Yes I can spell.
I’m feeling ‘challenged’ today as I prepare for my Card Buffet this weekend.
I took a few minutes for myself to create a card and play around with a couple of card challenges.
The first is from Match the Sketch Challenge blog. A very nice layout. See –
The other is a fun color combination from Create with Connie and Mary –
Both are quite nice starting points and had nice sample inspiration pieces on their blogs.
I played around in my head the direction I wanted to go in. I love the In Color Envelope Paper that has come out. It’s very inexpensive and can be used as DSP as well as envelopes and whatever else you think up!
Here, I used the wood grain pattern, two patterns per pack, and I cut strips and flipped it for a different look –
I purposely spaced them just far enough apart so you ‘wood’ see the two pieces here.Black just barely peeking through.
The Woodgrain Embossing Folder adds just a bit of dimension to this card. It all tied it together. ‘Wood’ you agree?
I like this reverse pattern for my background. Adds a bit of interest.
‘Wood’ you mind leaving a comment? That’d be nice.
Ok, guess I’ll get back to getting ready for my Card Buffet. If you follow me on Facebook, libbystamps, you can see more of my creations.
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That wood grain DSP is totally cool and I love the way you cut it and put it together…sort of chevron-ish! The addition of the embossed woodgrain is neat too! Thanks for playing with us at Create with Connie and Mary!
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I love how you have done the wood in panels! I am amazed that you used so much of the bright colors without them being overpowering – your little touches of black balance them perfectly. Thank you for joining us at Create with Connie and Mary!
Thanks Chris for taking the time to stop by and leave a compliment! I had fun with you colors. Yes, they were challenging to balance!
Sehr schick, gefällt mir, total gut gelungen. Vielen Dank für deine Teilnahme bei Match-the-Sketch, viel Glück bei der Challenge und der Verlosung. Hoffe, wir sehen dich bald wieder bei einer unserer nächsten Challenges…Viele liebe Grüße, Fanny
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So I ‘wood’ have to say that is a great combination of elements on your card Libby to give both pattern and texture – great job! Love the sentiment too – this set is becoming a ‘go to’ one for me. Thanks for joining us over at Create With Connie and Mary this week!
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WOW! The opposing woodgrain effect is so striking!! Beautiful use of colour and design. Thanks for joining us at Create with Connie and Mary this week. xxx
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What a fun birthday card! I love how you used the the envelope dsp to create the fun background! Thanks for playing along this week in the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge!
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So cool! I “wood not” have thought to use the wood DSP that way! Great job! Thanks for playing along with the color challenge this week on Create with Connie and Mary!
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This card is a great take on both challenges! Great idea to pair the DSP with the wood embossing! Thanks for playing along this week at Create with Connie and Mary!
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