LSC203 - Non-Cheesy Valentines! - 01/16/09

[Wendybell]

LSC203 – Non-Cheesy Valentines!!

Over the years, I have bought boxes and boxes of cheesy Valentine’s Day cards for my kids to give to their friends at school. You know the ones I mean . . . Barbie, Spiderman . . . Spongebob?? (Okay, I happen to personally LOVE Spongebob, but I digress . . .)

Your task, should you choose to accept it, is to make a Valentine card that you could easily replicate 30 times (which is about how many kids were in my children’s classes when they were in grade school). What does this mean exactly?? What are the limitations? I am happy you asked!!

First, the colors must be limited to the following: pinks, reds, white, black or kraft (no browns, grays or purples allowed!). Next, limit the amount of layers and embellishments. Think about having to replicate it 30 times . . . do you REALLY want to do a multi-pieced, distressed, stickled flower for that many different cards? I think not! Think simple, yet fun!!

Also, try to limit the hand-cut pieces . . . why cut it when you can punch it instead?? Punches, Nestabilities and Cuttlebugging are cool, just try to keep whatever you do simple. See how many people you can help inspire with your creation.

Another limitation is that your creation should be a “postcard” type of card . . . meaning no fold! It is basically a card “front” . . . kind of like all those cheesy Valentines. Let’s one-up those boxed babies, shall we???

Amelia (Wendybell’sGirl) and I have created a few samples for you:

Heart of a True Friend

Friend to Friend

Precious Hugs

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[Knutsen24]

Great challenge Wendy!

[berlycece]

Fun challenge, Wendy...but No Browns??

[stampinscotsgirl]

Great challenge Wendy! Thanks for posting early!! Off to play

[defoe]

I will be back to play!

[knightrone]

Great challenge!!

[strappystamper]

What a fun challenge! I hope I get time to play tomorrow! Love the samples...

[atomicbutterfly]

....But I like spongebob! LOL! Sounds fun, but it will have to wait until morning! I am a tired girl!

[stampinscotsgirl]

Woo hoo! Here is my CAS card for todays fun challenge! thanks Wendy
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...95173?cat=3852 Thanks for looking

[knightrone]

Thanks for a wonderful challenge..this was super simple and super fast!!

Keep Me In Your Heart

[Kelly H]

No cheese here! Great challenge, Wendy!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=65016

[LindaB]

Well I was on my way to bed - that's what I get for checking the challenges - so here is my last card of the day before I hit the hay!! teehee!!

Thanks for keeping us challenged!!

Soul Mates Word Puzzle: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...00&ppuser=5711

[Cook22]

*The task - should you choose to accept it *, LOL.
I never like passing on challenges, so we shall see...even though it's getting hard to come up with cards that will pass as Valentine's cards for a challenge and as non-Valentine's cards to use!!

[sumtoy]

here is mine...super simple

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=90220

[bensarmom]

Sounds like fun......can't wait to play!

[n5stamper]

Here is my Non-Cheesy Sweet Talkin' Fav Valentine

[glitterbabe]

Sounds easy enough until I have to actually make one! But make one I will.
Back later.

[peebsmama]

This was so fast to put together since I had to limit my layers and embellishments. Here is my vday card.

[okstamper]

OMG! This sounds like a lot of fun...after I get home from taking the boys to school, I'll get to play.

What time does the challenges come out on Fridays? I would of stayed up last night to play...just to tired.

[debhorst]

Here is my very simple card for today's limited supply challenge:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=74842

[Mothermark]

I followed the rules! No cheese on mine! Snort!
Thanks Wendy....

Here is mine:

Stinkin' Photographer!

[NANCYRUTH]

thank you so much!! http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=42694 it is official, tomorrow is MY LAST DAY OF WORK!!!! I will be unemployed and looking for a new job. In the words of Mothermark, YIKES!!!!

[saralooberry]

Here are my cards!

When I approached this challenge I wanted it to still be like the cards you get in the boxes at the store. So I cut it 4.25 x 2.75 for the elephant one. Then the big one I thought could be the "teacher card" that is always included in the store bought ones! Thanks for looking, and thanks for the challenge!

-Loo

[TreasureOiler]

Oh I'm so excited to see this Wendy! I have 24 of them sitting on my table right now....lol...I'm not finished but had started this two days ago. I was determined to make homemade ones this year! Guess I have an excuse to finish them up this morning!!! yeah!

Thanks!

[markie's mom]

Hi! Wow! This is soooo fun!!! I'm gonna start making the other 39!(Yes, Markie has 41 students in his CLASS! YIKES!)

Here's today's submission

[qvande]

I just made my grandson's Valentine's, only 16, but they had blue, green, yellow and red with Buzz Lightyear. So, here's my Valentine for this challenge:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=45000

[CRials]

I hope this fits the challenge!! I think the embossing resist makes a cute card, and can be done quickly!!

Here's mine: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=157593

Thanks for the fun challenge!!

[cindy_haffner]

Great Challenge here is mine. Happy Owlentine's Day

[bspinks]

HERE is mine. I used Nesties for the image & sentiment, corner adorner on the bg panel and adhered pink cs behind the main bg panel. Very quick & easy!!! But not cheesy, lol!!!

tfl

[fivekids7]

Here is my card,

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=104007

[Vicky Gould]

This was not easy, Wendy! Not at all - used to multi-layers, embellies, etc., but I gave it my best shot! I used a piece of black cardstock to take my photo, I limited it to two layers and white embossing powder. It was quick, but it wasn't easy to come up with 'easy'! Thanks for a great challenge.

Non-cheesy Valentine

Hey, you warm weather stampers - it's like 1 degree here right now - enjoy your sunshine!!

[DawnL]

thanks Wendy!

[Kharmagirl]

Awesome challenge Wendy! I will play after work!!

[Dara]

here's my submission. tfl

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...5374?cat=10633

[Clownmom]

Mine might have a couple too many layers, but they're easily cut. Here's my Cheesy Love Bug.

[momofour26]

This is a great challenge Wendy!!

[fsabad]

Very fun challenge! Here's mine

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...5389?cat=12515

[lazylizard]

Here's mine:

You are loved, Sharon!

[LeisaJane]

Sounds like a great challenge. My 6th grade son, Nathan, tells me that he wants me to make Valentine cards with a Zelda design. That would be from the video game, The Legend of Zelda, and the colors I will be using are green, yellow, and black! Ick!

I will enjoy looking at everyone's creations though....

[fmtinsley]

Great challenge, I hope to get play soon!