Congratulations, Anna and Josh

This is to send congratulations to a granddaughter on her recent engagement.  What a happy event!  The sentiment is from QKR Stampede.  I used a heart embossing folder from Darice, some brads from me stash, and Spellbinder circle dies.
Sketch:   Sketch Saturday
Love is in the Air:   Simon Says Stamp Monday 
Any;hearts:   Creatalicious
 
 

Honoring Eagle Scout Daniel

The image is from a borrowed stamp whose name I have forgotten.  I die cut (Spellbinder oval) the BSA logo from the announcement of the Eagle scout induction for a nephew.  The Congrats is a Cuttlebug die cut.
Sketch - rotated:   Your Next Stamp
Masculine:    Simon Says Stamp Monday
Butterflies and Birds:  Cuttlebug mania
Any, with a die cut:   Cute Daisymay
                                    Scrapyland  
                                    Die cuttin divas
Any:    Simon Says Stamp .Wednesday 

Confirmation greetings for Mabry

I have almost finished the series of cards to send to recent confirmands at our church.  For these 9th graders, this is a very important milestone in their faith journey, and I wanted to commemorate it for them.  The image is Sweet 'n Sassy, colored with shiny Joy gel pens.  The edging of the Bible is colored with a Sakura jelly roll pen that turns a shiny gold. The die is Cheery Lynn, and the papers from a pad called Faith by Paper Studio.  I added the negative pieces from shiny gold stickers as an accent. I really like burgundy with neutrals.
Sketch:   Catch the Bug
Colored:   Color-Inspiration
Shimmer/shine:    Simon Says Stamp Monday
Favorite colors:    Stinkin Inkers
Any:    A Bit More Time to Craft
            A Perfect Time to Craft 
            Pammies Inky Pinkies
            

 

Special congrats to Hal

Our grandson recently attended a special ceremony awarding him his lab coat - marking the beginning of his years as a student of Veterinary medicine.  I have used this Dearie Doll image for him before, but it did seem appropriate for the occasion.  Other supplies:  misc. DP, Washi tape, sentiment from QKR Stampede, twine, Prismas 
Sketch (rotated):   Sketch Saturday     
For someone special:    Crafty Sentiments
School, study related (see above):   Simon Says Stamp Monday
Back to School:    Simon Says Stamp Wednesday 
Any:   Digi Choosday
           Jo's Scrapshack
           Patties Creations
           Word Art Wednesday
           

QKR Stampede Challenge #241 - ATG: option - wheels; DT card

This week the Anything Goes challenge at the QKR Stampede has the option of "wheels".  This may not be your first thought, but there is a wheel!   You may enter up to 3 times by 6pm Thursday.  If you use a QKR/Eureka image you may win 3 images; other entries receive 1 digi as the prize.
 I colored the Gathering Eggs digi with Prismas.  The words of the sentiment were randomly cut.
Sketch:   Cheerful Sketches
Cute:   Incy Wincy
Critter:    2Crafty Critter Crazies
Animal:    Crafty Animals
Food:   Whimsie Doodles
Any:    Angies
            CraftyFriends
            Crafting with an Attitude
            Crafty Creations
            Cards Galore
            Jo's Scrapshack
            Lemon Shortbread
            Pammies Inky Pinkies

Best wishes Walt and Maxine

Pre-colored digi by TLC; Washi tape, Congratulations EF by Cuttlebug.
Sketch:  Tuesday Morning Sketches
Border:   Creative Knockouts

Congrats, Hal

We just learned that our grandson has been accepted at the CSU (Colorado State Univ.) college of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.  He will begin next fall, but we wanted to send him congratulations now.    This Vet image came from Dearie Dolls, and the barn is by Scraphappy PaperCrafters.  The congratulations is a newly acquired die by Spellbinders. 
Sketch:  Mojo Monday

Special congrats to Adrienne / QKR D#229 - Anything goes with a twist of embossing

This card has already been received by our granddaughter.  She is a sophomore at the U.S. Air Force Academy and recently was named to the Wings of Blue (parachute) demonstration team.  In order to qualify she had to have over 40 jumps, and hopes to have 500 by the time she is a senior.  At that time we may be able to see her do a pinpoint landing at football games, air shows, etc.
The anything goes challenge at QKR Stampede this week may include embossing of any kind.  I used my circle EF, which I sanded lightly.  You may enter up to 3 times by 4pm (EST) Thursday, Febr. 16.
I used DP, the circles and a grassy die cut for a background for this critter's sky jump (Parachuting Birdie by QKR), and I used chalk behind the image. The blues represent Air Force Blue.  I added a red target for the pinpoint landing - hope he makes it!  Oh, yes, the sentiment is also a QKR digi.
CHALLENGES ENTERED:
Sketch:    Creative Sketchy Girls
Chalk:   Chalk 'n stock 
Emboss:    Mod Squad
Colored image:   Crafting Circle
Young at Heart:    Simon Says Stamp Monday
Option-Be You:    Ikes World 
Cute:      Simon Says Stampblog.Wednesday
Any:    Angies Digital Stamps
             A Bit More Time to Craft 
             A Perfect Iime to Craft 
             Crafting by Designs 
             Crafty Creations 
             Crafting with an Attitude
             Crafts Galore
             Crafty-Girls 
             Classic Design Team Challenge
             Inspirationn Destination
             Lil Patch of Crafty Friends 
             Jo's scrapshack
             Pammies Inky Pinkies
             The Paper Nest Dolls            
             World Wide Open Design Team Challenge
              Word Art Wednesday

