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Sunday, February 13, 2011

C*H*A*L*L*E*N*G*E*S

Trev got his report card the other day and did great, I wouldn't be surprised if he graduated this year with all A's and B's, I'm so proud of him.  I have such great kids.  :)

I absolutely loved the way this card came out, I am using it for:



I stamped my Cheeky Glamour stamp on SU! Kraft cardstock and embossed her with clear embossing powder.  I colored her in with Prismacolor colored pencils blended with Gamsol, the effect on the Kraft cardstock is just softer, it's so pretty, dontcha think?  I used SU! ribbon and brads - pink glitter on boa is Sparkly Fluff by Our Craft Lounge.  The buttons, twine, and designer papers are from my stash.  I crumpled up the image a little, tore the paper in places on the edges, and inked it up a bit with some brown ink, trying to give it the look of an aged photograph.  I had fun making this card.

Next up - this is for 3 challenges:

Scrapmaster's Paradise Color Combo #86




Sketch N Stash #54


Top Tip Tuesday #21 (Frame It)



OK - so the deal with the Sketch N Stash challenge is that you are supposed to use something new and/OR neglected on your card - so I used this neglected stamp, Summer, from the Roll Call kit from the Greeting Farm. I also used some SU! cardstock that was VERY neglected - it's my Confetti Cream cardstock.  I tend to stamp and color on Whisper White, but when I used the Kraft cardstock this weekend, it inspired me to use other bases as well.  I like the way it came out - the other colors are SU! Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, and Crumb Cake).  Brads and ribbon by SU!

Peace.
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7 comments:

  1. SueFebruary 13, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    2 fabulous cards and both gorgeous :)

    thank you for joining us at sketch n stash

    sue
    xx

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  2. Linda - Behind My Red DoorFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    The title of your post is applicable to not only your cards, but how well the kids have faced the challenges you all have had the last year. It just shows you how well you have raised them!! Congrats Trevor - way to go!!

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  3. VeeFebruary 13, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Such a lovely card. Thanks for playing along with our challenge at Top Tip Tuesday this week. Good Luck.
    xx Vee

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  4. Lynne PhelpsFebruary 13, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    LOVE the prismas and mineral spirits on kraft! GREAT tip, I love the look and never would have thought to try it! Love the distressed look of this cheeky card, just charming! Summer card is cute too, but the Cherry is my fave!

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  5. StephanieFebruary 13, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Very cute cards! Thanks so much for playing at SPCC!

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  6. marshaFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    How cute! Perfect for a Valentine's Day card! Thanks so much for joining us for this week's Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge, we hope you will come back and play again next week!
    Hug,s
    Marsha
    MMSC-DT

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  7. Lovely LindaFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Hi Jann - what a gorgeous card - that image is so cute! I love your colours and embellishing! This is a great take on this week sketch! It is great having you play along with the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge - we love to see you and your fabulous creations! {{{hugs}}}
    Linda MMSC Design Team

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