** March Card Challenge **

[Mystik Nat]

This month's challenge is called:

Spring is in the air!

And yep, you guessed it, the challenge is to create a card using Spring colours and/or Spring-themed embellishments if you have them.

Bunnies, chicks, Easter eggs... lots of pastel colours... and of course flowers!

If at the end of the month 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://scrapbookingcastle.co.uk/store/).

Happy creating!

[jo.bee]

Very new to cardmaking - but might have a go at this. Thanks for a fab challenge.

[craftymama]

I intend giving this a go as my stocks of cards has really dwindled.

[Fifi-T]

It appears I am first out of the gate...

I hope easter cards are allowed:
http://web.mac.com/fionadickinson/Fifi-Ts/Cardmaking_Blog/Entries/2008/3/2_Easter_Bunnies_Love_You_files/shapeimage_2.jpg

and I made this with my scraps (which I never throw away and hardly ever use :blink:)

http://web.mac.com/fionadickinson/Fifi-Ts/Cardmaking_Blog/Entries/2008/3/2_Easter_Bunnies_Love_You_files/IMGP6254.jpg

I think these imaginesce papers are so cute:wub:

Details on my blog (http://web.mac.com/fionadickinson/Fifi-Ts/Cardmaking_Blog/Entries/2008/3/2_Easter_Bunnies_Love_You.html)

Fi

[emj]

Ooooo...I think I'm going to give this one a go.....I better get cardmaking!!

[passionflower]

Emj I can t belive it!!! I live in Carlton just seen you re in Selby:wub:

[Mystik Nat]

Of course they are Fifi :D Lovely cards they are too!

[craftymama]

Fifi love those cards, I got some of those papers in the birthday swap and am looking forward to a perfect reason for using them they are gorgeous:wub:.

Here is a flowery one using Artilicious Filigree Fushion papers and a stamp by Rubbadubbado (art flowers). I embossed the papers and stamped image using Big Shot embossing plate. The stamped image is painted using imitation h2o's from the works. TFL

[Elsonbabe]

Brilliant card Jac....love the colours too:D

My stock is dwindling too, good excuse to craft some more:D

[Fifi-T]

Ooh I really love how you have the embossed paisley on the paisley paper Jac, must give that a go:wub:

[Bryn]

Jac, that card is stunning

[~natasha~]

Well this is the first card challenge i have entered and here is my first one completed today. Unsure if its to simple for the challenge but i love it :lol: Its bazzil cardstock, me and my big ideas paper, bloom, cuttlebug emossing circle and two stamps.

[passionflower]

Fab cards ladies, Natasha that s such a lovely card do you mind me asking where the little birdie came from? so cute:wub:
Here s my entry, used spring like colours, I like how it turned out didn ttake much effort either.:wub:
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1482/7044979/14109909/307084458.jpg

[jo.bee]

Fab cards - the litle birdie stamp is from Clever Cut - I love him.

[~natasha~]

Fab cards ladies, Natasha that s such a lovely card do you mind me asking where the little birdie came from? so cute:wub:

Monica its the stamps away pictorial bird. I was waiting for a sponsr to get them back in but i couldnt wait any longer so i brought them direct from clevercut. However i have now seen another one nearly the same with a flower on his side... I have a thing for mice/birds lately :lol:

[tracygough]

Gorgeous cards everyone, i've had that little birdie for months, but never used it, to be honest i forgot all about it.,

[Scraphamster]

Natasha, I love your little birdie!!! I have some yummy Imaginescence (probably spelled wrong!) papers that I bought on a whim last week so this will be a good excuse to use them (and thereby feel a bit less guilty) :lol:

[DubkopfeDesigns]

Think I might join in with this, will see if I can get a chance to have a go over the weekend :)

[janetlinda56]

Here is my card for this challenge,

[craftymama]

Great card, al that stitching must have taken ages.

[tracygough]

Wow, you must have some patience to do all that stitching, fantastic result though.

Here's an easter card i've just made using my Cricut.
http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL1673/10070229/18134987/307234795.jpg

[craftymama]

Lovely card Tracy love the colours.

[janetlinda56]

The stitching was all done on my embroidery machine, so the machine does all the work, thanks for the kind coments.
There are some lovely cards here , well done every one.

[zambezi]

Here is my card for the challenge....
I love pink and green together....

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this was an acceptance card for a wedding that i am going to later in the year..

[Fifi-T]

All of the cards have been so beautiful... you are all so talented:wub:

[tillymint]

Gorgeous cards everyone!

