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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Four of a Kind (September)

I have been so anxious to share with you the card I made using my Four of a Kind September card kit.  Last month a few PTI forum friends (4 of us to be exact) got together and challenged ourselves to make a card using the exact same ingredients.  Each month one of us would supply the others in the group with a little kit of ingredients.  I started it off last month and this month, Kim Heggins has supplied the kit.  I was so glad I went first, because I don't envy the others who go after Kim.  She went so far beyond what I did, I was actually embarrassed.  Here is a little picture of the wonderful kit she put together.
Did you notice that really creative stitched brown paper sack she made to hold the little glassine bags full of supplies?  How smart was that?  Sure beats the ziplock bag I stuck all of my ingredients in!
Here's the card I made:
Kim included so many different supplies, it was so easy to complete a card.  In fact, the only thing I added that wasn't in the kit was the cardstock base and the kraft Parisian doily. Every other piece, including the twine was included in out kit.  I even cut apart the bow that came with the paper bag package and used it, it was just that perfect!   I can't wait to see what the others have come up with using their September kits. 
Make sure to visit all of these blogs to see what everyone else came up with. I think there might even be a little blog candy involved on Kim's blog!
Kim Heggins  Cupcakes, Cards & Kim
Renee Lynch  It's A Patchwork Life
Joyce Mehrberg  Cards by the Sea

8 comments:

Renee said...

It's fabulous!! :)
That big bow that I would not sacrifice from the fabby bag that I'm now hoarding...
perfect on this card!!
Love it all...
how everything was used...
just a fabulous card!!
Now I can't wait for next month's kit...
I'm having so much fun with this!! :)

Joyce said...

What an incredible take on the ingredients. I just love it. I thought I'd never say this, but you are making me want that doily die. I've seen you use it so many places, and you always do it just right. Love that beautiful bow, and the twine on the dress form is fabby--makes her look like she has such a slender waist (I may try that on me!)

Kim Heggins said...

Cathy...I love the way you used the elements from the goodie bags on your card, very clever and such a beautiful look. The doily is a perfect fit with the dress form and button card. I have to say that all of the cards this month are just incredible and I do plan to case them all!

Terri Trotter Earley said...

Very sweet, I love all of the layers.

It's a good life!
Terri E.

Kathy Mc said...

WOW ~ you really rocked this challenge, Cathy. Your draft doily and chocolate bow really complete the card. You gals are just so clever!
(aka bdlakebum)

Marybeth said...

After seeing Joyces card I could not wait and see what you came up with. Beautiful! Just amazing how different the cards are,both a gorgeous. I love the bow .

Kara said...

gorgeous!! what a pretty bag of goodies too!

Deborah said...

Cathy, I really like your interpretation of the kit and all of the soft colors you chose to use.