Wednesday, January 30, 2008

hump day challenges



Su had another challenge on her Stampin up UK blog.http://stampinupchallengeuk.blogspot.com/ To make a valentine using Stampin Up images but no red or pink. Over on SCS, the workshop wow challenge was to use vellum.


And snap, I solved three challenges in one. The third being, I have my husbands valentine done now!


This was a quick one, I embossed image from Summer by the Sea with gold embossing powder and then used wonderful words to do the same at the bottom. I then used my markers (one of my favorite items) and colored in the image from the back. Using my tool kits I just punched the holes and used eyelets to secure to basic black cardstock. Vellum can be tricky to adhere without showing the adhesive.


I didn't stop there, I checked out sketch challenge today at SCS also. This is sc161, I choose to use and image vs. what looked to be a flower in sketch. I also made another valentine not using red or pink. The heart I colored in with bravo burgundy. I choose these colors off color wheel, since I wanted to use mellow moss for frog and my cardbase. I used ticket corner punch and canvas background stamp on so saffron piece. Then used mellow moss eyelets on pale plum. I did use a marvy giga oval scallop punch but used the oval coluzzel template for the whisper white. I colored him in with my watercolor crayons. (another favorite). This one will probably go to one of my sons.
I was also given an award by Han today! For making her day... She makes mine with all her great creations. Thanks to all my blogging sisters who inspire me everyday :}

7 comments:

Sallyh said...

what great Valentines cards, I love the embossing on the top one. Also I have tagged you please see my blog for the details.

Stampin' Colleen said...

The embossing is BEAUTIFUL! I have never thought of doing that! TFS!

Debbi said...

I need to get my vellum out more!! I tend to forget about it!!! Great card!!

debby4000 said...

Great cards but my fav is the vellum one, its so beautiful

Etha said...

Wow that gold embossing looks fabulous!! love that image :)

Gwen said...

Hey...I forgot I have that stamp set!! I am so going to use that for my husbands valentine! Thanks!!! I love what you did with it.

Jana O'Brien said...

Wow! That is one gorgeous card.