Friday, January 10, 2014

Courage

Well, can you believe that January is already 1/3 gone?  I really don't know where the time goes.

I made this card this morning because a) I wanted to play along with Unity's Friends with Flair challenge and b) I was really inspired by Unity's new {be inspired} color challenge.

It's a pretty straight forward card using a chalkboard technique.  However, I did do something different with this one.  Besides the normal ink and heat-emboss, I started adding other chalk colors.  When that didn't give me the effect I wanted, I started scribbling with my oil pastels.  I just kept coloring and wiping until I got the result that I was mostly looking for.  One big hint! - when you're satisfied, spray it with a matte sealer or you'll find yourself starting all over.

So here are the Unity challenge guidelines...























...and here's my card.

Unity itty bitty Quiet Voice























Thanks for visiting and I hope everyone has an awesome weekend.



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16 comments:

  1. RubyJanuary 10, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    Great take on the colour challenge. The card is lovely.

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  2. MarshaJanuary 10, 2014 at 4:32 PM

    Great way to use all those colors for the challenge.

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  3. GaylynnJanuary 10, 2014 at 6:46 PM

    Beautiful with all of the different colors in there. Terrific design. :)

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  4. Julie OdilJanuary 10, 2014 at 7:11 PM

    Kris, this is beautiful, and just the words I needed this evening. Thanks!

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  5. Dr. IvyJanuary 10, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    Wow, this is stunning.

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  6. KaryJanuary 10, 2014 at 10:37 PM

    I love the pastels effect!! The colours look Awesome, Kris! Your card looks beautiful. LOVE it!

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  7. Jen MJanuary 11, 2014 at 5:37 AM

    This is SUPER! I really, really love what you did with the chalkboard technique. :)

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  8. Angeline ChooJanuary 11, 2014 at 7:50 AM

    The colors are AMAZING and the sentiment is lovely. TFS!

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  9. Paula-Scrap AddictJanuary 11, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    Oh My Gosh, FANTASTIC job with the color combo... I'm so jealous as it is overwhelming me but I wanna play. This is one super card

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  10. CynthiaJanuary 11, 2014 at 6:20 PM

    Great take on the color challenge, Kris. The pastels really add a fun twist!

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  11. Confessions of a PaperholicJanuary 11, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    Wow, Kris. I really love your take on the challenge. The pastels are wonderful. I will definitely have to give these a try. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  12. LauraEvaJanuary 12, 2014 at 6:09 AM

    What an awesome card! great take!

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  13. MiwaJanuary 12, 2014 at 10:28 PM

    Oh, this is beautiful! What a great take on the color challenge, love it! I need to break out the stamp, you showcased it beautifully!

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  14. Donna K January 14, 2014 at 7:17 AM

    Love, love...the colors are spot on, Kris! Great job with your design, this is just wonderful!

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  15. Marlena M.January 14, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    Kris, this is amazing~I love how you colored the sentiment!

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  16. Waving My WandJanuary 15, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    Kris, you amaze me. You make it look so easy. Love everything you do!

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I love it that you have dropped by. Each and every comment means a lot to me.

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