Negative die

Don't you like it when elements for various challenges work really well?  At least, I hope you agree with me about them working well here...
I think I have close colors for the color challenge.  I used a very old ProvoCraft (Cuttlebug) border die to cut into the yellow strip - and used the actual die cut for the corner flourishes.  I think I will do this again.
The sentiment is by JustRite, and the image is in my stash from WishRAK at SplitCoastStampers. 
Sketch:  http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.co.uk/
Colors - pumpkin, cherry, daffodil:  http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/
Negative die:  http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/justrite-friday-challenge/

Laugh a Little

I still have not located the rest of my JustRite collection - apparently I will be using this same stamp all summer!   For the "from scratch" challenge, I used Shape or Tape by LifeStyle - sheets of patterned sticker paper - to create the pennants - they are in various patterns of navy. The middle circle is Majestic Elements (Spellbinders).  Stamping directly on a doily does not produce even results. I discovered.
Sketch (inspiration):  http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/justrite-friday-challenge/
Doily: http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/2014/07/challenge-139-use-doily-challenge.html
Pennant:   http://www.drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2014/07/dlart-thankful-thursday-july-linky.html
From Scratch:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/

Laugh a little

I feel that my stamping experience this summer is less than ideal - we are in our motor home - I forgot some of the items I planned to bring, and our internet service is not good.  So I had to make do with this sketch - This is an older JustRite stamp that I did get along!  I have MANY rolls of washi tape - one snuck into the rv!!!I did color the outer edge of the circle with yellow and green gel pens.  The DP is part of a kit from Annies.
Sketch:  http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/justrite-friday-challenge/

Die cuts, embossing and masks

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Edit:  My apologies to those of you sponsoring challenges and to DT members who are commenting - this is probably too late, but something weird has happened to my description - when I checked now (Sunday p.m.), I realized that my original description has vanished.
Products:  SU Designer greetings, JustRite sentiment; chalk pencils, misc. dp and cs.   Items available at Joan's Gardens:  Cuttlebug frame embossing folder, Sizzix Garden Green die (I cut apart the leaves from the branch).  I used a somewhat different masking technique - I used a scroll punch, and sponged oer it with SU chalk - I also masked a circle for the sentiment.  The color is way off, as I used More Mustard chalk - to match the mat.  (The "to you" is from a Just Rite set that was probably the first JR one I bought - not sure of the name but it is a Classic Circle Stamper..  I masked the rest of the stamp to get the "to you" that I wanted here.)

Sketch:  http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/
Chalk:  http://chalk-ah-lot.blogspot.com/
 Light Blue, golden yellow, white:  http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/
Pastels:   http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/
DP, corners, a stamp, item from Joan's Gardens (see above):  http://joanstouch.com/
Masking, JustRite stamp:  http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/justrite-friday-challenge/
Any:   http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
Blue and yellow:  http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/
 For You:  (Vintage stamping challenge):  http://www.flonzcraft.com/vsc/

Framed in Green

This card just about set a record.  I made it early this morning, added it to my computer file, and took it to church so it could go with some items we are gifting to a person who has had some hard times - she is moving into a new (to her) apartment in a few days.  Now I see that the green in the frame really does not show on the screen - trust me, it is there!
I  used the Scrollwork Frame (Cuttlebug) sold at Joan's Gardens.  I also bought the leafy branch from Joan - not sure if it is still available.  I used the green ink pad to ink the frame before embossing - the same ink as for stamping the JustRite Fancy Tags.  The image is from A Day for Daisies - colored with Prismas.  I added a jewel - I seldom use them as they are bulky, but this card will not be mailed.
Sketch:  http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Spring, with JustRite stamps:  http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/justrite-friday-challenge/
Green:  http://adayfordaisies.blogspot.com/search/label/challenges
           http://creativecornerchallenges.blogspot.de/
Green and white, with a frame and oval, as well as Joan's Gardens product:  http://www.joanstouch.com/
Any:  http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.com/
          http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/

For Janet

I am still experimenting with this set of Nesties Opulent Ovals- any help is appreciated.   The sentiment is from JustRite Fancy tags.  I flipped the sketch to showcase the lovely DP - a piece that was in a grab bag.
 The mat under the ovals is a pale peach, and the bg of the paper is more blue than it appears on the screen.  There is sheer,shimmery ribbon under the oval, and glitter on the roses and ovals.
Sketch:  http://www.palspaperarts.com/
Colors (blue, deep rose, peach):  http://justritestampers.typepad.com/
Glitter, bling (on flowers and on ovals; shimmery ribbon):  http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
                              http://sparklensprinklecreativechallenges.blogspot.com/
Embossing - probably does not show, but the ovals have delicate embossing:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
Any:  http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/
Patterned Paper: http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/

