Whew! I just made it with a second to spare. These speed challenges sure get the adrenalin going. I laid out everything before starting, but it still took more time than I thought it would. Not one of my best cards but I used temporary adhesive so I can take off the shells and fix them slightly differently before actually using the card.
I knew I wanted to use the bubble EB folder and remembered that I had a piece already embossed from when I used it the first time. I found it among some prepared backgrounds and all I had to do was add a bit of ink. In the rush, slightly too much around the edges, but not so bad I couldn’t use the piece. I had decided on 2 different border stamps from sets by GKD, stamped them, added a sponged bit of colour and fussy cut them. No dies for these sets as they are old. This was what took so much of the time as I under estimated my ability to do it fast. The sentiment stamp was from one of the sets used and I stamped and fussy cut this roughly so it was quick.
This is a doctored version of the card above as I improved it after I had finished it, at least to me it is an improvement. By accident the design fits the challenge at Just Add Ink so I am entering this version there. I stamped more of the images and fussy cut a few parts out to add dimension to the other pieces. As well I stamped a small shell from a Hero Arts (ancient set) to add to the sentiment section of the card. I feel the card works better with the few additional pieces. I’m a lot happier with the changes although in 10 minutes I knew it was impossible to achieve for the version above.
Thanks for taking a look, it is appreciated.
Lavender House Creations 
This is such a sweet card and that sentiment is perfect! So glad you joined our challenge this week. Kerry, DT
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks so much
LikeLike
Looks good! You did well to get it finished in 10 minutes. Your upgrade looks good.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Only just made it – one could cheat as no one would really know, but that isn’t my style.
LikeLike
The soft sea tones are very pretty Johanna and lovely use of the sketch. thanks for joining in at Just Add Ink.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Many thanks. It was an adrenalin rush doing part of it and a much calmer atmosphere upgrading it.
LikeLike
Love the soft shades on your card Johanna and I’m seriously impressed that you managed to do all that fussy cutting in the time limit! These speed challenges do pump the adrenaline, don’t they? Thanks for playing along with us at As You See It challenge.
LikeLiked by 1 person
thanks Deborah. I almost didn’t get it done, but wasn’t quite so fussy in cutting the more elaborate shells. It doesn’t show thankfully.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think this is amazing! Love that bubble EF, and I think your color over that is just fine! I like both versions – I sometimes go back and doctor after my official time showing, too, the additional colored shells is a good addition there! What a fun design! Thanks so much for playing at As You See It!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you! I’m glad I had the bubble piece already in my stash as it sure helped with the time challenge. The fussy cutting was probably ambitious but I am nothing if not determined. Glad you like the upgraded version too.
LikeLike
Very pretty. Love the bubbles and the seashells.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Gerry.
LikeLike
Your bubble background is great and I like the darker ink blended edges. Kudos to you for all of that fussy cutting and finishing before the deadline. Fun challenge and great card.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks. I can tell you that the fussy cutting of the sentiment and around the lower border is quite rough, but it doesn’t show so I left it alone.
LikeLike
The inking of the embossing really brings out the texture. I don’t even think you used too much around the edges. Lovely sea shells to go with the bubbles too. Thanks for joining in the adrenalin rush with us for speed challenge at As You See It.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Man thanks. It really is an adrenalin rush as my brain begins to panic when something doesn’t go as planned, in this case the fussy cutting.
LikeLike
Fun card – what a wonderful bubble background – really makes me smile. Chantell Just Add Ink
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks – a smile is always a good thing so I’m glad my card gave you one.
LikeLike
Great job on this and on the time limit. I like what you did when you had a bit more time, too. It’s a great card!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, I wasn’t sure at first but it has grown on me since.
LikeLike
What a lovely card. The shades of blue on the embossed and the outer edge being darker really creates an impact. You know me and fussy cutting – no way, no way – so I am also impressed that you can that so well. xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Many thanks. Before dies I fussy cut everything and can still do it on occasion. This time I paid for it with a sore hand and couldn’t move my thumb for 2 days.
LikeLike
Love the inked, embossed background! Great that you were able to get the card done so quickly and that the slightly modified version also worked for the sketch challenge.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Lisa. Thankfully I managed it, but I did pay for it with hand pain afterwards.
LikeLike
Johanna, my hand is cramping just thinking of all that “speed” fussy cutting you did! Amazing! It looks terrific! I love the bubble background, too! Thanks for getting your speed on with us at As You See It Challenges!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks so much. It wasn’t perfection, but I got it done. Fortunately the imperfections don’t show so I left it as is when I improved it later.
LikeLike