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Yes, I know, don’t lecture me! It’s been a while hasn’t it? Two weeks in fact since I made a card and nine days since I last posted here. Appalling I must say. Too much busy and too little time unfortunately, plus tons of rain (monsoon like at one point), weekends away, lots of gardening, thunderstorms and an EF1 tornado.
But that’s all superfluous waffle really. What I really want to say is “I made a card”, although, I’m not sure if I like it! I actually started this over a week ago and had one of those love hate relationships with it, I liked it then I didn’t, should it go in the bin or should I keep it? Will I use it or will I chuck it to the back of the pile? I still don’t know whether or not I like it, but it’s all I’ve got to show you at the moment, so it’s this or nothing!!
I based it on the first sketch of a new Christmas challenge blog which is all about sketches, but I rotated it by 90 degrees to better suit the Penny Black image that I wanted to use. I coloured the Hedgies with water colour pencils and Stickles and edged it with DI, which is looking a bit dark in the photo for some reason. I cut the image out with a Nesties die and then sliced the top and bottom off to try and make the whole thing smaller. The sentiment is from a Penny Black clear set. All the papers are various years of DCWV Christmas Stacks, I tried to go with a blue and green theme, but I think the green has ended up being a little overpowering. I went very simple with the embellishments and just used a few glittered snowflakes that were free with a UK card magazine. I think by the time I got to this stage I was so tired with this card that I really struggled to get it finished and really ended up taking the easy option unfortunately. I have a couple of nieces in the UK who I know would love these little skating Hedgies, so if I decide to keep it I’ll probably send it to them!
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Challenges:
Christmas Challenges With Sketches ~ Sketch #1
ABC Christmas Challenge ~ K is for Kids and Kraft, with the optional extra of making a gift card holder
Bah Humbug ~ Surprise Us ~ Pick your own theme or make something with a surprise in it. I went with the theme of a sketch using Kraft
angie said:
Nice to see you back …I love the image …but being honest, I can see why you are not 100% happy ….BUT …I would not bin it …i’d use it …its a fun card and is 500% better than many.xx
Janneke said:
What a great card ;o)
Thank you for joining us at Christmas Challenges {with sketches}
Janneke XO
Stamping 4 Pleasure said:
Hi Brenda . . . maybe it’s a little . . . er, BUSY with all the background papers . . . the sentiment is a little lost due to the wording on them???? But what do I know? It’s an ok card and I think it should get sent rather than binned!
Hugs, Sandra
Samantha :0) said:
Lovely card I just love this image! made loads of cards with this one last year!! Great choice, Thanks for playing the ABC Christmas Challenge this time, really hope we see you next challenge too! hugs Samantha
Ruth said:
It is a bit busy, but that’s what makes it such a fun card. Definitely a keeper, in my opinion!
sandra said:
Fun card – love the hedgehogs!
Sandra
Dina said:
very nice card you made , thanks for the participaion at ccwc
Val Wallis said:
This card is great and I love the image – made me smile
Jennyff said:
Good to have you back I was getting Christmas card withdrawal symptoms. Only joking, this one is just fine, keep it.
Max said:
Hi Brenda,
Crafter’s Rule – NEVER throw anything away and you definitely shouldn’t bin this.
Whilst I agree it is a little busy at first glance, that’s what makes it interesting! Thank you for sharing with us at Bah! Humbug!
Luv’n’Stuff
Max
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Max’s Craft Creations
Bah! Humbug! Challenges DT
anncutts said:
love hedgies – love your card
Ann xxx
Bah! Humbug! DT
Kathyk said:
Those hedgies are adorable – fab card
Kathyk
chrisB said:
Nice card. I love your image, but it does look at bit busy. But I do like it. Hugs x ChrisB
Jayne Hayward said:
This is an adorable card for a child. Love the beautifully coloured image and the dp used. Great use of the Kraft too.
Thanks for joining in with us on ABC Christmas Challenge
Jayne xx
Wendy (Purple Crazy) said:
Oh I love thos hedgies, so cute and a lovely card, glad you didn’t bin it. Hugs Wendy, xx Bah Humbug GDT
Samantha said:
Hi ya, I have to say I reallly like your card and even if its a tab busy, its fun and a great card for anyone! Its a Sender!! :0) Thanks for playing along with us on the ABC Christmas Challenge this time, hope you can join us again, hugs Samantha :0)
Helen said:
Fab card – love those sweet hedgies…and your papers are perfect for a kid’s card!
Thanks for joining us at the ABC Christmas Challenge!
Helen x
Delphine said:
Beautiful card, Brenda! Wonderful colours and the image is totally adorable! Thanks for joining us at the ABC Christmas Challenge and good luck! Delphine xx