I should have been grocery shopping, doing laundry, and a hundred other things. But, I made some cards instead.
I used the technique from this week's Make it Monday #269 on my first card. After outlining my image in Copic marker, I also sponged Raspberry Fizz ink around the center of the flower.
I was inspired by this beautiful card at MUSE Challenge #95. I pulled out a brand new landscape die from Sugar Pea Designs, and also wanted to have my sentiment curve around the die cut, just like Anita did on her inspiration card.
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| MUSE Inspiration Card |
I am also entering this card at Sugar Pea Mix it Up Challenge #26: Anything Goes.
I was inspired by quite a few challenges to pull out my old Candy Cane Christmas stamps and dies for this next card.
I am entering this card at Freshly Made Sketches #266, Addicted to Stamps and More #223: Holiday, Curtain Call Sweet, AAA Cards #79 Christmas, Christmas Card Challenges #1: Candy Cane, and Merry Monday #225: Candy Cane.
The challenge this month at Memory Box #19 is Metalllics, so I dressed my polar bear in a bit of gold before sending him on his way to say hello to my daughter in Maine, whose school mascot is a polar bear.
Last up is a birthday card for my neice who is studying to be a teacher. I am entering this card at Less is More #305 where the challenge is primary colors. (Now, I am wondering if green is actually a primary color or not???)
Well, that's it for me today. I really cannot put off making dinner any longer.
Thanks for Visiting
Holy smokes, you DID make some cards!! They're all fabulous (as always!), but I like the polar bear so much!! He's so cute!
ReplyDeleteWow, you were a very busy lady! Love all your fantastic cards! My favorite is your last design. There is so much dimension, those pencils really pop! Don't know what they meant by primary but any kiddo will tell you green is in any basic set of crayons!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous set of cards, Joyce! You have got me itching to have a play in my craft room but I shall have to wait until the weekend :) The flowery pencils and chalkboard alphabet are perfect for a teacher's card. I love the simplicity of your silhouette landscape card too. Great to see you at Less is More!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds faniliar :)! I have to do all the "other stuff" first and then allow myself time in my craftroom :)
ReplyDeleteLove all the cards! Such a great set! Couldn't pick a favorite; they all have something that appeals me! Have a good and fun weekend!
Oooooo, yum, Joyce! Now I want a warm cup of hot chocolate! Lovely and CAS. Thanks for playing along at AAA Cards.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great collection of cards you made this week Joyce, and I can totally see why you'd rather stamp than grocery shop and clean house!! I love your MIM card...SOOO pretty!! Loving your Polar bear card too...I've been on a bit of a Polar bear kick myself lately, so that card with the lovely gold scarf really reached out to me! :0)
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing set of cards Joyce! You've been so productive and they all looks fantastic! I love your card for Less is More with the gorgeous background and pops of colour in the pencils. A little more empty space would keep the card truly CAS, but it's a stunner and your niece will love it! Thanks so much for playing along with us :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Joyce, loving the pretty pink one with the gorgeous daisy esp. Thank you so much for sharing with us over at 'The Flower Challenge' and we hope to see you again soon ;) Viv DT xx
ReplyDeleteHi Joyce! I am soooooo far behind on commenting on my friends' creations. You are a card making machine!!! And turning our so much fabulousness!!! (I loved your comment about being too busy buying new stuff to use old stuff... So true. We all need a 12 step program). Your Congratulations (flower) card is fantastic. What a great technique! I have to look into that one. I also love the navy on white landscape card. Looks fantastic, but now I need that die. sigh. Love the cup of candy canes - yay you for pulling out some old sets!! And thanks for that entry at AAA Cards. I love it. That polar bear is fantastic, and what a great card for your daughter. Will she fly home for the holidays?? Finally, great birthday card for a teacher. I love the chalkboard background and the bright pencils and sentiment. Just a wonderful array of cards. I always look even if I don't have time to comment just then. You are always an inspiration to me!!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful cards! The polar bear one is my fave. :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, Joyce - you seem to master all sorts of techniques and styles! Love the contrast of the navy and white for Muse. So glad you joined us this week!
