tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25900467699758522192024-03-19T17:40:23.791+13:00kareN stampZ : My INKredible JourneykareN stampZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352136728318888713noreply@blogger.comBlogger1201125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590046769975852219.post-88478901297496282232024-03-19T13:51:00.014+13:002024-03-19T15:07:14.201+13:00You Party Animal<b><a href="https://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2024/03/just-add-ink-693choose-two.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Just Add Ink</a></b> has a fun challenge up on their blog to choose two (circles or squares or sayings). I was not planning it but I ended up choosing all 3. I've used a confetti stencil to add wee circles, I've made a square card as that seemed the most balanced and I've added a sentiment which is kind of a saying "<i>you party animal</i>".<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm0vwFOqtdwiX2vEZuNcjOOO8Far9iH7CrY3LHA7PA4WNPjff1L678N8kXIJy4AK0rgzQDut-WtyunzQR9SuB2M-Y6ss-NufpOfsoifWuAnBjq8v5l-c4zlGs0a0beyJ54MVTwNQxC1J6-59_7tNLRkd7f236hvJWWEOBtUx688MAjJO1GPITgRwqOGR8/s320/%23693.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm0vwFOqtdwiX2vEZuNcjOOO8Far9iH7CrY3LHA7PA4WNPjff1L678N8kXIJy4AK0rgzQDut-WtyunzQR9SuB2M-Y6ss-NufpOfsoifWuAnBjq8v5l-c4zlGs0a0beyJ54MVTwNQxC1J6-59_7tNLRkd7f236hvJWWEOBtUx688MAjJO1GPITgRwqOGR8/w320-h320/%23693.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>I am playing with two new items that have turned up recently for me; Alex Syberia Designs <i>Confetti</i> stencil. The really cool thing about this stencil is it has 5 layers and you can create a pattern (not sure if I would call it confetti) that is multi-coloured and no spot touches another. I managed to get 2 layers done and then my card I was inking moved as I was lifting off the 2nd stencil. My Waffle Flower sticky mat had lost it's stick and needed a wash as it wasn't really sticky enough. No worries I thought, I can start again but when I looked at what I had created already I actually liked how random it was and it was not too busy. So decided that higher powers were making sure I didn't overdo it! <div><br /></div><div>I have used <i>Worn Lipstick</i> and <i>Mustard Seed</i> Distress inks and blended on Lavinia's <i>Smooth and Multifarious card</i> as it's WHITE, smooth and great for blending on. The wee mat is just the 2 inks blended around the edge and the banner is just the <i>Worn Lipstick</i> swiped on card to make me a perfectly matched coloured card stock.</div><div><br /></div><div>The second new item is Pink & Main's <i>Party Animal</i> stamp and die set - look at how much detail the die cut out around the streamers and confetti. I really love this set and am so pleased I shouted myself it, as I had to get it from overseas as this brand is not available here at my local craft store/s. I probably shout myself a couple of shops/ships a year and wait until there is enough things available on my wish list to make the shipping not hurt as much as it does.<br /><br />I've also cut out 2 extra white die-cuts for the party doggie and 1 extra for the sentiment to add stability and dimension plus a few 1mm foam squares to make the doggie balanced.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-T3nGxgWrmWFUIKbIy_pzTPXaPi6LoVMPffkwOYUy8_i3oRZWL0FQsfrCnhpmC58wZSmgnSf-snQeFhk60BT5E21Z0EGo9Z8XnxipIrNzgO-PDNv6gCx6P9KN9Uz9GkvLv4xaaMhzwJYvzKt8DWDQ3mP0DbRBlINXvd_tj5KZFhQhvQTXgFnAoKjRl7k/s2246/jaiIMG_6239.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-T3nGxgWrmWFUIKbIy_pzTPXaPi6LoVMPffkwOYUy8_i3oRZWL0FQsfrCnhpmC58wZSmgnSf-snQeFhk60BT5E21Z0EGo9Z8XnxipIrNzgO-PDNv6gCx6P9KN9Uz9GkvLv4xaaMhzwJYvzKt8DWDQ3mP0DbRBlINXvd_tj5KZFhQhvQTXgFnAoKjRl7k/w640-h640/jaiIMG_6239.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlKXC-QMRsRCd6SiEPzPW9gD6FvBQS5cCDyXVy8KmY1WMjUm-0jjTtZEEsZzaNkEvl587v7ONvV71mAB5XVIJ26GVIC1_5mQ1uFQ9Lw1Dd4WF8gzlstATqYCRe5AJ8BRp8B7G8hBmP8QFTDtdRxBEuBK8AOgUcuXs_0Mwo7C1T6WNeKxO5WokthFGaDZ8/s2246/jaiIMG_6242.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlKXC-QMRsRCd6SiEPzPW9gD6FvBQS5cCDyXVy8KmY1WMjUm-0jjTtZEEsZzaNkEvl587v7ONvV71mAB5XVIJ26GVIC1_5mQ1uFQ9Lw1Dd4WF8gzlstATqYCRe5AJ8BRp8B7G8hBmP8QFTDtdRxBEuBK8AOgUcuXs_0Mwo7C1T6WNeKxO5WokthFGaDZ8/w640-h640/jaiIMG_6242.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSdLheYgmb1cNO4zt7xeTLen5G9MAf87UnGnaldwW_kONN91lUh7MrtlWauzqNxyV5vyMFbZ3lGf_MgcHQgtZQCYyQtj1IiBAE06QcV9t2CD0A6525u9qoPacUwwFlG_FidqjCNi2uyIagQF3p6r_-_lJVl_eh27GhwFd0kty2kt2cRVKfHpvbir7tOy4/s2246/jaiIMG_6246.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSdLheYgmb1cNO4zt7xeTLen5G9MAf87UnGnaldwW_kONN91lUh7MrtlWauzqNxyV5vyMFbZ3lGf_MgcHQgtZQCYyQtj1IiBAE06QcV9t2CD0A6525u9qoPacUwwFlG_FidqjCNi2uyIagQF3p6r_-_lJVl_eh27GhwFd0kty2kt2cRVKfHpvbir7tOy4/w640-h640/jaiIMG_6246.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6UVdpc4thK7aZlkmoqg3n5DA3Q696IfIJgyOjD94EfiqVp7NK1by9vZatB9bdmti2wXAd7gQx5LLY0yIPWBo7JqhpOg4Ir2MzvshRVeqLRhx6a1kZfyUr8Q6En18yGPT6i2lxIHvFKVdJqHZgCQrUlRaCQ4Vxtaom1KTpGOqlVmsHuk2Yk78Kgdb0Qrg/s2246/jaiIMG_6248.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6UVdpc4thK7aZlkmoqg3n5DA3Q696IfIJgyOjD94EfiqVp7NK1by9vZatB9bdmti2wXAd7gQx5LLY0yIPWBo7JqhpOg4Ir2MzvshRVeqLRhx6a1kZfyUr8Q6En18yGPT6i2lxIHvFKVdJqHZgCQrUlRaCQ4Vxtaom1KTpGOqlVmsHuk2Yk78Kgdb0Qrg/w640-h640/jaiIMG_6248.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><u>Copics used (darkest >> lightest)</u>:<br />Grays: W4/W2/W0/W00 and W8 for nose<br />Yellow-browns: E19/YR27/YR24/YR31<br />Yellows: Y17/Y15/Y11</div><div>Pinks: RV14/RV13/RV21<br /><br />I'm also going to play along with <b><a href="https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/03/seize-birthday-279-coordinating-tag-and.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seize The Birthday</a></b>'s latest challenge with the additional twist of a co-ordinating tag. I went pretty simple with my tag, the biggest problem was finding ribbons that matched the ink colours.<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkyM1IHkbNqUGMcKgidLo1myKMfPeshDAOS9BFhq3_NO9OapeRmckmEQ-lNQoqfwTbs0eAg9Pn9ciAeckmGqgItg4nyfBvxBfyfaJ_FuacZufes3QppwH8OoX-08PU_ZN5-93si9AlGKgxuwaKFmJk_tspTLfSO5kBtNgOvh4M904ndhzj5yG_VEr8jwc/s300/STB_CoordinatingTagAndCardCombo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkyM1IHkbNqUGMcKgidLo1myKMfPeshDAOS9BFhq3_NO9OapeRmckmEQ-lNQoqfwTbs0eAg9Pn9ciAeckmGqgItg4nyfBvxBfyfaJ_FuacZufes3QppwH8OoX-08PU_ZN5-93si9AlGKgxuwaKFmJk_tspTLfSO5kBtNgOvh4M904ndhzj5yG_VEr8jwc/s1600/STB_CoordinatingTagAndCardCombo.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVdjOP2njSQ71Oa6nHdBn_HRrP2ppag13ttuDIeCgE7ZXs2lUYdrkurENh5MVlQ9I86eBfukV2EDGuC4b4tO9FQ4c649F3nCt1maBSbY1zIgLCInA6woUcNoZoNWUiFqiR0RKenbjUsYn1LP8WE0X866xVwMMTDTITXI_Bl96PYXwlYf8FGjthO7C9x7k/s2866/jaiIMG_6254.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2125" data-original-width="2866" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVdjOP2njSQ71Oa6nHdBn_HRrP2ppag13ttuDIeCgE7ZXs2lUYdrkurENh5MVlQ9I86eBfukV2EDGuC4b4tO9FQ4c649F3nCt1maBSbY1zIgLCInA6woUcNoZoNWUiFqiR0RKenbjUsYn1LP8WE0X866xVwMMTDTITXI_Bl96PYXwlYf8FGjthO7C9x7k/w640-h474/jaiIMG_6254.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn0QeK_LRG9adefMniNlwzXuMwWEQ_PazLghuu0-yf_s_Z0nZ2Jky_GV-sbTwbD80NL4JIU63fnEonDF-dWLMc58aRqPTZjeWUkFuk1V5lm06BUQlhQQa3llDMXsJ0YVaZEQEsgIQtLtar6BTaG2zusI3d7qSIGDKdJ2QTEeq7zk_UE-hEmuQ0VdxNA4E/s2246/jaiIMG_6256.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn0QeK_LRG9adefMniNlwzXuMwWEQ_PazLghuu0-yf_s_Z0nZ2Jky_GV-sbTwbD80NL4JIU63fnEonDF-dWLMc58aRqPTZjeWUkFuk1V5lm06BUQlhQQa3llDMXsJ0YVaZEQEsgIQtLtar6BTaG2zusI3d7qSIGDKdJ2QTEeq7zk_UE-hEmuQ0VdxNA4E/w640-h640/jaiIMG_6256.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><div>Thanks for popping in.<br /><span style="color: #999999;"><b>✿Karen✿</b></span></div>kareN stampZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352136728318888713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590046769975852219.post-85758288996513199212024-03-17T21:00:00.013+13:002024-03-18T12:21:54.897+13:00AAA Card Challenges 261: anything CAS goesI hope you can see there is a pattern this year at AAA Cards the odd-numbered challenges are anything CAS with an <i>option, </i>the even-numbered challenges are a <i>sketch</i> challenge.<div><br /></div><div>So this week <b><a href="https://aaacards.blogspot.com/2024/03/aaa-card-challenges-261-anything-cas.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AAA Card's Challenge</a></b> optional twist is Spring, which is funny as we are heading into Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.<br /><br />I'm playing with a new stamp set to me from Altenew called <i>Simple Flowers Add-on</i>. It's interesting what smaller sets Altenew puts out apart from the affordable price they often also have matching dies. I've gone real CAS on this and stamped directly to an A2 card base using a block. I've actually CASE-d Altenew's sample for the stamp set as that is what made me buy the set in the first place. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJkb45ABL7GGodib09DF0Hs3Yn9nogkCNfN3AO0-ylyYT18rl3tfbPK6Hn4qyb-Xh5pjqyccKEXquwKHJJAJ0oXI03hxlYUaAJWRWik_oBwKPRvc4knxlzo0c5IKDfCoCuWTFLhI8ypl8giRhmAGV3HH3XVcZUYZfyKSRhI7MSidysf5VMr3el0V2Ernc/s2246/DT261IMG_5355.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJkb45ABL7GGodib09DF0Hs3Yn9nogkCNfN3AO0-ylyYT18rl3tfbPK6Hn4qyb-Xh5pjqyccKEXquwKHJJAJ0oXI03hxlYUaAJWRWik_oBwKPRvc4knxlzo0c5IKDfCoCuWTFLhI8ypl8giRhmAGV3HH3XVcZUYZfyKSRhI7MSidysf5VMr3el0V2Ernc/w640-h640/DT261IMG_5355.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdsSzJVjiy6Cdehlb7jCuxySeHNy37ZXE6egKSJyM-ZKDstL3Mtq51aI7wVmeYZu6lNsJRcmM9zG14pDqroJNulOCUF1PIvsc4l_epdpEO8huELKMM0sXV5Y_7oN-WFtYrecTveUF0Gr9pGBmvnxIfN2WDP02B86TuW3ETADSMg8F5XoiBTXi4S4WtKmQ/s2246/DT261IMG_5344.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdsSzJVjiy6Cdehlb7jCuxySeHNy37ZXE6egKSJyM-ZKDstL3Mtq51aI7wVmeYZu6lNsJRcmM9zG14pDqroJNulOCUF1PIvsc4l_epdpEO8huELKMM0sXV5Y_7oN-WFtYrecTveUF0Gr9pGBmvnxIfN2WDP02B86TuW3ETADSMg8F5XoiBTXi4S4WtKmQ/w640-h640/DT261IMG_5344.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>I was happy with the stamping and design but would you believe it there must have been a piece of something on the edge of the darkest flower (where the bee is). I thought no worries I'll re-stamp it again but the second time I grabbed the lightest ink again for the misbehaving flower, so decided I would fix the first card if I could before making a third card. I tried adding white gel pen on top which didn't really remove the smudge so to cover it up I ended up using these bought and not used for a long time Bumblebee trinkets from SU!<br /><br />Inks above are all Pinkfresh Studio: Sunkissed, Mango Sorbet, Fruit Punch; Fresh Pear, Grassy Knoll and Misty Coast. I finished off with a sentiment from <i>Label Love</i> (ALT).<br /><br />This is what the repeat card looked like, I added a bumblebee even though not needed to use another one up out of the stash.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV95hnbDGjsXHPGD4PGrKSaHxFO7VyS1zZwLMt66Ug1PWriTaxKqqbATT-EKegP2aFIqrMWk18QrIPMyoEt4Uj9v_cDlIyrL778EiIEH62Jxof-J5-sSNCD0twjtR-gf_m1ivXAXaVqRTZPyc9hswuvKrlteq8H3gpYJUesgJmfgwrMBI10k026FgRyBE/s2246/DT261IMG_5348.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV95hnbDGjsXHPGD4PGrKSaHxFO7VyS1zZwLMt66Ug1PWriTaxKqqbATT-EKegP2aFIqrMWk18QrIPMyoEt4Uj9v_cDlIyrL778EiIEH62Jxof-J5-sSNCD0twjtR-gf_m1ivXAXaVqRTZPyc9hswuvKrlteq8H3gpYJUesgJmfgwrMBI10k026FgRyBE/w640-h640/DT261IMG_5348.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I definitely prefer the first card colour combo but a really effective set to make some quick cards. I like the modern look of the imagery too and the extra dots/spots. I hope you can make sometime to play along with <b><a href="https://aaacards.blogspot.com/2024/03/aaa-card-challenges-261-anything-cas.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AAA Cards</a></b> as Spring colours are the bestest but anything CAS goes too!<div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjirAjOVJ-6m0R-Rw1Qsirblzkf2TgK9_1RZK_YrIDTZiOnawOd2J9vbtd9P96oKjD_9nU2lTRDUR7iUsZ8LpFh5suiEiRq7c4gXQU5ym-skhtaKTlaPOqbQQEt9U2l84IE9lmznqQM82kuj-0hj4KixbGQP2lgJK4775OwkO6TGMwqa5f08vr_4WpM66Y/s2048/aaa261.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjirAjOVJ-6m0R-Rw1Qsirblzkf2TgK9_1RZK_YrIDTZiOnawOd2J9vbtd9P96oKjD_9nU2lTRDUR7iUsZ8LpFh5suiEiRq7c4gXQU5ym-skhtaKTlaPOqbQQEt9U2l84IE9lmznqQM82kuj-0hj4KixbGQP2lgJK4775OwkO6TGMwqa5f08vr_4WpM66Y/w400-h400/aaa261.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I also thinks my card fits perfectly with <b><a href="https://addictedtocas.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-254.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Addicted to CAS</a></b>'s latest challenge "Bloom" so will play along with their challenge too.<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwGN14kBUZElUu4D89n3u29S-p9B_0jCfzTDD1WrCU3xdusfU6dvn7OxFot9yALLSEcZssgZ1D8s9Ls65gyBR-pepUb8pL7enrK9UELgs0TD8lqqMFE8rIqhq5mOHf4fopQ7pa87WbktEMMdxowuZejwE-kzprIf6dAcfyImO12HXPjwZBGo1dVkagqjk/s320/ATC%23254.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwGN14kBUZElUu4D89n3u29S-p9B_0jCfzTDD1WrCU3xdusfU6dvn7OxFot9yALLSEcZssgZ1D8s9Ls65gyBR-pepUb8pL7enrK9UELgs0TD8lqqMFE8rIqhq5mOHf4fopQ7pa87WbktEMMdxowuZejwE-kzprIf6dAcfyImO12HXPjwZBGo1dVkagqjk/w400-h400/ATC%23254.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for popping in.<br /><b style="color: #999999;">✿Karen✿</b></div>kareN stampZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352136728318888713noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590046769975852219.post-60790564842530607912024-03-17T16:38:00.004+13:002024-03-18T08:55:24.628+13:00Just one more Green cardI've found a new challenge blog called <b><a href="https://caffeinatedchristmascardchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/caffeinated-christmas-card-challenge-27.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge</a></b>. It looks a fun challenge site and it's always good to start on the Christmas cards early, the only twist is you need to add a hot drink to the card. Surprisingly even though I can't start my day without a coffee or two I don't own many coffee stamps (or tea or hot chocolate). But of course there are one or two in different sets. So this month's challenge is to link up a newly created Christmas/Holiday themed card with at least one Green element! Your card can be Coffee, Tea or Hot Cocoa! <b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=34765" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp's Monday Challenge</a></b> and <b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-a-bit-o-green-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simon Says Wednesday Challenge</a></b> both would like A Bit O' Green too!<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxVR8rraNZ-JUXZg_8Snq6tMyTjl15EPBOKXx-iUUO-LfwBUEYC9naUHCvAPLrei7VqNXxCStHyF9GeRG5u-lVuyuaGqlUHRtwRIVN27iO5x-lIwqxf2NHpp0zGEd2HrECarrEG1u8x1cg4uYjIc4Ktyp1Ph_00rwi3GbWaLah4QawL36lXHL66y8lQXc/s2246/CCCC27IMG_6191.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxVR8rraNZ-JUXZg_8Snq6tMyTjl15EPBOKXx-iUUO-LfwBUEYC9naUHCvAPLrei7VqNXxCStHyF9GeRG5u-lVuyuaGqlUHRtwRIVN27iO5x-lIwqxf2NHpp0zGEd2HrECarrEG1u8x1cg4uYjIc4Ktyp1Ph_00rwi3GbWaLah4QawL36lXHL66y8lQXc/w640-h640/CCCC27IMG_6191.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzgVHI6EaNT5kcb29Q5oxbuRhUuM6CKwc31XvEVg-01G4shJzdTdvr3NWCb5z3z9oIaGTGOu_Fgcs6XOPupdgSJ5WJNZgvBQlG8dXFM7i8X6FykEbC1w-hbqGkEX9BTKQPxq64SOxQMkpvlEQtOXJY1ivWU3-zPitunq1_utCSFkUmH6rSVDz2yH2CaPQ/s3369/CCCC27IMG_6195.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="3369" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzgVHI6EaNT5kcb29Q5oxbuRhUuM6CKwc31XvEVg-01G4shJzdTdvr3NWCb5z3z9oIaGTGOu_Fgcs6XOPupdgSJ5WJNZgvBQlG8dXFM7i8X6FykEbC1w-hbqGkEX9BTKQPxq64SOxQMkpvlEQtOXJY1ivWU3-zPitunq1_utCSFkUmH6rSVDz2yH2CaPQ/w640-h426/CCCC27IMG_6195.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3vySVeNKTRNOk6dte5_iDf9lAmFOpOw3j10Eh7mY-IUTRiSAMEUqYSF8l24Ck5DW716OfftVrQ5j5ixego2u2QEqiZWndQ4JNxf1rLYlcxp-mMqVADXOUfF0_TtdyzL8ftKUEOCjYuIhc9H-1G9tInw_OdEcViVRCCZhfY4xzwzlfj7iQmxUyLTuAdjo/s2246/CCCC27IMG_6188.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3vySVeNKTRNOk6dte5_iDf9lAmFOpOw3j10Eh7mY-IUTRiSAMEUqYSF8l24Ck5DW716OfftVrQ5j5ixego2u2QEqiZWndQ4JNxf1rLYlcxp-mMqVADXOUfF0_TtdyzL8ftKUEOCjYuIhc9H-1G9tInw_OdEcViVRCCZhfY4xzwzlfj7iQmxUyLTuAdjo/w640-h640/CCCC27IMG_6188.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><u>Supply List</u>:</div><div>Stamps: Xmas Selfies (MFT), Holiday Helpers (LF - wee hot chocolate cup), Hand Lettered Holiday Background (SSS)</div><div>Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versafine Clair Nocturne, Granny Apple Green (SU!)</div><div>Paper: Granny Apple Green (SU!), Xpress IT blending, Neenah Solar White #110</div><div>Other: Gelli roll 10 pen (Sakura), Quickie glue pen (Sakura), Prisma glitter (LF), Copics, Selfie square die (MFT), 1mm foam square (SP), Memento Tuxedo black pen</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><span style="color: #999999;"><b>✿Karen✿</b></span>
