MFT Summer School: Primary Colors

Today's MFT Summer School lesson is on using primary colors.  In the video, Stephanie pointed out that there are many shades of red, yellow, and blue.  I thought it would be fun to use whimsical prints in the usual brights, but couldn't find all three in the styles I wanted.  I came across these jewel tones in a stack and cut them with MFT's Stitched Flowers, layering over a PTI cover plate and adding a sentiment from Verve's On Occasion.


Thanks for stopping by,
Christine

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MFT Summer School Primary Colors

MFT Summer School: White Space

MFT's Stamp School started yesterday, and there's a great video on designing with white space for a CAS look.  My card features a gold frame cut from a MFT doily and stamps from Verve's Beautiful Things.  It was completed with a scattering of aqua sequins.

Thanks for stopping by,
Christine

Linking to:
MFT Summer School White Space
Simon Says Stamp A/G
Word Art Wednesday A/G

MFT Sketch Challenge

I had so much fun with the MFT Sketch Challenge, that I decided to give it a second try!

This time, I combined the sketch with the gorgeous inspiration photo from The Card Concept.  I was drawn to the florals and the golden touches of the photo...but my card became more whimsical than formal when I used a stack of fun, peachy prints picked up at Tuesday Morning for only 99 cents.  (Might be bragging about my bargain here!)  My second stack of TM papers included a light woodgrain print...perfect for the background.

Thanks so much for visiting!
Christine

Linking to:

MFT Sketch Challenge

The Card Concept

Word Art Wednesday

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

The House That Stamps Built A/G

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Happy Friday!  It's time for another Fun Friday Challenge at Jo's Scrap Shack where the theme is always Anything Goes.   This week the design team is showcasing some adorable images from Sasayaki Glitter.  The super-cute Baby Elly's Birthday can be found here.

Please take time to see the design team's samples and to link up your own creations.  It's always fun to see what you have to share!

Challenge Rules

1. Please post a direct link to your blog post that includes your challenge entry project, using the linky tool below. 

2. Be sure to include a link back to Jo's Scrap Shack and to the challenge post you are entering your project into

3. THREE entries per person are allowed for each challenge and you must post a separate blog post for each entry.

4. For all entries -NO BACK LINKS ACCEPTED- 
The date on your blog post should be dated between the start date & the end date for the challenge you are entering, in order to be eligible for the challenge & prizes

5. You may link up to other challenges but be sure to link back to Jo's Scrap Shack and to the challenge post you are entering 

 * All entries that do not meet the challenge requirements

WILL NOT be eligible for the top 3, any sponsor wins or any random wins by Jo
All random wins will only be mailed within the US and Canada only.

Thanks so much for taking time to visit,
Christine

Adorable Elephants~Happy Birthday

The designers' work with this week's MFT Sketch is just stunning! Their creativity1

My card features MFT's Adorable Elephants, one of my favorite things!

Have a fabulous day!
Christine

Linking to:
MFT Sketch Challenge
Word Art Wednesday
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
The House That Stamps Built A/G

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Wedding Wishes

Just a quick share.....this wedding card was created using Verve's Joyful Blooms and Love Everlasting sets. After embossing the joyful blooms, I watercolored them with various inks and a water brush.  The leaves were die cut from Verve's Sprightly Sprigs and the gold was echoed in the scalloped edge cut from PTI's Edgers dies.

Thanks for stopping by,
Christine

Linking to:
Word Art Wednesday  A/G
SSS Wednesday Challenge A/G
Time Out Challenge (Warm Colors and Warm Wishes)
The House That Stamps Built A/G
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Atlantic Hearts Sketch 270

Oh, yes, I am inspired by sketches! After taking one look at this one, I knew that it was perfect for Verve's Kind Words set.  The background was created by swishing and splattering all four blue and green shades of watercolors in Prima's Pastel dreams collection. What fun!

Hope your week will allow some crafting time and that you will give the Atlantic Hearts sketch a whirl!

Thanks for visiting,
Christine


Linking to:
Word Art Wednesday A/G
SSS Wednesday Challenge A/G