Hi everyone! I know the title of my blog post isn't very descriptive....but I didn't know what to say. I just have a bunch of stuff to share, on a Monday. So there you have it! I got some time in my crafty cave yesterday and made some more cards for the Hero Arts August Contest. I'm posting two cards today and they are both very different... I did keep one thing in common, though, the color red. Hmmmm. Are you intrigued yet?
Did you have a nice weekend? Mine was very lovely. Friday night I worked late, and then we went and did our errands (shopping, gas, Walmart, etc) which I hate, but we got it over with so we didn't have to do all that on Saturday. Saturday morning DH helped me pick out my new eyeglasses! WOOO WOOOO! I got some pretty Kate Spade tortoise shell numbers, and with my insurance, they really weren't too much. I can't wait for them to come. After that we went for a long drive and out for some pizza. Very nice day.
Okay, I'm sure you've heard enough rambling, so I'll get on with the cards! One thing I love about the Hero Arts Contests each month is that they give you options and sketches. This first card was for a sketch image. I put the sketch farther down in the post so you can see it.
I really like this warm color scheme as we move from Summer into Fall...
This was me trying to figure out what colors to use. At first I thought I was going to use blues and greens, but I'm happy I went with the oranges and red instead.
YUM!
These are the three colors I ended up with:
Here is my panel of butterflies. I stamped and cut out one of each color also, to put on later for some dimension and overlap.
You can see the extra butterflies popped up on some foam tape...
Too many blings? I'm not sure! LOVE this sketch and I'm keeping this one handy.
My second card for today is for the CAS Stamping part of the Hero Arts contest! And, boy, did I keep it clean.and.simple. That's hard! :-)
How cute is that little toaster!? I spent, like, an hour coloring in that toaster JUST SO. Well...as soon as I put glossy accents on it, you can't even tell! LOL.
Totally fun, don't ya think?
Here are my favorite Instagrams from this weekend!
HAVE A GREAT WEEK! XOXOXO
The cards are fabulous, as always! I LOVE the butterflies! Very Fall-ish! Your new spectacles look divine! :D
Posted by: Kimberly Gajewski | 08/26/2012 at 07:01 PM
Woman, these cards are gorgeous! I looked at all your Distress Inks with Yummy Envy...how fun! Love the colors you chose for the butterflies, such a warm feeling.
You rocked the CAS card too, the coloring is gorgeous and this is one that's definitely CASE worthy! Beautifully done!
Posted by: Shelly | 08/21/2012 at 08:09 AM
Very nice cards :-)
Posted by: Krebsen | 08/21/2012 at 07:37 AM
I treated myself to Martha's Monarch punch (with cut-out details) and made a similar card on Friday. Your CAS card is very cute.
Still hot and smoky up here. I had to drive with my headlights to class and wear my mask whenever I'm outdoors. I can't believe summer's over and I'm back to work :-(
Posted by: julie | 08/20/2012 at 12:19 PM
Love the butterfly card and the toaster card is cute too! Your weekend pics are great. Can't wait to see you in those sexy glasses!!
Posted by: FondaJo | 08/20/2012 at 08:33 AM
Ooh, what fabulous cards, Wanda! Love them both! The rich autumn tones of the butterfly card is so up my alley! Really love what you did with that sketch.....and no, it's not too much bling. ;) Loving the adorable toaster card, too.
Glad you had a great weekend, and so glad you found some cutie pie new glasses! Hugs!
Posted by: Audrey Pettit | 08/20/2012 at 08:21 AM
That butterfly card is GORGEOUS and of course it's not too much bling!!! Love the little toaster too - kudos on the CAS - hardest kind of card to make!
Posted by: Jami | 08/20/2012 at 07:40 AM
LOVE LOVE BOTH cards so super and in love with the cute toaster ....oh would love to have it too.
GORGEOUS colors!
And would love to see a photo when you have those glasses and wearing them.....they look so great!
So glad you had such a fab weekend Wanda!
Hugs Holly.
Posted by: Holly Saveur | 08/20/2012 at 06:24 AM
LOVE that butterfly card, Wanda - you chose the sketch that I can't get enough of!!
Posted by: Lin | 08/20/2012 at 06:10 AM
Love the butterfly card! The toaster one is cute too!
Posted by: Amy Johnson | 08/20/2012 at 06:06 AM
Lovely card! I love all those butterflies! And that toaster is too cute! Awesome how you made it glossy! :)
Posted by: Kathy Martin | 08/20/2012 at 04:11 AM
I love both cards but especially the awesomely colored toaster card. You did an awesome job on the cards.
Posted by: Darla Walden | 08/20/2012 at 03:53 AM