Sunday, 8 February 2015

RS#152 and VLVFeb Week 1



Hi everyone!!!



Haven't taken part in the VLV sketch challenge for ages, but I'm joining in the fun again, over on the Viva la Verve Blog.  This is Julee's sketch for week 1 of February:

 
 
 
I've flipped the sketch on it's side and made this card:
 

 
 


Dp by KaiserCraft. 
Flower and leaves stamps and dies from Verve.  Banner dies also from Verve.
Chevrons cut with Tim Holtz Alterations die from Sizzix.  Rings cut with Spellbinders nesties.
Used some dry wall tape, twine and sequins and pearls to complete it.
Afrikaans sentiment saying: 'Congratulations'.



Another challenge I haven't taken part in for a while is the sketch challenge over at the RetroSketches Blog.   This is the lovely sketch for the week:


 
 
This is the card I have made:
 




Dp from KaiserCraft.
Flourish die from MFT.  Ring and circle cut with Spelbinders nesties.
Daisy stamp from Verve.
Added a twine bow, some glitter, gold sequins and black plastic dots.
Afrikaans sentiment saying: 'Congratulations'.



That will be it from me for today!!!  Hope you had a lovely weekend and thanks for popping in!!!!



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28 comments:

  1. Donna Ellis8 February 2015 at 20:58

    These are wonderful, Petra! Did you custom color the "deep plumbago" for your card to match the plant? LOL The purply-blue certainly is striking against your other shades! Wonderful geometric-Nature combination! (and same with the more delicate creation which you have "jeweled". Wonderful! hugs, de

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  2. Rosemary8 February 2015 at 21:02

    you really know how to rock a sketch, petra!! both cards are absolutely magical!!

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  3. Betty Wright8 February 2015 at 21:06

    Both are beautiful, Petra! I just love how you blend elements and patterns! Great designs!

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  4. Wanda Cullen8 February 2015 at 21:21

    Wow, these are both so striking and so gorgeous! Love the white flower against the navy blue papers...so elegant!

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  5. Becca Cruger8 February 2015 at 22:17

    Amaaaaazing layers on both of these! The blue one is my favorite! So beyond lovely.

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  6. Mona Pendleton8 February 2015 at 23:21

    Beautiful cards Petra! Great mix of pretty papers and die cuts! The shimmery detail on the flower looks fabulous!

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  7. Anita in France9 February 2015 at 00:56

    The graphic DPs on your first card are fabulous with that soft bloom, Petra ... and your second card ... wow! So crisp and stylish ... and beautifully glittered and blinged! Anita :)

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  8. Irish Cherokee9 February 2015 at 02:49

    Two cards today. Nice. Your first card is very festive. Love the design and the banner is perfect. Your second card is elegant. The glitter and sequins are a wonderful touch to complete the card. - Jim

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  9. Arielle H Gordon9 February 2015 at 03:40

    Petra, your cards are fantastic! I love the contrasting colors and patterns! So awesome!

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  10. Jacquie Southas9 February 2015 at 06:41

    Beautiful cards, Petra! The bold colors, geometric lines and finishing touches are all perfect!

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  11. Mirjam9 February 2015 at 08:50

    Mooie kaarten :-)
    Ik heb ook weer mee gedaan aan de Viva La Verve challenge, maar ik heb een nieuwe bloglink: www.moostlycards.blogspot.com.
    Ik vind de kaart voor de RSblog ook heel erg mooi!
    Groetjes,
    Mirjam

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  12. Sue Crease9 February 2015 at 09:35

    Beautiful cards both of them. Love your strong colour choice. Cards look fab also taken in the sunshine.
    Sue

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  13. My Card Attic: Hazel9 February 2015 at 13:03

    Another couple of winners for me Petra! How do you think of those amazing layouts and those beuatiful colour combos? I always look forward to seeing your next amazing creation! Have a good week. Hazel xx

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  14. Unknown9 February 2015 at 13:46

    Two more gorgeous cards Petra. Love the way you changed the orientation of the sketch on the first one and the flourish on the second is beautiful. Such lovely colour combos.

    Hugs.

    Karen xxx

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  15. Nancy Thomas9 February 2015 at 13:47

    Two beautiful cards as pretty as the setting you have placed them in to take your photo.

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  16. Vicki Dutcher9 February 2015 at 17:22

    Two pop of color cards love them both!

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  17. Monika/Buzsy9 February 2015 at 17:44

    Beautiful cards Petra. Love the flowers on both... and the circle frames behind the flowers... fantastic job on the first sketch. Looks really hard... nice layers and papers on both cards.

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  18. Geri9 February 2015 at 20:54

    I get so excited when I see you pop up in my In Box cuz I know a visual feast of creativity awaits!

    Awesome mix of DP's! Everything totally 'works'! Love the soft coolness of the blue and grey card and the bold 'blockiness' of the black & white card with great pops of yellowish bling!

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  19. Darnell10 February 2015 at 08:35

    Two stunning makes that are perfect for their respective sketch challenges, Petra! You have such a signature, recognizable, and impeccable style!! Hugs, Darnell

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  20. MaryH10 February 2015 at 22:33

    Big WOW on both these bold cards. Love how you've taken each of the sketches and totally made them your own. #1 really is a show-stopper with the layout, bright colors & your very own graphic designs that you do so well. Loved those hexagons on #2 and thought of soccer balls when I first glanced at the dp. A terrific combination of papers & designs. Well done!! TFS & Hugs

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  21. Julee (Vervegirl)11 February 2015 at 00:48

    These are so gorgeous! Love how crisp and modern they look. Thanks for playing along with Viva la Verve!

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  22. Deepti13 February 2015 at 17:03

    These are fabulous! I love your style, love the way you layer your design :)

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  23. Cindy Lovell13 February 2015 at 22:50

    Both of your cards are amazing,Petra!! Love how you fliped the Sketch and the colors of the first one! Your second card has this elegant touch,which is SOOO pretty!! Love the flourish and the beautiful flower!!
    Have a great weekend! :)

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  24. JD/ Jill15 February 2015 at 04:51

    Both cards are just so stunning! Great job with the sketch!

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  25. Becky15 February 2015 at 05:43

    wow, both of these cards are stunning. I just love that second one, love the flourish and love the flower.

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  26. Mynn xx16 February 2015 at 14:03

    These are both SO gorgeous, Petra!!! Love that royal blue in the first and I adore the gold accents on the second! You always amaze me! Hugs!!! :) Mynn xx

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  27. ursula Uphof17 February 2015 at 21:29

    Your cards are so elegant Petra. Love how you have used the colours together and all the elements, the circle, flower, bow, bit of glitter. Just beautiful. Hugs, Ursula

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  28. Desire Fourie19 February 2015 at 15:09

    Te pragtig vir woorde. Love albei xxx
    Mooi bly
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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