Friday, October 22, 2010

Fan Mail

Who doesn't love getting a piece of "fan mail" in their mailbox? Almost makes one feel like a celebrity...minus the camera-snapping paparazzi hanging around outside your home. I created this little gem for my old friend, Beth today. (Heh, heh, she is exactly one day older then me, I never let her forget that.) We have an ongoing joke that when one of us decides it has been entirely too long since we have had a chat, we gently "stalk" each other as a reminder. It's my turn to do the "stalking" and creating a card is so much easier then getting all dolled up in the black unitard with the night-vision goggles. (That is a joke, by the way!)

For my inspiration, I turned to two great online challenges. First up, this week's sketch over at The Paper Players got my wheels turning:
Then, when I saw this color combo from the Curtain Call Color Challenge, all I could think of was the 1970's. I love it! What, you ask? That doesn't quite look like Tangerine Tango on MY card?! Well, you would be correct. I accidentally grabbed a sheet of Dusty Durango when pulling colors for this card. I figured out it was the wrong color when I snagged some Tangerine Tango ribbon and it just looked a "little off". Ooops! It's in the same color family, so that counts, right? :)
I was trying to think of something "punny" to create this card with, because that is just Beth's sense of humor. Then it hit me, I had the perfect set, that has never been used since I acquired it over a year ago: Puns From the Past. The clean design of the sketch worked so well with these retro colors...I loved it! I added some texture with the Square Lattice embossing folder and lots of Stampin' Dimensionals. I rounded just 2 of the 4 corners because it seemed to fit the "groovy vibe". I only used a portion of the punches for the sentiment, to keep it subtle. 
I couldn't forget to jazz up the inside of the card either. Simple Whisper White with a stamped strip of Dusty Durango. Perfect for writing a little note to my friend from her favorite "fan". 


Don't you love those amazing friendships that stand the test of time and distance? I have known this gal for over 23 years (wow!) and we can always pick up right where we left off! That is pretty awesome and so is she! Hmmm, I hope she isn't reading this or the secret is out! :)
Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Puns From the Past
Ink: Chocolate Chip classic ink
Paper: Bermuda Bay, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip and Tangerine Tango  ummm, I mean Dusty Durango card stock
Accessories: Corner Rounder punch, Word Window punch, Modern Label punch, Square Lattice embossing folder, Dusty Durango ribbon (ret.) and Antique Brass brads.


Thanks for visiting! 
Have a HAPPY day, 

17 comments:

  1. "Fan"-tastic card, Anne Marie! I love the color combination and all of the rounded corners...awesome! Thanks for joining The Paper Players this week!

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  2. Super! Love the color combo too. So cute.
    Lynn

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  3. Love this card, it is so cute and your friend will just love it. The colors are really great, kinda fall with a twist. Love your blog picture, so pretty.

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  4. Awesome card Anne Marie. Love the fans... great use of the colors. Very striking! :o) Thanks for playing along with us at Curtain Colors.

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  5. This is a great card! I love this image, the sentiment and the fun colors. You did a great job on the challenges. Your friend is going to love this.

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  6. So much fun and great embossing as well. Way to rock the color curtain challenge.

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  7. Great colour combo and such a fun combo of image and sentiment!

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  8. Fun color combo for your fan themed card.

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  9. I'm starting to wonder if you're ever going to create something I don't love?? Everything about this is perfect!! You have inspired me to do some stamping this afternoon - I have a lot to catch up on!! ;).
    Oh and GREAT new pic on your sidebar!!

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  10. lol..fan mail ---> that is hysterical. What a cute card. I just got my square lattice from SU yesterday and i'm itching to play with it.

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  11. This is so cute, love the little brads, nice touch :)

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  12. way to work the challenges...i think this card is "fan"tastic...may have to "borrow" an element or 3

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  13. great card, Anne Marie! thanks for playing the curtain call!

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  14. Oh Anne Marie, first let me just say I love your new photo - you are one gorgeous lady!

    Your card is fabulous! And so fan-tabulous! :) Beautiful color palette - I used this color combo on a card during the summer and thought this won't turn out so well but it did! It turns out to be a fabulous color combo after all! THis is just all around perfect - have a wonderful weekend!

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  15. Great card Anne Marie...had a giggle picturing you in night vision gear...LOL! Love your rounded corners and use of colour!
    Smiles,
    Lesley

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  16. Great card! I saw this color challenge, and keep thinking I should play. Your use of texture is wonderful!

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  17. What great colors combos and fabulous crisp, clean and fresh designs. Awesome cards.

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Have a great day! :)
Anne Marie