Wednesday, February 16, 2011

A whole lot of Challenges

Unlike my friend Andrea, I might just be the worst challenge "Pile It On"-er out there, but I used three challenge to create this card and I was loving every minute of it!

I used the Curtain Call Color Challenge {Act 69} for my paper & ink selections, the Inkspirations Sketch Challenge #57 for the layout and I attempted to do Andrea proud with some participation in the Just Us Girls 71 Challenge - Spotlighting, my first ever attempt at a technique that she has mastered.


Another unloved stamp set got some use (and assembly) when I pulled out my SU! Branch Out set. I sure do love getting some ink to that new rubber and using one of my current favorite colors - cherry cobbler.


I think I might just have to try multiple challenges on one card again - made me feel like I accomplished something! =)  Or maybe that was because of the new stuff used and a new technique attempted. Either way, I've been having a blast!



Hope you're having a wonderful week!

Stamps: Verve Kind Words & Bountiful Backgrounds, SU! Branch Out,
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Early Espresso, Versamark
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Nestabilities, Half Pearls, Clear Embossing Powder

18 comments:

  1. Amazing card! I love this set...I convinced myself I didn't need it, because my friend bought it, and I can borrow it if I want. That's just not convenient though, and ended up buying something similar from PTI...Still like this set more, and such a great use of the spotlight technique! You are on a roll!

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  2. Such a pretty card Tanis. Love that stamp set. The spotlighting looks great! :o)

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  3. oh, I love that spotlight technique...it's been too long since I've done one :) Gorgeous choice of colour and sketch challenges :) they fit this card perfectly :)

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  4. This is FABULOUS, Tanis. You definitely had an amazing creative day on the weekend! Just LOVE how you used the Curtain Call colours and the sketch and that spotlighted birdhouse is perfect!! You rocked this one big time :)

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  5. Awesome Tanis! Love the little spotlighted birdhouse, adorable! You and I were thinking along the same lines today, I am not great at piling up the challenges either, you did a great job, Bravo!

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  6. Do me proud?!?! Girl, you KNOCKED MY SOCKS OFF!!! (By the way, you are far too kind :)) How awesome is this?!?! I love love the spotlighted birdhouse and the colors are fantastic! WOW! WOW! and WOW!!! LOVE IT!!! What a wonderful take on the challenge!!! Thanks so much for playing along with Just Us Girls!!

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  7. Fantastic card Tanis! You've worked all the challenges together beautifully & the spotlit birdhouse is adorable. :)

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  8. Gorgeous card! Beautiful stamping!! Xx

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  9. Simply gorgeous, love the spotlight birds house.

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  10. Love how you used the colors. Verve dots is perfect on the kraft/crumb cake. Haven't ever done the spotlight technique... Need to try that!!

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  11. OOooh love this - spotlighting the birdhouse was PERFECT!!! Thanks for playing along with JUGS this week. We appreciate your participation. Have a great week - hope to see you again Saturday.

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  12. Oh my gosh. I love this! I love this spotlight thingie you did! I came to hear about your jumping event against 14 year olds too - where is it? I can't find it anywhere ;)

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  13. Wonderful card! I love the design.

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  14. This is beautiful and so very elegant, Tanny! I love the colours and way to go on combining three challenges!

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  15. I had to come back and say how much I love this card a second time! WOW! Thanks for the sweet comments on the JUGS blog! Hope you can play again - love coming over to see your gorgeous creations!

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  16. Hi Darling how are you ?
    I missed so many of your stunning cards and this one is no exception fantastic
    Hugs Susie Sugar xx

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~Tanis