Card Layout Design Challenge #1..

[AmzdByHsGrace]

Hey Y’all!!! Well as promised we are going to try something new and creative!!!!
This will be the FIRST in a series of Card Layout Design Challenges!!
Now, don’t panic!! Lol… the layout design will be given and you come up with the card!
Of course as with everything there must be rules to follow, awww don’t groan you know it must be so! Lol They are not so bad!
First, you MUST follow the layout design as given. This means you must place the elements on the card as in the design. If it shows a punched corner you MUST use a punched corner. If it shows a circle embellishment you MUST use a circle embellishment in that area.
Secondly, at least ONE stamp MUST be used on the card- no paper-only cards (We mean no STICKER CARDS.
Thirdly, members do NOT post designs to the thread- only post your CARD for the design given. If you have an idea for a sketch you may send it to one of the moderators for consideration. Please remember for those of us who are beginners please keep the designs fairly simple and easy to follow.
I think that about covers it!!! Now that wasn’t so bad, huh?
So, ok, y’all ready to get started???
The following is my design.
Its called “Spring Flowers”… You must use a flower as your focal! It can be stamped or cut out or whatever you want, but remember there must also be a STAMP used on the card… You must use at least one corner punch somewhere on your card. The rest is up to you!!! Have fun!!!!!
Here is my design and my card made from the design will be in the following post.
NOW GET BUSY!! We wanna see cards!!!!!

[AmzdByHsGrace]

Ok !! Here is my card made from the card design!! I used scanned material for my bg paper. My flower is a cuttle bug piece. I used two circle punches and my greeting is from SU. I used a decorative corner punch on the corners and then flipped it forward and glued it down with a glue dot...
So thats mine!! hope you like it..... We want to see lots of cards!!!
God bless
Nyoka

Spring Flower card design...

[blossom]

I'm bad with Initials please explain just for the first design. My brain does not function when I am confused which is most of the time these days. I know what some are but not all. Thanks Nyoka your card is gorgeous and I think I would love to follow along....Blossom


PS I sure can expand my crafting horizons this is gonna be fun

[AmyS]

I think pp must be patterned paper; bg is background.

Question: should we use a Posh image?

[AmzdByHsGrace]

[QUOTE=blossom]I'm bad with Initials please explain just for the first design. My brain does not function when I am confused which is most of the time these days. I know what some are but not all. Thanks Nyoka your card is gorgeous and I think I would love to follow along....Blossom


PS I sure can expand my crafting horizons this is gonna be fun[/QUOTE]


Sorry, Blossom, the "PP" stands for "patterned paper",,, "BG" stands for 'background'... the pp is the decorative paper you use for the background of your cards.
And AMY... you may use Posh to your hearts content!! or whatever you want, there just has to be at least ONE stamped image...
If I can be of more help, please let me know. We want to see lots of cards!!
God bless
Nyoka

[blossom]

Thank you both Nyoka and Amy. Can't wait to get started........Blossom

[teatah]

I love this idea. I love the idea of sketch challenges. This is a really different and nice one. I will definitely have to try this one

[Daniel]

Interesting sketch & love the example! Sad to say I don't have some of the required tools/materials, but I'm definitely going to save the sketch.

Thank you for the challenge!

[AmzdByHsGrace]

[QUOTE=Daniel]Interesting sketch & love the example! Sad to say I don't have some of the required tools/materials, but I'm definitely going to save the sketch.

Thank you for the challenge![/QUOTE]

Daniel, my friend, I can't believe you will let lack of manufactured 'tools' stop you from entering this challenge! Use your scissors to make a decorative corner... use a circle template to cut out your circles... and use anything available for the background paper and focal! Easy as pie!!
C'mon... you can do it!!!
Hope you enter..
God bless
Nyoka

[glittery night owl]

Daniel, don't you DARE WIMP out on this one :eek:
that is my job :D
I have to admit I am still confused :confused: and trying to get what brain cells I have to wrap around this one.
Very pretty card,
lacieluv

[AmzdByHsGrace]

I am sorry for the confusion Trudy. What can I help you with? Please don't stress, this is supposed to be fun!! Let me know if I can help.
God bless
Nyoka

[glittery night owl]

NYOKA, I am laughing so hard, believe me I am beyond help :eek: :D
I know I have to have a circle, stamp and punch 4 conors. It is getting it to go where it is suspose to
lacieluv

[glittery night owl]

I know this will be fun when I get started, which will be tomorrow after I get my results.
Besides I can not let you down my friend :D
lacieluv

[AmzdByHsGrace]

Trudy, thats the easy part!!!! You just follow the design I showed.. One circle is placed on the other and then placed on your patterend paper which has been attached to the card base... then add your greeting. REMEMBER there must be one stamped thing on the card... as you can see on mine it was my greeting...
Hope this helps...
I am here if you need help..
God bless
Nyoka

[lovetostamp]

This is going to be fun ... we're going to get lots of ideas for different looking cards using the same layout (template)! I need to get started on mine. Can't wait to see more! :D

[rocksgirl]

Nyoka, great sketch.. and WOW that is a stunning card!! WTG.. I will do my best to attempt to do this... this is a great and fun idea.... WTG Nyoka!!! Looking forward to seeing everyones cards!!!

[linda beyer]

i am going to try this. i have some scissors that cut cornor designs and they will be handy, i know i have plenty of paper and cardstock. since this is a challenge there is no due date. just take your time and we will get there. now to go find a stamp to use.

[sewphisticats]

Nyoka, your card is so pretty - very feminine looking. Thanks for coming up with this fun challenge. If we're going to do this on a regular basis, I have a question. I added a brad to my card shown below. Is it okay to add little embellishments like that to the basic design?

Anyway, here's my card.

[blossom]

Barb, your card is just so pretty. Great colors chosen I like it a lot.........Blossom

[Daniel]

LOL, Nyoka! I told ya my eyes are gettin' old! I read "punched-corner" as "corner punch"! :p I definitely have punches!

Gonna go back to the OP & break out my magnifying glass! To repeat myself... I like the sketch & love your sample! Thanks for the 'assist', pal!

And Trudy? I luv ya, but be weally weally careful--'wimp' is a word you want to watch using around me... :rolleyes: :D

[AmzdByHsGrace]

[QUOTE=sewphisticats]Nyoka, your card is so pretty - very feminine looking. Thanks for coming up with this fun challenge. If we're going to do this on a regular basis, I have a question. I added a brad to my card shown below. Is it okay to add little embellishments like that to the basic design?

