Sunday, December 22, 2013

Freshly Made Birthday

For the last Freshly Made Sketch of the year, I created a birthday card which can be used for any one and any age.  So many times it feels as though a card is too feminine to send to a man, so it is good to create more generic ones.  

This week's sketch on the Freshly Made Sketches blog (FMS117) is a nice pattern with a few banners and a simple sentiment.  In honor of Christmas week, Color Dare #74 on the Color My Heart blog is to use Ruby and Juniper.  For the card, Washi Tape in Ruby and in Juniper was adhered to White Daisy cardstock and the ends trimmed to form banners.  This were placed on the card front and a scrap of black ribbon was used to connect the tops of the banners.  A simple sentiment from the Holiday Tags stamp set completes the sketch.  
















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12 comments:

  1. Narelle FarrugiaSunday, December 22, 2013 1:36:00 PM

    Such a gorgeous card! I love the clean lines and you're right - this card is perfect for a man or woman and would suit any age. Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches this week!

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    1. Sheila BennettSunday, December 22, 2013 5:14:00 PM

      Thank you, Narelle. I knew I would like working with the sketch when I saw it.

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  2. Jen MitchellSunday, December 22, 2013 3:42:00 PM

    I think it's great that you can take these traditional holiday colors and create a birthday card suitable for just about anyone! I just love the black accents too! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches!

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    1. Sheila BennettSunday, December 22, 2013 5:15:00 PM

      Thanks, Jen. Wanted to use the red and green, but did not want to do something Christmasy.

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  3. Amy OSunday, December 22, 2013 6:06:00 PM

    Great birthday card for any recipient! Love your use of the stitched ribbon with the sketch. Thanks for playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches this week!

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  4. MichelleSunday, December 22, 2013 9:15:00 PM

    Love this design sketch. You combined the two challenges perfectly and show how versatile colors and designs can be! Thanks for joining us at Color My Heart!

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    1. Sheila BennettSunday, December 22, 2013 9:19:00 PM

      Thanks, Michelle. :) Red and green is not just for Christmas. lol

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  5. canadian_linerSunday, December 29, 2013 12:49:00 PM

    Love your use of the stitched ribbon for the detail on the sketch, and the Sparkle and Shine washi tape looks great as the banners! THanks for linking up with Color My Heart for the last dare this year. Happy New Year!

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  6. sarahstoneThursday, January 02, 2014 2:43:00 PM

    I love that sketch! You did a great job with it! Thanks for joining us at Color My Heart this week!

    Sarah

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    1. Sheila BennettThursday, January 02, 2014 7:00:00 PM

      Thank you, Sarah. It is a nice sketch. I really like the "clean & simple" cards. :)

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