Sunday, May 15, 2011

A Quick Post

This card is for the MFP Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge#55 which is to create a card with monochromatic blues, and I also used the sketch for the Stars & Stamps sketch challenge#69. I always struggle to create monochromatic cards. but whenever I use Soft Sky it all seems to come together effortlessly. If there are any details you need to know about what I used to make this card or the one below, shoot me an email and I'll fill you in.

PLEASE - if you email me to ask a question, leave a way to contact you to answer you! If your email is not associated with your blog, there's no way I can respond to a "no reply" when I click on your name!!

edit: the embossing folder used on this card is from the Provo Craft Cuttlebug set called "with love borders embossing folders set of 5." {#37-1171}

This card is for the Sweet Stop Sketch SSS108. I used a SNSS forget-me-not digi for this one, coloring with Copics and layering with scraps of DP from my bin.
I apologize for not giving specific details about these cards but I have a very good excuse. We were expecting out-of-town guests to arrive late tomorrow night and stay with us for a few days. Imagine my shock when they arrived unannounced at 9:30 this morning while I was sitting here in my pj's and robe!!!! They've gone to visit other friends for a couple hours this afternoon, so I thought I'd quick get these cards finished & posted while I have a few minutes.
Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous Sunday!

Carol

33 comments:

Sue from Oregon said...

Lovelies Carol. I am that way with Baja Breeze from SU! I love that color...pretty close to you soft sky!

Dolores said...

This is a wonderful monochromatic example and is super lovely!
Thanks for the inspiration.

Lina said...

This is very beautiful. :)

Donna Hanley said...

Carol, both cards are beautiful. I especially the Soft Sky card. Yes I can imagine your shock this morning. Just relax and enjoy your time with your guests. Chat soon

Benzi said...

Ouch! Visitors arriving early and while you're in your pj's no less. I can imagine how surprised I would be. LOL
Your cards are beautiful...both of them. Great job with the monochromatic blue and the embossing is fabulous. Love the paper on the second one..actually, I love everything about them.

Get out of those pj's and have a great visit. Ha

jimlynn said...

BOTH are beautiful....but I'm IN LOVE with that first one! Gorgeous creations.
Lynn

airbornewife said...

oh wow.. your cards are beautiful. I really, really, really like the first one. thanks for sharing ~ Pam

Louise Fox said...

Carol, I opened the OWH site to post my card and looked at your card and said, Oh my, how beautiful! Should have known it was a card made by your crafty hands! Both beautiful cards. Enjoy your time with your friends. Blessings, Louise

merrymstamper said...

Wowzer! love these cards!!! Great colouring on the second and your soft sky card is fantabulous!

Have fun with your guests :-)

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Great job on these! Thanks for playing along with Speedy's Friends! Wow- I would have flipped out with guests that came that early! Yikes.

JD/ Jill said...

Both great cards, Carol!

LeAnne said...

Both are pretty, but I am partial to that Soft Sky! :D

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

Glad you got them post, my friend! Funny, I was going to email and see when your guests were due! guess we all know now, huh? Anyhow, they are both just as pretty as can be. Have a nice visit.

Cindy's Card Co said...

I love the first card, the color is beautiful.

StampTramps said...

Wow! Both of your cards are very pretty!

Marlene said...

these are both fabulous - but I am honestly loving the first one BEST!!! BEAUTIFUL!

Enjoy your time with your guests!

Diane Jaquay said...

Oh WOW, love those embossed flowers! Both of these are really lovely!

Jen M said...

Beautiful cards - that first one is just lovely!

Jan Hunnicutt said...

Beautiful card Carol, I love what you've done with the OWH sketch.

Desert Rose Stamper said...

Love both of your cards. My favorite is the first one -- just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Julie said...

Gorgeous sketch card, Carol! I love the soft blues and that dry embossing! Thanks for playing along in this week's OWH Stars & Stamps Sketch Challenge!

Janice M said...

What pretty cards Carol! Love the way you used that embossing folder on the 1st card. Thanks for joining us this week at The Sweet Stop!

Anke said...

Wonderful cards Carol, I love the first one, the embossed flowers are so beautiful.

Hugs
Anke

Liz Williams said...

Love your beautiful blue card for the Speedy Challenge. Thanks for playing along.

Wendy said...

OMGosh, both of your cards are so pretty, Carol! I love the dry embossing on the first one and the colors on the second one! Both are perfect! :)

Shannon White said...

CarolT These are both soooo PRETTY!!!.. LOVE the first one,The embossing and gorgeous DP embellies too! And beautiful coloring on the second! Both so Pretty! 8-)

Hugs
Shannon 8-)

Winnie and Patty said...

Carol--both of these cards are so lovely!!! You really did a great job with both of them!!!! Thanks for playing along with us at Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge this week!

Seongsook Duncan said...

Beautiful cards! Love the first one with monocromatic blues and OWH sketch #69. Thanks for sharing.

redwasher1 said...

Carol, wow, is this ever gorgeous!!! Love the colors and embossing!! Your other card is just stunning also!!!
Congrats on winning!!!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards with us at Speedy's Friends.

Monika/Buzsy said...

Gorgeous cards Carol. Love both... so pretty... the flowers and colors are awesome. The embossed flowers are perfect. Great textures. :o)

Joanne (jojot) said...

the first is soft and pretty and the second is so beautifully colored....thanks for playing with Speedy's Friends

I hope to catch up on your blog soon....I am soooo far behind

TR said...

Saw your your entry on OWH's blog and had to come tell you that your monochromatic card is absolutely gorgeous!

Debbie said...

Both of your cards are beautiful. I really love the first one. What is the name of the embossing folder for the flowers?