Brilliant Bunch (KKC06)

 

It’s KA-POW Kreative Challenge time again! I love being inspired by images – there are always colours, textures, shapes. So many different ways to interpret them.

I decided on my card that I wanted to the images and colours to pop so I used a Whisper White background which is then layered on a Whisper White card base. I used the Stripes embossing folder on the upper layer.

 

In keeping with the stripes in those cool jello cups from the inspiration picture, I used the It’s a Wrap stamp set and stamped the same image three times, cut them out and adhered them over some Real Red satin ribbon with dimensionals.

 

 

I made a Real Red bow and in the centre added a 1/2″ circle of Tempting Turquoise with a Daffodil Delight button in the centre.

 

These colours and the inspiration picture have so many great interpretations, I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

 

Head on over to the KA-POW Kreative Challenge official page and play along! Make sure you check back too, there are some fun and exciting changes coming for KKC very soon!
Products used on today’s project – CLICK HERE to buy them NOW!:

 

Cardstock: Whisper White.

Ink: Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight.

Stamps: Its a Wrap.

Accessories: Big Shot, Stripes Embossing folder, Real Red Satin Ribbon.

 

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Darling Dasher (Inkspirations 96)

 

At this time of year, I’m always looking for quick and effective holiday cards to use for various classes – something that is both fun for new and experienced stampers alike.

 

This week’s colour challenge at Inkspirations was a great starting point for this fun holiday card.

 

The base is Crumb Cake and it is layered with Real Red and then a Very Vanilla layer which was embossed using the Big Shot and Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder.

 

Next, I added a Real Red layer which has a Bashful Blue Satin ribbon knot adhered on a folded over Decorative Label. For a little added interest, I stamped an image from Four Frames in Early Espresso, punched it out and then folded it. A little Vintage Trinket pin is pinned on the know for a little extra pop.

 

Dasher was stamped in Versamark and then embossed with Clear Embossing Powder. To finish it off, I stamped the sentiment in Early Espresso.

 

This is a fun card – both to make and to have other make at classes!

 

Check out what the rest of the AWESOME Inkspirations design team has come up with this week:

 

Cindy Kirsty Makeesha Renée Brandi Carrie Helen Ilina Lee-Anne Marisa

 

 

Products used on today’s project – CLICK HERE to buy them NOW!:

Cardstock: Real Red, Crumb Cake, Bashful Blue, Very Vanilla.

Ink: Versamark, Early Espresso.

Stamps: Four Frames, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Dasher.

Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots folder, Decorative Label Punch, Trinkets, Bashful Blue Satin Ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder.

A Wreath-y Cute Card (CCMC176)

 

 

I love sketch challenges – probably my most favourite of all types of challenges (colour coming in a close second). Now, this is a great sketch from Create with Connie and Mary and at first, I was totally stumped. I had an idea laying on my desk for quite some time, however, and decided that this was the sketch to use it on.

 

 

I wanted to make the bones of this card pretty basic so the fun wreath would stand out. So, I used a Crumb Cake base and added a wee layer of Real Red designer paper, some Chocolate Chip quilted ribbon and a little half circle accent with a pearl. Above that I stamped a sentiment from Warmest of Wishes (for Hostesses ONLY!) in Early Espresso and again used a couple of cute pearls.

 

The vertical panel is a piece of Holly Berry Designer Series Paper (didn’t think I’d love this as much as I do!) and on each end, I addd a bit of Early Espresso cardstock (actually scallop squares just adhered underneath).

 

For the wreath, I cut out two of the scallop circles from the new Pennant Die – one in Wild Wasabi and one in Garden Green.

 

The Garden Green one was scored (using my Simply Scored) in the centre and then at an even mark from centre to end. I then did the same with the Wasabi one but I cut it and sponged the edges. Then I adhered to alternate panels of the Garden Green one. Hard to tell the variation in colour from the photo, but it’s there.

 

I punched out the bird using Watercolour Paper as it gives a nice texture and then added a few little flowers in Real Red (emulating the flowers in the designer paper).

 

This card was fun to make and packs a great “punch” (yeah, totally intended that pun!).

 

Head on over to Create with Connie and Mary and play along with us!

 

Products used on today’s project – CLICK HERE to buy them NOW!:

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Garden Green, Early Espresso, Watercolour Paper.

Ink: Early Espresso, Garden Green.

Stamps: Warmest of Wishes.

Accessories: Simply Scored, Big Shot, Pennant Die, 2-Step Bird Punch, Bitty Punch Pack, Bolds Designer Paper, Quilted Chocolate Chip ribbon, Basic Pearls, Holly Berry Designer Paper.

