Sunday, January 1, 2012

OWH Sketch #102



My inspiration for this sketch was the embossed paper I received from my Secret Santa...Sandi "Merkins" Freeman. I do not have an embossing machine of any type so the paper was really a treat! Thanks Sandi!!! I did cut my stripes on the diagonal for a little visual movement and matted them to see how that looked...seemed to work so I kept it. A sticker from October Afternoon with black matting. I love this card so much it may not make it into my OWH box unless my conscience gets the best of me. A pretty easy card to make which I needed because I worked today.

18 comments:

  1. This is a fantastic card, and I just love the diagonal stripes! Well done!

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  2. Gorgeous card-- looks like you picked the perfect embossed panel! Hope it makes it to your OWH box too--someone will love to receive this beauty :)

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  3. What a great card to start the year off with! I love that embossed cardstock, too. You did a great job of showing it off and tying it into the shape of your focal point.

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  4. Fabulous card. The diagonal stripes really make it. Great job.

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  5. Love this card...very striking design!

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  6. Love this card. I have never thought of diagonally cutting striped paper. Great Job!

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  7. Great card. I like how the circles in the ribbon echo the embossed paper.

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  8. This is really pretty! Love the embossing!

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  9. Very pretty card. I like the embossed paper you chose.

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  10. Love the embossing that brings out the circles, works well with the strips. Pretty

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  11. Very nice, clean and crisp design! That embossed paper makes a perfect background for this sketch. Nice job!

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  12. Very beautiful Linda! Lucky you to get embossed paper. Count me in for loving the diagonal stripes in your ribbon.

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  13. Love your card! I matted my strips as well. Like the diagonals.
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  14. Very nice card! The embossing is the perfect touch!

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  15. Great card, Linda! I love the way you matted the strips. When you make a card that you love too much to give away, that just means you should make two of them ;) Thanks for joining us in this week's OWH Stars & Stamps Sketch Challenge!

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  16. That is really beautiful embossed paper. Beautifully showcased on this card!

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  17. Gorgeous card! Your embossing is so beautiful.

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