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Today’s
Kreation titled “Holy Guacamole!”is for the SCS - Try a New Technique
challenge (TLC171). The challenge title is “The Whole Enchillada” and I realized when I started
creating, that mine was leaning more towards Holy Guacamole!
This was indeed a challenge for me as I’ve
never created the whole she-bang in one sitting before. After 2 ½ hours of persistent work, I was
able to come up with this set – and I am very happy with the outcome.
I
started by cutting out the box template (Three Inch Box Template.pdf) in Old Olive. My inspiration for colors came from the
Spring Break designer paper collection (lovingly received from Auntie M, thank
you). I then chose my coordinating color
to be Not Quite Navy based on the colors in the Spring Break Designer Paper (DP). I pulled out my
Fresh Cuts note cards and gently trimmed them down to 2 ¾” squares so I could
mount them to the front of the 3x3 Old Olive cards.
The
hardware used is from the Hodgepodge Collection in Pewter, and I also used two Build-a-Brad 's (also in Pewter). NOTE:
Hodgepodge Hardware in Aged Copper, Antique
Brass, and Pewter finishes will retire with the Spring-Summer Collection. TIP: Get yours before it's too late, or buy a set for a gift! Take advantage of my free standard shipping offer before June 7th (a savings of $6.95).
For each card, I wanted to create a distinct design, yet tie them
together as a collection. I achieved
this by unifying the designer paper peeking through the Fresh Cuts notes, and
in using the same hardware on the cards and box. The envelope was made using the template
provided on SCS, which you can also download here (3x3 Envelope Template).
COMING SOON: Paper Lover’s Dream – Blog Candy!
This is the best effort I have seen on this challenge. "Out-of-the-box" gorgeous and taco-licious.
Hugs, Auntie M
Posted by: Mary | June 04, 2008 at 10:43 AM
These are amazing!!!! GREAT JOB!!!
Posted by: Tiffany Miller | June 04, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Wowza, these are beautiful! You did a great job using that Spring Break DP....I knew I should have gotten that!!
LeAnne
Posted by: LeAnne | June 04, 2008 at 03:23 PM
These are great!! I just wanted to say welcome to the group!!
Posted by: Crystal | June 04, 2008 at 07:45 PM
this is fabulouso! great colors and great way to show off this new SU set. love it.
Posted by: Lisa Henk | June 04, 2008 at 07:45 PM
Hey I see you joined nomorebadswaps! Welcome!
LeAnne
Posted by: LeAnne | June 04, 2008 at 08:09 PM
I love this DSP! and the note cards are wonderful! I found your site from SCS!
Posted by: Dianne Shiozaki | June 08, 2008 at 10:48 AM
OMG AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE that they are so beachy-cool lookin'!
Posted by: Tandra Boyer | June 08, 2008 at 02:47 PM