Friday, June 1, 2012

My first challenge!

I follow a few different challenge blogs, and I always have ideas for the challenges but just haven't ever gotten around to completing them.  Well, all that has changed- I finished my first challenge!

This particular challenge was a photo challenge at Cricut Creative Cutter Room. Here is the photo inspiration:


The challenge was to create something with the photo as your inspiration.  I decided to go with a card.  Here it is:



I made this A2 card with kraft background.  The flowers are cut from Lyrical Letters.  For the dark brown flowers, I used the set of flowers that is on page 72 of the handbook (Connected feature- shift) and the pink flowers are from page 66 of the handbook (Connected feature-shift).  I cut the brown flowers at 4.5 inches and I cut the pink flowers to match with the length of 4.25 inches, which came out to be about 5.5 inches.  The ribbon was clearance ribbon from Michaels. 

Now I have to decide if I want to link the project back to the challenge or if I just want to enjoy it on my own.  I'm a little nervous to link back, because everyone will see it then!  For now, I think I'll wait...there's plenty of time before the challenge closes.  Baby steps, right? ETA:  I entered it!
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  1. TonyaJune 6, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Thanks for making Creative Cutter Room your first challenge entry! Your card is FABULOUS!! I love the kraft background and the pink and dark brown are beautiful together!

    Thanks again for sharing with us at Creative Cutter Room!!

    Tonya
    CCR DT
    ittybittyladybugs.blogspot.com

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  2. BobbyJune 6, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Don't be afraid to enter challenges. Even if you think your card doesn't look as good as others, don't worry. Everyone sees things differently and the experience is invaluable.

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  3. DIANA L.June 6, 2012 at 12:01 PM

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  4. DIANA L.June 6, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Beautiful card, I love the shadow effect, nice simple design very bold and graphic. Looking forward to seeing what you create in the future. Thank you for joining Creative Cutter room challenge. Hope to see you here again. I just became a follower I hope you will come visit me. You could also enter this in the DL.ART Thankful Thursday challenge anything goes.
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  5. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsJune 7, 2012 at 1:10 AM

    WoW! How exciting to be sharing your first challenge entry with us at the Creative Cutter Room! Your card is awesome, love your take on the photo inspiration! We hope to see you again over at the CCR! DT Coordinator Carri :)

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  6. Lizzie LaineJune 8, 2012 at 1:41 AM

    Great first challenge entry, love the cut!

    Thanks for joining us at Creative Cutter Room:)
    Elaine
    CCR DT

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  7. SukieJune 28, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    Super cute card and I just love the inspiration photo. I am a new follower of your blog from the DL. ART challenge and am looking forward to more of your creations!

    scrappindhilly at gmail dot com

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  8. Carol's CreationsJune 28, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    Very pretty card...I love those colors together. I am visiting from DL ART link up party and am your newest follower. I look forward to seeing many more pretty projects from you in the future!

    Carol (Carol's Creations)
    4evercarolscreations.blogspot.com

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  9. KaronJune 29, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    Such a lovely card - I'm visiting via DL.ART and my blog, as you beat me tothe visiting:-) I'm following you too:-) Happy crafting and never be afraid to enter challenges, its a good way to get your blog out there and get lots of new followers:-)

    http://karonskraftykorner.blogspot.ca/

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  10. Lizzie LaineJune 29, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    Great job on the inspirations photo!
    Stopping by from D.L. Art(:

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  11. jessicaJune 30, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    This is beautiful!!! LOVE your take on the photo!! Popping over from DL Art :)
    TFS and have a GREAT weekend!!

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  12. Sunshine HoneyBeeJune 30, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Visiting from DLART Thankful Thurs 6/28 Linky Party. Wonderful tree card. Like how the tree pops.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  13. Angela Crafty SpotJuly 1, 2012 at 3:29 AM

    I'm stopping by from DLART!
    What a pretty card!
    Angela
    http://angelascraftyspot.blogspot.com/

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  14. CelyJuly 2, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    hi beckie! saw your card on diana's june link up! had to come by and tell you that I LOVE IT! :) i'm your newest follower too. :D

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  15. An'Jenic G.July 2, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    Such a cute card Beckie, I like the colors and the cut out. Stopping by new follower from DL.ART Thankful Thursdays. TFS AJ~

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  16. GerdaJuly 2, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    This is sooooo sweet! I just love it!
    Gerda
    http://cardscreations.blogspot.com

    Came over from DL ART, be a new folower!

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  17. NanaJuly 3, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Beautiful card. Newest follower here. Stop by my bog when you have a chance would love to have your follow me as well. Look at the top of blog for chance to to win a $150 gift card.

    Hugs
    Nana

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  18. Norma GomezJuly 3, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    Oh Wow, you did a great job with the challenge. Your card is beautiful. I found you through the DL Art linky party and I'm a new follower :D

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  19. gracescraps@gmail.comJuly 3, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    Wow, gorgeous card - love the shadow effect!! I'm here from the DL.ART "favorites" link party. I'm a new follower and would be delighted for you to stop by my blog. ~ Blessings

    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

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