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Hey everybody once again today:)

Sharing a card for AnnaBelle Stamps Friday Feature.

This week's feature is to use "Garden Silhouette" stamp set from AnnaBelle Stamps. Since I don't have that particular set, I am using "All Things Grow". This set is also a silhouette set.
So here is my take on the challenge.

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I have stamped three different stamps in layers using two different colours. I love the layering effect. The blue and orange colours contrast so well against the white. I have trimmed, diecut and embossed Sand Sahara cardstock and tied the gorgeous blue satin ribbon from AnnaBelle Stamp. I love the satin ribbon from AnnaBelle Stamps because it is satin on both sides. Easy to make a bow and the satin shines on both sides. No twisting or turning to make the satin side stay out. Love it.

Here are a closeup of the card.

I have used The Play Date Cafe Frost Beauty Challenge #163 colours to make my card.



Hope you like the card.
. Check out DT inspirations@ AnnBelle Stamps Blog.


The Garden Silhouette Stamp set is available @ 20% off at Annabelle Stamps.

Thanks for visiting!

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Hello!

Morning Everybody,

It is Saturday morning for me. A very busy weekend for me. Tomorrow is Music Awards for the kids and today we are preparing for it. Ironing clothes, hair to done, practice solo and groups..... So this post will be a short one.

 I am sharing this card for Moxie Fab World-The Card Design Handbook Week-The Repetition Challenge.

I am in love with the speech bubbles. So I pulled out MFT's Let's Chat stamp set and dies to make my card. I added Hero Arts Plaid background stamp to add interest and texture. I also coloured the speech bubbles with Shabby Shutters Distress Marker to add colour to the card.

I love the sentiments on them and how the card turned out. There is repetition and balance on the card. 

I am also submitting this card for The Play Date Cafe Challenge # 146.

Thanks for stopping by!

There is another post coming today. So stay tuned in:)

See ya soon!

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PDCC #140

If yuo are looking for CAS_ual Fridays #61 post then click here.

A quick post sharing a card I made for The Play Date Cafe Challenge #140

I really liked this colour combination especially the picture of the quit and pillow. 

Colour blocking came to my mind and used it as an inspiration to make my card.

Here is my card.

Supplies:

Cardstock: White cardstock from Wplus9. Delightful Daffodils and Taken with Teal from SU. Aqua Mist from PTI

Stamp sets: None

Inks: None

Accessories: PTI alpha dies and Fresh daisies dies from Simon Says Stamps.

I love how it turned out. And no stamps or inks used on it. I couldn't believe myself.lol!

Hope you like it too!

 See you soon.

Ta!

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PDCC # 134

A quick post sharing a card I made for PDCC #134

Here is the colours of the challenge.

And here is my take on the colours.

Supplies:

Cardstock: Stampers Select White from PTI, Cameo Coral, Sand Sahara, Blushing Bride, Apricot Apeal from Stampin' Up!

Stamp Set: Many Birthday Messages from Hero Arts

Accessories: Chevron die from MFT

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend :)

Ta!

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PDCC #133

Here is a card I made for The Play Date Cafe Challenge #133

This is a very classic colour combination and I love it.
Here is my card.

Supplies:

Cardstock: Spring Rain and Pure Poppy from PTI

Pattern paper: RWB Classic collection from Uniko Studio

Stamp Sets: Time and Extra Time from Uniko Studio

Accessories: Colourbox Frost white ink, Pure Poppu ink from PTI, White embossing powder heat gun.

As I am posting this, my son Sid is in surgery in Perth. Although it is a minor surgery, things can happen. Praying all goes well. He has been a very good boy. Never once has he complained of pain in his eyes or said the chalazion has blocked his vision even though it has. He has got his dad with him who know about his medical condition as a doctor. Sitting 600 kms away, it is hard for me as a mother not to be with him. Waiting for the phone call. Anytime now.


Thanks for visiting and have a great week!

Ta!

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The Spectacular Spectacle Challenge

Morning everybody,

Yay! Monday! I love Monday because kids are off to school and hubby to work and I have the house all to myself. Although I don't have the house to myself  at the moment. My in-laws are staying with me. But atleast there is a routine. I have since vaccumed, mopped the house, washed the clothes and prepared for lunch. So time to browse, check emails and write up this post.

Again I made this card couple of days ago. When I saw Moxie Fab World's The Spectacular Spectacle Challenge, I immediately pulled out Lawn Fawn's Clear To See stamp set. But was stumped! What to do? Because I did a mini blog hop with my friend Joyce using this set. Here are the cards I made earlier.

