Saturday, May 5, 2012

Rebellion!

Sherry's challenge is at  Bits of Cheer - make a card for a child using paper piecing.
One of my favorite cards to make are cards for kids.  I don't do a lot of paper piecing, but this particular stamp looked like it would be perfect for it.  And, I think it turned out a lot better than if I had just colored the clothing.

Carol, my neighbor, 20 miles to the South, decided we need to use something we've been hoarding............well, I hate to admit it.....I've been hoarding pink poodle brads.   Yes, it's awful, I know.  And I'm so embarrassed.  But look, Carol, I did  it!  And I used three, count 'em three! 

 

Lisa, at Stamping With A Mission, has asked for cards with food as the focus.  I don't know about you, but I always have olives in my fridge.
Yvonne at Penguin Papers is being rebellious by asking for cards using bright colors.  I guess this is her answer to the April Fool's day request for brown cards.  (Which I fell for, by the way......)
I threw away two kites before I managed to get one that I was happy with.  Who would think a simple looking kite could be such a problem?

This next challenge threw me for a loop, "use any five elements".  I ended up with this.
Buttons, twine, patterned paper, stamp and sentiment.  I'm not sure why I pulled out Christmas stuff, but the paper was awesome and so I used it for the next challenge too, which was to use a die cut.
Yeah, I know, more Christmas.....But maybe I'll be ready this year!
Next on the list was Sketch 120, where I also used a piece of paper that I've been hoarding.

Here's my blue and gray card for Allison.. (I'm partial to the Navy.)
And my last post for today are my "sister cards" for Sybrina's challenge at Scrapping With A Purpose.

Thanks for looking!  I had a great time playing along all weekend!  ~Nancy F.

17 comments:

  1. That is a great job of piecing on the little boy! I love all the detail you put into it, including the little dog button/brad! It's very special!

    As for the second one, which I still haven't had time to do yet today, I have that same stamp which I haven't used yet, but the ideas I've had for it definitely aren't as much fun as your pink poodles! Some lucky recipient is going to be so happy that you used three (!!!) of those brads!

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  2. Oh that cranberry and green is a great combo and the paper piecing came out perfect. Pink poodles - brought a big smile to my face and your friend will be very happy and proud of you, I'm sure. Great, fun cards.

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  3. These are all amazing, but the kite if my fav! I love paper piecing..because I don't like coloring. :P

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  4. Clap! Clap! Clap Clap!!! I'm SO proud of you for breaking out and using those cute pink poodle brads!! {Take a bow!} Your card is surely going to bring a big smile to someone who loves poodles as much as you do! I'm so proud of everyone who's played along with this challenge and let go of their precious crafting favorites today! I'm glad I'm in such good company :)
    All of your cards look great too, especially that detailed paper pieced little boy! I've got to get working on that card!!

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  5. LOVE the cards! The pink poodle brads are hilarious-- I have some brads I've been hoarding as well-- I think it's time I use them. Thanks for the inspirations :) Oh and I totally feel for the brown as well!

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  6. Love them all! At first I thought, Oh cute piecing, then, PINK, then Oh a LOVE card, my fave, then BANG the kite! Woohoo! Love them all :) :) :) (And I'm with ya on tossing a few kites before I got one I liked! ha!)

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  7. Hi! You have been busy and I love ALL your cards, too, especially the one for Challenge #1 (I'm a bit partial, lol)! Love your sweet paper pieced card; that stamp, your colors and layout are awesome. Where did you get that cute stamp and that doggie brad? Way to rock the challenges!

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  8. busy busy busy - great group of cards - thanks for supporting OWH

    Barb Housner

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  9. Beautiful cards! I love the little boy. I haven't tried paper piecing yet but yours is so great I will have to try it.

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  10. Wow... so impressive. I admire your creastivity and love all your cards. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  11. Nice set of cards! I really like your cards for kids. :)

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  12. You've been very busy creating some gorgeous cards this weekend. I don't think I can choose a favorite, but those poodle brads are bound to catch someone's eye- I understand why you were hoarding them! Thanks for playing along with this week's sketch.

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  13. You got so many cards done this weekend! And they're terrific too! I bet it was hard letting go of the pink poodles. I ALWAYS LOVE SEEING YOUR CARDS TOO!! I can't wait to be your neighbor so I won't have to shout!

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  14. Wow you were very busy this weekend! Your cards are beautiful.

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  15. Wow! You made a lot of cards this weekend! Great Job; I love them all.

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  16. Super nice job on all...hard to pick a fav but the olive pun made me smile. TFS!!!

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  17. Wow! What a great bunch of cards! I can see why you were hoarding that sketch card paper - it's gorgeous! Thanks so much for joining us in this week's OWH Stars & Stamps Sketch Challenge!

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