Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Internet Woes and the Rejects

Sorry for my absence...we somehow managed to use up all our Broadband quota for June (we're still not sure how, since we've never even come close before!), so I was unable to blog.
But, it's the start of a new month, so look forward to lots of catch-up entries!

You've probably noticed that I've been having fun doing Kristina Werner's challenges. Thankyou all for your comments on my challenge entries. It's exciting seeing so many people from overseas visiting my blog. It was even more exciting being in the Top 10 again. That's 5 in a row for me :o) I'm starting to get performance anxiety now LOL. It took me 3 goes to get my last entry to one that I was happy enough to submit. It's pretty rare for me to take so long to make a card.
I thought I'd show you my other 2 mediocre attempts (the Rejects):
Marelle Taylor Stampin' Up! AustraliaI thought liked this layout, but then all that blank Purely Pomegranate was too much. Maybe I should have used one of the other colours for the background?


Marelle Taylor Stampin' Up! AustraliaThis one was too much pattern for me. It just feels too busy. I did like the flower on it though, which led me to my eventual entry.
I'd love to hear what you think of these (feel free to pick them to pieces!)
I'll be back later with some BLOG CANDY!

Recipes
Card 1
Stamps: Brocade Backgrounds
Inks: River Rock, Purely Pomegranate, Regal Rose, Wild Wasabi
Cardstock: River Rock, Purely Pomegranate, Whisper White
Accessories: Regal Rose Wide Grosgrain ribbon, Wild Wasabi Double Stitched ribbon, 'Cherished Memories' rub-ons, Pretties Kit, Dimensionals
Card 2
Stamps: Bodacious Bouquet, Basic Phrases
Inks: River Rock, Purely Pomegranate, Regal Rose, Wild Wasabi
Cardstock: River Rock, Purely Pomegranate, Whisper White
Accessories: Regal Rose Wide Grosgrain ribbon, 1/4" Circle Punch, Tag punch, Large Tag Punch, Corner-rounder Punch, Dimensionals

18 comments:

  1. I love them both. I think I like the second one best though. What stamp set is that? Both worthy entries though! TFS ~chris

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  2. I love both of them. Wow - all 3 together would make a nice gift set. Congrats on making the top 10 Marelle. Well deserved!

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  3. Marelle,

    I love both of these designs. I especially love the second one that you think is too busy. It is stunning. Congratulations for making it to top 10 again. I think the other two would have definately made it to top 10 if you submited it.

    Liam

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  4. They're both awesome Marelle! I love the first especially. But I'm mad about purely Pomegranite so I'm hooked.

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  5. Marelle, even your rejects are great! I particularly like the first card :)

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  6. Hi Marelle, first of all I love your blog, (try to visit once or twice a day, lol). You do such beautiful work!! I love both of these cards. The second one is my fav but are both wonderful. Congrats to you. Have a sparkling day!
    Pamela Vega
    aka - It'sjustme - on SCS

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  7. Congrats on another top 10 entry! I agree about card 1, there's a lot of purely pomegranate. But I love card 2, I don't think it's too busy at all, I love it!

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  8. I vote for the second one. I just love that! And glad that you are back...I was wondering why you'd been so quiet. ;-)

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  9. Marelle, both cards are gorgeous and congratulations on your top ten! Well done xo All three cards would make a nice gift set too, what a great idea. I would love to have rejects of your calibre!!!

    cheers
    Adele
    xoxo

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  10. OMG MARELLE!!! If these are your rejects - they are welcome at my place any ol' time!! They are just stunning - my fave would have to be the first one though!! LOVE IT!

    Karen
    xo

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  11. I love the first one too! If this is what your 'rejects' look like it's no wonder you keep making the top ten :)

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  12. I really like both of the cards, thanks for sharing them with us.

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  13. I absolutely love the second card (the one with the tag on it). It looks sensational!

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  14. Marelle, there is never too much Purely Pomegranate! Both these cards are gorgeous!

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  15. Hi Marelle,

    I don't think that there's such a thing as "too much" purely pomegranate - love love love that first card.

    Lisa

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  16. Congrats for top 10. I loved your cards... all! Can I link your blog in my blog? Sorry for my bad english!

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  17. I love the colors... very nice.

    Swedie

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  18. Hmmm, I love them both Marelle - that second card is gorgeous (I made one similar back in April when we first got the InColours - but yours is WAY better.....)

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