AAA Cards #75

Hi All,

We have a photo challenge for you at AAA cards.

There is lots of white space in our photo and I have tried to do the same when designing my card:

Here is our photo:

I was inspired by the colours, the polka dots and the layout.

Our Sponsors for this challenge are Happy Little Stampers. The winner will get a $20 gift voucher to spend in their store.

Our Guest Designer for this challenge is the very talented Karerina. Her blog Make a wish is a delight to visit-take a look here.

Then pop on over to AAA cards and see what our Amazing DT have made to inspire you.

Looking forward to seeing how this photo inspires you and don't forget to make those designs Clean and Simple.

Have fun x

I will enter this into:

Addicted to CAS and More-CAS challenge

AAA Cards #74 Masking

Hi All

Time for a new challenge at AAA Cards. 

Our challenge is:

Masking

Her is my card:

This card I made for a very dear friend who I knew needed to be reminded to believe in her dreams and remember that whatever she did she would shine!

I made it a while ago but wasn't that happy with it but am hoping the thought behind it helps her over look this! 

I also wanted to use my watercolouring masking paste that hasn't been used for a while plus some actual water colour paints (not brushos!). I used paste to mask off a rough area. I then watered this area and added a mix of water colour paints. Left this to dry over night and then heat embossed the sentiment. You can't see from the photo but each letter of the sentiment is covered in WOS....to make it shine!

We are sponsored by Stampendous

Our Guest Designer for this challenge is the very talented Rahmat-check out her blog here I have followed Rahmat for a long time now and adore her creativity from cards to cooking!

Check out what Rahmat and the DT have made to inspire you here and then get masking!

AAA Cards #73-Upcylcing

Hi All

At AAA Cards we have a new challenge and are asking you to 'upcyle'.

Here is the card I made:

Here I have 'upcyled' this 'love' die. I made it over a year ago and did have it on a card but really was not so happy with the rest of the card. It has been in my box of cards since then. This challenge gave me the chance to actually use it again for a new card. It came just at the right time as it was my Brother's 25th Wedding Anniversary this year so I had a reason to recycle the die. Blogging friend Rahmat send me this gorgeous textured card so all I needed to do was stick the die to this card and add a few silver gems and a silver sentiment and done! Felt good to pop it in the post knowing I had finally made use of the die and this time loved the card I made!

Our sponsors for this challenge are Happy Little Stampers. The winner will get a $20 gift voucher to spend in their fabulous store.

Our Guest Designer for this challenge is the very talented Angie-check out her blog here

Angie and our DT have all made some superb cards-pop over to AAA and have a look. Then join in the fun and don't forget to make those cards 'clean and simple'

Can't wait to see them!

I will enter this into:

Happy Little Stamper-Anything Goes with Dies

AAA Cards #72

Hi There,

Time for a new challenge at AAA Cards

This time our challenge is to make a 'Clean and Simple' card using:

'A new to you technique'

I chose using brushos. I know these have been around for a while now but I had not given them a try until Kylie came to visit me in July. She taught me how to use them and I have been having fun since then.  Here is my card:

I cut the butterfly panel from a card with a mix of brushos on and then the blue background is also made using brushos. I simply layered this onto a black frame and done!

I ended up taking this photo with a black background but on reflection this was not such a good idea but too late it is been posted!

Our sponsors this week are the fabulous Stampendous

Our Guest Designer is the very creative Alexandra-we are so pleased to have her join us.

So what new technique will you try?

I am looking forward to seeing your cards and remember to keep them Clean and Simple-my fav!!

I will enter this into this into Darnell's NBUS challenge #7-both the frames and butterfly have never been used before.

AAA Cards #71 Blending

Hi All,

Time for a new challenge at AAA cards.

For this challenge we want to see 'Clean and Simple' cards using some kind of blending.

Here is what I created:

I got this leaf dies as a pressie for the very lovely and talented Loll-thanks Loll. I have seen her use dies like this over panels of blended inks and brushos and decided to give it a go myself. I blended together some water colour paints and used 'wet on wet' water colouring to mix the colours together. I sprayed the oval panel with gold glitter but it is hard to see this in the photo. Finally I popped up the oval panel to add some dimension. The sentiment is from our sponsors for this challenge our Happy Little Stampers and the winner will get $20 Gift voucher for their fabulous store.

Our Guest Designer for this challenge is the very talented Michelle. Her creativity is amazing. Take a look at her blog here and you will see for yourself!

Have fun!

