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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Hybrid?


I like to blog hop like the rest of them and time after time I am so inspired. Do you ever get the itch to try something new?

I guess I could say that this is my first try at a purely hybrid card. I downloaded a scrapbook page, altered it a bit in my photo editing program, printed and sanded the edges before adhering. After adding a few embellishments, (rub-on sentiment, rhinestones, gel pen and glossy accents on white leaf...) I was done! Thanks to Alice and Natalie for their inspiration in creating hybrid cards and layouts that inspired me to take a leap of faith for this card.

This week's CAS-Tastic Challenge is a Color Challenge: to create a clean and simple design using Yellow, Blue and a Neutral. I would be tickled pink (er, yellow, blue and a neutral?) if you would join along. Plus, there is a fabulous random prize up for grabs, offered up by Michelle's Scrapbooking & More!

Please do check out the other yellow, blue and neutral combinations from the CAS-Tastic Design Team:
Angie
Deb
Maylee
Agata
Barbara
Bonnie Rose
Regina

Supplies Used: Cardstock: White (Georgia Pacific), Gold (Recollections) Free Limited Time Digital Image: Blue Leaf  from You Are Awesome (Jessica Sprague), Rub On (Stampin Up) Other: White Gel Pen (Signo), Glossy Accents (Ranger), Rhinestones


***Voting is still open for Round 3 of the 2010 PaperCraft's Gallery Idol Competition! Have you checked out the fantastic ribbon cards yet and voted for your favorite?***
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35 comments:

  1. Bonita RoseJune 23, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    aah so it's a hybrid image, I was wondering what stamps those were? LOL Amazing card.. love the bright colors gf... it's really bright.. love that!!!

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  2. Natalie ElphinstoneJune 23, 2010 at 6:52 AM

    Yay! Good on you for trying something new and continuing to push yourself!
    And I feel very lucky to have inspired you in some small way (again!!)

    :-)

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  3. ValerieJune 23, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    Ok, I've resisted hybrid but now I'm thinking I might need to give it a whirl. Lovely card!

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  4. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comJune 23, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    I had no idea hybrid could be so beautiful. Wonderful results with the sanding.

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  5. ~amy~June 23, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    Your hybrid card is soooo striking Karen...the colors are so crisp and vibrant...fabulous work!

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  6. Sharli SchaitbergerJune 23, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    I've voted!! I hope you win - you are SO deserving!! I love your hybrid card, too - very interesting!
    Hugs!

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  7. alexandra s.m.June 23, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    Love that hybrid car of yours and genius is the name of the second one!
    Absolutely brillant!!
    TFS!

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  8. Virginia L.June 23, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    Wow! You can work magic into everything, Karen! Love your hybrid card. Will try to vote for the Idol Gallary! I adore your ribbon card! xoxo

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  9. AnnJune 23, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    I love this, Karen! Great use of the colors!

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  10. MayleeJune 23, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    Love the hybrid card Karen, I'm still afraid to use these. Off to vote...

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  11. Deb NeermanJune 23, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    WoWzA, this is fabulous, Karen ... love it! GREAT take on the color challenge!

    And I see what you mean about being on the same wave-length ... kinda weird, huh?!? Will get back to you soon ... sending hugs!!

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  12. KryssiJune 23, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    your hybrid card is just so mm,mmm,mmmmm YUM and soothing!

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  13. farmhouse-storyJune 23, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    very pretty card, karen!-love the look that the sanding adds it!

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  14. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)June 23, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    So clever.. always! Great job on this one. I'm a little afraid of all the choices online, I sometimes have a hard enough time making a decision based on the craft supplies on hand.

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  15. Alice June 23, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    your first hybrid card is gorgeous, Karen! i love the distressed background and the botanical images you used. beautiful! i love it!! =)

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  16. Betty J SchaubJune 23, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    hybrid or not it's lovely. that shade of blue is so calming. I just love it and the flowers are just the icing on the cake!

    I'm sponsoring a sketch challenge on my blog. I'd love for you to come and play along.

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  17. Michele GrossJune 23, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    So pretty! Almost looks painted :) Got my voting done :D AND, finally got inky today after 2 weeks and got my card uploaded to CAS-tastic! Yay!!!

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  18. LynnetteJune 23, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    This is gorgeous! Totally fabulous. You know I love the bright colors :)

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  19. shannonJune 23, 2010 at 7:45 PM

    love your cas card...the colors are so summery. I thought for sure you dry brushed on acrylic paint and then stamped!! awesome!

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  20. LindsayJune 23, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    This is so fantastic Karen! Way to branch out there! It is so fun!

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  21. AJJune 23, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    great card- LOVE this color combo!

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  22. Courtney BakerJune 23, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    Karen you are brilliant! I love both cards. I never make hybrid cards, but this is gorgeous!

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  23. MagsJune 23, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    Great card! The CAS-tastic challenge looks fun, I will have to check it out.

    good luck with paper crafts!

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  24. RyannJune 23, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    Oh I just love your card - it's fabulous!

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  25. jenJune 23, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    Even when you work outside of your comfort zone, you produce such beauty right out of the box! :)

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  26. Leigh Ann BairdJune 24, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    I love your hybrid card! The sanding is an excellent touch.

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  27. Isabelle P.June 24, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    Magnifique carte !

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  28. DanaJune 24, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Well I'm impressed. I have no idea how to use digital paper nor how to manipulate it! I like the vintage/shabby feel without it being "brown" if you know what I mean!

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  29. jjcreationsJune 24, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    Very cool card.

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  30. MandyJune 24, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    Oh, Karen! What a fabulous hybrid card! Such a cool effect! :)

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  31. Cindy LeeJune 24, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    I have no idea that it's a hybrid card until I read your post. I thought you used some fun technique on this card. It's so cool!!

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  32. Regina MangumJune 24, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    What a terrific card, Karen! The colors are wonderful!

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  33. Ayana PosadasJune 25, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    Karen, this looks GREAT!
    I just recently started experimenting with "hybrid" cards too. LoL. So I know what you mean about trying something new... You really did a fabulous job on this one!

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  34. Lisa PetrellaJune 28, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    WOW!!! This is AWESOME!! This is the first time I've heard of the hybrid technique. Probably partly due to the fact that I'm living in a bubble called "summer camp" these days! HA! I haven't had a chance to craft in so long! UGH!!!

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  35. ShaunaJune 28, 2010 at 11:40 PM

    What a fresh and fun card. I just love those colours together!

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