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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

PUTTING ON THE RITZ

THE ART DECO CARTRIDGE MAY SEEM SOMEWHAT LIMITED TO SOME, BUT I'VE FOUND QUITE A FEW USES FOR IT IN MY CRAFTING.


I really love the card designs on the Art Deco cartridge...the lines are so clean and true to the style, that I feel you really dont have to add any ink (I cant believe I said that) or embellishments to them.  They stand on their own very well and make beautiful backgrounds for any layout or card.  I also like the fact that this cartridge has a more mature feel.

The card I made will be entered into the Prom-enade challenge over at fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com.  Your project has to have either a tux/dress or prom/dance theme...I really dont have any cartridges with a prom/dance theme, so I went with the tux/dress and made them appear to be dancing.



                                                                   Shall we dance?


For this card I used the Art Deco cartridge and following measurements.  Card #2 (pg 63), cut at 8 inches, Cats Meow (pg 44), cut at 6 inces and Sheik (pg 49), cut at 6 3/4 inches.

This card was really enjoyable to make...like I said earlier, there was really no need for a lot of extras on the card, because I think the style and image speaks for itself.  Although, I did use velvet flock (black) for the gentlemans hair, Glossy Accents for the top hat and shoes (to show off his spats), a crystal for his tie pin and pearls for the ladys neckless and ear ring.  I also used glitter paper for her dress/shoes for a glamorous feel.

I hope you like it...and thank you for taking the time to stop by and have a look.  Kathie

14 comments:

  1. I just love this couple! The papers you chose to dress them fit perfectly!! Thank you for joining us at FCCB :)

    Cyndy
    arcyscraps.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks so much...I thought they looked like they were ready for a night on the town! Kathie

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  2. Love this... all of your details are perfect!

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  3. Kathie - I am the designer that created this cartridge, and can I just say, you make my images look awesome! I love the gold paper you used for her dress. And I especially love how the characters look against the card/background! Excellent job!

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    1. Oh my...thank you so much for taking the time to comment on my card! Your words are really welcomed and very much appreciated. I really do love this cartridge and plan on using it for quite a few projects, the next being a card for my stepfather. Ill be using the Empire State Building (he's from New York) and a couple of other images together. Maybe youll get a chance to see it once its posted. Thanks again, Kathie.

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  4. OMG...FABULOUS! I love this card!

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    1. Thank you Jovan...youre so sweet! Im really glad that you like my card. Kathie

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  5. Gorgeous card! The cuts are really fabulous but it was your great paper selection that made them pop! Well done.Thanks for joining in at FCCB.
    Judy

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    1. Thanks Judy...Im glad you like it! I wanted to keep the feel of the era for this card and I think the color choices were really important to do that. Im happy with the way it turned out. Kathie

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  6. Oh wow, I love this! The papers are fabulous and I just love the sparkly dress!
    Thanks so much for joining us in the challenge at FCCB!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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    1. Sherrie, thanks so much for your wonderful commments on my card...Im glad you like it! Im also glad that I found FCCB and can take part in your many challenges and see other crafters great works. Kathie

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  7. Kathie, your card is really beautiful!! My husband and I have a business that specializes exclusively in pristine Art Deco era pieces. This couple are certainly ideal for that time period. I have seen many lovely items, like trays and compacts that use similar coloring and design as those on your card-front. Everything is perfect! Gosh, and to have the cartridge designer leave a great comment for you . . . WOW!

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    1. Sandy, I was totally flabbergasted by your comments and had to take a minute to re-read your post...and the only thing that I can answer with, is a "BIG" thank you! Your words mean a lot to me and are very welcomed and taken to heart. Kathie

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