Tuesday, July 12, 2011

School's Out...

Good morning everyone!  I have one of my little treasures visiting for a few days, and this one likes to sit and craft with me.  I'm hoping to get a few cards made up while she is here....what a good excuse, no?


I've been trying my hand at a few different card designs, and this time it's a tent card.  I quite enjoyed making this one, and I'm quite please with the result.  If it's a new one for you, I followed the tutorial by Dena and you can find it here.  I used a folded piece of cardstock though, instead of two separate pieces for the front and back.

This time I've used the Kenny K image, Cool Kid.  As the intended recipient is a teenage boy, I've tried to keep the design very simple.  You will notice there are no embellishments, just some doodling on each side using a stitching stencil, and the Nestie frame around the opening.  I know he's extremely happy that school is out, and I think this card reflects that theme.  I'm not so sure that his parents feel the same way.....

The sentiment is one of the many freebies that can be found over at Create with TLC.  Thanks Paulette.

Again, some fun challenges!  Be sure to check them out, as there is lots of inspiration there.  Until next time.....Happy Crafting!

Allsorts Challenge - #111 Free and Easy
Totally Stampalicious - Anything but a Square or Rectangle
Cupcake Craft Challenges -#150 Your Favourite Cupcake (#8 Aperture card)
Bearly Mine Challenges - #14 Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey - #14 For Him
Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber Stamps - #58 Birthday
A Gem of a Challenge - #25 Let's Hear It For The Boys
Craft Your Days Away - #24 FANCY FOLDS 
Kenny K Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes + Blog Hop
Crafter's Companion - #14 One for the Boys
Digital Tuesday Challenge - #119 Spellbound (use one or more dies)
Deep Ocean Challenge - #3 Cards
ABC Challenge - Y is for Yesterday (January 2011 - nesties)

24 comments:

  1. That's Gorgeous l haven't seen one like that before you have done a fabulous job, love the image so nicely coloured too and the background is fantastic:) Sandra H

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  2. Great tent card, thanks for playing with us at Totally Stampalicious!

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  3. Joyce, this is a fantastic card! Love how you've used the Nestie around the opening. Love it!

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  4. Fabulous card love all the details youve put into it. Thanks for joining us at Bearlymine, good luck with the challenge. hugs Shirleyxxxx

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  5. Fabulous card! I love the paper and design.


    ~Cheryl~
    Stop by my blog to check out my blog candy!

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  6. Beautiful card and colouring. Love the paper you have used x Thanks for joining cupcakes this week.
    Jane

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  7. Fabulous card Joyce! Love that zig-zag stitch and window frame. Enjoy your company!! ~jeni :)

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  8. Fantastic, just love it. Wondering coloring too!

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  9. Fab and funky Joyce.
    Happy crafting with the little one.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  10. Great tent card, I've not tried one of those! Lovely image too! Thanks for taking part in the CYDA challenge xx

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  11. Great card - just gorgeous. The papers are great. Thanks for joining us at Cupcake this week x

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  12. Hi Joyce,great card!!
    Thanks for joining KKKG this week
    Hugs Heidy

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  13. Wow!!!! Such a gorgeous card Hun! Love your design work & awesome colouring too- yummy! Thank you for joining in with us for this Challenge with Kenny K Challenges.

    xox Deb

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  14. Great card Joyce. My kids go back to school in 2 weeks. eek!! Thanks for hopping and playing with us at Kenny K Krafty Girlz Challenges.
    Hugs:)
    Angela

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  15. Thanks for playing with us at Paper Crafting Journey!
    Love, Laura PCJ DT

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  16. Fantastic card! love your colouring! Thanks for joining us at Bearly Mine Challenges.
    Hugs
    Tracey

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  17. A Wonderful male card,lovely image,papers and colours...Thanks for sharing with us at A Gem of a Challenge...
    Mandy x

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  18. This is such a brilliant card I love the effect the tent card gives :D
    I am starting a new challenge blog and have follower candy up for grabs as well as a DT call. So if you like Marianne designs check out Marianne's Design Divas.

    Hugs

    Amy xx

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  19. Fabulous card.. great idea with the background, Thank you for joining us at Bearly Mine this time. Good Luck. Hugs J x

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  20. Fab card ! Love the style you've used. Thanks for joining us at The ABC Challenge. Sue C x

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  21. Wau-kiitoa osallistumisesta ABC_haasteeseen tällä ihanuudella Onnea arvontaan
    Haleja An

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