Chelsie's graduation

I thought I had finished all the graduation cards for this year - here is one more!  She will graduate as a radiologist - definitely worth the recognition. I used sheer ribbon to back the letters of her name.
Sketch:  http://deconstructingjen.com/deconstructed-sketch-162/

blue stencilling

For some reason, when I use different shades of blue, the results are disappointing to me - as in this card.  I should have used a different color for the stenciled bg.  I did use a favorite ODB set, however.  For a stencil, I used something that has been in my supply  drawer for a long time.  A local store (now closed) was generous with make and takes, and I learned a lot from the owner - named Dorothy!  She cut A2 sized "stencils" from some type of light plastic sheets - I purchased a set of about 6 designs.  When I "discovered" pattern paper, and then embossing folders, I kind of forgot about useing these stencils - but I certainly like the effect, if not the color!  I sponged with chalk - trying to go lighter toward the center.
Use a stencil:  http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challengehttp://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
Sketch:  http://deconstructingjen.com/category/the-deconstructed-sketch/
Birthday:  http://milkcoffeechallenge.blogspot.com/ 
Stencil:  http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/new-month-new-challenge.html

More sweet berries, thank ou #6

The inside verse is a thank you.  Once again I used the precolored berries from Beccy's Place, together with some berry DP and a vine embossed piece.  I added a bit of metallic gold and Cheery Lynn leaves.  This is a sketch I like a lot.
Sketch:  http://deconstructingjen.com/ds160/
Any, with Beccy's image:  http://beccysplace.blogspot.com/
Any:   http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.com/

Thank you #3

Here is another in a series of thank you cards, as well as another for this sketch - which I found fun to use.  Again, I got to use some stash items, as well as dp from a huge box my sister sent me.  I recently "discovered" this color combo - what a nice, cheery look!  I colored using my aqua pen and Twinkling H2O's - they have been somewhat neglected recently,
Sketch:  http://deconstructingjen.com/ds160/
Water colors:  http://lawnscaping.blogspot.com/

Thank you #2

This is a fun sketch to use!  I also got to use some stash items.  I recently dusted off the Brilliance inks and used them with my aqua pen for this image.  I especially like the silver and platinum I have - great for the watering can!
sketch:  http://deconstructingjen.com/ds160/
Spots and dots:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/#
Watercolors:  http://lawnscaping.blogspot.com/http://lawnscaping.blogspot.com/

MMTPT298 for Lesley

I think this is a bright, springy card to show support for a friend of a teapotter (at SplitcoastStampers) who is undergoing tough times with cancer - the latest is that her blood count was too low for a scheduled treatment.  I am sure Lesley would appreciate prayers.  For more details:  http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/teapot-tuesdays-f260/mmtpt298~april-15-2014~peace-love-lava-lamps-t586525.html
I could not think of anything for the lava lamps or the 60's, so I opted for a supportive theme - this sentiment is a part of my Wish RAK stash, and the Hello is from The Alley Way.   The starry pattern is the best I could do for the red polka dot inspiration photo!
Sketch:  http://unscriptedsketches.com/
Inspiration:  http://beinspiredchallenge.blogspot.com/
Spring flowers:  http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/
Spring:  http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://suzypantssmarty.blogspot.com/
Feminine:  http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/

Flowers and striped hearts

This is some great paper I got a couple of years ago - I bought a large box of odds and ends at a store closing - great bargains!  Not much was labeled - this seems to be hand made paper with great textured hearts.  Tearing seems to be the way to use it!  I added some Spellbinder hearts and petaloo flowers, together with a Fluffles image and JustRite sentiment.
Sketch:   http://deconstructingjen.com/deconstructed-sketch-no-86/
Pink, flowers and stripes:  http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/
Hearts (and red): http://www.tammyscrapincorner.com/

Cut out to display image

The image is a digi from the Sketching Stamper and the sentiment from a Recollection collection.  I cut matching openings in the embossed layer and the Creative Memories DP layer.  I added a gold sticker strip and leaf die cuts from Shapeabilities Orchard Harvest.  The flowers are Petaloo.
Pink and white, opening cut to display image, leaf  accents, and embossing:  http://www.atjoansgardens.com/2012/06/this-weeks-challenge.html
Sketch:  http://deconstructingjen.com/