A Couple of Challenges

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Hi Friends!!! Hope you are all having a great weekend. Just popping in with a few cards for some challenges. I have been trying to get in my craft room more this year and I have been doing a good job at keeping it up. I should be cleaning it up but instead I have been playing. 

The first card I created for this weeks Freshly Made Sketches #619.  

I took a few liberties on this sketch, I do like how this card came out. Instead of a square shape, I used a curved arch die.

One of my other goals this year is to use the supplies that I have instead of buying stuff that I don't need. For this card, I used the December 2023 Small Die of the Month Club from Spellbinders called Sneaking a Kiss. 

The heart border was cut on my Silhouette Machine and was in my scraps. The navy heart paper was a from a Honey Bee Stamps free paper pack that I got with an order.

I loved that I was able to use a ton of scraps for all these die cuts!!!

My second card was inspired by the Inspired By Challenge-Blue. 

 

I LOVED the blue shutters and the mosaic tile. I also used the sketch loosely on my card.

When I saw this challenge, I knew I had to use my Granny Square Dies from Altenew and some of their old cube inks-Lapus Lazuli. 

I know, I know, these Granny Squares are supposed to be knit but they screamed mosaic to me! My favorite color is blue and I had so much fun making this card.

The sentiments were from my stash and I have no clue who created them. The embossing folder is my NEW FAVORITE from Honey Bee Stamps-Burlap. 

My last card I am entering into this round of The Christmas Kickstart Challenge #82-The Midas Touch.

I apologize for the photos from this card. I had such a hard time photographing it. 

Most of the die cuts on this card are from The Greetery. The embossed background is from Spellbinders-Holly and Foliage Embossing Folder.

I used Tim Holtz Tarnished Brass Mica Spray on the background because it matched the antique gold paper I used on the bow and strip at the bottom.

Well that is all from me today. I have to get ready to go with my friend to a psychic show. I don't know if I really believe in it but I keep an open mind!! Have a FABULOUS night!!

Nora

Just a Reminder for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #585

Hey friends!! 

There is still time to play with us over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #585. Challenge #585 is a COLOR CHALLENGE this round. It is to use the colors yellow, gray and white on a project. 

Once again, for my project I chose to use Altnew's Zesty Life stamp/stencil/die set. I LOVE lemons-both to eat and to use on my card projects!!!

Below is the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Badge #585.

First I stamped the lemon images all over a white card base in black in. I then used the stencil to shade in different colors of yellow ink and green ink.

I then stamped a separate set of lemons and die cut them out. I added a gray and white striped piece of paper over the card base and added a circle of vellum. I placed the die cut lemons over the front.

I then used some foam tape to pop up the sentiment. I added some clear sequins around the sentiment circle.

For more information on the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #585, head on over to the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me!! Thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!!

Nora

Cupcake Inspirations #585

 Happy New Year!!! 

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge is back!!! This time around, challenge #585 is a COLOR CHALLENGE. It is to use the colors yellow, gray and white on a project.

I created my card with a stamp/stencil/die set by Altenew called Zesty Life. I combined a bunch of Distress Inks with the stencils for my colors.

The Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #585 is below.

I used a scrap of gray and white striped paper behind the lemons. The sentiment is from the same stamp set. 

Think you might want to play along with us this challenge? Hop on over to the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog for more information on #585.

That is all from me today. I want to thank you all for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS Monday!!

Nora

Merry Christmas and a Card!!

 Hey Friends!!!

I am just popping in with a card I created for a couple of challenges. I am so happy that I have a week off now and will actually have time to do some creating!!

The inspiration for this card was from Freshly Made Sketches #616 and the Just Add Ink Challenge #684.

I used pattern papers from 49 & Market and dies from Spellbinders.

The sentiment is from an ephemera pack from 49 & Market.

The second card I created was inspired by The Card Concept #202.

I used 49 & Market ephemera and papers on this card. The gingham paper was the back of the label on the paper pack!!

I LOVE this paper. I popped up some of the ephemera for a bit of emphasis.

Well that is all from me today. Thanks for stopping by. I wish you all a great Holiday!!!

Nora

A Reminder for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #584-Winter Wonderland

Hey Friends!!

There is still time to play with us over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge for #584. This round is a THEME challenge-WINTER WONDERLAND. 

For my card this week, I created a scene with die cuts from my stash. 

Sometimes you want to put together a card that is cute but easy. Coloring images and die cutting things ahead of time really helps!

Below is the badge for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #584:

Source

I started off by masking the edges of a white card panel and doing some ink blending in red in the center.

 

I die cut the panel and layered it over an A2 sized red card base. I cut apart a snowflake frame die from Simon Says Stamp and layered my little bear over the top with some trees from my stash.

Want more details on this challenge? Head on over to the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog for all the instructions and to join us this round. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me today. Thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora