**July Card Challenge**

[Janice]

Hello ladies :D

I wonder if you are all getting fed up with the sketches so thought we might try something a little different this month ;) Remember - this is a 'Just for Fun' challenge :D

What I challenge you all is to make a card or cards using either one, or all of the following items:

Rubber Stamp

Brads

Ribbon

2 different Patterned Papers

If you are feeling really adventurous, you could make a set of four cards using all the above!

So... get the creative juices flowing and lets see what designs you can all come up with for July.

Have fun!

If at the end of July there have been 10 or more cards posted here in this thread, then one lucky person will be chosen as a 'winner' and will receive a little goodie through the post courtesy of Julie at Scrapbooking Castle (http://http://scrapbookingcastle.co.uk/store/)

Thank you Julie for your support of this Fun Challenge.

[Maureenp]

this looks like one I might have a go at :)

[jo]

Must make a note to have a go at this as I completely forgot to do June's!:lol:

[KittyF]

This is a card i have made for July.

It has Rubber Stamps, 2 Papers, A Brad (crystal) & Ribbon!!

I can't believe i managed to make one featuring all 4 items lol! I love these stamps... they only came yesterday but i just couldn't wait to get started on using them!

[Elsonbabe]

Love the stamp kitty....great colour combination too....will try harder this month:D

I have a couple more cards to do, so again will incorporate the challenge....now ribbon...have I got any???:lol:

[Mystik Nat]

Yep definitely will be giving this one a go - all my favourite ingredients! hehe

[craftymama]

what a fantastic challenge, will definately be having a go at this one.

[Vickie]

Great card Kitty. I haven't made a card for ages, might have to give this one a bash

[Hysteri-CAL]

Fab card Kitty - what stamp is it ???

Great challenge Janice - will defo give this a go !!

[eileen lawler]

Hey, I was wondering... can anyone join in or do i have to register in some way???

Eileen

p.s. i keep noticing that people have teams and monthly challenges and feel like i am missing the boat a little??? lol!!

[theresa b]

eileen - the card challenges are open to everyone...:D

[Sharon Betts]

Eileen, anyone can join in - its just for fun. I'll have to make a note of all the bits and have a play - I still have a half finished one from June!

[TraceyJ]

bookmarking ;)

[silverst170]

do i just upload my card ? or do i have to send to someone

thanks
tina xx

[theresa b]

tina - just upload it onto this thread...:D

off to make mine now...:D

[silverst170]

thanks very much

tina xx

[passionflower]

Fab challenge once again Janice:wub:thanks,and Kitty I just now I ll have to have a little browse in your shop,soon as I get back, I love that stamp and I also love what you made with it:love:

[Pink Chocolate]

ooooh def having go of this one

[theresa b]

just made this one for molly's birthday on saturday...:D

[eralc]

This is beautiful Theresa :)

[Pink Chocolate]

just made this one for molly's birthday on saturday...:D



GORGEOUS THERESA THEN AGAIN WHAT CAN BE EXPECTED WHEN U SELL SUCH SCRUMMY KITS

[Enfys]

Do you have to use all 4 items? Or any combination of them. I don't have any stamps.

[TraceyJ]

Do you have to use all 4 items? Or any combination of them. I don't have any stamps.

Are you sure you haven't got one lying around somewhere? A freebie off a mag?
If not - use something AS a stamp - a button or something? Anything that is raised enough for you to make an impression with.

[Enfys]

Nope, I don't use them as I don't like them! And I don't have ink either.

If I want something like that on a card, I print it on with the puter. I have made a card with 3 of the elements on, and computer printed text. Would that count?

[TraceyJ]

You can use felt tip pens to colour something in - you dont need ink pads.

colour the raised motif from "something" - "huff" on it - before aplying to card - this wets the ink again incase it dried out while you are colouring in.

[Enfys]

OK thanks, will see what I can find that is suitable for this card. Might have to call on a friend for inspiration - and stamps!

[Enfys]

Thanks for the help!

Ok, I talked very nicely to my friend and she brought me a suitable stamp around, which I coloured in just the middle bit with a felt pen, huffed on it and stamped it in the corner! I also put the whole stamp inside as it says "Happy Birthday". You might reckonise it as it was a free gift with a mag.

