Friday, February 26, 2010

Bonjour...


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It seems like forever since I stamped (okay, it's been three days, which is the same thing!) so I really wanted to create something today. I decided to make one for the Moxie Fab Olympics of Stamping Challenge in the Hello/Thinking of You category. I am an Olympics nut, so this is a perfect way to get into the fun side of competitive card-making!
For this card, I wanted something clean and modern. I began with stamping these images from Circle Circus in Dusty Durango and Soft Sky ink on white cardstock. Next, I used a square punch to punch them out (I purposely went off-center for some visual interest.) I rounded specific corners and then layered coordinating color cardstock so that I would have a nice vertical panel. I stamped my sentiment a Francais before adhering any of my elements and first glued down a strip of Soft Sky with matching ribbon and popping up my panel. For a final touch, I rounded out more corners and added a pretty metal brad.
BEAN NOTES: (Unless otherwise noted, all materials are Stampin' Up) Circle Circus and Adorable parc (sentiment) Stamps; Dusty Durango and Soft Sky Classic Dye Ink; Neenah Solar White Cardstock; Dusty Durango and Soft Sky Cardstock; Soft Sky Grosgrain Ribbon; EK Success 1-3/8" Square Punch; Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper
HAPPY BEANS: Filigree Metal Brad

6 comments:

Laural-Lee said...

Bonjour Regina! C'est magnifique! It's really wonderful. Great colours and love the rounded corners.

Mary Fish said...

I agree with Laural-Lee. C'est magnifique! I love a clean card and you are a master! Hugs, m

Patti MacLeith said...

Yet another way to use the very versatile Circle Circus! Fantastic color combo and clean and simple, too!

Carla said...

Awesome card, Regina. Love the clean look too. Hugs,

Allison said...

Awesome CAS card. Love the colours and layout!

Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Editor said...

Hey Regina! Thanks for entering the Olympics of Stamping in the Moxie Fab World! :)