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Monday, August 25, 2014

Gray gets the Blues

Welcome

I would like to welcome the lovely Nadine to my blog as a new follower, and encourage you to pop over to her blog at My Scrap'n'Stuff.

I tried my hand at banners on this card.... 


I am not entirely happy with it - the banners, in retrospect, should have been overlapped further.


All the edges were sponged with Cobblestone ink.



The sentiment was embossed with a denim EP, but for some reason, on the white stripe it speckled white.
 The bakers twine and button finished the card.  
All papers were from the Kaiser Craft Pad After Five.

I am linking this to:
Artistic Inspirations Challenge #106- Anything Goes
Scribble and Scrap Challenge #25 - Anything goes
Fairy Tale Stampers Challenge #43 - Anything Goes
Come and Get it Challenge - Anything Goes with a Sentiment
Avenue 613 Create Challenge # 86 - Anything Goes
Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge #43 Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday Challenge #146 - Anything Goes
Crafting At The Weekend Challenge #4 - Anything Goes
Addicted to CAS Challenge #45 - Geometric

Thank you for visiting - any comments you may leave are deeply appreciated
May your day be blessed



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30 comments:

  1. aussie aNNieAugust 26, 2014 at 12:45 AM

    fABULOUS design and love the colour combo...have a good week.xxx

    The Journey is the Start

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  2. Irish CherokeeAugust 26, 2014 at 1:44 AM

    I do think the banners are fine the way they are. The arrangement and choice of papers for the card is excellent. The embossed sentiment is actually unique the way it turned out. The white stripe that it speckled on looks as if it is a rough surface. That could be why is came out that way. I like it. Have to remember that if I decide to try the embossing again. - Jim

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  3. jimlynnAugust 26, 2014 at 2:09 AM

    Maxine, I think your banners look great and really like the overlapping on them. Fabulous colors for this card too.
    Lynn

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  4. N-EvaAugust 26, 2014 at 5:41 AM

    A very pretty card with button. Great color combination of paper. Thanks for joining us at Come And Get It challenge.Neva

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  5. BarbAugust 26, 2014 at 6:36 AM

    This is stunning with such soft colors, you did good with your banners too. Thanks for sharing with us at the Come And Get It challenge. Barb

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  6. UnknownAugust 26, 2014 at 6:57 AM

    Maxine, a banner birthday card. The grey stripes are classic dignified. Thank you for posting with us at Word Art Wednesday. Happy hugs and sweet smiles from Carole, God Bless you and your family!

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  7. Bridget LarsenAugust 26, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    Love this monochromatic colouring and the materials you chose

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  8. LollAugust 26, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Lovely muted tones on this beautiful masculine card. Thanks for joining us at ATCAS.

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  9. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) August 26, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    So pretty! Love the little banners!

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  10. SYLVIA-ANNEAugust 26, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    A great combination of colours and patterns Maxine. The button and twine are a perfect finishing touch.

    Thank you for joining us at the ATCAS geometric challenge - Sylvia.

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  11. GemielAugust 26, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    The banners look great to me. Love the layering and your neutral color palette.

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  12. UnknownAugust 26, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    Great Design Thank you for sharing with us over at Suzy Bee's, hope to see you again next week.....
    Hugs
    Suzy B Owner
    X

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  13. Dawn TAugust 26, 2014 at 8:29 PM

    Very pretty Maxine.

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  14. Chana MalkahAugust 27, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    Grey and blue always work well together and I think the shades you have chosen are perfect. Nice design, well executed. Thanks so much for dropping this off by our house here at 613 Avenue Create!
    Hugz,
    Chana, Owner

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  15. MaryHAugust 27, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    Like the color combo & especially those ticking stripes! I thought your banners looked just fine as they are. This is a very sophisticated card design, and it's a winner for sure. Will pop over to visit Nadine. TFS & Hugs

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  16. MiamiKelAugust 27, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    What a beautiful design and paper choice! Love the banners, of course!

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  17. Nadine CarlierAugust 27, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    Awww, thank you Maxine! :)
    I love this card and think you did an awesome job with the banners.

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  18. Lynne, Design Team Member Suzy Bee's Challenge BlogAugust 28, 2014 at 2:54 AM

    Great job with the banners and love the tone-on-tone look! Thank you for participating in Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge this week and good luck!!!

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  19. crafty-stamperAugust 28, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    Great CAS card love the selection of papers and banners look fine to meBeautiful card and love the technique,love the chipboard image-thanks for joining us at Crafting at the Weekend
    Carol DT x

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  20. GraceAugust 28, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    Maxine I love your card just the way it is! I know I'm always second guessing mine too but this is just fine and I love the embossed sentiment!!!

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  21. Shelly SchmidtAugust 28, 2014 at 4:51 PM

    I have been wanting to try a card like this- loving the banners you added. The twine is a perfect accent, and the embossed sentiment looks fine to me!

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  22. MargaretAugust 29, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    Fabulous! The banners look great! I love the colors - very masculine and I do like how the white speckled through the denim. Great card. Hugs, Maggie

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  23. JD/ JillAugust 31, 2014 at 2:53 AM

    Great Banner card!
    Wanted to thank you for the nice comments that you left on my blog and for the Anniversary wishes!
    Hope you have a very blessed weekend!

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  24. KristieAugust 31, 2014 at 4:44 AM

    Great card! I really like how you tied the twine and button around the banners.

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  25. AlyxAugust 31, 2014 at 6:37 AM

    Great card...so simple and classy. Thank you for joining us over at the Scribble and Scrap Challenge. Good luck.
    xx

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  26. BeckyAugust 31, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    I think this came out perfect! Love the design & love the design paper.

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  27. SandyAugust 31, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    The banners look great on your card.
    Sorry I'm late popping in, thanks for sharing with us at 613 Avenue Create this week.
    Hugs,
    Sandy

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  28. MaryHSeptember 1, 2014 at 12:28 PM

    Maxine, thanks for your visits & sweet comments. Always love hearing from you. Have a good upcoming week. Hugs.

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  29. UnknownSeptember 5, 2014 at 4:18 AM

    Great design and love the elegant tones of grey. Thanks for joining us at ATCAS.

    Karen x

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  30. Lovely LindaSeptember 8, 2014 at 10:45 PM

    Fabulous masculine card Maxine {{{hugs}}}

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