Thursday, October 22, 2015

SSS Flickr Challenge; Muse Card Challenge; Stamplorations

Hello there, crafty friends ~ 
I have a quick post to share 2 cards...One is for the current Simon Says Stamp Flickr Challenge (Fallin' for Fall) and the Muse Card Challenge #138, and the other for Stamplorations Fall Flowers Linky Party

Anita Bowden created this gorgeous card for this week's Muse Challenge:




I love everything about this card...The beautiful basket of flowers and polka dot background, and gorgeous sentiment. I didn't want to CASE Anita's card literally, so I decided to go with a Thanksgiving theme:

 


 I used my new SSS Stitched Pumpkin dies and inked them and the Penny Black sentiment with Brusho's, then stamped the polka dot background with Avery Elle's Texture Tiles.



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How lucky can a girl get? Well, I was really lucky to receive this gorgeous stamp set called 'Friends and Flowers' from the creator, Deepti, and inked it up within hours! (Thank you again, Deepti) Here is my 2nd card:




 I stamped the barrel and flowers with Archival ink, and colored them with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens. I mistakenly placed the panel onto the card base with foam tape, then realized that I didn't include the sentiment...I was afraid I wouldn't get a clean impression, so I stamped only the large portion of it...Yikes!

So, that's it for me...Thanks so much for stopping by,







 

27 comments:

I Card Everyone said...

Just so adorable, Barb!!! LOve the stitched edge on your half-circle, and darling pumpkins - colored perfectly! That wheelbarrow full of Deepti's darling flowers could not be sweeter!
=] Michele

aussie aNNie said...

Hi Barb, just joined up as a new follower. Saw your card on Stamplorations and just had to come over. Shery and the team sure have the best stamps I think and the quality is awesome. Love your ideas of designs...see you soon.x
 {The Journey Is The Start  aNNie  my personal blog}

Rosemary said...

sweet set of cards, barb... love the cute little pumpkins on the first one!

Aileen said...

Two beautiful cards. Love how you did the sentiment on the pumpkin card and the flower card is wonderful. I often forget to stamp sentiments before adding foam layers etc. know that dread too....

Betty said...

love both your cards - especially the pumpkin in the black and orange - that is such a fantastic layout

Tracey McNeely said...

Oh fabulous Barb! I love those pumpkins and the wheelbarrow makes a sweet thank you card! Thank you for sharing with us at Muse this week!

Karen L K said...

Really nice cards Barb! I like your pumpkin version. That cart full of flowers is super cute. Nice job on getting the greeting on there. I can relate to that one.

Julie B said...

Fab take on Anita's Muse card Barb, love your sentiment. :)

lostinpaper said...

LOVE your little pumpkins with the ombre sentiment, so cool!

Deepti said...

These are adorable creations! I love the pumpkins and the subtle ombre effect on them :) the second card.... Ooooo actually I am biased towards it :D, thank you for making my stamp look so pretty. Love the fabulous coloring :)

Kay Miller said...

Ooooh your little pumpkin card is just adorable! I love the dotted paper and the cut away circle! So perfect for that little pumpkin to sit in! The blended word die is awesome too! Your coloring is gorgeous on the wagon full of flowers! Such a pretty card! Have a wonderful weekend!! ((Hugs))

My Card Attic: Hazel said...

LOVE your take on the muse card Barb! That two tone die cut 'smile' is just terrific! Have a lovely evening! Hazel xx

Ardyth said...

Fun take on this week's Muse - Love the shading on the pumpkins! So glad you joined us at Muse this week, Barb!

Cat Craig said...

How could one resist those polka dots on the Muse...love your fall take on the card. How fun to have a friend that designs and sends you stamps to play with...fabulous.

jintyoo7 said...

gorgeous version of the inspiration card - love your "graduated" smile :-)

Neets B said...

Two fab cards, Barb. I love the warm juicy colours you used on these. The stitched detail looks great and I love how colours just pop off the polka dots. Thanks so much for playing along at Muse this week, Anita xx

Barb said...

Love both cards, Barb! Your pumpkins look awesome with that fun die-cut! And I love the polka dots! Thank you for playing in the SSS Flickr challenge! ♥

Anita in France said...

What a sweet pumpkin patch, Barb ... so beautifully inked and perfectly set against those yummy polka dots! Love how you sponged the sentiment to match! Such a pretty barrow of sweet blooms ... there's a lovely touch of whimsy about it! Hugs, Anita :)

Joyce said...

Both of your cards are just wonderful. Love that first one--especially how you used the polka dots and the ombre coloring of your sentiment. And, your second card is just the sweetest floral thank you around.

Bobby said...

Those pumpkins are darling on the polka dots, Barb. Ded you get them from 'Steals and Deals' like I did? What wonderful coloring on your Stamplorations card. Lucky you to have Deepti send you one.

Jenni's Jems said...

Two gorgeous cards and lucky you to get such a gorgeous stamp! x

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Great fall take on the inspiration.

Greta said...

You're amazing, Barb! All your cards are wonderful--creative & perfectly designed!

Rita said...

Love your pumpkin card!

Loli said...

Hola Barb, thank you for your kind comment.
What perfect "case" for Anita card, just gorgeous!!!
Your others cards are fantastic too!!!
Hugs from Palma de Mallorca

Marilyn said...

Love your take on Anita's card and so festive for this time of the year.

cm said...

Two lovely fall cards, Barb. Your pumpkins and polka dots have stoeln my heart! Love it!
Hugs~c