Friday, 18 July 2008

2 cards from me today

The CCT challenge 18 is Animals Only - No People Allowed and I needed to make a get well card for a friend so combined this challenge with the Mojo Monday 46 challenge (first time I've done one of these and loved it!!) I've tweaked the layout a little by adding the crochet rose bit think it needed something as the circle was too big (that will teach me to CHECK things before sticking them in place!!) I also wanted to try making on of my crochet flowers using bling embroidery thread and it worked a treat, soooo ... I am no longer restricted to crochet thread colours now, I'll be using up all my embroidery threads too lol! No faffing with this card, it was done in under 10 minutes.


Penny Black I'm so cute stamp
K & Co papers
Rest of stuff from stash

The second card is one for a colleagues birthday, so I thought it would fit with the Arty Girlz Challenge this week - why are men's cards SO difficult to make (probably cos they don't do cute lol). Went back to basics for this card, the background is made by stamping the harlequin backgorund stamp onto SU soft sky card with soft sky ink. The image was made by brayering different shades of blues and greens, then stamping on the lobster shack image then sponging chalk inks around the border to give a frame. I loved making this card, even though I did it last night and despite scrubbing my hands with bleach they are still a gorgeous shade of turquoise!!



Inkadinkado Lobster Shack and HOTP scrolls and sentiment stamps, Judikins Harlequin background stamp
Stampin Up! Soft Sky and Basic Black cardstock
Stampin Up Soft Sky ink and various Impress dye ink pads for brayering, Cats Eyes Chalk inks for sponging

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50 comments:

  1. Debbie18 July 2008 at 17:17

    Fab cards Bev I love the penny black image and your crochet Flower I have been experimenting with different threads for the flowers, and Anchor thread works, only your flower is a little chunkier also cotton perle No 8 and 5 work really well.

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  2. Andrea,18 July 2008 at 17:32

    Fabulous card, that little dog is so cute. Love your crocheted flower.
    Thanks for joining in the CCT challenge

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  3. Rach18 July 2008 at 17:49

    Two gorgeous cards Bev, love the crochet flower....I think that it is time that i routed out my crochet hooks....yours looks so effective, especially with the brad in the center.
    hugs rach.xx

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  4. PixieHouse Creations 18 July 2008 at 17:59

    Love both of your cards Bev infact all the cards yotuve done lately,ive missed blogging as my oh had an op
    your work inpsires me cant wait to get back to crafting
    wendy xx

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  5. Anonymous18 July 2008 at 18:12

    Two lovely cards Bev and cant believe you were out of your comfort zone with the mans it is fab.
    Myrax

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  6. Joanie18 July 2008 at 18:25

    Lovely cards Bev, I love that little doggie, soooo cute!!
    Joanie x

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  7. Anonymous18 July 2008 at 18:47

    two lovely cards Bev, just love the mans one.
    the little dog is so cute

    Norma x

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  8. Poppy18 July 2008 at 19:02

    Wow wendy , they are both stunning but love the mans card.
    poopy

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  9. Alison18 July 2008 at 19:06

    Fantastic cards Bev, love the colours on your first one and the male card is fab. Love them.

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  10. Andrea18 July 2008 at 19:14

    Under 10 minutes .. lol, i need 20 minutes to decide about the papers :-)

    The crocheted flower is so beautiful .. love the card

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  11. craft mad Jenny18 July 2008 at 19:14

    wow, these are great - love the crocheted flower, wish I could remember how to do them!!

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  12. mueppi18 July 2008 at 19:28

    Wow...... Bev
    diese Karte ist wunderschön!
    Hugs Gisela

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  13. Jackie18 July 2008 at 19:31

    WOW , WOW AND WOW... how on earth can you put a card like that together in 10 mins???? its fantastic Bev... and I love the little crochet flower... when we gonna get destructions then?? lol.. (not sure can remember how to cast on) ! .. Mans card brill.. and yes they are awkward ... things !!! men and cards to make for them ! ... keep up good work.... fab cards x

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  14. Anonymous18 July 2008 at 19:34

    Both your cards are fab-u-lous, Bev. It's when i see cards like that that I wish I was a stamper. Just love your little crocheted flower - I think you'll have to set up a tutorial blog as well:) to teach us all how to do these things.
    Beemer

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  15. Moni18 July 2008 at 19:54

    Sehr schööööne Farben und die Karte ist zauberhaft.

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  16. angelic annemarie18 July 2008 at 19:59

    Bev,

    love the get well card - so original babes - hi

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  17. Brocéliane18 July 2008 at 20:39

    Two amazing cards, You are very talented, love all your work :)

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  18. Dawny P18 July 2008 at 21:11

    Love these Bev, especially the wowzza first one lol xx That turquoise colour on your second one is just gorgeous!! Hope your hands are back to their normal colour though xxx I have a quick question for you , so I am going to drop you a quick e-mail xxxxx

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  19. Krista18 July 2008 at 21:12

    Wouw Bev, your cards are just fab, I love them!!

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  20. Silli18 July 2008 at 21:15

    Bev, your cards are so beautiful.. I love the image from CCT...great coloring! Hugs from germany!

