**June Card Challenge**

[Janice]

Here are the sketches and designs for the June Challenge.

***Dont forget Fathers Day is on 17th June*** - Card No. 4 Could be adapted?

The challenge is if 10 or more people post a card on the Monthly Challenge thread - we do a draw, and the winner will receive a small prize. This might be a sheet of stickers, length of ribbon, or a few brads/buttons etc. Just something small, but worth doing a card for I think and hopefully this will also increase interest and enthusiasm for the Monthly Challenges.

Hope you'll all join me in thanking Julie from The Scrapbooking Castle for her generosity and I for one will certainly be having a go

Thanks Julie


Hope you like them and please, post your cards in this thread when they are done so we can all share.

Thank you for participating in this FUN challenge.

[Janice]

Here are the original sketches for Nos. 1 & 2.

These are from Becky Flecks website with her permission :D

[jennytrue]

Hi,
I have never taken part in the card challenges, do you just pick one of the above cards to base your card on?

Thanks,
Jenny

[kitzluvzcraftz]

Sorry for being a bit thick - I've never done one before! Do we make cards based on the 2 sketches on your 2nd post?

[Janice]

Hi ladies :D

the idea is that you take the examples in my first post, and make your cards using those shown as inspiration :D I posted the sketches in the second post to show how the designer had used the sketch to make her cards :D

[craftymama]

Nice cards for inspiration again this month.

Thanks Janice and thanks Julie too.

[Eileen C]

Nice challenge, I shall enjoy this one. I've just sorted all my ribbons, so I must make myself use some (rather than just stroking them) for that second sketch!

Really chuffed to have won last month's prize, and looking forward to my little package. Thanks ++ to Julie, and also to Janice for organising the challenge and the forum

[Bird]

Yipeee, I had loads of fun with this and I used one of my cute sets from an american company called Stampin Up called Very Punny, I love this cute little frog and just had to use him. This card is tiny its just 8cm by 10cm

[Janice]

That is extremely cute Bird! :D

[passionflower]

Fab example of what looks like a stuning challenge for june.I know I dont always have the time to do them ,but have to say Janice thank you so much for sourcing the challenges.:wub:

[Janice]

aww thank you :wub: :D :D

[Bird]

Thank you Janice, i try my best!! he he he

[TraceyJ]

bookmarking for later ;)

[Pink Chocolate]

lovely cards must bookmark this

[craftymama]

Very cute card Bird that frog is gorgeous.:wub:

Here is my take on that card aswell, its for my friends 50th on Tuesday. The papers are from a freebie digi paper pack designed by Jennifer Barrette, the flowers are papermania, and the sticky ric rac is Anitas. TFL:)

[Elsonbabe]

I did it...I've completed a card with the challenge inspirations..:lol::lol:...

Have been logged on to this thread for three days...trying to get organised enough..;)...well I didn't get organised but I had to complete card as it was an order....so...it started with the 2nd idea, but eventually turned into the third :lol:...will photo and upload tomorrow, but just had to tell you I had managed it :wub:

Jac...another fantastic card...bet that didn't take 'you' all evening..you put them together so well:D...I just can't sus this co-ordination thing :lol:

[tracygough]

I'm not really a cardmaker, but i came across this thread, and thought i'd have ago. I got this paper from SM for having a LO published, i've no idea who makes it, but when i saw the little houses on it, i thought it would be great for a new home card. I turned sketch2 around and changed things a bit.
Thanks for inspiring me to have ago. Here is my card, be kind :) .

[kitzluvzcraftz]

Tracey - I love your card - I can't believe you say you're not really a card maker! It is unusual but really funky and I love the papers you used!

It is worth all the hassle and stress of moving house just to get this card at the end of it all!

[craftymama]

Great card Tracy, love the way you've turned it round - I wish I could remember to try and do that!

[Janice]

Great cards ladies - love that House card :D

[Lighthousegirl]

There are some lovely cards here - well done all

I found this one tricky to get into - probably as I have been too busy to think let alone craft for a few weeks!

Anyway here is my first attempt ...

[tracygough]

That card is gorgeous, as are the others here.

[Gadget Monkey]

I love that card Light, did you use a stamp for the happy birthday, if so where did you get it???

[Hysteri-CAL]

Wow - there's some fantastic cards on here !!!

