What a relief it is to finally ink up some new stamps! I got these when my mom visited in early July and they have just sat patiently in their box waiting to be played with.
I rolled together a few challenges to come up with this:
Now that I think about it, this card isn't as 'clean and simple' as they come, is it? I was really focusing on the colors and not the fact that it was supposed to be CAS. Oh well. It's sorta CAS, so I'll stick with it!
See you soon,
Colleen
Stamps: Chandeliers by Inkadinkado, sentiment by Anna Griffin
Ink: Whisper White craft, Baja Breeze, Basic Black - all SU; Distress Inks in Frayed Burlap and Antique Linen
Paper: Kraft, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Punches: Modern Label
Other: Big Shot, oval and scalloped oval Spellbinders Nesties, dimensionals, sponge, blue rhinestone stickers, Stampamajig
I rolled together a few challenges to come up with this:
- Splitcoast Clean and Simple 81 - use kraft, turquoise and white
- Splitcoast Free for All 26 - Mash It Up (use stamps by several different companies)
- Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #67 - use the following sketch:
Now that I think about it, this card isn't as 'clean and simple' as they come, is it? I was really focusing on the colors and not the fact that it was supposed to be CAS. Oh well. It's sorta CAS, so I'll stick with it!
See you soon,
Stamps: Chandeliers by Inkadinkado, sentiment by Anna Griffin
Ink: Whisper White craft, Baja Breeze, Basic Black - all SU; Distress Inks in Frayed Burlap and Antique Linen
Paper: Kraft, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Punches: Modern Label
Other: Big Shot, oval and scalloped oval Spellbinders Nesties, dimensionals, sponge, blue rhinestone stickers, Stampamajig
8 comments:
Great challenge combo card, Colleen :D Love the chandelier and the sponging around the main image. Wonderfully done!
A BIG WARM WELCOME TO THE MIDNIGHT MADNESS SKETCH CHALLENGE!!! We are so delighted that you have found us!! Your card is AWESOME!! So very elegant!! I love that image! Your colors are wonderful!! The MMDesign Team thanks you for playing in our challenge this week!!
Phyllis MMDesign Team
OMG Colleen, you joined the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge this week!! I'm SO EXCITED. I'll keep it a secret that you are nicknamed Blondzi!! Sssshhhh.... Your card is way, way, way GOOD. I LOVE your chandaliers - how classy is that. You made wonderful use of the CAS sketch and look at those other challenges.
This was my last week as guest designer at MMSC, but I hope you will continue to upload your entries. I know I will be.
Hope to see you next week!!
Hugs
pam
MMSC-GD
Love the contrast between the two sides and I have to agree with Marisa on that awesome sponging! Creates quite a nice halo around your image...beautiful!
Oh this is just sooo pretty! The backgrounds you created are so pretty! Love your sponging too!!
Hey Coleen-I just saw your message today on my blog and here you are!!! I am just thrilled you joined us at Midnight Madness my pnz sister!!! lol And look at this card!! WOW Girlfriend-it is so unique and so very creative. I absolutely love everything about it from the colors to the stamps and the distressing. Gorgeous. Great job with the sketch. Thank you so much for playing along with the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge.
Bear Hugs,
Carol :O}
Midnight Madness Design Team
Woo Hoo Colleen - a big CONGRATS on winning the Remarkables this week on MMSC. You did an incredible job!!
Hugs
pam
MMSC-FormerGD
What a knockout card, Colleen!! And a huge CONGRATS for winning the MMSC Remarkables with it on your very first entry!!! Those chandeliers truly are fabulous, as is your color combo. The sponging around your main image is pure perfection!! Way to go :)
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