Sunday, November 4, 2012

Sketch 145

I decided to take Sketch 145 and use it for Our Daily Bread Designs' challenge to make cards with unused tools.  Our Daily Bread will donate postage to Operation Write Home each month as long as we meet their quota of cards according to their monthly challenges.  Please think about posting a card to their blog for this good cause!   For my first card, I used my crimper, even though I did use this about a month ago, for the same type of challenge over at Kim's blog, I've still probably only used that tool these two times in at least two years.
For my second card, I used a stamp that I've never used.  I think I should have put another layer around the sentiment.  It looks like something is missing.
For my third card, I used some paper from a pack that Hurricane Sandy tried to soak.  Some water ran down the inside of a window and made it through to my stack of unused paper.  I also used my grommet tool, which I used to play with all the time.  Lately, it's been sitting in a drawer.
 This last card was just an afterthought.  I bought the window die at a show in April, and when I came home,
I immediately cut out 4 or 5 of them and set them aside...... until today, that is!  I'll send this one to my friend, the crazy cat lady.   She knows who she is..........

~Nancy F.
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20 comments:

  1. Mary Anne / MA54KNovember 4, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Howdy! Before I forget, you asked me back on sketch 143 if the die I used was hard to get out, and the answer is no. I do use a shim, as my Cuttlebug is getting mighty old.

    I would like to say that all 4 of these creations rock! I love the cat in the window. Every time I am ready to buy a window die, someone comes out with a new one, and get confused.

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  2. ReneeNovember 4, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    These are wonderful cards! My fav is Minnie :) so cute!

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  3. AnonymousNovember 4, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    Three winners that's for sure, Nancy. I love the look of crimped paper and you can't go wrong with Minnie. I don't think your second card needs a thing. It look perfect just the way it is. Great use for that window die. You made a nice "wall" scene. Great thinking.

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  4. ThePurplePlaceNovember 4, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    Aweeeee! Love the Mickey card and that face that you are so good to be onto your Valentine's -- I'm now making my personal Christmas cards and having a blast, since they are my favorite!!

    Love that cute window die too! Hope the Crazy Cat Lady enjoys it! :)

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  5. JoAnn RossNovember 4, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    They're all so wonderful, but the cat in the window made me laugh. I agree with Donna that you don't need anything for the second card and the crimper is perfect on Minnie.

    Also, I'm so glad that I'm not the only person who has tools I don't use. Funny, I used to used grommets on scrapbook pages all the time for hanging tags. Don't know why I don't on cards; I'm going to have to dig it out.

    Thanks for sharing! There's a LOT of inspiration here!

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  6. www.hokiecoyote.comNovember 4, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    Wow, these cards are great.

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  7. BobbisTreasureNovember 4, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    They are all great, and I love how the crimping adds texture and interest to the first one!!

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  8. Jen MNovember 4, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    Cute cards! Some little one is going to love that Minnie card. :)

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  9. Carol LNovember 4, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    Nancy, these are all such great cards! I just adore that Minnie Mouse card with the hearts and crimped paper! I never use my crimper either - except for making inserts for bulky cards to mail! LOL Great job on all of these and I love the windows!

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  10. Holly Iossa (Homeschool Homestead)November 4, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    I like them all. I especially like the design paper on the second. Love the idea of the hanging tag. Really the scene card for the crazy cat lady.

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  11. Marlene DiefendorfNovember 4, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    Fantastic cards! I love the texture the crimper gives the card, and you can't go wrong with Minnie. Love the window scene with the cat looking in, and the 'picture' on the wall is a riot. What a cool idea.

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  12. ElizabethNovember 5, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    So glad that you have been keeping busy in spite of the awful weather!
    Buster sends warm greetings!

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  13. LindaNovember 5, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    I love crimped paper but do not have a crimper. All a great cards...the peeking cat is hilarious! I have a couple of crazy cat lady friends. tfs!!!

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  14. JulieNovember 5, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    These are all darling, Nancy! Love the crimped paper look. Thanks for joining us in this week's Operation Write Home Sketch Challenge!

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  15. UnknownNovember 5, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    Minnie Mouse caught my eye...what a cheerful card! Great crimped layer highlighting her. These are all beautiful cards.

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  16. Lee MaeNovember 6, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    Yay for Minnie Mouse! She is so cute and I love the crimped background too. All of your cards are terrific. Gotta love that kitty looking in the window.

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  17. JD/ JillNovember 8, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    All great cards! I especially like the window card!

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  18. UnknownNovember 8, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    They are all amazing cards! Love that you used your crimper, again.

    I'll have to remember to play along with these challenges once I can get back into my stamp room.

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  19. Dixie CochranNovember 8, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Awesome cards!! I love that window die. Lots of possibilities for that one. Maybe a dog in the window? A cute white one.

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  20. catwomanNovember 13, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    OH BOY!!! can't wait!

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