Here's a card I made today for a Spring birthday - there are more details on my blog.

tillyx

[Suky]

Here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=152764&nocache=1) is a card for one of my Teamies. Hope they don't peek :)
I haven't worked out how to post a picture on the thread yet. Or have I:ph34r:

[woopwoop]

Hi everyone,im very new to scrapping and cardmaking,but am thinking bout giving this a go.
Looking forward to the challenge and getting new ideas....

Allison. x

[TraceyJ]

Hi everyone,im very new to scrapping and cardmaking,but am thinking bout giving this a go.
Looking forward to the challenge and getting new ideas....

Allison. x

Hi and welcome :) The challenges are a good inspiration - I must sort a challenge card out myself soon.

Which part of Bristol are you in???

[madhattermillie]

Hi! i dont normally 'do' cards, but here is one i made today, and i am actually quite proud of it! its done with alcohol inks, and i think the little birds are quite 'spring like!'

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh82/Distressed_2008/Alcohol%20Inks/DSCF5405.jpg

[TraceyJ]

WOW!!!!!!!!! that is stunning!!!

[CharlieDK]

... as this is top class, cute, special and pretty.

[madhattermillie]

aww thanks so much! i really struggle with cards, so to make one i like has been a real boost!

[craftymama]

Wow madhattermillie that card is amazing, well done.

[madhattermillie]

aww thanks, and i just heard the person i made it for loves it too! she is giving it to her parents tomorrow.

[woopwoop]

Hi and welcome :) The challenges are a good inspiration - I must sort a challenge card out myself soon.

Which part of Bristol are you in???

Hi,im from Henbury very close to The Mall.

Im happier doing cards rather than layouts etc...looking forward to giving this a go.

Thanks for making me feel welcome.

Ali.x

[TraceyJ]

Hi,im from Henbury very close to The Mall.

Im happier doing cards rather than layouts etc...looking forward to giving this a go.

Thanks for making me feel welcome.

Ali.x

Ah - quite some way from me then - I'm top end of Fishponds - almost in Kingswood. I'm a stones throw from being in South Gloucestershire ;)

[danemi1]

Hello all - havent ventured into this neck of the board before - having discovered it - I am making a card but it will probably be tomorrow before I upload - all of the work on this thread is just fabby - really like it all

[woopwoop]

Ah - quite some way from me then - I'm top end of Fishponds - almost in Kingswood. I'm a stones throw from being in South Gloucestershire ;)

My partner is from Kingswood,so i know the area (kind of).

Ive already got some idea of what to do for the challenge,just hope i can put my idea into a card!!!!

Ali.x :D

[CharlieDK]

My DD came to visit my scrapstuff :lol: (her name is Mie) and made this today: 96960

Today's Danish lesson "GOD PÅSKE" means Happy Easter :P

[elaineburnett]

Here is my entry... :P... sorry the pics not brilliant!!

[passionflower]

My DD came to visit my scrapstuff :lol: (her name is Mie) and made this today: 96960

Today's Danish lesson "GOD PÅSKE" means Happy Easter :P

Oh she s a cardmaker allright:wub: I love the card shes made:love:

[~natasha~]

Awww Elaine how cute is that stamp :wub:

[Sues]

Here are a couple I've made today. They both are using Brenda Walton, K&O pps, the first is a Bella stamp,(borrowed from the lovely Joanne), and the second is a Pink Petticoat design. Both have been coloured using watercolour pencil and the edges inked with cats eye piink ink pad.

[tillymint]

Gorgeous cards everyone :)

Sues, I love that design from Pink Petticoat! Did you have any problems with the watercolouring? My printer ink (HP) bleeds like mad so I'm a bit wary of using my watercolour pencils on home printed stuff.

Tilly x

[Sues]

Tilly, I have used an inkjet fixative to stop the ink from running,picked up this tip from the PP blog, it comes in an aresol and was quite hard to track down but without it it was impossible to water colour without the ink running.

[tillymint]

Thanks Sues, I'm off to the PP blog to have a look, it's something that's been bugging me for ages!
Tilly x

[danemi1]

heres mine

[danemi1]

have embossed and coloured the flowers at the bottom

[woopwoop]

Hi to everyone,

Im really loving looking at everyone cards,they are all great and helping me to get inspiration.....

Will hopefully have mine on here in nxt couple of days.

