Saturday, October 2, 2010

It's a Cardmaker's World Cardmaking Day Blog Hop!

You are on the CardSwaps World Cardmaking Day Blog Hop! You should have arrived here from Irina's blog. If you got here differently, make sure you start at the beginning and work your way around. Comment on every blog by midnight CST, October 3, 2010, to be entered in to a drawing for prizes. The full list of prizes are on Lora's blog.

My Challenge was....make a 10 minute card....

Which is a funny challenge to me, because I am a fan of Stephanie Barnard of The Stamps of Life, and she actually posts a monthly video titled, "30 second card (in 5 minutes) on her blog, and I always get a kick out of watching them...sorry, no videos here! (lol)

Ok, really...this was a lot harder than I thought it would be....really!

I wanted to get a couple of things out before I started the timer...here is my workspace, ready to go...

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I thought that it would be fun to make a halloween card...since I've got all that stuff gathered, waiting to make some with my son...

So, here is what I had after 10 minutes...

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That's it!!! I had the card folded, I had two of my inside mats cut...and I had one image stamped....how pitiful is that!!!!!

I thought it was hilarious! I guess I've never paid any attention to how long I spend making a card....have you?

So, more than 40 minutes later....this is what I had....

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Card Supplies: cardstock (green, black, yellow, white) from stash, patterned paper (purple moons, orange polka dots) K & Co, ink (black, watermark) Tsukineko (white) blanco, stamps (frankenstein) craft smart for Michael's (ghost, boo, spiderweb, spider, mini ghosts, happy halloween and trick or treat) The Stamps of Life spooky2scare and thanks2fall sets

An adorable halloween card, inside and out...but I'm still laughing about how long I take to create a card!!!!

Here are some close-ups of the details...

I made a gate-fold card...just cut your cardstock 11" wide by 4 1/4" high, and score it at 2 3/4" in from each short side...then they will meet in the middle!

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I cut the purple rectangle mat at 3 1/4" wide by 3 3/4" tall, and the black mat a bit smaller, and only adhered it to half of the front...so that the card could open...

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Isn't this stamp a crack-up? I got this one in the dollar bin!!!

I cut the mats for the sides (both front and back) at 2 1/2" wide by 4" tall.

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Here you can see my watermarked spider border....

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And the second side...aren't those wee ghosties adorable?

Lots of details...which makes for a much longer than 10 minute card!


Honestly, I thought I could do better, time wise...so I tried again....

Here is my work area ~ take two...

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This time, I decided to pull out a coordinated paper/embellishment pack. Maybe it was cheating....but I call it smart planning!

10 minutes later, I was much happier with my results....

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The front was done....and the inside just needed the sentiment....

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Here it is completed inside....took me about 12 minutes total....much better!

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Card supplies: cardstock (white) from stash, patterned cardstock and sticker embellishments lime rickey by Basic Grey, ink (black) Tsukineko, stamps (thanks, you rock) The Stamps of Life thanks2you set.

So, all in all, I learned that I'm not that creative when under the clock!!! How about you? Are you ready to give it a try? When you finish the blog hop, the last link will be to the mini-crop challenges on the Cardmaker message board....I'm going to have fun reading and seeing what others can do in their 10 minutes!!!

A bit about me ~ Like many, I started cardmaking as an offshoot of scrapbooking. I was attending regular crop nights at a local scrapbooking store and was exposed to lots of gorgeous rubber stamps and card samples ~ eventually, I decided to try my hand, and now, my pictures remain lonely and unprinted on my computer while I make cards every opportunity that I have! If you browse through my blog, you'll see that I try lots of different techniques and styles, but lean toward simple and slightly distressed with texture...


Now, on with the blog hop!


You have until midnight, CST, October 3rd 2010, to post your comment on each blog along the hop. Everyone that comments on each blog will be entered into the drawings for blog hop prizes. In addition, if you want to participate in the challenges for the mini crop at Card Swaps, go check it out after the blog hop and upload your completed project by midnight CST, October 3, 2010, in order to get in the drawings for more prizes!

Your next stop on the hop is Ana!
Here is the complete list of blogs participating...be sure to get them all!


Lora
Jeanette
Laura
Faith Skrdla (Designed 2 Delight)
Jane
Lori (representing Stretch N Bubbles)
Meredith <--- You are here!

75 comments:

  1. I don't think I could do that either! LOL I will have to try it though. My problem is I craft at work and I have to stop and answer the phones. I loved both the cards. Hope you have a great day.

