Jeanne hosted both challenges today and I've combined them to make a 50th birthday card for my brother. The mix challenge was a hard one for me. And I kind of cheated because I had a focal image--a largemouth bass but it didn't show up when I stamped it onto the green, so I just switched to a happy birthday sentiment. I kept the ocean theme by using ocean colors and choosing a swirl BG. Then I used some nautical DP to layer underneath the sentiment. I like this card, but you know how my style is extra special personalized cards. This just isn't personalized enough for me, so I'm a little disappointed with it.
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Registered: June 3, 2016 Location: France Posts: 59762
Fri, Jun 29, 2018 @ 9:12 AM
great that we could combine 2 challenges today isn't it??, I love your big fifty shaped card and the watercoloring is so pretty you used beautiful shades of blue and green
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131503
Fri, Jun 29, 2018 @ 1:05 PM
A shaped card is always fun and I think this one looks super. Your swirly background for the 50 is fab. It's funny that your focal image didn't show enough when you stamped it - it was my initial background stamp that didn't show enough on mine, I had to add another.
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 82296
Fri, Jun 29, 2018 @ 4:54 PM
Jen, I really like the shape and that bg you made. Super fun and I am sure he will love it!!!!
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Sat, Jun 30, 2018 @ 6:55 AM
LOL, that '50" personalizes it for at least one age group!!! Love the colors and how you did the shape!
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