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Friday, March 6, 2015

Whale of a Tale

Hello readers,
It has been awhile since I last posted.. I have been working on some techniques with no particular direction.  But when I saw the Color Throwdown Challenge #332 (keyword: ctd332) I was very pleased!


Awhile back I got this scrapbook kit from a discount craft outlet. The kit had paper, embellishments, and a 12x12 sticker sheet. I just fell in love with its colors, patterns and sentiments; which inspired me to create this card.. I hope you like it!


Lots of dimension without the bulk!
card size: A2- 5.5" x 4.25"
The striped background are scraps from my stash which I pieced together. The background stripes I think are perfect for our whale. He is bold and very large for the card. So large in fact, he hangs over the edges, which gives him a sense of largeness. The double matted white frame is a good anchor for the design (no pun intended.) and I just adore the whale 'swimming' through the frame. Lastly, I attached the 'you and me' banner sentiment and the seahorse stickers.  

I think this would make a wonderful not so conventional anniversary card. It is fun, bold and whimsical.  Just like the recipients.. 

Whale that is it for me today (HA! Okay bad joke). I have to go back to my craft counter and redo a card that I messed up in its last few steps.. ugh. Enjoy you day and thank you so much for stopping by. 

All the best,
Shawna 
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4 comments:

  1. New CreationsMarch 6, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    So stunning and a clever design!!! I thought first you used a PP, bot you paper pieced the whole BG, amazing! Love that Huge whale swimming through the frame, really a fun creation and perfect take on the photo inspiration:)))))

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  2. LoriMarch 8, 2015 at 10:37 PM

    What a fun design! Love how you framed the whale. Thanks for joining us for this week's Color Throwdown!

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  3. BroniMarch 9, 2015 at 6:12 PM

    Well now, that's just plain fun! Love the whale! Thanks for playing along with us at the Color Throwdown!

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  4. Joan ErvinMarch 10, 2015 at 11:04 PM

    What an awesome design with the frame and sentiment stamped on the whale....beautifully done!!! Thanks for joining us for the Color Throwdown Challenge!!!

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