The 5 Day Card

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Edited on April 1, 2013 for the Ugliest Card Blog Hop...wow, what was I thinking??
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A week in between posts? Yikes! Hope you are all still out there.

Some days card ideas come to me, others they do not. I have seriously been struggling to come up with anything the past few days. Most likely because of all my emotions regarding the impending new baby arrival. It's just frustrating because I want to craft since I know in a week or so I will have to take a hiatus, but I think I'm almost putting too much pressure on myself.

I really wanted to participate in the current Lawnscapings Challenge, and no joke this card took me days to think of and make. I had to keep walking away from my desk because I was getting frustrated with my lack of ideas.  This is finally what I came up with.  Not my best work, but I tried some things I don't usually do (like using my hoard of patterned paper as well as Spellbinders). I was also late getting on the twine bandwagon, but I am really loving it right now. In forcing myself to finish this card I actually came up with several sketches for others, so it wasn't a total loss. I think I learned I really need to stick with my style, CAS with not too many layers or busy stuff.

 It's hard to see the dimension in the first picture, so here is a close up.

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20 comments

  1. Laurel BeardOctober 10, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    First of all, you are too hard on yourself. I understand you venturing off from your regular style. I do that sometimes to and never like what I make when I do! This is a wonderful card. Lots of textures and dimension! Like the faux stitching as well!!!! So glad you took the time to play along with us before your little one arrives! I hope you don't take too long of a hiatus because we will miss you! :)

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  2. JessOctober 11, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    I think it's different from your usual style, but it's a great card so don't disregard it!!! I think having versatility to rise to a challenge is better than making the same thing day in and day out.

    I love the way you've added dimension with the leaves as well - cute!!

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  3. Rose AOctober 11, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Love love love the dimension with the leaves and your card is beautiful !

    All the best ... !!

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  4. melania deasyOctober 11, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    This is beautiful card...love everyting about it, the colors, the design, so perfect. Thanks for playing at Lawnscaping :)

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  5. Vera Yates (Ling)October 12, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Beautiful fall card! Thank you for playing along with us at Lawnscaping! :)

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  6. ChristianaOctober 13, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    I actually REALLY love this card! It's different from your usual style, which I also love, but I think this one is fabulous! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Lawnscaping!

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  7. Cathy WeberOctober 29, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    I really love this one, the coloring on the pumpkin and the cut out leaves that just appear to be falling, very pretty.

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  8. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I discover you blog and I love it !!

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  9. UnknownApril 1, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    While I understand that we're all self-critical, I think that this is FAR from ugly Danielle! I love the purple and patterned background. I think it's awesome!

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  10. KristenApril 1, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    I agree with Barb but I love this hop!

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  11. LeeannApril 1, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    I agree with all the others, there are many wonderful things to say about this card. Nothing "ugly" about it. The pumpkin is really incredible how it just brings it all together beautifully.

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  12. ~amy~April 1, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    I think it's a FUN card!

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  13. Virginia L.April 1, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    It's not. ugly. at. all.!! I challenge you to make a REAL ugly one (LOL)!! Thanks for the smile!!

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  14. JocelynApril 1, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    I like this card ^_~

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  15. ShayApril 1, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    I agree, this isn't an ugly card. Not even close. Nice try though. ;-)

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  16. Tracey McNeelyApril 1, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Not ugly Danielle, not even clsoe. What I do notice is that it is not your usual CAS style. A fun blog hop. Happy April Fool's!

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  17. DarnellApril 1, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    Seems like maybe someone (you) is playing an April Fool's joke on us today, Danielle! I can't believe you made this card back in 2011 when it contains some of the same tips and tricks I am just now learning out in the Online Card Class on working with patterned paper! You were way ahead of your time, but I'm with you on preferring CAS and less layers!

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  18. ReneeApril 1, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    This is your April Fools...right?
    This card isn't ugly...
    did you see mine?!!
    Possibly could have been drunk when creating?!! :)
    You are too hard on yourself...
    and I really like the paper! :)

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  19. Bonnie LynnApril 1, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    This is so not ugly. I agree, it's an April Fool's joke right? You definitely haven't seen mine I linked up. Ugh! I agree with renee, you're too hard on yourself, it looks great to me.

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  20. SuzanneApril 2, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Danielle, this isn't that bad and the coloring of that pumpkin is perfect - that alone makes me jealous!

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