My blog is called "Creative Smiles" because my designs are the result of incorporating mistakes. With fumble fingers that drop whatever they are holding - repeatedly, it takes a lot of giggles, smiles and creative patience during my crafting process. xx

Wednesday, January 09, 2019

Shaped Cards at Back to the Basics and Beyond Challenge

Hello -- I'm so happy you are here!


There's nothing like a pretty vase of flowers to brighten someone's day.

Today, it's time for a brand new Back to Basics and Beyond Challenge!



For the next two weeks, join us by uploading an "Anything-Goes" project as long as a shaped card (as opposed to square/rectangle) is used. 

The team has all kinds of inspiration and a variety of styles to view, so take a look! Hope to see yours there.




Other Products:
Bugaboo's Flower Butterfly Vase
SNS "A Rose for You" (sentiment) Rubber Stamp Set
(also available digitally)
SNS Gold Tinsel Embossing Powder (frame)
SNS Gold Detail Embossing Powder (sentiment)
Spellbinders Grand Labels Four (shape)
Golden Meadow VersaFine Clair Ink

It's a simple style card with a Copic/PrismaColor image, a glittery frame, and a same-shape card fold. I gave SNS the right to sell the colored image, however, I could not locate a link for you. To make the fold:



Then glue the top "full piece" onto the hinged section:
(not sure why the color change - other than my iPhone took the below photo and my iPad took all the others)





The sentiment is cut out of vellum and heat embossed with Gold Detail EP:



The frame was made using 2 of Spellbinders Grand Labels Four dies and cut out. Then using Golden Meadow VersaFine Clair Ink on the frame, I dredged with Gold Detail Embossing Powder and heat set. It is glued on top of the white image panel:


Wishing you a lovely week.

Supporting the following fine challenges:
  1. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends "AG" 1/19 (sep post)
  2. Catch the Bug Saturday Challenge "AG" 1/12
  3. Crafty Calendar Challenge (Jan 5) Make it Flowery 2/2
  4. Colour Crazy Challenge #51 AG Colored (I colored this image with Copic Markers and PrismaColor Markers) 1/12
  5. Crafting With Friends #77 AG 1/17
  6. Pammie's Inky Pinkies #1901 AG 1/14 (sep post)
  7. Simply Create Too #145 AG no twist 2/1 (sep post)
  8. World Wide Open DT Challenge #12 AG DT (2nd sub) 1/15 (sep post)


stamping hugs,

42 comments:

brenda said...

Just leaving some love so you know I've been by. B xx

Jackie T said...

Hi Donna this is a stunning shaped card. The flower image is gorgeous. Thank you for the instructions I have those dies I may well give this a try. Enjoy the rest of the week. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Bunny said...

This is beautifully colored. I love a good shaped card. The image you colored really is lovely and so is the embossing. [Bunny]`

SD pooja said...

What a beautiful shape to showcase the digital stamp ! Wonderful card Donna :)

Mrs A. said...

Beautiful card Donna. I like the shape you have created too. Very effective. Hugs Mrs A.

crafty-stamper said...

LOve the shaped card Donna and beautifully coloured image -not seen that one brfore love all the bling too
Carol x
Thank you for joining us at Crafting With Friends
Carol DT x

Donna said...

Stunning card Donna, like the shape, your beautiful coloring and of course the shimmer! Have a lovely day!

Beebeebabs said...

Such a beautiful shaped card - love the shimmery border and beautiful flowers - another great creation thanks for sharing!!!

craftieodmae said...

Gorgeous!!

Diane said...

Beautiful card Donna with the pretty coloring and all the shimmer and shine!! I am missing my SNS stamps after leaving, but I can see them in beautiful use here!!
Diane BBB DT {Nellies Nest}

KT Fit Kitty said...

Hello, Donna! Happy 2019! Your card is beautiful and sparkly and I love the gorgeous shape! Your colouring is so beautiful! This card will bring cheer to anyone!

cuilliesocks said...

Absolutely gorgeous Donna, lovely floral image and gorgeous colours, I love the shape you've chosen too, Kate x x

Leslie Miller said...

Oooh, that's a gorgeous Bugaboo and you know how I love them! I haven't seen this one as I'm trying not to look until I color all my not yet used Bugaboos. You've done a stellar job on this, and interesting how you did the fold. It sure makes a pretty shaped card!

KraftyKoolKat said...

Such gorgeous colouring of this lovely image sweetie & a very pretty layout & shaping.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Mia said...

What a gorgeous shaped card, Donna. And I LOVE the image.
HAPPY NEW YEAR, my friend.

Linda Simpson said...

