Friday, May 30, 2014

CFC #132: Gold Medal Winner



Almost 300 cards in the gallery for the last CAS-ual Fridays Challenge, wow-ee!! Time to get a little tougher though .. this time the challenge is to make a masculine card with ribbon, but the catch is to not use kraft. I know, makes you think, right?!


This card showcases a medal made from the CAS-ual Fri-dies Funky Round Tag. The ribbon is folded at the bottom and ironed to a point in the middle. A jump ring is stitched to the back and threaded through the hole in the round tag. To get more definition and dimension for the medal I layered an outline of the die cut on top, and another layer of chipboard on the bottom. The sentiment (from Wait for it) is broken up and embossed in gold.


I really wanted this medal to be functional so it's removable from the card. Here you can see the holder is made from two holes punched and a line cut between, kinda like what you'd see at a store to hold jewelry on a card.


Here's my "awesome" model. His big brother will be getting the card, and the medal, when baseball season is over. He's all about trophies and medals.

Here's a quick story: after losing a game last week, Logan was feeling down. His younger, 6-year-old brother said, "It's not about winning or losing. What's important is that you have fun." I couldn't believe it. I was so happy and proud to hear that. They actually listen to things we say!! Logan's answer? "Well, when there's a trophy or medal on the line, I don't care as much about having fun." Hahaha, he's focused!


Here's a picture of him in last weekend's Memorial Day tournament after his team won bronze. Lovin' that medal!

Anyway, I sure hope you take on this [masculine + ribbon - kraft] challenge and link your projects up in the CAS-ual Fridays gallery. You're not going to want to miss the inspiration that these talented ladies have waiting for you:


Thanks so much for looking! 
-Kelly

28 comments:

  1. You're amazing! Have a wonderful weekend, Kelly!

    P.S. Your sons are so cute! Love those brother to brother conversations:)

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  2. If I had seen this card in a line-up, I would have known it was one of your fabulous creative works of art!! CUTE boys, love the pics ;)

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  3. Adorable and I love that your kids help each other out! Your card is super neato and I love the medal you made!

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  4. you are so AMAZING. What a great card for this challenge. And Logan will love it, but you already knew that ;)

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  5. Seriously?!!...How amazing is this card?!!...Absolutely, LOVE it!

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  6. Your medal is awesome Kelly, I think this is such a totally creative a definitely a 'Kelly' moment! Love!

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  7. Nicely done with your Medal card Kelly!

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  8. This is brilliant! Absolute perfection!

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  9. You amaze me every time I come here! That medal is so freaking cool! Looks so real and I love that it is removable!

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  10. Unique, creative and so cool, Kelly ... and such handsome sons to be modelling/wearing it! Anita :)

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  11. You need to pin that medal on yourself because you're awesome for coming up with such a terrific card.

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  12. You did good momma...it's something when you realize that your kids, well, actually listen to you,eh? Yay for your boy!

    What an excellent project, you NEVER cease to amaze me.

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  13. Your card is so........wait for it.......aw...eso....me! True to flattering form, this will be copied many, many times, and that's not just all the cards like it, I will be making. And the big lesson I learned from this card? The background is a medium grey. I would have thought that this would not work with the red, white, blue and gold, but it is even more effective than a brown neutral would have been. That round die really is the perfect size and design for a chest medal. (It always takes a stroke of genius to reveal the obvious.)

    Of course your sons listen when you talk. We ALL listen when Kelly talks, because you would need to be daft, not to. Life hasn't allowed me the luxury of leaving comments of late, but every time one of your posts is in my email box, I jump to it first. I realize that now I've begun to PIN, I need to go back and pin some of your most awesome posts. (Not sure how easy that will be since they are all awesome.) The first Pin however will be the Godzilla party for your son. I wasn't there, but I probably will never forget it (and I have a seriously compromised short term memory). Thanks again and again for choosing to spend your creative time sharing with us.

    Hugs
    Marcie (aka Artistic Hen)

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  14. Awww Kelly! This is fantastic! Genius design as usual, taking care not only of the aesthetics but the practical use as well... And I love the story behind it. You always inspire me, not only artistically but as a person as well. Thanks!

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  15. Oh wow Kelly! Only you could think about making a card with a gold medal and actually pull it off!
    Amazing!! and thank You for sharing the anecdote and the precious two pictures!!
    Hugs~

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  16. Love your medal with the loop in the ribbon - great design Kelly!

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  17. This is FANTASTIC Kelly!!! That medal is so Awesome :)

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  18. Fabulous medal - looks fantastic on your son - so handsome!

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  19. Hi Kelly

    Ha, I think this way too, fun AND functional. What a great idea.

    I think that was profound what your son said. You must be so proud.

    BLessings, Barb

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  20. Brilliant way to use all those CASual fridays products for this challenge.... love that it can actually be worn too :0)

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  21. no you are awesome! that medal is amazing and look how happy he is- BEAMING!

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  22. A super idea for your card. The medal looks brilliant. x

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  23. Fun card. Love the idea of the detachable medal. Great story, and your boys look so sweet and handsome.

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  24. The medal looks real :) great execution and brilliant idea of course, do I ever have to say that!!!

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  25. I just wanted to let you know that we loved your card and we gave it a shout out on the Paper Crafter's Library Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/papercrafterslibrary

    Andrea

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  26. I saw this post over PCL FB page and am glad to come for a little visit....Your brain never sleeps, Kelly!! I love that about you! What truly is awesome that you did it with such an organic approach! Your sons are just handsome and oh so cute and WISE! Kudos to the parenting! PS: just so you know, you are always my Gallery Idol!

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  27. I LOVE that medal Kelly~such a quality medal ! But even better~a quality moment between brothers because of the quality lessons you have been instilling. Well done~ ;)

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  28. I like kids who listen, and medals for winning and your cards! hehe...

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I absolutely love reading comments. Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave one! - Kelly