Anyway, here's my card.[/QUOTE]

Barb!!! you did a beautiful job!! great card!! and yes you can use over and above the embellishments given, you just have to AT LEAST use the ones given! I think its great that you used your creativity to add embellishments!
Great job!!!
God bless
Nyoka

[lovetostamp]

Barb,

Your card is fabulous! I love the color theme and your elements you have chosen. Are the circles made using die-cuts? They are so nice. :)

[Bln]

Nyoka and Barb -- very pretty cards --
I like the idea of a layout challenge -- just need the weekend to come:) to give it a try

[i.r.stamper]

Oh, this is going to be SOOO much fun!!!*VBG* Nyoka, love your sample, I'm a visual person and seeing something made using the template helps me a lot.*wink* And Barb! LOVELY Challenge creation, what great colors you used!!!*VBG* HOW did you make that wiggle background? Or is it decorative paper? I just love the motion it gives this piece!!!*VBG* COOL!

[sewphisticats]

Daylene, the circles were made with the Spellbinders circle Nestabilities, and I used my Wizard to cut them. I also have the rectangle Nestabilities, and love them both. You get 5 or 6 different sizes in each set. There are other shapes and sizes available, and they can all be embossed, too. There's never an end to all the "toys" we can buy!

[linda beyer]

i am going to post what i have done but i need some help in deciding if i did it well. mine turned into a square and my circle is too big. let me know what you all think. ok here goes....

[linda beyer]

i am going to try a rectangle after i make a square card for the above, i did not realize the circle would show up brown, it is a redish color.

[rocksgirl]

Barb your card is gorgeous.. I love the wavy colors of your background paper!! Did you make that yourself???

Linda your card came out great.... That is one of my favorite corner punches..... wtg!!

[rocksgirl]

This is such a cool challenge.... I was having trouble sleeping.. so, I thought i can do this challenge... I did not print out the sketch.. I told myself that I can remember how it is to be layed out... Well, I goofed.. I did not put my circles right, or my greeting.. so I am still going to share, I hope that is ok.. if not moderators, please delete my post... blame it on lack of sleep and stress.. lol

Back ground paper is from Michael's there is no company name on the back.. The gerber daisy stamp is from The Angel Company, the stamped friends is one of those hand held letter stampers.. flower brads i forget which company.

[blossom]

Two more great takes on the challenge. Those punched corners really make a difference................Blossom

[lovetostamp]

Two more great cards! Linda, your colors look great; I love the reddish color circle. ;)

Sue, I love how the flower is stamped on both of your circles.

I think the slight interpretation of the template is what makes each card unique and fun! As long as you use the same elements in the template - you go!

Beautiful!

[i.r.stamper]

Wow, I KNEW this would be fun!*VBG* So far y'all are knocking my socks off!!!*VBG* Linda, one of my favorite red papers is called red pepper...and it always scans a little on the brown side. It's STILL my favorite red.*wink* Great card, so glad you're able to stamp a bit now!!!*G*

Sue...you have to do more late night stamping, 'cause this one turned out great! And thanks for the credits, I have an idea for using that stamp!!!*VBG*

Way to go, ladies!!! And remember, everyone, this is just the BASIC design...embellish to your heart's content, make the design YOURS! Ooo, I have got to try this, too!!!*G*

[AmzdByHsGrace]

Linda!! I LOVE the card!! That's what creativity is all about!! Taking something and putting your own twist on it!! You did a wonderful job!! Hey... play with that corner punch you used... try punching a corner then flipping it forward or backwards..... it gives a great new look!!!
Sue, you did a great job!! You put your own twist on the card! I think its great!!
Keep the cards coming!!!
God bless
Nyoka

[linda beyer]

all the cards are great and there is no wright or wrong. we just need to use all the elements she has on her sketch.

i did find a square card i had made. it was too large so i decided to cut it down, well' guess i was not paying attention or my brain was sleeping because i ended up with two pieces of paper, i cut the folded edge off, bet i will not make that mistake again. i will keep trying till i get it right.

this will help me use up the imiages that i have already stamped. some are cut out and others are waiting to be. i am glad daniel started the thread because i am sorting thru my stuff and using it.

[Daniel]

As 'sketch challenges' go, this was a 'toughie' for me. I'm used to a bit more latitude in 'translating' the sketch--and most of you know that 'card' stamping ain't my first love...LOL

That said, I did my durndest to abide by the 'rules-of-submission' &... employ the 'Nyoka spirit' of using what you have to make stuff.

More than happy to share the 'what I used', I'm so spent by gettin' it done that it will have to wait for a bit.

Was doing it 'fun'? Nope. Was it a 'challenge'? Yep. Am I glad I did it? You betcha!

[blossom]

This is really amazing especially since you played a little outside your comfort zone. I'm proud of you Daniel this is a great card...........Blossom

[sewphisticats]

Linda, I love the colors on your card, even if you think the red didn't come through. I ended up taking a digital picture of my card because the scanner screwed up the background paper.

Sue, I love how you did the flower on your card - have to remember that technique!

Daniel, your card is really neat and has a kind of "other-worldly" feel to it. The corner punch you used is nice - don't think I've seen that one - and a very nice quote.

Char and Sue, it's just patterned paper for my background that I picked up on sale when Recollections went out of business!

[AmzdByHsGrace]

Daniel, I KNEW you wouldn't let me down!! You did a wonderful job!!! Now ya gotta tell us what you used to make that wonderful card!!! I like it, I like it!!!!
Thanks for playing!!
God bless
Nyoka

[ceramics]

Wow - what fun. I have been off the computer for way too long. Great ideas. I love the cards so far.

I will get working on one tonight if time permits. I have had very little stamping time lately.

[i.r.stamper]

Oh Daniel...you did GOOD!!!!!*VBG* I am SO proud of you for stepping outside your comfort zone! This CARD is REALLY PRETTY!!! Way to GO, Daniel, you're now also a card artist!*VBG*

[zooflorida]

I am LOVING these!
Hopefully, I will be able to add to the thread this weekend.
But, I hope everyone will stretch their creative muscle to join the wonderful cards that have arrived so far!
Nice job.

[rocksgirl]

Daniel your card is way too cool!!! I love the background... I love the yellow circle, it gives it that moon glow... The verse is perfect... WTG!!

[lovetostamp]

Daniel, you can say it all you want, but you are a cardmaker!! LOL! (Maybe not as often as some of us, but you make some nice cards.) :D

This is a really cool one! I love how all of the elements go together; the butterflies, the sentiment and the sun/earth. AND I don't know if it is intentional, but the corner punches look like a butterfly wing. I think maybe you used one of those single oval punches and made individual punches for them? Even if you didn't intend it to resemble a wing design ... it's still cool! :D

[Daniel]

First off. I love all the examples I've seen. Each one has some aspect that gets my attention. Now about how my card got done... [warning: this may take a bit] ;)

I knew I couldn't 'think' too much about this or I wouldn't get one made--sound familiar? Anyhoo. I pulled a piece of really old PP [sponge-look in blue & white] that was lying around & cut a rectangle. Used a can to draw the large circle on a big label--stamped its sticky side with an older Posh stamp [hibiscus?] using a blue Posh marker. Sprinkled a bit of yellow EP on & hit it with the heat gun. Oops! The EP worked, but the entire circle turned black so I lost the image. :eek: Back to the drawing board. Stamped the same stamp on another label [paper side] using green marker; smeared it with vaseline to vellumize & used a circle guide to choose the part I wanted. Cut that out & tried it on the large circle. Hmmm Looked a bit like the earth over the moon. And when I glued the circle set on the PP, I had the sky. "Not bad", thought I. Now for a sentiment. Used one from a butterfly set [Inque] & stamped it on a label in blue marker. Edged it with marker to create shadows. Hit it with heat & promptly lost all the sentiment! Glued it in place anyway [waste not; want not]. Took plain paper, stamped in green, tore into a rectangle, vellumized & glued over the first sentiment. So far? Not bad. But time to tackle the corners. Used an older corner stamp with blue marker, then 2 handgrip punches [oval & teardrop]. Not great, but not bad. Time to finish. Pulled a butterfly stamp from the set. Used blue marker & stamped the PP. Result? I didn't 'hate' it & all the accidents ended up creating a piece that looks like it was deliberate--even the 'butterfly wing' punching.

