Sunday, March 19, 2017

My Guest Designer Niece, plus Amazing and Happy Birthday...Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge~Fluff, CAS-ual Fridays Challenge #169~Off the Edge

Hello,

Well, the cleaning/laundry/grocery shopping elves didn't make an appearance, sooooo....guess I'll have to tackle those tasks myself.  Maybe...

I have the honour of guest designing for the current Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge~Fluff, so I decided to add another duo to the previous twosome.


The first is inspired by the top left pillow (simplified) and


the second, to the floral's right. I used an oldie but goodie set from Annabelle stamps (sadly no longer in business) for my images here....need to remember to pull it out more often, as it has some cool designs.


My own guest designer - my sweet niece -  is making another appearance! Yayyy....

First, from her CARS colouring book....this gem! I especially love her rainbow flowers!


Second, the leprechaun she hand drew in school, following a step-by-step process. Wouldn't this make a fabulous St. Patrick's Day stamp?  He makes me smile with that big ol' grin he's sporting!


Time to decide whether to vacuum, do laundry, wash the floor or make cards....I think we know the likely winner from this list *grin*

Also sharing at 
CAS-ual Fridays Challenge #169~Off the Edge


The Flower Challenge #6~Anything Goes



Wishing you a wonderful Sunday and sooooo appreciate you dropping by!






16 comments:

Joan B said...

beautiful cards. and please tell your niece that I love hers. forget the dirt. i do!

Carole said...

So the vacuuming won did it!! Hmmm perhaps not eh? I love your cards, so crisp and again a great take on the photo....but...your neice takes the bow today...fabulous cars colouring, she sure knows how to put colours together, and her little leprechaun....OMG fantastic...watch it Auntie, your little rellies are about to out do you!! :) xx

Leigh Penner said...

So much wonderfulness in your post today, Carol!

Lynn said...

So happy to have you guest designing with us at Curtain Call..love the soft florals and the more graphic card. Fabulous! And your niece's picture is perfect!

Happy Dance said...

Gorgeous cards in blues, Carol! Love the CAS designs you've used for them, and I adore that die in your first card. But once again, your GD has outdone you. Her coloring page is magnificent, and her leprechaun is wonderful!!! Miss T. has some real talent....must run her the family! Oh, and btw...crafting/creating is waaaay more important than cleaning anything ever! Now if I could just get past that....hahaha. Miss you. Bev

Vicki Dutcher said...

Pretty cards love the nice solid stamping your niece's csrd is so fun too

Kay Miller said...

Hello my friend! I Love both of your cards! The clean graphic look is amazing! But wow! Your guest designer has blown me away with her colorful rainbow flowers and that darling little leprechaun! I think she's following in her Auntie's footsteps for sure! Thank you for the sweet comment on m blog! Hope all is well with you! ((Hugs))

*Vicki* said...

Your cards are absolutely gorgeous Carol!! Love the colors!! Please tell your niece how stunning her coloring is!! Take after you for sure!! :) Hugs & Smiles - *Vicki*

Becca Cruger said...

Amazingness all of it! That cobalt blue is one of my fave colors. And you can tell your niece that she is one talented chica. That leprechaun DEFINITELY needs to be a stamp!

Jeanne said...

Your cards are fabulous, Carol. Love the blues you chose. The images though have wonderful lines. That flower is so pretty. The graphic design on the second is very striking! Love that coloring page done by your niece. Makes me smile really big. Then I saw the leprechan. Oh my...that is fabulous. Looks like he's dancing a jig and having a rollicking good time, too. Your niece is very talented and apparently follows directions very well. Thanks so much for sharing of her delightful projects. :)

Viv said...

Such a beautiful flowery card, love the colours and sentiment.Your niece is very talented too.Thanks for sharing with us over at 'The Flower Challenge' and we hope to see you again soon ;) Viv DT xx

Susanne Vargas said...

Wow, those pillow patterns really inspired you! These cards rock! Love blue and white together, it always looks so fresh!
I can tell that your niece loves coloring and drawing - she is quite the artist!

Geri said...

Two stunning cards...I love, love, love this deep, rich shade of 'graple'. Looks so good paired with tons of white space!

Sorry pal, but...Tess's work stole my heart! Her coloring is AWESOME...specially love the rainbow flowers too. But her drawing of the leprechaun is absolutely amazing! I think I need to sign up for this step-by-step class!

I'm guessing that vacuuming DIDN'T win out over crafting!

Anita in France said...

Those blue hues are delicious, Carol ... one delicate and so pretty, the other cool and wonderfully graphic ... and both stunners! Miss T's artwork is fantastic ... she must be learning from Auntie C! Hugs, Anita :)

Joyce said...

Sucha fun post. Love your cards, of course, but the real treat is seeing your niece's creations. You are the best auntie.

Bobby said...

Your cards are fabulous, Carol. I love those flowers with the peekaboo window almost as much as I love Ms T's rainbow ones. She's a talented little lady. I mean just look at that terrific leprechaun. It is indeed stamp worthy.