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Saturday, July 30, 2011

Mark's Finest Papers 66 - Seashell Thanks

Thinking "natural" this week, over at Mark's Finest Papers, where our challenge is to use TWINE OR JUTE BUT NO RIBBON.

I picked out some raffia that I've nabbed off a package somewhere along the way. 


If you know my style, you have noticed that I RARELY do skewed panels.  This time 'round, it just felt 'natural' to skew that K & Co. patterned paper.  It came from the K & Co. 'Flora and Fauna Ledger' tablet.  I stamped a greeting from Mark's Finest Papers' Sand-Surf-Relax, and distressed the edges with ink and a fingernail. 



Sorry for the changes in photograph colors.  The main photo at the top of this post most accurately reflects the real-life colors. 

Sure hope you get a chance to join us this week!  Link up HERE by Friday, August 5, 2011 by 3 PM EST. 

Thanks for joining me today! 

Colleen

Stamps:  Sand-Surf-Relax - MFP
Paper:  kraft, ivory, Old Olive patterned paper - SU; ledger paper with fern - K & Co.
Ink:  Stazon Timber Brown; Scattered Straw, Tea Dye, Tattered Rose, Old Paper, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain, Antique Linen - Ranger Distress Inks
Other:  Big Shot; Victoria embossing folder - Cuttlebug; sponge; pearls - Queen & Co.; raffia; dimensionals
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26 comments:

  1. BeckyJuly 30, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Colleen, This sure is lovely..

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  2. JaneenJuly 30, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Colleen, this IS a very pleasant and relaxing card. I love the little tool you carry with you for distressing. :) Speedy the Cat wins again with this great layout.

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  3. Payne Holler CardsJuly 30, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    heeeyyy! I have that distressing tool LOL
    love that scroll - beautiful card!

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  4. Winnie and PattyJuly 30, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Colleen--this is so pretty!! I love sea shells and you did such a great job with the Sand Surf Relax set!!!! Just beautiful.

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  5. Linda CallahanJuly 30, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I love that it is askew :) Very pretty!

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  6. Karen (TLgirl353)July 30, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Colleen- This is gorgeous! I liked how you tilted the note paper-works fabulously! I sent you a message the other day and haven't heard from you!

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  7. Carol HurlockJuly 30, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    This is beautiful Colleen. I love the earthy tones and the beach theme of this card. The embossing is outstanding. Awesome work for a talented card maker!

    Bear Hugs,
    Carol

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  8. Bev J.July 30, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Great use of the raffia. I rarely tilt panels-yours looks natural-mine never do. Pretty card with the shells.

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  9. ShirleyJuly 30, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Wow! Colleen, I love how you did the emboss over the two BG's and the shell is wonderful too! Very pretty!

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  10. ~Tammy~July 30, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    I love anything beach related and I sure LOVE your card! Beautifully done my friend!

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  11. PaulineJuly 30, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    This is gorgeous Colleen, I love the vintage feel to this, and the shell image is so lovely too. A beautiful card.

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  12. UnknownJuly 30, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    So Beautiful.. Make me want to go to the ocean and looks for seashells..

    Hugs, Linda

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  13. AnonymousJuly 30, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    It is all in the details and you nailed it with the details! I just really love this! Everything works from the colors to the pearls to the raffia. I love the paper you used and tilted it and curled the ends. Great job kiddo!

    Chris R. from Iowa

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  14. Marlena M.July 30, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Gorgeous embossing. I love that natural look. ;)

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  15. Savannah O'GwynnJuly 30, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    OHHH! What a gorgeous card--love that embossing! What a great idea to emboss with two papers! FAB! Great colors:)

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  16. MariaJuly 30, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Lovely embossing and a very beautiful shell, Colleen! Pretty soft colors too for a fabulous card! Take care, hugs!:-))

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  17. Janny's Cards CreationsJuly 31, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Lovely card. Thinking of holyday when I see the card. Janny

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  18. Ann SchachJuly 31, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Love it, Colleen! The layout and colors are fabulous! I love the texture you have added.

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  19. LageneJuly 31, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Great card! Love the added texture!

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  20. Deb HickmanAugust 1, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Gorgeous card,love the natural earthy colours and the embossing looks fab.xxxx

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  21. Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4uAugust 1, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    So pretty Colleen! Love the embossing! I love skewed panels so this is perfect to me! I always laugh because I am a very symmetrical person, but for some reason I love skewed panels, when it seems to annoy everyone else!

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  22. StellaAugust 1, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Wow this is gorgeous. I lvoe the "natural" look, the "layers" and the embossed background!
    Hugs!

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  23. BonnieAugust 1, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    I love that skewed panel and the sentiment is perfect for that paper! Love the 2 kinds of card/paper all embossed too. Could this have been inspired by your vacation?

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  24. RubyAugust 3, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Shells wouldn't normally be my thing, but I just love the natural feeling of your card, the raffia is great with it and I love how you've done the embossing over the panel, lovely card!

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  25. BenziAugust 4, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    The raffia was perfect for this wonderful note of thanks. Love that seashell...and the way you distressed the notepaper.

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  26. Emily KeatonSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Ooo, I just love the natural look of this card, Colleen. That seashell is one of my favorites! I'm looking forward to seeing all the rest of the eye candy of yours that I missed while being away!!

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