This time it's me (Kathy) here to set the week's challenge, but we've a couple of things to mention before we get down to the new Dare.
First we want to say a big Thank You for all the wonderful cards you've been sharing with us. We really do appreciate the time and effort you all put into our dares, and if you leave a comment here we love to come and visit your blogs to see what you've made.
Next, we've had a bit of a think, and decided that instead of asking our Guest Designers to come and play for just a couple of weeks, we're going to ask if they can put up with us for a whole calendar month, We think it'll be so much more fun, having longer to get to know them and their work. So today we'd like you to say Hi to the very talented Michelle who's been brave enough to join the Design Team for the month of April. Welcome aboard Michelle!
And there's more.....this week we have stash to give away, courtesy of UK magazine Papercraft Inspirations who featured the DCM blog last year - make a card specifically for this dare (and no other) and you'll be in with a chance of winning when we do the draw once next Friday's dare is announced.
So without further ado, here's my tiny little challenge for this week
First we want to say a big Thank You for all the wonderful cards you've been sharing with us. We really do appreciate the time and effort you all put into our dares, and if you leave a comment here we love to come and visit your blogs to see what you've made.
Next, we've had a bit of a think, and decided that instead of asking our Guest Designers to come and play for just a couple of weeks, we're going to ask if they can put up with us for a whole calendar month, We think it'll be so much more fun, having longer to get to know them and their work. So today we'd like you to say Hi to the very talented Michelle who's been brave enough to join the Design Team for the month of April. Welcome aboard Michelle!
And there's more.....this week we have stash to give away, courtesy of UK magazine Papercraft Inspirations who featured the DCM blog last year - make a card specifically for this dare (and no other) and you'll be in with a chance of winning when we do the draw once next Friday's dare is announced.
So without further ado, here's my tiny little challenge for this week
Shrink to Fit
I used to be able to make cards with lots of "white space" around the designs, but lately when I've tried to do this my cards just look sooooo naked!
So this week I'd like you to think small - not small cards, but small spaces of embellishment on regular sized cards.
You are allowed to cover no more than a 5x5cms area of your card with paper or embellishment - the rest of the card must be left plain.
How you use those valuable cms is up to you. So you may choose to split up those cms to use around your card, or use them in a block or a line. It might help to cut a few 5x5cm squares then cut those up to work out good ways of using your allotment. Making your whole card a miniscule 5x5cms is NOT an option!! Lets have no cheating (I know what you lot are like.....),
but because I'm feeling generous, I'm going to let you add a SIMPLE greeting as extra to your 5x5 allowance! :-)
but because I'm feeling generous, I'm going to let you add a SIMPLE greeting as extra to your 5x5 allowance! :-)
Keryn
74 comments :
WOW - I'm first!!!
Will confess - I made the card earlier this week, playing around with the alcohol inks, and it just fits this week's dare !
My card is on my blog
http://mangaroamade.blogspot.com/
JudyNZ
i'm loving this dare,might have to try and have a go at this one :)
What a super challenge (tough, but what a cracker!) I'll try and have a go at this. Love what everyone on the team has done.
great dare and cards from DT. Mine is now available on my blog - thanks for looking.
A great challenge! Looking forward to seeing everyone's cards. Mine is here:
http://scrapncardqueen.blogspot.com/2008/04/shrink-to-fit.html
Fab cards, brilliant challenge. I've just added mine to my blog.
great challenge,i've had a go....
http://craftme-tracy.blogspot.com/
lovely cards but I don't think yours is 5x5cm Kathy how do the 3 add up? who's cheating here??
shrink to fit gave me visions of shrink plastic, ha ha.
here my empty take on it
http://scrappanic.blogspot.com/2008/04/shrink-to-fit.html
I've really enjoyed doing this dare..thanks for making me leave space! Great cards from the design team as usual. You can see my attempt on my Blog. Now I'm off to look at everyone elses!!
Anice xx
Lovely cards here, it's lovely and quick doing these ones! Mine's on my blog.
http://kazscraftbits.blogspot.com/
Wonderful challange this week and fab cards everyone on the design team.
