Sunday, 13 July 2014

First post and first challenge entry

I've finally summoned up enough courage to enter a challenge and do my first blog post!  I did promise Joy I would post whilst she's on holiday - thank you for patiently following a blank blog for the last few weeks Joy.

I decided the Clear it out Challenge Blog would be a good starting point as I have so much unused stuff (but don't we all).  They have a sketch challenge up this week and I had an unused HOTP cardmakers kit from a few years ago that, although I loved the papers, the whole card project in the newsletter was just a bit too overwhelming for me.  

I pulled out the sun and shades brads and cut a piece out of one of the papers. The sentiment stamp is from Great Impressions - another stamp needing it's first use.  The orange strips are DCWV self adhesive brights stack, also very old and getting it's first use.

I obviously need to work on my photography skills!  But this is the best I can do for now hopefully I'll improve with practice.



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16 comments:

  1. Laura W13 July 2014 at 11:15

    Fantastic take on the challenge! I really like the sentiment too :) Thanks for joining us at the Clear it out challenge blog for your first challenge- see you Tuesday for a new challenge :)

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    1. Rachel14 July 2014 at 14:39

      Thanks Laura, I'll be there I'm hooked now :)

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  2. Linda Simpson14 July 2014 at 01:02

    Beautiful card. Welcome to blogland.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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    1. Rachel14 July 2014 at 14:41

      Thanks Linda I'm looking forward to the fun!

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  3. Mandy Ashley14 July 2014 at 01:17

    Welcome to the crafty world of blogland!

    Lovely card you've created! :)

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  4. chanya1314 July 2014 at 02:59

    Congratulation!!! Have a fun with crafting ang blogging :) Beautiful card, sweet image , wonderful colour combo. Thanks for joining us at Clear It Out!!! I hope you get to join us again for our next challenge. Agnieszka

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    1. Rachel14 July 2014 at 14:43

      Thanks Agnieszka, I'll be trying another one for sure - this one has been fun

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  5. Kate M14 July 2014 at 09:25

    Your card is lovely - don't worry about the photography - its a craft blog!
    xx

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  6. Rachel14 July 2014 at 14:44

    Thanks Kate and very good point!

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  7. Kim M18 July 2014 at 09:41

    Welcome to the world of blogging! Glad to see a new face brave the waters. It gets easier over time and you'll be amazed how you'll grow as a card artist and how warm a friendly our little community is. :-). Lovely card by the way. That sun with shades brad is great! As for the photography, try picking a spot that has lots of natural light and you can always get or make a photo light box. :-)

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  8. Darnell24 July 2014 at 09:09

    Hi Rachel! Thank you so much for following my blog! You did a great job using your "NBUS" for this beautiful card! I love the sun dude and his sunglasses!

    I am finally catching up with my new friends and the five-at-a-time introductions and you will be up in the next group that I introduce. I'm delighted to meet you and let my other followers know about you!

    If you ever have any questions about blog issues or challenges, please don't hesitate to ask. If I don't know the answer, I can find someone who does. This is a fun, caring, and supportive community and we're all happy to have you here!! Hugs, Darnell

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  9. Janis25 July 2014 at 11:37

    Hi, Rachel.....I saw your blog featured on Darnell's site and wanted to come over and say hello. I am new to blogging, too, and my first real post went live in February with a challenge entry, too! LOVE challenges, although I am not entering as many now that I am watching my little 3 yr old granddaughter! Ha!

    Your card is beautiful and I am looking fwd to seeing more of your pretty cards!!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  10. Christine25 July 2014 at 15:45

    Came over from Darnells - welcome to Blogland. Love your cheery card.

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  11. Davi30 July 2014 at 19:51

    Great first card to enter I like you sun rays in the dps :)

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  12. Shirley17 August 2014 at 19:07

    Your card is wonderful!! I love the design, the stitching, and that very 'cool' sun with the great glasses too!!

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