Monday, January 25, 2016

Papertrey January Blog Hop Challenge

Seems like it was just the 1st day of 2016, and here we are at the 25th of January already. Nichole challenged us here to create a project using this colorful inspiration photo.


January inspiration
photo source: Rex Ray


I love the colors but the design was a bit intimidating. Just had to try the challenge though. Being in desperate need of sympathy cards, I went with the card below. The colors might be a bit bold for comfort, but I think the layered butterfly helps soften it some. At least I'm convinced.




Supplies: (all PTI unless noted)

Cardstock: Stamper's Rustic Cream
Ink: Tropical Teal and Orange Zest
Stamps: Brushed Off and Keep It Simple: Sympathy
Dies: Life Is Beautiful
Other: Clear Vellum, Micro Glue Dots and Orange Enamel Dot (stash)

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22 comments:

  1. GretaJanuary 25, 2016 at 9:41 AM

    I was wishing I had the Brushed Off set when I saw the inspiration & you've used it beautifully!

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  2. Julia AstonJanuary 25, 2016 at 10:34 AM

    What a lovely sympathy card - love the brush stroke stampings!

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  3. Diana KJanuary 25, 2016 at 11:32 AM

    It's beautiful, Kathy, and I think very appropriate for a sympathy card. Love how you used the Brushed Off stamps.

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  4. Helen F.January 25, 2016 at 11:50 AM

    LOVE this card, Kathy. You captured the inspiration photo beautifully with those Brush Strokes and pretty butterfly.

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  5. Leigh PennerJanuary 25, 2016 at 12:43 PM

    Great minds think alike! I used Brushed Off and the Life is Beautiful butterflies, too! Great take on the inspiration photo!

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  6. Jacquie SouthasJanuary 25, 2016 at 1:01 PM

    You have no idea how hard I tried to use Brushed Off on this challenge & nothing came together for me. Love the way the paint lines trail off toward the butterfly & I think the colors & design work well for a sympathy card!

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  7. BirgitJanuary 25, 2016 at 1:20 PM

    LOVE the brushed element in these colors. Pretty!

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  8. LindaJanuary 25, 2016 at 2:56 PM

    Lovely Sympathy card.

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  9. SkraterJanuary 25, 2016 at 3:26 PM

    Lovely card, great design and very creative.

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  10. JoyceJanuary 25, 2016 at 4:20 PM

    This really is a fantastic sympathy card, and I like how you combined the two different stamp sets.

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  11. Megan CarrollJanuary 25, 2016 at 5:04 PM

    This is very pretty Kathy! The two colors look pretty and the soft butterfly and Scripty sentiment are perfect for a sympathy card.

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  12. Betty WrightJanuary 25, 2016 at 5:47 PM

    Lovely design! Love the layered butterfly detailing!

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  13. KathyJanuary 25, 2016 at 6:22 PM

    Just beautiful, another great way to use the Butterflies and Brushed Off.
    Such wonderful color.

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  14. Sherrie M.January 25, 2016 at 7:10 PM

    Love this Kathy! Brushed Off in the alternating colors looks fabulous!

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  15. MarybethJanuary 25, 2016 at 7:26 PM

    I know about the colors, felt the same way. You sure came up with a beauty for the hop with this gorgeous card!

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  16. MarthaJanuary 25, 2016 at 7:29 PM

    I love your take on the challenge.
    Great use of the Brushed Off set.

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  17. Betty NevilleJanuary 25, 2016 at 8:44 PM

    What a lovely card! Great take on the challenge!

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  18. KristiiJanuary 25, 2016 at 8:46 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! Love the brush strokes edge!

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  19. Nancy Penir January 25, 2016 at 9:04 PM

    So hard to make sympathy cards. But the butterfly is a perfect addition. Lovely!

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  20. Marcia HillJanuary 26, 2016 at 3:36 AM

    You know I never thought I needed the Brushed Off set when it first came out, but you've proved me wrong with this beautiful card! And I think the colors from the inspiration photo worked great for your sympathy card...beautiful!! :0)

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  21. BirgitJanuary 26, 2016 at 3:51 AM

    this is a gorgeous take on the inspiration photo! The vellum overlay really softens this up perfectly!!

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  22. nat designJanuary 29, 2016 at 10:58 AM

    pretty card, love the pattern butterflies

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