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Thursday, May 7, 2009

Use It #8

It's been a while since I was able to play along with any of the Use It challenges. They recently redid their format so you have a little longer window to play. It's a fun way to use up that stash we all have.

This week's challenge was to create a card for a special woman in your life by using flowers, fibers, metal, and an unloved tool. I love to send cards to my mom "just because," so this will be mailed to her soon.
I layered two ribbons behind my Primas, added glittered brads for my metal, and used the paper piercer under my sentiment. A quick card, but I think it turned out pretty cute.
Stamps: Sunny Hello (Hero Arts)
Paper: Kraft, Cameo Coral textured
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: flowers (Prima), brads (Doodlebug), ribbons (American Crafts, Dollar Tree), paper piercer, corner rounder punch, dimensionals
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40 comments:

  1. CassieMay 7, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    It turned out SUPER cute, Ann! Love those big flowers ;D

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  2. BeccaMay 7, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    What a great card for you mom. Especially for a just because kind of card. Sometimes those are the very best kind to give (and get!). I love these colors together, too. Your blog is great for ideas for me for using my Kraft cardstock.

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  3. AUsome momMay 7, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    It's VERY cute! I don't use my piercer that much either, but I love the effect it makes. Great card!! I really need to check out that Use It site.

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  4. xiumaiyukiMay 7, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    simple yet soooo pretty!!!

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  5. AnonymousMay 7, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    It is very cute indeed!! Looks super easy and quick!! Love the colors too!!

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  6. cr8ivemeMay 7, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    great card. very cheerful.

    hugs.

    M.E.

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  7. Heather P.May 7, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    This is super cute!! Love the color combo you used, it's so totally fun! :)

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  8. PaulineMay 7, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    Bright and cheerful, cute too :o)

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  9. Chrissy CMay 7, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    Fabulous card! I will have to check out that use it site!

    I may need a paper piercer!

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  10. Pat (mspfd)May 7, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    Clean, simple with a lots of impact. Great creation.

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  11. bsgstamps4fun: Barb GaultMay 7, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    So happy and perfect! Love the cheery flowers, Ann!

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  12. Angie TiemanMay 7, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    Ooooh, this is lovely!! The spring colors and flowers are delightful!

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  13. BMay 7, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    Oh how fun! Love the flowers!

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  14. Cindy HaffnerMay 7, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    Beautiful.

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  15. Becky CarafaMay 7, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    So cute! I love the double ribbon, I always forget to do it!

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  16. JacquelMay 7, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    Another fab card Ann! Great job on the challenge...tfs!!!

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  17. ElenaMay 7, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    The colors of the flowers are gorgeous!

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  18. Deb NeermanMay 7, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    Sooooooooo cute! Love the flowers and your color combination is so bright and cheerful ... your Mom will love this!

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  19. Mandy Schneider 97May 7, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    Very pretty card! love the vibrant colors..TFS!
    Mandy

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  20. mamia (me and mine in Alabama)May 7, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    Very pretty, love the color combination!

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  21. Gina LindsayMay 7, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    Very eye catching, love the colors and those big flowers.

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  22. ~amy~May 7, 2009 at 11:33 PM

    soooo stinkin' cute Ann..you've got me totally hooked on the AC Flair...I'll have another uploaded for tomorrow...

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  23. GinnyMay 8, 2009 at 1:16 AM

    it's gorgeous, she'll love it!!

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  24. AnonymousMay 8, 2009 at 1:58 AM

    Adorable card Ann! Love the colors and that pierced underline is such a great little detail!

    (-: Heidi

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  25. AllisonMay 8, 2009 at 2:43 AM

    love those big flowers, great card
    allisonx

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  26. Courtney BakerMay 8, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    It certainly is cute. Sometimes simple is all we need! And I think the rounded corners add some interest as well!

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  27. Amy JohnsonMay 8, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    this is so cute! Love those big primas!

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  28. froebelsternchenMay 8, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    Hello Ann!
    It´s a wonderful blog...
    I love it!
    Hughs from Vienna, Austria from
    Susan

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  29. Stampin' MegMay 8, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    You can never go wrong with flowers- lovely card!

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  30. MaryRMay 8, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    wow - this is gorgeous!

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  31. Jenn EmbryMay 8, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    I spent a bit of time scrolling through your blog. Your work is wonderful! I especially like the cards & purse you made for your friend. Thanks for sharing your creativity!

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  32. Bonita RoseMay 8, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    this is so my type of card.. love the flowers.. I'm a flower girl too. see my blog. LOL love them!

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  33. UnknownMay 8, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    so cute, love those big flowers. nice!

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  34. Susan (peebsmama)May 8, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    What a really cool color combo. I bet your mom will love it. I like to send my mom "just because" cards too.

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  35. Kristen HMay 8, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    I love challenges that help get rid of old stash. I always ship it off with ATC trades. It seems that it is so easy to use something up when it comes free in the mail.
    I like your card, these are also the hardest challenges! If you would have LOVED it on a card you would have used it the day you brought it home, so now what. GREAT job!!!

    thanks, and have a GREAT weekend!!!

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  36. AnonymousMay 8, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    So gorgeous!

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  37. Stamp and SmileMay 8, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    Such FUN color "punch" to this card... and I SO enjoy that! The double ribbon is perfect for contrast... YOU ROCK Ann! :)

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  38. DeannaMay 10, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    You rocked this Use it girl!

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  39. Lyn SMay 12, 2009 at 12:44 AM

    Bright and cheery card....you Mother will love it!

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  40. BLJ Graves StudioMay 14, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    Very pretty! Love the big flowers.

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