Friday, February 13, 2015

Lucky Stars

I'm still on my non traditional colors for Valentine/love cards I guess.  We're looking at brilliant blue today. 

I masked off the square and used a star stencil with transparent embossing paste.  I then sponged in some Stampin' Up Brilliant Blue, added the sentiment from Lawn Fawn, and then a little wooden heart.  Sounds easy enough - then WHY did it take me four hours to do it!!!!!

This is another entry in the sketch challenge that Leslie has going on at The Crooked Stamper.  It's her first challenge and I wanted to show her my support.  I do love a sketch challenge and am looking forward to the future ones from her too.

I'd also like to enter this in the challenge at Pixie's Crafty Workshop (snippets).  Not too many snippets on here except for the sentiment banner and some white strip snippets on the side to break up the blue border a little. 
 

Thanks for stopping by.........and have a great weekend.
Lynn

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39 comments:

  1. MargoFebruary 13, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    Very cute card Lynn!
    It's always the "easy" cards that take hours ... :) I have the same problem :)
    Greetz
    Margo

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  2. Crafty JudithFebruary 13, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    Hi Lynn love the gorgeous simplicity fabulous love it hugs xxx

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  3. MarilynFebruary 13, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    This is so pretty Lynn and I love that bold, vibrant blue colour.
    Oh yes... the four hour cards, I know all about those buggers!
    hahahahah... sometimes the 'simplest' ones take the longest.
    This is gorgeous though and well worth every minute!

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  4. MiamiKelFebruary 13, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    Oh Lynn this is just gorgeous! Lovely and perfectly CAS 💕

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  5. Linda SimpsonFebruary 13, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    I envy your talent at CAS cards Lynn, I find them so difficult! Another fabulous card!
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    I do love this sketch and have used it to make a few cards this week. Isn't it funny how the easiest looking cards so often take the longest to produce. This card was worth the time. It is a super nice card and gets your thoughts across nicely. Enjoy the weekend. We are awaiting another storm tomorrow night. Just more crafting time if even by candlelight. LOL Seriously, we don't expect to lose our power because they say the snow will be soft and fluffy so not a threat to the power lines. Let's hope they are right.

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  7. Leslie HannaFebruary 13, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    I hear you! CAS is not always S!!! I love the masking + embossing paste + ink - a great all-year-round Love You card!!!

    Thanks for playing my first challenge, and for the shout-out!

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  8. DeeptiFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    So cool and so CAS !

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  9. BeckyFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    Awesome CAS card. Love the stars.

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  10. DoreenFebruary 13, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    This is just gorgeous,love it.xxx

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  11. LisaFebruary 13, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    This is absolutely gorgeous!! I love the pretty stars!! The wooden heart is a perfect touch!! I can't seem to do CAS cards so it would take me hours, too!! Have a great weekend :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  12. LizFebruary 13, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    Beautiful CAS card. I have that problem too, the simplest looking cards often taking the longest to make. x

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  13. *Vicki*February 13, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    This is a brilliant CAS design Lynn!! I have cards that take me a while to do even though they "LOOK" simple! :) It looks fantastic and I love that sentiment with it too!!

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  14. ChrissyFebruary 13, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    Beautiful blue Lyn and love the star stencilling and CAS design.Clever sentiment too, works so well.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  15. KT Fit KittyFebruary 13, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    Yeah, most of my CAS cards take forever, and then others snap together quickly. Yours was worth your 4 hours - it's gorgeous! Love this sketch and that reminds me that I want to play again too

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  16. JaceeFebruary 13, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    Fabulous CAS design Lynn, love it!
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  17. DiFebruary 13, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    Oh Lynn - it might have taken ages to make (I spent almost all day today making a Ninja Turtle card and now hate the little perishers!) - but, what a stunning result. Vivid blue, beautiful design - perfick!

    Hugs

    Di
    xx

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  18. Chriss America RealFebruary 13, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    I have totally lost my MOJO. I am having dinner at my daughters tonight and I do not have a card for her...I have a bunch of people coming for dinner for Valentine's day...no cards for them...

    Your card is great!

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  19. McCrafty's CardsFebruary 13, 2015 at 5:22 PM

    This is fabulous Lynn, suitable for a male or female great design
    Kevin xx

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  20. TammyFebruary 13, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    Pretty card Lynn, love how the clear embossing paste looks with the blue!

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  21. kiwimeskreationsFebruary 13, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    Yes I hear you - oft times the apparently most simple card takes the longest - but it was worth the effort Lynn - it's a stunner.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  22. BrendaFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:38 PM

    Oh Lynn, I am loving this card!! The non traditional colors are working for me too!! lol Heck you had to wait for the embossing paste to dry didn't you?!! lol I don't know what takes me to so long to make a card or project either, but it does. There is nothing fast about me, that much I can tell ya. Hugs, Brenda

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  23. Becca CrugerFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:42 PM

    Such an awesome non-traditional card! I love the masking!

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  24. Carol LFebruary 13, 2015 at 10:27 PM

    That's a real pretty use for the stencil, and I love the blue with all those pretty stars! Great card Lynn!!

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  25. UnknownFebruary 14, 2015 at 1:13 AM

    Works for me Lynn! I love your CAS card. xx

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  26. Tracy February 14, 2015 at 3:16 AM

    Even though it took 4 hours it looks fantastic and well worth it i reckon, love the blue.
    Hope you have a lovely weekend xx

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  27. BenziFebruary 14, 2015 at 7:02 AM

    I love your non-traditional valentine with that awesome blue sponging and star stencil. Well, it was worth your four hours. :-) I can do that, too. HAHAHA

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  28. Lori KobularFebruary 14, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    I love your CAS card! That sentiment is one of my favorites, although I always seem to forget to use it when making a card.

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  29. NanaConnieFebruary 14, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    I love the blue, Lynn. It's brilliant! (no pun) Maybe you could claim 3 1/2 hours of drying time for the embossing paste and ink? :-D

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  30. JD/ JillFebruary 14, 2015 at 12:38 PM

    I like the non-traditional colors on your Valentine card! Pretty design! Very nicely done!

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  31. ShawnaFebruary 14, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    Loving your non-tradional colors for your Valentines. As always, they are fabulous!

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  32. BonnieFebruary 14, 2015 at 6:53 PM

    I think you have great ideas for non-traditional Valentines! Love this idea and think it would be great for a birthday card too!

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  33. Irish CherokeeFebruary 14, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    It took so long because it is non-traditional. For some reason they are always tougher. If that were me it would have taken days not hours. Besides, I think it is gorgeous. Very clean and it says it simply. - Jim

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  34. Anne TempleFebruary 14, 2015 at 9:06 PM

    I love this! Great design too,

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  35. TammyFebruary 15, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    Beautiful card Lynn! I love the embossed stars and that cute little wooden heart!
    Tammy x

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  36. Jessi FoganFebruary 15, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    What perfect masking! I absolutely LOVE this, Lynn - I neeeeeed some transparent paste now. Crap, these things are addictive! lol

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  37. MaryHFebruary 15, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    Brilliant CAS, and I love it in Blue. I'm tired of all the reds (and I love reds!). Great card. TFS

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  38. MargaretFebruary 16, 2015 at 10:47 PM

    OOOOHHHH! I really like this one too! I love the nontraditional colors-makes them more versatile!

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  39. nwilliams6February 24, 2015 at 4:55 AM

    What a great Valentine's card! Love that you captured the feel of Valentines with non-traditional colors and papers. Wonderfully done. Hugz

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