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Saturday, August 6, 2011

Mark's Finest Papers 67 - Black Eyed Susan

I had a chance to play with a new release from Mark's Finest Papers called Black Eyed Susans for Encouragement.  Really long name, but it's a wonderful set!


I am hostess for this week, and my challenge is to do a shaped card that is anything other than your standard 4.25" x 5.5" rectangle. 

I picked a Spellbinders Lacy Square die to make my card.  I cut two pieces out of kraft cardstock, then scored near the top of one of them, and attached with Scor-Tape to the front die cut.


It is super simple, with just one colored Black Eyed Susan and a sentiment from the same set.  A tiny jute bow and chocolate pearl were all that I needed to finish it off.


If you'd like to play along with my challenge, just link up your card HERE by 3 PM EST on Friday, August 12, 2011.  Remember, each week you can win a free stamp set!

Thanks for joining me today.  :)

Colleen

Stamps:  Black Eyed Susans for Encouragement - MFP
Paper:  kraft
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black - Tsukineko
Other:  Big Shot; Spellbinders Lacy Squares die; Copic markers; jute; chocolate pearl - Queen & Co.; dimensionals
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33 comments:

  1. BeckyAugust 6, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    wow..this is beautiful, great coloring.

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  2. ~Tammy~August 6, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    What a fun challenge you are hosting! Love your black eyed susan! Perfect focal image! I really like how you added the twine! :-)

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  3. Harriet SkellyAugust 6, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Your coloring is outstanding! Fun challenge - thanks!

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  4. NanaConnieAugust 6, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    Ooooo, gorgeous! What a huge impact from such a simple design. Incredible coloring. I hope I can do the challenge -- shaped cards ARE a challenge for me. :-)

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  5. Winnie and PattyAugust 6, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Colleen--this card is beautiful!!! I love all the details like the little bow and dew drop for the exclamation point. Great job! (And great challenge!!) TFS

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  6. Marlena M.August 6, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I love this Colleen, it's gorgeous! ;)

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  7. Carol HurlockAugust 6, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Colleen this is phenomenal. How beautiful you Black Eyed Susan is colored. It is just gorgeous!

    Bear Hugs,
    Carol

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  8. JaneenAugust 6, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Colleen,
    What a beauty, the simplicity adds to the elegance. Everything is perfect, the little chocolate pearl and the jute, what a nice combo.

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  9. Linda CallahanAugust 6, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Simple and elegant - the perfect combination!

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  10. MarisaAugust 6, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Fabulous CAS card, Colleen! Love the kraft base and the flower is lovely. Great Nestie to use for the shape too. Great card :)

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  11. Tenia NelsonAugust 6, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Gorgeous!!!!

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  12. Carol LAugust 6, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    What a gorgeous card! You colored that flower to perfection and it looks amazing against the kraft!

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  13. AnonymousAugust 6, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    What great coloring - looks just like the ones along our driveway! Love the touch of the chocolate pearl. Love the edging as well! Call it kraft or crumb cake or whatever - that is one of my favorite background colors to use! Great job!

    Chris R. from Iowa

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  14. UnknownAugust 6, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    That is such a wonderful card.. That flower looks wonderful.. You coloring is perfect..

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  15. Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4uAugust 6, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Perfect shape card Colleen! I just bought the Lacey squares, so I can't wait to try this. Thanks for sharing the technique! Love the flower!

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  16. LoriAugust 7, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    I love these flowers, gorgeous Colleen!!

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  17. Andrea EwenAugust 7, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    What a wonderfully elegant design, Colleen...so striking...the colors the kraft background, the simple sentiment...all compliment each other fabulously! This is truly a GORGEOUS card! Well done! ♥

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  18. Karen (TLgirl353)August 7, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    :ove this card, Colleen. The flower looks real. The lacey edge is a great idea!

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  19. Toni KAugust 7, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Beautiful card, and beautifully colored!

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  20. MariaAugust 7, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Gorgeous card with super coloring! A card ready for fall...so pretty! Love the Lacy square die too!

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  21. PaulineAugust 7, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    This is beautiful Colleen, a striking image, beautifully coloured and is fab as a CAS card.

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  22. BenziAugust 8, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Colleen, this really pops and is just outstanding. You've colored it beautifully and I like your shape. Super creation!!!

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  23. Erum TasneemAugust 8, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    I love how the colour just pops up on kraft/crumbcake! looks fantastic!

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  24. Susie Campbell (Sue Smith)August 8, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    This is a really beautiful card! The stamps are lovely and I really like this composition - it's very effective!

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  25. farmhouse-storyAugust 8, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    such a darling flower and the lacey kraft bkgd just lets it shine, colleen:)

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  26. Lisa EltonAugust 9, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    So pretty Colleen! I forgot to give you congrats on the design team move! YAY and HUGS :)

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  27. Savannah O'GwynnAugust 9, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    GORGEOUS! I love the scalloped card base and the pop of the flower--GORGEOUS:)

    ps...not sure why my feeder isn't picking up your blog anymore! I'm RSS feeding again! I miss my COL!!!! :)

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  28. Kirsty VittetoeAugust 10, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    That is so beautiful, your coloring skill is perfect, thanks for sharing and thanks for stopping by my blog my friend! : )

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  29. chilli pipAugust 11, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Wow you might think it is simple but I think it is stunning. I love your work Colleen

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  30. Leslie MillerAugust 11, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Beautiful flower! I love the orange, and the script is awesome!

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  31. FayeAugust 12, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Your blackeyed Susan stamp is incredible! So gorgeous. I love how you've made this card with the beautiful edging. Beautiful work. (My daughter still lives in Houston.)

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  32. Jinny NewlinAugust 16, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    LOVE this set! Wow! And you've truly made it shine on a field of kraft! Gorgeous, big, bold sentiment, too! LOVE!

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  33. Emily KeatonSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    This is gorgeous, Colleen! I love your scalloped square and beautiful coloring. A lovely CAS card!!

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