Double D and Altenew Collaboration Challenge

We here at Double D have a pleasant surprise for you on this challenge. We are collaborating with Altenew and what a fun and creative time it will be. Here are the details! 

You have two chances to win this challenge. 
1. Double D is offering a prize to the winner of this challenge
2. Altenew is also offering a prize. 
You just need to enter. 

Here is the mood board. 

My card for the stencil challenge with Double D Challenge.

For the Altenew challenge.

I am using Altenew's Build-A-Garden Dear Dahlias set. 

It has a stamp set, a stencil, and a die that all mix and match. 

A great price for all that you get in all the Build-A-Garden sets. 
I will show you how many different things that you can do with these build-a-garden sets. 
My first card is done just using the stencil. 

Using the stencil on white card stock it made a quick and easy card. 
I used these inks for blending. 
Flower - GKD Sweet corn, Distressed Ink Mustard Seed, and Dried Marigold. 
The leaves are Distressed Ink Shabby Shutters and Peeled Paint, GKD Dark Sage
Bell flowers are GKD Moonlit Fog and Dark Sage
I did go over some areas with colored pencil. 
The base is GKD Lemon Drop and for some interest,  Altenew's Diamon Frame cover on the base. 
Check out the above picture. 

For the next card, I colored the main flower image with Copic Markers and die cut with the matching die. That was adhered to a layer that was dry embossed with 
Altenews' Window Slats 3D folder. 

The last card is just done with the dies from this set.
I added some silver embossing powder to the leaves before putting it all together. 
It is a straightforward process to assemble the flower as there is a 
keyhole to match up for each layer. 
Then I dry embossed the background with  Altenew Dotty Circles 3D folder.
After embossing, I decided to add some leaves and just used the stencil for that.
A few gems from my stash completed the card. 

Here is the best part! 
Altenew is offering a $50 gift card 
to the winner of this challenge. 
Get your crafty on!

Also you can enter for another chance to win at the monthly Altenew Inspiration Challenge for August. 

Altenew Inspiration Challenge

I am entering my Altenew cards in this challenge. 

I am excited to see what you will do for this challenge and if you need more inspiration, just click on the team blog. They have lots of different sets that they are working with. 

Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments! 

                                                                   

STB #266 - Be Inspired by a Book

Glenda has chosen a topping for this challenge that i had so much fun working with. I am in two book clubs and knew right where I was going with this challenge. 

I can't wait to see your take on it. 

If you're not a toppings kinda person, well...you can just
stick with our usual "Anything Goes" Birthday!

The choice is yours!

Here is my card and the story behind the book that I have been inspired by. 

The book that I recently read was The Spoon Stealer by Lesley Crewe.  The main character steals spoons from places or occasions that mean something to her. It is kind of like scrapbooking to crafters. There is a lot more to this story and I have to say that I loved the book and would recommend it to anyone. 

I Looked for a digital image of spoons and found one and printed out several. After fussy cutting them, I colored them to look more realistic and made a card. The sentiment is computer generated. Here are the other supplies that I used. 

The Greetery Nordic frame and Hoop Wreath stamp and die

Simon Says Leaves and Berries background stamp

Clear Dew drops 

The rest of the team has some great cards for your inspiration. Check out the blog. 

Don't forget that your Surprise Party Guest is Izzy. 

You can find her Here

Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments! 

                                                               

Double D Challenge - Christmas In July

Here is inspiration for the new Challenge at Double D

Darlene is the host and what better idea for a Challenge?

You can get started on your Christmas Cards  

This is the prize for a random winner. You only must enter a card!

Here is the card that I made. 

Using lots of dies from my stash. 

GKD White Card Stock

Gold foil paper

Creative Expressions Poinsettia Edge

Memory Box Small Wispy Pine Needles

Memory Box Joy

Tuttti Designs Circle

The Inside has plenty of space to write a greeting.

The sentiment inside is from GKD Home for the Holidays stamp

Be sure to go to the Challenge Blog for more details and to see more inspiration from the team. 

Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments! 

                                                          

STB #265 - Circle or Circles

If you're not a toppings kinda person, well...you can just
stick with our usual "Anything Goes" Birthday!

The choice is yours!

This challenge had me going to You Tube for inspiration and while there, I found this technique.

It is called the 2,4,6,8 card. You can find out about this yourself HERE

It is a great way to use up those 12 X 12 scrap paper sheets that you may have 

Here is the front of the card

There are two flaps. 

                                                This is how it looks with the first flap open. 

The inside! 

Our Surprise Party Guest for July and August is Izzy Scraps

I am so glad that you stopped by and remember there is more inspiration on the team blog. 

Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments! 

                                                                   

Altenew July Inspiration Challenge

The Challenge for July at Altenew is Soft Watercolors. Michelle has chosen a beautiful picture of Hydrangeas from her garden 

This picture really inspired me and I looked up an older stamp and die from 

Altenew that I had not used at all. 

Using the Garden Hydrangea stamp and die I colored up these flowers in the 

softer colors for this challenge. 

Here is the card. 

I placed the die cut flowers and leaves on  

cardstock background that was dry embossed with Spellbinders diamond folder.  

The base is Gina K paper called Grass Green.  

I hand drew a stem to add to the arrangement. 

I am entering this card in the July Challenge 

Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments!