Saturday 8 June 2013

3 Cards... 10 Challenges ~ One Whopper of a Post

Good evening all :) Hope you are all having a great weekend. It has been a busy one for us so far and still quite a lot on the go before we greet the beginning of the week! I have been busy crafting away in my spare time and have 3 different cards to share with you all... 2 Thank You cards for our son's Preschool teachers (cannot believe he Graduates in a little over a week!) and a special Father's Day card as well for THE BEST Daddy ever <3 

Now what makes these cards EXTRA special is their design! They are all Double Slider Cards :) I found a fantastic tutorial by Lesley Oman at Hungry Heffy Crafts. There were no measurements indicated so I have done so below for the main aspects of the cards. 

Card #1 is The Father's Day card which was made using a Freshly Made Sketches, ColourQ combo, the theme from 365 Cards and inspiration photo from Inspirational AND thanks to the sketch having some cute little banners I was able to play along at Cas-ual Fridays as well :) I am going to add a photo of each of our children on either side panel, after all they are the reason he gets to celebrate Father's Day!!!









Card Recipe

Card Stock:

  • Smokey Slate
  • Island Indigo
  • Certainly Celery
  • Soft Sky
  • Whisper White
Inks:

  • Island Indigo
  • Certainly Celery
  • Soft Sky
  • Smokey Slate
  • Soft Suede
Stamps:
  • Open Sea
  • Teeny Tiny Wishes
Embellishments:
  • Island Indigo Bakers Twine
  • 7/16" Natural Trim Ribbon
Tools:
  • Square Lattice Embossing Folder
  • Hole Punch
  • Paper Snips

Next up one of the Thank You cards I made for one of our son's preschool teachers. I have made them each up a bundle of cards and along with a Coffee Shop Gift Card. A small token for the time and energy they have given to making sure Ethan starts off on the right foot next year in Junior Kindergarten. 

For this card I used the sketch from CAS(E) this Sketch and the colour combo & design theme from 365 Cards. I am going to add a photo of Ethan on one side panel and a note from Mark and I on the other and have Ethan draw a picture on the inside of the card :)




Card Recipe

Card Stock:
  • Not Quite Navy
  • Daffodil Delight
  • Whisper White
  • Brights Collection DSP Stack
Inks:
  • Not Quite Navy
Stamps:
  • Secret Garden
  • Wishes Your Way
Embellishments:
  • Dazzling Details
  • Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding
Tools:
  • Secret Garden Framelits Dies
  • 1" Circle Punch

And last but not least a card I made for Ethan's 2nd preschool teacher. He has had such a wonderful year and we owe a huge amount of thanks to these lovely ladies for showing him so much this past year. 

For this card I used the sketch from Create with Connie & Mary and the colour combo from CAS Colour and Sketches a new challenge I found to play along with. Again I am going to add a photo of Ethan on one side panel and a note from Mark and I on the other and have Ethan draw a picture on the inside of the card :)






Card Recipe

Card Stock:
  • Garden Green
  • Rich Razzleberry
  • Perfect Plum
  • Whisper White
  • Polka Dot Parade DSP
Inks:


  • Rich Razzleberry
  • Perfect Plum
  • Garden Green
Stamps:
  • Teeny Tiny Wishes
  • Flowering Flourishes
Embellishments:
  • Basic Pearls
 Tools:
  • Boho Blossom Punch
  • Scallop Oval Punch
  • Oval Punch
  • 1" Circle Punch

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!


Card #1 Measurements:
  • The base of the card and the inner piece both measure 5 1/4" x 10 1/2" (folded in half to a 5 1/4" x 5 1/4" square).
  • The base of each side panel measures 4 3/4" x 4 3/4" square. 
  • Embellish as desired :)
Card #2 & #3 Measurements:
  • The base of the card and the inner piece both measure 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" (folded in half to 5 1/2" x 4 1/4").
  • The base of each side panel measures 5" x 3 3/4".
  • Embellish as desired :) 

26 comments:

  1. Wow...3 very beautiful ideas! Thank you for sharing, Hayley.
    xxx Asha
    Sunny Summer Crafts

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  2. I am always so inspired by your creativity. All 3 cards are lovely and have such a range in colors and style. The one you made for CCMC has just the right amount of detail. So glad you joined us this week at Create with Connie and Mary!

