Happy Wednesday my friends. I've got four cards to post today for a variety of challenges. First up is a card for this week's Festive Friday FFC #23, The Card Concept #2 and Addicted to CAS--NEW.
For Festive Friday, I took my inspiration from the red barn, the snowy scene, and the trees. I am pretty sure that this is my first time playing at Festive Friday.
The texture for the Card Concept challenge is provided by the bumpy rows of faux stitching on the edges of the snowy hills. I am especially excited to be playing at The Card Concept because one of my besties, Cathy, has recently joined the team. I am putting this card into the Clean and Layered category. What do you think?
My new supplies on this card are the ME Landscape Trio dies and the Holiday Home stamp set. I used houses from Holiday Home and trees from City Scene.
Next up is a card for this week's Fusion #2, where I took my inspiration from the photo--the colors, flowers and wood plank background. The challenge at A Blog Named Hero #36 is 'New year, new stash'. The Hero Arts Hydrangea stamp is practically brand new, since I have only used it one other time. I am also entering this card at Addicted to CAS--NEW. Lastly, the challenge at Simon Says Monday is 'A is for...' and I am using the word ANGLE because my design features patterned paper cut at an angle.
My last two cards are for the color challenge over at Reverse Confetti. Given that I only have one die and one stamp set from Reverse Confetti, I was a bit stumped. But, sometimes having less forces more creativity, and I actually ended up with two ideas for this challenge.
So, lucky me--I now have two more birthday cards for my stash, and I think these could be used for either gender. And, because they are both textured using the PTI Numbers impression plate, I'm going to link them both up at this week's Card Concept #2. And, I'm calling both of these clean and layered.
That's it for me today. I am going to my first official meeting with my daughter's college counselor. Wish me luck. Where the years have gone is a mystery to me. I am not ready for all of this.
Thanks for Visiting
It's always a gift visiting you, Joyce! Most blogs just give you one or two cards per post, but not you, you generously give us a weeks' worth of inspiration in one stop! THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteI noticed the two barn challenges lined up so nicely - sometimes it is freaky how that happens - and I love what you did for them; your card is bright and fresh and perfect. Actually, I feel the same way about the other three! You're the best! Hugs, Darnell
I love the little red houses on your first card. Very happy! I also love your bright and colorful tag cards!
ReplyDeleteOhhhhh lots of pretty cards. Saw you at Card Concept.... so what do I love here today... hmmmm..... My FAVE?? The yellow flower with the wood grain - the contrast is stunning... The numbers embossed on the birthday - very clever and ties together beautifully, and the first .. the snowy countryside - I love the stitched hills and pretty red houses!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards Joyce as always. I love the scene you created on your first card. Your second card is just stunning and your RC cards are perfect with those tag dies.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the college counseling.
luvin these cards, the stitching on the first one is awesome....so glad you joined us at the Card Concept!
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Wonderful cards, Joyce, all of them! The 'stitched' snow banks in your Christmas scene are fabulous, the soft yellow bloom peeking out over the top of the fence is gorgeous, and I love the bold and bright tag cards! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteI love, love, LOVE those red houses and the sewn landscape! Very fun card!
ReplyDeleteI don't know how you do it, Joyce. You're just a card making machine. And not only do you have lots of wonderful cards but they fit into even more challenges. I think the hydrangea card is my favorite (it's that rustic thing again) but the bright and colorful RC cards make me smile.
ReplyDeleteLoving these! Way to combine challenges on the first card! Those trees fit perfectly with those houses - I thought they were from the same set. And I love the stitching on the hills and the little puffs of smoke. Basically I love it all!
ReplyDeleteLove the leaves peeking over the edge of the woodgrain on the second card.
And the last two are so bright and cheery! And I agree - sometimes less stash is helpful - too much choice can sometimes be overwhelming!!
Darn it. First up are those great stitched snow banks...I LOVE those! I also love those little red houses...they really pop against the white snowy hills. Great idea to use the faux stitching for your texture. Your fusion card could not be more perfect for the challenge...that woodgrain pattern, the beautiful hydrangea...watercolored or copics? So pretty and a stamp I had never seen before. Great job...you are quite the challenge player lately! I always look to see what you are playing along with to help me decide what I am going to work on too!
ReplyDeleteI love your layered little houses! The snowy hills look fabulous! Thanks for joining us in our NEW challenge at ATCAS. ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely cards! love your houses on the rolling hills - and your pretty Fusion card with the bloom peeking over the fence! Your tag card is so festive for a birthday celebration!
ReplyDeleteWow you really nailed the first three challenges with one gorgeous card Joyce! Love the stitched hills, the red houses and the green trees. Great texture. Your Fusion hydrangea is beautiful on an 'A'...angle and finally two great cards for Reverse Confetti! So much beauty and inspiration in one post. Thank you so much for joining us at the Card Cocnept!
