Thursday, December 3, 2009

Thinking of You

On Monday one of my girls proclaimed, "Mommy, I want to scrapbook all day long"! Be still my heart, child! You got it! We set to work, although "all day long" equates to about two hours in a four year old's life. And I loved those two hours although I didn't get an ounce of my own craftiness in. This is what she created based upon my holiday hugs card from a few days ago:

Is it not precious?

So, yesterday I made some time for my own craftiness and set to work on the CPS sketch for the week. I made it fit with the SPCC color combo, too.

Have you ever made a card and just could.not.stand.it? Well, I have no earthly idea where my creativity was/is, but here's what I originally came up with:

Oh my gosh! Dreadfully boring! Unless you're into straight lines, no visual interest, and very strict adherence to the sketch. I could not sleep last night just thinking about how dreadful it was!

So, this morning I tore it all up and added some stuff. Yes, I tore it all up, instead of starting fresh, because I'm cheap environmentally conscious like that. I scalloped the border of the lavender paper, added a layer of the patterned paper which has really cool velvet red circles (so texture) and green to match the chair, and added a scalloped piece of lavender paper on top of the red plain circle (which is opposite of what we generally do, but it looks cool, I think.) I like it better now. Now it's more worthy of entering these challenges.


The image is from Stamping Bella. She's cool and fun to color with copics.

Have a great day, everyone!

14 comments:

  1. Great cards! Thanks for joining us at SPCC.

    Emily-SP Diva

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  2. how great! i love the CAS style of your second card, but it definitely has a lot of pop once you redid it!! love the decorative edge and that DP!
    - SMK {SP Diva}

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  3. I LOVE IS WITH THIS MORNING ADD ONS- CUTE AND VERY GREAT TAKE OF OUR SPCOLORS.
    THANKS FOR PLAYING WITH US
    IRIT- SPCC DIVA

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  4. Cute cards!! Thanks for playing at CPS this week!

    ♥Lea

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  5. It's funny how just a few extra things creates an entirely different feel to a card, isn't it? Great job with the SP Color Challenge! And I looove your daughters card! So sweet!
    Robbyn - SP Diva

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  6. Thanks for playing along with us. Your cards are delightful!

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  7. Oh yes, the extra goodies totally make the card, looks awesome!!

    And your daughters card is sooooo adorable!!

    Deanne - SPCC {Diva}

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  8. wow - that looks great. Thanks for changing it up. Great card. We hope to see you again. please check out my blog for blog candy. www.stamperontheshore.blogspot.

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  9. Love these card!s Thanks for playing at SPCC!

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  10. Love your card but seriously, the first one was made by your 4-y-o??!! You've got a serious talent on your hands there! Thanks for playing along!

    Heidi SP Diva

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  11. This card is adorable. You did a great job with the second version.

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  12. I like how you shared both versions and i like your changes you made. Thanks so much for playing along.
    Hugs,
    Samantha
    SPCC Creator

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  13. Hello, GORGEOUS and beautifully colored card! Sorry I have missed THIS and you! Scrumptious use of these challenges, sista! I love how you kicked this UP an notch or two! Delightful work!

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