we finally have sunny skies.

I'm sharing a card that I put together quickly this afternoon.  After cooking and cleaning, and some reorganizing in the basement...I rewarded myself with a short time at my craft table.
I found 3 challenges that fit together well (surprisingly) for the card I had in mind.

The Play Date Cafe - challenge #171  (love these colors together, don't you?)
CAS(E) this sketch! - CTS#17 (another fun sketch by Jackie Rockwell)
The Paper Players - PP135 (a sewing theme by LeAnne - and I love to stitch on my cards)

And my take on the 3 challenges:


I almost used white card stock as my card base, because I knew I wanted lots of "white space" or open space.  But I reminded my self that it doesn't have to be white.   Why not change things up a bit and use one of my favorite SU colors...Pool Party?   I like the results.  I did some stitching on 2 of the patterned papers..even tied the thread in bows on the sentiment panel.  Then popped up the largest panel with foam tape.  The finishing touches are a button and my new favorite ribbon (from SU!).
Thanks so much for taking a look.  I love visitors :o)
Later!





Supplies:
card stock: pool party (Stampin' Up!)
ink: onyx black versafine
stamps: signature greetings II (Papertrey Ink)
patterned papers: follow your heart - be happy 6 x 6 pad (My Mind's Eye)
other: button (Basic Grey), very vanilla 1/8" taffeta ribbon (SU), glue dots, scor-tape, foam tape, thread

9 comments:

  1. I LOVE this card! You've used my favorite colors and I adore the little bows you tied with the thread on your stitching -- I've never seen that done before. Thanks for joining us at the Paper Players this week!

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  2. Fantastic Susie. I'm so glad you didn't use white, this colour is perfect as is the added stitching, I'm pinning this!
    Thanks for sharing at CAS(E) this Sketch this week!

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  3. This is gorgeous - the various types of stitching add so much interest! Thanks so much for playing along with us at CAS(E) This Sketch this week!

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  4. LOVE this, Susie! (Of course, I love all your stuff!) The Pool Party base is perfect for your fun little layers....love that sketch too! Thanks for playing with my stitchy challenge this week!

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  5. Fantastic card... Love the layout. So glad to see you at The Play Date Cafe this week. :)

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  6. Love this! Fantastic grouping of elements - I love all your little banners and bows! Thank you for joining us for this week's Play Date Cafe Challenge!

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  7. Gorgeous card! Love the colors and added details with the stitching and that sweet bow :) Thanks for playing this week at CAS(E) this Sketch!

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  8. Fabulous card! Loving all of you elements and the simplicity too! Thank you very much for joining us at the Paper Players this week!

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  9. hi there :) your card is absolutely stunning!! I hope you don't mind but I just had to pin it!! beautiful work :)

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