Here is my take on it: http://skippereva.blogspot.com/
Thanks for having a look.
Great dare Kathy - thanks! You know I like the 'white space' style so this was up my street! Lovely samples, DTers!
Here's mine
Beautiful cards ladies here mine
http://andreas-card-creations.blogspot.com/
ooh great dare! Mine's here:
http://scraphappylou.blogspot.com/2008/04/daring-cardmakers-shrink-to-fit.html
Lou x
brilliant dare....and fab dt cards as always ladies!
I ended up making 3...
http://cardcraftcreations.blogspot.com/
Great challenge I went even smaller!
Jukies Blog
Great challenge as usual!
Mines on my blog,
http://paper-penguins.blogspot.com
Quite a challenge! Mine's on my blog.
Quite a challenge this week!! My effort can be seen on my blog :o)
Loved this - may do some more 'minimalist' cards this weekend!
My card is on my blog
Juliet xx
Nice challenge, thanks! My card is in my blog!
www.tiina38.vuodatus.net
t.tiina38
;=)
I finally joined in again this week! Hurrah! I found this a bit hard actually - I love to "overdo it" on my cards. Mine is on my BLOG. Lol Lynn x
Wouldn't normally say all that space was my kind of thing but don't the teams cards look stunning.
I have caught up with the last two dares
My Cards
I loved this challenge so much I made 2 cards!! :o)
They're here
http://jozzasblog.blogspot.com/2008/04/dcm-challenge-shrink-to-fit.html
Thanks for a great challenge!! xxx
Lovely cards! Amazing what you can do with just a little space!
My card is on my blog
Fab DT cards as per usual! I must admit I always struggle with less is more so this is the closest I can get!
http://craftblog.craftybutterfly.co.uk/2008/04/daring-card-makers-shrink-to-fit.html
Great challenge mines here
http://debby4000.blogspot.com/2008/04/blue-skies-saturday.html
What a good challenge! here's mine http://craftypixiedust.blogspot.com/2008/04/daring-cardmakers.html
This is a toughie for me, I so want to peel off the little frame and remount it onto some patterned paer!!! BUT I WON'T!!LOL
Lovely to join you again, great inspiration as usual!!
love Dingle.x
This one has really captured my imagination! Thanks Kathy!
'you make life sweet' is on my blog if you'd like to see it :)
Off to check out all the lovely cards now.
This one wasn't as easy as I thought it would be!
My card is on my blog;
http://stashstashandmorestash.blogspot.com/
Great Theme mine can be seen on my blog
Great Challenge, and lovely DT cards. It was fun doing this one.
http://jeannettespages.blogspot.com/2008/04/dcm-shrink-to-fit.html
Clever challenge!!!
Here's mine:
by Samm: DCM - Shrink to Fit! Cuttlebug - Stickles
Samm
x
Fabulous cards DT and great challenge. Mines on my blog :-)x
Here is my small gecko to wish you well. Thanks for visiting him
Love Cynthia x
http://rainbowladyscraftyblog.blogspot.com/2008/04/one-small-gecko.html
I made two simple cards doing this. I could do this more often it was so fun. Heres mine:
http://justmejenifer.blogspot.com/
Hi There,
Here’s mine……….
http://whiteribboncards.blogspot.com/2008/04/queen-kat-designs.html
Susie xx
A toughy but a super dare. Here's one from me: http://craftyhazelnut.blogspot.com/2008/04/dcm-dare-shrink-to-fit.html
great challenge, here is my card, thanks for looking
http://ellabella08.blogspot.com/2008/04/daring-cardmakers-shrink-to-fit-and.html
i dont do challenges as i dont think my cards are much cop. but ive done this onehhttp://fairymadjojo.blogspot.com/
here my blog link.
sorry if it not right, jo x
Great challenge!! Just loaded mine on my blog.
A difficult one for me but I did have a go. Would love to know what you think!
http://cardmakinggalore.blogspot.com/2008/04/dcm-shrink-to-fit-challenge.html
Great cards, everyone! Here's mine:
http://lennydavinci.blogspot.com/2008/04/daring-cardmakers-shrink-to-fit.html
This is such a good challenge! Mine is on my blog, thanks for looking!
