Friday, June 29, 2012
Didn't Make the Cut
In the process of trying to design my Convention swap cards, there were some cards that didn't quite make it. Either I wasn't happy with the way they turned out, or they were too time-consuming to try to mass produce 50 of them. This is one of them.The Pleasant Poppies background stamp is gorgeous, but I couldn't help hearing the Wicked Witch of the West's voice in my head saying, "POPpies. Poppies will put them to sleep."
I liked this card, but decided to go in a whole different direction with the swap cards. Plus, the thought of coloring 50 images and cutting 150 banners made my eyes cross! So, this will be a good Thank You card for my cousin, with whom I am staying for two nights before heading to Salt Lake City for the BIG SHOW.
No need to call FEMA, or the Red Cross for that matter. This disaster of a stamp room is of my own doing, and I'm going to have to be the one to undo it. Thank you for your concern, though! However, if I don't come out after a couple of days, send in a search party, will ya? Or at least send in some chocolate and coffee. :-)
Stamps: Pleasant Poppies, Itty Bitty Banners
Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Tangerine Tango DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Tangerine Tango, Old Olive
Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice Folder, Bitty Banners Framelits, Blender Pens, Stampin' Dimensionals
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Great card! I love the colors, but right- 150 banners?
ReplyDeleteYour craft room looks like mine but if the card I'm looking at is the result of chaos- then let CHAOS reign! (the card is lovely!)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Cindy! It would have been perfect for my Over-the-Top swap. :) I think there is still a space left in the second group. :) Hint, hint. :)
ReplyDeleteI love Poppies :-)
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How beautiful! I can see why the card is way too over the top for a swap card, but it sure wouldn't mind receiving one...I always take a small stack of over the top cards to swap for other over the top cards. Just sayin'...
ReplyDeleteHello! My name is Kelly and I just joined your blog! I love the poppies! I can't wait to use them myself! All of your cards are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!!! And I can understand not wanting to color 50 panels and cut 150 banners. I usually figure that out about half way through doing it! ;)
ReplyDeleteYour desk looks neat compared to mine. LOL. I love the card and enjoy all the amazing creations on your blog. Have fun at convention. I'm missing it this year for the first time. :( Couldn't justify the plane ticket. But I plan to go to leadership for sure.
ReplyDeletePoppies are a lovely sight.
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