Sunday, February 5, 2017

Giraffe & Flower


Hello there!  Feels like ages since I've shared a non-CASology card but I got a little time in the Craft Cave today so I played along with a few challenges.  This first card combines some NBUS Lil' Inker Designs stamps with the sketch over at Freshly Made Sketches.  I love the punny sentiments in this set and the cutie pie animals.  The colour blocks are die cut from paint chips with MFT's wonky stitched rectangles.  I'm also going to join in with the Valentine challenge over at The Paper Players.



Supplies Used:
Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, Paint chips
Stamps:  (Giraffe & sentiment from Lovie Friend) Lil' Inker Designs
Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko
Die:  (Wonky Stitched Rectangles) My Favourite Things
Markers:  (RV000, RV10, RV34, C7) Copic
Glitter:  (Clear Wink of Stella) Zig
Gems:  Recollections



Next is an entry for the current Muse challenge where Valentyna gave us a gorgeous CAS creation.  This Concord & 9th set is also NBUS for me and I inked it up with some new (to me) Altenew inks.  I am really loving these little ink cubes!  I have a feeling that there may be more in my future...  The thanks die is from Mama Elephant and I used some Nuvo drops for a bit of decoration.  Those things are way too much fun.  I currently have them in black, white and grey but I'm guessing some other colours might follow some new Altenew inks into my shopping basket!


Supplies Used:
Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Basic Black) Stampin' Up
Stamps:  (Flower & leaves from Flourish) Concord & 9th
Inks:  (Frosty Pink, Coral Berry, Ruby Red, Frayed Leaf) Altenew
Die:  (Thanks) Mama Elephant
Glitter:  (Clear Wink of Stella) Zig
Other:  (Oyster Grey Nuvo Crystal Drops) Tonic

19 comments:

Lindsey said...

The sentiment on the first one may be the best ever... I'm not sure I've heard a giraffe pun before! Cute! Your second card is so classy.

Lisa Elton said...

HA!!! What a fun sentiment on your cute giraffe card!! And your thank you card is lovely. Love them both Jen!

Jen Brum said...

Great set of cards! I love that sweet little giraffe and those great panels! Love the wonky stitching! Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!

Piyu said...

Beautiful Card and a perfect take on the challenge!

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Lisa Petrella said...

Oh my! That giraffe card is so cute and I love the punny sentiment! And your flower card is gorgeous!!!!!! I haven't tried the Nuvo Drops yet but I keep hearing so many great things about them and they look fabulous! Just might need to take the plunge and get some soon!!!

lostinpaper said...

Both are so fab Jen! Love that amazing flower and if you like the inks you definitely 'need' the oranges and bright greens, they are awesome too... just sayin'.

Hannelie said...

Thanks for making the vote at Muse an easy one this week my friend!
Spectacular take on the Muse!
AND I love your FMS/TPP card too... you rocked these challenges!

Ardyth said...

Gorgeous layered blossom (and I agree with Lindsey about your giraffe sentiment!) Thanks for joining us at Muse this week!

Karen B. said...

What a cool take on the sketch with your ombre background on your first card!

Claire Broadwater said...

All your cards are fabulous! Your card is almost like mine this week for the FMS! Great minds think alike! Love the pink and the little giraffe! SO happy you joined my challenge at The Paper Players this week! XX

Valentyna Komisarenko said...

Fantastic cards, Jen! Love that sweet giraffe on the first one, such lovely take on the sketch. And the flower on the second is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your card with Muse club and The Paper Players!

Jeanne H said...

I too love both cards! Simple, yet very classy.

I Card Everyone said...

Stop... stop, stop, stop!!! NO say it again... ROFLMAO!!! OH my friend, that is the best pun you've ever had - I've gotta get my pun-loving hands on that one!!!
I know there are flowers here somewhere, but I can't see beyond my tear-filled eyes!
=] =] =]

Lynn said...

Love that sweet giraffe and your MUSE card is beyond gorgeous. Perfect stamping!

laurie said...

Such a cute image and fun sentiment!Thanks for joining us at The Paper Players!

Bobby said...

I had to laugh at the giraffe, Jen. Hey that rhymes. ;) Your flower card is so lovely. I have ALL the Aletnew cubes and I love them.

Estelle TBT said...

Wow! Fabulous cards Jen!!! Love your CAS designs!
The little giraffe is so sweeeeeet 😊.

Jaydee said...

All fabulous cards, jen - but that giraffe.... is hysterical. I love the sentiment and I love the pink background. Such a great card. So glad you joined us at the paper Players this week
Jaydee