ATC Challenge Week 35 - Watercolor

 

This week the prompt for the ATC challenge was "watercolor."  

This was kind of an easy one because there are a lot of different watercolor techniques.  For this ATC I used a rubber stamp and colored it with watercolor pencils that I dipped in water.  To thin the color down even more I spritzed the stamp with water before stamping on the ATC sized piece of watercolor paper.  

I used a paintbrush and some watered down ink to fill in the background, then when dry stamped some script on top.  I finished it off with some splattering.  Instead of distressing the edges this time I used a corner punch.

ATC Challenge Weeks 33 and 34

 

I have two ATC's to share today, I got a little behind after moving a few weeks ago, but things are back on track now!

For Week 33 the prompt was "Quote."  I don't have a lot of stamps that are quotes, and it seemed a little overwhelming to find just the right one and print it up, so I used one that was in a St. Patrick's Day set.

I used decoupage to add some different papers on a playing card, then found a few clear stickers to add to them.  The quote was stamped and then cut out, and  adhered to the background.  I finished it off with some black splatters.

The prompt for week 34 was "Summer."  

For this one I also used some torn papers to create the background, focusing on summer colors and the flip flops.  I used some premade ephemra (I rarely use that when card making, but for a mixed media, collage type of project it works great!)

I added some twine and inked the edges a little to finish it off.

Addicted to CAS - Anniversary

 

A new challenge is starting at Addicted to CAS Challenge today, here’s my card for a little inspiration!

Every other Saturday an new challenge begins featuring a specific “code word” which is to be used as the inspiration for your card. You’ll have two weeks to play along if you want, for more ideas be sure to visit the challenge blog to see what the other designers have created!

Card Notes:  Image is from AALL & Create ("Valentine Dee") and was colored with Copic markers. 

Can You Handle the Pressure? - Bees

 

Hello, glad you stopped by! My card is for the new challenge starting at Can You Handle the Pressure. This challenge requires that you must use an embossing folder while creating your card. The theme is always “anything goes, ” however there’s also an optional twist you can play along with each time if you want. For this challenge the optional twist is "bees."

Head on over to the challenge blog for some more ideas and inspiration from the rest of the design team!

Card Notes: Not sure where the umbrella die is from. The background was embossed with a 3D folder from Spellbinders monthly club, and the bees are from My Favorite Things. 

Alphabet Challenge - I for Insects

 

 

As we work our way through the alphabet with a new challenge every 2 weeks, today at the Alphabet Challenge we are on the letter H.  The chosen theme for I is "Insects" - anything related to or showcasing insects.

There are some great ideas and more samples to check out over at the challenge blog, so feel free to go take a look!

Card Notes:  I used a hexagon cover die from Stampin' Up, and distressed the border and the pieces before adhering them on to the die cut.  The background was made by smooshing different Distress Oxide inks, distressing the edges, and stamping with some script.  The images are from Pink & Main. Some glitter on the bees wings was the finishing touch! 

ATC Challenge Week 32 - Bubbles/Balloons

 

This week the challenge prompt was "Bubbles/Balloons."  I decided to use just the balloons part of it.

I punched the balloons from a magazine, then blended some ink on them.  I made the background by smooshing some ink, and then using a stencil to add some hearts.  I tore a strip of paper for the edge, heat embossed a few circles, stamped a couple sentiments, and added some twine for the balloon strings and a few shiny sequins.

The final step as I often do, was to distress the edges with a paper distressor.

Entering the following challenges:

Just Add Ink #792 - Choose two (I used circles and sequins)

Creative Artiste Mixed Media Challenge #129 - anything goes using mixed media

The Little Things #07 - anything goes

Tag Along and ATC's - anything goes