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7.17.2009

LOVE


TGIF! It's time for a Fast Friday card! This card's colors were inspired by K. Werner's color challenge. I have not used my Cricut in a while and I was determined to use it. I decided to use my brand new Home Accents cartridge. Although it's really not brand new, I have yet to use it until I made this card. Now, I feel better!

It's a super simple card and once the die cuts are made, the card pretty much falls into place.

Today, we also find out the Top 10 Gallery Idol finalists. Can you feel the butterflies in my stomach? I can't wait until later this morning until the finalists are revealed! These past few weeks have been so exciting for me. I really am enjoying creating a card each week for the contest, but really viewing all the cards on Monday mornings to see how each finalist interprets the theme. It's really amazing to see people's styles shine through a card.

What's in store for your weekend? Mine is blank! By that, I mean we have nothing planned. We went a few weekends with photography sessions back-to-back, so I'm happy not to do anything. I'll be watching Mac process all those photos! Then, I'll make a photo album for the happy couple! :) Can't wait to select the top pictures and show you all too! Of course, I'll get crafty here and there too.

Next week is another Girl's Night Out event! I'll be there along with many other vendors selling handmade jewelry, handbags, clothes, and body creams. There will also be pampering services such as make-up, massages, manis + pedis, and eyelashes. Lots to do for a lady on a Friday evening! Come join us in on the fun at Washington DC's National Harbor. Here are the details:


Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your weekend!


Card Instructions
  1. Trim white cardstock into an A2 card.
  2. Trim blue cardstock and stamp wood grain background and adhere to card front.
  3. Die cut LOVE (twice (1) rose red, (2) so saffron )
  4. Cut red heart and adhere to yellow die cut.
  5. Adhere die cut to card front.
  6. Die cut heart and adhere to card front.
  7. Stitch around blue cardstock.
:: My Goodies {LOVE} ::
Stamps: All Night Media - wood grain background rubber stamp (Michaels)
Ink: Stampin' Up! - white
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink - stamper's select white; Stampin' Up! - ballet blue + so saffron + rose red + certainly celery
Accessories: Provo Craft - Cricut + Home Accents cartridge; Janome Sew Mini; Thread
Card Size: 4.25" x
5.5"

23 comments:

Savitri said...

How fun!!! Love the colors and how the LOVE pops out that way. Awesome as always!!!

I haven't had a chance to check out this Idol thing. But good luck to you. Your work's fabo so you have all the chances!!!!

Winter said...

Very cute! I love the wood grain with the stitching around it!

Laurel Beard said...

Love the card. Love the blue swirlie background to! And you crack me up about finally using some of your stuff! You always make me laugh! Good luck today. Make sure to post the results on your blog! I voted!!

Michelle said...

Love this card...you've inspired me to use my woodgrain stamp this weekend. I really enjoy your work, thanks for sharing it.

Traveling Mama said...

I {LOVE} this!! You had to have made it to the next level- I know I voted for you! Crossing my fingers for you!

Deanna said...

Love! lol

Especially how you mixed the colors! :)

Naomi Chokr said...

GOODLUCK!!!!!!!!! So happy you're in the TOP 10!!!

Cindy Lee said...

Simple yet beautiful!! I sure hope you make it to the top 10!! Good luck!

Maureen said...

This is just WOW! Love the simple layout, just stunning :)

Terri Trotter Earley said...

Super fun wood grain and cut outs. Great job with this fun color combo.

It's a good life!
Terri E.

Unknown said...

Ooo, love the woodgrain & stitching! Great card!

Unknown said...

Fabulous card! I looove the woodgrain!

itsallrosi said...

fresh and fun! I'm loving the look of wood in non-woody colors.

Kim J. said...

What a fun card! The greeting is very "Museum of Modern Art"!

Unknown said...

Love that woodgrain!! Great card!

Anthonette said...

Gorgeous "Kristina-licious" card, my dear!

Anonymous said...

Just realized I forgot to leave a comment... I'm a huge fan of woodgrain, so this card won my heart immediately. And I SO need a Girls Night Out!

Elise said...

What a gorgeous card! Congratulations on being in Kristina's Round Up!

Anonymous said...

Congrats Ashley! That blue woodgrain is SOMETHING!

~kelly marie~ said...

Congratulations! I LOVE this card :). (and that blue woodgrain!)

Tessa Wise said...

Congrats on making the round up!! What a fun card!

Winter said...

Congrats on top pick! :)

wendyp said...

Loving that woodgrain and those fun bright colors! Awesome card!!!

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