</div></div>kareN stampZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352136728318888713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590046769975852219.post-6742657250841164352024-03-15T14:30:00.008+13:002024-03-17T12:03:13.920+13:00Masculine Monster FunI have to admit when I saw the latest colour challenge at <b><a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2024/03/color-throwdown-challenge-784.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Color Throwdown</a></b> I wrinkled my nose up, thinking gosh that's hard and quite dull but wow do I love how my wee monster in the box tuned out in these colours, I would go so far as to say I love it!!<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJbZyXCOmLRieyWy_uOFqwNU2nUnZL3rDQNO1Z3zEDaCHBYuHyFn9AjXIBxTN5tVD2E2OKUa75m5KHA_ALV8l1WE1_dzCasscIYMZEZCT0iKwTkqJSz9JgH-SV8Jv16WlwrY3aUVkB2r7xJZsOSnYOVOXB1K8N4xscipV0xZCTFv766UMn9NwrZ7gCCiM/s2503/CTD_BBGIMG_6171.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2008" data-original-width="2503" height="514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJbZyXCOmLRieyWy_uOFqwNU2nUnZL3rDQNO1Z3zEDaCHBYuHyFn9AjXIBxTN5tVD2E2OKUa75m5KHA_ALV8l1WE1_dzCasscIYMZEZCT0iKwTkqJSz9JgH-SV8Jv16WlwrY3aUVkB2r7xJZsOSnYOVOXB1K8N4xscipV0xZCTFv766UMn9NwrZ7gCCiM/w640-h514/CTD_BBGIMG_6171.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoNwOZyY2mFagXBwTwfgE2oAeiW5iM_se9WnXjKzmUxYT4TG80JRNwkvlmXMKzDgkqfw4TlW-_gr2LCsUlUUzsCCtkdJdI-lGqyr6WClTxFLlm26__sN987pcItraTGlCQWb2Xy3WXEr400HpAeCiO-79uDkj8Gfun_tYXi-5_elZREpY7jikrUYKnXlM/s956/GSD_Monster%20Fun.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="956" data-original-width="936" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoNwOZyY2mFagXBwTwfgE2oAeiW5iM_se9WnXjKzmUxYT4TG80JRNwkvlmXMKzDgkqfw4TlW-_gr2LCsUlUUzsCCtkdJdI-lGqyr6WClTxFLlm26__sN987pcItraTGlCQWb2Xy3WXEr400HpAeCiO-79uDkj8Gfun_tYXi-5_elZREpY7jikrUYKnXlM/w626-h640/GSD_Monster%20Fun.png" width="626" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Copics I used (NB: I didn't use the E08 just the E07 to make the brown combo a tad more redder):<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Rd0OmZJNQLSchiNtZgyMMLEKHN6h5tN5ELaEGAOjjIsOWuFLSI_H57M4s51Z20j1_0jpa7R4Jpkv_BBv0jDIQR0Qftb0xWRzyzEXKIDC_iASFCtobJaD6Xrh9xYre_jQ5xY2uHbpbfxPH3RieMiktCfiBvtBIKxIiNj2vNXRQhSmyNqf3W5WYHtETFo/s2246/CTD_BBGIMG_6160.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Rd0OmZJNQLSchiNtZgyMMLEKHN6h5tN5ELaEGAOjjIsOWuFLSI_H57M4s51Z20j1_0jpa7R4Jpkv_BBv0jDIQR0Qftb0xWRzyzEXKIDC_iASFCtobJaD6Xrh9xYre_jQ5xY2uHbpbfxPH3RieMiktCfiBvtBIKxIiNj2vNXRQhSmyNqf3W5WYHtETFo/w640-h640/CTD_BBGIMG_6160.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><div>The blue panel has been cut with Altenew's <i>Mix and Match Frame</i> die-set. But this was a really easy card to create and just perfect for a nephew's birthday card. Well this colour challenge totally surprised me, so I challenge you to have a go, you too might surprise yourself. If you can't find time or feeling stuck do check out all the inspiration at <b><a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2024/03/color-throwdown-challenge-784.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Color Throwdown</a></b> blog.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsWdjWQz5862T9NOR5_KjfhLZYe50FMR49Nnyxjw6rAkLOwXAj-7SHg8GiXi6MvofWjYKxw6S5cwu2Zbsx7OEh_XV0mfvyFvsiNCMQKE6s3PjsMr_nh6BvvN6mFX0dOLsRKcZQBVynjg2gD2jjHIB4zimbUjqdcO_M7qPDMAY-cFkIPs-Fp4HDrcksZHM/s400/CTD784.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsWdjWQz5862T9NOR5_KjfhLZYe50FMR49Nnyxjw6rAkLOwXAj-7SHg8GiXi6MvofWjYKxw6S5cwu2Zbsx7OEh_XV0mfvyFvsiNCMQKE6s3PjsMr_nh6BvvN6mFX0dOLsRKcZQBVynjg2gD2jjHIB4zimbUjqdcO_M7qPDMAY-cFkIPs-Fp4HDrcksZHM/s320/CTD784.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Now the last time I coloured this wee monster up from <i>Monster Fun</i> set (Gerda Steiner Designs) it looked totally different (click <b><a href="https://karenstampz.blogspot.com/2022/06/monster-in-box.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> to see) but both ways are fabulous as it's such a fun set. I'm also going to enter my boy's birthday card at <a href="https://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-463-birthdays.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Addicted to Stamps & More</b></a>'s latest challenge as they are asking for "birthday".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEUme9JifavIK-z0IDciTPjA91dQ3jpi9nHDijFBhY2F_JiLAQ4c97MVd5x8LfmuRouZsS0TYJTX-sHThFKeFAI6QkIJCLlr67G5fsEPg7wajhaUm22vDFl6PXdmCyHzYKgDUlmGqQCeu09dwYLU_DpSnPpYhcuaVSdphletT7oTGGDgc4pFAbapwJ0PA/s498/ATSM_Birthdays%20badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="176" data-original-width="498" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEUme9JifavIK-z0IDciTPjA91dQ3jpi9nHDijFBhY2F_JiLAQ4c97MVd5x8LfmuRouZsS0TYJTX-sHThFKeFAI6QkIJCLlr67G5fsEPg7wajhaUm22vDFl6PXdmCyHzYKgDUlmGqQCeu09dwYLU_DpSnPpYhcuaVSdphletT7oTGGDgc4pFAbapwJ0PA/w400-h141/ATSM_Birthdays%20badge.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br />Thanks for popping in and can you see the additional adorable wee watermark from <b><a href="https://gsd-stamps.com/blogs/gerda-steiner-designs/easter-egg-hunt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gerda Steiner</a></b> on my "card alone" as they have a really fun challenge going on at the moment for an Easter Egg hunt if you use any of their stamps and share online.<br /><br /><span style="color: #999999;"><b>✿Karen✿<br /></b></span>
</div></div></div></div>kareN stampZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352136728318888713noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590046769975852219.post-51594904053938605082024-03-12T17:20:00.001+13:002024-03-13T22:49:03.447+13:00Reverse Blackout TechniqueGosh I'm seeing a lot of cards made with this technique or the blackout technique in my Instagram feed lately and I thought it would be fun to have a go at it for the latest challenge at <b><a href="https://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/2024/03/pp680-color-challenge-from-jaydee.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Paper Players</a></b> (Green, Pink, Yellow, Black &White). I watched a video from <b><a href="https://sandimaciver.com/new-video-detailed-reverse-blackout-technique/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sandie McIver</a></b> which explains the process really easily.<div><br /></div><div>In a nutshell you need a 3D embossing folder, you spritz the A2 panel of white card with a light mist of water and run through your die-cutting machine in the embossing folder.<br /><br />Now this is where the fun/magic happens. When dry working on the debossed side colour in your image with colour, you don't have to be too clean and can colour outside the lines as anything above gets blackened afterwards. I found for the folder I was using I needed my smallest blending tools (1/4") to get into all the recessed areas. When happy swipe over your black ink pad (I had to reink mine as it wasn't black enough). Try to go up and down so you don't get ink in the debossed areas. My folder may have had too much detail as it was really hard to not get black ink in all the areas. I would have liked it to be blacker but I didn't want to add more black ink to the coloured images but it really does pop in real life.<br /><br />Here's a quick collage of the process. It's funny it looks like I am working on the raised areas but I am definitely shading in the debossed areas.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnXvTQzTco6qeW3GrIhKFyu6rM9lbDRlEqK652U_9ZraH96xzbdehK_4Q2Uo7PD8QvxUtCwuLn_AFGBxL6cqTJu3gcKIdncoM8PvDN98ixi2lF6FLSk1QKob4n9oP2UBEKRpg4dNYgBVScmcUlvA604HDlyKrPYwbld4sQXK5nQiVPGncpp4tkSuhYe9s/s2600/PlatformReverse%20Blackout%20technique%20(1).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1950" data-original-width="2600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnXvTQzTco6qeW3GrIhKFyu6rM9lbDRlEqK652U_9ZraH96xzbdehK_4Q2Uo7PD8QvxUtCwuLn_AFGBxL6cqTJu3gcKIdncoM8PvDN98ixi2lF6FLSk1QKob4n9oP2UBEKRpg4dNYgBVScmcUlvA604HDlyKrPYwbld4sQXK5nQiVPGncpp4tkSuhYe9s/w640-h480/PlatformReverse%20Blackout%20technique%20(1).JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQeyMb9cX99X0dcvNH5TOdpmYt4aUd1MaJp50fQWMwUY-z-QcO0XuN0UWsE4ubcCcYH2vEkq9ZsE3lUE23kb1M5EMjbYnf7osdCB-gnaF7ERO7j3cJwqEn3AZu8db1Kk9lp4tFXwcNTJrNrww9K29UEuvjKy7Q3gGS4pzUgCiAqAaWQ8qribfQigIqtj8/s2246/PlatformIMG_6131.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQeyMb9cX99X0dcvNH5TOdpmYt4aUd1MaJp50fQWMwUY-z-QcO0XuN0UWsE4ubcCcYH2vEkq9ZsE3lUE23kb1M5EMjbYnf7osdCB-gnaF7ERO7j3cJwqEn3AZu8db1Kk9lp4tFXwcNTJrNrww9K29UEuvjKy7Q3gGS4pzUgCiAqAaWQ8qribfQigIqtj8/w640-h640/PlatformIMG_6131.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><u>Supply List</u>:</div><div><b>Stamps</b>: Easy Expressions: Birthday (The Ton)</div><div><b>Ink</b>: Sunflower (PFS), Sparkling Rose (PFS), Bubblegum (PFS), Grassy Knoll (PFS), Versafine Clair Nocturne<br /><b>Paper</b>: Neenah white, random pink glitter paper scrap</div><div><b>Other</b>: Dogwood Blooms 3D embossing folder (HB), small blending brushes (PFS and WF), Twilight Ombre glitter drops (PFS), black dimensionals (SU!)</div><div><b>Challenge</b>: <a href="https://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/2024/03/pp680-color-challenge-from-jaydee.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PP#680</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdwAATMxIBOba3d0tJn9mf-LDFchqnVScHT30ph4QT7r0XfzGtyFWqCgEhnWWBfZnDSecYMHM0o27SakIonfsnBKWu25_wV4gI6bCa8eAf8nxGFDdu8hycb2SpR9-7AM6URIlGpMcP85O_UqjXQ1Ey2VcSKkbvqqAdoDSh08xANCAx6vfao8wsWk5_MJ0/s320/pp680.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="301" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdwAATMxIBOba3d0tJn9mf-LDFchqnVScHT30ph4QT7r0XfzGtyFWqCgEhnWWBfZnDSecYMHM0o27SakIonfsnBKWu25_wV4gI6bCa8eAf8nxGFDdu8hycb2SpR9-7AM6URIlGpMcP85O_UqjXQ1Ey2VcSKkbvqqAdoDSh08xANCAx6vfao8wsWk5_MJ0/w376-h400/pp680.png" width="376" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Well that was a lot of fun and I'll definitely repeat the technique especially if I find a bigger flower embossing folder to try it on.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well my original idea when I saw the colours was to make a pretty spring bunch of flowers but I'm pretty happy with my more dramatic card. It's always fun to try out different and new ideas.</div><div><br /></div><div><b style="color: #999999;">✿Karen✿</b></div><br />kareN stampZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352136728318888713noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590046769975852219.post-43188189770288336282024-03-12T11:13:00.006+13:002024-03-12T11:30:37.300+13:00Carrot 'bout YouThis was the name of Lawn Fawn's recent <b><a href="https://www.lawnfawn.com/pages/create-with-us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Create with Us</a>. </b>These are fun free classes that Jenn Shurkus and normally Kelly Marie from Lawn Fawn hold with each new release. This class was pretty straight forward and is available to watch on replay "forever" but I have to be honest Jenn had forgotten how to build a platform pop-up and we/she got it to work but it may have been quicker if I'd gone off and watched how to on the Lawn Fawn site. I would actually recommend you just make the pop up platform with the die-cut bits before watching. The good thing about if Jenn can forget how to make one then I am not alone, you do need to refresh how to do it, if you haven't done one recently. They are really easy and they do pack a wow and so fun but there is a way to do it right.<div><br /></div><div>As always we started off with colouring our cute wee critters and then making the stenciled background, before constructing everything including the platform pop-up.</div><div><br /></div><div>The first card:<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-jHT_b82TMUEvJxDs_3NFgu6JxWbxr_lyEA9Q3tuExPBPpkdF_DLYaV7h1Y8GKQVDJOUQs2uyPUSVM0QWaiXDYjvTGp7o77-fAS1PEvwmrZQg-CD15WTi3gubdLjAYQmBYVH41Arsay_D0QujFZ93jAHlzgsVtYkIPjICDDiFlDYsCKHirartCsx2f-I/s2040/CarrotIMG_6105.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="2040" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-jHT_b82TMUEvJxDs_3NFgu6JxWbxr_lyEA9Q3tuExPBPpkdF_DLYaV7h1Y8GKQVDJOUQs2uyPUSVM0QWaiXDYjvTGp7o77-fAS1PEvwmrZQg-CD15WTi3gubdLjAYQmBYVH41Arsay_D0QujFZ93jAHlzgsVtYkIPjICDDiFlDYsCKHirartCsx2f-I/w640-h640/CarrotIMG_6105.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I don't own the stitched garden border so made slits in a simple stitched hillside panel using my Sandy Beach Accents, that also meant I didn't own a bigger carrot die to use instead of an A but I had a wee carrot in the tint Gift Box bunny add-on so used that and used smaller alphabet dies in my stash to match the size. I also grabbed an I stamp from Henry Jr.'s ABCs which maybe a tad too big. I love the Spring Blossoms stenciled background it truly does look like DSP. I used my Pinkfresh inks for stenciling and darkening the top of my hillside(Fresh Pear, Lemon Whip, Marigold and Doe). But this is a fun thank you card all right.<div><br /></div><div>Now this is when it all got tricky we got to make the pop-up platform and add the new Fence wrap-around, again I made it a thank you card as I don't send out Easter cards.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdOesNMLKjQ3fhEGkvD-3fZeLNmbwv95tN1x_BQqh0N8NZyBV5DLaDnO7QLLm9RToBTJLx8ND7pkE1N-Ubt2f4IFQzKShmKULXBtP3R1BUQWCC5IweIxpkx_lrmm_D0GgZVwtAYsWsLlXdImUvX2uDPQw28NaQIxye191Bn18ogMWQwbJq9Wpz6x_E9kw/s2246/PlatformIMG_6115.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdOesNMLKjQ3fhEGkvD-3fZeLNmbwv95tN1x_BQqh0N8NZyBV5DLaDnO7QLLm9RToBTJLx8ND7pkE1N-Ubt2f4IFQzKShmKULXBtP3R1BUQWCC5IweIxpkx_lrmm_D0GgZVwtAYsWsLlXdImUvX2uDPQw28NaQIxye191Bn18ogMWQwbJq9Wpz6x_E9kw/w640-h640/PlatformIMG_6115.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6_435wSYMNFt9SocR3UZKXETuM4o9_QVze_8qryyYWopc7ig7uz-Wt2N1XuznTCFrjA76Ofi4iJa39vT9ZAI07Xo3iCyVXGjZQbgg5XTniKRGWI76w3LXciAS4IghpWGUHcpeg_-ZuK-SwqahUDIVWvOuZVsa4HKcC_warF8NOXi4ANn1F6gAZMc2JL4/s2246/PlatformIMG_6116.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6_435wSYMNFt9SocR3UZKXETuM4o9_QVze_8qryyYWopc7ig7uz-Wt2N1XuznTCFrjA76Ofi4iJa39vT9ZAI07Xo3iCyVXGjZQbgg5XTniKRGWI76w3LXciAS4IghpWGUHcpeg_-ZuK-SwqahUDIVWvOuZVsa4HKcC_warF8NOXi4ANn1F6gAZMc2JL4/w640-h640/PlatformIMG_6116.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The coolest thing about it is it's no bigger than a standard envelope.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheshc4yIMhX0lQqHpP-WSWCAQuXDeTu7mbIBfGIF2o-57Gl-XgihCp36A0ktOyQAws1jjHkBw9g6N3A21ZoYlKYbRTYcMzzfSNyA7rgZ2jPOS6bDIYwy0bgh9bN9ljT7L14zKVc0KM0-8ezaJb6w9XtFzCqAA8DBan9hl5aGCLS67bVY1YsFh4ZGUGzrY/s1689/PlatformIMG_6091.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1689" data-original-width="1689" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheshc4yIMhX0lQqHpP-WSWCAQuXDeTu7mbIBfGIF2o-57Gl-XgihCp36A0ktOyQAws1jjHkBw9g6N3A21ZoYlKYbRTYcMzzfSNyA7rgZ2jPOS6bDIYwy0bgh9bN9ljT7L14zKVc0KM0-8ezaJb6w9XtFzCqAA8DBan9hl5aGCLS67bVY1YsFh4ZGUGzrY/w640-h640/PlatformIMG_6091.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />It's always a lot of fun creating with the two of them and it's great to play with the stuff you buy from the new releases, Kelly Marie often shares tit bits of info. I'm not sure if there was more than one but it sounds like we are getting "ice-creams" in the Summer release ??May 2024.<br /><div><br /></div><div><b style="color: #999999;">✿Karen✿</b></div></div>kareN stampZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352136728318888713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590046769975852219.post-10981844319513141712024-03-10T19:44:00.010+13:002024-03-14T23:40:35.375+13:00Going green (again)Looking at my fav challenges sites, there's quite a few wanting "green" still so thought I'd try the luck of the Irish again and play with a free stamp set I earned from Simon Says Stamp 1 or 2 years ago (<i>End of the Rainbow</i>). It has a cool big sentiment complete with a shamrock and a lucky horseshoe but no Leprechaun just a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, which was cute but I green rainbow wasn't doing it for me, so I thought I'd try and colour up a wee gnome "leprechaun-style" complete with gold beard from my <i>Little Gnome Agenda </i>set (ME).<div><br /></div><div>Lots of firsts here I'm not really sure how you are supposed to use Distress embossing glaze but I bought it as I love lime green awhile ago. I used it on the card like embossing powder i.e. stamping sentiment with my Versamark, coating with the Twisted Citron embossing glaze and then melting with a heat gun, it's definitely a pretty lime green. I added a few metallic gold pearls to add a tad more gold to the card.</div><div><span style="color: #999999;"><b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWe3mDZN-S1AUrJl-1S104sSAoZd0xYxwt1K6xoN5glUcNX1l1_7FXss_VI97n1R-H-1vW1YfmXzE4Bqjg5dbAFRjzK_FEZcD1igDXfTbgk1R3oDHlIsSG3Gj22U5k2741jKaqhhig06KDkYiSzKd49xNYBn8gV3GODAOuFJMADFmBb24MUltaDvz45SU/s2246/wmIMG_6097.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWe3mDZN-S1AUrJl-1S104sSAoZd0xYxwt1K6xoN5glUcNX1l1_7FXss_VI97n1R-H-1vW1YfmXzE4Bqjg5dbAFRjzK_FEZcD1igDXfTbgk1R3oDHlIsSG3Gj22U5k2741jKaqhhig06KDkYiSzKd49xNYBn8gV3GODAOuFJMADFmBb24MUltaDvz45SU/w640-h640/wmIMG_6097.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /></b></span>
