Friday, October 4, 2013

Crafty Afternoon

I had a little time this afternoon with no commitments so I decided to blow off doing the laundry and indulge myself in a little creative therapy.  I'm not sure where my days go.  I thought I would have so much more time since all of my kids are in school this year but I think the hours speed up while they are away!  Anyway, back to doing challenges!
I'm really quite proud of this card.  I combined three challenges into one and I really like the outcome.
Stamps: Morning Meadow
Paper: Smokey Slate, Riding Hood Red, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Sweater Weather DSP, Eastern Elegance DSP, and another SU DSP from Valentines a few years ago
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, More Mustard, Garden Green
Accessories: Big Shot, Adorning Accents Edgelits, Pansy Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack
 Challenge Links:
http://abcchallenges.blogspot.com/
ABC47 '3 or more Pattern Papers'
You can create any card using at least 3 (or more) pattern papers/ designer series paper.

http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/


http://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/





 Next, I moved on to some Christmas cards.  Gathering ideas for some upcoming Stamp Camps!  Sometimes simple is beautiful and that's what I think of this card.
Stamps: More Merry Messages
Ink: Cherry Cobbler
Paper: Soft Sky, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Gray, Silver Glimmer
Accessories: Big Shot, Snow Flurry Die (I was so sad this retired!), Elegant Lines EF
 Challenge Links:
http://cascoloursandsketches.blogspot.com/


http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/



 And last but not least, this cute little square card!  I just got the Merry Little Christmas set two days ago so this seemed like the perfect card to use it on.
Stamps: Merry Little Christmas, Warmth and Wonder
Ink: Coastal Cabana, Versamark, Silver Encore
Paper: Coastal Cabana, Island Indigo, Whisper White
Accessories: Pool Party EP, Clear EP, 1 1/4" Scalloped Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Circle Framelits, Silver 1/8" Ribbon, Basic Jewel Rhinestones
Challenge Links:
http://www.mojomonday.blogspot.com/


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11 comments:

  1. Beautiful cards!!
    Thanks for joining us this week at TMS!!

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  2. A very nice card, Denise! Thank you for using our sketch this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!

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  3. Some really gorgeous cards there Denise! I too was gutted about the snowflake die :(
    Thanks for joining in at CAS this week :)
    Lizy xx

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  4. These are all beautiful card! I love the striped embossing to go along with your snowflake card. Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches this week!

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  5. Absolutely love your floral creation using the throwdown colors! I'm also happy to hear you live near my hometown of Hartville! I have relatives in North Canton as well. Small world!

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  6. You have three great cards here! I especially like your CAS snowflake card. I think you've convinced me that I should get that embossing folder! :) Thanks for sharing your work with us at CAS - Colours and Sketches.

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  7. Your cards are all sooo pretty! I love the one your made for our challenge with the pretty flower image and wonderful mix of pattern papers! Thanks for playing along with us over at ABC Challenges!

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  8. Beautiful cards! I love the sweet flowered branch on the Color Throwdown card! Thanks for joining us, my NE Ohio stamping sister! :)

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  9. Wonderful cards! I love your snowflake with that little pop of sparkle! Glad you joined us this week at FMS!

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  10. Love the snowflake card - the striped background is a perfect touch! Thanks for joining us at CAS Colours & Sketches!

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  11. All these are beautiful cards! Great job with the colour combo! Love that glitter border o your sentiment and your beautiful snowflake. Thanks for playing along with our colour challenge at CC&S

    Louise xx

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