Get Well, Margaret

It seems like I have a lit of family get well cards recently.  This is for a sister-in-law (see previous post).  I fussy cut this digital image from Dearie Dolls - if you like digis, check out all the freebies on her web site.  In keeping with the Cupcake inspiration, I used lots of white and pastel chalk pencils.  The blue is a metallic cs.  The sentiment is Cuttlebug.  The image is new to me, and the supplies/tools have been in my possession for a few years.  EDIT - the black is for image contrast only - not a card layer.
Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/
Inspiration (white, texture):  http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/
Inspiration:  (white, muted color, shiny blue cs):  http://www.addalittledazzle.com/dazzling-diva-challenge-56/
Old and new:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
Mostly white:  http://open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.ca/search?updated-max=2015-01-02T07:58:00-05:00&max-results=8
Any:   http://avenue613.blogspot.com/
           http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/
           http://www.scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/
          http://ema-ginationstation.blogspot.com/2014/12/AG-CH-14.html

Easel #3

This is an easel card - at the very bottom inside are punched, glittery snowflakes - a double row that provides a bit of a "shelf" to hold the open card.  I am pretty new at easel cards so I keep experimenting.  Each grandchild will get one - I am hoping they will keep them to use as decorations.  A side note - our 24 year  old grandson just told me that he has a stack of previous cards from us - he knows how to make Grandma feel good!
Stamp - Stampabilites; Scroll - DieNamics; Metallic gold mesh; Snowflake embossing and punches; glitter, Paper Studio DP
About my favorite color - it seems to be whatever I am using.  Black and cream has become a favorite card making combination.
Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/
Song (the words - a shining star):  http://asonginyourart.blogspot.com/
Fav color:  http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/
Snow:  http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.com/
Let it snow:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
"Chunky" snow (embossed and punched):  http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/
Non traditional colors:   http://milkcoffeechallenge.blogspot.com/
Christmas:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
                   http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

Stripes, ribbons and faux buttons

These are coordinating and double sided CS - I think the company is Best Creation.  Both the stripes and flowers are glittery.    I used dies for the buttons - flatter to mail!   A narrow ribbon and shiny gold sticker strip complete the look.
Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/ 
Thanks:   http://greatimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/search/label/Challenge
Thanks:    http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/2014/11/november-challenge-2-give-thanks.html
Thanks:   http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
Thank you:  http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
Bling:  http://stampotiquedesignerschallenge.blogspot.com/
Ribbon and bow:  http://stampandcreateblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Challenge
Any:  http://www.ttcrd.blogspot.com/
            http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
           http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/2014/11/final-wonderful-wednesday-of-november.html

Fall birthday

This uses a number of papers from a fall/Halloween stack I got a couple of years ago.  I rarely use anything Halloween related, but I figured if I used the fall items I would still be ahead - though I now have enough to last for my lifetime!  I used the Spellbinder circles - I forget the exact name.
Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/
Autumn:  http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/ 
Colors of autumn:   http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com/

CAS

OK, I a not addicted to CAS - it is a difficult style for me, but I will keep trying!  The CS is textured Coordinations, and the main image aa neglected one from Memory Box.  The others are SU - also neglected!  I added a bit of Washi tape and a luxurious  flower.
Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/
CAS:    http://www.addictedtocas.blogspot.com.au/
 Any:  http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/

Lots of birds

This is a cute embossing folder - a friend shared a few pieces of cs using it - and I am just ow getting around to using it!  The scalloped bit is the edge of a piece of cs - I had trimmed it off as I did not think the edge worked for a card - but the scrap was great to use for this sketch:
Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

Black and white is a favorite combination, and I often use if for sympathy cards.   This Scripture is from Verve. 

Anniversary for friends' daughter

A friend will send this to their daughter - I added the computer generated "to our daughter..."  Actually, I then created a whole page of such sentiments for various relationships - handy for last minute additions to cards.  The image is from SU Provencal - I like the old world feel of the set but have little occasion to use it.  The other sentiments are Verve.
Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.com/

The gossipers!

This card is mostly made of gifts - the image, sentiment and DP - and the sequins were in a packet I got when my mother passed away - they are probably antiques!  I colored with Prismas.
Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/

Birthday butterflies

The past few cards I posted have all made use of some of the many goodies sent by my sister - her friend gave up stamping and I am the beneficiary!  This DP is lovely - and the stamps were part of the pack as well.  I sponged the stamped layers, but it is not nearly this blotchy IRL.  I used some sea green chalk to match the DP
Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/

More humor for a guy

This is another of the AI hero collection.  I colored with Prismas, and used the Cuttlebug "You" embossing folder for the bg.
Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/
Embossing:  http://lawnscaping.blogspot.com/
Father's Day/Masculine:  http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com
                                            http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
                                            http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.uk/  