Anyway, after seeing the current PDCC colours, the idea bulb lit up in my head. Have you seen sunglasses with blue and pink shades? I have! Very funky and retro.I also wanted to use the PDCC colours other than for a flower or an elegant card.

And, I read Cath's article on PC blog about focus on trendy spectacle. I loved the card by Chunyaun with the repetitive pattern of the spectacle. So inspired by all of these, I made my card.

Supplies:

Cardstock: White cardstock by Wplus9, Pretty in Pink and Basic Grey from SU

Stamp set: Clear To See by Lawn Fawn and Folk Art by Wplus9

Inks: Momento Black Ink

Accessories: Button from PTI, Copics pink and blue colours.

I love the repetitive retro spectacle background. Just so cool. I also interpreted the pink and blue shades as two friends. Hence the sentiment. Hope you like it. I love it :) One of my favourites.

Here is the PDCC challenge colours for you

Thanks for all your get well wishes on my neck sprain. About 75% better than yesterday. Thats why I was able to do a lot of work today. Hopefully by tomorrow, I will be well 100% :)

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day!

Ta!

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PDCC #129

Morning everybody,

A quick share today for The Play Date Cafe Challenge #129.
Here is the colour picture

Not only do I love the colour combo but my eyes were drawn towards the pillow. I have seen similar design pillows and cushions in different colours and I have pinned one such cushion on my pinterest's Inspirational board. So I took the pillow as my inspirational and made my card.
Here is my take on the challenge.

Supplies:

Cardstock: Stampers Select White from PTI

Stamp Set: Flower Fusion # 8 from PTI and Big Greetings from MFT

Inks: Basic Grey, Kiwi Kiss and Perfect Plum all from Stampin' Up! and Archival Jet Black Ink

Accessories: Rhinestones from Kaisercraft

I inked my arcylic block with Basic Grey and stamped on the white panel. I used the back of the negative image stamp from Flower Fusion #8 and stamped second generation to get the flower base. And then used the positive image of the flower and full ink to stamp the image. I love the texture yet still one layer card except for the rhinestone.

Thanks for visiting :) Have a great week!

Ta!

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Orange, Pink and White Graphic

Today, I am free for some reason! Aha! I know why? Because weekend is going to be very busy. Having 4 families over for sunday lunch and I need to get the menu ready by tonight and buy and prepare by tomorrow. So I decided I will not stress too much today. Want a day off to prepare myself for the busy weekend. That means crafting for me. I am trying to submit for another mag call. No mojo flowing there. So I browsed and saw that The Play Date Cafe Challenge #128 has a beautiful colour combination.

I love bright colours and this is perfect to lift my mojo. I thought of doing a tie like that on the picture but I don't like men wearing these colours. So ditched the idea. Next comes flowers but it is too easy. Then comes colour blocking. Great idea but it is easy too. Finally, I decided on doing some masking and sponging based on a clip that came on Better Homes and Gardens last night. 

Here is my card.

 

Supplies:

Cardstock: Stampers Select White from PTI

Stamp Set: Super Star from Wplus9

Inks:  Worn Lipstick and Spiced Marmalade Distress Inks and Archival JetBlack Ink

Accessories: Masking tape, Tim Holtz sponging tool.

I used masking tape to mask the edges and randomly in a zig zag manner. Then sponged Worn Lipstick and Spiced Marmalade Distress Inks. Then carefully removed the masking tape. The result is this graphic pattern. Just perfect. Love it :)

About this time, my postie also arrived to give me my Wplus9 and MFT packages. I broke opened the  Wplus9 Super Star set and used the sentiment on this card.

I love graphic designs and love how my card turned out. Hope you do too,

Thanks for stopping by!

Ta!

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PDCC #111

I like Play Date Cafe's colour splash challenges and I try to play them all.

This time it is splash of Teal !

Love love teal colour against black. Here is my take on the challenge.

I stamped Papertrey Ink Boy Basics Simple Circles stamp using SU Taken with Teal ink and punched them out. Glued three circles together and created this card. The teal pearls are made using Viva Decor Pearl Pen - Turquoise. They are beautiful and easy to use as well. The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink Whale wishes stamp set.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

Luv!

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PDCC #107

This week's PDCC challenge is a challenge I like. Its the splash of color challenge. The splash of color is  ORANGE! Orange is one of my fav colour too. Here is the photo for you.

Instead of a card, I made a altered frame for little boy's room. I saw this frame in a local shop and they come in different colors. Of course, I  had to buy them. I love the glossy finish of the frames too.

Here is my take on the challenge.

All die cuts are from Papertrey Ink and cardstocks from SU except the white which is from Gina K.

