Thursday, October 27, 2011

PP 69 and CCMC 173 Challenges

Hi Everyone:  Only one more day to the weekend and it's time to kick back and enjoy.  This post today is for 2 challenges, PP69 and CCMC173.  PP69 is a sketch challenge with clean and simple lines and CCMC173 is a colour challenge using Island Indigo, Baja Breeze and Rich Razzleberry.  These colours were quite a challenge for me a it is unlikely that I would have chosen this combination.  But, I guess that is what challenges are all about... to step outside your comfort zone and with this one I was away outside of the boundaries.

This is also a birthday card for a very close friend and we are going to celebrate this evening.








Stamps: Language of Friendship (c – 122752 $14.95, w – 122750, $19.95 p. 101, 2011-2012 IB&C), Musical Notes (wheel– 120327 $7.95, p. 128, 2011-2012 IB&C), Best Friends Forever(c – 122807 $21.95, w – 122805, $28.95 p. 90, 2011-2012 IB&C),Happiest Birthday Wishes (Hostess $ p. 10, 2011-2012 IB&C)
Paper: White Naturals, Island Indigo, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White Textured, Baja Breeze, Pocketful of Posies DSP
Ink: Indigo Blue, Baja Breeze
Accessories: Punches: 2-Step Bird Builder, Boho Blossoms, Versa Mark

Now off to post these to the challenges.
 
Enjoy your evening and until next time....

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17 comments:

  1. Such a pretty card, Karen! I love the music notes...they brought the sentiment to life. I could "hear" happy birthday being sung! The pearls are the perfect touch! Thanks for playing with The Paper Players!

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  2. You did a great job with this colour combo...so pretty!

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  3. Love the color combo. Great card!

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  4. What a wonderful birthday card! Your friend will love it! Great job making a clean and crisp card! Thanks for playing the challenge at Create with Connie and Mary!

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  5. You have created a lovely birthday card for your friend! Hope you had a great celebration Karen! Thanks for joining us at the Paper Players!
    Smiles,
    Lesley

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  6. What a beautiful birthday card for your friend, Karen! Love how you showcased that stamp set and the musical note background is a great touch. I'm sure your friend will love it! Thanks so much for joining us this week at the Paper Players! :)

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  7. Karen, I love that you created texture on each layer of your card, it really ties all the elements together so beautifully. I am sure your friend will love her birthday card.
    So glad you joined the Paper Players this week
    Jaydee

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  8. Love the mixture of the notes with a singing bird. So cute! Thanks for being a part of the Create with Connie & Mary Challenge!

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  9. Love how you used these colors and the sketch. The DSP you chose for the mattes is perfect. What a nice touch. Thanks so much for joining us this week at the Paper Players!

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  10. She will love this card--and I love this color combo, too! Thanks for playing with us this week!

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  11. I love the music notes with the sentiment, too! Such a pretty card! Thanks for joining us at The Paper Players this week!

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  12. A little bluebird of happiness is what your card represents! lol! Thanks for playing along with the color challenge on Create with Connie and Mary!

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  13. Really pretty Karen and such a lovely birthday sentiment for your friend. Thanks for playing at CCMC this week.

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  14. Well I think for stepping outside the box, you did a GREAT job with this! Thanks for joining us this week in the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge!

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  15. Challenges are perfect for that, aren't they?! You've done a great job with these colours!!! Thanks for playing along with CCMC :)

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  16. Pretty card. I like all the punched elements. Thanks for playing the Create with Connie & Mary Challenge this week!

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  17. Beautiful card, Karen! Love the bird and the touch of sparkle just makes everything POP! Thank you so much for playing along with us at CCMC & PP!

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