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Monday, September 7, 2015

A Retro Sketch #180 Card

Happy Labor Day!! Though I have been back to work for almost two weeks, this is the "official" end of summer. Now if the cooler weather, with a weeks worth of rain would come, it would be perfect. I am so over the hot, humid weather right now and am ready for fall. Fall is my FAVORITE time of year. I like it cool enough to wear a sweater!!

Today I am sharing a card that I created yesterday using "Build-able Blooms" from My Favorite Things. I am kind of in love with this stamp set because it is so easy to use!! The sketch that I used was retro sketch #180 from the Retro Sketches blog.


The sketch was calling out for me to create a one layer card, something I NEVER do. One layer cards and I do not get along. I usually I get to just the end and mess it up. Do you know how many cards I wind up throwing away in my attempts? Or having to cover up my mistakes? I am always envious of people who create one layer cards because I adore how they look. I did wind up adding several sequins to jazz it up a bit but that really does not count, does it?

The whole thing was just stamping the fabulous flowers from the "Build-able Blooms" stamp set in different pinks and purples. I was not looking for depth or using fancy techniques like masking. It is what it is!!

Here is the sketch:


It screams one layer, doesn't it? Well, except for the sentiment-which I almost used a banner for but decided to stamp right over the flowers instead.

I thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a fabulous week!!


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6 comments:

  1. Becca CrugerSeptember 7, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    I know what you mean about OLCs. But this is just pretty! Cheerful and loverly!!

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  2. Taunya ButlerSeptember 8, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    YOU did amazing with this card - so bright, so beautiful, such lovely colors and just a PERFECT one layer card!!! So happy to see this one - I think I might give this sketch a go!!! I like making one layer cards cuz they mail easier!! Hope you have an AWESOME week - and remember you are a wonderful person!!

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  3. Celeste GoffSeptember 8, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    What a beautiful card! Love the pretty colors you used!

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  4. PeanutSeptember 9, 2015 at 4:39 AM

    Another pretty card, Nora. Such sweet colours too . Perfect way to say Thank You!
    hugs, Asha

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  5. Miriam PrantnerSeptember 9, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    Great take on the sketch! Love the color combo too!

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  6. Kim HegginsSeptember 10, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    Nora....this is as sweet as can be. I love all those beautiful shades of pink and purple, so sweet. Here is my email kimheggins at comcast dot net
    If you send me your address I will share some of my red white and green Christmas twine with you. I have enough to last me until I am at least 350 years old.

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