During my Hostess Club meeting last evening, I took on the 15 minute challenge… create a card in 15 minutes from conception to completion! Now you would have to know me to know that this would be a true challenge. After all, I love my layers and distressing. Plus, it is not uncommon for me to spend an hour or more on design, debating on what layout, colors, paper and stamps to use. Not only that…Paper Snips have become my newest best friend, as can be seen by the wreath cards I have been making of late.
However, it is good to take a break from cards that take hours to make and whip out a few that can be made in a matter of minutes! Not only did I come in under fifteen, I actually made it in ten! And you know what? It felt good. I was throwing caution to the wind. It was if I was cleansing my creative soul. Yes, there are things that I would change, like moving the snowflake a little more to the right and adding a sentiment. But by golly, I was under the gun as far as time! So here’s the deal: Try the 15 minute challenge! Design and create a card in under fifteen minutes. Be spontaneous! Let your creativity soar! And let me know what you come up with!
The Stampin‘ Schach Tips:
Petals-a-Plenty should be renamed “Texture-a-Plenty”! With simple cards or when time is a factor, the Big Shot and a Textured Impressions Folder can be the “Wow” factor that you are looking for!
“Color me dramatic!” Simple cards can become stunning with the right color combinations. Real Red and Whisper White are striking when paired together.
Bling it on! Just a single Circle Fire Brad can be all that’s needed to add the right amount of sparkle to KISS cards (Keep It Simple, Sweetie).
Give your card a “knockout punch”, such as the Whisper White snowflake punched with the Jumbo Snowflake Punch!
Blog Candy Winner: Wow! I knew that I made the right choice in celebrating you, my readers! Your many comments were definitely inspiring and certainly appreciated! The randomly selected comment was :
“The blog candy is wonderful!! Just like your blog. 🙂
I celebrate my family every single day. I have a fantastic husband and four wonderful children who’ve made us incredibly proud!”
And the lucky author of this comment is…June Renee’! Congratulations! Just email me your address, and your “candy” will be sent out Monday morning. I am so looking forward to my next Blog Candy giveaway! Stay tuned for when that will be! In the meantime, please continue to leave your comments. I do appreciate them. And remember, never hesitate to email me about the questions that you have about the cards that I make or the techniques that I use. (I have received many inquiries about my use of Blender Pens. I will be making a tutorial to help you with this technique.)
Important Announcement: The Washington, IL workshop on October 25th is filled. However, I am excited to let you know that I will be scheduling technique classes in the area, with dates to be arranged. More information will be forthcoming.
Well, gang, that’s it for this post! Don’t forget to participate in the
Pals Paper Arts challenge. I love looking at what you have created and leaving you comments! Until next time…
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Card Stock: Whisper White (100730), Real Red (102482)
Tools: Big Shot (113439), Standard Texturz Impressions Pad (114614), Standard Texturz Silicone Rubber (114615), Jumbo Snowflake Punch (116628), Petal-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Folder (116824—Holiday Mini)
Embellishments: Circle Fire Brads (109110), Mistletoe Ribbon Originals (116792)
This is awesome–I just ordered this punch, and I have two workshops coming up…..PERFECT sample for these lovely products!!!! Thanks!
Ann,
Yay! You did it! You told me that you couldn’t do a quick and simple card! Wow, it is fabulous! Love it! Love it!
Lisa Atha
Perfection as always!
Love this red and white card–so bright and cheery, and I love its simplicity!
SUper Ann. I’ll have you know that because of you, I am now the proud owner of that Jumbo Snowflake punch and my embossing folder is on the way!
Leslie said …
Sometimes necessity is the motherhood of invention, or so the saying goes. I love the idea of “quick creativity” and this card shows that it can be done and can be awesome! I think that all of us have had the last minute need to get a card “on the fly” and your beautiful card show that it can be done simply and tastefully. Thanks for the inspiration!
Even in 10 minutes you do great things! Love the red and white….
Congrats to June. Wonderful simple holiday card, too! Hugs, M
So elegant… love your challenge, just doubt I could that with all the pcs cut out and ready to go… lol
I love a quick and cute card! Nothing is better! I love it!
LOL, I’m the SAME way Ann….taking forever from idea to completion! But you’re so right…this is GORGEOUS and how fab is that that you were able to do it in less than 10??? Awesome!!
awesome card — holy cow! 10 minutes — the mere idea of such a short time span scares me to pieces… not sure if I can do a 15 minute challenge!! may consider it.. lol, it might one of those things that happens first & then I releaize I actually accomplished it after.. thanks for the striking card & btw, you re-sold me on the petals a plenty.. R 😉
Oh my gosh! It seems that you and I both had the same idea. I kept my card simple and I only used two colors too. How neat is that!
I love the red and white togther. Your card is lovely.
Mary