Sunday, June 2, 2013

Playing on Sunday

I took some time today to play in a few challenges.  I so need to be doing other things - like cleaning for instance~ :)

There is an old "new" challenge out there starting today.  Jen, over at Reverse Confetti, is starting up her Sketch For You To Try. I am so glad she isn't requiring her stamps....yet.  [I don't have any quite yet] -- there is a chance of winning the July entire release!  Now that would give me some images to play in her challenges with~

Meanwhile, I did use some [getting dusty] Verve images from Bloom & Grow.
I also flipped the sketch.  Add my take in :).











I am also playing in the Fusion challenge today, and once again, I "fused" both challenges.  I am also entering this in Paper Players; Summer Holiday.

Talk about using dusty stamps!  This umbrella is from Clear Dollar Stamps, Blooming with Blessings.  [So old, it is retired] My sentiment is from Mike's $1 stamps from Studio G. I checked out the Paper Players Team cards, and it was more of a summertime card.  Well, in Arizona, we are coming into our monsoon season of rain. Therefore, I used the effect of sprinkling water and letting it dry to look  like rain.












And my last challenge for the day is for A Blog Named Hero; a masculine card. 

Now, I realize that I could of used something manly - tools, golf, sports, but since my son has gotten out of boot camp [where I heard from him daily] and is now stationed in Florida, I never hear from him.  This card is a subtle, gentle reminder, that yes, mom does like to hear from him too. :)  I used [one of] my favorite Hero Arts sets, Just Saying Hi.

I had another fun day -- thanks everyone I appreciate the challenges!


Thanks for stopping by~

21 comments:

Colleen Dietrich said...

Wow times three! I love each one of these, Vicki, with my fave being the umbrella card. Love the dark, cloudy skies above the umbrella and blue ones below. Looks like a winner to me!

Marisa said...

Three great cards, Vicki! Absolutely LOVE the first one!!! Are the chevon dies from MFT?

Linda Beeson said...

The background to the umbrella card is perfect, LOVE that telephone on the last card.

Susan (susiestampalot) said...

Beautiful cards, Vicki! I love the colors in the SFYTT one! But then again, I'm partial to SFYTT AND Verve! ;)

Kelly Griglione said...

All such great cards! The water drops on your umbrella card are so smart!! And the sentiment treatment is pretty darn clever too. So glad to see you at the FUSION challenge!

Tina said...

Oh, my! This is such a lovely bunch of cards. Thanks for playing with us at A Blog Named Hero.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards, Vicki. ;-) Your card for Fusion is perfect for the challenge elements. I love how you incorporated the umbrella with that fantastic background. Beautifully done. ;-) Thank you for joining our Fusion challenge this week.

Lyndal said...

Gorgeous Fusion card Vicki - LOVE your umbrella & fab background!
So glad you joined in the fun experimenting @ FUSION - hope to see you again soon :)

~amy~ said...

Love all your cards and how you were inspired! Thanks for playing with us at Fusion!

LeAnne said...

Your cards always make me smile and these are no exception! LOVE that telephone image!!!

cm said...

A set of wonderful cards; each and every one delightful, unique and creative! So much inspiration in one place! Thank you for adding sparkle to my day!
c

Hannelie said...

I love the result of your fusion Vicki!

Unknown said...

Wow! What fabulous cards!!!! Thank you so much for playing along with us over at A Blog Named Hero!

Katie Ann Brooks said...

Wow, look at all these fabulous cards! I love them all! I came via Fusion and you really hit the nail on the head for that one! :)

Ardyth said...

I always think it's a good idea to keep masculine cards simple. For fairly obvious reasons! lol! Love the clean design of your phone card! Thanks for playing with us at A Blog Named Hero!

stampwithsandy said...

Three fabulous cards, and I love your Paper Players entry. The effect with the sponging and water drops is very cool. Thanks for sharing your fab creation with us at The Paper Players, Vicki!

Jacquie Southas said...

Great cards Vicki - I came by to check out the Fusion card (love the water drops) and was treated to a couple of terrific bonus cards!

Lucy Newton said...

Love your three cards! Thanks for playing with us at ABNH!

Nance Leedy said...

I always enjoy your cards, Vicki but this bunch is even more fantastic! Love the raindrops on the umbrella card and your sentiment placement is perfect! So glad you joined us at The Paper Players!

Jaydee said...

Vicki, love the gradation of blues, the water spots and that perfect pop of color with the umbrella. Fabulous card. So glad you joined the Paper Players this week
jaydee

Amy Sheffer said...

Awesome cards, Vicki! Love the colors on the first one (great take on the sketch, too). The water drops on the second one are a awesome touch. And that last one is CAS perfection - LOVE!