Sunday, May 1, 2016

A couple of challenges


It's been cold, windy and dreary outside today, so I hid out in my craft cave and played with my stamps.  Here's what I ended up with - now it's time to put my feet up and play Words With Friends!

Both of these cards were inspired by this week's Can You Case It (CYCI) sketch challenge #118:

I love adding sequins and sparkle to this mermaid.  I added a sheet of vellum over the background, trying to create kind of a "misty" look.  

I'll be posting the daisy in this week's One Journey Coach's Challenge also - the challenge was to use an ombre element.  I used watercolors for the ombre, then added a bit of texture by inking and pressing with a piece of bubble wrap.  (Gotta love that FSJ packing material!!)

All in all, a nice relaxing day - but I'd still like the sun to come back tomorrow.


If you'd like to order, click HERE to go to my Fun Stampers Journey site.  And here are the supplies I used for these two cards:

Stamps:
  • Mermaid Wishes AT-0161 (Bloom Benefit)
  • Hello Lovely SS-0192
  • Tag Elements AT-0130
  • Butterfly Prints SS-0017
Ink: 
  • Black Licorice IP-0041
  • Grape Fusion IP-0006
  • River Stone IP-0053
Paper:
  • Yummy Prints Paper Pack PP-0007
  • Whip Cream Card Stock CS-0040
  • Lemon Drop Card Stock CS-0018
  • Limeade Splash Card Stock CS-0020
  • Blue Lagoon Card Stock CS-0004
Other:
  • Butterfly Prints Dies DI-0015
  • Sparkle Dust AC-0013
  • Journey Glaze AD-0002
  • Foam Squares AD-0084








6 comments:

  1. Beautiful cards, I just love the ombre effect and the daisy against blue background is lovely! Thank you for joining us this week for the CYCI Sketch Challenge!

    AJ, DT

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  2. Whoo hoo. lovin em both Wilma! Thanks for joining us at CYCI. - Christine.

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  3. Hi Wilma, Absolutely awesome cards! Both are so fun and whimsical. I love the mermaid on the first car with the sparkly sequin details and the star. On the second card, I love the background and how the flower along with the butterfly really pop. So sweet. You totally rocked the sketch. Thanks for playing along with CYCI! ~Pam, DT

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  4. I love the shading on this beautiful card! Thanks for joining us at Can You Case It? --Elizabeth Jeanne (Happy Stamper)

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  5. Such a wonderful card! Thanks for joining CYCI :) Eva

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  6. Wilma, great card! Love the colors! Also love the mermaid card! Thanks for joining CYCI! Laura

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