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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

SPARKS Challenge - Thanks Teacher


Hello, friends!  I was checking out the Paper Smooches blog yesterday and I saw the current SPARKS challenge.  I've never played along before since I just recently received my first Paper Smooches stamp set.  However, I do have a few free digital downloads such as the "Thanks Teacher" sentiment...so I  decided to give this challenge a whirl.

Here is the inspiration photo...


I went with the color scheme (fuchsia, white, baby blue, brown -- added a pop of red).  I used a kraft note card and printed the digital sentiment centered at the bottom.  Next I added four different squares of patterned paper (cut out with a Cuttlebug stamp die) highlighting the inspiration colors.  After adhering them to the card, I embossed the top half of the card with my swiss dots embossing folder.  Finally, I colored the apple with colored pencils (there's my pop of red!) and filled it in with Glossy Accents.  I tied the twine around the card and adhered the bow with a dot of Glossy Accents to keep it in place.


Here is a close-up of the apple with Glossy Accents:



I know it may seem silly to make a thank you card for a teacher during summer vacation, however I will hold onto this (and I made several while I was at it) and I'll plan to give them to my kids' teachers around Thanksgiving.  I like to let them know how much we appreciate them.

Thanks for stopping by...have a great day!
Judy

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7 comments:

  1. Virginia L.August 16, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Fabulous take on the inspiration photo, Judy!! Great textures and colors! Any teacher would LOVE this!

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  2. JennyAugust 16, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    What a great card and I love how you used the inspiration too.
    Thanks for you lovely comments on my blog Judy, I really appreciate them :)
    Jenny x

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  3. joyAugust 16, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Such a cute way to incorporate the colors, Judy! That's a great idea to have some made ahead and give when your ready. The little apple gives a touch of whimsy to the card.

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  4. kingstonmamaAugust 17, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    This is a sweet card, Judy. I love the glossy accent on your apple!

    Thanks for the tip about the Hero Arts challenge. I'll definitely check that out! :0 Ann

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  5. AileenAugust 17, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    This looks lovely and the little squares look like pieces of material. x

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  6. JacquelineAugust 18, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    The sentiment font is perfect for the occasion, I think you could get this published too!

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  7. BoniAugust 24, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Great teacher card. Love the patchwork look. Had to take a second look after I read that you embossed after adhering the squares - really pulls it together. Love your use of embellishments too, just the right touch.

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Thanks for taking the time to comment...I do appreciate it!
Judy