Saturday, June 18, 2011

Stampin' Up! Artistic Etchings and I make For You Cards

Hi Guys, I have reclaimed my craft room this evening after having a very lovely person come stay with us for a few days.... So, tonight I have made two cards.
This was actually my second card, but I want to enter it into the Less is More challenge which closes before the other card challenges.... but first, the details.... I have stamped the Eiffel Tower from the Artistic Etchings stamp set and embossed it in Black, then with some post it notes, I have masked off an area around the tower and using my Stampin' Up! Chalks created a sunrise. I have the old set of chalks with the retired colours, but when I get the chance I will be getting them in the current colours. When I was happy with the look of the blending, I carefully pulled off the post its and was left with the 'framed' image. I had a hard time trying to pick a sentiment for this one, so went with something fairly simple with the For You from Basic Phrases stamped in Basic Black. 
I am entering this into the Less is More - One layer challenge that must have a 'frame' and also the CAS-ual Friday block of colour challenge. I will be back in a little while to share the other card I made this evening.
Happy Stamping!
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16 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    Love the eiffel tower! looks great, loved teh coloured block behind and the simple elegant design!

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  2. KathykJune 18, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    Lovely card and GORGEOUS colours

    Kathyk

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  3. Paula WhittakerJune 18, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    wonderful coloured background

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  4. ChrissieJune 18, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    Great technique, beautifully executed!
    Superb card and the sentiment is perfect!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  5. MandiJune 18, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    This is FAB Jess, great use of the chalks.
    I love your new background, sorry if it's been on there a while
    Thank you
    Diva LIM mandi
    "Less is More"

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  6. SusanJune 18, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Beautiful work with the chalks...awesome card!
    My Card

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  7. JulsJune 18, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    this is sooooooooooo gorgeous!!! I do so love anything with a Paris theme Hugs Juls

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  8. Karen PJune 18, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Lovely card with gorgeous colours. I now want this stamp set! Kx

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  9. KarenJune 18, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Lovely stamp set that is already on my wish and the colours you've used are beautiful. Kx

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  10. Andrea L - EnchantINKJune 18, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    I love this Jess! Love the soft colours with the silhouette! Hugs xxaxx

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  11. Virginia L.June 19, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Simply yet so beautiful! Love how you frame the image! Thanks for joining the fun with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  12. Erika ClarkJune 20, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    This is one of my favorite stamp sets! I love your fade with the chalks. Beautiful!

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  13. suzARTeJune 21, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    this card is really beauftiful. I am a big fan of the Eiffel tower and you have certainly done it justice

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  14. Laura DavisJune 22, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Very pretty!
    Thanks for playing at CAS-ual Fridays!
    Laura

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  15. Fiona HarrisonJune 25, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    That is so simple but sooo pretty, love the idea.

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  16. SarnJuly 12, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    VERY classy card!

    Hugs, Sandra

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