Monday, July 13, 2009

Day 135 - On the Outside Looking In

Whew - I just finished going back through at least a hundred cards trying to narrow it down to the Top Trio. Thank goodness the DT is in on the decision because I couldn't do it alone. This was a particularly wonderful week of cards because some of the challenges really required some serious time and effort. That is why two of the top cards are from the two toughest challenges (in my humble opinion, that is), and here they all are:

1) Carolyn V. - for a truly clever use of a beautiful image on the outside, and a perfect 'splat' on the inside.
2) Crystal - for some incredible stitching on this adorable card.
3) Laurie W. - for an adorable ad-inspired card with all it's many little details that are worth a closer look.

Congrats to all of you, and feel free to grab the COTW blinkie for your blogs :)

Here are those amazing 365ers who managed to complete all the challenges last week:


Teza, Chrissie, Jenny S., Piali, Laurie W., Alicia H., Ella, Denise O., SMK, Fi, Linda B., Maz and Lila Castro

You continue to amaze me with all the cards you create each week, and if this is your first time making this list - way to go!! If I missed you on the list don't hesitate to let me know.

Back to Shortcuts Week and today's challenge~

I challenge you to create a window on your card using some see-through material.


Wow - Gloria, one of my all-time favorites from you - it's absolutely beautiful! If you want to learn more about how Gloria created this card, then head on over to her blog for details.

14 comments:

Alicia a.k.a. Crafty Al said...

LOVE the shaped window. Can't wait to see what else your team does with our products this week.
Alicia - ShortCuts

Mojo Hugs said...

Love Gloria's colourful card.

Congrats to all the Top Trios and all those who made EVERY challenge through the week! You're amazing!

Gloria said...

Love that card that!!! Great challenge!

Beach Cat ! said...

It is so much fun to make a card with a window, I should do it more often. Gloria's card is really striking, it gets such depth with the window.

Gloria Stengel said...

Thanks gals. This is my first EVER window card. LOL But with Spellbinders Nestie dies...it was sooooo easy! I just slapped the ShortCuts plastic on the back and TA DA!

Carolyn V said...

I feel like I've won an Oscar! LOL I have been so impressed and inspired by everyone else's contributions to the blog 365 Cards challenges... and the design team there has chosen my 'bubble' card for a top 3 spot this past week. I can't tell you how tickled I am... Thanks ladies! The honour means a lot - and the easy inclusion into your network of online cardmakers means even more. It's such a positive 'place' to be - every comment has been kind and encouraging.

If it wasn't a Monday (I really shouldn't be blogging while I'm at work) I'd be taking on this window challenge right now! I hope to post an entry later, though.

Laurie said...

Thanks so much for picking my card! It was such a fun week! It was great to have all the inpiration here in one place! And alot of fun!

Crissy said...

Wow, a top trio! Thank you so much for choosing my card. That is a great way to be welcomed into the group! I will be posting my window card later, all that have been posted so far are beautiful!

PaulaM said...

Gloria, I LOVE your card. I also WANT that nesties die - you will give it to me, right? You have used it and now you can share!! lol Honestly, I do love that die it is perfect for your window. I finally got mine done - with my nesties too - though I am getting 'tired' of my circles and ovals - I need more SHAPE in my life!!

Gloria Stengel said...

Paula, you are on your own babe, as you know I hate to share! LOL I want more of the label styles dies so we need to find a place that sells the Nesties for cheap. LOL

iamtutu said...

I think I am having a moment and I don't know where to post my completed card, LOL! I am having so much fun and I can't wait to start on the black, white, and red all over. If I am posting incorrectly, please let me know so I can fix it.

http://newtoscrapping.blogspot.com/2009/07/71309-365-cards-challange.html

cynderellaj said...

Here is my take on the sketch:

http://cyndications.blogspot.com/2009/07/365-cards-day-134-super-sketchy-sunday.html

Hannah said...

Here's my card :-) ~ Hannah S

Linda said...

Really fun challenge!!
I have posted my card in Mr Linky.