AAA Cards #70-Stitching

Hi All

We have a new challenge starting today at AAA cards
We are asking to see 'Clean and Simple' cards using some kind of stitching.
Here is my card:

I can't do hand stitching so had to go with stitched dies. I have very few of these and realise I need to invest in a few more. I have used on this card all the stitched dies I have! I used a rectangle stitched die for the frame and then a heart stitched die. The heart die was cut out of gold paper and I added some glossy accents to make it shine. Love how CAS this turned out and it was made especially for a Golden Wedding Anniversary.

We are sponsored for this challenge by Uniko. The winner will get a £10 gift certificate. And owner and designer of Uniko Bev is joining us as our Guest Designer.

We also have another very talented Guest Designer for this challenge. Eunjo is very creative and you can see this by taking a look at her cards here

Our wonderful DT have all made inspiring cards for you-take a look here and then play along-can't wait to see what you create x

AAA Cards #69-Stash Favourite

Hi All,

We have a fab new challenge at AAA Cards for you today. We are asking you to make 'Clean and Simple' cards using your stash favourite.

Here is my card:

I use butterflies quite a lot on my card so do have a few left overs in my stash and here I have used 3. I layered them up. The top one is actually wooden and has been in my stash for a long time now. I embossed the base card to give some texture and then added some clear stickers for the sentiment and the black whirl line. I am amazed how much I like this card. Stickers and wooden elements are not things I would normally use on a card plus I can't remember the last time I used this embossing plate. So I am pleased this challenge.....challenged me to step out of my comfort zone but still make me create a 'CAS' card.

Our Guest Designer for this challenge is the very talented Ksenija. I have been following Ksenija for a long time now and am always amazed by her creativity. Take a look at her blog, Sweet Kobylkin, and you will see what I mean!

We are sponsored for this challenge by Stampendous

The winner will get a $20 gift voucher to spend in their amazing store.

Your turn now to have a hunt through your stash and make a 'Clean and Simple' card.

Enjoy x

AAA cards #68-TAGS

Hello there,

I hope you are all having a fun weekend.

I am here to let you know that we have a new challenge starting at AAA Cards today.

This time we would love to see 'Clean and Simple'

TAGS

Here is what I made:



I struggle with 'tags' and rarely make my own fancy tags for presents. I also rarely make cards with tags on them. So this challenge was a 'challenge' for me!

I simple die cut this tag , added the sentiment and stamped some shoes. Oh how I wish I had all these shoes in pink. I do have all these styles but not all pink-but one pair I have are pink!!

In the end I quite like how this turned out and the card is off to my sister for her Birthday.

Our Guest Designer for this challenge is the super talented Hannelie. Her blog, Desert Diva, is an absolute delight to visit. I have been following her for as long as I have had a blog and her CAS and graphic cards provide endless inspiration. We are so pleased she is joining us for this challenge.

Happy Little Stampers are our sponsors for this challenge and the winner will get a $20 gift voucher

Our DT have all created amazing projects to inspire you. Take a look here and then get inky. Please remember to keep it 'Clean and Simple'. I am really looking forward to seeing what you create as I need lots of ideas for 'tags'!!

Most of all-enjoy playing!

AAA Cards #67 Googley Eyes

Hi All,

Time for a new challenge at AAA cards. We have gone with:

'Googly Eyes'

Here is my 'Clean and Simple' card:

This was a tough one for me as I don't really have anything cute in my stash as I wouldn't use this sort of thing normally. However teamie Sarah came to my rescue and sent me a little bag to play with-thank you Sarah. I surprised myself and had a lot of fun making this. I think I was lucky to find a sentiment that the eyes fitted and using the googly eyes like I usually do with sequins or enamel dots gave me a giggle anyway! I think this card might go to hubby as he really likes CAS cards, he is totally cool for putting up with me and this will make him smile!

The super talented and creative Patti is our Guest Designer for this challenge. Her blog, Stationery Styles is a joy to visit.

Our sponsors for this challenge are Stampendous and the winner will get a $20 gift voucher.

Remember to keep your card 'Clean and Simple' and aslo to have have lots of fun!

Pop over to AAA cards and see what Patti and the DT have created to inspire you x

I will enter this into:

CASology-Masuline

Creative with Stamps-Masculine

    

AAA cards-water colour #66

Hi All,

We have a fun challenge for you at AAA cards. This time we would like to 'Clean and Simple' water colouring.

