I participate in a very fun weekly card making challenge on YouTube called
CRAFT ROULETTE
It was started by Mary Gunn and her son Stephen the very day the world went on "Covid lockdown"! It's been going on ever since!
What is Craft Roulette?
Every episode, Mary spins a wheel to randomly determine four paper-crafting challenge parameters. These unexpected combinations spark creativity and push crafters of all skill levels to think outside the box. She invites a special guest to join her as they create their cards live during the show!
Project
Colors
Element
Random
When you have completed your card, you can send it in digitally...and the following week your card is in the showcase gallery where you can see all of the cards that have been sent in for that week.
People play from all over the world!
In addition, at the end of each show Mary spins the roulette wheel with everyone's name who participated in that challenge and 4-5 names are chosen at random to receive a prize.
It's all fun with no right or wrong - and no winners or losers (except for the prizes of course)
AND IT'S FREE!
There is even an optional birthday club.
I received so many handmade cards for my birthday last year!
Here is my card for THIS week.
You can interpret the parameters however they work for you - the only rules are that the card must be handmade, follow the parameters and be "family friendly".
The parameters last Friday were:
Interactive card
Summer
Here comes the bride
Ink edging
My card is "Interactive" (Parameter #1) as the flower actually spins.
Blue and Green are very much "Summer Colors" Parameter #2
The "Here Comes the Bride" parameter #3 Something borrowed...something blue!
And the final Parameter #4 "Ink Edging" That was done around the hello sentiment.
If you like to make cards or if you think you might like to try it out...
Join Mary and a whole slew of fellow crafters on Friday nights at 4:30 Pacific Time.
It's truly a lot of fun!
To take a look just go to this link
Or check out last week's episode HERE
Enjoy and Stay Cozy,
Carrie
It's wonderful! I love the kite, and the spinning flower. You are SO creative!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like fun. You did good. with this. I couldn't figure out the here comes the bride part till I read your description.
ReplyDeleteCarrie you are so very creative making your cards. I could NEVER be so goo at crafting one like you do. Janice
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun craft wheel. Your card is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteCathy
Very nice you are so creative. Madeline
ReplyDeleteAs someone with a limited arts/crafts ability, your creations always leave me in awe, Carrie. Thanks for sharing your amazing card here!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea and love how it encourages creativity and community. :) I don't make cards as often as I used to but If I get back to that I would definitely give it a try! I LOVE the card you made. I have a thing for kites - I doodle them on paper all the time. I don't know why?? Lol Thanks for sharing! xo
ReplyDeleteHello Carrie, I absolutely love and appreciate your creative talent! I love the colours and design!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks so much for your response to a comment I made on Ann's Scrap blog about the Early American channel on YouTube. I find it so relaxing and enjoyable to watch. With all the hustle and bustle of today, it is so nice to see those videos. They don't rush, they do everything the old fashioned way from the early 1800s and everything gets done. I hope you enjoy the videos.
I also love your blog background. I hope you have a lovely weekend!
Very cute and a perfect summer card, I love how the kite is hanging off the edge like that, like the clouds behind that are on the inside, perfect for the challenge!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so cute and I love the colors. You're very talented!
ReplyDeleteHi Carrie, First -- thanks for coming by Marmelade Gypsy! I love you card-- it's so cheery. And especially like the interactive part too!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting challenge.. I don't have the 'gift' but enjoy seeing what others create.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love your card. You are so creative!!!! What a fun thing to do.
ReplyDeleteGosh Carrie, that’s a gorgeous card! I love how your flower spins, and the kite, and the clouds, everything!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a lot of fun. I have never done paper art but it has always fascinated me! I love the card you made. It is adorable. I hope you have a blessed, wonderful weekend. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteHello Carrie! Your cards are wonderful!!! I was into card making some 10-15 years ago but sewing was my real love, so I decided to focus on just that, which helped with storage issues for all my hobbies!!! You have a beautiful blog and a good sense of color, style, and fun.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like art to me!
ReplyDeleteI passed on this one because it's easier to just buy those at the Dollar Tree.
ReplyDeleteDear Carrie, first I wanted to thank you for your kind words on my blog. Much appreciated ♥
ReplyDeleteCard roulette sounds like a fun event. Maybe when I am better I will give it a try! Your card turned out so cute with the kite and flower :)
This sounds perfect for you, Carrie, as you enjoy making cards and working on crafts. This is a delightful card you made. I like the blue colors. Have a happy July week.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card. I love the colors and the kite (can never resist a kite).
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Very clever, incorporating all those prompts and making such a lovely card. I need to get my card mojo back but it seems to be taking a long siesta at the moment.
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