Sep 2, 2009

365 Cards Ad Inspiration Challenge!

Hey folks. Today's challenge over at 365 Cards is an Ad Inspiration challenge. I was lucky enough to get to pick our ad for today. Here is what I found in my mailbox last week:

Now, I have ALWAYS loved black and white. My bedroom was decorated like that for years (at my parents house). They are my go-to colors for my wardrobe and there is just something extra special about it when you have a pop of color! This entire catalog is so much fun to look through. It has a nice 20's edge to it too which I also adore. Ok, enough chat... Here is my card for today:
It speaks for itself eh? I don't have anything to share about it really, other than I loved making it. I had some really great products that went wonderfully with the inspiration, so it pulled together quickly. One thing I did do that might need explaining, is I double stamping the leaves to give them some shadow. I used Old Olive first and then stamped the Fresh Snow on top. I like the dimension it gives.
I used a white colored pencil on the flower inside and traced the circles with a bowl for my arches. I thought that would fit the curve of the shoe from the ad nicely. I thought this sentiment was perfect too. It's the kind of thing I would think a flapper girl would say. That kind of fit the entire catalog genre to me. Very fabulous indeed.

Ok. That's all my friends. I hope you find this image inspiring and get a chance to create today. Be sure to head on over to 365 Cards to link up your creations and I will come back tonight to check them all out!
Have a great day. Over and out...
k

Deets:
Stamps: Houndstooth Backgrounder CHF, Everyday Classics, Friends 'Til the End, In Bloom by Papertrey ink
Ink: Fresh Snow, by Papertrey Ink, Basic Black, Old Olive by SU!
Paper: True Black, Stampers Select White, Pure Poppy, Spring Moss by Papertrey Ink
Accessories: Vintage Button by Papertrey Ink, White Colored Pencil by Prisma Color

12 comments:

~amy~ said...

great pick on the ad Kristie...super card...love the houndstooth and the pop of red!

Unknown said...

Kristie I loved your ad and yes indeed it certainly inspired me. I love your card and I was wondering how you had done the leaves it certainly does give them depth. Excellent card for an excellent challenge.
Hugs
Michelle

Laurel said...

This card is absolutely fabulous, and a perfect take on the inspiration!

Rose said...

girl my feet hurt just looking at those shoes!!LOL fantastic card and i love the flower :)

Vicky said...

awesome card, Kristie!!! I love White | Black - catalog and just browsing through their store! your card has such a vintage-y feel - love it! and i'm really digging how you did the button & floss - very cool!!

Carolyn V said...

That ad is inspiring, all right! Great pic - and great card. So lovely... and well, absolutely fabulous! (love that brit-com, btw)

Jenny S. (UK) said...

Great ad. and superb take on it. Love the houndstooth paper, perfect for it.

Pamela Wade said...

Neat card! Love that red flower! ~~Pam

Anonymous said...

GREAT ad, just so much fun to use as inspiration and your card rocks!!!! thanks, and great job!

Marie said...

This ad was a great inspiration for my first "365" attempt. Your card is great!

Janice said...

Kristie, I love the ad and your card. I was inspired by both when I remember I had houndstooth ribbon AND a stamp that I now know why I bought!!!! Just beautiful!

Heather said...

I heart houndstooth!!! Good work. As always.


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