Ali.x:wacko:

[danemi1]

here's another one

[danemi1]

oops sorry here it actually is

[EllePiggo]

That's a gorgeous card Jo! It must've taken ages to do. :D

Vanessa.

[madhattermillie]

d'ya mean me vanessa?

[craftymama]

Heres another one I've done, background papers are from ShappyPrincess Two Soon digi kit and the daffodil is the PM stamp for Marie Curie Cancer Care, which I have cut out and decopaged after colouring it in using the Sakura glaze pens so it has a bit of shine to it which doesnt show in the pic. TFL

[TraceyJ]

I made a cute little birthday card today using pretty spring pastel colours - and there are a few flowers floating round on there too;)

[Emmak]

STunning cards. Tracey, I love your easter basket card. I've just made my first Easter card tonight so will have to try and post some pics soon.

[chrisd99]

Hi everyone,

I've been a member of UK Scrappers for quite a while but haven't posted before. I've found this card making section and am finding it so inspiring, you all make such beautiful cards. I make cards in preference to scrapbooking as I struggle with that so much. Here is my spring themed card. First time I've uploaded anything and the photo isn't great I'm afraid. C

[~natasha~]

ohhh chris I love that card. Is that heart weaved ~ its all amazing :wub:

[craftymama]

Gorgeous card Chris especially the paper woven heart, looks stunning. Cant wait to see more of your creations.

[chrisd99]

Thanks so much Natasha and Jac, it's lovely to receive your comments. Yes, the heart is woven and is from the Scandanavian hearts template by Hotp. There are two sizes of hearts, a butterfly and a flower that can be woven too but I haven't got as far as the last two yet! Chris.

[CarolC]

Here are 2 of mine. Decided to keep it fresh and simple.

Thanks for looking.

[craftymama]

Lovely elegant cards Carol

[chrisd99]

Really stunning cards Carol.

[Bryn]

Your cards are gorgeous Carol

[woopwoop]

Hi everyone,
Not quite the traditional spring themed card,but i am proud of it and hope you like it.....



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[craftymama]

very pretty

[snappyscrapper]

Just found you. Can anyone join in?
If so how about these two......

[passionflower]

CUTE!!! so cute:wub:

[craftymama]

Aww so cute, luv 'em

[CarolC]

Thank you for your kind comments. These threads are really inspirational aren't they.

Wheneverr I get stuck I have a trawl through and hey presto!

[snappyscrapper]

Thanks for the lovely comments too.

[snappyscrapper]

I hope I didn't kill the thread, don't you just hate it when that happens.:wacko::P

[smilemore]

Great inspirational cards girlies!

Better get started!

[chrisd99]

Does this count as a spring card? Ha! Chris

[snappyscrapper]

Great card Chris

[chrisd99]

Thanks Erika but I think yours are brilliant! I'm intrigued by the little tag on the first one, did you make it yourself? It's really cute.

[Shezza]

doubled up on my message here, and can't find the delete button.........can you tell I am new here!!!

[Shezza]

Hi everybody,
My, these Easter cards are just gorgeous!

I am new to scrapping and thinking about purchasing a die cutter. Big shot was mentioned above, is this versatile?. i.e. embosses, texturises as well as cuts. Also does it take other brands of dies. I have been thinking about a Wizard Spell, any comments would be very welcome, thanks

[craftymama]

Love your 'spring' card Chris, do you have the instructions on how to make as I'd love to give that style of card a go.

[woopwoop]

Does this count as a spring card? Ha! Chris

Beautiful card.
Ive seen these diamond cards before and just think they are fab..x

Ali.

[chrisd99]

Yes I do have them in a pdf file. I can send it to you if you let me have your email address, or do you know if I can attach it to the post for downloading?

Chris

[chrisd99]

..... and thanks for your lovely comments once again. C

[chrisd99]

Here's the instructions pdf for the spring card Jac, hope you're able to download it from the post. If not, let me know.

Chris

[craftymama]

Thats great Chris, thanks very much will have to go and have a play with that real soon.

[chrisd99]

Enjoy!! Chris

[snappyscrapper]

Chris my tag was in a pack of metal tags, various shapes and sizes, just used prismas to colour and a rub on.
Why can I never remember the brand?!:blink: Will find out for you.:)

[feline]

Hello

This is unchartered terriority for me, I don't usually share my cards because I'm pretty new to cardmaking and really don't do it that often, but I thought I would be brave and share these two creations I did lastnight, one for my parents and the birdie one for my youngest son :)

Gosh, you lot are all so talented :)

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[craftymama]

great cards Claire, I especially like the little birdie one he is sooo cute and the background paper is delicious!

