Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Just a few Cards....

I won't do much writing because I have a few cards to show. The 2 Autumn cards were inspired by the Battle of the Bands(BOTB) hosted by Stephen T. McCarthy.  I couldn't get my computer working because...you know...Windows 10 (insert expletives here). If you visit Pat Hatt's blog you know how I ended up dead because of it:) OK so on with the show.


Fairytale Stampers- Photo Inspiration
Simon Says- Colour Inspiration

This was inspired by Vivaldi over at BOTB. I am sorry that I don't recall who picked Vivaldi. I had it marked down but my hubby cleaned my area and now I can't find my scribble notes. If any of you remember, please remind me:) I loved making this card with a funky background, paste that I mixed with purple, coloured the the grape image and leaves and cut out the leaves.


Crafty Creations- Don't be Blue

This is the 2nd BOTB inspiration from Curious As A Cathy-he song choice-"Autumn Leaves. I just thought of leaves falling and then went from there. I used my alcohol inks, my favourite leaf stamp and the cuddlebug


Whimsy Card Challenge-Anything Goes or Halloween
Craft Your Passion-Always Anything Goes

This was from a color challenge a few weeks ago but I still put it up and can be for any occasion. I had fun with this card and it's suitable for a hint of Halloween but can be a birthday even for the winter months


CCAYL- No Stamping
CHNC-Vintage/Shabby Chic
Winter Wonderland-Christmas Flowers

The next 3 are Christmas cards and this was from another Color Throwdown I just missed. Oh well. I really like the colours and, Unsure if this goes with Shabby Chic but ...that's because I really just don't know what that means. I'm still going for that look.


CCAYL- No Stamping
ABC Christmas Challenge-Non-Traditional Christmas Colours
Christmas Stampin' All Year Long- Favourite Christmas Colours and/or lots of layers
52 Christmas Card Challenge-  Blue or Purple plus 1 metallic

This involves my favourite colours:) So, of course 52 Cards stated Purple or Blue  and I made a card showing both colours. I hope it is still accepted. These are my favourite colours plus add in the glitter and it makes it just right:)


CHNC2-Always Anything Goes
Happy Little Stampers, Christmas-Poinsettias

The picture doesn't do it justice but here is the 3rd one. I was in a hurry and no matter what I did, I either had a glare from the metallic papers or it looked dull. I decided to go traditional with the red and green on this one.


60 comments:

  1. All of these 3-D cards are gorgeous, dear Birgit! I especially like the colorful autumn leaves in the first two, the pink and blue color combo in the third and the festive red and green of the Christmas - Poinsettias card. Lovely work, dear BB!

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    1. Thank you so much-Glad I could finally post some

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  2. AWESOME cards, Birgit! I was missing your crafty projects. The autumn cards are my favourite - you've captured the colours and textures of the season. But they are all ... awesome.
    hugs, Asha

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    1. Oh Asha..I have a backlog because of my computer so I am trying to just post the most recent ones I have done. Glad you love my Autumn cards. I love this time of year.

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  3. lol that computer gets you in the end. Wow, you were quite busy. Awesome jobs indeed. The leaves really stand out on the first two.

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    1. It does at that. I have and glad you like the Autumn cards

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    1. Thank you so very much and thanks for visiting my blog:)

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  5. I love the madness and brilliance of your creativity, Birgit. All of these are gorgeous and if I got any one of them, I'd cry in happiness.

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    1. Thank you so much..I will gladly send you a card just tell me what colours you like and images and, if I have the image, I will be more than happy to send one to you

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    2. That's a sweet offer -- a Birgit original. I'm easy to please, which means I don't know. If at anytime something hits you as that's Su-sieee! Mac, that's it. :-)

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  6. Beautiful work, a remarkable combination of craftsmanship and artistry.

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    1. Oh that is so nice especially since I have seen your portrait of your granddad

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  7. Fabulous! Sorry the PC is still playing up.

