Weekly Challenge April 1-7 "How many Items, Techniques & Layers"

[rsmobley85]

Do you use on your Cards & layouts. Have you ever thought about it. Ever wondered about how many layers of card-stock and pattern paper you used. Or how any Techniques you used or how many items or embellishments are on your finished cards & Layouts.

I always think my cards are heavy when I mail them, then I got to thinking about it, and now I tend to count on every one. And my running number is 7-10.

So, why dont we post some pictures of our cards & layouts and see how many we tend to use. Can be already made cards. If you gave away the card, and have a picture, just see if you can count and tell us from the picture.

Please list how many layers of card-stock and pattern paper
then list how many techniques you use and what they are.
And then, list all the items and embellishments.

Then total them all up. You might be suprised. I know I was. LOL.

I will select one random winner to receive my new Easter layout file that I just posted in store. If you already have it, I will give you another of your choice.

You can post as many cards as you want. And I will give you a entry for each one. But you have to list your info. This might give others some idea for their cards.

I will pick a winner on April 8
Have fun!

EDIT 1: You Do Not Need To Create A New Card for this. Use some thing already made is fine. Enter as many times as you like, One count per card.

Edit 2: Since the file I'im giving is a layout file, Why not include layouts as well. So get posting, Dont have to be new!


Sharon

[ChrisDurnan]

Great and creative Challenge Sharon. Thanks for jumping in!!

[rsmobley85]

No problem, I almost for got with every thing going on today. LOL!

I will dig up some of my pictures in a while and post them.

Im telling ya, you might be suprised once you start counting. And who knows. We might get some new ideas to add to them, LOL!

Sharon

[rsmobley85]

Im going to upload a few of my favorite cards. And tell you the best I can what is on each one so you get the idea.

This is my latest card (for the charmed Challenge last week) I used my File RM00051.

Layers:
Purple card, White mat, Green Pattern paper (For the main card) 3
Puple cardstock on title, Yellow cardstock on title 2
Purple, White, Yellow for Lillies 3
3 shades of green for leaves 3
pattern paper flowerpot 2


Techniques:
Basket weave technique on green mat
2 heat embossing one Iridescent and one clear
Cutter file Paper Piecing

Items:
Purple Ribbon
Brass Bunny Charm.

So total is. 6 layers of paper, 4 techniques, 2 items.

Sharon

[Sandra from NC]

Well - I'll go ahead and post this here. Not many techniques.

Layers:
Blue card base
4 shades of grey paper and white for the whale & sentiment.

Techniques:
Cutter file paper piecing the whale and sentiment
Chalk inked edges each layer of the whale (it's hard to see though)

Items:
Sailboat charm

Total: 5 layers of paper, 2 techniques, and 1 item.

Hey - that wasn't too bad after I listed it all - lol

And the file is from Card-I-ology. I couldn't find it in the store and I dont' remember how I got it :(.

[rsmobley85]

Thanks Sandra,

Very cute, and See, when you start thinking about it, it does all add up. LOL!

Thanks for playing. And enter as many as you like. Does not have to be new. Use any card you have made as long as you have a picture, it will work.



Sharon

[Sandra from NC]

Thanks Sandra,

Very cute, and See, when you start thinking about it, it does all add up. LOL!

Thanks for playing. And enter as many as you like. Does not have to be new. Use any card you have made as long as you have a picture, it will work.



Sharon

OH cool. I'll look around and see what I can find.

[Games]

Great job ladies. Never thought about all the things we do to cards or layouts before. ;) I will have to see what I have time for. Hope Tues will be better for me. Catching up. :D

[rsmobley85]

Ginger,

The great thing with this challenge, You DO NOT have to make any thing for it. Just get a card you already made that is sitting around your house (yep, I have those, I never give out, LOL) Or if you tend to take pictures of every card you make, (Yep, I do that as well, LOL)

Just get one of those or the picture. And start looking at it and see if you can list as many as possible. and post the picture. Post as many as you like.

You have till midnight thurdsay.

