Sunday, March 6, 2016

Weekend Recap


Hello and happy Sunday.  I had the craftiest weekend ever, and have 7 cards to post for a variety of challenges.

First up is a card using this week's technique from Make it Monday #241: Ombre Stencilled background.

I used the new PTI anniversary stamps and dies, Painted Petal to create my card, as well as a new MFT stencil.  I am entering this card at Darnell's NBUS #6 Challenge, as it has 3 NBUSES on it




Next up is another card using Painted Petals--a little more towards my CAS style.


I am entering this card at Just Us Girls #333: Flowers.




How about another floral card with lots of white space?


Inspiration for this card comes from the Poppystamps Challenge #18: Spring Fling.  I used two Poppystamps dies on this card..Grand Flower Box and Groovy Flower.


I had to perform a little bit of surgery on my die cuts to allow the flowers to be a different color from the leaves--kind of like grafting a plant.


I am also entering this card at AAA Cards #59 where the challenge is embossing.  I used Lil Inker Diamond Lace impression plate for my background embossing.  I am also entering this card at Less is More where the challenge is Citrus colors--I've got Orange, Lemon and Lime covered.




I used the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches #226 to make a thank you card for my daughter's soccer team manager.


I used PTI Go for the Goal.   My daughter's school colors are brown and yellow.  I am not kidding. They have had to switch their uniforms to yellow and grey, as they could not even find brown uniforms any more.  My camera has done terrible things to the yellow on this card, which is actually quite bright and pretty IRL.



For my next card, I combined the sketch at Retro Rubber #33 with the Geometric challenge at Inkspirational #103.


The sentiment stamp on this card is probably about 3 years old, as is the SSS Diamond Parade die.


I die cut once from black and again from white, using Copics to color all the different sections in a rainbow of colors.  I am also entering this card at Seize the Birthday Anything Goes.




Still with me?  Early this morning, I saw this card over at Stephanie Lanzalotto's blog, and it reminded me that I have 2 daughters who will probably be getting their drivers licenses before long, and I'd better be prepared with suitable congratulations cards.


I am entering this card at Simon Says Wednesday where the challenge is Texture.



And, a slightly different version of the card, this time using the car image (PTI Enjoy the Ride) as a subtle background print.


I am entering this card at Simon Says Monday where the challenge is New Beginnings.  For my daughter as well as me, the freedom to drive (and the freedom FROM driving) will represent a new stage of life for both of us.



Well, that's all for me today.  Thanks for sticking with it for such a long and crafty post.


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49 comments :

  1. Oh my goodness Joyce, you had yourself a card making marathon!! What a treat to see so many of your works of art tonight. The stenciled ombre background card is gorgeous and I love the cute soccer card too. They're all outstanding, as ALWAYS!!

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  2. I love your weekend recaps Joyce! What a fabulous collection of gorgeous card! Your ombre stenciling is stunning in those colours and your pretty flowers set it right off. You did amazing surgery Dr. Joyce those sweet flowers are so pretty. The soccer coach card is a winner--lol and finally your bold geometric design is amazing in primary colours. This post is a feast for the eyes!

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  3. Wow! You have had busy old crafty time Joyce and you are on fire with gorgeous talent! Each one is full of fabulous inspiration and jaw droopingly cool! So much attention to detail and perfect showcasing of your stash! Loving your colour choices and stenciling on the ombre panel! Great to see you play along at AAA cards and Less is More this week and thanks so much. Pity I've got to head to work soon as I want to craft having had this inspiration overload 😁

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  4. Goodness Joyce that was a crafty weekend. So many gorgeous cards, great backgrounds and the rainbow geometric card is a stunner and so pleased you shared with us a Ink x

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  5. I can't believe how many cards you've made! I'm in awe! Gorgeous, all of them. I came over from LIM and really like your entry. Beautifully clean and simple but with texture and interest and fab colours!

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  6. Tjee you had a real crafty weekend! Don't know where to start; so many beautiful ards! Great to see the stencilling on the first two and how your cards got more CAS! The autoard is the one that stands out for me; to the point and with that sentiment still elegant! Love to see your weekend-reap post! Have a great week!