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  8. Great selection of cards, Thanks for joining in with our challenge at ABC Christmas Challenge,
    hugs Samantha :0)

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    1. Oh I am so happy to have been able to showcase my cards

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  9. 5fabulous cards Birgit....you have been busy...loving them all...why is Windows still being a b****** you can go back to Windows 8....have had to on my PCs...the laptops are okay with Windows 10 but not the pc....xxxx

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    1. We had Windows 7 actually and my ex said to still give it a chance so...so far so good. So glad you like my cards

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  10. Oh, Birgit, the trees with the pink and blue background! I have a watercolor--one of my favorite works of art--very much like it. Mine hangs above the arched doorway that leads to my dining room from the living room. I adore your cards. I remember the Vivaldi, but don't remember who used it. The answer is in your comments, I hope, but I don't have time to read them all.

    Love,
    Janie

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    1. That is cool that you have a painting with similar colours. That is actually neat-Like to see a picture of this

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  11. Those are all amazing. I think the first is my favorite.

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    1. Thank you so much-The Autumn ones are getting lots of love

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  12. OMG. I lust after those cards. They are so beautiful.
    I agree with Liz. The first one would be my pick of the litter and the litter is champion quality:)

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    1. Glad you like all of them. The first one I gave to a good friend of mine for his birthday

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  13. Love the Winter World and also the leaves at the beginning. Clever girl.

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    1. So glad you like my cards including the one for Winter.

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  14. These seasonal cards are AMAZING! The colors, patterns, and textures just pop. What special cards! Awesome job, Birgit!
    ~Jess

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  15. BEAUTIFUL work!! Your leaves are absolutely gorgeous! You sure have captured the essence of Fall with these creations! So glad that you join the fun over Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Color Inspiration” Challenge!

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  16. You're so talented! I love the leaf ones!

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    1. Thanks-My one friend got the first one for his birthday

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  17. Sorry you are still having computer problems, but love all the cards here

    Betty

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    1. Thanks and lets hope the computer issues will soon pass

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  18. Stunning bauble card! Thanks for joining us at 52CCT, April x

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  19. Ooh, I love those! Especially the first one. Beautiful!

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  20. What a super selection of cards. I do like the gorgeous sparkly ornaments for the Christmas card. Thanks so much for playing along with 52CCT this week!

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    1. Glad you like them and that it works for the challenge

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  21. Those are all beautiful cards, Birgit. How cool that you used BOTB for inspiration on the Autumn one. ☺

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    1. I got the idea a couple of months back and now keep trying to do it:)

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  22. love those sparkly baubles - great cards - thanks for playing along with the 52CCT

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  23. Thanks for entering both of my CHNC challenges with your lovely crafting - hope to see you again soon. x

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    1. I enjoy it and wish I did it every time. Life gets in the way:)

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  24. Gorgeous set of beautiful cards to enjoy this morning. Each one is designed so uniquely, and yet each is lovely. Especially enjoyed the wonderful golden leaves and of course, each of the poinsettia cards. Love the dual leaf colors on the 1st poinsettia card, with the elegant scroll work frame. The 2nd poinsettia card is so very dramatic with the delicate gold scrolls on that black frame, and love the texture of the center red, that shows off the lovely poinsettia. Thanks for joining us at HLS October Christmas challenge, and I just became your newest follower. Have a great week. (and I reverted back to win7 from win10 because I had so much difficulty with getting _anything_ to work properly).

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    1. Thank you so very much! This is always nice to hear from a fellow card maker. I almost changed back but I am keeping my fingers crossed

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  25. Hi
    You've made a topper from it
    He is super nice.
    grtjs lisbeth
    CHCC2-DT

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  26. Beautiful selection of cards Birgit. Thank you for joining our challenge at ABC Christmas Challenge and we would love to see you again soon.
    Dorte x

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  27. Birgit, what beautiful autumn cards! I used Vivaldi's Four Season on September 15th BoTB. :) It makes me giddy to think I had a hand for a change to inspire someone. It's usually the other way around, someone inspires me. Your handiwork is fabulous. You're so talented. Thanks for visiting. ;)

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    1. Aha-I made both cards from your selections. Glad you like my cards and yes I was inspired:)

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  28. Your autumn cards are so beautiful! Thanks for joining us at Fairytale Stampers!
    Hugs,
    Conny

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  29. Just a few! Amazing creations every one! I love your eye for composition! <3

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    1. Thanks so much:) I didn't know I had an eye for that so that makes me happy

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