Sharon

[aussie_caz]

okay, here is one for me.. using Tina's TM00115

Happy Easter (http://visualdesignsbychris.com/forum/album.php?albumid=50&pictureid=658)

I have layered cardstock, which is inked and textured. I have eyelet lace under the centre panel. I have used Dimensional Magic on the title and Stickles on the cut-outs of the Cross. I have also inked the card underneath the Cross. All the card parts except for the eyelet lace were cut on my cutter and I did cut the lace with my scissors LOL I also used my Xyron to attach the layers.

cheers, caz

[Games]

Great job Caz!


Sharon, I knew what you mean, lol, I just wasn't sure if I'd get the chance to post since I was trying to catch up here, do laundry, and start to clean those flowerbeds. :D I'm a little behind there, weather has just finally warmed up. I'll look in my gallery and repost. Thanks for the great challenge. :cool:

[Games]

Here is a favorite card (http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/forum/album.php?albumid=56&pictureid=538) of mine. I know you have seen it before but I love this thing.

Layers
3 cardstock white, red, and plaid for the card
2 cardstock for the round sentiment

techniques
1 printed the stamp
1 made the Feel better soon in publisher then printed
1 colored nurse with copics
1 flocked the heart
2 foam dots under both the circles

item
1 used a band aid *not crafty but foam sports band aid

totals = 12 (if I did this right)

[Games]

Not a card but wanted to show some other things can be done on layouts as well as cards. Doesn't count toward prize!

Look at this layout (http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/forum/album.php?albumid=56&pictureid=346).

layers
4 different colored cardstocks
1 vellum

tech
used groove to cut flowers, circle and the bracket for journaling
gel pen to make lines and write the info
chalked the edges of circle, bracket, and flowers
flocked the word love
used foam dots on flowers

items
black ric racking

total = 11


Have fun with this challenge!

[aussie_caz]

love these Ginger, that digi stamp is hilarious :)

[rsmobley85]

Love it Caz,

Thanks for playing, What is dimensional magic?

Sharon

[rsmobley85]

Thanks Ginger.

Sorry, didnt mean to force you to play, LOL!

Love that card, so cute.

And hey why wouldnt that layout count. I will edit the post to include layouts.

Im a cardmaker, so I forget about adding layouts to my challenges.

So your in for 2.

Sharon

[aussie_caz]

Love it Caz,

Thanks for playing, What is dimensional magic?

Sharon

It is used in Folk Art as a glaze. You can use it to add shine/gloss to something, so I thought I would give it a try with my papercrafts.. works really well. I managed to created a raised glossy button from a flat piece of card by adding several layers and allowing each layer to dry inbetween. Looked really effective :)

[rsmobley85]

Ah, I thought that might be what it is. We have stuff called Glossy accents. that dries in a dimensional form.

Sharon

[scramper75]

Sharon, I have some glossy accents and it is awesome stuff, you can actually use it as a glue as well :)

Here (http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/forum/album.php?albumid=43&pictureid=234) is a card from me. It is not new but has a few layers...lol
Layers:
patterned paper
cardstock
butterfly from cardstock

Techniques:
inking of the edges oin the butterfly wings

Items:
rub-ons
cutter file
stickles
letter stickers

Total: 8 (if I counted right...lol)

[scramper75]

I wish I had time to make something for this challenge, it is a great one. I have so many things on my todo list I will have my summer doing just those items...lol

[rsmobley85]

Cute card Elizabeth.

Thanks for playing.

And dont worry about making some thing new. I know how busy this time of year is, believe me, Im behind again, So wanted every one to just think about how they make things in a different way. Maybe get some ideas from others.

I love seeing different techniques, and how colors are put together, Im so pattern paper challenged. Its not funny.


Sharon

[scramper75]

hahaha, thanks Sharon. I do not think you are patterned paper challenged. I am sure you could come up with something awesome!! You are very creative.

[Games]

Thanks Sharon but it was fine. I just wanted so show some different things. ;) Don;t worry Patterned paper is hard for me sometimes too. You'll get better with time. I think I learn all the time.

[Games]

Great Card Elizabeth. You'll have more time soon. ;)

[bzyPTmom28]

Ok, I looked through my stash, I don't think I had posted this one anywhere, it's a Dad's day card I made for my hubby last year.

