Mynnete made a lovely card on the challenge at CASE-ing Christmas(sdh a. p.), Challenge #1 Odd Team Inspiration....Here is her card:
I made this card with the inspiration of the sketch and the Image is a bird also I choose a cute bird from Hero Arts. Here is my CASE-ing Card:
I got my christmas gift from my hubby this lovely set from Japan, (KURETAKE GANSAI TAMBI) many thanks my hubby :) I have seen this video from The Alley Way Stamp and fallen in love with this water color...buuuuttttt My DH ordered at 02. November 2014 ..it was came to our home at 3 of January 2015.....long waiting time but it worthed :)
I choose this colors:
This is one more photo of my card where I can show the gold ink from that set above.
Love to use that water color so much and have fun with it :)
Challenges for my card:
Papertake Weekly Challenge: Anything Goes (sdh a. p.)
Through the Craft Room Doors (6. Jan- 13. Jan): Anything Goes(sdh a. p.)
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog: Use Word NEW in your sentiment or Something NEW you received for Christmas (I have got my NEW KURETAKE GANSAI TAMBI Water color set from my DH) (sdh a. p. me top 5 with fish card :) )
NBUS challenge #3: I never used this new Water Colour set this is brand new gift from my DH (grinz :))
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My second card is a Symphaty card basic from the challenge at COLOUR ME #33 (Monochromatic) Perfect Plum:(sdh a. p.)
If you followed me for a long time you will know that I am in love with purple color.....also I know this time I have to join the challenge...
I think for a Symphaty card purple color also good to go...the Image is from Hero Arts, I sponged my paper with two different purple tone Distress Ink and the sentiment I embossed with white embossing powder.
I made this for a special friend in blogland..dont want to tell her name but I think she will know if she get it in her post box...hope you will like it my friend..
Challenge for my card:
CCEE 1502: Symphaty Card (ngga ada p disini)
Crafting From The Heart #41: Anything Goes (sdh a. p.)
Crafty Boots Challenge: Old with Old and In with the New (my Old stamp Silhouette Flower Stems is from Hero Arts and new Technique I always want to try is blending 3 colors...this card has dark purple, pink and light purple distress ink on it)(ngga ada p disini)
LTSCB #45: Initial Challenge of 2015, create a project using an item begining with (at least one) of this letter L, T, S, C, or B. (I used B =Blending tools and S = Flower Stems Stamp for my card) (sdh a. p.)
Love To Create Challenge Blog #148: Anything Goes(sdh a. p.)
Through The Purple Haze #72: Anything Goes (sdh a. p.)
Clear It Out Challenge Blog: Anything Goes (sdh a. p.)
Thanks for looking and happy thursday :)
Love,
I love your bright, cheery take on the inspiration card! New paints... lucky Monika! Jo x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and image Monika..Loz
ReplyDeleteyour colouring is fab and what a lovely pressie from hubby x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creations. Loving the cheerful sunny colours of the birdie one and the second has a lovely hint of drama with the black and purple.
ReplyDeleteHugs DesÃre {Doing Life}
Beautiful cards! Mynn is a hard one to follow with her lovely creations yet you did an amazing job, beautiful cheery card! And of course I like your purple card, can't go wrong with purple! Have fun with your paints!
ReplyDeleteLove your bird card, Monika! Such a fun and summery card! :) Our challenge is for holiday cards only, so this one will not be eligible for winning, but I hope you join us tomorrow for our next challenge and create a holiday card for us then! HUGS! :) Mynn xx
ReplyDeleteooh I did not read carefully I am sorry Mynn .....ok I will join the next challenge...promise...
DeleteWhat a beautiful card, Monika. You are going to LOVE your Gansai watercolours. They are so rich and creamy and they blend beautifully. The three metallics are super awesome too. Looking forward to seeing what you create for our next CASEing Christmas Challenge. Remember to make it a holiday card! ;)
ReplyDeleteYour sympathy card is lovely too - so elegant and tasteful. I'm sure it will be much appreciated!
hugs, Asha
Hello, Monika, I think your hubby gave you a wonderful gift! You colour with them beautifully! Both of your cards are so pretty! The little bird is so cute and this is such a cheerful card - love it! But I am especially drawn to the peaceful sympathy card - I love the CAS style and how you did the lovely background.
ReplyDeleteMonika, I really like your purple card! It has a simple elegance that is just perfect for a sympathy card.
ReplyDeleteHi Monika! 2 great cards! I love the cute bird on the first one! Be sure and creste a holiday card next time at CASE-ing Christmas. I love the sympathy card! So pretty! Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving s many lovely comments. I am now following your blog. You can come over and follow mine too!
ReplyDeleteLovely sympathy card.
ReplyDeleteMonika, so so pretty and I love the beautiful shades of purple. What inks did you use to create this if you don't mind me asking? I your sweet sympathy card, so perfect for difficult times.
ReplyDeleteI see from everything on your blog that purple is your color and you make such beautiful cards using it.
