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Blogger’s Challenge – Giving Thanks

November 21, 2008 By Connie | 19 Comments

This week’s Blogger’s Challenge was to create a card or project to Give Thanks.  I thought I’d get a head start, so earlier this week I did spend some time doing a couple challenges with Mary and Lisa.  But, I was not so productive OR creative.  I think the mess in my room had gotten to me!  I ended up tearing this card apart several times, but here is the final version.  We were to use this sketch by Julie over at Poetic Artistry and a fall theme.  It really wasn’t a hard sketch, I just had creative block I think.  lol!

I pulled out my Autumn Vine designer paper and used the little "button" background paper for my colors.  The reverse is the Sage Shadow stripe…since I had cut that piece off, I decided to use it, too.  I layered the designer paper onto Kraft cardstock (yep…more Kraft!) then placed the felt ribbon around the Kraft layer.  Then I ran into trouble.  I tried several different images to go in that upper left block, but nothing was working right.  The felt ribbon was just too thick for anything I was putting there (I tried A Flower for All Seasons and the scale was just OFF.)  I ended up taking that piece off and reworking it with the Sizzix Leaves diecuts.  Much better in scale, I think.  So, although it isn’t my favorite creation…it has "passed".  lol!

Hope you enjoy this week’s Blogger’s Challenge.  Have a great weekend.

GO BUCKS!!!  BEAT MICHIGAN!

 

Filed Under: Cards Tagged With: Sizzix leaves, Thanksgiving

I love stamping cards, altering 3D items and making little favors. I've been stamping for over 19 years and had my 18th year Stampin' Up! anniversary in early May. I love being part of something that sparks my creativity and hear people comment, "you MADE this?" I also enjoy sharing that passion with others in my classes! If you live anywhere in the Delaware, Dublin, Powell, Lewis Center, Hilliard or surrounding Columbus, Ohio areas, join us! I love to meet new stamping friends. Email me for a current class schedule... I'm adding new classes all the time!

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  1. Kim Howard says

    November 21, 2008 at 7:14 am

    Wow! What a great card with a lot of wonderful DSP on this card. Great color scheme.

  2. Mary Jo Price-Williams says

    November 21, 2008 at 7:57 am

    Great use of that die! Beautiful

  3. Nikki says

    November 21, 2008 at 8:04 am

    Love the look of the leaves with DP! GREAT job this week! {SMILES}

  4. Chris Dickinson says

    November 21, 2008 at 8:08 am

    This is beautiful COnnie! I will have to give that sketch a try today! TFS! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

  5. Lynn Mercurio says

    November 21, 2008 at 8:13 am

    Oh Connie….what fantasic papers you have used for your card today. It’s turly spectacular!

  6. Lisa Martz says

    November 21, 2008 at 9:34 am

    Just as pretty today as when we did this as a challenge! Love the fun paper and the leaves.

  7. Robin Merriman says

    November 21, 2008 at 10:42 am

    Just lovely, Connie. I like the use of the felt ribbon here and your patterned leaves. The mixed texture is cool!

  8. Rachel Hope says

    November 21, 2008 at 10:49 am

    OOO, It’s like a Whoosing Fall wind!

  9. Patti Chesky says

    November 21, 2008 at 1:43 pm

    I know what you are thankful for……your Big Shot!!! LOL!! Awesome card..love the layout!!

  10. Selene Kempton says

    November 21, 2008 at 1:49 pm

    Beautiful Job with the challenge. i just love that dsp.

  11. kristen says

    November 21, 2008 at 2:27 pm

    Great layout and DP. TFS>

  12. Kerry D-C says

    November 21, 2008 at 4:03 pm

    Cool beans Connie! Love the Sage thrown in there to brighten it up! Fabtastical!

  13. Regina Cornelius says

    November 21, 2008 at 4:44 pm

    what a wonderful card! i love it!

  14. Ida says

    November 21, 2008 at 10:36 pm

    Wonderful Card. I love the die cut designer leaves and what a great sketch.

  15. Marcia says

    November 21, 2008 at 11:29 pm

    Oh, I like this Connie, the colours are so good. The touch of sage fits in perfectly.

    🙂 Marcia

  16. Lori says

    November 21, 2008 at 11:37 pm

    Great colors! I love the die cut leaves.

  17. Lisa Bohler says

    November 22, 2008 at 9:31 pm

    It’s comforting to know that a creative genius like yourself has a block like the rest of us…although, you can’t tell that you did from your card! Love those flowers and it’s a cute layout! Happy Thanksgiving!

  18. Sheryl says

    November 23, 2008 at 8:49 am

    Great layout for the challenge–love the DSP leaves.

  19. Kimberly Gajewski says

    November 23, 2008 at 6:01 pm

    What a wonderful card for this sketch! Great colors too! Have a Happy Thanksgiving! 😀

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