Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Challenges! Yay!

So, having stepped down from most of my blog teams, I now I have time to actually play in challenges!  (This is quite exciting for me.)

I am starting with One Layer Simplicity #17.  I have loved this challenge since it was over on Susan's blog -- I think I have played 3 times since they have become official with their own website. How sad is that! :)

The challenge is Round to Round.  2 circles on your one layer card.  No more, no less. However, you can add a sentiment :)

I knew exactly what I wanted to do and grabbed my circle stencil.  I have been so impressed by the blending I am seeing in blogland lately and wanted to see if I could do it too.  I believe I accomplished my goal - I love my card.  Nice, bright and vivid as all get out! :)  My hb is from CAS-UAL Fridays; Shenanigans.  I am also entering this into Simon Says Wednesday Challenge; masculine [using CAS-ual Friday]


I went on to play in the MOJO 400 Sketch Challenge!  400 - what an amazing milestone. It is nice to see a company last that long, and I hope many more years [and sketches] ahead.

BA BAM!  I got some new Zig Clean Color Real Brush Water Pens.  Do you love how vivid these puppies are? I certainly do, and I am in heaven on how easy these are to use!  My background stamp is Rubber Stampede, Wild Rose Background and my sentiment is from Penny Black; Heartfelt. Fortunately, Verve stamps aren't required. Apparently all of mine are retired, so winning some new - yeah that would rock!



Okay - I need to pace myself, I don't want to overload my Followers, plus, I need to cook dinner~


Thanks for stopping by~

27 comments:

Lisa Lara said...

Oh my gosh, Vicki, that birthday card is magic. I have to pin it. Love those flowers. So beautiful.

Ruth said...

Birthday card is just stunning - how can that be and so simple???? It's just amazing! I've ordered some Zig Clean Colors and am just waiting for them to arrive. Shipping from Japan........ It's going to be at least another week! Xx

craftieodmae said...

Absolutely stunning my friend!!!!

Lisa Elton said...

WOW Vicki, this first card really packs a punch!! Love the stamping on the second, so pretty!

Aileen said...

Double wow Vicki. Brilliant cards both of them, your choice of colours totally breathtaking. You will never wear us out so keep on posting.

sandie said...

This is so striking Vicki, perfect blending and placement of the sentiment x

Lee Ann Barrett said...

Fabulous cards, Vicki! Your sponging is amazing! So glad you are getting to play!

Lynn said...

Gorgeous Vicki! Love the gorgeous card you have for one layer simplicity.

Becky said...

This is stunning Vicki! Gorgeous design and colors.

Jane said...

Nice to have some time to play! And I absolutely love the first card - stunning!

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

These are super creations, Vicki!

Dana Joy said...

Fantastic cards Vicki. Both of them are unique, colorful and fabulous!

Hugs,
Dana

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

These are simply fabulous, Vicki! Thanks for joining in the fun over at Mojo Monday!

Ardyth said...

Beautiful Vicki - the blending really makes the circles look like spheres! And I love the classic feel of those pretty flowers! So glad you joined us at OLS!

Verna Angerhofer said...

Absolutely stunning cards. No matter what age these would sure to bring smiles to anyone who receives them.

Marisa said...

Adore that first one - well done with the shading. THanks for joining us over on the Mojo Monday challenge too! Lovely bright, rich colours on the flowers!

shirley-bee said...

Wow! Perfect blending on the first card!

Petra Swart said...

So happy for you that you can now relax a bit and just have fun and take part in all the lovely challenges, Vicki!!!! And these two cards are both just WOW!!!! Your one layer is brilliant - fantastic choice of colours and superb blending of the colours!!!! Absolute stunning and a winner in my books!!!
And your MM card - love those cheerful bright colours of the lovely flowers and the sentiment is so special, hey!!!! Love your cards, my friend!!!

~amy~ said...

yay you!!!!!!!!
These are awesome...you have such a way with color!

nancy littrell said...

Oh my, So much Inspiration Vicki :-) My favorite...your glowing circles :-) Love your Zig Zag pen images too. TFS mf.

Susan said...

Love your OLC! Bold and beautiful!

debby4000 said...

Love both your cards, first one is brilliant for a man and love the beautiful flowers on the second.
Thank you for joining us at Simon says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
Luv
Debby

Pin_Addicted said...

Awesome cards!! I'm practicing my ink blending skills and I love how yours came out.

Jingle said...

Vicki, these are gorgeous cards! I love your one layer design! Absolutely fabulous! You may want to check out the winner post over on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge blog! ;) http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/and-the-winner-is-2/

LauraJane:) said...

SUPER masculine card Vicki! Congrats on the SSS win:)

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

Congrats on your SSS win! Fabulous card! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!

Robyn Oliver said...

Absolutely brilliant cards Vicki