it's Brenda's turn to choose the challenge and she's saying, "Give Us Your Background!" which just means that she wants to see background we've made ourselves....so think ink smooshing, stencilling, stamping...but no patterned paper! *flops on the ground and throws a fit so hard a two year old saw and said, "Nice."*
So, yeah, this challenge is not exactly in my wheelhouse. But, that's why it's called a challenge, right? (*feels immediately HORRIBLE because I sneaked a preview peek at Brenda's very heartfelt and lovely post and here I am whining about the theme*) Thing is.....I actually ended up with something I like, and, of course, it's not something I would have thought of doing without being challenged to do it, so really, no grumbling was needed. And, even more surprising, this card was made at 4:30am and it actually worked out...so thank you, Insomnia.....for the card and this ramshackle post.
AnYhOo, here is said card....
As background making is not my forte, I went with a very simple cloud scene using a homemade 'stencil'. I use the term 'stencil' loosely as it's just a piece of scrap cardstock I cut like this:
Digi is from Stamp Fairy, which has, sadly, been closed for years now.
Why don't you give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up? And, while you're there, be sure to check out the fabulous projects the other Girlfriends have created.
Also for:
Allsorts: flowers all over
CAS on Friday: summer
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge: summer
Crafty Creations: anything goes
Ellibelle's Wednesday Challenge: summer
Simon Says: anything goes
Crafty Sentiments: anything goes
{PIN}spirational: inspirational photo
A Place To Start: flowers
Always Fun: use stencils
Incy Wincy: summer colours
Dragonfly Dreams: no patterned paper
The Library Challenge: Miniature Garden Grower
AAA Challenge: maxi white space + flowers
We both made sky's for this challenge, but you get bonus points for making your own stencil! I love the wonky cut out too! :)
ReplyDeleteNow isn't that just super cute!!! I really, really like how you did this. It's like a window behind a flower pot. And there...a fit was pitched for nothing! Although, like you, I'm not one for making my own backgrounds. Now about being up at 4:30 a.m....??? Girlllllllllll
ReplyDeleteWell done for going out of the comfort zone and making a card that is fresh and bright - you did a great job with the home-made stencil. Thanks for joining The Library.
ReplyDeleteLove how you styled this with the sky cut out - so pretty. Thanks so very much for joining us this time at the Crafty Creations Challenge, Elizabeth (DT)
ReplyDeletePretty fresh Daisies, many thanks for sharing and joining in with our 'Flowers all Over' theme at Allsorts challenge.
ReplyDeleteB x
So pretty, love the wonky window. Thanks for playing at AAA Cards, hope to see you join in with future challenges too. Stay safe and keep crafting!
ReplyDeleteYou did make me laugh with your post can just imagine the tantrum lol,but no idea why as your card is brilliant -love the simple flower and wonky cut frame-top marks for you sky stencil/scrap card looks perfect.Thank you for joining us at Dragonfly Dreams
ReplyDeleteCarol DT x
Your card is beautiful. Love the layout, the way the cut is at an angle, very effective x
ReplyDeletehugs sally x
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Gorgeous and lovely card!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing at 'Flowers all over' challenge at Allsorts;-))m
Beautiful card, I love the simple layout. Thank you for sharing at Incy Wincy Designs Challenge.
ReplyDeleteMerja DT
What a wonderful card! And what is more summery than a sweet daisy! Thanks for playing along at CAS on Friday!
ReplyDeleteI love your sweet sky background and that wonky window is perfect! I have to say, the challenge may have tried to bring out the tantrum, but it ended in perfection. Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteHi Jan
ReplyDeleteYour post really cracked me up .. .. I could actually imagined you on the floor having a tantrum with a two year old watching on!!! LOL!!
Just taken on the challenge myself.
Your card is gorgeous. Love the layout and that sweet flower image. Will have to look in my Stamp Fairy archive and see if I have it lurking in there!
Love Jules xx
Great sky and i like the wonky cut out !
ReplyDeleteImke ~ MY CRAFTY PLACE
Fabulous design and great clouds with your handmade stencil! I couldn't sleep one night last night and ended up weeding gardens at 2am. We'd be good company for each other!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Thanks for playing along with us at AAA Cards!
ReplyDeleteLoving this design, so creative!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at my Crafty Wednesday challenge!
Ellibelle's Corner
Such a beautiful design! Thanks for joining AAA Cards! Hugs Åsa
ReplyDeleteLove your fun flower card! Thanks for playing along at CAS on Friday Challenges! Crafty hugs Linda
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