Wednesday, July 10, 2013

STAMPOTIQUE DESIGNERS' CHALLENGE 108: FRENCH FLAIR

Ah, Wednesday!  The new Stampotique Designers' Challenge is up and a fun one it is!  Libby Hickson is the hostess this week, and here is her challenge for us all:
"Although I live in Atlanta, Georgia, I spend every summer traveling vicariously around France, thanks to a bunch of boys on bicycles riding in the Tour de France! It always inspires me to create cards with a little French flair - so today I'm challenging you to do the same! Anything you can think of - the colors of France, French script, classic landmarks - whatever you'd like, just give your card a little French flair!"
Perfect timing again for me this week, as I am in need of a thank you card and "merci" is one of the few French words I know (and can spell correctly!).   I used a card base from my stash and created layers by framing both sides of Authentique's "Luminous" collection with black cardstock.  I stamped Mary, one of my favorite Stampotique stamps (do I always say that?) onto cream cardstock and adhered her to my card.  I stamped "merci" using Inkadinkado's "Typewriter" lower case stamp set onto the same cardstock and done!  Here's my card with just a bit of "French Flair" for Libby!


I am glad that you stopped by today.  I do so appreciate your visits and comments!

18 comments:

  1. Yes you do always say that -LOL. That's a sweet Merci to send to someone. Love your take on the French flair. xox

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  2. Simple layout, but very nice !

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  3. I love Mary too... xx to her. You have out done yourself once again. xx
    Thank you for sharing your talents with Stampotique Designer's Challenge.
    Sarinda

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  4. Lovely card, and a good way to keep up your French! Valerie

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  5. What a lovely thank you card, and I love the effect of all the layering. Very inspiring and très chic!

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  6. Kay, I just love all of your cards and this one is too cute. I love how "merci" looks just like it was typed from one of those heavy duty black keyed typewriter. Did you ink the edges of the card base or is that the natural color of the paper. It's really nice.

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    1. The card base is cream, Carol, but, beyond that, BlogSpot has given the card base a frame (so it's a bit misleading). The vertical piece goes to the very edges of the card base only. Glad you liked it!

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  7. Loving your card Kay, Merci for joining in with us at Stampotique this week :) big hugs from Poppy and me, wishing you a lovely weekend xxx

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  8. This card is lovely and perfect for the challenge !!! I love this collection of Authentique papers too (the 'Fleur de Lys" is also very suitable for a french touch, and a clever choice in my opinion my dear Kay, but I'm not very surprised...LOL). Love it. Coco xxx

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  9. What a wonderful card and very French... I could teach you a few more words...:0 however I am NOT sure that they are printable :P I am loving what you are doing at the moment and I have missed visiting your blog while I was away. xox

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  10. Cute cute, Kay!! I love how you make things so uniquely yours with such simple materials -- just brilliant! ((hugs))

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  11. Fab card Kay! Indeed perfect for the challenge. Thanks for joining us at Stampotique. XOXO

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  12. Absolutely fabulous Kay! Thank you for joining Stampotique Designer's Challenge. Gez

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  13. It's a lovely card and great use of the word Merci, Like the colors to

    groetjes Coby

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  14. I love it, Kay! MERCI for playing along with my challenge at the Stampotique blog!!

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  15. Looks fabulous, stylish and fun, and merci for visiting my blog and leaving your wonderful comment, made me smile x

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  16. Great card Kay. Love your monochrome Mary against those luscious coloured layers. Bon bon (I think that is good, good in french, as opposed to bonbon which is candy)

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  17. Beautiful! Looks great! Thank you for joining Stampotique Designer's Challenge. Magda :)

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