Thursday, January 9, 2014

Challenges kick start my creativity :)

Hi friends, so I back in my usual mode of making cards for more and more challenges... I made two this time and of course I combined :) Here's my first card...
The theme at CASology Week 77 - BUBBLY and the Colors at Runway Inspired Challenge #51 were a perfect combo for my card design. I also wanted to celebrate the 3rd birthday of The Alley Way Stamps  so I used a cute digi available for free at the TAWS blog :)
To make this I masked off the card base and inked it up with Memento ink. I then used some water in a brush to make the bubbles on water and ink for bubbles in air. I also added some bubbles turning into hearts using my brush n red ink :) I then printed the fish, fuzzy cut and inked it up. Finally I stamped the sentiment from Paper Sweeties and added glossy accents to finish the card :)

      

Now to my second card, here again the colors at Inkspirational #47 and the sketch at CAS Colors & Sketches #56 and use of Chevron at Crazy for CAS #35 for a perfect combination for my card design. Chevron basically because I wanted to use some washi tape :)
To Make this card I lightly inked the card base, hand drew the flower vase and colored it. Hand drew the twigs on the vase. I had these punches butterflies sent by a sweet friend so I used them. I added all the elements together and stamped the sentiment from paper sweeties to finish the card.

  

Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment :)
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48 comments:

  1. TasnimJanuary 9, 2014 at 9:47 AM

    Gorgeous cards, Deepti! Love your take on the Runway inspired Challenge!

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  2. RadhikaJanuary 9, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    love both the cards Deepti ..Lovely colors.. love the cute fish in 1st card and love the flower vase in 2nd card.. :)

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  3. RosemaryJanuary 9, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    amazing set of cards... your attention to detail is always second to none! :)

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  4. SindhuJanuary 9, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    I LOVE the second card! Such a stunner! First one is adorable...that fish is so cute! :)

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  5. ArdythJanuary 9, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Fantastic combination of these challenges! Love your deep blue see and the bold pop of colour of the fish and his bubbles! Thanks for joining us at CASology this week!

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  6. Ghost_WriterJanuary 9, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    they are all beautiful!!! u r simply too good at this!

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  7. jimlynnJanuary 9, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    BOTH are over the top sensational! Love those bright and bold colors.
    Lynn

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  8. SD poojaJanuary 9, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    Awesome cards Deepti ! I loved your take on bubbly :) ! The second one has very modern look !

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  9. Sathya January 9, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    Oh WOW...Very very pretty!!! Just loved both the cards...bubbles a-mah-zing!!!!

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  10. sandieJanuary 9, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    Both great cards Deepti. Love how you used the washi tape,in the second card. Thanks for joining us at ink x

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  11. MarybethJanuary 9, 2014 at 12:55 PM

    Always love what I see when I come to your blog Deepti! Gorgeous cards today! Love the heart bubbles. Congrats on your new DT position!

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  12. Smita SatishJanuary 9, 2014 at 2:27 PM

    beautiful colors..I love the inking in both cards and cute butterflies are perfect!

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  13. MichelleJanuary 9, 2014 at 3:28 PM

    Wow! Deepti, both cards a beautiful! I love the hearts and bubbles on your With Love card and the yellow inked corner on your Celebrate card is so striking!!!

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2014 at 7:42 PM

    Oh wow... both cards are lovely, but I love that second card!! You are so artistic to be able to use colors like you do, especially with hand drawings! The addition of the butterflies is fabulous. So beautiful and such a great use of the color combo. We love having you play with us at Inkspirational!
    - Shauna

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  15. wienerhoneymoonersJanuary 9, 2014 at 9:25 PM

    DIVINE Deepti! You MAD skills of inking and sponging and aesthetics for design placement, is AMAZING and Astonishing!

    SO Glad you LOVE CASology and keep coming back!!!!!
    I wont lie, when you were in India, I was missin' your goodness!!

    Glad you AND your Mojo is back, so CHALLENGE ON Deepti, we will all sit and view in awe and wonder!

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  16. LollJanuary 9, 2014 at 10:56 PM

    Wow ... two fabulous cards Deepti! Love your bright colors for the water and sweet little fish. The heart bubbles are adorable!!

    Fabulous design with your second card. You are such an amazing artist and I love the vase of twigs ... gorgeous! Loll xx

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  17. Kim HegginsJanuary 9, 2014 at 11:21 PM

    This is so darn cute...I love those heart bubbles, so fun!

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  18. karen hJanuary 9, 2014 at 11:44 PM

    Both are great cards! The fish card is adorable! Love the corner sponging on the second card - with the gorgeous vase of twigs. Thanks for playing along with us at CAS Colours & Sketches!

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  19. Jasleen KaurJanuary 10, 2014 at 12:41 AM

    Outstanding cards Deepti !!! I know you must be tired of hearing this but I am truly and genuinely inspired by your work. Thank you for that. You have a stalker in me..lol..:)

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  20. Berina RGAJanuary 10, 2014 at 1:41 AM

    very beautiful cards!! love the flower vase and twigs..
    -Berina
    Moxie Craftie

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  21. Deepti StephensJanuary 10, 2014 at 2:19 AM

    Wow! Deepti! Lovely cards!!

