DC picture-perfect

 Hello, crafters!

The Daring Cardmakers have a new challenge for you.

And this week it’s my turn to set the challenge.

I want to see picture-perfect cards 😊!

Use a photo camera, a picture frame, a polaroid layout, an actual photograph or anything picture/photo related on your card.

I finally used my photo stamp set and tried to use as much of the stamps included as possible.

So I made a tri-fold card in a rather small size.

Here are some details. I coloured the „polaroid“ with water colours.

And the photo camera with copics. My friend gave me his old copics. He used to draw comics … so I now own skin colours (brown/beige etc.) and greys (for shadowing).

DC Peek-a-boo

 Hello, crafters!

The Daring Cardmakers have a new challenge for you.

Nat wants to see peek-a-boo cards.

Make a card that features an opening element, surprise element or simply an aperture.

I found a very old double-slider card that I wanted to re-create with colours, cardstock, images etc. that I like better.

The right side is empty so that I can write down a message for my friend.

On the left I tried to „continue“ the scene from the front of the card.

DC August elemental inspiration

 Ooops… I’m very late this week! It took me a while to settle down and „arrive“ in my holidays and finally take some time for the nice things in life.

The Daring Cardmakers have a new challenge for you.

Joanne picked this great picture to start into August:

I decided to use coffee, gold elements and some text/words.

Here is a detailed picture of my new gold water colours. I like the subtle effect 😊.

DC Shake it!

Hello, everybody! The last weeks were very busy and I’m sorry that I missed last week’s challenge. But now I have much more time and will definitely shedule a crafting day soon.

Here is the new Daring Cardmakers‘ challenge.

Rizwana wants to see

SHAKER CARDS!

I love making shaker cards and created a little aquarium for my cute little fish.

Maybe I put a bit too much shaker material in … but as long as it can still move, it’s okay for me.

If you’ve never tried to make a shaker cards before, there are great and easy tutorials out there. I use a piece of fun foam as the „middle layer“ by the way.

Have a great weekend and happy crafting!

DC Frida Kahlo

Hello, crafters! It’s Friday and here’s the Daring Cardmakers‘ new challenge:

Svenja picked

Frida Kahlo/Mexicana

as this week’s topic.

Reading is my favourite hobby next to crafting. Last year I read Frida Kahlo’s biography and really enjoyed getting to know her, the background of some of her works and her interessting and challenging life.

For my card I picked cacti, bold flowers and facial hair (not her signature eyebrows, though).

DC Deckchair stripes and sunny dots

Hello, crafters! This Friday the Daring Cardmakers have a very summery challenge for you.

Kathy has a simple challenge for you this week

Deckchair Stripes and Sunny Dots

I've been using small areas of spots and stripes on loads of my cards lately, especially in a simple Black and White combo, often just to mat my sentiment on, as a 'foil' for all the other colours. 

So this week I'd like to see lots of spots, stripes or both on your cards, please.

Use paper, paints, inks, stencils, stamps.... 

Make them however you like and whatever colours or sizes you like.

I used some striped paper. Together with the beach huts and the sentiment it’s a perfect summer card in my opinion.

Have a nice and warm summer weekend!

DC July Inspirational Picture

Hello, crafty people!

Here is the new Daring Cardmakers' challenge to give you some inspiration for your next crafty session.

It’s the first Friday in July and Svenja picked this month’s picture:

 

Pick at least three elements and use them on your card.

I used a ticket shape, a flamingo and stars.

The middle fold is quite unusual form, but I liked decorating it.