Thanks so much for such wonderful inspiration, Stef!!! I have an obsession with pillows so this challenge is right up my alley. Love the two-tone looks with the flowers and the birds in silhouette. I chose my toile blossom set. I used my SU level one patterns pack finally.....a kraft piece. Love the subtle stripes. I used CHF sentiment. I added two MS bird punches and faux brads to finish the look.
Stamps
SU Toile Blossoms
CHF Script Essential Expressions
Cardstock
bb, vv, khaki(unknown)
level one patterns pack kraft
Ink
black staz on
Accessories
Oval nesties, 1/4" circle punch with CE for faux brads, 5/8" black grosgrain ribbon, foam tape, MS bird punch, glue dots
NOTE: I have always loved faux brads as oftentimes I am finished with my card and feel like it needs a little something more. Of course, to add brads as this point would mean taking the card apart, hence the need for faux brads. Cindy Lawrence(One Happy Stamper) adds CE to make her faux brads look more realistic. I did that today, too. Love the look and it just takes a tad....dries fast, too. Thanks for the great idea, Cindy.
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105159
Sat, Oct 18, 2008 @ 8:03 AM
Betty, these colors together are breathtaking!! I never think to do this! Thanks for the reminder. I love the toile and the birds. The striped dp is wonderful! Lovely!!!
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Registered: April 23, 2006 Location: Looking For Teapots! Posts: 59742
Sat, Oct 18, 2008 @ 8:10 AM
Well, that definately works, cuz your brads look ore real than real ones! What a good idea that is....this is such a wonderful card...very striking and elegant! I just love the birdies and how you positioned them...or I mean how they are flying around!
Registered: April 6, 2005 Location: Stuarts Draft, Virginia Posts: 14401
Sat, Oct 18, 2008 @ 9:38 AM
This is a SUPER card!! I love your choice of colors, the layout, and the faux brads balance it all out! I, too, love using them...cheaper and are easier to mail!
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Registered: July 18, 2006 Location: Beautiful, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 24229
Sat, Oct 18, 2008 @ 10:02 AM
Always like these colours together. Your card is beautiful!!
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