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Stamp-a-faire Opening Ceremony and Breakfast Bake & Take

I wrote this up on the weekend, but then decided to post another blog entry first, as the Merry Monday challenge was ending, so this is my Saturday write-up....I hope this is not too confusing...

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I really did not have time for crafting today - the weather is gorgeous and I had already made plans way in advance to continue my walking tour through Manhattan. The plan is to walk every street - at the rate we are going we'll still be hobbling around when we are in our 80ies......



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So very quickly in the morning before I took the train in I whipped up this card - combining one of the color schemes with one of the sketches for the



It came out okay - would have been better to have more time.....


I combined two patterned papers (My Mind's Eye) and added the sentiment - Papertrey Mixed Messages. Since it looked kind of bland I added some Stickles - don't you think that Stickles always improve cards - the jump up at least one level  - from "so so" to "not bad" or even "looks good"



I promise to show you some of my New York City pics next week - first have to edit them...

Comments

Virginia L. said…
Love your choice of paper, Cornelia! Isn't it funny how the pattern paper makes you feel....?I love the contrasts of (the sentiment) black card stock with the background! Thanks for stopping by! ( Ich liebe deinen deutschen Kommentar!)
Debi said…
Thought I'd visit your blog too, and I love it. You have a nice CAS style that I admire. Love the pictures you've added and esp. like the card based on the tea cup.
DebiB

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Helen F. said…
Fabulous take on the sketch and colors, Cornelia! I love the patterned paper mix.
PS: thanks for stopping by my blog and for your sweet comments~you made my day :)
Hazel said…
Love the papers - another lovely entry for CHNC challenge extra for August x
Kanan Pandya said…
I love those beautiful and festive papers, Cornelia. Fun design. :-)

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