Monday, January 19

Crazy for a challenge

I absolutely LOVE challenge blogs. I don't care if you're vying for a goodie, or just trying to beat your record for cards made/pages scrapped in a sitting. A challenge gets my creativity flowing like nothing else. Today I managed to get two cards done participating in two such challenges. By the way if you are looking for a challenge, check out the bottom right of my blog, there are links (click on the blinkies) for all the ones I participate in regularly.

First up is this week's 2 Sketches 4 You challenge. You can see the original sketch here and below is my take on it. I had fun with the foam pop up double sided sticky squares to make the flower picture stand above the grey and black mats. The "I Thee Wed" sentiment is also popped up. I used all solid cardstock from my stash for the rest. I also used my favorite Swiss Dots Cuttlebug embossing folder and Threading Water punch!!

Next, I went over to Mojo Monday for help making a Valentine's Day card for my hubby. This is my first time making him a card, but he is my biggest fan, so I really wanted to try this year! I also have resolved to use up my own stash of embellies for card making rather than shop for more stuff to pile in my scrapping space. These weren't a perfect match for the cardstock, but he's a smart enough man to not mention it. LOL. See the original sketch here and then my take is below. I used black fiber with silver flecks in it to tie a glittery chipboard charm to the top and the hearts at the bottom are the same glittery chipboard.

18 comments:

  1. beautiful card for laura sketch and I do love your hubby's valentines card and I bet he will too
    Hugs
    kath
    xxxx

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  2. Love the gorgeous simplicity of the card you made for 2s4u, and what a funky card for DH!

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  3. What a beautiful wedding card! I love how you used the border punch on it!

    I'm certain that your husband will be blessed by the card you created for him...those glittery hearts are adorable!

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  4. Both of your cards are great! I love challenges too!

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  5. Your hubby will love his card! Love your take on the 2S4Y sketch, too.

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  6. This is beautiful christina! I love the simplicity of this card! Thanks for playing!
    Laura

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  7. Your cards are `beautiful`..TFS I aggree nothing like a `great Challenge`
    Enjoy your Friday:)~X~

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  8. Gorgeous take on Laura's sketch, love it!

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  9. Wonderful cards! Love the cuttlebug one too!

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  10. Your 2s4ucard is stunning! I love the addition of the photo!

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  11. Great cards! I need to use my Cuttlebug more often. Thanks for sharing!

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  12. Oh I love your 2s4u card such a beautiful wedding card, and I also love your DH's valentine card bright and funky - so much fun : )

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  13. beautiful cards, both of them! love the colours of the first one too!

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  14. Wonderful job on your cards! Great job with the sketch!

    ~Lea

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  15. Super cute! I love your elegant card. Beautiful!

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  16. VERY cute!! I really need to get back into doing more challenges!

    P.S. Check my blog, you have an award to pick up!

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