Quick post here, I’m headed out of town (Thursday) and getting ready for this to post on Friday for the Bloggers’ Challenge! Our challenge for today was to use Brown, Sage and Neutrals. I actually like this color combination! This could also be considered a limited supplies challenge…cause almost everything in my studio is packed and ready to go!
I think Rustic Rooster is a great Hostess set…I was happy I finally earned it! I knew as soon as I saw the challenge that I wanted to use this set. Of course…it was still unmounted, so I had to spend time to do that first! I started with the background script stamp and inked it with Sage Shadow Craft ink on Naturals Ivory cardstock. Let it dry, and then stamped the Rooster with Chocolate Chip on top. I layered it on Chocolate Chip. Then I used a piece of designer paper from Autumn Vine (retired in the winter mini) and overstamped the swirl design on it with Chocolate Chip and tore the edge. I layered the designer paper on Close to Cocoa and stamped the swirl on it and tore the edge of it, too. I sponged around the edges of each piece with Chocolate Chip. Finally, I tore the edge of the base card and sponged along it. I added For You pennant stamped in Chocolate Chip on Naturals Ivory. And added a Cocoa button with linen thread in it.
Well…got to run! I’ll check out the other Bloggers’ creations when I return on Sunday!
Set: Rustic Rooster, Fresh Cuts
C/S: Naturals Ivory, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Sage Shadow, Autumn Vine DSP (retired)
Inks: Chocolate Chip, Sage Shadow Craft ink
Other: Cocoa button, linen thread, sponge dauber
Lisa says
March 6, 2009 at 8:39 amThis weeks colors work great with the rooster!
Rachel Hope says
March 6, 2009 at 9:07 amGreat card! Love that rooster!
Patti Chesky says
March 6, 2009 at 9:33 amConnie, this is so pretty!! I love how you layered the script background over the rooster. Looks very vintage!!!
Sheryl Dickinson says
March 6, 2009 at 10:40 amCute card. I like this rooster more and more each time I see it!
Robin Merriman says
March 6, 2009 at 11:28 amVery pretty Connie. I love this stamp set too and it works so well with these colors! Great job!
kim howard says
March 6, 2009 at 11:53 amGreat card Connie, hope you have a good trip!
Lisa B. says
March 6, 2009 at 5:20 pmI hope that you have a GREAT time away! LOVE what you did with this set! It was a must for me, too! Darling card!
Kimberly Gajewski says
March 6, 2009 at 7:51 pmVery pretty Connie! This rooster works beautifully with this color combination! Such a lovely design! 😀
Selene Kempton says
March 6, 2009 at 9:33 pmI was in CVS tonight and picked up a craft magazine while i was waiting.. Who did i see but my friend Connie right there in a MAGAZINE!!! You’re awesome and this card is no exception! nice job!
Mary Jo Price-Williams says
March 6, 2009 at 10:01 pmVery nice, I too love these colors. Reminds me of the old outlaw papers. Hope you are having a great time.
Claudia says
March 6, 2009 at 10:43 pmGreat card – I love how you stamped the swirls over the DSP
Chris Dickinson says
March 7, 2009 at 1:31 pmI hope you had a wonderful retreat Connie – your card is wonderful. I always enjoy looking at your posts – they are so DO_able and yet inspiring. Thank you for your continued inspiration. I get your daily posts in my mailbox, so I get to enjoy each project you make – sorry I do not come to look and comment – there just is not enough time in the day!
Lori says
March 8, 2009 at 12:47 amNice job with the color combination. I like how you added the stamped swirls to the designer paper.
Marcia says
March 8, 2009 at 6:07 amConnie, yay, I have seen Rustic Rooster in person … its in our hostess pre order sneak peek here in Oz and I wasn’t convinced. But this card is making me change my mind! Great card, love your layout.
🙂 Marcia
BarbaraD says
March 8, 2009 at 7:18 pmThis is probably the prettiest card I’ve seen with this set! Just fabulous!!
Lisa Martz says
March 9, 2009 at 7:59 amVery pretty card, Connie! Love the rooster!
Toni Tessler says
March 9, 2009 at 9:10 pmGorgeous card Connie! I really like the background