I love to join in, and I was shocked (and I think it says a lot about what my life has been like over the past few months) when I realised that the last challenge I did was back in September! *gasp!*
Any stamping that I've done in the last few months has been purely for business not pleasure (and here I count myself so lucky that I have to stamp for my job, and it is always fun, even when it's "work"). I've designed projects for classes and Blog Hops, but haven't sat down and stamped "just because". When I do stamp for fun, I find that I enjoy it more if it has a bit of structure, and that's why I love challenges. I find having a few boundaries makes the creativity flow in the right direction, instead of spilling out everywhere into a confused muddle.
Anyway, I'll stop rambling and get to the point... I've had a lovely time over the past week catching up on Challenges. Over the next few days I'll show you my creations for the Challenges from October through to March, 12 cards in all. I've done the Sketch Challenge and Colour Challenge for each month (I didn't do the stamp set challenges as they were all from Mini Catalogues that are now retired...thank goodness, or I think I'd still be going!!), and it was so much fun to sit and stamp again. I'm never leaving it this long again!
October Colour Challenge (Pink Passion, Kiwi Kiss and Basic Black)
Carol called this one Passionate Kisses, but I've actually cheated and substituted Melon Mambo for Pink Passion, so maybe this one would be called Mambo Kisses or Kiwi Melons LOL

October Sketch Challenge:

I'll be back with November's challenges soon!
Love the october sketch challenge Marelle - mmm, chocolatey :)
ReplyDeleteI also love your Sketch Challenge card - the 2 tones in the flower look brilliant! I might have to pull that set out again!! I always get such good inspiration from your blog - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWell firstly, congrats on making 12 cards - marathon effort! And secondly, wowser! that first card is bright! I like it, but man, I need my sunnies! Great work on the challenges.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Marelle! Yay for having some stamping time all to yourself. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the "autumny" eastern blooms card. Looks fantastic!
This is so calm and cool! Love the beautiful colors and the flowers. Super job!
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