Saturday, 25 June 2011

Sketchy colour ways

I had some craft time today just for me…my DT stuff is up to date and so I made just what I fancied! I used several challenges for inspiration – which lead me to my first card – very unusual for me to make a patriotic card, mainly because I’m really not keen on the colours, but when I saw the sketch at Less is More and the 3D challenge at Just Us Girls the idea came to me straight away so I went with it…SD532465
I’m not sure if the Rosettes are a bit big for it to be CAS – never really sure of the boundaries so I’m relying on the LIM girls to tell me! I’ve embossed a white panel with Swiss Dots and edged with a hint of silver which doesn’t really show up here. I’m going to add this to challenges at Moving Along with the Times – CAS, Stamp Something – Red, White and Blue and Secret Crafter – Embossing.

My next card is completely different but also inspired by  sketch and colour themed challenges – namely Lili of the Valley’s sketch and The Ribbon Girl’s colour theme (Pink and Cream) I do like a bit of girly pink sometimes! The ribbon looks peachy on here but it is more Dk cream in RL SD532459
I’ve coloured the LOV image with Pro-markers and used Paper Pizazz DP to layer with my plain CS. Other challenges for this card are -
Well that’s me for today – thanks for stopping by, Esther xx

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45 comments:

  1. Beryl K25 June 2011 at 22:40

    Brilliant LIM card, love the rosettes. Love your other card too
    Berylx

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  2. Debs M25 June 2011 at 22:46

    2 gorgeous cards x

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  3. Chrissie25 June 2011 at 22:46

    Your LIM card seems perfect for Armed Forces Day with the patriotic red white and blue.
    I think your rosettes are great Esther!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  4. Zoechaos25 June 2011 at 22:49

    Both of these are terrific great idea to use the rosettes. Your second card is so serene and pretty. XOXO Zoe

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  5. Mandi25 June 2011 at 22:55

    The rosettes are FAB Esther
    Love it! Very patriotic colours
    Thank you
    Diva LIM mandi
    Less is More

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  6. Netty25 June 2011 at 23:18

    Both terrific cards Esther. Have a great week, Annette x

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  7. Dana25 June 2011 at 23:39

    The rosettes are perfect and remind me of fireworks. Lovely card!

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  8. Debi25 June 2011 at 23:54

    Love both cards Esther- but especially the one with the girl on the swing- so cute x Debi x

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  9. Kathyk26 June 2011 at 00:19

    Both fab cards but I'm loving your patriotic rosettes

    Kathyk

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  10. Bernadet Rodakowski26 June 2011 at 00:34

    Is that the Tim Holtz die for the rosettes? I love the single color simplicity of them. So often they have extra glitter, layers, patterns...whew! But they are such a nice embellishment as one single color. The card works for our 4th of July here too! I just may have to "lift" this one if you don't mind!
    Bernadet
    bernadetscraftblog.blogspot.com

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  11. Kim B26 June 2011 at 02:20

    I do love those cards. Both great! The Red, White and Blue is my favorite and I am not that fond of working with those colors either.
    Have a happy Sunday. Hugs, Kim

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  12. GinaA26 June 2011 at 07:40

    Love the textures on the rosette card, the little stars at the bottom add just the right finishing touch and tie in so well with the centers.

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  13. Jo Street26 June 2011 at 07:50

    Both cards are great.
    Jo x

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  14. downrightcrafty26 June 2011 at 09:23

    beautiful embossing and gorgeous card thank you so much for joining us at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge. I have candy if you are interested
    Hugs Kate xx

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  15. G Peplow26 June 2011 at 09:54

    Hi Esther, Now you're just showing off, two brilliant cards and posting before me, cheeky!! Have a wonderful Sunday, I'm hoping you have more time just for you if this is what you come up with! Great stuff, hugs Gay xxx

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  16. hazel26 June 2011 at 10:07

    Two fabulous cards Esther. I love the rosette card - a great idea.
    xxx Hazel.

