Thursday, August 26, 2010

Cute Card Thursday #127 - Dying for a Punch

The Cute Card Thursday Challenge this week is called Dying for a Punch. The challenge is to make a card without any punches or die cuts. This was a real challenge for me as I almost always use a punch. However, I managed to find some alternatives. Here is my card...


Paper: Basic Grey
Ink: Memento, Copics
Accessories: Fabric, Stickles, organza ribbon, staples


I combined some other challenges into this one. I joined the Basic Grey Challenge, which is "Fabric." I used some Mod Podge on fabric and added the fabric as part of the background, and also cut out fabric and pieced it onto her dress. I surrounded her dress with Stickles. The other fabric piece is behind the braided organza and bows.


I also incorporated the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #68. 

Thanks for coming by today! See ya soon.

17 comments:

Lisette Morris said...

You did fabulous with the challenges. I don't know if I could pull off no punches or dies. Thanks for the inspiration!

Chrissy D said...

Sooo precious. Love your paper piecing!

Marlene said...

Fabulous card! Awesome paper piecing!

coldwaters2 said...

Oh my Julie this is a real true beauty, I love your colouring of Tilda and I just adore that plaited ribbons, this is excellent work hun.
Hugs
Lorraine x

pam124 said...

Julie, what a fantastic job you've done on the MMSC this week. Your Tilda image is colored so pretty and sparkly and I love your ribbon treatment, colors and dp. Wow, great work!!

Hugs
pam
Former MMSC-GD

Phyllis said...

Julie, A BIG WARM WELCOME to the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge!! We are so delighted that you have found us! I love your AWESOME card! Those colors and that braid and bows on the side are wonderful!! Cute, cute image!! The MMDesign Team thanks you for playing in our challenge this week!

Phyllis MMDesign Team

Connie M. said...

Oh Julie!! This is just sooo adorable! Wow...a card without a punch or die...that would be a real tough challenge for me too!! You did a fab job with that and the MMSC! Love the added glitter, and the ribbon accents through the card!! Thanks so much for playing in the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge this week, we hope to see you back real soon! Hugs!

Connie
MMGD

marsha said...

Julie, first let me welcome you to the Midnight Madness sketch Challenge - we're so glad you joined us for this week's challenge! And, what an awesome card you have created without punches or dies, almost like crafting with one hand tied behind your back, LOL! I love the braid and bows and what a beautifully colored Tilda. Thanks again for joining us for this week's challenge and hope we see you again next week!
Hugs, Marsha

Lovely Linda said...
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Priscilla said...

A BIG warm WELCOME to our challenges. We are thrilled you have entered. It is a joy to check out new blogs and peoples work. Love colors on your card and what a great take on the sketch. I hope you keep coming back. Thank you so much for joining in the fun this week at the Midnight Madness sketch challenge.
Priscilla
MMSC Hostess

Lovely Linda said...

Hello Julie - we are happy you could join us this week for the MMSC! Love this card and you certainly nailed the no punches challenge - we all use them without a second thought!! LOL! Love this image and the gorgeous colours - your fabric is great too! Thank you for joining us at the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge - we always love to see you and appreciate your suppport! We are looking forward to seeing you next week! {{{hugs}}}
Linda MMSC Design Team

Carol Hurlock said...

Julie it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenges. I am so happy you decided to join and hope you will become a part of our challenge family. Your card is simply adorable and I love how you did the side treatment for the panel of the sketch. Very pretty and attractive. Great job with the sketch. Thank you so much for playing along with the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge.

Bear Hugs,
Carol :O}
Midnight Madness Design Team

Gunn (MsPlum) said...

Hi Julie!
Welcome to the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge. It was so fun to find your name on out player's list!

I love the colors of this adorable Tilda card. The big bows looks amazing!

Thanks for joining Midnight Madess Challenge. Your support is highly valued, and we hope to see you playing with us again real soon ;o)

Hugs
Gunn
MMSCDT

Renee Matarese said...

She's adorable. I love what you did for the weaving portion of the challenge!

Joseline said...

Adorable card and beautiful work on your coloring. No need for a punch on this card!!

Jo Nevill said...

Gorgeous card !

Thank you for joining us at Basic Grey Challenges this week.

Hugs,

Jo and the Basic Grey Challenges DT x

Holly Moore said...

Julie I am just in awe of your card! There is so much I adore! What an honor to have you join us in the fun at Midnight Madness.

Back to gushing about your card. The image just has so much to it, it's like it kept getting better and better the more I looked at it! And the braided and tied ribbon is simply genius with the lacing in Priscilla's sketch. Wow, thank you thank you for taking the time to play the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge with us this week. I would love to see more from you, this one is AMAZING!

Yours,
Holly R. Moore
Midnight Madness Design Team