I AM READY TO HAVE SOME FUN WITH YOU!!!! You in?
Welcome to my all-new weekly challenge! This challenge is called “Compose a Card!” It is super fun, because each week on Tuesdays I will post a fun video with some super music and a card recipe JUST FOR YOU! SO… with this challenge there are a couple of things all rolled into one for YOU…my WONDERFUL readers!
This challenge will include:
A VIDEO
SUPER FUN MUSIC TO INSPIRE YOU
AN INSPIRATION PICTURE INCORPORATING THE CHALLENGE COLORS
A VIRTUAL RECIPE CARD -which includes: ALL CUTTING, COLOR and EMBELLISHMENTS
Fine Print- please read it all…it will only be once:
I hope to make this not only inspirational, but so easy and fun for you to collect! There are NO rules when it comes to how you sketch out your card or what inks you use, and you can use ANY elements or ANY stamp sets to create the style you want. All you have to do is stay within the cutting recipe and colors. This is a wonderful way to build up a library of card recipes for you! Even though I use Papertrey Ink colors and terms, you may use any supplies you wish, just stay within the color and cutting parameters! Since this was actually my first video I ever made (even though you saw my bow tutorial one first,) I had some problems rigging my camera…so it is a bit shaky at times–ESPECIALLY in the beginning. Don’t worry…it is fixed for later! Also…sorry if the Melon Berry in the recipe card looks REALLY pink. Something happened in the processing…I am not quite sure what. I will work out all of the kinks for next week.
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Stamps: Tiny Treats: Valentines, Polka Dot Basics II
Paper: Kraft, Vintage Cream, Melon Berry
Ink: Dark Chocolate
Other: Copics E 11 & E 31, Melon Berry Vintage Button
Excellent challenge. Seriously. I’m definitely creating a card with this recipe. I LOVE the dimension!
Oh Becky, how fun!! Thanks for putting this together – I do need to build up card sketches! Listening to the music on the video just brought a smile to my face. Off to think about the challenge, will link up my card later.
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Can hardly wait til I get an internet connection that will allow me to watch videos. What a fantastic idea and you will help me so much with all these ideas. Thank you Becky.
Cheryl Sims
My biggest challenge in designing a card is determining the measurements for the layers and getting the scale to a pleasing, balanced look. Thank you SO very much for providing this info — your work is always so beautiful!
OH! This is going to be GREAT! See you later with my card!
How fun, Becky! I can’t wait until I get home so I can play along. The colors you chose are gorgeous!
What a cute card, and i just love those colors. Here is my card. Thanks for the inspiration.http://2bis2do.blogspot.com/2010/01/compost-card-with-becky.html
what a nice challenge and fun challenge..only if I had my PTI goodies in my hand..they are still on the way to Saudi!!
How fun! Becky I could just hug you! I can’t wait to work on this card. Thank you!
Beck, I love this challenge!
And it was so fun to watch your video… although, I have to say what I most enjoyed was how calm you worked and how methodical. You and I are alike in that way… you just slowly cut the ribbon, and then cap the ink pad so calmly… lol I saw a lot of me in that video. 
Question: If we don’t have the heart punch, is it okay to cut a diff. shape? 
Thanks for the video and the challenge! I hope to cut my recipe tomorrow and create. Sounds like great fun! You certainly inspire creativity!
That was just SO MUCH FUN! Thanks!
This is a cool challenge. I enjoyed the video too. here is my take on the challenge: http://scrapawayg3.blogspot.com/2010/01/compose-card-challenge.html
Thanks for the challenge, becky! looking forward to the next one.
G3
Great Video! That means great music, card and concept! And we get to do this every week? AWESOME! (And I surrender! I’m buying the Valentine set – resistance is futile!)
What a fun challenge and super cute card! Great colours too!:)
Can’t wait to play! Beautiful card!
Such a fun challenge Becky! I loved watching that video with the fun music, even my baby came over and started dancing!!! And such a cute cute card!
This is an awesome idea!! I LOVE it!! The music is great and such a novel touch. I’m going to play along even though I can’t post because I can’t resist the fun. Your card is so “doggone” cute, TFS and the inspiration.
Great Challenge! I had a bunch of fun with this one
Here’s My Card!
Can’t wait for next week!
Well, this was fun! I sure liked the colors together!!
Here is mine:
Trying again – whoops
Hemi 1
Hello! Thanks for the great video and challenge!
You can see my post with my card here:
http://crop-and-create.blogspot.com/2010/01/becky-oehlers-compose-card-challenge-1.html
Good morning!! What a fun challenge–thank you!!! Here’s my card:
http://www.stampwithtammy.com/2010/01/new-challenge-compose-a-card.html
My soon to be 4 year old went NUTS over the music — her ears pricked up, her face lit up and she was literally “bopping” in her seat eating her dinner. We had some totally silly time and listened over and over again. YouTube has a great video of it, too.
