Friday, January 18, 2008

Summer by the Sea-Old School Style


Hello! Today's challenge over at Splitcoaststampers was to use our background stamps; no pattern paper, no cuttlebug. I actually love creating cards like this, so it was super fun. I did however, pick an older set, and an older background to create this "old school" look. I also chose mellow moss and perfect plum with sahara sand as my neutral, which to me are SU! old school style as well. I used my aquapainters and reinkers to watercolor the image. I sponged the edges, added some hardware and ribbon! Done! I had a lot of fun creating this card! Thanks for fluttering by!

P.S. stay tuned for some exciting news in the nex few days and some blog candy!!!!

Stamps: Floral Bg, summer by the sea, circle of friendship
Cardstock: naturals white, mellow moss, perfect plum, sahara sand
Accessories: crop-a-dile, large pewter eyelets, pewter hodgepodge hardware, chocolate taffeta ribbon, paper piercer and mat pack, silver ep, heat tool, 1 inch circle punch, 1 1/4 inch circle punch, dimensionals
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10 comments:

  1. Carol WeimerJanuary 18, 2008 at 11:33 AM

    This card is beautiful. You sure fooled me with that background. A work of art.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2008 at 12:16 PM

    Gorgeous card, and I'm so excited to see that you have a blog!!! Woo Hoo!!! Looking forward to many wonderful creations!!!

    DeborahLynneS

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2008 at 12:38 PM

    This is so gorgeous - and I'm SOOO glad you started a blog, so I added you to mine...hehehe

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  4. Stampin_MelissaJanuary 18, 2008 at 1:10 PM

    Wow, this really lovely! You did such an awesome job!

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  5. Shannon Erskine aka e3stamperJanuary 18, 2008 at 3:57 PM

    this is so beautiful Kelly! love the colors and layout! Fantastic!

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  6. Silke LedlowJanuary 19, 2008 at 6:09 AM

    Your card is gorgeous...The watercoloring and background stamp is just beautiful. Plus the Hardware gives it a great look!!!

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  7. MinnisJanuary 19, 2008 at 10:42 AM

    I don't know if i've ever seen such a beautiful card as this is! I could stare it for hours...

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  8. Debbie OlsonJanuary 20, 2008 at 5:46 PM

    Another dreamy creation! I love your layout, those photo turns, your watercoloring--everything!

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  9. Libby HicksonJanuary 21, 2008 at 5:48 AM

    This is so soft and pretty - love it!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2008 at 1:29 AM

    Ooh...this is so lovely. The colors that you chose make just the perfect look for that stamp, too. Thanks for sharing. I subscribed and am looking forward to seeing your new creations!
    Sara in WI

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