Wednesday, March 30, 2011

New Home

My friends, who are getting married soon, just bought a new house and I thought I should send them a card congratulating them on that milestone. There were a couple of challenges that are perfect for that occasion so, I made this card, which is 5"x7." I used a white cardstock for the card base, then cut some red cardstock 1/8" smaller. I embossed the red cardstock with a Sizzix embossing folder, called Bricked. I cut a strip of glittery black cardstock, which is from Core'dinations, at 7"x1 1/2." I then used a Martha Stewart border punch on it. I wrapped it with some ribbon that I got at Michaels and added three rhinestones, which are from Bazzil. The flourishes are cut from Cindy Loo. The large black one is cut at 2" and the yellow one is cut at 1 1/2." The glittery yellow cardstock is from DCWV, the Glitter Stack. The plain cardstock is all from my stash, I don't know who the manufacturer is any more. I cut a mat from the glittery black cardstock at 3"x4 1/2, then cut some cream cardstock 1/4 smaller. The house is cut from Hoot 'n' Holler at 2 1/2." I embossed the roof with the Cuttlebug Tiny Mosaic folder. The sentiment is actually two seperate stamps from Close to My Heart. I used some foam adhesive to adhere that all down to the card. I made this for the following challenges:

33 comments:

  1. This turned out great. LOVE the embossing.

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  2. Very cute, love the embossing and the way you used your glitter layer! Thanks so much for Celebrating the Occasion with us and joining CCC.

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  3. I love the black/red/creme color combo. The big heart is so cute in the house. Your design is fabulous! Thanks for sharing your recipe at The Paper Variety :)

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  4. Great job, love flourishes, thanks for Celebrating the Occasion!

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  5. What a wonderful card! I love the flourish's and the color combo with that glittery black paper! Thanks for playing at CTO!

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  6. Very pretty card! Love all the detail!

    Thanks for playing along with CTO!

    Nicole T.

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  7. Very nice. Love the color combo.
    Blessings,
    Belinda

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  8. this card is really pretty. Love the color combination. Thanks for playing along with us this week at CTO

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  9. Paula, Super cute card...

    Thanks for sharing and playing with us at CTO..

    Ivette

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  10. Great Job! Now why didn't I think about that brick pattern or a lace punch! Thanks for playing along with us at ccc!

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  11. I love the Sizzix brick, I love the way it all came together for you! Thanks for joining us this week @ CTO :)

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  12. Beautiful card! I love the brick embossing it's a great touch. Thanks for playing along at CTO

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  13. very cute! love the texture of the brick!
    liz :o)

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  14. Adorable card, love the little house!! Thank you for joining us this week at Papercraft Star!

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  15. This card is beautiful!! They will love it :)
    -Paper Panther CTO DT
    purplepeepstechniques.blogspot.com

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  16. How cute! What a fabulous new home card! Thanks so much for playing the CTD!

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  17. Beautiful card!! Love the colors you chose and the flourish! Really cute house! Thanks for playing along at Celebrate the Occassion!

    Kimberly

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  18. I love the embossing on this card! Great work on the challenges! Good Luck and thanks for celebrating the occasion with us!

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  19. Love the colors you used on this card! It just POPS! Thanks for joining us at CTO!!

    Maquel
    http://papermaineiac.blogspot.com

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  20. This is beautifully done I really like the colors Thanks for joining in the challenge
    http://www.dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  21. Wow! Awesome card...I love your color combo and the embossing. Thanks for playing along with us at Cricut Card Challenge!

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  22. What a great card to give as a housewarming! I love how you followed the sketch so perfectly! Great job and thanks for joining us this week at Papercraft Star!

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  23. Fantastic cards. The newlyweds-to-be will be so appreciative to get this card congratulating them on their new house. I love your sentiment and the heart in the center of the house. Great design. Thanks for playing along at Cricut Cardz.

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  24. Your card is wonderful. Thanks for playing along at CTO

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  25. Lovely! The brick embossing is just perfect. They are gonna love it. Thanks for playing along at CTO!

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  26. Magnificent, Paula! Thanks for playing in the "mix and match" challenge at 365 Cards!
    Aloha, Kim Mc
    365 Cards DT

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  27. Amazing card the colors look great.

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  28. I love this! Your hand piecing is awesome. Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Morning Sketches.

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  29. You've created another awe-inspiring card!! I absolutely LOVE the colors on this!! Perfect detail right down to the embossing!! LOVE IT!! :)

    Thanks so much for sharing your talent at Celebrate The Occasion this week!! Hope you'll join us again for the next challenge!! :)

    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com

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  30. This is just so cute! Thanks for playing along this week at CTO!

    Lisa
    http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com

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  31. Love the brick embossing and the glitter cardstock you used! What a cute card! Thanks for playing along with us at CTO!

    -Rayna
    http://purplepeepstechniques.blogspot.com

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  32. I love this - gorgeous color combination and beautiful textures! Thanks for playing at The Paper Variety!

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