Again, I didn't want to change a thing! But I did change the stamp set, mixed up the colors and opted out of using a sentiment.
I used a card base of Soft Suede, topped that with an unknown dp under Tangerine Tango sponged with Creamy Caramel. Over this I stamped with Sanded in Soft Suede. The image panel is Crushed Curry, also stamped in Soft Suede. The green strip under the giraffe twill tape is a heavily textured Provocraft cardstock.
The buttons are wood accented with embroidery floss (got a little nudge to start using floss after seeing Brat's card!). I sewed one panel and paper pierced a corner of the top panel. Kept the brads.
How much fun to play in Joanne's gallery today. Thanks for letting us CASE you, Joanne!
Hope you like it and thanks for looking!
Date: Sunday, August 9, 2009 GMT Views: 1835
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Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105288
Sun, Aug 09, 2009 @ 3:40 PM
I LOVE giraffes, so I really love both of your cards!! Great job of casing Joanne's giraffe card!! I love the buttons!!
------------------------------ Anne HarmonFS154, QFTD58, PROUD FAN CLUB MEMBER (photo of our Great Granddaughter Elise, just 6 months old) and me, even older.
Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Sun, Aug 09, 2009 @ 4:07 PM
Whoa, girl, this is exactly what I'm talkin' about right here. This card is fabulous in a wonderfully way (from your usual style). You've been stepping outside that comfort zone a lot lately, and I'm really liking the results. Is it that you're outside your comfort zone or perhaps that you are beginning to look at different techiques/style/embellishments? The talent is definitely all there, but I'm seeing some really wonderful and different art works from you. This card is perfection! Hands down, a winner in my eyes and I bet in a number of others as well!
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Sun, Aug 09, 2009 @ 6:14 PM
Aaaaack! Stitching! Nothing cranks up paper like some sewing touches. Beautiful! TFS, Wild Thang!
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Sun, Aug 09, 2009 @ 6:24 PM
Miss M, another card? .....and what a beauty we have here. I love your giraffe here. That giraffe twill tape is the perfect touch. Love your buttons with the embroidery floss. Awesome job stitching this altogether. Love it! TFS :0)
------------------------------ Cathy B aka: Mutnik ....or is it Nutmeg?! I get so confused!
Smile.......people will wonder what you are up to! :0) Proud Fan Club Member 2010 DT forRubbernecker Stamps My Gallery
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Sun, Aug 09, 2009 @ 6:52 PM
M, STITCHING - Oh, how I love stitching on cards!! This is an AWESOME card you case of Joannes. I know she will LOVE it as much as we all seem to. Your papers are incredible, embellishments and that giraffe - what a wonderful job you've done!! TFS!!
------------------------------ Pam Co-Founder of The Punchkateerz! Fan Club Member FS149, QFTD44