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Sunday, 23 October 2011

CR84FN41 - good to see you ....

... it's almost the end of October, and for me this month has simply flown by!  And it's time for our new colour challenge - CR84FN41 - steel blue, grey (silver) and yellow - so different to our last colours.
 

Our inspiration photos are courtesy of Creative Mint and they are just super.  I love the swatches on the left and they are sort of the inspiration for my card.  I felt the colours would make a great card for a guy - specifically for my son Ben.  Ben arrived yesterday for a week's holiday - and it's great to see him.  And that's pretty much how this card came to be. 

I used my jumbo roller wheel - Classic Stars - to create the banner across the card.  I inked up with Versamark and embossed with detail silver powder - that's my grey!!  Next I stamped stars randomly over the card base in blue and yellow, as well as stamping some onto blue and yellow card and cutting them out.  I layered the silver star strip onto blue and yellow card and attached to the card base.  Finally I added a simple sentiment, made on my computer - the font is Matisse ITC, layered it onto yellow and blue card and added a few stars. 


Stamps:  Stampin' Up! - Classic Stars (jumbo wheel), Seeing Stars - sadly both these are discontinued)
Inks:  Stampin' Up! - Marina Mist, So Saffron; Versamark
Accessories:  Silver embossing powder and card from stash

For more inspiration check out the blog of our Guest Designer, Cheryl Lea at Ink Up. And don't forget that the rest of the Design Team have also made some gorgeous cards - so drop by and leave some love:



That's all for today - I'm off to spend some time with Ben and Kathryn - not sure what we're going to do, but we might go to the cinema.  Have a good day and see you tomorrow.

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22 comments:

  1. Unknown23 October 2011 at 05:29

    this is awesome! love the scattered stars and added dimension. great card!

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  2. Cheryl23 October 2011 at 05:49

    Great card! Love all the different stars--solid and outlined, stamped and popped out. The silver embossing is really nice. ~Hugs, Cheryl

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  3. G Peplow23 October 2011 at 07:40

    Brilliant card, have a wonderful day, :0) Gay xxx

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  4. Pauline23 October 2011 at 08:51

    Wow! All those stars, for your big star of course, fantastic card, he will love it! Have a great time with the kids, and enjoy the half term break!

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  5. Mona Pendleton23 October 2011 at 09:44

    So fun Deborah! Lovin' all the layered stars! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  6. Suzanne C23 October 2011 at 12:00

    Love the stars! Perfect card for a boy of any age or girl. Lovely layering of the stars in the papers.

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  7. Stamps and Paper23 October 2011 at 12:30

    Lovely card and like the how you have placed all your stars.

    Anne

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  8. Anonymous23 October 2011 at 16:35

    Such a fun and beautiful card, Deb! Love all the stars scattered about and the embossing adds a wonderful pop!

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  9. Lisa Somerville23 October 2011 at 18:20

    How fun! love all the added paper stars to the stamped images!

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  10. igła i nitka23 October 2011 at 19:06

    Really nice, energetic card! I almost feel like these stars are coming towards me:)

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  11. Sue Lelli 23 October 2011 at 19:53

    Deb, You son must have LOVED this card! What a Welcome Home! LOVE all of the stamped stars and how you made the center banner and how you popped the stars! GREAT guy card!

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  12. Jackie W.23 October 2011 at 19:53

    Soooooooo pretty! I love the simplicity of it, how the colors flow, and all the stars! Too cool! I have wheels, and never think to use them. Have to keep this layout in mind. TFS.

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  13. Paula (PEP)23 October 2011 at 22:09

    It's always a delight seeing what you do with the colours you are set each time. Hope you have a good family time.
    Paula (PEP)

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  14. Suzanne Russell23 October 2011 at 22:13

    This is such a happy and lively card. Great use of the colors. I love the starts-I never use stars even though I really like the shape.

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  15. Tara Cardwell23 October 2011 at 23:40

    I love the layers of stars - so effective.
    Hope you had a fun day with Ben and Kathryn.
    Tara x

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  16. MackieMade Paper Creations24 October 2011 at 00:24

    Such a fun and cheerful card! I love stars!
    I'm sure it brought a great big smile from your son!
    Isn't it great when the kids come home!
    Mackie

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  17. Vicky Hayes24 October 2011 at 08:49

    Wow, wow, wow! I knew you'd do something amazing with these! Enjoy having Ben home. Vx

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  18. Jenny24 October 2011 at 23:21

    Such a cool card Deborah, the coloured stars over the stamping give a great dimension to the design :)
    Jenny x

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  19. Shirley26 October 2011 at 02:59

    A really cheerful card!

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  20. Cyndie29 October 2011 at 00:57

    What a wonderful masculine CAS card! This design is so versatile, could be used for many occasions by changing the sentiment! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  21. Lisa Elton29 October 2011 at 21:13

    This is so much fun! Love the assorted stars and patterns!

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  22. Shannon White4 November 2011 at 00:48

    OMGoodness! I am just loving all the Fun Stars! Such a Fabulously up bet and cheery card! Love this! 8-)

    Hugs
    Shannon

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