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Thursday, January 31, 2013

CCEE Make It Hot

Make it a hot theme is what Joanne, the CCEE Stampers' challenge hostess for January, has challenged us to use in our card designs this week. 

My godmother passed away this week, so I used our hot theme to make a simple, one-layer sympathy card for her family.


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I've always been inspired by the beautiful works of Theresa Momber and Michelle Zindorf and have them to thank for the inspiration behind my creation.

I stamped the Inspired by Nature weeds with Black Soot Distress Ink and heat embossed with clear embossing powder.  I made a mask for my sun using a 1" circle punch and then sponged my various colors.  I used Adirondack Lemonade yellow for the very center of the sun.  I then blended Summer Sun (Stampin Up) Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge, and Vintage Photo (Ranger Distress Inks).  At the bottom of the card, I used Vintage Photo a little heavier and then I blended Adirondack inks in Lettuce and Pesto for a tinge of darker green for the ground.

If you'd like to play in our challenge this week and/or see the creations my teammates made, please visit our CCEE Stampers' blog.

 
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14 comments:

  1. wannabcre8tiveJanuary 31, 2013 at 2:14 AM

    Wow, that sunset is beautiful. I love this card. I would have loved to have felt that sun today. :)

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  2. StampOwlJanuary 31, 2013 at 3:03 AM

    I think I have seen that hot sun down here, awesome card

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  3. Vicky GouldJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    Oh my gosh, what a beauty!!! Awesome card, Charlene!

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  4. BenziJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:05 AM

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  5. BenziJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    I'm sorry about your godmother, Charlene. What a beautiful card. The grasses look so serene against that beautiful sun.

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  6. LoisJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Charlene, what an awesome sky! Your colors are just gorgeous.

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  7. Pat (mspfd)January 31, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Sorry for your loss, Charlene. You created a beautiful sympathy card to send to your godmother's family. The sponged background is gorgeous.

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  8. jdmommy - Anne HarmonJanuary 31, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss, Charlene. Your card in the hot colors is so beautifully done. TFS.

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  9. Kathy BradleyJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    Charlene,
    Sorry for your loss. Your card is so very pretty and I'm sure will be much appreciated. I wish I had some of that sun here right now. It is 15 degrees here.

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  10. bensarmomJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Charlene, this is just gorgeous! I too love being inspired by others. I'm sorry about your loss. Prayers and hugs coming your way.

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  11. Joanne (jojot)January 31, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    so sorry for your loss, my friend....I am sure her family will have a moment of joy knowing you made this for them and that you share in their grief.

    as I have already told you, this card made my jaw drop....It truly a magnificent creation

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  12. Cindy HaffnerFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:25 AM

    BEAUTIFUL!!~

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  13. SabrinaFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:17 AM

    I'm sorry that you had to make this card for a sad occasion, but wow - it's just gorgeous!! I always love that long grass stamp, and your sky is truly wonderful - I wish I could blend my inks like that!

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  14. Ellen TaylorFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    So sorry for your loss Charlene! Fantastic job of sponging! I can almost feel the heat! Kudos and hugs!
    Ellen

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