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  2. Meredith
    Like your card alot very pretty
    I alwats like halloween card
    thank for showing

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  3. jajajaj 10 min hummm, hope i can get a prep area first!!! and the 10 starts with the actual card making! jajajaja great chalenge!

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  4. Too funny Meredith...not sure anyone could make your first card in ten minutes! Both of your cards are awesome and congrats on getting the second one done in 12...that's great. I've never timed how long it takes to make a card...I'm not sure I want to know! :)

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  5. I love that you did it twice! I can hear you saying "Redo!" HAHA!Both cards are adorable and will delight anyone that receives them. Thanks so much for being part of the hop. :)

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  6. What a riot you are! I'm with you, I'll have to have all my stuff prepped and ready to go. It takes me 10 minutes just to figure out what color I'm going to use. Both cards are fun and I'm looking forward to playing.

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  7. 10 minutes card, this will be a challenge for me. LOL I love both of your cards, they are awesome!!! Kellie

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  8. *chuckle* Okay, when I read your assignment I admit I scrolled down to see a 10 minute card and thought "Holy Cow! She is SuperWoman"! Then I scrolled back to pick up reading and smiled. I was feeling an extreme amount of pressure thinking I have to try that with a 10 minute timer. Then I got to card #2 and I stopped sweating! Great cards and great post!

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  9. Great cards Meredith :) I really love the Frankenstein stamp sooo cute :)

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  10. OMG! I know for a fact that sometimes I spend 2 hours on a card. That's usually when I am learning a new technique or fold. I can't even decide on a paper in 10 minutes. I think I'm TOO MUCH of a perfectionist.

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  11. The halloween cards are great... but I love that Thank you Card!
    Seems I'm always sending a thank you!
    Hugs,
    emily

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  12. Wow, great work and timed too hmmmm.

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  13. Ohhh Meredith it takes me half a day to make a card! I loved your second try, never would have thought such a nice card could be done in the short of time! The first card was gorgeous and 40 min is still better than my time ! Thanks for the hop

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  14. wow these would take me about 1 hour each lol they are great xx

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  15. I for sure couldn't do these cards in less than one hour. They are both super cute!!!

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  16. Love the timer idea. I may give that a try. I sometimes take days to finish a card, so this would be a real challenge for me. Like your finished cards!

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  17. What fun you made this! I am very much like you. I just never can finish a card with dispatch. But your cards (both of them) are great. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. Love your humour, you right, i take forever!!!

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  19. LOL! I couldn't make a 10 minute card to save my life!! :P
    Your cards look great!

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  20. I just had to laugh because there is no way I can do a gate fold card in 10 mintues, much less 30 minutes. Thank you for sharing and God Bless.

    Diana
    http://b4ustamp.blogspot.com

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  21. What a clever idea! Not sure I can do a card in 10 minutes)))

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  22. I love your Halloween card. Thanks for sharing.

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  23. Too funny Meredith!! I try to never pay attention to the clock when I am in the Cavern.... I always say, "Paper is cheaper than therapy!" Both of your cards are just cute!!

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  24. Ten minutes is enough to take a breath in and decide what to make - the rest takes me a whole lot longer. LOL You did great.

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  25. Time to do my cards is always hard to come by - thanks for the cute ideas!

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  26. Hmm - 10 minute card-I'll try :)
    Great card!

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  27. Girl you had me laughing! 10 minute card???? That's like asking my son to take a ten minute shower...he usually is in there till the hot water runs out 45 minutes later! I forced myself as an additional challenge to do my sketch challenge in 30 minutes and that was difficult. Not sure I can do a 10 minute card. Love both of your cards!

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  28. "Epic Fail" on the 1st card. Tee hee I don't know how how I am going to do this "speed card" but I shall try cause I think that I will do much worst then a couple of mins. over. I love that you did it the second time that was awesome. Thanks for sharing.

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  29. Wow - 10 minutes - some days it takes that long to find my craft table. But, I am reorganizing my craft room - again!!! so surely it will be better after that!

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  30. I think you had the hardest challenge. I'm not sure I want to know how long I spend on some of my cards! Love both of your creations. Thanks for sharing!

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  31. Great cards! 10 minutes? Uh oh, I'll try.

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  32. Great cards - thank you for sharing!

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  33. What great fun.. Love the cards. tfs
    Huggles

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  34. Funny blogpost! Love your cards!