Monika, these are absolutely gorgeous! So glad you finally got that package :-) Thanks for sharing these beautiful creations with us!
ReplyDeleteYour sympathy card is beautiful - I love how you used the purple. Thanks for sharing your card at Colour Me...!
ReplyDeleteHi Monika, I have emailed you with some answers to the questions you left on my blog. Very happy to CAS card swap and send you some die-cuts. Please check your emails and let me know if you haven't received it! Beautiful cards! Love your little birds in the first card!!
ReplyDeleteHi Monika, this is a gorgeous casing of Mynn's card! ...but it's not a holiday card :( - Love the bird :)
ReplyDeleteDeine zweite Karte ist auch wunderschön!!
Thank you for joining our challege at CASE-ing Christmas. I'm sure, next time you'll do a Christmas card ;-)
Rosi x
Lovely case....I like the colours youve used. Thank you for joining in with Case-ing for Christmas! Pat x
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Monika! Bet you are very happy new present and you have used it beautifully on the first card! As for the second card, lovely distressing with the monochromatic colour!
ReplyDeleteMonika, I never stop being amazed at your talent. You are such an incredible card designer!! I can't wait to see what other crafty creations you make with that watercolor set because these are both stunning!
ReplyDeleteOnce again, your talent dazzles and delights! You're already a pro with your new watercolour paints (excellent gift from you husband! He's a smart man!) and the sympathy card: serene, calming, beautiful! Amazing and stunning, both (just like YOU!)
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Well what a fantastic hubby you have to get you such a gift!! :) I would like to get a set myself, but I have so many other crafty items...not sure I really need something else in my stash! LOL! I love your coloring on that bird and yes...I'm with you on the purple color!! That is such a beautiful card with the silhouette flower stems!! Such wonderful creations here my friend!! HUGS
ReplyDeleteLovely cards Monika! I've always wanted that watercolour set, but they are so expensive to import into the UK ;( You've used them to great effect here! Hazel x
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic creation! Thanks for playing at PTW! xxx
ReplyDeleteYour cards are amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are amazing!
ReplyDeleteHi Monika! The bird is so cute and colorful. Just right for cheering us up in the winter! Your purple cards is really amazing - I love it!! Have a great day team-mate!
ReplyDeleteLove the purple one...but then thats my fav colour...and nice present from hubby......
ReplyDeleteFiona DT
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Gosh, those colors look really fun to play with! And it resulted in a cute cheerful colored card!
ReplyDeleteApart from making great male cards I think your other speciality is sympathy cards. You seem to make these with such ease, and they're always classy and so appropriate for a sad occasion. Well done!
Fabulous inking on that sympathy card - you achieved so much dimension here!
ReplyDeleteYay, for watercolors! :) Your first card is so cute. And your second is lovely.
ReplyDeleteHi Monika, Great cards and I love the new paints you got. I have seen someone on Utube use them and they look awesome. I seldom use paints and I like the look it gave your card. Wonderful work. I like the bright colors. I love the other cards too. All fantastic as usual. Take care and will visit again soon.
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards. The purple one is a gorgeous colour and I love the way you have created the background. Thank you for joining in the fun at Crafty Boot Challenges.
ReplyDeleteDionne
How wonderful to have gotten those paints for Christmas. I've seen alot of people use them and the paint looks so gorgeous and creamy. Bet you will use them a lot and can't wait to see more cards with watercolours. Your bird CASE is fantastic and your sympathy card is so beautiful. Its lovely in purple and I'm sure your friend will really appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Monika. Your hubby was very kind to get the paints for you.
ReplyDeleteLove your plum card. That sponged background and silhouette stamping is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAll such lovely cards. Thanks for joining us at Crafting from the Heart Wendy (DT).xx
ReplyDeleteNice subtle shades on this silhouette card, Monika. I'm sure your recipient will be grateful for your thoughtfulness. Thank you for joining us on the Love to Scrap initial challenge blog.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful !!! Love colours and image. Thanks for joining us at Clear it Out!!! I hope you get to join us again for our next challenge. Agnieszka DT
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, thanks for joining in the fun with us.
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Thanks for playing along with us @ CIO challenge blog...stop by and play with us again <((><
ReplyDeleteGreat project you have entered :)
I love your CASEd card, Monika! I think it is so colorful and I love the whimsy!! Lucky you to have such a wonderful and generous hubby to get you that watercolor set! You are doing beautiful watercoloring with it! I also really like your lovely sympathy card. Thank you so much for joining in my NBUS Challenge!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteBoth are lovely cards. Thanks for joining us at Through the Craft Room Door.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab job you did at CASE-ING the design...love it
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Auds Sentiments designs and good luck
Tracey x
Beautiful sympathy card - and purple is such a soothing color, I know your friend will surely appreciate it. Amazing color on the bird - beautiful watercoloring.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, love the sympathy one the best although the other card is nice and bright and cheery. thanks for playing along with us at CIO for the anything goes challenge.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards and great colouring. Thank you for sharing your cards with us at Crafty Boots Challenges.
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