Sunday, October 31, 2010

More Fun Working with Patterns

Judith over at Jay Gee's Nook, who carries Practicing Creativity Stamps, asked me to be the guest designer over on their new blog. Of course I would, but when I saw this image I just go so excited. I know you'll want to play along with this challenge. Isn't it beautiful?
Love! I decided to mix several blues along with some cream and brown. Can you tell I'm a little in love with our houndstooth stamp and chevron ribbon? Two days in a row.
1. Make card from cardstock.
2. Cut slightly smaller piece of cardstock, stamp lower portion with houndstooth.
3. Punch stripe of cardstock, adhere.
4. Stamp sentiment.
5. Tie bow and adhere to card front.
6. Add buttons.



Stamps: Retro Christmas, Christmas Wonder (Practicing Creativity)
Ink: Soap Powder (Jenni Bowlin); Haystack, Burnt Umber (Palette)
Cardstock: Ivory, Dark Brown (Gina K); Blue Bayou  (Stampin' Up!)
Ribbon: Blue and White Chevron (May Arts)
Punch: Sunburst (Fiskars)


I hope you'll come play along, plus Jay Gee's is giving away The Whole Cycle to the challenge winner!
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17 comments:

  1. LaurelOctober 31, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    Gorgeous card!

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  2. ~amy~October 31, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    wow...this is gorgeous!!!!!

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  3. Julie CampbellOctober 31, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    Wow! This turned out so beautiful! I love the nontraditional colors and that ribbon is awesome!

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  4. AnonymousOctober 31, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    This is gorgeous. Again I love the fabbie colour combo.. and love the playful sentiment! :)

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  5. UnknownOctober 31, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    love your card- I can see why you're into the houndstooth and chevron- they look awesome together!

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  6. Anita RexOctober 31, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    Gorgeous Courtney! Love the ribbon with the houndstooth striking!

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  7. Lea L.October 31, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    This is so pretty! I love the houndstooth stamping!! ♥♥♥

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  8. Laura.KOctober 31, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    Gorgeous card. I love that ribbon. And for sure I'll try my luck with this challenge.
    Thanks for the inspiration.

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  9. Lisa PetrellaOctober 31, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    Fun card, Courtney!! I DO love the pairing of the houndstooth background and chevron ribbon!!! Love the sentiment too! CUTE!

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  10. UnknownOctober 31, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    Hi Courtney, thanx for playing along with us this week. Your card is gorgeous and that ribbon is devine! xx Ange

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  11. ~Tammy~October 31, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    Elegantly and modern! just beautiful!

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  12. jenOctober 31, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    gorgeous inspiration pic & gorgeous card!! :)

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  13. DanaOctober 31, 2010 at 6:37 PM

    This is drop dead gorgeous Court. Um WOW.

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  14. Amy KollingOctober 31, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    Courtney, this is absolutely beautiful! I love this! Especially that fun ribbon and background stamp!

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  15. Naomi chokrNovember 1, 2010 at 12:32 AM

    i love the colors!!! great card!!

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  16. RoseNovember 1, 2010 at 10:48 PM

    Love the patterns on this, Courtney! Just stunning!

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  17. Alice November 1, 2010 at 10:57 PM

    this is so beautiful! love it!

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