KA-POW Kreative Challenge Super Squad (KKC05)!

 

We loved seeing what everyone did with this week’s sketch – thanks for playing! After much backroom discussion, our talented Super Squadron has picked the following Sidekicks:

 

Jenny Engelke

 

I love how she created a baby card from the colour challenge, the layers, the star and button!

 

 I love polka dots, so I how the 3 red eyelets echo those polka dots on the cute DP and I like all the textures.

 

I loved Jenny’s pleated seam binding!

 

I love Jenny’s take on the challenge – although she brilliantly used all the colours of course… her POPs of red are what jump at me. I adore her Snowman tucked into the glittery snowy mounds as well

 

Laura Haffke

 

A great job watercolouring, nice neat and clean card.

 

Who doesn’t love a cute snowman and I’m addicted to the look of the sea binding: good choice!

 

Absolutely awesome!

 

 

And lastly, our newly crowned Super Hero this week is:

 

Mindy Backes

 

Here is what the KA-POW Kreative Challenge team had to say about Mindy’s creation:

 

Love the snow drifts with glitter, the bright red button in the snow burst!

I love the Snow Much Fun set, but what really made it stand out for me was that this chubby little guy was really made the centre of attention by layering him on the circle panel.

 

I love how the colours work on her card and adore the button inside the embossed snowflake.

 

I can almost feel the chilly air and blowing snow. That snowman is just screaming holiday season. I love the inside shading, just makes it pop!

 

 

Ladies, you can click here to pick up your badges for your blog sidebars. Thank you again for playing along with us and we hope you’ll join us again at KA-POW Kreative Challenge next week! Watch the blog for an awesome challenge coming soon…..

In the Express Lane (PP72)

I am hosting a couple of great holiday classes this month called Holiday Express Classes. These are classes that are aimed at quick cardmaking – 4 cards in an hour or less!

 

So with that in mind, looking at new challenges, I am looking to make cards to suit this type of class. This week at The Paper Players, they’ve got a great colour combo that is just perfect!

 

The base is River Rock and it’s been layered with Very Vanilla. I embossed this layer in my Big Shot and decided to use the inverted side as it is a bit more subtle.

 

Next, I embossed a frame on River Rock cardstock and then tore it out. I then sponged the outside edges for more definition.

 

 

In the centre of this frame, I’ve added a Christmas tree in Always Artichoke stamped with the Pennant Parade stamp set and punched out with the Petite Pennant punch. I added a small heart from the Owl Punch.

 

Over the seam from the embossing folder, I added some Always Artichoke seam binding and a tie of Linen Thread.

 

The sentiment is from Heard from the Heart and really was the inspiration for the direction of this card.

 

Thanks for stopping by and make sure you continue to come on back to see more Holiday Express Class cards!

Products used on today’s project – CLICK HERE to buy them NOW!:

Cardstock: River Rock, Riding Hood Red, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla.

Ink: Always Artichoke, River Rock.

Stamps: Pennant Parade, Heard from the Heart.

Accessories: Big Shot, Petite Pennant Punch, Owl Punch, Always Artichoke Seam Binding, Linen Thread.

A Challenge Combo (FMS10, CQC110)

I am having HUGE computer problems so if my pictures aren’t great, I’m so sorry! I’ve been having to flash drive everything, edit on one computer and upload on another. Who said technology made everything easier?

 

Today’s card is a combination of two great challenges, Freshly Made Sketches and ColourQ.

 

The base of my card is Soft Suede, layered with Cajun Craze (as I didn’t have Dusty Durango) and then another layer of Soft Suede. But the fun part is what is on that layer!

 

The central panel is Soft Suede which is stamped with the large flourish from Best Friends Forever. The upper is Pool Party, stamped with the dots from Best Friends Forever, roughed up and sponged. The bottom is stamped with the leaves from Best Friends Forever (not that you can see it) and a sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes. Under both of the outermost panels, I’ve added a sponged piece of a Scallop Oval.

 

The flower in the centre was made using my Boho Blossoms Punch. I punched the large flower in Peach Parfait and the middle sized one in Pool Party. I then added a Cajun Craze Button to the centre with a tied linen thread bow.

 

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Products used on today’s project – CLICK HERE to buy them NOW!:

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Peach Parfait, Pool Party, Whisper White, Cajun Craze.

Ink: Soft Suede, Peach Parfait, Pool Party.

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Best Friends Forever.

Accessories: Scallop Oval Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Stampin’ Sponges, Regals Buttons, Linen Thread.