Pages

▼

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Fusion Card Challenge - 'Colour Palette: Blue Butterflies'

 

It's time for the latest Fusion Card Challenge - 'Blue Butterflies'. I'm loving the aqua/blue hues of the gorgeous photograph, but the sketch is pretty lovely too. Which will you choose - the sketch, the photo or both as your inspiration?

I've taken cues from both the photo and the sketch... focusing on the beautiful blues and the ombre cues (and, although it's hard to appreciate, I have used multiple inks to try and match the patterned paper/achieve a subtle ombre effect). There's a bit of texture with the stitched rectangular die and embossed banner. A crisp sentiment and a few jewels/sequins are the finishing touches on this CAS A2-sized card!

The DT has created LOTS of lovelies, so be sure to hop on over and join the party! When playing along you may use the sketch OR the photo as you jumping off point. OR, if you are feeling super duper clever, you can fuse 'em together. 





stamps: Butterfly Folk, Just Sentiments: Happy Hello (PTI)
paper: Stampers Select White, Smokey Shadow, Vintage Linens pp (PTI)
ink: Sea Glass, Ocean Waves, Misty Morning, Cloudy Sky (Altenew), Versafine watermark ink
dies: Butterfly Folk, Noted: Simply Stitched A2 Vertical (PTI), Stitched Party Banners (Lawn Fawn) 
other: Diagonal Stripe EF (Sizzix/SU), Seafoam jewels, 3mm clear sequins (PPP), dimensional tape, Alabaster ep (Brutus Monroe)


We hope that you'll join in/join us at the Fusion Card Challenge and will enjoy all of the loveliness from the DT and the always amazing gallery!

Tristan Dawes

at 5 comments

Thursday, March 31, 2022

Fusion Card Challenge - 'Cloth Bunnies'

 

It's the last day of March, and time for the latest Fusion Card Challenge - 'Cloth Bunnies'. I'm loving the soft, stitched bunnies and the Spring-y feel of the photograph, but the sketch is pretty lovely too. Which will you choose - the sketch, the photo or both as your inspiration?

As is my habit, I've taken cues from both the photo and the sketch. I've focused on the indigo, plaid and stripe patterns, and taken the  liberty of rotating the sketch and adding Berry Sorbet as my accent color on the larger bunny die vs. using more organic/neutral hues, as in the photo. A crisp sentiment and cute little bow finish off this clean and simple 5.5" square card.

The DT has created LOTS of lovelies, so be sure to hop on over and join the party! When playing along you may use the sketch OR the photo as you jumping off point. OR, if you are feeling super duper clever, you can fuse 'em together. 





stamps: Buds and Blossoms (Concord & 9th)
paper: Berry Sorbet, Dark Indigo, Bitty Big-Dark Indigo, Stampers Select White (PTI)
ink: Dark Indigo (PTI)
dies: Peek-A-Boo Bunny (Lil' Inker Designs), Bow Trio Mini (Clear and Simple Stamps, circa 2012!!)

We hope that you'll join in/join us at the Fusion Card Challenge and will enjoy all of the loveliness from the DT and the always amazing gallery!

Tristan Dawes

at 4 comments

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Fusion Card Challenge - 'Bookshelf'

Happy Thursday, and welcome to the latest Fusion Card Challenge - 'Bookshelf'. Just take a peek at that wonderfully staged vignette - with all of it's beautifully placed books, greenery and art!! So...which will you choose - the sketch, the photo or both as your inspiration?

As is my habit, I've taken cues from both the photo and the sketch. I've focused on just one shelf, with a few books, globe and a pretty plant. Lots of white space, a crisp sentiment, a bit of ink blending and a snippet of twine finish off this clean and simple A2 card.

The DT has created LOTS of lovelies, so be sure to hop on over and join the party! When playing along you may use the sketch OR the photo as you jumping off point. OR, if you are feeling super duper clever, you can fuse 'em together. 




stamps: Glorious Globes: Basics, Essential Sentiments, Cloche Quarters: Spring Fillers (PTI), Furnishing Fun (Schlosser Designs, discontinued)
paper: Stampers Select White, Classic Kraft
ink: Classic Kraft, Scarlet Jewel, Autumn Rose, Cocoa Bean, Spring Moss (PTI), Slate, Latte (A Muse),  Olive, Gray Denim, Cloudy Night (Altenew)
Dies: Glorious Globes: Basics, Essential Sentiments, Cloche Quarters: Spring Fillers (PTI), Postal Frames (The Greetery)
other: misc. twine, dimensional tape

We hope that you'll join in/join us at the Fusion Card Challenge and will enjoy all of the loveliness from the DT and the always amazing gallery!

Tristan Dawes

at 5 comments

Thursday, March 3, 2022

Fusion Card Challenge - 'Turquoise Rose Bouquet'

 

Happy Thursday, and welcome to the first Fusion Card Challenge for March - 'Turquoise Rose Bouquet'!! Ahhhh......just take a peek at those gorgeous roses!! Which will you choose - the sketch, the photo or both as your inspiration?

My project, taking cues from both the photo and the sketch, focuses on the lovely rose spray and a few pretty patterned papers. Lots of white space, my favorite polka dots (big and small!), a crisp sentiment and a few sparkle-y gems finish off this 3.5" x 6.5" floral creation.

