I was quite honoured a month or so back when I was contacted by Samantha from Top Tip Tuesday asking if I would like to be a Guest Designer for her wonderful challenge. And, I (obviously) said yes.
The challenge is Animals and this is what I did.....
The challenge is sponsored by Crafty Sentiments Designs and I used Couples. Originally I had intended to colour these guys up all bright and cheery but when I saw this piece of heart patterned paper I decided to colour them up to match it instead. That panel behind is embossed with hearts too....but you can't tell 'coz I went and covered it all up. Sometimes I hate when I do that.
And, seeing as this is Top Tip Tuesday, I do have a tip for you. Whenever I print out a digi I always write the size of the digi in the top corner of the paper or on the back if I'm fussy cutting. ("I'm" is a bit misleading. I always make my Silhouette do the fussy cutting.) That way if I decide to paper piece something on the image or if I've just made a mistake colouring (there's been a time or two when I've glued part of the stamp over a boo-boo and no one has been the wiser) I can print out the image again at the exact same size, no prob. In a household where people are constantly hopping on and off the computer I can't be certain someone won't close out Word without saving or shut off the computer if it freezes before I'm done with my card. Saves me a lot of aggravation and grumbling!
So, why not join us for the challenge? You can enter either by following the theme or if you have a tip. And be sure to check out what fantastic creations the DT has come up with.
Also for:
Crafting From the Heart: anything goes
Craft Your Passion: anything goes
Cutie Pie: layer it up
Simon Says Stamp: let's get sentimental
If You Give a Crafter a Cookie: inspiration photo
Pile It On: cute animal
Cards 4 Guyz: make you mark - Not sure if patterned paper is allowed or not.....
Scrap-Creations: anything goes
Digi Sketch: animals
Southern Girls: animal crackers
I love the cute image and your use of monochrome. A great card. Elaine
ReplyDeleteI love this one, too! The texture on those lil furry guys is perfect.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet, and the monochromatiuc colour scheme keeps it very masculine. Thanks for sharing at Cardz 4 Guyz
ReplyDeleteJane
Great card, Jan! Thanks for joining us at TTT!
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card Jan, I love the monochrome colour scheme and distressed borders.........your image is just adorable!!
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Heather xx
Thanks so much for joining us with Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
Super Cute image, thanks for entering into the Cutie Pie Challenge. Gem DT xx
ReplyDeleteJan this card is stunning, its a pleasure to have you Guest Design I love your colouring and love your style too! and well you crack me up too! LOVE ya and thanks again for joining the challenge with us!
ReplyDeleteanytime you wanna stay your welcome haha :0)
hugs me x
You're so sweet, Samantha! Thanks for having me!!
DeleteA lovley romantic card. I do like the monochromatic colouring with a pencil. So pleased you shared with us at Cardz 4 Guyz. Caz
ReplyDeleteAww, what a romantic card and perfect for this weeks challenge.
ReplyDeleteThanks for making your mark for Cardz4Guyz. :)
I love this monotone card, especially the image, it is so sweet and romantic.
ReplyDeleteLorraine
Wowsers!!! This is gorgeous! So glad you played along with us at If You Give A Crafter A Cookie! xx
ReplyDeleteOh Jan, this is beautiful. I really like the mono colours. Fab project x
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty colouring...so soft and subtle. Thanks for playing along with us at Crazy Card Party!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of keeping things black & white like this, clover work. Good luck at Southern Girls Challenge
ReplyDeleteSo simple and sweet! Thanks for joining us at Crafting from the Heart this week.
ReplyDeleteHeatherM
Jan I have admired your blog for years and I am so excited that you got to be our GDT over at TTT!!! I love reading your posts and seeing what awesome creativity has come each time! I love this card you created for our animal challenge - what an adorable image!! Thanks for joining us! Have a wonderful week!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Jan!
ReplyDeleteGREAT Card... such a SWEET image!!
ReplyDeleteThank You for joining us last week at PIO! Hope to see you again soon!
Have a GREAT day!
So cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing at Pile It On!
Helen x
Your card is gorgeous! Thanks so much for participating in our IF YOU GIVE A CRAFTER A COOKIE... challenge!! Hope to see you again for our next challenge!!
ReplyDelete~DEANNE~
A Little Bit O' Paper
Great project - thanks for joining us at the Cutie Pie Challenge.
ReplyDeleteHelen x