July 15, 2013

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge - Feeling Nautical


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It's finally here, opening day at the Curtain Call inspiration Challenge and time for the first challenge.
Are you feeling a bit nautical?




Verve Stamps not only provided the crew with stamps on dies for this challenge but they are also the sponsor! So the card that takes the lead in this first challenge will also get their own Strong Anchor stamp set and coordinating Nautical Die Set  dies!




Here is my card inspired by our first photo using these fabulous stamps and dies!
I learned something new through this, I learned how to tie a figure eight knot!
Edit: I am also submitting this cad to the current Simon Says By the Sea Challenge, the challenge was posted after I posted this card, so I am just entering to play along. It wouldn't be eligible for the GC.


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Curtain Call Design Team Designers

Our Special Guest:  Julee Tilman, Verve Owner
Tracey McNeely - That's Me

Stop in over at the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge blog to see how you can play along!  We can't wait to see how you are inspired by Feeling Nautical!


Cardstock:  White, Kraft (Papertrey Ink) Night of Navy (Stampin' Up)
Stamps: Strong Anchor (Verve)
Ink: Night of Navy, Soft Suede, Pear Pizzaz (Stampin' Up)
Dies: Nautical Die Set(Verve) Stitched Mats (Lil' Inkers)
Debossing Plates: Woodgrain (Papertrey Ink)
other: jute, foam tape

34 comments :

Tenia Nelson said...

This card is a ROCKIN', Miss Lady!!

Stacey Schafer said...

What a gorgeous card, Tracey! Love the contrasting navy, kraft, and white with pops of green! You must teach me how to tie the roping like that:)

Mary Pat Siehl said...

totally loving this card!! awesome

Marisa said...

Love the wood grain and the way you used the green to highlight the sentiment. Lovely card :)

i'm with the band said...

Tracey! Awesome card! I love your knot, and embossed wood!

Sheri Gilson said...

Gorgeous card, Tracey! Love the fabulous CAS design and that wood grain panel is a perfect backdrop!

Kim S said...

Great knot!! Love your woodgrain and the great combination of rectangles and circles - very striking!

Life Full of Sunflowers said...

This is great Tracey !! I have tried this note before and it sure didn't come out this great. Congratulations again on making the DT

Jessica Kephart | A Homespun Affair said...

Gorgeous Card Tracey!! So glad to be working with you!! You are so talented!!

xoxoxo

Jessica

Jean Martin said...

Awww! This challenge was my first design team ever when it was first out! So happy to see it in action again! This card is awesome Tracey!!!! :)

Anonymous said...

Your knot is fantastic. ;-) Actually, your entire card is fantastic. LOVE these rich, earthy colors and the fun way you used the images and sentiment. The woodgrain background is perfect. Awesome job. ;-)

Marybeth said...

Love the card and the knotted rope! Congrats again for being asked on another DT! Love those Verve Stamps and dies.

Lisa Elton said...

The wood grain panel is perfect with this stamp set Tracey! Cute design and your knot is outstanding!!!

Joyce said...

Fabulous card. Love that stamp set, too. Great way to kick off a new challenge.

Shelly said...

Gorgeous card! Love it! :)

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

Absolutely fabulous!

Alanna said...

Great card. I love the knot you made.

Joni Andaya said...

What a lovely card Tracey!!!

Judy1223 said...

Tracey, I love this card...and the figure eight knot is the perfect finishing touch!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Fabulous card Tracey. Love the textured background and that knot. Great design.

Laurie said...

This is amazing Tracey! The woodgrain is beautiful! I love it!

Kim Heggins said...

Fabby card Tracey and love your knot! It add so much to your amazing card.

Lynn said...

Great card. I love the knot on the bottom of the card...you knocked the challenge out of the park!

Gayatri said...

Love that knot and texture on your card, Tracey!

~amy~ said...

Oh this is so pretty....love the sentiment!

Lyndal said...

AWESOME card Tracey - LOVE all the texture :)

Geri said...

Great job, Tracy...looks like you were inspired by these stamps and dies...You've come up with such a nice design with them...love it!!!

Renee said...

You had me with nautical...
you know I'm dying! :)
And what a gorgeous card...
love how you interpreted the inspiration pic! :)

Sharron said...

Awesome, Tracey! Love the woodgrain and your knot!

Lindsey said...

Love this! it certainly captures the nautical feel with all those extra touches...especially loving the knot.

Leigh Penner said...

Oh, I'm behind on my blog visits....
Congratulations on being on the Curtain Call DT, Tracey! So well deserved!
I love your card-- it's fabulous!

Unknown said...

gorgeous interpretation and inspiration!

Christina said...

What a cool knot! Love this clean design and that wonderful woodgrain texture. It's such a treat to be on this team with you!

Michelle said...

This IS awesome, Tracey! Love the knot!