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
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17 comments:

  1. wienerhoneymoonersMarch 21, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    Divine nautical love it!!!

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  2. wienerhoneymoonersMarch 21, 2014 at 2:52 PM

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

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  3. Irish CherokeeMarch 21, 2014 at 9:14 PM

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

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  4. JoyceMarch 22, 2014 at 12:18 AM

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

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  5. ~amy~March 22, 2014 at 8:43 AM

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

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  6. Tracey McNeelyMarch 22, 2014 at 9:10 AM

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

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  7. FabiolaMarch 22, 2014 at 9:56 AM

    super sympa Kristie, biz

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  8. MarybethMarch 22, 2014 at 10:20 AM

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

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  9. Kim HegginsMarch 22, 2014 at 3:49 PM

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

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  10. JillMarch 23, 2014 at 2:29 AM

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

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  11. MegMarch 23, 2014 at 4:59 AM

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

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  12. Debbie BonczekMarch 23, 2014 at 10:58 AM

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

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  13. HannelieMarch 23, 2014 at 12:22 PM

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

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  14. GeriMarch 23, 2014 at 2:02 PM

    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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  15. LynnMarch 23, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    I love those bold stripes and the fabulous anchor.

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  16. SueMarch 23, 2014 at 8:46 PM

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

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  17. TaheerahMarch 23, 2014 at 9:17 PM

    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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Your comments are much appreciated. Thank you!

Hugs,
Kristie

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