Happy Saturday and welcome to my blog! I've been playing in my craft room most of the day and enjoying every minute of it! I've been working on my card(s) for the Less is More challenge, hosted by Mandi and Chrissie. Our challenge this week was to make a card using 3 squares. I've probably made about 7 cards, but these two are the only two I kept. I know...I'm my own worse critic. This first card is just a fun card I made for one of my grandsons who will be turning 7 years old in just a couple of weeks.
The fish stamp and the sentiment on this card is from Paper Smooches. Now, I don't usually do cutesy cards, but these cute stamps really spoke to me. I cut three 1 1/2 squares from white card stock. I stamped the fish in black Memento ink, then colored the fishes with my Copics. Then I used a sponge and inked up the backgrounds of each square. I also added a "googly eye" to each of the fish. With two different size hole punches, I punched a couple of holes above each fish and then carried the "bubbles" on up above the squares by drawing little circles and highlighting them with a light grey Copic marker. The three squares are pop-dotted off the card.
For my second card, I found a really old (and now I know that it's dull) punch in my stash and punched three shapes down the side of the card. Then, using my scalloped edge punch, I punched the right, front edge of the card. I backed the punched out areas with a bright pink (and for whatever reason it looks red on here) that was also punched with the scallop punch. I used a Papertrey Ink sentiment and offset it between two of the punched out shapes. A small piece of bling to the center of each shape...and I'm done!
Now I'm off to check out the other challenge entries. Everyone has such beautiful work...can't wait to see what everyone has been up to!
Thanks so much for stopping by! Thanks SO much for all the wonderful comments! Until next time....
Hugs!
62 comments:
2 great cards, Love the fishes one!
Very different
Thank you Susan, hope to see you next week
mandi
"Less is More"
great cards xx Jan
Your fishies made me giggle. Yes...the stamp is cute...but the way you lined them up three across with those googly eyes! And then to use the challenge for an elegant card. You are on a roll!!
Both these cards are super. Love the little eyes on the fishes, and the punched card looks so effective. Think i need one of those punches after seeing your fab card. x
Two gorgeous cards Susan, I dont usually like cutie cards but your fishy cards look like fun especially the eyes.. The second card is stunning!
Jose x
Two fabulous cards Susan, my granddaughter would love the googly eyes!
Thanks for all the commenting you have managed to do, I'm sure people are very gratified!
See you next time.
Chrissie
"Less is More"
wow!! love both cards, susan! the first one is just way too cute! (you are making me want those new paper smooches stamps, enabler!!)
Two fab cards but I'm loving the fishes!
Kathyk
Love the fish, lots of fun and the second card is elegant. Zoëx
Hi SUSAN
LOVE BOTH CARDS...SOOOO DIFFERENT....MY FAVE IS THE PUNCHED ONE....
hUGS
SYLVIE
XX
Love both cards Susan, the first is so cute but the 2nd one is stunning! :)
BOTH are fantastic~~Love that first one as it's just too cute and I know your grandson is going to really like this! The second one is just so elegant looking! Love them both!
Lynn
Wow! You're fast! And you did 2 cards already! The fish are adorable, but the other is so gorgeous! I think I have some of those punches and they were dull when I bought them. Might have to give them a try again now that I see this card.
I love both of your cards. The fishes one is just great for a fun card. Googly eyes are an extra touch. The lower card is just plain gorgeous.
Both cards are great Susan... I especially like the fishes!
Thank you for your comments ...very much appreciated.
Sue x
Brilliant cards, LOVE the fishy one, so cute. The other one is very elegant, great punches too.
Hugs
Brenda
Both of your cards are lovely.
But your second one is stunning.
Both cards are lovely.
These are such fun - love the fish one very different.
Haven't had chance to do mine yet but I'm getting such fabulous ideas whilst blog hopping.