I have made a "parcel" from two different papers stuck back to back to make it stiffer and wrapped up a pic of his wifes boobs! We were messing about at Christmas and she undid a button on her blouse and posed behind the bar. I have fudged out the pic as I am sure she doesn't want her cleaveage splashed all over the internet. The tag is held on with a brad and the parcel it tied up with ribbon.

I took the second pic this morning, before I added the stamp.

[TraceyJ]

Yay - thats great!!

Love the font you have used - what is it?

[craftymama]

What a fantastic idea for a card and very well executed, really like it.

[Janice]

Great cards everyone :D Thank you all for joining in this fun challenge :D

You dont have to use ALL the elements on one card, you could try making 4 with one element on each :D

[Bird]

Cal, the stamp Kitty used is from Missy B Designs, she does beautiful designs and she delivers to the UK for a reasonable price as well, we should all get together and order!!! lol

[Enfys]

You dont have to use ALL the elements on one card, you could try making 4 with one element on each :D

Now you tell me! After I spent all that time trying to get a stamp!

Tracy, the font is "Felt". It is one of my favourites. I also use "Advert" a lot as its a nice bold one and great for filling with a pic or colour.

If anybody wants the template for the box on the front, I have it about somewhere and can scan it in. I used thick sticky things to stick the pic in as I wanted a box effect.

[Janice]

Oh I'm sorry - I will edit my original post to make it clear that it is just for fun and is open to variations and interpretations. :)

[Enfys]

Thank you!

I did ask as I have not done this before and somebody said to use all four. However, I did it and am pleased with the result.

[Hysteri-CAL]

we should all get together and order!!! lol

Sounds like a good idea to me - i'll see if I can find her website and start my list !!!! :lol:

[Hysteri-CAL]

Wow - absolutely gorgeous cards !!! I'll get my mojo out of its box and have a go tomorrow !

[Janice]

I am glad you are pleased with the result - it is a lovely card :D

[craftymama]

Here is my first attempt at this months challenge. I've used 3 different patterned papers, a brad and rikrak (does this count as ribbon?!) but I forgot the stamp:rolleyes: The papers are the new PM inspirations pack (i treated myself to all 4:lol:)

[Janice]

Lovely Job CM :D :D Rik Rak is ribbon as far as I am concerned :lol:

[Elsonbabe]

Well done folks...I did one friday, but obviously didn't read it right either, as I didn't see stamp at all;).....although I did a lot of stamping trying to get it to look right...does that count:lol:

[KittyF]

Well i've made another one for July's Challenge.

This time i only used Stamps & Ribbon :)

[jennytrue]

Here is my 1st ever entry to the card challenges! I never got round to doing last months!
I made this card a couple of weeks ago minus the brads but thought it would be perfect for a bright July challenge card so added the brads today and I have used everything on the list! I shall be making some more for this challenge as stamping, ribbon, brads and pp are my favourite things to use on a card!! LOL

Jenny

[KittyF]

Sounds like a good idea to me - i'll see if I can find her website and start my list !!!! :lol:

Just a bit of news, We are going to be the Exclusive UK Stockist of MissyB Designs, we are just finalising a few details and we should have them in the next few weeks :)

Kitty xx

[passionflower]

Jennytrue that is a super card,really pretty:wub:

And Kitty that s fab news!!!

[jennytrue]

Thanks for the lovely comment Passionflower! Love your blog! I have just had a look! I used to live 5 miles away from Cave Castle in South Cave just last year before we made the big move up to Scotland! What a shame it rained!

Going to check out the MissyB designs now!

Jenny

[Hysteri-CAL]

Wow again, there are some fantastic cards being made ... must get mine scanned and posted !

Just a bit of news, We are going to be the Exclusive UK Stockist of MissyB Designs, we are just finalising a few details and we should have them in the next few weeks :)

Now how fantastic is that !!!! :lol:

*waits*

*impatiently*

[Rhian]

I love the look of the MissyB stamps.

