fun exercise

These AI ladies are having so much fun - I think they are getting ready for the swim suit season!  I paper pieced a couple of their outfits and a couple of the balls - the rest are colored with Prismas.  The sentiment is SU Fundamental Phrases and is attached with half pearls.
Sketch:    http://digisketchchallenge.blogspot.com/
Red, white, blue:  http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/
Makes me smile:  http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2015/06/what-makes-you-smile.html
Pearls:       http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.co.uk/ 
Summer blue:   http://www.frosteddesigns.blogspot.ca/
Piecing:      http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
Stamping:   http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/
Any :           http://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

Announcing spring

This birdie seems to be announcing the arrival of spring - to me, the season begins a new year of blessings!
Pale sage cs by SU (I forget the name); bg DP in a pale gold by Making Memories; unknown scraps; image by Unity; sentiment from Verve Faith Medley; tiny flowers by Cheery Lynn.  I do not sew, and my hand drawn faux stitches often do not work well, so I used a metallic gold strip for the faux stitches.  I used some of the "negative" dots from that sticker sheet to scatter around, and for the flower centers.  Disclaimer - what appears yellow here is really more pale gold.
Sketch:     http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
Color:       http://www.theunitystampco-challenge.blogspot.com/
Stitching:  http://stampotiquedesignerschallenge.blogspot.com/
Spring:      http://www.frosteddesigns.blogspot.ca/

Metal:        http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/
Beginning: http://www.addalittledazzle.com/
Wings:       http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/ 

Spring showers and flowers

We are in Arizona and could really use some showers!  I know it is much worse in other parts of the country - I hope there is some relief soon.  Our weather map showed the possibility of showers - but they often do not materialize.
Okay - on to this card.  I really like the window box die and flowers (Cheery Lynn), but I struggle to know what to put behind the window!   This is an image by Beccy - I had to remodel the window (removed a bar at the top) to not obstruct her face LOL!  I found this DP in a much used pad by Prima.  I changed the sketch a bit so the design in the corner would not be covered completely.  There are gems on some of the flowers, and also black gems in the corners.  The Mom sticker is by Hot off the Press.  I used chalk pencils to color the image.  I hope you can see she is holding and umbrella (ok, could be a parasol!) to ward off the showers.
Sketch:    http://www.craftysentiments.blogspot.com/
Colors (gold, shades of lavender, pale peach):  http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/
Any Beccy;s image:    http://beccysplace.blogspot.com/
Showers and flowers:  http://thepapergirlschallenge.blogspot.com/
Spring:  http://www.frosteddesigns.blogspot.ca/
Any:      http://cheerylynndesigns.blogspot.ca/
              http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
               http://www.ttcrd.blogspot.com/
              http://stampedblessings.com/amusing-challenge/

Earth day recycle

I saved some corrugated dividers from a package of small bowls (a Dollar Tree find!).  I  cut it down with a circle die, and splattered with Walnut ink - this bottle always sprays with blobs!
Supplies:  Kraft cs, Lifestyle embossing folder, dp by We R Memory Keepers, Washi tape, HB die by Sizzix, twine, glitter on and around sentiment
Sketch:   http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
For the boys:        http://diesruschallenge.blogspot.com/
Back to the earth:  http://www.thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/
Any, w/ glitter:     http://sparklensprinklecreativechallenges.blogspot.com/ 
Splatters:   http://www.frosteddesigns.blogspot.ca/
Any:       http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/search/label/Linky%20Party
               http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
               http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2015/04/dlart-april-linky-challenge.html

Showers bring flowers

I dusted off a set (Stampin up) that I have had quite a while, and seldom use -the fine print.  I added clouds and rain drops from Cheery Lynnvdies, and butterfly punches.  The DP is from a double sided piece, and I embossed the grey/blue sky with circles.
Sketch:   http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Rain:      http://www.drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/
Drip, drip, drip:      http://frosteddesigns.blogspot.com/
Showers/flowers:   http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/
Die/punch:     http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
Die:                http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/
Garden:          http://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2015/04/in-garden.html
Spring:           http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2015-04-03T05:00:00-04:00&max-results=10
                        http://whimsiedoodles.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2015-03-23T07:00:00-03:00&max-results=10
Piecing:            http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Shimmery spring

Techniques/supplies:  Embossed butterflies using silver shimmer cs; Labels One, Majestic Elements dies (Spellbinders); sentiment by Verve;  glittery flowers by Petaloo, with pink gems; unknown DP - loose glitter added to highlight the flowers.
Sketch #2:   http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/p/link-list.html
Glitter:        http://sparklensprinklecreativechallenges.blogspot.com/
Not square: http://digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk/
Bling:         http://frillyandfunkie.blogspot.com/
Color:         http://drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/%E2%97%8B%20Challenges
                   http://www.frosteddesigns.blogspot.ca/
Pastel:         http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.com/
Spring:       http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/
Any:           http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

ODB scripture

Our Daily Bread is hosting a special challenge - use their scripture. I wanted to try a slightly different take on my Spellbinder Majestic Elements ovals - I really like the dies but have found them difficult to actually use.  For example, these sizes are a bit too large for the card, but I will go with it.  I used regular ovals for stamping, and to mat behind the open work.    The embossing folder is by Darise; flowers by Petaloo, and papers by misc!!
Sketch:     http://joannamunster.com/2015/03/16/ibsic-92/
Flowers:   http://www.drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/ 
                 http://www.lunagirlmoonbeams.com/
Scripture:  http://ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/
Pink:         http://www.frosteddesigns.blogspot.ca/

What heavenly body?