Ann xxx
Susan - you're brilliant!! I think both these cards are super. I love the fish card for your grandson - it really made me smile. I like how you continued the bubbles above the fish. Such fun. And the vertical squares (not dull at all) on the pink are so elegant. You nailed this challenge :)
Both of these card are fab but the fish one made me smile as soon as the page opened.
Jenny x
2 lovely cards the fish one is so cute but I have to say I just love the elegant one. I struggled to come up with one idea never mind two xx
Two fabulous cards Susan and two such different styles - one so cute and one so elegent. Love them both
hi Susan, 2 fabulous cards, both so different and both gorgeous,especially loving the fishes, these are so cute:)
sue
xx
both cards are fabulous susan, love them
Ali x
Lovely cards and I really like the fishy one, well done.
Maureen......x
Well done for making TWO cards for the Less Is More Challenge. I just LOVE those fish AND the cool, funny greeting.
Hugs, Sandra
OMG, I'm in love with the fishy card. The googly eyes are the best. Awesome work!
Love those fishes, they're really fun and so different from your second card!!
These are great! Aren't Kim's Paper Smooches stamps cute? Love what you did with the bubbles for the fish and your second one is really elegant - great job!
they are both lovely and very different to each other! brilliant
Oh! the fish gave me a laugh, I love both your cards, so different, but great.
Both brilliant cards. I love the fish with the bubbles.
wow!!! these are both gorgeous!! perfection x
I love both your cards but the fishes really do it for me. Fabulous.
Lynne xxx
I love both of these Susan! The fishes one is such fun and the second is so elegant!
Both cards look great, the fish one is so cute though so my fav today I think :O) Viv xx
2 awesome CAS cards. I have to say I really love your little fishes. Great to know that CAS cards can be cheerful and fun too - and this is a perfect example.
Caroline xxx
Both super cards, I love the one with the fishes.
Wondering why so many people have entered two cards for this weeks challenge... Glad you have as they are really different on so many levels. Prefer the fishy one with the googly eyes even though i rarely do cute... Hope your grandson enjoys his card:-)
Both lovely card but I adore your fishy one..
Anne
So fantabulous!! LOVE these so much!!
Two really super cards, the fishy one is so cute and I love how you did the bubbles,very clever. The second one is very elegant,could be used for many occasions in different colour schemes> (I think I have that punch somewhere,must dig it out ! )
Well I struggle to make one card so well done on making 2 and both are excellent cards. Love them both
Kath x
Hi two brilliant cards. I have to say I am a fan of your little fishes. Someones going to love it. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a lovely comment. Hugs x ChrisB
Susan, two fabulous cards - but I have to say, the fishes is my favourite!
Love the fishy card Susan; that one is such fun. The other is really elegant. Just shows how different 2 cards can be with such a 'simple' theme.
Sharon xx
2 wonderful cards. the fishes one is so cute and i love how you have used the googly eyes
Really great cards. I love those fish. So fun!
Oooh both such lovely cards but I love the little square fishes!!! Wonderful Susan!
wonderful cards
Both cards are beautiful, but my preference goes to the cute fishes!
Hello Susan thank you for visit my blog and post a comment.
I like both of your cards, the fishes are really funny and the second so legant.beautiful job.
A hug from Palma de Mallorca.Spain
Love your fishes card.
Two gorgeous cards - so different but both so clever. The fihes made me smile.
Gina x
I absolutely ADORE that fish card! It's actually something I would love to receive because I'm a Pisces and my birthday is also coming up. Lucky grandson! Going to go check out those stamps...
Both cards are lovely but the fish card is a show-stopper! Love the sponged backgrounds on your squares, the googly-eyed fish and the way you continued the bubbles onto the card base. Gorgeous!
love both your cards Susan, but i like the punched one it looks so classes.
Babsb x
Thank you for visiting my blog! Love your cards and blog :)
Hi Susan, two great cards. The fish one is really good fun, the googly eyes look great. The punched card looks very elegant. Jo x
oh I love these, particularly those fish!!
LOVE this! That PS fishy is just adorable and I love that you added the googlie eyes!!
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