Guest Designer at The Crazy Challenge: July 25-31 (my 1st as a Cardmaker)

It was pleasant news and a surprise when I received an e-mail from Kelly of The Crazy Challenge asking me to be their Guest Designer for the week. . . . albeit make a card for them.  This is my 1st GD Spot, as a cardmaker.  Though, I'm more of a scrapper than a cardmaker, I obliged for it's a new adventure for me.  And I can't be more happier! =)

The Crazy Challenge for the week (CCH77) is Ribbons (July 25-31, 2011) sponsored by Sassy Studios Designs.  I've created (2) cards with Sassy Studios images for this Guest Designer Spot:

My 1st Card:  WEDDING RIBBON CARD

Inspiration Sketch for Wedding Ribbon Card

SUPPLIES:  Cardstock: Star Paper Corp, Pattern Paper: Daisy D's, Digi Image: Sassy Studios Designs' "Bella Bride", Flowers: Prima, Thread: DMC, Gel Pen: All About Scrapbooking, Pencils: Colleen, Other: Ribbons, Sketch: Peachy Keen Stamps, TOOLS: Paper Shapers: Provo Craft.

DESIGN NOTES:  I chose the dainty print of Daisy D's for background paper set against my gray cardstock.  I neatly adhered the wide pink ribbon on the lower portion across and did a zig-zag stitch by hand around the pp for texture.  

It took time for me to conceptualize the design for the image and the flower.  The image which is Sassy's "Bella Bride" are in 3 layers: 1st layer in lavender printed together with the oval was cut into shape with the image taken not as a whole, the 2nd layer in cream cardstock was in whole fussy cut for the skin color, and the 3rd layer in white cardstock fussy cut for the dress only.  I then colored with pencils the hair, lips, roses on the gown & the bouquet.  The base layer was 1st adhered to a gray oval which was scalloped-cut with scissors, outlined in black pen with hand-stitching applied in dark green thread for more texture.  The scalloped oval where dotted with pink pastel gel pen for some sparkle.  After which I adhered the 2 layers of fussy cut whole image, one-by-one with glue dots for dimension.

The flowers were 3 individual flowers neatly layered on top of each other with a green satin ribbon fashioned accordingly at the back.

My 2nd Card: CHRISTMAS RIBBON CARD

Inspiration Sketch for Christmas Ribbon Card

SUPPLIES:  Cardstock: Star Paper Corp., Pattern Paper: Nikki Sivils, Digi Image: Sassy Studios Designs "Baby It's Cold Outside", Sentiment: Nikki Sivils, Glitter Glue: Leeho, Bow Ribbon: All About Scrapbooking, Other: Satin Ribbon, Sketch: Little C's, TOOLS: Decorative Scissors: Provo Craft's Paper Shapers.


Do drop by The Crazy Challenge to view the DTs inspirational works.  And if you're in the mood for a challenge, why not join in on the fun. =)


CHALLENGES ENTERED (1st Card - Wedding Ribbon Card):

1.  Flourishes  (FTTC127) – inspired by the colors of the inspiration photo (Crate & Barrell – Summerlin Furniture Collection)       

2. Deep Ocean Challenge #4 – Ribbons   

3.  Papertake Weekly Challenge – Getting Cute    

4.  Crafts and Me Challenge #44 – Add a Flower    

5.  7 Kids College Fund Challenge #26 – Texture    

6.  4 Crafty Chicks Challenge #47 – Wedding   

7.  Art Impressions Stamps Challenge 25 – Stitching Faux or Real   

8.  Craft Us Crazy Challenge #13 – Anything Goes with Digital Delights   

9.    Crafty Sentiments Designs – Happy Ever After   

10.  Ruby’s Rainbow C#8 – Vintage & DT call

11.  Bee Crafty Challenge 52 – Wedding Wishes  

12.  Paper Creator’s Crafts Challenge #3 – Wedding

13.  Cupcake Inspirations Challenge 121 – photo inspiration & GDT Call

14.  Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge #38 – Use a Digi Image  

15.  Simon Says Stamp and Show – Anything Goes 

16.  Stamps & Fun = Creativity Challenge #57 – No Sentiment  

17.  Practical Scrappers Challenge Me Tuesday Anniversary Bingo - (pattern paper, ribbon & stamps = diagonal)
18.   The Paper Variety - Tic Tac Toe!! (1st column down: hand stitching, make a card, & color pink included)

CHALLENGES ENTERED (2nd Card - Christmas Ribbon Card):

1. Creative Belli Challenge #122 – Christmas in July   

2.  DigiStamps4Joy Challenge #23 – Christmas in July   

3.  The House that Stamps Built DCC720 – Glitter Challenge   

4.  The Paper Shelter Challenge #23 – Color Green   

5.  Delightful Challenges – Christmas in July   

6.  The Rubber Café Challenge #27 – Christmas in July
7.  Christmas Stampin’All Year Long – All About You

8.  Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge 92 – No Pink or Blue Allowed  

9.  Jellypark Friends 1^st Challenge – Christmas in July   

10.  Pattie’s Creations Design Challenge 26 – Glitter or Bling   

11.  Simply Create #48 – Christmas Time   

12.  Winter Wonderland – The Holly & The Ivy

13.  Christmas Inspirations Challenge 29 – Free Christmas Project   

14.  Creative Inspirations Challenge 64 – Xmas in July   

15.  Creative Inspirations Paint – Inspire By: Christmas   

16.  Gingerloft Challenge GL22 – Make It Sparkle

17.  Craft Your Passion Challenge 68 – Christmas in July   

18.  Paper Creations Ink Challenge#5 – Christmas in July   

19.  Polly Craft Monday Challenge #103 – Christmas in July
20.  Practical Scrappers Challenge Me Tuesday Anniversary Bingo - (pattern paper, ribbon & stamps = diagonal)