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  21. Nicci18 July 2008 at 21:53

    Love the card and your crocheted flowers are so cute. The man card is stunning hun. I have heard that the hand sanitizer stuff you can buy is good for getting imk off your hands and mounting blocks aswell

    nicci
    xx

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  22. paylin18 July 2008 at 22:05

    Thanks so much for dropping by my blog and for your comments on my blog. You have a lovely blog here too....

    Enjoy your weekend
    Takecare n regards.
    x

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  23. poupetteval18 July 2008 at 22:28

    i love it !!!!!!!!!!!!

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  24. Cazz18 July 2008 at 22:40

    These are 2 lovely cards bev xxx

    well done to you xxx

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  25. Anonymous18 July 2008 at 23:26

    Oh I love the puppy card ... it's adorable and perfect with the Mojo46 challenge!

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  26. LISA18 July 2008 at 23:28

    i love both of your cards:-)

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  27. Marcea19 July 2008 at 09:16

    Wonderful cards Bev, the PB doggie is just the sweetest thing ever. Great mans card too hun, absolutely brilliant!!!!
    -x-

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  28. Karin19 July 2008 at 09:21

    Hi Bev,

    both card are great. Love that little doggie and that crocheted flower.
    You've done a great job on the men's card.

    xoxo karin

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  29. tiggertastic19 July 2008 at 09:38

    Bev your cards are always outstanding, more fantastic work

    Sarah x

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  30. debby400019 July 2008 at 09:58

    Fabulous cards, love the cute one and the second is a brilliant mans card.
    Don't know if it will work on your ink pads but I was once told that washing your hands in shampoo gets some inks marks out.Never tried it though.

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  31. Arianne19 July 2008 at 10:18

    Love your PennyBlack-card!
    Need to use that sketch!

    Thank you for your comment on my blog!

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  32. Sue19 July 2008 at 10:33

    Fabulous cards Bev, must have a go with the crochet today. The man's card is brilliant and I sympathise with you over the inky fingers. At the moment 2 of my fingernails are a sort of pinky red and have been for a few days despite using bleach whilst cleaning.LOL

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  33. Anonymous19 July 2008 at 10:46

    Both are wonderful!

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  34. Swaantje19 July 2008 at 13:22

    Beautiful cards. The stamp with the dog is so cute.

    Thanks for joining in the CCT challenge.

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  35. Murielle19 July 2008 at 13:33

    OH...I love your card so cute!!!
    The colours are Marvellous.
    Great job Bev!
    Hugs mumur

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  36. Nikki Fairbairn19 July 2008 at 15:29

    2 fabulous cards Bev and I love the cute PB stamp and that great sentiment, Also love the crochet flower and brad, Hugs, Nikki x

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  37. cats whiskers19 July 2008 at 16:59

    Oh Wow Bev what fantastic cards, the blue mans card is fantastic so much work, but well worth it. Your Pb one is so beautifully coloured and love the colour choice of the DP, thanks for the hint about the flowers trying to remeber how to make them, have to find my crochet hook as well, really wannt to get started on them now. have a great weekend
    Hugs Jacqui xxx

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  38. Kim Piggott19 July 2008 at 17:19

    Wow Bev, I am so impressed by the speed of making your first card. It is gorgeous, would have taken me ages!

    Love the second for the male of the species. Sorry about your inky hands though.

    Just love your crochet flower!

    kim x

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  39. Anonymous19 July 2008 at 17:56

    Your cards just get better, I cant wait to see whats next !!
    The crochet flowers just make the cards yours.

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  40. Anonymous19 July 2008 at 19:43

    Love the crocheted flower. TFS

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  41. Sue19 July 2008 at 20:23

    Oh my 2 more stunning cards Bev,i really really love the 2nd one,the colours are so relaxin,it's perfect:)

    sue
    xx

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  42. Margaret A19 July 2008 at 23:18

    Two stunning cards...again. :)
    I wish I could make such a fab card in ten minutes.

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  43. carolann19 July 2008 at 23:20

    Brilliant cards love the little doggy well done hun xxx

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  44. Natalie20 July 2008 at 08:53

    Both cards are gorgeous Bev. Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such lovely comments. x

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  45. The cockney crafter20 July 2008 at 11:12

    Love your cards Bev especially the get well card . I want that stamp ....giggle

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  46. Julee (Vervegirl)21 July 2008 at 03:03

    Beautiful cards. Love the crochet rose. Thanks for playing!

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  47. Crissi Harvey21 July 2008 at 08:43

    wow what a stunning card love that image very classy card.

    Thanks for joining in with the Arty Girlz challenge.

    crissi xx

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  48. Annie21 July 2008 at 16:04

    2 fabulous cards you have made. but I do have a soft spot for the PB doggies and this one is so cute - love your little greeting with him too! annie x

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  49. Deb21 July 2008 at 23:18

    fantastic cards, love the image and such a fab flower, thank you for joining in the CCT challenge

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  50. My Time To Craft Challenge27 July 2008 at 13:07

    That little dog, is so sweet!
    Kate xxx

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