I follow Nana Connie at http://mygrammysattic.blogspot.com/ and she kindly invited me to join a small group of crafters who, are trying to stretch their comfort zone by following a 'recipe' of four "Must Do" things and another three "Can Do if you choose" things in making a card or other project.
One person chooses the Must Dos and the Can Dos, makes a sample card (or other project), emails a photo of it to each person in the group, along with the list of Must and Can Dos. The single catch is that one of the Must Dos is given to the next 'Cook' (cook = recipe) by the person who made up the previous recipe. It does NOT have to be something they had in their recipe, just something they have designated as a Must Do for the new recipe.
This months challenge list includes the following
1. Make it Monochromatic
2. Make the Sentiment your focus - Sentiment can be die cut, stamped (digi or rubber), &/or typed/ computer font/ hand written
3. Use "Paint Chips" - If you can't get any of those from your local paint store, make your own by coloring card stock "chips" to look like paint chips
4. Use patterned paper in the background - if you don't have any dp, make your own & use as much or as little as you like
The additional three Can Do items are:
1. Use a Die Cut
2. Use your favourite colour
3. Use summer fruits
2. Make the Sentiment your focus - Sentiment can be die cut, stamped (digi or rubber), &/or typed/ computer font/ hand written
3. Use "Paint Chips" - If you can't get any of those from your local paint store, make your own by coloring card stock "chips" to look like paint chips
4. Use patterned paper in the background - if you don't have any dp, make your own & use as much or as little as you like
The additional three Can Do items are:
1. Use a Die Cut
2. Use your favourite colour
3. Use summer fruits
Sadly I do not have any paint chips ,( our nearest DIY store is just under 30 miles away and as my hubby is shielding didn't want to make the trip) but had digital papers which came in colour families, I hope that this substitution was acceptable. I added my sentiment to the papers in my graphics programme before printing.
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Your new group sounds like a lot of fun Meg, a 'proper challenge' to really get you thinking. You've come up trumps with this beautiful monochromatic card. Have fun and enjoy.
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Your group sounds super fun Meg and love the card for your project.xx
ReplyDeleteHello Meg!! I'm a new follower and so pleased to be with you in this fun group! :) I love your clever idea with the paint chips and adding your sentiment over it which is a hoot!! LOL! Love the colors and your splattering over the side! Nicely done with your MUST DO list and thank you for the inspiration!! HUGS
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ReplyDeleteSounds like a fabulous challenge to get your brain working and think up a great card design. this one is awesome, love it.
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Oh, Meg, I knew you'd be a great addition to the group and you've absolutely nailed the recipe this month! :-D I love how you did your "paint chips" and that sentiment has me giggling. Fabulous "spatter" paper and ribbon. :-D NanaConnie
ReplyDeleteHi Meg. What a great challenge and love what you did with it. CarolG
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous Meg, love the quote and look forward to getting to know you as one of my teamies. Following your blog now too :)
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Linda xxx
Hee hee what a great sentiment!! Love it. Sounds like a super fun way to have some crafty fun! Hazelx
ReplyDeleteLove this card!
ReplyDeleteWOW Meg, this card is awesome, I love how you created your own paint chips and what a super fun sentiment!
ReplyDeleteIt's a fabulous card Meg, super design and colours, and a brilliant sentiment too Kate x x
ReplyDeleteFabulous monochrome card and brilliant sentiment-well your papers worked because I thought they were paint chips
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Fabulous card Meg, great design and the sentiment really made me smile. xx
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like something to do with a "group" of crafters. I haven't used a paint swatch in years. It used to be so fun :).
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the challenge or should I say challenges. Great choice of colours and a great sentiment, must use that on my Hubby's birthday card in December, twin, born on Christmas, such bad timing.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Sounds like you had fun in your new group and you certainly have made a beautiful monochrome card love the colour and design.
ReplyDeleteBabs x
A super card Meg, this sounds like a fun group.
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Fabulous card Meg x
ReplyDeleteWell done, Meg, I actually thought those were real paint chips. A challenging recipe to me, which you made look easy. Great sentiment!
ReplyDeleteLOL this made me smile!! What a fantastic sentiment on a fantastic card!! xx
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ReplyDeleteGreat card. You have done a brilliant job with the challenge.
Love the colours and sentiment .. .. and both match perfectly with the splatter background paper.
Sound like you are in for some fun with your new group.
Have a good weekend.
Love Jules xx
You did a splendid job of creating a paint chip. This looks the part big time.
ReplyDeleteIt was a pleasure to receive your recent blog comment, Meg. Thank you very much for visiting and leaving such lovely words for me.
Wishing you a sunny, terrific weekend,
Autumn Zenith 🧡 Witchcrafted Life
What a cool idea Meg. sounds like fun and you obviously nailed it. Love your card and sentiment!!
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh at your card, that is our nasty daughter in law, if we dont see things her way she shouts at us, she has two sides nice and lovey dovey or nasty and shouting.
ReplyDeleteGreat card, love the sentiment
Great Challenge Meg and I love your creation
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Meg - I laughed out loud at this one! I believe my husband thinks this should be my personal mission statement! Ha! That's what he gets for marrying a red-headed Scots/Irish Gal! This is a great card and I've got some paint chips in my stash that I will be digging out now that I have a great way to use them!
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Sounds like a great challenge idea - love your card and the sentiment. Emmax
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