(Happy birthday for tomorrow too!)

[feline]

Thank you Jac for your kind comments and my Birthday wishes :wub:

[Valentine]

That birdie is sooo cute! xxx

[woopwoop]

Hi Claire, your cards are lovely,espec the very very cute chick......
i'm very new to cardmaking also,but am getting lots of ideas from here.....

Ali. x

[chrisd99]

Oooh, even more gorgeous cards here since yesterday. Thanks for the info on the tag Erika, looking forward to find out who makes them. Chris

[Scrapdragon]

Wow wonderful cards ladies!

It makes my humble hybrid offering look poop :)

[stressed]

ok i dont normally enter things like this, but i had just designed and made this for the robo and then read this thread so thought i would enter, if its ok.

[feline]

Well thanks for the comments ladies, I've made another one with the little birdie for my eldest son this time :)

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[snappyscrapper]

Cute birdie. Loving your tag.

[PapermadMand]

I made this card for an upcoming birthday using the fab new laura ashley papers - couldn't resist. The dress was made using a cathie shuttleworth template in the latest papercraft inspirations.

[woopwoop]

I made this card for an upcoming birthday using the fab new laura ashley papers - couldn't resist. The dress was made using a cathie shuttleworth template in the latest papercraft inspirations.

Really nice card...:D

[Lynn Donnelly]

Some lovely cards ladies - nice to see different techniques and designs.

I've eventually got round to doing a card for this chalenge...had a birthday card to make and love spring colours and flowers so here it is.

I've used MM foam stamps and then doodled on them, the arrow is Stampendous and the strip of lines and flowers are Hero Arts - the little flowers are from different sets of stamps.
Added some stickles and buttons too

I like to decorate the envelopes too, think it must be nice to receive something nice and cheery through the post :)

[Lighthousegirl]

I love all the cards that have been uploaded on this thread - well done everyone.

I have a selection to upload - please bear with me ... all have now been sent so its OK to upload them!

Lets start with the non Easter one!

[Lighthousegirl]

And then some of the Easter Ones ...

[craftymama]

great cards Light, those bunnies are lovely are they a die?

[Lighthousegirl]

The bunnys are actually felt - I am not sure if I can mention where I got them as they are not a sponsor, but it was a well known stationary and card shop found on many highstreets and inside some bookshops ...

They just hopped into my basket before I could do anything! They are adorable and textural too.

[madfuchsia]

Some lovely cards ladies - nice to see different techniques and designs.

I've eventually got round to doing a card for this chalenge...had a birthday card to make and love spring colours and flowers so here it is.

I've used MM foam stamps and then doodled on them, the arrow is Stampendous and the strip of lines and flowers are Hero Arts - the little flowers are from different sets of stamps.
Added some stickles and buttons too

I like to decorate the envelopes too, think it must be nice to receive something nice and cheery through the post :)

Beautiful card Lynn, I really like the colours you have used :)

[tracygough]

Really beautiful cards everyone!!!!

Oh, i love those bunnies, can't think where they come from though, not good at taking hints:(.

[HOPEJACK]

I have some of those bunnies too! Also got the easter eggs, chicks and larger rabbits with beads etc on - fabulous and just a bit different! Love what you've done with them! :)

[snappyscrapper]

Lynn I love your card and "Light where do you find the time to make all them"?
The chicks are cute.

[ched]

Hi Ladies,

This is the first time I've posted a message, so apologies if I've made a mistake!! Here's my card, hope it's flowery enough!!

[chick256]

I wanted to post my card here, but although I have been a member here for over 2 years, it won'[t let me. :(

[TraceyJ]

I wanted to post my card here, but although I have been a member here for over 2 years, it won'[t let me. :(

I thought you needed to make a certain number of posts before you can start adding images - but looking at the post above yours that isn't the case - sorry - not much help am I !

[Mysticwhiteunicorn]

Daisy Card
Pearlised basic card stock in green , recycled cd, goldlabel daisy peel offs. floral scrapboking paper.(scraps)
I cut the card into a 6 inch square card,matted the scrapbook paper onto the card.I used the waste (negative peel offs by lifting the piece off using masking tape and then rubbing it onto the card.I added a peel off bee and fibres for embellishment.Added peel off border

tea bag card
Dereks T bag tile ,backing paper i made from tile in psp10 ,verse box made on computer in word.
I cut out 8 tiles folded and built into medallion .Cut a border piece of paper and punched with fiskers border punch.Assembled onto yellow card added a butterfly from clipart i recolourised to match paper.