Are there things I would change [redo]? Sure. But nothing major. Moral? When in doubt, don't be too quick to throw it out--just keep going.

[KVM]

Greetings!

Wow! These are wonderful challenge cards!

Daniel, that is the most serendipitous set of circumstances! Your card is an ingenious use of mistakes that make a fantastic piece of art! :)

I must try this, hmmm... when can I insert an extra few hours into the day...? ;)

[EvieNC]

Here is my card. It's really not crooked, just was crooked on the scanner. I used corner punch from EK Success, PP with circles on it from my scrap pile, added pink circle, white circle, punched daisy, and tag with "Hugs" stamped on it. This was so much fun--can hardly wait for the next challenge.

Evie

[linda beyer]

great card daniel and evie

[loosluck]

here is my card for the challenge.

[rocksgirl]

Evie, your card is gorgeous... I wish I could get my paper to fit into the corner punches like you do.. do you have a trick?? please share.. ;)

Mimu your card is gorgeous as well.. I wish it were a little bigger so that I couldmake out your greeting... But it looks awesome....

[EvieNC]

NYOKA, what a very pretty flower card! I love the pink and white color scheme.
SEWPHISTICATS, I really like the nice wavy background on your card and the way you did the flower.
LINDA, your card is very colorful, and you used a really nice corner punch. Have not seen that one before.
ROCKSGIRL, I like the pastel and green of your card and the way the flower image shows on both circles. Nice.
DANIEL, I agree with the rest of the comments. Your card is a work of art. The butterflies on the background are such a nice touch.
Very nice cards from all of you!
Evie

[EvieNC]

rocksgirl writes: "wish I could get my paper to fit into the corner punches like you do.. do you have a trick?? please share.."

This is what works for me. I cut the layer 1/4" smaller on every side than the card itself. Sometimes I have left the layer just about 1/8" larger than that, put one corner in the punched corner and see where the others fall. If necessary I can make a little mark and trim it to fit each corner. Hope this is clear.
Evie

[zooflorida]

Very nice! You all started with the same sketch, but the results are delightfully unique and beautiful!

[AmzdByHsGrace]

[QUOTE=Daniel] smeared it with vaseline to vellumize -------Took plain paper, stamped in green, tore into a rectangle, vellumized --------

Daniel, You made vellum with Vaseline??????? As my grand daughter says...
O M G !!!! you have got to clue us in on this!! I gotta know this trick!!
Please share..
I just gotta say to you all... I SO appreciate how you all have jumped in with my idea! I just knew that we would have fun with this!!!
Keep the cards coming!!
God bless
Nyoka

[loosluck]

Sorry, I'm having trouble with the sizing. The sentiment on my card is sending you happy thoughts. I will work on how to get the right size.

[rocksgirl]

Mimu oh what a nice saying, and it fits the card so beautifully.... I love it... Thank you for telling me what the sentiment was.. I still have trouble getting the right size... Hey atleast you can upload it... That took me forever to get the hang of .... I am so glad that you shared your card.. I can't wait to see more of your cards!!!

[blossom]

Evie, very nice card i love the corner punches and the colors are delicious...Blossom


Mimu, Very nice card............Blossom

[Daniel]

Great cards, Evie & Mimu! Evie's reminds me of Easter & Spring so much!

Mimu. Yeah, getting the size can be such a pain, but really like the look of your card. The flower reminds me of a Tudor rose or Japanese Cherry blossom.

Nyoka. Pretty sure I shared how to "Vellumize with Vaseline" on an older thread, but here's the quick version:

Smear plain paper with Vaseline. You can do 1 side or both for different effects. You can rub off excess with a paper towel, use a heat gun to melt the vaseline into the paper [or not]. Depending on inks & such, you may need to stamp first--then apply the vaseline. Obviously there are lots of variables--coated paper & such--so be prepared to play. HTH

[JulieB.T.]

Wow, very interesting Daniel! Thank you for explaining to us. I can see how some papers would look very nice using this method! I guess this is where a "little dab will do ya!" :) Julie

[i.r.stamper]

Evie, great card, I love how it's all so coordinated! I mean, the circles on the BG paper, and the circles you added...it goes so well together! Yeah, I know, DUH! But it DOES!*LOL*

Mimu, your card looks great! I think you're trying to scan a smaller file size, which is giving you thumbnails, instead of full sized scans. Try scanning at high resolution, then run the scan through PixResizer (takes less than a second to resize it*wink*) to shorten the file length. That way, your file size will be small enough to use on any site, yet still be in high resolution and normal sized when viewed.*wink* Now, about that card!*LOL* It's hard to see, but it looks like you did something with that first, green circle. Do I detect some kind of lace, or cut work on the edges of that circle??? If so, please enlighten us on how you did it? It looks COOL!*G*

[EvieNC]

Mimu, that's a very pretty card. I hope you are able to make it larger so we can see more of the detail. Even in the small size picture, we can tell that it's got a lot of interesting things we want to see more of. Very welll done.

Evie

[ceramics]

Great cards. I love the how different they all look.

[sewphisticats]

Evie, I love your flower, and the circle background is perfect for this challenge. Great colors all around!

Mimu, your card looks so pretty, but I'm hoping you can post a bigger picture!

[loosluck]

Daniel,
The flower on my card is from Dee's Wish set. The individual stamp is call flower blossom, but the flower is actually Queen Anns lace.
Thank you all for all the nice comments. I am loving this club. I don't know what took me so long to participate.

[KVM]

Greetings!

And we are all very glad that you're now participating! :)

[lovetostamp]

Evie, I love your card! The circles on the decorative paper goes so well with this design layout and your card is so colorful. Very pretty!