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  22. JacquelineJanuary 10, 2014 at 5:03 AM

    Both cards are stunning Deepti but I must say that the one you have made for us at CC&S is particularly good -thanks for joining in this week - Jacqueline xx

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  23. ClaireJanuary 10, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    Just love your cards Deepti - such fabulous designs!

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  24. Kim SJanuary 10, 2014 at 7:36 AM

    The depth you achieve in your coloring and inking is always amazing. The fish card is so sweet and simple yet the variations in the water and the coloring on the fish make is gorgeous! And I love the "glow" of the vase card.

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  25. Jen W.January 10, 2014 at 12:29 PM

    Deepti, these are both so gorgeous! I love the different bubbles you created around your cute little fish and your hand drawn vase and twigs are stunning! Always so good to see your cards at CASology!

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  26. {Chrissie}January 10, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    Both of these cards are fabulous. I especially love the fishie! The bubbles are so cool!
    Thanks for partying along with us at TAWS during the birthday celebration!

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  27. RupaliJanuary 10, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    Lovely card Deepti! I liked the second one....

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  28. Anita in FranceJanuary 10, 2014 at 3:17 PM

    Your colouring is breathtaking, Deepti ... the fish is so cute and the vase so elegant! Anita :)

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  29. MarinaJanuary 10, 2014 at 3:41 PM

    Two fabulous cards. The second one is perfect for our challenge - great use of the colours and perfect placement of each element. Love the washi. Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational Challenges. Come back next time! Marina

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  30. DanaJanuary 10, 2014 at 9:48 PM

    Gorgeous cards!!! Love how you did the water for the first card!! Thanks for playing along with the TAWS birthday celebration!!!

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  31. MerryJanuary 11, 2014 at 5:15 AM

    Oh wow, two stunning cards. Love the bright colours on that first card. I really thought you had used punched shapes for the vase and branches. Wonderful.

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  32. Barb GhigJanuary 11, 2014 at 8:44 PM

    Pardon me while I pick my jaw up off the desk :-)
    Both of your cards are AMAZING, Deepti! I love how you created the water on your first card...wow! Your little fishy is so sweet, and colored to perfection, and those sweet little dots and hearts just take this card to the next level!

    I'm so in awe of your 2nd card, as well! I love how you created shadows and shading along the bottom and left side, and that your flower vase and twigs are hand drawn! Adding your washi and sweet little butterflies are the perfect touch for this card...honestly, your cards are Just BEAUTIFUL in every way!!!

    I apologize for the late post...I am subscribed to your blog, but have not been getting email notices, so something is wrong...I'm off to inquire about this mystery!

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  33. Judy1223January 11, 2014 at 11:10 PM

    Deepti, both cards are amazing! I really love the Glossy Accent underwater bubbles on your fish card, and what great inking! Thanks for joining us at CASology this week!

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  34. FlubidooJanuary 12, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    Totally adorable Deepti, both cards are stunning! Those heart bubbles are too cute! Thanks for playing along with the Runway Inspired Challenge ;-)

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  35. Gillian RJanuary 12, 2014 at 2:06 PM

    Such great cards and your fish one is super cute! Thank you so much for joining us this week at CASology

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  36. Lisa's Creative NicheJanuary 13, 2014 at 7:32 PM

    eeekkk! I love the bubbles being some hearts! so cute! Beautiful work and thanks for joining us at TAWS!
    Lisa

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  37. joJanuary 14, 2014 at 11:51 AM

    Both cards are so eyecatching!!! WOW!!

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  38. Joni AndayaJanuary 14, 2014 at 4:38 PM

    Fabulous take on the Runway Challenge Deepti :)

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  39. CathyJanuary 14, 2014 at 11:26 PM

    Gorgeous cards Deepti, my fave is the vase of twigs, awesome! Cathy x

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  40. KathykJanuary 15, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    Two simply super cards

    Kathyk

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  41. wienerhoneymoonersJanuary 16, 2014 at 1:16 AM

    Congrats on CASology my friend!!! Loving your inking as ALWAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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  42. Chris DringJanuary 16, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    Holy crow! These are some really stunning cards!

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  43. Yvonne GarnerJanuary 17, 2014 at 1:46 AM

    Hi Deepti! Two great cards. The second is perfect for our challenge at Inkspirational. I love that you hand drew the vase and twigs. I love the inked border too. Great job!

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  44. Meighan WhellerJanuary 17, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    Fabulous card Deepti! Love it. Thanks for sharing with us at Inkspirational. Meighan DT

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  45. UnknownJanuary 17, 2014 at 6:42 PM

    Wow! These are stunning Deepti!!
    Thanks for joining us at CAS-Colours and Sketches this week :)
    Lizy xx

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  46. Karen DavisJanuary 17, 2014 at 11:46 PM

    Deepti, this card is SOOOO sweet and a perfect take on the challenge.

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  47. Virginia L.January 19, 2014 at 12:28 PM

    I ADORE that little fish in the deep blue water! Well done, Deepti! Thanks so much for joining the fun with us at Runway Inspired Challenge!

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  48. Deepti StephensJanuary 25, 2014 at 1:51 AM

    Congrats, Deepti.. :)

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