Monday, May 16, 2016

Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge #10

Hello!  Welcome to another Stamping Smiles Designs' Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge post.   Challenge #10 starts today, and I chose to work with the middle column: fade in/fade out effect, ombre, and texture.  
It's funny that although this card has an overall "bold" feel, it is compiled of several subtle details....the slight ombre-ish fading in and out of color, the textured die cut, the clear embossed leaves behind "you".  
I started making this card a few weeks ago and got stuck, so I put it away.  When I pulled it out again, I was still at a loss until I decided who I was going to make it for....and then things just fell into place. Not only did knowing the intended recipient help me finish my card, but I always love my cards more when they are made for someone specific.  That's probably because I think of that person while I'm creating it, which makes me happy. :) I also love that I was able to use a little masking with the sentiment to create something that I actually do say. :) Well, that's it for me today.  Make sure you join us for Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge #10.  You can see all the challenge details and my wonderful teammates cards here.  I had so much fun visiting all the entries last challenge.  I can't wait to see how this challenge inspires you.

12 comments:

  1. Its gorgeous and I love the subtle embossed background! I do the same walk away from cards , I too find that helps! Hope your week is a great one!

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  2. Fabulous Lindsey! I have that happen to me all the time, it does help when the recipient is in mind!

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  3. Oh, I love this! It's so bright and cheery!

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  4. This card is so bright and cheery, which definitely lifted my crummy mood! I love it! ♥

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  5. Bright, bold,, and beautiful, Lindsey! I especially love the subtle leaf embossing--wonderful texture!

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  6. Gorgeous ombré, Lindsey ... that sunny yellow is fabulous with the bold black sentiment! Hugs, Anita :)

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  7. No YOU are!!! I have never even heard of fading in/out, Lindsey! You have done a fabulous job of it, and now I can't wait to try it, too! LOve that strip of bright white, and your bumble-bee colors ... mwah!!
    =]

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  8. This is AWESOME!! I love the fade in/fade out on this and the addition of the embossed leaves. Such a great idea!! Beautiful design!!

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  9. WOW, Lindsey, this is striking, bold, beautiful, & fabulous! Everything about it caught my eye. I love it!

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  10. This is sunny, cheerful and would bring smile to anyone's face!!

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  11. This is simply gorgeous Lindsey! I love how bright and cheerful it is!!

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  12. Love your wonderful ombre sponging, Lindsey and the heat-embossed leaves are so beautiful and soft - such a special touch!!!!! The bold black sentiment die cut is so perfect against the yellow bg!!!! So lovely!!!
    Hugz

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