Friday, March 21, 2014

Cure for the Monday blues on Friday


*This is my second post for today so I can make the Retro Sketches challenge deadline.*

Hi friends!  Today's card is for three challenges.  I loosely followed the sketch at Retro Sketches, my inspiration came from Taheerah's, Cure for the Monday Blues Challenge & lastly Paper Smooches: Anything Goes.  (Thank you, Kimberly)





For the background I used the new wide stripes background stamp by Simon Says Stamp.  I almost didn't post this card because it didn't stamp perfectly but the "distressed" look is growing on me.  ;)  I love the nautical stamps and dies that are out there especially this anchor die by Paper Smooches.  So fun.


Thank you for visiting and have a great day!

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Real Red
Ink:  Chocolate Chip
Stamps:  Wide Stripes background (SSS), Wicked Nauticool (Paper Smooches)
Accessories:  Anchor die, banner framelits, Early Espresso baker's twine

17 comments:

  1. Ps should link to Paper Smooches anything goes too!!!! Hugs!

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  2. I'm an old sea salt right out of the shaker. Love the card and glad you posted it.

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  3. What a fun card. I'm glad to see that nautical is still trendy.

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  4. Can I tell you how much I LOVE this?! Awesome stamping for your background panel!

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  5. This is so amazing Kristie, I think you tackled all the challenges perfectly!

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  6. Love it! The bold stripes, the red anchor and the cute sentiment. Great job!

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  7. Fabulous card...it matches my new tee shirt I bought this morning...love it!

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  8. Sweet, clean, and practically smelling of salt air, Kristie! I love your nautical card!

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  9. I love the clean bold colours and design of this card.

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  10. Love the wide stripes on this card . . . and the bold colors. NICE!

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  11. You had my attention with the stripes... immediately!
    Stunning job!

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  12. Awesome 'distressed' look on the stripes...whether it was planned or not - looks great! Sweet anchor...I had it on my order, took it off and now that I see it in action, I am really kicking myself for changing my order!!!

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  13. I love those bold stripes and the fabulous anchor.

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  14. I love the nautical themed card. It looks great and works for all the challenges.

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  15. Love how bright and bold this is Kristie!! The anchor shape is totally fun too and I love how you carried the red through to the smaller pennant behind the main white one! Thanks so much for playing to find a Cure For The Monday Blues!

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Hugs,
Kristie