Sunday, January 5, 2014

My Crafty Sunday





I had all sorts of crafty time today, and lots of mojo, too.  So, please be prepared for lots of photos.  My first project is a set of cards I made for the One-Layer Simplicity Challenge #1.  This is the challenge formerly known as One Layer Wednesday.  The challenge this month is 'Restocking the Shelves'.  Today, I focused on creating some quick, one-layer thank you cards.

I pulled out a stamp--Stampendous Ranunculus--that I have never used before, and combined that with a thank you sentiment from PTI.  Because the flower stamp is new, I am entering these into this week's Simon Says Wednesday challenge to use something new.  I stamped the sentiment, masked it, and then stamped the flowers over.  I used my Inktense Pencils to watercolor the flowers and leaves--in a very messy way, then brushed Wink of Stella over the flowers.  It was quick and easy, and I was able to use the same post-it as a mask for all the cards.











As I was coloring the flowers, I wondered how the card would look just black and white, so I tried one with a colored sentiment and left the flowers and leaves blank.  What do you think?  I kind of like the black and white, but would maybe do a colored flag for the sentiment.  Of course, that would make it ineligible for the One-Layer Simplicity Challenge, but I think it might work better.




My next card is for A Blog Named Hero challenge #35:  One & Four.  I used one new-to-me-Hero Arts Stamp (Winter Village) that has four different images.  I stamped it several times in different colors, cut them out, and made my scene.  I am also entering this card into this week's Simon Says Wednesday challenge to use something new.  The inks are Hero Arts Shadow and the sentiment is from PTI Polka Dot Parade.  Hard to see in this picture, but a covered all the snowy rooftop ledges and chimney tops with Prisma glitter.





Last up are a few cards that are not for any challenges at all.  I was inspired by a post by Susan at Simplicity where she shared some of her ideas for using Washi Tape.  I pulled down a few of the many Washi tapes I had, and CASED her cards from this post.  I always learn so much from her blog posts, and always leave feeling smarter and inspired.









All the sentiments on these last 4 cards are from Reverse Confetti Lots to Say--my very first Reverse Confetti purchase.  I guess I'll be entering one of these cards over at  Simon Says Wednesday challenge to use something new.  I did not realize until writing up this post just how much new stuff I ended up pulling out today.  

Well, that's it for me today.  I have been skipping the supply list lately--it takes a lot of time to write it all up, and I never know if anyone even reads it.  Please let me know if you have any questions about supplies I used.


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20 comments :

  1. Ok...where do I start??? they are all so amazing. You have been a very busy bee and I love each and every card. I will be pinning all of them and cas'ing you too. What a great use for Washi Tape, mine has been sitting on my ribbon rack collecting dust, now I have some fabulous and fun inspiration. You are amazing, simply amazing!

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  2. I always laugh to myself when I read "well, that's all for me today" in your post that just contained a dozen cards! I dunno about your b&w flower card, I really, really like it with the colored sentiment right on the card. Of course, the colored versions are gorgeous too. Love your washi cards, what a great way to use the tape!

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  3. I'm right there with you on the supply lists...don't do them anymore either! Now...where to start...your cards are all amazing. I love them all, but in particular the ones with washi...you CASEd Susan beautifully.

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  4. Great matching up of the washi tape. And I love the owl cards. I need to get my washi tapes out and play. I have tons of them.

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  5. That large stamp looks great and what a fast way to make a lot of cards. All you'd have to do is change the sentiment and you're ready for any occasion. I do not have washi tape but that is another way to quickly make cards and yours are wonderful. I love the size of the sentiment stamp.

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  6. Wow!!! You've been a busy Bee! Love all your cards Joyce....Awesome in so many levels :)

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  7. Lucky for you to have much crafting time! I never got into the washi tape. But I am crazy about the owl one. great cards.

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  8. Joyce you had such a busy and productive day! I just love those Intense thank you cards--wow! You are always so good at making multiples--LOVE it all!

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  9. An abundance of amazing cards, Joyce! The ranunculus are stunning ... I've had that stamp in my wish book for ages, and just never got it ... yet ... think I may just have to having seen your wonderful cards! The coloured ones are gorgeous and I do love the one you left black and white ... it's rather dramatic! Sweet winter homes scene and fab washi cards ... so deliciously CAS! Anita :)

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  10. Lovely cards, Joyce! My favourite is the one with the houses!

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  11. I am totally in love with your flower card. Too good and washi tape cards are real awesome idea, if you have to mass produce :) u have been so busy :)

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  12. quite a sunday! love all of the florals and those cute owls!!

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  13. You weren't kidding when you said you had a lots of mojo! I'm so glad you had the time to use it. And I'm so impressed that you used so many new things. I seriously love all of these. And I think the black flowers with the colored sentiment is awesome.

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  14. Now YOU are the one inspiring me, Joyce! I'll have to check out Susan's post, too. All the cards are SO pretty!! I'm tickled for you that you got so much new stuff and used so much NBUS on your gorgeous cards! Re the ranunculi (a fave flower of mine) in the b/w? Since you asked, I think a narrow black or red mat at the back. I know it's not a OLC then, but I think it would POP that black/white sketch aspect of the flowers, which I love. I also loved the little houses with their glittery roof and chimney tops!! Hugs, Darnell

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  15. What beautiful cards Joyce. I love the one layer cards. And I love the scene you created with the hero arts stamps.

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  16. Holy smokes Joyce you were on crafting overload today!!! Love everything, but the first set of thank of cards is my fave, SO PRETTY!!!

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  17. Wow! Lots of really fabulous cards! Thanks so much for playing along with us over at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!

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  18. Wow! You have been busy! So much gorgeousness here but I'm especially loving your washi tape cards - the 2nd and third in particular. :)

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  19. Joyce, I don't even know where to begin commenting on your awesome post. First of all the OLS challenge cards are adorable...masking the sentiment was brilliant, and your loose coloring is so very pretty. Second, how would the B&W version look in ALL B&W? I think you're right...a colored flag for the sentiment would probably work better if you feel it needs color, but I'm thrilled you gave the colored sentiment a try. Third, the new home congrats card is FABULOUS!! Love the colors and the layout and edging on the raised panel. Fourth, the washi cards are delightful, too! You are totally rocking CAS in this post, and thank you so much for sharing!

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  20. Wow so much yummy goodness! They are all stunning Joyce :) Thanks for playing along with us at A Blog Named Hero!

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