Mornin' y'all! I said last week that I was having a bit of a tough time focusing in my craft room and getting things done, but on Friday something clicked and I made a bunch of cards. I think it's because I convinced the hubs to hold off on painting the bathroom ; ) Here's the card that kicked off my streak:
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As soon as I saw tulips + speed challenge, I thought I HAVE PAPER FOR THAT and here's how long it took me:
I would have been even quicker but I hemmed for a bit about whether to put another Mossy Meadow mat around the polka dot layer, and then when I went to stop the timer I accidentally paused my music instead of the timer so really I was under six minutes which is pretty dang speedy. The latest Freshly Made Sketch also helped speed things along:
A classic sketch that made my card a cinch to put together. And for just one more challenge, I have Just Add Ink:
There are lots of pretty patterns in the Flowering Fields DSP pack, so I was going through them prior to starting the timer to plan out my card and when I found the Poppy Parade polka dot pattern that really solidified my choices. A few die cuts, one stamped greeting, and then some embellishments to finish it off all well below the 10-minute time limit.
The only thing that might have slowed me down was Daphne, who was SURE that I should be paying attention to her rather than my card making:
So I played with her for several minutes before I started the timer because I loves her. We've had her for a year and a half and I am still SO HAPPY she's here, I really missed having a dog in the house. Even if she sometimes surfs the counters or dumpster dives the trash can looking for food she's not supposed to have, she's a champion snuggler and a great companion.
That's it for now, peeps. Cheers!
Supplies, all SU!
Stamps: Flowering Tulips
Ink: Mossy Meadow
Paper: Pool Party, Mossy Meadow, Thick Basic White, Flowering Fields DSP
Accessories: Rectangles Stitched dies, Dimensionals, Pearlized Faceted Circles
Oh my, this is bright and beautiful - all the better for a speed challenge. I wish I'd thought about this paper when seeking inspiration for my DT card. It just goes to show that a really lovely card doesn't have to take hours. Thanks for joining in with us at As You See It (although I don't see your card in the gallery yet?)
ReplyDeleteLOVE this - that paper is so beautiful and the layers make it look detailed with minimal effort - so gorgeous! I tried to avoid DSP for my DT card for a change, but wish I'd dug my precious supply of this paper out too!! You totally embraced the As You See It speed challenge this week! And the bathroom will still be there when you get home :-)
ReplyDeleteWell, dang, I completely forgot about this paper - brilliant for the speedy tulips! The extra care with your stitched layers add SO much polish to this gorgeous card - love it! Thanks so much for playing at As You See It!
ReplyDeleteSuch a bright, cheerful card and your use of polka dots to compliment the florals looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing it with us at Just Add Ink.
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