I have three cards to post today, and they are all made with NBUS--lots and lots of NBUS. If you don't know what I am talking about....run, don't walk...over to Darnell's playhouse, where she will tell you all about how we should be using some of the craft supplies we buy. What a concept? Darnell is even running a very fun challenge designed to get you to use your NBUS. Now, I already exceeded the maximum number of entries (sorry, Darnell), but I didn't realize it. So, these cards are just for fun, and I am including this link so you can join in on the fun, too.
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge is to use a stencil, and I have two cards using the SSS Extra Large Dots stencil that I just got. I was inspired to get the stencil and make this card by this card of Laurie's.
I used the same stencil on this card, but sponged and blended various Distress Inks over the stencil. My sentiment is NBUS from Avery Elle Brushed--stamped in Memento Luxe Nautical Blue and clear embossed, and the stars are from Mama Elephant Make a Wish.
My last card uses NBUS from Avery Elle Balloons and colors from ColourQ #245. I am also entering it at Seize the Birthday without toppings this week.
AND...in a first for me...I am playing along at Addicted to Stamps in their #99 Clean and Simple challenge. I am entering all three cards into that challenge. How have I missed this one?
That's it for me today.
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Well you know you had me with those polka dots and look at those CUTE balloons!! Love these Joyce, very cute. Thanks so much for joining us at the ColourQ!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards Joyce, well done too on using so many goodies for the first time, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteLOVE your polka dot cards! The blended distress inks look so cool. And I love those balloons!
ReplyDeleteThree awesome cards Joyce, your stenciling is fabulous good thing you have some Distress Inks! Those big balloons are fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing with us this week at the colourQ!
ReplyDeleteI love the backgrounds on the first two and I always smile coming by to see your gorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteThese are all fabulous, Joyce, but I especially love the first one!
ReplyDeleteThree wonderful cards! I bet you have tons of NBUB stamps, just like me.The large polka dots look great and I love the large balloons. Hope you enjoy your week:)
ReplyDeleteAwesome set of cards, Joyce. Love the stencils ones, but I do love those balloons...love the words on them! Thank you for sharing with us at Seize the Birthday!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful cards, Joyce! I love how you used that large polka-dot stencil! I think I may have one or two things that I've bought that I haven't used yet....;)
ReplyDeleteGreat cards - love those balloons.
ReplyDeleteJoyce...so many fabulous and fun cards and those polka dots are off the chart amazing and now I have to have that stencil, you are so so bad! I love those big sentiments too, so fun. Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteThree FABULOUS cards, Joyce!! I have to say my favorite of the bunch is that middle one, I adore the rainbow of polka dots, I think I need to buy that stencil!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards Joyce, Love how ur cards are so bright and delightful ! I love the stenciling !
ReplyDeleteI love those stencils and how you have used the same one's but created different cards. I love the colours on all of the them! Thanks so much for playing along at ATSM xx
ReplyDeleteWhat fun cards, Joyce and all so differently designed! Thanks for playing with us at the colourQ and sharing your cards.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards, so bright, colourful and full of cheer !
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Simon Says Wednesday Challenge this week.
Jo x
WOW, you have been one busy stamper, Joyce! And NBUS goodies like crazy…and you're not the only one. Although I haven't bought much lately and haven't been stamping very often, I still have NBUS. Great cards, Joyce, and always enjoy seeing your following of sketches and challenges!
ReplyDeleteFAB collection of cards :) Thanks so much for joining in the fun with us over at Addicted to Stamps and More this week, so thrilled you took the time to play along :)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant selection of cards. Love the dotty backgrounds and the big, bold balloons! So pleased you joined us at Addicted to Stamps and More! See you again!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards. I love your stencils on the first couple and those fabulous balloons on the last one.
ReplyDeleteOooh, Joyce, these are fabulous ... such fun polka dots ... and I've been eyeing those AE balloons and dies longingly ... you make them so tempting! Using your NBUS up could increase mine!! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteADORE the Oh Yes You DID CARD!!!!!! YAY, love your stenciling!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love these cards, especially the stenciled dots. Gonna have to bust out my distress inks soon and play around with them.
ReplyDeleteAll of these are fabulous. I have lots of NBUS… so great of you to use up some stuff! Thanks for playing along with Seize the Birthday!
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