Mimu, your card is very pretty, too. I think you used that llarge lacy round circle punch for one of the circles and the colors of your card are yummy! Very nice! Stick with the scanning and sizing and before long, you'll be a pro! :)

If anyone is interested in Daniel's "How to make Vellum" thread - go to the Search function and type in Vellum. Look through the threads and you'll find it. I remember it! :D

AND he's right ... I've started cards and got part-way into them and thought, "This isn't working." I've learned to "JUST KEEP GOING AND FINISH." :) I would say 9 out of 10 times the card turns out fine and sometimes greater than I thought! ;) It has to be really bad for me to throw it away now. I've learned to remind myself of this. :D

Keep the cards coming ... I'll try to get mine done in the next few days!

[jeangin]

Thanks very much Nyoka, for posting the great layout. I'm having a blast looking at everyone's take on it. Such wonderful ideas and variations.

Bev

[i.r.stamper]

...and sometimes it DOESN'T! Sticking with it, I mean.*LOL* I thought, oh, this is going to be so much fun, and so EASY! Yeah, RIGHT!*LOL* I guess I just can't allow anything to be easy, it's not in my nature. So, I took this fun, easy to do Challenge, and turned it into the longest bout of fighting with supplies to just get a card together!*LOL* I guess it's just that I'm embellishment impaired, that has to be it. :D

ANYway, even though I can't reach half my supplies, and those I can reach take me hours to find, I just had to show you MY frustrating attempt to complete this Challenge! Geesh, I have GOT to learn how to "do" simple and easy, I really do have to!!! Because in trying to complicate things, I'm RUINING my nice, basic cards!!! :o

[blossom]

Char, it's lovely. The corners are so soft and delicate. those dragonflies are a nice touch as is the mulberry paper. Is that patterned paper or did you make you own patterned paper? Nice card Char...............Blossom

[glittery night owl]

Everyone is amazing me with their cards :D
I am with Char as I tend to make it harder than it is :eek:
lacieluv

[sewphisticats]

Char, a real beauty! I really like the colors, and the mulberry paper is a great addition!

[AmzdByHsGrace]

Char, i just think it turned out lovely!! You are too hard on yourself!! It's great!! Thanks for joining the challenge!!
God bless
Nyoka

[Daniel]

Glad you 'finished' & shared this, Char, but I agree with you. Having often found myself overworking, overthinking & doing way too much technique on projects, I can commiserate.

That said, however, there's lots of potential in your piece & many parts of it that I find very attractive & even inspirational. And... While I agree with you, I do not disagree with those who've found your piece lovely. It's a matter of personal p.o.v.

[EvieNC]

Well, Char, no matter how much fighting you had to do in order to produce that card, it's obvious that you won the battle...and the rest of us get to enjoy the prize! Your card is a joy to look at and a feast for the eyes. Thanks for giving us this beauty.

Evie

[lovetostamp]

Char, I think it looks wonderful and I'd never know that card was frustrating for you to make. It looks like it naturally goes together and is very well designed. So, what was the most difficult thing for you to do with it - picking the paper or the stamp for the embellishment circle? Like I said, it looks perfect! I'm very proud of you for sticking with it! It was worth it! :D

[rocksgirl]

Char this card is gorgeous!!!! I am so glad that you have shared this with us.. I love everything about it.. Everything compliments each other... YOU are way too hard on yourself... I love it!!!! The flower is perfect!! I love the corner punch too... WTG!!!! Great job!!

[linda beyer]

char, you did a nice job with your card. i usually make cards to please me and then most everyone will like it.

[ceramics]

That is a beautiful card Char. I love the colors you picked! Thanks for sharing.

[jeangin]

Char,
Your card is great! I agree with rocksgirl; you're just way too hard on yourself.

Bev

[KVM]

Greetings!

Wow! All of these are wonderful! :) So many different cards from one design!

[jeangin]

Attached is my take on the challenge.
I used a ticket corner punch, patterned paper by Anna Griffin, and the Posh Hydrangea stamp. The buttom circle was embossed using the Cuttlebug Textiles embossing folder.

Bev

[lovetostamp]

Beautiful! I love how the hydrangea is the focal point with the offsetting blue color of the background paper. It so so cool to see all these "different" designs with the same template!

[glittery night owl]

Beverly this is lovely,
lacieluv

[rocksgirl]

Bev I love this card... I especially love how you used the cuttlebug on your circle... Your card just pops right out.. It is beautiful...

[blossom]

Bev, very pretty card...........Blossom

[loosluck]

I've been trying for days and I still don't know if I can get my picture larger. I used the program pixiresizer. Hope this works. Mary :)Sorry, It still did not work. The attachments manager keeps telling me the picture is too large.

[ceramics]

Great card! I love the blue - my favorite color! I managed to complete my card last night but didn't have time to scan it. Hopefully today.

[Daniel]

Love the card, Bev. 'Specially the way you let the texture & pattern enhance the stamp.

[AmzdByHsGrace]

Beautiful, beautiful Bev!! I love the colors!! Thanks for giving it a go!!
God bless
Nyoka

[JeanneLee]

Love how you embossed just the circle surrounding the flower...I would have never thought of that!

[i.r.stamper]

Well, for once the colors weren't a problem. I picked out my colors first! The patterned paper...first time around, I tried using it for the smaller circle, but it was overpowered. Next, I tried using it as the rectangular layer, and it was too busy. So it became the larger circle. Then, I decided there wasn't enough texture, so I ran that patterned piece through a Cuddlebug embossing folder. But with the pattern, you couldn't see the embossing! So, I tried rubbing some Versamark over the top pattern, then applied some gold pigment powder. But you can't see it in the scan.*LOL*

THEN it was trying to decide what to put on that smaller circle. THAT took forever! First, I KNOW I have some of those white flower embellishments that you can color with markers...I thought it would go perfectly in that smaller circle. And it WOULD have, too, if I could have found 'em!*LOL* So then I looked through the embellishments I COULD find, but nothing fit the design, the size needed, or the colors needed. Then it was on to looking through my stickers...again, nothing jumped out at me, and stickers just weren't what I wanted. (We're not at day number 3, BTW*wink*)

So next I started checking through my tiny stamps, looking for something that would fit that smaller circle. And not liking anything I found! Maybe 2 hours into this, I thought I'd check my larger images, maybe just use a part of one or something...and found my Posh flower sets! Picked out the one I did only because Blossom and I had been talking about these images a few months ago.*LOL* But the image itself was just too...well, FLAT! So decided to add a brad. And just happened to have one that matched that first, purple layer almost perfectly, so I attached it to the stamped circle, put my foam tape on the back and stuck it down. Only to realize that the danged brad simply matched TOO well, it disappears into the colored paper!*LOL* And too late to fix it without ruining my papers!

Ok, so now we're up to the sentiment. Originally, I had planned to do the stamping directly onto the mulberry paper. But after assembling it, I realized that the mulberry paper was too sheer to go over that patterned paper, you'd never be able to read the sentiment! So I figured I"d use mulberry as a layer. Stamped my sentiment onto copy paper, did a quick wash with watercolor, then tore it out. It was too big. So I stamped a different sentment, washed over it, tore it out...it was again too big. Four sentiments later, they were ALL too big, even though they were small stamps! Final try was the one you see, which is a peg stamp.

