Saturday, January 15, 2011

A big wish for my big sis




I used the current Card Patterns sketch to make my sister's birthday card. I'm also entering this card in the Moxie Fab 'Gray is the new Black' challenge.  I went with a soft gray and purple color scheme, which I love at the moment.

 I usually pick on her age pretty good because she's 10 years older than me but I decided to be nice this year and make her something simple and classy. 
The lacey circle is textured, which you can't really see in the photo.  The flower was made with my Cricut using  the Plantin School Book cartridge.


Here's a link to the card pattern and the decorative mats in PDF. 

Here's a link to the card pattern and the decorative mats in SVG.  (GSD will be added soon)

Thanks for stopping by!
                                                                                      
Supplies
From Papertrey Ink :  Big & Bold Wishes stamp set, Soft Stone & Lavender Moon Cardstock, pattern paper from the Sugar Plum pack, Lavender Moon button. 
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 Pearls from AC Moore, Lacey Circle cut file from Perfect Presentation, Bazzill textured white cardstock, Plantin School Book cartridge, Pewter satin ribbon by Offray, Charcoal chalk ink from Colorbox.

18 comments:

  1. Looks great and she will love it!! I totally know what you mean about the gray and purple ......I bought 5 shirts at the Gap yesterday in that same color palette ....... LOVE IT!!! You have inspired me to get my booty using my Cricut again and I did not but the numbers. I have to get in the mind of using my stamps and cricut together and I really should get some software other then DS so I can cut out things like my YOF and such vs the dies.

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  2. Purple and gray are so good together! I am sure your sis with love it. The gate fold is perfect for the sketch too - what a great idea :>)

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  3. Great color combination.

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  4. Gorgeous!! I'm loving this color combo! I haven't gotten LM before though - not sure it's my type of color, but since I'm a completist, I'm going to need to get it!
    Ooh, I just got an idea to do a latte type card with this...cute little coffee sleeve on the front...hmmm, now what stamps do I have to complete this? None! I may have to go shopping and blame it all on you!! :o)

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  5. This is indeed a classy card! Love the combination of purple and gray, and I'm sure your sis is gonna love it! :D

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  6. This is so pretty, Leigh Ann! I love the gate fold and the gorgeous color combo! The fun flower on the lacey circle looks fabulous! You sister is going to love it:)

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  7. OMG girl friend..... that card is so gorgeous..... I am so glad that you are back I have really missed your inspiration....

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  8. Great card. Love the colors and the flower too. I bet she will love it.

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  9. This is just great!
    I love anything with dots. :-)

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  10. Wow!!! She's going to love it!!! I was never really a purple fan until this year:). Gorgeous card!!! Thanks for joining us at Card Patterns!!!

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  11. This is such a beautiful and clever take on the sketch! Love it, Leigh Ann! Thanks for joining us at Card Patterns!

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  12. Such a fun design, and so soft and pretty.

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  13. Leigh Ann, This is just awesome. I love the circle and the colors!! Beautiful!!

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  14. So creative... and lovely colours! :))

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  15. Oh I missed this! I just love this style card!! I just may have to case this. I love it!!!

    hugs,
    Chris

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  16. Hey Leigh Ann! Thanks for entering the Gray is the New Black challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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  17. great card! I love the layout and your take on it!

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  18. What an awesome take on the sketch! I love your creativity and the colors, it is so sophisticated looking :)

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