Steampunk Amelia Card

Wow, I felt quite overwhelmed today.  I tried to think of how I would begin my creation for the Sassy Studio Designs Progressive Challenge #2, and all I could do was print the image out.  I hit a brick wall with being creative.  I reluctantly went back to my trusty list of challenges for some help.  I say reluctantly because I didn't want to break my goal.  So, after scanning the list, I am breaking my goal that I set to complete One Creation for One Challenge.  :O(

I had originally set this goal because I felt like I was being greedy by entering so many challenges.  I know, I know, a lot of you are saying "It isn't greed".  I get that now.  I wasn't aiming to win.   Looking on the brighter side, I realize that if a challenge inspires me to create, then I SHOULD announce which challenges have helped.  THEY should get the credit for the inspiration and word should spread about their blog so that others may also be inspired.  After all, that is why there are challenges, and that is why many of us create.  To hopefully help or inspire others to create, too.

Here is my card (available for purchase HERE):

 RECIPE

~ Kraft cs for base - 4" X 9"

~ Black with small gray dots dp - cut 3.75" x 8.75

then sanded around edges

~ Frame cut from Lacy Labels at 4" (Flower1: Layer)

~ Frame (paper) is Cosmo Cricket Fleuriste: Maize  Twist & Shout

~ Image from Sassy Studio Designs printed on desert cs, colored with Whisper Strokes,

inked with green Studio G, then added Glossy Accents to goggles and eyes

~ Pocket watch  image and sentiment are by Beyond The Fringe

(I had to trim the sentiment down the middle to fit the card better)

~ Small strip at bottom - c'oredinations (gray) ~slightly torn

~ Metal embellishment moon by Darice - Celestial Charms

~ Rhinestone in center of clock

~ Sentiment is printed on star paper ( not sure of brand because they were scraps)

slightly sanded around edges

~ 4 metal brads in a pea green and pale green around sentiment

~ Fiber/ribbon is by Darice

~ Steampunk Amelia, sentiment, and pocket watch are all popped up on 3D foam adhesive

So without hesitation, I now announce the challenges that have inspired my creations.  And without guilt or  feeling "greedy", because I now understand the true meaning behind why I enter so many challenges on a regular basis.  It is not to win, or be greedy, but to be inspired and to inspire others.

Challenges
1. Sassy Studio Designs Progressive Challenge #2
use Steampunk Amelia in a creation & use a clock and/or gears
2. Birthday Sundaes - #31
Tall/Long card (must be birthday with sentiment)
3. Stamptacular Sundays - #134 
You Choose (AG)
4. Whoopsi Daisy
Free and Easy (AG)
5. Fab n Funky - #95
Distressed and/or Torn
6. Celebrate the Occasion - #35
Male Birthday (be sure to use metal)
7. Sweet Stamps #37
Lots of layers

Happy Crafting and Until Next Time
:O)
Jessica