ReplyDeleteIt's always a treat to see all the cards you share, love the red houses, wood grain panel and embossed numbers :) so stunning!! Thank you for sharing with us at ATCAS!!
ReplyDeleteTerrific collection of cards! What a great assortment! Thanks for joining along with Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteJoyce your first card is fantastic!! Love the way it POPS and those stitched snow banks...just don't get me started!! Your second card is dreamy with that pretty yellow flower and your angled design. And finally the sweetest tags on your last two cards, polka dots I love em!
ReplyDeletethat first card...well it just jumped off the screen for me. I LOVE IT!!!!!!! fantastic take on the challenge and fresh and cozy all that the same time
ReplyDeleteOkay Joyce, you are a card making queen!!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE that you are playing Festive Fridays!!!! I play that every time! I just Love Christmas cards, and I need 2 weeks for it for sure!!!
LOVE your gorgeous FUSION card -thanks for adding this to the Gallery and joining us at FUSION, it is a real pleasure seeing you here!!!!!!!
Ahhh...this post is packed with all kinds of goodness Joyce. I love them all...shows how versatile your style is. So glad you could play along with us at Festive Friday and Fusion!
ReplyDeletewonderful cards, and I love the gorgeous flower-so cool that the leaves over lap the DSP. Thanks for joining us at ATSM
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had some wonderful crafting time. Your first card....the neighborhood is adorable love how you combined set to make that sweet scene and I love the hills.the hydrangea and wood ...beautiful! Nice to have two more pretty birthday cards added to your stash .
ReplyDeleteOMG, Joyce--I LOVE these! Your first card is just perfection! What an adorable scene. And your flower with the woodgrain is such a great CAS design. Love your designs with the tags too. I must order those dies!
ReplyDeleteAll GORGEOUS projects Joyce! Love how you combined all the challenges:) My fave is the red house :) Love<3
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, as always, Joyce. You are just so consistent! LOVE the hydrangea peeking up over your angled fence. So very charming. Thanks so much for joining the Fusion Challenge!
ReplyDeleteOoooh your Festive Friday card is sooo pretty!! I love love the bright red and green on the white! So striking!! All of your cards are amazing! Thanks so much for joining us at Festive Friday! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, you've been busy! They all look terrific!
ReplyDeleteWow Joyce you have been busy. Such lovely cards. Love all of them.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards Joyce--love your style! The Christmas card is my favorite--fabulous design!
ReplyDeleteOh my! These are all so wonderful! My favorite is the Christmas card because it is my favorite season to craft for. Wonderful birthday cards too! I need to make two of those this week myself! :)
ReplyDeleteJoyce, all of your cards are great. It's amazing how each one is so different. Thanks for joining us at The Card Concept this week.
ReplyDeleteSome terrific cards. Love your take on "A".
ReplyDeleteOh wow - your cards are just gorgeous! I love your take on our challenge at The Card Concept - the houses are just perfect! Thanks for playing along!
ReplyDeleteLovely!
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Love all your cards! The fusion card is especially stunning, I love the yellow Hydrangea! Thanks for playing at Fusion!
ReplyDeleteWow - your cards are amazing! Each one is so different, yet all beautifully clean and layered! Capturing the 'texture' challenge element in the pretty stitched snow banks is so clever! The vibrant red and green against the white is stunning! Thanks for choosing to join us this week at the Card Concept Challenge :)
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful, Joyce! I love the hill scene on your Festive Friday card--it's so wintry and is such a great interpretation of the photo. Thanks for playing along with FF this week!
ReplyDeleteJoyce...you are amazing. So many fabulous cards on display again and your card is just too cute! I love the clean look of your colors, so fun. Your hydrangea card is gorgeous and your RC cards so adorable, I just love that color combination!
ReplyDeleteYou have been very busy, Joyce! Love all of your cards and your two for The Card Concept are so perfectly clean and layered. That numbered texture folder is darling and just perfect for a birthday card. Thanks so much for joining us this week!
ReplyDeleteLove the classic red and green on all that gorgeous white space! Thanks so much for joining us at Festive Friday!
ReplyDeleteHey Joyce...I missed your two tag cards in my other post, so......WOWZERS yet again! Faulously clean & simple with tons of yummy texture! You have a keen eye for design - all the elements are in the absolute perfect spot! Totally fun & clean & layered! It's truly a pleasure viewing your fabulous cards in the gallery! Thanks again for sharing them with us at Card Concept Challenge :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a classic Hydrangea stamp - love it. I really like all of your cards posted here. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along at A Blog Named Hero!
I don't know how you do this all. One week of trying to create as mucha s you do and I'm wiped out! :) Great cards, especially the bright birthday ones.
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