The DT has created LOTS of lovelies, so be sure to hop on over and join the party! When playing along you may use the sketch OR the photo as you jumping off point. OR, if you are feeling super duper clever, you can fuse 'em together. 




stamps: Fleur Impressions (The Greetery), Essential Sentiments (PTI)
paper: Stampers Select White, Aqua Mist (PTI), 'fun times' pp (Reverse Confetti), Paper Basics Dots (The Stamp Market), misc. Bazzill scrap, Jen Hadfield 'DIY Home' pp (for envelope)
ink: Aqua Mist, Harvest Gold (PTI), Leafy, Mossy (The Stamp Market), Skylight (Catherine Pooler)
dies: Fleur Impressions (The Greetery), Essential Sentiments (PTI), Mini Slimline Scalloped Edge (Kat Scrappiness)
other: misc. jewels/sequins (PPP, TSM), dimensional tape, We R Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board

We hope that you'll join in/join us at the Fusion Card Challenge and will enjoy all of the loveliness from the DT and the always amazing gallery!

Tristan Dawes

at 4 comments

Thursday, February 17, 2022

Fusion Card Challenge - Colour Palette: Birds

Happy Thursday, and welcome to the latest Fusion Card Challenge - 'Colour Palette: Birds'!! The phenomenal photo and sketch are both pretty great! BUT..... just take a peek at those vibrant hues and beautiful birds!! Which will you choose - the sketch, the photo or both as your inspiration?

My project, taking cues from both the photo and the sketch, focuses on the colorful bird pairing. The paper stripes mimic the color sample and the layered stamps, from Papertrey's 'Spring Woods', help to create this CAS card.

The DT has created LOTS of lovelies, so be sure to hop on over and join the party! When playing along you may use the sketch OR the photo as you jumping off point. OR, if you are feeling super duper clever, you can fuse 'em together. 




stamps: Spring Woods (Papertrey Ink), Beanstalks (CAS-ual Friday)
paper: Classic Kraft, Rustic Cream (Papertrey), misc. Bazzill
ink: Ripe Avocado, Summer Sunrise, Terrracotta, Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel (Papertrey, Daydream (Catherine Pooler), Cup O' Joe (HA)
dies: Spring Woods (Papertrey)
other: gemstones (The Paper Studio/HL), Nuvo Crystal Drops (Dark Walnut), dimensional tape, We R Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board

We hope that you'll join in/join us at the Fusion Card Challenge and will enjoy all of the loveliness from the DT and the always amazing gallery!

Tristan Dawes


 

at 6 comments

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Fusion Card Challenge - 'Valentine Cupcake'

 

Welcome to the latest Fusion Card Challenge, 'Valentine Cupcake'! The fabulous photo and sketch are both pretty delicious - and I may just have a craving for a bit of something/anything chocolate! Which will you choose - the sketch, the photo or both as your inspiration?

My project, taking cues from both the photo and the sketch, focuses on those gorgeous cupcakes. The pretty patterned PTI papers help to create this mini slimline card.... along with more that a few die cuts,  an older SSS cupcake, a little dimension and a good dose of white space!

The DT has created LOTS of lovelies, so be sure to hop on over and join the party! When playing along you may use the sketch OR the photo as you jumping off point. OR, if you are feeling super duper clever, you can fuse 'em together. 





stamps: Cupcake Party (SSS)
paper: Stampers Select White, Pure Poppy, Pure Poppy Pattern Pack (PTI), Peony (The Stamp Market)
ink: Classic Kraft, Cocoa Bean (PTI), Cup O' Joe (HA)
dies: Hey There Cupcake, Lots of Hearts Outlines, Stitched Circle Scallop Frames (MFT), Mix & Mat: Hearts (PTI), Mini Slimline Envelope Builder Dies (Trinity Stamps)
other: dimensional tape, mini slimline envelope (TE)


We hope that you'll join in at the Fusion Card Challenge and will enjoy all of the loveliness from the DT and the always amazing gallery!

Tristan Dawes


at 3 comments

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Fusion Card Challenge - 'Coffee Chalkboard'

 

Welcome to the latest Fusion Card Challenge, 'Coffee Chalkboard'! The fabulous photo and sketch are both pretty lovely - and I'm craving a yummy coffee/croissant! SO.....which will you choose - the sketch, the photo or both as your inspiration?

My project, taking cues from both the photo and the sketch, focuses on the lovely chalkboard background and the coffee theme. The pretty patterned papers (from a few older October Afternoon 8x8 pads.... yes, my name is Michelle and I'm a paper hoarder!) help to create this 3.25"x6.5" card, with a custom created envelope. GAH, how would I live without my WeRMemory Keepers Envelope Punch Board? A few hints of soft pink (hearts and bitty scallop) are the finishing touch to this CAS creation.

The DT has created LOTS of lovelies, so be sure to hop on over and join the party! When playing along you may use the sketch OR the photo as you jumping off point. OR, if you are feeling super duper clever, you can fuse 'em together. 





stamps: Coffee Love (Altenew)
paper: 5&Dime, The Thrift Shop (October Afternoon), Fine Linen, Vintage Cream, True Black (PTI), pink cs (DCWV)
ink: Versafine Black Onyx
dies: Stitched Circles (SSS), Heart Border (PTI), hearts (Concord & 9th)
other: WeRMemory Keepers Envelope Punch Board, dimensional tape

We hope that you'll join in at the Fusion Card Challenge and will enjoy all of the loveliness from the DT and the always amazing gallery!

Tristan Dawes

at 5 comments