Time Out Challenge #244 Monochromatic

  Hi there Crafty Friends! It's time for another  Time Out Challenge. This week we want you to make a 'MONOCHROMATIC' card. 

For the purposes of our challenge, this means using only shades of one colour with a possible addition or touch of neutrals (white, black, grey, brown). You could for example use all blues on a white card base... But stamp your sentiment on black on white card. We also allow a touch of metallics so heat embossing with a metallic powder/adding metallic gems will work too. 

Using co-ordinating papers from a Design paper pad made it very easy to make a Monochromatic card with various shades and different patterns. I tore the paper in strips, layered them and die cut the panel. The pot plant was left uncoloured, which I quite like. I used a black matte to tie in with the stamped image. 

The paper is from Kaisercraft and the stamp from Altenew.

The winner of our challenge will win a $15 credit from our generous sponsor -Varada Sharma and will also have the chance to be Guest Designer in a future challenge.

We have Stephanie Serrano of Stephanie's Stampin Spot, joining us as Guest Designer. You can see her amazing 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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The Card Concept #1(Patriotic Picnic)

 Hey there Crafty Friends! I'm a bit late to share, but better late than never! A new challenge started yesterday at The Card Concept and The picture and colours should give you lots of scope!

I was definitely inspired by the colours, patterns  and the vase of flowers to create a Clean & Layered card. 

I used a gorgeous stamp/die set from Pinkfresh Studio for the florals, a Hello Bluebird background stamp and some yummy designer paper from Kaisercraft. 

Remember, an inspiration photo is 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 :-)

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TIME OUT CHALLENGE #237 Fashionable

 Welcome back Crafty Friends. It's time for a new Time Out Challenge. This week we challenge you to be FASHIONABLE!

I used some wonderful stamps from The Ton Stamps and Kaiserkraft Designer Paper to create my 'Fashionable' card. I did a bit of Paper-piecing with the books to add more definition and inked the edges of all the paper. 

The white paper has a lace embossed pattern which adds even more glamour!

This winner of our challenge will win a $20 credit from our generous sponsor - AALL Creates and will also have the chance to be Guest Designer in a future challenge.

You can see more inspiration from our  fabulous DT at the TIME OUT CHALLENGES blog. 

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

                               Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog! I love to read your comments:)

                                                                

Time Out Challenge #236 World Book Day

 Welcome back Crafty Friends. It's time for a new Time Out Challenge and this week we are celebrating World Book Day. 

My card utilises a stamp set I was gifted by my friend Jenny, who was de-stashing. This seems like the perfect time to use it!

I used paper from Kaisercraft and Uniquely Creative 'Read Past your Bed-time' to create this cozy paper-pieced scene. 

This winner of our challenge will win a $25 credit from our generous sponsor - Newton's Nook and will also have the chance to be Guest Designer in a future challenge.

You can see more inspiration from our  fabulous DT at the TIME OUT CHALLENGES blog. 

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

                               Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog! I love to read your comments:)

                                                                

The Card Concept #193A/B New Arrival or Busy Bee

 Hi there Crafty Friends! It's time for the second challenge challenge of the month at The Card Concept,  which means we post 2 photos and you can choose which photo you prefer, or you could create two separate cards, one for each photo! 

I love both photos, but I've made his and hers baby cards as I will be needing them soon. 

I used a discontinued stamp set from Uniquely Creative for both cards. I also used old stash of patterned paper and chipboard letters. 

I used a beautiful Embossing Folder from Spellbinders for this card

I was inspired by the cute animals to create Clean & Layered Cards

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 :-)

Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog! I love to read your comments:)

                                            

The Card Concept #192 Happy Easter

 Hi there Crafty Friends! This year is rushing by and already we have another challenge beginning at The Card Concept! The theme is Happy Easter - yes, it's Easter next week! We have a lovely photo to inspire you.

I was inspired by the colours and rustic scene in the photo to create a Clean & Layered Card.

I stamped the cute bunny on a die-cut circle of watercolour paper and coloured with Karin Markers. 

I chose some rustic patterned paper from Kaisercraft for the background and die-cut flower wreath. 

Then I  stamped and die-cut the sentiment.

Stamps: Craft Consortium (bunny); Pinkfresh Studio (sentiment)

Die: I'm sorry I forgot to record the brand. 

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:-

Anything Goes

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THE CARD CONCEPT #191A&/or B

  Hi there Crafty Friends! Welcome to the 2nd challenge of the month at The Card Concept.  The theme this week is SIGNS OF SPRING OR BUTTERFLY BLUES.  Well to be honest, I  just couldn't decide which picture I loved the most, so I have 2 cards to share with you. 

I love blue and white and have a collection of china in these colours. I also have a bowl of lemons on the table when I use my china, so that's why I loved the inspiration photo and the colours. 

