S is for Savior - Christmas 2019

This card is created using only papers from the Faith and Hope pad, by Craftsmart. - with the addition of a bit of striped Washi tape to tie the parts together.  It has become increasingly difficult for me to color images due to my macular degeneration, so I am grateful for the variety of this pack.  This card is 5.5 x 4.25.    It is another card made for the challenge at Beccy's Place this month - she is encouraging a card a day.  I am not close, but I am entering when I can.  Thanks to all the other challenge sponsors as well.
 Sketch:  Stella Says Sketch
S is for Savior:   Beccys Place 
Tape it Up:   Simon Says Stamp Monday
Any:  Art Impressions 
            Lemon Shortbread
           Word Art

 

God is good

This is a statement made often by members of our church, so I decided to create a template I can use on thinking of you cards for some members.  For backing, I used some pieces from a DCWV stack I have had for a while.  There are 8 layers.  I used Spellbinder dies for the circles.
Sketch:   Tuesday Morning Sketches
Layer it up:   Crafting by Designs
Any, with vendor die:   Scrapyland Blog
Colors of winter:   Your Next Stamp
Any:    Angies
             Word Art Wednesday
             

Snowman with Plaid

This cute snowman is called Snow Posh, by .Creative Bug   one of the sponsors of the cuttent challenge at the Crafter's cafe.  The theme of the challenge is Use Lace and/or Christmas, and it runs for two weeks.  We hope to see you there - check out the prizes, rules and other details here. 
I used more of the plaid cs to paper piece his hat and scarf.  The sentiment is computer generated.
Sadly, Becy's month of Christmas challenges is drawing to a close -  I did not actually make it to "S", but I had fun trying.  Maybe next year!! 
Sketch:   Stella Says Sketch
"S" - snowman:   Beccys Challenges
Inspiration (plaid and white):  Tuesday Throwdown 
Christmas:  Crafting by designs 
Any:  Crafty Sentiments 
           Pammies Inky Pinkies
           Simon Says Stamp Wednesday 
            Whoopsi Daisy           
 

Confirmation 2018 - last card

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This is the last of a series of cards I have made to send to members of this year's confirmation class at our church.  We are mostly mature members, and I think it is so important to do all we can to encourage the younger members.  Image - Sweet 'n sassy;  Darice embossing folder; die cut sentiment by Cheery Lynn;  labels die cut by Spellbinder; Washi tape and gold ribbon.
Sketch:   Stella Says Sketch
Die cut:   Scrapyland
Embossing:   Crafty Friends
Encouragement:  Crafting by designs 
Any:   Jo's Scrapshack 
            Lil Patch of Crafty Friends
            Aloha Friday 
             Word Art Wednesday. 
 

HBirthday to a sailor

This is another card I will donate to a local group called Hearts for the Troops.  The organizer, a Navy mom, sends birthday cards to her son's shipmates.  I wish I had time to make more!  This is a Dearie Doll colored digi.  The vertical stripes are Washi tape, the horizontal ones are ribbon, and I used Spellbinder circle dies.
Sketch:   Tuesday Morning Sketches
Die Cuts:    Scrapyland
                   Simonsaysstamp Wednesday
Critter:     2craftycrittercrazies
Ribbon:     Thepapershelter
Cat:    Showusyourpussies
Any:    Craftingbydesigns



 

For Barb

This goes to a friend who is facing a long recovery from a broken hip.  If you have seen recent posts you know I have had too many cards like this to send!  You will also notice I get in a routine using similar items - often they are still on my desk and just handy to grab!  The stencil is one of a set I purchased years ago at a local store (long since gone).  The owner cut larger sheets of a type of very thin plastic into 3x6 pieces.  There are small circles, larger circles, tiny stars, hexagons and a couple of others.  I tend to forget about them, but they are handy to use.  IRL the color of the chalk is a better match than it appears on the screen.  I added sequins, Washi tape, and the Cheery Lynn Blessings die cut.  The TLC pre colored image has been in my folder for a while.
Sketch   Tuesday Morning Sketches
Stencil:    Simon Says Stamp Monday
                 Simon Says Stamp Wednesday
The little things - a bird's song:   Crafting by Designs
Inspiration (photo made me think of sequins):   Give a Crafter a Cookie
 Any:  Scrapyland

SCS TeaPot Party - Cheer for Aunt Betty

The SplitCoastStamper Tea Pot Party honored "Aunt Betty", a 90 year old who lives alone on a farm.  The winters get to be long, so we are trying to break up the time by sending some cards.  I think these flowers and the lady bug might be found on her farm.  Part of the challenge is "sewing" so I used a faux stitch embossing folder and some metallic gold cord.  The image,"Painting Ladybug", by From the Heart, is a pre-colored digi.  I have several favorite colors, but this coral and yellow combo is high on the list!  The sentiment is a cuttlebug die cut. layered in yellow and red for added dimension..
Sketch:  House that Stamps Built
Favorite color:  Tuesday Throwdown
Wings:   Crafting by Designs
Dots and stripes:   Allsorts
3d Embellishments  Pile it on
Lots of red/pink:  Star Stampz
Any:  Crafty Sentiments

