The plan had been to attack some much needed gardening and general outdoor maintenance this week, but the weather here has conspired against us. All around Australia, there are some very serious bush fires happening, we have had record temperatures fanned by high winds and low humidity. And there seems no respite in sight.
So, I couldn't think of anything nicer to do than attempt some challenges, particularly a new one on the scene.
I think I will just make the Dynamic Duos challenge deadline. Island Indigo isn't a colour I have used much of but I do like it and now that it is out of the packaging (read languishing on my desk), I will endeavour to use it more.
What you need
Cardstock - PTI white; SU Melon Mambo, Island Indigo
DSP - SU Brights Collection
Stamps - MFT Lovey Dovey Sentiments
Ink - SU Melon Mambo
Die - PTI hearts border
Gems - Kaisercraft
Now for the newbie - what avid card maker isn't going to love this one. And what an endless source of inspiration. I didn't think I would refer to it as much as I do, for all sorts of things.
The ideas I particularly liked on this card, and there is a fair bit of decoration going on, are the colours and polka dots. While I don't have a stamp set with several different circles, I did have one with stars so went with that.
What you need
Cardstock - PTI white, black
Stamps - HA Year Round Sentiments
Ink - Memento Pear Tart, Sweet Plum, Bahama Blue, Rose Bud, Tuxedo Black
Gems - Kaisercraft
Oh thank-you sooo much for joining in Pinspired Challenges' very first challenge. I'm totally digging the stars...who needs circles when you got fab stars right :)
ReplyDeleteI can't think of a better way to spend a hot day...love the cards you've created here! I'm off to check out the new challenge now...
ReplyDeleteHope you're out in the garden again soon.
Both cards are very lovely. ;-) I love what you've done with the Dynamic Duos colors - thanks for joining us this week!
ReplyDeleteCassandra, I love the color combo. the colors really do work so well together. I also love the layer of hearts leading up to the perfect U. Great card and beautifully composed. So glad you shared this "love"ly creation with the Paper Players this week
ReplyDeletejaydee
cute card...loving all those fun stars..thanks for joining us at Pinspired challenge..
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS take on the inspiration photo! I love the stars!! Thanks for playing along at Pinspired!
ReplyDeleteGreat job with your take on the challenge image!
ReplyDeleteI love the use of stars in place of the circles. They are perfect for a birthday card! Thanks for joining us at Pinspired Challenges!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the colours for our challenge, and I am loving the bling! Thanks for sharing your card with us at Dynamic Duos.
ReplyDeleteI love the placement of the stars - perfect, perfect layout!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along with us at Pinspired!
What a fun layout; the big U is perfect. Great job combining the two challenges, also. Thanks for joining us at The Paper Players this week, Cassandra!
ReplyDeleteI love how you were inspired by this challenge badge. I LOVE that you used stars for the polka dots! Love the colors, the layout, the whole shabang!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining us for our first challenge at Pinspired!