I've been a bit under the weather this week--even too sick to craft one day. Fortunately, I am completely better and I am posting a few projects that I have done over the past several days.
First up is a card using a brand new Hero Arts set that I just ordered called Color Layering Hibiscus, and I used a technique I saw in this video by Jennifer McGuire, where she shows hot to achieve a water color effect using a Copic Blending pen.
I am linking this card up at Simply Create Too#92 where their challenge is Anything Goes.
I recently realized that I have been living under a rock inside a cave. Yes, that is true. I just discovered Kathy's blog--The Daily Marker and I think I must be the last person on earth who did not know about it. I learned a fun technique about drawing lines, and while I have missed the chance to link up to her Pop up challenge, I did make a card using this week's Freshly Made Sketch #200 and I am linking up there to help them celebrate their 200th challenge--Yay FMS!! Here's to the next 200.
My last card is inspired by the Mason Jar challenge at Curtain Call.
I am going to do my best to make my way around blogland this weekend to catch up on what I have missed the last few days. So I'll probably see you around.
Thanks for Visiting
Wow such beautiful cards! Love the bright colors! Thank you for helping us celebrate 200 at Freshly Made Sketches!
ReplyDeleteOh you've been so busy - three gorgeous cards, Joyce! I didn't know anything about Kathy ... I'm under the other, bigger rock...
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Three fabulous cards Joyce...love each one! Well I have to tell you that I too have been living under a rock so thank you for sharing her with us. I love seeing that you used 3 different techniques/styles for 3 different cards, you are just amazing!
ReplyDeleteNice cards Joyce. Your card for FMS200 is different for you but I love the boldness.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you were under the weather Joyce, glad you're better! Pretty cards today. I just watched Jennifer's video this morning, you did a GREAT job!! Your second card with the thick black lines is striking and the mason jar card is lovely!!
ReplyDeleteHi Joyce! So sorry to hear you weren't feeling well, I hope you are fully recovered now! Your cards are all gorgeous, especially the card inspired by Kathy Racoosin. Gorgeous, girl!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love those bright colours and bold black lines! So glad you're feeling better! Thanks for joining us for our 200th sketch celebration at Freshly Made Sketches!
ReplyDeleteJoyce glad to hear that you are feeling better. Love all of your cards, you always inspire me and I am always amazed at how you manage work so much crafty time in with your busy schedule! Thank you so much for sharing with us at the Curtain Call!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear that you haven't been well Joyce! I have to tell you that I just LOVE that Curtain Call mason jar card! It is stunning!! The other two are gorgeous too, but that Hello card has stolen my heart well and truly. Glad you are on the mend!
ReplyDeleteI, too, am behind in surfing blogland to see what's new. Sorry to hear you were under the weather but grateful you are feeling better and able to create. You were very successful attempting your "new-to-you" techniques. Love all three cards, Joyce!
ReplyDeleteJoyce - what a bummer to have been feeling crummy the last little bit - I am so sorry to hear that!! I hope you are feeling TONS better and by the look of these cards - YOU ARE!!! Thank you for your kind comments at my blog!! These cards are delightful - LOVE how you combined the Freshly Made Sketch with Kathy's Pop-Up challenge - so genius and it looks AMAZING!!! As for your other two cards - love the vibrance of color on them and good for you for trying out that technique that Jennifer shared!! You are awesome and I think your cards always show your sense of color and style!! Have a wonderful day and enjoy the rest of your weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat collection of cards there. Glad you discovered The Daily Marker you will truly enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteLove your Curtain Call card, Joyce! Glad to hear you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteSorry to here hear you have been under the weather but please you are feeling better. I adore the stained glass window card and haves also not heard of this blog, off to check it out x
ReplyDeleteHi Joyce!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about you haven't feeling well.
I hope you feeling good soon.
Your cards are so beautiful!
I love your color and design!
Have a wonderful day!
Wow! I saw your card at Freshly Made Sketches and came to take a closer look! Absolutely gorgeous! Great job on the sketch! All of your cards are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear you have been ill, Joyce! Fortunately for us, you recovered with your mojo intact as these cards are fantastic!! I especially love your mason jar (winner!) card!! Stay well and enjoy your day! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're feeling better, and you sure didn't skip a beat getting back into crafting. I just learned about the Daily Marker too. Sadly, I have to geo back to work on Tuesday, and that really cuts into my craft time, but I am hoping to stay more connected than I have in past years. Anyway, I LOVE your line drawing and coloring, and what a great idea to use that wonderful card for FMS celebration. The mason jar is simply gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteSorry you weren't feeling well but I'm glad to know you're all better--and making awesome cards too! Beautiful job with the florals. I saw Jennifer's video and thought that looks like a fun technique. I'm so glad you were able to play with Kathy's line technique. Love your fun card! The iris look gorgeous in the Mason jar too!
ReplyDeleteYour work here is wonderful! Love that graphic card for the sketch. Thanks for joining our celebration at FMS!
ReplyDeleteYou must have felt wretched not even to be able to craft, Joyce ... so happy to hear you're back to your usual creative self! Gorgeous cards ... such soft, lovely blooms ... cool, graphic panel ... beautiful iris in that fabulous mason jar! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteAww sorry to hear you were not feeling well. Maybe you worked to hard after the new floors were put in.
ReplyDeleteLove all three cards today and I am. It sure I know Kathy . The jar is simply stunning....wow I love that one ! Take care yourself ...
Nope - you're the second last person on earth to hear about The Daily Marker - it's news to me! Will have to check it out. Loving your get well card - so bright and cheery and such a cool technique! Those hibiscus stamps are dreamy and I love that die cut hello!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that you were feeling poorly...You've done an amazing job on your flowers with Jen's technique and I love how you played with the lines on your 2nd card...Looks like a stained glass window! Love your beautiful Mason Jar and blooms, too!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're feeling better, Joyce. You have three very different cards for us today, all equally lovely. Love the stained glass look on the second, and those iris are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous irises and cute mason jar. Thanks for joining us at The Curtain Call.
ReplyDeleteMy dear friend, I've fallen TWENTY posts behind! My apologies! Work and travel, travel and work, in quadruple doses are bearing the burden of blame! Your cards have received copious amounts of oohing and ahhing when they appear in my Feedly, so hopefully that managed to find its way to you in some fashion. Right now: time to add 'words'...I'm ready for an exclusively-Joyce gallery stroll! Even though you weren't feeling great at the time you created these, you managed to design some real eye-catchers. Both floral cards are lovely, and the geometric feel better card is definitely a smile-maker!
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