SCS TeaPotParty #495

This RAK card will go to Linda who needs some encouragement. The weekly Teapot party cards go to some one in need of a bit of love.  This scripture from Word Art is perfect for that - thank you, Word Art!  I like this type of sketch as it gives me a chance to show off some pretty papers - this one, from Bo Bunny, just happened to have most of the design in the corner.  If you look carefully, there is a blue bird and I think I spotted some butterfly wings in the middle.  I added some extra punched butterflies.  Thanks to Tuesday AM DT member Patti for inspiring me to use the punched border.  See details of the TeaPot challenge here.
Sketch:   Tuesday Morning Sketches.
Wings:    House That Stamps Built
                Crafting by Designs
Any:    Word Art Wednesday
            Polkadoodles
            Digichoosday   

SplitCoastStampers Teapot Party #489

I have some serious catching up to do with the TeaPot Tuesday RAK challenges at SplitCoastStampers.  I used to be a regular, but have been more of an occasional participant recently.  I need to do better.  This card goes to Martina whose sister, her last family member, recently died, and Martina is lonely.  I used her favorite colors and another favorite, a butterfly.  This scripture, from TLC, seems appropriate.  Information on the TeaPot Party can be found here.
Sketch:   Sketch Saturday
Peacock, green, and a butterfly:  Butterfly Spot Challenge 
Butterfly:   Allsorts
Ribbon:    Crafting by Designs
Any:   Quick Quotes
            Crafters Castle  
            Polkadoodle
           

Thanks

Image and sentiment by Verve; coloring with Twinkling H2Os;  misc.pink  papers, pink ribbon, butterfly washi tape; Spellbinder oval dies.
Sketch:   VLV Sketches
Ultra Pink, with butterflies:   Butterfly Spot Challenge
Thankful:  Time Out Challenges
                    DLArt
 Washi tape:   Crafting by Designs
Flowers:   Cuttlebug Mania
Any:   Art Impressions 

Janet's birthday

Here is another birthday for January - for our great daughter-in-law.  I am running late - it must get in the mail today!
Stamp - SU; Oval die - Nestabilities Majestic Elements; shiny metallic cs; butterfly embossing folder by Darice; butterfly punch; corner rounder; tiny jewel. coloring with metallic gel pens.
Challenges:
Sketch:    Sketch Saturday
Butterfly with jade and jewel:   Butterfly Spot Challenge
Spring fling:   Art Impressions
Shiny:     Crafting by Designs
Any:   Inspiration Destination

Tri fold Christmas 2016

I hope you can see the opening at the middle - not sure if this is called a trifold, double gate fold, or???
Image - QKR stampede; sentiment - Hampton Art; glittery star; gold striped sticky paper, blue and shimmery champagne cs.
Sketch:   Tuesday Morning Sketches
More than one ( stamp):    Paper Shelter
More than one fold:   Star Stampz
Special fold:    Fussy and Fancy 
Little animals:    Crafting by Designs 
Christmas Critter:    Simon Says Stamp 
Christmas:    Christmas at Sweet Stampin 
                       C.R.A.F.T.   

SCS Falliday Fest - Kelli Jo's snowman

I am quite sure this is the last card I need to do all 30 cards in the SplitcoastStampers Falliday Fest.  Our challenge is to build our own snowman.  This is way out of the box for me!  I used the snowflake embossing folder.  To follow the sketch, I added some curling ribbon - maybe you can imagine icicles or melting snow!  I used circle dies to cut the snowman and his hat.  Gems, washi tape, and an orange carrot nose complete the look.
Sketch:    House That Stamps Built
Snowflakes:   Gem Challenge
Vertical:   ABC Christmas Challenge  
Get ready for Christmas:  Crafting by Designs
Die Cuts:    Crafty Catz
Any:  Simon Says Stamp Wednesday
           Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge

Scarecrow for QKR Stampede challenge 212 - Leaves

I hope you will  join us at the QKR Stampede this week.  Challenge 212 is easy for fall - leaves!  You may enter 3 times by 6pm EDT Oct. 13.  If you win, you may select your prize from a variety of digital images.  This one is called scarecrow - not a very scary one LOL!!!  The sentiment is also QKR.  I colored with Prisma pencils.  The DP is from a Halloween/Fall stack by DCWV  I added some metallic cord.
Sketch:   Mojo Monday
Colored image:    Crafting Circle
Inspiration:   Simon Says Stamp Wednesday
                        Lawnscaping
Colors (yellow, orange, brown):   Your Next Stamp  
Halloween colors:   Hiding in my Craftroom
                                  Pink Gem
Octoberfest:     Creative Corner
 "Boo" :       Stamping with Dragon
Any:    Angies Digital Stamps
            A Bit More Time to Craft 
            Inspiration Destination
            Lemon Shortbread
            Classic Design Team
            Not Just Cards
            Crafting by Designs

