Thursday, July 14, 2011

Head and Shoulders Above the Rest

I'm playing along with the Online Summer Card Camp color challenge. I went with a graphic approach using some of Ali Edwards's digital words:


I recolored, resized, and cropped the words in Photoshop. I went back and forth about embellishing the card and even got as far as making a bow-tie bow for the top, but I decided I thought the words could stand alone. Agree, disagree? Here's the other version:


If, for some strange reason, you are a major Brady Bunch aficionado, you may remember Peter asking Greg for synonyms for the word "best at his job." [The episode where Peter is a reporter and gets a bad grade in Science.} Greg gives a few suggestions and finally comes up with "head and shoulders above the rest." When I look at the card, it reminds me of that episode. Now I'm going to be humming the Brady Bunch song all day.

Thanks for looking! Have a great day, friends!

20 comments:

  1. Sheila M JonesJuly 14, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    This is a great card, but I agree with you that the one without the bow is best! Must look for these digital words (although the US spelling is different in the word marvellous to the UK)

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  2. AnonymousJuly 14, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Fantastic 'Brady-esque' design! Love your colour palette & funky bow! You are on a roll!

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  3. Karen B.July 14, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    This is a fun card! I like the top one the best as the words stand out more and make a bigger impact, the bow kind of overshadows everything a bit. My opinion only though!

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  4. LynndaJuly 14, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    I'm totally with you... the card without a bow is better the words itself pop-up great ...the colors type fonts played the major roll... anywhoo... i love them both... TFS... hugs...xoxo

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  5. Virginia L.July 14, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    This is absolutely fabulous and I love the bow, colors and fonts together!! So clever of you!! PS: I think we will be the page buddies in Paper Crafts for #2 sketch--YES!!

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  6. Jen W.July 14, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    I actually really like them both. Just the addition of the bow makes it a completely different card.

    and thanks. Now the songs are stuck in my head!! :)

    "I think I'll go for a walk outside now, the summer sun's callin' my name"

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  7. Glenda JJuly 14, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    I think this card is spectacular, awesome, fabulous and marvelous! I like both but without the bow is very striking!
    Love card camp!

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  8. ~Tammy~July 14, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Taking from one of your words, this is fabulous and I love the font! I have to say I LIKE the bow best, but it's a winner either way!

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  9. donna mikasaJuly 15, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    This is so clever! I love the "bowless" version--the words have a greater impact. Congrats on the student spotlight!

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  10. MichelleJuly 15, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    awesome card! congrats on being student spotlight!

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  11. Nancy SJuly 15, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    The card is awesome! I like the focus on the bold words, without the bow. I know that DH would love it, too. Hmm. I haven't made him a card in a while...

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  12. Susan R. OpelJuly 15, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Love this, Jocelyn1

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  13. cheironJuly 15, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Very nice! Love the clean design on this!

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  14. Emily LeiphartJuly 15, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Wow, how cool is this?! I love both versions equally and wish I had a printer at home to make cards like this one!

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  15. Sharon D from CanadaJuly 15, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    How fun! Terrific CAS card! And congrats on being in the spotlight today!

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  16. LindseyJuly 15, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    This is such a great card! For CAS me, I like the bowless one just a little bit more. But anyone would be thrilled to receive it either way!

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  17. NerinaJuly 17, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    This is so much fun - and really eyecatching in the gallery!! I had to laugh about your Brady bunch story :0) Congratulations on your SCC spotlight this week! (I think I *may* prefer the bowless one ... not sure ... :0)

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  18. RubyJuly 17, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Your card is FAB, you so deserved to be spotlighted! I love both versions, but the first just has the edge!

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  19. Jessi FoganJuly 17, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    ...and now I'm humming the Brady Bunch song too. Drats. Thanks a lot ;P
    I love the bow (it's perfectly tied - jealous!) but I think you're right, the words alone are perfect. Love the way the border picks up the same colours.

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  20. ChunyuanJuly 19, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Both cards are fabulous. The one without the bow grabs more attention! Thanks for stopping by my blog and l appreciate your comments too.

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