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Today’s Kreation was made for the SCS, Try a New Technique challenge (TLC166). The instructions were to create a two way open card and a great tutorial was provided. This tutorial was so clear and to the point, it made putting this card together a breeze (or an Airstream to be more precise).
I used the “Happy Camper” stamp set and inked up the trailer in one of the current In Colors – Groovy Guava. The focus of my card was to create something a bit more masculine when I pulled out the Fall Flowers designer paper. But, then I ended up gathering my coordinating colors – Groovy Guava, Soft Sky, and River Rock (all current In Color’s). The card then started to take on more feminine look. But I think with the Soft Sky & River Rock thrown in, it could be given to either a woman or a man.
The current In Color collection is only available through August 10th, 2008. If you love these colors, like I do – be sure to stock up before they are gone! OR if you already own the ink pads in these colors, stock up on the ink refills, only $2.75 per color. NOTE: The coordinating ribbon and cardstock for the In Colors expire August 10th as well. All of these items are great treats for yourself, but would also make great gifts for family & friends. The In Colors are found on page 163 of the Spring-Summer Collection (see a quick reference chart by clicking the image to the right)
Current In Colors are: 
- Blue Bayou
- Soft Sky
- Wild Wasabi
- River Rock
- Groovy Guava
- Purely Pomegranate
And now back to my Kreation… I quickly pulled the two way open card together with help of the tutorial. I can’t wait to try more cards using this technique – super quick, easy and especially fun! I titled this card Welcome Home? with a question mark because I used the little trailer stamp from the “Happy Camper” set. It’s not your typical house, but in my opinion a house is more than just wood and nails. I think a house is the love you find inside and that makes it home.
The only thing I struggled with was trying to figure out a way to keep the triangle portion closed. I tried a bit of ribbon, but that took away from my design. So, I chose to keep it bear (pun intended and mis-spelled, I know). I finished off the card with a bit of faux stitching using my beloved Signo white gel pen. This was my first shot at stitches and I can’t believe I haven’t tried it before … so cool and such a striking result.
You can view more examples of the two way open card, by other stampers in the TLC166 gallery.
Tomorrow: SCS Color Challenge - CC164 Use Basic Black, Purely Pomegranate, and Soft Sky. More In Color examples on the way! Yay!
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