3D Flower card.
Hp phto paper with own card desin printed onto it.Flowers made with wings and things cd ,cut out and layered up onto card.

i love everyones cards some great ideas out there.
mystic

[scrapjackie]

Here is my entry for the march challenge. I have used the cricut to make the scalloped circles and the cardstock is from the Imaginisce "for peeps sake" collection. The flower is made from circle punches folded, really easy! the instructions are on scs last wednesdays tutorial.

[TraceyJ]

O i like that - the flower looks fab - where can I find instructions??

[Fifi-T]

Here (http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/dahlia_fold)

[TraceyJ]

Oh thanks - that's fab!! Must have ago at that later!! :)

[PapermadMand]

Loving that folding dahlia - will be giving that a go later :wub:

[woopwoop]

Here is my entry for the march challenge. I have used the cricut to make the scalloped circles and the cardstock is from the Imaginisce "for peeps sake" collection. The flower is made from circle punches folded, really easy! the instructions are on scs last wednesdays tutorial.

What a beautiful card,i will def give that a go on the wknd.....

[heath123pink]

A Fabulous card scrapjackie, love the colours and design. Lynn

[Mole]

Here's mine - a bit non-trad colour-wise I think, but fresh and flowery nonetheless. I made the card for my mum.

[snappyscrapper]

Hi Mole I love the papers that you have used beautiful.

[janetlinda56]

Theres some lovely cards being made here, well done every one.

[chick256]

I am getting some great ideas here.

Mary

[chick256]

I wanted to post my card here, but although I have been a member here for over 2 years, it won'[t let me. :(

As Tracy J pointed out, she thought a certain number of posts have to be made first, she is correct. In fact 10 have to be made.

It seems weird though that ched only made one and was able to post her image!:huh:

[Shyposter]

As Tracy J pointed out, she thought a certain number of posts have to be made first, she is correct. In fact 10 have to be made.

It seems weird though that ched only made one and was able to post her image!:huh:

Actually, I believe you can post attachments without any restrictions on post count - but if you're trying to post with a link to an image hosted elsewhere (i.e. photobucket or flickr or similar) it won't let you - you can't post a 'link' until you have at least 10 posts.

hth

[lmhowie]

One I made last night with a new stamp

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Lorraine

[Pink Chocolate]

oooh lorraine thats fab where did u get that stamp from? there are some gorgeous stamps popping up here that ive not seen before

i love that one though

[lmhowie]

thanks - new company I found this week Cuddly Buddly - they've got some lovely stamps, think I need to get some more!

[snappyscrapper]

Cute stamp I'm loving her hat.

[terri_ann87]

Lovely cards, not cmade cards for a while spend most of my time scrapbooking. Must give these monthly challenges a go!

Terri

[fa1ryw1ngs]

Hey just wondered if anyone can join in the differant challenges?
Loving the cards everyone
xxx

[TraceyJ]

Hi Fairywings,

yes - the challenge is open to all members ;) Look forward to seeing your creations ;)

[Sandra]

One I made last night with a new stamp

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Lorraine

Love this card..... have managed to hunt down the stamp and have one winging it's way to me (Charley bride and tree just happened to throw themselves in my basket too!)

[Lynn Donnelly]

Lorraine love your card - the stamps great and quite a versatile one too. Will have to check them out.

[JAniemay]

Really lovely cards this challenge.

Here's my take for this month. The colours are much better irl pale blue and vibrant light green card. The flowers are stamped in green and coloured with yellow/orange and then plenty of stickles. The brightly coloured paper on the left is blue/green/yellow and an orange. It came in a DCWV stack and I have been wondering what to do with it - so I thought just use a little of it at a time otherwise it's just too OTT.

[fa1ryw1ngs]

Wow very sparkly and love the colours
leah

[snappyscrapper]

Lovely cards everyone, good luck.

[passionflower]

Really lovely cards this challenge.

Here's my take for this month. The colours are much better irl pale blue and vibrant light green card. The flowers are stamped in green and coloured with yellow/orange and then plenty of stickles. The brightly coloured paper on the left is blue/green/yellow and an orange. It came in a DCWV stack and I have been wondering what to do with it - so I thought just use a little of it at a time otherwise it's just too OTT.

Very nice and blingy indeed:wub:

[LME]

I did a couple for fun:)