I love it and looks striking in real. I have made a few more frames and will share them all one by one in the coming days :)

If you like to play then, here is the link to the challenge - PDCC #107

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

luv!

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PDCC #71

I have a card share I made for The Play Date Cafe Challenge #71. Love their Black and White with a splash of color challenge. If you are interested to play along, please click here to their blog.

This is my take on the challenge.

Isn't it so beautiful? I love a splash pink! My attempt at stitching on the card. Not perfect but I will get there with practice. There is no stamping on this card. All I have used is cardstocks and button from PTI, Kaisercraft Bubblegum Patten Paper and rhinestones, Echo Park Be mine stickers and Handmade Crinkled ribbon.  I like it and hope you do too!

 

Thanks for the challenge. Have a great weekend :)

 

Luv!

PDCC #45 for JAI #33

Well, life sometimes just takes over. I have been madly busy for past 2 weeks. And still is until end of 2nd week of September. I didn't even realise August had come and gone and its September 3rd already! Feels disoriented about time and date. Anyway, today I had a little time to get couple of cards done using The Play Date Cafe color challenge #45 and Just Add Ink sketch #33.

Here is the PDCC #45 inspirational photo and colors

And here is the sketch from Just Add Ink

Here is my take on both the challenges

Supplies:

Cardstocks	SU's Creamy Caramel, Rich Razzleberry and Tangerine Tango
Stamp set	Embellishement from PTI
Inkpads	SU's Rich Razzleberry, Tangerine Tango and Basic Black
Accessories	SU's Rich Razzleberry polka dot ribbon, PTI's Orange Zest grosgrain ribbon, PTI's Purple and Orange buttons, PTI's Embellishemnt die, Kaisercraft's rhinestones, Two way glue pen, SU's Dazzling Diamonds and white twine from my stash.

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Thanks for the rich color combination. Love it. And the sketch is so simple and versatile. Beautiful!

I won a prize online and the prize came through last week. I will share it with you tomorrow.

Have a great weekend!

Cheers!

PDCC # 43

Morning everybody,

Berry nice Sunday morning. Sun is shining and not very hot either. Just watching "Total Drama Action" on ABC3 channel. Its a spook about the reality shows on TV. Previously there was "Total Drama Island" a spook on "Survivor". Total fun.. Although its kids animated program, its is so funny and we as a family enjoy it. Watch it if you get a chance :)

Anyway, I had a chance to make a card for the Play Date Cafe Challenge #43. Here is the inspirational photo and color of this week's challenge.

Here is my take on the challenge.

Again, I have used the same sketch as the card on my previous post. Thats because I am using the bits and pieces from my tray. Its so easy to make. Just collect the colors of cardstock and pattern paper you want. Cut them to sizes, add texture, layer them, add embellishments & sentiment and ta da you are done 10 minutes! The only thing that delayed completing the card was the crystal effects on the heart shapes.

Supplies:

Cardstock: PTI's Stamper's Select White and Hawaiian Shores, SU's Gable Green.

DSP: PTI's Green Boutique and Green Tea Leaves 

Stampset:PTI's Lily of the Month and Tin Types 

Inkpads:Stazon Black ink and SU's Gable Green and PTI's Hawaiian Shores

Accessories: SU's embossing folder,PTI'sHawaiian Shores ribbon, EK Success donut punch, SU's Heart shape punches, Kaisercraft rhinestones, crystal effects and white gel pen.

Thanks for another amazing color challenge. I like doing these challenges. I have got couple of wedding invitation samples I made for an order. Will share with you later today for your opinion.

Have a great weekend!

Cheers!

PDCC # 42

Hi everybody,

I feel as though its been a very very long time since I have posted on my blog. My mojo has just about returned to me. So I made a card today using The Play Date Cafe Challenge #42 colors. Here is the inspirational photo and the colors of the challenge.

Here is my take on the challenge.

Supplies:

Cardstock: SU's Chocolate Chip, Confetti Cream and Kiwi Kiss

Stamp sets: PTI's Life and Daily Designs, SU's Kind and Caring thoughts

Inkpads: SU's Kiwi Kiss, Old Olive and Basic Black, Versamark

Accessories: Jute, SU's Fancy Flower Extra Large Punch and circle punches, Fiskars border punch, dazzling Diamonds, Clear Embossing Powder and Heatgun.

I am a bit busy as I am making invitations, favour boxes, place cards and thankyou note for a friend's mother's 60th birthday. I will share photos when I complete them all. Hoping to catch up some challenges and get back into regular posting in the meantime. 

Thanks for stopping by....

Cheers!