Thursday, February 28, 2013

What a Challenging Day!

Yeppers, two different challenges and space mojo for one card!

My Crafters of Faith (COF) group ad this challenge thrown down by Tami!!
She said:
I have a crafting tool that I just had to have and have hardly used. Does that sound remotely familiar?! I think you all may have the same tool in your arsenal. I would like you to drag out your scoring tool. Scor-Pal mini, biggie, Martha mini, biggie or if you do not have one of those, I am sure that you may have a scoring blade on your paper cutter. SCORE!!! It would be fun to see how you all incorporate scoring onto your card. You know I am into 'use what'cha got', so if you do not have a scoring tool of any sort, please create without this element. Oh and I do not mean just a score to fold your cardbase in half! LOL

While it is a 'lovely' month February, let's create a card that is not Valentine's themed. That being said, it is the second part of this challenge. Let's not use Valentine theme, red, pink or white colors anywhere on our cards. That includes the paper you stamp your image on....*gasp*!

For our third element, how about we place both an image and a sentiment on the front of the card.

Well, that ought to keep us busy {now what am I going to do?! LOL} I am looking forward to seeing your projects. I get the best ideas from you girls.


And, the Calendar Girls also have a challenge due today thrown down by Kelly. She said:
*~* Share the LOVE! *~*

It’s February, the month of LOVE ♥ I’m thrilled to be your hostess this month and offer you a challenge of a different sort Rather than go for the traditional Valentine’s card, I wanted to ask that you each make a card – as a reflection of yourself – and share a little LOVE!

This month, please create a card (or project) that shows what YOU love … something that when we look upon your card, we will know exactly what that ONE thing is that you love so much!
(For example, maybe sporty LJ will have something on with the Badgers on her card (just sayin’!) or Darlene may have gorgeous feathered friends gracing the front of hers … you get the idea! )


*You may use any colors you would like but extra brownie points for using non - traditional colors!!
* Please include one thing only – I know it’s hard {However, if it's fruit, for example, you may include a basket of it rather than just one fruit}

YOUR BONUS CHALLENGE: As a extra bonus, but completely optional part of the challenge, I would LOVE for you to send your card to a place/organization that you LOVE. ♥ Share the LOVE ♥ this month by sending your card to someone in need – OWH, children’s charities, RMH .. the possibilities are endless. Know that somewhere out there, your generous mailing of your card could bring a smile to someone in need

Have fun creating and crafting and I so look forward to sharing the LOVE with you this month! ♥

*Blessings!*

Still with me? Phew! And all you were looking for is a picture of my card....
Well, here you go:


All the links to these lovely ladies are one my sidebar! Make sure to leave them some love too!

This also qualifies as my 54 of


Thanks for stopping by!
HUGGZ,
April

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18 comments:

Barb said...

Very Pretty Card--I love that image and the layout is sweet!

marsha said...

Gorgeous April! I love the kraft and that red together!
Hugs and blessings,
Marsha

kadie said...

Great job rolling both these challenges into one card, April! I love the scoring too! Another awesome card!

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

April, I told you in the 100 Cards thread, but it bears repeating... I love this card! So pretty! I love the layers and that scoring rocks!!!

jimlynn said...

Love the scoring on here and you've inspired me to get out my scoring board now! Fabulous card!
Lynn

MiamiKel said...

Oh so striking - looks like a scene from your upstate area, I bet@ THis is just awesome - lovely color choice, lovely scene you've created!

I LOVE you, sweet Calendar Girl friend!
x0x0

Jacquel said...

Very pretty April! Love the colors you used...great job!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous! Such a wonderfully natural feel between the image and the Kraft cardstock, and that little bit of red just pops!

:: BlueInks :: said...

Oh, look at you! I love that brown with kraft layering. Really cool beans.

You scored well. I am going to try to score more! ;)

Now back to nature....

maryrose said...

Beautiful card, April! Such a pretty scene! I love how you framed the trees, and then added that bit of woodgrain paper at the bottom. So sweet!

Tammy said...

Great card! Love the craft paper and touch of red!

Carol W said...

Oh wow April...lovin this card....your mojo was point on..This is a great masculine card..well done my friend...

~Paola~ said...

Nicely scored card with a very mystical 'forest feeling' to it...love the trees of course...and that pop of red peeking through via dp .....well done! ♥

Darlene said...

Fabulous card, April! Just love the splash of red against the Kraft CS. Great scoring too! It's a great sentiment for the image. Nicely done & congrats on #54 too!!

Terry Ladwig said...

Love the simpleness of your card April!

The image you used was perfect along with the sentiment! Great scoring and layout! Love the colors too!!

kel Acopan said...

SO PRETTY!!! great job april!!

Melina said...

I love the woodgrain piece! This is great :)

dweatter said...

Very pretty card. And what a great job rolling the challenges into one card! Well done!