It's been a long time since I had a post like this--I am sharing a bunch of cards I made this weekend.
First up is this NY Skyline card that I made following the challenge at CAS(E) this Sketch #181. I was also inspired by the skyline on the photo at Inkspirational #113. I am going to New York with my oldest daughter in a couple of weeks, and I think this would be the perfect card for her as we start our trip. I am also linking this card up at Simon Says Wednesday Create a Scene.
The challenge at Less is More #285 is Repetition--so I stamped these little thread things from PTI Hanging by a Thread multiple times in some bold, bright and happy colors. I am also entering this card at Seize the Birthday where the toppings option is 'bold and bright', CAS on Sunday #87: Sequins and AAA Cards #69: One Stash Favourite--my favorite is to add texture to my cards with an impression plate.
My little penguin card is inspired by the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches #245, and I am also entering at Addicted to Stamps and More #202: Make Your Mark and Simon Says Monday Challenge: Flora and Fauna.
The challenge of stripes at Addicted to CAS #92 got me thinking about stripes, and I had this idea to make a US flag inspired map. Not sure exactly what I will do with this card, but it did come out pretty close to what was in my head. I used red and white striped paper and a US shaped die, as well as a postage stamp die cut, that I cut again on the left side with the US shaped die. The background is PTI Postmarks and the sentiment is from Destination World Map.
I followed the sketch at CAS Colours and Sketches #182 for my final card, flipping the sketch over, and using PTI Songbirds stamps and dies.
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Wow, so much goodness in one post! I'm here from CAS Colours & Sketches - love your card for our sketch challenge! The embossing and bold colors really make the card pop! Thanks for playing along with us at CC&S!
ReplyDeletefabulous cards, thanks for entering one of them at ATCAS!
ReplyDeleteOh my...Joyce, so many wonderful cards. Not sure I could choose a favorite but I due love that USA map and that sweet penguin is just adorable. Your sewing card is amazing...just love the wonderful look you created with them. Can't wait to give this one a try. Thank you for all your incredible inspiration.
ReplyDeleteOh, you have been busy and your cards are fantastic!! What a fun trip you will have with your older daughter!! I love your bright and bold spools of thread... perfect card for a crafty person who likes to sew!! Thank you for sharing this at Seize the Birthday!
ReplyDeleteYou were on a crafty roll this weekend!! They're all fantastic Joyce! The penguin with the polka dot tag is super cute. Love the american flag/United States and that sweet little birdie is such a cute CAS card!! It's always a win for us when you have a crafty weekend ;)
ReplyDeleteLots of beautiful cards here! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches this week!
ReplyDeleteFun use of the CAS Colours & Sketches sketch. Thanks for joining us this week. Hope to see you again soon. Liz x
ReplyDeleteOh, what a selection of creativity, Joyce!!!! What wonderful cards you have made!!! Love that great card you have made for your daughter - a trip to NY - you must be counting the days - one day when I win the lotto I would love to visit NY!!!!! As someone who enjoys sewing, I really like the card with the colourful and fun thread spools - the texture is just great!!!! And who would not just love your adorable little penguin - that is such a cute card and I love all the little spots of bright colours!!! The card with the American flag and map - so creatively and cleverly done!!!! And the little bird on the last card is sweet as can be and your card has a lovely CAS look!!!! You've done great on all of these and you had such a productive weekend!!!!
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Hugz
Such a feast of lovely cards and all so very different. I love the crisply CAS bird for CC&S, so bright and cheery. Thanks for playing. But that cotton reel textured card for AAA Cards has really won my heart. Thanks for playing there too.
ReplyDeleteWow, such a fabulous range of cards! How busy have you been?! They all look amazing. I headed over here from Less is More - love your entry with the cheerful thread reels and gorgeous textured background. Fab card, thanks for playing along!
ReplyDeleteWow you were on a rol! Love the cityscape (thought and made the same kind of card)And your LIM card is a real beauty! The stripes is such a clever one and that bird looks perfect on the tree-embossing! A feast for the eye these cards! Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteOhh my goodness you sure have been busy. Hope you enjoyed it all. Love all the projects.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful collection of cards. I love the city against the yellow sky, and your little penguin is adorable
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Wonderful cards!
