Thursday, June 9, 2011

Thinking of You...

Hi!  It's time for a new challenge over at DDSC.  Did you notice a slight difference in the name of our challenge?  Well, you need to stop over at the site and check out the blog's new look.  I think it's awesome!!!  Not only did the blog change it's appearance, so did the Store. And don't forget there is always a great sale going on for the month.  Also, be sure to stop by and see the cards made by the rest of the very talented DT members.

This week the challenge is to use no design paper or backing paper.  I think most of us get used to the beautiful papers, that we don't always think about using alternate ways to make our cards.  I know I haven't done so in many months, if not years. My card is really fairly simple.  I've crimped some kraft paper and distressed it, then if you notice the dark brown paper, it's some that has bee embossed.  The raffia lace and brads are from my stash.

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

Sunday Sketch and Stash Blog - sketch
Stamp Something - digi
Lexi's Creations - for a man
Woodware USA - masculine
Cupcake Craft Challenges - has a tail
There's Magic In The Air - for a man
Craft-Room Challenge - anything
Truly Scrumptious Challenges - summer
The Paper Variety - for a man
Craft Your Passion Challenges - anything
Everybody Art Challenge - distressing
  Papertake Weekly - anything
Tuesday Throwdown - animal
Bows and Berries - masculine
Bearly Mine Challenges - anything
Critter Sketch Challenge - kraft paper
Craft Us Crazy - masculine


Well, that's it for now.  I hope that you've enjoyed looking at my card, and that you will leave a comment.  Hugs,


dj1952

38 comments:

Karen said...

Gorgeous Dj, love your colouring on this card, he looks so real.

xx

Denise said...

Lovely card DJ - love how you have crimped the backing paper (haven't used my crimper for years but really should get it out as the effect is great!!!!) Love the image too. Hugs Denise xx

ahlers5 said...

I absolutely love the coloring on this. He's beautiful!
Diane

Judy said...

This is one of my favorite stamps, and you made a beautiful creation with it. Super job!

Hugs

Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4u said...

Tough challenge Debbie, I love my paper, but you did beautifully with it! The crimped paper is a nice idea, it gives so much texture. The raffia is a nice touch and the kitty cat is quite cute!

Karen said...

DJ you can get some brilliant Viva Decor Pearl Pens from The Craft Barn - I gave a link on one of my previous posts - hang on I'll find a link - http://www.thecraftbarn.co.uk/search.php?jssCart=e6a0e6f64d5684da732388a5b4fb9db2

Your card is fantastic sweety - I think your colouring is amazing.
Hugs, Karen.xx

Teresa said...

Wow what a gorgeous card.
Teresa xx

Ulina / Apricot Bubbles said...

Very well done! Love the safari-style! And the die - what die is this?
Hugs,
Uli

Maria said...

Gorgeous card, and very striking. I love the colouring. Good luck in the Craft-Room Challenge and thanks for joining us. Maria x

Kim B said...

Great coloring and love that image. Thanks so much for joining us at the Craft-Room Challenge.

Linda Wescott said...

Beautiful image dj, and such a clever idea to crimp the kraft paper..very effective. Love that raffia lace too. Hugs lin

Cards By MI said...

Such a great image and wonderful colouring. Thanks for playing with us over at BMC this week.
Love n hugs
Marie

Anonymous said...

Stunning image!! Such a lovely creation! Thanks for joining us at Stamp Something this week! *Vicki* ~ Sr. DT member

Zoechaos said...

Fabulous image and a really great card. Thank you for sharing with us at Craft-Room Challenge. Good Luck XOXO Zoe

Brodders said...

Wow love the image and card :) Thanks for joining us at cupcakes. Good luck x

Nikki Byrne said...

Cool Cat! Love the raffia. Gorgeous simples card. Thank you for joining our first challenge at craft room challenge. Nikki DT

Donna said...

Beautiful card DJ, love all your little embellishments and your colouring is gorgeous. hugs Donna x

Amanda R said...

Love your coloring, very nicely done! Thanks for joining in this week at Paper Sundaes!

Unknown said...

very pretty card
like that image

Tammy L said...

A really great card. Thanks for joining our anything goes challenge at Craft Your Passion this week.
Tammy GDT

Deanne B said...

What a fantastic card. He is so life like. I have enjoyed peeping at your work and thank you for sharing. Deanne B.

Lin said...

Stunning, beautifully coloured image, creating a fabulous male themed card.

Thanks for joining in at Lexi's Creations.

Lin xx

lalkygirl said...

beautiful card ,stunning image and awesome colouring ,thanks for joining us at lexis and good luck
tracey x

Angie said...

Fab card great image thanks for joining us at papertake weekly
Angie x

KraftyKoolKat said...

This is so gorgeous DJ, you colour animals so well.

Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Debs M said...

love everything you have done to the card but your colouring is amazing x

Karen Hasheck said...

Awesome card! Great job on the coloring! Thanks for joining us at Critter Sketch!

Davi said...

DJ love how you colored the image and the great textures you created. That webbed ribbon is a Great embellie!

Rachel Izakowicz said...

what a tough challenge! Gorgeous card & perfect for our challenge at Cupcake - thanks for joining us! x

Fiona said...

lovely card and beautiful image. Thanks for joining us at Paper Sundaes this week.

Fi
x

♥Gemma♥ said...

Gorgeous card & great image which is beautifully colour :D
hugs and xxx

Sam said...

I love the image you've used!
Thanks for playing along with SS&S,
Sparkly Moo

Unknown said...

Super card. Thanks playing along with Paper Cupcakes this week
hugs
Ildiko

Julie said...

Simple yet oh so lovely! Great card
Hugs,
julie

Ulina / Apricot Bubbles said...

Hi!
No, it wasn´t difficult - but I guess I wouldn´t have done it without the challenge - it takes a while to dry and I hate to wait ;-)
Hugs,
Uli

Anonymous said...

Super colouring.Effective background too.Great card.
Lisa x

kim.mom said...

Love that image!! Gorgeous coloring! Thanks for sharing with us at Craft Us Crazy!

Geneviève aka Muscade said...

Great image, great color!
Thank for playing with us @ Craft Us Crazy!