A speed challenge with a crafting theme accepted. Thanks to Johanna for reminding me of the always fun challenge at the As You See It Challenge blog. My card today was one recreated from a card class. The original class stenciled on felt and included twine. Since I didn’t have another piece of felt and could not find my twine and the clock was ticking, I opted for card and began the time. Taylored Expressions quilt square stencil in four different inks was used for my focal image. Then using TE’s All Planned Out 4 die set for my scalloped backer, followed by TE’s Cross Stitch embossing folder in jujube cardstock and inked with the same color to help the embossing stand out a bit. I couldn’t decide on a sentiment from the many pre stamped and cut sentiments in my stash and of course the time was starting to run out so I figured Life is a mess would fit since I found a few smudges on my card. My card was completed in 8 minutes and 45 seconds and will be shared with:
As You See It Challenge: Challenge #379 Hastened Handicrafts
Thanks for stopping in for a peek. I appreciate you and your time. Take care, stay cool and make it a great day.
Stamp Buddies 
Your quilt square is beautiful!
Thanks, Lisa;
I’m impressed you could get that beautiful quilt block done in less than 10 minutes. Great card and great sentiment
Thanks, Judy
Beautiful quilt block! I really like the sentiment.
Thanks, Lisa.
Beautiful quilt square and I like the cross stitch embossing folder. I’m very impressed you got it done in less than 10 minutes.
Thanks, Gerry
This is really impressive, Gayle! As a part-time quilter, I love the stencilled quilted square. Lovely composition with the inked and embossed cross-stitch patterning at the back. The sentiment is a good one and I can think of plenty of times I’d have liked to have had it to use. Thanks for taking on the speed challenge at As You See It -it’s a beauty!
Thanks for commenting and a fun challenge.
You nailed it my friend. Brilliant card design and perfect for the challenge. I love it all. Great time too.
Thanks Johanna and thanks for inspiring me to play along with the timed challenge.
I know you like this specific one so I challenged you lol
Gayle I love that stencilled quilted square and your choice of sentiment made me chuckle – we could all do with that sometimes, there’s always a smudge when you don’t have time to deal with it!! Well done on beating the clock – and thanks for sharing with us over at As You See It Challenge this week!
Gayle, it’s a great card. Wow on the time!
I love your colour choices, Gayle! And your quilting theme! It made for a beautiful card! Thanks for getting your adrenaline running with us at As You See It Challenges!
Wowza, Gayle! THAT is some speedy crafting – gorgeous colors for your quilt, too! Love this! Thanks so much for playing at As You See It!
What a darling stencil, as well as that fun background embossing! Definitely ticks my crafty boxes! Thanks for playing with our Speed Challenge this week at As You See It!