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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

How Distressing!

Hello dear friends! Thanks for visiting me. Today I have our latest DZ Doodles Challenge for you.

The DZ Doodles design team was challenged this week to create a project with the distressing technique. I've dabbled a little with it in the past with decent results. On this card I decided to "kick it up a notch". I had tears in the paper and  my edges were rougher than ever before... then I added another layer and it covered up a lot. *grin* Still, I'm pretty happy with the results! I also distressed some edges with ink - a "must-do" on all my projects!
This darling little girl is the "Easter Bonnet" digi. Her hat and basket are popped up, and I added Stickles glitter on the hat, her collar, and the basket ribbon for a little "umfph". :)

I'm in love with Cosmo Cricket papers! This is from the Early Bird collection, called Farmer's Market. I used a sketch challenge for this card and needed at sentiment. I knew I wanted a tag, so I just printed my sentiment on card stock and traced the tag shape. I think I should have layered it or distressed the edges... it needs "something" down in that bottom right corner. Maybe I'll fill it in with a pearl swirl - I'm open to suggestions!

Oh, and the lace is sewn on - after I sewed the edges all around, I folded over the edge of the lace and slowly sewed straight across. As I went, I scrunched it up to give it the ruffled look.

So now it's YOUR turn to show us your distressing technique! Here's how:
  • Make any kind of project using a DZ DOODLES image
  • Link it up at our DZ Doodles Design Team blog
  • Deadline to enter is Monday, April 5th @ 12 midnight
The lucky winner will be announced on Wednesday, April 7th, and will win 2 DZ doodles of their choice! Good Luck!

Challenges
Card Recipe
  • Stamp: DZ Doodles Easter Bonnet
  • Paper: Cosmo Cricket Early Bird
  • Medium: Prismacolor Pencils w/OMS, Stickles, Colorbox chalk ink
  • Embellishments: MS leaf punch, Prima flowers, lace, really old quilting pins, pearls
I really appreciate that you're here, and hope you have a great day!

Cheers,
Susan
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11 comments:

  1. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkieMarch 30, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    Hi Susan,

    Your distressing/aging is wonderful and perfect for this challenge. Love the tag and all the lace. The image is so sweet and beautifully colored too! So happy to see you joining in the fun with the Creative Card Crew this week!

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  2. Sassy ScrapperMarch 30, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    Oh Susan your card is so cute! I love how you tucked the tag with a sentiment behind your image. And your inking is beautiful it gives so much depth! Your coloring is fabulous sweetie! Good luck on your challenges.
    Hugs Bonnie

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  3. EdithMarch 30, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    How sweet is your card Susan! I love the colors and the cute image:)

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  4. UnknownMarch 30, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    This turned out just lovely! I was so excited for you when I saw that you won at Midnight Madness - you go girl!
    hugs,
    Gini

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  5. EliseMarch 31, 2010 at 12:06 AM

    Oh Gosh Susan! This is soooo lovely! Yes, this image is totally precious and sweet .. which you've colored BEAUTIFULLY! I love the distressing you've done! It looks AMAZING! All the added elements to your card are just PERFECT in every way! These colors you've used are just fabulous sweets!
    Big Hugs,
    Elise

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  6. Linanna DESIGNSMarch 31, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    Good afternoon hunny and wow what a fabulous card, loving the image you've used its adorable and the distressing is brilliant. You are obviously a natural at this style. Thank you for joining in with the CCC challenge this week Linda x

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  7. Jen ShultsMarch 31, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    I absolutely LOVE this. You always find new ways to use paper that I never would have thought of. Gorgeous work Susan!

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  8. BeckyMarch 31, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    Wow! What a gorgeous card Susan! I adore the texture, so beautiful!!
    Thanks so much for joining us at Sketch and Stash!
    Love Becky xx

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  9. VictoriaApril 1, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    beautiful card, you've really captured the vintage theme

    Fab to see you at Creative Card Crew
    Hugs
    Victoria
    x

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  10. ChelseaApril 1, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    Hi Susan, beautiful dimension and layers on this card. I also love her Stickled hat, the beautiful lace, the pretty papers and the sweet image. ~Chelsea

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  11. Lorraine AApril 4, 2010 at 3:56 AM

    Gorgeous card :-) The image is adorable and the papers and embellies are fab ,,, love the lace :-)

    thanks for joining the PTW and Sketch and Stash Challenge :-)
    luv
    Lols x x

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