Runway Inspired Challenge #58 and CAS(e) this sketch #73

 So this is my very first shot at a Runway Inspired Challenge and a CAS(e) challenge!!

I have eyed them for awhile but it's taken me awhile to get my crafting groove working for me in this new space. But now, I'm ready...

Hopefully I can keep this up! 

Heres the challenge...

It's actually a 2 way challenge this time with a CASe sketch too.

Here's my take on these challenges:

By way of explanation.... I've been looking for the Tim Holtz distress water-colour paper everywhere.  Well, maybe not everywhere, but there are few places that I have found here in Singapore that have crafty supplies and I have been out of luck finding the paper I want. But, I did find this specialty paper by Ranger (Inkssentials) that is slicky and shiny and for all sorts of mediums, or so it said on the package. So I pulled out my ink pads and used them like watercolors. The difference is it doesn't soak in and bleed like water-colour paper would. The ink sits on top and pools in this really fun way. 

Overall, I like how the paper took the ink, but of course its totally different than I had expected. Which is good! I ended up using something like 8 different inks because I was looking for the right shades and didn't know how they would take. They started to mute when I dried them with a heat gun, so I had to reapply over and over. I had better vibrant pools of colour when I just let it air dry. Good thing to know, eh?

The other thing to note is the black background paper... I actually ran it through my Cuttlebug with a Provo Craft embossing folder and then drew inside the indentations with a white gel pen. I wanted to mimic the shorts this hot lady is wearing in the challenge. I just needed to figure out how to do it best. I thought of just stamping but couldn't find a background stamp I was happy with. (how is that even possible with all the stamp sets I have!?) I like the texture this gives the background. It's the kind of card you want to touch. which I like.

Anyway, I was realising Mother's Day is coming up and I need to get moving on my card so it makes it back to the states in time for my momma to feel the love! Feels good to actually get it done on time.

Alrighty, thats it! Check out the challenges Here and Here.

Hope you get to play along too!

Thanks for stopping by.

k

Thinking of You

Hello Monday! I got a really late start today since DH is coming home finally and I have been busy cleaning and getting ready for him to walk in the door. Crazy how much I  let things get out of hand with him gone (in my defense, it was a loong time! But its good to clean, the air is fresh outside and there is a nice breeze coming through the house. Here is my card for this glorious (dare I say perfect ?!) monday.

I hand stamped the background paper using Pure Poppy, Tangerine and White. Popped up the white flower and the "thinking of you" tag and of course added more ruffled ribbon. 

It's a really simple card and went together fast. I think what makes it so fun is the color combo. Nice and fiery!  Ok. I am off to do more cleaning. I must keep moving or I get sleepy and I need to pick up a little boy from the bus soon, so falling asleep would be BAD!  I actually was a bit late the other day and you should have seen the panic and fear on his face when I finally got to him. I will never do that again! OH the guilt I felt!

Have a wonderful monday and thanks for stopping by!

k

Deets: All Papertrey Ink unless Noted

Stamps: In Bloom, Faux Ribbon (Sentiment) Vintage Tags

Ink: Pure Poppy, Fresh Snow. Basic Black, Tangerine (SU!)

Paper: Orange Spice, Summer Sunrise, Stampers White

Accessories: Pure Poppy Saddle Stitch Ribbon, Gelly Roll Star Pen, Studio 18 Adhesive Gems

In Bloom

Good Morning!  Every so often my card making gets messy. Today's card is no exception. This baby has layers of ink and stuff on it. Some things I was trying new, other things were added to cover up things that didn't work out. All in all, I am surprised this baby is still standing. Here she is:

Layered cardstock, scored lines, background stamping, paper piecing, sponging. Lots going on. But you know these beautifully designed flowers from the Papertrey Ink set In Bloom some how make it better:
That and a little Gelly Roll pen action. Ok. so it's friday finally! And really this week could not have ended sooner. Its so nice to have DH home and I look forward to a weekend of time as a family and FINALLY time to myself. DH is really good at that kid watchin' stuff. Also, I hope to finish the second book of a series I started this summer. I am really sucked in. Check it out if you haven't already, cause they are really good. Although I have had some killer dreams (cowboy and indian stuff) and I keep talking like I am from the Arizona Territories in the turn of the century. Stuff like "I reckon" and "out yonder" keep coming out of my mouth. My kids are extremely confused.  Only one more book to go...

Thanks for paying me a visit today! Have a wonderful weekend!

k

Deets: All supplies Papertrey Ink unless noted

Stamps: In Bloom, Background Basics: Text Styled

Ink: Melon Berry, Vintage Cream. SU! Purely Pomegranate, Basic Black

Paper: Scarlet Jewel, Melon Berry, Rustic Vintage Cream

Accessories: Sakura Gelly Roll Pens, Score-It Mini