Here is my first attempt at a card challenge, used 2 papers, stamp, brads and ribbon.

[passionflower]

I ve done my july challenge last night


http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1482/7044979/13488490/264931418.jpg
I ve had a bit of trouble with the camera, sorry bout the piccie.TFL

[craftymama]

Fantastic cards and gorgeous stamps.

Here is my 2nd attempt and I managed to get all the elements on this one.

[KittyF]

Love all the cards on here.. they are all fantastic..... oo btw we will also be stocking 'bellas' for those of you that are addicted to rubber - more about that soon!

[mum-on-the-run]

Lovely cards everybody!!

My card has a stamped image and 2 PP's

http://bp2.blogger.com/_TWsdG2Xh9uw/RpSdCUv7e5I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/iQwhsg9WGcQ/s320/partty.jpg

TFL

[Josieanne]

The cards are all lovely. I will be having a go at this as I love rubber stamping, its my main card making method.

[Janice]

There has been some fantastic designs and styles for this challenge :)

[mrsb]

here is my effort , i used 2 papers , and the other bits but no brads i used buttons instead

[Photo queen]

Nice one, Mrs B..love it!

Ruth x

[passionflower]

Same here Mrs.B,super duper colour scheme:wub:

[Hotluca]

Slightly cheaty one here -have used 2 papers (honestly - the middle heart is a different paper.....), ribbon, buttons for brads, and instead of a stamped image I've printed the Happy Anniversary. This was for my DH - we had our first anniversary a couple of weeks ago.

[Gemma UK]

Hope its ok if I join in.
I havent made many cards at all.
Hopefully this is ok. I have used stamps for the "flower" added two brads onto the ribbon and used the two pattered papers.
Its been fun.
Thank you.

[Janice]

Welcome Gemma - lovely to have you joining in :)

I have to say this Challenge has taken off better than I expected - I am dead chuffed :D

Thank you all for taking part, the results are astounding :D

[chillybear]

Thank you to my team mate Gemma for showing me this challenge. I love card making :) Will have to see what I can come up with.

All your cards are gorgeous ladies

[wolfmom]

Cute card Gemma. Gonna have a go myself later

[Gemma UK]

Ha ha, the Pink Glitter Gals are invading the thread!!

[passionflower]

Hiya girls and welcome,the more the better:wub:

[Elsonbabe]

oh....really good girlies...loving what you've been up to:D

I didn't think the photo was small enough, but it's gone on...so here is my first attempt...having done this, I have also done a thank you one in a similar way:D...will photo later...

[TraceyJ]

OOo Joy - I love that card!!!

Where did you get those fab big peel off letters!!!??

[mrsb]

mmm , i love how you have folded the papers on the good luck card ,, very nice

[Patty]

Well I think I might just join in this one as anyone can enter!

[wolfmom]

Heres my attempt. Awful picture but I used all the ingredients :lol:

[wolfmom]

oh....really good girlies...loving what you've been up to:D

I didn't think the photo was small enough, but it's gone on...so here is my first attempt...having done this, I have also done a thank you one in a similar way:D...will photo later...

I love that one

[Louly]

Well I got a bit carried away with this one, I've used way too many papers and brads, there is some stamping on the flower centres and I've added a small peice of ribbon on the book plate. This card was so much fun to make.

[TraceyJ]

Well I got a bit carried away with this one, I've used way too many papers and brads, there is some stamping on the flower centres and I've added a small peice of ribbon on the book plate. This card was so much fun to make.

Oh I love it!! That is FABULOUS!!

[LynnD]

I've done this one with two stamps and ribbon - I make lots of cards but this is the first time I've got involved on the cards forum :)

[TraceyJ]

ooo Lynn - that is so pretty!

[mrsb]

louly ,,,,your card is stunning ,,,just my cup of tea

lynn , yours is very pretty too , are they hero arts stamps

[craftymama]

Wow ladies these cards are fantastic.

