October Card Swap Results

Photo Cards!

Well, the challenge was sent out, and the members responded. Yes, Octobers challenge proved a tricky one - design a card, a holiday themed card, using a photo. We also had a sketch to follow (see below). Once again, our card swap members stepped up to meet the challenge! Not everyone used a photo, but everyone came up with a thoughtful design and we have some really cute cards to share with you. I have to say that these cards really put me in the mood for winter and the holidays! If you are feeling inspired after you browse through the card swap results, click on the title of this post to check out some of our great new Christmas and winter product! Ho, ho, ho - enjoy!

The Sketch and Challenge:

The Results:

Jessica's Card

Jessica created a frosty look by shrouding her icy mountain scene behind a veil of vellum. Shimmery cardstock mimics the reflective quality of the lake and the fun wintery brads finish off the bottom. Very nice!

Patti's Card

Ooh winter and ooh, la, la! Patti created a dazzling winter rendition by using the frosty blues found in our 'Holiday Cheer' collection from Bo Bunny. Layered bead and sequin snowflakes are trimmed out with rhinestones and a touch of glitter across the bottom creates a frosty winter feel. Very pretty.

Linda's Card

Santa's beard is softer than ever! Linda hand drew jolly santa faces then trimmed them with a feather beard and plaid santa hat. Linda wrote a festive 'ho, ho, ho' along the base of Santa using Calligraphy (beautiful handwriting Linda). Fun and cute ideas here!

Chrissy's Card

Chrissy stuck to the challenge by using a photo of her baby angel. She printed the photo in a blue tint to blend with the wintery theme of her color pallet. She cleverly added a halo to baby's head and finished off the card with a couple of snowflakes and ribbon trim. Good job Chrissy.

Jodi's Card

Jodi chose papers from our 'Holiday Cheer' collection by Bo Bunny for her fun and festive card. The snowflakes are attached with tiger tails (the plastic price tag fasteners) and a stamped image of a Christmas tree finishes off the front. The Christmas balls are highlighted with rain dots and an appropriately fluffy tree skirt has been added with the use of 'Liquid Applique' (cool stuff- it puffs when you heat it). Inside, Jodi included a 'gift card' pocket. Cute card!

Stacy's Card

Black, white, and a touch of silver create a classy color scheme and work to tie this card together nicely. Stacy closely followed the sketch using the center box for her adorable photo feature. The saying across the top says 'Sending Winter Wishes Your Way'. What a fun card Stacy - makes me want to build a snowman!

Andrea's Card

Andrea's card is on the tall order this month with a nutcracker sentry featured on the front. Classic Christmas reds and greens highlight the photo, the height of which has been accentuated by trimming it into three square sections. Andrea has created contrast between layers by sanding the cardstock. Very festive and a creative use of the sketch Andrea!

Lisa K's Card

This card is a stunner, with had stamped and gold embossed layers neatly stacked to create an elegant poinsettia. Its still hard for me to believe she stamped and cut out these layers 12 times (I can't imagine how much time this took)! Lisa writes that she used the 'Poinsettia Medallion' stamp from the Holly Berry House in Colorado Springs. Very impressive card Lisa.

Selestina's Card

Who can say no to those puppy dog eyes? Certainly not Santa (or me for that matter). Selestina's card featured a traditional color pallet with Emerald Green on Black Knight metallic cardstock from Wausau and some of the feather light red swirls paper from our handmade paper section. Her photo interpretation featured her puppy, Mocha. Nicely done!

Sally's Card

The innocence of childhood is captured in this adorable card from Sally. Sally used the 'Wrapped Wishes' papers from Daisy Bucket Designs and featured a photo of a child's hand hanging the first ornament of Christmas. Sally also stamped a tree inside (not shown) and colorized it with water color pencils. Good job Sally.

My Card

My card is a triple fold card created from Excalibur Steel on Black Knight metallic cardstock by Wausau. I photographed the letters 'J', 'O', and 'Y' off of various signs around town, then printed them wallet size in varying tints - black, red, and green. The concept was simple, though it took some time to find the right letters!

That does it for October's Card Swap - thank you to all who participated. Next month we will be featuring more holiday cards, but this time we are including some bling, so be sure to check back. Have a great day.

Lisa