Just Because

Quick post here..... I'm about to head out for a quick weekend trip to Atlanta.  My Hubby and I are going to the SEC Basketball tournament.   We planned this trip back when our favorite team - KY Wildcats were looking pretty good but after we purchased our tickets they sort of took a turn for mediocre to say the least.   Maybe they'll find their mojo and get something going for the tournament. Anyway, I plan to enjoy the weekend!

I packed this morning and had a little time to create something while waiting for Jeff to get home.  For this card I used the sketch from CAS(E) This Sketch.  The colors were inspired by Pals Paper Arts.   I used paper from Jubilee (X7181B) paper pack and Topiary Cardstock which I thought were perfect for the colors.


I used a stamp from Distressed Background (D1544) and Topiary ink to stamp of the cardstock to give it a pattern. The sentiment is from Big Hug (D1584). I used Topiary Chevron Ribbon (Z1929) for my bow.

CAS(E) This Sketch

Pals Paper Arts
PPA195


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Comments

  1. Leigh PennerMarch 13, 2014 at 9:01 PM

    Oh, this is wonderful! Great take on the sketch!

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  2. MarleneMarch 14, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    Very pretty paper. Great card.

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  3. Sheila BennettMarch 14, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    Very nice card. Really like the 'balance' of it.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 14, 2014 at 4:00 PM

    I love all the subtle patterns you have going on - and great job approximating the SU colors with CTMH - I used to have a conversion chart - hmm.... maybe I need to dig that out! Thanks for playing along at Pals Paper Arts this week!

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  5. Diane RobertsMarch 15, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    Gina, your paper selections are perfect and the design is beautiful. Thanks for joining us at Pals Paper Arts this week.

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  6. Laurie UngerMarch 16, 2014 at 3:38 PM

    Really like your designer papers!

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  7. Brian KingMarch 18, 2014 at 6:09 AM

    A beautiful combination of patterned papers! Who wouldn't love to receive this card? Just because. Thanks for playing along with this week's PPA color challenge.

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  8. Ann SchachMarch 18, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Beautiful, Gina! I love these distressed papers. And this sentiment is awesome! There have been so many times that I have wanted to send a card "Just Because"! Thanks for playing at Pals Paper Arts this week!

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