Sketchbook Saturday Challenge & 4 Crafty Chicks Challenge.

On Sunday Jean and I challenged each other to make a card using the same sketch, in this case Iwona's Sketchbook Saturday sketch.

I also decided to enter the 4 Crafty Chicks challenge #50 for this week which is to use twine on our creation somewhere.  I was entering these fantastic challenges quite a bit until the last couple of months when my mojo ran out on me. rofl 

So this is my card.   It's certainly different from Jean's. lol

I used the Open Sea stamp set with the dsp called Nautical Expedition which are both totally gorgeous.

I have attempted to create the illusion of rigging on a ship with the Baker's Twine on my card. For the greeting I loved the flag effect which I thought fitted the theme of ships, boats and ocean quite well.

Thanks for visiting my blog and make sure you hop on over to Jean's blog to check out her creation.

Sunny Challenges 003/11 Fox and Friends

This week on Sunny Challenges & Creations blog, the challenge is to use Fox and Friends stamp set in conjunction with the sketch that Vicky has made.

Well here is my attempt at this challenge.  I was hoping for a window effect but not sure whether I've succeeded in this or not.  The dsp is Woodland Walk which has been sitting unopened in my stash, so it's made it's debut here. lol  Everything else is self explanatory I think.

These challenges are doing me good because I struggle to use both the criteria the girls at Sunny Challenges require for an entry.  Thanks ladies.

OK, I'm off to make another card that Jean and I set ourselves this morning.  Can't not do it, as I suggested the idea of both of us using the same sketch to see what each of us would come up with. rofl

Enjoy the rest of the day everyone.

Sunny Challenges 002/11 Friends 24-7

This week on the Sunny Challenges blog, once again it's a sketch plus you have to use the stamp set Friends 24-7.  Well believe it or not, I have had this set for some time but it hadn't been inked.  Just like last week's challenge stamp set, Inspired by Nature.

I deviated a touch from the sketch by adding my favourite seam binding/lace bow which I dyed using blushing bride reinker secured with an antique brad.  I didn't distress this card because I liked the soft and pretty colours like they were and I was a bit limited with what I could use re stamp sets.  I suppose that's why they call it a challenge...right?

Thanks for visiting my blog and hope you all have a good night.

Sketchbook Saturday Challenge 11

Yes, I know I'm too late for this challenge but I loved the sketch.  Here is my card using this sketch.  I had a ball making this.  The seam binding I dyed using Riding Hood Red reinker, but I should have worn gloves.  You should have seen my hands. rofl  My nails still have a red tinge.

OK, well that's if for today.  I'm off to work this afternoon at the tourist centre so had better get ready.

Take care everyone.

Create With Connie and Mary Colour Challenge 161

When I saw the colour challenge on Create With Connie and Mary this week, I just loved it.  Once again, one of the design team cards is my inspiration.  I really like the layering and use of newsprint Lisa did for her card.  Thank you Lisa.

The sketch I used is one from My Favourite Things Wednesday Sketch Challenge on SCS.  I've changed the orientation of it though.

All products used are Stampin' Up.

Thanks for visiting my blog and hope you've had a wonderful day crafting.

Create With Connie and Mary Top 3 Picks

Wow, I'm so excited.  I was chosen for one of the top 3 picks on the Create with Connie and Mary Challenge blog.  Thanks so very much for choosing my card.

Daffodil Delight Meets Newsprint.

I cut two lots of card stock and dsp when I was creating my Sunny Challenges card entry so this is card is using the second lot of bits.  This time I used Just Believe and added Daffodil Delight wide striped grosgrain.  I don't think it looks too bad.  Well, it's made now. lol

Hope everyone had a wonderful day crafting.

Sunny Challenges First Challenge

There is a new challenge blog in town!!!  Sunny Challenges and Creations.  For their first challenge we had to use the sketch provided AND use the stamp set Inspired by Nature!!!  Eeeekkk.  I think the sketch and the stamp set lend themselves to a DL card but as I can't display DL cards in the Tourist Centre very easily, I made my card the normal A5 size.

Card stock is basic black, crumb cake, very vanilla with Newsprint dsp for a couple of layers.

I've replaced the centre panel in the sketch with wide striped grosgrain ribbon.  The image was stamped off once to try and create a shadow effect and I've stamped the smaller images of the flower stamp. Pearls and an antique brad gathered bow finished off.

I'm undecided whether I'm happy with this card or not but it's made now so we'll see how it goes. lol

The retired list is out so there is much excitement amongst Aust/NZ demos today.

I'll have a look at it later.  Have to go out this morning.

Enjoy your day everyone.

Create With Connie and Mary Sketch Challenge 160

This card came about because I saw this picture on the Moxie Fab World blog which I used for my colour inspiration and Renee's design team card for this week's Create with Connie & Mary challenge.

Here is the result.  I used very vanilla, early espresso and baja breeze card stock teamed with Springtime Vintage dsp, Subtles dsp and Botanical Gazette dsp.  The stamp sets used were French Foliage, Silhouette Sentiments, Clearly For You and Nature Walk.  The butterfly from Nature Walk was stamped in early espresso and then lightly water coloured with baja breeze ink.

Most of the edges were given the distressed treatment with my distressing kit which I think is great.

Some lace onto two punched borders gave a little bit of detail as per the sketch.

There's not much more to say other than I did try out a new (to me) idea I saw on Patty's blog which is to combine different buttons and accessories to make something completely different and so cool I reckon.

So I layered my antique brad onto my early espresso button and then wrapped the prongs around my scrunched seam binding and hey presto, something a little bit snazzy. lol  I do really like those antique brads and the vintage trinkets.  Think I've said that before.  rofl 

So do you like my card?  I hope someone likes it enough to buy it!!!!
Take care all and have a good night.

Gabrielle Butterfly

Once again using Bo Bunny Gabrielle papers I made this card.  Actually it's a case from one of Sharon's card at Stamp Simply.  The teal card stock is Bo Bunny's double dot with matches the papers exactly.  The ribbon banner I absolutely love, so easy to use. Stampin' Up very vanilla seam binding was scrunched into a bow and secured with flowers. The teal velvet ribbon is so yummy.

OK, must get on and hopefully today will get some more cards done.  I do have one half made so will get that finished too.

Enjoy your day everyone.