Friday, September 10, 2010

GinaK CSS Blog Hop


I'm so excited to be participating in today's GinaK Center Stage Spotlight blog hop!  You should have arrived here from Cheri's blog...if you missed it and want to start at the beginning, visit StampTV.

Our challenge was to make a card using a Fall color combo.  I decided to interpret the challenge literally using Fall-colored leaves on a branch from Asela's set, Dream Birds.  I used this week's STV sketch challenge for my layout.  Thanks, Vicki!  :)

The bird and branch were stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, colored with Copic markers, and accented with a white gel pen.  The leaves sparkle with a touch of clear Copic Spica glitter that is almost impossible to catch on camera.  I used oval and petite oval nestabilities to cut and emboss the image and mat, coloring and cutting out a second bird to pop up on dimensionals...his little tail barely extends outside the oval.  The center panel is a scrap of MME Abbey Road designer paper which echoes the colors of the leaves and bird's belly.  A single button threaded with jute and a plaid bow bring out the browns and pull the design together.

I'm sure you're gonna find something absolutely gorgeous at Giovana's!  Enjoy the hop, and have a fabulous weekend!

26 comments:

  1. Fantastic card, Deb! I love the clean lines and the button and gingham bow! Very eye-catching design!

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  2. What a perfectly adorable card, Deb. I love the design and that ribbon just pops the gorgeous coloring.

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  3. This is adorable, Deb...your little bird and branch are sooo pretty and I love that gorgeous gingham bow!!!!

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  4. This is sooo gorgeous Deb! Love all the autumnal colors with that splash of black in it!

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  5. Deb, your card is wonderful!! Everything coordiantes so well!!

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  6. Wow! Love the clean crisp feel of your card! The layout and brown BG are awesome! And that gingham bow... Love it!

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  7. So glad you were able to join us for the hop...this is such a treat! Love your gorgeous card - so clean and fresh!

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  8. Super cute! I love the clean lines and that button and ribbon are such a great additions.

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  9. Beautiful, Deb! LOVE that gorgeous bow...tied so perfectly!

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  10. Deb- This is a fantastic creation. Love how the bird and branch just pop!

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  11. Oh I think this is my favourite up to now, love it...
    Love ~ Lady Anne xx

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  12. This is fabulous! I love the hint of reds and oranges with all the flavors of chocolate browns.

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  13. Deb, this is just adorable! For some reason I never thought about using this set to make a fall card! Now I will because you've inspired me to think differently about this set! Love that gorgeous ribbon!

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  14. Oh how cute! I love that card - the simplicity and colors and - well - I just love it!

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  15. Deb, this is absolutely gorgeous! LOVE your coloring, your layout...everything.
    You sure made those birds look amazing!
    Hugs and smiles

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  16. OMG, this is just perfect!!! LOVE IT!

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  17. Oooooooooooooh, this is so delightful in Fall colors, Deb! Beautifully done, Ma'am!

    ~Bev

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  19. OMG....what an adorable card!!! Your coloring makes that image really pop.

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  20. I love that little cut out bird with the black & white gingham ribbon!

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  21. very nice clean and simple card...love the colors

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  22. very nice simple card
    like it alot

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  23. Deb, this is such a great card. Very simple, yet lovely.

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