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Sunday, August 2, 2009

One Sketch Two Ways

This month's diva at TSR is having a card a day challenge and she posted the cutest sketch from Page Maps. I always need a ton of cards in the fall - Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas - so I thought I'd use that challenge to get ready for those holidays.

While card making I had an epiphany: Sequins are like buttons, just flatter.

When mailing a lot of cards the last thing you want is to pay an extra dime per envelope in "lumpy charges" but flat cards look too... flat for me. What's a girl to do?

USE SEQUINS!

Since I have a ton in my color kits I decided to try it and I like the results:


This card was made with paper I just hated. And guess what, I love it now. We just needed to get to know each other better:



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22 comments:

  1. JulieAugust 2, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    wonderful! glad you joined the hop!

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  2. TamiAugust 2, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Adorable cards!! I've got to remember the sequins as I can't stand to pay extra charges for bumpy cards...lol

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  3. Janine RachauAugust 2, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    great cards! I had it in mind to use sequins on a layout I was thinking about but one of the hold-ups was the thought of having to sew. But, they don't have to be sewn on, do they....? Anyway, thanks for the inspiration!!! You definitely have a way with cards!

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  4. LisaNRoxyAugust 2, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Great cards! Love the Christmas card with a little bling!

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  5. WriterGirlAugust 2, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    okay those cards are great with the sequins!! Excellent idea! great to see you again!

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  6. Candace HAugust 2, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    Both cards are fabulous! Love the use of sequins!

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  7. Miss MisiAugust 2, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    Great cards!

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  8. "The Bag Lady"August 2, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    I love the simplicity of your designs - especially since your space is so limited. Very nice!

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  9. Vicki GAugust 2, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    Both of your cards are fabulous!!! So fun and funky!

    Vicki

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  10. NathalieAugust 2, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    Great cards Nicole! I think your sequin use is awesome! Did you just glue them down?

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  11. CathyRAugust 2, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    Great cards. Never thought of using sequins, what a great idea.

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  12. just jenniferAugust 2, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    love your cards!

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  13. Jill FelkerAugust 2, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    Oh, I love them! I'll have to remember the sequins, too. I'm sure I have some somewhere!

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  14. Barbara FergusonAugust 2, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Your cards are FABULOUS!!

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  15. Lori GentileAugust 2, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    I adore your cards. You've put me in the holiday mood! Most of all, though, I totally dig your hair color! How fun are you?!!! Love it!

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  16. PatriciaAugust 2, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    Such wonderful cards! Great to see your work!

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  17. UnknownAugust 2, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    cute cards!!

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  18. MicheleAugust 2, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    Love that Christmas card. I am inspired.

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  19. Gina de JongAugust 3, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    Love the sequins - gosh I think I need to go find some!!!!!!!!

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  20. KatAugust 3, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    Super cute Nicole! Love the sequins

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  21. lisaplus6August 4, 2009 at 4:58 AM

    wow! i love our cards! they are so pretty!

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  22. SonyaAugust 4, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    Great cards Nicole! Thanks for sharing!

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Thanks so much, your comments make my day!