For Adrienne & a tutorial with Washi tape

This is a card I should have made and sent a few days ago.  Our Air Force Academy granddaughter is completing her last basic training this week end, and should earn her wings at the end of today!  All  of basic is strenuous, but apparently this 3 day period is especially so - there are cadets who realize at this point (f not already) that life in the service is not for them.  As you can tell, we are so proud of her success and determination.  This card is a bit dark - but I discovered this DP in my stash - the starry one reminded me of camouflage.  We never write directly on our cards so Adrienne can share with others - maybe with one of the guys.  I obtained the eagle stamp from Our Daily Bread as I can use it a lot for her!
Now for the tutorial I mentioned in the heading.  I do not really do tutorials - I just have to learn from all of you.  But I tried something here you might be interested in.  I suspect a couple of you might have a good stash of Washi tape.  I used it for the layered strip - two rows of tape on the green cs bg.  For the die cut sentiment here is what I did:  Adhere the tape to desired cs; run through the die cut machine.  (This sentiment just fit on a single width of tape.)  To avoid having  to apply adhesive to the intricate cut, I then peeled off the die cut tape, and applied the sticky tape to the panel.  I was concerned that it might not stay in place, so I put the entire panel between the plates, with a shim, and ran it through the machine once again.  I am so pleased with the result - the sentiment is practically imbedded in the panel. And no glue everywhere!
I know it is hard to explain and follow directions like this - if you are interested and don't understand, let me know!  I will try to clarify.
Sketch:            Mojo Monday
ODB stamp:    Our Daily Bread Shining the Light
Green:              Incy Wincy
                          Simon Says Stamp Wednesday
Monochrome:  Crafting by Designs
 Any:                 Not Just Cards
                          Paper Nest
                          Sweet Stamps
                          Through the Craft Room Door 
What makes you smile (see above) - June 2015:    Our Creative Corner6

Congrats, Hanna

This is not typical of a Verve entry - but I found this sketch fit the image and theme I wanted to use.  Our granddaughter-in-law just got results for her pre-nursing exam - and she did very well.  She has been studying for some time, and is so excited.  Our grandson just started med school so the next few years will not be easy for them.  I wanted a fun card to congratulate her - and a quick card I could get in the mail this morning!   The image is from Dearie Dolls, and I used a school themed paper from Studio 18 - thought it reflected the studying she will be doing.  I used my red gel pen to put her name on the cap - had to make it tiny! Circle dies  cut an open circle that would not cover too much of the patterns.
Sketch:     Verve Sketches #1
Color, pattern and stitches:   Classy Cards n Such
Stitches:    Creative Knockouts
Red:          Dies r Us

Congrats, Adrienne

You may have seen a number of cards for our grandkids.  This is a particularly special one.  Our youngest, a HS senior, just heard that she has earned early admission at the Air Force Academy.  Needless to say, we are beyond excited!  A bonus is that they live about 25 miles away!  This is one of the many logos I found on line - I suspect I will be using more in the next few years.  The DP is from a pack I have had for several years - probably DCWV.  The Congrats is from a Cuttlebug sentiment plate. 
I can never think of items for alphabet challenges, but I think I have four of them here:  (4 from Blessings) -
b-blue; l-logo; s-stars; g-glitter (on the word).
4 letters:  http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
 Sketch:  http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
2 or more DP:  http://www.craftysentiments.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
Any:  http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
Any   http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.ca/

A star for you

As I have often mentioned, my sister gave me a huge stash of stamping supplies.  Included were quite a few sheets with borders and punch out centers.  This is one example - I trimmed down the edges, and used only the star and button from the center - I adhered the border and star to the blue bg.  I used some of the excess border for the pennant, and added the sentiment from Stampin' Up.  The materials are called This n That by My mind's Eye.  Is anyone familiar with this type of product?  I need ideas, please.  I did a Google search with no result, and e-mailed the company.  I heard that my e-mail was forwarded to an appropriate person, but have not heard back.
Sketch:  http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/

Graduation in white

This challenge - white on white really evokes "wedding", but I need 3 more graduation cards !
I used the Congrats folder (cuttlebug) that I seldom think of using.  I added a die cut strip and a couple of the flower pieces (with pearl centers).  The sheer white ribbon is on top of the sentiment.
Sketch:  http://stamplorations.blogspot.com/search/label/sketch%20challenge
Graduation:  http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.com/
White on white:http://ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/
Any: http://www.craftysentiments.blogspot.com/
          http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.com/
          http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/

Back to School - not yet?