</div><u>Challenges I'm entering</u>:<br /><br /><b><a href="https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/just-us-girls-challenge-717-color-week.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Just us Girls</a></b>: Green, Lime Green and one other colour - hope gold is a colour<br /><div><span style="color: #999999;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBnni8ox00ffh67VISMZQwGW-rGcx9jBk79ynPko9ZNjqtleoSnzDCQnEcrUTtJINYmEa1uxRRgUJXpDv95pyEMY7BR0ySa-K1DSlw1okLpkiVNJuazJLdNCW0Xb8c9Ra8vCXk2onvKlFHyRwtvFkXUIFMmYWJ-5uvzSoAaXWuD5YLNPUCgqOsUDFAq9o/s320/JUG%23717.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="320" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBnni8ox00ffh67VISMZQwGW-rGcx9jBk79ynPko9ZNjqtleoSnzDCQnEcrUTtJINYmEa1uxRRgUJXpDv95pyEMY7BR0ySa-K1DSlw1okLpkiVNJuazJLdNCW0Xb8c9Ra8vCXk2onvKlFHyRwtvFkXUIFMmYWJ-5uvzSoAaXWuD5YLNPUCgqOsUDFAq9o/s1600/JUG%23717.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></span></div><b><a href="https://theseinspiredchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/inspired-by-luck.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inspired By</a></b>: I've been inspired by the green shamrock plus a touch of gold <br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv6hkvGJRbBpsqnp8zy4RpOL2G59XV1XhDBXTVU9ByhoV3uOSyL0HfsBtPWs6QUvmNCNSe4wk2-D_pouOyXFUykTB9ltJeJ8cKQHX0MLMovzDEdo-mVssf2mKSeqI0qoR1MHyBvjOpX__5-91wvNwju34KtdbmObrXsvriC8-CUDERCl-b_aJpFPDW_4A/s800/IB279.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv6hkvGJRbBpsqnp8zy4RpOL2G59XV1XhDBXTVU9ByhoV3uOSyL0HfsBtPWs6QUvmNCNSe4wk2-D_pouOyXFUykTB9ltJeJ8cKQHX0MLMovzDEdo-mVssf2mKSeqI0qoR1MHyBvjOpX__5-91wvNwju34KtdbmObrXsvriC8-CUDERCl-b_aJpFPDW_4A/s320/IB279.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><b><a href="https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2024/03/march-2024.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colorful Options</a></b> monthly challenge - this is a new site I have just discovered but it looks like it will be a colourful and fun one - this month the colour is green. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHTD8BPVSh7ej9SeAtArJY-8IRHVhN47UbDYW3CjI9QKy5XRXBedqBZgRfxDInvFJ2PsU1SDgoBug6ansCht47fo3vWMXPwOLXc6_9lnr3WQHD3ql-JreLpEIp4fEx3SU7NT1RS7p9eTgIgYMO40-7cBR_WGt6YN382_cjFlxK3WdUqtsKbDKOKuaUjeY/s640/COMarch2024.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="640" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHTD8BPVSh7ej9SeAtArJY-8IRHVhN47UbDYW3CjI9QKy5XRXBedqBZgRfxDInvFJ2PsU1SDgoBug6ansCht47fo3vWMXPwOLXc6_9lnr3WQHD3ql-JreLpEIp4fEx3SU7NT1RS7p9eTgIgYMO40-7cBR_WGt6YN382_cjFlxK3WdUqtsKbDKOKuaUjeY/s320/COMarch2024.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br />I'll re-enter at <b><a href="https://scscards.blogspot.com/2024/03/simply-clean-simple-march-2024-challenge.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simply Clean & Simple</a></b> as they have the option for March of Green as well. And it seems silly to not add to <b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-add-a-sentiment-5/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SSS Wednesday Challenge</a></b> as they just want/need a sentiment.</div><div><br /></div><div>This was totally different than my last green card which you can check out the wee frog and green clouds <b><a href="https://karenstampz.blogspot.com/2024/03/overboard-on-green.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>. Well it looks like we all need to play with our greens a bit more which is perfectly fine with me. Do check out all the fab cards on all the sites, it certainly makes me happy.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>EDITED 13/3/24</b>: My wee card got a shout out at <a href="https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/just-us-girls-challenge-717-winner-of.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Just Us Girls</a> <i>"where they loved my fabulous CAS design."</i></div><div><b style="color: #999999;">✿Karen✿</b></div>kareN stampZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352136728318888713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590046769975852219.post-53999955548113354732024-03-09T13:54:00.015+13:002024-03-18T16:28:08.707+13:00Take 4 challenges and ...I dilly dally around sometimes so much that someone gets in first with my idea. I'd decided I was going to combine <b><a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2024/03/color-throwdown-challenge-783.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Color Throwdown</a></b>'s latest colour challenge with <b><a href="https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2024/03/freshly-made-sketches-626.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freshly Made Sketch</a></b>'s sketch using my old SU! set Watercolor shapes for the circle shape but<b><a href="https://snapdragonstamps.blogspot.com/2024/03/papaya-herbal-tea.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Christy</a></b> bet me to it. So back to "thinking" of a plan B. In the end I decided I would just go for it and use a circle mask and ink the peach and sage inks and see what it looked like<div><br /></div><div>Once that was done, I then decided I would use a new stamp set I received from Pretty Pink Posh recently in a Virtual class kit as it had a nice flower plus foliage, and then the next bits fell into place really easily as that set has a Hello Friend sentiment which covered <b><a href="https://addictedtocas.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-253.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Addicted to CAS</a></b>'s and <b><a href="https://cleanandsimpleonsunday.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-278-hello.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAS on Friday</a></b>'s latest challenges too - the first one wants Friends and the latter Hello. Now that's what I call working smarter not harder. I used my Gina K Master Layouts to get my nice squares all matted and stitched. The coloured mat is just the Sunkissed ink swiped all around the edge.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Gl_xuLZuj2pzrRjpBiVNLn5PqDLmMPXTxUceX6W1uMNBl31aujFjn78U98j2eHtfsfsqQIF3Ogvh8BBxrVSz1DGUSU0_s_BsKRwMroU4q21zJUEHUXmCHJB7CD1iy6_hGe7jqLgpAkNGmvgrfj5DgSyzQjHZL9kMFZZ9j8gDKAGmuEd6z_NJZN8Z22c/s3144/wmIMG_6063.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2175" data-original-width="3144" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Gl_xuLZuj2pzrRjpBiVNLn5PqDLmMPXTxUceX6W1uMNBl31aujFjn78U98j2eHtfsfsqQIF3Ogvh8BBxrVSz1DGUSU0_s_BsKRwMroU4q21zJUEHUXmCHJB7CD1iy6_hGe7jqLgpAkNGmvgrfj5DgSyzQjHZL9kMFZZ9j8gDKAGmuEd6z_NJZN8Z22c/w640-h442/wmIMG_6063.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA8tHiEpBbU-adWb99vfSpEsJlBvBaUaIpwC2Ac3zCIaADeMVyfnK5aVLMH_i_ID2MrTESu6KtfhtZ5imxTUiYap6qXLL3hrOwV-Boylp_bAhLKPPPafBhegaQFLvBN9e_gKTjb-wvE-6sTDk1g5bXXtaWdmMHm1cHSm3sP0rh_UbAea6Ck5Ymggzz7pw/s2236/wmIMG_6069.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2124" data-original-width="2236" height="608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA8tHiEpBbU-adWb99vfSpEsJlBvBaUaIpwC2Ac3zCIaADeMVyfnK5aVLMH_i_ID2MrTESu6KtfhtZ5imxTUiYap6qXLL3hrOwV-Boylp_bAhLKPPPafBhegaQFLvBN9e_gKTjb-wvE-6sTDk1g5bXXtaWdmMHm1cHSm3sP0rh_UbAea6Ck5Ymggzz7pw/w640-h608/wmIMG_6069.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><u>Supply List</u>:</div><div><b>Stamps</b>: Hummingbird Floral (PPP)</div><div><b>Ink</b>: Sunkissed (PFS), Sage (PFS), Versafine Clair Nocturne</div><div><b>Paper</b>: Very Vanilla (SU!)</div><div><b>Other</b>: Master Layouts 3 (GKD), circle masking stencil (TE), blending brushes (TE), Leaf Glitter drops (PFS)</div><div><b>Challenges</b>: <a href="https://addictedtocas.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-253.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ATC#253</a>, <a href="https://cleanandsimpleonsunday.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-278-hello.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAS on Friday #378</a>, <a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2024/03/color-throwdown-challenge-783.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CTD#783</a>, <a href="https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2024/03/freshly-made-sketches-626.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FMS#626</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGzm0deVy-HMEwJW7ozbTuJTksIQW8cpo4aSX-Jb9yqDjhRNi8eJtxhZLrgEHkgyyDOXp7r-xq4RzaxMSyTJc73uNkyL_5m8EDJnb77_BmHi3qqFU-xP6KUxr5bEUb1sNjZ90w20qz9-13xmQGdMJsuxGIMB-FHJ4B7GtWUNqqPAT3JKZqUg_YGyx5R_Q/s2100/FMS626.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2100" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGzm0deVy-HMEwJW7ozbTuJTksIQW8cpo4aSX-Jb9yqDjhRNi8eJtxhZLrgEHkgyyDOXp7r-xq4RzaxMSyTJc73uNkyL_5m8EDJnb77_BmHi3qqFU-xP6KUxr5bEUb1sNjZ90w20qz9-13xmQGdMJsuxGIMB-FHJ4B7GtWUNqqPAT3JKZqUg_YGyx5R_Q/w400-h286/FMS626.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Well actually just starting on the first 2 challenges stopped me dillying dallying and my card came together really quickly.<br /><br />Thanks for popping in.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>EDITED 12/3/24:</b> Gosh my entry at <a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2024/03/color-throwdown-783-featured-stamper.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Color Throwdown</a> was the "lucky number" to join this very talented pool of ladies for a future challenge. Not sure if I should be scared or excited but probably a mixture of the two.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX3pSK0HdyGNFFX9KoMPKltAMGrccNxoodCR73szDDMJsbhmjvewDGoguG_RhhX_n5q-Fe6SIb3i4VRTf7cPQ3YfSiYDD9aARIHLr5pydBY2HPdzZ1nbFrdCv47u9iI0qXwRfxlLMYUl6Hol74qv8McK64amk2-oTxrIEmzZb34qvrvksfvnLUIHWD2QE/s680/785.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="348" data-original-width="680" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX3pSK0HdyGNFFX9KoMPKltAMGrccNxoodCR73szDDMJsbhmjvewDGoguG_RhhX_n5q-Fe6SIb3i4VRTf7cPQ3YfSiYDD9aARIHLr5pydBY2HPdzZ1nbFrdCv47u9iI0qXwRfxlLMYUl6Hol74qv8McK64amk2-oTxrIEmzZb34qvrvksfvnLUIHWD2QE/w400-h205/785.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><b>EDITED 12/3/24</b>: Gosh this design and colours are on a roll, over at <a href="https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2024/03/winners-for-sketch-626.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freshly Made Sketches</a> my card is Kim's choice :) <i>" I love Karen’s fresh take on the sketch. The colors are lovely on the half circles and the simple image and sentiment fit perfectly!"</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><b>EDITED 15/3/24: </b>This wee card is a real winner it's also a favourite over at <a href="https://cleanandsimpleonsunday.blogspot.com/2024/03/winner-top-3-challenge-278.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAS on Friday's</a> site.<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3LAFGUVqErOz2L6SCUV7TT7vAscnWG8y0FKnNky7d48EDLZe03TnCNz4qsKSx51CJvMRY8-lzYTutfQcBsAcLf6L44RNMUmVYrP9W5RfMcvvdzZ8ryE7_c6fdeoOYhd-34t-9E9lfXZOEDmsaT9e2D4YmnNZHIrmWUQOtet_nQ2HSLIAxk_JF2kZnAck/s294/CAS%20on%20Friday%20Favorite.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="198" data-original-width="294" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3LAFGUVqErOz2L6SCUV7TT7vAscnWG8y0FKnNky7d48EDLZe03TnCNz4qsKSx51CJvMRY8-lzYTutfQcBsAcLf6L44RNMUmVYrP9W5RfMcvvdzZ8ryE7_c6fdeoOYhd-34t-9E9lfXZOEDmsaT9e2D4YmnNZHIrmWUQOtet_nQ2HSLIAxk_JF2kZnAck/s1600/CAS%20on%20Friday%20Favorite.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><b style="color: #999999;">✿Karen✿</b></div>kareN stampZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352136728318888713noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590046769975852219.post-34982071766815283202024-03-09T09:21:00.003+13:002024-03-09T09:21:56.523+13:00Humming Good Time with MindyOne of the things I really like about Pinkfresh Studios apart from their fab stamps, inks, stencils etc is that they are now inviting smaller Guest companies to their Create and Connect virtual cardmaking in a box events. Last year they invited The Stamp Market to their Holiday cards and I loved them. This year's first box the guest company was Pretty Pink Posh (PPP) a company I have always enjoyed their whimsical and cute stamps over many years so was really rapt with this pick especially as Mindy Eggen was teaching the class.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWeK2tuG4v5roJaVlIAum3ixDFKlb3rBOc8YKE16ce5CMUlHtYZO3Ce1sOHQjdKsQy3zPPRPAf-FPUBltvujxSO8IaBs0Bkeapzni1dP3df5FIoM50VyKfBBWIbHn6yr-pwlt8M9jIDyIFKClDu0NS9Iqa0iA_v9P9lnLyfx7ilpGMU2Xr0t26JlU-OIE/s2876/MindyIMG_5905.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2129" data-original-width="2876" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWeK2tuG4v5roJaVlIAum3ixDFKlb3rBOc8YKE16ce5CMUlHtYZO3Ce1sOHQjdKsQy3zPPRPAf-FPUBltvujxSO8IaBs0Bkeapzni1dP3df5FIoM50VyKfBBWIbHn6yr-pwlt8M9jIDyIFKClDu0NS9Iqa0iA_v9P9lnLyfx7ilpGMU2Xr0t26JlU-OIE/w640-h474/MindyIMG_5905.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>We received for this class a stamp set and matching dies containing Hummingbirds and Florals. We also received a fun Stacked Scallop stencil. All the coloured cardstock has been created by wiping our ink pads over white card, even the black strip was created this way. There seemed to be a real emphasis this event on doing this. It's really true we don't need all that coloured card and it would certainly free up some space in our craft rooms if we all stop buying it. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7p1z_H4EAlrcaMDg8323paRTLw5vtFmmyhuBH-C4sU_MX2LsQQqgdbF2fKu84NnQXE52ZIY9Lmqi_auNdLC_PsOYSGSHvI_llHs-S8QZXxLX9MTWw1OQtLL32bMTUtjLmvGRGLegaTrVzgUwybK_fgJhayt70y2UloiweKPKEepYe4lw2lwQ4hO0nfmA/s2387/MindyIMG_5999.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2227" data-original-width="2387" height="598" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7p1z_H4EAlrcaMDg8323paRTLw5vtFmmyhuBH-C4sU_MX2LsQQqgdbF2fKu84NnQXE52ZIY9Lmqi_auNdLC_PsOYSGSHvI_llHs-S8QZXxLX9MTWw1OQtLL32bMTUtjLmvGRGLegaTrVzgUwybK_fgJhayt70y2UloiweKPKEepYe4lw2lwQ4hO0nfmA/w640-h598/MindyIMG_5999.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>I just love the colour palate for the first card and with this loose way of blending in the colours it really was very easy to colour up, die cut out and arrange the images in a "wreath".</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2oEw-m4VxNNrTZr5g15qpWL1hlBPML5IcVjNfCuUxWwdhRrwumflCCBfjSB8M1ghrRR_zhzRYrfF_VnIe-1cq2W5pGecvRl4iXeih5vkI71aixeuHoyuyT5cVn-WjdI1DEvXlafVXV6n0rQ0Ycn2WHWWCdMlPCajUoTHVMTyuLWWoxbkyPyOj51VPzjM/s2936/MindyIMG_5913.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2218" data-original-width="2936" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2oEw-m4VxNNrTZr5g15qpWL1hlBPML5IcVjNfCuUxWwdhRrwumflCCBfjSB8M1ghrRR_zhzRYrfF_VnIe-1cq2W5pGecvRl4iXeih5vkI71aixeuHoyuyT5cVn-WjdI1DEvXlafVXV6n0rQ0Ycn2WHWWCdMlPCajUoTHVMTyuLWWoxbkyPyOj51VPzjM/w640-h484/MindyIMG_5913.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhViH2A3oEwPs_BRY__UIdW_-nhOuVdsJKlf-vb5_Mz5eblsU_RpbKnGb-DhSYCvqJGLnuNMc-kmvsu3GFQ_eCadrBfxcnuZ0H6pU6KdpzJPX9MAK9muugHLskm_FX3-9wg1bOxlz1exYKvttVJP0yHJQiIMbnIHRYzQ2vCkVahCtTdD6Q0kP4fIUpUenU/s2232/MindyIMG_6000.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2232" data-original-width="2204" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhViH2A3oEwPs_BRY__UIdW_-nhOuVdsJKlf-vb5_Mz5eblsU_RpbKnGb-DhSYCvqJGLnuNMc-kmvsu3GFQ_eCadrBfxcnuZ0H6pU6KdpzJPX9MAK9muugHLskm_FX3-9wg1bOxlz1exYKvttVJP0yHJQiIMbnIHRYzQ2vCkVahCtTdD6Q0kP4fIUpUenU/w632-h640/MindyIMG_6000.JPG" width="632" /></a></div><br /><div>The second card I can't believe how sharp and crisp the lines were and how effective it was just stenciling the background with the scalloped waves were. The images remind me of the transfers Hero Arts sell which are extremely crisp and black.</div><div><br /></div><div>You can see Mindy with her banner and cards below at the time when we were swiping the edges of our card for card 2 with Cherry Blossom as we were following along I was thinking we should be using "Peony", she realised at the end she used a different colour than her sample but I think I like the softer pink more as the images pop more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCWSuPE-BeYX2A5p62Jma3DC8OxJaxuX9GComiVPf5ggFnWH5-qhW6HAgM4c2ug33pX1sigcn15KxVDUm3uzDD0cN_LTY9PtGrYUgnl6t5E7VRSx1R6tk6PQqusXsnqgvKps383xd0RXhIcFvNZFZo8mJ-j1pNIw0Bxkm_1uMITBYdPGSzhyzjc_0NXhM/s2880/Mindys%20Cards.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="2880" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCWSuPE-BeYX2A5p62Jma3DC8OxJaxuX9GComiVPf5ggFnWH5-qhW6HAgM4c2ug33pX1sigcn15KxVDUm3uzDD0cN_LTY9PtGrYUgnl6t5E7VRSx1R6tk6PQqusXsnqgvKps383xd0RXhIcFvNZFZo8mJ-j1pNIw0Bxkm_1uMITBYdPGSzhyzjc_0NXhM/w640-h285/Mindys%20Cards.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><br />This was such a fun class and I really enjoyed it - this was Class 3 on the first day so it was a good one to finish on, as quite straight forward. Even for us in NZ in our schedule it was still Class 3 after dinner on the first day.<br /><br />Pinkfresh Studios have by now announced publicly their collaboration partners for 2024 and WOW they're Spellbinders and Simon Says Stamp, you can check it all out <b><a href="https://www.pinkfreshstudio.com/pages/2024-event-dates" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>. </div><div><b style="color: #999999;">✿Karen✿</b></div>kareN stampZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352136728318888713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590046769975852219.post-55695019390797623502024-03-07T16:35:00.005+13:002024-03-10T16:37:03.331+13:00Rainy DaysThe title and mood board at <b><a href="https://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/2024/03/pp679-theme-challenge-from-claire.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Paper Players</a></b> fits our weather really well, we've dropped 10oC in a week and its grey and gloomy, guess Summer is over and we're heading straight for Autumn (and Winter) for real in New Zealand. <b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-add-a-sentiment-5/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp's Wednesday </a></b>challenge is to add a sentiment to a card so it's always good to throw your name in the hat, just in case you're lucky ;)<br /><br />I thought I'd play with an old stamp set that hadn't seen ink in awhile <i>Look for Rainbows</i> (Avery Elle) as it has a cute bunny hiding under an umbrella. I thought it would be cute to make it a rainbow umbrella with grey clouds and using one of the sentiments in the set I <i>"you make me HAPPY when skies are grey"</i><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6JUcwBkbTYdwoicJWmd_Q0_gLnjhGBwuIMshIbFPxE1JBa882uQkXNWOwo8uTPukEBIvfP94pknDheUL_cTDSxt02W5DRffQ1ACVv_-zJpS3132cUFzRZ56-KsDZpF8oBkiIf2a8bGS0lzk4zD2lSALCt9fych2BPhLYdEHRcbC44NdWVasH8Ywm6ovg/s2246/Rainy%20DayIMG_6049.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6JUcwBkbTYdwoicJWmd_Q0_gLnjhGBwuIMshIbFPxE1JBa882uQkXNWOwo8uTPukEBIvfP94pknDheUL_cTDSxt02W5DRffQ1ACVv_-zJpS3132cUFzRZ56-KsDZpF8oBkiIf2a8bGS0lzk4zD2lSALCt9fych2BPhLYdEHRcbC44NdWVasH8Ywm6ovg/w640-h640/Rainy%20DayIMG_6049.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXi1VMhtDlDL6frhcW4Y7ITRX552Wn8NwJrpTBcoD4Rczr5GmCHnEN3ANCi5Ps7qroYtfCbaICrheTKfrLnEEVOUbmHrLM0iDaydC_yZCI72lVaGxXYYdVQz4HSc1i0Cv5VXIPpc52ggWSPTx1rP82WTuR2m9TJ8zeLA7q0QSJEu54L-9-qOypUiiuT14/s2246/Rainy%20DayIMG_6046.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXi1VMhtDlDL6frhcW4Y7ITRX552Wn8NwJrpTBcoD4Rczr5GmCHnEN3ANCi5Ps7qroYtfCbaICrheTKfrLnEEVOUbmHrLM0iDaydC_yZCI72lVaGxXYYdVQz4HSc1i0Cv5VXIPpc52ggWSPTx1rP82WTuR2m9TJ8zeLA7q0QSJEu54L-9-qOypUiiuT14/w640-h640/Rainy%20DayIMG_6046.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>I used Copics to colour up the images, I ended up debossing a hot foil plate as I didn't have a cloud embossing folder and I feel it's added a bit of background interest. The wee grey circled scallop frame was sitting in with the dies obviously not used last time but I felt it worked perfectly, so it was all falling into place.