What another great week on SCS for the daily challenges, wouldn't you say? I got thrown a Creative Swap Challenge from Carla (Covington Crafter). We decided the Sketch Challenge would really challenge our eclectic tastes. And so it was into the studio to think up some bits and pieces I would send for inspiration. In return, a couple of days later, I received a cool bg and die cut possibilities.
My card was so much fun to think up! I managed to work it into not only the Sketch Challenge, but the Free4All (Simple Lines), and the Inspiration Challenge (At Home). Here's what I did...
Carla's background was stamped mulitple times with repeating friend words and clouds. It is also shimmery. I decided to cut it apart (gasp) for Jeanne's Simple Lines Challenge on the F4A. Kind of like a skywriter would transverse the sky. Once the bg was cut into my pieces, I ran them through the Darice 'Cloud' ef. It adds the perfect dimension. Carla included the clouds and hot air balloon diecut. I sponged, sprayed and distressed the clouds. And for the Inspiration Challenge, I thought the hearts would be perfect for the hot air balloon...they have a sort of lightness of spirit. I made a banner from a label maker. And stapled it onto the plane and one of the clouds.
This card is going to celebrate the upcoming marriage of a dear brother. At long last...the ONE for him has arrived. And they just might be on cloud 9...oh, should've done a {9} on the big cloud...smile!
Thank you Carla for inspiring me. And to everyone I so appreciate your creative energy. Have a wonderful weekend...snowed in (more studio time) or plucking weeds in the garden...or pouring out your talents to others.
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2019 GMT Views: 1707
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Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 83774
Sat, Apr 27, 2019 @ 8:47 AM
This is such a fabulous card for your brother. Lots of stamping going on here, too. I love the balloon with the hearts. Super duper card!!!
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Registered: September 3, 2007 Location: native Texan living in extreme N. GA Posts: 73586
Sat, Apr 27, 2019 @ 9:01 AM
How wonderful, Susan! I love that bg & cutting it apart was a great idea..adds so much more interest. Love the balloon & airplane. Congrats to your brother..how exciting!
Registered: March 29, 2011 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 32468
Sat, Apr 27, 2019 @ 9:17 AM
Congratulations to your brother and his fiancee, your card will be a big hit! Love how you used the different pieces, cutting the bg apart to meet the F4A was a smart move. The little airplane and banner are fun elements. Thanks for a fun idea with your 1/2 swap challenge and all the goodies you sent.
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Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 106691
Sat, Apr 27, 2019 @ 9:48 AM
Such an amazing card for your brother. I love all the parts, but the MARRY ME is so touching. What a treat for him and his bride. WOW! Favd of course.
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