Sunday, January 2, 2011

SSS89, RRR Challenge #15 & Project Photography

I used this week's sketch at The Sweet Stop for this card.  Using circles on cards is still a bit of a challenge for me.  I'm hoping the two sets of circles nesties my husband got me for Christmas will help make this easier. Using the new nesties ties into Challenge #15 on Really Reasonable Ribbon blog.  That challenge has you using something new plus ribbon on a project. I also used some new (to me) papers.


I punched out & hand-cut a couple of the flowers in the paper to make my own flower embellishments.



I also decorated the inside this time and added a verse stamp.  This card is headed tomorrow to a friend that's facing a tough week.



Supplies:
Cardstock - Georgia Pacific, Bazzill
Papers - American Crafts
Brads - MM
Ribbon - Michael's
Stamp - Stampendous (card front), Sweet 'n Sassy (inside verse)
Tools - Spellbinders Lacey Circles, Cuttlebug Swiss Dot embossing folder, Fiskars border punch, Paper Studio circle punches
Ink - Colorbox Fluid Chalk, Memento Tuxedo Black, CM journaling pen, Gelly Roll Clear Star pen

The heart isn't really gray.  I used a Gelly Roll pen to add a little sparkle and it photographed gray.  :(  I sure wish sparkle wasn't so hard to photograph.  Speaking of photographing....I tried a new set-up to get better lighting.  I followed some tips Patter Cross had on her blog Triple the Scraps in a post from Feb. 2009, Photographing Projects, to set up my "studio."  In my case, I took a white blanket, spread it over the back of the couch & a photo box (for height).  It's the closest I could get to natural light today since it's raining here.  Our daughter's cat thinks the back of the couch is his domain so he was my supervisor.  I couldn't resist sharing this picture of him observing {& patiently waiting to get his perch back} with you since he's looking so handsome.  :)

7 comments:

Patter Cross said...

Oooh, LOVE your card! Love the layering and colors especially! And glad the photo tips helped a bit. It does take time to find the right place that works in your home. Hang in there, and I pray you are enjoying the new place. :) Have a blessed day!

Destinae W. said...

Great card Steph!! I love all the colors!

Gemiel said...

Love the card. The colors are so cheerful. It will definately lift your friends spirits.

Wendy Ramlakhan said...

Beautiful card, I love the bright fun colors!! Thanks so much for joining us this week at Sweet Stop!!

Bonnie Garby said...

Great card! Thanks so much for joining our Really Reasonable Ribbon challenge.

dolcreations said...

I just love all the layering of papers and the colours are so vibrant and pretty! Thank-you for joining us at sweet shop this week!

Dawn Easton said...

Fabulous sentiment to use with the pretty papers! Sure to lift someone's spirits!

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