More Circles!

Well, as I mentioned last night, I spent the evening making this card – just one card!!! Like my card yesterday, this card also morphed several times before I was “happy” with it.  I’ll let you be the judge as to whether it works or not!

I’ve used lots of my Stampin’ Up stash to make this!  Firstly I cut a circle from Marina Mist and rolled some Funky Trees across the middle in Old Olive.  I then added some DSP stripey Old Olive paper to the bottom half of the circle and matted the whole thing on to a bigger circle embossed using Perfect Polka Dots.  On a separate piece of card I rolled some houses using the jumbo Neighborhood wheel, coloured it in and cut it out.  I then 3d’d this on to the front of the circle.  I finished it with a Cherry Cobbler scalloped trim and embellished with little flowers to follow the challenge sketch over on Mojo Monday this fortnight. 

So what took me all night?  Well, I tried masking and inking the sky….didn’t like it!  I tried paper piecing the roof of the house….it looked messy!  The rolling took a while to get right….I really need to invest in the Stampin’ Up roller guide!  And finally…I was watching the Sky Premiere ‘Devil’ while doing this!!  Had to keep stopping and rewinding it to see what I had missed!! LOL!

Got there in the end though. I’m entering this in the following challenges:

Mojo Monday Challenge {Sketch}

Less is More {Circles}

Cute Card Thursday {Going Round in Circles}

Thanks for looking

BFN
Linda
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May Open House–7th May 2011

I don’t get where the time goes!! It only seems like last week when we were anticipating the Mini Catalogue back in March….so it’s about time we had a look and a play with some of that lovely new stuff from said Mini….dontcha’ think! 

Now anyone can make a card….I think we proved that last time! LOL!  And since then, even my hubby has had a go!  It’s addictive!  So if you’re craft-curious this open house is for you...oh, and it’s a chance to catch up and have a coffee and a chat – not forgetting the biscuits.

Everyone is welcome but just so I know how many packets of biscuits to get, please let me know if you’d like to come.  For details, check my new Events page…

FYI – I made a housey card for the occasion using the Neighborhood jumbo wheel.  I’ve watercoloured the image, backed it onto Crumb Cake and trimmed it with Cherry Cobbler and DSP Patterns Paper.  Hope you like it.


BFN
Linda
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New Home, new challenge

Wow!  Where does the time go!  Can’t believe it’s sooo late again!!  I think I need to hide my new stuff so I can get some sleep!  But until then….

I’ve created this card for the Sketch 109 over on Card Patterns.  I don’t know what I’d do without this blog sometimes!  It always helps with inspiration!

For the card above, I’ve “rolled” my new jumbo wheel ‘Neighborhood’ in Soft Suede and matted it using the Brights DSP Pattern stack, both from Stampin’Up.  I took the plunge and used one of the pieces of Crumb Cake smooth card I’ve bought recently (it’s all soo nice, I spend most the night flicking through it and admiring it!!!)

Now I haven’t yet….but I am thinking of blinging it.  A subtle gem or two in the corner might just finish it off.  Let me know what you think.

Right….now I’m off to bed! Nope, don’t try and stop me!  I need to sleep.  And as I’m off to my class tomorrow night, I’ll be back friday with an exciting plan!plan. So if you want to know how to earn free stamp sets and other products from Stampin’ Up!……..COME BACK FRIDAY .