I used a printed card base
cut the cat, fishbowl and used my pen tool and cut mat with my cutter
Behind fish bowl on inside of card is cs layer over the ziplock baggie--so roughly 3 layers.
Techniques
1. cutter for cat, tittle, fishbowl shape
2. pen tool in cutter for title
3. hair gel in mini ziplock bag for water
4. glaze/souffle pens on cat for dimension
5. distress ink on cat edges
6. fish stickers inside of fish bowl
7. foam pop ups to make cat stand out
So I guess all together--3 layers, 7 techniques

[Games]

Cute, hair gel in the zip bag is cool. ;)

[scramper75]

WOW great card, love the fish bowl :)

[rsmobley85]

WOW! Now that is a cool technique.

I had heard of it but never seen it. Looks great.

Thanks for playing.

Sharon

[aussie_caz]

what a great idea.. and so tactile :)

[bzyPTmom28]

Glad you like it--but warning--over time the gel does dry out! It's not too difficult, can be a little messy, I found the little ziplock bags to put jewelery findings in work well, you just have to make sure they are the right size before you cut!

[ChrisDurnan]

Wow this is getting to be a very creative challenge! cool!

[Darcy Designs]

I'm loving this challenge! Good one, Sharon & super ideas everyone...this was fun to read through!

[digikitty]

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac65/thedigikitty/dk_queenbrickwall.jpg

layers:
cardstock,
patterned paper,
cardstock bricks
ribbon
laces

techniques:
Brick Wall technique

[Games]

Nice Kitty! Love the blocks.

[aussie_caz]

cool card Kristal, reminds me I have one of those I could share LOL

[bzyPTmom28]

Ok, that's cool. I need to learn more about the brick wall technique!

[aussie_caz]

Here's my take on Kristal's DK00024-Brick Technique (http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/store/product.php?productid=17093&cat=0&page=1)

Dragon (http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/forum/album.php?albumid=54&pictureid=666)

Nicholas loves this card except for the fact I made it purple! so I will have to try again only with oranges and reds I think :)

[rsmobley85]

Great cards Ladies,

Thanks for playing.


Sharon

[rsmobley85]

Actually how about several winners? I totally forgot today was Thursday, thinking it was Wednesday. This is why I am always behind. Jeez!

So since we only had a few play along, How about every one that posted a picture gets my File I posted. If you already have it, you may choose a different file I have in store if you like.

So Sandra, Caz, Ginger, Elizabeth, Sheri and Kristal. If you would like the file please send me a email at rsmobley85 @ gmail.com (No Spaces)

Thanks a ton girls for playing, I learned a few new things with this challenge. and its was great to see how many things we use.

Sharon

[aussie_caz]

and it is already half way through Friday here LOL so you are waaaaay behind :)

great challenge, thanks Sharon!

[Games]

I love it Caz! I bet it will look just as good in orange and red. ;)

[ewoobenjamin]

Congrats everyone. They were all great projects.
Esther WB

[Games]

Well, that is very nice of you Sharon. Thank You!!


Congrats to everyone!

[aussie_caz]

I love it Caz! I bet it will look just as good in orange and red. ;)

Thanks Ginger!

[ChrisDurnan]

Wow these were all just soooo awesome!!! Thank you for hosting the challenge Sharon.

[Sandra from NC]

Sharon that is so sweet!!!! let me go look at what you posted.

I would love to have RM00051 :). Thank you !!!

[rsmobley85]

Your welcome Sandra,

Drop me a email at rsmobley85 @ gmail.com (no spaces) and I will be happy to send you the lilly card. RM00051

[Sandra from NC]

Your welcome Sandra,

Drop me a email at rsmobley85 @ gmail.com (no spaces) and I will be happy to send you the lilly card. RM00051

opps - that is what you said :o. doing it now:).

[rsmobley85]

Not a problem, Got your email and sent you the file.

Thanks for playing.

Sharon

[scramper75]

WOW thanks Sharon, will send you an email when I get home.

[rsmobley85]

Ha! I was wondering why you hadnt's emailed me for the file, I know you didnt have it yet.


Caz, I know you have the file already, so if you want one you dont have, just let me know which one.

Kristal (Digi Kitty) havent heard from you, you can have the easter layout file as well for playing if you want it or a different one.


Thanks
yall.