Freshly Made Sketches #91 & Dynamic Duos #57

Posted on June 19, 2013 by

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Wednesday’s bring another sketch challenge at Freshly Made Sketches.  The very talented  Cindy Hall is this weeks sketch hostess.  She creates the most beautiful cards that you’ll want to check out – so head over to her blog and take a look.

FMS91sketch

I’ve been a bit unwell with a migraine that stayed for 4 days (ugh!), so I really only threw my card together in a short time.  Not sure if it came out like I had pictured in my head because it’s been a bit fuzzy, but it was all I could come up with in the short time I had!

I needed a little help with what colours to use on my card so I used this weeks colour challenge at Dynamic Duos to give me a hand.

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I finally got my Stampin’ Up! pre-order but have only had a quick look at my new goodies.  I’m looking forward to the weekend so I can have a proper chance to play.  I’ve used two new stamps sets from the 2013 Stampin’ Up! Catalogue – Simply Sketched and Express yourself.  These products will be available to order from 2nd July.  Here’s my card:

FMS91

We’d love for you to join us at Freshly Made Sketches, so head over to the challenge and link up a card.  While you’re there check out the gorgeous cards the Design Team have created.

Thanks for stopping by.

Cheers

Narelle

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Merry Monday Challenge #67

Posted on June 17, 2013 by

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Lesley keeps coming up with the most amazing sketches for us to create our cards. Take a look at this fabulous sketch for this weeks Merry Monday Challenge:

MMC67sketch

I’ve gone with a monochromatic card using one of my favourite Christmas Stampin’ Up! stamp sets – Dasher.  He’s one retired stamp set that I don’t think I’ll be parting with in the near future.  The designer series paper I’ve used is from a retired Stampin’ Up! pack called Candlelight Christmas Specialty DSP.

MMC67

Head over to the challenge to join in the fun or you can click on the names below to see the gorgeous inspiration from the Design Team.

Lesley Croghan
Allisa Chilton
Bonnie Klass
LeAnne Pugliese
Nina Forsyth

Thanks for stopping by.

Cheers

Narelle

Posted in By Stamp Set - Contempo Christmas, By Stamp Set - Dasher, By Theme - Christmas Cards, Challenge - Merry Monday | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments

Just Add Ink Challenge #169

Posted on June 14, 2013 by

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Delys has found a beautiful photo for this weeks inspiration challenge at Just Add Ink. Have a look at these gorgeous colours in the photo:

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A few of the girls from the Design Team have gone for very creative backgrounds on their cards, so I decided to give it a go too.  I found this gorgeous card on Pinterest and loved the effect the technique gave to the background.  I took inspiration from the three silhouettes in the photo and added three black banners with a black rolled rose, black buttons and black leaves.  I sponged Midnight Muse and Melon Mambo onto my card, but looking at it now the colours aren’t as vibrant as the inspiration photo.

Anyway, here’s my card:

JAI #169 Narelle

We’d love for you to join us this week, so head over to Just Add Ink and check out the wonderful cards the Design Team have created.

Thanks for stopping by.

Cheers

Narelle

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Freshly Made Sketches #90

Posted on June 12, 2013 by

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The very talented Linda Callahan is this weeks sketch hostess at Freshly Made Sketches. If you haven’t checked out her blog, then I really urge you to head over there and admire her gorgeous creations.

FMS90sketch

I’ve gone with another masculine to try and replenish my stash.  I dipped into my dwindling supply of Jumbo Eyelets to use on this card, but I love the effect of them with Hemp Twine. I was extremely sad when both the Eyelets and Hemp Twine retired.

FMS90

Head over to Freshly Made Sketches and check out the gorgeous inspiration from the Design Team.

Thanks for stopping by.

Cheers

Narelle

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Merry Monday Challenge #66

Posted on June 10, 2013 by

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Yes, I’m back with a 3rd post today – you’re probably all sick of me by now! So I will keep this one short (probably coz I’m running out of things to say!) – people who know me will laugh at that.

It’s Monday so that means a new sketch challenge at Merry Monday.

MMC66sketch

Ok, so I’ve strayed from the again Lesley – I’ve already broken my promise from last week to stick to the sketch.  I really couldn’t get those points to look straight so I made them into banners instead.

MMC#66

Head over to the challenge to join in the fun or you can click on the names below to see the gorgeous inspiration from the Design Team.

