Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Felicidades

I made this card for my best friend, who's birthday is coming up, and was inspired by the following:
  • Sketch Saturday
    I rotated the sketch 90 degrees.
  • Lili of the Valley Challenge #116: Warm & Cozy
    I love this stamp by LOTV! Few things are as cozy as curling up with a book. I also added a bookish surprise on the inside (see photos below).
  • Die Cut Dreams Challenge #100: Use a Poem on your card
    I couldn't pass up this challenge! The poem I chose, In the Desert by Stephen Crane, is my friend's favorite.
  • Use It Tuesday Challenge #17: Metal
    Brads & nameplate are long-hoarded and metal!
  • Paper Crafting Journey Challenge #21: Orange, Black & White
    I had lots of fun with the paper. The striped & dotted papers are Echo Park, and the embossed/sanded layers are Black Magic cardstock from Core'dinations. The white linen paper I used for teh mini card, newspaper piece, and sentiment is actually the card I got with gift cards from AC Moore (a lovely present from my awesome mother-in-law!). Talk about upcycling!



Stamps: Lili of the Valley, Dilo En EspaƱol, Tiddly Inks
Paper: Recollections, Core'dinations, Echo Park, Hammermill
Tools: Cricut, SCAL, Cricut markers, Fiskars papercutter, HP printer & ink, InDesign, Tim Holtz paper distresser, Sizzix Texture Boutique, Sizzix & Cuttlebug embossing folders, awl, sandpaper, Martha Stewart scissors & punches
Other: Copic markers, Sakura gel pens, metal brads & nameplate from stash

13 comments:

  1. So warm and cosy, love the colours and the image is adorable. Thanks for admiring the pics. So glad to share them. I have been crafting on vacation, too. Lol.

    xxx Monica

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  2. Beautiful card, I love the unique fold!

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  3. Wonderful unique fold card! Thanks for joining us at Paper Crafting Journey’s Colour Challenge!

    Kathleen – Guest Designer
    Blog: “Let’s Get Scrappy!”

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  4. SUCH a cute card! I love the way you did that front piece and the colors are beautiful! Thanks so much for playing with us at Use It Tuesday!!
    - Heather

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  5. Fantastic! Such incredible detail.
    Please send me an email rabbit2778@comcast.net regarding Dude Time Doodles.
    Thanks
    Tammy, DT

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  6. Great job with the sketch, love how you made it open! Thanks for joining us this week at Sketch Saturday and Good luck! :D

    Hugz & TFS,
    xx Tracey/SS-DT xx

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  7. Very cute. I love the way you incorparted all the metal elements. Thanks for joing us at Use It Tuesday- Haven UIT

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  8. This is truly an amazing card, I love all the paper piecing you've done. Thank you for joining us at the LOTV challenge blog!

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  9. Oh gorgeous, beautiful card and cute too.
    luv
    Debby

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  10. Love your colors and fabulous image, such a great layout, thanks so much for joining our challenge at Die Cut Dreams
    Deb
    xxx

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  11. oh this is one gorgeous creation and use of the great poem:) thank you for joining us at DCD
    Hugs Kate xx
    DCD GDT
    ps I have some candy if you are interested:)

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  12. Thanks for joining us at DCD with this beautiful card.
    Chris x

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