Friday 27 January 2012

Fancy a cuppa?

Howdy!

Thanks to Australia Day on Thursday, I managed to score myself a five day weekend from work! Gotta love that ;) So when my husband and eldest daughter headed off to the movies, I took advantage of my baby's nap-time (which ended up being three and a half hours - SCORE!), grabbed a handful of craft goodies and jumped to it!

Today's card is actually for my Stampers group meeting tomorrow in Canberra - ACTSA. A great group of ladies who get together once a month and craft, chat, eat, drink and be merry! Each year we have a theme for creating cards and Artist Trading Cards, and this year's theme is "My Favourite Things". January's theme is "My Favourite Drink". I have to say, of all beverages besides water, my favourite would have to be a good old-fashioned homemade iced coffee! Which came in handy because I just happened to have the Hot Off The Press "Fancy A Cuppa" stamp set that I've never used.

Here is my card:


The inspiration for this card came from several challenges, Just Add Ink, Challenge 102 - CASE-ing Kathy Tanner I used a sketch that Kathy has used on three cards. It definitely took me out of my comfort zone, as I usually dislike panelling. This is the first time I've looked at Kathy's blog, and it is wonderful! As a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, it's always nice to find a blog where the main supplies (if not all) are Stampin' Up! as it gives me inspiration (and an ever-increasing wishlist).

The second challenge that I used was Cute Card Thursday - Challenge 201, You're A Gem It wouldn't be one of my cards if it didn't have some form of bling, and in this case, surprise, it's liquid pearls ;)

The final challenge is Craft Your Days Away Challenge 37 - Distressing Another favourite challenge blog of mine! And an excuse to use my favourite technique, distressing!!

So right about now an ingredients list would help! ;)

Cardstock: Stampin' Up! chocolate chip & river rock
DSP: Kaisercraft vintage timeless
Stamp Set: HOTP Fancy A Cuppa
Punch: scalloped edge oval punch (I trimmed the second die-cut so it looked like a plain oval)
Ink: Stampin' Up! early espresso & Tim Holtz DI brushed corduroy
Ribbon: Stampin' Up! chocolate chip scalloped edge grosgrain ribbon (I used the other side, without the spots)

Here is the direct links again for the three challenges:

Cute Card Thursday - 201 - You're A Gem

Just Add Ink - 102 - CASE Kathy Tanner

Craft Your Days Away - 37 - Distressing

Finally (Sorry for the really long post!) here is a sneaky peak of my ATC offering! Hope you like! (The splodge on the bottom is only a reflection of the flash off the DM, it's not actually on the ATC)




Thanks so much for stopping by!

8 comments:

  1. I'm glad you found something you liked on my blog to case Jess. I think your panelled card looks great. I love the colour combination you've chosen. Thanks for playing with us at JAI this week and visiting my blog.

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  2. how fabulous, love your card and your super cute ATC!
    Many thanks for joining in the Cute Card Thursday Challenge this week!
    Debxx

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  3. Happy that you tried panelling on your card as I think it looks lovely and that you enjoyed Kathy's blog...it is inspirational. Thanks for playing at Just Add Ink this week.

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  4. Great card Jess! I adore your ATC card as that tea pot is just beautiful.

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  5. Lovely card. So warm and friendly.

    Thanks for joining us at Craft your Days Away.

    Mari

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  6. Great case of this card. What a great way to enjoy a few hours to yourself. Score!! Chantell JAI

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  7. You certainly scored well with that big nap time. Love the card you've created from CASEing our lovely Kathy. Thanks for playing at JAI this week.

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  8. A stunning creation.

    Thanks for joining us this fortnight at Craft Your Days Away in our distressed challenge.

    Sarahxx

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