<br /><br /><u>Supply List</u>:<br /><b>Stamps</b>: Look for Rainbows (AE)</div><div><b>Ink</b>: Memento Tuxedo Black, Morning Mist (Versafine Clair), Lost Shadow distress oxide</div><div><b>Paper</b>: Cobblestone (C9), Starry Skies DSP (LF), Xpress IT blending, white from my stash</div><div><b>Dies</b>: Inside-out stitched rectangle (LF), Scallop Circles (PPP), Cloud Background hot foil plate (LF)</div><div><b>Other</b>: Copics, debossing kit (Sizzix), blending brushes (TE), Gelli roll no 8 pen, 1mm square foam (SP), mini cloud edge stencil (MFT)<br /><b>Challenges</b>: <a href="https://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/2024/03/pp679-theme-challenge-from-claire.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PP#679</a>, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-add-a-sentiment-5/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SSS Wednesday</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV3GoyQsOgKJZPd-cXiFe2MBQBn68uP0N2IZ-b7Qh1Z8KGcA733eviiTUOhffu9SJdKk2zYhZXreRMwW3SdLLGuwNEPxe6j5JNy1r70j1gD2US17v3gqdbsr7B-tqBH_TdshzcLA5Z7fVu-0RHBX9K-XaT-hIK2sL3ini_F9SqdwtK5lDCqi7RrO8Phzo/s320/pp679.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="301" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV3GoyQsOgKJZPd-cXiFe2MBQBn68uP0N2IZ-b7Qh1Z8KGcA733eviiTUOhffu9SJdKk2zYhZXreRMwW3SdLLGuwNEPxe6j5JNy1r70j1gD2US17v3gqdbsr7B-tqBH_TdshzcLA5Z7fVu-0RHBX9K-XaT-hIK2sL3ini_F9SqdwtK5lDCqi7RrO8Phzo/w376-h400/pp679.png" width="376" /></a></div><br /><div>I'm really happy with my wee ray of sunshine amongst the grey clouds, so do check out the other fab creations at The Paper Players and hopefully you'll have time to join in with one or both of the challenges.<br /><br />Thanks for popping in.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>EDITED 9/3/24</b>: My wee card was chosen by Ann in the DT to be a <a href="https://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/2024/03/pp679-challenge-winners.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cut Above</a> "<i>Karen's bunny-in-boots with the rainbow-hued umbrella stole her heart.</i>" Many thanks Ann !!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDt_ZpkIrDugaO4Vfr_PnhfIm7DPfh2Pqt4lyztB-aFW6CYDPnpJv3TfLPxcNhn83jmqV4Wvycb7yPhPiNWPbBPPfO0BnZEUDH3Fs3yZI7F6cZqE01fEOkRHcwFZ73k_FlntVFPPCI1hkWqIZunt9-Z6zekqNxgWAB64V2GHswDTE8e0lvbxfJh6pO7Vg/s320/PPcut_above.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="264" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDt_ZpkIrDugaO4Vfr_PnhfIm7DPfh2Pqt4lyztB-aFW6CYDPnpJv3TfLPxcNhn83jmqV4Wvycb7yPhPiNWPbBPPfO0BnZEUDH3Fs3yZI7F6cZqE01fEOkRHcwFZ73k_FlntVFPPCI1hkWqIZunt9-Z6zekqNxgWAB64V2GHswDTE8e0lvbxfJh6pO7Vg/s1600/PPcut_above.jpg" width="264" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><b style="color: #999999;">✿Karen✿</b></div>kareN stampZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352136728318888713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590046769975852219.post-92005410652911869552024-03-03T21:00:00.002+13:002024-03-04T00:40:06.863+13:00AAA Cards Challenge 260: Sketch ChallengeThe challenge at <b><a href="https://aaacards.blogspot.com/2024/03/aaa-card-challenges-260-sketch.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AAA Cards</a></b> turned out to be a real easy one for me this week as I had the perfect set to just do the sketch "as is". I've used a few of my oldest Altenew stamp sets; <i>Painted Butterflies</i> and <i>Label Love</i>. I'll also pop my card up in <b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-114/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge</a></b> with "Anything Goes".<div><br /></div><div>The only tricky thing was getting 5 butterflies along an edge, so I made a bigger card (7" x 5") to squeeze them all in). </div><div><br /></div><div>I was stamping on a 6-3/4" x 4-3/4" mat when I decided I wanted to add some washi, at this stage the balance looked wrong to me, I was worried I had too much white space. I found an old striped black and white washi in my stash which I feel works perfectly. As I ended up "placing" the mat on the RHS directly I ended up cutting off 1/4" off the top of the card to balance it all up and my final card's dimension is 6-3/4" x 5".</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzh8wyMpmThuU_yicsrZTbonZ5hmGh0-IxnSvVZjWJ4jN-d-cnoJR5LSB6qTl8dkFC5JcoaUJOzqjdhOH1ZPa-HLwLTni6DKbZQti2WuCUXE0rztBCDiJrGuLd1KMM3DUr8wr9pD0RSWe4WyLa-UkdBvvCPrw-0dn85V8ZjtibP3yIg3rEraHii26OiAE/s2246/dt260IMG_5322.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzh8wyMpmThuU_yicsrZTbonZ5hmGh0-IxnSvVZjWJ4jN-d-cnoJR5LSB6qTl8dkFC5JcoaUJOzqjdhOH1ZPa-HLwLTni6DKbZQti2WuCUXE0rztBCDiJrGuLd1KMM3DUr8wr9pD0RSWe4WyLa-UkdBvvCPrw-0dn85V8ZjtibP3yIg3rEraHii26OiAE/w640-h640/dt260IMG_5322.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><u>Pinkfresh Studio inks</u> used for my colour combos (top > bottom; lightest > darkest):<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Cherry Blossom/Peony</li><li>Sunkissed/Mimosa</li><li>Limoncello/Bay Leaf</li><li>Waterfall/Paradise</li><li>Soft Lilac/Lavender</li></ul>And the sketch which was my inspiration:<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTXPGfqVT9zuynaGL6Yb7u2aH9tEpTSFjJtc4Mx0O3-5xX-B02tZjOY1sJJ96xVpx1-Z_t2-pJNWEy6FQOvaWSS8kmOzNTnQNPyG5k110hIuymnsEyBN1s-iNEVJ_ldbd0SkzGIv-2zgaLklIk3RXPmpXoxs1WZARYBcCUsLNVKRfYUhpmt7BcGxvnoME/s2048/AAA260.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTXPGfqVT9zuynaGL6Yb7u2aH9tEpTSFjJtc4Mx0O3-5xX-B02tZjOY1sJJ96xVpx1-Z_t2-pJNWEy6FQOvaWSS8kmOzNTnQNPyG5k110hIuymnsEyBN1s-iNEVJ_ldbd0SkzGIv-2zgaLklIk3RXPmpXoxs1WZARYBcCUsLNVKRfYUhpmt7BcGxvnoME/w400-h400/AAA260.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Just a reminder what CAS means to AAA Cards, we maybe the most restrictive of all the CAS Challenges but it also means the card is relatively easy to create. Now the trick is to make your images pop, and I hope I have done that today.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiES0Y4UX98NtjczhZsVmjGdynspEM31jRqwVMupiGqyHeR9jqV1gJoJa3vxSNBE2e6Nxx9SKNbMdrF_JGu_vIwTlhPSu1aPdL9iIGJs1zysPTZEEPk37EJlNtXWUIN_TUIZTu4bpCPdK6GA6PgKXANNylaoH9v2zxCv0djNQ-E-reQ1RWgFENTnhi8S-I/s640/CAS%20def%202017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="640" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiES0Y4UX98NtjczhZsVmjGdynspEM31jRqwVMupiGqyHeR9jqV1gJoJa3vxSNBE2e6Nxx9SKNbMdrF_JGu_vIwTlhPSu1aPdL9iIGJs1zysPTZEEPk37EJlNtXWUIN_TUIZTu4bpCPdK6GA6PgKXANNylaoH9v2zxCv0djNQ-E-reQ1RWgFENTnhi8S-I/w400-h200/CAS%20def%202017.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>As always you have 2 weeks to rise to the challenge and I hope you can join us and please do check out the other fab designs on display at the <a href="https://aaacards.blogspot.com/2024/03/aaa-card-challenges-260-sketch.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AAA Cards</a> blog. Thanks for popping in.<br /><div><b style="color: #999999;">✿Karen✿</b></div>kareN stampZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352136728318888713noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590046769975852219.post-13616842299330511612024-03-03T17:03:00.010+13:002024-03-03T17:57:37.043+13:00Overboard on greenI've been inspired by a few challenges for this card, <b><a href="https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-258-photo-inspiration.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Time Out Challenges </a></b>latest photo inspiration is a GREEN frog as their challenge started on Leap Day (29 February), <b><a href="https://scscards.blogspot.com/2024/03/simply-clean-simple-march-2024-challenge.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simply CAS</a></b> monthly challenge has the option of Green, <b><a href="https://tictactoechallenge.com/tttcxxx-featured-designer-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tic Tac Toe </a></b>wants your "favourite colour" and mine is Lime Green (the line I choose also had "free" and CAS") so the stars seemed to be aligning and <b><a href="https://www.lawnfawnatics.com/challenges/lawn-fawnatics-challenge-167-spring-fling" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lawn Fawnatics</a></b> want Spring Cards. I always think of the colour Green when I think of Spring, new leaves and fresh lush grass; hopefully green frogs and green clouds are Spring-like - well my frog can do "springing too" and <b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-114/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a></b> Wednesday challenge has an Anything Goes.<div><br /></div><div>As it's clean and simple I tried to keep it to minimal layers so used the double stitched circle die to add some interest to my card panel. I then made a mask out of a 4.25" x 4.25" square of masking paper and die cut out a circle from the middle of the square that was slightly smaller than the stitched circles.<br /><br />I placed this mask panel over the stitching and added a post it note top and bottom to protect the top and bottom of my panel. From the die cut circle middle I drew a "hill" free-hand which I cut out. I placed this bit back inside the circle mask and keeping with the GREEN theme did a very, very light blend of Twisted Citron to make my clouds. I placed the top of the circle back in and removed the bottom bit blended with Salvaged Patina to make my pond then splattered with a small paint brush some smooshed Blueprint Sketch ink. I felt it was too white at the end which is why I used my Master Layouts #1 to add a hint of a green mat.</div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvqWSxXkdacvd-zR2ksSqN48_AondbhtExH8r70YK3OCYnmdWY_Exr9TeShhgMn5yRfELm106TCnPZgDDrzDGG7OvwJ01RsjFi-xVCPzxpqDevxn_5mIqRZ5txxnZWS5NRP3gyS4aE22DBjU_CLU0SztLXfkO42b8da5w5ND5P5FI-bsh0P8v2E7wG_kU/s2246/Green%20FrogIMG_6020.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvqWSxXkdacvd-zR2ksSqN48_AondbhtExH8r70YK3OCYnmdWY_Exr9TeShhgMn5yRfELm106TCnPZgDDrzDGG7OvwJ01RsjFi-xVCPzxpqDevxn_5mIqRZ5txxnZWS5NRP3gyS4aE22DBjU_CLU0SztLXfkO42b8da5w5ND5P5FI-bsh0P8v2E7wG_kU/w640-h640/Green%20FrogIMG_6020.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEGK3oiHIyRh4C5qNqj8CJz9Zuj6B4UeMjaYrqqsIj4vbnw1uKBa5Rb4oozpmsVufEPewp7ipOYkeUBz5T2UsZoQZIipIvSpfOFpq_sQFwAqkLdeLTfI4SphxMnxGp2nBwjcKfETnkybnGvk3zr6rgqYFbkW0K4fwdShxWThSn6rMmQyqvUqOVO_hmnNc/s2246/Green%20FrogIMG_6024.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEGK3oiHIyRh4C5qNqj8CJz9Zuj6B4UeMjaYrqqsIj4vbnw1uKBa5Rb4oozpmsVufEPewp7ipOYkeUBz5T2UsZoQZIipIvSpfOFpq_sQFwAqkLdeLTfI4SphxMnxGp2nBwjcKfETnkybnGvk3zr6rgqYFbkW0K4fwdShxWThSn6rMmQyqvUqOVO_hmnNc/w640-h640/Green%20FrogIMG_6024.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><u>Supply List</u>:<div><b>Stamps</b>: Toadally Awesome (LF), Hive Five (LF - wee trail)</div><div><b>Ink</b>: Jet Black (LF), Versafine Clair Nocturne, Twisted Citron (RNG), Salvaged Patina (RNG), Blueprint Sketch (RNG - splatters)</div><div><b>Paper</b>: Cilantro (LF), Xpress IT blending, Neenah Solar White</div><div><b>Dies</b>: Toadally Awesome (LF), Just Stitching Double Circles (LF), Everyday Sentiment Banners (LF), Sweet Circle stack (WF), Master Layout 1 (GKD)</div><div><b>Other</b>: Copics, mini cloud edges stencil (MFT), Masking Magic (GKD), blending brushes (TE), 1mm foam squares (SP), white Gelli roll pen 10 (Sakura), clear embossing powder</div><div><b>Challenges</b>: <a href="https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-258-photo-inspiration.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TOC#258</a>, <a href="https://tictactoechallenge.com/tttcxxx-featured-designer-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TTTC#242</a>, <a href="https://scscards.blogspot.com/2024/03/simply-clean-simple-march-2024-challenge.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SCS Cards March 2024</a>, <a href="https://www.lawnfawnatics.com/challenges/lawn-fawnatics-challenge-167-spring-fling" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lawn Fawnatics #167</a> , <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-114/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SSS Wednesday #114</a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFK4gWKo1QHAZjhgxSVwCaXRqkrTNgmGtZreuIb7RS8awHfRCSFQOi8gsYbI3DVZ5e3n19xqHDlAn0ZDuYcYDZ6bda2GL6pJ75_K8c6WQO6aAtgYaqAxYGhUy6UHiD0Gz7fy-xMlrawaDJVMM-dtdabvGYHD2QgagCioG_bca3C3rvNOxajSI6sHOLNmI/s1100/%2359%20March.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="1100" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFK4gWKo1QHAZjhgxSVwCaXRqkrTNgmGtZreuIb7RS8awHfRCSFQOi8gsYbI3DVZ5e3n19xqHDlAn0ZDuYcYDZ6bda2GL6pJ75_K8c6WQO6aAtgYaqAxYGhUy6UHiD0Gz7fy-xMlrawaDJVMM-dtdabvGYHD2QgagCioG_bca3C3rvNOxajSI6sHOLNmI/w400-h400/%2359%20March.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>I hot foiled the plate with black foil and then thought maybe I should have just stuck to gold so did another one this time with matte gold. My first go was with the matte gold and Slumber, Sapphire, Lavender and Raspberry Bliss inks using my 1/2" blending brushes. It was pretty but it wasn't as dramatic as I wanted, partly because I'd graduated my blending and the colours faded back more than I thought they would when they dried. I also used 4 of the 5 stencils in the set as I wanted some areas to remain uninked and white.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh6XU0r43EU5Yt7e1iP7_6EEr8qNwylOrBPCZm4C-R56fGLa2e4otU6aoZM5EoH17NcSRVZSbXxwKf7VJI5KlcawiMIqKdEVhSuu_WPVmS8pgKtv0HdcRfnIMR7bXDcvBoI5Mq2mt7jpwwYvNuLSBiF3PrLbPfbD-TdSy_Z5cV1ETulyr0voR1YEGa3b0/s3456/AAAB59IMG_5759.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh6XU0r43EU5Yt7e1iP7_6EEr8qNwylOrBPCZm4C-R56fGLa2e4otU6aoZM5EoH17NcSRVZSbXxwKf7VJI5KlcawiMIqKdEVhSuu_WPVmS8pgKtv0HdcRfnIMR7bXDcvBoI5Mq2mt7jpwwYvNuLSBiF3PrLbPfbD-TdSy_Z5cV1ETulyr0voR1YEGa3b0/w640-h640/AAAB59IMG_5759.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div>So it was back to PLAN A and the black foiled image and this time I just went for the 3 darkest inks and also used my bigger blending brushes so easier and quicker to do a heavy ink blend for each stencil layer. I've only used 3 of the 5 stencils so I also have more uninked areas and more white spaces.<br /><br />I wish I could show how vibrant the black foil is in real life but it is crisp and shiny, a bit like it has been black heat embossed. I've also laid 2 plain die cuts under the sentiment to make it have a bit more dimension.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo4811ia0TfSUZ04FUDRMmwT-vL6JEvRhBZAJYjdNteNCL9j_eG_C94PapUdDNDgKYl3za1_zfjsjmkz_UE21tWem9pxtRBHkz1oBF_lMZjVemQ96DWTFiHsqMTZH5Gyq46ShWub1VzGbvkHJzoKhbw9Li0_unYfiSgzfadIfWchUbqmcU6h9SukAUVtw/s3456/AAAB59IMG_5760.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo4811ia0TfSUZ04FUDRMmwT-vL6JEvRhBZAJYjdNteNCL9j_eG_C94PapUdDNDgKYl3za1_zfjsjmkz_UE21tWem9pxtRBHkz1oBF_lMZjVemQ96DWTFiHsqMTZH5Gyq46ShWub1VzGbvkHJzoKhbw9Li0_unYfiSgzfadIfWchUbqmcU6h9SukAUVtw/w640-h640/AAAB59IMG_5760.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcizmylPPrgYdoIcpSUIAzpRmOzh73FpBWXaNQnM4SQwuGA5Ze7bAXzg9BkSZlCk3rn7s9zsKUqANj3H9Jb9ALbUzi6sCtvOvzuVHSYNecnZtgqsARaWSEFGeCtsuLhp78x0wvAb_h-6-GxHdJdeFyd3TYDgi-yI6AocJTIwq9CX1IUAy55LWrvhBGYSY/s3456/AAAB59IMG_5751.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcizmylPPrgYdoIcpSUIAzpRmOzh73FpBWXaNQnM4SQwuGA5Ze7bAXzg9BkSZlCk3rn7s9zsKUqANj3H9Jb9ALbUzi6sCtvOvzuVHSYNecnZtgqsARaWSEFGeCtsuLhp78x0wvAb_h-6-GxHdJdeFyd3TYDgi-yI6AocJTIwq9CX1IUAy55LWrvhBGYSY/w640-h640/AAAB59IMG_5751.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><u>Supply List</u> (all Pinkfresh Studio unless stated otherwise):<br /><b>Hot foil plates</b>: Modern Design Blocks (and stencils), Perfect Sentiments (and cutting die)</div><div><b>Ink</b>: Sapphire, Lavender, Raspberry Bliss (plus Slumber for gold foiled card)</div><div><b>Paper</b>: Hammermill White (foiling), Neenah Solar White #110 (base card)</div><div><b>Other</b>: Glimmer Hot Foil machine (SP), Black glimmer foil (SP), Matte Gold glimmer foil (SP), Magenta glimmer drops, blending brushes (TE) and 1/2" blending brushes</div><div><b>Challenge</b>: <a href="https://aaabirthday.blogspot.com/2024/03/game-59-geometric.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AAA Birthday #59</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ0B-3P21ZE5iwKXTMMCTlKqcxotqqBHsqvkZfe5ueio0MMQo3hNDGs3MCoJfGJa9q8UyHNVfpS57rC3pYYVf6RVnR44tc2oMRjfhGiLJ6qchBWi5QIzoofbWB70rbtFk_kFPETgOPJw6yLZO9LDKb4u6C1jR3g18B5AVc7un5XBXm5_uaz6mVpCf4wI4/s1320/GD%20badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="1320" height="125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ0B-3P21ZE5iwKXTMMCTlKqcxotqqBHsqvkZfe5ueio0MMQo3hNDGs3MCoJfGJa9q8UyHNVfpS57rC3pYYVf6RVnR44tc2oMRjfhGiLJ6qchBWi5QIzoofbWB70rbtFk_kFPETgOPJw6yLZO9LDKb4u6C1jR3g18B5AVc7un5XBXm5_uaz6mVpCf4wI4/w400-h125/GD%20badge.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Well I hope you have time to play along, you have a whole month to get creative, I for one am really interested to see what the Design Team came up for this Challenge as it certainly is different than the norm.</div><div><br />Thanks for popping in.</div><div><br /></div><div><b style="background-color: white; color: #999999; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 17.6px;">✿Karen✿</b></div>kareN stampZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352136728318888713noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590046769975852219.post-76241805002145956312024-02-29T22:15:00.004+13:002024-02-29T22:37:19.627+13:00Citrus Twist with LeaSharing today my second class from my Pinkfresh Studio Create and Connect and today's card showcases the lovely <i>Citrus Twist</i> stamp set, dies and stencils. Our teacher for this class was Lea Lawson who is the marketing director for PFS and she often shares creating cards with their products via YouTube and monthly classes in Zoom. <br />
