Monday, January 27, 2014

Sending Love...just for you - 2 Challenges

Hello!  A second post today.  That hasn't happened lately, has it?  :)

I made a Valentine card for one of my Aunts today.  I'm entering it in 2 challenges that I haven't played in for quite a while.  I feel like I'm finally getting back into my stamping "groove".  There has just been so much going on in my life these past 3 months.  It finally feels like we're getting into some kind of "normal" again.

Well.  Enough about me.  You're here for the card, right???

Here are the challenges:

Seize The Sketch - STS #12
ColourQ - CQC #225
I have to admit...I struggled with these colors for a while.  After a couple of experiments, this is what I created.

I'm sure happy that I kept trying.  I'm kinda liking the end result!

Lots of layers on this card and a bit of texture, too.  AND I used some long-neglected ribbon.  By the way, the little die cut note pulls out of the envelope.  I wrote my Aunt's name on it.  I think she'll like this!

Thanks for stopping by!







Supply list ~
Card stock: chocolate chip, cameo coral, white, always artichoke (SU)
Ink: early espresso, cameo coral, always artichoke, cherry cobbler (SU)
Stamps: handwritten sentiments (SSS), flowers (CSS)
Dies: tiny envelope, tag sale #7, lace impression plate (PTI)
Other: cherry cobbler seam binding ribbon (SU)

9 comments:

  1. LOVE !!! the colors are perfect and i love the way you used the envelope :) Thanks for joining us on Seize the Sketch!!

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  2. How adorable is that little envelop!

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  3. Such a sweet card, love your pretty flowers and embossed background, thanks for joining us at ColourQ, hugs, Sarah x

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  4. super sweet. love that envelope and pretty ribbon!

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  5. What a great take on both challenges! I love the texture on the background and that super fun envelope! Thanks for joining us at colourQ and Seize the Sketch!

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  6. Just gorgeous...love it! The embossed background, lovely bow and envelope are so pretty! Great take on the challenge with the colors. I think you nailed it!

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  7. Just beautiful! I love the textured panel and the pretty little card peeking out from the envelope. Thanks for joining us at Seize the Sketch!

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  8. Hi Susie!! Awesome take on both challenges! Glad to hear you're back into your crafting groove :) Thanks for joining us at Seize the Sketch xoxoxo

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  9. Susie, what a pretty card! I love the design!
    thanks for joining us at Seize the Sketch!

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