Yesterday I was able to stamp all day with Tosha! (Stamps4funinCA), and had a complete blast! It was like entering CHA, being first in every line, and playing with the best stamp toys evah! It was good to stretch and try new things, and also learn new techniques with the supplies I already have!
The Twisted Sister challenge for this week was to make a Christmas card in non-traditional colors. Tosha had this sketch ready for Nat and I, and we went to town! Here are a few things I learned at the University of Tosh:
1) Always punch border, before folding card...(who knew?)
2) Add score lines above border punch (hey, I have a ScorPal, brand new, with dust....)
3) Sponge inside nesties for depth and interest
4) Stop to enjoy fresh baked scones with lemon curd and have a gooood cup of coffee.
I'd tell you more, but really, I am still taking it all in! Nat and had a wonderful time catching up with Tosha. And, really, I think she tried to kill us with food. Seriously! The day was topped off to perfection, attending a play Tosha's DD was in, and it was a blast! Whew....great, fulfilling day! Thanks Tosh, can't wait til my next class! LYMI
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Sat, Oct 09, 2010 @ 8:30 AM
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL....Pat, Love the Earth Tones Big Time
A Big Fat Two Thumbs-Up on the Awesome Fall Morning...Happy
October 9th, 2010
Love ya and Hugs....Toadie xoxoxoxoxoooo
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Sat, Oct 09, 2010 @ 9:10 AM
Oh Pat...another GORGEOUS card, I love your cards and, all the bling you put on them, and your colours and layering are just so perfect, I wouldn't have thought of a Christmas card in fall colours, and it works so well...I hope someday they have a convention in Saskatoon, I would love to attend one. Thanks. hugssss
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Registered: January 7, 2006 Location: Central California Posts: 16758
Sat, Oct 09, 2010 @ 9:54 AM
Holy cow how awesome is this card Pat!! I LOVE how you added the flowers, pearls and sweet little flake to this beauty!! And the colors....way fabulous!! You got serious embellishing skilz girl!!! And what day, complete with food, stamping, drama, and most of all friends, isn't the most perfect evah!!!
Registered: September 17, 2006 Location: San Marcos, Tx Posts: 3011
Sat, Oct 09, 2010 @ 10:04 AM
OH MY GOODNESS!!! You win too!!!!! NO P I N K!!!! Nice nutreal tones.....easy on the eyes and love those tips from Tosh! I'm going to try it. Maybe next time ya'll go, I can come too???? Wouldn't that be a hoot!
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Registered: August 4, 2007 Location: SoCA Posts: 89
Sat, Oct 09, 2010 @ 10:11 AM
Now from So CA....beautiful. and I had just put lemon curd on my grocery list...who knew I was going to need it so fast.
Thanks for sharing such a lovely card and the tips...love them
Teri
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of TEXAS Posts: 15980
Sat, Oct 09, 2010 @ 1:12 PM
GORGEOUS!! Love all the flourishes and flowers!!
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Registered: February 18, 2010 Location: Stuck in the middle! Posts: 4680
Sat, Oct 09, 2010 @ 2:48 PM
EXQUISITE card Pat! You learned something NEW and TFS with all of us! LOVE the shading in the nesties and LOVE the soft subtle colors! Of course, the pearls, swirls, flowers, and branches you always work MAGIC with those!
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