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These were quite simple cards to put together as the stamp set is one piece but we did a bit of surgery to create extra citrus fruit. The wee flowers and leaves die-cut out separately but were part of the stamp. Both cards used our essentials from our swag, the <i>Stitched Octagons</i> coverplate die, <i>Notched Corner Frame</i> dies, gems with gold dust and for card one a sentiment from the <i>Extra Special Sentiments</i> stamp set.<div><br /></div><div><i>Pink grapefruit and lemons card:</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyKPZYbEguYX-xQZmFgSkfJweEAdqg4IO_CLJAOwXHN9RyZW_AZnENjYUEX4qHMzf-wzfBMKPLCPn8MQpjUPgyrjZ0BEVx0dWRHMo0AP720EG0ZTXrN5Leo8FFuFiJpSgeKQIIKK_czEEG0tXU82zMVd-0SctF3k2tb7FEacBX3i5U0sd7HEOtKl4burA/s2246/LeaIMG_5977.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyKPZYbEguYX-xQZmFgSkfJweEAdqg4IO_CLJAOwXHN9RyZW_AZnENjYUEX4qHMzf-wzfBMKPLCPn8MQpjUPgyrjZ0BEVx0dWRHMo0AP720EG0ZTXrN5Leo8FFuFiJpSgeKQIIKK_czEEG0tXU82zMVd-0SctF3k2tb7FEacBX3i5U0sd7HEOtKl4burA/w640-h640/LeaIMG_5977.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>The images were gold embossed before stenciling and die-cutting out. It's a really fresh colour combo. This was actually the first card I made at the event as Class One was live whilst I was sleeping and I think I maybe a bit heavy handed with my ink blending but it's still really pretty and lots of little details.</div><div><br /></div><div><i>Oranges and lemons card:</i><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieE2Qb89py1-d3DLL5XpFlbIPrxDGAYLhyphenhyphenUy7oboNjzmRtEupzvhQ8qZhu8qNJzVb83nfUcuY9JrmWDeWj9NaYCWXaRK9kxsnoTojdH3ltclZrcr5QeRztR7qhUAoaCD9bfxgkA9JA6FwCRoJjcIfDTBAIKoLVjdErO74QYYojydAjDRy3VTNeUgwCIaA/s2246/LeaIMG_5947.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieE2Qb89py1-d3DLL5XpFlbIPrxDGAYLhyphenhyphenUy7oboNjzmRtEupzvhQ8qZhu8qNJzVb83nfUcuY9JrmWDeWj9NaYCWXaRK9kxsnoTojdH3ltclZrcr5QeRztR7qhUAoaCD9bfxgkA9JA6FwCRoJjcIfDTBAIKoLVjdErO74QYYojydAjDRy3VTNeUgwCIaA/w640-h640/LeaIMG_5947.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl1jw3xmwRRp8NO1MK_2mDS8XXkRvsLKqS69sJW6Kb_DEVGSQ3NumrmhfzgUJB-3X2t1U-_8Q2FIrrRhTVpnv7RkOdfV6aNy3YbDqYW0KufnNhO-xRJarwa1txw3mco4FVVDyT74P6c-CAzL_zrjmQHYaw7-X6wHc8NmATEefFLhWbgwEtKOeoa5TG19s/s2246/LeaIMG_5949.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl1jw3xmwRRp8NO1MK_2mDS8XXkRvsLKqS69sJW6Kb_DEVGSQ3NumrmhfzgUJB-3X2t1U-_8Q2FIrrRhTVpnv7RkOdfV6aNy3YbDqYW0KufnNhO-xRJarwa1txw3mco4FVVDyT74P6c-CAzL_zrjmQHYaw7-X6wHc8NmATEefFLhWbgwEtKOeoa5TG19s/w640-h640/LeaIMG_5949.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I really like how we've used our Versamark (embossing) pads to add some random ink to the frame before pouring on the gold embossing powder. The embossing powder Lea used looked amazing like a burnt gold (she said it was an Iridescent gold powder, I thought she said from WOW but they don't make one but Hero Arts does and I own that so might try it out) - see her cards lower. We used up excess ink on our blending brushes to make a delicate background on the coverplate die panel, you also see the gold dust in the gems they provided as part of our swag, they're really pretty. The sentiment on this card came from the Citrus Twist stamp set.</div><div><br /></div><div><i>Lea's cards sneaks</i> (and again I think she's done a fab job teaching us our cards):<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf4D_XK_hrjkj7xxl9QMSlv8MpZCre3_A2E7BbeK6vpVonW3tFIxuv6qOF-QVcZem6IAz2LJMGBx07UzkDwUcjr6He58uatU0mMhNPwq56M88DzPxAOR_jGqKxW742XQnyR_7sp6sfjtJsNRWA7Vec1KXsj_ffO1w1VfgXFbsTxPOEBY5KMakDufZ45Dc/s2880/Leas%20Cards.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="2880" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf4D_XK_hrjkj7xxl9QMSlv8MpZCre3_A2E7BbeK6vpVonW3tFIxuv6qOF-QVcZem6IAz2LJMGBx07UzkDwUcjr6He58uatU0mMhNPwq56M88DzPxAOR_jGqKxW742XQnyR_7sp6sfjtJsNRWA7Vec1KXsj_ffO1w1VfgXFbsTxPOEBY5KMakDufZ45Dc/w640-h285/Leas%20Cards.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><b style="color: #999999;">✿Karen✿</b></div>kareN stampZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352136728318888713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590046769975852219.post-49525954231052939832024-02-28T11:30:00.009+13:002024-02-28T11:30:58.438+13:00Not just cardsThe sun is shining again so just a very quick blog post today, I thought I'd share the joy and camaraderie of crafting with friends. I was very fortunate to be able to share my weekend away at a friend's crafty space, as it turns out she also got some candid moments on her camera. So a big, big thank you to Denise and Jackie for making it such a fun weekend.<br /><br /><div>Start of the first day Jackie and me are concentrating hard at this stage.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisKn4tJ6LMg7KajXUFPxSOxnSAz-f7e-TN1oouSxdPgG7MmXXKUZWYSmXtWiLnhOFLX8g-8C5hOHHJtyC8pAj1068YRouJmVVQybxHGSmICKctDaguiSDMZPiJ8Dyu85jW3Ml6969_SO2HGTlcAdlNXkG0BAaaQciqRnDdis6DQORLTka7NY3BmP7krN4/s2048/Craftatastophe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisKn4tJ6LMg7KajXUFPxSOxnSAz-f7e-TN1oouSxdPgG7MmXXKUZWYSmXtWiLnhOFLX8g-8C5hOHHJtyC8pAj1068YRouJmVVQybxHGSmICKctDaguiSDMZPiJ8Dyu85jW3Ml6969_SO2HGTlcAdlNXkG0BAaaQciqRnDdis6DQORLTka7NY3BmP7krN4/w400-h300/Craftatastophe.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Time for lunch (and a wee glass of bubbly).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMjGcK-KELgMiKSaDuFYmVLQoYx36OpgnVhWxi4Okl1CVPVyqi2arLgPHnjl8VjwhJ-kIqevrmXySvoek1YZo0vx-NzhObsXy2JQk8_8Zxb1UwA3MNkKoVbtzbQPQChgNunw_0cn7lWXph2fSDx5mznrwCLGPI1Ocj5ZwEpVnZ2XBdtUIMBJROpGdskEU/s2048/The%20gals.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMjGcK-KELgMiKSaDuFYmVLQoYx36OpgnVhWxi4Okl1CVPVyqi2arLgPHnjl8VjwhJ-kIqevrmXySvoek1YZo0vx-NzhObsXy2JQk8_8Zxb1UwA3MNkKoVbtzbQPQChgNunw_0cn7lWXph2fSDx5mznrwCLGPI1Ocj5ZwEpVnZ2XBdtUIMBJROpGdskEU/w300-h400/The%20gals.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibnC4krr_bRl-fQQZJDSi96zTd8zplj2HAave9qsq2QkSrZT5nauj6TH3qRfWpN3nDC_C7N8S0p9E2JEG1IqzqPF5FabcPP-QWtXKbFtrH8AcTikjPX0tSgRCVwR1RpNlQDdk5FITglh-t_OWJTEvIA7XIy4FdvzMxWX344fringWNQZutpI5BBwu1B7w/s2992/My%20lunch%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="2992" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibnC4krr_bRl-fQQZJDSi96zTd8zplj2HAave9qsq2QkSrZT5nauj6TH3qRfWpN3nDC_C7N8S0p9E2JEG1IqzqPF5FabcPP-QWtXKbFtrH8AcTikjPX0tSgRCVwR1RpNlQDdk5FITglh-t_OWJTEvIA7XIy4FdvzMxWX344fringWNQZutpI5BBwu1B7w/s320/My%20lunch%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Ready for Mindy's Class:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi75Fu3AvGC_OPgOBvpHM0R2S00nJ132YztJbICnYDMHQtoo6NFaKPduhRJdjWR0ewGlf3A7bNop4j26Y8p5TNy33oWeKiQcFQO70DQbfuqVC5IyQSUfFUTPAc6RU25ejZOFt0AGEOPuoKaB2ZTKRnNSkw-HZ9tK0Tu6ppURwl3V5b7ku9h1kIBCzKs_YU/s2048/The%20gals%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi75Fu3AvGC_OPgOBvpHM0R2S00nJ132YztJbICnYDMHQtoo6NFaKPduhRJdjWR0ewGlf3A7bNop4j26Y8p5TNy33oWeKiQcFQO70DQbfuqVC5IyQSUfFUTPAc6RU25ejZOFt0AGEOPuoKaB2ZTKRnNSkw-HZ9tK0Tu6ppURwl3V5b7ku9h1kIBCzKs_YU/w400-h300/The%20gals%202.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Chicken pie for dinner anyone (and salad and bread and wine). I made Annabel Langbein's easy smoked chicken and mustard pie which I have modified to make super easy. </div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>In an essence mix in a bowl one diced (sliced or shredded smoked chicken breast ~300g), add a tub of sour cream (250g), 2 Tbsp wholegrain mustard, good handful of chopped parsley, zest and juice of a small lemon, salt and pepper. </li><li>In a flan/pie dish line with baking paper and add one sheet of thawed ready rolled flaky puff pastry ~11" x 11" - I use Heritage Bakers brand now Edmonds no longer available</li><li>Add mix in middle, leaving gaps at side to wrap the "pie" up</li><li>Add another square of pastry on top so the points this time point to middle of first square. With a pastry brush wipe all edges with milk and fold and squeeze them together. Make a few slits on top and bake at 200oC for approx. 25 minutes</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIqxjRcFAVkQD3h34eBiFSUD2dcUzion5W96mrsztDLZsPm1SQIi9trmoQJkHKnst5jAeb_EXsxFqU4-jfygniatSBS7n-zMos37oHJ6TD5GG5M49FN55DCBDEiyDgZmU_sq_PduuKcyMKavLbeMAHKD-ibN8pbanM_OxERr3v81cfnubOL9wyKjs6zJw/s2992/Chicken%20pie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="2992" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIqxjRcFAVkQD3h34eBiFSUD2dcUzion5W96mrsztDLZsPm1SQIi9trmoQJkHKnst5jAeb_EXsxFqU4-jfygniatSBS7n-zMos37oHJ6TD5GG5M49FN55DCBDEiyDgZmU_sq_PduuKcyMKavLbeMAHKD-ibN8pbanM_OxERr3v81cfnubOL9wyKjs6zJw/s320/Chicken%20pie.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>End of a long day, 15 hours later and looks like I may have lost my marbles or I maybe laughing at myself for losing more embossing powder on the floor again.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwS9VRyMRqDK3Ai8MuBw-rrxZS8e2U8iCrmqLrCEI5KJxcXt02XqDCm1lC1ReBYwxSyLjR1PkOi-sPlIrOCDgbgr7f5PAERvLRQBSByE-ivCgBY4FRNal4BMW_VDvuyP_UfooLOWgkY-Zuk41-QZvxB8UMCAmfDEEWPmlwmqmWelZBbcGd6wgcnpwqwYU/s2048/Crazy%20me.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwS9VRyMRqDK3Ai8MuBw-rrxZS8e2U8iCrmqLrCEI5KJxcXt02XqDCm1lC1ReBYwxSyLjR1PkOi-sPlIrOCDgbgr7f5PAERvLRQBSByE-ivCgBY4FRNal4BMW_VDvuyP_UfooLOWgkY-Zuk41-QZvxB8UMCAmfDEEWPmlwmqmWelZBbcGd6wgcnpwqwYU/w300-h400/Crazy%20me.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>Next day hard at it again for Heather's Class:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAWHWReuJKVawahoAtzGj2i8LufkbKIJ3B24x-d_ra_DlKdM5KBtWU83lVt91YtmvFxC7VmwxmUv7MrWQbncGgKF2HlcEiIU_f6JwlUvrBxtUduy1FE8S9K52jmFV8dUv08k5NK6hAcVCuFyXVlqGOtZNyHbRAvN3cG1cWsDghztETQaS-Iox8Axpx-zM/s2048/All%20of%20us%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAWHWReuJKVawahoAtzGj2i8LufkbKIJ3B24x-d_ra_DlKdM5KBtWU83lVt91YtmvFxC7VmwxmUv7MrWQbncGgKF2HlcEiIU_f6JwlUvrBxtUduy1FE8S9K52jmFV8dUv08k5NK6hAcVCuFyXVlqGOtZNyHbRAvN3cG1cWsDghztETQaS-Iox8Axpx-zM/w400-h300/All%20of%20us%201.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>And what I returned home with - 4 of the 6 classes completed and some beautiful cards and great memories. So still 2 more classes to do and all the make n' takes plus playtime.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIGLCKRFQZvZgJ5IvkygiSXbfI2eBCoodJWQaTv6YA5QENQYAXJ6D0Z2aNETC6Sk01zO_AxISkbwFO4a5jV8TFf9mu_LYNKOFUZFZYeMMOa1cVm618bncTzcMApGEW5a4WFgVDNXq0-Wn_TMFH-tbn9G2fsHj1tFKi9fEfjZHdewguN-MVJ03up6buM2w/s3182/WEEKENDIMG_5982.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1917" data-original-width="3182" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIGLCKRFQZvZgJ5IvkygiSXbfI2eBCoodJWQaTv6YA5QENQYAXJ6D0Z2aNETC6Sk01zO_AxISkbwFO4a5jV8TFf9mu_LYNKOFUZFZYeMMOa1cVm618bncTzcMApGEW5a4WFgVDNXq0-Wn_TMFH-tbn9G2fsHj1tFKi9fEfjZHdewguN-MVJ03up6buM2w/w400-h241/WEEKENDIMG_5982.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Pinkfresh Studio have already announced their next class dates for 2024. Click <b><a href="https://www.pinkfreshstudio.com/pages/2024-event-dates" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> to see more details. They also run Scrapbooking events too.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for popping in.</div><div><b style="color: #999999;">✿Karen✿</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />kareN stampZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352136728318888713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590046769975852219.post-30651193001057390322024-02-27T13:30:00.006+13:002024-02-27T16:30:46.658+13:00Fluttering Butterflies with AnettSharing today the first class from Pinkfresh Studio Create & Connect which I participated with 2 friends in Auckland over the weekend but worldwide there was a total of 1270, I know of at least one other kiwi who was registered but her hubby wasn't feeling well so she crafted at home. This class was using a wide washi tape with it's corresponding stamp set, dies and stencils. It was a collection of butterflies and leaves and appropriately named <i>Fluttering Butterflies</i>. The class was taught by <b><a href="https://anettscraps.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anett Gelenscer</a></b> who interestingly leads PFS Scrapbook Creative team but OMG she is so talented and so kind and nice. I loved her cards she taught us both had fancy folds, so she can card make as well all right. <br /><br />We received our class kits and essential items and swag in a beautiful but sturdy cardboard box with a magnetic lid. It was just the right size to transport all the ink pads I needed for the event to my friend's Denise's place in Auckland so it will remain for a long time in my crafting supplies<div><br /></div><div>Here is my cards from this class together in front of the box.<div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh42OL0MQXop22pphj2wN-PH8I3ac3d6i9zpQbMfIEA5Ma95OqRYPYmELexp5QVbTAQIhOIlYegKMftIjtEoGGleJEY8Jl0Az8nkVm4_36MPDY6fBeTCThWxna5pL7hseQLw5QVS4dNb6qFQww3nPMHduFcXZGh07-uSh0e6qsMvqllddOjNTYplxmWhNw/s3139/Class%201IMG_5926.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2218" data-original-width="3139" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh42OL0MQXop22pphj2wN-PH8I3ac3d6i9zpQbMfIEA5Ma95OqRYPYmELexp5QVbTAQIhOIlYegKMftIjtEoGGleJEY8Jl0Az8nkVm4_36MPDY6fBeTCThWxna5pL7hseQLw5QVS4dNb6qFQww3nPMHduFcXZGh07-uSh0e6qsMvqllddOjNTYplxmWhNw/w640-h452/Class%201IMG_5926.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>As well as the Fluttering Butterflies suite of products we also received in our kits <i>Stitched Octagons</i> coverplate die and a set of <i>Notched Corner Frames </i>dies, both of these products were used on both cards.</div><div><br /></div><div>The first card we white embossed the stamped image and then blended from the tips in leaving the centres light/white. We then made a shadow box for the die-cut images to be mounted on the front of the card. Plus I still have left over images to use on another card. We swiped the inkpad around the edges of the card base to make a <i>Eucalyptus</i> green card front and then also used the ink left on our blending brushes to shadow under where the images were going to be mounted.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDQIbEBnGSW9krBF2qHPIHkotKc5yv4UjYK9TqjtbSRSu0pC0ww1ZKcc9pCZANsKbARE7lADfycjdzaWOY087qMdwRnarrGTXLuNp7QQp1mCh13gD4u-SSTqMZ4zyz3x2HWgqTuW8eI6LArSuy0wpbnTQ-YO7YLfBkicqMtGeG-Tk_478dNmqpVif1qhI/s2980/Class%201IMG_5942.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2237" data-original-width="2980" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDQIbEBnGSW9krBF2qHPIHkotKc5yv4UjYK9TqjtbSRSu0pC0ww1ZKcc9pCZANsKbARE7lADfycjdzaWOY087qMdwRnarrGTXLuNp7QQp1mCh13gD4u-SSTqMZ4zyz3x2HWgqTuW8eI6LArSuy0wpbnTQ-YO7YLfBkicqMtGeG-Tk_478dNmqpVif1qhI/w640-h480/Class%201IMG_5942.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHilhNa6ZhFkCdl4TCZQTdvEYTOHgSoABKjQW2-uk1gi3WrXOE1_7EFPEQ5eABXytFgn1MrTe2RMGExKSRpWVBNqa6SHRDDzxqCaR-sDrIpT-0eK85gCmZl0r7UR-5ykx60_hl8u6YFO9ietPfP7K0nntqb8SoufOJMdvYrTSClq0Z15WkVCcpDmIWUHg/s2308/Class%201IMG_5940.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2218" data-original-width="2308" height="616" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHilhNa6ZhFkCdl4TCZQTdvEYTOHgSoABKjQW2-uk1gi3WrXOE1_7EFPEQ5eABXytFgn1MrTe2RMGExKSRpWVBNqa6SHRDDzxqCaR-sDrIpT-0eK85gCmZl0r7UR-5ykx60_hl8u6YFO9ietPfP7K0nntqb8SoufOJMdvYrTSClq0Z15WkVCcpDmIWUHg/w640-h616/Class%201IMG_5940.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl2xf4fl60JUZxis6Suaxt8heH6f1svQct6DZi8uaDUUmcpoMa9vIV_pAVSJCz8Gshv_stRqgbSinx9-KX6EikZrM4NPDmXopr_q9k0biDjSWtmtWUOPe9tEkw5cv9kXyBmlQYWhZGLwimOme6VsN5vfhrqxXEYyYupWhGAVrgo-Rt4QemArCirCFhX6E/s2231/Class%201IMG_5936.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2181" data-original-width="2231" height="626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl2xf4fl60JUZxis6Suaxt8heH6f1svQct6DZi8uaDUUmcpoMa9vIV_pAVSJCz8Gshv_stRqgbSinx9-KX6EikZrM4NPDmXopr_q9k0biDjSWtmtWUOPe9tEkw5cv9kXyBmlQYWhZGLwimOme6VsN5vfhrqxXEYyYupWhGAVrgo-Rt4QemArCirCFhX6E/w640-h626/Class%201IMG_5936.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>The second card was even easier as we just placed a length of the washi on some white card stock and then cut out the images with the corresponding die. Again I have more images I can use on another card. PFS washi is amazing, the images are gold foiled and are so luxuriant. If they release this set I am definitely buying more of this washi tape. I think one roll has approximately 32 "image panels" per roll. For this card we made an easy Easel Card. I think the die cut frame piece is just perfect for attaching the washi die cuts.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4SyKXPBtDKL8DT8Uo5TwVP3IygnzanOvGQLqSQKs8o-l5zQYWwfoBMcKF7zjLZRO8NOcGhoO8jgQz7b-Iz4Wdi9K2LOkOg2oEeC4vQ2xNmXrf9MyFrUXPuyF6AW-YRyuFw8dzpCvdFqWWBfxBcZgqXQ1jw9mv3ImbEIF-K5lvVfzOIjEkF0rM6bP51ok/s2425/Class%201IMG_5932.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2168" data-original-width="2425" height="572" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4SyKXPBtDKL8DT8Uo5TwVP3IygnzanOvGQLqSQKs8o-l5zQYWwfoBMcKF7zjLZRO8NOcGhoO8jgQz7b-Iz4Wdi9K2LOkOg2oEeC4vQ2xNmXrf9MyFrUXPuyF6AW-YRyuFw8dzpCvdFqWWBfxBcZgqXQ1jw9mv3ImbEIF-K5lvVfzOIjEkF0rM6bP51ok/w640-h572/Class%201IMG_5932.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW9HHnITSOT61HpN-dQe17WWHe3kGyjjAimCY6wp269r-o-jkl8yu5y0_rW5pjiXXv49jyjIbqOJoD6pGsrIfjPPcI0jc_uoOI05JBuTA2JTJv_PpAsnmikKAvt-bN8mswS7Ix7Ox3wTKhcSn76-LdnjkyH0IAHaXmhC-ov-sodlDwHCZWm0-xqsJWlAg/s2368/Class%201IMG_5934.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2227" data-original-width="2368" height="602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW9HHnITSOT61HpN-dQe17WWHe3kGyjjAimCY6wp269r-o-jkl8yu5y0_rW5pjiXXv49jyjIbqOJoD6pGsrIfjPPcI0jc_uoOI05JBuTA2JTJv_PpAsnmikKAvt-bN8mswS7Ix7Ox3wTKhcSn76-LdnjkyH0IAHaXmhC-ov-sodlDwHCZWm0-xqsJWlAg/w640-h602/Class%201IMG_5934.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2cuAMx5peNeIa0dm0DL5KFQdtYKNVXAT6DVWUz8kTxvbGYX_x5w2bevIL9cGproRIinDDv-P1BmzF0qky_J-mNkCDvl9HBL0pc3i_Vz9wXZqYkqP53TQvmkyIlze6LrqN-o5lz_MgiSclLSjFsIdJhbUyTAtmte4x12IujMuoX9Nj2fBNxv913MxsPvY/s2204/Class%201IMG_5935.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2204" data-original-width="2166" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2cuAMx5peNeIa0dm0DL5KFQdtYKNVXAT6DVWUz8kTxvbGYX_x5w2bevIL9cGproRIinDDv-P1BmzF0qky_J-mNkCDvl9HBL0pc3i_Vz9wXZqYkqP53TQvmkyIlze6LrqN-o5lz_MgiSclLSjFsIdJhbUyTAtmte4x12IujMuoX9Nj2fBNxv913MxsPvY/w628-h640/Class%201IMG_5935.JPG" width="628" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And the official class picture showing Anett's fabulous creations:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVnYyiJt84qB5Gabplbw6fAax2g0lZX0s3JtI2KX36c6kRMVshAn6bmSHulGyncmpkW8Xt9NKxjugIRmOhmlxAHFGWD_uKGVC_g_VDD0HwlnBD7J3UnT04CZcgqrJmdSgKUILtG8I5IeBemeA-ogn0dEMqyJbxUkWc9WoNvuq6KJc_8zOCa8fWDcv55p4/s2880/Class%201_Anett_PFS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="2880" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVnYyiJt84qB5Gabplbw6fAax2g0lZX0s3JtI2KX36c6kRMVshAn6bmSHulGyncmpkW8Xt9NKxjugIRmOhmlxAHFGWD_uKGVC_g_VDD0HwlnBD7J3UnT04CZcgqrJmdSgKUILtG8I5IeBemeA-ogn0dEMqyJbxUkWc9WoNvuq6KJc_8zOCa8fWDcv55p4/w640-h284/Class%201_Anett_PFS.