We've got a challenge at CAS-ual Fridays that many of you have a lot of experience with ... sequins and chevrons! Probably not a big stretch, right? But I was surprised at how slow I was getting started. It's a very general challenge with not a lot of direction, and I typically find those the most challenging. So many possibilities of where to go.
This challenge is graciously sponsored by Ellen Hutson, and the winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to spend there!
In the end I decided to go with a text-based card again. I had a blast getting out several different alpha sets (five are used here) and playing around with font choice and color. The chevrons, from CAS-ual Fridays Rad set, make up a portion of the "u" and point, well, up! The sequins are silver stars that I've had for decades, literally.
I used two layers of mat board underneath to give it dimension, so you know this one is not destined for the postal service. I've just decided that I want all my cards to have panel of patterned paper on the inside, and am really excited about that! I've got miles of paper (from buying them in packs of 25 at our local discount stores) that I seriously need to start making a dent in otherwise I think our upstairs floor may start bowing. I've also been making envelopes for each card with the patterned paper and am in love. More about that later : )
Thanks so much for looking, and hope to see you in the gallery!
-Kelly
Kelly, looks like you and I have had the same issues with this theme! I wrote something very similar on my blog! But you came up with a lovely design and I can't wait to see what you have been planning for your patterned paper, my stash has barely a dent in it!
ReplyDeleteWide open challenges are not easy & I love the direction you went with it! Love the peek of pattern paper from the inside too.
ReplyDeleteWell your direction turned out to be the right way!! GREAT card Kelly and what a fun sentiment!
ReplyDeleteYou made this truly your own, Kelly ... so clever and such a fun sentiment ... patterned paper inside is fab! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun take on the challenge. I especially love how you used the chevrons.
ReplyDeleteKelly you cracked me up with the bowing of your floor. That's kinda how my shelves are that hold the paper, yet for some reason I still have the need to hoard...ugh. Love your unique take on the challenge. Can't wait to see what you've done with pattern paper envelopes!
ReplyDeleteHow creative to use the chevrons as part of your letter!
ReplyDeleteThis card is so cool! I love it, and I also have to say that your Hay card in Handmade Cards is one of my faves in the whole issue!
ReplyDelete*Loving* the creative coolness of this card Kelly! The colours - awesome, the cut out letters - awesome, the *superb* use of chevrons - awesome!! Really love the inside too, this is a top-to-toe perfect card!!
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