Susan R. Opel
Whew! Here we are, two days after Christmas. You’ve baked, cleaned, decorated, celebrated, caroled, and gifted like a pro. Now it’s time for some YOU time, dontcha think?
Today marks the beginning of what’s to be a card-creating adventure in 2013. It’s the official on-sale date of our newest special issue, 75 Creative Card Challenges! So head to your favorite craft store (maybe you got a gift card in your stocking?) or order it online. For instant access you can order the digital version here. Here’s what it looks like so you know what to look for.
Now as you’ve likely gathered, within these glossy pages, you’ll find 75 fun challenges (and fabulous cards) to get your creative juices flowing. Today, I thought I’d share three of my favorite projects from the issue to whet that little appetite of yours. As you feast your eyes on these cards, I’d like you to try to guess what the challenge might have been for each card.
Absolutely Delightful Card by Alice Wertz
Wouldn’t you agree that this card by Alice Wertz is INDEED, delightful?
Back in the Saddle Card by Rae Barthel
As a self-professed lover of patterned papers, Rae’s card simply SINGS to me. So. Cute.
With All My Heart Card by Jaclyn & Elizabeth Miller
What makes this card so special in my book is the mother/daughter collaboration of Jaclyn Miller and her daughter Ellie. And no, crafting with your child was NOT the challenge. 
Alright, sleuths: what do you think the three challenges were? Gather up your guesses and leave me a comment. Three lucky commenters will win a copy of this issue for themselves! Just make sure to leave a comment by Monday, December 31st at 5 pm MST.
Stay tuned to our blog. We’ll be spending a whole week celebrating this issue from January 7th–11th. You’ll get all sorts of inspiration that will make you RUN to your craft space. I’m not kidding.
This issue is totally awesome!
What the challenges might have been for each card:
1. To use Washi Tape as background design
2. To use twine
3. To have something quilled as the focal
Use the word delightful, use a song, use some type of crafting other than paper to display a heart:)
I love the little dress on the hanger on the front page of this new magazine. I want to learn how to make it.
Maybe?
1. Washi
2.Twine
3.Off the page
Can’t wait to see some more!
My guess:
Use washi tape
Use twine/rope
Use something in your craft stash that is not meant for stamping or in your child’s craft stash.
use tape as part of your card design
use ribbon or twine to go with your sentiment
use a plastic item found in your household
Thanks for sharing!
Katie B.
Just to have a different answer…hehe….
1. Use as many patterns as possible!
2. Man card for get well.
3. Rainbow with unconventional embellishments.
1. Washi tape.
2. To use the word delightful.
3. Song.
1. Washi tapes
2. Masculine card using patterned papers
3. Unusual household item used on card
Using Washi, twine and using a rainbow.
Would love a copy of your magazine.
This looks like a very interesting and useful issue.
1. Use washi tape as a background and/or focal point.
2. Use 3 or 4 patterned papers.
3. Use a non-papercrafting item as a focal.
Gorgeous cards!
I reckon the challenges were …. use a Cocktail stick, use twine, rainbow
Super cute!
1. Washi tape
2. Mixed patterns
3. Use a craft item in a new way.
Can not wait to read this issue!
vertical design
horizontal design
diagnol design
-use washi tape
-mix multiple patterns
-think outside your craftroom
1. Uase washi tape
2. Use twine
3. Use something foound around the house
I’m guessing washi tape, western theme and raid your kid’s craft stuff!
Paige
My guesses are: using paper scraps, using patterned papers, using found objects.
I am thinking:
1. use washi and decorative tape
2. use multiple patterned papers (cute western theme, too!)
3. think outside the paper box: using other crafty items in your design
I love all three cards and would LOVE to win a copy of the magazine!
Happy New Year!
So cute! Would love the chance to win!
My guess are:
1. Washi tape
2. Twine or jute
3. Rainbow…or maybe chevron
I like to be different. My guesses are:
1. Use scraps
2. Use 2 different patterns.
3. Use a 3D item.
I’m guessing washi tape, get well, and around the house.
My three guesses: 1=use washi tape; 2=combine wild patterned paper; 3=use bold color on white background.
My guess:
use various pattern scraps
pattern paper
something from kids toy basket
Thanks for a chance to win. I would love to.
Using washi tape, using fibers, combining craft media. Looks like a fun issue. Thanks for a chance to win!
Challenges could be 1. using scraps 2. monocromatic papers 3. using found household items
I would love to win a copy of this special edition.
Happy New Year!
Looks like a great issue!
1. Use Washi tape and no paper
2. Use only patterned paper
3. Use something not meant for card making
Looks like another great special issue!
Here are my guesses for the challenges:
1. use washi tape
2. use 3 or more pattern papers
3. make your own embellishments
1. washi tape
2. twine
3. heart
Thanks for the chance : )
My guess is that the challenges were:
1. As many Washi tapes as possible in different ways
2. Masculine card using floral papers
3. Non Scrapbook items without scrapbook paper (not counting the sentiment)
Wow! Lot’s of great suggestions for challenges above. But my guesses are:
1. Washi tape
2. patterned papers
3. Perler beads
Love the 3 new challenges. Am fairly new to card making and always like new designs for inspiration!!!
1. washi tape, 2. western, 3. rainbows
use of washi tape
patterned paper and twine
use of around the house item
Washi tape, mixed patterns, child craft supplies
Hmm, my guesses: flags and/or banners; wild west theme; rainbow/spectrum.
1. use delightful
2. song
3. something around the house/unexpected embellishment
The issue looks great!
1. Using washi tape
2. Mixing patterned papers
3. Using household items not generally used in card making.
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