Sunday 5 September 2010

Homework done!

Yeah, I finished both of my magazine commissions, including writing the instructions etc.  I still have a few bits left to do for Crafter's Companion but a little me time was needed and a couple of cards were made.
This first one was inspired by challenges at:
Tuesday Taggers - feature a house - I went for 2 little birdhouses
Creative Inspirations - Pastel green, pink and cream
Stamp something - something cute - well I think those bird houses are super cute
Saturday challenge - clean and simple
Totally Gorjuss - sketch challenge - I turned it 90 degrees


Bits and pieces used to make this card all came from Papertrey Ink:
Stamps - Daily designs & Daily designs sentiments
Ink - Dark chocolate
Card - Spring moss and vintage cream
Paper - 2008 Polka Dot basics
Tools - 1 3/4" circle punch, 2" scallop punch
For this next card it was time to get a little ink, but only a little bit.  I was inspired by challenges at:
Twisted Sketches - sketch #23 - clear - one of the buttons is clear
Crazy 4 challenges - book related
Sir Stampalot - all distressed
Stampin for the weekend - shabby or vintage - I went shabby


Most of the bits and pieces for this card came from Papertrey Ink:
Stamps - All Booked Up
Ink - dark chocolate and aqua mist
Card - craft and vintage cream
Paper - Library ledger
Buttons - aqua mist and twine
Ribbon and flowers from local shop

The lovely Leann also left me a Trendy blog award, in return I have to say why I started my blog.
It's some where that I can record my slightly bonkers life and share the bits and bobs that I make.  I love challenges as it gets me crafting and that can never be a bad thing.


I hope you've had a great weekend and found time to do what you love.  A weekend with Anna, especially with some crafting thrown in is music to my soul, so I'll start the week a very happy bunny.
Please pop back this week as we have some excited news from Crafter's Companion!
xxx

20 comments:

NGCARDS said...

Lovely card hun, Thanks for joining in this week at Creative Inspirations Wednesday Challenge Blog! xxx

Net said...

That's really nice, I love the clean lines - something I struggle with!

Thanks for playing Gorjuss with us.

brenda said...

Hi Ginger

Two really great cards, one so soft and elegant and the other a great distressed feel.

Is'nt it nice when you get comissions out of the way. The tuts are always the worse bit for me and human nature being what it is I always leave them to the last minute.

Thank you for sharing with us at Stampalot Challenge this month and good luck.

B x

Anonymous said...

So classy...love the colours and design....

Thanks for joining SCSC Clean and simple theme this week and good luck
x
Vicky

Wendy ten Hove said...

Very nice cards! Love the top one especially, pretty stamps you used and like a lot how you kept the rest simple, giving all attention to paper and stamps!!

Hugs,
Wendy

PinksyDoodles said...

Your entry for the Sir Stampalot challenge is fabulous!
Thank you for joining us this month.
Clare x

Linapyssel said...

I absolutley adore the second card, my favorite colors at the moment! The first on is also very sweet!!
Thank you for sharing with us this month at Sir Stampalot
Lina x

Mary J said...

Two really lovely cards, Claire! I love the clean lines!

Thx for joining us at Totally Gorjuss and hope to see you for our next challenge!

Aimes said...

Two fabulous cards, Claire! I especially love your second one with it's vintage style and gorgeous colour combo!
Thanks so much for joining in the fun on A Passion for Papertrey!
Hugs,
Aimes
x

pinky said...

Two gorgeous cards, love your distressed piece. Nice you got a bit of me time lol. Thanks for playing along at Sir Stampalot this month.
Pinky

Caroline said...

Aww this is sooo sweet! thanks for joining us at Creative Inspirations x x x

Kat said...

Lovely cards. Love the colours you've used in both of them. Great take on our sketch so thanks for joining us at TG this week.

Kat x

Anonymous said...

such cute cards.. :)

stephanne said...

Both of these cards are gorgeous, lovin' that shabbylicious flair you've got going on!! Thanks so much for joining us at Creative Inspirations this week!!
stephanne

Mona Evy said...

Gorgeous card! Thank you for joining us at Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog!

Lisa said...

Very pretty! Thanks for joining us at Stamp Something this week!

Sally H said...

Great cards with lovely distressing on the second one! Wonderful! Thanks for sharing with us at Sir Stampalot this month and good luck!

The Inked Stamper said...

Thanks for playing a Twisted Sketches! And you are one busy lady!!!!

Francesca said...

Two wonderful cards, I love the details.
Thanks for joining in at Sir Stampalot this month and good luck!
Hugs
Francesca

Heidi-Mari said...

Great Vintage card
I love the paper and flowers.
Thank you for joining us at Stampin for the Weekend
Have a blessed weekend
Heidi-Mari

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