CAS(E) This Sketch #40 + RIC #41 + Color Throwdown 254

I have two cards for three challenges today. The first one combines CAS(E) This Sketch #40 with Color Thrown Down #245.

I find color challenges the most difficult, but since my friend Melody Rupple has joined the Color Throwdown Design Team, I had to play along.

I combined a couple of Memory Box dies with a My Favorite Things sentiment and pinked edge die to put together this card.

This second card is my first time participating in the Runway Inspired Challenge, where the fashion industry provides current and trendy creative inspiration. 

I took a few elements from the photo to create this card.

The color palette is definitely taken from the inspiration photo - including using a Soft Stone cardstock for the card base. The sentiment banner echos the curves and folds of the dress as it is tucked around the floral panel.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jacquie

Make It Monday #128 + Tuesday Trigger + Paper Smooches

I have a few cards to share with you that I have worked on over the last few days.

I made a panel for PTI"s Make It Monday #128: Stamping Random Background Patterns with the confetti stamp from Birthday Style using four different inks and then wasn't sure what to do with. I had been thinking of a birthday card, but it just wasn't coming together for me, so I put it aside.

After flipping through my PTI dies this morning, I decided to try a partial die cut of the "thankful" die and the card came together pretty quickly after that.

I absolutely love the image Cath has given us for the Tuesday Trigger: It's Completely Collagical!

The colors stood out to me more than the images and I was reminded of some older Prima paper that I knew was kicking around the office somewhere. I rarely use 12x12 patterned paper these days, but have so many favorites that I still hoard and occassionally thumb through. 

The papers have so much going on that I really only needed to selectively trim them and add a simple sentiment.

My last card is for the Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge Trend Watch: Sheer and Clear and this inspiration photo.

I stamped the balloons from Hullabaloo on several shades of pink & purple vellum scraps and fussy cut them out. A touch of liquid adhesive along the black outline was enough to adhere them to the panel.

 

Thanks for stopping by,

Jacquie

CAS(E) this Sketch + CASology + Simon Says Stamp + MFW Birthday Challenge

We have returned from a wonderful, "almost" internet free holiday. There were a few moments when a computer was available, but for the most part we stayed "off-line" for 11 days.

I can't take credit for this photo, but it might give a few of you a clue as to where we were for at least part of the time.

We visit family and friends in Vancouver & Victoria every year, but this was the first time we have made it to Whistler as part of a summer trip. Hiking, biking, zip-lining, swimming, etc. for a week followed by an annual family tennis tournament/reunion means I am ready for a few days of relaxation and recovery.

I took advantage of sleeping kids this morning and spent some time catching up on a few favorite blogs and challenges. This card started out in response to the CASology cue card "Dessert", but I realized my design could be adjusted slightly to fit the CAS(E) this Sketch challenge as well.

The Martha Stewart Drippy Goo border punch is perfect for adding glitter paper frosting to my cake tiers. Another couple of border punches and an oval die cut (MFT & Fiskars) are pieced together to make the cake stand.

The cake & stand are adhered to the card front so they bow out slightly, adding a little dimension. A little Stickles along the edges of the banner echo the glitter of the frosting. 

Since Anything Goes at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog, I am also linking this card up there and at the Moxie Fab World Birthday Card Challenge to celebrate the release of Birthday Creations, Vol. 3.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jacquie