Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Halfway through the Week






I just said goodbye to one batch of houseguests, and my next batch arrives tomorrow.  One of those things about living in San Diego--the guest room is never vacant for long.  I managed to squeeze a bit of crafting in during the past week by setting up a large table in the downstairs hallway, bringing down a bunch of supplies, and helping my MIL and SIL make cards, envelopes and gift bags.  A bit frustrating, as I am not a natural teacher, but anything to get a little crafting time.


I used my first set of stamps and dies ever from Clearly Besotted to make this very fun ice cream birthday card using the sketch from this week's CAS(E) this Sketch.  I am also entering this card at Virginia's View Challenge #5.


A pair of one layer cards for this month's One-Layer Simplicity Challenge--using this very fun surfboard set I first saw on Susan's blog.  I'm not 100% convinced that these cards work--it's a little difficult to read the sentiments on top of the right surfboard, but I'm going with them anyway.





I made this next card just for fun--I was trying to get some stamping done in between requests for help.  I have seen something like this design done with this stamp before, but cannot remember where--if it was you, please let me know so I can give you credit.  The sentiment is Mama Elephant and the images are poppies from Verve Poppy Birthday.  The card needed a little something, so I put some color coordinated sequins on.  I'm entering it into Seize the Birthday without toppings.



My last card was inspired by this very cool birthday card I saw at Darnell's birthday party by Sharon's Creative Essence.  Sharon used embossing but I was lazy and used die cuts to achieve my black and white look.  This card was supposed to be my first entry at The Cutting Room, a new challenge using die cuts, but I missed the deadline to post.  I will definitely try to enter that challenge again, as I really do love my die cuts.  I used the 'rock and roll' inking technique on my sentiment--Pure Poppy, Summer Sunrise and Orange Zest, and then used little spongers to ink the edges of my card base to match.  I am entering this card at Virginia's View Challenge #5.




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23 comments :

  1. You were able to get a lot done with company around. Love your ice cream card and that last one with the black and white one is so cool. I need to try that.

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  2. You are very productive, Joyce! I love your yummy ice cream card! I adore the color combo! So glad that you join the fun over Virginia's View Challenge! PS: good luck with the next batch of house guest! San Diego is a popular place to visit for sure!

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  3. I can't believe that you were still able to get all these cards done while you were hanging out with your MIL and SIL! Impressed all fantastic, I love your first CB stamp creation!

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  4. These are all fabulous, Joyce! I love those surfboard cards! And that black and white butterfly is amazing!

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  5. Your cards are all fabulous, but I am in love with the butterfly. I have to try that technique with the die cuts.

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  6. gorgeous cards- the black and white butterfly does look cool!

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  7. Fabulous cards, Joyce! I especially love the first one -- super sweet take on the sketch! Did Clearly Besotted come out with a new ice cream cone stamp? I had one of theirs before, but it looks different than this one....

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  8. What a wonderful collection of cards you found time to make, Joyce! Your birthday card just "popped" on Seize the Birthday! that sentiment and font is so festive and your bright flowers and leaves surrounding it is the perfect finishing touch! Thank you for entering this in STB!

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  9. Wow - you were a very busy girl!! What wonderful beauties you have made here!! Your ice cream card for CAS(E) this sketch is adorable and so perfect for that sketch!! One layer challenge card is awesome and perfect as a masculine card!! Ans, omg, the Seize the Birthday card is brilliant - those colors just pop off the page!! And last, but not least - that gorgeous butterfly is such a cool card!! You did really well on all your efforts to get some crafting in!!! Yeah YOU!!!!

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  10. I'll bet you did a great job showing them the ropes and that you all had fun crafting! A FUN collection of cards today, love the ice-cream!

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  11. Ah, these look GREAT! I'm super impressed, and I LOVE the black & white! Thanks so much for CASing me! That made my day. The ice cream looks pretty good, too! Love the surf boards and that lovely birthday card. Super job with all of these!

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  12. Great cards. The ice cream one is so cheery. Love the black & white butterfly card.

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  13. What an awesome batch of cards! I love how very different each one is. The floral stamping around that beautiful script birthday sentiments is awesome and I adore the bold contrast of the last.

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  14. I'll bet you sell yourself short and you're an excellent teacher, Joyce! All of these are super fun cards!! I really like how you recreated Sharon's b/w butterfly and I love the colorful sequinned poppies! The surfboards and ice cream cones are so perfect for a San Diego summer! Have fun with the next wave of houseguests!! Hugs, Darnell

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  15. I'm amazed that you could make these while you had company! I would never be that disciplined. Love your cards! Those ice cream cones are awesome and the design with black & white is so cool--stunning!

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  16. Such a fun take on the sketch! Your ice cream cones look so yummy!
    Thanks for linking this up to CAS(E) this Sketch!

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  17. What a wonderful collection of cards Joyce...I wish I could have been part of your craft class, I am sure everyone had a wonderful time and have a nice selection of cards. I love your ice cream card, so sweet and such a wonderful way to say happy birthday!

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  18. Goodness, Joyce, what a fabulous selection of cards ... I can't get this much done with no guests here ... with guests I've no chance! Fun and cool (haha) ice cream cones, even cooler surf boards, love that ME scripty sentiment and the black/white butterfly is so dramatic ... amazing multi-tasking! Anita :)

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  19. Nicely done Joyce! Sorry its taken me so long to get here. LOVE that Poppy birthday card and your black white butterfly is dramatic and bold.

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  20. Oh that's a fun surfboard set! What a great idea for your butterfly too ... it looks fab and modern in b&w!

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  21. I love your surfboard cards. Being from Australia and missing the beach makes me enjoy your bright happy card
    Heather T

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  22. Great cards! The birthday card is so fun and cheerful! Great bright colours. Thanks for playing along with Seize the Birthday!

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  23. Pencil me in for the next weekend please... just kidding. I don't like to travel. A lot of people say they want to come to Tucson right up until I tell them they can come in the summer. Fun ice cream cone cards and I love the bright Happy Birthday one. I can always count on you for great cards and great inspiration.

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