Sunday, August 25, 2013

Addiction (to paper)

Okay - I admit it.  I have a serious addiction to paper right now.  Specifically, to entering blog challenges. Its a good thing for you - you get to see lots of examples.  Lucky for me, my family lets me feed this addiction - as long as I take a few days between each binge and spend time with them.  On to what I've created...Ready, Set, GO!

 Card #1
This is one of the cards we will be making on Monday at my stamp club.  I've used the Soho Subway DSP and Simply Pressed Clay to make the flower. I put some Crystal Effects in the center of the flower. The edge of the Very Vanilla layer is distressed and then sponged with Early Espresso.  The base is Summer Starfruit.  This card uses the Masking Tape/ Painters Tape technique.  Just lay your tape (sticky side down) on your ink pad.  I rub it lightly to get a good coat of ink.  Then lay it on your card stock where you want the color and you get a nice color block.
 Challenge Link:
http://www.createwithconnieandmary.com/create-with-connie-and-mary/
CCMC265


 Card #2
This card was inspired by the Friday Mash Up.  You could use the sketch or a school theme or both.  I chose both.  I used a black card base and sponged a little of Whisper White ink on it to give it a  chalkboard feel.  Next, I had some retired DSP that I cannot remember the name of with apples on it.  The grid paper DSP comes from Soho Subway.  The pencil I came up with all on my own!
Challenge Link:
http://www.fridaymashup.com/

Here's your Mashup Challenge:
  1. Create a project with the "Sketch Liliana created."
  2. Create a project with a "School Theme (books, pencils, rulers, numbers, etc."
  3. Or Mash it Up and create a "School themed project using Liliana's Sketch. "



 Card #3
I really struggled with coming up with a design for this sketch.  When I finally decided to make a masculine card it seemed to come together quickly.  Sometimes I need to remember to pull out some of my stamps I haven't used in a while!  The pennant is from the Soho Subway DSP.  I seemed to be using that one quite a bit today, but as you can see - it really is quite versatile.  The stamped elements are from the set Clockworks.  Love my handy-dandy Stamp-A-Ma-Jig to line everything up in the little pocket watch.
Challenge Link:




 Card #4
After doing such a masculine card I needed to make a really feminine one.   The card base is Crumb Cake.  One of my favorite neutrals (actually, I pretty much love them all).  The DSP this time is from Epic Day.  The stamps are Oh, Hello.  I used a little bit of Basic Gray to outline everything.  A few mini brads complete the look.
Challenge Link:
http://www.palspaperarts.com/
PPA169



 Card #5
I like building up my Christmas Card stash so time to cool it a bit with this frosty design.  The DSP is from the Winter Frost stack.  The little hexagon in the center of the ornament is one of the elements on the flip side of the big rectangle. I put a Rhinestone Basic Jewel in the center for some bling. The white square was embossed with the Modern Mosaic EF.  The design on the Smoky Slate strip is from the Modern Mosaic stamp set ( handy-dandy Stamp-A-Ma-Jig again).  The ornament is in the set Very Merry Tags in the Holiday catalog.  The sentiment on the bottom is from my old stand by Teeny Tiny Wishes.  Finishing off the look are three candy dots in Smoky Slate in the top right corner.
 Challenge Link:
http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/




 Card #6 (last one)
This card is definitely along the clean and simple lines.  I have to laugh a little every time I get this set (Perfect Blend) out to use it because I HATE coffee.  I used to not even be able to tolerate the smell of it.  Yet, I had to have this set when I saw it because many people I love ARE coffee drinkers so its fun to make cards that they will enjoy.  The base in Crisp Cantelope.  I used a yoplait yogurt cup (empty, of course) and inked it up with Soft Suede to make the faux coffee rings.  The cup was stamped on Crumb Cake and also Whisper White.  Then I hand cut the pieces of each that I wanted to use.  Cute!

Its amazing how creative you can be when you need to make fake coffee rings!

Challenge Link:
http://casethissketch.blogspot.com/


I'll be back in a few days to share some more creations with you! Pin It Now!

14 comments:

  1. Wow, you've been busy!

    Your back to school card for Friday Mashup is terrific! Love the pencil you created, it looks terrific. Thanks so much for playing along with us!

    I dont drink coffee either but I've been contemplating buying that set just because everyone I know drinks it!

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  2. I agree with Lisa's comment and must repeat, "Wow, have you been busy!" Your interpretation of the Pals Paper Arts challenge (card #4) is just lovely. The oval does soften the effect perfectly for a more feminine card and I love the bouquet look you created with the single flower stamp. Very nice job and thank you for joining us at Pals Paper Arts this week.

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  3. These are all fabulous, Denise! My favourite has GOT to be the coffee one - those rings? Brilliant! Thanks so much for coming to play at Tuesday Morning Sketches this week :)

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  4. What a gorgeous array of cards!! They are all wonderful, but I do love the masculine card!!
    Thanks for joining us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!!

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  5. Wow! You've been one busy stamper!! Each of these are amazing, and I love your trick for the coffee rings!! Thanks for sharing your talent at Tuesday Morning Sketches! :)

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  6. Wow! I love all those card! Can I say though that I am partial to the one you made for FMS? ;-) I love the frosty colors - what great DSP! Thanks so much for joining us in this special Freshly Made Sketches celebration!

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  7. WOW! All your cards are wonderful!! So creative too (love the coffee rings!) Love your CWCM sketch card, the color scheme and the technique you used work great together for a real eye-catching card! Thanks for joining us this week at Create with Connie and Mary for the sketch challenge!

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  8. Wow, Denise! So many great projects! I love the triplet of flowers on your Oh Hello card. I've always thought of those flowers as single flowers, but they are adorable in a bunch. Thanks for playing along with The Pals Paper Arts this week.

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  9. Lots of great cards! Love them all! I am really loving that painter's tape technique! What a great look! And your flower is adorable! Thanks for playing the challenge at Create with Connie and Mary!

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  10. Great use of the masking tape technique for your panels! I love your colors choice from the Soho Subway pack and your clay flower. Thanks for playing along this week in the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge!

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  11. Wow...look at all those cards! Love the masking tape for your background pieces! I need to make some more flowers...I'm out! Thanks for playing along with the sketch challenge this week on Create with Connie and Mary!

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  12. A wonderful collection of cards, Denise! I love the trio of flowers and the color combination on your PPA card. Thanks for playing with the Pals at Pals Paper Arts!

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  13. I agree with everyone...WOW have you been busy!! Gorgeous cards! I love that you used the painter's tape technique for the Create with Connie and Mary challenge, so glad you played along with us this week!!

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  14. Great back to school project.. I love the pencil you created. Thanks for joining us at the Friday Mashup.

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