[LynnD]

louly ,,,,your card is stunning ,,,just my cup of tea

lynn , yours is very pretty too , are they hero arts stamps

The flower is a Hobby Arts stamp that I got at Artstamps Newbury last Saturday, and the happy birthday is See-D's

[mrsb]

thank you , i was pretty sure it was H.A ,,,will look out for that one its lovely , are the see d's good quality stamps ive never seen them in real life or used them

[passionflower]

Louly fabulos card hun,really like it!!
Lynn I adore yours as your stampin and colouring is spot on,lovely!!

[Patty]

Here's my first attempt at a challenge. Thought I would go for the black and white look. Vellum over patterned paper, stamped script on pale paper, ribbons and brads with a flower to top it off.

[Louly]

The standard just seems to get higher and higher! I love all the cards on this thread well done to you all and thanks for the lovely comments about mine too.

[Gadget Monkey]

Mine has everything but the stamping, the backing paper, plus the paper that the thanks is cut from, the brads and the ribbon.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s166/LindaLloyd/Thanksteacher.jpg

[craftymama]

ahhh that is just soooo cute, I love it

[TraceyJ]

Oh wow Linda - that is just so cute!

[jennytrue]

There are some fab cards on the thread! Great for inspiration, here's another I made today, just missed out on the ribbon, I wonder if I could squeeze some in somewhere??

Jenny

[Janice]

Oh very cute Jenny :D

[KittyF]

Great cards everyone.... i think i must be on a roll ive just made Another!!!!

I used stamps, ribbon, papers & brads... :)

[Gadget Monkey]

Here's another I have made, used 2 different papers and ribbon.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s166/LindaLloyd/Femaleteacher.jpg

[Linda_E]

http://http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h219/Linda_Ecards/Greeting%20Cards/Birthday%20Cards/th_Diecutbday.jpg (http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h219/Linda_Ecards/Greeting%20Cards/Birthday%20Cards/Diecutbday.jpg)

Here is my addition.

Several different backing papers
Lots of brads
and a rubber stamped image (well text really)

I am afraid ribbon was just a bit too much for this one ..... Maybe will try again later :wacko:

[Bird]

Here is one of mine, I made this in July so this counts and it has three out of the four - no patterned paper though (gasp)

[Bird]

Here is another, I will try and create one that has all four in next!!! lol

[Sues]

Great cards everyone, here is onr I made this morning using ribbon, brads and 2 pps(well technically only one as it is DS paper:lol:) no rubber stamp though:huh:

[KittyF]

Here's another two i've done!!

[Gadget Monkey]

Here is another one with ribbon and 2 colour papers (I need to make 9 teacher cards, so am killing 2 birds with 1 stone and making them with things so I can enter this months competition).

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s166/LindaLloyd/teachercardmale.jpg

[LynnD]

What lovely cards everyone :) Kitty, I love that bubbly black paper - is it embossed?

[KittyF]

What lovely cards everyone :) Kitty, I love that bubbly black paper - is it embossed?

Yup, its the cuttlebug embossing folder called Tiny Bubbles :)

[Sharon Betts]

Gadget - whats that circle paper you used - I love it. So many lovely cards on this thread. I really must get onto making mine.

[Gadget Monkey]

Its called "Pet shop play ball" by KI Memories.

[Lighthousegirl]

Wow - what amazing cards everyone has posted so far. Loving them all!

I have not had much time for card making this month so combined the challange with the need for a 75th birthday card! Papers are from Basic Grey Blush range (anyone would think I was addicted to them!) Stamps are from Woodware, ribbons are organza and brads in there too

Thank you for a great challenge and I hope I get time to play more :-)

[Samm]

Here's mine, using the ribbon and two different papers. Details are on my blog.

[jennytrue]

Here's another for this months challenge! Used everything but the brads for this one, could'nt find the right colour brads for the card!
Great cards everyone!

Jenny

[Paula Jim]

That card is really cute. I have to say I have been tempted by that stamp many times, but after seeing your card I'm even more tempted. Its gorgeous! :wub:

[jennytrue]

Thanks Paula, I could stamp you a few to try if you would like! Let me know!

Jenny

[jennytrue]

Here's another Paula I have made just using 2 of the required elements. Rubber stamped image and 1! brad. I made this for the sketch challenge last week on Splitcoaststampers.

