I started my journey into the rubber stamping/cardmaking world as a scrapbooker. I quickly discovered that SBing world has got some differences with stamping and cardmaking. A couple examples? Scrapbooking forums sometimes turn catty pretty quickly (just my observation!). Rubber stamping forums are more relaxed. Another example? There are a TON of card making challenges out there! There are a ton of scrapbooking ones too, don't get me wrong, but I find those are difficult for me sometimes - too many requirements and restrictions. But I've quickly discovered I LOVE cardmaking challenges! And the more I can accomplish with ONE card, the more awesome it feels. Seriously!
This weekend was Taylored Expressions birthday bash. It was filled with challenges by the DT - each one hosted a challenge. 13 in all! The great part is that you can COMBINE challenges. How awesome is THAT?!
I don't own any TE stamps (yet!) so it was a little hard for me to come up with cards - but that's ok. Another great part about the challenge was that you weren't limited to using only TE stamps. Very cool.
I'm bummed that I had to work all weekend (except Saturday when I spent the day at the doctor's office after work because Jonah was super sick!) but I did get to get a couple cards created. I'm hoping to complete all THIRTEEN challenges by tomorrow - wish me LUCK! (and wish me luck that I get called off tonight too!)
Here's the first card:
and the inside:
So, lemme tell you about the card and challenges:
TEBBTV: This one was an inspiration photo challenge. The photo had some primary colors so I drew inspiration from that for my card.
TEBBKM: Challenge #2 was based off of a sketch.
TEBBJP: Use stitching! I never stitch or sew on my projects - I have no idea how to sew and stitching takes a lot of time! But this was fun stitching around my main image. AND I used some old Making Memories embroidery floss (MM Stitches - who remembers that AND still has it in their stash?!)
BONUS: I can also submit this card for TWO more challenges! That's FIVE challenges in ALL! *happy dance* Yay!
TGF's Farm Fresh Friday!: It's What's on the Inside That Counts
I don't normally make the insides of cards, but I'm starting to! The inside of this card is SUPER simple. I didn't know what image to use, so I used a SU! greeting from the Crab & Company retired set.
Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge: Create a card inspiring a child or a teacher
Super easy. I used this TGF Wild Sprouts Annika - perfect for back to school week! This is a challenge blog I found by following Lisa Hjulberg (love love LOVE her work!) This is a great challenge blog - so inspirational and positive. I'm so glad I found it and I plan on doing more of their challenges!
WHEW! I still am SO GIDDY about doing FIVE challenges with one single card! I can't explain it but I really feel a sense of getting something DONE the more challenges I complete!
I really love the rubber stamping world! (And that's not to say I don't love the scrapbooking world just as much! I just feel like I can get more done in a faster amount of time! :)
Stay tuned for more... I've got another card to share with you later today! Thanks for visiting! Hope you have a fabulous Tuesday!
supplies:
CS: Pacific Point, Summer Sun, Kiwi Kiss (SU!), Pure Luxury White CS (Gina K.)
DSP: really old DCWV!
stamp: WS Annika (The Greeting Farm)
sentiment: Crab & Company (SU!), Chit Chat Rub-ons (SU!)
ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Basic Black (SU!)
accessories: flowers (Prima), embroidery floss (Making Memories), large circle, scallop circle, labels Nestabilies (Spellbinders), linen thread (SU!) mini brads, buttons
OMG 13 challenges and you hope to complete them all? YOU GO GIRL!
Cute, cute card!!!
Posted by: Claudette | 09/08/2009 at 02:52 PM
This is so cute! I love the stitching! I was able to complete all of ONE challenge for TE. :(
Posted by: Ashley | 09/08/2009 at 03:46 PM
Wow! 13 challenges are a lot, but I know that you can do it! :) I love the matching inside for the card - too cute!
Posted by: bruinbr | 09/08/2009 at 10:32 PM
Dayam! So many challenges in just one card!!?? My fave part is the stitching!
Go stamping world! But I sure do miss scrapbooking!
Posted by: Corinne | 09/09/2009 at 03:27 AM
This is so adorable!! LOVE that embroidery floss!! Thanks for playing along with my challenge!
Posted by: Jackie Pedro | 09/09/2009 at 09:39 AM
Ooooh, this is SO cute! Love the expression on her face and the pretty flower accents. Thanks so much for playing in my sketch challenge!
Posted by: Karen Motz | 09/09/2009 at 07:30 PM
I'll be sending you some mojo to help you get through those challenges. LOL... I love the stitching on this card. I'm off to four days of non stop scrapbooking. I hope I get a lot done.
Posted by: ady abreu | 09/10/2009 at 11:21 AM
Hi Jo! You are so sweet! Thanks for the kind words about my blog. You've made my day!
Your card is super cute... you know I'm a HUGE fan of all things TGF! I love all the hand stitching, too... another of my favorite techniques. I'm just lovin' this card all the way around!!!
Thanks for playing in our Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge. We hope you'll join us again!
Hugs,
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | 09/12/2009 at 10:05 AM
Absolutely ADORABLE!!! :) Love this image, your sentiments, the stitching--it's so CUTE!! Thanks so much for playing in our SSCC challenge last week! It's so great having you week to week. I hope you get a chance to play again this week?! Blessings x
Posted by: Kristine | 09/13/2009 at 04:29 PM