CSSC94 - Initial Technique: Crafty Secrets

akronstamperdpk · 11-10-2009

Good Morning Ladies!

So I have your wheels turning do I??? Well, that's fun! This is a little different, but I think you'll enjoy it! Remember, you have ALL WEEK to get your creation competed before the next challenge begins. So take your time and have fun with it!!

What we are doing today is going to the RESOURCES tab here on SCS ... scroll down to see all the different techniques ... find a technique which begins with the FIRST INITIAL of either your FIRST name, LAST name, (or in my case, BOTH) and create a card using that style. I know there are a few initials that don't give you much of a choice or maybe none at all ... in that case, pick a style from the initial before or after yours.

For My Creation, I chose D(arlene)iagonal Double pocket card & P(avlick) oppin' Pastels

I hope you have fun with the challenge and I'm anxious to see all the awesome creations. Happy Stamping my friends!!

Here is a quick link to the INITIAL TECHNIQUE GALLERY And don't forget to use the keywords CSSC94 and craftysecrets ... so we don't miss seeing your creation!

Julie Campbell · 11-10-2009

Well, aren't you the clever girl! Hopefully there's something that starts with J! Hope everyone's having a wonderful morning!

StampinAK · 11-10-2009

This will really stretch our creative bounds, Darlene. Thanks for the challenge!

Pammyjo · 11-10-2009

Well, just as I thought...using initials!
Now I just love the spin on it that you have challenged us with.
So off to the technique gallery I go.....hope I don't get side tracked as usual...so many fun things to do.

dcorder · 11-10-2009

Fun! I have good initials for this one!

akronstamperdpk · 11-10-2009

OH I'm so glad you ladies are liking this challenge ... I was a little leary but thought "what the heck", let's see what happens ... can't wait to see your creations!!

dcorder · 11-11-2009

Here's my card using D (distressed edges) and C (Cracked Glass).

Distressed & Cracked Angel

FYI...I will be the 1st hostess on Saturday morning (11amET, 10amCT, 9amMT, 8amPT) for the VSN weekend. Hope you'll stop by and join me!

PaperliciousDesign · 11-11-2009

How clever of you my dear! teehee. I'm kinda scared to look. I'm such a control freak, what if I don't like ANY of the techniques under my intials! Ok, time to put my big girl panties on ... teehee. I'm off to check out M and W!

PaperliciousDesign · 11-11-2009

What is VSN??

Julie Campbell · 11-11-2009

Sorry I've been so absent--I'm kinda sick and not too talkative today...(or yesterday!)...Just wanted to check in and say hello!

akronstamperdpk · 11-11-2009

Aaawww Julie ... I'm so sorry you're ill ... I certainly hope it is short lived and you are back to NORMAL quickly!! We're here for you if there's anything we (I) can do!! Kind of toooooo far away to bring chicken soup but the thought is there!!

PaperliciousDesign · 11-11-2009

SCORE!!!! The letter "M" is pretty awesome after all!!

PaperliciousDesign · 11-11-2009

I hope you are feeling better soon Julie! I have "weatheritis" today myself. I had big plans to get something created tonight, but the bed is sounding pretty good right now! Hang in there girly!

akronstamperdpk · 11-11-2009

Fantastic Melisa ... can't wait to see what you picked & create with it!!

Marisa isa · 11-11-2009

What a great challenge Darlene. Gave me an opportunity to explore all the techniques that Splitcoase has in their resources. Here is the card I made just for this challenge.

Thanks,

Marisa

StampinAK · 11-11-2009

I used my first initial and chose "C"(ynthia) hipboard with craft ink:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...8347?nocache=1

papercre8r · 11-12-2009

hello! Darlene, I'm wondering if you could help me...(I know, no comments, please LOL)
I completed my card for the challenge and in key words I put the CSSC94 but it isn't showing up in the crafty secrets gallery.
It's a Joy fold card with a Hidden Message Slider.
Is there something else I should be doing??
TIA..Jan

akronstamperdpk · 11-12-2009

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Originally Posted by papercre8r

hello! Darlene, I'm wondering if you could help me...(I know, no comments, please LOL)
I completed my card for the challenge and in key words I put the CSSC94 but it isn't showing up in the crafty secrets gallery.
It's a Joy fold card with a Hidden Message Slider.
Is there something else I should be doing??
TIA..Jan

First let me say that your creation is AWESOME!!! The problem is because you need a space between the comma after Spellbinder and the CSSC94. It's looking at it as a whole ... spellbinder's,cssc94
Put the space and see if that doesn't help! I want everyone to see this beautiful work of art! WOW ... thanks for playing the challenge ... hope you enjoyed it!!

Kim Scotti · 11-13-2009

Thanks for the fun challenge Dar! I took the easy way out and chose Sponging! I did however manage to use my middle initial as well for embossing!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=75509
Hope everyone who is sick is feeling better! It's been so dark and rainy here I wish I could go back to bed!

Lori Lynn Washburn · 11-13-2009

Fun challenge~ now I'm off to see all of your beautiful creations.

Sweet snow kiddies

OK as for those of you who are trying to figure out the technique I used~ here is my loose interpretation of the challenge:

W- (my last name) watercolor wet crayons used for snowflakes; what other letter can I use- f for felt~ that's a good one~ I like felt and I could use those cute snowflakes I'm hoarding. The connection of f to my~ none.

OK so somehow I've drifted far from the challenge but had fun. Thanks for the fun Darlene!

akronstamperdpk · 11-13-2009

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Originally Posted by Lori Lynn Washburn

Fun challenge~ now I'm off to see all of your beautiful creations.

Sweet snow kiddies

OK as for those of you who are trying to figure out the technique I used~ here is my loose interpretation of the challenge:

W- (my last name) watercolor wet crayons used for snowflakes; what other letter can I use- f for felt~ that's a good one~ I like felt and I could use those cute snowflakes I'm hoarding. The connection of f to my~ none.

OK so somehow I've drifted far from the challenge but had fun. Thanks for the fun Darlene!

HAHAHAHAHA!! That's okay Lucy ... we all "DRIFT" now and then ... I'm just glad you found the time to play along!!

Pammyjo · 11-15-2009

O.k. ,a very busy week slowed me down from getting back here and doing the challenge.
I got it done yesterday, but could I get it loaded...noooooo.

So anyway I'm back and here you go......

A Warm Nest

kiddielitter · 11-16-2009

Okay, I managed to squeeze both of my techniques on one little tag! Thanks, Darlene - that was fun and the perfect challenge for a technique-phobe like me!

Snowbunny Tag