The patterned paper is from Kaisercraft, the teapot stamp is a magazine freebie and the lemon stamps from The Greetery. 

I hope you like my Clean & Layered card. 

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This time I was influenced by the colours and the beautiful butterfly to make a CAS Watercolour Card.  I used a stencil from Stamplorations to make a Monoprint and then stamped the Clearly Besotted sentiment. 

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.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog! I love to read your comments:)

                                            

THE CARD CONCEPT #190 Lucky Charm

 Hello there Crafty Friends! It's time for another challenge at The Card concept. The theme is Lucky Charm and we have a beautiful photo to inspire your creativity.

I used some old stamps from Kaisercraft and a gorgeous die from Simon Says Stamp for the butterfly.

I was inspired by the colours and the foliage in the Inspiration photo to create a Clean and Layered card. 

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.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog! I love to read your comments:)

                                            

CAS MIX UP (July '22 REMINDER)

  It's time to remind you about this month's CAS Mix Up Challenge.   Linda is our host and it's a Watercolour Challenge, with the prompt  'Things with Wings'. That should give you plenty of scope.  Please be sure to make water-colouring the main element of your card and keep your designs Clean and Simple.

I stamped the bird twice, once on the main panel and on a piece of scrap, which was coloured with Altenew Metallic Watercolours and then the body fussy-cut. I sketched and water-coloured the branch. 

My instict is always to add splatter, but I wanted to keep this one really CAS and simple.

Stamp: Kaisercraft Fly Free; SSS Sketched Flowers

Die: Spellbinders 

You can find more inspiration from our talented  Design Team over on the CAS Mix Up Blog and we hope you'll be inspired to join the challenge.

Happy Little Stampers Watercolour Challenge

 Hi There! It's the 1st day of winter in Australia and it definitely feels like it here in Melbourne! It's also time for a new challenge at HLS Watercolour. As always, the theme is Anything Goes (watercolour), so why not give it a go!

I made a light wash and then stamped the script and bee with gold ink. Next I stamped the leaves and  sentiment with Karin Markers, spritzing with water for watercolour look. The flower was also stamped with the marker and blended with wet brush. 

You can see more inspiration from the design team over at our HLS Challenge Blog It's always Anything Goes so we look forward to seeing all your watercolour creations in the gallery.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog! I love to read your comments:)

52 CHRISTMAS CARD THROWDOWN may '22 SKETCH

 Hi Crafty Friends.  Tracey is our host for April at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Challenge. The first challenge of the month is always a sketch challenge.  Here is Tracey's sketch for this month. I thought this sketch was a perfect opportunity to use some patterned paper. I hope you'll join us!

I think the paper is from Kaisercraft, as is the wooden sentiment. The die for the gorgeous foliage is from Simon Says stamp.

I hope you like my rustic take on the sketch:)

You can stretch this out, or use different shapes, as long as we can see the basic sketch in your card.

I hope you'll visit the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown blog to see what our fabulous  Design Team have created with this sketch. Looking forward to seeing your cards in the gallery:)

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Christmas Baubles, Snowflakes and Sweater

Hey there Crafty Friends! 

 I was very excited to get this Concord & 9th bauble stamp and inked it up as soon as possible. I also played with some die-cuts to make some other cards.  I'm sharing them all in the same post to save you from having to make too many comments!

I stamped all the elements with white ink and embossed with Liquid Platinum EP.

I coloured the bauble with Altenew Metallic Paints.

Stamps: Concord & 9th Yuletide Ornament

I'm entering my card in the following challenges:-

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Here's another card just for fun...

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and now for a Snowflake card ........

I painted the die-cut with Altenew Metallic Paint and whilst it was still wet, I sprinkled it with

Wow Sparkling Snow Embossing Glitter. 

Stamp: Newton's Nook Whispering Pines

Die: Kaisercraft Snowflake Border

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

Snowflakes, Free (Embossing), Winter

Theme: It's Snowtime

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Finally a Christmas Sweater card inspired by Festive Friday Challenge...

I embossed the sweater on white card with the die and trimmed. Then I die-cut  in red and layered over the embossed white sweater. 

Dies: Kaisercraft Christmas Sweater, Penny Black Rectangle

Stamp: Uniquely Creative O' Christmas Tree

Paper: DCWV

I'm sharing my card at the following:- 

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Another CASE

 Just popping in to share a card for Global Design Project. This week was a CASE the Designer challenge and this is my card...

I used patterned papers for my background, distressing the edges to echo the frayed linen. 

I stamped some background script and embossed with Liquid Platinum. 

Then I layered some die-cut leaves and wildflowers with a butterfly stamped on vellum.

I stamped the sentiment on a strip of fabric. and stapled it to the card.

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