Julee had a great sketch for her MojoMonday this week. When I started the card I had every intention of making it a standard sized (4 1/4 x 5 1/2). Needless to say once I had finished the center focal piece I had to go to a bigger card and ended up with a 5 x 7. I wanted the center image to be light and airy. With that in mind I chose the Stem…
The ladies from several of the blogs I read have joined forces to create a new blog where they post weekly challenges. Each week one of the members chooses a color, sketch, accessories, etc. to use to create a card. They then all create a card following the guidelines and post it. They welcome rookies like me to join in the fun. This week you had to use at least 1 button and 1 brad.…
Today I wanted to use a color that I hardly ever use. So I pulled out the colors and guess which one I chose. Only Orange! I usually only reach for this color around Halloween or Fall. Needless to say I was a challenge for me to use this color in a card that did not center around the 2 holidays you usually use it for. I had borrowed some Penny Black hedgehogs from my…
Each month VerveVisual has a challenge. They present a picture and challenge you to use the picture for inspiration. I have participated in a couple of these challenges as I feel it is a good way to increase your skills. If you feel you need a challenge to kick your cards up a notch I encourage you to find a challenge and give it a try. Here is the inspiration for this month. Don’t you…
I created this Artisitic Trading Card (ATC) for a swap I was in. It was really cute and the hostess liked it so much I was chosen the winner that month (I got some ribbon and brads). Candice suggested I take the ATC and make a full size card from it. Here is what I came up with. I really liked the ATC. The card is okay. It needs something to me. Any suggestions? Let…
Another great sketch! Julee does a great job of coming up with sketches you can use to create cards. If you ever get into a funk where you can’t think of anything to stamp, check out all the blogs that have sketches on them and before you know it you will have your card completed. Here is her sketch for Week 42. I have had this ribbon (it is actually yarn) for a while and…
