Monday, January 9, 2017

Where Creativity Meets C9 Challenge #5


Hw!  I'm sorry I'm popping in a bit late today.  I forgot to schedule my post to publish, and I didn't notice until just now because I've literally been cooking ALL day.  I've got a crowd to feed tomorrow.  BUT I'm so glad you are here today!  Welcome to a new challenge at Where Creativity Meets C9!  The theme for Challenge #5 is "Try Something New".
This little duo has a story.  I talked to my mom the day I received my package from Greg and Angie, the amazing team behind Concord & 9th.  (They were SUPER generous to send each of the Where Creativity Meets C9 design team members a bundle from their brand new release...as in released today!).  I was lucky enough to receive the Love Notes Bundle.  My package came just a couple days before my card deadline, so I needed an idea quick, and my mom immediately told me a color combo.  I'm not sure I've ever done this combo, but it is all colors my mom likes.  I do so much better when I create a card for a specific person, so when I sat down to craft, I decided I should use her suggestion and make the card for her.  The pineapple comes in because she and my dad are headed to Hawaii tomorrow. :) 
Concord and 9th is so good at thinking of the details.  The Love Notes Envelope Dies were designed so that you can create two envelopes from one 8.5x11 sheet of paper.  In addition, you can cut four "love notes" from a single piece of 8.5x11 sheet of paper, and they fit perfectly inside the Love Notes Envelope.  To make my card, I selectively inked the long "xoxoxo" stamp in Love Notes, so it would fit perfectly on my card.  Then I stamped and die cut the darling pineapple from the Pop Art Pineapple. I love it looks in shades of pink, and cannot wait to try out more pineapple colors. I popped the pineapple up and added a gold heart, cut with the little heart included in the Love Notes Envelope dies. Super simple.
Next up, the envelope.  Definitely don't be intimidated by the Love Notes Envelope Dies.  There are lots of things in place to help you be successful.  All you have to do is cut an 4x11 sheet of paper.  The tabs on the sides of the die line up with the edges of the paper to make sure you are cutting straight.  There are even little notches on the die to help you line up your cut.  I wanted to make a cash envelope closure, and it was super easy to do.  You can use the little circle or heart dies in the Love Notes Envelope Dies, but I simplified the process even more by using the a little heart die from the Bags & Tags Dies that already has a hole cut out of the center of the heart. The eyelets fit perfectly in the hole.
I did stamp on the front of this envelope.  I used the Sophisticated Script Bundle to stamp my mom's name, and then I stamped the diagonal stripes from Love Notes across the bottom.  Unfortunately there are no pictures of it because shortly after I took these photos, my super cute, super curious 2-year-old got a hold of the envelope and destroyed it.  Thankfully these little Love Notes Envelopes are easy to create and I can make another one with the other half of the sheet of paper I used.
I sure hope that you will join us for Where Creativity Meets C9's "Try Something New Challenge".  You can use a new product, new technique, new color combo, new sketch, etc. etc.  Just be creative and have fun!   Oh, and definitely make sure you check out the other designer's projects for Challenge #5.  They've got me itching to CASE. :)

12 comments:

  1. This is so sweet Lindsey! I'm with you...I do so much better when I create a card with someone in mind. I love the colors and the soft xoxo stamped in the background.

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  2. I think that's the prettiest pineapple I've ever seen! High five to your mom for her color contribution! She's going to love this Lindsey, it's fantastic!

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  3. I love this so much! Knocked it out of the park!

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  4. Non-traditional is always fun--love the color! Your stamped background is wonderful too. Your mom will cherish this sweet card!!

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  5. Hi, Lindsey!!!! So happy to be visiting blogs again and commenting!!!! Had such fun having a look at all the beautiful cards you created since I've been around the last time!!!!
    I really like the cheerful colours you have used to make the pineapple - adds such a lovely element of fun to your card - I would never have thought of using those colours!!!!! The soft X's and O's make a great bg and the little golden heart is just sooooooo cute!!!!! Love the cute envelope, too!!!! Such a sweet card and for sure your mom is going to be so happy to receive it!!!!
    Couldn't help but smile at your little one destroying the envelope!!!! When you've got little ones, things like that happen all the time, but they do grow up in the end, hey!!!!!! Enjoy them while they're still so small!!!!!
    Have a great day, my friend!!!!!
    Hugz

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  6. This is fantastic. I love the colors you chose--they look great together. Such a cute pineapple.

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  7. Lindsey this is so sweet, pun intended!

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  8. I'm totally in love with your card! A red pineapple? Yes, please! And the envelope is cute, too!

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  9. You've showcased this bundle so beautifully, Lindsey ... such a sweet little card and gorgeous envelope (even though it's now destroyed!!). I saw the video on this bundle the other day and it's gone straight into my wish book ... seeing what you've done with it means it's likely to be heading for the top spot! Hugs, Anita :)

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  10. This is so gorgeous and sweet... modern and elegant!!! Love your collection of cards as well.. thanks for stopping by Lindsey!!!

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  11. Beautiful card! I love the fun pineapple and so happy to see you on this team! I need to check it out and play more often. C9 has me enchanted and designs by you make it even sweeter!

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  12. I was thrilled to have a couple of those darling pineapples in my Kit, Lindsey!!! OH do I LOve these darling projects ... LOve that envelope die!
    =]

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