Kendra’s Card Challenge 8 - use six patterned papers to make 17 cards (Dec 2022)
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This post which includes a video shows how I make 17 cards(!) for Kendra’s Card Challenge 8 which runs for a quarter from 1st October to 31st December 2022. [You can officially enter up to 3 times (once per month)].
The second half of this post shows all three submissions for #KCC8 with the respective card sketch as a point of comparison.
Check here for first #KCC8 submission in Oct ‘22 and here for second #KCC8 submission in Nov ‘22.
This is a really cool challenge which requires you to pick six 6” by 6” patterned paper and make 17 cards following the 17 card sketches that Kendra provides. The sketches include measurements to cut your patterned paper, which is amazing. For someone who does not use much patterned paper in my cards, but loves accumulating patterned paper (don’t ask me why as it’s one of life’s mysteries) this is a great way to start using my patterned paper. All measurements are for A2 cards which measure 4.25” by 5.5”.
The trick is to choose six pieces of patterned paper carefully so they will coordinate in colour, pattern, and orientation - thus it’s best to choose all six patterned papers from the same paper pad.
The paper pad that I chose for these 17 cards is from Brutus Monroe Weathered Wood - the colours of the patterned papers complemented each other which made putting the cards easier. Once I choose the patterned paper, I go through my plain coloured card stock, Papermania A5 Premium Textured Cardstock Assorted, for colours that would match the patterned papers for matts, strips etc.
See below for embellishments, accents, and sentiments used for each of the 17 cards.
Check out the video below.
Details of FREE sketches and cutting guides
Cutting guide for the six 6” by 6” patterned paper, A and B
Cutting guide for the six 6” by 6” patterned paper, C and D
Cutting guide for the six 6” by 6” patterned paper, E and F
As I cut the six patterned paper using the cutting guide above, I put the cut patterned paper into a separate plastic pouch for each of the 17 card sketches, so as to not mix them up. Then I followed the card sketches (see below) and cut out matts and strips as well as embellishments using complementary card colours.
GALLERY OF CARDS CREATED
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Card Sketch #1
Products Used:
Altenew Pots & Plants Stamp & Die Set
Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words Birthday Stamp
Copics Markers - BG11, BG13, BG18, E21, E23, E25, E29
Card Sketch #2
Products Used:
Altenew Crisp Dye Ink - Dusk, Teal Cave, Espresso
Distress Ink Iced Spruce
Altenew Tiny Sentiments: Hello Die and Stamp
Card Sketch #3
Products Used:
Altenew Pots & Plants Stamp & Die Set
Copics Markers - BG11, BG72, BG78, BV20, BV23, BV25, E21, E23, E25, E29
Waffle Flower Label Maker Sentiments Combo
Card Sketch #4
Products Used:
Altenew Pots & Plants Stamp & Die Set
Catherine Pooler Ink - Paradise Found (Spa Set)
Waffle Flower Label Maker Sentiments Combo
Zig Markers - 043, 091, 092
Karin Markers - Orange Red
Card Sketch #6
Products Used:
Alexandra Renke Vic Art Stencil
Altenew Pots & Plants Stamp & Die Set
Catherine Pooler Ink - Paradise Found (Spa Set)
Waffle Flower Label Maker Sentiments Combo
Card Sketch #7
Products Used:
Distress Ink Frayed Burlap, Cracked Pistachio
Taylored Expressions - Beautiful Soul Stamp
Card Sketch #9
Products Used:
Altenew Pots & Plants Stamp & Die Set
Zig Markers - 091, 092
Karin Markers - Curry, Lime Green, Gold
Taylored Expressions - Beautiful Soul Stamp
Card Sketch #10
Note: Flipped card sketch 90 degrees to the right
Products Used:
Waffle Flower Label Maker Sentiments Combo
Card Sketch #13
Note: Flipped card sketch 90 degrees to the left
Products Used:
Waffle Flower Label Maker Sentiments Combo
Card Sketch #14
Note: Flipped card sketch 90 degrees to the right
Products Used:
Waffle Flower Label Maker Sentiments Combo
Card Sketch #15
Products Used:
Alexandra Renke Olive wreath with branches
Waffle Flower Wonderful Christmas Combo
Copics Markers - YG03, YG17, YG67, R20, R24, R29
Card Sketch #16
Note: Flipped card sketch 90 degrees to the right
Products Used:
Alexandra Renke Longleaved Wreath
Pinkfresh Studio Perfect Sentiments Holiday Stamp and die
Copics Markers - YG03, YG17, YG67,
Papertrey Ink Brisk Wall Stencil Collection
Nuvo Glimmer Paste Nebulosity Black
Memory Box Stormy Blue Collection Paper Pad
Nuvo Sequins - Jingle Bells
Card Sketch #17
Note: Flipped card sketch 90 degrees to the right
Products Used:
Stampendous Bible Verses Stamp
Three submissions for #KCC8
Compiling all three cards for each of the card sketches for easy comparison - let me know if this is useful.
Card Sketch #1
Card Sketch #2
Card Sketch #3
Card Sketch #4
Card Sketch #5
Card Sketch #6
Card Sketch #7
Card Sketch #8
Card Sketch #9
Card Sketch #10
Card Sketch #11
Card Sketch #12
Card Sketch #13
Card Sketch #14
Card Sketch #15
Card Sketch #16
Card Sketch #17
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Common Products:
Obsidian Pigment Ink
Crystal Clear Crisp Embossing Powder
Pure White Crisp Embossing Powder
Crafter's Companion Gemini Junior Die-Cutting and Embossing Machine
MISTI Stamping Platform - Original
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