Must pull my finger out and do something ...........

[Lighthousegirl]

Hi

Thank you. I did use a stamp for the happy birthday - it was one that came free with last months Papercraft Inspirations. Its the first time I have used it and it stamped very nicely. Other supplies were Basic Grey Blush papers - and I am sorry but I cant remember where I got the paper for the flowers.

I want to have a go at the two semi circles one ... all I need is some time!

Look forward to seeing more of the beautiful cards you all make

[Mystik Nat]

Here's my version of this month's challenge - great sketch!

[Janice]

Tis gorgeous Nat :D :D :D

[passionflower]

Yay I ve managed to do this month challenge:lol:and theres still some time left at this rate I might make some more:wub:anyway here it is and if you want to know how it was made there s some instructions on my BLOG (http://monicas-passions.blogspot.com/)So here it is


http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1482/7044979/13488490/260909568.jpg

[mum-on-the-run]

Fab cards everybody!!

Will get my thinking cap on...

[tracygough]

Monica that's gorgeous, you always produce such stunning work.

[passionflower]

Monica that's gorgeous, you always produce such stunning work.

Aww thank you sweetheart,you re very kind is funny I think the same about your work I ve got about a dozen of your LO in my favorites:wub:

[Lighthousegirl]

I had another go - variation on the theme of my last effort but this time aimed at a man ...

Hope you like it

[passionflower]

Oh that s great!!lovely colours:love:I ve had another go last night as I ve received some new sweet stamps,so had a quick play,it had to be a simple one as it was too late

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1482/7044979/13488490/261115993.jpg

Have we got 10 cards for this month yet?
Also Janice I would not mind sponsoring a monthly competition:wub:

[Janice]

Cards are really gorgeous - everyone is stunning!

[Hysteri-CAL]

Here's my effort ... background stamped using 'Stamping Away' stamps and Stampin Up inks. Flowers are 3-d mounted.

[Mystik Nat]

Oooh I really like the Paper Trey stamps... I am sooo trying to resist buying them at the moment as I am on a stash diet. :wacko: But they are just soooo nice! :wub:

[Janice]

Have we got 10 cards for this month yet?
Also Janice I would not mind sponsoring a monthly competition:wub:

We have 9 submissions so far but there is still a week to go :D

Thank you for offering to sponsor a month - I'll have a word with Julie :D

[xxpaddler]

I really must get my butt in gear and do something! Been a stressful month.

[xxpaddler]

OK... here is one card...
It scanned a bit wonky... but you get the idea.

[passionflower]

OOOOH I like those flowers,the colour combo is very striking as well,looks good:wub:

[Elsonbabe]

Well I did these a couple of weeks ago...and as DS is watching a horrid programme...I thought I shall at last get them on to show you:D

[passionflower]

beautifull cards what paper is the one you ve used for the first card,I love it!!!

[craftymama]

Lovely cards Joy, I agree that paper used on the first one is just gorgeous.

Heres another of my attempts. I've used K&Co daffodil plaid paper and then mounted a fabric square on mountboard and frayed the edges, what doesnt show on the scan is that I have used Sakura Stardust pens to add a subtle sparkly highlight to the centres, some petals and some leaves. Really pleased with the effect IRL.

[passionflower]

Fab card Craftymama,I know exactely the magic these sakura pens provide to cards, I m addictive to the clear one,just love them!!:love:

[Louly]

This ones inspired by the third one (think it was the third, you know the on I mean:lol:)
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[craftymama]

wow what a fab and funky card, love it.

[Sharon Betts]

Here's the first one of mine (I'm optamistic about finishing the second).

[Lighthousegirl]

Wonderful cards - well done folks :-)

Love the use of swirls Sharon

[Louly]

That's really sweet Sharon:rolleyes:

[Lighthousegirl]

I have had a go at one of the other ideas ... I am not sure about these two :-/

[Gadget Monkey]

Heres my take on the flower card:

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s166/LindaLloyd/Flower-thanks_thumb.gif (http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s166/LindaLloyd/Flowerthanks.jpg)

[Janice]

June Challenge Winner Will Be Chosen On Sunday....

Julie is away at the moment, but told me she will pick a winner when she gets back :D

Thanks for your patience :D

[luca]

Well done everybody really nice cards