Tuesday, January 7, 2014

So Many FUN Challenges

Some weeks there are so many fun challenges that I just have to play!  Today, I saw Curtain Call with "smiten".  In the challenge, the team used geletos.  Well, I just happen to have some brand new, still in the package, geletos.  I had to play! This also qualifies me for Shopping Our Stash; something new. I used, and flipped the fabulous sketch from Seize the Sketch.

Geletos are pretty awesome!  Draw, and wet with a water brush.  I like the texture I saw, so I didn't completely blend the colors smooth.  I used a sentiment from Inspired By Stamping's new release, Vintage Roses.  Can you tell I didn't let the Glossy Accents dry?  LOL I have no patience at all...



--- see the dripping?















I also wanted to challenge myself with a little harder sketch. I had noticed that I know a few of the new DT and wanted to say CONGRATS [hey Rose, Olga and Stacey] and play along over at Cardabilities. I have never played in their sketch challenge before, but I sure will be playing again! How fun was this sketch!

 I used a ton of dies, and a computer generated sentiment to make this card.  This is for my boss of the last 4 years and co-worker of 6.  I am going to miss her more than she even realizes!  I do not like change at the job at all, and this will be a devastating loss since she is an amazing boss!
  
Anyway, I thought Cardabilities was still running a DT call through the 10th, but apparently I am wrong since the new team was announced today. Rats!  [Maybe next time] I have to say I love the sketches and the challenge they create.


That's it for me.  I'll be back tomorrow with some more challenges.  I'm telling ya - amazing stuff out here in blogland starting 2014!



Thanks for stopping by~

18 comments:

shirley-bee said...

Love how you interpreted the sketch on the first card, Vicki, and I love the drippy heart!

adziamar said...

Wonderful card, Thank you for joining us at Cardabilities this time.

Donna said...

Great cards Vicki! Thanks for playing along with the "something new" challenge at Shopping Our Stash this week!

Pam said...

Your cards are beautiful - your choice of colors for the first one are particularly stunning!

Teresa said...

I love your cards... very cute take on the sketch. And the colors are beautiful together. Have a nice day!

Sherry Eckblad said...

Love the heart!
Thanks for joining us at Seize the Sketch!

Rose said...

YAY!!! thrilled to see you joining in with two of my sketch dt's with your super uber cards girl :)

Thanks so much for joining us on Cardabilities and Seize the Sketch!!


** the dt call for cardabilities is still going on until the 10th!!! crossing fingers for you to be on this awesome dt :)

Cardabilities said...

Wonderful card, love the colour combo. Thank you for joining us at Cardabilities

Natalie said...

Both cards are gorgeous! Love them both! Beautifully done.

Kelly said...

love that watercolor effect on the first card. such a beautiful blend!

~amy~ said...

gelatos, aren't they FUN?! Love both of your cards!
thanks for joining us at Seize the Sketch:)

carol (krillsister) said...

Two beautiful cards. Love the watercolor effect. I don't know what gelatos are but they sure make a pretty card.

karen h said...

Awesome cards! Love the watercolor waves in the first one. Great colors in the second.

Julia Aston said...

Love the bright color wash on the first card Vicki - and the layers on the 2nd are so pretty!

Anonymous said...

Love the colors--so bright and vibrant! Gorgeous!

Maureen said...

I just adore the colours and those hearts :)

craftieodmae said...

Beautiful!!!!! Thanks for joining us at Cardabilities!! and congrats too!!!!!

Lee Ann Barrett said...

Love both of your cards, Vicki. The bold and bright Gelatos and the shiny pink hearts on the first would brighten anyone's day. Congrats on being a Showstopper at the Curtain Call! Love the simplicity of the Cardabilities card; you have a wonderful ability to simplify designs and this card is just perfect!