Teacher Thanks

CAS is always a stretch for me, but I try!  This has another feature I do not do well.  I wanted to use the apples from a piece of DP -  I did cut them and "hung" the apples on a twine branch.  There is a tiny bird resting on the branch - possibly waiting for a chance to take a bite of the apple.  (I just got a few of these birds in the mail today, from a friend at Wish RAK, on Splitcoaststampers.  Thank you, Jen.)  The tag and sentiment are Just Rite Fancy Tags, and are popped up on pop dots.  The bg is embossed with a Sizzix Tim Holtz EF - a tree trunk.  This would be a thank you for a teacher.
Sketch:  http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/justrite-friday-challenge/
With wings:  http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/
Kraft, with text:  http://www.cas-ualfridays.blogspot.com/
Ribbon (twine) and school:  http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.com/
School:
CAS:  http://thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/2013/09/challenge-136-clean-and-simple.html
Back to school:  http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.co.uk/

For a teacher

This has been one of those days - lots of interruptions and I lose my train of thought!  And now I see a bit of red made its way to the border - LOL!  This uses a cuttlebug die - lots of pieces to create the apple and books.  The greeting is from a neglected Just Rite set - Fancy Tags.  The border is also CB, the dragonflies (??) are Cheery Lynn, and the bg Sizzix vines. All of these Back to School challenges are especially timely - our granddaughter just started her teaching career.
Back to school:  http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com/
Back to school:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
 Back to school:  http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com/
1 decorative edge:  http://drsdesignsblo g.blogspot.com/2013/08/challenge-83-cards-with-1-decorative.html
Just Rite stamp with wings: http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/justrite-friday-challenge/
No DP:  http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/


 

A doily for a birthday card

The doily is the bg for the JustRite Birthday Celebrations circular border and sentiment.  Other items:  Basic Grey paper ribbon, Cheery Lynn butterfly, Petaloo flowers, Cheery Lynn leaf border, blue grey crystals.  To create the correct color, I used an aqua pen and metallic teal reinker to color the smaller flowers.  The larger one has a sparkly finish.  The circles are cut with Nesties.
Sketch (summery colors):  http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/
Layers:  http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Use a doily, with Just Rite stamps:  http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/justrite-friday-challenge/

Pink and frilly

I see so many lovely collage type cards and just cannot seem to achieve the look I would like.  Here, the doily piece is Basic Grey, and I think the pink scraps I used are also BG.  The sentiment is Just Rite.  I added flowers by Petaloo and Ribbon Boutique sheer ribbon.
Sketch:  http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/justrite-friday-challenge/
Doily:  http://basicgreychallenges.blogspot.com/
Flowers and a bow:  http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.com/
 Any:  http://pausedreamenjoychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

Vintage for Father

One more with a vintage vehicle!  When I inked up the EF, I made two panels - this is the first, darker one.  I like the other best - it is the previous post.  Just a different look!  The EF is LifeStyle, the image Tim Holtz, the sentiment Just Rite.  Once I figured out what to do, this is a fairly quick card to make.
Father's Day:  http://anythingchallenge.blogspot.com/
Masc/Father's Day:  http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/ http://justri
Manly: http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/justrite-friday-challenge/

Springtime Special day

This airy, springy card features a Just Rite sentiment with a Spellbinder die.  I used different shades of light aqua and white - including a strip of glitter cs (DCWV).   For me the real challenge was to find 3 different flowers that would work - I used flower brads, a Petaloo sparkly flower, and a Spellbinder flower die cut, lightly highighted with white chal.
 Sketch, with JustRite stamp:  http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/justrite-friday-challenge/
Aqua, white, 3 flowers, 2 butterflies (Cheery Lynn dies, Spellbinder Buckles sold at Joan's):  http://www.atjoansgardens.com/
/Spring Flowers:    http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com

laugh a Little

I made a similar card for a challenge at Splitcoaststampers and was happy with the result.  Here, however, in retrospect, I should have used a solid color (maybe embossed?) for one set of panels - this is just busier than I like. Oh, well, I am known for going along with whatever the result is.  Some one will like it!!!
The papers are Recollections, the stamps (border and sentiment) JustRIte Smile Set, flowers by Petaloo and twine separates the panels - hard to see here.
Sketch:  http://annabellestamps.blogspot.com/
Grey, black, yellow, JR stamp:  http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/2013/02/justrite-friday-challenge-091-color-challenge.html
Two pattern papers (one grey, one yellow):  http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com/
Tic Tac Toe - yellow, twine, flower:  http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.com/

