Sketch 1 - Day #5

Well, so much for scheduling a post!  I had prepared my day 5 post and scheduled it to automatically post on the blog yesterday but it didn't work.  So, today you will get two for one.  First, day 5.  Using an A2 card with a pre-printed front helped make this a super simple, super quick card.  Stamp and mat the verse, add a heart punched out of red shimmer paper and you're done!

Don't forget to add your challenge entry for Sketch 1 - go to this post for all the contest details and the link for adding your card.

Sketch 1 - Card #4

I'm thinking about renaming this segment of my blog to "a new card idea a day keeps the creative blockers away" - what do you think?

I remember when I was working on all of the cards for the "Cards With Versatility" class.  Having to come up with so many ideas in such a short amount of time really did push me to my creative limits - and, yes, I did take a few prisoners with me!  My friends Kelly and Peggy traveled with me on the journey.  At various points along the way, each of them commented about how much I was testing their creativity.  Oddly enough, they said they not only enjoyed it but thanked me for including them.  Who would have thought I would be thanked for challenging (some may say torturing) my friends???

If your creativity is currently blocked, check out this post for all the key to unlock it (aka "the challenge details").  I hope you join in the fun today!

Sketch 1 - Card #3

This is another card from Sketch #1.  If you are interested in participating in the challenge, go to this post for more information and the link to upload your card. 

I used the same stamp for all of the Sketch 1 cards - it is from Verses Rubber Stamps.

While you are working on your card submission for the challenge, I'm off to the studio to finish several designs for my upcoming Copic and Cheaper by the Dozen classes - check out the schedule to the right for more information.

Happy crafting!

Sketch 1 - Card #2

It is Day 2 of the Sketch 1 cards and challenge. One thing you will notice is that there isn't a lot of variance in the card designs from Sketch 1. This was intentional and part of the teachings from the class. If you stick around for each day's posting, you will see that the creativity grows with each sketch and each card.

If you are interested in participating in the challenge, please see this post for the details and the link to upload your challenge entry.

The verse stamp is from Verses Rubber Stamps.

Good luck with your challenge entry!

Cards with Versatility - Card Samples and a Challenge!

At long last, today is Day 1 of the posting process for the cards from my Stampaway class. For those of you who attended the class, I'll identify the sketch number with each posting so you can link it to your class handout and card kit. If you have any questions about the cards, you can email at craftjunkies@gmail.com.

The stamp used in this card, based on Sketch #1, is from Verses Rubber Stamps.

I've also decided to issue a challenge based on the class concept:

• The challenge is open to everyone
• Cards are to be based on the original sketch (if you didn't take the class, you'll have to figure it out on your own!)
  
• The winning card will be selected based on overall appearance and creative interpretation of the sketch
  
• You can post your challenge card beginning on the day the first card is posted; each challenge will end at 5 p.m. (ET) on the day following the posting of the last card (I'll note it in that day's posting) - approximately 10 days per card
  
• You can enter all six sketch challenges but you will be limited to one card per sketch challenge
  
• Use the "Mister Linky" link at the end of this posting to add your card

The winner of each challenge will receive a card sketch kit, which will include a new card sketch and the materials to make at least 4 cards from each sketch.

A grand prize winner will be chosen from all sketch entries. The grand prize winner will receive all 6 card sketch kits!

Ready, set, go!

Labor Day BBQ

I was thinking about the upcoming holiday weekend and it reminded me of this card I did awhile back. It's perfect for that "end of summer" picnic. I actually made the card as a thank you note for the hostess of a luncheon I attended recently. The inside verse reads "My condiments to the chef!".

The chef and the verse stamps are from Inky Antics. I colored the image with my favorite pencil technique - Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol.

Have a safe and relaxing Labor Day and don't forget to send a thank you to your hostess/host if you attend any picnics or barbecues this weekend.

Playing Catch Up

Whew! It's been a crazy few weeks and I am woefully behind in posting to the blog. I promised to post the boards from my Cards with Versatility class from Stampaway and I haven't forgotten. It's on my list of things to do and I hope to begin posting them later this week.

In the meantime, here's a quick card that we made in class. The stamp is from Rosie's Roadshow, the embossing was done with a Cuttlebug folder and the dies were from Spellbinders and Accucut.

Thanks to all of you who participated in the class. You were such a terrific group and I hope you are having fun making up all of those extra cards! If you want to send me photos of your creations, I'll post them on the blog for others to see.