Ken Oliver June Challenge Day 3

It's day 3 of our June Challenge, this months theme is 'Vacation', over the next couple of days we will be sharing creations from some of the Creative Team and you have a chance to join in too and win a pack of Ken Oliver Color Burst.

To participate create a 'Vacation' themed project using Ken Oliver products along with any other products and mediums you choose.  To submit you can either email your entry to sharon@kenolivercrafts.com, post to Facebook and tag #kenoliverjunechallenge or add your link to the project in the comments at the bottom of this post.  Deadline for Submissions is July 12th.

(p.s. we are working towards introducing an inlinkz option to future challenges, thank you for your feedback.)

Hey did you know that we are having a Creative Team Call?.

We are looking for Team Members who can work in all mediums, be

adaptable, relish a challenge, understand color and can work in a team environment to meet our various creative needs, deadlines &

requirements.

Full details on how to apply can be found here.

Today's challenge inspiration is from Jeanne Streiff, using Color Burst and a stamp from the Ken Oliver Covered Bridges Collection.  Let's hit the road for an adventure!

Masking with Color Burst

Creative Team member Laurel has used a masking technique and created these two cards using the Merlot and Indigo Color Bursts. 

Laurel says:

I love the look that Color Burst leaves behind. There is always a surprising result with each use. They are powders with power and create the most beautiful masterpieces…  She also created a video to go along with these cards, you can watch it here:  

Handmade Vintage Style Card

Admittedly, I am not the best card maker in the world, I rather ply my trade to canvas, books, inks and paints...but like anything, with practice you get better.  I'm getting lots of cardmaking practice lately..I'm beginning to have a little more faith in my abilities. This is a simple vintage style card, that's clean and simple...fresh vintage.  

It's just a couple Spellbinders die cuts, layered on paper, a stamped image, and some pearl embellishments to finish.  This card is kind of special, it's my mom's birthday next week, so I wanted to send something handmade.  I like the way it turned out.  

And what's cool about the photo above?  I found the antique spool in the photo in my great grandmother's sewing machine drawer...so the antique spool matches the stamped image on the card.  There's no doubt my mom will see the connection when she gets this card.  

Cardmaking, like any art is a skill...it takes time to develop a skillful eye and careful hand...I'm glad I am getting to practice my cardmaking techniques lately...it's giving me more confidence to create and make cards. 

Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope you enjoyed this clean and simple vintage card.  

'til next time, 

Ken