Saturday, June 20, 2009

TRUE FRIEND

Thanks for all the encouraging comments about my blog makeover! The polka dots really aren't my favorite but there's not a whole lot of choices when you're looking for FREE 3-column layouts.

This card uses Kristina Werner's Color Inspiration #55 of Basic Gray, Really Rust, More Mustard, and Very Vanilla ... along with Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #73. I used the stamp set True Friend with Autumn Vine Designer Paper. The sentiment is from the new stamp set Teeny Tiny Wishes found in the new '09-'10 Idea Book & Catalog. Again, I used the Scallop Edge Medallion technique to frame the main image. You can find a tutorial for this technique HERE.RECIPE
Stamps: True Friend, sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes ('09-'10 Idea Book & Catalog)
Paper: Autumn Vine (retired), Basic Gray, Really Rust, More Mustard, and Very Vanilla CS
Ink: More Mustard and Really Rust Stampin' Write Markers, Basic Gray Ink Pad
Embellishments: Basic Gray Corduroy Brads
Tools: Scallop Edge Punch
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals
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38 comments:

  1. BethJune 20, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    This is lovely! Beautiful colours together, and your layered punched frame is perfect!!!

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  2. Debbie PammentJune 20, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    WOW Nancy - this is stunning! Your 3 tiered medallion is gorgeous - all those layers - this must be one heavy card - but sooooo worth it!
    xXx

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  3. Holly's Stampin GroundJune 20, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    Gorgeous card, love what you have done, looks fabulous, love the buttons

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  4. AndreaJune 20, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    Great Card, Nancy.

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  5. SueJune 21, 2009 at 12:40 AM

    This is totally beautiful! I predict a finalist here! :-)

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  6. Tracey OldJune 21, 2009 at 12:42 AM

    That is a challenge well played. your card is fantastic!!!!

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  7. Kathie BaileyJune 21, 2009 at 12:42 AM

    Another stunner Nancy!

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  8. franJune 21, 2009 at 5:22 AM

    This is beautiful - love the three layers. And your blog looks great!

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  9. MarieJune 21, 2009 at 5:45 AM

    What a fabulous card, Nancy!! I'm loving all of the scalloped medallions you've been making lately. Your blog looks better and better every time I visit, too! Take care!!

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  10. Tammy HershbergerJune 21, 2009 at 5:46 AM

    Beautiful! I love the double-scalloped frame!

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  11. AnonymousJune 21, 2009 at 5:49 AM

    The color combo on this card is absolutely beautiful...making the entire card stunning. Great job!

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  12. Pam SpeidelJune 21, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    STUNNING! I'm always inspired by your creations Nancy!

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  13. Stacey SchaferJune 21, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    gorgeous!

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  14. Laurie ZoellmerJune 21, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    What a fabulous card!!!

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  15. Jessie/knightroneJune 21, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    So gorgeous!! Love it!!

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  16. Maureen PJune 21, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    Love the DP you ussed for the challenge...the medallions are great...will have to start making them again. Great take on the inspiration this week :)

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  17. Dawn EastonJune 21, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    Fantastic Nancy! Love the layered medallion you created!

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  18. scrapperiaJune 21, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    Very beautiful card! Like the buttons and the different coloured stamp.

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  19. AnonymousJune 21, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    This is wicked Nancy!

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  20. KariJune 21, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Great card Nancy! I love how you combined both Kristina's color challenge and Taylor's sketch!! Your card looks amazing!!

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  21. LynnJune 21, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    Gorgeous! need to try that medallion...love the look!

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  22. studionoeightJune 21, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    this is beautiful, love the design and of course the colours, great job most certainly one of the top 10.

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  23. Heather P.June 21, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    This is stunning!

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  24. Basement StamperJune 21, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Great job! Those colors are great together.

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  25. UnknownJune 21, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    nancy...this is just stunning! amazing job!

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  26. Wendy J.June 21, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    Nancy, another beautiful and inspiring card! You've made some gorgeous cards with that stamp set! I still love the blue and purple one too! The makeover is wonderful!

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  27. LindaJune 21, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    Wow, I love the way you used the boarder punch. Great Card.

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  28. KarenJune 21, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    So striking! I love your bold use of these colors and what a fabulous use of the border punch!! :>

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  29. Cindy MajorJune 22, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    Oh my gosh, that frame around your main image is SO striking!!! Love the use of the corduroy brads, too!

    Cindy

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  30. Terri Trotter EarleyJune 22, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    Love your punches and fun cord brad. Great job with the color combo.

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  31. KristaJune 22, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    Great job with the sketch !!

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  32. Traveling MamaJune 22, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    Beautiful card! It is so warm and inviting!

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  33. Stamp and SmileJune 22, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    WOW, Nancy!! You blow me away with your fabulous cards!! :) Very warm rich colors and I love the new blog look... I've been playing around to! (I understand spending a LONG time on the computer!) FREE is always GOOD! LOL... that's the direction I'm going for now!! SMILES... :)

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  34. Carol DunstanJune 23, 2009 at 6:20 AM

    oooh, all that layering is very effective. But I'm really loving how you used the colours on the flower and the cute little sentiment!

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  35. Dotty JoJune 23, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    Simply stunning!

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  36. AnonymousJune 24, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    WOW Nancy, what a really beautiful card!! Nice clean layout and wonderful take with the colors! TFS! ;)

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  37. Virginia KillmoreJune 24, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    wow this is a beauty!

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  38. Brooke SJune 26, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    WOW!!! love the card! The framing is just gorgeous!

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