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July 23, 2008

A Card and a Bookmark

I was able to get to put together the two Dare to Get Dirty Challenges posted today and so thought I would share them with you before I head out.  The challenges so far have been a blast and if you have time you should check them out here, Dirty Dare '08 .

My first card is for Jenn's Inspiration challenge.  She posted a photo of a cake and we're suppose to come up with an inspired card derived from the photo.  You know by far inspiration challenges are some of my ultimate favorites and so this was a blast!

Here's the Inspiration piece.

Inspiration

Here's my card,

DTGD08Jenn_Inspiration

I started with a Kiwi Kiss card base and it's standard size.  The bottom panel is flock paper from the Paper Company I found a couple of days ago that I'm going to use for another project, but had some left over and thought it would be perfect for this challenge.  I thought swapping the white as a predominate color for the base gives it a more summer feel.  I then layered some Nestabilities Scallop Ovals and in the middle I stamped the Friend sentiment from the All Holidays Stampin' Up! set with Basic Black and cut it out with the Coluzzle. Across the middle I added a satin ribbon and some brads to the left corner.

Stamps:  Stampin' Up!:  All Holidays
Paper:  Basic Black and Kiwi Kiss card stock; The Paper Company Flock Paper
Ink:  Basic Black Classic Ink
Accessories: Black Satin Ribbon; Black Brads, Nestabilities, Cuttlebug, Coluzzle

 

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The next challenge was Lauren's Monochromatic Challenge. I wanted to make an auntie bookmark for a friend and so went with a bookmark inside a library pocket.

DTGD08Lauren_Bookmark

And this is a photo of it with the bookmark out.

DTGD08Lauren_BookmarkOut

I just love this poem by DRS Designs Stamps - though you know I'm a little biased when it comes to the importance of an aunt role.  You can click on the image to enlarge it if you'd like to read the poem.

For the pocket I started off with Bella Rose Designer Series Paper base.  I cut a strip, folded it in half and cut about 2" off one of the sides.  To make the curve on the top of the front panel I used my coluzzle and cut out a semi-circle.  I stitched the sides and then added some Pretty in Pink Taffeta ribbon and added a pearl in the middle.  The circle element is made up of three pieces.  The bottom piece is the circle frame from Together Forever which I stamped on Pink Pirouette card stock with Riding Hood Red ink.  I cute it out and added a Riding Hood Red 1-1/4" Circle to the middle with a dimensional.  I then stamped the circle Happy Birthday image from Wow Flowers onto Pink Pirouette with Riding Hood Red ink and punched it out with the 1" Circle Punch and adhered it with another dimensional.  I rounded the corners on the back panel of the pocket with a Corner Rounder Punch.

For the bookmark, I started with a Riding Hood Red strip and then on a strip of Bella Rose Designer Paper I stamped a row of flowers from the Together Forever set and the sentiment from DRS Designs with Riding Hood Red ink.  I adhered both pieces together, added some Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon and a pearl brad through the middle.

Stamps:  Stampin' Up!:  Together Forever and Wow Flowers; DRS Designs - Aunt Poem
Paper:  Pink Pirouette and Riding Hood Red card stock; Bella Rose Designer Paper
Ink:  Riding Hood Red Classic Ink
Accessories: Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon; Pearl Brad, Nestabilities, Cuttlebug, Coluzzle; Sewing machine; Halfback Pearls; 1" & 1-1/4" Circle Punches; Corner Rounder Punch

Thanks for stopping by!

Hope you're having a cupcakelicious day,

Sig

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Beautiful as usual! I love your creations!

Carolina I love both these cards, so so pretty.

Both of your projects are fabulous!! I love that saying too!!

These cards are gorgeous Carolina! I gave you an award over on my blog!

Oh wow Carolina!!! I'm so lovin' the PTI colors I keep seeing that I'm gonna break down soon!!! LOL Your inspiration card is a total dream!!! And the pocket card....I love that design!!! The poem is so special and so very true about you!!!

FABulous cards Carolina! I love the kiwi kiss card with the flocked dp!

Wonderful cards! I love the crisp elegance of the inpired card, and the sentiment on your monochromatic beauty just blew me away! I must have it!!

I love both of your projects today! Such beautiful and rich colors and all the details are just beautiful!!! :D

LOVE both projects, Carolina! Love the sentiment on the second one and I'm in love with the Bella Rose DSP! Great job!!!

Ok...so I know I just left u a comment, but I wanted to let you know I have something for you on my blog. So when you get a sec go check it out!!! :D Have a great day girlie! :D

Wow! Everything is gorgeous!!!

Great cards Carolina! love the ribbon and sentiment on the first - and the book mark card is such a great idea - love it in the reds - and super poem!

wow! these are exquisite! I especially love the striking kiwi kiss with the black & white! I think that poem is wonderful *wink*

Gorgeous! The Kiwi/flocked card is so sophisticated! I love the Aunt quote, too! I'm an aunt! I love that you made a bookmark-your aunthood will be there every time a book is opened!

You make me so excited to try the new SU colors! These are beautiful projects! You've really taught me to look for inspiration in everything. Thanks!

WOW! That card is STUNNING! I'm lovin' Kiwi Kiss with Black and White!

The bookmark & holder are ADORABLE! Love the stitching!

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