Ok, so now everything is attached...and I realize that OHMAGOSH, that first, purple layer is just too PLAIN!!! I thought it would look good, the plain paper with the patterned circle on top...but there was too MUCH plain paper!!! So I grabbed the dragonfly stamp off the same floral set, stamped it with Versamark and covered it with the same gold pigment power. Yeah, it adds something to that plain, purple layer...but it's not what I SHOULD have done.*wink* It would have looked better, I think, if I had instead stamped the entire purple layer with Versamark, and just gone for the watermark look. That solid purple layer is, IMO, where I lost it with this one. I SHOULD have just set all the pieces in place, to see what it would look like, BEFORE I started gluing. But after putting so many hours into trying to finish it, I just wanted to get it DONE, and got ahead of myself. And this is the result...something that's not what I wanted, that might have a few good points, but is ruined by not thinking it all through before assembly.

Sound frustrating to you???*ROFLMBO*

[i.r.stamper]

BEV!!! OHmagosh, when I posted the above, I thought I was on the last page of this thread...but I wasn't, there was another page, with your gorgeous card on it!!! OK what is this ticket corner punch? It just puts those small "nocks" onto the corners??? Or does it cut small slits? Are your corners inserted into slits??? (I think I need this punch!*LOL*) And boy, that embossing folder goes GREAT with that patterned paper!!! Lovely creation, girlfriend.*VBG*

[JulieB.T.]

Very pretty Char! That green Mulberry paper really nice touch! :)

[EvieNC]

Bev, love your card. You used one of my personal favorites, the hydrangea stamp. You certainly did a super job on this card!

Evie

[ceramics]

Stamp - Posh - Happy Birthday
Papers - Stampin' Up!
Flower & Pearl half - Stampin' Up!
Punch - Stampin' Up!
Ink - Stampin' Up!

[AmzdByHsGrace]

Nice, Nice, Nice!!!! wonderful interpretation!!!
Thanks for playing!!
God bless
Nyoka

[lovetostamp]

Ceramics, that is such a pretty card! I love the pearl and flower embellishment and I have that Posh greeting stamp in my wish list at Sunday but haven't purchased it yet. It looks fabulous stamped! Thanks for sharing your card. :)

[blossom]

Very pretty card Annette love the background paper and your floral choice for the embellishment..............Blossom

[loosluck]

ok everyone, I think I got it! Here is a larger pic of my Floral Fantazy, thanks for all your info :)

[ceramics]

Love your colors Mimu! Great card.

[lovetostamp]

Oh, Wow! We just couldn't see all those wonderful details when it was small. It is amazing! I love the way you stacked 2 punched flowers with the brad. This is such a pretty card. I'm so glad you figured out how to enlarge the scan so we can see your lovely work! :D

[blossom]

Mimu, it was well worth the wait. Such pretty colors chosen that image always looks so elegant to me. Beautiful work...........Blossom

[glittery night owl]

loosluck, this is wonderful. I love the colors and it is so delightful the way the eyes take in everything at once :D
lacieluv

[AmzdByHsGrace]

Very Very beautiful!!!!! I love the colors and how you put everything together!!
Good job!!
God bless
Nyoka

[JulieB.T.]

You got it alright loosluck! Great job with the colors and design! :) Julie.... The green and pink look great together!

[JulieB.T.]

Love your card Annette! So well put together with the muted colors! I like the detail around the circle too :) Julie

[loosluck]

Thanks everyone, I can't wait for the next challenge, this was such fun. :)

[EvieNC]

Mimu, I am so happy you were able to enlarge your card so we could see all the details. It's a truly beautiful card and we were missing so much of it's greatness. Thank you for making it bigger.

Ceramic, I absolutely love your card. It has a soft, almost ethereal quality because of the soft monochromatic color scheme. Well done!

Evie

[JeanneLee]

After seeing all the wonderful cards you all have posted...I gave the sketch by Noyka a shot....

[blossom]

Beautiful card Jeanne.......Blossom

[zooflorida]

[QUOTE=loosluck]Thanks everyone, I can't wait for the next challenge, this was such fun. :)[/QUOTE]

I love the creativity this has inspired.
But, don't wait! Go! Remember the challenges are always open, so just go to the "challenges (http://www.clubposh.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=33) " forum, and see what sparks your creative interest.

[loosluck]

Jeanne,
Your card is so pretty, the vase of flowers with the ribbon just wants to make you go out and buy some flowers for the table.
Mary

[JulieB.T.]

Really beautiful JeanneLee, I love it all! Great job! Julie

[jeangin]

These cards are all great! I love the variations on the theme.

Char, the punch is called a ticket punch and it puts "nocks" in the corners. It's the same punch that ceramics used on her card. I got it from StampinUp. HTH

Bev

[glittery night owl]

Julie, AWSOME, WTG. I am always amazed at the way people are using the cuddlebug backround and really showcase their cards WTG,
lacieluv

[i.r.stamper]

Annette, your card is so soft looking!!! Love those muted shades! Great creation!

Mimu...I KNEW you did something to the edges of that circle, I could ALMOST see it in the tiny scan! SO glad you figured out how to make 'em bigger, this is a really lovely piece!!!

Jeanne, love your colors!!! And the way you've combined TWO DIFFERENT embossed backgrounds!!! Wonderful card!

[JulieB.T.]

Wish is WAS mine lacieluv, but I think that you meant JeanneLee! :) I'll get mine up there one of these days!

[AmzdByHsGrace]

Jeanne!!! Beautiful!!!!! I love your interpretation!!! The colors are beautiful.... It brings the feeling of SPRING!!!! Yes!!!
God bless
Nyoka

[sewphisticats]

Mimu, a very pretty card! I like the punched circle and the way you did the flowers at the bottom of the card.

Annette, a soft, feminine card. I really like the color scheme.

Jeanne, beautiful colors, and great use of the Cuttlebug embossing folders. The ribbon is a nice touch, too!

[blossom]

Well i finally got around to doing this Challenge. Very easy to do. Floral background paper Mat Stacks- LG. circle cut from card-stock Marvy Punch- small circle cut with circle cutter from coluzzle- brads from craft store- Floral image Posh Impressions- Sentiment from Inkadinkado Kathy Davis Line- colored both images with Pallette Hybrid Ink Cote d' Azure is the color the corners and the title were cut with Marvy's corner scalloped punch.In the scan the background paper is washed out but in real life it is much brighter.......Blossom

[sewphisticats]

Blossom, great job - lovely colors, and I like the way you punched the sentiment, too!

[EvieNC]

Jeanne, what a lovely card. The irises in the vase in the circle are so pretty.
Blossom, your card is so bright and colorful. It looks to me like the larger circle is embossed somehow, and that's a nice touch.

Thanks, ladies.
Evie

[Bln]

Jeanne and Lois (Blossom) - two more wonderful cards for this challenge. I have so enjoyed seeing everyone's cards -- same "design" but all so different. What fun!