(The black bg is not part of the card -for  photo only)
New:  Birthday folder, light teal ribbon
Old:  Rubbernecker image, Prismas
Sketch: http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com.au/
A  new embossing folder and a new roll or sheer ribbon:  http://frosteddesigns.blogspot.com/2015/01/friday-challenge-new.html
Lots of layers:   http://thecraftingcafe.blogspot.co.uk/
Any:                    http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/
Challenge 179 - funny :   http://stampotiquedesignerschallenge.blogspot.com/2015/01/sdc-january-2015-challenge-links.html

Happy Birthday, Hal

This has to be in the mail today - I got behind - with Christmas cards, family visits, etc.  Actually it will be pretty quiet for us now as we had an early Christmas celebration.  Hal, our grandson tok a photography course last semester, so I looked for an image - could not locate a digi but found this in clip art - and it bears a striking resemblance!  The papers are DCWV Heritage, and the sticker is by Dazzles.  I actually stamped the HB!  Lia's challenge is to choose "my style".  I think my style is that I do not have one...  But dry embossing and sentiments are pretty much requisites for me.  I forget to use .this stitching EF (Cuttlebug).

DT Members - thank you for all the time and talent you share.  I hope you are enjoying Christmas and not fretting about getting comments made on time!
Sketch:  http://yournextstamp.com/blog/category/challenge/
Inspiration (esp. green and white):  http://papersweeties.com/category/blog/
Family: http://www.frosteddesigns.blogspot.ca/
Style:   http://liastampz.blogspot.com/
Layers:  http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/
Any:   http://blog.docerelashop.com/2014/12/design-team-post-challenge-75-anything.html#comment-form
          http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/
          http://treasuredtimesrubberstampschallenges.blogspot.com/

Fluffles 'n Flowers

It seems there are not as many Fluffles images out there any more, but this is still a favorite of mine - such a cute face!  It is a shape that works well with this Labels die - and a few flowers in the bg work as well.  The embossing folder is Victoria by Cuttlebug.  I added a bow and some gold sticker accents. The stamp, die, ribbon and sticker are all from deep in my stash - and that embossing folder had been in hiding for a while until recently!
Sketch #4:   http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
Flowers:  http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/
Pet:  http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/2014/08/fussy-and-fancy-challenge-121-pets-or.html
Animal:  http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.com/
Stash (see above):  http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/
Use a stamp:  http://www.frosteddesigns.blogspot.ca/

Friendship with lace and a doily

This is for several challenges.  The image is Whippersnapper, colored with prismas and gel pens,  I used lace, and a ribbon to tie up the Basic Grey Acrylic button - with a matching piece to hold the sentiment.
Lace, ribbon, and Basic Grey Acrylic stickers:  http://basicgreychallenges.blogspot.com/
Friendship, for World Card Making day:  http://jandccreations.blogspot.co.uk/
A real paper doily:  http://frosteddesigns.blogspot.com/
Sketch:  http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/

Fishing, Catching?

I like this guy (Rubbernecker) with his bemused look - and I will have need of fishing cards this summer!  I colored with watercolor pencils. The dp is ProvoCraft, and the bg is embossed with distressed stripes.  I used a couple of stickers t the top, and die cut with Nesties.  I laced twine to add to the rustic look. 
The layout: http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/
Use something natural - the twine:  http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/
Lacing:  http://www.frosteddesigns.blogspot.com/2012/05/fabulous-friday-challenge-lacing.html

A long card

This sketch seemed to call for a longer card, so I made this 8.5x4, to fit in a business envelope.  I got a good deal on a quantity of cream colored envelopes and don't use them often, so I used a cream base for this.  http://frosteddesigns.blogspot.com/2012/04/card-sketch-16.html
This challenge is to use a frame.  I made mine using a Martha Stewart Punch around the Page - I find I have a bit of a learning curve, but this time I followed the exact proportions on the directions, so it is pretty even.  http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/ 
From a bottle - I used Stickles on the frame and on the green Petaloo flowers - the rust one was already glittery:  http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/ 
I hope I understood this challenge - I used a lot of green:  http://thepixiecottage.blogspot.com/
Lots of punches for:  http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/
The sentiment is Art Impressions.  The DP is from a pack of Recollection papers, and I used misc. green and cream.