Monday, August 29, 2011

Connie & Mary Card Sketch Challenge



I think this is a great sketch over at Create with Connie and Mary.
I had to use my new design paper from Stampin' Up! which will be available September 1st!! Isn't it gorgeous?? It is my new fall favorite! It boasts some cool colors for fall...Pool Party, Soft Suede, More Mustard and Pear Pizzazz. They are just simply yummy together!

I also think that the antique brads go beautifully with this paper! I used the 2-step stamping technique and I embossed the outline using the same color ink and clear embossing powder. To do this technique, just stamp the first stamp in the color you want. Then take the outline stamp and ink it in Versamark first, then the same color. Stamp it over the first image and sprinkle the embossing powder, then heat. I noticed it was much easier to free hand the 2nd step rather than using the stamp-a-ma-jig, but you can use it if it helps you. The versamark takes a while to dry so I had plenty of time to do all the colors then sprinkle the powder. I'm going to use this card for an upline group meeting, hope everyone loves it!



I went back and simplified this card for my upcoming card class on Wednesday. I changed the design paper, but only eliminated the Pear Pizzazz and went with Pool Party. I adore this color combination!



So, due to some minor health issues, our plan to get pregnant has been put on hold. It's a bummer...we are both so ready to be proud parents, but we know that God has His plan for us and it's just not the right time yet. We hope to start trying in a couple months! Hoping for the best. :)

Thanks for stopping by today!

7 comments:

  1. Wow! This is so pretty! I love these colors together! And you are right - the antique brads go perfect with this Spice Cake suite!! Thanks for playing the challenge at Create with Connie and Mary!

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  2. Another pretty card I am seeing with the Spice Cake paper. Love your colours and the antique brads - perfect!!

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  3. That Spice Cake paper has got to be one of my all time favorites! I love your fall card...gorgeous...and I have a ton of that style of antique brads...they look great with it! Thanks for playing along with our sketch challenge on Create with Connie and Mary this week!

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  4. Oh how elegant! LOVE this paper...such a favorite! Thanks for joining us this week in the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge!

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  5. Just beautiful! The colors are so calm and soothing and the embossed edges look fantastic! Thanks so much for joining us at CCMC!

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  6. Your leaves turned out beautifully! I like how everything matches so well. Thanks for playing Create with Connie & Mary!

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  7. This is so pretty! These colors are just yummy...and don't you love the spice cake paper! Thanks for playing the Create with Connie & Mary challenge this week!

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