Monday, September 16, 2013

A Little Bit RETRO Challenge!

Winners of our Retro Challenge are:

FIRST CLASS - #7 Linda L

IN THE MAILBOX - #1 Kathy Stacy, #3 Carol L and #6 Jackie W

Hello! Welcome to another fun challenge here on Cards in Envy!  We're asking you to go back in time...just a little bit and to create a card that has RETRO vibes!  What is retro?  Well, our definition of retro is..." old fashioned style."  So what might your RETRO card feature?   It could be made with old fashioned colors like those from the 50s, 60s, 70s--think harvest gold and avocado green, or clothing or other items from those past years.  Heck, now retro can even be the 80s and 90s.  You could even make your card to look like how a card might have looked from a certain decade or another idea is to use hippie clothing, the peace sign etc. which is certainly retro too.  Still confused?  Then maybe our Designers' creations can help you out and offer you a bit of inspiration. 

Please remember that our challenge is for A2 (4.25" x 5.5") cards ONLY.  We do not accept entries for square cards AND your card must be relatively FLAT with no lumpy bumpy embellishments, bows etc.  because we want all CARDS IN ENVY to fit in a regular envy for mailing with a single first class stamp!


Danie created this fabulous fashionable card featuring a very retro image.  Anyone remember when ladies dressed like this?  And the colors, patterns of her papers really add to this fun card!


Debbie, Scrap Enabler
Debbie created a super fun and cute retro card with colors and paper patterns that remind me of fabric and coloring books from when I was a kid (yes, that decade is very retro!)  The adorable image of the cute kids on a seesaw pull all the elements of this retro card together!


Denise went with a country, retro vibe on her card featuring old fashioned kitchen decor favorites with roosters and hens and a little bit of French inspiration. Can you say...Oh, la, la!



Karen's retro card is inspired from a picture that used to hang on her Mom's wall during that decade when EVERYTHING was this color! Can you guess when that was?  Even the shapes say "retro."



Kristie's fabulous card is sending retro love via an old manual typewriter.  I wonder if many of us could still type on that now days?  The lovely floral paper in the background is also reminiscent of a style and days gone by!

Lisa used an element right off the pages of a retro magazine!  A time when you could get a complete haircutting outfit for only $14.95.  Her paper choices and colors work perfectly for that retro look!


Marilyn's card brings us a bright and cheerful retro feeling with the adorable toaster and slice of toast. Something I can visualize on a 50s kitchen counter or magazine ad! Love her choice of background papers for this fun card!


  Patricia, Thinking of Inking
Patricia's card shows you what you can do when your inspiration is color.  The patterns of the papers definitely say retro along with that fabulous avocado green!


 Sandy (Challenge Host), Sandy's Crafty Creations
My retro card is inspired by my mother and grandmothers who always wore an apron in the kitchen.  The patterned rose paper reminds me of our living room walls.  Not only did my mother and grandmothers wear aprons but they wore dresses too even when doing housework.  A retro era that I love to remember!



Oh baby! Nothing says retro better than vinyl!  Vinyl records, of course.  Wendi charms us with her awesome 45 record peeking out from behind a retro patterned paper.

Now it's your turn to share your RETRO card with us!  Please make sure that your card fits with our challenge by reading our guidelines and following our theme.  You could be our FIRST CLASS entry or one of our IN THE MAILBOX entries for this challenge!  Our Designers will be voting on their favorite cards which will be announced on the Wednesday following the close of the challenge. We will have one FIRST CLASS and three or more IN THE MAILBOX.  Each will receive one of our fun badges for their blog!

A few quick reminders regarding our challenge:
  1. No square cards.  All cards entered must be A2 size (4.25" x 5.5")
  2. No lumpy, bumpy cards.  Elements on your card need to be relatively flat (no thicker than 1/4")
  3. Limit entries to 3 per challenge.

Monday, September 2, 2013

Manly Challenge!

Winners of our Manly Challenge are:

FIRST CLASS - #27 Lorraine A.

IN THE MAIL BOX - #10 Linda L, #12 Valerie Light, #16 KOScraps4u, #17 DebiB and #29 Barb Murphy

Congratulations! Please send  an email to: cardenvydt@gmail.com with either First Class Manly or Mail Box Manly (which ever is applicable) in your subject line and I will email you a badge!

Thank you!
Sandy

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It's time to man up! Think manly! Create a card for the BOYS!!  Our challenge theme this time is:   MANLY.  We want to see your fabulous cards that you create  just for the guys in your life.  Share your manly birthday, Christmas, get well, thinking of you, Father's Day or any occasion card..  Remember, that for the Cards in Envy challenge, we only accept A2 cards (4.25" x 5.5") that are relatively flat to fit in a first class envelope for regular first class postage.  That means no lumpy, bumpy thick cards.

You could be our FIRST CLASS Entry or one of our IN THE MAILBOX entries for this challenge!  Our Designers will be voting on their favorite cards which will be announced on the Wednesday following the close of the challenge. We will have one FIRST CLASS and three or more IN THE MAILBOX.  Each will receive one of our fun badges for their blog!

Our Designers have put on their thinking caps and created some fabulous MANLY cards to encourage and inspire you!

Danie's cute manly card reminds me of the the television show "Home Improvement" and Tim the Toolman! I love the ruggedness of the materials used in this card and the super cute tools cleverly created with foil tape from the hardware store!  




 Debbie, Scrap Enabler
Debbie used some fun manly gears and textures on this birthday card which I'm positive a man would love!  The red and brown colors go together wonderfully on this card with the white embossed/textured area!




Denise's fabulous guy card would be perfect for my hubby who LOVES the ocean and coastline!  I love how Denise colored this great seagull and used Baker's twine to make the rope on the dock post!


Karen's card features argyle design papers in bright colors, similar to sweaters men were given for Christmas.  Love the clock and the masculine rope twine on this birthday card!


Kristie's wonderful lighthouse scene is another card my Hubby would love!  The embossed background is very manly with the blue papers and I love that serene scene too!


Lisa's card is also perfect for my Hubby!  He loves to fish and this is an awesome card for any man who loves fishing!  I love the masculine papers and the fishing lure!



Marilyn's card takes us back to days gone by but has a very masculine design with the pretty blues and beige colors.  I love the way she did the roadway and the bright blue of the horse and buggy!



 Patricia, Thinking of Inking
Patricia used a fabulous train engine image and embossed it! It really stands out on this card and the blue with the brown is very manly!  Love the addition of the brads to dress it up but keep it manly!





Sandy (Challenge Host), Sandy's Crafty Creations
This is my card for the manly theme, which has no images for fishing or the ocean.  I've had this stamp for a while and wanted to use it and think it was perfect for a card for someone to send to a man.  The next time I use this stamp for a card I will leave it black and white and go for a look like Kristie's lighthouse card above.




I love all the manly elements that Wendi used on her card.  The brown background reminds me of leather and the sentiment is great--perfect for a man or awesome boy!



Now, it's your turn to share your MANLY card creation.  First, a few reminders:

  1. No square cards.  All cards entered must be A2 size (4.25" x 5.5")
  2. No lumpy, bumpy cards.  Elements on your card need to be relatively flat (no thicker than 1/4")
  3. Limit entries to 3 per challenge.
We've had several entries with square cards that have been deleted. Please read our guidelines and the list above before linking your card.  All entries are for A2 cards only,               NO SQUARE CARDS and cards must have flat embellishments. Thank you.