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  17. Alison xx26 June 2011 at 10:39

    I love your LIM card, your rosettes are so fun. And your second girl is just so girly. A xx

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  18. Linby26 June 2011 at 11:09

    Love those rosettes and the embossing.
    Linbyx

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  19. The Crafty Den26 June 2011 at 11:42

    Hi Esther, what a pretty card. I love the image and your colouring is perfect. Thanks for joining us at PFP this week. Hugs, Denise x

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  20. Andrea26 June 2011 at 15:15

    Both these cards are really lovely. Thanks for joining in with the Ribbon Girl colour challenge this month

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  21. Carla26 June 2011 at 16:01

    love your rosettes

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  22. Lauren26 June 2011 at 16:33

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  23. Tine26 June 2011 at 16:42

    Hi Esther. Your rosette card certainly looks CAS to me and the second was is fabby too. Thanks for joining us at I ♥ Promarkers.
    Tine :)

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  24. Pami26 June 2011 at 17:41

    Great cards Esther, I love the rosettes on the first one, they look so effective. Thank you for joining in with our CAS challenge at MAWTT this week, hope to see you again soon. Pami x

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  25. Bev26 June 2011 at 19:04

    So pretty! Love the soft colours you have used. Thanks for joining us at LOTV this week x

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  26. Janet26 June 2011 at 20:16

    2 great cards Esther
    http://janetscraftycreations.blogspot.com/2011/06/challenge-102sketch-by-donalda-lily-of.html

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  27. Lynne26 June 2011 at 20:59

    Fabulous cards. Love the LiM one with the rosettes.
    Lynne xxx

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  28. TAM26 June 2011 at 21:00

    Both fabulous cards - excellent use of your "me time"

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  29. Maria26 June 2011 at 21:26

    Wonderful pinwheels they look great on the card!! And I love your girly card as well! Thanks so much for playing along with JUST US GIRLS this week!

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  30. Mandy26 June 2011 at 22:04

    Two fabulous cards Esther. Loving your girly pink and cream!

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  31. Maria26 June 2011 at 23:32

    Your cards are gorgeous Esther. Love the colours in the LOTV one and the first one is really eyecatching. Maria x

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  32. Lisa Kind27 June 2011 at 00:53

    Beautiful cards! I love the rosettes! They are so fun to make and they look fabulous in the red, white, and blue! Thanks for playing our JUGs challenge!

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  33. Susan27 June 2011 at 04:07

    If I'm leaving you two comments, just delete one of them...blogger is acting up! Your cards are both beautiful...but I think the first one is my favorite. Love the red, white, and blue...and the rosettes are fabulous! My Card

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  34. Theresa27 June 2011 at 05:33

    What a fabulous card!! I love the medallions and the stars on top of them are the perfect touch.

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  35. Jane (Carroll's Creations)27 June 2011 at 06:32

    Thanks for joining our "Embossing" challenge this week on SECRET CRAFTER SATURDAY CHALLENGE :)

    Hugs Jane x

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  36. Curly27 June 2011 at 08:28

    Wow gorgeous card I lov all of the embossing,

    Thank You so much for joining us at The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge,

    Hugs Bridget :0) x
    SCSCDT

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  37. Squirrel27 June 2011 at 11:41

    So eye-catching! This one jumped straight out at me. Fantastic idea.

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  38. Andie's Space27 June 2011 at 19:53

    Hi Esther,
    These both look fabulous in their own way as they are such different styles. I like the cuties on the swing best! Thanks for joining us at Passion For Promarkers & Secret Crafters this week.
    Hugs,
    Andie xx

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  39. nicky27 June 2011 at 20:24

    Fabby card
    Nicky

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  40. My name is Wynneth27 June 2011 at 21:11

    Sweet LOTV image on your card, I really like the soft colours you used. Thanks for joining us on I ♥ Promarkers this week.
    hugs
    wynneth
    x

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  41. Aileen28 June 2011 at 10:46

    Love the rosettes and the little stars. They look great in red white and blue. x

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  42. SYLVIA-ANNE28 June 2011 at 15:56

    A beautiful CAS card - just perfect for this week's challenge at MAWTT - thank you so much for sharing with us. Sylvia x

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  43. Joey28 June 2011 at 21:51

    Hi Esther

    two fantastic cards and so different, the top one is so striking, thanks for joining us at totally Papercrafts

    Joey x

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  44. Elise1 July 2011 at 01:14

    Oooooooowwww, BABY! These are stunning! Love your use of RED, WHITE and BLUE! The texture and composition are stunning! DELIGHTED, as always, to have your gorgeous work in the mix with JUST US GIRLS! Yipeeeee!

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  45. Anonymous2 July 2011 at 20:25

    The first card is just so perfect for the Fourth! The second one is completely darling!

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