Fusion Challenge #20

THIS WEEK'S HYPOTHESIS: 

What will generate the most "ZEN" card for the week; the sketch or the inspiration photo or the two combined? 

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PROCEDURES:
1. Play with just the sketch challenge.
2. Play with just the inspiration photo challenge.
3. Or you can create FUSION by combining BOTH challenges into one card.
4. Use the challenge graphic and link back to Fusion in your post.
5. Please read the other considerations on the Experiment Page before playing along.

Here are some fabulous cards by our design team showing you how it works!

Kelly Griglione

 Amy Tsuruta

Stacey Schafer

Lyndal Higgins

Lynn Mangan

Geri Freeman

DATA {RESULTS}: Will be chosen by one of our teammates in two weeks! The linky closes on Wednesday, October 30th at Noon (EST).

FINDINGS {CONCLUSIONS}: Will be announced at 11am (EST) in two weeks!! 

FUSION #19 {CONCLUSIONS}

Hi Fusion Friends! Lyndal here, with the results of Challenge #19. 
It was fabulous seeing such a profusion of PINK in the gallery this fortnight, 
especially with October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 
It was so fun to see the different ways people were inspired by the photo and/or sketch. 
Your fabulous creations have made for some really tough decisions here!
Without further ado....

The PHOTO was the most successful element of this week's challenge experiment ... 

Congratulations, Lucia!

Lucia Ardon
I LOVE Lucia's fabulous bokeh effect stamped background,
paired with this perfect stamped sentiment and finished with a gorgeous faux stitched border.

Please feel free to grab the Fusion Master badge below to display on your blog!

Congratulations also to our Honorable Mentions...

Lori Tecler

What's not to love about Lori's fabulous coloring skills,
perfect colour palette, cute clouds and polka dots!!

Gra O'Neill
I love this sweet image Gra has chosen and coloured to perfection -
and those added silver details make her card shine!

Joyce

Joyce created an amazing selection of "Think Pink" cards, and this is my favourite -
I LOVE the corkboard frame and clever use of stamping and fishtail flags reflect the sketch perfectly.

I couldn't help but sneak in one more...

Allison Israels
Allison created this beauty with a combination of fabulous colouring and
superb stitching, lace, bow and pearl detailing

Ladies, please feel free to grab the Honorable Mention badge for the challenge you won!

Thanks so much for your inspiration!

Our new EXPERIMENT will begin at 12 noon EST today. 
Can't wait to see you all there!

FUSION #19 {Pink Power!}

THIS WEEK'S HYPOTHESIS: 

What will generate the most "ZEN" card for the week; the sketch or the inspiration photo or the two combined? 

image source

PROCEDURES:
1. Play with just the sketch challenge.
2. Play with just the inspiration photo challenge.
3. Or you can create FUSION by combining BOTH challenges into one card.
4. Use the challenge graphic and link back to Fusion in your post.
5. Please read the other considerations on the Experiment Page before playing along.

Will you be inspired by the:

shapes (rectangles, circles, car, bows...)
colours (pink, monochromatic, black & white with a pop of colour...) 

textures (paper, cloth, brick, glass, metal...)

theme (cars, gifts, industrial, fashion...) 

from this weeks cool FUSION graphic, 

or this funky FUSION sketch - or both?!?

Here are some fabulous cards by our design team showing you how it works!

Kelly Griglione

Amy Tsuruta

Stacey Schafer

Lyndal Higgins

Lynn Mangan

Geri Freeman

DATA {RESULTS}: Will be chosen by one of our teammates in two weeks on Wednesday, October 16 at Noon. (EST)

FINDINGS {CONCLUSIONS}: Will be announced at 11am (EST)in two weeks!! Please check the linky for the days left to play with us!

An InLinkz Link-up

Fusion #18 {CONCLUSIONS}

Hi Fusion Friends! Kelly here, with the results of challenge #18. What a wonderful selection of cards in the gallery! It was so fun to see the different ways people were inspired by the photo and/or sketch. AND, I'm not gonna lie, I've been nervous all week knowing that I was going to have to make some very difficult decisions here. 

The SKETCH was the most successful element of this week's challenge experiment ... 

Congratulations, ALYSSA!

There is just so much to gush over with this beauty. I really love how Alyssa turned the sketch on its side for her design (many of you came up with this trick too). But instead of going with the chunky banners, the thin arrows she picked give the design a lot of breathing space. Bonus that they also relate to the circular element and create a complete scene. The dots, sequins, and heart give the card a trendy, whimsical feel. AND, the gradient color background is so very fun. 

You should check out her blog post, as there are TWO other cards waiting for you there. She made cards based on the photo, the sketch, and a fusion. What a treat! Wonderful job, Alyssa. So glad to see your work here.

Please feel free to grab the Fusion Master badge below to display on your blog!

Congratulations to our Honorable Mentions...

Leigh

Don't you just think "ahhh" when you look at Leigh's soft, soothing card? The aqua paired with a healthy dose of black (did you notice that from the inspiration photo?) is such a wonderful combination. Then she added a tiny touch of red for interest and an effective focal point. Gorgeous!

Karen

This card is all about the DETAILS. From the very start, Karen focused on a small detail in one of the cups for her inspiration. Then take a look at her flowers. Do you see the blue circle behind them? So in love with that! Such a nice glow it gives. And the flower centers ... the two layered punches topped with an enamel dot are just perfect!

I would be remiss if I also didn't point out how resourceful she was in making her own digital leaves. Wonderful, Karen!

Jackie

The story this card tells is wonderful in its simplicity. You read "dream" and then see the washi tape with all the tiny colors, shapes and patterns. It really looks like how a dream feels ... random bits and elements that don't necessarily fit together, but as a whole make up an event. Plus, it's just one heck of a well-designed card!

Ladies, please feel free to grab the Honorable Mention badge for the challenge you won!

Thanks so much for your inspiration!

Our new EXPERIMENT will begin at 12 noon EST today. 
Hope to see you all there!