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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Waiting for "Framed"

Last night was PTI's September Release and I used amazing restraint and only bought one stamp set. I was so inspired by Nichole's card here: http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2010/09/introducing-framed.html
My husband asked me to make a card for him to give to a co-worker who just received a promotion. He has never asked me to make a card for him before, so when he did, I immediately thought of Nichole's card. He needs the card right away, so I couldn't wait until I get my new set, so I tried to draw the lines myself. Not good. Then I remembered the frame image in Take Note. It is longer and more narrow than the frames in Becky's set, but I thought it might work in the meantime. I masked off an area for the sentiment. That's another story. My husband didn't want any of the really cute sentiments I have, only the words Congratulations. I thought it was a bit long for this frame, but in the end, I think the card turned out like pretty similar to the one Nichole created. I bought the pretty flowers at Michael's and adhered them with glue dots. The edges of the cream mat are inked with Tea Dye. Thanks for taking a look!
Details:
Stamps: Take Note, It's Official
Ink: Dark Chocolate, Scarlet Jewel, Tea Dye Chai
Paper: Rustic Cream, Scarlet Jewel
Extras: Prima Flowers

7 comments:

Kara said...

this came out perfect!! I can't wait to do this myself!!

Nadine said...

So clever Cathy! I don't know why I never thought to use a stamp I ALREADY have like that! Thanks for the inspiration, your card came out fabulous!

Laurie said...

Cathy this is awesome! I love it! Love the CAS look!

Terri said...

Very nice! Great idea to use that stamp! I am going to give this a try too! Thanks for sharing.

Imke said...

It looks so elegant. Love the CAS Style !

Niki Estes said...

Very pretty, Cathy! I love the double frame and the pretty flowers.

Sue Ann said...

BEAUTIFUL!!! I bet they LOVED it!!!