I named myself The Crafting Professor, since I'm a crafter, and I'm a college professor. I went through many, many years of graduate school, and the best source of relaxation and stress relief was being in my craft room or going to a local crop. Back then, I never told anyone that I was a full-time graduate student. I was waiting for the day I would scrapbook my graduation page. Now, I run the ScrapbookerPhD challenge blog (http://scrapbookerphd.blogspot.com), and am bringing my passion for crafting and teaching together. But here, at The Crafting Professor, I'm just sharing my work with like-minded crafters from all over the world.

Friday, December 12, 2014

At least you're Not Extinct: Happy Birthday

I'm starting to love challenges that provide a photos for inspiration. Today, I am working on the photo inspiration from Muse (A Card Making Club). Take a look at this example by Therese Calvird. Can you imagine my surprise when I recognized this stamp set - I have the same set in my stash!  

I decided to take elements from the inspiration photo and turn this into a masculine birthday card. I wanted bright and bold colors against the soft gray of the rocks. All coloring was done with Spectrum Noir markers. 




Challenges Entered
MUSE: Photo Inspiration 
Creative Card Crew: Birthday with Sentiment
Moving Along with the Times: December Birthday

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9 comments:

  1. ArdythDecember 12, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    Oh, this is fun! I love how you've interpreted the Muse! Inspiration challenges are my favourite too - there's so many ways you can make it your own while still being clearly inspired by the original! Thanks so much for joining us at Muse - hope to see you again!

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  2. GeorgianaDecember 12, 2014 at 7:03 PM

    I haven't been fond of photo inspirations, but I sure am going to keep an open mind and try looking at some of the challenges differently. Great dragon!

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  3. lostinpaperDecember 13, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    Such a fun card Faith, love those bright colours (this fella really makes me smile, just take a look at those eyes)!

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  4. Cornelia (fun stamping)December 13, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    This is such a hilarious stamp set and you made it shine! Great card!

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  5. DeeptiDecember 13, 2014 at 6:32 PM

    Adorable ! Fab coloring and awesome sentiment :)

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  6. Hazel (Didos)December 14, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    Oh this is super, what a great card, love the inspiration one too. Thanks for playing on MAWTT this week, Hazel (didos) x

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  7. Becca CrugerDecember 14, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    Ha! This card made me laugh out loud. I love the bold colors you've chosen to use. Great use of the Muse inspiration card.

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  8. Barb GhigDecember 15, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    Such a cute card and I love your color combo...really fun!!!

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  9. Deni(se)December 15, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    Great bright colors for the dino and I LOVE the sentiment (how true it is).

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