Wednesday, January 21, 2015

The Card Concept #27

Hi friends!
It is time for another fabulous challenge at The Card Concept!


This week has a very fun graphic.  Check it out:


I am sure you can see how I was inspired.  I just love the ombre colors on the letters and the woodgrain background.  I found this awesome love die that worked perfectly for this challenge.  I used gelatos to achieve the ombre look.  Coloring them onto a piece of cardstock then blending them with a dry paper towel.  I then die cut using the die from the colored cardstock and layered onto another die cut of Craft-a-board for some dimension.

Stop over to The Card Concept blog to see what the other girls have created in all of the different styles.  I just love this challenge just for this reason!  It's great to see all the different takes on one inspiration photo.

ETA: Addicted to Stamps Challenge: Holiday (Valentine's Day)

 Thanks so much for stopping in!  I hope you get the chance to play along too!

Stamps:  Woodgrain background (Stampin' Up), Handwritten Borders (Simon Says)
Ink:  Sahara Sand
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34 comments:

  1. ~amy~January 21, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    So pretty Kristie!

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  2. JoAnnJanuary 21, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    So pretty. Great take on the inspiration photo.

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  3. Becca CrugerJanuary 21, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    I seriously need to get me some gelatos because the shading on that die is AMAZING!!

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  4. LynnJanuary 21, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    I love this...so soft and gorgeous and a great take on the inspiration!

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  5. IngridJanuary 21, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    Absolutely LOVE this card Kristie! Funny, just used these colors myself in a video today...lol! Great one - anyone would be thrilled getting it. :)

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  6. Gillian RJanuary 21, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    This is gorgeous Kristie

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  7. CathyJanuary 21, 2015 at 2:29 PM

    Gorgeous, Cathy x

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  8. Susanne VargasJanuary 21, 2015 at 4:16 PM

    Great take on the inspiration picture! Love the ombre effect on the letters. I have never used rubbing Gelatos with a dry paper towel - have to try this!

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  9. laurieJanuary 21, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    I love your ombre letters, they look perfect on the wood grain background. Sweet card!

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  10. BrendaJanuary 21, 2015 at 8:50 PM

    Wow, this is amazing Kristie! I love the ombre look of your letters and I love the inspiration you took from the photo!! Amazing! Hugs, Brenda

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  11. Kim HegginsJanuary 21, 2015 at 10:21 PM

    Sweet, sweet card!

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  12. Cornelia (fun stamping)January 21, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    Another WOW card with that beautiful die!

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  13. wienerhoneymoonersJanuary 22, 2015 at 12:58 AM

    LOVE it....Covet it want it..inspired by it..MAKING a card now...(thanks)...Also perfect for Inkspirational (OMBRE)..yay!!!

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  14. KreativelenaJanuary 22, 2015 at 3:27 AM

    Love your take on the challenge. Great card :-)

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  15. JingleJanuary 22, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    OH MY LOVE!!!!! The way you inked those letters!!!!!! Holy cute, that looks amazing!

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  16. Vijaylaxmi SiyalJanuary 22, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Lovely card Kristie...!!

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  17. Tracey McNeelyJanuary 22, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    Love this ombre piece Kristie, the gelatos are blended so smoothly--great idea and using the Craft a Board I always forget!!

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  18. Happy DanceJanuary 22, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    Fantastic valentine! Love the wood grain paper background, which really makes your ombre "LOVE" pop! This card really makes me smile! Love it! Bev

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  19. I Card EveryoneJanuary 22, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    So happy to see this die again... yep, still want it! Gorgeous creation...
    =] Michele

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  20. Leigh PennerJanuary 22, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    I love this! Fabulous take on the inspiration photo!

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  21. GeriJanuary 22, 2015 at 2:38 PM

    My goodness! A better interpretation of the inspiration photo would be hard to find! You nailed the colors and the barn board. Another fabulous card my dear talented friend!

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  22. DonnaJanuary 22, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    Fabulous card!

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  23. KristiJanuary 22, 2015 at 7:57 PM

    Wow! Great blending to make such a lovely ombre effect! And now I have another new site to visit! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. Now I'm YOUR newest follower! :)

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  24. Paru MahtaniJanuary 22, 2015 at 8:48 PM

    Oh, your cards are stunning Kristie!!

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  25. Barb GhigJanuary 23, 2015 at 12:39 PM

    I really love the ombre effect you created with your sentiment! So pretty and fun! Just wanted to let you know this card would also work for this week's challenge at Addicted to Stamps Challenge for the theme 'holiday' :)

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  26. TanjaJanuary 23, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    love the background and the ombre sentiment - great card - thanks for playing along with us at ATSM

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  27. Narelle FarrugiaJanuary 24, 2015 at 4:40 AM

    Oh Kristie this is just gorgeous! Love the fabulous sentiment you've created combined with the woodgrain background!

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  28. SueJanuary 24, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    Your ombre letters look fabulous, Kristie. Very elegant take on the Card Concept inspiration! Thank you for sharing at ATSM :)

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  29. LauraJane:)January 24, 2015 at 1:32 PM

    Super CAS card..I really admire your ability in that category:)
    My work with gelatos doesn't ever look as clean as this:( Thanks for the tip of using paper towel.

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  30. Julie GearingerJanuary 24, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    Wow, perfect CAS and the die cut letters colored with Gelatos for the ombre effect look fantastic!!

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  31. JoyceJanuary 24, 2015 at 7:24 PM

    Love this so much. Amazing inking--I need to try out my gelatos, which are sitting in a drawer now. Such a high impact, simple design.

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  32. Wei WeiJanuary 25, 2015 at 11:32 PM

    Wow~ so amazing! Love your take on the challenge! Thank you for sharing at ATSM.

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  33. cmJanuary 26, 2015 at 8:09 PM

    Kristie,, what a gorgeous card, filled with such beautiful wood-grain and ombre details! Whoever receives this will be wearing a dazzling smile for sure! Thank you for sharing this eye-catching gem in the ATSM gallery!
    ~c

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  34. Yoonsun HurJanuary 27, 2015 at 12:03 AM

    Beautiful! Kristie, your CAS card is always beautiful!

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Your comments are much appreciated. Thank you!

Hugs,
Kristie

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