Celebrate You

I'll be flat out honest here - today's card is not one of my favorites.  To me, all I think of when I see it is those old rotary dial phones.  BUT I did try a new technique, so I am proud of myself for stepping outside my comfort zone.

The technique was to create a decorative circle medallion.  Check out the details of this challenge over at Splitcoaststampers.

Using the stamp set "Party Hearty", I stamped the center image in Pacific Point.  The base of the card is also Pacific Point, and layered on top is a piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP) from the Hawaii Papaya collection. 

I chose a contrasting color - Tangerine Tango to use on this card as well.  I do love the bold brights collection.

TIP:  Use this handy chart to help you coordinate cardstock with DSP.  I use this chart nearly every time I sit down to stamp.

I am my worst critic... so, what's the Buzz - what do YOU think about this card?  Bee honest!  Constructive criticism is always helpful.

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Comments

[Anita]

I love how the ribbon is. I agree it does remind me of a rotary phone. LOL! Maybe if you just put the circles and not the lines it wouldn't look so like a rotary phone.

[Colleen Kramer]

I'm proud of you facing a new challenge head on! We only grow by stretching ourselves! Love the color combo...maybe two line puches in between each circle? Or maybe punch an X with each line punch? Just some thoughts from someone who, {blush} didn't face my challenge fears. Good work!

[Tiffany Miller]

Ok, I didn't even think of a rotary phone when I saw this. This is really cool though! I love designs that are totally "out of the box". This is very cool - great job Kris!!!

[kathy]

It DOES look like the old time phone; how nice and nostalgic! So, what's wrong with that? It's a fantastic card!

[Mary Fish]

The contrasting colors are great and I think the celebrate "medallion" is very cool.