Christmas in Blue and white

Image and sentiment - QKR Stampede; snowflake embossing folder. Cheery Lynn "Little Flowers" die, Star punch, gold metallic cs; dotted sticker paper. (I hope the embossing and "little flowers" make you think of stars!!! I need a star embossing folder.
Sketch:    Sketch Saturday
Technique - embossing:   Holly Jolly Challenge
Animal:   Inky Chicks
Fav season - Christmas (winter):   Crafting by Designs 
T - two (blue and gold; 2 printed panels):   ABC Christmas Challenge
Any:    Snowflakes Promise
             Cheery Lynn

QKR Stampede #204 - Monochromatic - DT entry

I hope your screen is set so that this looks green - especially the DP background, which is a very dark and very light green.  The challenge at QKR Stampede this week is to make a monochromatic creation.  You may enter up to 3 times before 6pm EDT on Thursday- for a chance to win QKR images.  Take a look at the creative gallery by the DT members! I selected this Hobbling Frog and matching sentiment.  Right now I have no recipient in mind, but every once in a while I have a friend with a broken ankle or hip replacement and this would be perfect.  I figure it could go for a guy or a gal!  Some where I heard that green is not a good get well color - but I figured I needed a green froggie!  This fun DP was in a huge tub of material from a yard sale.  I added some gems and a leafy circle die cut.  I have lots of embellishments I like, but these tiny gems are among my favorites - they add some pizzazz but not too much bulk.
CHALLENGES ENTERED:  
Sketch:   Catch the Bug Stella Says Sketch
Colored image:       Live Laugh Stamp
Animal acting human:    Dis Digi Designs
 3 of something:   Morgans Artworld
Use a die:     Crafty Sentiments
                    Paper Shelter.
Wild (frog):   Simon Says Wednesday
 Any:    Classic Design Team
             Digital Delights
             Incy Wincy
              Ispiration Destination
             Crafting by Designs 
             Patties Creations
             DLArt

QKR Stampede #202 - Down on the Farm

This is my DT card for the QKR Stampede challenge this week - "Down on the Farm". You may enter as many as 3 cards by 6pm EDT on Thurs., Aug 4.   I saw this Whistling Cow image at the QKR store, and decided it would be great for our granddaughter's birthday.  We have kind of a running joke about the fact she likes cows!  (Maybe it is a rich rancher she would like to find!)  Both the image and sentiment are QKR.    I added some tiny black gems to the sentiment.   I used Washi tape and a piece of  flocked dot DP to continue the black and white theme.  (
CHALLENGES:  
Sketch (tweaked):   Tuesday Morning Sketches
Animals:    Corrosive Challenges
                    Pink Gem 
                    Crafty Sentiments
On the Farm:    Crafting by Designs
Birthday:     Fresh Brewed Designs 
Texture (DP; gems):   Simon Says Monday
Naked stamping:   DRS
Any:       A Bit More Time to Craft. 
                 Classic Design Team 
                 Little Claires Designs 
                 Crafting-with-Dragonflies      
                 Aud Sentiments
                 Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper
                  Lil Patch


 

Springtime for Design Team - Eureka Challenge #186

The challenge this week at Eureka Stamps is "spring" -Eureka Stamps.    I chose this digital image ("tulips") and paired it with a digital sentiment from Eureka.  When we lived in the midwest (Omaha) I always looked forward to seeing tulips, as they signaled the end of winter.  We are now in Arizona, where there are few if any tulips except in the flower shops!  Instead, I enjoy a variety of flowering shrubs that add color to our yard.
Image - Eureka "tulips", colored with Prismas; striped dp by Paper Pizazz.  Right now I have several sheets of this deep pink and golden yellow sitting on my desk - a favorite spring color combo.  When I saw the challenge to be inspired by a song, I thought of "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" - is any one else old enough to remember the Tiny Tim version back in the 80's?
CHALLENGES ENTERED:
Sketch:             Your Next Stamp
Spring:             Crafty Gals Corner
                          Digitally Sweet
                          Paradise of Stamps
                          SLS Lines
Spring colors:  Whimsy Inspires 
Fave colors:      Deep Ocean
Song:                 Scribbles Designs      
Flowers:            Lunagirl
                           In the Pink
Three +Layers: Crafting by Designs
Use DP:              Crafty Hazelnut
Any:                   A Bit MoreTime to Craft   
                           Cre8tive Hands Friends 
                           Creative Craft Cottage   
                            DLArt
                            Dream Time
                            Lemon Shortbread 
                          

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

Christmas 2015 #33

Here is another card using some bits from saved Christmas cards - the velvety solid panel and the gold and cranberry scroll piece.  I need to work on clearing out that stash!  The stamp is Posh Impressions; a Recollection punched snowflake;  bg DP is from the Faith stack by Paper Studio; embossed snowflakes (Cuttlebug), and cranberry DP from a Recollection pack.
Sketch:           http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Christmas:     http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/
                        http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
                        http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2015/11/dlart-thankful-thursday-challenge-169.html 
                         http://digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk/
Snow:              http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
 Any:               http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.com/2015/12/december-anything-goes.html
Colors - cranberry, gold, black/white:   http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/