[JeanneLee]

Blossom...love the papers you chose! I need to remember I have a Coluzzle to cut circles and other shapes!(I used my CM circle cutter)

[linda beyer]

i am trying to come up with something to use as a birthday card. we have five birthdays in april. i still have time to play with this design.

all the cards are great.

[lovetostamp]

I love it, Blossom! The flower coordinates so pretty with the background paper. I also like that tag with the brads you used. Very eye-catching. :)

[zooflorida]

Blossom and Jeanne, you have both created two more lovely cards for this challenge.

[glittery night owl]

Blossom, what a pretty card. You did an awsome job :D
lacieluv

[SandDollar]

Creative, pretty and clever...all of them! Will join in at some point! Looks like a fun challenge Nyoka.

[kindredkin]

Hi Everyone,
I thought I'd attempt Nykoia's challenge. I've done two samples. The first sample was mostly punches that I used for the flower. to determine the size of my circle i used a tea-light holder for the larger circle, the smaller one I traced the aluminum small tea light candle thingee, traced and cut it out. The one stamp I used comes from an estate sale (red rubber glued on purple thin foam and then wood mounted. It looks old to me. I'd appreciate any info on company stamp if anyone knows so that I can catalogue it. I used a punch from EK success and carefully punched around my circle to give it character. I used the same punch for the corners.

The second sample was done the same way except I wanted to use my one stamp to be the petals in my flower and making it part of it's focus. I'm not certain if this one is aceptable or not for the challenge. I added a piece of scrap paper that i had from another card that I designed. I kept the scrap piece because I liked the scalloped edges and thought I could use it at a later time. I'm glad I had it. I think sample #2 makes for an interesting design even if not accepted as part of the desigh #1 challenge. I have to say I enjpoyed this challenge. Now I have 2 extra cards which will come in handy for this Easter Holiday.

Pardon the mix-up of different programs I am using. I have to get to my scanner through photoshop now and I'm still learning how this stuff all works. I hope I learn it soon as it's driving me crazy. (lol) My kids are in university and never home half the time so I don't have anyone to coach me so I experiment on my own.

Joanne :D

[lovetostamp]

You did great, Joanne!! ;) Lovely Easter cards and perfect for the challenge!

[AmzdByHsGrace]

Joanne!! They both are simply stunning!!!! Thank you so much for playing!! I just love the colors! So appropriate for the season! Very well done!
God bless
Nyoka

[blossom]

Joanne, i saw these in the gallery you did a great job on both. the colors chosen are so sunny and bright. it was a
lot of fun I know I had fun making mine. This is a fun and easy challenge....Blossom

[greatgrandma2]

Here's my try and it is also my Easter greeting that I would have sent out IF I had made them in time!! A Blessed Easter to one and all!

The printed bg is washi pasper--a bd gift!-1 circle is cuttebug and the small circle is pp and greeting SU and the cross is Stampendous. Flower brad added after I realized you wanted a flower! It was fun--now I am going to email this to family since ididn't get cards out! :D

BTW I did not realize the corner punch looked like crosses until I glued it on.
Fiskars 3 in 1 punch.

[blossom]

It's beautiful Miriam, and how fortunate to find out that your corner punch is a cross. It's always nice when things come together like that. Nice work.........Blossom

[linda beyer]

joanne and miriam. your cards are great/ thanks for shareing.

[AmzdByHsGrace]

Miriam! It turned out beautiful! Thanks so much for playing..
Happy Easter!
God bless
Nyoka

[lovetostamp]

Miriam, it turned out beautiful! AND it is the first one that is turned in the other direction! (portrait) Great interpretation! So glad you shared. :D

[kindredkin]

This is the first card layout challenge that I've participated in and I have to say it was a lot of fun. In the beginning I didn't understand clearly how to play so I decided to follow exactly more or less. Now Miriam I see your card and so many others and realized that it can be open to interpretation. Sometimes we just try too hard. ;) I love all the different cards that were generated from this idea.

Totally "Amazed by His Grace" Great thread Nyoka.

[AmzdByHsGrace]

Kindredkin! I am so happy you decided to join in!!! That is what creativity is all about!!! As the old song goes..... "I did it Myyyyyy way"...... I hope you decide to join in some of the other things going on here at Posh!! We have a lot of talented people here!!
Thanks again for joining in!!
God bless
Nyoka

[JeanneLee]

Joanne, like the lil' Easter eggs...and Miriam the crosses are a nice touch(surprise even!)...thats washi paper is perfect colors for this special day.

[glittery night owl]

Kindredkin your card is so cute,love the Easter eggs

Miraim,card is AWSOME. The cross being the focal point is perfect.
lacieluv

[DebRN]

Everyone is doing such a great job with this design challenge. I look forward to seeing these new additions every day. DebRN

[Bln]

Joanne -- your cards are so pretty -so bright and springy

Miriam -- very nice -- such pretty paper -- and your focal image is perfect

[loosluck]

I always get such a thrill seeing all the different cards made from the same design. Miriam and Joanne, your cards are wonderful.
Mary

[EvieNC]

Joanne, two beautiful cards. Thanks for making two for us to admire. Love them both.

Miriam, love the soft colors in your card. What a different take on the layout, so imaginative. Well done.

Evie

[sewphisticats]

Joanne, I really like the flowers on your cards and the unique punching!

Mirian, a lovely Easter card with beautiful background paper.

[i.r.stamper]

Joanne and Miriam, wonderful cards! And I like that both of you combined the current Challenge with the current holiday season!!! Great cards, great ideas, and HAPPY EASTER Y'ALL!

[blossom]

EvieNC, the larger circle on my card does look embossed but it's not it's the paper that is already textured. The paper is from Bazzil............Blossom

[EvieNC]

[QUOTE=blossom]EvieNC, the larger circle on my card does look embossed but it's not it's the paper that is already textured. The paper is from Bazzil............Blossom[/QUOTE]

Thanks, Blossom! I was so sure you had embossed it. However it happened, it's a nice touch. Glad you cleared that up for me.

Evie

[i.r.stamper]

LOIS!!!BLOSSOM!!! Ohmagosh, I saw posts about your card, and started going back through the thread...I TOTALLY MISSED YOUR GREAT CARD!!!!! It turned out great, and I simply LOVE that textured paper you used for that circle!!! You go, girl!!!*G*

[JulieB.T.]

Just saw your card blossom! Love it! Isn't that flower the best? I have pre-stamped it in lots of colors just in case I need a pretty flower at the last minute on a card!Big hug, Julie

[JulieB.T.]

Hi Bev, I just saw your pretty card and I love it! The colors and design work so well together! The embossing really makes the hydrangea stand out also.Hugs, Julie....,it sounds like I love all of the cards that the members make! I DO!! You are all so talented and so wonderful with sharing your cards!

[JulieB.T.]

