One thing I'm not too good at is creating cards for more than one challenge. I've done it a few times, but I'm what perhaps one could call a "monogamous card maker." However, today I'm pushing myself a little and after looking at all the new challenges out there, decided I would enter this card in two challenges.
First, Word Power Challenge is such a fun one because we all have so many large sentiments that fit this category. I have to say thought, that both Darlene and Diane have created cards with drinks on them. At first I thought that that may be the theme, but I didn't see any evidence of that, so maybe it's just a coincidence. But still, I may try to go back and follow that theme later this month.
The second challenge I went with is from
Freshly Made Sketches. I followed the design, however I did offset a few things to make it look more balanced for my card.
Here's my supply list:
- Speckletone True White Card Stock & Envelope
- Stampin' Up! Rooted in Nature Stamp Set
- SU! Soft Suede Ink
- SU! Old Olive Ink & Card Stock
- SU! Blueberry Bushel Ink
- SU! Night of Navy Card Stock
- Carta Bella Pattern Paper
- Memento Bamboo Leaves Ink
I did learn two fun things while making this card. First, I discovered that some of the dies that go with the Rooted in Nature set are embossing dies, so that's kind of fun. I planned on cutting out an outline die and found that it embossed. I'll have to play around with those a bit more. Sometimes I feel like I have too many stamps and supplies (is that possible!) but I'm not as familiar with them as I could be.
Second, I always lay out my design then try to stamp the background images on after I've moved all the front stuff out of the way. This time I lightly traced around the front images so my trees were stamped more precisely. After stamping I erased the pencil lines. I've never taken the time to do that and I think it really helped with this card.
Many thanks to everyone over at both Freshly Made Sketches and Word Power Challenge Blog for helping me make another fun card!
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Lovely card - your background is perfect! Glad you joined us at FMS!
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DeleteYour card is beautiful and loved that you have a matching envelope, I need to do that more often myself No, we don't have any kind of theme at Word Power, just so happened that we both had drinks and a bit of humor too!
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Diane WP Co-Owner
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Thanks so much for stopping by Diane! I love both of your drink cards too. It's funny when something like that happens! :)
DeleteBeautifully crafted! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our WORD POWER challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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PS ... We had trouble with our Linky so if you happen to stop back you'll notice your card image is blurry ... that is my fault and we apologize. Thanks for supporting our challenges.
Thank you for visiting Darlene! I will be back to Word Power for sure! It's a great challenge! :)
DeleteA fabulous card Barb - love the visual dimension you have created on this stunning card. Isn't it fun when we discover something 'new' about our supplies :)
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Maxine
Yes, Maxine, it is fun when we discover that new thing! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind words! :)
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