Playing along with StampNation for World Card Making Day

I belong to an amazing member paper crafting site called StampNation and every year they have an amazing set of challenges for World Card Making Day. Last year I was on their WCMD Design Team, this year I just get to play along as a member and be in the running to win some of the amazing prizes donated by the equally fabulous sponsor companies..

So far there have been 5 challenges and I have just finished making cards for each one. I know more challenges will come overnight and I will be playing catch-up during the week.

So get ready for a very long post sharing the challenges and the cards that I made.

Challenge 1 was to make a scenery card (beach, mountains, sunset, forest etc.) – Scenery cards are not really my forte so I turned to a Stampin Up set called ‘Moon Lake’ which made it easier and stamped in Versafine and clear heat embossed to set it. I then used my Zig markers to roughly water-colour the image, mounted it on a green and blue layer and added some twine to finish it off.

Challenge 2 was to create a card with embossing paste, fluff, texture paste or the like which simulates snow – I used stamp sets from Kanban – Reindeer & snowflakes (sentiment) and Hera Arts – Winter Trees. I then added white puff paint to where the snow was falling and along the group and hear set it to make it puff.

Challenge 3 was to create a card using sea creatures, mermaids or inspired by the colours of the Great Barrier Reef – On this one I used a background stamp from Altenew called Tiny Bubbles which I heat embossed in white and then smooched Catherine Pooler Designs inks in It’s a Boy, Aquatini, Fiesta Blue & Something Borrowed on to my craft mat, wet them and then dabbed my background piece in it until I was happy with the colours. I then added a sentiment banner and fish from Unity Stamps called Fishy Philosophy. The fish I coloured with my Zig markers and then popped up on dimensions.

Challenge 4 was to create a card using something ‘old’ from your stash or something to do with a person becoming older or distressing techniques – With this challenge I took the path of an older birthday card with a touch of shabby chic.

I used a stamp set from Unity Stamps called – No Regrets, stamped with Catherine Pooler Designs ink in Black Jack and It’s a Girl sponged around the edges. The paper flowers, pearls and dotty background piece are from my scraps pile.

I love the sassiness of this card.

Lastly Challenge 5 was a photo inspiration card based on flamenco dancing – I was inspired by the black and red dresses of the flamenco dancers.

For this card I CASEd my birthday card I received from Kristie Goulet and I used stamps sets from Catherine Pooler Designs – Best in You and PTI – Birthday Bash Sentiments. The inks are all CP Designs – Rocking Red, Black Jack, Lime Rickey and Garden Party with some added sequins for final finish.

Phew, that was a lot of crafting today. Thanks for looking.

Author: tinstar05

Hey there! I’m a card-making enthusiast with a passion for creativity that knows no bounds. Currently, I’m fortunate to be a part of four fantastic international card design teams, where I get to explore my craft and connect with fellow artists from all corners of the globe. It’s amazing how the world of card making can bring people together, and I’m constantly inspired by the diversity of styles and ideas that come my way. Beyond my card-making adventures, I lead a pretty busy life in the learning and development field, where I work full time as a Learning Lead. I thrive on helping others grow and reach their full potential, and it’s a role that keeps me on my toes and constantly learning. When I’m not immersed in the world of work or crafting, you can find me on the netball court, coaching and sharing my love for the game with a bunch of amazing individuals. So, whether I’m crafting, guiding professional development, or coaching on the court, I’m all about embracing lifes colorful and creative possibilities! Thanks for stopping by my corner of the web, and I hope you enjoy exploring my card creations and more. View all posts by tinstar05