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Sunday, September 13, 2015

Pick a Card...Any Card!

And you have the choice of THREE!

Over at Counterfeit Kit Challenge, Bethany charged us with the following challenge:

*Challenge #2: Make a collection of 3 cards using the same type of paper/embellishments from your kit. Keep them similar, but add a different twist to each one.* 

Cards should be an easy and quick craft project, right?  But sometimes I struggle with how to fill the space.  I guess I'm a bit of a hoarder (or not very generous), but it kills me to put a fancy embellishment on a card.  I guess we all know the inevitable fate of a greeting card and I'd rather that prized embellishment be on a scrapbook page.  There's a better chance of longevity on that one.

So, I decided to occupy that card "real estate" with some photos.  Easy and relatively inexpensive to print, photos printed in a smaller size make a perfect focal point.  I used scenery shots that are pretty and generic enough to send to anyone.  Even the photo with people are only silhouettes so it really can work for anyone (although, I do think my sister will be receiving this one!).  I also chose shots that are from the same photo session to satisfy the "same, but different" challenge.

Here are my creations:


What types of cards will you whip up?  Perhaps consider some scenery shots for your next batch!

Thanks for stopping by!

3 comments:

  1. Great idea to use the photos - that sunset picture is gorgeous! I like the touches of gold on each one too.

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  2. These were an awesome way to use those photos! Love the touches of gold, especially with the kraft backgrounds.

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  3. The idea of using photos would never have occurred to me - genius! I know that feeling about the embellies on cards so I will be storing this idea in the back of my brain for some time in the future. These are really lovely cards! Really really lovely.

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