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  7. Wow! You have been super busy! Love, love, love all your cards. Super fun congrats cards with the school colors and the adorable driving card. Of course I love all the beautiful florals!

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  8. WOW, you certainly WERE busy weren't you Joyce! You have come up with some real beauties here. I have had my eye on that cover die in the third card here, and now . . . I HAVE to have it!! Have a wonderful week! Hazel xx
    My Card Attic

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  9. All of your cards are beautiful and each has its own special detail! I love them all!!

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  10. Such a gorgeous selection of cards. Karen x

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  11. All of this cards are amazing, what a fabulous way to combine all of this challenges!! Thank you for playing along with our Retro Rubber sketch challenge, your card is beautiful and so colorful!!!
    Big Hugs,

    Maria Rodriguez.

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  12. I can see you had a great weekend , Joyce ! All your cards are amazing! Love that MIM card , it would be a winner for sure if it was not a random win, wow that is gorgeous!

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  13. Hi, I saw your card at AAA and came to say I really like it, the embossing is awesome :)
    Ardilla

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  14. A wonderful collection of cards! So glad you joined us this week at FMS!

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  15. Fab weekend with awesome creations. Sweet design and fabulous coloring.  Delightful! Thanks for visiting and leaving the sweet luv.
    Hugs
    Berni berni46blogspot.

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  16. Wonderful bunch of creations! Great work. Thanks for playing along with Seize the Birthday.

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  17. That is a super array of cards Joyce! The first ones all have amazing backgrounds and gorgeous florals, then the colorful diamonds are super cool too and last but not least I really love the background on the Congratulation one and the banners on the Hooray! So glad I came by for sure! Thanks for taking the time to join us at Just Us Girls for Word Week and Seize the Birthday! We sure appreciate it!

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  18. What a fabulous collection of cards Joyce and I love the stenciled backgrounds.

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  19. What an amazing selection of cards! Each one so different, but each one is also so inspirational. Where to start?? Your textured backgrounds are awesome and that ombré one is amazing. Super choice of images too. Thanks for sharing the beautiful little citrussy flower card with us at Less is More.
    Sharon xx

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  20. Goodness what a fab array of cards, you have been so busy!
    I love the simplicity of the LIM entry, with crisp embossing and really vibrant little flowers!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  21. All are beautiful! I really like the dry embossing with the car--so CAS and perfect, Joyce! So glad that you join the fun over Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Touchy Feely” Challenge!

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  22. I must be feeling your energy, Joyce, because I got a lot of cards made this weekend, too. Yours are wonderful. I love that embossed background and your ombre stenciling is fabulous.

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  23. Such lovely cards and layojts. Thanks for sharing this week at Just Us Girls.

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  24. OMG such wonderful eye candy here for us Joyce!! I LOVED your painted Petals cards...all of them...just wonderful!! Your ombre one is stunning!! I am here thanking your for joining us at Seize the Birthday! Way to use an older stamp and die..Terrific card!!

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  25. Awe, Joyce, did you hibernate in your craft room this past weekend? Whatever you did is definitely worth it because you made several beauties. I mailed a bunch of thank-you's today and now have a batch of birthday cards to mail. Then I need to rebuild my stash. Your ombré background one is my fav.

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  26. Wowzer--what a great collection of cards, Joyce! LOVE your MIM card, the lace impression plate & those neat diamonds!

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  27. WOW, what a feast for the eye, Joyce!!!! Such stunning cards you've got here!!! Love the wonderful stenciling, the gorgeous flowers, great dry embossing, fun bg stamping on the soccer card, beautiful colourful geometrics, the cute little car ...all just gorgeous and lovely!!!
    Have a wonderful day!!!!
    Hugz

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  28. Of course you know that I'm immediately drawn to your gorgeous embossing ... this time? My favorites are the congrats cards for the girls! LOve that beetle-bug - especially as a background stamp!
    =]
    [p.s. the one I received in the mailbox yesterday was prettier yet - thank you, Joyce!!]

