Sunday, August 12, 2012

Sending Warm Wishes - PCCC144, CFC65

Hello friends!  Today's card was made with three challenges in mind.

First challenge -- the current CAS-ual Fridays Challenge 65 to make a clean and simple square shaped card.


Second challenge -- the current Play Date Cafe Challenge #144 to use the colors Pink Carnation, Orange Sherbet and Lemonade. 


Finally, I used all Hero Arts stamps and made a clean and simple card, which fits the Hero Arts Monthly Challenge for August.



To start, I cut down a standard white card to a 4" square.  I inked up the older Hero Arts Shadow Stamp "Large Background" using Wild Honey (for yellow) and Spiced Marmalade (for orange) distress inks.  Before stamping, I spritzed generously with water.  After stamping the background I set it with my heat gun, then masked it with post-its.  I then inked up a section of my Hero Arts Silhouette Grass with Punch chalk ink and stamped. 


After removing the masks I was left with this...I wish the pink was a little "pinker," but it is what it is...


Finally, I stamped the sentiment from the Hero Arts All Occasion Messages set using Punch chalk ink and die cut it using a Spellbinders label die.  (The yellow and orange together made me think warm, which is how I chose the sentiment!)  While still in the die, I sponge inked the edges using Wild Honey distress ink again, then mounted it on the card with pop dots. 



I can't believe that the closing ceremonies of the Summer Olympics are today...what am I going to watch on TV at night now?

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

16 comments:

  1. Way to use the masking, Judy! Beautiful composition and stamping! I love the rich and striking colors! And the pink stands out just fine as it is! So glad that you can play with us at CAS-ual Fridays! Enjoy the rest of summer!

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  2. Such fun techniques, Judy! Love the way this turned out! The sentiment is perfect with these warm colors!

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  3. This is a winner, Judy - love it!

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  4. I love how you used this beauty for THREE challenges! Wonderful masking and I just love the colors!

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  5. Gorgeous color, Judy. This is beautiful. I love the banner sentiment, too. Ann

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  6. You created a beautiful card with so much detail. The masking really made a striking picture. I love the banner and how you used pink for the sentiment against the warm orange of the grass and background.
    By the way,Target keep the masking tape with the brightly colored magnets,paper clips,desk supplies,etc. It is just where the greens,yellows,reds,and blue supplies are organized I think there are 3 or 4 rolls in each pack --same colors,just different patterns. I asked a clerk for Washi tape who was unfamiliar with the term. Hope this helps you.

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  7. I'm watching the closing ceremony as I type this wondering the same thing:). I love the masking you did and the sentiment banner! And of course ou know how much I love that silhouette grass stamp:)

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  8. Thank you for your this technique with us...beautiful card..xoxo

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  9. Beautiful card Judy!! Good luck with the challenges! :)

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  10. FABulous stamping! Thanks for playing with us at The Play Date Cafe!

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  11. LOVE the background of this card, thanks for playing along with us at The Play Date Cafe!

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  12. The masking is so pretty and the blending is beautiful!! I love the CAS design--perfect. Thanks for joining us at The Play Date Cafe!

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  13. I'm loving those warm mellow colours in the bkgd, beautiful scene you've created :0)
    The olympics are sorely missed in this house too...looking forward to the para-olympics now :0)
    Thanks for linking up to CASual Fridays :0)
    Jenny x

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  14. Gorgeous inked square and a fab image to mask within! Love the warm colors you used :) Thanks for playing this week at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  15. SO beautiful! Your card really stood out to me from the gallery. Thanks so much for joining us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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