Jenny

[TraceyJ]

Here's another Paula I have made just using 2 of the required elements. Rubber stamped image and 1! brad. I made this for the sketch challenge last week on Splitcoaststampers.

Jenny

Oh thats gorgeous!

[K.A.C]

Thanks for the challenge I thought I would have a go see attached image

There is more information about it in my blog paperbabe blogspot thanks for looking

[Paula Jim]

That would be great thanks Jenny! A friend of mine has just had a baby girl so I would be able to play!

[Bird]

Here is another that I have made using nearly all of them but only one designer paper for one of the teachers at my daughters school

[jennytrue]

Here is one I made today specially for the challenge! I received this image in a swap yesterday and loved it! It is a Whipper Snapper design. Thanks Christina!
I have used all the elements for this months challenge.

Jenny

[karen433]

Here's (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=129712&cat=501)one I made today included ribbon and stamped image. Not had a go at a card challenge before, but really enjoyed this and getting back into making cards.

[VAL DER RE]

Not joined in with any of the challenges before, but I feel like I have lost my mojo at the mo so seeing as I am off on holiday for a few days think I will have a go at this, I could do with building up my card stash. Thanks for the challenge.

Val x

[Sharon Betts]

Finally done my card. Crate paper, with chipboard and a charm on ribbon for the dangley bits, held on with brads. slight cheat, as I haven't used a stamp, as I had the 'baby' printed on the bit of paper that you just push out (can't think what they're called), but could have printed it with a stamp.

[karen433]

Lovely card Sharon.

[Bird]

Here are three of mine, the teacher one at the end ticks all the boxes - lol

[Bird]

Okay trying again, lol

Here are mine again and the teacher one ticks all the boxes

[becs]

hello. i'm new here so i'm not allowed to put any thumbnails in yet but my effort is in my gallery. i managed all but the two patterned papers.

[passionflower]

Fabulos card Becs, and welcome to UKS:wub:

[mrsb]

oooh sharon betts i love that baby card ,,are they eyelets hanging up with the teddy bear ,,,what a lovely alternative way to use some of the more obscure shapes ,,,if they are eyelets that is anyway:lol:

[Sharon Betts]

MrsB they are sizzix washers cut in chipboard and covered with paper. I'm loving using them, as they are new, and I'm putting them on everything!

[jennytrue]

Love the baby card Sharon, lovely colours!
Very cute doggy card Bird! love how you made him pink to match the pp!

Here's another from me, used the scraps from Friday's card. It has been raining all day here so have been cardmaking!!

Jenny

[Penny Tort]

Hi everyone,

Do I still have time to join in with the July challenge? I'd love to have a go.

[passionflower]

Yes there s still time go for it!!!!:love:

[mrsb]

thanks fro telling me sharon , i think qk do a eyelet die ,,i just might have to buy one of those now ,,or a siissix one to use in my CB:love:

[Mystik Nat]

Definitely Penny - July's not over yet! :D

[HOPEJACK]

Here's mine, using a stamp and brad! Not sure what I'm doing wrong with images so off to investigate...???

OK, can anyone explain to me how to get a thumbnail from an image on my blog please??? I'm sure I did it before and just pasted the code from my blog in the IMG box above....??? It's driving me nuts!!!

Thanks x

[VAL DER RE]

Hi ladies and thanks for the challenge, I had lost my mojo and really needed to make a get well card and so thought I would have a go. Have an idea for another as well now, so thanks. Will definately be looking out for the challenges in future.

Val

[Liz Counsell]

Hi everyone

This is the first time I've been on this forum, though I've been a UKS member for ages and have also been card making for years. Love the idea of a monthly challenge, so here's my attempt. Some beautiful cards on this thread - so many talented people.

[TraceyJ]

Brill cards
Val -love that orange one - is that a "hand drawn" flower you have decoupaged?? Love it - but then i always love your cards!!

[theresa b]

gorgeous cards everyone...:D

[VAL DER RE]

Brill cards
Val -love that orange one - is that a "hand drawn" flower you have decoupaged?? Love it - but then i always love your cards!!