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  29. Wow, you were busy! I love all your cards, but especially like the card for Retro Rubber geometric shapes! I love the black outline and how you colored the shapes with copics. Thanks for playing along with us!

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  30. I would be very pleased with myself if I had had such a productive weekend - these are all stunning, Joyce! Love the textured backgrounds, ombre stencil, bright blooms and pops of red - so many fantastic elements. I really love the textured background on your spring card for Less Is More - thanks for sharing with us :)

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  31. I am most jealous of your super productive weekend! I love all the cards. Thanks for playing with us at Retro Rubber - your card is excellent, great way to use that die, you've given me some ideas. Thanks Claire DT

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  32. Just WOW!! You really had an amazing and productive weekend. Love the MIM card--gorgeous ombre background with those wonderful blooms! Your CAS design with Poppy Stamps dies looks so fabulous with that embossed background. And I love the soccer card and the sweet card with the bug.

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  33. OMGosh... do you sleep? LOL, just love your energy level. These cards for the various challenges are terrific. But I especially like the geometric design and bold colors for our Retro Rubber challenge. Thanks for including us in your stamping fun this week. Hope to see you in our gallery often!

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  34. You had the BEST weekend - not only were you productive and getting lots of cards done but they are also wonderful! don't you just love it when your cards just come together so nicely? Your Retro Rubber card is very striking! Not only with the bold shapes but the colors are perfect as well. Thanks for playing along with us and hope you will join us again soon.

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  35. What fun you had, Joyce ... and what fun I've had enjoying all your weekend creativity! What a fabulous collection ... beautiful blooms (that sweet grafted one is brilliant!) ... bright and fun new driver and soccer cards ... and that awesome diamond rainbow ... sigh ... it's blissful! Hugs, Anita :)

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  36. What fantastic cards! I love them all! Great flowers and such wonderful dimension with the flowers! Thanks so much for playing along with Just Us Girls this week!

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  37. Wow! So many beautiful cards! Beautiful created backgrounds and fun, clean designs! How lovely! Thanks for sharing with us at Inkspirational!
    - Shauna

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  38. So many wonderful cards..love that you had a crafty weekend! All of your flowers are so beautiful and those car cards are simply fabulous and so much fun. I am in love with your first two flower cards, they are just gorgeous!

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  39. What beautiful cards! I was exhausted just thinking about the sheer number of cards you created! Love the rainbow diamonds! Beautiful take on the sketch! Thank you for playing along with us at Retro Rubber!!

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  40. Great colours on your geometric card - fabulous design. Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational Challenges. Come back next time! Marina

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  41. Wowzers Joyce, what a card treat! Your LIM card is so effective and CAS. Love the stencilling you've done on the first card, also you've inspired me to get my SSS diamond die out again :)
    Thanks so much for joining us this week
    Anne
    "Less is More"

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  42. Holy cow! look at all the fab things you made! I love the flowers (of course) and the neat backgrounds - stenciled, embossed and even some pattern paper! All amazing and so different from the last!

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  43. All the cards are stunning! I love your colours choices! Thanks for playing along at AAA Card Challenge!

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  44. Love all the texture behind your bright yellow flowers! Thanks for playing along with us at Poppystamps!

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  45. What fabulous makes, everyone a stunning creation.
    Thanks for joining us over on Poppystamps blog.
    Pam x

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  46. WOW! You've nearly rendered me speechless with the array of artistry and creativity showcased here! They're all outstanding, but the highlight for me: the sweet red VW 'bug! Love!!
    Hugs~c

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  47. What a wonderful array of CASlicious cards for us, Joyce! You spoil us with oodles of inspiration!! I, of course, especially love your first card and I so appreciate you playing in my NBUS Challenge #6! I'm terribly sorry to be so late coming by to thank you. I hope you are enjoying another crafty weekend as we speak!! Hugs, Darnell

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  48. Congrats for being a winner at Ink!

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  49. So many great cards not sure where to begin Joyce! You know I'm loving the flowers - what strikes me is all the different backgrounds you created for each and the different feel they give them! I'm playing more with stencils too - such a simple way to dress up designs!

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