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Entries from July 2009

Confucius Says…

July 9th, 2009 · 6 Comments

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” This wonderful sentiment is one of the stamps in the Asian Artistry level 2 hostess set. I created this monochromatic card because I was inspired by the sketch in this month’s WICKED demo challenge on SCS, hosted by Joanne Travis (AKA sleepyinseattle). The Soft Suede patterned papers […]

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Tags: simply delicious

Nouveau Chic

July 8th, 2009 · 6 Comments

Look at this gorgeous new Designer Series Paper! Isn’t it marvelous? I was happy to be able to use three different patterns with this week’s SCS sketch (SC236). The pattern I used to cover the card base reminded me of the feathers in the peacock’s tail. The image I used is one of four very […]

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Tags: simply delicious

Make a Wish

July 7th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Well, my wish would be for an easier color combination next week! Guest hostess Faith picked these colors for the CC226 challenge today: Baja Breeze, Tempting Turquoise, Apricot Appeal, and Creamy Caramel. How’s that for a real challenge! I ended up mimicking the candles on the Birthday Bliss image, cutting them out of Tempting Turquoise […]

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Tags: fun & frolicky

Modern Birthday Bliss

July 6th, 2009 · 4 Comments

Birthday cards are my favorite cards to send. That’s probably why I immediately fell in love with this cute new little set called Birthday Bliss. I just made a quick, “clean and simple” card for this week’s challenge on SCS (CAS22), using some of the new Designer Series Paper, which was cut with the new […]

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Tags: clean & simple

Featured Stamper: Sandra MacLean

July 5th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Here’s a quick card with the hedgehog (and butterfly) from the Fun & Fast Notes set in honor of today’s Featured Stamper on SCS, B-gin-R. I found a cute card with a hedgehog in her gallery, which reminded me of this image. I dug up some old patterned paper with dots and used new textured […]

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Tags: clean & simple