Friday, October 17, 2008

seeing stars

i've said it before and i'll no doubt say it again, but in the meantime lemme say it now:

GUY CARDS ARE HARDER THAN GIRL CARDS!!!!!


this one took two nights to make! granted, they were weeknights...but still...i started off with the entire concept (stars-n-swooshes) pre-chosen supplies (geometric patterns from several older basic grey lines) AND kazan's fabulous sketch 11 from 2sketches4you!!!



so this shoulda been a "gimme" right?! yeah, that's what i thought too...turns out...not so much. ah well, the good news is: i got there in the end AND in time for my card to be submitted as part of the official 2S4U gallery!

(patterned paper: basic grey, sei, ki, making memories; chipboard stars & flourish (used as template): basic grey; chipboard letters: heidi swapp; other: foam tape, colorbox inks, zigwriter pen)

the bad news is: i need about four more "guy cards" in the next month or so!

(yikes)

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26 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 17, 2008 at 11:05 AM

    wow this is the most fabulous, gorgeous and divine guy card eva! Can I use those words on a guy card? *lol*. Seriously you really did do an awesome job on it even if it did take two w/nights - oh and I have to agree with you - girl cards are way way easier to make than guy cards!

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  2. Kath StewartOctober 17, 2008 at 11:54 AM

    fabulous guy's card Lauren - love the bright colours and all those gorgeous shapes
    Hugs
    kath
    xxxx

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  3. ohradiogirlOctober 17, 2008 at 12:13 PM

    This is so cool and colorful. Love the BG papers.

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  4. AnonymousOctober 17, 2008 at 1:00 PM

    Fabulous `guy` card Lauren...actually I was just sat wondering what flippin `guy` card I could make my son for his B`day tommorrow!!!
    He`s 27???and yes what a funny age well I aggree any card for any man is difficult...lol...
    Well I`v just found my Inspiration....You are sooo good...It`s fab!!!better get my skates on if I`m gonna get him one made!!!!
    Now where was I???..rofl..
    always last minute again me!!!
    Have a wonderful `Evening`:)X

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  5. **Nancy**October 17, 2008 at 2:06 PM

    This is gorgeous!!!

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  6. ~Tammy~October 17, 2008 at 2:34 PM

    I love this card it is so colourful and bright! amazing!

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  7. LorraineOctober 17, 2008 at 3:05 PM

    great card! tfs

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  8. TanisOctober 17, 2008 at 3:10 PM

    HELLO MY FRIEND!!!

    YES, guy cards are WAY harder than girl cards. Yours Completely rocks. I love the colours and the fun elements.

    Have a fun weekend :)

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  9. YinOctober 17, 2008 at 4:22 PM

    Oh it's fantastic and so inspiring!

    Confession: I cheat and buy my guy cards (eeek!!)!

    btw, if Novemember doesn't go well maybe you & Jeff and Mr. Blog & I can be neighbors up north!

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  10. AllisonOctober 17, 2008 at 5:22 PM

    great card
    AllisonX

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  11. KristieOctober 17, 2008 at 6:38 PM

    AWESOME....a fantastic guy card {yep, waaaayyyy harder than girl cards)....and still very *laurenish* nice work! I've got to make some *guy* cards soon too and you've given me a great idea for my star punches!

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  12. artfulstampinOctober 17, 2008 at 6:50 PM

    Oooh love those bright colours and doodling, good job!

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  13. EvelineOctober 18, 2008 at 6:48 AM

    Great card.
    Eveline.

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  14. JessicaOctober 18, 2008 at 4:55 PM

    Wow...Wow...Wow....This card is AMAZING!!!

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  15. June HouckOctober 18, 2008 at 9:27 PM

    How did I miss this card when I checked your blog yesterday? I love it! The LO and colors are wonderful. Very happy card. I am in awe of how you combine dps from so many different companies into a perfect card.

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  16. Sankari W.October 19, 2008 at 11:50 AM

    you know, I was just thinking that the other day that guy's cards are harder to make and so I had to smile when I saw your blog post! Its totally true - but your card just knocked that out of the ballpark - because it is just beyond AWESOME!!!

    I seriously love your card - and would love to CASE it someday - but I don't think I could ever do it justice - your card is just seriously beautiful - total work of art! thank you for inspiring me and anytime I have to make a guy's card and feel like its just too hard... I am going to come to your site and remember this card!!!

    thank you - hope you are having a wonderful sunday!

    best wishes from iowa,
    sankari :)

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  17. EvelineOctober 19, 2008 at 11:51 AM

    You're one of the fab5, well done.
    Eveline.

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  18. IngridOctober 19, 2008 at 11:54 AM

    You are right, Lauren. Guy cards are much more harder than girl cards. BUT.....actually I don't understand why you're saying this, because your guy card is AWESOME. Love the colors and design. You did a wonderful job! And congrats being one of the Fab5 over at 2S4Y!!

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  19. ReganOctober 19, 2008 at 12:04 PM

    scuze me??? This is the most fab card I have seen in a long time..I think you should do more gu cards..I find those the hardest too

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  20. Lindsay SpencerOctober 19, 2008 at 12:18 PM

    Great card!

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  21. tomiannieOctober 19, 2008 at 5:22 PM

    Super card! I love the depth and patterns. Great job!

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  22. AlaineOctober 19, 2008 at 6:36 PM

    I also find guy cards the hardest. This card looks fantastic and well worth the 2 nights it took for you to do it.

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  23. AnonymousOctober 19, 2008 at 7:59 PM

    OMGosh!! This card is awesome, I love all the colors and the different patterns....Amazing!!
    Congrats on the Fab 5.....sooooo deserved!!!

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  24. AnonymousOctober 19, 2008 at 8:02 PM

    What a beautiful card! I love it!

    Great job!

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  25. AnonymousOctober 20, 2008 at 3:47 AM

    Fantastic card! The colors are amazing and the whole thing is just wow!

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  26. AnonymousOctober 20, 2008 at 12:06 PM

    wow.. a great card!! nice colors.. and boy cards are really difficult.. xx Tamara

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