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>She obviously did an awesome job of teaching us as I'm pretty rapt that mine look pretty similar to hers and are FABULOUS even if I say so myself;) Even my partner commented when he saw the bundle of cards I returned home with that they all looked amazing. So stay tuned for next blog post to see more fab, fab cards.kareN stampZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352136728318888713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590046769975852219.post-38517875273061229052024-02-24T11:50:00.002+13:002024-02-24T12:00:41.244+13:00Pinkfresh Create and Connect Virtual Cardmaking Feb 2024Wow it's time for another fab and fabulous Virtual 2-day Cardmaking event with <b><a href="https://www.pinkfreshstudio.com/pages/2024-event-dates" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinkfresh Studio</a></b> to start in less than 24 hours. I'm joining a few crafty friends in Auckland so hope to get 4 of the 6 classes completed. Pinkfresh Studio (PFS) have collaborated again; this time with Pretty Pink Posh (PPP).<br /><br />This time the presenters are Lea and Heather from Pinkfresh Studios, Mindy Eggen representing PPP. They are also joined by some of the fab PFS design team Anett Gelencser, Yana Smakula and Jennifer McGuire, what a rock star line up.<div><br /></div><div>I've had my beautiful box for quite awhile, so much so I lost all the goodies and homework a few weeks ago and went into a blind panic as I had put it away somewhere safe but luckily I found where I was keeping it safe - under my splat box. The joys of working and storing stuff in a tiny space!</div><div><br /></div><div>The box inside the brown box was beautiful and so full the magnetic closure was struggling to keep it all closed.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_173r2PBFPIXnP1tRZHOXGkZh4OUpV9teYRVM_NJ_W45acvDOxkOICOIIlAVs-BIg9_nF6bF8TJiysSNXwPIjBJYN8IdUfJvmPN0p4_2Lqd8PHppHlnptrCPnNOKbfnjAIyXGNmcBet80tigUTr-Bxo__M37ALqpHhwVUnZDML9GMNTaLladQp8gP6s/s1894/PFS%20Kit20240124_104140.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1666" data-original-width="1894" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_173r2PBFPIXnP1tRZHOXGkZh4OUpV9teYRVM_NJ_W45acvDOxkOICOIIlAVs-BIg9_nF6bF8TJiysSNXwPIjBJYN8IdUfJvmPN0p4_2Lqd8PHppHlnptrCPnNOKbfnjAIyXGNmcBet80tigUTr-Bxo__M37ALqpHhwVUnZDML9GMNTaLladQp8gP6s/w400-h351/PFS%20Kit20240124_104140.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Opening the box up, the instruction booklet and every class bagged up plus "our essentials/extras in another zip bag".<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJVLfne0H3h0SCUysV269jzQJ2TJaQwgcPY0HaD8XAK1tHC2N8BbGHKf_aDmgWZQMBDeMu3rCYeZcPaEWDDvEaLcWUtst41VUO1ksDs-HuFIOxWDPYzWQf-riYUZ3DRAgeh6p3WQBw9fC_OeMgK5cgaWBPCMAcUn2cMUUXJ5a7sUjoxZsIvqY3I98UwE/s1945/PFS%20Kit20240124_104251.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1829" data-original-width="1945" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJVLfne0H3h0SCUysV269jzQJ2TJaQwgcPY0HaD8XAK1tHC2N8BbGHKf_aDmgWZQMBDeMu3rCYeZcPaEWDDvEaLcWUtst41VUO1ksDs-HuFIOxWDPYzWQf-riYUZ3DRAgeh6p3WQBw9fC_OeMgK5cgaWBPCMAcUn2cMUUXJ5a7sUjoxZsIvqY3I98UwE/w400-h376/PFS%20Kit20240124_104251.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Spreading out:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF2hIsPQ2OvTLKG-P8dOFvsK0CbwsHpM0MV7xzvK7nFSE2LWUmFGhIg1XzrJsguIYP2QxiiXBRPG-C1LtC1L7p5BylmBanF3BgQr1tpMIPT_os9JIN7b9BpTs43OfQlZagXTh2I9X3C_oJNbcbMnePbMUGiX9_ddi82XGmV_CvxD1sDdDkD1a5tUj9ZS0/s1945/PFS%20Kit20240124_104412.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1603" data-original-width="1945" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF2hIsPQ2OvTLKG-P8dOFvsK0CbwsHpM0MV7xzvK7nFSE2LWUmFGhIg1XzrJsguIYP2QxiiXBRPG-C1LtC1L7p5BylmBanF3BgQr1tpMIPT_os9JIN7b9BpTs43OfQlZagXTh2I9X3C_oJNbcbMnePbMUGiX9_ddi82XGmV_CvxD1sDdDkD1a5tUj9ZS0/w400-h330/PFS%20Kit20240124_104412.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Sneak peeks of some of the cards:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI9DhAUYWf9mN5MQ181lRTiTzLanKkm5-A0fC3BJAIBKzGdNVXe4egE1MTjBPyAyASYigcLtmA3L8sHsFHbgelk2cyBLtNf6JYyrJTgy-cDKex915VhDFL7s9RN4YwHiLVHU8kfyi2xsvFSyQJlOSqKTn20uXNU5hy4u2iz9eqsiheH8WaqJPgU68bsmE/s2600/PFS%20Kitcollage.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1950" data-original-width="2600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI9DhAUYWf9mN5MQ181lRTiTzLanKkm5-A0fC3BJAIBKzGdNVXe4egE1MTjBPyAyASYigcLtmA3L8sHsFHbgelk2cyBLtNf6JYyrJTgy-cDKex915VhDFL7s9RN4YwHiLVHU8kfyi2xsvFSyQJlOSqKTn20uXNU5hy4u2iz9eqsiheH8WaqJPgU68bsmE/w400-h300/PFS%20Kitcollage.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Well this event with PFS (whilst I still have room to fit in a bit more into my shelves) is one virtual card making class and kit I wouldn't miss as it's great value and always stunning cards and stamps and coverplate dies and etc etc.....</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you all have a fab krafty weekend too and I'll catch up next week with some fab, fabulous cards to share.<br /><br />#pfcreateandconnect<br /><span style="color: #999999;"><b>✿Karen✿</b></span>
</div>kareN stampZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352136728318888713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590046769975852219.post-59667447735512278902024-02-22T10:57:00.000+13:002024-02-22T10:57:01.403+13:00Masculine Birthday CardDoesn't the 3 words in the title make you grimace. It's my SIL birthday soon and he's a keen golfer so I thought I would play along with a few challenges to help get me started. <b><a href="https://cascoloursandsketches.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-531-sketch.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAS Colours & Sketches</a></b> has provided me with a sketch which was my starting point. <b><a href="https://cleanandsimpleonsunday.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-277-i-male-boy.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAS on Friday</a></b> just wants boy/male and I'm getting ready to go away for a crafty weekend and I really wanted to acknowledge <b><a href="https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-257-time-out-10th-birthday.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Time Out Challenges</a></b> for celebrating their 10th anniversary/birthday, what a worthy achievement and definitely deserving a shout out!<br /><br />The SIL is a keen golfer so I grabbed the SU! set I bought especially for him but went CAS this time, the last time I used it was 2 years ago and you can see that card <b><a href="https://karenstampz.blogspot.com/2022/04/masculine-birthday-card.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> - it had a fun fold.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8vJiYTMXfwlRlmerkcZ6BB6GUkn-tvUziVbcl26qyjahFj8XkobU8VyLG4nuiXdn2oZwWMPOkavDjqLhtMDEyshG1FgCe0jCq8nA_R8-5wciHxqlDGGXu6BB9vkkM054QIH01DeITsGCK1B-k9mCH7MBsf7coCMNpUzmq24XyPzvXzSEnpbC3yFvqEhg/s2246/JakeBIMG_5898.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8vJiYTMXfwlRlmerkcZ6BB6GUkn-tvUziVbcl26qyjahFj8XkobU8VyLG4nuiXdn2oZwWMPOkavDjqLhtMDEyshG1FgCe0jCq8nA_R8-5wciHxqlDGGXu6BB9vkkM054QIH01DeITsGCK1B-k9mCH7MBsf7coCMNpUzmq24XyPzvXzSEnpbC3yFvqEhg/w640-h640/JakeBIMG_5898.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><div>I've Copic coloured up the golf ball on the tee and made a background panel using an Argyle stencil and then matted up on a strip of Gray Granite card.</div><div><br /></div><div><u>Supply List</u>:</div><div><b>Stamps</b>: Clubhouse (SU!)</div><div><b>Ink</b>: Jet Black (LF), Poppy (C9), Sahara Sand (SU!), Gray Granite (SU!)</div><div><b>Paper</b>: Sahara Sand (SU!), Gray Granite (SU!), Xpress IT blending, Neenah White #80</div><div><b>Other</b>: Copics, Argyle stencil (PFS), foam squares<br /><b>Challenges</b>: <a href="https://cascoloursandsketches.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-531-sketch.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAS C&S #531</a>, <a href="https://cleanandsimpleonsunday.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-277-i-male-boy.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAS on Friday #277</a>, <a href="https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-257-time-out-10th-birthday.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TOC #257</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Thanks for popping in.</div><div><br /><span style="color: #999999;"><b>✿Karen✿</b></span>
</div></div>kareN stampZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352136728318888713noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590046769975852219.post-91055213723777441952024-02-18T21:00:00.008+13:002024-02-19T09:02:18.367+13:00AAA Cards Challenge 259: anything CAS goes It's an easy challenge at <b><a href="https://aaacards.blogspot.com/2024/02/aaa-card-challenges-259-anything-cas.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AAA Cards</a></b> this week - anything CAS but with the option to add "birthday". Well a very special wee boy to me is turning 2 real soon so I tried to do a blue unicorn - normally I add a tad of pale pink to highlight the body - this time a tad of BG11/10 to the body. I think it looks quite sweet in these colours. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO2FJO1IUjAL7GBbw79JjCx-xnGnt-3H0Z8OuSFqIggDc67Jik9xo4P9JS3-N8p7P2H_aU6Rp35Xmbr8u3Eb0llTmmtdFOkVAoUAHPgIPrh6NwblqltN6cevf3B7qi-YuqNEEAeAyL21nLGDL1CWmKdDJN4IqoAO6SKkiczg_n9g9FfN-H6Krcuayba-U/s2246/DT259IMG_5264.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO2FJO1IUjAL7GBbw79JjCx-xnGnt-3H0Z8OuSFqIggDc67Jik9xo4P9JS3-N8p7P2H_aU6Rp35Xmbr8u3Eb0llTmmtdFOkVAoUAHPgIPrh6NwblqltN6cevf3B7qi-YuqNEEAeAyL21nLGDL1CWmKdDJN4IqoAO6SKkiczg_n9g9FfN-H6Krcuayba-U/w640-h640/DT259IMG_5264.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I decided I wanted a blue cake as we were doing it boy themed and this colour combo is one <b><a href="https://shurkus.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenn Shurkus</a></b> used in her Copic 101 class and I like it as the BG11 bleaches the other BGs in the mix.</div><div><br /></div><div>Other colours chosen were almost random and what was on my desk from a colouring class but to the best of my recall this is what I used to colour in with, darkest > lightest.</div><div><br /></div><div>Blue cake: BG05/02/11</div><div>Apricot icing: YR23/21/20 and 2 Pinkfresh inks Peach Fuzz and Apricot for the sprinkles</div><div><div>Unicorn body: BG11/10, R20 and BV29/25 for hooves - I like this combo instead of greys</div><div>Rainbow: RV13/21, BG 13/11, YG05/01, Y15/11, V06/04</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5l67ubI5y5KK0bwGbAv2LqC0wCKwU1dSvJghZjB3Av_lKIrzjAbrHQvRIw3dk3qjtGtr5CNYPGUg5ZrUD_UiL96OUOu74KC6yg81ozPxWCcJyYvNdrYw_LV3Nds3eVx1ojKw9vqNvdx74Dy5wYs5T72CZVcynvEhC_BK3nOBL5dqeyECz0m5Ss7ItFCc/s2756/DT259IMG_5267.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2756" height="522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5l67ubI5y5KK0bwGbAv2LqC0wCKwU1dSvJghZjB3Av_lKIrzjAbrHQvRIw3dk3qjtGtr5CNYPGUg5ZrUD_UiL96OUOu74KC6yg81ozPxWCcJyYvNdrYw_LV3Nds3eVx1ojKw9vqNvdx74Dy5wYs5T72CZVcynvEhC_BK3nOBL5dqeyECz0m5Ss7ItFCc/w640-h522/DT259IMG_5267.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><u>Supply List</u>:</div><div><b>Stamps</b>: Cupcake Birthday (ME), Itty Bitty Birthday (MFT)</div><div><b>Ink</b>: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versafine Nocturne, Apricot (PFS), Peach Fuzz (PFS), Waterfall (PFS), Pumice Stone (RNG)</div><div><b>Paper</b>: Neenah #110, Xpress It blending </div><div><b>Other</b>: Copic markers, Confetti stencil (LF), Prisma glitter (LF), foam squares (SP), blending brushes (TE)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn3hK7d6TvxRPQl-33d2tz88hedKk7ZyXXkd6UjNy_assvizVQh8-bNj45UCp4mVJfrufK7Kuy05aqR_5LMrDcQkvbvdCiRZW8PCFtqcKkVWkN5ZGeowMSb2sL0_CEgYZ29hUXvs_fujyV1cBTrl-YXM60a6iSlNN67JVs6cvSzju-beetDbAvUjnyvPY/s2048/AAA259.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn3hK7d6TvxRPQl-33d2tz88hedKk7ZyXXkd6UjNy_assvizVQh8-bNj45UCp4mVJfrufK7Kuy05aqR_5LMrDcQkvbvdCiRZW8PCFtqcKkVWkN5ZGeowMSb2sL0_CEgYZ29hUXvs_fujyV1cBTrl-YXM60a6iSlNN67JVs6cvSzju-beetDbAvUjnyvPY/s320/AAA259.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>As always you have 2 weeks to create your card and so I hope you can join in with us and do check in to see what the rest of the <b><a href="https://aaacards.blogspot.com/2024/02/aaa-card-challenges-259-anything-cas.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Design Team</a></b> came up for the challenge. I'd also like to play along with <b><a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/krafty-chicks-challenge-703-cas.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Krafty Chicks Challenges</a></b> (CAS and Birthday) and <b><a href="https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-111-birthday.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Craft Rocket Challenges</a></b> (Birthday).</div><div><br />Thanks for popping in.</div><div><br /><span style="color: #999999;"><b>✿Karen✿</b></span>
</div></div>kareN stampZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352136728318888713noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590046769975852219.post-86682288885696217012024-02-17T16:15:00.008+13:002024-02-17T19:28:05.285+13:00Colourful CatsI'm very excited that the AAA Card Challenge family is growing, as well as <a href="https://aaacards.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AAA Cards</a> there is <a href="https://aaabirthday.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AAA Birthday</a> and now <a href="https://aaacolourfulchallenge.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AAA Colourful</a>. Both the birthday and the colourful challenge are monthly challenges so lots of time to play along.<div><br /></div><div>The first kickoff challenge for <b><a href="https://aaacolourfulchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/colourboard-1.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AAA Colourful</a></b> is to be inspired by the colours of their logo. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnfQwqmfNa-7iDM7rnAAGlbiG0AopmNAgktVIoW_y0qMUzft9pUxhvxl7z_vJByu0U2lqiH_XZdjH9i9pXA2ZpEOcOow4cjrUdLnW5O2eaNhWzeMuHVwDRiIRhN0SBrr9oawmU0tYeZm8u4goCg3GpV-feSe-K6TmSQzGRkL8ahXCLr1HbXArhrCQRYOg/s1100/AAAC%231.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="1100" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnfQwqmfNa-7iDM7rnAAGlbiG0AopmNAgktVIoW_y0qMUzft9pUxhvxl7z_vJByu0U2lqiH_XZdjH9i9pXA2ZpEOcOow4cjrUdLnW5O2eaNhWzeMuHVwDRiIRhN0SBrr9oawmU0tYeZm8u4goCg3GpV-feSe-K6TmSQzGRkL8ahXCLr1HbXArhrCQRYOg/w400-h400/AAAC%231.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It's funny the old laptop in my craft room the colours looked like salvaged patina, blueprint sketch, wilted violet, picked raspberry, carved pumpkin and squeezed lemonade and those are the colours I worked with but now I'm sitting at my real PC with a much better/bigger screen I'm seeing the colour palate slightly differently but too late now the card is made.<div><br /></div><div>I was tossing quite a few ideas around with working with a stencil but for some reason I recalled an old cat stamp set from MFT <i>Purr-Fect Cats</i> that I used to think one of them looked like a hippy cat and thought it would be fun to work with. I've been inspired by <a href="https://3umbrellas.blogspot.com/2017/02/mft-february-release-countdown-day-2.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a card I had pinned from MFT </a>when they released the stamp set in 2017 where they had ink blended various colours on the "hippy" cat. I white embossed the cats onto the wrong paper again I used my watercolour paper instead of my Ranger Heavy cardstock and its hard to blend on the watercolour paper so I ended up swiping and blending with my blending brush where the colours intermingled.<div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaev3enElIEPsAzcN3QlcVvufkjU_If7pFTWWzkCQbQZTZHJhrlQnOd9Euk6f0FAYpjDFKAZqywmGpYKDsDgPZsR-ihMUXvmF4x34zYbXFCXQxEda4D-ZXxVL6zYQQ3VeVxjBx2OVOxtEE75DGr3TOJjVWwOghH8SpCs1qmvsJTPXL3U7RSzfp52gBrZo/s2997/AAAC1IMG_5868.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2997" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaev3enElIEPsAzcN3QlcVvufkjU_If7pFTWWzkCQbQZTZHJhrlQnOd9Euk6f0FAYpjDFKAZqywmGpYKDsDgPZsR-ihMUXvmF4x34zYbXFCXQxEda4D-ZXxVL6zYQQ3VeVxjBx2OVOxtEE75DGr3TOJjVWwOghH8SpCs1qmvsJTPXL3U7RSzfp52gBrZo/w640-h480/AAAC1IMG_5868.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div>When dry I wiped the ink of the embossing and die cut out and viola...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWNK5FOYHgmGQp5Fe0mG6F-VumpTIVdYqVI40AQr7R85mrmEXV-LJDsJW2t_3DgDTJZxxHDtMBhFs1vVGECMHpuHg9S7FveBuCbDUIkOW0BqELedL5al_YAI2WASFKbfqhCBALF0arc95skZYcrL9ubf1kv5z3hJFDVALmmy0JiPKL92w61HJM5-x1mfU/s2246/AAAC1IMG_5880.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWNK5FOYHgmGQp5Fe0mG6F-VumpTIVdYqVI40AQr7R85mrmEXV-LJDsJW2t_3DgDTJZxxHDtMBhFs1vVGECMHpuHg9S7FveBuCbDUIkOW0BqELedL5al_YAI2WASFKbfqhCBALF0arc95skZYcrL9ubf1kv5z3hJFDVALmmy0JiPKL92w61HJM5-x1mfU/w640-h640/AAAC1IMG_5880.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>I even had some kitty cats left over so I put one inside the card too.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTcnNUdAiBUcD93nv-ubWOoGL9NqjOZATYiTjCVziCQuJJWn7UwQVHY775zYI7jWx-08Xl9W1wSq9LhRCRPFq8c44jVaogyua6KQVkAK6z-uYeRWgaegQPakL_amjPPEav-qBTYFDj3zAlwgguRrM6y3xHXkGgrEVpMdq6qMB-DavEoVpFbXUi7UGxYpo/s2246/AAAC1IMG_5881.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTcnNUdAiBUcD93nv-ubWOoGL9NqjOZATYiTjCVziCQuJJWn7UwQVHY775zYI7jWx-08Xl9W1wSq9LhRCRPFq8c44jVaogyua6KQVkAK6z-uYeRWgaegQPakL_amjPPEav-qBTYFDj3zAlwgguRrM6y3xHXkGgrEVpMdq6qMB-DavEoVpFbXUi7UGxYpo/w640-h640/AAAC1IMG_5881.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Well I think this will be a really fun, colourful challenge and am looking forward to getting my fingers inky again next month :)<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJLzN4gpP_TDt_Y3nx1Usia_BVTbk8WJEzACZOMbq7YkfCo755EONbmc-O77t2GBTPM8QJg1NFLagswfG9PxQHjEd8_H9d6HsTyEOGeHTrOlwDg_qsoPcZD4k05uZS8hPbVLFO31lIIzJNHvdpcfS0sIjIpDpx0fD-kmE0FD2tIVY7PcAciisVqCOpVms/s2246/AAAC1IMG_5875.