This week at
it's Imke's turn to choose the challenge and she's asking, "Spring or Fall?" which means she wants to see project about or in the theme of those two seasons.
While I prefer fall over spring with regards to weather (so much less unpredictability and mud with fall!), I like crafting spring better. I feel like there's so much more you can do with spring, and the colours are considerably brighter, at least imho. So, here's my spring make.....
I've challenged myself to....let's say.....make more of an effort, in regards to my crafting as of late instead of just going with my usual layouts and the like. I'm not gonna go too crazy, meaning I'm not planning on stepping outside my comfort zone or anything, but I'm trying to be more mindful when I'm making something, ykwim? Asking myself if there's something I could do to somewhat elevate what I'm working on. That's what led me to make this frame instead of....well, not making the frame. lol I certainly won't be doing anything groundbreaking, but seeing as I'm pleased with this card, I'm gonna call my first attempt a success.
So, why not give our challenge a go this week and join us? And, if you'd like more inspiration, be sure to check out what the Girlfriends have made.
Also for:
Allsorts: in the spring garden
Can You Handle the Pressure: anything goes + embossing folder
Crafty Calendar: die cuts
Sweet Stampin': use die cuts or punches
Crafty Catz: anything goes
Creative Fingers: anything goes
Cut It Up: embellishments + die cuts
My Time to Craft: springtime
As You Like It: people or critters - Admittedly, I like both but people might edge out critters by just a little bit. I find with people, you can make a more grownup/serious card than with critters (though this card definitely isn't the best example of that theory!).
Krafty Chicks: anything goes
Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday: anything goes
Fab 'n' Funky: use die cuts
The Sisterhood of Crafters: rainbows
A Place to Start: woman of the year
Make My Monday: P is for... - paper, pink
613 Avenue Create: anything goes
Love the cute image and rainbow P.paper.The embossed frame finishes it off beautifully -definitely a success.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
That card is most definitely a success!! thank you for sharing with us at AYLI, such a cute image. Sarah DT
ReplyDeleteIt's so colourful and a real cheery card, many thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts current challenge.
ReplyDeleteB x
Oh my, your image is just so darn cute - definitely brings a smile. And Baker's Twine is one of my favorite embellishments. Hi Crafty Friends,
ReplyDeleteIt's Larelyn from Handmade From My Heart. Today is my design team day here on the blog. Thanks for joining our Cut it Up Embellishments challenge.
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Larelyn (CIU owner)
Waaa! That semi-toothless darling is simply adorable! Such a great job with your background too! Good for you trying new layouts and ideas!
ReplyDeleteOh what fab image...can't help but smile. Super fun card, designed beautifully. Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin. Pat K x
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card Jan. Love the fun and cheerful image and colors! Great challenge you set yourself too, I think I need to do the same.
ReplyDeleteSo great to see you sharing this month at my Crafty Wednesday challenge!
Adorable image and card! Thank you for sharing with us at CYHTP Embossing Folder Challenge.
ReplyDeleteShe is very sweet Jan, gorgeous card with that happy little girl and her spring flowers and missing tooth smile, adorable....
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Thanks for being our last springtime entrant at MTTC!!! You were actually #70!! It's been a very long time since we've had that many submissions!! And your springtime card is so cute! Thanks for sharing with us! --Becca/DT
ReplyDeleteOh, what a CUTE image, Jan! I like her missing tooth, it made me smile. I like your frame; it works great with the image and colorful rainbow background. I like the embossed clouds, too. The twine, button, and sentiment tag are the perfect finishing touches! Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteSuper card, what a cute image. Thank you for joining in the Allsorts Challenge this week. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
Popping back to say thank you for joining in the Crafty Calendar Challenge too with your lovely card. xx
DeleteLovely card with a great image and super colours, thanks for playing along with us at Fab'n'Funky.
ReplyDeletePat xx
A cute card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your card with us at Make My Monday. Caz. DT.
This is a definite success! Darling image and I love the fun spring background.
ReplyDeleteLove her gap-toothed smile, Jan. Thanks for joining us at 613 Avenue Create. I hope we see you on the front porch again soon!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Em
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