Thursday, December 19, 2013

CFC #124: A Card for New Beginnings




Let's see your New Years projects!

It's time for a countdown of the crafting variety ... count down the minutes it takes to complete your New Year's project. If you can do it in 10 minutes or less, you can play at 10 Minute Craft Dash too.

The talented winner of this two week challenge will receive a prize from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps!




I knew this before, but I am just NOT a 10 minute crafter. At all. Period. My first attempt took 30+ minutes, and it was down-right laughable. I took a picture of it to give you a "before and after" view, but after photo editing I didn't even bother to save it. It is that bad.

Trying not to get discouraged, I made this card in a little over 8 minutes. It doesn't say "Happy New Year" because I don't send any of those cards out, but it does have a message in that same spirit of new beginnings.



I used the negative portion of the dove sticker I had on my first card as a stencil. On the raspberry sponging I let my fingernail put additional pressure onto the card to get those darker lines that reminds me of feathers.

 
The sentiment is from CAS-ual Fridays Breathe. Bird sticker is from Heidi Swapp, and the interior cardstock is American Crafts.

Can't wait to see your stitched creations in the CAS-ual Fridays Challenge gallery! Remember to also link it up to 10 Minute Craft Dash if you can get it done that quickly.

Thanks so much for looking! 
-Kelly

21 comments:

  1. Wowee, I came over from the challenge as I was convinced this was a digital image! Its beautiful!

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  2. Beautiful card, Kelly and congrats on getting it done under 10 minutes! I also love the patterned paper peeking from inside the card. It is like pulling teeth for me to get a card done under an hour. lol

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  3. Oh My Goodness, Kelly, this is beautiful ... quite beautiful! And under 10 mins ... chapeau! Anita :)

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  4. Virginia beat me to it... this is breathtaking, Kelly!

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  5. Incredible card. I love the watercolor effect

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  6. This is gorgeous! Love that soft bird!

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  7. So very soft and peaceful Kelly, love this!!

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  8. This is just beautiful. I love your inking, and it is such fun to see that patterned paper peeking out from inside.

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  9. Beautiful!!! I love how you accented the bird's feathers that adds so much dimension to the image!
    A perfect card for new beginnings. ;)

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  10. This is so SO Awesome! The texture on the inked bird is incredible! LOVE!

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  11. Oh, Kelly, you are ending the year with my new favorite card of yours (although that pine cone is a close second!)! This made my heart skip a beat! I just adore the subtle water colored bird image behind those beautiful words! This is a magazine cover card and I'm pinning it, not that I could ever CASE it, but so that the world can see it!!

    I want to wish you and your adorable family the happiest of holidays and thank you for all your visits and support this year!! Holly Jolly Hugs! Darnell

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  12. I don't do well with 10 min. either but it's fun to try. Oh my gosh this is beautiful ! Love the sentiment and the watercolor bird.......this card has taken flight!

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  13. Your bird looks like a lovely water color Kelly! and your sentiment is fabulous for the New Year!

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  14. I must have seen your gorgeous card 3 or 4 times on Pinterest and it is only now that I realize it is YOUR master piece! What is wrong with me?!
    I love it i love it I love it!

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  15. wow! I love the softness of this card. And I like the way the inside of the card contrasts the front side. Love it :)

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I absolutely love reading comments. Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave one! - Kelly