Thanks Tracey, you know I was telling you that I can't not be doing something, well, when I am sat in front of the tv I draw flowers then colour them with my Kuretake watercolour brushes and then cut them out. I must have hundreds of them but haven't really used them on anything until now.

The papers were from a free digi kit which I just printed out, but I really like the colours together.

[HOPEJACK]

Thanks to Samm for trying to help me out to my plea above - thanks hunny very kind of you :)

Here's my card:

http://bp2.blogger.com/_fm74BhfeiQY/RqRuSRbf03I/AAAAAAAAASQ/SOr-PKolMNk/s320/CPSbear.jpg

[Samm]

Yeaaahhhhh, you did it!!!

[anna m]

I completely forgot about the July challenge. I made this card for another challenge but it falls into the criteria for the July challenge (if you see what I mean!!)

[HOPEJACK]

Gorgeous card Anna - love those cupcakes :)

[passionflower]

Oh this month we are spoilt for choice :wub:, I ve made another one,here it is:love:



http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1482/7044979/13488490/267864125.jpg

[mrsb]

whoever is voting on this months task is surely in for a very difficult job , there are some gorgeous cards in ,,,well done evryone

[Josieanne]

Here are my entries, very plain compared to most of them I'm afraid

[Mrs O]

omg I just love these, especially the black and white, that really stands out, where did you get the stamp from for that? and the other ones too, would love to do some cards like that :wub:

[Josieanne]

Hi Sharon, thanks for your comments.

The black and white dress stamp is HobbyArt i think, its not mine I borrowed it at a card club, i'm hunting for it myself at the moment as I just love it. The Gold one is a Denami, the 1920's flapper is a Hero Arts (discontinued) and the Vintage one is a Stamps Happen stamp. The script background is again a Hero Arts, I use that one a lot.

[Mrs O]

thanks Jo, looks like it is going to be very hard to find though :( I just love it, so must keep looking, if I come across it I'll let you know and would you do the same please :)

[VAL DER RE]

Passionflower, love that card, the papers are great especially the one on the top part of the card and love the stamp(?).

Love the dresses cards as well, especially the spotty dress.

Good luck everyone.

Val x

[Josieanne]

Your cards were lovely as well Val.

Yes Sharon i will let you know if I find it, thanks

[VAL DER RE]

I have one dress stamp Josieanne, it is the My Mothers Dress which I think is quite a well known one, haven't used it for ages. But feel really inspired by the spotty dress. I will try and find it as well and let you know if I do.

Val

[Josieanne]

Hi Val, I did these two with that stamp (I have that one too). The pink one is done using a versamark pad and chalk

[luca]

Oh this cards are gorgeous,Passion I love that card the lady looks very stylish,what papers have you used I also like the colours

[Patty]

Jo - your cards, as ever, are very inspiring. Hope the same person at Card Club brings that dress stamp along because I love it!!

[luca]

Sorry I ve just come across another post and realized that is Passionflower not Passion sorry:(

[Josieanne]

Hi Patty

The dress stamp is Margarets

[Janice]

Some gorgeous, seriously GORGEOUS cards in the challenge this month girls :D

[passionflower]

Hi Janice and welcome back:wub: did you get us lots of goodies

[Janice]

Thank you ;)

Yes, I dont think my 'jaw' has popped back in place yet it dropped at so much 'lushness' under one very, very, very HUGE roof!

:D

[JAniemay]

Hello all,

This is the first time I have entered the challenge and uploaded anything - so here goes !

I was searching for inspiration when I read the challenge, and guess what, it inspired me. So I have decided to share the results with you all. I hope you like these cards.

[Janice]

Welcome to UKS JanieMay and thank you for joining in the challenge - LOVELY cards!

:D

[mrsb]

love the cow one :P

[passionflower]

Hello all,

This is the first time I have entered the challenge and uploaded anything - so here goes !

I was searching for inspiration when I read the challenge, and guess what, it inspired me. So I have decided to share the results with you all. I hope you like these cards.

Welcome hun, lovely cards,the moos one bought a smile to my face:love:it!!

[Patty]

Lovely cards. Like you, I was inspired to enter this one for the first time. It's all great fun and everyone is so friendly on here!