Monday, November 22, 2010

Dude Time Safari Sketch - Triple Challenge cards

Working on challenges seems to be sparking my creativity.  With some crafting time this weekend I picked three challenges and attempted to pull them all together into one card.  Not only did I meet my goal, but I actually created two different cards for the same set of challenges.

I LOVE the colors in the Dude Time Doodles inspiration challenge, and I seem to be different than most of the card makers whose blogs I visit, since masculine cards don't overwhelm me.  (maybe it's because I'm not a frilly, flower person myself...)

The Truly Scrumptious Challenge 45 sketch looked interesting, and I tend to struggle with multiple layers so I figured this would stretch my thinking a bit.

And last, but not least, going on a safari is on my dream list; so how could I pass up the Pixie Dust Studio challenge of a safari theme?  I have a few stamps that fit the bill (of course) - is it possible that someone dreaming of an African safari would not have such stamps??

I wanted to try another in the vertical format, so I used the scraps from the first card on a second one:

My camera seems to be acting up - couldn't get it to stop cutting the edge off of the second card... 
Thanks for visiting~
~Kathy

Supplies:
Paper:  Recollections Cardstock;  DCWV neutrals mat stack;  Bazzill basics earthtone mat stack
Stamps & Ink:  Archival Jet Black Ink;  Magnolia Savanna;  Inque Boutique safari (elephant);  Stampendous everything happy sentiments
Other:  ek Success wavy border punch;  circle punch

9 comments:

Boni Boutelle-Jones said...

Kathy - Absolutely COOL cards! Thanks so much for joining us at DTD!!

scrapperjulia said...

Love both cards!

Carol L said...

Great cards, both of them! I love how you used these warm colors and made C&S designs!

Anne Temple said...

Both of your cards are great! I'm like you, not a very frilly type of girl - one reason I love Dude Time Doodles! Thanks for joining our inspiration challenge at Dude Time Doodles this month!

Cleota said...

Really nice cards. Thanks for joining us at Dude Time Doodles this week.

Cleota
DT Heroine

Tammy said...

Awesome cards, love the first one especially. Thanks for joining us at Dude Time Doodles for the challenge.

Scrappychick said...

This card turned out really cool with the silhouette and the colors! Thanks for playing with the Pixies this month :)
Cyndi

Mandy said...

Beautiful cards...Love the colours...Thanks for playing along with us at Truly Scrumptious...
Mandy xx

Debi Rice, otherwise known as Sparky, Butterfly said...

Your Mom is loving your creativity! The challenges are definitely working in your favor... for inspiration! GO DUDE-Ette! (by the way, your Dad calls ME Dude-ette!)You know I am not a frilly!