Dee's Art Utopia

We are back with another amazing challenge this week at Addicted to stamps and more... HOLIDAY which opens up a wide range of ideas, from projects for any festive holiday or for some holiday destinations or whatever comes to your mind when you think about holiday... There are numerous possibilities. Now to my DT card, I went with the Christmas theme for my Holiday card...

To make this card, I was inspired bythe simple design of  Muse #65 - Gillian Ross  this week, the beautiful photo inspiration of star at Festive Friday #30 and will also enter this at 52 (Christmas) card challenge - Add glitter.  This card is easy to create with some die cut stars and alphabets, I frame the focal image by adding some score lines :)

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Hi friends!! a quick post for today. I wanted to be a part of the fun Sequin Shaker Blog hop started by Paulina at the Pretty Pink Posh :) Making a sequin shaker card is so fun!!

The sequins in this shaker card are limited only in between the two circles :)

I was inspired by the following challenges for my card design -

1. Less is More Week 169 - Sketch

2. Inspired by #112 - for the colors n flowers

and I am also entering it to Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes!

 

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Supplies used - Inks Hero Arts Shadow ink - Bubble gum n Mint julep, Memento Tuxedo black; Dies - Sizzix circle dies, Stamps - Paper sweeties You make me smile sentiment, Scrappy cat - dots, Bo Bunny - Camp a lot; Transparency from Staples; Sequins from my India trip and some glue n foam dots; Flower from Picture Punch;Glittler glue

 When I saw the code... a miss u card immediately clicked my head :) So here's my card...
To make this card, I stamped the ink pad on the card base and twisted it a bit. Then I added the stars with a modeling paste using a stencil. Finally, I fuzzy cut a triangle n a square to create my Christmas tree n gift box I was inspired by the Colors at Color me #17 and I will also link it up at Word Art Wednesday #129 - Anything Goes! 

Hi friends!! I am back with two cards. As the title says... a lot of thought went into making these and when I have my ideas in place, I finish the card very quickly and usually the way I had imagined :) Yesterday at the grocery store I came across these herb bags and at that very moment an idea clicked.... 

To make this card, I created a paper bag by cutting n scoring a kraft card stock, made some stripes by masking n inking. Adhered the label n did some stamping. The herbs are the tree dies from CAS-ual Friday's. Finally, attached all the elements on the card base as per the sketch 

I am entering this to the following challenges -

1. CASology Week 92 - GARDEN ( herbs are used in the kitchen garden)

2. Catered Crop - Think green

3. Color Q #238

4. Wanna Sketch #15 by Dalhouse Designs (this is probably my first entry at her challenge, I love the sketches Lisa shares and I had to use it )

 

  

Supplies used : Stamps - Studio G mini alphabet stamp set, Recollections - preserve memories stamp set; Die - CAS-ual Friday's Tree Frie dies; Pattern paper - Sn@p color vibes from simple stories, DCWV Basics stack, Recollections Jute twine, Inks - Memento - Bamboo, Memories - white dye ink, Memento - Grape jelly n Tuxedo black

My second card was inspired by the theme at The Card Concept #8 - Use an umbrella and since umbrella is a symbol of comfort n care, I will enter this at the Paper Crafts April Gallery Challenge. 

To make this card, I simply hand drew the umbrella on a card stock with the size same as the width of the card base, colored n fuzzy cut it. Adhered it with some foam dots to add dimension. Embossed the sentiment. Also, entering this to Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Keep it clean n simple

Supplies used : Markers - Spectrum Noir, Stamps - Sentiment from CAS-ual Friday's Stamp Comfort, Heart from American krafts - Blue skies; Versa Mark Ink, Whisper Opaque embossing powder and some foam adhesives

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We are back with another favorite challenge at Addicted to stamps and more... MAKE YOUR MARK. This is a challenge that requires you to use Markers, Pencils, Pens, Chalks, Crayons etc. If it writes or colours - use it! I am sure you love coloring as much as I do :)
For the first time I decided to use a digital image for my card :) The Digital Images from A Random Fan are amazingly adorable and attractive and I just couldn't resist using one of these, also my sweet teamie Deborah motivated me to try coloring the digital images :) Thanks to her, I did try!! To make the card, I printed, colored and fuzzy cut the image for my card. The banner was stamped and colored using Recollections stamp :)

I am entering this for the following challenges -
1. Curtain Call - Confetti Crush
2. Keep it Simple #38 - Bright Sparks
3. House of Cards April Challenge #2 - CAS 

I am excited to see what you will come up with ....

