myasperations 10-13-23

When I saw the challenge at We Craft Cards Forum was to create a card using the colors of black, white, and grey… with silver accents if desired. Usually I have a few ideas when I read the challenge title. But I drew a blank on this one and almost passed on it. I’ve been working on Christmas cards, so was looking through some beautiful digis from my large Beccy’s Place collection that I’d previously printed….when inspiration struck. I realized that coloring an image with such a limited palette didn’t appeal to me. But… what about if I made a grey scale copy of an image I had previously colored? I immediately searched for, and found, the photo of a card I’d made that featured a Baby Jesus digi from one of Beccy’s digi sets. I used the Word program on my laptop to turn a photo of a card I had posted HERE into a greyscale image. (I shared a clipped pic of the original card to you can see the colored version.) After printing off and fussy-cutting the greyscale image, I used patterned paper that came it two shades that were perfect for this challenge- black and grey. Cut into strips, the grey paper made wonderful rays of starshine that stretched from heaven down to the precious Baby Jesus. The card then came together quickly with a die-cut star and assorted star stickers. My final bit of sparkle was to use a Sakura Stardust clear gel pen to extend the swirls on the patterned paper onto the black night sky,  plus add additional swirls in the grey sections.  

     I’m entering this card into several challenges including the Path Of Positivity Challenge: Anything Goes Positive (the card’s positive message is the in the scripture version on the inside of the card. John 3:16 brings the promise of God's grace and love to His children!)

      

Supplies: 

·   Digi and front sentiment- from Beccy’s Place Cear Stamp Set (Lamb of God) found HERE

·   Sparkly accents added to the blanket with a Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pen, and to the sky with a Sakura Stardust clear gel pen

·   Star Stickers- Hobby Lobby

·   Inside Sentiment- source unknown (I have thousands of digital sets with sentiments and can't figure out which set I nabbed these from! If you recognize either please let me know so I can give credit. Thanks!) 

·   All other items from my stash.

Entered into:  

We Craft Cards- Create a Greyscale Card 

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge- Christmas!
Outlawz Challenge- Festive Friday (Christmas)
Outlawz Challenge- October 2023 Linky

Christmas Craft Creations challenge- Oct-Monochromatic   
Path Of Positivity Challenge- Challenge #116 (Anything Goes Positive) 
Word Art Wednesday Challenge- #617-618 Anything Goes   
Beccy’s Place Challenge- Oct        Since I’m a Contributor for Beccy’s Place, I’m entering just for fun!
Paper Funday- #58 Anything Goes

I wanted to create a card for the Time Out Challenge with it's vintage theme, so I searched through my digis and stamps for inspiration. When I came across this wonderful digi from artist Angie Blom, it reminded me of the time I saw my mom in a red dress with a collar, buttons and a tiny belt just like this. (I was in pre-school at the time, so I know that it was at least 60 years ago… which I consider vintage or maybe vintage-ish?!) At the time I thought she was the prettiest mom in the room if not in all the world! So, I colored this image in memory of her, with shiny black hair and a lovely red dress. (Mom would have also loved the sentiment… as I think I inherited both my occasionally snarky sense of humor and addiction to chocolate from her!)  

                    

                   

Supplies: 

·   Digi- Angie Blom (BirthdayGirl Sass)

·   Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers, Sakura Gelly Roll white & silver gel pens

·   Front Sentiment-From my scrapbook stash

·   Gold photo corners available from several web sources (WXJ13 Photo Mounting Corners)

·   All other items from my stash.

Entered into:  

Time Out Challenge- #249 Vintage   

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends- #215 Alex Syberia Designs
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog: ATG #263
Papercraft Challenges- Challenge #98 Ribbon
Jan’s Digi Stamps- Oct 2023 Anything Goes    

This final card features one of astist Fracensca Lopez’ amazing digis. (Sadly, due to family health issues, Francesca closed her shop, Cute As A Button, last year. I miss not just Francesca’s artwork, but especially her sweet and generous spirit. I hope to see her back in business soon.) 

I’m entering this card into several challenges including Cupcake Inspirations Colors: Burnt Orange, Green & Sky Blue (Frankies preppie jeans!) and Snippets (it was fun to dig into my scrap box and discover so many “snippets” that had a kind of Halloween-ish feeling to them. I especially like the black and white lacy pattern which adds a has a slightly spider webbish border to Frankie’s image!) 

 

Supplies: 

·   Digi- Cute As A Button (Frankie) Company no longer in business

·   Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers, Sakura Gelly Roll white & silver gel pens

·   Sentiments- Hero Arts (no longer available)

·   All other items from my stash.

Entered into:  

Cupcake Inspirations- #579 Color Challenge-Burnt Orange, Green & Sky Blue     

The Four Seasons Challenge- Fall (Oct)   

Inspiration Station- Challenge #54 Oct 

Outlawz Challenges- Monday Greeting Challenge-Fall/Halloween Greeting

The Sisterhood of Crafters- Pumpkins  

Snippets- Week #464

Park Hopping-My Happy Place (Oct) Valley Fair’s Tricks and Treats