Altenew Inspiration Challenge Oct (#3)

 Hi there Crafty Friends. It's been a very wet week yet again and I'm feeling very sorry for the people in flood affected areas. I've been spending a lot of time crafting due to the rainy weather and I've been busy with DT commitments. I just realised I forgot to share this card, which was actually the 1st I made for the Altenew Inspiration Challenge.

I've used 2 of my fave Altenew stamp sets and Altenew Artist Watercolor 24 pan set to create this watercolour card.

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Altenew Inspiration Challenge Oct #2

 Hello there. I'm sharing another card for the Altenew Inspiration Challenge.

The flowers were stamped and heat embossed and coloured with Karin Markers. I don't have the die for this stamp, so I used my Scan'n'Cut for the first time in awhile. The background is white embossed and coloured with Nuvo Shimmer Powder. 

Stamps: Altenew White Swan Echinacea, Geometric Botany, One-Go Birthday Greetings

I'm sharing my card at the following challenges:-

Watercolour is definitely my favourite technique.

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The Card Concept #182A/B Harvest Bounty &/or Christmas Joy

 Hi there Crafty Friends! It's time for the second challenge challenge of the month at The Card Concept. 

For those of you who are new to our challenge, every two weeks we will post our inspiration photo challenge and hope that you will join us by creating a card for our challenge gallery.  

We are starting something new this year- the second challenge of every month, we are posting two challenge photos!  You can choose whichever photo you prefer, or you could create two separate cards, one for each photo!    

I couldn't decide, so I made 2 cards...

I stamped and coloured (with stencils) the SSS Poinsettia and Sprigs images a few months ago when a friend was visiting and we crafted together. This is her set and I think I 'need' it for myself now:) The sentiment is from Hello Bluebird and was coloured with Copics. The embossing folder, from Stampin Up,  is one of my favourites. 

Stamps: SSS Holiday Sprigs;  Hello Bluebird Peace & Joy

Stencil: SSS Holiday Sprigs

Embossing Folder: Stampin Up

Scan'n'Cut used to cut images

I was inspired by the 'JOY' sign and colours to make this 'Clean and Layered' card.

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I used stamp sets, with some masking and fussy cutting for the crate of fruit. I die-cut the sunburst from an Alcohol Ink background.  The crate was stamped on the woodgrain paper and the fruit was stamped and blended with Karin Markers. The sentiment was stamped with Delicata Gold Ink.

Stamps: Stamplorations  (Dee's Artsy Impressions)Life is Sweeter, Healing Herbs

W&W sentiment

Embossing Folder: Stampin Up 

Die: borrowed from my friend and I'm not sure of the brand

I was inspired by the crate of fruit in the photo to create my 2nd 'Clean & Layered' card.

We hope this new option will be one that you enjoy as much as we do. Our Designers will let you know which one they decided as well. 

Remember, an inspiration photo is exactly that- a starting point for inspiration. Will it be the colours, the overall theme, the texture, the actual items and/or something else that will inspire your card? 

I hope you'll visit The Card Concept Challenge Blog to see what the rest of the team has created and will be inspired to play along in the challenge with us. 

Choose a design style (or combine styles), create a card, and in your blog post, let us know what inspired you from the photo, what style and/or styles you chose and don't forget to display our inspiration photo and link back to our challenge :-)

I'm also sharing my card at the following challenges:-

AS YOU LIKE IT CHALLENGE (Traditional Christmas)

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Prayers & Hugs Coming Your Way

 Hi there! Just popping in to share a card I made for Shery for the Cancer Awareness/Friendship theme at Time Out Challenge. Shery, from Stamplorations,  has been fighting a cancer battle this year. She is always on my mind and I want to send her lots of hugs and  positive vibes as well as keeping her in my Prayers.

I used a beautiful stamp, designed by Shery. I used Daniel Smith Watercolours. I then masked the image and stencilled the background and finished by stamping the sentiment. 

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Altenew Inspiration Challenge

 There's another gorgeous photo to inspire us at the Altenew Challenge this month. I've made several cards and I'm sharing this one which, which showcases a 'new to me' stamp set.

I has felt like Spring the for the last couple of days, despite the flooding in a large part of our State. 

The image was stamped and gold embossed and coloured with Altenew 36 pan Watercolour Paints.

I used a shimmery green card for the background. 

Stamps: Altenew Paint-a-Flower Hydrangea

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Native Flora Christmas

 Hi there. I'm back with another one of my weekend makes. This time I was inspired by the theme at The Flower Challenge. The prompt is to add a sentiment. I used a background stamp which has lots of sentiments and added another! They are also celebrating their 6th Birthday, so I'll be back with a birthday card soo.  Congrats on 6 fabulous years of wonderful inspiration Aileen & team!!!

I seem to have a lot of 'snow' theme Christmas cards in my stash, so I'm on a mission to make more cards appropriate for Australian recipients!

The background was stamped with white ink and and embossed with Ranger Princess Gold EP. The floral image was embossed with Ranger Gold (super Fine Detail) and coloured with Daniel Smith Watercolours. 

