Group of Seven Cardmakers - KALEIDOSCOPE

 Hi There Crafty Friends. Today I am thrilled to be joining my friends at the Group of Seven Cardmakers as Guest Designer. They saw a card I previously posted here and and this month they are using the card pictured below for their inspiration.  They are calling this technique 'KALEIDOSCOPE'. 

I learnt this technique from Dana Joy of Got Joy Creations  in an Online Card Class. Basically it involves slicing up a stamped/stencilled/or other  background and re-arranging the strips in a Kaleidoscope type pattern, like I did in this card...

This time I chose a background panel from my stash, which was made by dry brushing paint in random stripes.

To finish my card I matted the strips with gold metallic card, added this gorgeous butterfly die-cut from SSS and a foiled sentiment.  The base card has been embossed with an ancient press plate from Papertrey Ink - I love the lovely subtle details of this plate. 

In case you haven't heard about this blog, basically it is a place where you learn from experienced cardmakers about Techniques & Products. 

You can also play along with them and add your card to the gallery. 

This blog is a treasure trove of information and is sure to spark your creativity!

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PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE JUL'24 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

'FOOD'

This is my only Penny Black stamp with food. I rummaged through my PB dies and chose this sweet heart die to  help me make a CAS card. 

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!

 You can see more inspiration from our talented  DT at our blog. I hope you have the opportunity to join in our challenge.

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Floral Birthday Card

 Hi there Crafty Friends! Just popping in to share one of several cards I made yesterday.

The stamp is from Simon Says Stamp, called Pretty Petals and I love it! 

I stamped and embossed with gold and coloured with Karin Markers.

The Embossing Folder is from Altenew. 

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

ATG or optional theme Stripes & or Checks

Add Some Sparkle (glittery gold ep & sequins)

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Time Out Challenge #268 On Vacation

 Hello Crafty Friends! It's time for a new Time Out Challenge, and we challenge you to be...

'On Vacation'

This card was made with another fabulous stamp set from Papertrey Ink. For the background I used a fun Embossing Folder with postmarks and passport stamps for Paris, which is definitely my Happy Place!

Stamp & Dies: Papertrey Ink Pack Your Suitcase

This winner of our challenge will win a $25 credit from our wonderful sponsor - Varada Sharma and will also have the chance to be Guest Designer in a future challenge.

Our incredibly talented Guest Designer this week is Claire Apostoloff of Life on the Scrap Heap.

You can see Claire's card and more inspiration from our  fabulous DT at the TIME OUT CHALLENGES blog. 

I hope you have the opportunity to join in our challenge.

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Postage Stamp Trend

 Hi there Crafty Friends. 

I recently purchased another Postage Stamp Die set, from Elizabeth Craft. I like it because it cuts out the centre of each stamp and bonus numbers.

Stamps:  Penny Black Blossom Branch, Darkroom Door Global 

Postmarks, Waffleflower Craft Postage Collage,

(I can't remember the brand for the sentiment stamp)

Die: Elizabeth Stamps Postage Stamps

This is the floral stamp and die set I used...

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

I used stamps from 4 companies and a die from another

I went with Anything Goes (stamping)

I went with Anything Goes (stamping)

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Altenew July Challenge

 Hi there Crafty Friends! Here's a card I had fun making for this month's Altenew Inspiration Challenge. Tenia is the host and has given us some gorgeous colours to play with.

I used Karin Markers and Nuvo Shimmer markers to colour the gold embossed background. It is very sparkly IRL.

I added some champagne coloured rhinestones for extra bling! 

Stamp: Altenew Geometric Botany

Die: Altenew Fancy Enjoy

    

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PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE July '24

 Hey there Crafty Friends! It's the first Saturday of the month, so we have a new Penny Black Saturday Challenge up on the blog. 

 Our theme this month is 'ANYTHING GOES or the optional twist 'FOOD'

This time my card is Anything Goes ...

It was fun to colour this image. I can see I'll be using it frequently because I love the collection of flowers and size of the stamp. It was coloured with Faber Castell pencils and Copic Markers. 

nb: I fussy cut the flowers and mounted with foam tape. I actually trimmed some of the foliage as it was to intricate to cut. 

Stamp: Penny Black New Day

EF: Darice (I think), SU Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

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!

You can see more inspiration from our talented DT at our blog. I hope you have the opportunity to join in our challenge.

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TIME OUT CARD CHALLENGE #267 SEEING STARS

 Welcome back Crafty Friends. It's time for a new Time Out Challenge and this week we want to see STARS on your card.

Earlier this year I purchased a quite a few background stamps and this one from Hero Arts appealed to me because it looks quite magical. I paired it with the bunnies from an old Wplus9 stamp set. 

The frame is from Penny Black. 

The winner of this challenge will win a $25 credit from our fabulous sponsor - Picket Fence Design and will also have the chance to be Guest Designer in a future challenge.

Our incredibly talented Guest Designer this week is Simeen Batra of Simeen.creates 

You can see Simeen's card and more inspiration from our  fabulous DT at the TIME OUT CHALLENGES blog. 

                         I hope you have the opportunity to join in our challenge.

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