I'm posting on a Saturday this week because I had such a crafty week.
Here is one of the highlights of my week--my CASology teammate, Jacquie, came over on Wednesday for a little crafty fun. Of course, Sherlock wanted in on everything.
Jacquie brought some of her stash over, and I was eager to play with some of her stuff. I loved these funny looking fish from Avery Elle. I made that watery background using Distress Oxide inks that I had to buy after playing with them at Tracey's house. I am entering this card at Freshly Made Sketches #335 and CAS on Friday #132 to Use a Cute Stamp.
Jacquie brought a Spellbinders die of birds on a wire, and I was inspired by CAS(E) This Sketch #270.
I was inspired by the challenge at Memory Box #37 to pull out my Darla Butterfly die and make this sympathy card. I cut the butterfly once out of orange card stock and then again out of vellum, and used an impression plate to give all over texture to my card front.
I pulled out some patterned paper and my Poppystamps Stitched Elephant die for my next card, which is inspired by the Pattern Paper Please challenge at Poppystamps #44. I am also entering this card at Seize the Birthday.
Last up is the card I made for this week's Make it Monday #321: Ink Blending on Colored Cardstock.
I have tried experimenting with flat lay photography this week. What do you think? I am still trying to figure out how to better stage my photos and how to avoid shadows. If you have any tips, please let me know.
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Oh Joyce, these are all perfect for their challenges! Love the birds on the wire and how you did the the bird silhouettes on the sunset background, (my favorite). Your flat photos are beautifully done too!
ReplyDeleteHow fun to have Jacquie over to play, Joyce ... and what a brilliant collection of cards! Gorgeous Dox blending, beautiful butterflies, cute little pp elephant, and just the loveliest birds! Flat photo's ... they look great! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeletewow, what an awesome collection of cards ~! all of them are terrific! I do want to thank you for joining us at Seize the Birthday with that cute elephant! Lucky you to play with Jacquie!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, one and all, Joyce!
ReplyDeleteHappy day-after-your birthday, Joyce! Hope my card arrived on time!
ReplyDeleteYou have the best crafty get-togethers, my friend - hope to be your guest one day! I'm dying to get my hands on those brushed birds!!!
All of your cards are splendid! LOve that you've shared your gorgeous birds on a wire with us at CTS!
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What a nice assortment of cards! I really like your MIM card, perhaps because I used the same butterfly for mine. lol I also like how you stamped and cut out the sentiment. Your flat lay photography looks great! I'm experimenting with it as well.
ReplyDeleteWOW...you definitely have been a busy stamper this week Joyce, and every one of them is just delightful!! Great job on the flat lay photography too...I've also been trying to incorporate some of those tips into my pictures. :0)
ReplyDeleteWOW! You have been busy! These are all amazing! Great designs, Joyce! Great picture of you and Jacquie, too! Fun times!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had crafting fun with Jacquie this week, Joyce. The outcome of all that challenge inspiration is fabulous. Aren't the Oxides wonderful for blending? You did a great job with them. Your photography looks great. I'm still having trouble with mine and have no place to do lay-down. Pass on any tips you get please.
ReplyDeleteGreat post full of terrific inspiration, Joyce! Love the DOX blended cards - I really do need to take the time to play with them.
ReplyDeleteWOW, Joyce, you’ve been busy creating all these beauties! Those Brushed Birds are still on my lust waiting for both to be in stock at the same time...when I’m ready to order. It’s a challenge in itself. How fun that you and Jacquie got to create together! I think you did great with your photography but I’m still practicing that myself.
ReplyDeleteWOW - so many fantastic animal cards! Great job!! Thank you so much for playing along with us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge! /Karin
ReplyDeleteWow...what a wonderful week you had! So many incredible and beautiful cards! Really love your sweet purple birdies, adorable and sweet. Looks like you and Jacquie had a wonderful time with all the fun supplies that she brought to share.
ReplyDeleteWow lots of inky goodness here! Beautiful gallery of cards! Glad you shared one at FMS!
ReplyDeleteAren't crafty dates the best!? Love that your pupsters was right in on the action, too! These are all so beautiful and fantastic! I absolutely love your take on Melissa's challenge - that sentiment pops so beautifully! And love the sweet bird card too! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful set of cards! Wow! You sure were busy! Love those fish! Your colouring is fantastic! Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!
ReplyDeleteCrafty time with friends is always the best! What a delightful display of cards Joyce. Each one as fabulous as the next. I think my favorite is the belated birthday with the pretty lilac colored birds!
ReplyDeleteA real treat! And both the bird-cards are my favorite...I know totally different, but I like both styles :)! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteYour crafty posts are among my favourite to read Joyce! So many beautiful and fun cards--amazing how many challenges you were able to combine! Love them all!
ReplyDelete...and I love that you and Jacquie finally had a chance to get together and craft!
DeleteWhat's better than hanging out with a crafty friend?! And what a productive week you had. Gorgeous gallery of cards, love them all. That die cut elephant is just adorable. Thanks so much for sharing at Seize the Birthday, Joyce!
ReplyDeleteWhoa, you were productive! What a fab collection of cards, perfect for all the different challenges you made them for. Your purple birds and leaves are adorable. Great use of the sketch. Thank you for joining us at Less is More. x
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing collection of cards, so many beautiful and varied ideas. I have always loved those weird looking fish and have tried to get them a couple of times and missed out. Your design with them is so cute. All your other cards each so perfect and different, love coming here to check them all out.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of pattern paper Joyce! Thanks for participating in Poppystamps "Pattern Paper Please" challenge!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful array of cards you have created.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us over on Poppystamps challenge blog.
Pam x