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Monday, March 19, 2012

CAS Sketch: Peace be unto you

Today's Clean and Simple challenge at Splitcoast was to use a sketch as found on a card by Arizona Maine.  What a stunning card!  Then I made the mistake of peeking at the gallery before I did my card (usually a big NO-NO because I get intimidated).  Sure enough, amongst all the other beautiful cards were two by design team buddies of mine that you HAVE to check out - Blue Skies by Bridget and Easter Tulips.  I was definitely intimidated.

So I sat down to watch the first video of this session of Online Card Classes called Creative Chemistry 101 by Tim Holtz.  I am GOING to learn all of those amazing blending techniques that, right now, I can only drool over, but this video was all about terminology and product types.  I decided to sit down with some distress pads and do a pre-class card using a minimal amount of blending and a spritz of Perfect Pearls...


I am happy with the results - although it would be hard to be unhappy given the theme of the card! - and I am anxious to see what I am able to do after a few weeks of classes.

  • Stamps: DRS Designs (crosses), sentiment in Close To My Heart He Is Risen
  • Paper: Papertrey Lavender Moon and Classic Kraft
  • Ink: Ranger Distress Inks in Milled Lavender, Evergreen Bough, Stormy Sky, Versafine black
  • Accessories: Fiskars squeeze punch, Perfect Pearls mist, Ranger blending handle and foam.
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7 comments:

  1. VivMarch 19, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    What a beautiful card Kim,you did an amazing job , well done :) Viv xx

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  2. Paula DobsonMarch 19, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    That is absolutely gorgeous Kim ♥

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  3. GinnyMarch 19, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Outstanding! The beautiful colors that you used as the background for the crosses are simply perfect!! Gorgeous card, Kim.

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  4. Judy1223March 19, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    Kim, this is stunning...and that is what you were able to make before even delving into the class! I can't wait to see what you come up with afer class is underway! I especially love the colors you blended and the pretty effect of Perfect Pearls. Beautiful!

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  5. Ann SchachMarch 19, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Beautiful, Kim! I love the background you created behind the crosses! Your card is perfect in its simplicity. There is nothing that distracts from the message!

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  6. Jen W.March 20, 2012 at 4:02 AM

    If that's your card pre-class then I am fully prepared to be blown away by what you come up with after a few lessons! This is absolutely gorgeous and serene. :)

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  7. BonnieMarch 21, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    What a striking card, Kim! It really stands out in the SCS gallery.

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