No, not itching like I have a rash, or even worse lice. I was itching to get back to creating after a week break! This past weekend was great. We had family in town over the weekend to celebrate my twin daughters' First Holy Communion and it was crazy busy here getting ready for the big day and guests. When the last of my family finally left yesterday, I spent the day getting caught up on laundry and getting the house back in order. Whew! I don't know about you but I can't enjoy my craft time until most of my household chores and responsibilities are taken care of first.
So I was in heaven when I finally got into my craft space last night and spent a few hours playing along with challenges, catching up on my favorite tv shows, and getting back into the groove.
First card I want to share is for the CASology challenge METAL this week. For my card I wanted to use some metal scrapbook embellishments I've been holding onto for years. Really, its been MANY years since I got these!
I paired the metal footprints from Making Memories with PTI Winter Wisteria for a baby card I will need this summer. I used Circle Scribbles as my single focal point to highlight the footprints and stamped the simple sentiment in a metallic silver ink.
Next card was inspired by the ColourQ color scheme this week. I used an old Papertrey anniversary sketch for my design and stamped images from Ruby Rose along the sentiment banner.
This third card is inspired by the Papertrey Color Play palette for May.
These colors seemed perfect for the Meadow Greens set.
And my last card was inspired by the online class I am taking Watercolors for Cardmakers. I am a bit behind (its Day 3 currently) but I decided to take my time watching the videos and trying the techniques before I move onto the next day.
Day 1 was all about creating Watercolor Backgrounds. My card is based on the technique demonstrated by Kristina Warner - Stamped Embossed Resist with Watercolor Wash.
I heat embossed PTI Simple Stripes in white and then watercolored a diagonal rainbow background over it (similar to Kristina's). I used the Simon Says Stamp Absolutely die and stamps for a simple sentiment banner across and added a few Kelly Purkey sequins. I mounted the watercolored panel on a dark purple Memory Box card base for strong contrast.
I have a few more cards to post later but wanted to share a picture from this weekend of my two girls.... I am struggling with them being 8 already and reaching this milestone in their lives. Getting old so fast.....
Thanks for taking time to stop by. Hope you are having a great week!
Sherrie all fabulous cards as always. Love the photo of your girls, the time does go way too fast. Thank you so much for sharing with us at both CASology and the colourQ!
ReplyDeleteOK, I am playing big time catch up, as you can tell. I know the feeling about being away from my craft room. It looks like you have made up for lost time, and I love all your creations. I am going to learn all about water color techniques from your posts, as I decided not to take the class because my time is so short these days. And, your girls are so gorgeous. They look so sweet and darling in their white dresses. Congratulations on such an important milestone.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and even more gorgeous kids!
ReplyDeleteThose metal feet are so cute! and I really like all the other 3 cards too!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card, Sherrie and your girls are beautiful! Have a wonderful Mother's Day and thanks for playing with us this week at the colourQ.
ReplyDeleteWOW! You have been busy! Love all the designs! Great colors, elements, and simplicity! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteYou sure made up for lost time! Your girls are gorgeous. I'm here via the onlinecardclass....love your watercolor card especially. Happy Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteI came in through your newer post, so I've been uber inspired by all your beautiful cards, Sherrie! You really rocked the challenges and the watercoloring. Your twins are SO beautiful!! I have twin 9 yo grandsons; it is such a fun age! See you at class! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards and boy are you busy. Those girls look so sweet in their communion dresses! So glad you joined us at CASology this week!
ReplyDeleteyour watercolour card is fab!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness...you have been quite the busy bee! So many fabulous and amazing cards, I love them all. And your daughters...they are just gorgeous, what a fabulous photo your took and a very important day in their lives. Thank you so for sharing. Wishing you a wonderful Mother's Day.
ReplyDeleteeach of the cards are beautiful, especially like the little footprints congratulations card
ReplyDeleteI come here to see your footprint card and I see woooww you made much more beautiful card...all are adorable and with different colors and style wow wooowww and beside that you have two beautiful girls woowww ...love their smile so sweetttt..please give a kiss for both from Aunty Monika in Munich(Germany)...I love the idea you used for the Metal challenge clever embellishment you have choosen...great CARDS all...
ReplyDeleteif you have 5 minutes time maybe you like to see my card for this week challenge?It is number 12 to make you easier to find where is mine...I would be glad if you could leave me some love....hugs, Monika
Love them all!!! But my favorite is the first one with little footprint embellishment. Perfect CAS yet adorable card! Oh, your two girls look so lovely! Thanks so much for playing with us at CASology. May
ReplyDeleteWow what a PRETTY display of cards today! Love those little baby feet, so sweet. Your girls look adorable! Thanks so much for joining us at the ColourQ!
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