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJLzN4gpP_TDt_Y3nx1Usia_BVTbk8WJEzACZOMbq7YkfCo755EONbmc-O77t2GBTPM8QJg1NFLagswfG9PxQHjEd8_H9d6HsTyEOGeHTrOlwDg_qsoPcZD4k05uZS8hPbVLFO31lIIzJNHvdpcfS0sIjIpDpx0fD-kmE0FD2tIVY7PcAciisVqCOpVms/w400-h400/AAAC1IMG_5875.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><b style="color: #999999;">✿Karen✿</b></div>kareN stampZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352136728318888713noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590046769975852219.post-42780999767632682002024-02-13T17:24:00.006+13:002024-02-24T00:14:23.811+13:00CASE-ing Sarah Gray<b><a href="https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-256-case-designer-sarah-gray.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Time Out Challenges</a></b> have an interesting challenge on their blog at the moment to CASE one of their past DT Sarah Gray who now by the sound of it owns her own Stamp Company <i>funky fossil</i> in the UK.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4qVpu0id1zz07rxnRSNO6lm_NRXsJSWdD3vN06ArLr0sI11F-mCPeyhxPjwifpFSGYYFonHnrZp-KtcnxgBgqbnDIUuqnq8zTkcCJkH7LU1tbBaAXSPg-sOB9ZdLA5wZ9SBa7lNVXWDluP735lC9m7uAb4sfd7m6sTnTHawp7bTLnjC16d1Fy1vGidUg/s320/Badge%20TO%20Challenge%20256.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4qVpu0id1zz07rxnRSNO6lm_NRXsJSWdD3vN06ArLr0sI11F-mCPeyhxPjwifpFSGYYFonHnrZp-KtcnxgBgqbnDIUuqnq8zTkcCJkH7LU1tbBaAXSPg-sOB9ZdLA5wZ9SBa7lNVXWDluP735lC9m7uAb4sfd7m6sTnTHawp7bTLnjC16d1Fy1vGidUg/w400-h400/Badge%20TO%20Challenge%20256.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>We were given one of Sarah's cards as our photo inspiration. I really liked the big splat so thought I'd have a play. I found a stencil in my stash which helped me keep my Color Burst powders and Mysticals sprays under control. I found a few arty things amongst my AALL and Create stamps and this is what I came up with. I thought Sarah's splats reminded me of Sweet Mustard and brownish purple but I had nothing really like that but worked in similar but brighter shades, looking at the inspiration picture as I type my blog post I'm trying to work out how to add a tad of blue as I missed that detail when I glanced at the photo. Below is where I was before I thought there's blue in the inspiration.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisSk6RvUg72AYxYwiSHACtnYjDxCW9cgCRxJkAt7NdvYLnI5HJpE5StuoIJFIbY_Gt55l0rqR6dPe9kMlNXgBWuRVZ5g3mbVeluEba4nuKdr0Z6k9Zu_iZzOKQoarXOVTBkYmZNNu9Rb1pYNFOYxI-8Ad5P8_D5tmyqVJjsW7pbUkrCSlyH3A8d1IQoss/s2246/TOC1256IMG_5858.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisSk6RvUg72AYxYwiSHACtnYjDxCW9cgCRxJkAt7NdvYLnI5HJpE5StuoIJFIbY_Gt55l0rqR6dPe9kMlNXgBWuRVZ5g3mbVeluEba4nuKdr0Z6k9Zu_iZzOKQoarXOVTBkYmZNNu9Rb1pYNFOYxI-8Ad5P8_D5tmyqVJjsW7pbUkrCSlyH3A8d1IQoss/w640-h640/TOC1256IMG_5858.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFYhhGjt-KGgKrF2HbLt6O4ZglyqMEjpm_jV5Rx1j8InTO8EYVKXfbMGnz9sc0X4_z0cQaX1mZlLjelMrZoy4KlxGoZidPZky9pSYsRhUUNu_5zYWBaPCRhZ-FR8uKjXDghQvsxfXa3htiF-4DfzKm75S_3EgVsjmhQmiONLx7_Tos9RaIaY-1wdvRBqY/s2246/TOC2256IMG_5860.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFYhhGjt-KGgKrF2HbLt6O4ZglyqMEjpm_jV5Rx1j8InTO8EYVKXfbMGnz9sc0X4_z0cQaX1mZlLjelMrZoy4KlxGoZidPZky9pSYsRhUUNu_5zYWBaPCRhZ-FR8uKjXDghQvsxfXa3htiF-4DfzKm75S_3EgVsjmhQmiONLx7_Tos9RaIaY-1wdvRBqY/w640-h640/TOC2256IMG_5860.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Well it was really easy to add a tad of blue. I should have allowed it to dry naturally as it's a bit splodgy where I dabbed it to dry but it makes a huge difference adding the blue IMO to the overall balance of the colours.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE3ne4NQJavlkvpLZjvnfumgi7KW5F_4dvKujiH8_2Cdp2sVUOKL_VzqwTsPJLmyeMRtB9pcVFKPBahtEPgunMsGOO6mIbOyF-pK1IBefP_7_3tO8ksmxYpfEh9j3ApUfx-E5N7_jxEwM5OssUClLoRvvFeGsbwB7-cEf3mSgb04cWqykSZbqopvmf8lQ/s2246/TOC1256IMG_5864.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE3ne4NQJavlkvpLZjvnfumgi7KW5F_4dvKujiH8_2Cdp2sVUOKL_VzqwTsPJLmyeMRtB9pcVFKPBahtEPgunMsGOO6mIbOyF-pK1IBefP_7_3tO8ksmxYpfEh9j3ApUfx-E5N7_jxEwM5OssUClLoRvvFeGsbwB7-cEf3mSgb04cWqykSZbqopvmf8lQ/w640-h640/TOC1256IMG_5864.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><u>Supply List</u>:</div><div><b>AALL and Create stamps</b>: Spread Your Wings #729, Power of the Word #754, Art Notes #906</div><div><b>Ink</b>: Versafine Clair Acorn<br /><b>Paper</b>: Fabriano Artistico watercolour, Marmalade (C9 - retired), Natural White (SU! - retired)</div><div><b>Other</b>: Solar Flare Color Burst powder (Ken Oliver), Gold Temple Mysticals (LAV), Pinkella Mysticals (LAV), Blue Blitz shimmer powder (Nuvo), no. 4 round brush and splat brush, 2mm foam squares (SP), watercolor wash freeform stencil (MFT), Master Layouts 2 (GKD)</div><div><b>Challenge</b>: <a href="https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-256-case-designer-sarah-gray.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TOC #256</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Well that was a really fun challenge I always like it when my desk looks like a craftastrophe as it means I've been having fun.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>EDITED 22/2/24</b>: I was chosen as the winner at <b><a href="https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/winners-time-out-256-case-designer.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Time out Challenges</a></b> of this challenge which I'm not sure why but I am totally amazed that I could win a non-CAS challenge.<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVgNTYsavn4IyRFj9mW8kQe9_JdNIiOYxH2c97JGsdg4tUff_zlV9Wdfc7WipLEGDE6TJbxDz_VKtl1v0zlI4WO54l_sHugBvKN2Y8aIJ00gWCJy_3MEYI5_uJ7SRRW2ySuYpG1mS0Wf0ah_jsaEl7IPnqdOtWYximU6w2iVDmifpH5h169t9Dx3n2YUg/s400/Time%20Out%20Challenge%20TOP%20BADGE.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVgNTYsavn4IyRFj9mW8kQe9_JdNIiOYxH2c97JGsdg4tUff_zlV9Wdfc7WipLEGDE6TJbxDz_VKtl1v0zlI4WO54l_sHugBvKN2Y8aIJ00gWCJy_3MEYI5_uJ7SRRW2ySuYpG1mS0Wf0ah_jsaEl7IPnqdOtWYximU6w2iVDmifpH5h169t9Dx3n2YUg/s320/Time%20Out%20Challenge%20TOP%20BADGE.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b style="color: #999999;">✿Karen✿</b></div>kareN stampZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352136728318888713noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590046769975852219.post-80904662272781076972024-02-12T15:47:00.014+13:002024-02-12T18:06:31.625+13:00Celebrations Delivered part 1After doing three Crop & Create Delivered virtual events with Scrapbook and Cards Today I'd decided for myself last year that 3 was enough. They are awesome fun and you get so much stuff I nicknamed them #SCTbigboxevent but with 15-17 classes in a box with stamps/stencils/dies sometimes embossing folders etc. etc. there truly was no more room in my small crafty space for so much stuff, and if I'm honest a lot of it wasn't something I would choose to buy normally. So when they announced last year they too were getting burnt out and would be doing a one day smaller event with 1 kit being taught by 3 instructors and significantly cheaper I thought I would give it a go. <div><br /></div><div>SCT's next big box event is in September (Fall event) , personally I preferred the Spring box, it's happy and colourful. I 'm not into making and sending Fall cards, so the stars were aligning for me to be more frugal in my spending for Virtual classes in 2024 without me having to have willpower.<div><br /></div><div>Well yesterday was the day for the new style of event and the first one was aptly named <b><a href="https://scrapbookandcards.com/celebrations-delivered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Celebrations Delivered</a>, </b>the instructors were Cathy Zielske, Mindy Eggen, Meghann Andrew and special guest Jennifer McGuire who did a special wrap up at the end; in the past she did her magic with all 17 kit products, this time there was only the one kit. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBsMmKvDlJHEJJCduXFAvAZ1I81LtGBQAKtqUWPpMIz0_mOnY0t1BwWtPljE6vLsFxWvCBnJQrzzRGVtO-JAwYjQVUPngqK-v_qjrYCsXtcmH1Lz9_YxqNP22wcmtJKzrFUOfEMf5pG78RY29ajyCKQyyaQngMu78O03otucALD6cJ3f5l83LfAprcT_U/s800/Celebrations_Delivered_Instructors_2023-copy-800x800.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBsMmKvDlJHEJJCduXFAvAZ1I81LtGBQAKtqUWPpMIz0_mOnY0t1BwWtPljE6vLsFxWvCBnJQrzzRGVtO-JAwYjQVUPngqK-v_qjrYCsXtcmH1Lz9_YxqNP22wcmtJKzrFUOfEMf5pG78RY29ajyCKQyyaQngMu78O03otucALD6cJ3f5l83LfAprcT_U/w400-h400/Celebrations_Delivered_Instructors_2023-copy-800x800.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Well we mayn't have got a big box but we sure got a <u>big bag of dies</u>, a big stamp set (6" x 8"), wee bag of clear sequins and 3 stencils in a mesh bag plus enough white card (80 lb. and 100 lb. for our card bases and panels, plus some gold card, acetate and vellum). </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgad0nSrC3qhuA-cnEI0L7tK0Xf7-Y7lpX0MvniWdmJrmIq5BudWERje_DobAZKekJZ3hhdaHPPCjhMnpfLpG2BwhG66unTm-BGBS9gF-j0SJ60qBZBN2_8dS1-Zvu069hrCC5R6b6qNjMNsYsF91Bo8tGw2NuPrd7gYrxN-n1vkob6xUUdl6H3B6QSnBM/s2992/CCD_KIT20240131_165638.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2809" data-original-width="2992" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgad0nSrC3qhuA-cnEI0L7tK0Xf7-Y7lpX0MvniWdmJrmIq5BudWERje_DobAZKekJZ3hhdaHPPCjhMnpfLpG2BwhG66unTm-BGBS9gF-j0SJ60qBZBN2_8dS1-Zvu069hrCC5R6b6qNjMNsYsF91Bo8tGw2NuPrd7gYrxN-n1vkob6xUUdl6H3B6QSnBM/w400-h375/CCD_KIT20240131_165638.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOi-hZNfyxbIcdmcbPCCrf6mNe3Po4E2MF-aJIn9T2kgYDtEdI-vzgBwrFLK4IqTWWzN5fT2weMlbEHc1pSKe9PU9y9fcs0mrZ8Hf5vay219Ums5TMvbLTD15C8vmxZd1CeW6heYIEkzQuszqtdxuVzlQOckmq4DVmJ-Vqm3e6IgOMEjcgVinI4r84YeE/s2960/CCD_KITIMG_5802.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2960" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOi-hZNfyxbIcdmcbPCCrf6mNe3Po4E2MF-aJIn9T2kgYDtEdI-vzgBwrFLK4IqTWWzN5fT2weMlbEHc1pSKe9PU9y9fcs0mrZ8Hf5vay219Ums5TMvbLTD15C8vmxZd1CeW6heYIEkzQuszqtdxuVzlQOckmq4DVmJ-Vqm3e6IgOMEjcgVinI4r84YeE/w400-h304/CCD_KITIMG_5802.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2NoXmCwdhMcBIU2YICj2l2Ir3PhKDVGvk30bHaf64kLuTCMI4HKSvvJFHBUXbkpdw4why1apRGHGA1lYD-3SEyylbEcGcFXnDqcPKQ5xcGUeXCjUvvsCUEC3pOB6CFAkdASMLdXOO1CibLMJhseIzNRlX1EOzdhuuJy_0dwnCiZkiHIFAqU8N62WOVQ/s3369/CCD_KITIMG_5800.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="3369" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2NoXmCwdhMcBIU2YICj2l2Ir3PhKDVGvk30bHaf64kLuTCMI4HKSvvJFHBUXbkpdw4why1apRGHGA1lYD-3SEyylbEcGcFXnDqcPKQ5xcGUeXCjUvvsCUEC3pOB6CFAkdASMLdXOO1CibLMJhseIzNRlX1EOzdhuuJy_0dwnCiZkiHIFAqU8N62WOVQ/w400-h266/CCD_KITIMG_5800.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>In reality there was actually 40 dies, so really great value for the cost ($60 early bird and $22 shipping - all USD). We have been provided instructions and videos for 3 cards with each instructor plus some extra card ideas. There's also the bonus 30-minute video of Jennifer creating with the kit too.</div><div><br /></div><div>The first class was kicking off at my 4am - 6am I decided sleeping was much better for me and set my alarm for 620am for the 7am class with Mindy but eek that was still too early for me, so went straight back to sleep and made Meghann's class easily at my10 am-noon and I managed to catch the first card of Jennifer's extras. So even with it just being a one day event I still have lots of catch up to do.....the story of my crafting life.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ8GcLkjmQvCZwSehuwRM95XPqeB67L2sHv9OP0yeIwWbNYgUtpkQ9ZOf2Od5oz_L-grOmCakoeAxbv0-2jXrWcRPQuerrCj1U21gNR6HUp5HrXiZI9UF35KTiaIFZpyxhhrW7FV62kd3Rq7d5f431mIRcirPlOEO0L5B5aRh6ZYF2X49lrD4LN3iGZL8/s1500/Meghann%20Andrew_sneak%20peek.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ8GcLkjmQvCZwSehuwRM95XPqeB67L2sHv9OP0yeIwWbNYgUtpkQ9ZOf2Od5oz_L-grOmCakoeAxbv0-2jXrWcRPQuerrCj1U21gNR6HUp5HrXiZI9UF35KTiaIFZpyxhhrW7FV62kd3Rq7d5f431mIRcirPlOEO0L5B5aRh6ZYF2X49lrD4LN3iGZL8/w400-h400/Meghann%20Andrew_sneak%20peek.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Back to the cards first card with Meghann Andrew; this was my favourite of "the official cards she was teaching". The beautiful bouquet of flowers was placed in our stamp positioners and stamped in one corner of an A2 panel using Pebble ink (C9), then the paper moved 180 degrees and stamped in the other corner. </div><div><br /></div><div>We then used our largest postage die to cut out, now this is where I think it gets pretty cool (but the Pebble stamped image is amazing too). We then glued down the outer frame of the A2 panel so the stamped image is on the edge, the die-cut is popped up and placed perfectly in the middle, I'm out a tiny tad but it still looks amazing. As someone in our group watching the video commented this would make a fab sympathy card, but the whole design concept would work for lots of stamped images and lots of different colour inks.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL3OhaoC4BsV6CnlznGqQvNo6JIFwqeYo-YO9wVa4HtT6ftciZ1gRK7s6ny1zb4xUYbyqDdL5DpnuETKXJ05VWPqPGb97Sjxc17-QwkOLpxHSIlLxZ30_zFPcR5icYrVvkBZ9JEQVNuMsqlR-9U7VVyZBRgthj3lRlWExhTh9_OXfPBkWbp_khAz6oLUQ/s2246/CCD_MAIMG_5823.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL3OhaoC4BsV6CnlznGqQvNo6JIFwqeYo-YO9wVa4HtT6ftciZ1gRK7s6ny1zb4xUYbyqDdL5DpnuETKXJ05VWPqPGb97Sjxc17-QwkOLpxHSIlLxZ30_zFPcR5icYrVvkBZ9JEQVNuMsqlR-9U7VVyZBRgthj3lRlWExhTh9_OXfPBkWbp_khAz6oLUQ/w640-h640/CCD_MAIMG_5823.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Next card and the coolest thing re this card is we have added tiny pieces of Vellum behind each window, someone in the group also said she filled hers with Glossy Accents which would also be very cool. But what a fun die. As I now have a bit of Concord & 9th inks, some as part of my kits from the "big box" and some because I bought it, I have worked with the same colours as Meghann: Pebble, Honeycomb, Sea Glass, Juniper and Grapefruit.<div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFeKz6pD1hvU5UW_nzjaIDOl-HxmYNwH3YoOCTg6pDQWE0JzsoS6IlEOxRlJtW9S3njN8JlqptMlK16AKnmOMh3aNKJDqRNWkMlapRKCkcG1JpNwJVjc3D-oQwOog05Fp2nUYVCcDLFJq21UbAnt74q_CcqKcfn7OI5YnOt8rsenlXC2h1xGnfGLot9J0/s2246/CCD_MAIMG_5839.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFeKz6pD1hvU5UW_nzjaIDOl-HxmYNwH3YoOCTg6pDQWE0JzsoS6IlEOxRlJtW9S3njN8JlqptMlK16AKnmOMh3aNKJDqRNWkMlapRKCkcG1JpNwJVjc3D-oQwOog05Fp2nUYVCcDLFJq21UbAnt74q_CcqKcfn7OI5YnOt8rsenlXC2h1xGnfGLot9J0/w640-h640/CCD_MAIMG_5839.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Last card we did some dry debossing with the balloon dies we received on our die-cut white panel and then used the stencil to add some pops of colours using the stencils to match the card stock used with the happy die-cuts, same colour palate as above (Honeycomb, Grapefruit, Sea Glass and Juniper - ink only on Birthday sentiment). We received as part of our kit a bag of clear sequins which have been placed in an uneven number down the middle as a squiggle but they are very subtle.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7WmLgEFZyHzKQzQOSxl5pUcMCGlvaBJRaRWvVtYVkT2Mewo-kDMbEce-0OO-hp3b6xuYPKUn2LK0cLiNHQAGrEW786TEV26s3F3_WzrdRFHQ_F9tv9q4m58tkQrG0Jc-sR3xkCYedNFd8Zl2-iXehwjKsZt6aA_LkVgD1rKlStJfNRIKWPoRhuWVZnFs/s2246/CCD_MAIMG_5844.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7WmLgEFZyHzKQzQOSxl5pUcMCGlvaBJRaRWvVtYVkT2Mewo-kDMbEce-0OO-hp3b6xuYPKUn2LK0cLiNHQAGrEW786TEV26s3F3_WzrdRFHQ_F9tv9q4m58tkQrG0Jc-sR3xkCYedNFd8Zl2-iXehwjKsZt6aA_LkVgD1rKlStJfNRIKWPoRhuWVZnFs/w640-h640/CCD_MAIMG_5844.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Meghann even had time at the end of her class to fit in showing us how to make one of her extra card suggestions. She kindly provided instructions and pictures of 3 extra cards and we got to vote in a poll which one we would like her to demo, off course we all chose the hardest.</div><div><br /></div><div>As Jennifer doesn't provide instructions and her cards are always so wow I decided this time I would create her first card straight away so I didn't forget how she did it this time. It is a fab spin on the emboss resist technique.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcToCkQR7g2DEdBz04Xscn0HfCYbXWx5L0g0nqJuu-UzmOxHT3czqkci6-MgLCznpZlgRBZ6eN_ZMPmvjK8AUm1XtDV8H531Yzn__aLAplm6or_1_yGJbf2-grNaHGzW4xy1qOWN-_n7D9_0qg79ZyMHjyTimzTIueZcUc4VDvmWhLW5vJ_Kn6tKN6auM/s2246/JM1IMG_5835.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcToCkQR7g2DEdBz04Xscn0HfCYbXWx5L0g0nqJuu-UzmOxHT3czqkci6-MgLCznpZlgRBZ6eN_ZMPmvjK8AUm1XtDV8H531Yzn__aLAplm6or_1_yGJbf2-grNaHGzW4xy1qOWN-_n7D9_0qg79ZyMHjyTimzTIueZcUc4VDvmWhLW5vJ_Kn6tKN6auM/w640-h640/JM1IMG_5835.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>This is a really clever idea and uses FOUR circle die cuts (4-1/4") which have been white embossed using the bouquet stamp in our kit, again the circle is placed into one corner of a stamp positioner, so the repeat stamping is "identical".</li><li>I have used some of my new Pinkfresh Studio inks which I love; Sunkissed, Mango Sorbet and Fruit Punch to blend a gradient. </li><li>We only had to ink blend on one half of the circle as the other half is hidden underneath. The circles are then scored down the middle (2-1/8") and attached and folded to interlock around a square that is the same size as the circle (4-1/4"), then attached to a slightly bigger piece of white card stock (4-1/2" square) to hide the mess underneath.</li><li>Belly band was made of a strip of Vellum (11" x 1-1/2") and a sentiment attached. I also stamped with the lightest ink on the larger white square as I was a bit confused and thought that was the inside but the inner square is the identical size as the circles, but it still looks pretty there ;)</li></ul></div><div>Well I am really rapt I signed up for this event, it is awesome value and I love that ALL the instructors are working with the same kit and all the cards we are being taught are all so different. But you'll have to wait for my next blogging of the event to see that ;)<br /><br />I can warn you know that the next event like this that SCT is running is called <i>Jolly Holiday</i> and scheduled for the last weekend in July, registrations start next week for the "public", cost is $65 USD and $25 USD shipping to NZ. As I was an attendee of this event I was able to sign up already for a $5 discount but truly such good value either way I would highly recommend doing one if you can afford it. It will be great to do a Christmas in July event too.