Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Three Color Card with Word Stamps and Cuttlebug

     Have you ever been inspired by something and thought what a great card or scrapbook page the components or colors of what you saw would make?  I was shopping for some clothes for work, and was instantly inspired by an outfit I saw.  I would have purchased this pants and top on the spot, because the color combo really caught my eye and held my interest.  It was black, white, and lime green.  How striking and crisp it looked.  Alas, they had not one in my size.  So, I came home and made a card using this striking combination. 

I entered this card in the following challenges:
http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/ - Black and white with a splash of color
http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/ - Bingo challenge using gems, swirls, ribbon
Here's the sketch for the MojoMonday challenge                                                          
This close-up shows the background details.  I started with a white card, added a black panel, then embossed four 1 1/4" strips with my Cuttlebug and embossing template and placed them evenly along the black card to create the panels called for in the sketch design.
This one shows the circle of gems that I love so much.
 I used Just Rite stamps from their Sending You Sunshine clear stamp set, and the thinking of you is from Flourishes.  A touch of lace from my stash, and some swirl rhinestones complete the look.

Hope you're having a great week!

Blessings,
lynda 






    
    



11 comments:

  1. wow a gorgeous creation and great take on our Bingo theme this week, thank you so much for joining us at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge
    Hugs Kate xx
    ps I have candy if you are interested :)

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  2. lynda love the card! how great that you love your job and are back to creating.
    Blessings.
    Phyllis Zimmerman

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  3. Lovely color palette, Lynda. The swirled bling is a great embellishment.

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  4. Dear Lynda, This card is so beautiful. You are so talented. I am so glad that I am lucky enough to know you and see your talent. Have a wonderful blessed day. Ellen Hinds

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  5. Linda, I can see why you were drawn to the color combo. It is clean and refreshing looking. Might use the combo for some st Pat's cards.

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  6. Oh my goodness, what a fabulous card this is, I love all the sparkles, the pop of green and the beautifully tied bow and your pretty lace border ... love it!
    Thanks for joining us this week at Our Creative Corner!!!

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  7. What a lovely project! Thank you so much for playing along with us at Allsorts this week and good luck!

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  8. Hi Lynda,
    This looks gorgeous & oh so elegant & stylish. Thanks for joining us at Secret Crafter's Saturday Challenge.
    Hugs,
    Andie xx

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  9. This is gorgeous!!! I love the beautiful green as your pop of color...eye candy...fab bling as well! Thank you for joining Our Creative Corner this week!!!

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  10. Hi, Linda!
    So glad to hear all is well and that you're back! It made my week!

    Elaine

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  11. Whoa! I absolutely LOVE the pop of green against the black and white. The bling is such a great touch! Thank you very much for joining us this week at Our Creative Corner! :)

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