Monday, July 25, 2011

CTO Blue and White Challenge

Hello everyone! It's time for a new challenge at Celebrate The Occassion! This time the challenge is to use the colors BLUE and WHITE.
My card is pretty simple. I think this type of card would make a great sympathy card by just changing the sentiment. But I wanted something cheery so this is what I did. I cut the decorative frame and mat from Storybook and 3.5 inches. I used my white gel pen and did some hilighting and dots on the flowers to make them stand out more. I stamped the sentiment and mounted it on pop dots.. The background I embossed with Sizzix Flower Vine folder and added a ribbon. Very simple! :)
I hope you all liked my card and will play along this week. I can't wait to see what you will create! Have a great day!
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31 comments:

  1. SherryJuly 25, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    I love you card. The blue and white combination just looks stunning.
    Sherry

    PS
    I agree it would make a great sympathy card with a different sentiment.

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  2. GloraJuly 25, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Wow, this card is gorgeous! So elegant and absolutely PERFECT! Hugs- Glora

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  3. AimJuly 26, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    Really gorgeous, GiGi!! :) I always love your designs!!

    Thanks so much for sharing your talent at Celebrate The Occasion this week!!

    Your CTO DT Sister,
    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com

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  4. AmyJuly 26, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    What a beautiful card! TFS! :)Amy
    amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com

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  5. LaurieJuly 26, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Such a pretty card, and so versatile! TFS!
    Laurie
    scrapsbysissy.blogspot.com

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  6. MaryJuly 26, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Beautiful card!

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  7. MaryJuly 26, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Beautiful card!

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  8. Cindy BelandJuly 26, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Hi Gigi,Great job with the challenge!I LOVE your BEAUTIFUL card,It is just gorgeous my friend!:)

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  9. Rhonda EmeryJuly 26, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    this is really pretty.

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  10. EstherJuly 26, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Beautiful job!
    Your outlining really makes the flowers stand out. love the embossing folder you chose!!!

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  11. CharlotteJuly 26, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Gigi, This is so pretty. I agree with you. This frame would be perfect for a sympathy card. However, I also think that this frame would be perfect for just about any kind of card.
    I love the embossing on the blue background and of course, you knocked out out of the park with the use of that gel pen. I'm still working on getting that technique down.
    Charlotte

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  12. JayneJuly 26, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Hi Gigi,beautiful card. Such a pretty shade of blue and your pen highlights are great.
    Jayne

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  13. LaKeshaJuly 26, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Such a s beautiful card!!

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  14. NicoleJuly 26, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    So simple and elegant! Love it!

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  15. UnknownJuly 26, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    My feelings are pretty much the same - I love the elegance of it. And I think that blue is gorgeous. Great job.

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  16. Dana's Crafty CornerJuly 26, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Very elegant card.

    Dana
    Danascraftycorner.blogspot.com

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  17. AdrianJuly 26, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Sucha beautiful card!

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  18. Bella Scrapbook DesignsJuly 26, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Love your card. Its great to be on the design team with you
    Sylvia

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  19. MyCuriousCraftsJuly 26, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Great card Gigi, so FABULOUS! ~Shen

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  20. girliaJuly 26, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    GiGi this is beautiful

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  21. Trail of TreasuresJuly 26, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    This card is so elegant and beautiful!! Amazing job as always Gigi!

    Hugs,
    Tracey

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  22. JenniJuly 26, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    I also agree that this would be a nice sympathy card. Of course, it is just so beautiful.. Love the embossing and inking.
    Hugs, Jenni

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  23. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    So cute Gigi.. love it

    Ivette

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  24. CraftyJARJuly 26, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Cute card, Gigi.

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  25. DIANA L.July 26, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    This is super Gigi I love the hibiscus flowers and the embossing is just beautiful.


    DIANA L. CTO DT
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  26. MelissaJuly 27, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Beautiful card!

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  27. UnknownJuly 28, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Pretty. The blue is so elegant. Love the embossing and the three flowers off of the circle. The doodling really does make the flowers pop!

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  28. Sunshine HoneyBeeJuly 28, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I like the arrangement of your card & the pretty Dutch blue color.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"
    http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com

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  29. Kathy SalidoJuly 28, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    This card is so elegant! Amy from Love to Crop sent me to say congrats on being part of the CTO design team! I just love your style!
    Kathy
    salido99@msn.com

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  30. Lucianna DilsaverJuly 28, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Really pretty card, love the LO with your ribbon and the gel pen accents :)

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  31. Paper Panther and RaynaAugust 1, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Gigi, this is great! What a sweet card. I am so glad you are still on the Design Team :)
    -Paper Panther :)

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