Inky Sky

I have been posting several of my new cards in my gallery on Splitcoaststampers, as I have been trying to keep up with the Love Fest challenges this week.
For an "inky" challenge I inked a very large bg stamp (B&J's Art Stamp), sprinkled with water, and tried to create a bg.  Not sure I like the effect but I did try something new!  I also used a new (to me) die from Spellbinders Ribbon Buckles.  The dark blue layer is dry embossed. THe sentiment is Just Rite.
Sketch:  http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/justrite-friday-challenge/
Use ink differently:  http://www.clearlyistamp.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Clearly%20Inspired%20Challenge
Bingo - lace, pearls, dry emboss:  http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
Punches and Dies:  http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Lace & pearls:  http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/ 

Welcome Baby Boy

I need a couple of baby cards in my stash. 
Supplies:  Penny Black image, JustRite sentiments, misc DP, Martha Steward tape, ribbon, Making Memories button brads, button, Nesties, chalk pencils, gel pens.
Sketch:  http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com.au/
Blue (& Penny Black image):  http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/
Cute with a button:  http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
masculine:  http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/
Favorite  - This is the JustRite set (Happy Everything) that I go to regularly - great size and great assortment of sentiments:  http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/justrite-friday-challenge/

Peacock colors

I wanted to use my JustRite "Smile" stamps - only to discover that the wooden stamper has gone AWOL, along with my favorite sentiment from the set.  I experimented with using an acrylic block - the result is that only the outer rim of the border made an impression, but I think I managed to make it work.  I used Spica pens to color the border, and added some sparkly jewels to add to the jewel tone/peacock look.
The DP is K&Company, and I have dark blue bg cs.
Sketch:  http://willowsketchiechallenge.blogspot.com/
Peacock/jewel colors:  http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/justrite-friday-challenge/
Any, with an encouraging sentiment:  http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

Christmas 20 in 20 days #2

I used a Just Rite sentiment as well as the tag dies (2 of them) from the Every Day Tag Making Kit.  It is backed with the CB Snowflake dry embossing.  I added a bit of blue and silver embossing, and some glitter on the tag.
Christmas, using a Just Rite stamp and dies:  http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/justrite-friday-challenge/

Vintage masculine

The JustRite challenge is to do a vintage masculine card.  I am ok with distressed, but I need lots of practice with vintage.  I see so many cards that make use of several stamps, often randomly placed - combining with shading. I am certainly open to suggestions.  The DP is Recollections, and the Beached Boat was in my digi file - the label says Nina Jay.  I inadvertently left many of my JustRite behind for the summer, but I do have this Happy Everything set.  I added portions of one of the Attic Collection stamps (EK Success).
Vintage/Masculine:  http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/justrite-friday-challenge/
Sketch:  http://sketchesbycarly.blogspot.com/

Showery Chick

This is a chick by Stampendous, colored with water color pencils and accented with metallic gel pens.  The flowers are by Petaloo, with rhinestones added.  A few days ago the technique challenge at Splitcoaststampers was to create a faux embossed piece by adding punches of the same color - here I added tiny butterflies.  The border punch is Martha Stewart's trellis.  I used Nesties for the ovals, and the sentiment is JustRite.
The sketch:  http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/
I used an umbrella:  http://paperplaytime.blogspot.com/
The friendly critter is required:  http://doyoustackup.blogspot.com/

Happy Birthday, daughter

I had not forgotten our daughter's birthday, but the day is sneaking up fast!  Time to get it in the mail.  She will be 54 - I told her some time ago to stop having birthdays but she paid no attention.  I hope she likes this - when she was little green was a favorite color.
Can some one help with the origin of the image?  It has been in my "partly colored" stash for a while - easy to finish the green shutters and pots.  I used Prismas for that part, and sparkly gel pens for the flowers and leaves.  The main green bg is Paper Pizzaz, and none of the other is marked.  The sentiment is part of a JustRite birthday set.  I stamped in black and highlighted with a gold gel pen.  I had not tried that before, and I am happy with the result.  I once again used Nesties to cut it out.  I added a bit of ribbon and some Pizzazz Aplenty tear drop pearls.
The sketch, with green, http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Green and white: http://ssdschallenge.blogspot.com/
Spring with lots of flowers: http://phindysplacechallenge.blogspot.com/
Three in a row: http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/