This is for the CC351 where we could choose from 5 colors. As usual, I have non of them. Peacock is close to lost lagoon, preserves is close to blackberry, and a mix of mustard and marmelade ( ugh, would that taste aweful) is close to hello honey. This is my fav type of card to make because THERE ARE NO WRONG ANSWERS. Get ink all over the cs any way you can - I smeared it all over the craft matt and spreyed with water. Then stencil anything anywhere... it does not have to look good. Finally grab which ever stamps are closest - perfect if you do not have a craft room and all your stuff if jammed at the back of the coat closet and your back is threatening to go out. Even better... bad stamping is prefered. Incomplete images places slightly off center are perfect. For desert, the CC531 called for dots and stripes. I think I got that covered. I do have to add a little personal detail. If you looked at my gallery and then at my closet you would think I had multiple personalities. My closet is full of greys, blacks, browns and tans... not a bright color in sight, except for one shirt that was a gift from my DH years ago before WE decided that clothes were not a good gift idea. I had my colors done and told him that I was "Fall". He was so excited when my birthday arrived that he gave me the gift 3 days early, and proudly said " it is your colors". Well, it looks like it survived an explosion in a neon paint factory. I do wear it .. when we go to a movie ina dark theater. I am a middle aged, dental hygienist, with 2 teenage sons, who can not think of anything more inspired to cook for dinner than ground turkey meatloaf. I guess my alter ego for crafts is a psychadelic pole dancing stripper with a weird sense of humor. This is a thank you for a very specil friend.
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 GMT Views: 1014
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Splitcoast Challenge Hostess Proud Fan Club Member
Registered: January 27, 2010 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 52216
Tue, May 19, 2015 @ 2:54 PM
I always look forward to your creations Francie, but today you had me giggling away and enjoying your card ... you are a blessing to all of us at SCS, I love your work, tfs
Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Tue, May 19, 2015 @ 4:08 PM
Your compositions are just incredible! The colors, the background, the doodling, the hand drawing all make this a one of a kind "Francie" card! There is so much going on here that I went back to look quite a few times! This is SO fun and if I were to guess you hand drew the flowers (?). Just Awesome!
Registered: December 14, 2007 Location: Vancouver canada Posts: 8914
Tue, May 19, 2015 @ 8:28 PM
the card is an explosion of colour along with your story. Not sure which I like the best
Into my favorites for future giggles, onto pintrest for future CASE
Registered: September 20, 2006 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3734
Wed, May 20, 2015 @ 12:40 AM
What an awesome card, and awesome read. I truly enjoyed reading your long commentary (normally I skip over them but you have quite the sense of humour). I must CASE this as it is a favourite and I added it to mine.
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Registered: November 19, 2005 Location: Bethel Park, Pa Posts: 37229
Wed, May 20, 2015 @ 6:08 AM
Love it when your alter ego comes out- this is a great looking card- you joked about mustard and marmalade- there is a great tasting raspberry mustard honey dip from Harry and David
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Registered: April 22, 2005 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 14382
Wed, May 20, 2015 @ 6:57 AM
What a wonderful combo of stamps you have used to create this collage. Love the vivid colors and the use of the gel pen to make the flowers pop. Great card!
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Registered: September 24, 2007 Location: WA Posts: 13984
Thu, May 21, 2015 @ 3:44 PM
Francie, every week you inspire me just a little bit more to go make a mess and see if I can create a masterpiece. Some day I'm just going to let it rip! This card is so much fun! Into my fave's (as usual!).
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