Teddy with Flower

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The challenge is to use the color combination of red, yellow and orange. This designer paper had a mixture of red, peach and yellow with a bit of green that I used as a contrasting color.


Challenge: Mark’s Finest Paper – Challenge #12
Main Stamp: Teddy with Flower (LOTV)
Patterned Paper: unknown scraps
Cricut Cartridge: Lacy Labels

Copic Colors:
-bear: E43, E44, E47, E49
-other: R00, R02, R37, R39, G91, G93, G95, YR21, YR23, YR24

Fathom Calmsea

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The first challenge is to create a card or project based on the inspirational photo provided. I saw all the vibrant colors in this photo including the blues, greens, teals, and coral colors. The second challenge is to use seven of something; and I chose to use 7 dew drops for bubbles.


Challenge: There She Goes Challenge #63
Challenge: Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge #33
Main Stamp: Sweet November Fathom Calmsea & Lio (CCD)
Patterned Paper: Whimsy (DCWV)

Copic Colors:
-skin: E000, E00, E11, R20
-hair: R11, R12, R14, R17
-other: G20, G21, YG01, YG13, YG95, YG23, YG25, YG41, YG45, YG91, YG95, B21, B24, B41

Marlene

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The first challenge is to create a card or project based on the sketch provided. The other two challenges are to use punches.


Challenge: The Greeting Farm – Farm Fresh Friday
Challenge: Speedy The Cat’s Friends Challenge #11
Challenge: Wags ‘n Whiskers – Challenge #27
Main Stamp: Critter Crew Marlene (TGF)
Patterned Paper: Mango Frost (DCWV)
Dry Embossing: Papertrey Ink Impression Plate In Bloom
Cricut Cartridge: Lacy Labels

Copic Colors:
-monkey: E41, E42, E43, E44, E47, E49, E13, E15
-hair: n/a
-other: G00, BG13, BG18, YR00, YR02, R02, R05, R08, 0

Update: I was the winner at The Stamping Bazaar DT Call for this card!

Tips, Tricks & Techniques 0x016

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Paper-piecing is a fun technique but sometimes a single piece layered on the image looks out of place. I have a tip that might help camouflage the layering. When cutting around the outline of the paper-pieced section, I take into effect how the image is suppose to look if it was 3D. If that line is naturally behind or underneath another part of the image then I cut just inside the line. When it’s suppose to be a higher part of the image, then I cut just on the outside of the line. After placing the piece on the image, this technique will help the mind better interpret the image in 3D.

Darby & Chenille

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The first challenge is to create a project based on the sketch design provided; the second challenge is to get inspiration from the photo provided which for me, included water, turquoise and a orange; and the last challenge is to use the theme “You and Me.”


Challenge: Quirky Crafts Challenge #32
Challenge: Simon Says Stamp Challenge
Challenge: The ABC Challenge: Y is for …
Main Stamp: Sweet November Darby & Chenille (CCD)
Patterned Paper: Nana’s Kitchen (DCWV)
Dry Embossing: Fiskars Texture Plates Lace
Cricut Cartridge: Lacy Labels

Copic Colors:
-skin: E000, E00, E11, R20
-hair: YR12, YR14, YR18
-other: YR21, YR23, G12, G14, BG01, BG02, BG05, BG09, BG10, C3, C5