I'm thrilled to be able to make a card for another
Simon Say's Stamp Challenge and for
Curtain Call's first new challenge. I've been super excited ever since
Stacey announced Curtain Call's return and I saw who was going to be on the DT (it still makes me giddy that SO many of my favorites are on the same DT...seeing their cards is like Christmas). When I saw the inspiration photo there was so much to draw from. I've have been wanting to make a card all week, but every time I attempted making a card, I just didn't like how it was turning out. Today I wised up. I narrowed down my inspiration to the color scheme, the plank of wood, and the blue anchor shirt. Then, I removed a bunch of stuff, slightly adjusted my layout, and magically the card came together. My happiest moment was when I successfully drew a little anchor on the sail to mimic the shirt in the photo. It's my favorite part of the card. :) And I'm so glad that I finally finished it. I'm off to link up...Thanks for stopping by! Hope you all have a happy weekend.
Supplies
Stamps: Lawn Fawn (Bake Me a Cake), PTI (Bitty Baby Blessings)
Ink: CTMH (Outdoor Demin)
Paper: MME (Lost & Found Two), PTI (Enchanted Evening, Kraft, Rustic Cream)
Other: CTMH (hemp), PTI (Tag Sale #6 die), The Paper Studio (Woodgrain embossing folder, SU! (3/4" punch), colored pencil, hole punch, twine
Linking Up:
Simon Say's...By the Sea
Curtain Call: Feeling Nautical
Awesome nautical card, Lindsey! Love how you were inspired with the wood grain and color combo!
ReplyDeleteLove this!! The woodgrain, fabulous striped tag and big twine bow! Thanks for joining us at the Curtain Call!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card! Love that little anchor too! :-)
ReplyDeleteWow..... a great card! Love the woodgrain embossing (think I might "need" one of those) and the navy/gold combo- so crisp and clean.
ReplyDeleteLindsey I love your background and that fabulous ship on the tag! Thank you so much for sharing with us for the First Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!
ReplyDeleteJust a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I just love this! The woodgrain background is fantastic, and I love the added texture of the twine and stitches over the sentiment banner. Way to go on that hand-drawn anchor too! Thanks for joining us for the first Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!
ReplyDeleteLindsey I love your little hand drawn anchor on the sail! Perfect! Your wood embossed card is gorgeous! Great job ...I know what you mean about finding the time. Funny how removing can sometimes make the card. Hope you have a great weekend! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card! Love the embossing on NAVY paper...totally brilliant! Still CAS, and full of fun. Super take on this challenge. Bev
ReplyDeleteThis card TOTALLY ROCKS!!! Thanks for playing along with us over at the Curtain Call!!
ReplyDeleteAMAZING creation, Lindsey! The woodgrain and contrasting stripes are beautiful together! thanks for joining us for the fun at the Curtain Call!
ReplyDeleteHi Lindsay! I wasn't sure if you saw this post on my blog (http://popperandmimi.blogspot.com/2013/07/birthday-creations-vol-3-blog-hop-winner.html) so I thought I would stop by and include the link. Congrats and I look forward to getting your email!
ReplyDeleteWOOOOOOOOW! I love love love this card! What a fab take on this inspiration-- love the woodgrain.... and the stripes....and that you drew your anchor! AMAZING! Great job!
ReplyDeleteps..thanks for your sweet comments on my blog! You totally made my day <3
Adorable card!! Love the overall design and the fab wood grain paper!!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!
hugs...
Melissa
Oh, this is perfect, Lindsey! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThe blue woodgrain and the yellow are a great combination!
ReplyDeleteThis is just perfect in every way! That little anchor is a wonderful touch and I love the layout - the tag shape, the placement of the boat, the stitched sentiment flag. Thank you so much for joining us at the first Curtain Call!
ReplyDeleteThis card is just darling in every way. And, I am overwhelmed that you drew that anchor. It is a really great touch.
ReplyDeleteThis card is just adorable!
ReplyDeleteThud!!! This a standout in the gallery...it's such a perfect take on the inspiration...congrats too!
ReplyDeleteI don't know how I missed this! I just love it, Lindsey! I'm so thrilled you were showcased on Curtain Call so I could see it there and come back to congratulate you!!
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