Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Inspired By You . . .

Good Afternoon All!

Every once in awhile a card catches my eye to the point that I just have to stop what I'm doing and CASE it.  That happened to me yesterday while I was doing my commenting over at A.R.T.  

This card by Edith (today: from my perspective) just spoke to me so I had to give it a try.


I must admit, CAS (clean and simple) cards are NOT my style but I just LOVE this and it's PERFECT for those masculine cards we all struggle to create! 

I just happen to be crafting with a friend of mine (Hi. Terri) yesterday and she was using a SU Stamp Set called 'The Open Sea' and she was kind enough to let me borrow it for this project.  I have a whole basket full of different colors of crafting paint so I just grabbed 3 shades of blue/green/gray, a sponge brush and got busy!  Here's what I came up with ... very quick & easy I might add!

I must say I truly like Edith's card better but I'm still happy with my card and will work at perfecting the technique.  This card took me all of 10 minutes (including drying time - thank goodness for heat guns).

Well, I'm working on several projects today so I'd better get back to work (play).  I just had to take a few minutes and share this creation with you.  

SEE ... I told you that YOU ALL INSPIRE ME!!!
Here's the proof!!!

A few other challenges:
Cards and More - Travel & Adventure
Creative Card Crew - No Design Paper
Inky Chicks - Anything Goes
Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT - Birthdays
Loves Rubber Stamps - Anything Goes
 
Have a wonderful day and as always . . .
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16 comments:

  1. thinkerJuly 2, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    aw.... thanks!

    btw... I really like your card! I love how you've balanced the compass with the sentiment!!

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  2. Dangina MartinezJuly 2, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Gorgeous design. Your splash of colors look so awesome. Thanks for playing along with us here at Loves Rubber Stamps this week and hope you'll join us again real soon.
    Tons of Hugs, Dangina

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  3. nwilliams6July 2, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Very cool way to use paint and make these great nautical images really stand out. Very creative - love them! Hugz!

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  4. CealJuly 2, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    I love it, great masculine CAS. Thanks for sharing with us this week at Loves Rubberstamps!

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  5. OlgaBJuly 3, 2013 at 1:37 AM

    Well done, love this and you made it sound so easy. Though I'll probably smudg the paint somewhere and have to start allover again.
    Have a beautiful day!

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  6. CherylJuly 3, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    I don't know Dar...I think yours is just as beautiful! Great job girlie!

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  7. *Vicki*July 3, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    Really stunning colors and such a fun technique! ;)

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  8. PamJuly 3, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    Your cards are wonderful, I especially like the first one!
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  9. Terri's Cards N MoreJuly 3, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    Hi Dar! Your card looks fantastic. Like the choice of colors.

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  10. Patricia St MartinJuly 3, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Darlene, Your card turned out wonderful! Love the colors and the stamps.
    Huggz Patricia

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  11. AngeliqueJuly 5, 2013 at 1:53 AM

    I like them both verry much, can't say which 1 better, i think theyre both stunning.
    Thank you for joining us at Creative Card Crew

    Huggsss,Angelique
    EngelDesignsScrap
    DT Call at Creative Fingers

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  12. Holly AKA KopyKatJuly 7, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Oh wow, these are beautiful! I love the great design and the color swatches are a great idea! Thanks for playing with us over at Loves Rubberstamps and don't forget about our blog hop @ http://www.lovesrubberstamps.com/

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  13. Laura LoveJuly 7, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Wow! You cased that beautifully! They are both gorgeous cards! Thank you so much for playing along with us at Loves Rubberstamps this week! We hope you will play along with us again soon! :)

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  14. lawinchenJuly 9, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    A wonderful card. Thanks for joining us at Cards und More
    Hugs
    Andrea

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  15. The Crafty BlondeJuly 12, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Fan card, love the CAS design and colours. Thanks for joining in with our Birthday Challenge at LCI xx

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  16. JulieJuly 14, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    Such creative colour work! Thanks for joining the Ladybugs this time, happy crafting, Julie.x

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