ReplyDeleteOops - back to thank you for joining us at Sugar Pea as well!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collection of cards and I love how you incorporated different techniques to make each one so special, too! As always, you have inspired me in a big way...Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAnd, thanks so much for playing along with us this week at Addicted to CAS ~ We always enjoy seeing your creations in the gallery :)
Great selection of cards! What a fabulous interpretation of the Muse :)
ReplyDeleteWow , you made alot of cards. Thanks for playing along with us at CCC.
ReplyDeleteI always love to drop by after you've had a crafty weekend, Joyce. There is so much goodness to see and be inspired by. I just don't know how you keep track of all the challenges.
ReplyDeleteHi Joyce commenting for MM, fun card.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a fantastic set of cards!
ReplyDeleteLove your navy and white landscape card.
Fabulous take on Anita's card!
Wow Joyce you have been so busy. Every time I come to visit there is such a wonderful collection of cards to look at. the flower stamped in the corner of the pink cardstock then highlighted with a darker pink - STUNNING. I love this, another flower stamp I have. Thank you so much for joining us at The Flower Challenge Aileen DT
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, Joyce!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful collection of cards, Joyce, you have been busy! I love your take on my Muse card, loving that die for a new home card. Thanks so much for playing along, and also at Less is More, Anita x
ReplyDeleteSo many fabulous cards you made! They are all gorgeous! So much inspiration!
ReplyDeletexoxo Olga
Wow, Joyce, what a gorgeous treat seeing all your cards! Beautiful bloom, crisp navy and white village scene, cute candy canes, fun pencils against the black and white background, and that adorable polar bear ... he's such a sweetie! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteLots of fun cards, Joyce! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday!
ReplyDeleteOh sweety
ReplyDeleteyou are really busy made adorable cards
the first one with flowers outline oh my I loveeeee
I wish I have some kind of outline stamp and can following this technique
your mug with candy cane that joinig at ATSM caught my eyes love the Kraft
Many thanks for joining our challenge at ATSM this week
hugs
Monika (DT Member)
I am a,ways amazed how you make so many cards! I adorethe coloured base of the first and your take on the Muse card, so dramatic...oh and by the way, just put your card on Instagram for TO, don't think you use it but wanted to let you know x
ReplyDeleteYou are just speedy Gonzales with all your lovely card creations, Joyce. Your embossed, outlined floral card is very striking using Raspberry Fizz and black. All of your cards are great. I think my New Year's Resolution should be to take some online classes. It seems I never have just the right stamps...KWIM?
ReplyDeleteWow you really got on a roll with the card making !!! I love the flower card and of course the candy canes. Beautifully cAS without being all white!! Bravo :) Thanks for sharing at AAA Cards. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteJust love your kraft cup of cocoa with those candy canes. Such a fun card.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! I love your fun and festive card you've created for FMS! Thanks for joining us!
ReplyDeleteCute card, I love the CAS look of your card. It is perfect for the challenge....thanks for joining Christmas Challenge blog!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card! :) Great design and color scheme.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing it over at Christmas Card Challenges!
I am posting this time for the card for the Flower Challenge. The card popped off the page with the bright color and the simplicity. All the cards are lovely.
ReplyDeleteHi its my first time seeing your cards and they are very very very VERY good lol. I haven't made a card yet as I have no talent (I'm not worried about smiting it lol) but I have a lot of stock to make them my problem is I think toyseld' oh I like that. I could do that. Then I order more stuff, get it delivered then think. Hmm why have I got thus, I can't find the card that inspired me. Lol
ReplyDeleteI'll get there one day (fingers crossed lol) merry Christmas to you all xx
Wow...not sure how I missed this, so many incredible creations! Love them all but your final card with those brightly colored pencils is my favorite, just so sweet. Thank you so much for playing along with us at SugarPea Designs.
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