Introducing the Card Concept Wild Card Team August 2014 - October 2014

We are so excited to have all these lovely ladies joining us for 3 months!

Kim Heggins

Hello...my name is Kim. I am married and have one daughter, we live in the San Francisco Bay Area. I love Mickey Mouse, I Love Lucy and being creative. I have been stamping since 1992 and my first project was making birth announcements for my daughter. In addition to card making I love to sew, quilt, scrapbook, cross-stitch and bake. I am blessed to have a craft room to spread out in and watch black and white reruns.

Yoonsun Hur

Hello, I’m Yoonsun Hur a South Korean-born Australian and I live in Sydney with my husband. I am still learning and enjoying true Australian culture. I love being creative!! I really love making cards with awesome stuff such as stamps, inks, and many more. I have been working as a graphic designer since 2000 and this career has helped me in many ways when designing cards. I endlessly want to make various attempts and share my creativity with you. I am so excited to be a part of The Card Concept Wild Card Team!

Kristie Larsen

Hello! My name is Kristie and I'm so excited to be joining the Wild Card Design Team! I am a SAHM of 4 crazy boys currently living in Singapore (Originally from the USA).

I have been crafting in various ways for most of my life but only found card making in 2008 when I ordered my first box of stamps and ink. I love trying out new techniques and mediums and have watched my style change over the years. I think learning to try new things makes your crafting experience (and life) much more enjoyable!

Sue Trembeth

Hi, I am Sue T.- yes that is what everyone calls me. I have been stamping since 1996. It truly became an obsession when a stamp store opened 5 minutes from my house. I love making cards. There isn’t a holiday that I don’t send them out. In the real world, I am a FT nurse, working on my Master’s. I have a wonderful husband who is my best cheerleader and critic. My muse in my studio is my sweet kitty, Pinkie. 

Mary Marsh

Hi, I’m Mary…. married to Alan, and live just outside of Pittsburgh.

My passion for paper crafting started as a young girl. Many summer days were spent playing with paper dolls and “making clothes” for them to wear. Little did I realize that I would become such a paper-crafting enthusiast years down the road.

Introduced to rubber-stamping 12 years ago and my obsession for card making is still going strong. Excited to be a part of the wild card team.

Cindy Lovell 

Cindy is moving from Freestyle Collage to our Wild Card team for three months.

We can't wait to see the 5 other styles of you!

also welcome back...

Laurie Willison

Laurie is going to be filling in for me (Tracey) for three months as I am taking a break and will be continuing the run things from behind the scenes. Thank you Laurie we know you will be amazing! 

See you later this morning for the Winner's post from challenge #15 and Challenge #16 with all the new inspiration!

Challenge #15 ~ Color Challenge ~ There's Still Time!

There is still plenty of time for you to play along with our current challenge  - to create a card using the colors below. This challenge will end Monday, August 4th at noon (PST).

There are lots of fabulous entries already, check them out if you'd like a little inspiration to get you started! 

Here is a reminder of our rules if you'd like to join in the fun:

1. Use the challenge to create a card

2. Choose one of the design team "styles" to create your card. Click HERE for a summary of the different styles.

3. Explain in your post which style you used. 

4. Link to your blog post for this challenge only, not your whole blog. 

5. Comment on the card ahead of you and behind you in the linky. Everyone loves comments!

Go HERE to link your creation!

Challenge #15 - Colour Challenge

Welcome to The Card Concept. 

Before we get to the challenge we have some news to share! This is our last challenge with the talented Lee Ann Barrett. She is leaving our team but we know she will be back, playing along with us! Thank you for all of your hard work, Lee Ann! You will be missed!

We also want to let you know how excited we were by all the submissions for our Wild Card team! WOW! We had MANY applications and could only choose 5! Thank you so much for applying and we hope you will apply again in October.

This week we have a colour theme for you to try! You must use the colours and create your card in one of the styles of the designers. The styles are explained HERE.

Clean & Simple

Deanna Dean

Add a little pop to your cards by gently curling the edges of your leaves and flowers.

Clean & Graphic

Ardyth Percy-Robb

Big blocks of colour  work as 'white' space and keep your card feeling clean and graphic!

Clean & Layering

Kay Miller

Those fresh colors reminded me of cool water and a warm breeze, perfect for my little sail boat.

Shabby Chic

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Besides the colors of aqua, lime and white (swoon!), I was inspired by the lacey, floral pattern on the candle holders and created a little garden scene!

Freestyle Collage

Cindy Lovell 

Classy & Elegant

Lee Ann Barrett

Natural images seemed fitting for these colors and the lacy candle holders inspired me to use a doily and other 'lacy' images.

Our Rules

1. Use the Challenge to create a card.
2. Choose one of the design team "styles" to create your card. Click HERE for the different styles summary.
3. Explain in your post which style you used.
4. Link up your blog post here, not your whole blog.
5. Comment on the card ahead of you and behind you in the linky. Everyone loves comments!

