Tag Archives: OCC challenges

May 29

Hello from Europe!

I had an awfully long and exhausting trip (Chuplet decided that she doesn’t sleep on the plane, and does some good ole’ crying instead… imagine 2o+ hours of surviving this!), but we’re finally in England, and fully recovered :)
I suppose it’s time to share some recent DT work with you! Here we go…

Firstly, I’ve got an OCC sketch (OCCSC17) - last one for the time being, unfortunately… I didn’t have time enough, to prepare any more. What a shame… :/

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Supplies: cardstock: Quill, Bazzill, Stampin’ Up!; paper: October Afternoon; stamp: Stampendous; inks: various from ColorBox, Versa Color, Vivid!; rub-on (sentiment): Wendy Irving; decorative scissors: Birch Craft; black pen; other: buttons, ribbon

We’re also having a new sketch at Card Patterns. We’ve been fortunate to be able to work with images from Little Paper Shop who is sponsoring us this week.

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Supplies: cardstock: Quill; paper: My Mind’s Eye (Be Loved collection); image: Little Paper Shop (digital); inks: assorted from Versa Color, ColorBox; blender pen; dimensional medium: Glossy Accents by Ranger; sentiment sticker: SRM Stickers; decorative scissors: Birch Craft; sewing machine; string: Papertrey Ink; other: twill ribbon, crocheted trim, button

…and here goes my last week of Guest Designing for Jen del Muro’s SFYTT… I had so much fun designing along such wonderful and talented SFYTT Sisters!! I’m fortunate enough to have my card meeting the requirements of JUGS35 Dry Embossing Challenge :)

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Supplies: cardstock: Quill; paper: Bella!; stamp: C.C. Designs; ink: Versa Color (Celadon, Sky Gray, Umber, Pink), ColorBox (Peach Pastel); decorative chalks: Pebbles Inc.; sentiment rub-on: Wendy Irving; Cuttlebug & Swiss Dots embossing folder; other: assorted buttons

Right-o! I’m sorry for a quick post, folks… We’ve got limited time to spend with my hubby’s family, before we head over to Poland, so I don’t want to sit in front of the compy foor too long, especially today. I’m so glad to have you visiting, I’ll be back tomorrow with my card for the Curtain Call card! Have a lovely day…
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May 20

Allsorts…

Good day to you! I thought that I’d start with something charming -my Preciousssss….. (lol)

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Now, here’s just a little update on my weekly challenges. I’m a little busy bee tonight, so without fursther ado, I’m presenting you new stuff….

Jen Meyer designed a wonderful sketch for OCC this week (OCCSC16), which I paired with CTD93. If you’d like to play along with us, make a project using the sketch, then go to the OCC blog to link it, so that we can all see it!

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Supplies: cardstock: Quill, DCWV; paper: Three Bugs In A Rug; stamp: Prima; ink: Versa Color (Celadon), ColorBox (Dark Peony); felt flowers: Stampin’ Up!; letter stickers: American Crafts; bling: Kaisercraft; border punch: Fiskars; decorative scissors: Birch Craft; string: Papertrey Ink; other: grosgrain ribbon, button, brad

I also played tonight with SC281 (can you believe there have been so many sketches so far?!?) & PDCC30 (thanks Mona for the lovely colour choice!)

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In case you’re wondering how it came from the sketch to the sample - I used some broad trim for the vertical panel, and some burlap for the small horizontal one. I know it’s a loose interpretation at best, but you know me 😉

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Supplies: cardstock: Quill; paper: Kaisercraft, Basic Grey; ink: Versa Color (Bark), ColorBox (Black); edge distresser: Heidi Swapp; tag: Pink Paislee; sequins: Sullivans; twill ribbon; chipboard heart: Collections; silver glimmer mist: Tattered Angels; string: Papertrey Ink; other: trim, burlap, paper roses; button

Also, finally got around to playing with F4A12: It’s in the Spot. I love this technique! I paired it with CC271: Dusty Razzleberry Saffrons.

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Supplies: cardstock: Quill, Bazzill, Grant; stamps: Hero arts (leaves, background), Flourishes (sentiment); ink: ColorBox (Blush Rose), Ancient Page (Cobalt), Versa Color (Sky Gray); decorative chalks: Pebbles

Quite a variety of styles today, huh? :) Thank you wholeheartedly for being such faithful and wonderful commenters! Thank you for visiting my blog! Hope you had fun, and feel inspired… I’ll see you soon! xxx
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May 13

Really Reasonable Ribbon’s May Blog Hop!

Hello again, and welcome to our first monthly Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop!

You should have come here from the RRR blog - if not, you’d want to hop over there and read about the details and the prize, that we’ve got in store for one lucky participant!!

I’d like to show you a simple card today, using some yummy ric-rac and Peach grosgrain, both available in the RRR store.

I used the newly launched OCC sketch and a fabulous inspiration from Tuesday Trigger - Frills & Thrills.

