Sunday, June 7, 2015

Less Is More, Hero Arts & Coffee

I was inspired by the Less Is More Challenge #227; sunset.  It's been ages since I played in this fun challenge.  (I am having so much fun playing in challenges again)

I made a full panel of my sunset, and then cut it into a smaller panel -- gotta show the white with this challenge~ ;).  My sentiment is from Inspired By Stamping; Watercolor Sentiments.  With my MISTI, it is so easy to get a solid stamped sentiment. I do love this tool.

Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

I went on to play in the Summer Coffee Lovers Hop again.  However, this time I also created my card to go in the Hero Arts June Challenge; Tic Tac Toe.  

I used the left side of the board; water coloring, background stamp, and circles.  I used Hero Arts Tiny Flags along with A Little.  I am also adding this into a new to me challenge; Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers; V is for Vellum.


tictactoe_board


Hope you all had a crafty week end~


Thanks for stopping by~

66 comments:

Lynn said...

Wow the way you created the sunset reflection is amazing Vicki!

Ardyth said...

That sunset is absolutely breathtakingly stunning!Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

These are terrific cards! So bright!

LauraJane:) said...

I don't know what I ever did without my MISTI foe sentiment stamping.
Beautiful sunset!
Nice layers in your coffee card too:)

Lori Kobular said...

Both of your cards are gorgeous! Love the colors you used on the coffee card with that adorable sentiment! The sun card is awesome with that sentiment!

Sharyn Polesel said...

Love your gorgeous sunset card! I am so ready to see a view like that...well done!

Lee Ann Barrett said...

Gorgeous sunset, Vicki! I am sure you have seen a few of those on your travels! So glad you are back to playing in challenges; I find them so relaxing!

Annette Allen said...

WOW both of these are amazing.. awesome designing..

~amy~ said...

um...WOW! Lovin' both of these cards...you work the inky magic, that's for sure! AWESOME coffee card...super duper love it!
Thanks for linking up to the Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop♡

Verna Angerhofer said...

Beautiful sun reflection card and of course, the other one is wonderful too! You never let us down in that respect!

Inkyfingers said...

These are both lovely cards Vicki but your beautiful sunset card is absolutely awesome!!!

Cheri said...

Along with everyone else....WOW!!! Both cards are so very stunning!

D.Ann C said...

Love 'em both!! The sunset is stunning and the coffee card is lovely... I need that sentiment!

Allie said...

I like how you used the vellum and your watercolours are gorgeous!

SonjaK said...

OMG your sunset card is AMAZING. It looks so soft and summerly. As for your coffee card, I love the colors and the combination of modern and vintage. So beautiful!

Sazzle Dazzle said...

Two eye-poppingly gorgeous cards Vicki.
I'm swooning here - especially over your sunset inking.
AWESOME and love the bold sentiment too.
Thanks so much for sharing and taking part.
Sarah xx
Less is More

Sylvia said...

Beautiful coffee card, Vicki, love your colors and design! Happy hopping!

Betty Wright said...

Both cards are wonderful, Vicki! Love the depth and richness of the first. The second one is fun and so true!

Donna Nuce said...

Your sunset is gorgeous Vicki! Have a great day!

maria f. said...

Man that sunset is incredible. I would love to know how you did that. I think a Spotlight is in order.... Please???

Shelly said...

These are AWESOME!

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Loll said...

Two fabulous cards Vicki. Love your sunset ... amazing job of masking and sponging. And love the coffee card ... awesome sentiment and I love the colourful patterned background. xx

Pam said...

That sunset is stunning! Great coffee card, too.

Kelly said...

that background is wonderful! love all the colors.

Connie Mercer said...

what a beauty!!

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Beautiful cards. TFS

Karenladd said...

Gorgeous cards and I LOVE that stamped vellum sentiment with the bright background!

Chrissie said...

Your sunset card is simply stunning Vicki!
Thank you too for flying the flag for white space...less IS more after all!
Your second card is fab too!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

anja curvers said...

Wow both cards are awesome, love that sunset and your coffeecard love the colors. TFS.

Monika/Buzsy said...

Lovely cards Vicki. The sunset is so pretty. Love the fun colors on the second.

Petra Swart said...