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Supplies used - Digital image from A Random Fan, Spectrum Noir Markers, Neat n Tangles sequins, Recollection - Preserve Memories stamp set, Memento Tuxedo Black ink

Hi friends!! at Create Something Catchy Challenge Blog, we have this monthly feature called the T - time where T refers to the Technique or Tip. All the Design team members will share some technique or tip with you :) This time it's my turn and I am sharing a water coloring technique. Here's a peek into my project...

I thought since water coloring is a hot trend why not share some fun techniques that you might enjoy. This is a photo tutorial... well !! I was unsuccessful with the video :( But hopefully next time will be up with a video for you guys :)

To check out the tutorial head over to Create Something Catchy challenges blog or click HERE

I would really appreciate, if you could give me a feedback on this photo tutorial :)

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If you are looking for my Guest Design Post for Runway Inspired challenge, please click HERE

I am back again, I know I am posting almost everyday and maybe you get a little bored visiting my blog :) But as you might know when you get the right idea and everything seem to work on that idea, u can't do anything but to execute ;) LOL. These cards are a result of such a situation :) So, here's the first one... 

I created the front panel by inking followed by stenciling with a modeling paste. I was inspired by Muse #63 - Therese Calvird, Colors at CAS colors n sketches #70. the Theme at Time Out Challenges #3 - Happy Birthday (optional Masculine card) and Stenciling at the Virginia's View #2. I am glad coz of two reasons one I was able to create a masculine card and finally come up with a card that uses a stencil. I have tried a few earlier but all those made their way into the trash.

  

Supplies used - Inks Hero arts Shadow ink Soft Granite , Memento Tuxedo Black; Stencil Studio Calico Huey's mask Chevron, Dies - Momenta star dies; Camera die was sent by a sweet friend;  Stamp - Paper sweeties - You make me smile sentiment set; Versamark ink; Whisper opaque embossing powder; scotch glue stick n foam adhesive.

  

Supplies used - Inks Hero Arts Shadow Inks Fresh Peach, Butter Bar, Mid tone Pool, Memento Tuxedo Black; Spectrum Noir markers to color the image; Stamp Hero Arts OWH - My little Hoot set; Dies - Momenta Star dies; Sequins - bought from India and some Scotch foam adhesive and glossy accents.

You have no clue how excited I am while writing this post. When I got an email from Jennifer Rzasa inviting me for a Guest Design at "The Runway Inspired challenge"... I almost jumped and this happened a few months ago. It was so difficult to hold this news from all of you. The Runway inspired challenge is one of a kind challenge blog with a very unique set of amazing artists on their team and to be making a card with them is kinda awesome :) Thank you so much Jen :)

Also, this challenge is special in a way that RIC and CAS(E) this sketch challenge blog have joined forces :) So let me show you what a created combining both the challenges...

I used alcohol inks on a glossy paper (sent by a sweet friend) to stamp the flowers, leaves and fuzzy cut them and I used some washi tape to create my semi circle. Hope you like my card. Be sure to play along with RIC and CTS this time. 

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Supplies used - Adirondack alcohol inks - Red pepper, Yellow sunshine n Aqua to make the green ink; Stamps - Stamping up - Definitely decorative daisy, Paper sweeties - You make me smile sentiment and sequins from Neat and Tangled. Washi tape from We are memory keepers

Hi, I am here for a quick card to share. I was inspired the colored at Dynamic Duos #98 and the sketch at Seize the sketch #18. Since I have added dimension to my card, I will link it up to A Blog Named Hero Challenge #42 - Layer cake (use layer or dimension)
Today, I took the photo in the sunlight and I must say the photo look exactly like real :) The lower half was created with some masking and tone on tone second generation stamping. 

  

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Supplies used: Stamps- CAS-ual Friday's Casual Comfort, CAS-ual friday's die - Casual Trees , Heart stickers from Michael's, Inks - Distress Mustard seed and Hero hues chalk ink - Iris, We are memory keeper's washi tape

Hello crafters, its time for your favorite challenge at Addicted to Stamps and more... ANYTHING GOES !! and I am sure you all enjoy this challenge as much as I do, it gives us an opportunity to explore so may unlimited ideas. So, get going and create what your heart desires. This is what I created...

There is a lot more lovely inspiration from the DT, Please visit our challenge blog here. The winner will receive a wonderful prize from our sponsor this week A Random Fan. Take a peek at their store here

1. Cure for the Monday Blues #13
2. Sketch Saturday #305
3. CAS on Sunday #31 - Birthday to die for

I am excited to see what you will come up with ....
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