The Last of the HYCCT Cards!

The first card is for HYCCT1117.  We were challenged to use paint.  I'll be honest.  My first thought was PAINT?!  Then I remembered that I had some crackle paint, and I went to work in that direction.  I used Mojo Monday sketch 213 again for the layout.

Here's a closeup of the crackle paint on the heart.  You can see it slightly better when the card is flat on the table rather than upright.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Verve "One Person"
Ink:  SU! Basic Brown for sentiment, Vintage Photo Distress Ink sponged over crackle paint on heart
Papers:  brown, ivory, dps from K & Co. Tim Coffey "Fall Mat Pad"
Other:  Nestabilities heart, circle, and oval dies, Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paint in Fired Brick, sponge, wooden heart button from Favorite Findings, twine
Size:  4 1/4" square

In HYCCT1128, we were challenged to make holiday cards using pink as a primary color in the color scheme.  I went for all pink with a splash of glitter!

Supplies:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs "Ornaments 2"
Ink:  SU! Melon Mambo for ornaments, Versafine Onyx Black for sentiment
Papers:  white, DCWV "The Christmas Glitter Stack"
Other:  Crystal Stickles glitter, black pen to draw ornament hangers and bows, gold glitter gel pen for larger ornament top
Size:  4" x 7" (fits into a leftover envelope from last year's photo Christmas card)

HYCCT1109 Look Up challenged us to use something that you would see when you look up into the sky.  I decided to use the sun so I could use this fun Verve set.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Verve "Let It Shine" (sun and sentiment)
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black and Memento Tuxedo Black
Papers:  white, gold, dp from K & Co. "Berry Sweet"
Other:  foam tape 
Size:  A2


I made a masculine thank you card for HYCCT1103.  We were challenged to make a masculine card that included pink.  I thought this card would work as a winter or holiday thank you note for a guy.  The layout is from Amber's VLV sketch for week 1 of October.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Verve "Better With You" coffee cup image & "Artful Elegance" for sentiment
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black, SU! Melon Mambo for heart
Papers:  white, brown, dps from DCWV "The Christmas Stack"
Other:  Nestabilities circle and petite scalloped circle dies, Copics, twine, foam tape, MFT Dienamics scalloped edge die
Size:  A2

HYCCT1101B challenged us to Bling the Cling and use bling in our projects.  I used Mojo Monday sketch 211 for my layout.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Verve "Believe"
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black, SU! Rose Red (sponged)
Papers:  white, black, dp from DCWV "The Stack 5"
Other:  Cuttlebug embossing folder, black satin ribbon, Bow Easy, scrap of organdy ribbon used to make flower, MS leaf punch, pink rhinestones salvaged from ripped gift bag, scalloped edge scissors, SU! photo corner punch
Size:  A2

For HYCCT1131, the challenge was It's a Costume Party.  We were challenged to do something completely different from our usual style.  I attempted to make a CAS card.  It is pretty CAS for me, but I know others might consider this a bit too busy to be CAS.  So in defense of "my CAS style," I only have 2 layers on the white card base, a piece of dp and the cut out sun.  The sentiment is stamped directly on the dp.  I stamped, colored, cut out the sun, and adhered it with foam tape.  I did not use any flowers, ribbons, bows, border punches, dies, bling, fabric, twine, distressing (torn or sponging), embossing, or any other kind of technique. 

Supplies:
Stamps:  Verve "Let It Shine"
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black
Papers:  white, dp from K & Co. "Berry Sweet"
Other:  Copics, foam tape
Size:  4" x 7"

The last card is for HYCCT1106 Looking In On You.  We were challenged to make a window card.  I used my new Spellbinders window die cut from Our Daily Bread Designs to create my scene.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs "Ornaments 2" for the tree, ODBD "Sweet Christmas Wishes" for the sentiment, and ODBD "Gift of God" for the pinecones, SU! Woodgrain background stamp (stamped over window die cut)
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black, SU! Basic Brown
Papers:  white, brown, dp from DCWV "The Christmas Stack"
Other:  Our Daily Bread Designs Spellbinders custom window die, MS punch to make pine trim above window, red buttons from stash, twine, SU! markers in Handsome Hunter, Yo Yo Yellow, and Chocolate Chip to stamp the tree and pinecone images, gingerbread boy from Favorite Findings
Size:  4" x 7"


Well, I am finally done with the HYCCT challenge cards.  I had a great time making all of these cards and pushing myself to try some new techniques and styles.  I hope you've enjoyed seeing my projects. 