</div><div> </div><div><b style="color: #999999;">✿Karen✿</b></div></div>kareN stampZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352136728318888713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590046769975852219.post-83642591176561205682024-02-10T16:32:00.012+13:002024-02-15T21:36:00.441+13:00Working on DOING sketch challengesI've always struggled with sketch challenges so I have challenged myself to do more "sketches" and if you get them working out it actually makes making your card easier. Going down my wee fav challenge sites on the RHS of my blog this morning I didn't get very far and decided that <b><a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2024/02/color-throwdown-challenge-779.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Color Throwdown</a></b>'s lime, blue and brown challenge would pair nicely with <b><a href="https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2024/02/freshly-made-sketches-622-sketch-by-jen.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freshly Made Sketches</a></b> "sketch" plus<b><a href="https://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2024/02/just-add-ink-688choose-two.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Just Add Ink</a></b> has a Choose Two challenge (stitching and sequins : so I hope my diagonal stripes count as stitching, as I really wanted to play with my new Spellbinder's arched dies)<div><br /></div><div>Looking through my background stash I found some left overs from my Distress Watercolor pencil class with Jenn Shurkus which you can read about <b><a href="https://karenstampz.blogspot.com/2023/02/trying-again-with-my-distress.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>.<br /><br /></div><div>So I thought that was a great place to start and today I would make a blue coneflower. I also decided to make it a Sympathy Card as I was unfortunately running low on them in the stash.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgefMUeZ8eNkMdXMzVNIwDGJmJ0OL3qIdJKyOvfldYjSztwmR4yMGkWdzEnc3wfn1fCi5rSCNVJQH3A2YPVO0xvzBjcI1ftZDoYkKMSgF_rHv7oN7NThvEipq-QqO6-a1VmZZulL1F69uMWwkqmDfOw2zUvCwpo4_2-TGC4ik03TqtIHNO__e7OQ4Aj1lc/s2246/CTD_FMSIMG_5807.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgefMUeZ8eNkMdXMzVNIwDGJmJ0OL3qIdJKyOvfldYjSztwmR4yMGkWdzEnc3wfn1fCi5rSCNVJQH3A2YPVO0xvzBjcI1ftZDoYkKMSgF_rHv7oN7NThvEipq-QqO6-a1VmZZulL1F69uMWwkqmDfOw2zUvCwpo4_2-TGC4ik03TqtIHNO__e7OQ4Aj1lc/w640-h640/CTD_FMSIMG_5807.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsSSM3b7wgjkBNi6oyAoiJYCGWXXx8ge5gRTZ6PM6XgLX987jCZkK8jX-S57XbreWOHTvXKF6BR6Zbiz9DWw1Lyoj768GJVPULyw_ogyKn2b-Y-dfo4M037ULctT4VEVVIX-iqEtboRroAXblWa2So4v4Es1HcUgQ8DzuXQWyBc0gjZNkklESd7BPwNVA/s2246/CTD_FMSIMG_5812.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsSSM3b7wgjkBNi6oyAoiJYCGWXXx8ge5gRTZ6PM6XgLX987jCZkK8jX-S57XbreWOHTvXKF6BR6Zbiz9DWw1Lyoj768GJVPULyw_ogyKn2b-Y-dfo4M037ULctT4VEVVIX-iqEtboRroAXblWa2So4v4Es1HcUgQ8DzuXQWyBc0gjZNkklESd7BPwNVA/w640-h640/CTD_FMSIMG_5812.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>I also did some splatters with my no. 2 brush from the Vintage Photo and Peacock Feathers pencil. I love lime green it would be one of my most favourite colours and C9's Sprout is a fab base for the teal blue flower to pop on.</div><div><br /></div><div><u>Supply List</u>:<br /></div><div><b>Stamps</b>: Sketchbook Florals (TE), Sketchbook Bouquet (TE), Rough Draft Background (TE), Branching Out (Dylusions)</div><div><b>Ink</b>: Pinecone (Versafine), Nutmeg (C9), Versamark</div><div><b>Distress Watercolor pencils </b>(RNG): Peacock Feathers, Salvaged Patina, Peeled Paint, Twisted Citron, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain</div><div><b>Paper</b>: Distress Watercolor (RNG), Nutmeg (C9), Sprout (C9)</div><div><b>Dies</b>: Make a Wish Arch Labels (SP)</div><div><b>Other</b>: White and clear embossing powders, no 2 and 4 round brushes, Sparkling Crystal Mix (SK)</div><div><b>Challenges</b>: <a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2024/02/color-throwdown-challenge-779.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CTD #779</a>, <a href="https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2024/02/freshly-made-sketches-622-sketch-by-jen.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FMS #622</a>, <a href="https://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2024/02/just-add-ink-688choose-two.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JAI #688</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEXkhEIDD-HrjPQRJe6jvYkLt7R9laEbzzhe9V_LQyIq_F7tLIDE9SnKM9tJAUEP4RyEbV1L-C6M5zZ2MHc7p9Dy3XWBmJxBxVSaKzhBrhhf-fc5t7NVHtFLFwQC7JvCyIFMMV_RXYIA06ks4eOk7J7mGkzMX7UUICATNPAZfSfHQ7nud00LiCF7BaTdA/s750/CTD779.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="750" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEXkhEIDD-HrjPQRJe6jvYkLt7R9laEbzzhe9V_LQyIq_F7tLIDE9SnKM9tJAUEP4RyEbV1L-C6M5zZ2MHc7p9Dy3XWBmJxBxVSaKzhBrhhf-fc5t7NVHtFLFwQC7JvCyIFMMV_RXYIA06ks4eOk7J7mGkzMX7UUICATNPAZfSfHQ7nud00LiCF7BaTdA/w400-h400/CTD779.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW-q-oWfX5qXvKt5SxDqxHY2z-GivyBn0YwnKBE8kc8xbK_MtPnzbHBYo65Qh6PecjtDL59yS-5goiCYLDxkyJea5vVSum1pOi3M5jwyqB2p9tNaHxAfCH2_jSNB0E377DuDQmKfGBjzV7wKW1Ziy8qqDGFcU1GITRcBxyxUe35F8qlSTXzv8AtmS5f5A/s2100/FMS622.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2100" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW-q-oWfX5qXvKt5SxDqxHY2z-GivyBn0YwnKBE8kc8xbK_MtPnzbHBYo65Qh6PecjtDL59yS-5goiCYLDxkyJea5vVSum1pOi3M5jwyqB2p9tNaHxAfCH2_jSNB0E377DuDQmKfGBjzV7wKW1Ziy8qqDGFcU1GITRcBxyxUe35F8qlSTXzv8AtmS5f5A/w286-h400/FMS622.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ofmTt0XoiKMaksv_EtFr8ASq2FHKtGdssUosz4HbfAawlejKOTtWTN12mtRCacNi_omu2l21s66IyPzU6R-60ILW-d3kEEdCUKmimqGjo6w5r3hWsyq0HM_KTl_Exq9NwTc7fwLGzD4C3G-9fOUDFGJZE6tvhIaHtbcshXGWqoaHfBwmPimm7S7hKYQ/s1112/JAI688.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1112" data-original-width="1112" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ofmTt0XoiKMaksv_EtFr8ASq2FHKtGdssUosz4HbfAawlejKOTtWTN12mtRCacNi_omu2l21s66IyPzU6R-60ILW-d3kEEdCUKmimqGjo6w5r3hWsyq0HM_KTl_Exq9NwTc7fwLGzD4C3G-9fOUDFGJZE6tvhIaHtbcshXGWqoaHfBwmPimm7S7hKYQ/w400-h400/JAI688.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Well that wasn't so scary after all so I'll have to try and do some more sketch challenges, instead of going into "the too hard basket".</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for popping in.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>EDITED 14/2/24</b>: Well I wasn't Queen of Clean at <b><a href="https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2024/02/winners-for-sketch-622.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freshly Made Sketches</a></b> but my card caught Amy's eyes, so a nice surprise for V-day for me, nearly as good as chocolate ;)<br /><i>4. Amys Choice: Karen has created such a pretty sympathy card! I love the muted bright colors for this type of card, and that background is fabulous!</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><b>EDITED 15/2/24</b>: Wow it just goes to show the power of combining challenges I have been nominated as the top pick at <b><a href="https://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2024/02/just-add-ink-688winners.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Just Add Ink</a></b> for this challenge. <br /><br />Lovely comments from the DT too:<br /><div style="background-color: white; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 14.3px; text-align: center;"><br /><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: #f0f2f5; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start;">Beautiful card with sweet, delicate details.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 14.3px; text-align: center;"><div><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: #f0f2f5; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start;">Such a beautiful coneflower amongst the elegant and soft details.</span></div><div><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: #f0f2f5; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: #f0f2f5; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; text-align: start;">Beautiful card. Beautifully coloured and lovely design!</span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMx4Jfnk2dtF3dA-iyvjRMYJ7Q1KGvFEmRAEQLNxg3QXnDlaPpc86iizzlL-FO-vhVGHWudKBZg0ZzybwT9ZYe48BsQS1yfMmY6C2Dhbja02oqb0a0PRYXrdqnyOcj6iztrtC-tqZs-MKelZcA7MFEW-ckswfTMqpbOcQG14rRtK1sONwZ8JMeULsXFFs/s250/JAI%20winner%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="250" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMx4Jfnk2dtF3dA-iyvjRMYJ7Q1KGvFEmRAEQLNxg3QXnDlaPpc86iizzlL-FO-vhVGHWudKBZg0ZzybwT9ZYe48BsQS1yfMmY6C2Dhbja02oqb0a0PRYXrdqnyOcj6iztrtC-tqZs-MKelZcA7MFEW-ckswfTMqpbOcQG14rRtK1sONwZ8JMeULsXFFs/s1600/JAI%20winner%202024.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div>Being noticed in two out of three challenges isn't bad in my opinion ;)</div><div><b style="color: #999999;">✿Karen✿</b></div>kareN stampZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352136728318888713noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590046769975852219.post-52649761662918327762024-02-07T10:09:00.008+13:002024-02-08T14:02:04.139+13:00The Gnomies are Sharing some LoveThis hopefully is the last love/Valentine's card for this year from me and it was pretty quick and simple apart from letting the Crystal Glaze dry. I wanted to play along with <b><a href="https://cleanandsimpleonsunday.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-276-valentine.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAS on Friday</a></b>'s Valentine Challenge (CAS and Valentine), <b><a href="https://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/2024/02/pp675-theme-challenge-from-joanne.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Paper Player's</a></b> Love theme and <b><a href="https://tictactoechallenge.com/tttc240-featured-designer-vicky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tic Toe Toe's</a></b> challenge board (today I'm using the diagonal: enamel dots, die cut, dry or heat embossing). I'm also going to play along with <b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-113/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simon Say's Stamp's Wednesday Challenge </a></b>(Anything Goes).<br /><br />I've had this wee set in my stash for a while and haven't used the gnomies before, I do love the size of them small but not too small. <div><br /></div><div>Looking on the MFT site I saw a fab colour combo from <b><a href="https://rachelalvaradodesigns.com/2022/01/09/mft-stamps-january-release-countdown-two-days-left-3.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachael Alvarado</a></b> and really liked how bright her pink was and that she had added green to the blue-green combo. I think I may need to practice some more to even slightly emulate her but they are fun and vibrant colours. I'm laughing today I can see what I thought was a face she's coloured as a beard!! I also discovered that if you have a few bubbles in your glaze don't add more to it, it may make it worse. I only used the Crystal Glaze as in the end I thought the RVs were too bright but liked her BG combo and will definitely do that one again. I added clear embossing powder to my stamped sentiment so it's nice and shiny and black. I added Rock Candy glitter to the cap stripes and Prisma Glitter to the pom pom. I also die cut out 2 more gnome shapes and glued them all together to give him a bit more dimension but otherwise a one-layer card.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu4gTAXnWif8W8kzEFP__iIdqpm6TDRdjAhtLHBZqQ7DtnWhWJhLXC9tVZCrZP5fcSFVXh7vCSz9NvBVYtZQXV5fRXfCmw-Qua13x7tjT4fxG5xoFEwj9oUL9IT8xGU6U9S-Lchix6xT21r7NngqcuH1PQXFeshZ3GB-ngM7ceLWVMtNLTcAtYhA20qq4/s2246/lOVEIMG_5784.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu4gTAXnWif8W8kzEFP__iIdqpm6TDRdjAhtLHBZqQ7DtnWhWJhLXC9tVZCrZP5fcSFVXh7vCSz9NvBVYtZQXV5fRXfCmw-Qua13x7tjT4fxG5xoFEwj9oUL9IT8xGU6U9S-Lchix6xT21r7NngqcuH1PQXFeshZ3GB-ngM7ceLWVMtNLTcAtYhA20qq4/w640-h640/lOVEIMG_5784.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLjbtRi38bnvsiXmGCYwnu-hqTW6JfSJTnh3TX4uTu5KO5E3_8_AObO8JmXYqpCi3AOPIbZhWnM21cASFtZ8uvAuhtbvByJTWjlIb5QHjzba_d1ctegzLmRjp9-id11ZymECw6LNaMdw6YpHvSDa5ob-1hfbi398EsRyijk8drhIg-RYflZEj6fTYP154/s3369/lOVEIMG_5790.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3qKWF0ymjHiOxJNTFqGY3cQghyxE4MrmvOpigx30wut-cTUDRX04wZx11ZgHju7gDtngpwmLTBeEn7-03yUHgXQnHe8uDUM34fEWOcYJQ-zDZXoBR3VQD-VKEN3DVeZH2HwaCWQab0F5ah0oULx_qvWOHiAN9sxDPPzXbqelVvgdFgfO13JggrWztHRY/s391/SSSWC%23113.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="74" data-original-width="391" height="61" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3qKWF0ymjHiOxJNTFqGY3cQghyxE4MrmvOpigx30wut-cTUDRX04wZx11ZgHju7gDtngpwmLTBeEn7-03yUHgXQnHe8uDUM34fEWOcYJQ-zDZXoBR3VQD-VKEN3DVeZH2HwaCWQab0F5ah0oULx_qvWOHiAN9sxDPPzXbqelVvgdFgfO13JggrWztHRY/s320/SSSWC%23113.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Well this was a really quick Valentine/love card to come together, so another one for my Galentine's cards which I'd better get in the mail today so they could arrive by the 14th. Have a fab day and thanks for popping in.</div><div><br /></div><div><b style="color: #999999;">✿Karen✿</b></div></div>kareN stampZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352136728318888713noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590046769975852219.post-29534258140968322962024-02-06T16:49:00.008+13:002024-03-16T02:36:30.900+13:00Let's Celebrate with CakeIt's obviously the month of February, a lot of my favourite challenge sites want hearts and/or pink and red. As one of those sites was AAA Birthday I had to include birthday in the mix too, and to be honest I have too many Valentine Cards in my stash at the mo, though I have decided to send out my V-cards to my girlfriends this year (plus Pete can also have one), rather than my wee nieces with a simple sentiment inside saying Happy Galentine's day and that I appreciate them being part of my life. <br /><br />I used an old Penny Black stamp set which is called <i>Furry Hugs, </i>most of the images seem to have hearts on them but I thought the one I chose was appropriate with a wee cake for the "birthday".<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWoKgx_0aloQmSz9gFuHuYpjGsY4HWes7FALilWyT0z5qlxntQP4W93zCgAaerLJTpsdXqK-veAoEBK729g8eJaXFdQejAqQd8v3bVzooK_wZoVx3-OyHo_jXFT_JZhxYwhPoN289gtCrNh6di9n8z-N1mm4qn-bCbirj85TTNjrTeJ29pg2Iy8I4Ly1I/s2246/AAAB58IMG_5769.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWoKgx_0aloQmSz9gFuHuYpjGsY4HWes7FALilWyT0z5qlxntQP4W93zCgAaerLJTpsdXqK-veAoEBK729g8eJaXFdQejAqQd8v3bVzooK_wZoVx3-OyHo_jXFT_JZhxYwhPoN289gtCrNh6di9n8z-N1mm4qn-bCbirj85TTNjrTeJ29pg2Iy8I4Ly1I/w640-h640/AAAB58IMG_5769.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>I ended up stamping it directly onto my XpressIt card stock and colouring in with my Copics as it is old school and doesn't have a matching die. I didn't like my original colours I chose so it ended up getting a second blend on top. These are a guesstimate of what I used in the end:</div><div>Hedgehog body: E43/E50/R11</div><div>Hedgehog quills: I started off using T8/6/4/2 and then decided it needed some brown in the mix so also added E59/57 and the E43 again as they were sitting on my desk.</div><div>Cupcake pink icing: RV29/ R35/R32/R30</div><div>Heart: R35/RV13/RV21</div><div>Cupcake wrapper: RV13/21/10</div><div>Wee sprinkles: R35</div><div><br /></div><div>I added Prisma glitter to the wee hearts and Crystal Glaze to the big heart, so it's lovely and shiny IRL.<br /><br /></div><div><u>Supply List:</u><br /><b>Stamps</b>: Furry Hugs (PB), Itty Bitty Celebrations (MFT)</div><div><b>Ink</b>: Jet Black (LF), Versafine Nocturne Clair</div><div><b>Paper</b>: Xpress IT blending, Neenah Solar White #110, Poppy Parade (SU!), Stripes n' Sprinkles DSP (LF)</div><div><b>Dies</b>: Small Stitched Rectangle stackable (LF), Party Banners (MFT)</div><div><b>Other</b>: Copics, Prisma glitter (LF), Crystal Glaze (Nuvo), white Gelli roll pen #8 (Sakura), black glaze pen (Sakura), Quickie glue pen (Sakura)</div><div><b>Challenges</b>: <b><a href="https://aaabirthday.blogspot.com/2024/02/game-58-hearts.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AAA Birthday #58</a></b>, <b><a href="https://addictedtocas.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-251-heart.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Addicted to CAS #251</a></b>, <b><a href="https://colorhuesthecolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/color-hues-80-red-and-pink.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Color Hues #80</a></b>, <b><a href="https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/just-us-girls-712-color-week.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Just Us Girls #712</a></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I know I've had a lot of birthdays lately and my stash was getting low.<br /><br />Thanks for popping in.<br /><br /><b>EDITED: 15/3/24</b>: My card was chosen to be in the Top Four at <a href="https://aaabirthday.blogspot.com/2024/03/winners-game-58-hearts.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AAA Birthday</a> which is always a lovely surprise to be noted.<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqg0hyphenhyphenFFMw8bIsflorsEY2grCg9YY9Vo1SGXlQJ9qAP6pI7cWWgkPyk-qrqNbCeUIi76GD9ecPlhNXriIio78d9Y4x69VTdMNTbEedruqLi0QlE5WYaitRfVfJbuBC1D3_WWS89BOEgvfBJzD-xCaCkxZGk6SuhWGlRr5cUrYSCOtrB3nqXSX92O5dVWg/s320/AAA%20Birthday%20Top%204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="320" height="125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqg0hyphenhyphenFFMw8bIsflorsEY2grCg9YY9Vo1SGXlQJ9qAP6pI7cWWgkPyk-qrqNbCeUIi76GD9ecPlhNXriIio78d9Y4x69VTdMNTbEedruqLi0QlE5WYaitRfVfJbuBC1D3_WWS89BOEgvfBJzD-xCaCkxZGk6SuhWGlRr5cUrYSCOtrB3nqXSX92O5dVWg/w400-h125/AAA%20Birthday%20Top%204.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><b><br /></b><span style="color: #999999;"><b>✿Karen✿</b></span>
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