Thursday, November 15, 2012

10 Minute Craft Dash + Papertrey Ink Make It Monday + Paper Smooches Sparks

I am trying to sneak in a blog post while Evan does homework & Jack does everything in his power to distract Evan from doing his homework... and I have a feeling my plan is going to backfire on me! I have three cards to post today for three different challenges. First up is a card for the 10 minute craft dash sponsored by Avery Elle:


I used Avery Elle's Blossom's and Blooms and To The Point to create my card... in 9 minutes and 42 seconds! I sketched out the design first, which saved me a lot of time. And I use four different flower stamps with four different Fresh Inks, so I didn't have to clean my stamps until I was finished. The card matches the color swatch better in person... this picture makes it look pink, yellow, and green... but it's really more of a coral color.


Next I have a card for this week's Papertrey Ink Make It Monday challenge: faux pockets. I used three Christmas stamp sets, Background Basics: Christmas, Holiday Lights, and Stylish Sentiments: Holidays, plus Faux Ribbon on the bow die cut:  



And finally, a card for this week's Paper Smooches Sparks Designer Drafts challenge


I used one of my favorite Paper Smooches stamp sets, Space Cadet, to create a fun outer space themed card. And just like this card, I had to add the little alien to the inside of the space ship. :-)


Chaos is about to erupt in my house, which is a sign I need to wrap this up and tend to my clearly neglected children. Thanks for stopping by!

13 comments:

Paulina said...

That first card is absolutely beautiful! I am so impressed you were able to create this beauty so quickly!

Thank you for playing in the 10 Minute Craft Dash, Erin. I hope you'll join in my challenge again!

Lisa Rukin Swift said...

I don't think I've ever made anything in 10 minutes. LOL! These are beautiful cards! The space themed card is so cute!

Greta said...

Wowzer! These are all just wonderful, but I especially love the first one!

Michelle McClure said...

You sure got a lot done! I can't believe you can complete a card in under 10 minutes. The alien card is so adorable!

Donna said...

Erin, you are such a fabulous cardmaker! I just love every single card you make. I look forward to visiting your blog every day.

Jennifer Grace said...

These are all gorgeous, I especially love the tag in the second one, it's a great surprise! x

D's Paper Studio said...

Love 'em all, but I especially like the card with the tag that pulls out. it was almost a hidden surprise. Great!

Melissa said...

Such pretty cards, I especially like the "hey dude" one - it's so cute!

victoria h said...

Your 10 min card is very pretty and love the space/dude card. I also get distracted by crafting at times!

Sue from Oregon said...

I could no more craft and dash like this in 10 minutes Erin...awesome job!!!

laura said...

These are wonderful card ideas for a quick finish. TFS

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

SUPER SUPER cute! LOVE the space theme--love the bold black with those other bold colors! LOVE x10000! FAB take on this sketch:) THANKS so much for playing along with us over at the Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge!! Hope you join in the fun this week!!! <3

Heather said...

Super cute cards! Oh my gosh, I love how you stamped the PS stars on the dark background! Very clever!