AAA Cards Challenge #325 - Colour Challenge - That Was So Sweet of You Sunflowers

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Welcome to AAA Cards Challenge #325 - Colour Challenge. For the next two weeks, we invite you to draw inspiration from the colours featured below.

I brought out my sunflower dies from Paper Smooches, die cutting them in two hues of dusty pink. Centers are deep green and the leaves...well, I made a bit of a substitution as I don't have this particular artichoke green in my stash. Ooops...but I tried!

Please visit the main blog to see my teammates' fabulous takes on the colours.
Looking forward to seeing how it inspires you.

A reminder that we're looking for Clean and Simple designs; you can find the description of what that means here. 

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AAA Cards Challenge #324 - Follow My Lead - Have A Fang-tastic Night (SB Craft-o-ween)

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Welcome to AAA Cards Challenge #324 - Follow My Lead. For the next two weeks, we invite you to draw inspiration from Helen's card, featured below.  

Inspiration card:

My most handsome Count Dracula (Spellbinders' Craft-o-ween kit from last year) came out  to play for this challenge.  I paired him with a spooky, starry night sky so he would be right in his element; after all, a vampire of his calibre needs something dramatic. He's definitely the star of the show, as Helen's plane is the star of hers.

Please visit the main blog to see my teammates' fabulous takes on Helen's card.
Looking forward to seeing how it inspires you.

A reminder that we're looking for Clean and Simple designs; you can find the description of what that means here. 

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AAA Cards Challenge #323 - M is For... - Monstrously Fun Wishes

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Welcome to AAA Cards Challenge #323 where the theme for the next two weeks is *M is for...* Simple concept: feature something that starts with the letter *M* on your CAS card. So many possibilities!

*M is for MONSTER* - and I'm sharing the cutest little cyclops monster ever! He makes me smile with his single eye - and even his pumpkin treat bag is sporting the same feature. 

Please visit the main blog to see fabulous inspiration from my teammates, then join us in the gallery with your *M is for...* creations.

A reminder that we're looking for Clean and Simple designs; you can find the description of what that means here. 

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AAA Cards Challenge #322 - Back to the 70's and 80's - Thank You Retro Duo (SSD)

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Welcome to AAA Cards Challenge #322 where our theme for the next two weeks is: Back to the 70's and 80's.  Bring out your disco balls, tie-dye t-shirts, flared pants, groovy dance moves, colourful sneakers, spiky hair - and so much more. 

 
I've created two retro cards for this challenge, using ephemera from Simply Stated Design.

Please visit the main blog to see fabulous inspiration from my teammates.

Excited to see what you share when you go Back to the 70's and 80's.

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AAA Cards Challenge 321 - 1 + 1 Challenge - On the Farm - Howdy, Hey, Hi Hello Farm Scene (SSD Farm ephemera, TE)

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Welcome to AAA Cards Challenge #321 where we have a 1 + 1 On the Farm theme to inspire you for the next two weeks.  The concept is simple: your card should feature at least one of 'on the farm' suggestions from those in the graphic below, namely: Crops/flowers/vegetables, Animals, Vehicles, Buildings.

I may have 'cheated' just a wee bit in using two choices: my tractor = vehicle; my barn = building. Oops...but I needed both to make my little farm scene. Ephemera is from Simply Stated Design; sentiment from Taylored Expressions.

Please visit the main blog to see my teammates' fabulous takes on the sketch.
Looking forward to seeing how it inspires you.

A reminder that we're looking for Clean and Simple designs; you can find the description of what that means here. 

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AAA Cards Challenge #320 - S is For... - You're the Best Thing Since Snail Mail (Concord and 9th, SSD)

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Welcome to AAA Cards Challenge #320 where the theme for the next two weeks is *S is for...* Simple concept: feature something that starts with the letter *S* on your CAS card. So many possibilities!

My *S* is for...this adorable snail. The patchwork shell and pink bow make for a darling little creature...or so I think! Snail is from Simply Stated Design; the sentiment and heart from Concord & 9th.

Please visit the main blog to see fabulous inspiration from my teammates, then join us in the gallery with your *S is for...* creations.

A reminder that we're looking for Clean and Simple designs; you can find the description of what that means here. 

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AAA Cards Challenge #319 - Colour Challenge - It's Your Birthday (Waffle Flower)

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Welcome to AAA Cards Challenge #319 - Colour Challenge. For the next two weeks, we invite you to draw inspiration from the pretty pinks, orange and yellow palette featured below.

A simple birthday card using an assortment of envelope dies from Waffle Flower. 

Please visit the main blog to see my teammates' fabulous takes on the colours.
Looking forward to seeing how it inspires you.

A reminder that we're looking for Clean and Simple designs; you can find the description of what that means here. 

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AAA Cards Challenge #318 - Follow My Lead - Follow Marlies - Let's Shell-ebrate (SSD Crab Ephemera)

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Welcome to AAA Cards Challenge #318 - Follow My Lead. For the next two weeks, we invite you to draw inspiration from Marlie's card, featured below.  

Inspiration card:

To follow Marlie's 'lead', I translated her background into a grid die cut and her coffee beans into a trio of way too cute crabs from Simply Stated Design. A sentiment from Waffle Flower finished off my CAS card.

Please visit the main blog to see my teammates' fabulous takes on the sketch.
Looking forward to seeing how it inspires you.

A reminder that we're looking for Clean and Simple designs; you can find the description of what that means here. 

