Daring Cardmakers: July 2014

Friday, July 25, 2014

Creating - Kathy Style!

"Water" load of lovely cards you shared with us last week. I hope that this dare will get your creative juices flowing as well. There is also the opportunity to get yourself lost in the crafty wonder that is Kathy Black's blog - Kathy's Waffle. Kathy is a real card artist but as you will know if you have looked at her blog, she is also generous in passing on tips and techniques and the odd cutting file as well. She also helpfully creates monthly sketches at the Sketch File which are always worth a look. Kathy has been part of Daring Cardmakers from the beginning and produces stylish cards that always have that certain something - so choose one of her cards, examine the style and be inspired.

The rest of us on the Design Team owe her so much as she is the one doing most of the work in the background, runs the forum that we use and generally keeps us motivated - I expect that is why we have been able to keep creating cards for the challenges for so long. Thank you so much Kathy, it is all really appreciated!

But it is really her card talent and style that we want to showcase here. I hope you enjoy looking at what has inspired us and then dare to be creative yourself!

Svenja

Miri

Leo

Kathy

Lythan

Nat

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Friday, July 18, 2014

Out on the water

Hi everyone!

It's Nat here bringing you this week's dare.

Thanks to everyone who shared the fantastic summer holiday-themed projects for Svenja's dare last week.

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Well, on a similar theme this week we're escaping to the waterside. It's that time of year when many of us will be heading for the beach to enjoy the waves, lazing by the pool or spending time by the lake swimming all day long or being more adventurous and doing some fun activities on the water.

Your challenge this week is to make a card that celebrates any aspect of how we humans enjoy the water on our planet.

We look forward to seeing your creations and as always would love to hear your comments. :D

To get you started, here are the fantastic projects from the design team:

Svenja

Miri

Nat

Kathy

Leo

Sharon

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1.	Sarah T	6.	Amy A. (all things beautiful)	11.	Susan Kennedy
2.	Marina	7.	Christy Sugiarto	12.	Free Printable Card Peace
3.	Dawn	8.	~DEANNE~	13.	Caroline
4.	Ira's Crea Corner	9.	Jackie Lawless	14.	Susan Kennedy
5.	Alycia Clark - Happy Chick Designs	10.	Myrna Sweet

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Friday, July 11, 2014

We are going on a summer holiday

Hello everyone everywhere!

Thank you for playing along with Beckie’s colour combo challenge. I loved those fresh greens – quite the inspiration to leave your crafting desk for a bit and go for a walk outside instead. But not for too long – we still got to see some lovely cards from you!

It’s Svenja here and I’m asking you to look a little further this week as my challenge for you today is (come, sing with me):

We are going on a summer holiday

It’s easy: Make a travel themed card, dream of faraway places, relax and enjoy!

No idea yet? Just have a look at the wonderful creations the design team has prepared to inspire you:

Sharon

Nat

Svenja

Kathy

Miri

Leo

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1.	Chris V - Easily amused	6.	Macarena	11.	HeidiD
2.	Sarah T	7.	vanessa(nessy)	12.	adziamar
3.	Helen	8.	MA-MI	13.	Susan Kennedy
4.	Crafting Vicky	9.	Karen Foy	14.	Elaine
5.	Jen L	10.	Kath	15.	Rachel Taylor

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Friday, July 04, 2014

July Colours

Good morning everyone!

Are you are ready for a new dare today?

We hope you really enjoyed last weeks dare and were inspired to create without using scissors! We loved seeing the ideas you came up with and the cards you made - Thank You for joining in.

Today I am here to share our colour palette for July. I just love this and hope you do too. I see these wee snails lots when I am out and about and the green colours are so fresh!