Here is my card:

All I have done here is die cut this butterfly out of some water colour card that I had previously used. It had been heat embossed in white then I had water coloured. It was one of those times you have what you think is a good idea but it turns out all wrong! But I didn't throw it away and am pleased I didn't as I really like how it looks die cut.

This challenge is sponsored by Happy Little Stampers with a $20 gift voucher up for grabs!

Our Guest Designer for this challenge is the very talented Tracey. Her blog In My Creative Opinion is a joy to visit and full of inspiring projects.

Take a look here to see what Tracey and our DT have created for you.

I will enter this into the 'CAS' challenge at CASology-happy 200th challenge!

I will also enter this into CAS Mix UP Challenge-my choice is water colouring and heat embossing.

Enjoy!

    

Exciting News!

Hi All,

At last I can share with you my exciting news.

I am joining the fabulous Design Team at AAA Cards.

Jane, who is now running this blog, emailed me a few weeks ago and asked me if I would like to join the team. Naturally I said yes! It is a CAS challenge, so right up my street. The DT is amazing and have made me feel very welcome.

I actually start on 22nd May when it is our 2nd Birthday. Lots going on, so keep your eyes open and don't forget to visit us then.

I hope I will be able to inspire you all to join in this fabulous challenge and feel very honoured to be part of this team.

A new challenge has started there today:

A 'inlaid Dies' challenge. Check it out here

And see you at AAA Cards on the 22nd May xx

One die, 3 cards in a row!

Hello All

Today I have another card using the left over die stash from this card.

Yesterday I used the let over white card from this die as a stencil and today I have used the left over glitter negative die to create this:

I had this lying on my craft desk. I was browsing blogland and saw the new challenge at CASology where the cue word is 'OPEN'. Quite a few of the DT had used negative dies to interpret the word. So I took a leaf from their book.I also thought this splatter die was like when someone or thing was bursting out into the world!

This Uniko sentiment has really come in useful to match up with this die.

So 3 cards from cutting up this die!

I will enter this into:

CASology-open

AAA cards-glitter

Addicted to Stamps and More-anything goes

        

WOW!

A very Happy Sunday,

I had a busy day yesterday out and about in London. Today I am resting and felt like doing some crafting this morning.

I got some new dies last week and thought I would cut out the splatter die and then have a hunt in blogland to see if any challenges inspired me.

I saw the sketch at retro sketches and this was my starting point. I created this, with my lay out based on the sketch:

I cut one splatter out of white card and just used gold embossing powder on the tip. Then cut the die again but this time in blue glitter card. 

Enjoy the rest of your day x

This was a fun make and I will enter it into the following challenges.

retro sketches

Just Us Girls-metallics

AAA cards-glitter

          

The Science of Dreams

Hello there,

Over the last few days there have been some really inspiring challenges that I have wanted to join in and then today up pops the latest challenge from CASology and I had a light bulb moment...and combined 3 of these challenges.

Here is my card:

Did you know the 'Science of Dreams' is called 'Oneirology'? When I saw the 'Science' challenge at CASology I googled 'types of sciences' and a huge list came up. On the list was the 'Science of Dreams'. 

Light bulb moment...combine the 'dream' challenge at Addicted to CAS with CASology plus the 'word play' challenge at AAA cards. I love cards that focus on the sentiment so the AAA challenge was on my list.

I do love this sentiment. It is an old Verve sentiment and I just did some masking so I could emphasis the 'dream' part of it. Added a few hearts from Uniko and linen embossed to give me a one layer CAS card.

I will also enter this into the Geek Chic challenge at The City Crafter

Have a dreamy day x

   

Artsy London!

A very happy Friday my friends,

Freshly Made Sketches are celebrating their 200th sketch this week. Naturally I wanted to join in the fun. If you need a little more to tempt you, check out all the sponsors they have here.

I find sketch challenges hard however this week was a very CAS sketch and as soon as I saw it I had an idea. 

Here is my card, inspired by an arty picture of London I saw here.

To make this card I masked of the bottom part of my card with normal masking tape. I then used my 'Windsor and Newton' Water colour paint set directly onto the 'Bon Voyage' Clearly Besotted Stamp. I stamped this onto the water colour card, then removed the mask and held card upright so some of the paint dropped down-this is my attempt to be artsy!

This was a lot of fun to make and I really like how it turned out. 

It is actually being given to a crafty friend today who I am hoping will also like it.

I will enter this into:

Freshly Made Sketches-happy 200

AAA cards -maskerade

Happy Little Stampers CAS challenge-masking