Saturday, October 17, 2015

Weekly Wrap Up...Three Cards for Fun



Good morning and happy Saturday.  I hope everyone has fun weekend plans.  I finally have a day without DT scheduled posts, and so I am taking advantage of the break to post a few cards I have made just for fun (gasp!) over the course of this week.

First up is a card I made for Addicted to CAS #74 Sparkle Challenge.  I used Avery Elle Beautiful Bows and some sparkly gold ink for my card--I was going for the stacked gift look.





Next up is a card I made inspired by one of the cards posted by Dawn during the PTI release festivities this week.  Dawn's card used a new stamp set that seemed pretty similar to a set I bought last year from PTI called Fair Isle Motifs.  I used a single image from the set, and put my Misti to work getting everything (mostly) lined up and stamped across the entire card front.  I used Peaceful Pinecones in place of the greenery Dawn used.  I am entering this card at Create Along With Us.

Dawn's Card



I am also entering this card at Addicted to Stamps and More #166:  Anything Goes.




Last up--a card with Copic Coloring featuring my newest Serendipity stamp--this fantastic sentiment which I have wanted forever.  The challenge at Serendipity Stamps  SSCB#48: What's New was the perfect challenge to get me to put some ink on this new stamp.



I am also entering this card at Virginia's View #19:  All Things Colored, The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge and Marker Pop #79:  Anything Goes.






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29 comments :

  1. sandieOctober 17, 2015 at 2:14 AM

    Isn't it fab to make cards just because! And these are a delight. I have been trying to get hold of that bow stamp here but it is sold out all the time. I think the way you have used it is inspired and so very creative, love, love it...have no stitiched dies though but would love to CASE this in my own way..is that o.k?

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  2. My Card Attic: HazelOctober 17, 2015 at 3:33 AM

    These are great Joyce! I always find it so liberating making cards just for fun! Although I also like the challenges for focus too, but there is something about the organic feel of a card emerging that you never even knew was coming yourself until it is finished! Have a lovely weekend! Hazel xx

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  3. LynnOctober 17, 2015 at 4:28 AM

    I've been a little quiet out here in blog land, but I absolutely love all your cards...you are a stamp/ink girl and so am I. Love them all, especially the fabulous colors on the third one.

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  4. Lisa EltonOctober 17, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    It's always good to craft for fun and these are all fabulous Joyce!!

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  5. victoria hOctober 17, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    fab cards- the stacked presents was a clever idea.

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  6. Kara LynneOctober 17, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    You've got three fantastic cards here, Joyce! I love them all! Your stamping is spectacular!

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  7. Diana KOctober 17, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    All three are lovely. I love your Copic colouring on the last one so much, so vibrant! And the first one is just so cool.

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  8. ValByDesign, ValerieOctober 17, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    SUCH a lovely card! I love that stamp set and wish I had it! Thank you for joining us over at MarkerPOP for our Anything Goes Challenge!

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  9. Lisa PetrellaOctober 17, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    Gorgeous creations and such fabulous takes on all of the different challenges! I just ordered that Beautiful Bows stamp set!!! I could no longer resist! Can't wait to get inky with it!

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  10. Sarah Ashley PoschOctober 17, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    You always share such beautiful things!

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  11. Kristie GouletOctober 17, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    Love all your cards, Joyce!!!

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  12. DarnellOctober 17, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    I can just hear in your words how much fun you had making these three stunning cards just for playing in challenges, Joyce! They seem like all winners to me, if for no other reason than they delighted you and they delighted us!! Hugs, Darnell

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  13. I Card EveryoneOctober 17, 2015 at 5:00 PM

    I LOve them all, Joyce... but that last one just plucks my heart strings - I love your card and the song, too! In fact I've said that several times now when I've seen Tracey McN use it ... why don't I have this stamp yet?
    =]

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  14. Helen F.October 17, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    Oh Joyce! Love the pretty bow on your stack o' gifts card. Your card inspired by Dawn's is just as gorgeous as her's and the cheerful colors of the 3rd card are sure to brighten anyone's world.

