Friday, January 11, 2008
Blogger Challenge: Week 29
This week's blogger challenge was to use the layout found on page 37 of the Stampin' Up! Spring/Summer Collection catalog as the basis for a card. The card in the photo is not my typical style (very elegant!), so it took me a while to come up with a way to approach the layout that worked for me.
I ended up using the large boat image from Boatloads of Love as the focal point of the card. I loved the way my earlier card with Boatloads of Love worked with the fun striped paper from the Cutie Pie paper pack, so I went back to that for my color inspiration.
I stamped the image two times, first on the cardfront, then on a scrap of cardstock. I colored the image on the scrap piece with Copic markers, then cut it out and attached it to the cardfront with dimensionals. I used sponges to dab in a sky and the water.
I had a hard time arranging the blocks of color and pattern to my liking (a red panel at the top of the card just didn't work--way too heavy feeling). I arranged and rearranged quite a few times before I settled on this combo.
Be sure to check out what the other blogger challenge players have created using this layout. You can find links to their blogs in the sidebar on the right side of my blog.
Materials Used:
Boatloads of Love stamp set, Bashful Blue and Rose Red cardstock, Bashful Blue, Brocade Blue, and Ballet Blue Classic inks, Cutie Pie designer paper, Bashful Blue grosgrain ribbon, corner rounder, Crystal Effects, dimensionals, sponges (Stampin' Up!); markers (Copic)
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Such a cute Valentine's card. You've really done a great job with this week's challenge!
ReplyDeleteI love it! What a great version of that layout! Perfect! {SMILES}
ReplyDeleteNow how cute is that card?! It totally makes me smile - great card!
ReplyDeleteClaudia
great job - love this!
ReplyDeleteI love it! It's so cute! The colors are terrific!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card! Put a big smile on my face this a.m.
ReplyDeleteLori, this is Adorable!!!!!! Just Love it!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteVicki
Very cute! I sooooo want that set but am afraid I will not use it enough. Your card is just adorable. I love it.
ReplyDeleteGreat card Lori! I love the colors you used and the way the scalloped edge mirrors the waves at the bottom. It is perfectly balanced!
ReplyDeleteFantastic Lori! Can't go wrong with that stamp set! I love it! Love what you did at the bottom...looks GREAT!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great Valentine's day card. So nicely colored.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great stamp set...
Love it !!
Beautiful card. Love the colors! I love that little boat too! So fun to play with!!
ReplyDeleteWow! You did a great job. This card looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteHi Lori! Your card is really cute. I love the stripes and colors! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteYour SBS2 sis,
Maria (Stampin Inspirations)
Such an adorable card! Great job.
ReplyDeleteThat is just adorable! Love the ribbons, the colors, the whole thing...
ReplyDeleteI love the way you interpreted this card! I would not have thought of that set for this layout! Excellent!
ReplyDeleteIt came out very cute! It is very well balanced.
ReplyDeleteLove this! This stamp set is so cute!
ReplyDeleteI love your card!! The sentiment is just so cute with this!
ReplyDeletesuper cute - I have this set and it's neglected! you have inspired me to get it out and ink it up!
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with this set! I made a card with this same Cutie Pie paper today - it's fab, isn't it. Gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog! I really like this card!! So cute! I can't wait to start joining in on the challanges...I'm just starting by stamping obsession!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card! I love that tug boat image and your colors are just so cheerful. This card makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteOh I totally love your idea of the sketch. You make that set look adorable. Great coloring too
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