I had the entire house to myself all day today, and managed to make 4 cards before needing to dash off to pick my girls up from school.
My first card is for this week's Make it Monday 111: Watercoloring Embossed Images, Simon Says Stamp challenge of April Flowers, and this week's Tuesday Trigger of Magical Magnolias. I embossed the large flower bouquet image from Friendship Jar Spring Fillers, and then watercolor painted the image with PTI reinkers in Simply Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado, Hibiscus Burst and Scarlet Jewel. The card really looks like a burst of springtime, which suits today's weather in San Diego to a 'T'.
Edited to add: I am linking the next three projects to the The Wonder of Watercolor Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.
Next up is my entry for this week's 10 Minute Craft Dash #15. I made this card in 8 minutes 6 seconds, which is actually much longer than I thought it would take, as it is a very simple card. The most time consuming parts--embossing the front panel, and cutting and applying all the dimensional foam bits to adhere the card front to the base. The actual stamping part probably took less than 1 minute. Interesting to see where the time actually goes.
I really liked the look of my simple birthday card, and decided to make another one, this time using the colors of this month's Cards Blog Challenge.
My last card is for this week's CAS(E) this Sketch CTS #23. My youngest daughter loves owls and soccer. Her dad is taking her to State Cup competition this weekend, while I stay home with our oldest. I will be tucking this card into her suitcase. Her team colors are Red, White and Black--Go Lightning!
Supplies Used (PTI):
Celebrate Today
Stamps: Friendship Jar Spring Fillers, Bountiful Banners
Paper: White
Ink: Versamark, Versafine Onyx Black, Hibiscus Burst, Reinkers: Simply Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado, Hibiscus Burst and Scarlet Jewel
Other: Bountiful Banners Die, White Filigree Embossing Powder
Happy Birthday (2 cards)
Stamps: Watercolor Wonder, Think Big Favorites
Paper: White
Ink: SU Brocade Blue, Hibiscus Burst, Aqua Mist or Limeade Ice
Other: Impression Plate--Linen/Canvas or Sunshine, Ellen Hutson Sequins
Be Your Best
Stamps: Allstar Additions, Hero Arts Newspaper Owl
Paper: White, Red
Ink: Colorbox Dragonfly Black
Other: Black Embossing Powder, Heart Prints die, Lawn Fawn A Birdie Told Me die, Ranger Crackle Accents
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I have a card for this month's Cloud9 blog hop, and I am following the sketch from the Cards blog challenge. They have teamed up, and both challenges have fabulous WPlus9 prizes this month.
I was inspired by the kraft and red in the inspiration photo, the stripes, and the hearts. For the sketch, I was inspired by the square shape, the curved edges of the mat, and the design around the centered focal point. I really love my WPlus9 Valentine stamps, so this was a pretty easy one for me. I went CAS, because, well, that is me, and I was also short on time.
Supplies Used:
Stamps: WPlus9 Love You More and A Pocketful: Valentine
Paper: PTI Kraft, Pure Poppy Patterned
Ink: SU Real Red
Other: Spellbinders Postage die, Lil Inkers Stitched Squares
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Don't you just love it when you see a challenge, and know immediately what you want to do? This week's Retro Sketches #46 features a sketch from someone I love to Pin--Laurie from Soapbox Creations. The sketch is based on a card I remember seeing when she originally posted it--I wanted to CASE it then, and I am finally doing it today. Here is her original card. I love the way the white embossing looks against the blocks of color.
I am using this month's CARDs Blog Challenge colors in my card. These colors seem to me to be very soothing, perfect for a sympathy card.
Supplies Used:
Stamps: Paper Smooches Sentiment Sampler, PTI Lovely Leaves
Paper: PTI White, Soft Stone, Aqua Mist, Simply Chartreuse
Ink: Versamark, Versafine Onyx Black
Other: White Embossing Powder
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