Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Summer Afternoon

Welcome!







Sankari Wegman's sketch gave me the layout inspiration I needed for my card today, and



the Paper Players #46 Color Challenge was perfect for a masculine-themed card.



Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: Summer Afternoon (Taylored Expressions)
Paper: cardstock and patterned paper (Key Ingredients Taylored Expressions)
Ink: Early Espresso (Stampin' Up!)
Other: Not Quite Navy ribbon (Stampin' Up!), button & twine (PTI)

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15 comments:

  1. Karen GironMay 18, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I LOVE how you cut out that image - it looks amazing popped up over the bright paper - love it!

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  2. Jodi CollinsMay 18, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    These colors are FABULOUS together and I LOVE the stamps you used and how you cut out that image!

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  3. KevaMay 18, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    This is very pretty, Stacey! The colors work perfectly and I love the images you chose.

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  4. Crafty Math ChickMay 18, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Very pretty! I love this set.

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  5. Wanda G (stampcat)May 18, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Hi Stacey! WOWOWOWOWOW! You knocked my socks clean off! This card is gorgeous!

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  6. NatalieMay 18, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Very pretty! Love the blue and browns!

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  7. Monika/BuzsyMay 18, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Very pretty Stacey! Love the color combo and those images. The designer paper is perfect. :o)

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  8. TaylorMay 18, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    So pretty, Stacey! The colors really make it masculine and I love how you cut out that frame!

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  9. Ann SchachMay 18, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Perfect execution of the challenge colors, Stacey! So many fabulous details with the button, brads, and bow! Thanks for playing with The Paper Players!

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  10. Julia AstonMay 18, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Love that big button and the wonderful floral framing of the sentiment!

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  11. Michelle SingleMay 19, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    LOVE those colors! And that paper... *swoon* Simply fabulous!

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  12. None NoneMay 19, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Love the detail with the button and twine - fabulous use of the colors for the Paper Players challenge.

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  13. LeAnneMay 20, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Beautiful card, Stacey! Love that sentiment and the bird....too cute!

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  14. Nance LeedyMay 20, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Gorgeous card, as always, Stacey! So glad you could join us at The Paper Players! ((hugs))

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  15. Anne Marie HileMay 21, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Hi stacey! I just love how you used the color combo together on your beautiful card. I especially love the perfectly cut out image popped up on the background. Absolutely gorgeous! THanks so much for joining us at The Paper Players this week! :)

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