Char, you crack me up(re: #90)!! I remember when I first was finding my way around the club site, you(at least I think that it was you!) wrote in about making a up a cute little pop up card(or something like it) and the story behind is was sooo funny, I thought, this lady and I could get along just fine!! I think you are a creative person and that's why maybe you don't plan ahead with everything! Makes life much more interesting I think! My husband says "chaotic" but what does he know?? !! :)

[rocksgirl]

Annette your card is gorgeous... I love it.. WTG
Joanne, love your card, love the color coordination too.... very elegant looking, WTG!!
Jeanelee your birthday card is very pretty, WTG, great job!!
Miriam beautiful card, Very bright..WTG, great job.. love the colors...
Lois love your card.. I love blue... lol WTG, great job!!!

ok.. I hope I did not forget anyone.. All of the cards are great... This challenge has been fun.. look forward to seeing more... Looking forward to the next challenge too...

[AmzdByHsGrace]

Ok Y'all.... are we getting bored with this challenge??? Anyone else like to try the challenge??? Come on!!! It's fun!!! I know you guys love to make cards!! Lets have some more entries!!!
God bless
Nyoka

[vangerhofer]

I just seen this challenge thread today so I think I want to play as well, but it may not get done today. I must say everyone has done such beautiful work and I am so far behind that I don't dare give individual reviews but I can see that all who participated enjoyed it tremendously. Now if you excuse me, I have a challenge to work on. Hugs, Verna

[vangerhofer]

Okay, here is what I did. The background paper is by Sizzix as is the lighter lavender circle which I used the Cuttlebug on. The darker circle was purchased already with the dry embossed design so that was good to work with. I had to trim the smaller lavender circle with a decorative scissors and it was still too big, so I trimmed again. Well, the circle was the right size but then I had those leftover trims from it laying there so I decided to add them to the other side on the corners. The corner punch I used is from All Night Media. The saying is stamped and is from Sweet Celebrations company. To finish the card I added a silk pansy. (When they had the artificial silk flowers marked way down after Memorial Day, I picked up several bouquets for a small fee which I figured could be used on cards one day. I guess that one day has arrived. ;) ) Hopefully, I aced the challenge and didn't forget anything now. Hugs, Verna

[greatgrandma2]

Verna. Looks like you aced the challenge!! Nice card. Love the pansy on it.
This was a fun challenge.

[blossom]

Verna, very pretty card it was lots of fun wasn't it?. It all just flows together.........Blossom

[ceramics]

Verna - I love your color choice. You did a great job on the challenge! Great design.

[JeanneLee]

Pretty decorative embellishments you made, Verna!

[sewphisticats]

Verna, your card is a feast for the eyes! Lovely colors and all the elements come together perfectly!

[lovetostamp]

Verna, it's beautiful! I love the purple pansy! :D

[vangerhofer]

Yes, I was surprised at how fast I had the card pretty much completed. Then I had to make a meal in between and let hubby have the computer for a couple hours before I could post it. So actually, I would say in an hour I had it completed. Thanks for the nice design pattern...very easy to follow. Hugs, Verna

[i.r.stamper]

Verna, I LOVE it! That flower just sets the entire piece off so well!!! But ya know what I REALLY love??? We both accepted this challenge, we both used basically the same colors...and WE BOTH USED THE SAME BACKGROUND PAPER!!!*ROFLMBO* Ah, it's so good to know that I'm in good company with my paper purchases!!!*VBG*I'd say that "artistic minds think alike"...but you've got me beat in that area.*LOL*

[SandDollar]

Verna! Lovely card. But Verna...did you buy the Cuttlebug?!

[vangerhofer]

OMG**Char, I didn't even realize that until you mentioned in your post that we used the same background paper. And, my background paper was a wonderful gift from an even more wonderful friend. So the credit is not all mine as to having it in my craft supply. That is so cool though.. and we both used it in very different ways. And your design is so very artistic too..and you are a great artist as well. Thanks for that compliment but it ain't true girl! You have just as much talent in you as the next person. Hey, we are all super artistic. :)

And, no, SandDollar, I didn't buy the Cuttlebug. I still used my Sizzix to make the Cuttlebug backgrounds. It works, so why spend money on another object and instead will buy supplies to go with it. I can still pump the handle three times or as much as is needed. I am not that whimpy yet. ;) Hugs, Verna

[drumcorpsmom]

Here is my version - finally! Circles are a challenge for me, so I'm glad you have provided a nudge for me to work with them more. One of my goals for the year is to use circles in my scrappin, too. I did do some ATCs with em a while ago, but boy this format is HARD for me, LOL My favorite embellishment is a square, and you wouldn't believe how many sizes of square punches I have.

Since I had to use a form I'm less comfortable with I decided to use a color palette that I AM comfortable in. Adirondak Caramel, denim and cranberry. I took apart a couple of silk flower stems and sprayed the petals with a mix of reinker and water, then stacked three of them together and stuck them to the CS circle (stamped with the Posh BG stamp) with a brad fastener. Before I put the flowers on it I brushed the circle with Caramel ink with a color duster, edged it with black soot.

Patterned paper I made spritzing it with the three colors, stamped it with one of the splatter looking stamps from the Watercolor flowers set #1, punched it with the corner edger and then stamped it with black acrylic paint using a foam alphabet set, gabby, by Making Memories. I edged the card base with one of the border stamps in the WC#1 set.

I'm editing the post - I kept feeling like the card needed something - and decided it is a horizontal element. If I was starting from scratch, I'd have the ribbon under the JOY, but since it is stamped right on the patterned paper, no can do. Added two pieces of gingham ribbon. Without referring to the first post, I can't remember if that is strictly within the constraints of the challenge.

[blossom]

Cindy, your homemade background paper is so cool. The whole card has a nice vintage look and feel. Great job...........Blossom

[JulieB.T.]

Cindy, gorgeous! Very artistic, and I must say, every area jumps right out at you in a most beautiful way, but at the same time are all blended together perfectly! I love it and such pretty soft colors too! :) What a pretty card to wake up to on a Sunday morning! Hugs, Julie

[i.r.stamper]

These came out great, Cindy! I think my favorite is the second one, though...that ribbon just sets it off so well!!! Great job, and a challenge well aced!*G*

[vangerhofer]

Cindy, just love what you did with the whole card template, not once but twice. Great artwork. Glad you participated as well as I love seeing what everyone can accomplish with the lovely design pattern. Hugs, Verna

[sewphisticats]

Cindy, these are delightful cards! I REALLY like the colors, the circle paper, and those sprayed flowers are terrific!

