Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Red, Black, and White (again!)

This week's OWH Stars and Stamps midweek throwdown is birthday cards. I made this card a while ago, but it's perfect for today's challenge because I used the OWH sketch #123 to make it. I think this has got to be my favorite go-to sketch because I find myself using it time and time again - almost as often as this color combination :)
I used scraps of Kaiser dsp, along with a SNSS birthday sentiment, and stamped the background with a retired SU! weathered stamp in soft grey ink. I used a red prima flower, and a white punched flower and a black mini brad for the center. I pierced holes in the red SB circle just for a little added interest.

Record high temps are in our forecast today, so I'll be out and about enjoying them before we head back into the deep freeze again tomorrow :) Make it a great day and thanks for stopping by!

Carol
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17 comments:

  1. jimlynnJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Perfection plus!!! I don't think I could ever get tired of that color combo!
    Lynn

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  2. Jan HunnicuttJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Simply GORGEOUS Carol, I love the color scheme and layout! I have to try this sketch, I like it!

    Thanks for playing in our Operation Write Home Midweek Throwdown challenge!

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  3. LindaJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    I can see why this is your favorite color combo...it has a lot of pop. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. JD/ JillJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Lovely, Carol!

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  5. SarahJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Great card-- I love this color combination :)

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  6. Denise PriceJanuary 30, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    Lucky you to have high temps today! We're still below freezing here. :)

    Your card is great--you really rocked the sketch & color combo.

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  7. DarnellJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    You have rocked another red, black, and white color card, Carol! I love that sketch and what you have done to make all these designer papers work seamlessly together. Bulls-eye!

    And check it, sister, one more and you'll be at 300 followers! That is so wonderful!!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    I agree that is a great sketch to use...I've turned to it many times as well. I love your card and the red, white, black color combo. So striking!

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  9. UnknownJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    Great card, love the color combo, nice use of different scale dp without being busy! I pinned it! TFS

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  10. Jen MJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    Gorgeous! Love the sketch and this is super chic!

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  11. Mary Anne / MA54KJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    Are you trying to say that you are using this color combo too much? Never! These are indeed the perfect colors! Awesome sketch, also.

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  12. BenziJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Great sketch, color combo, and I do love your weathered bg. Such a pretty card, Carol.

    We have sunshine today!!! Yea!!

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  13. BassladyJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    hun, this is so gorgeous and stylish! wow!

    hugs and kisses from germany,
    silvi xoxo

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  14. SarnJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Ooh I love the striking design of this card.

    If you like using up scaps of "snippets" you can come and play in the Snippets Playground over at SNIPPETS PLAYGROUND

    Hugs
    Sarn xxx

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  15. SarnJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Oops! Ignore last comment about joining in with the snippets . . . you already found the Playground! Soz! xxx

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  16. Janice MJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    I like this layout alot! Think i have one one of your cards pinnd to give it a try!

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  17. CherieFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    I really like those patterned papers together. And that pop of red makes the card look so cheerful.

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