August Altenew Inspiration Challenge

 Hey there. I had made this card last week but did not get it posted so here we go. I was going for a distressed look on the Altenew Inspiration Challenge. Using the wood in the background and the color palette.

I really liked how the embossing of the Modern Greetings set was not solid. It helped the inked stripes show through. I also echoed the shape of the stamped image on the base card and smaller greeting. The edges were roughed up on the layers and rustic twine was added.

Whenever I am feeling in a slump a card challenge always gives me inspiration. Thank you Altenew!

Simon Says Stamp has an Anything Goes running on their Wednesday challenge. 

CAS Colours and Sketches #519

 Hello. Are you up for a "double" challenge today? We have a month end double challenge up on the CAS Colours and Sketches blog.

I followed the sketch but made my card a top-folding card. This is the style of card I prefer. 

Stamps: Papertrey Ink's Friends till the End (die set)

Cardstock: Stampin' Up Perfect Plum and heavyweight white

Ink: Stampin' Up

Extras: Glossy Effects, blending brush, 

clear detail embossing powder

Thanks for stopping by Sue.

AAA Cards Challenge #247

Hey there. I mention sketches being my favorite kind of challenge and we have a new sketch for you on the AAA Cards Challenge.

Geometric shapes are some of my favorite stamps to use. They can work for male, female and in this case a teen card. The set I used is from Ellen Hutson, Stay Cool set. Here again super simple stamping with the layering of black images and greeting for punch. I trimmed my white panel down and mounted it to a top folding royal blue card base.

Thanks for stopping by, Sue.

CAS Colours & Sketches Challenge #518

 Hello, We have a fun sketch challenge on the CAS Colours and Sketches Challenge. Who am I kidding... I think all sketches are fun!

I played with a little ink-blending and die cut inlay of the letters to spell cake. I cut the fun fringe with scissors.

Stamps: Papertrey Ink Birthday Wishes

Dies: Altenew Bold Alphabet

Ink: Stampin'Up and Versafine Black

I created a bonus card for you with a baby theme using a PTI greeting and Avery Elle's Circle It stamp set.

I hope you will make a card with this fun, asymmetrical sketch. Thanks for stopping by, Sue.

Altenew August Challenge #2

 Hey there. The Altenew Inspiration Challenge is such a fun, neutral palette.

Stamps: Altenew Trigonometry

Leafy Canopy

Ink and Cardstock:

Stampin'Up!

Extras: Clear Embossing Powder

Clear Nuvo Drops