Sunday, June 16, 2013

Just Playing On!

I really hope I am not overloading you all with my cards. I am seriously finding so much inspiration in blogland this week I can't stop playing in the challenges :). What I am joining in today?

The Playdate Cafe #186:

I rarely use pink - I like it, I like other stamper's cards made with it, I just rarely use it.  I love it with black and white though, and The Playdate Cafe had just these colors.  Do you recognize the stamps?  Yep, Stampin Up - Essence of Love.

I used a Memory Box die for the bottom border, Piestra Tile.










This next card is a first for me playing in this challenge, Just Add Ink #169


Can you say LOVE THESE COLORS~ So bright and oh my, just stunning.
I used an image from Gina K Designs, Sun Kissed Autumn STV Kit, and Hero Arts, Brush Strokes.  This card makes me happy - I just adore bright!

And, another new challenge.  Now, this one takes me away from cards, [kind of nice for a change], and this is their first challenge!  Mixed Media Color Challenge.  They want the colors to be a focus -- not sure I accomplished that, but I do have the colors.


The challenge also wants at least 2 mediums -- I used gesso and paint.  I love making these journal pages - it really is freeing [and yes, very messy]. I am looking forward to the next challenge.




Thanks for stopping by~

23 comments:

Sharon Underwood said...

Your cards look great, always! I love the hot pink, and NO, you can NEVER create too many cards! I love seeing what you create next.

Sue Lelli said...

Vickie, your cards are all so Wonderful but that journal page is WOW! LOVE the heart with the You & me and how you added the paint and washi tape and chevrons! FAB page! Thanks for playing with us at A Mixed Media Color Challenge! Can't wait to see what you make for the next challenge!

Nikki Spencer said...

All of your cards are just lovely Vicki! Your Just Add Ink card is an absolute stunner with that gorgeous background. Great to have you join us at Just Add Ink.

Mona Pendleton said...

Oh my Vickie! Beautiful collection of projects! Your journal page is fabulous! Love all the washi tape! I'm so happy that you joined along with A MMCC :) Waving hi from Phoenix!

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

These are all gorgeous creations, Vicki!

Unknown said...

Stunning cards....and you can never post too many cards for me...they are all so inspiring! Thanks for sharing

Marisa said...

Three beauties, Vicki. Love the middle one and how used the insp. pic!

Mae's Cachet said...

All lovely cards and I must say the one for our challenge I especially like your brush stroke stamp to reflect the look of waves on your gorgeous background. Thanks for joining in with our challenge this week at Just Add Ink.

Maria said...

Gorgeous cards full of beautiful color and design! And, your journal page for the Mixed Media Challenge is fab! Love the heart and great use of washi tape!

Christine Blain said...

Vicki, it's great to have you join us at Just Add Ink! I LOVE the brush strokes addition to your card; your creation is just beautiful!

KimB said...

This is a stunning take on the inspiration picture Vicki! Love those delicate flowers and the brush strokes are really striking. Thanks for joining us at Just add Ink.

shirley-bee said...

Love the journalling page, and the cards too - the colours on the hugs card are fabulous!

Alicia said...

Beautiful work. Thanks for playing with us at The Play Date Cafe this week! :)

Loll said...

Hi Vicki. Both cards are GORGEOUS!! Love that die-cut from the first done in black and backed with pink ... so beautiful and a perfect border for your beautiful silhouette stamp.

LOVE the saturated colors of the second card ... wow! Again, fabulous silhouette stamps.

And I'm really intrigued by your journal. I have heard a lot about mixed media, but haven't tried it myself. I've also seen projects using gesso ... so fabulous, but again, haven't tried it. I need to get moving on these new techniques! The journal is so cool and I love the freedom of this type of project. So cool! Loll xx

Narelle Farrugia said...

Lovely cards! Your submission for Just Add Ink is absolutely stunning! I particularly love the black accents you've added! Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week!

Unknown said...

Awesome cards, and journal page! Are you kidding me? Too many cards? I don't think you could ever make more cards than I would LOVE to see! LOL Your cards are such an inspiration, and always amazing, I would come to see them by the hundreds! Thanks for sharing them ALL!

MackieMade Paper Creations said...

Your cards are VERY pretty in pink!
And your journal page is just so cool!

Jodene said...

Your card is just stunning and I love your take on the inspiration photo. Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week :)

Lisa H. said...

beautiful creations! love that you shared your mixed media page. it turned out lovely.

Julia Aston said...

Wonderful cards Vicki! love the bright colors on the 2nd - and your mixed media page is so fun with all the stampings, shapes and painting! I gave it a shot as well - it IS fun to do something besides a card now and then!

Unknown said...

Oh my gosh, that Hugs card is DEVINE!

Elise said...

Okay, girl! That's IT! YOU are officially the MOST prolific paper crafter I KNOW! These are OUTSTANDING! LOVE your spectacular show!

anya said...

Gorgeous! What great designs - I love the splashes of color you've added to your PDCC card. So glad you could join us for this week's Play Date Cafe Challenge!