Sunday, January 5, 2014

You make me smile! MIM #146

Brrrrrrrr.  The temp is 5 degrees F here in northern Illinois this afternoon (and dropping steadily)  They're forecasting a low of -18 tonight!  So, since my house cleaning was already done and a pot of chili had been made...I decided it was a perfect time to stamp.  Don't you agree?

I'm playing along with the current challenge at Papertrey Ink,  Make It Monday #146: Angled Backgrounds.  It's been ages since I played along.  I saw Ashley's video tutorial a few days ago and it looked like so much fun - and easy to do - so I gave it a try.  Loved it!

Here's what I created.

I decided to go slightly retro with my card.  I used some fun patterned papers by October Afternoon, then machine stitched them...zig zag, of course.  I added 2 little banners under my PTI doily die cut.
This was so much fun to make, and not difficult at all.  Go watch the video HERE and you'll see. :)

Thanks for taking a look!






Supply list ~
Card stock: pool party, whisper white, confetti cream (Stampin' Up!)
Stamps: signature greetings (PTI)
Ink: onyx black Versafine
Patterned papers: modern homemaker 8 x 8 pad (October Afternoon)
Dies: doily details die collection (PTI), stitched banner flag die (Lil' Inkers), corner chomper (We R Memory Keepers)

4 comments:

  1. This is a challenge winner ~ love this card Susie!

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  2. Love this, Susie! I wondered how I'd missed it and saw that you had just linked it up! The sentiment with the banners makes such a cute and cheery focal point! And I do love those fun patterns you've used. GREAT card!!! Stay warm, my friend...the water will trickle tonight!!!

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  3. Love love love this....and I liked it on FB too. Love it! LOL!

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  4. Beautiful card, Susie! Love the mix of patterns and angled design! Brrr...I can relate to the cold weather here in NW Ohio! We have a level 3 snow emergency here. So happy I didn't have to worry about going into work today, but I do tomorrow. We shall see what the conditions are by then. You take good care and stay warm and safe, hugs!

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