Sunday, September 16, 2012

Love You x 2

Even though I've sworn off buying any new paper until I make a significant dent in the hoarded supplies I already have, I did succumb to the lure of ... mmmm, paper ... during one of my recent shopping therapy sessions. I only bought 2 or 3 sheets, which for me is showing incredible restraint.

Earlier today, as I wandered around in The Captain's Quarters, I spied a piece of the new aforementioned pretty paper and went in search of a sketch so I could use it. I still have the Artful Delight September Sketch out (well, it's in that pile that lives on my desk, but it had risen to the top):

and I made this:

I used a lot of old and a lot of new here. The patterned paper is new, the sticker letters are new, the lace is sorta new, the button is old, and the card base is Sahara Sand - not my go-to-white I've been using lately. The button is a little off -- not green enough, but the greens I have weren't blue enough. Ah, a crafter's dilemma. Since I was into using up stash, I didn't bother making my own button this time.

However, I feel it's my duty to share with you that just because you have elements in the right color does not mean you should use them. I present Exhibit A:

Even though in real life those letters and button match better, I am not in like with this combination. It's just off. Blech.

I did manage to crank out another sketch challenge, so I'll get that posted next.

Thanks for stopping by!

6 comments:

  1. you're not alone!!! Love the crocket ribbon, many thanks for joining us at Artful Delight.

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  2. what a pretty paper, love this card

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  3. Gorgeous paper. I like the first one better, too - the button on the second one is too bright with that paper, I think.

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  4. luckily, you have only sworn off BUYING paper and not SUCCUMBING to it! b/c those are TOTALLY different as any paperholic will attest, let me know if you need me to attest to it, b/c i can name that tune in *1* note!!!!!! (oof--remember "name that tune?! sigh)

    having said that, anyone who sees this gorgeous card-- even a "civilian" who does not understand the premise above-- will totally go, "OH YEAH YOU NEEDED THAT" to do THIS!!!!!!! love it! ♥

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  5. Wow, what a gorgeous design, and a super way to put patterned paper to work! So glad you enjoyed the sketch at Artful Delight and played along!

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  6. Gorgeous card. So glad you joined us at Artful delight in our latest challenge!

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