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  15. Kim HegginsOctober 17, 2015 at 6:38 PM

    3 simply fabulous cards! I am in love that beautiful bow and it looks so amazing in gold! And that winter birthday card is so pretty, those pine cones are sweet.

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  16. GerrinaOctober 18, 2015 at 3:47 AM

    Fun cards! Love the first!! Know that it isn't easy to get it this crisp! Hugs, Gerrina

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  17. Petra SwartOctober 18, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    WOW, what great cards, Joyce!!!! Love the idea of the stacked gift on the first card - it is so striking with the lovely bow and the cute little tag!!!! The stamping on the second card is so perfectly neat (how easy the MISTI has made things for us, hey!!!!) and I love the pine cones and branches!!! So beautiful with the sentiment on the red banner!!!! Love the colours of all the sweet flowers on the third card and the sweet sentiment!!! A lovely set of cards!!!!
    Enjoy what's left of the Sunday!!!

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  18. Barb GhigOctober 18, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    Three gorgeous cards, Joyce! I love your gold sparkly bow and how you stacked your stitched mats! Such a beautiful pattern on your 2nd card, and I love your flowers on the last card! What a great sentiment, too...it works perfectly with your design!

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  19. Barb GhigOctober 18, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    I'm so sorry, I meant to add: Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at Addicted to CAS and ATSM! It's always fun to see your cards in the galleries!

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  20. InkyfingersOctober 18, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    What a great selection of cards Joyce, and all so different! I particularly love the first one - so CAS and creative!

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  21. BobbyOctober 18, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    I came to welcome your beautiful and well stamped, I might add, pinecone card to the ATSM gallery this week, Joyce. But then I saw the other cards and was floored by two more wonderful creations. The bow on the stack is gorgeous and perfectly stamped and who doesn't love that sentiment on the third. It is indeed a wonderful world. Thanks for playing cards with us at ATSM this week.

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  22. Taunya ButlerOctober 18, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    So many WONDERFUL cards - what a treat to see all of these!!! I love the one with the stacked presents and the bow the best!!! MAybe I got entranced by the yellow bow!!! SO fun!!

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  23. Tracey McNeelyOctober 18, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    So glad you made some cards for fun Joyce! Love all your designs, they made me smile! Beautiful!

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  24. Mary Dew LeeOctober 20, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    Such fun cheerful cards! I love the bright pop of the flowers with the simple black verse on your 3rd card! Thanks for playing in Serendipity Stamps What's New challenge!

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  25. MarybethOctober 20, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    I sure love that bow stamp you have and the way you used it on this card! Love your take on Dawns card with that beautiful background . Great way to use the Serendipity Stamps stamp and your background is perfect!

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  26. cmOctober 21, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    Joyce, your 'just because' cards are a trio of delight! Your gift package card is ingenious; the case of Dawn's, ever so lovely, especially with those pretty pine cones, and the Wonderful World sentiment is surrounded by beautiful floral images! Smiling at seeing these!
    Hugs~c

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  27. Anita in FranceOctober 24, 2015 at 2:23 AM

    What a fabulous selection, Joyce ... elegant bowed gift stack, gorgeous fair isle and fantastic, vibrant blooms around that brilliant sentiment ... love it! More wish book entries for me I think! Hugs, Anita :)

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  28. Vickie ZNovember 6, 2015 at 5:22 PM

    Love the stacked present!! So perfect!! And, of course the Serendipity sentiment... one of my favs!! So glad you had time to have some fun and joined us at SSCB!!

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  29. Jeanne J. November 10, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    Great cards Joyce. The wrap it up bow on all those layers is so cool looking.. and I think you are turning into a Copic junkie. Never would have predicted that in a billion years.. but you have to know I AM LOVING IT!! The color is beautiful and brings life to the flowers!

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