[loosluck]

Verna, Just got to see your lovely card. I too have the same paper and it works great with just about any design. Mary

[Tiffinie]

Nice layouts, ladies. Now I'm looking forward to another challenge like this one so I can participate.
Peace! :)

[Inkycat]

[QUOTE=Tiffinie]Nice layouts, ladies. Now I'm looking forward to another challenge like this one so I can participate.
Peace! :)[/QUOTE]

[COLOR=Blue]Here's the great news: this challenge is ONGOING. Plus, there will be other Card Layout Challenges to come that will also be ONGOING. :D [/COLOR] [COLOR=Magenta]Our challenges at Club Posh never end...they just keep on challengin'! [/COLOR] :p

[lovetostamp]

Cindy, I really like those splattered backgrounds! Beautiful cards! So glad you shared them with us and inspired us all to step out of our comfort zones. ;)

[jlin]

Just got done looking at all the cards...well done everybody!

[rocksgirl]

Verna your card is gorgeous and the purples look awesome.. WTG, another great card..

Cindy... I love your cards... The splatter really makes a difference, very cool... Love the ribbon on your second card.. love the both a lot... WTG, great job!!

[lovetostamp]

Here is my attempt ... but I didn't ace the challenge. :o I interpreted it differently by using a portrait card. That part is OK, but when I looked back at the sketch I realized that the greeting/sentiment needed to overlap the circle. :eek: Well, mine definitely doesn't! LOL! :) But I'm showing you my card anyway. It would only take a few adjustments to do this to another similar card.

I used patterned paper and ran it through the swirl design Cuttlebug embossing folder. Then I lightly brushed metallic silver ink over the top to bring out the swirls. (You really need a light hand or you'll get too much ink.) Punched the corners and layered on yellow cardstock.

I punched the yellow circle and the silver embossed frame is also a Cuttlebug product. It is a two stepper - die cut, then emboss. The tags are by Cuttlebug too. (I love Cuttlebug products, although I don't have a machine. ;) I use my Big Kick to cut/emboss them. Works great!)

This card is for my niece's BD ... maybe I'll get around to another challenge card that is totally correct! :D

Enjoy!

Daylene
Club Posh Moderator

[vangerhofer]

Well, I think it was aced..the flower is a circle as well and it sort of overlaps the inner ones..you just added a frame to the first one with the Cuttlebug design. Cool way to add the sentiments on tags. I love your interpretation and I love the card too. So will your niece, I am sure! Hugs, Verna

[AmzdByHsGrace]

Hey Y'all!! I received the greatest card today from Wendy and she asked that I post it to this thread as it is her entry into the Sketch challenge. The cute little hat opens up to read " OutLoud" with the cutest little lady decked out in a great hat and lea!! Really cute layout!!!! I think she definately aced the challenge!! She says the card is in honor of all the Ladies on the site who cheer her by LOL!!
And I am so glad she doesn't have scanning abilities cause I got a card!!!!!! LOL!!
Ok here is Wendy's card....
God bless
Nyoka

[blossom]

Wendy, your take on the challenge is so pretty. That hat is the coolest thing. Beautiful work.......Blossom

[blossom]

Excuse me Daylene I missed your beautiful card. I like the patterned paper embossed and the metallics gives such a stunning look. it really makes the swirls pop. It's really a very pretty card.............Blossom

[vangerhofer]

Wendy that is awesome. Great job you did and certainly you aced it well. Hugs, Verna

[glittery night owl]

Wendy what a darling card,
lacieluv

[rocksgirl]

Wendy I love your card!!! It is gorgeous!! Love your colors too... The hat is adorable!! Did you emboss the hat?? The flower gives it a great touch... WTG!!! Great job and thanks for sharing... Thanks Nyoka for uploading Wendy's card for all of us to see!! You are very lucky to get such a beautiful card!!!

[Wendy]

Rocksgirl, I didn't emboss the card. For the trimming I just stamped the rim etc. with a lighter purple.

[i.r.stamper]

OH Wendy, this came out ADORABLE!!!*VBG* And I just love the way you've used a hat for that first circle...THAT'S using your noggin'!*VBG* Great card, and you've aced the Challenge, too.*VBG*

[lovetostamp]

Wendy, that card is one that makes you smile from ear to ear! It is very pretty and so well done. I like the design and how you used a hat like that! Clever thinking!! :D

[sewphisticats]

Wendy, what a neat card! The scallops on the corner punches and on the paper under the flower make everything go together so nicely. Very feminine!

[Wendy]

Thanks ladies! This is such a fun site LOL
I have been going through the older challenges and have made a list. How about some of you going through and re-doing or just trying the challenges? After all this is where we get great ideas!!!!! This is soooo much fun ..... I'd really like to see examples of using stamps for things they were not intended. Any one interested? My idea is in the making!!!!
Wendy
PS: This site is soooo much fun!!!! LOL

[JulieB.T.]

Wow Daylene! I love your card and I must say that I have never thought of embossing over a printed piece of cardstock and THEN lightly coloring the embossed image! It really makes quite an impression , no pun intended! I will have to try this soon! I also have the embossing card that you used (both of them).Thank you so much for such a pretty and artistic example! Big hug, Julie

[i.r.stamper]

OHMAGOSH, I was just re-reading this page, and I do believe I told WENDY how lovely NYOKA'S card was!!! I am SO sorry, guys, I simply didn't read it well enough!!! Great card, Nyoka!*LOL*

[AmzdByHsGrace]

No Char! You had it right... I was posting the card FOR Wendy... it was her card. I think she did a wonderful job!!!
No worries... maybe you are like some of us and getting a touch of that thing called "Old timers" ROFL!!
God bless
Nyoka

[glittery night owl]

Mimu would you please give us directions for you lovely card? Thank you :D

I am blown away by ALL the beautiful cards and different ideas in this thread.
lacieluv

[loosluck]

Lacieluv, did I send you the directions you wanted. I guess I'm getting older than I thought or very confused with all this wonderful stamping sections. If I missed your request I'm very sorry. Just let me know. Mary

[AnnetteMay]

I hope I remembered how to scan/size/upload....if I did then here are 2 of my cards for this challenge
A~

[vangerhofer]

Both are gorgeous Annette..I love the one that looks like a balloon design especially. But both are cool! Hugs, Verna

[blossom]

AnnetteMay, they are both very pretty. That was fast and fun wasn't it?........Blossom

[glittery night owl]

Annete May you did a great job with your cards :D
lacieluv

[i.r.stamper]

Oh, these are great, AnnetteMay!!!*VBG* And I, too, love the balloon one!

And I love the way a lot of you have not taken this as literally as I did...I read "circle" so used only a circle...but a lot of you thought BEYOND the simple words, and came up with shapes that we all know, and that are also circles...ah, now that's creativity.*wink*

[linda beyer]

annette, i really do like the way your cards look. what great designs

[AmzdByHsGrace]

Annette, I think you did a wonderful job with your interpretation. It is nice to see how different everyone's cards were. I am glad that y'all had fun with the sketch..
Thanks for participating...
May God bless
Nyoka

[rocksgirl]

This was such a fun challenge.... We need to start the second challenge!!! Does anyone have a layout that we could use for the second round??? Send your layout sketch to one of the moderators, the more layouts we get the more rounds we can play!!

[glittery night owl]

Julie, look through this thread for ideas,
lacieluv