I always have good intentions when I spot challenges that take my fancy but, more often than not, fail to make time to create a worthy entry. A planned visit to hospital meant that I gained an extra day at home this week so actually managed to make these to take along to Darnell's Twofer Challenge where the theme is "Critters".
It was the first inking of one of the stamps in the Tracey Hey set, Rhino Rascals that has been sat on my desk for several months now. They really are adorable and come with lots of "different" sentiments and lots of diddy filler stamps, the heart background being an example. They were coloured with Promarkers.
I used three different shades of red ink to create the background on the panel above. It wasn't until I had finished that I realised that there are actually four different heart stamps and I only used two!!
The paper panel on this one made the card look unfinished so I dug out a long forgotten tube of yellow glitter to weld the paper and white space together. The sequins were inspired by the current
Passion for Promarkers Challenge #510 - Sequins, pearls or gems.
I hope you have a lovely weekend. The forecast here in the UK looks rather good for now so we will be making the most of it while it lasts.
See you soon
More challenges that inspired me
Penny Black and More September - Animals
Polkadoodles #37 - Anything Goes
Crafting by Designs September - Anything Goes
Two fabulous cards, Sarah! Your colouring of those sweet hippos is just fab and I love your choice of backgrounds and simple design - right up my street!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along with us at Passion for Promarkers this week! Lisa x
Two beauties Sarah, love the clean design on both, the hippo is adorable and beautifully coloured
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ReplyDeleteSuch sweet Rhinos Sarah and I love that sentiment on the bottom one, great cards x
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteoh these wonderful Twofer designs are so brilliantly created.
Love your Hippo Stamps and you have coloured them perfectly too.
Super work on the backing hearts design it looks like printed paper.
Hope you have a great weekeend.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Oh my goodness! Not only is this the cutest rhino EVER, but the sentiment is completely whacko! I love it! Your cards are so sweet! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteI love your adorable NBUS rhino, Sarah! Your shading is perfection and she looks a doll on both of your sweet designs! I love the angled panel on your heartfelt first card and how you used the yellow glitter as a border on your second card! (The best sediment EVER!) Thank you so much for playing in Twofer Card Challenge #20! Enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteTwo super cards Sarah, two fabulous designs and I love your cute Rhino.
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They are all super cute Sarah and love all the images and designs. Have a brilliant weekend. Hugs, Carol S.xx
ReplyDeleteI've been looking at those Tracey Hey stamps for a while. This is lovely. He's adorable and I love your sweet card.xx
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, I didn't think it was possible that rhinos were this adorable... they are so cute and coloured beautifully. The sentiment, its brilliant Sarah and I guess I won't be kidnapped anytime soon... super fun cards x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun image Sarah and with those pretty DP's makes for such a cheery card. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Penny Black and More, lovely to see you there. Hope you have a good weekend.
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Greetings Sarah, super cute colors and card designs.
ReplyDeleteHugs Diane
Two very cute cards Sarah..love the little Hippo and fabulous colouring and love the sentiment re eating cake..
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Very cute stamped images and two gorgeous cards Sarah.
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These are fabulous, so super cute!
ReplyDeleteWendy xx
Two super cute designs Sarah, very bright and cheerful - both of them. Many thanks for joining us at Penny Black and More Challenges this month xxx
ReplyDeleteOh, I've never seen a rhino stamp before! So adorable and two very fun cards:)
ReplyDeleteAwww these are so cute Sarah! I love that adorable rhino and your fabulous designs, the heart background is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Tammy
how absolutely adorable.. fab designs..
ReplyDeletethank you so much for joining us at Polkadoodles Craft Challenge
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Corinne
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Both are so cute, absolutely gorgeously coloured.xx
ReplyDeleteOh wow two cracking cards... Love your critters and pretty papers. Thanks for joining us at Passion for Promarkers, Shelly
ReplyDeleteSuch a darling little Rhino! I love how you created your background with the hearts. So many stamp sets have great little stamps, and this is a perfect way to use them! The paper on your second card looks so cute too (and very yummy)! Thanks for joining in the fun with us at the Twofer Card Challenge!
ReplyDeleteAawww the sweetest hippo ever and two beautiful cards - well done Sarah - Michelle x
ReplyDeleteStay safe..........eat cake. I LOVE that sentiment. These are adorable cards. [Bunny]``
ReplyDeleteThese rhinos are sooo cute. Your wonderful design skills so them off perfectly!
ReplyDeleteOh Sarah, you've made me laugh with the sentiment on the first card :-) I don't feel so bad now - wouldn't want to risk kidnapping :-) It's adorable and I love the paper you used. I love, love the simple but beautiful design of your second card. The hearts are the perfect background for your cute little rhino. Love it!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week ahead.
Big hugs,
♥ Lena
Lena’s Creations
Don't think I've ever seen such cute rhino's before, Sarah ... they're beautifully coloured ... and that first one is adorable against the sweet heart background! I laughed out loud at the brilliant sentiment on your birthday card ... it's just soooo much fun ... and one to encourage cake eating at any time of year! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Twofer! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteHey sweetie, hope you've recovered well from your minor surgery. Sending gentle hugs! Love these two fabulous cards, but I must confess, especially the one with the hilarious sentiment, nearly spat my coffee over the pooter! Brilliant!! Hugs, Wends xoxo
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