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Supplies: cardstock: Quill, Bazzill; Cuttlebug machine & EZCut flower dies; stamp: Papertrey Ink (Signature Greetings); ink: ColorBox (Black); ribbon: Light Blue ric-rac, Peach Grosgrain; sewing machine; other: brads

Next in line is Cassie Box, with the project that is surely to be a treat! Happy hopping! xxx

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Apr 22

Encircled

Good evening folks! I wasn’t sure whether I’d find the time to spend card making tonight, but as you can see - I managed :)
It’s been a pretty intense couple of days, with Chuplet being over the top cranky, and I find that what I’d use most now is a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, the lil’ one doesn’t give me much hope in this regard *rolls eyes*
Also, my mojo decided to take a break from work tonight…which is fair enough, ’cause I tend to force it to work over hours, lol.

I’ve got a sample for this week’s terrific OCC sketch(OCCSC12) to show you:

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Supplies: cardstock: Quill; paper: October Afternoon, page from a notebook; stamp: Inkadinkado; ink: Color Box (Ice blue), Versa Color (Olive, Bark), Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Pumice Stone); Cuttlebug machine & Swiss Dots embossing folder; sewing machine; ribbon: Flourishes; letter stickers: Carolee’s Creations; other: buttons, string

Isn’t this sketch great? If you feel like playing along, make a card on the base of the sketch, then click the link to the OCC Weekly Sketch blog in the sidebar or here, and link your creation!

There’s also a card that I made for the TPE63 sketch, and the colours of CTD89. I wasn’t convinced whether I want to play around with these colours at first (I like bolder, more defined combos, and I’m not a big fan of these shades of blue), but then I told myself that if I played only with the challenges that suit me 100%, the very nature of them would be lost. Get to step out of the comfort zone sometimes, right?
I admit that I used more shades of blue though. I didn’t have the relevant cardstock, so I used this DCWV stack, that happens to have the right colours.
No stamps were harmed in the making of ths one - I cut out and popped up some flowers & leaves from the DP.

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Supplies: cardstock: Quill; paper: DCWV (Latte stack); ribbon: Kaisercraft; other: button, twine

Thank you for paying me a visit tonight, it’s always lovely to see you here! Have a lovely evening xx
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Apr 08

Two cards, two styles

Hi gals, good to be back! I had a break from stamping yesterday, and only a quick two-card session today, but I can feel my mojo is quite low, and I probably should use some break. I’ll see how it goes tomorrow, but knowing myself, I’ll try to create something anyway. lol

I’m here primarily to share with you the brand new sketch at OCC Weekly Sketch, and my take on it. The sketch happens to be very similar to this month’s Paper Crafts Go-To Sketch Challenge, so I’m also entering my card there.
I hope you find the time to play with us this week - isn’t this a fun one?

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Supplies: cardstock: Quill; paper: Kaisercraft Loire Valley, Peachy Keen (die-cuts); rub-on letters: Fynmark; chipboard letters: American Crafts; rhinestone: Bella!; other: burlap, twine, button, brown marker

The other card that I made, uses the SC275 sketch, and the colours of The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC24:

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Supplies: cardstock: Quill, DCWV; paper: Grant, digital, page from an old newspaper; stamp: Flourishes; ink: ColorBox Wisteria, Warm Violet; sewing machine; other: ribbon, twine, button, eyelets, post stamp, paper flower

Got to run now ’cause it’s late! Thank you for stopping by here tonight, sending you lots of love and hugest hugs…
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Apr 01

OCC sketch… and more

Hi girls, hope you’re all doing well!
It’s Thursday, which means that it’s time for another fun OCC sketch (OCCSC9)! I’d like to share with you the sample that I made with it. I have this ridiculous amount of cream satin ribbon, that’s been lying around for ages. After seeing this sketch, I decided that I’d make a nice round frame from cardstock, and wrap the ribbon around it. It came out nicely, don’t you think?

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Supplies: cardstock: Quill; paper:Kaisercraft, digital; stamp: Stamp-It (image), Flourishes (sentiment); ink: ColorBox Cocoa;watercolour pencils: Belgrave; blender pen; sewing machine; ribbon: My Mind’s Eye, stash; other: button, string

I also managed to squeeze two more cards into my tight schedule yesterday, hooray! Here they are…

Here’s one for the current SFYTT, and Color Throwdown #86:

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Supplies: cardstock: Quill, Grant; paper: Cosmo Cricket Material Girl; chipboard: DCWV (beaver), American Crafts (alphabet); letter stickers: Fynmark; ribbon: Sullivans; sewing machine; other: button, twine

…and the next card goes to OCC Sketch Challenge:

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Supplies: cardstock: Quill; paper: Kaisercraft; stamp: Tim Holtz; ink: ColorBox Copper; watercolour pencils: Belgrave; sewing machine; other: burlap, button, string, cut-out letters

I’m sorry again for not so brilliant quality of the photos… I did it again - took them in the lamp light… Thanks for visiting!
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