FTL 254

After 10 months of not making anything, out come two cards in one day! I've always wanted to try paper piecing and I decided to use the current Clean & Simple sketch challenge to try this technique.

 

The  paper piecing was a bit messy, with raggedy cut edges, but it was fun! I used a few items from my craft stash that have been hanging around for ages, but never been used before. One was the cupcake stamp from Unity Stamps and another was the dew drops from Robin's Nest. Thanks for swinging by!

 

Freshly Made sketch #99 & CAS-ual Fridays #112

I think it's been about 10 months since I made anything, and I suddenly wanted to start creating again! I decided to pair the Freshly Made sketch challenge with the CAS-ual Fridays colour challenge.

 



It didn't turn out quite how I thought it would, but it feels nice to be making cards again! Thanks for taking a look!

Saturday Sketch Challenge 271

Hello! I needed to make a birthday card at the last minute and chose the awesome sketch by Stamping 411.
 

 

 

 

I don't really like how it turned out, but I'm out of time so it'll just have to do! I used a lot of retired DSP and cardstock for this, namely Ruby Red and the Sweet Slumber Specialty paper.

 

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FTL 205

Well, it's been a very long time since I've posted anything, and i apologise profusely for my absence! It's not that I haven't been making anything, it's more I haven't had the time to create as I used to. Plus, I haven't taken part in any challenges for months and months, so it feels good to be back!

I've always loved the Clean & Simple sketch challenge! This is what FTL sketch 205 looks like:

And here is my offering...

 

The tea dye ink turned out a lot lighter than I thought, but I suppose it gives it a much more subtle look. Anyhoo, hopefully this means I'll be getting back into the swing of things and participating in more challenges. I'll be back to post more of what I've made during my extended (and unplanned!) hiatus.

 

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FTL 162

Here is by take on the latest Clean & Simple sketch challenge using PTI's Botanical Silhouettes as well as Half & Half.

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FTL 159

It's been a while since I last participated in a challenge, so I decided to make a baby card using the latest Clean & Simple sketch. I took some liberties with the sketch by omitting the sentiment and adding a bow.

I love the little diaper stamp from PTI's Night Night Moon set. Thanks for stopping by!

Slacker

Has it really been 4 months since I last posted anything? Really??? Talk about slack! I apologise profusely, but my muse has been away and shows no signs of coming back. See exhibit A below...

I made this card for a friend's birthday, and I was very desperate (I don't create well under pressure) and short on time. I cringe whenever I look at this photo, especially considering the ginormous mistake I made which meant the card had to be flipped around and opens left to right. My cards at the moment are very hit or miss. Sorry for the crummy card, Zhi, I'll make it up to you!

Now onto exhibit B below, an A5 card made in desperation using my Cricut. Again, I cringe. Enough said.

Still, there is a glimmer of hope in a card I made when a friend gave birth to a wee baby girl (hello Annabel!).

I also bought some new goodies from my fave store, PTI. I especially like their Wonderful Words dies and matching stamp set, which I used on a birthday card.

Soooo.........I needed a belated birthday card for my awesome personal trainer whose birthday was last week but I didn't know about. With the absence of any creativity, I fell to CASEing a card by Maile Belles, changing the colours a wee bit. I kinda like it. The peach colour makes it so fresh and bright. And the satin ribbon is just beautiful stuff.

And another birthday card, this time for a super awesome gym instructor who is always fabulous and full of pep. Her classes are the best! It's another CASE, and the original is by Gina K. I loooooooooooove this PTI set!

A close up of the glitter on the flowers, courtesy of a clear Spica pen.

Well, that's all for the moment. Hopefully I'll get back into the rhythm of card making again. Fingers crossed!