Lesley Croghan
Allisa Chilton
Bonnie Klass
LeAnne Pugliese
Nina Forsyth
Posted in By Stamp Set - Everything Eleanor, By Stamp Set - Watercolour Winter, By Theme - Christmas Cards, Challenge - Merry Monday | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments

Stampin’ Royalty #179 & The Deconstructed Sketch #104

Posted on June 10, 2013 by

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I’m back with a second card today.  This time I’ve created a masculine card.  My nephew had a birthday yesterday and my brother-in-law’s birthday is next weekend.  I went into my man card stash and found that after I give them their cards, I have a total of zero cards left.  When I saw the challenge at Stampin’ Royalty was to create a masculine card, this spurred me into action to create one.

I’ve combined their masculine themed challenge with the sketch challenge at The Deconstructed Sketch.

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The designer series paper I’ve used is a retired Stampin’ Up! one called Well Worn that I have barely used.  The image I’ve used is from a retired Stampin’ Up! one called Classic Convertibles.  I thought the grunginess of the papers paired really well with the vintage car.

Here’s my card:

SR179 & DS104

Thanks for stopping by.

Cheers

Narelle

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Pals Paper Arts #160 & Cardabilities #76

Posted on June 10, 2013 by

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Gee I  love a four day weekend!  I’ve had so much time to play around in my craft room and I even got all my cleaning done – except for folding the washing.  I’m hoping it will fold itself!

The card I’ve made today is for two challenges. The Design Team at Pals Paper Arts have this pretty colour challenge.

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And the Design Team at Cardabilities have the following sketch challenge.

Cardabilities76sketch

Whenever I see Gumball Green I have it in my head that it’s a colour more suited towards Christmas cards, but I have to say I actually like it teamed with Primrose Petals – not Christmasy at all! Here’s my card:

PPA160 & Cardabilities76

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Products Used:
Cardstock: Primrose Petals, Whisper White, Gumball Green, Primrose Petals DSP
Ink: Primrose Petals, Gumball Green
Stamp Sets: Everything Eleanor, Occasional Quotes (retired)
Other Products: Basic Rhinestones, Window Framelits, Little Leaves Die, Scallop Edge Punch

Cheers

Narelle

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Create with Connie & Mary Challenge #255 & Dynamic Duos Challenge #56

Posted on June 9, 2013 by

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It’s Sunday night here in Australia and we have a public holiday tomorrow – yippee, another day that I can play in my craft room! I got a chance today for a quick play and created the following card for this weeks Create with Connie & Mary sketch challenge.

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I’ve combined the sketch challenge with a the pretty colour challenge at Dynamic Duos. I was taken with the designer series paper that Janet from the Design Team used, so I’ve gone with similar papers.

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I’ve just realised I’ve gone with another rolled rose card – I seem to be on a roll with them again! Here’s my card:

CCMC255 & DD56

Thanks for stopping by.

Products Used:
Cardstock: Soft Suede, Blushing Bride, Beau Chateau DSP (retired), Very Vanilla
Ink: Soft Suede
Stamp Sets: Sew Suite (retired), That’s the Ticket
Other Products: Very Vanilla Seam Binding, Basic Pearls, Little Leaves Die, Circle Punch

Cheers

Narelle

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Mojo Monday Challenge #296

Posted on June 7, 2013 by

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The card I’m sharing today is for this weeks Mojo Monday Challenge.

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My mum has just had a birthday so I’ve used this weeks Mojo sketch to create a card for her.  I gave the card to her last night so now I can safely put it on my blog without spoiling the surprise.  I’ve gone a bit vintagey for my card as we both have the same love for this style.

Mojo296

Thanks for stopping by.

Products Used:
Cardstock: Midnight Muse, Fan Fair DSP, Very Vanilla
Ink: Midnight Muse, Sahara Sand
Stamp Sets: Secret Garden, Memorable Moments, Take a Ticket Wheel
Other Products: Very Vanilla Seam Binding, Basic Pearls, Little Leaves Die

Cheers

Narelle

Posted in By Stamp Set - Secret Garden, By Theme - Female Cards, By Theme - Vintage Cards, Challenge - Mojo Monday | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Just Add Ink #168

Posted on June 7, 2013 by

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Just a quick one tonight as I’m running really late with posting this.  Our hostess at Just Add Ink this week is Mae.  She’s designed this very versatile sketch.

JAI168_Sketch

I’ve flipped the sketch on it’s side to create my card – here’s what I came up with:

JAI #168 Narelle

We’d love for you to join us this week at Just Add Ink – head over to the challenge and link up a card.  While you’re there check out the gorgeous inspiration from the Design Team.

Thanks for stopping by.

Cheers

Narelle

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