Floating Orbs (DTC #175 & TSOT #655 collaboration)

It's time again for another semi-monthly challenge at Try a Sketch on Tuesday. This is Challenge #655 and we are partnering with Double Trouble Challenge #175.

A set of circular nesting dies was used to play along with the Thing 1 requirement at DTC. The sketch from TSOT's challenge was used for the Thing 3 optional twist at DTC. After pondering many ideas - flowers, leaves, butterflies, ornaments, etc., to name only a few, I finally decided to simply echo the sketch's shiny orbs. To complete optional Thing 2, this card has been linked to the TSOT challenge.

The background was created by adhering charcoal-colored glitter paper strips to the front of the black card base. Three orbs were die-cut from silver foiled cardstock and decorated with glitter paper. Random holes were punched in the two remaining orbs and then backed with glitter paper. All five orbs were popped up on the background with foam tape. The inside of the card was lined with a panel of white cardstock and decorated with glitter paper scraps.

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Double Trouble's challenge runs from Monday, September 16, 2024, through Sunday, September 29, 2024. Try a Sketch's challenge dates are Tuesday, September 17, 2024, through ??, 2024. For guidelines on joining these challenges, visit the challenge blogs here:

 DTC175 and TSOT655

Thank you for stopping by!

Melanie

Materials

Cardstock: Stampin' Up! Basic White, Basic Black, Silver Foiled Cardstock

Paper: SBC Glitter Paper in Rainbow and Mixed Metals

Dies: Hero Arts Infinity (circles)

Misc.: WRMK multi-punch & SBC foam tape in 1 mm.

Fresh Picked Daisies (CD #617)

This card was inspired by Color Dare Challenge #617. The color board is below. This is known as a Triple Play whereby you must use the three named colors - no more, no less, although you are permitted to use neutrals including black and white plus metallics.

This challenge also permits the use of colors from any source as long as there is a close match to the board. Challenge #617 is biweekly in duration and runs through Thursday, September 19, 2024.

Color challenges are just that - a real challenge, at least for me! When I think about them, it seems I am devoid of imagination. Hoping for the best, I went through a few of my die sets and found one I purchased months ago but had not yet used.

The die set resulted in a few large daisies. One of the great things about my personal "card world" is that I can have whatever color daisies I choose to create but I kept with white. However, the leaves and flower centers may be different than in nature.

Inside of Card

The inside of the card was decorated with a Royal-colored daisy and other bits left over after I completed the card front. I hope you enjoy looking at my card and joining this fun challenge. Thank you for stopping by.

Melanie

Materials

Cardstock: Stampin' Up! Basic White, Elegant Eggplant (sub for Royal), Pool Party (sub for Lagoon); CTMH Limeade 

Dies: Spellbinders Etched "Fresh Picked Daisies"; Kokorosa (sentiment)

Size: A6

Autumn Tree (TSOT #654)

Welcome to my blog. Today's card is my contribution to the Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge #654. This is a semi-monthly challenge that runs from Tuesday, September 3, 2024, through Sunday, September 15, 2024. Following is the new sketch for this challenge:

The stitched rectangular layers and the aperture were die-cut. The tree was fussy cut from patterned paper and placed into the aperture. I planned to use several leaves but because of the size of the dies, I elected to use only the Sugar Maple leaf. This leaf was stacked to give it height as well as a shadow. The sentiment was stamped and added to the card along with the clear gem stickers.

The inside of the card was decorated with a fussy-cut tree image from patterned paper. A stamped sentiment was added saying, "In all things, Give Thanks".

For guidelines about this challenge, visit the TSOT 654 Blog. The Design Team also has cards on display.

Melanie  

Materials

Stamps: Colorado Craft Co. "Savvy Sentiments"

Ink: Stampin' Up! Early Espresso

Cardstock: Stampin' Up! Very Vanilla, Just Jade, & Gold Foil; The Paper Studio Textured Copper Foil

Paper The Paper Studio "Autumn Trees"

Dies: Jaded Blossoms "Stitched Rectangles"; Spellbinders Modern Ovals (Oblongs) & Stitched Fall Leaves

Misc.: SBC foam tape; Honey Bee clear gem stickers