Simple life

By now you have probably seen several of the Art Impressions pop-ups - this guy looks like a lot of our neighbors in our RV resort!  I had some bits of My Minds Eye Dp that fit the theme, and used Kraft for the base..  The inside verse:  "God out me one this earth to accomplish a certain number of things.  Right now I am so far behind I will never die."
Sketch:   http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.nl/
Tic Tac Toe - top row (stamp, pattern paper, brads): /http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/
Pick 3 - sentiment, aqua, orange:  http://thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/

New home

This is an image (by the Alley Way) I enjoy using and works well for a "new home" card.  I colored with pastel chalk pencils,  The DP is from a Teresa Collins pad - thought the word "stuff" was appropriate for moving!  The Kraft bg is embossed with a Sizzix brick folder.  The fence is MemoryBox; the grass by Die-Namics; and the key is part of a Garden Gate set by Marianne...The letters are hung from a bit of twine.
Sketch:   http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/
Image over 1 yr old:  http://faithhopelove1cor13-13.blogspot.com/2015/04/throwback-thursday-challenge-ttc009.html
Kraft:   http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
Sentiment:  http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/
  New home: http://notrealstamps.blogspot.co.uk/:
Twine:           http://fattastictuesday.blogspot.com/
Any:       http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au/p/team.html

Kraft thank you

New - DP by Teresa Collins - memorabilia;   New as in never used - embossing folder by Paper Studio.
Old - Kraft, black, white cs; inkadinkado stamp; Recollection sentiment, black ribbon, button.
Sketch:  http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
Kraft/Thank you:  http://thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/2015/01/make-it-monday-challenge-205-thank-you.html
Thank you:   http://stampedblessings.com/
Button:  http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/december-challenge-buttons.html
Old/new:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
New:  http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
           http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Any:   http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/
           http://ema-ginationstation.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2014-10-30T00:00:00-05:00&max-results=1
           

Easel #4 - Open

I will be making at least 6 easel cards - similar but not quite the same.  They are for our grandchildren.  (you can see others in previous posts).  The chevron Washi tape marks the top of the inside, and the row of glittery snowflakes provides the "stop" for propping the card open.  Top - Stampabilities;  Kraft cs (mat):  Snowflake EF;  Circle, scallop and flower dies, white lace.
Sketch:  http://yournextstamp.com/blog/
Wings:  http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
              http://justinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
Modern Christmas colors (no red/green):  http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
               http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/
Snow:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
Loose glitter:  http://sparklensprinklecreativechallenges.blogspot.com/
White on white, with Kraft:   http://www.thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/
Chevrons:  http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/
Any:   http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/
More than one fold (easel):  http://scor-pal.blogspot.com/
 Christmas song:  http://www.flonzcraft.com/vsc/
Make embellishments (glitter snowflakes):   http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/

Thank you from Aunt Madge's Garden

With our extremely capricious internet connection this summer I find that I am often running behind and taking short cuts - please excuse the abbreviated info.
I love this image but do not use it often because of the size - here I placed it on a 5.25x 6.5 base.  I tried something new -stamped it on subtly patterned paper, and found a left over strip of dp that nearly matches the image!  I think I like the uncolored look this time.  I also used DP (rust colored dots on green - for the leaf cluster.  I hope the final effect is masculine - hence the leaves rather than flowers. 
I am so trying to use "leftovers" _ thought the thank you was a rub on, but it is on a clear sticker - I think a few pages of those items were in a yard sale grab bag.

Kraft bg - Just for him:  http://thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/2014/06/challenge-175-just-for-him.html
High Hopes Aunt Madge Garden, with 2 or more patterned papers:  http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/
Thank you:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/

Quail in Kraft

Perfect sketch and stamp for a very quick (for me) card - and I will have to come back with more info.
Stamp - Copper Leaf Creations  Kraft cs; misc d[; cord
Sketch:  http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Kraft:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
            http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/
Birds:  http://stampedblessings.com/amusing-challenge/#comment-4305
Wings:  http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/
This is a man's world:   http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.com/

