Color Challenge

I'll be real quick here, this is another card I made using a sketch and color combo challenge from a couple weeks ago, I think it was Color Throwdown.  I remember thinking I may not be able to pull it off but I actually really like the end result. 

Baby Girl Card

I'm really going to try and post something every day this month.  I think I can pull it off because that's what I was trying to do last month and I made lot's of things to share but between being busy and ISP frustrations it just wasn't happenin' - lets just say!

So in celebration that this month, this Tuesday Feb. 4 to be precise - I am sponsoring the weekly sketch at Tuesday Morning Sketches!!  I'm VERY excited.   I can't share what that sketch will be yet but this as well as the next couple of posts will be of challenges I participated in but never entered.  

I still LOVE this CTMH stamp, it's discontinued though but still thought I would share the card I made using Blush & Baby Pink ink and paper, as well as some DCWV paper and ribbon I had picked up at Melrose Vintage quite a long time ago.

CTMH Huntington Paper - Discontinued EOM

Here are a couple more cards that I made over the weekend.  They're a little dull after the crisp and bright cards that I posted the last couple days. I was originally only going to use the Washi tape on the first one to hold the little banners temporarily but decided to leave it, however it lifted up a bit after a couple hours so I needed to use additional adhesive.   

My daughter gave me the little thinking of you wood shapes last year for Christmas and I managed to hoard them for a year so figured it was time to use them.   The paper on this one is from a My Mind's Eye 6 x 6 pad. 

 This was a Thanksgiving card, but I swiped the embellishment off of it to use on a scrapbook page instead.  So, this nice little card base had some possibilities but I didn't do so well on it.  I had to be sure and cover up the spots that were damaged and I was running out of time so I was only grabbing things (you guessed it off my desk).  It clearly still needed something…..

So I resorted to garbage picking….and pulled out the packaging from the Jillibean Soup wood shapes then cut the little bracket out - I think it helps but not a card I would write home about.  By the time I took this photo it was later/darker so at least you can see the warmth of the colors better.  The paper is CTMH Huntington….yet another paper kit that will be discontinued at the end of this month. Can you tell it's time for the new catalog??

Artbooking Made Easy: Inspiration Mini Albums

Mama said there'd be days like this there'd be days like this my mama said..blah blah blah.  Yep, one of "those" days, but never fear - here is something Close to My Heart to enjoy!

CTMH Chantilly - Cloud Nine - Freshly Made Sketches

This Freshly Made Sketches #117 was an EXTREMELY fun sketch, I'm certain that I will be doing a lot more using this sketch.  I used a Cloud Nine stamp again; it's this month's special Close to My Heart kit.  Cloud Nine is only available this month with a qualifying purchase. This is also the last month to order Chantilly paper and coordinating supplies from the winter catalog. 

I don't know what the deal is with me lately but I keep rushing I guess and leaving out details from sketches.  I knew this card needed something, then I took a look at the sketch again and added the extra layer….much better don't you think?

CTMH Cloud Nine - Retro Sketches - & Color Throwdown

More goodies from yesterday's playtime using CTMH Cloud Nine stamps.  This card I made for Color Throwdown #273 and Retro Sketches #96. 















I think that one of the best parts of doing a color challenge is collecting the little batch of goodies that you think you need or might use for your project. A little chocolate always helps :o)

Since I only wanted a tiny silver border I decided it would be a good idea to punch a few shapes.  

It's wonderful how the glitter stays on Close to My Heart glitter paper so well.  I used a Martha Stewart punch for the scalloped heart. I cut the bow just as it is off of a stuffed dog that I sent my grandson last Easter - I thought he would think it was too girly.  

Cloud Nine - Dynamic Duos - Mojo Monday

I had lots of fun creating today….here's what I did to play along with Mojo Monday 326 and Dynamic Duos 85.  

First step was to gather some fun things that just happened to be on my table - yes there's way too much on my table these days,  I barely have room to work but I just hate to stop playing to pick up. 

My Cloud Nine stamps were of course still on my table so that's what I used.  Close to My Heart Honey and Pear ink was perfect (these I'm proud to say are two things that were put away where they belong). 

I think this suited the Dynamic Duos "Bold & Cheery" week just right - even if I do say so myself.