Happy Little Stampers Watercolour Challenge - Mask

Hello!

Oh my goodness! I had a failure of my scheduling here on Blogger and this post didn't go live this morning! Oops! Sorry about that everyone. :-)

Welcome to June and welcome to the June Watercolour Challenge over at Happy Little Stampers. This month the optional twist is "Mask", so I did a little masking before colouring.

I used Altenew Adore You stamps and watercoloured with distress inks before doing a bit of splattering. I finished off with a few sequins.

For those of you wondering how my daughter is going at camp... so am I! I received one letter so far, which was written on her first day there a week and a half ago. I'm hoping for another few letters before she leaves in three weeks' time. ;-) Her first letter was happy and she was looking forward to the next few weeks.

Thank-you for visiting. I hope you're inspired to pull out the watercolours and join us in the fun this month!

Michelle

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Freshly Made Sketches 284 - I Adore You

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This week-end my eldest daughter is away at music camp and my youngest daughter is lazing away her Sunday, leaving me with a little extra crafting time. I wish my mojo would jump to attention when I get spare time, but sometimes it takes a few cards before it returns, haha!

I made a card for Freshly Made Sketches 284. My original card was one-layer, but there were some unfixable smudges, so I got creative to save what I could. ;-) I love it in its new format as well.

I used Altenew Adore You stamps and coloured with Copics.

I'm also joining in with Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge where the theme is Showers and/or Flowers.

Thanks for coming to visit me!

Michelle
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Fusion - Pretty in Pink

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It's time for a new Fusion Card Challenge! For my card I have used only the sketch in a very CAS style.

I used Altenew Adore You and MFT sentiment stamps. 

I also loosely used the sketch to make this larger format card (8.5" x 5.5") for one of my team members who celebrated her birthday this week.

You might be able to tell that I'm in the middle of a torrid love affair with Altenew Adore You stamps...

The weather recently has been scorching hot. I'm much happier in cold weather and so when the crazy heat hits I tend to wilt and lose all of my energy. I have no air conditioning and so my cardmaking takes a back seat while I spend time either in my pool or laying around under a ceiling fan with a water spray bottle, haha! This past week-end we hit 42 degrees celcius here, overnight it didn't drop below 30, and those hot temps overnight are the real killers - no sleep! I was a bit cranky. ;-) I'm pleased to report it is now slightly cooler. Today only got to 34 degrees and it's much cooler overnight (about 22 degrees) so I can sleep a bit better.

Now I'm off to chase my kid towards homework, piano practice, teeth brushing, and bed.

Thanks for visiting!

Michelle

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ATCAS103 and CASology232 - Make a Wish

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I had a little bit of time today to create a card. Yippee! I created a black and white masked floral arrangement and topped it with a die cut sentiment. I love the simple elegant beauty of the monochromatic colour scheme.

I used Altenew Adore You stamps and PTI die for the sentiment.

I'm entering this into CASology where the theme is CUT - I used a die-cut sentiment.

 I'm also entering into Addicted to CAS where the code word is WISH - sentiment is Make a Wish

Thank-you for dropping by to visit!

Michelle
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CAS(E) This Sketch 204

Hello!

What a busy week I've had! I'm back to work this week, wishing I was still on holidays with the kids. ;-) The kids still have over a week of holidays left before they return to school for the new year. I think they are starting to look forward to spending all day with their friends again.

I'm here with my card for this week's CAS(E) This Sketch Challenge. The sketch is a beautiful super-CAS style that I really love.

I used Altenew Adore You stamps, did a little masking, embossed the simple sentiment, added a couple of sequins and voila! I was done. I make it sound simple, but sometimes these super-CAS cards can be the most difficult to get just right! ;-)

I hope you're inspired to join us in the fun!

Thanks for visiting!

Michelle
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Exploring Adore You

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Sometimes I see a stamp set and fall instantly and totally in love. This was the way with Altenew Adore You. As soon as I saw it I just knew I had to have it. I've had the chance to have a play around, and I plan to do some more as soon as I can! I thought I'd show you what I've created so far.

This card I entered into Altenew's Facebook Photo challenge. Coloured with Copics.

This one didn't quite turn out the way I imagined. I think I need to go back and rework it. ;-)

I love these images in their plain line drawing state. I added a little silver sparkle for interest.

This one I coloured with Inktense pencils and added bit of splatter along the way.

I really love this set. I haven't quite hit my stride with it yet, but I can see me using it again and again and again.

Thanks for visiting!

Have a very Merry Christmas! I hope your Christmas is filled with joy and love.

Michelle
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