Well, as exciting as our 300th Challenge was, it's time to get back to our routine, and the next challenge on the roster is a speed stamping challenge created by team mate Heather H.
Not that speed stamping isn't exciting! It's guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping for sure. You see, you have 10 minutes only to make a card and you have to time yourself from the moment you start cutting cardstock or stamping images, or whatever your first moves will be. Now, you are allowed to gather all your materials and plan your card out in advance, but as soon as you physically begin working on your card, the time starts to count down. Mine took 5 min. and 57 sec. It's simpler than I typically make my speed stamping cards, but I had already tried one that required a lot of die cutting and I ran out of time, so this one is mostly stamping! What a difference that makes! (Just a little heads up for you!) Here's a closer look:
- I started with a Coastal Cabana card base and added a 4" x 5 1/4" panel of Hello Irresistible 6" x 6" DSP to the front.
- On a piece of 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" Basic White Card stock, I stamped the images you can see starting with the sentiment at the top, from the Seaside Bay set, in Crumb Cake, the sandpiper in Crumb Cake, the two sets of shells in the sand, which are stamped in Petal Pink and had the rock'n'roll technique with Crumb Cake added before stamping. The large grasses are Pretty Peacock and the small ones are Granny Apple Green.
- I added this panel to the card front and used some retired Faux Seaglass Shapes.
- I hit the timer stop and I had 4min. and 3sec. left which means I used 5min and 57sec.
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Dang, Heather, that's a great time, but I had to laugh when I saw your comment about this being the second attempt - I so feel ya', sister! I design in my head, and now lately I've been adding a "now, how can I eliminate that diecutting plan" step, too, lol. Great minds, lol. Love this card, though - very fresh and lovely, and perfect for the shells!
ReplyDeleteYour forward planning and first aborted attempt clearly paid dividends Heather - your stamped beach scene is just lovely and a triumph in under 6 minutes, bravo!! I love the layering and the addition of the seaglass too - simple touches that add the perfect beachy finishing touch!
ReplyDeleteLove this little scene, Heather! I did smile when you said this was your second attempt - been there, done that! Very impressed that you delivered this in under 6 minutes - way to go!
ReplyDeleteGoodness - under 6 minutes! I love the colours you've picked - just so beachy. I like the way you've styled your photo too. You're raising the bar on the speed stamping for sure!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and classic! I chuckled at Heather H's comment and your own. Somebody needs to hold me back from die cutting on these challenges! I was sweating bullets. Your card gives the right vibes for this challenge - beachy colors with a perfect beach scene. It's like I can feel the sand between my toes right before I step on a seashell and cut my foot open. lol!
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