ReplyDeletexoxo Olga
Too funny, Joyce, I had both the NY skyline stamp and a US map die on my desk this weekend! Those are my two favorites in this wonderful collection of cards!
ReplyDeleteWOW, Joyce, you had a busy weekend in your stamping studio creating this fantastic array of cards. Congrats on your PTI win and happy shopping!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards! Love the skyline stamp you used and the colour for the sky is awesome! Wonderful card! Thanks for joining us over at Inkspirational! :-)
ReplyDeleteLoved looking at all your wonderful cards. Great use of the code word stripes....that's a terrific card. Thanks for joining us at ATCAS.
ReplyDeleteYou had a really productive weekend, Joyce! I love every one of your cards, especially your clever striped flag! Beautiful designs and coloring, too! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at Addicted to CAS!
ReplyDeleteOh shucks! this might be my second post because I wrote one just as my computer died. I'm not sure if you got that one but I hope so because I really praised each and every card! giggles!!
ReplyDeletePatti
So much wonderful inspiration! Love your penguin. Glad you joined us this week at FMS!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards Joyce, you know I love that ciryscape! Thanks for joining AAA and Ink x
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Thak you so much for joining us at Addicted to Stamps and More this week! Hope to see you back soon.
ReplyDeleteMartina
Your cocktail holding penguin card is just fabulous! It really made me smile. Thanks for sharing it with us at Addicted to Stamps and More blog. Please join us again soon!
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Fabulous cards, Joyce!
ReplyDeletefabulous cards- have a wonderful time in New York
ReplyDeleteOh Joyce, how much fun you had this weekend :-) Thanks for sharing your wonderful creations. Have a great time in NY with your daughter~there is so much to see and do!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous group of cards, Joyce. I love the repeated stamping with the spools and the texture - I like doing that too! Also, the USA card ROCKS! Thanks for playing along at AAA Cards. :) Melissa
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful display of cards. I like texture too and love how you added it for our AAA Cards challenge. Thanks for playing along with us at AAA Cards!
ReplyDeleteFabulous results from your crafty weekend, Joyce. The flag map is very creative and mixed media.
ReplyDeleteWow, you had a great weekend! These are all so fantastic! I love the sponged background on the skyline and the awesome map with stripes. Adorable little penguin too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous treat, Joyce ... so many cards in one post! They're all fantastic ... the map is especially cool, the sponged sky on the cityscape is gorgeous, the penguin is a cutie, the texture is perfect with those little bobbins, and that last little bird is just so sweet! So much loveliness! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteWow, Joyce, what an array of fabulous creations! I love your use of bright colours and texture. Loving the stitchy leaves and the bright red bird, and your gorgeous colours on your LIM entry.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us.
Anita x
Less is More
Wow...you have been busy! Love your cards, the penguin is my favorite, I have that stamp and just love it! Thanks for sharing at Less is More!
ReplyDeleteJoyce your crafty weekend yielded some amazing results! What a fabulous collection of cards, I love that you sit down and just create! xo
ReplyDeleteLove coming by and seeing such a great variety of cards Joyce! Love your birthday spools! Thanks for playing along with us at Seize the Birthday.
ReplyDeleteCool creations and your card for ATCAS totally rocks :) thank you for sharing !
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bunch of cards... all different and all terrific. The cotton reels are positioned perfectly on the edge of the card!
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Chrissie
"Less is More"
All beautiful cards Joyce!
ReplyDeleteLove your skyline for CTS... thanks for playing!
Wow! I popped over from AAA Cards to check out your entry a bit closer - seriously happy I did now. So many awesome CAS cards with lots of texture! Wonderful art, thank you for sharing them Karen x
ReplyDeleteYour full to bursting posts always make me want to run to the Craft Cave and get to work! So much gorgeousness! I'm especially loving the skyline, the map and the bird.
ReplyDeleteA great bunch of fantastic cards. Love the colorful thread holders on your birthday card. Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday.
ReplyDeletecongrats on getting top 3 at Ink x
ReplyDeleteAnd winners circle at AAA...rocking it!
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