Thanks for stopping by!
Blessings!
Sarah

Still Sharing HYCCT Cards

I think just a couple more posts will cover my remaining HYCCT cards.  I had to take a break from posting to finish the last 4 that I needed to make!  LOL

The first card is for HYCCT1126 Sending a Little Sunshine.  We were to make a card that would be encouraging or provide hope.  I chose one of my favorite Verve sentiments and added a butterfly to symbolize hope.

Supplies: 
Stamps:  Verve "Believe"
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black, SU! Purely Pomegranate (sponged)
Papers:  black, white, dp from My Mind's Eye "La Paperie"
Other:  Nestabilities Labels 4 die, Recollections bling flourish, butterfly from stash (JoAnn's?), sponge
Size:  6" square

My second card is for HYCCT1108 Hang In There.  We were to use a image that would hang like an ornament or a hanging element such as a charm.  I had recently made this little bottle cap charm at a make and take at Archiver's so I decided to use it as my hanging element.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Verve "One Person"
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black, Vintage Photo Distress Ink (sponged)
Paper:  white, brown, DCWV "The Stack 5"
Other:  seam binding from stash, Bow Easy, thin twine, bottle cap charm from Archiver's make and take (bottle cap, stamped image, epoxy bubble cover, jump ring)
Size:  A2

For HYCCT1121 the challenge was called Big or Small, Save Them All!  We were supposed to use 2 sizes of any geometric shape.  I had just seen Waltzingmouse sketch #70, and it was perfect for this challenge!

Supplies:
Stamps:  Waltzingmouse Stamps "Victorian Frippery"
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black, SU! Purely Pomegranate
Papers:  white, black, dp from My Mind's Eye "La Paperie"
Other:  Nestabilities circle and petite scalloped circle dies
Size: 6" square

For HYCCT2214 Thank A Caregiver we were supposed to make thank you cards.  I used Mojo Monday sketch #212 for my layout.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Verve "Believe" flower stamped on white panel, SU! "You Are Loved" sentiment
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black, SU! Purely Pomegranate (sponged)
Papers:  black, white, kraft, dp from My Mind's Eye "La Paperie"
Other:  black dots from Recollections, Nestabilities label die (cut off one end) to make tag, twine, Recollections rose, scalloped scissors, sponge
Size:  A2

HYCCT1112 Braveheart challenged us to use at least one heart on our projects.  Teresa's VLV sketch was the perfect layout for this challenge!

Supplies:
Stamps:  Verve "One Person"
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black
Papers:  white, pink, dps from DCWV "The Stack 5"
Other:  Grand Circle Nestabilities dies, Nestabilities heart die, Crystal Stickles glitter, seam binding from stash, Bow Easy, pink button from stash
Size:  6"square

Almost to the end of the postings, whew!
Thanks for stopping by!
Blessings!
Sarah

Sharing Day Continues!

I finally had to quit uploading yesterday as there were a few other tasks I needed to see to as well.  I think I still have something like 15 more cards to post, so without further ado, here's my next group of cards. 

The first one is for the HYCCT1101C challenge to make a circle card.   I used Mojo Monday week 213 for my layout.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Verve "Great Friend"
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black
Papers:  pink, white, teal, dps from K & Co. "Berry Sweet"
Other:  Grand circle and scalloped circle Nestabilities dies, Nestabilities oval and circle die, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Recollections flower, MS leaf punch


The next card is for HYCCT1116 Pink Ribbon.  We were challenged to use a pink ribbon on our project.  I used Mojo Monday sketch 210 for my layout.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Verve "Where Flowers Bloom"
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black
Paper:  pink, white, yellow, teal, dps from K & Co. "Berry Sweet"
Other:  Cuttlebug embossing folder, Prima roses, ribbon from stash, Bow Easy, MFT scallop border dienamics die

The challenge for HYCCT1118 was to make a card using purple in honor of survivors.  I used CS354 for my layout.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Verve "Believe"
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black
Papers:  cream, DCWV "Flower Shower"
Other:  Spellbinders Fancy Tags die
Size:  A2

We were challenged to make birthday cards for HYCCT1125.  I used Andrea's VLV sketch for week 5 of October for my layout.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Verve "Carpe Cupcake"
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Versafine Onyx Black, SU! Melon Mambo (sponged - got a little carried away!)
Papers:  white, blue, yellow, DCWV "Flower Shower"
Other:  Nestabilities, sponge, Stickles Crystal glitter on frosting and star, Copics
Size:  A2

In challenge HYCCT1120 we were challenged to use paper as ribbon in our designs.  I used an old Mojo Monday sketch #105 (09/21/09) for my layout.

