Sparkly Winter White

I used glitter on the pine branches and butterfly - for a sparkly, snowy look.  Since we are in AZ, that is about as much snow as I care for!!!  The branches are a Cheery Lynn die.  The bg is cuttlebug's "You",  I have lost track of the source for the butterfly and circle.  The sentiment came from a friend.
Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/
Winter white, with CLD (branches):  http://cheerylynndesigns.blogspot.com/search/label/challenge
Winter Inspiration:   http://digidarlas.blogspot.com/
Just because:  http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2014/01/pile-it-on-1-just-because.html 
Glitter:  http://sparklensprinklecreativechallenges.blogspot.com.au/
Any:  http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.com/
         http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/
         http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

New Arch

I just got this set of Spellbinders Arched windows - as has happened with several new dies, I am going to need some practice.  I prefer narrower mats - so I will have to see what I think looks good.  If any one has some samples, please let me know!  I did dry emboss the purple layer, and that seems to help.  The textile bg is sponged in chalk - my computer is doing tricks again, with the light spot - which does not show up in the original file.  The stamp is Cross & Blossoms by Paper Inspirations.  Some vintage lace, gold sticker strips, and a SandyLion flower complete the card.
Sketch:  http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com.au/
New (arch die):  http://www.comeandgetitchallenges.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://hobbycutzchallenges.blogspot.com/
          http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.com/
          http://suzypantssmarty.blogspot.com/
         http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/search/label/challenge
         http://thesquirrelandthefox.blogspot.com/

Rustic Shepherds

Once again I am working to complete my collection of cards for this year - mostly using the same Stampendous image.  Other supplies:  burlap (from gift packaging); metallic ribbon, argyle EF, paper that seems to be hanmade parchment; Nesties circles.
Sketch:  http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
favorite color (Hunter):  http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.com/

66th Anniversary

Recently I have had a number of friends request cards for very special occasions.  Just adding a number makes it special.  I am limited in what I have available, but the numbers from the Cuttlebug Olivia set work quite well.  My friend requested something in red - I was a bit skeptical, but I do like the result.  It is combined with ivory cs and and ivory flower.  I just received my order for Spellbinders Exquisite Circles - I am going to have to work with them a bit to figure out the best way to use them - the larger (red) circle is more of a cut out than en edge - I cut a larger circle first, then used the new die for the cut out.    Does any one have more ideas - or is there a tutorial some where?  I have not had a chance to look.
Something new -   Spellbinders, see above:  http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/
Dry embossing CB machine):  http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.uk/
Die cuts:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
 Tic Tac Toe - across- gems, flower, ivory:  http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.co.uk/

Vanishing pearls

There really are pearls here - 4 on the circle and one in the flower.  I also used lilac to complete the middle column of the tic tac toe challenge.  The DP has been in my stash for a LONG time.  I added embossed strips and a bow.  The image is Fluffles enjoying a summer day in the sun.
Tic Tac Toe:  http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.com/
Any, with a sentiment:  http://avenue613.blogspot.com/
Sunny day: http://papermakeupstamps.blogspot.com/
Any:   http://scrap-creations1.blogspot.com/

Happy 101st birthday

It is not too often that we have a chance to make a card to celebrate 101 years!  This is perhaps the third card I have made for my friend's sister.  It does not seem to show, but this is ivory and black.  I tweaked the sketch a bit in order to show the images on this lovely dp by Recollections.  Other supplies:  Textile and Happy Birthday embossing (CB), Olivia numbers (CB), Spellbinders circles and ovals, ribbon, recollections Washi tape, sheer ribbon,Baic Grey gems,  Martha Stewart border punch.
Sketch:  http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com.au/
Girlie theme using Cuttlebug:  http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.uk/
Scallops:  http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/
Birthday:  http://ribbongirls.blogspot.com/
Birthday, with a number:  http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/

Vintage masculine

Here is another of several masculine cards - again using the Tim Holtz Journey set.  I inked the LifeStyle crafts EF - I think it looks a bit like tire tracks - what do you think?  The swirls are from Spellbinders, and the HB is Just Rite. There are two strips of cream colored ribbon as well.  The shading and image are a vintage look.
Sketch:  http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
 Masculine, with ribbon:  http://herecometheboysblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
Vintage/chic:  http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com/
For the fellas:  http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.com/