Ombre Teal

The challenge form Just U Girls this week is Shade of Teal:

I need a few more cards for my sister's birthday gift.  She likes cards that are encouraging and CAS.

I used Iced Spruce Distress Oxide to create the ombre effect on the heat embossed strip.  Since I didn't have the exact paper to match, I inked a piece of white paper before I die cut "Prayers".  I really like this layout with the inking for added interest.  Come play along with us at Words 2 Craft By where ur glass is half full!!

Watt's Up?

I puled out a Technique Tuesday stamp set, some washi tape, and OWH sketch #108. 

This is a bit different from my usual, layered style.  The washi is applied directly to the card base, only the vertical strip is layered.  My fingers are twitching a bit, wanting to add more.  I will be strong!!  Sharing this with the Shopping Our Stash You Light Up My Life challenge (are you singing that song, too?), and the Always Playing With Paper black, white, and one other color challenge. 

Still time to play along with us at Words 2 Craft By Liberty challenge!!

Stay Wild, My Friend

I love the Always Playing With Paper sketch this week:

Turned it on it's side,it's perfect to showcase some really fab paper:

Older (hoarded) DCWV Safari Chic papers, Recollections stamps in Kaleidacolor Autumn ink.  Stash brown ribbon. Check back on Wednesday for the new Words 2 Craft By Challenge!!

Hospitality Pineapples

Always Playing with Paper has a photo inspiration this week:

I don't know about you, but pineapples always make me think about the warmth and generosity of visiting a friend. 

Painted Thanks and Friend from Catherine Pooler's Lovely Notes.  I layered the Paper Studio foiled paper with orange and metallic gold. 

Masculine Birthday

Always Playing with Paper's challenge #62 is inspired by a photo:

My version:

The background paper is embossed with a waves texture plate, the image is Repeat Impressions, sentiment by Unity.  I think this looked better in my head...

Non-Traditional Christmas Card

Love this navy and cream card, but wondering if there is something missing?

MFT letter dies, Martha Stewart snowflake punch, and K & Co pearls.  Come play along with us at Words 2 Scrap By - the Night Before Christmas is coming early!  I am sharing this with Always Playing with Paper (Non-Traditional Christmas), CAS-ual Friday (snowflakes), and The Card Concept (navy, cream and snowflakes). 

Red, White, Kraft, and SILVER?!?!

NOTE:  Grrr.  A few hours too late to link up, again.....

The Always Playing With Paper Challenge uses this image for inspiration:

I get the colors, but SILVER?!?  OK, challenge accepted!

Kaisercraft Home for Christmas paper, images, and sentiment (Kaisercraft gave these to attendees at Simon Says Create!!).  Be sure to play along with our Words 2 Scrap By Movember challenge!!!

Always Playing With Paper Challenge #15

Lesley from Always Playing With Paper issued the following sketch and color challenge:

 

 Here is my first version:

Grey card base, pink layer, black ink, and white ribbon flower border.   I didn't love the flowers in the lower corner.  Maybe they were too big?  Too obvious?

Here is my second try.  Better.  The little silver hearts were in better proportion, I think.  Smaller, and echo the tiny heart in the sentiment.