Sunday, August 9, 2015

Fun Challenges!

There are a few challenges out there this month that is right along with my CAS style. I had to join in~

My first card is for Happy Little Stampers August CAS Challenge with masking.  I also entered this into Virgina's August Challenge #17; embellishments.

I don't normally do masking - I don't have the patience.  However, using sentiment to mask over is pretty easy.  I love easy.  I used Inspired By Stamping Water Colored Sentiments, along with Flower of the Month; Poppies.

Since I'm at HLS, I decided to go ahead and join in the Christmas Challenge; Sparkle

I sponged my background, added some stenciled embossing paste and sprinkled glitter on it before it dried.  My sentiment is from a freebie Verve put out about 3 years ago, and the mittens are Spellbinders.


I absolutely adore this image!  By coloring the eyes green, this image just pops off the card!  It also extremely qualifies for the LIM challenge. Yay me!  This image is from Innovative Stamp Creations; Friendship and Foliage.

Another fun challenge day~


Thanks for stopping by~

27 comments:

Michelle said...

Beautiful, beautiful cards, Vicki!

Lisa Elton said...

A pretty variety of card today Vicki!!

LesLee said...

So cute.. that background really sparkles and is a nice touch. Those mittens are adorable.. Don't you just love it when you get to use the freebies. So glad to see your talent at Happy Little Stampers Christmas Challenge xx

Neets B said...

Wonderful makes, Vicki. A fab idea to mask your sentiment, it looks great amongst your stems. And I can see why you adore that last image, it's beautiful. Perfectly CAS and ideal for our challenge.
Thanks for sharing at Happy Little Stampers and Less us More.
Anita x

Carole Dion said...

Beautiful cards !!

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

All of these are beautiful and so nicely done!

Kathyk said...

Three beautiful and different cards but all lovely

Kathyk

Hannelie said...

Oh those eyes caught my eye right away in the LIM gallery Vicki!
Awesome card! LOVE LOVE it!

Petra Swart said...

The two cards you made for HLS are both fabulous, Vicki!!!! Love those poppies on the first one - clever and easy masking done perfectly!!!! Beautiful colouring of the poppies and so beautifully CAS!!!
The sparkling bg panel on the second card is really lovely - great colours you've worked with - love the wide white border to have your bg shine!!!
The third card is just plain stunning - love those eyes and the sentiment in green!!!
Lovely selection of cards, Vicki!!!
Have a great week!!!

Chrissie said...

What a great bunch of cards Vicki, your OLC with that super face looks really compelling!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Verna Angerhofer said...

All are so beautiful but my favorite is the yellow poppies one. Love that a whole lot!

Cheri said...

Wow, Wow, Wow!!!!!!

Sazzle Dazzle said...

WOW! A fantastic selection of cards Vicki and each one immaculate and unique!
Love your image for Less is More - it's certainly eye-catching.
Thanks so much for sharing and taking part.
Sarah xx
Less is More

Becca Cruger said...

These are three stunning examples of CAS cards. I especially love that first bright, buttery bouquet.

~amy~ said...

Busy girl...love them all!

Loll said...

Three fabulous cards, my friend! Love your beautiful masked blossom with the sentiment ... such a beautiful CAS design. And love the sparkle from the glitter you've added to the stenciled paste ... gorgeous and sparkly! And the image for your third card is amazing. LOVE it! Thanks for playing along at Happy Little Stampers. xx

My Card Attic: Hazel said...

Stunning work Vicki! Your designs are always something special! As everyone has said, that image on the third one is captivating! TFS. Have a great week! Hazel xx

craftieodmae said...

Gorgeous cards!!

Sid said...

Beautiful cards !!

Bonnie said...

Your first 2 cards are amazing but the 3rd is AMAZING! Wow! Love that stamp and the green eyes! I think you have a winner there, Vicki!

Shona Chambers said...

I'm just like Bonnie, I love your first two cards but its the 3rd one that totally caught my eye. I've never seen a stamp like that, its incredible and so detailed. Such a beautiful card!

Anne said...

Stunning collection of cards Vicki, love your one layer lady
Thanks for joining us this week
Anne
"Less is More"

Julie B said...

This certainly caught my eye on the LIM page Vicki. Your other cards are great as well! :)

Jo Herbert said...

I love how you have masked off some of the poppies for the sentiment. Great idea and card Vicki.

Unknown said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE the yellow flower card and sentiment. Lets do one together.

Kylie said...

Amazing inspiration here, my friend. What a great set of cards. LOVE them! Thanks so much for playing along at Happy Little Stampers xx

MaryH said...

What a trio of wonderful cards. Thanks for entering #2 in the HLS Christmas Challenge Sparkle. The glitter on these circles really does shine against the bright colors on this background, as does the entire design. Love the tiny embossed mittens tucked over it all, and the little candees added for perfect embellishments. TFS