Stamps: Paper Rose Studio Thanks a Bunch; MFT Christmas Greetings, 

I think from memory the sentiment is from Hello Bluebird

I'm sharing my card at the following challenges:-

ALLSORTS CHALLENGE

Add a SENTIMENT

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New Stencil Challenge

 Hi there! I hope you all had a crafty weekend! I made a card for a new challenge called Stencil Fun Challenge.  It's Anything Goes with an optional twist to use Halloween Colours. 

Well I think these colours count for Halloween - green and purple.

First I sponged Altenew ink over the 'Grid' stencil. Next I stamped, coloured and fussy-cut the beautiful floral from Altenew Pen Sketched Flowers. 

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Penny Black Saturday Challenge Oct'22 Reminder

  It's the 3rd Saturday of the month, so we have more inspiration for you at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge.  The challenge this month is...

'Anything Goes'
or

'SPOOKY'

I don't have any 'spooky' PB products, so my card fits the 'Anything Goes' theme...

I used a mixture of Distress Inks and Karin Markers to create this card.  I enjoyed getting inky for this one! 

Stamp: Penny Black Arbors

You can see more inspiration from our talented Guest Designer, Kathy K and the rest of the DT  at our blog. I hope you have the opportunity to join in our challenge.

The prize for this challenge is provided by our generous sponsor:

Prize - $20 voucher!

If you'd like to be considered for a guest designer spot for a future challenge, please add 'GDT' after your name on the link-up...and remember to check back to see if you've been chosen!

I'm also sharing my card at the following challenges:-

Double D Challenge

FOUR SEASONS Challenge

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52 CHRISTMAS CARD THROWDOWN (Oct '22 THEME)

 Hi Crafty Friends.  The third week of the month is always a theme challenge at 52CCT and Majda , our host, has chosen 'CHRISTMAS CRITTERS' as the theme. 

I can't believe this is the first time I've used this adorable stamp! I will have to make a few more cards, before I put it away. 

I coloured the image with Prismacolor Pencils and fussy-cut. I used an old Embossing Folder to give the look of a wood panelled wall. 

Stamp: Colorado Craft (Anita Jeram) On the lookout dog by the window clear stamp set

I hope you'll visit the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown blog to see what the rest of the team created with these colours and then be inspired to join in the challenge!

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Cancer Awareness Card

Hey there. Just sharing a card I made for a friend who unfortunately is having treatment for Cancer.  

I used Karin Markers to stamp the gorgeous image and Delicata Gold Ink for the sentiment. It's hard to see in the pic, but I splattered some yummy Windsor & Newton Gold Ink. 

Stamp: Gina K Peaceful Florals

Die: Spellbinders  Venise Lace Hemstitch Die

I'm sharing my card at the following challenges:-

ALLSORTS CHALLENGE

Anything Goes

52 CHRISTMAS CARD THROWDOWN (OCT '22 COLOUR)

 It's time for the Colour Challenge at 52 CCT.  Majda is our host and has chosen a beautiful colour combo which made me think of Christmas greenery.  Hope you have fun with it.

I used various coloured card, patterned papers, die-cuts and bling. 

The gorgeous Embossing Folder is from Stampin Up and the dies are from Simon Says Stamp and Tim Holtz. 

I hope you'll visit the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown blog to see what the rest of the team created with these colours and then be inspired to join in the challenge!

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Garden Birthday Card

I made a card today with one of my favourite stamp sets from Altenew...

I used Baohong Watercolour paper and Daniel Smith paints.

Stamp set: Altenew Garden Grow

Die: Spellbinders  Venise Lace Hemstitch Die

I'm sharing at the following challenges:-

ALLSORTS CHALLENGE

***Gardener's Delight***

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The Card Concept #181 Colours of Fall

 Hi there Crafty Friends! Welcome to another challenge for The Card Concept. The theme is 'Colours of Fall' and the inspiration photo is stunning! 

 I was inspired by the colours and the photo to create a Clean & Simple Card.

I actually made a few cards, but this is the one I decided to use for the challenge. The trees were stamped with Karin Markers and blended on the page, with a touch of Nuvo Shimmer Powder. 

For those of you who are new to our challenge, every two weeks we will post our inspiration photo challenge and hope that you will join us by creating a card for our challenge gallery.  

Remember, an inspiration photo is exactly that- a starting point for inspiration. Will it be the colours, the overall theme, the texture, the actual items and/or something else that will inspire your card? 

I hope you'll visit The Card Concept Challenge Blog to see what the rest of the team has created and will be inspired to play along in the challenge with us. 

Choose a design style (or combine styles), create a card, and in your blog post, let us know what inspired you from the photo, what style and/or styles you chose and don't forget to display our inspiration photo and link back to our challenge :-)

I'm also sharing my card at the following challenges:-

STAMPING SENSATIONS

🍁 🍂 All things Autumn 🍂 🍁

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Birthday Fishes

 Just a quick post to share a fun Masculine Birthday card. 

Since the stamp design is 'sketchy', I decided to colour the fishes in the same style. Sooo easy! 

Stamps: Dina Wakely Scribbly Fishes; Kaisercraft sentiment

I'm sharing my card at the following challenges:-

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Deck the Halls

 Hi there. I'm sharing another card inspired by the pic at Time Out Challenge ...

I coloured the tree and gifts with watercolour paints. 

Stamps: Uniquely Creative O Christmas Tree; Hello Bluebird sentiment

Die: Spellbinders  Venise Lace Hemstitch Die

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