Artisan Finalist Blog Hop #4

Well, 3 projects down, 7 more to go :) Welcome to day #4 of the Artisan Finalist Blog Hop! I hope you're all having a great time. Since I wasn't able to go to convention, I'm having a blast peeking at everyone projects!!

It's time for another card - this is #2 of 5... and probably my favourite card of the ones I entered

This card is a 4-1/4" square of Soft Suede. I used the On Board set Merry Medley for the houses and covered them with Comfort Cafe DSP. I used a sanding block to smooth the edges of the paper and blend it better with the chipboard. I wanted to give the houses a 'worn' look, so I sanded the top of the DSP in spots as well. The Pool Party/Very Vanilla piece of DSP really reminded me of Wainscotting, which is where the whole idea was born. The Chantilly Crochet Trim acted as a sort of chair rail.


Those two little pieces of Pool Party ruffled ribbon are the very, very last pieces of that I had! I save every minuscule little scrap of everything... and it usually comes in handy and some point ;)

Did you just come here form Mercedes' blog? Fabulous project, wasn't it?! If you didn't, you'll get around to it by hopping along through the rest of the finalists' blogs! Next up is Mindy - you'll love what she's got to show you!

If at any point you lose your way, here's a list of partcipants:

1. Connie Collins 
2. Holly VanDyne 
3. Melissa Stout 
4. Amy O'Neill 
5. Sandie Conner 
6. Amy Rogers 
7. Mercedes Weber 
8. Tara (Murphy) Bourgoin (you are here!) 
9. Mindy Bingamon

Thanks for stopping by today! We'll see you tomorrow for another 9 projects :)

-Tara
xox

List of supplies:
Soft Suede cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Comfort Cafe DSP, On Board Merry Medley, Naturally Serif Decorative Strip Die, Chantilly Crochet Trim, Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon, Antique Brads,, Crumb Cake ink, Stampin' Sponges