Hello!
Not sure if I have done a challenge here efore or not! (I don;t have time to do them often!) but love this theme so couldn't resist a go - thank you! :)...
http://thewhimsyoflana.blogspot.com/
Fab cards from the DT and a great challenge.
My card is on my blog http://notenoughhoursto.blogspot.com/
Kate
x
Just found this blog and was thrilled by the challenge, so I made a card right away!
You can see it here: http://jufluvs2scrap.blogspot.com/
My first challenge (never had the nerve before) - and its a great one - thanks Kathy.
You can see mine on my blog http://lazy-trout.blogspot.com
fabulous cards dt and great challenge!
my card: http://handicraft-oignon.blogspot.com/2008/04/karte-nr-28.html
A really fun one!
Here's mine:
http://lambic.co.uk/stylesink/2008/04/07/dcm-shrink-to-fit/
Mine done. Its here
http://janscraftybits.blogspot.com/
A scary challenge for me LOL!! Fab DT cards.
Mine is :-
Here and thanks for looking. :)
Vanessa.
I loved this challenge, I find it hard to be minimilistic on my cards but i really like what I have ended up with http://jillyscreations.blogspot.com/2008/04/shrink-to-fit.html
Hi Ladies...fab cards from the DT Team.I couldnt resit this weeks Dare.You can find my card Here:
http://terriebaileys.blogspot.com/2008/04/daring-card-makers-challengeshrink-to.html
"Thankyou":)
Wow!! so many lovely entries and fab stuff from the DT :)
My little wedding card is
HERE TFL :)
Carol x
So many comments already this week!!! My cards are on my blog, thanks for the challenge - I loved it xx
I feel I'm lagging behind with the amount of comments this week - but I have put mine on my blog - great challenge!
I love the ea, my card is at idhttp://paperpiecing.blogspot.com/2008/04/dcm-challenge.html
Ali
what a challenge! I've gone for red and black on my card which you can see here
Yet another good dare! I've enjoyed seeing everyone's cards, mine is here:
http://hawthornecrafts.co.uk/node/116
Lots of white space, minimum design, 5 x 5cms... eek!.. this style is SO not me! Thanks for such a great challenge, it truly was a challenge for me!
Here's my card.
These are all fabulous samples. I was so inspired I took the challenge. This was way different from anything I've ever done. Thanks for the challenge.
Here's mine:
http://denisesstampingpage.blogspot.com
Great challenge, I think I'll try some more "shrinked" cards in the future ;)
Here's my card:
http://craftyasia.blogspot.com/2008/04/dcm-challenge-shrink-to-fit.html
Here is my cration
http://diarygirly.blogspot.com/2008/04/memories.html
love Shaha
Great challenge, and lots of fun. I love the look, and my have to go back to more white space in general. :)
Here is my card - http://jesmesses.blogspot.com/2008/04/2-challenges-and-swap.html
Great challenge,have enjoyed doing it & will be checking your blog every Friday now!
My card is herehttp://shari-anne-happycrafter.blogspot.com/2008/04/here-is-my-card-for-challenge-on-daring.html
Thanks
Sharon xx
Hey, it's been a while (where does the time go?) but I just HAD to do this challenge! And what great samples, thanks for the inspiration ;)
Was asked to do a wedding card and this dare came in super handy!!! Thank You!
That was a very different challenge so I decided to give it a go! Thanks for getting me out of my comfort zone!!!
http://stampinwithanita.com/?p=191
I think I just got it done on time.
My creations can be seen at
http://kattysbits.blogspot.com/
Thanks for a great dare!
This is my first ever time to use Flickr to post to a blog and my first time ever to enter a challenge.
But it won't be the last time.
Well, you can tell this is new to me, I forgot to give the link.
See my card at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25119189@N05/
Lovely card Tala - I'm not a flickr member so couldn't leave a comment there so I hope you read this!
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