Thursday, May 12, 2011

Sailing into Thursday!


So this is a card I made for the Create with Connie and Mary Color Challenge 150. It was definitely a challenge when I saw the colors Poppy Parade, Sahara Sand and Not Quite Navy. I've been wanting to use the Poppy Parade, but every time I think to take it out I find something else. I guess it's just not one of those colors I'm drawn to.

But when I put these three colors together, I got a masculine and nautical feel. So I decided to use the Sail Away stamp.



Here's a close-up of the Poppy Parade Poly Stitched Twill. I love this ribbon - it's so nice to work with! It's soft, but makes a nice crisp knot!

And to color-in the Sail and the water, I used the Aquapainter with Sahara Sand ink and Not Quite Navy ink.


And finally, because it was a masculine card, I couldn't add bling, but the antique-brass colored brads added that little something I thought it needed! And I think once this card was all put together, it gave a Ralph Lauren Polo feel!?


Thanks for stopping by,


Julie

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8 comments:

  1. PattiMay 12, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Love this card and its clean and simple style. Colors are great. I am just about convinced to get that stamp.

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  2. HeidiMay 13, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Love the clean lines of this card and your added touches (like the antique brads) definitely kept it masculine. Great card!!

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  3. Debbie HendersonMay 14, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    I like how the Square Lattice makes everything else stand out. Great card! Thanks for playing with us this week at Create with Connie & Mary!

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  4. DebMay 14, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Your card is just wonderful! I love your layout and the way it all works so well together! Beautiful! Thanks for playing the challenge at Create with Connie and Mary!

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  5. ShyMay 14, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Like your card. The layout is great with a very Ralph Lauren Polo feel. :) TFS

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  6. Carrie GaskinMay 15, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Julie this is just lovely. I love how you've designed this card with all the little details. Thanks for playing at CCMC this week.

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  7. Mary BrownMay 17, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    GORGEOUS...just GORGEOUS!!! I love all the details on this! Thanks for playing along this week in the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge!

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  8. Lisa MartzMay 18, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    LOVE it! Love everything about it! Put it in my favorites! Thanks for playing the Create with Connie & Mary Challenge!

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