    Carol B

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  35. Thats too funny - i can not fathom doing a card in 10 mins. I admire your tenacity tho in trying to do it lol.
    Great cards btw.

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  36. I thought you were kidding--a 10 minute card. I don't think I can even choose a card to buy in 10 minutes! I'm glad you showed us that you couldn't do it the first time around. I would have been way too intimidated to eve consider it. Thanks!

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  37. both of your cards are cute. I like the first one the best. It looks like you took a long time.

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  38. Wow...10 minutes??
    Great job! I love the ideas and can't wait to do them myself...and maybe even in 10 minutes HA HA.

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  39. I'm a slow learner so 10 minutes is a stretch for me! :) Looks fun and easy though! ! This is my 1st blog hop! This is my 10th "hop" and I'm sure enjoying this! Thanks!

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  40. 10 minutes??? It takes me that long to chose the color of the paper.

    I loved both of your cards.

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  41. I don't think I could make a card in 10 minutes if I had three helpers! LOL! But will give it a try. Thanks for participating in the blog hop.

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  42. OMG this is too funny! Love your card--probably take me an hour or more!!! Off to my next hop hop hop

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  43. I don't think I could make a card in 10 minutes. Yours are great.

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  44. I can't never make a card in 10 mins i keep changing my mind how i want it to be but o well. But those are some really cute cards. Thanks for the idea.

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  45. You did a great job! That was a really ambitious card to cram into 10 minutes. :)

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  46. great job...I feel the same way...unless I am on a roll :)

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  47. I love your darling Halloween card!

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  48. Love the halloween card. Even at 10 minutes you could tell it was going to be cute!

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  49. Great cards Meredith, especially the Halloween card. Make a card in 10 minutes?? That would be a really big stretch for me... even with all the material laid out I'd probably fail miserably. I guess I'll have to give it a try. :D

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  50. Wow I can't do 10 mins card,no way...sorry.And you made a fabulous card I love haloween lots fun.
    Rujee

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  51. LOL! What a challenge! I doubt if I can make one in 10 minutes but I'll try!!! I think I can!!!

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  52. those were AWESOME...I love halloween and those just made my day!

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  53. LOL...that is too funny! I would like to do that at a crop. Tell everyone that they have 10 mins to make a card and whoever completes it wins a prize. Thanks for the inspiration and for the laugh. :-) BTW...you did a fab job on both cards!

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  54. Wow! Your Halloween card is great. It has so many elements, I'm sure it would have taken me hours do create something that complicated. It will be fun to time myself.

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  55. I loved your post! A 30 sec card in 5 minutes? Crumbs! I loved that you posted pics in intervals... the 40 minute 30 second card was DEFINITELY worth waiting for... a delightful creation!
    hugs from Australia!

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  56. 10 minute card!?!?! You are goooooood! Love your cards.

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  57. You know when I've seen what's on yr table new there is no way you do it in 10 min. My other half always says how come in the telly they make it in minutes and you take hrs, simple answear:they know what they useing and everything prepared woala card is ready in minutes lol
    hugs
    Ildiko

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  58. Great job on the 10 min. card, Goodness knows it would take me a lot longer,

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  59. there is not a chance I could make a card in 10 mins unless I copied an exact card!! i uually take an hour or two to make a card depending on the detail and whether I have to colour and image!! Love what you came up with for this challenge!

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  60. Great cards!! I have never timed myself on how long it takes me to make a card..this would be a fun challenge!!

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  61. Maybe if I had a clock on my craft table I could keep track of the time & probably be more organized. Gonna give it a try

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  62. love the card. Funny how much time we do spend on our craft. :) TFS

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  63. Great card, 10min. going to have to try that one

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  64. I would never ever be able to do a 10 min card or a 20 min card, mine take forever. I am a perfectionist.I also take it a step at a time and have to think about what I want to do next sometimes(techniques)....LOL

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  65. I have been making cards for over 8 years and I don't think I have ever made a card in 10 minutes. You did a fabulous job and what fun cards there are.

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  66. Great challenge in making a card in 10 minute I'll have to challenge myself in trying it...
    well done

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  67. Funny, my friends at work always ask (when I'm showing off one of my projects) "how long does it take you to make a card?" My response is..It's not making the card that takes the time, it's sorting out all the ideas in my head!...........Super job!

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  68. Great cards!!! I don't think that I could even copy those in 10 min! Very nice!

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  69. Thanks for the post. You've really wonderful cards

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