For my paper ribbon, I accordion folded a 1/2" piece of yellow cardstock, pleated it, and then stitched it down to secure it.  I also added a row of tissue paper scallops.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Verve "Kind Words"
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black
Paper:  red, white, pink, yellow, tissue paper (white scallops), K & Co. "Berry Sweet"
Other:  MFT scallop border dienamics die
Size:  A2

More cards coming shortly! 
Thanks for stopping by!
Blessings!
Sarah

Still More Cards!

Well, I changed the loads of laundry and am back to post the next group of cards.  I've been a busy stamper, just not busy poster during October!

The first card is for HYCCT1113 Butterflies of Hope.  I used a sketch from Just Magnolia and Just Hanglar Stanglar (#126) for the layout.

Supplies: 
Stamps:  Verve "Beautiful You"
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black
Papers:  white, yellow (mat), pink, teal, glittery dps from DCWV "Berry Sweet"
Other:  Butterfly (K & Co.??), Nestabilities circle and scalloped circle dies
Size:  A2

The next card is for HYCCT1104 H.O.P.E. (Having Only Paper Embellishments).  I used the October sketch for you to try for my layout.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Verve "Sunny Days" (sentiment, flower, leaves, and stamped button image)
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black, SU! Old Olive, Daffodil, and Melon Mambo
Paper:  white, pink, yellow, teal, and dp from DCWV "Berry Sweet"
Other:  Cuttlebug embossing folder, Copic markers
Size:  A2

My next card is for HYCCT1120 Treat Yourself.  We were to make a card that features yummy edibles such as cupcakes and the color pink.  I used Charmaine's VLV sketch for week 4 of October for the layout.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Verve "Carpe Cupcake" image and "Artful Elegance" sentiment
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black and Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper:  white, turqoise, dps from My Mind's Eye "La Paperie"
Other:  Crystal Stickles glitter on star, SU! Stampin' Glitter in silver glass, Nestabilites circle and scalloped circle dies, Copic markers, Recollections pink rhinestones
Size:  A2

The challenge for HYCCT1101A was Pink Critters.  I used Maureen's October week 3 VLV sketch for my layout.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Verve "Chicks Rule"
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper:  white, kraft, pink, purple, dps from DCWV "The Stack 5"
Other:  seam binding from stash, Bow Easy, Nestabilities circle and scalloped circle dies, rolled rose die, white felt, Copic markers, MFT scallop border die, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, EK Success flourish punch
Size:  A2

The last card of this group is for HYCCT 1115 Think P.I.N.K.  We were to use the elements that started with each letter in the word pink.  I used Petals (pink ones!), Imaginesce stamps, Nestabilities, and Kraft paper.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Imaginesce octopus stamp
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, SU! Rose Red (sponged)
Papers:  kraft, white, DCWV "The Stack 5"
Other:  sponge, Copic markers, Recollections pearl flourish, Nestabilities circle and scalloped circle die
Size:  6" square

Thanks for stopping by!
Blessings!
Sarah

More to Share!

Ready for the next group? 

The first card is for HYCCT1107 Colors of Hope.  We were challenged to use any shades of green, brown, and yellow on our cards.  I used SC353 as the basis of my layout, rotated it, and added a ribbon.

The dps have glitter and gold foil which you can see in some areas better than other.  I was fighting to not have glare in the photo.

Supplies: 
Stamps:  Verve "Great Friend" sentiment
Ink:  SU! "Chocolate Chip"
Papers:  brown, dps from DCWV "The Mariposa Stack"
Other:  yellow satin ribbon from stash, Bow Easy
Size:  A2

My next card is for HYCCT1192 You're My Inspiration.  We were given an inspiration photo of some fun cupcakes.  I used the general design of the cupcakes as the inspiration for my layout.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Verve "Believe"
Paper:  pink, white, black
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black
Other:  Grand Nestabilities Circle and Scalloped Circle dies, EK Success punch, Recollections flowers and pearls.

My third card is for HYCCT1105 Jimmi's Circles Sketch

Supplies:
Stamps:  Verve "Believe"
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black, Vintage Photo Distress Ink (sponged)
Papers:  DCWV "The Stack 5"
Other:  Felt flower made with rolled flower die, sponge, Recollections rhinestone flourish, Nestabilities circle and scalloped circle die
Size:  4 1/4" square

My next card is for HYCCT1110 Bosom Buddies.  We were challenged to use pink, ribbon, and a theme of friendship.  I inked up my little owls for the first time and paired them with some friendship themed dp.

