Wednesday, April 8, 2009

One and one...

Well, our beloved Redbirds are one and one on the season!

Pittsburgh wasn't very nice to them the first game, but we came back last night with a winner. I couldn't find the game televised, so was forced to flip between American Idol and Biggest Loser. I could, however, imagine how cute Yadier Molina looked when he hit his home run. He is so expressive - it's great fun to watch his face when he does something good!!!

My card tonight is for a Cuttlebug Challenge. The colors to be used were Kraft Card Stock, Black, and Ivory. There was no 'sketch', but it was to be kept fairly clean and simple. I chose to use the "D'Vine Swirl" Cuttlebug Embossing Folder on the large black oval and on the corners. I have had this great DP on hand by Design Originals. It's from the Linen Collection by Lisa Vallrath, and it was just screaming out to be used on this! There are several coordinating pages, of which I used a couple. This is just another one of those 'must haves' that I picked up at O'Dear's before Christmas! I used the Marvy Green and Pink scalloped oval punches, a paper flower, Kraft C.S., Palette Noir Ink, and a white pen and Gelly Roll Starburst pen. The stamps are from the Abundant Blessings set from Verve Stamps. I hope you like it! I love a monochromatic card, but am not very good at making them!

Have a good Wednesday night!

Patti J.
~Enthusiasm is the electricity of life. How do you get it? You act enthusiastic until you make it a habit. ~Gordon Parks

11 comments:

Anna said...

This is lovely! I love the colors you used!

Unknown said...

Beautiful card!! The colors make it very elegant.

Martha said...

This card is beautiful and like Steph said: very elegant!!
~Martha~

Anonymous said...

I love this card, very elegant!
Thank you for leaving a comment on sarah's card, she is so happy to have so many nice comments, and thank you for making some publicity for it :)
Take care xx
Pat

Jacqueline said...

Oh this is gorgeous!! I love everything about it!! I watched American Idol too mostly. thanks for leaving such sweet comments on my blog, and yes I am feeling so much better! :)

Karen said...

I would say this is abundantly beautiful. Thanks for playing along this week at the Cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com! Love your card!!

danni reid. said...

absolutely beautiful!!!

thank you for the beautiful inspiration over @ www.cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com

Jenn K said...

What a wonderful card!!

Mrs J said...

Just beautiful Patti! Simple and elegant and perfect for Shannon's great challenge! Thanks for playing along at www.cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com
Hugs Mrs Jx

very_inky_fingers said...

This is so gorgeous. I love the textures of the whole card. Very pretty. Mary GW

Anonymous said...

Cute card! I love how you did the main sentiment in the oval. Thanks for playing with me.