WOW, that sunset you've got there is simply brilliant, Vicki!!! You've got the right amount of white round the edges to really let it shine and the sentiment is gorgeous!!! A WINNER, my friend!!!! LOVE it!!!!
Your coffee card is such fun!!! Love the colours and the stamped vellum overlay!!! Such a cute cup and cute flower sequins!!! Really lovely - one of the best I've seen so far!!!
So nice to hear you're having fun entering challenges!!! Enjoy!!!!
Have a great week!!!!

Donna said...

Fab cards Vicki! Thanks for joining the sisterhood of snarky stampers for our "V is for Vellum" challenge!!

Kristie Goulet said...

Gorgeous cards, Vicki!

Happy Dance said...

Two fantastic cards, Vicki! LOVE that sunset card. Boy do wish I were sitting on the beach watching this in person, lol! And your coffee card...So muuch work, I'll bet, but so worth it! Love all the colors, and the vellum sentiment panel. But those teeny-tiny triangles....amazing! Love this one. Bev

Kay Miller said...

Both of your cards are amazing Vicki!! Beautiful work!

Carole Dion said...

Love the Sunset card!!

cm said...

As I mentioned in my Muse post: no matter where your cards are headed, they're filled with abundant creativity and inspiration! The sunset: gorgeous! The coffee: complete fun!
Hugs~c

Alyson H said...

That sunset is drop dead gorgeous!

New Creations said...

You have created a magic in your both creations, totally adorable, love them!!!

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

Oh my word, these are just BEAUTIFUL, Vicki! That first sunset one took my breath away and the coffee card is just too sweet! Love that little vellum sentiment over the colorful circle!

Hetty said...

Both cards are absolutely beautiful!

Marisa said...

Adore your sunset in the rich orange and yellows!! Great BG for the coffee card too :)

Craft-E-Place said...

Amazing cards. I love both of them but the sunset is simply fabulous!
Elaine

Lindsey said...

Glad you found the Snarky Sisters, Vicki, and hope you'll make us a regular stop! I am in love with the sunset on your first card — such a wow with the bold sentiment (and just the right amount of white space, of course). ;) The colours of your second card are perfect for summer! The embossed sentiment on vellum looks terrific. Thanks for joining the fun at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers!

Anne said...

Two stunners Vicki - but that sunset is totally gorgeous, love it!
Thank you very much for joining us.
Anne
Less is More

Julie B said...

Love that sunset it just shrieks desert to me. Hope you're enjoying your travels!

Ankie vd Polder said...

Great sunset card! Hugs, Ankie

wendy said...

these are super pretty

Annie said...

What gorgeous cards!! I'm in love with your beautiful sunset and it's sentiment! Thanks for sharing! ~Annie

Milka Gubo said...

Oh WOW! Gorgeous cards Vicki! :-D

Becca Cruger said...

Excuse me while I stare for a while... I LOVE the vibrancy of that first card - it's gorgeous! And your second has so many bright, fun, happy elements.

Chris Dring said...

Two stunning cards, Vicki! LOVE that sunset you created on the first, and the water colored circle and stamped vellum panel look amazing on the second! Thanks for joining us at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers!

Laura Norris said...

Both cards are stunning Vicki!! Beautiful sunset - lovely color! And the coffee one is fun too!! I used that set, but forgot about the tic tac toe, and I don't think mine qualifies! Guess I'll have to make another :)

Neets B said...

Fab cards, Vicki! So great to have you playing at LIM and I LOVE that sunset card, those juice colours look yummy with your bold black sentiment.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Anita x
Less is More

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

OMGosh I love these! Now i'm going to have to go back and get the set 'a little" not only for the coffee, but they put bacon in there, lol. Love this.

Ceal said...

super cute coffee card, Vicki

Brandi R said...

Oh these are awesome! Love the colors ♥

Christi Conley said...

So lovely!! I always forget all the fun you can have with vellum! Your colors are so happy! :)

Amber Sheaves said...

That coffee card is so pretty!

Karen Schroeder said...

Both cards are stunning! Thanks for joining the fun in the V is for Vellum Challenge at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers!

Unknown said...

Beautiful sunset card. And I have the Hero Arts stamp set you used for your other one. Great use of that stamp. Thanks for sharing.

Cheryl said...

WOW! What a beautiful sunset! Gorgeous card!!!

Patry Ro said...

Spectacular cards!!!! You are incredible artist Vicki!!! TFS!!!

Michelle said...

Both cards are totally amazing!!!!

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

Congrats, you snarky queen!!! That sun set card - my jaw dropped to the floor - you rock, girl!!!

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