Hi there
Be prepared – this may be a long post.
As there was nothing of interest on TV last night I sat down and made two cards. I checked out the various challenge sights and found that over at
Stamping 411 they had two challenges. The next dilemma was the colour combination – in step
JAI and
Color Throw Down. They worked perfectly with the sketches. So here’s my first combination:
and my card:
I’ve used another of the retiring stamp sets – Choo Choo and the coordinating roller – Right on Track. I love how the smoke from the engine gets lighter as it goes higher. I was really pleased with how these two challenges came together.
Supplies:
Stamps – Choo Choo, Right on Track, Loads of Love Accessories, Good Neighbour, Happy Moments
Card Stock – Peach Parfait, Cajun Craze, Whisper White
Ink – Cajun Craze, Bashful Blue, Not Quite Navy, Early Espresso
Markers – Cajun Craze, Bashful Blue
Other – Bashful Blue Ribbon, Small Oval, Dimensionals
And here’s the second combination:
and my card:
As soon as I saw this layout I knew straight away which stamp set to use – again another retiring set Tart & Tangy. I have also used some retired DSP – Summer Picnic. The colour combination worked perfectly with this stamp set. I used my markers to colour in the images as it is way easier when you want multipe colours on the one image. I swapped Kiwi Kiss with Old Olive. Again another card I am pleased with.
Supplies:
Stamps – Tart & Tangy, Punch Bunch
Card Stock – Early Espresso, Whisper White
Markers – Early Espresso, Rose Red, Barely Banana, Old Olive
Other – Summer Picnic DSP, Dimensionals
I hope you enjoyed this post. Don’t forget to check my earlier post here to enter for a FREE pass to the next event at Stampin Fun and Friends.
Have a good week.
Paula
Both cards are great!!! Thanks for playing along with both sketches!!
What great cards. And cute Stamp sets too. Chantell
Oooohhh! I love both the cards!!! Thanks for playing along with the Stamping 411.
Oh this is so fun! I love both of these cards! What a great use of each sketch, and they are so different from one another. Too cool! Thanks for playing along with stamping411 this week.
Your choo choo card is a lovely one and I like how you have used our colour challenge for your inspiration. Thanks for playing this week at Just Add Ink.
Double the fun from you. Thanks for sharing both cards this week. They are fab!!
Great cards! Love how you used the color combos. I got your cards and candy! Thanks so much for thinking of me. They have been a real treat with my hectic week back!
Robbie