Thanks so much for this — and, oh yeah, we enjoyed the card, too ;^P
Fun challenge. Will give it a go for my next card!
Such a cute card, Becky! Love the challenge and the music
I actually went to a Wise Guys open air this summer together with my younger brother (it was my birthday present for him). They’re great! Anyways, I hope I find the time to play along with your challenge!
This was a fun challenge. You did all the hard work for us and let us have the fun. Here’s what I came up with. Thanks so much.
http://stitchesandink.blogspot.com/2010/01/compose-card-with-becky-oehlers.html
Just finished, love the design. I’ve posted my take here:
http://1ashjoy.blogspot.com/2010/01/sending-birthday-wishes.html
Thanks for a fun challenge!
Becky this is great will be a follower for sure a great source of inspiration and the music really cool
Have made two already made and more color schemes to try Thank you
Thanks so much for doing this Becky! I don’t have much time for crafting but I was able to make a card for this challenge in about 15 minutes. Having the colors and dimensions helped so much!!! Can’t wait for the next one.
Here is the link for my card:
http://pagesinminutes.blogspot.com/2010/01/challenge-card.html
Warning: I didn’t have the same colors, so I HAD to improvise, but I did use the cutting recipe and the sketch.
http://sheplayswithpaper.blogspot.com/2010/01/becky-oehlers-compose-card-challenge.html
Thank you so much Becky! This is a blast! I had a ball creating my card. Here is my link…
http://happinessishandmade-heidi.blogspot.com/2010/01/compose-card-with-becky.html
Hi Becky! Here is my card…
http://feathereddesigns.typepad.com/feathered-designs/2010/01/love-you.html
This was GREAT! Simple, clean and easy to follow. Love your idea and will be using these layouts/color combos for the future! Thanks so much Becky!
http://carolsinkspot.blogspot.com/2010/01/feel-better-card.html
Hello…this was a fun idea!
Here’s me!
http://www.laundryroomstudio.ca/blog/files/CC_with_Becky_1.php
Thanks Becky, this challenge was a lot of fun!!! Here is my card: http://smilingwhilestamping.blogspot.com/2010/01/compose-card-1.html
Well, I really was a bit ‘out of it’ when I posted earlier!
http://carolsinkspot.blogspot.com/2010/01/for-becky-oehlers-1st-i-used-newly.html
Here is my card for this terrific post!
Becky, this is such a fun idea! Loved watching your video and the added music! Here my take on the challenge: http://onpapillonwings.blogspot.com/2010/01/compose-card-week-1.html
Thanks for a great challenge! I really look forward to the next one! Here is my card:
http://melaniespeelman.blogspot.com/2010/01/compose-card-challenge.html
Thanks for looking!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I create sample cards for my friends shop in Hawaii, and the layout is always the hardest part for me. You are very considerate to include such easy to follow direction AND inspiration. Again, Mahalo
Here is my card!
http://forum.papertreyink.com/forum/gallery2.php?g2_itemId=93547
Really fun to play along!
What a fun challenge!! I had alot of fun making this card!
Here is my card
http://inkeepaws.blogspot.com/2010/02/from-heart.html
Yikes! I know I am late, but I had a great time with the challenge. Sad to see you are departing the design team, but intrigued by what you are doing next next. Here is my card:
http://kimberlyskrafttable.blogspot.com/2010/02/compose-card-with-becky.html
Here is a link to my blog. I had posted earlier with a link to my PTI gallery. I thought some may be able to join and see. Fun challenge.
jkcreationstation.blogspot.com/2010/02/compose-card-challenge-1-root-beer-rag.html
Here is a link to my blog. I had posted earlier with a link to my PTI gallery. I thought some may be able to join and see. Fun challenge.
Here is a link to my blog. I had posted earlier with a link to my PTI gallery. I thought some may be able to join and see. Fun challenge.
http://jkcreationstation.blogspot.com/2010/02/compose-card-challenge-1-root-beer-rag.html
Sorry I’m late! This was a fun challenge. Here’s my card:
http://michellesambajon.blogspot.com/2010/02/beckys-compose-card-challenge-1.html
i know its late but i just really wanted to share this card i made… i love this card recipe challenge!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fruthie/4333159881/in/set-72157606935461836/
better late than never! This was the perfect challenge on this snowy day! Can’t wait to try this weeks!
http://paperinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/2010/02/sending-joy.html
I’m late to the challenge but here’s my creation:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/christispadoni/4341903953/in/set-72157606487322053/