Flowers and trees bursting out in beautiful colors,
the bluebonnets are out in full bloom,
and here in Texas it will be 90 degrees today!
Yikes!
Playing in my studio is always a good way to celebrate, so that's what I'm doing! I decided to step out of my normal routine of just playing with my supplies while I watch TV to enter a couple of challenges.
The first challenge I entered was with Limited Runs Stamps. Using one of their cute images, Little Boy, I entered Challenge 1 and was selected as the challenge winner! Yay!! Here's my entry for Challenge 1. I used Distress Oxide Inks blended onto cardstock for the background. I then added some Frost White All Purpose Ink over the background to give it a shimmer. I also colored the boy with the Oxide inks and mounted him to appear that he was looking out a window. I used my label maker to create the sentiment and stamped Happy Birthday inside. I added star sequins and gold thread to finish off the effect.
And here are a couple of cards I made with the digital image I chose...Robbie the Rooster. Isn't he cute!!
Their 2nd challenge was to use Elmo the Emu....another really cute Limited Runs image. Both cards incorporated backgrounds again using my new Distress Oxide Inks...LOVE these inks!! On the first card, I cut a doily out of the background and mounted it on the card base. Again I colored the images with the Distress Oxides, cut out and mounted. I used Tim Holtz Crazy Things accessories on both cards.
Last, but certainly not least, I discovered a new blog challenge called Mustard Seed Faith Challenge Blog.
A friend of mine is one of their design team members and I discovered it through her. I love a challenge that encourages you to incorporate your faith into your creations and use your talent to inspire others. The requirement for this first challenge is to use the color yellow on your card to symbolize the mustard seed referenced in Matthew 17:20. I used a background of blended Distress Oxide Inks. The images and sentiments are from a Stephanie Bernard Stamps of Life set called Bunnies4Easter. The grass at the bottom was cut using a Fiskars border punch.This is a blog I'll be following closely for more inspiration!
5 comments:
This is so cute...what a pretty background and I love that bunny with the message he included!! Thanks so much for joining us at Mustard Seed Faith challenges blog!!
Deanna, how fun to come to your blog again after a long hiatus from blog browsing. I'm so happy to be back and am thrilled that you found your way to our challenge blog, Mustard Seed Faith Challenges! I'm thrilled to be starting this faith journey with dear and new friends and look forward to crossing paths with so many I already know. Hope you are doing well. Your card is so sweet and sends a powerful message. He is risen...and that makes all the difference in the world. Great to connect again. Blessings, sister!
Deanna, thanks so much for joining us at Mustard Seed Faith Challenges and for giving the challenge blog a shout out for others to discover! Your background is stunning...my oxide inks are laid out in my craft room but I haven't had time to test them out yet! Your bunny image is adorable and he brings with him a wonderful Easter message...our Lord and Saviour is risen!
Tracey
So many lovely cards, and thank you for sharing the gorgeous flower photos. It's hard for me to imagine 90 degrees when I've still got snow on the ground! lol Your Easter card is beautiful! I especially love that your bunny is so eggcited that He is Risen! Thanks so much for joining our first challenge at Mustard Seed Faith! :o)
Love the background on your Easter card. Thanks for sharing it with The Mustard Seed Faith Challenges.
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