Here is another color combo that has been a recent favorite - rust and yellow.  The stamp is YNS - not sure he is ready for school today!  The faux buttons are die cuts - done with my Cuttleabug. This is to recognize a student who has done something special.
Sketch:  http://ynschallenges.blogspot.ca/
Masculine:  http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/
favorite colors:  http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
School:  http://stamp-n-doodle.blogspot.co.uk/
Congratulations:  http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/
Die Cuts:  http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.uk/

Teal and burgundy

This has a bg of the Congratulations embossing folder - but I ended up eliminating more of it than I had planned - I hope you can see the word on the left panel.  Another challenge is to use my favorite color combo - I have so many it is a very hard challenge.  I did select burgundy and teal for today.  Marissa is colored with Prismas and metallic gel pens.  I used a variety of bg papers.  The teal cs, Prismas, and gems have been in my collection a long time.  The checked DP is brand new.
Sketch:  http://www.sweetsketchwednesday.blogspot.com/
Favorite color combo:  http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
Gems with a High Hopes stamp:  http://highhhttp://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/opesstamps.blogspot.com/
Congratulations:  http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/
Embossing:  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/

AP congrats, granddaughter

We have 6 grandchildren and are so proud of all of them (I think that is the grandparents' job, right?)  This is for our youngest, a sophomore, who just heard she earned credit on her AP calculus exam.  Some of you may recall - she is the one who had a broken nose last winter - in a basketball game.
This digi sentiment is from The Alley Way - just right for here.  Other items:  CB "You" folder, Nesties, a scrap of kitty ribbon, for a cat lover; paper clips.
Sketch (embellishment on opposite side):  http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/
Favorites - so many - dry embossing, die cuts, granddaughter:  http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/
Inspiration - color, and the pattern reminds me of the pattern on the inspiration piece:  http://www.inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/
Paper Clips:  http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/
Encouragement - I know this is probably a bit of a stretch, but this and the inside verse are strong support for hard work :  http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

Congratulations on your new home

This cute (freebie) digi from The Alley Way is great for a housewarming card.  I used the Mojo Monday sketch for today - they are celebrating 300 sketches and have lot of prizes this week.  I colored with Prismas and used some scraps for the rest.  The vellum butterfly has glitter to show it off a bit more.  The  cb bg (snowflakes, but I think of them as starbursts!) and Martha Stewart punch are available at Joan's Gardens.

Sketch:  http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
Bling:  http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
Vellum, butterfly, polka dots:  http://www.atjoansgardens.com/2013/06/this-weeks-challenge_27.html
Color inspiration:  http://www.thealleywaystamps.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/BE%20inspired%20Challenge

Graduation Congratulations, Stephen

er

We just received an announcement for a graduation that took place several days ago, so it is time to get this card in the mail.  To personalize it, I used the sketch of his school from the announcement, as well as the burgundy and silver.  sentiment - 7Gypsies Library stamp, Nesties; CB numbers, sticker - cap and silver strip.  I left off frills to keep it suitable for a guy.
Sketch:  http://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.co.uk/
Masculine:  http://getinkychallenge.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://paperplaytime.blogspot.com/
Congratulations:  http://memascrafts.blogspot.com/2010/06/junes-challenge-with-twist.html

New stage in life

I am trying to fill in some gaps in the assortment of cards I have available for sale.  Once in a while some one needs to recognize a new job, retirement, etc. with a card of this type.  Here, the inside verse says "As a chapter closes in your life, and a new one starts for you, May your years be filled With all the things You're looking forward to.  ENJOY!  I like the color combo, but I did struggle to find something to work.  I think this does!  I should add - I am probably pretty well known for my frugal ways!  I have had the verse (computer) printed on the base for some time, and it had become a bit smudged on the back - not much, but noticeable.  I solved the problem by cutting a slightly larger piece of the grape cs, and glued the entire base card to the grape piece.  I kind of like the result!  The flourish is from an SU set - sent to me quite a while ago through the WishRAK forum on SCS.  The sentiment is from a new set received from Mark's Finest Papers.  The pumpkin dp is K&Company, and I used the Congratulations ef (CB).
Sketch:  http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
Colors (grape, waterfall, pumpkin):  http://annabellestamps.blogspot.com/
"New":  http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/

Olympic Hooray

This is from an old SU set, colored with Prismas.   The bg is embossed with a CB folder.  Other:  Nesties, ribbon, Basic Grey acrylic dot.
Cheering for the Olympics:  http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.com/
Hot summer colors:  http://clearlyistamp.typepad.com/
Sketch:  http://fetch-a-sketch.blogspot.com/