AAA Cards ~ Challenge #260

Hope you've been able to find time to craft. I find that crafting is so relaxing for me. I just love sitting in my crafty mess and play with paper. If you're looking for a bit of inspiration, we have a new challenge starting at AAA Cards.

Here's my card

For my card, I used PinkFresh Studio's Charming Floral Border stamp and Memento Tuxedo Black ink stamped onto a white A2 panel. I added color with Copic markers - RV14, RV21, YG63, YG67. For the sentiment, I stamped it on a scrap of pink cardstock with Clearly Besotted's Many Mini Messages stamp set with Versafine Onyx Black ink. I then die cut the sentiment using a My Favorite Things Skinny Strips die. To complete my card, I adhered it to a white A2 card base using double-sided tape.

We'd love to see how you're inspired by our sketch by adding your creation to our gallery.

Thanks for stopping by

sue

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Addicted to CAS ~ Challenge #253

It's time for the next challenge at Addicted to CAS. For this challenge, Jaydee is our hostess and she chose

Here's my card

For my card, I used supplies from Pink & Main that I received as part of the kit for Crop & Create Delivered, March 2023. On a white A2 card base, I masked off an area 1 7/8" x 3" with Post-it tape. In the central area, I used Pink & Main's Rectangle Patterns stencil and Mustard Seed distress ink, applied with an oval ink blending brush. I carefully removed the Post-it tape. I die cut the sentiment using some blue cardstock using the Pink & Main's Envelope Pop Up Card dies. For the flowers and leaves, I started by scribbling Copic markers on white cardstock to create colored cardstock. I like the variations in the intensity of the color. I used Copic markers B12, B29, BG13, BG23, RV06, V04, Y06, Y15. I then die cut the flowers and foliage using the same Pink & Main die set. I arranged the flowers and foliage along the bottom of the stenciled area. I glued them in place to complete my card.

We'd love to see your FRIEND cards in our gallery this fortnight.

Thanks for stopping by

sue

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Die Cut Divas ~ Non-Traditional Valentine Cards with Hero Arts

It's the last day of our challenge at Die Cut Divas. Our February challenge is

NON-TRADITIONAL VALENTINE CARDS

Our sponsor this month is Hero Arts. They will be giving our winner a $25 gift card.

Here's my non-traditional Valentine's card.

No red hearts, here. For my card, I used Hero Arts' With Sympathy stamp set and die set bundle that I received as part of Crop & Create Delivered Sept/Oct 2023. I heat embossed the leafy branch image with gold embossing powder and used the coordinating die to die cut it out. I added color with Copic markers - BG13, G05, RV34, YG23. I made two. On a light gray A2 card panel, I heat embossed with gold embossing powder the sentiment, using Hero Arts Color Layering For You Flowers. I glued the two leafy branches in place and finally adhered the panel to a white A2 card base to complete my card.

We'd love to see your non-traditional Valentine's card in our gallery, which closes at 9 pm Pacific time.

Thanks for stopping by

sue

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Addicted to Stamps and More! Challenge #462

Time for a new challenge at Addicted to Stamps and More!

Christmas in February? Sure, why not! Here's my card

I started with Spellbinders Scattered Christmas embossing folder and a A2 panel of kraft cardstock. I dusted off my Tim Holtz Distress Crayons (LOL!), both set 1 & set 2. I scribbled on the various raised areas and smoothed out the color application with my finger. For the reindeer, I used Simon Says STAMP's Reindeer Parts die set. I inked the edges of the die cuts for a bit of shading. I used a scrap of red glitter paper for the reindeer's nose. For the sentiment, I used The Ton's Holiday Flourish stamp set and gold embossing powder.

We'd love to see your Christmas creations in our gallery this fortnight.

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sue

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Try A Sketch On Tuesday ~ Challenge #641

How are y'all doing? Hope you're finding time to have fun in your craft space. I've been working a lot and really miss crafting. Even a few minutes to play with paper or color with my Copics really makes me happy.

We have a new challenge at Try A Sketch On Tuesday which we hope will inspire you.

Here's my card

For my card, I masked off an area 1 3/4" x 5 1/8" on a white A2 card base. I used STAMPlorations' Placid stencil with distress inks - cracked pistachio, peacock feathers, mermaid lagoon, applied with oval ink blending brushes. For the horizontal strip, I used a Sizzix/Stephanie Bernard Borders die and some teal cardstock. For the fish, I used the Alley Way's Sea Mates stamp set. I stamped the fish with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and added color with Copic markers - B12, BG05, E40, RV14, V06, Y17, YG23, YR16. I fussy cut the fish and added glossy accents to the eyes of the two fish for a bit of shine and dimension. I glued the fish in place. For the sentiment, I used SImon Says STAMP's Best Fishes stamp set.

We'd love to see how you're inspired by our sketch in our gallery.

Thanks for stopping by

sue

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Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #565

It's Family Day here so it means a long weekend! Woohoo! Almost forgot to post our new challenge at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

Here's my card

For my card, I started with the patterned papers. I picked four papers from a 6x6 paper pad. One, I used for the top horizontal strip, the other three, I cut into fish-tail banners of varying widths. I used a thin strip of both dark gray and green for the horizontal strips to cover the tops of the fish-tail banners. I glued them onto a natural A2 card base. For the flowers and leaves, I picked some cardstock scraps and die cut using Paper Smooches' Flowers, Reflections Flowers, Foliage 1 and Pocket die sets. I arranged the leaves and flowers and glued them in place. I stamped the sentiment using Hero Arts Year Round Sentiments stamp set and PinkFresh Studio's Slumber ink.

We'd love to see how you're inspired by our sketch. Add your cards to our gallery.

Thanks for stopping by

sue

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AAA Cards ~ Challenge #259

I love sitting at my craft table and playing with paper, scissors and glue when it's raining outside. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we get a lot of rain. Yeah me!

It's time for a new challenge at AAA Cards. 

Here's my card

For my card, I chose to go with the Optional Twist of Birthday. I could always use more birthday cards. For the one layer card, I started with a white A2 card base. I stamped the candles using Stamps of Life's Candles 4 Birthdays stamp set and Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I added color with Copic markers - B24, BG15, BV13, G07, R17, RV23, V05, Y15, Y17, YG06, YR04. I stamped the sentiment using Clearly Besotted's A Little Sentimental stamp set to complete my one-layer card.

We'd love to see your clean and simple (CAS) cards in our gallery. It's your option to make a birthday card or not.

Thanks for stopping by

sue

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