Good morning! How in the world did it get to be Tuesday already? Sheesh!
I have something fun to share today. The CAS Sunday Challenge at Outlawz this week is to use anything from around the house, and incorporate it into your CAS design. Here's my card:
So, what did I use from 'around the house'???
Yesterday morning's coffee filter! Yup! Rinsed it off, let it dry, inked a few colors of distress ink and spritzed. Let it dry again, trimmed a panel for the card front, and used some fabulous Cheery Lynn dies. Two passes through my Cuttlebug and a few dots of glue...and voila! Added a few Kaiser Crafts pearls and a sentiment from Hero Arts Classic Messages. I think it turned out pretty nice. Am going to send it to my chemo lady - I think she'll like it!
I'm entering this in the challenge this week at Cheery Lynn as well. The theme is Flowers. I've used Cheery Lynn's Miniature Rose, Exotic Butterfly Mini, and Fanciful Flourish Dies on my card.
Hope you enjoy it - thanks so much for stopping by!
DH spent a couple of hours last night tracking down supplies, and building me a light tent frame! What a wonderful 'keeper' he is :) I'm going to get some sheets, and we'll try hooking up the lights and give it a try in the next day or so...wish me luck! Can't wait to see if it makes a difference in my not-so-great photos.
Be sure to drop back by tomorrow. I have some BIG NEWS to share, and will be posting some blog candy for my faithful followers, to celebrate my BIG NEWS and 700th post!!!
Hugs and many blessings,
Patti J.
Great card & great job on repurposing. 700 posts? Wow! I was so proud that I had 70. LOL Can't wait to see what your news is.
ReplyDeletePatti what an awesome background you have made--- you made the process sound like a breeze but I am sure it must have taken a lot of care and love!! And your photos are great just the way they are!!
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Sonia
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I love it! Can't believe it is from a coffee filter-patti you are amazing
ReplyDeleteSo glad you joined us at Cheery Lynn designs challenge this week.
Can't wait to hear about your light box- mine isn't pretty but it works.
Talk soon my friend
What a beautifully done background Patti, I bet that took some work, but it turned out so lovely like a soft pastel paper, but with texture. And the butterfly, flowers and flourish all add to it to create a masterpiece. Thanks for playing along this week at Cheery Lynn Designs.
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Donna xx
700 posts, wowzers! You rocked this household challenge, my friend. The distress inks on the filter, make a wonderful background for your dies.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Who knew?!!! I use a cone-shaped, non-bleached filter but I may still try this. Looking forward to your big news.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful! Can't believe it is from a coffee filter. The background simply stunning.700 posts, WOW! Congrats!
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Oh my goodness, what a beautiful background panel you have made! Love that soft watercolor look!
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative soul you are! I've been wanting to make a flower from a coffee filter, you just may have inspired to get in gear and make something!
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing the big news is about DD - giving you another title? Can't wait to hear!
Very nice - and love all the die cuts you used - great job.
ReplyDeleteWell, how totally creative, Patti!! I would say frame it!!!! I love your BG and the flowers are just so pretty!! A really lovely card!
ReplyDeleteWOW! that's amazing!!!!! Down right gorgeous
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe this beautiful card was made with a coffee filter - I am totally in awe of your creativity!
ReplyDeleteyou are so creative...your used coffee filter, that is so brilliant Patti! Gorgeous card!!
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Love your coffee filter card! (does it smell like a good cup of java?)
ReplyDeleteYou will have to post some pics of your light tent when you get it set up.
Hope you are having a good week! :)
Nice job Patti! That is absolutely LOVELY!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea to use the coffee filter! It looks really cool with the soft ink colors. Love the upcycle! Can't wait to hear your big news & congrats on reaching a blogging milestone! TFS!
ReplyDeleteThat's one gorgeous coffee filter! 700? That's pretty amazing. Can't wait to read your great news.
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What a lovely soft background you made on this card. Simple desifn and beautifully made.
ReplyDeleteGreat way to recycle Patti! Beautiful card! Wow 700 posts, boggles my mind, good for you and your creativity!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card and love the texture the coffee filter gives it! Congrats on 700 amazing, creative posts! Can't wait to see how that light box goes either! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty! Love your recycled coffee filter!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful background reminds me of water colors. Lovely card!
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Sue
Oh, Patti, it's so hard to believe you used a coffee filter for thebackground on that card!!! It's so soft looking and so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWow, I would never have guessed that was a coffee filter! Beautiful card!
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PS Your hubby is such a sweetie, don't forget to share a pic!
Wow, I would never have guessed that was a coffee filter! Beautiful card!
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PS Your hubby is such a sweetie, don't forget to share a pic!
What a beautiful background you have created. Good luck and thanks for joining the fun at Cheery Lynn Designs challenge blog.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and sooo elegant!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Cheery Lynn Designs challenge this week!
Love from France, Kianel.
Beautiful card & what a wonderful background ! Who would have believed you could make that out of something recycled... Would love to hear how your light tent works as I take the WORST pictures of my cards. Always looks like I took them in a tunnel with no light at either end. Hopefully you'll share what your sweet husband has made for you.
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wow - that coffee filter background is amazing! You and Shirley both did such wonderful cards with it! awesome!
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