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AAA Card Challenge #317 - Sketch Challenge - Painted Blooms Celebrate (Concord and 9th)

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Welcome to AAA Cards Challenge #317 where we invite you to play along with our Sketch challenge displayed in the photo below. You're not required to use 'firework' style images; rather, work with something you feel captures the placement and/or conveys the 'motion' of the sketch.

I translated the sketch into some pretty stenciled flowers from Concord and 9th; one of my favourites in my collection.

Please visit the main blog to see my teammates' fabulous takes on the sketch.
Looking forward to seeing how it inspires you.

A reminder that we're looking for Clean and Simple designs; you can find the description of what that means here. 

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AAA Cards Challenge #316 - 1 + 1 Summer - You Are My Sunshine (Concord and 9th)

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Welcome to AAA Cards Challenge #316 where we have a 1 + 1 Summer theme to inspire you for the next two weeks.  The concept is simple: your card should feature something 'summery' paired with ONE of the choices from the following: Travel, Get Away, Beach or Sun. 

My choices: summery colours + sun. I've used an older Concord & 9th set that I've had for ages. Felt good to give it a play.

Please visit the main blog to see my teammates' fabulous takes on the sketch.
Looking forward to seeing how it inspires you.

A reminder that we're looking for Clean and Simple designs; you can find the description of what that means here. 

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AAA Cards Challenge #315 - Sketch Challenge - Bark, Woof Happy Birthday

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Welcome to AAA Cards Challenge #315 where we invite you to draw inspiration from the sketch you see below. Your images can be any shape; also feel free to rotate the sketch as you see fit.

A Photoplay puppy came out to play, as did a few sentiments from an oldie, but goodie Lawn Fawn pet collection. 

Please visit the main blog to see my teammates' fabulous takes on the sketch.
Looking forward to seeing how it inspires you.

A reminder that we're looking for Clean and Simple designs; you can find the description of what that means here. 

Thank you for dropping by!

AAA Cards Challenge # 314 - Anything CAKE Goes - Sweet Cupcake Celebrate

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Welcome to AAA Cards Challenge #314 where we're celebrating our 12th Birthday! To mark the occasion, our theme for the next two weeks is *Anything CAKE Goes".  YUM! Cakes, cake slices, cupcakes: make those the star of your white space! 

I 'frosted up' a Waffle Flower Sweet Cupcake for the challenge. Easy to stencil; easy to die cut; easy to make the star of the stage. 

Please visit the main blog to see fabulous sweet treats from my teammates.
Looking forward to seeing what flavours of cake you'll share with us.

A reminder that we're looking for Clean and Simple designs; you can find the description of what that means here. 

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AAA Cards Challenge #313 - Colour Challenge - I Love You More Than Naps (Concord and 9th)

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Welcome to AAA Cards Challenge #313, where we have a pretty pastel colour challenge for you to create with over the next two weeks. 

My card features an oldie but goodie collection from Concord & 9th: "I Love You More Than..."
A lavender pillow + a sprinkle of hearts make for a sweet little message of love.

Please visit the main blog to see fabulous inspiration from our guest and my teammates.
Looking forward to seeing how this colour combination sparks your creativity. 

A reminder that we're looking for Clean and Simple designs; you can find the description of what that means here. 

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AAA Cards Challenge #312 - Butterfly Hello (Simply Stated Design)

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Welcome to AAA Cards Challenge #312 - Follow My Lead. The 'lead' we're following is Jane, who's pretty card you'll see below. 

My take on Jane's card is pretty clear: a strip of pretty paper, a bold 'sentiment' - which in my case is a butterfly, and a friendly "hi" - evident on my card as a 'hello'.
I'm rather smitten with Jane's inspiring card; a design that I'm sure I'll be reaching for again.

Please visit the main blog to see fabulous inspiration from my teammates, then join us in the gallery with your

A reminder that we're looking for Clean and Simple designs; you can find the description of what that means here. 

Thank you for dropping by!

AAA Cards Challenge #311 - E Is For... Easter Bunny Happy Easter

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Welcome to AAA Cards Challenge #311 where the theme is *E is for...* Simple concept: feature something that starts with the letter *E* on your CAS card. So many possibilities!

NEWSFLASH: We’d love to see your clean and simple creations shine in more than one place!  If you’re playing along with our AAA Cards Challenge, consider also linking up your card at Inkspirational Challenge #364 - CAS - with the optional twist of...you guessed it! “E stands for…” Talk about a perfect pairing!  

Playing in both challenges is a wonderful way to share your creativity with an even wider community. Plus, you may find another new challenge to follow. 

My *E* is for...this adorable rub-on bunny from Spellbinders' Spring Blessings collection. Isn't he darling, nestled in the pretty flowers. 

Please visit the main blog to see fabulous inspiration from my teammates, then join us in the gallery with your *E is for...* creations.

Also, do link up at Inkspirational; we'd be thrilled to see you there, too.

A reminder that we're looking for Clean and Simple designs; you can find the description of what that means here. 

Thank you for dropping by!

AAA Cards Challenge #310 - Anything CAS Goes (Optional Twist: Zoo or Animals) - I'm Your Piggest Fan (SSD Quirky Animals)

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Welcome to AAA Cards Challenge #310 where it's Anything CAS Goes, the the Optional Twist of Zoo or Animals. FUN! 

 

Pretty clear that I chose the Optional Twist for my card.
Isn't my pig - from Simply Stated Design -  a handsome lad! LOL! 

Please head over to the main blog to see fabulous CAS inspiration - with and without the twist -  from my talented team.

A reminder that we're looking for Clean and Simple designs; you can find the description of what that means here. 

Thank you for dropping by!