it's my turn to choose the challenge and I decided to go with something wacky...."C.O.U.S." which stands for Cards of Unusual Size. Get the reference now? Here's a little nudge just in case you don't....
Yep, it's a nod to the Princess Bride, of course. I love that movie, and I watched it SO MANY times when I was a teen (and older). But, I will admit, the R.O.U.S.s always annoyed me. The special effects (or extreme lack there of) was pitiful, even for 1987. Still, when the idea of doing Cards of Unusual Size popped into my head as a challenge theme, I wasn't going to let the lackluster portrayal of what was supposed to be ferocious beasts (or the fact that Buttercup seemed to be more concerned about her dress being chewed than Westley being mauled) stop me from using it.
Yes, so C.O.U.S. That means not your standard card sizes (check out the challenge blog if you want more info about what's "standard").....shaped cards of any size would do, as well as papercrafts that aren't cards....as long as their size is unique.
I think you get what I'm meaning. So, something like this....
This card is 8" x 3.5". Definitely not your everyday dimensions. Digi is from Mo's Digital Pencil. As you can see, it's a unique size itself. Perfect for this challenge!
Why not give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up? And, while you're there, be sure to check out the wonderful projects the other Girlfriends have created.
Also for:
Crafty Calendar: buttons and/or bows
The Merry Christmas Challenge: anything Christmas goes
Craftaholics R Us: anything goes
Addicted To Stamps: holiday
Christmas At Sweet Stampin': anything Christmas
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge: Christmas
The Holly & The Ivy: anything Christmas goes
As You Like It: favourite colouring medium - Prismacolor pencils EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. And it's not only because I'm terrible at anything else, I love the control you get with them, you can lay down just the right amount of colour you need. Can't do that with markers and inks!
This is so cleverly created. I love threat you've used the postage stamp die. A very effective drsign.
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Hugs Sheryl DT member xx
Cute! Thanks for sharing at The Merry Christmas Challenge, Craftaholics R Us, and The Holly & Ivy.
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Beautiful card, I love the unusual design, very clever. Thank you for joining in the Crafty Calendar Challenge this month. Good luck!
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A fabulous card and love your design. Thank you for joining us at As You Like It x
ReplyDeleteOh, wow!!! Love this one, Jan (well, I like them all, but especially this one). The design played out across the three die cuts is so impressive. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteOh I keep looking at your card trying to figure this out. I love your card and awesome design. So glad you shared over at The Merry Christmas challenge..
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The Merry Christmas Challenge
Catch The Bug
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Sunny Day Crafting
Pause Dream Enjoy
Craftaholic R US
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What a wonderfully unique card. Your coloring is perfect. Thanks for sharing at The Merry Christmas Challenge.
ReplyDeleteGreat Card Of Unusual Size. It's the perfect size to showcase the beautiful trees. Love how you added layers to your card. Thanks for joining us at The Merry Christmas challenge.
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This is a great example of a card that is NOT the usual size but it is definitely your usual style which is AMAZING and always so creative. Thanks for a great "out of the box" challenge.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card - and such a fantastic design too! Love the way you did the layers. LOVE the idea for this challenge too - especially because we're big Princess Bride fans here. In fact, our dog is named Guilder!
ReplyDeletelove your card design and the adorable little scene - thanks for joining us at the Addicted to Stamps and More Holiday Challenge
ReplyDeleteThere is so much I love about your card...the size, the white on white element and the sweet little scene. Great challenge!
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