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Monday, April 6, 2009

For the New Guy

There's a new member of our staff starting his job this week. It's tough coming into a school this late in the year, so our principal has asked that we have a basket of cards waiting to greet him when he arrives Wednesday morning.

I used Kristina Werner's color inspiration as my starting point. I chose textured cardstock for the circles and popped some up on dimensionals to add interest.

I'm not entirely sure I like this card; it's one of those that looked good in my head, but just didn't translate to paper the way I'd hoped.

Stamps: Tiny Talk
Paper: Chocolate Chip textured, Kiwi Kiss textured, Baja Breeze textured, PTI white
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: circle punch, corner rounder punch, dimensionals
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29 comments:

  1. LauriApril 6, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    I like it! It reminds me of a card Kristina Werner would make and her color challenge is a great combo! I think it makes a great guy card!

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  2. stampinfrogApril 6, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    This will make a fantastic card for a man. The new guy will love it.TFS
    Hugs, Connie

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  3. jacque4u2cApril 6, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    I agree - great masculine card! You done good!

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  4. BLJ Graves StudioApril 6, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    I really like this... simple... but very nice. Love the colors.

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  5. AUsome momApril 6, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    OH, I think it's fabulous! I know he will love it and it makes it all the more special that it's handmade! I need to check out that website for some color inspiration for myself. Thanks for the link!

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  6. Angie TiemanApril 6, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    I think it turned out fabulous! Such a perfect look for a guy card too!

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  7. Allison RankinApril 6, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    How unique...great job!

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  8. BeckyApril 6, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    It is a great masculine card. great for a guy.

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  9. ~amy~April 7, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    I love your card...perfect for the "new dude" :)

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  10. Marlou McAleesApril 7, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    an excellent man card!!! I usually struggle with men's cards as im a pink lady, so fabulous design :) ♥

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  11. fishlipsApril 7, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    Wow Ann I think this is just Darling and so so unique....Great Job

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  12. UnknownApril 7, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    I like the simplicity of this card. And very versatile too.

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  13. AmyBApril 7, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    I think it's a marvelous card! It's inspiration for me.

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  14. LaurieApril 7, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    I think it's great for a guy! How did he like his surprise?

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  15. Stamp and SmileApril 7, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    Your card looks AWESOME!! Even though you are on the fence about it.. I LOVE IT! Such a cool masculine card... Rocks! :)

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  16. {PurpleD}April 7, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    Hey, that is awesome!! Love the circles!

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  17. Lyn SApril 7, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    What a nice way to welcome a new co-worker! Your card is just perfect for the occasion!

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  18. ElenaApril 7, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    Great job on masculine card, Ann! Love the circles!

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  19. Christine RileyApril 7, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    Awesome card, Ann. I love the unique layout, so cool.
    Hugs, Christine

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  20. ~*JoniApril 7, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    What a nice way to welcome a new staff member. This card is perfect, it's a great one for a guy. I love the random dimension, it brings so much depth to the circles. :D

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  21. JoLynnApril 7, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    What a nice thought from your leader! It is a TERRIBLE time to start a job. Yeesh! Great card!

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  22. Pat (mspfd)April 7, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    Clever, clever girl! This is a blast!

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  23. bsgstamps4fun: Barb GaultApril 8, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    So simple and so clever, great card!

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  24. TashaApril 8, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    This is an awesome card - the colours are fabulous and really love the design
    love tasha xx

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  25. WinterApril 8, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    Cute! Love how simple it is!

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  26. AnthonetteApril 9, 2009 at 11:28 PM

    I think it's a perfect masculine card. I love repeated geometric shapes.

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  27. KathiApril 10, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    Great design and colors.

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  28. TeganApril 10, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    I love it!!!!
    So simple, but so amazingly crisp and stunning :)
    I agree with Lauri, it definitely looks like a 'Kristina Werner card'.

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  29. ShirleyApril 11, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    A very tailored and pretty card to welcome your new teacher~ Lovely~

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