Stamping on Kraft

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I seldom stamp on Kraft cs, so this was en experiment - I am trying to do some new techniques - even though they are kind of small!  My ink does not normally smear, but it did seem to bleed a bit when I used the baby oil to blend the Prismas - so I skipped the blending on the other flowers.  (The color does not show well at all - the lower large flower is orange,)  The image is High Hopes.  The mat behind the image has embossed stripes.  The cord and die cut hello (Cuttkebug) add more texture.  I really like the striped paper - it came in a kind of grab bag - great colors and variety of stripes.
Sketch, with Kraft cs:  http://thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/
Stripes, with High Hopes image:  http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/
 Twine or string  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
Texture:  http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://stampedblessings.com/amusing-challenge/ 
DP:  http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/
EDIT:  This was a winner at High Hopes!

Happy Birthday, Leah

This lovely girl is for our college student granddaughter - hopefully, she is being as studious as the girl in the image LOL!!! This is a new digi image I got from Antique Images.  Kraft and black is a favorite of mine.  I used a cream bg for the image and for the card base  The Kraft is embossed with the Cuttlebug HB folder.
Sketch:  http://digisketchchallenge.blogspot.com/
Kraft CS:  http://sweetstampsblog.blogspot.com/
Girl image:  http://www.drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/
Girlie theme - Digi Galore challenge:  http://notrealstamps.blogspot.co.uk/
New item (image):  http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

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/

Singing BIrd on Kraft

1. This is a cute Unity image, which I paper pieced. The sentiment is from  $ bin.  
2. Sketch:  http://designed2delight.com/blog/
3.  Sewing, with kraft: http://thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/2013/08/make-it-monday-challenge-133-sew-so.html
4.  Music:  http://lexiscreations.blogspot.com/

Masculine, in Kraft

I always need more masculine cards!  This is layered on Kraft - the image is sponged and "hung" with twine.
Kraft,  with layers;  http://www.thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/
Any, with an animal:   http://www.craftysentiments.blogspot.com/

A kitty for you

This image is a freebie is one of several I got a while ago from sliekjestamps.  Thank You!  I used a LifeStyle crafts EF - the cs I used split in several places while being cut - I went for the rustic look and adhered the split pieces! 
Sketch: 
"Drink and be merry" - this kitty looks like he/she is having fun!  http://drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com-eat-drink-and-be-merry.  http://drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/2013/06/challenge-74-eat-drink-and-be-merry.html
Kraft with twine:   http://www.thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/
Kraft cs:  http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/
Twine:  http://stampedblessings.com/

Chocolate Lover

Supplies used:
CS, DP - Kraft, DP - two from a pad from Big Lots; Digi - Mildred (Bugaboo), colored with Prismas; Martha Stewart trellis punch, Petaloo flower with crystal;  Dandelion sentiment; chocolate half pearls (Pizzazz Aplent).  Inside, it says:  Never eat more chocolate than you can lift;     I"m not overweight...I'm chocolate enriched  (Bugaboo).
Neglected - This Bugaboo image has been in my computer file for a long time, and I have seldom used this kraft cs.  All of the other items have been in my stash for a while, but not really neglected!
Here is a link for bizarre holidays: http://holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/index.htm   I thought this image was appropriate for May 6 - No Diet Day!!
Recognition of an unusual holiday:  http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/
Sketch:   http://sketchandstashchallenge.blogspot.com/
Color on Kraft:  http://www.cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/
Inspiration with blue, white, kraft (the trellis is inspired by the table in the photo):  http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/
Two DP:  http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/
Humorous Digi:  http://digidarlas.blogspot.com/
Any:  html://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/
Kraft:  httphttp://www.thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/2013/04/make-it-monday-with-kraft-outlet.
Any:  http://papermakeupstamps.blogspot.com/

New in Kraft

These mice are wishing newly restored health.  The cs is kraft and burgundy, with a bit of Costco double sided dp.  I used a corner rounder punch(several times!) ans some shimmery twin frohttp://www.thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/2013/01/make-it-monday-with-kraft-outlet-punch.htmlm Paper Pizzazz.
Sketch:  http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/
Kraft, with punches:  http://www.thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/2013/01/make-it-monday-with-kraft-outlet-punch.html
"New beginning":  http://housemouse-challenge.blogspot.com/

And - a favorite in Kraft for 2013:  http://www.thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/