One of my favorite challenge blogs, Hand Stamped Sentiments, is filling spots on their design team. I love how they have theme challenges, that I can use on it's own, or combine with a sketch and or color challenge.
And I love the idea of being part of a group of ladies that inspire each other and others, and having a reason to make at least one card or project each week, to keep my creative muscles working.
So I decided to take the plunge, and hope they like what they see... I couldn't decide if I wanted to do a fun card or an elegant card, so I did one of each. I was also going to do a 3d project (an Easter basket), but ran out of time, so keep an eye on my blog for that to show up soon ;)
Here are my submissions!
I challenged myself to use Regals instead of the Brights I tend to use for fun, kid's cards. I thought it would also be fun to give the dino a party hat and tie some balloons to his tail. Some stitching to add some interest to the wide, simple ribbon, and a few curls here and there tied it all up, so to speak.
This one was a bit quicker and less labour intensive (and doesn't even have a stamp on it), but I really like how it all came together. I spritzed the doily with Soft Suede, to make it pop better, but my favorite part is the ribbon/scallop/rhinestone combo.
Although I do have a craft room, most of my stuff is done at my coffee table, while I watch TV once my kids (and often my hubby) are in bed. I'm a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, and am here to create, share and inspire... I hope you see things you like! I'm always trying new things and trying to improve my creative process. If you see anything you have to have in your own stash, please click on the Shop button on the left to be taken to my Stampin' Up! website.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Delicious Celebration!
For my niece's upcoming birthday, I wanted to finally try my hand at a card with a Treat Cup. I did this one with the same A La Card Monkey sketch I used for the Mixed Bunch card earlier this week. It definitely turned out fun and tasty... the only regret I have is that Stampin' Up! doesn't make candy to coordinate perfectly with our papers ;) This did alright though...
And the sketch:
And the sketch:
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Mixed Bunch Card and Gift
My mom is celebrating a big birthday, and although she insisted no gifts, I wanted to bring a little more than a card, so I made this pretty little desk organizer for paper clips, etc. I used the Create With Connie and Mary color challenge and the A La Card Monkey sketch.
And here are the challenges...
And here are the challenges...
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Fishy Rainbow
This is a "Just for Fun" card... I think I'll be doing more of those in the future, just to play with my art and fill my display board with some fresh air! I used the Stampin' Queens sketch and flipped it upside down, and combined the rainbow theme at Hand Stamped Sentiments with the beach them at Just Add Ink...
I just love how bright and cheerful it is! And I can always add a sentiment in white at the bottom right, when I decide to let it go ;)
Here are my inspirations...
I just love how bright and cheerful it is! And I can always add a sentiment in white at the bottom right, when I decide to let it go ;)
Here are my inspirations...
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