This is stunning Donna, love the shape and gorgeous sparkle. Happy New year!
Hugs
Linda xxx

KarinsArtScrap said...

stunning card Donna
Gr Karin

*Vicki* said...

Oh my this is colored BEAUTIFULLY Donna!! Love that wonderful shading around your image! Love the pretty sparkly frame and the sentiment embossed in vellum over top of the image!! Gorgeous shaped design and always a pleasure to see your beautiful makes my friend!! Have a great day! HUGS

Lisa said...

This is so stunning, Donna!! I love the beautiful vase of flowers!! You've colored them perfectly!! The sparkly frame is such a perfect touch!! Elegant and gorgeous, my friend!! I love it!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Sue said...

Hi Donna, Such a pretty card.

Thanks for leaving your comment on my blog. My holidays are all in the county I live in (Norfolk) and all dog friendly, with no extra charge for dogs. I go with my friend Hilary and her dogs. v there will be three Greyhounds and one Pointer. We used the holiday firm for the first time last July, when we had a converted barn. The one we go to in March is a brand new barn convertion, with a hot tub.
Not that we will use that. then in october we go back to the barn we went to last year. Next year we are going to a huge barn conversion and then then back to our favourite barn in october. Going the months we do, we can afford to go twice in the same year.
Sue

Lucille K said...

What a beautiful card, Donna. Your coloring, sparkle and design are beautiful :)

Pia S said...

This is beautiful, Donna. You’ve colored the image so well, the shape is elegant, and as always you’ve managed to add some beautiful glitter and sparkle to your design.

Karenladd said...

Oh, this is the perfect card as we enter the new year and soon leave winter behind! I always forget to use my large label dies to make a shaped card so this is a great reminder and tutorial on how to do that. Love the floral design and glittery frame! Happy 2019 to you Donna.

Shona Erlenborn said...

I just love the coloring of this Donna. Exquisite for sure! Great use of the sentiment from the other set too! A delightful make.

Lori Kobular said...

Donna this is stunning! I love at flower stamp with the sweet butterfly! So beautiful and you colored it perfectly! I love the dies you used and the sparkle is a great addition to this beauty!!

Debbie Mageed said...

Hi, Donna! Hope you are doing well! I have missed you and your gorgeous creations. This one is stunning with your wonderful talent of coloring perfectly and then adding the absolutely perfect details. I love it all!
Hugs from Michigan!
Debbie

Verna Angerhofer said...

What a wonderful card with all the pretty flowers and the glitter. I love the shape of it too. And, I see you changed your header on the blog again. That is a gorgeous design you used for it.

Conniecrafter said...

Oh Donna, that is just stunning, I love that wonderful bouquet in a vase! Your coloring is just wonderful, love the shading around the image. That vellum sentiment is so pretty without taking away from the image. pretty shimmer layering of the image! Wonderful shaped card!

Dawn Phillips said...

Beautiful card hun and a lovely shape. Love Dawn x

Lena Keultjes said...

A beautiful card! It's so neat how you made the shape!

Crafting Queen said...

Beautiful card.

meg said...

Beautifully shaped card with a gorgeous stamp, love the colours you chose Thank you for joining in at the Challenge at Crafty Calendar

Margarets designer cards said...

Beautiful card, lovely shape

Billie A said...

Very pretty card. I love the Bugaboo image and your coloring. Great card design. So glad you shared over at Colour crazy challenge
Billie A
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Monica said...

Just so pretty and cheerful. Love it Donna. The flowers are very lovely and overall it is a stunning card.
Happy New Year my friend. Hope you are well.

Lots of love,

Monica

cotnob said...

A gorgeous card Donna, a beautiful stamp and lovely shape - the sentiment looks fabulous stamped and embossed on vellum.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

pam said...

What a beautiful card you have created De, love the shape and gorgeous image and colours.
Hugs Pam x

Donna Phelan said...

Your coloring is fabulous and that is such a beautiful image to color up! Love your shaped card and that signature glitz and sparkle! And I do love an embossed strip of Vellum! Perfect!

Dawn Frost said...

Gorgeous! Thanks for joining Catch the Bug's anything goes challenge, hope to see you again! Dawn Bugaboo DT

Sue said...

Your vase of flowers image is lovely, colors are gorgeous. Pretty shaped card, love the green, and that sparkly (so you) gold frame look amazing with it. Another beautiful make, Donna.

Hugs
Sue

Shoshi said...

A beautiful card, Donna. Your colouring skills are excellent too!

Shoshi

LOU said...

Beautiful card Donna. Love the colouring and details.
Thanks so much for joining us at Colour Crazy Craft Challenge. Hope to see you again soon.
Lou DT xo

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