Wednesday, April 28, 2010

First Post!!!

Yikes! Can't believe I'm really joining the blog world. We'll see how this goes. :)

I thought I'd start my first post with the current Caardvarks challenge sponsored by Core'dination Cardstock. The challenge is to create a monochromatic project and the winner gets a 3 month designing gig with Core'dination! Wow!!! I decided to use some of the yummy Core'dination cardstock my Mom gave me for my Birthday/Christmas last year. So fun to work with!

Anyways, here are the cards I made for the challenge:


For this first card I sanded Cool Mint Truffle Core Color Core'dination cardstock BEFORE stamping on it, distressed the edges of the circles, and scored the edges of the card.



On the second card I used Barn Siding Whitewash Core'dination cardstock facing both directions in the Cuttlebug stylized flowers embossing folder so that I could sand the background in the main panel and the focal points in the side panels.

In my final card I used layers of torn Jelly Cupboard Whitewash Core'dination cardstock.

Stamps: Hero Arts. Ink:Tim Holtz Distress Inks. Cardstock: Core'dination
Thanks for stopping by! I still have LOTS to figure out with blogging... adding blinkies, making my pictures bigger, etc. I'm techie challenged. :)

29 comments:

Lucy Abrams said...

HOORAY - Sarah has a blog. So so happy!!!!!!!!
Gorgeous cards too - love the brown/aqua one especially. Totally striking.

Libby Hickson said...

So far so good Sarah!! Yay, so glad you took the plunge!

Ayana Posadas said...

Your cards are so pretty and your blog looks great! :)

Barbara said...

Yay! I just saw your note on Twitter! Your cards are very pretty Sarah and it's so nice to *see* you. :-)

Julie Batta said...

Yay, so happy for you. Now I have another blog to browse. Have fun with it and can't wait to see more of the great stuff you create.

marianagrigsby said...

Yaay! So glad for you!!!! Your blog looks great!

Maylee said...

Wooohoo! You'll soon finding out that it's quite addicting!

Your cards are beautiful!

Joy said...

I am so doing the happy dance for you Sarah, I told you so, couldn't help but to say that, loving you blog and have bookmarked it cannot wait to see more. Such a nice surprise to wake up to. Congrats.

Big Hugs :)

Joy

Lin said...

YAY, Sarah, it looks great!! So pleased that you are joining in the addiction!! Great first post! Hugs!

Kathy said...

Yipee Yay Sarah...love your NEW blog and what a great debut with all your lovely cards. Hugs,Kathy

Stamping Cafe said...

Woohoo... so happy for you! Congratulations, Sarah! Your cards are totally gorgeous, love them!!

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donna mikasa said...

Hi Sarah! Yay for starting a blog! Love it! So glad to be able to see all of your cards up close! I love them all....

Ann said...

They're all fabulous! I really love the second one! :D

Kelly Booth said...

Wonderful Cards...I seriously need to find me some cordinations...would you believe I have never had any??? LOVE Your Cards!!!

Jennifer said...

I read your post at flicker...it tickled me. I'm just a few months into this and I've had to pull myself back because I AM SO SLOW at creating...but I love it! My hat is off to you Sarah, I too am a homeschooling mother of four and find myself playing until the wee hours of the morning, the following day comes quickly! I love your creations :) It is wonderful to get to know the people behind them :) You've done a fantastic job in setting your blog up! Oh, I had to laugh in looking through your scrapbook pages...my youngest son sucks his fingers exactly as your does :) And we have pictures of our oldest (years ago now) dressed up similar to yours in the funny "get ups" :)
Jenny F.

Barb said...

Yay for you, Sarah! Congrats on your new blog!! I am still not doing this, but thinking about it more and more! Very scary for me! Your blog looks wonderful! Planning on visiting as often as I can! :)

judkajudi said...

Beautifully done blog, Sarah! And I love the cards you made .. elegant and striking!!

Virginia L. said...

Welcome to the blogland! Yipee, Sarah has a blog now, Sarah has a blog... :) Hugs to you, Sarah!

Anette H said...

Congrats, Sarah! Looking forward to stopping by!

carole~ish said...

hi sarah!! welcome to the world of blogging!!
watch out ~ it can eat up all your time if you're not careful!! ;)

Jill said...

Absolutely gorgeous! I love these cards and I can't tell you how thrilled I am that you started a blog! I think you'll love it!! Hugs, my friend! I'm looking forward to lots more visits here!

Nancy said...

Welcome to the world of blogging, Sarah! You've made a lovely start. These cards are fabulous and your blog is so inviting. I'm sure I'll be visiting often!
bless you,
nancy(ljk)

paula said...

Congratulations to you Sarah :D!!! I loved seeing your cards (& good luck for the challenge). Hope that you are enjoying blogland xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Tami H said...

How COULD you, Sarah?! Hahahha...kidding! ;) Your blog looks fantastic. Hooray!

Kelly Rasmussen said...

so happy to see you started a blog! i've added you to my google reader so i can keep up with all your amazing creations! (think we'll ever get tami on board?) ;)

Heather Maria said...

Congratulations on starting a blog Sarah - it looks brilliant! I'm sure I'll be visiting lots! Your cards for the Caardvarks challenge are all gorgeous!

Angela said...

Yay for a crafty blog!! I'm so excited to get more details on your creations - I always want to ask you a million questions when I see your cards...'How did she do that??'
Also, I love your blog header...hee! I look over and see the original on my windowsill and do a happy grin. And 36 followers!! After only 2 posts. What!?! You are totally famous. :)

Monika Reeck said...

Hi Sarah....yay for your first Post..all your card are lovely and adorable...my blog is http://creativewithmonika.blogspot.com/ maybe you like to see my card there....hope to see you again...hugs, Monika from Flickr