This challenge will end on Monday, August 4 at Noon (PST).

An InLinkz Link-up

Challenge #14 - Colour Challenge Winners

Hello Tracey here with the winner's for The Card Concept challenge #14 - Colour Challenge! We loved seeing howo you were inspired by these fun colours. We have each chosen a winner who we liked the best but not necessarily in our own design style, and who followed the rules and challenge.

Challenge #15 goes live in one hour at 5:00 AM (PST).

If you are viewing this in Google Reader, please visit our blog, to see the winning projects, by clicking on the pictures.

1. Geri's Choice: I was drawn to the lovely graphic design and meticulous composition of Brian's card!

2. Tracey's Choice: I love the graphic composition of Christne's arrows, sentiment and twine. Perfect

3. Kerin's choice: Lucille's lion is cute as can be, and the polka dots really make him pop!

4. Cathy's Choice: I love Cathy's cute card with the cat and bird images. Such a great, graphic card!

5. Narelle's Choice: Vicki's card is so striking with that black background & pretty flowers! Congrats!

6. Colleen's pick: Oh, that dramatic black base, with the bright flowers made my heart happy to see!

Challenge #14 ~ Color Challenge ~ There's Still Time!

There is still plenty of time for you to play along with our current challenge  - to create a card using the colors below. This challenge will end Monday, July 21st at noon (PST).

There are lots of fabulous entries already, check them out if you'd like a little inspiration to get you started! 

Here is a reminder of our rules if you'd like to join in the fun:

1. Use the challenge to create a card

2. Choose one of the design team "styles" to create your card. Click HERE for a summary of the different styles.

3. Explain in your post which style you used. 

4. Link to your blog post for this challenge only, not your whole blog. 

5. Comment on the card ahead of you and behind you in the linky. Everyone loves comments!

Go HERE to link your creation!

The Card Concept Design Team Call {Wild Card Design Team}

We are looking for a few designers to take on an important role within our challenge. We are creating a Wild Card team. This team will be designing in EACH of the styles. Mastery of each of the styles is NOT necessary...the willingness to "try" a new style and to stretch your abilities...and then to share your experience with our readers is the goal!

You do NOT need to be an "expert" designer...we are looking for new, fresh faces to try tackling each style and to candidly share their experiences with our readers.

The Wild Card Team responsibilities are as follows:

• Commit to a 3 month term {August-October}
• Create 2 cards each month {3 in October}
• Try each of the card making styles featured on The Card Concept-you will be creating a card in each of the styles according to a schedule set by Tracey and Lesley. By the end of your term you will have completed 6 cards-trying each style once.
• Comment on the submissions of others.
• Be a team player and have fun!

Other requirements:

• You must be on FACEBOOK.
• You must have a current blog.
• Ability to take clear photos.
• All styles and abilities are welcome.
• All product is welcome.
• No design team experience is necessary.

How to apply:

• Please send an email addressed to Lesley with The Card Concept Wild Card Team in the subject line to thepaperplayers (at) yahoo (dot) ca 
• Please include photographs of three of your favourite cards-please try to show some variety of style.
• Please explain why you would like to join the Wild Card team.
• Please add a link to your blog so we can visit you!

Please apply to the "Wild Card" team by the end of the day-Friday, July 18th. Your first challenge will begin on August 6th.

Thank you so much for applying!

Lesley and Tracey

Challenge #14 - Colour Challenge

Welcome to The Card Concept. 

This week we have a theme for you to try! You must use the theme and create your card in one of the styles of the designers. 

The styles are explained HERE.

Clean & Simple

Tracey McNeely 

My design was inspired by the three pillows which I translated into three hot air balloons.

Clean & Graphic

Geri Greening

My design was inspired by the layered/cascading pillows on the bed. Don't you just love the "freshness" of this color combo?

Clean & Layering

Kerin Sylvester

I've always wanted to color this hippo aqua, and he popped into my head instantly when I saw this color combo. I couldn't resist!

Shabby Chic

Narelle Farrugia 

First time I've used these pretty colours for a shabby card and I have to say I really love the elegance of this combo!

Freestyle Collage

Cathy Weber

There's lots of shapes and angled edges on this card!

Classy & Elegant

Colleen Dietrich

My eye went to the patterns of the blanket & the back pillow as my inspiration!

Our Rules

1. Use the Challenge to create a card.
2. Choose one of the design team "styles" to create your card. Click HERE for the different styles summary.
3. Explain in your post which style you used.
4. Link up your blog post here, not your whole blog.
5. Comment on the card ahead of you and behind you in the linky. Everyone loves comments!

This challenge will end on Monday, July 21st at Noon (PST).

An InLinkz Link-up