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  3. What a fun card you did for the Create with Connie and Mary Challenge. I love using that stamp and then layering the Boho punched out pieces on there...just gives it so much dimension. Thanks for playing along this week in the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge!

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  4. I don't know how you find the time!! Wonderful cards Hayley!!

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  5. All stunning cards Hayley and i am with Janet, young Mom howo do you find the time? Thank you so much for joining us this week at both the colourQ and CAS(E) this Sketch!

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    1. Thanks ladies :) I am self employed so my husband has been on parental leave since our daughter was born. I have 1 month left of his help and then my crafting time will be cut back a wee bit, but I don't need much sleep lol I will still find time!

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    2. LOL Hayley, enjoy it while you have it!

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  6. These are all great cards! I love the layering you did on the first one, and that embossed texture goes so well with the rest of the card. Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches this week!

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  7. Love the punched Boho Blossoms on the Flowering Flourishes! Such a clever idea! Beautiful colors too! Thanks for playing the challenge at Create with Connie and Mary!

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  8. Interesting color combo with the Create with Connie & Mary challenge...not sure I'd put those three colors together, but might have to try it! Love how the card opens on both ends. The other two cards are great, too! Thanks for playing the Create with Connie & Mary Thursday sketch challenge this week!

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  9. Hayley, these are all fabulous! Love, love your Father's Day card!! Glad you joined us this week at FMS!

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  10. Hayley, I love the interactive nature of all these cards; so fun! The punched flowers add such dimension to the Flowering Flourishes and enrich the design! Beautiful colors used also! Thanks for joining us for the sketch challenge this week at Create with Connie and Mary!

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  11. These cards are really clever, love the idea of writing messages on each side. Thanks for using our colour combo and playing along with C&S

    Louise xx

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  12. wonderful details. beautiful work! thanks so much for joining us this week at CAS-ual Fridays Challenge!

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  13. These cards are all so fun. What a great way to showcase all the challenges!

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  14. Wow I love the embossed flags! Thanks for joining us at CAS-ual Fridays Challenge!

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  15. Another fabulous set of creations, Hayley! LOVE the ship card you made for us--it's so clean and fresh! Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational! :)

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  16. Love your cards! Your last card is great - love the cool technique! Thanks for playing along with us at CAS Colours & Sketches!

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  17. A beautiful selection of cards! Thank you so much for joining us at 365 Cards, and as well at Inkspirational. Your card fits both challenges perfectly!

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  18. Love all these cards. The Father' Day card has a beautiful, classic nautical style. I love the addition of the green and the anchor on twine. Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational Challenges. Come back next week! Marina

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  19. Wow... what a beautiful collection of cards! Your photo inspired card is absolutely stunning! That stamp set is perfect for the inspiration and you pieced everything together wonderfully. Love the use of twine and embossing! So glad that you joined us at Inkspirational!
    - Shauna

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  20. Beautiful cards, I enjoy everyone of them:) Love the nautical card, the details are amazing :) Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational :)

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  21. Wow Hayley, you have been on busy woman! I adore that nautical card that you made for the Inkspirational challenge. I think it is the prettiest nautical themed card I have ever seen! LOVE it! Thanks for joining us for the Inkspirational challenge this week!

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  22. I love the nautical themed slider card you made for us at Inkspirational Hayley, it's wonderful and absolutely perfect for our photo challenge! Great colours, really crisp and fresh! Thanks so much for joining us at Inkspirational, please come back soon! Ruth x

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  23. Great cards! I especially love the first one. Very creative use of those challenges!

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