Stamps:  SU! "Furry Folk"
Paper:  white, brown, dps from DCWV "The Stack 5"
Ink:  SU! Regal Rose and Purely Pomegranate
Other:  Pink satin ribbon from stash, Bow Easy, thin twine, Nestabilities Floral Doily Accent die, Favorite Findings wooden button
Size:  4 1/4" square

The last card of this grouping is for HYCCT1123 Save the Boo-Bees.  We were challenged to use bees, a flower garden with bees, and/or the color yellow.  I managed to get all three of those ideas incorporated into my card.  The layout is based on a sketch from Papertake Weekly (October 26, 2011).

Supplies:
Stamps:  C.C. Designs "Bear Hugs" for bees and sentiment & "Tulip Monkey" for main image
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black for sentiment, Memento Tuxedo Black for all images
Papers:  white, kraft, dps from K & Co. "Portabello Road"
Other:  Nestabilities circle and scalloped circle dies, foam tape to pop up bees, Copic markers, white gel pen
Size:  6" square

Thanks for stopping by!
Blessings!
Sarah

Sharing Day

Today I'm going to attempt to do several posts with my Hope You Can Cling To Challenge Cards that I am nearly finished making.  The deadline for submissions is rapidly approaching, but I only have 3 more cards to make this weekend, so I should be able to finish in time!  :)

My first card is for HYCCT1114:  It Touches All of Us.  We were challenged to make a pink collage card.  Now I use lots of embellishments on many of my cards, so to make this a collage, I just tried to use a lot of different things:  roses, a couple of different papers, a fan button, some bling, and a border punch.  The layout comes from last week's Sketch Saturday challenge (rats missed their deadline to enter!), and I really loved this sketch and used it on two other cards I'll include next.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Verve "Kind Words"
Papers:  white, dps from DCWV "The Fun in the Sun Summer Stack"
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black
Other:  Recollections flowers and bling, gold fan button from Favorite Findings "A Step Back in Time," Nestabilities circle and scalloped circle dies, MS edge punch, MS leaf punch
Size:  6" square

My second card is for HYCCT1129 Words of Encouragement.  Card number two also uses the above layout from Sketch Saturday.  I thought this layout was great for making a card where the focal point was a quote or sentiment as the challenge directed.

Supplies: 
Stamps:  Verve "One Person"
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black
Papers:  kraft, cream, My Mind's Eye "La Paperie"
Other:  Prima flowers, wooden button from Favorite Findings, MS "Vintage Floral" edge punch, twine, Nestie dies
Size:  6" square

The third card I made is for HYCCT1122  Find Your Happy Place.  We were challenged to draw our inspiration from our happy place or an inspirational photo.  I am hoping to someday do some traveling, so I picked this photo of the Eiffel Tower as my inspiration.  So beautiful with the fountains!

Supplies:
Stamps:  Teresa Collins "World Traveler"
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black, Vintage Photo Distress Ink (sponging)
Paper:  kraft, ivory, My Mind's Eye "La Paperie"
Other:  Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio 25 mm bubble caps, decorative bottle cap from Bottle Cap Inc. (Archiver's), "Flora and Fauna Medallion" (sparkly adhesive chipboard piece) from K & Co.
Size:  6" Square

Card number four is for HYCTT1119 Give 'Em a Squeeze.  We were challenged to use dry embossing for this card.  I used an old Mojo Monday sketch (Jan. 5th 2009 to be exact) for my layout.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Verve "One Person"
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black
Paper:  black, white, yellow, teal
Other:  Butterfly from Brenda Walton for K & Co. "Butterfly Baubles" from Floral and Fauna collection, black satin ribbon, Bow Easy, circle punch (circle is folded in half underneath black ribbon), Cuttlebug embossing folder, Recollections black adhesive dots
Size:  A2

The last card for this batch is a really different style!  For HYCCT1127, the challenge was Tickled Pink.  We were supposed to make a CAS (clean and simple) card with a splash of pink.  I remembered I had an old SU! set that I could use for both the image and the splash of pink.  I scored at 3/8" to make a panel and then stamped the little piggy directly on the card.  I hope that qualifies as CAS since it is just one layer and no embellishments!  :)  The sentiment is even the same as the challenge title!

Supplies:
Stamps:  SU! "Very Punny"
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
Other:  Scor-Pal, Copic maker
Size:  A2

Thanks for stopping by!
Blessings!
Sarah