Oh dear! I got all excited about this sketch when I saw it on Keesh’s blog … and thought … yes … must play! And … now I have finished it … I went to submit only to find … ONCE AGAIN … I am too late!!! I really do need to get my act into gear. I think it is the way my week is structured. I have commitments at the beginning of the week … so by the end when I am finally finding some time to play … all the challenges are finished!!! Anyway, I thought I would share it with you just the same! Here is the link to check out some great cards using this sketch. ->Prairie Paper & Ink
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Here is my sample. And … you can see I have used the “Fresh Cuts” stamp set again! Yes … I am really taken with this set at the moment!
I have used some “Summer Picnic” (ret) DSP … and although it is not in the “in colours” to match the cardstock … the dots are small enough that I think it actually coordinates really well. I am so hanging out to buy some NEW in colour ribbon. The “river rock” ribbon just doesn’t cut it … but I had to be satisfied because the Always Artichoke was toooo dark and Certainly Celery was too pastel!
So the colours I have used are Riding Hood Red & Tangerine Tango with a hint of Kiwi Kiss. The more I play with these new colours … the more I like them! I love this combo!
So … Gav is away tonight … and the older kids are all at youth group … so will probably snuggle in bed with my Friday buddy (Sandy) and watch a DVD. Will try to get back tomorrow with some photos of my launch … if I remember to take some!
Hope you all have a great weekend … and do find some time for stamping!
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Oh Andrea this is gorgeous. I’ve been playing with fresh cuts too … thinks its my new favourite … shhh dont tell baroque motifs!
Fresh Cuts & the Notes makes some awesome and quick cards – i can see them being a huge hit this year! Hope they’ve brought over lots of stock!!
have a God Blessed weekend – hows that leg??
Andrea adds: Yes … am really loving that Fresh Cuts! And … the leg is improving! Thanks for checking!
Hi Andrea,
This is a wonderful card, I love checking your blog you seem to update it so regularly. Where do you find the time? I received the new catalogue today from the hostess that is demonstrating for me in May and it is fantastic, there are so many stamp sets and accessories that I want. I made a card the other day which I received inspiration from a card that you gave me last year, I posted it on my blog with a link to your examples.
Andrea adds: Hi Kathryn … so nice to see you … isn’t the new catty exciting! And … thanks for letting me know that you are enjoying my blog … and it is helping with inspiration! I am so glad you have been visiting so regularly! I will check your card sample today! Thanks so much for linking here!
Hi Andrea, this card is stunning. I love what you have done.
hugs
Andrea adds: Yes … I really am NOT a RED fan … but I actually like the colour combo! Hhhmm … should be more adventurous a little more often!
This is a gorgeous card Andrea. You did a great job with that sketch and the colours look fantastic together. I love your layering and the way you have used the Fresh Cuts set.
I hope to email you soon, have had a very, very busy week. Hope you are doing well and glad to see too that your catty launch went really well.
Take care
Lee-Anne
Andrea adds: So nice to see you again Lee-Anne … will look forward to your email! Seems we are all suffering from busy weeks! Hope you get time to rest!
Oh I love this card Andrea! Just gorgeous
Looks like you all had a fabulous time at the launch too……..glad to hear your leg is on the mend.
Hugs,
Ness
Andrea adds: Thanks Ness … will catch up soon!