No special reason for saying that. I just love being sort of Al Literative. Last night, desperately needing a challenge fix after missing so many, I went on a challenge stampede. I got back on the art wagon, Fagen. I hopped the embossing bus, Gus. I'm riding the craft train, Jane. I cli ~ stop it.
First, I wanted to play in the current MUSE challenge #9 where our Muse is the wonderful Marion Vagg of Made Marion. Here is Marion's inspiration card:
Second, I wanted to play in the current Addicted to Case (ATCAS) #8 where the code word is "wings."
Third, I wanted to play with my pals at Pixie's Crafty Snippets Playground (Week 64) where the challenge is simply to use a scrap or "snippet" on your card. Even if you don't play (which I hope you do!), you should take a minute and click over to Di's site and see the amazing frozen stalagmite that they found erupting from their birdbath!
Fourth, I wanted to get in on the fun over at Chrissie's and Jen's Less Is More (Week 111 ~ Theme) Challenge where the theme is "Frame It!"
Last, but not least, I used a trick from Jennifer McGuire (Day 1) about just cutting off a strip of a larger piece of patterned paper for your card as an accent. Here is a link to the Online Card Classes, if you would like more information.
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I used similar coloring for my card, and embossing, and a friend sentiment. I also wanted to emulate the swirly feel of Marion's card.
I think that image is soooo inspired, artist person, if you are out there! It took to heat embossing so well and it is really pretty IRL.
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I am thrilled to introduce you to our newest friend, Jeanne from A Kept Life. Jeanne is an accomplished card artist and blogger. You will want to grab a veberage and settle in for a lovely visit through her blog! Thank you, Jeanne, and welcome!!
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Paper: DCWV PP; PTI vintage cream;
SU! pear pizzaz
Stamp: Inkadinkado
"Friend" is Ice Candy from kimemories
Ink: Zing "Leaf" EP; SU! watercolor pencil
Bling from stash
Corner Chomper
This is lovely Darnell, the stamp is gorgeous and looks great embossed. I love your little posts, you always put a smile on my face, just what I needed this week as I have a horrible cold and feel like I've been run over. I think I need some of what you're having! Hugs :D xx
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hugs Tamara
Beautiful stamp.....and the embossing is awesome...i really struggle with heat embossing! And look at you getting 3 challenges included in one card!
ReplyDeleteAh-mazing. Again. Your clogged up challenge juices are now freely flowing, friend (a litta mo'alittarashun). Sweet, sweet hummingbird, perfect colors, perfect embossing, well, it's perfect!!! Love this. So glad you're back. Bev
ReplyDeletePretty colours and gorgeous, elegant image. Love your take on the muse!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Love the CAS design! :)
ReplyDeleteLauren
http://landersoncraftydesigns.wordpress.com/
What a beautiful birdie. A tremendous triple challenge card! Xx
ReplyDeleteI hopped on the train with you, Darnell. I haven't combined challenges but am trying some new ones. My first MUSE card will be posted tomorrow. Your bird is gorgeous and so fitting for all three challenges.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! This is stunning Darnell. It is great that you were inspired by the challenges and combined the themes so well. The bird image is wonderful and I love the colours
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Pretty card...and thanks for giving me my daily fix...(Your great sense of humor always puts a smile on my face)
ReplyDeleteSuper fab take on all the challenges, Darnell! Love the fresh spring colors you used...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and embossing Darnell. That hummingbird image is spectacular. Love your take on the Muse challenge.
ReplyDeleteHi Darnell, you really are back on the trail! Love the hummingbird stamp with is't gorgeous swirly tail and delicate colouring - really beautiful. Your card is beautiful too. Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteWOW! You knocked all of these challenges out of the park with this card! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWell if this is what happens when you're away for a few days Dippy I don't know what would happen after a two week holiday!!! You must seriously have had blogger withdrawal symptoms.....but you've found the bestest remedy; and it shows. Gorgeous card, love the paper fragment and the sentiment, and your embossed bird is ge-orge-ous! lol Thanks so much for joining in the fun at A2CAS.
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Karen xxx
Hi Dolly. You've so talented to combine all those challenges into one beautiful card! Love the image (very artistic indeed!) :) Looks so pretty embossed and I love the soft blue bling you've added. Thanks for joining us at Addicted to CAS - so appreciated! Loll xx
ReplyDeleteWay to rock all those challenges into one fabby card! Tis beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful image & embossing. And your creation covers all the challenges nicely! Have a great weekend, Shirleyx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creations. Thank you for playing along with the Addicted to CAS wings challenge.
ReplyDeleteFlorence.
I LOVE that image - it is so gorgeous! It is amazing that you have created a CAS card even though you combined all of those challenges! Wow!
ReplyDeleteAND NOW I have "50 ways to leave your lover" stuck in my head....although I don't remember the 'Fagen' part, it's jumping in too :P
ReplyDeleteI adore hummingbirds - in my prior-to-kids life I collected glass ones (I will again - just keeping them safe in the meantime!) and this one is absolutely stunning!
Congrats on using up some more snippets and making some lovely cards. Bring your brolly - looks like rain in the playground.
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Darnell, you are on fire! This card is really beautiful (love that image!).
ReplyDeleteOn a side note, about your friends, it is a real tribute to how lovely you are that your "followership" has grown so HUGE! I started following you when you had about 20 followers (and Blogger kept losing you from my feed, and I kept on going back to collect you again). I just love coming by to visit. One day I hope we get to meet in person (planning any trips to Australia in the near future?). :-)
What a lovely card... i love the stamp... in fact i need that stamp!!!
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Jen
"Less Is More"
Wow Darnell - back with a bang, flourish, snippets and a hummingbird I see! Fabulous card - love it! Hugs, Di xx
ReplyDeleteLovely card Darnell. The colours are so classy and I love the swirls on the bird. x
ReplyDeleteLovely card Darnell. The colours are so classy and I love the swirls on the bird. x
ReplyDeleteHey Darnell, blogland was quiet without you last week, but you're making up for it with this card! That hummingbird image is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards and just love the hummingbird image xxx
ReplyDeleteGreat art and Simon and Garfunkell too ! Thanks for lodging that t=une in my brain....ah that takes me back a few years. Your swirly bird indeed is fabulous and the colours are sublime. Thanks for taking the time to join us at `ATCAS with another super creation.
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Wow! All those challenges and still a beautifully CAS card, Darnell! Way to go, girl! Love that bird in all it's swirly elegance! Great job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Darnell, very clever to include all of thos challenges, love your alliteration :)Cathy x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love that bird image!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Wow! I was nearly overwhelmed at all your challenges, lady! You were on a roll. This card is just fabulous. I happen to be a hummingbird lover (as well as cardinal person), so I especially enjoyed the motif on this card. Loved your bright colors and Jennifer's idea was carried out on your card, superbly. She'd be proud of you. Are you taking her class? I always hesitate, then don't! Sorry to be away from commenting, just stuff going on. Hope to get caught up - uhgin - soon! TFS & Hugs
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Darnell and well done on combining all those challenges too - hugs xx
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful colours, love both of your cards! Thank you for playing along with us at Addicted to CAS!
ReplyDeleteJust stunning, Darnell, love the humming bird image, so gently and beautifully tinted! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab card, love he stamp you have used
ReplyDeleteI'm really sorry I'm so late in visiting, but last week completely got away from me.
ReplyDeleteThis is just fabbo, love that birdie Darnell.
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
That hummingbird it fantastic! I love your card and loved reading your blog. Very clever!
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