Easter Blessings

I do have a couple of Easter stamps, but I have used them often, so looked for something different.  This SU Garden Collage image represents Easter well, I think.  I added a computer sentiment.  The image is colored with chalk, and I used new papers from a DCWV Heirloom stack.  The leaves and backing are cut from the same paper as the mat - it has a kind of mosaic pattern to it - perfect for leaves.  The flowers are by Petaloo.  Available from Terri:  Sizzix Garden Green dies, Memento Tuxedo black ink, and the Vagabond machine (http://www.atjoansgardens.com/).
Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/
Dies:  http://sweetstampsblog.blogspot.com/
Flowers:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
Use:stamp, corner treatment, pattern paper, item from Joan's Gardens: http://www.joanstouch.com/  
Wings:  http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/
Any:   http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
          http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
          http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/

Aged birthday card

Seems like I always need masculine cards!  This sentiment from TLC seemed just right for a distressed card.  I sponged with Tim Holtz Tattered Rose Distress ink.  Once again I ran the birthday folder through twice - hard to see here, but the "seam" does not show.  However, I really wish the manufacturers (artists???) would listen and create a landscape birthday folder!

Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/
Birthday:  http://sunflowerfielddesigns.blogspot.com/search/label/Sunflowerfield%20Designs%20Monthly%20Challenge
Any sentiment:  http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Colors (expresso, chartreuse, cream):  http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/
Ribbon:  http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.com/

Joshua's graduation

We just heard that the son of friends of ours graduated in December - so this is pretty much a belated congratulations card.  Since it was so late I decided not to make it look so much like graduation.  I saw Erin's sample card at Clear it Out, and used it for a case/inspiration for this masculine look.  (used:  wood grain dp (from my very old stash!); Cuttlebug Congratulations embossing, Washi tape (the design looks like an arrow); a freebie verse from TLC (Thanks so much - perfect for my greeting); button dies tied with cord. For a simple card, I met a lot of challenges!
Sketch:  http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/
Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/
      This is a cross challenge!
CASE Erin's card (stash item - DP):  http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.com/
Any (with sentiment):  http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Bow and dies:  http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
Wood (DP):  http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
Button and bow :  http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/
A for arrow:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/ 
Their digi: 
Bingo - row 3 - digi, sentiment, embossing):  http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com/
Uplifting sentiment:  http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

!00 cards in 100 days #1

I am getting a late start for this year's 100 cards in 100 days challenge at Splitcoaststampers - though I have done several cards already, I will begin now - so my 100 days will end April 21, if I counted correctly.  Oh, yes, the other part of the challenge is to use supplies we have, without additional purchases during this time.  Well, I know I will fudge a bit as I am almost out of card bases and that is an absolute must..  On the other  hand, I have several oldies (in my stash for a few years)  - eg, the Costco double sided DP, the brad, and the Petaloo flowers.  (I have plenty of those items to last well past 100 cards LOL!)  The Scripture is from Word Art - thank you for your weekly freebie.  Hey, if it is free, it doesn't count in this challenge, right?  The sentiment is a $1 stamp.  I also used some shiny cord, a gel pen, and cranberry half pearls, as well as the Nestie circles.
Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/
Sentiment is focus:  http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Just because:  http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
Encouragement and gratitude:  http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://treasuredtimesrubberstampschallenges.blogspot.com/
          http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
          http://thecraftingcafe.blogspot.co.uk/
          http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/ 
New beginning (this challenge):  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/

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/

Recycled shabby and shiny

(This may not have the same appearance on the screen as IRL.)  Actually, what I see on the screen may look better!  Well, not everything...  The stripes at the bottom are pieces from an old Christmas card - dark burgundy and gold.  The top is a bit from a metallic gold gift bag, with the Snowflake embossing.  IRL it is much too shiny for my taste, and I sponged with cream color chalk to tone it down - not really showing here.  I also sponged (chalk) the edges of the image - again, much smoother looking IRL.  I roughed the edges to add to the shabby look.  I colored the Stampendous image with Prismas.  As I have mentioned previously I am having difficulty coloring this - still waiting for suggestions!
Sketch (flipped):  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/
Chalk (sponged):  http://chalknstock.blogspot.com/
Recycle (old card, gift bag) with snowflakes:  http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com/2013/10/challenge-77-recycling-snowflake.html
Shabby:  http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.com/
Sparkle (gold):  http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.com/

All white texture

There are so many beautiful white on white cards - a format I need to practice more.
Supplies:  Cuttlibug, Sizzix embossing folders, Spellbinders circle, oval and rectangles; sheer ribbon; tear drop pearl, Cheery Lynn "Little things with Wings" butterfly, computer generated sentiment; glitter
Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/
 Wedding: http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/
All white: http://crazy4challenges.blogspot.com/
Texture:  http://cheerylynndesigns.blogspot.com/
Embossing: http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/

Black, white and a touch of gold

I enjoy making many kinds of cards - I do not seem to have found "my" style yet!  However, one style I do especially like is black and white.  I added a bit of gold - ribbon, pearls, and highlights on the image.  The image is a wonderful freebie from Beccy's Place.  The sentiment is Verve.  Ribbon, butterflies and pearls are added.
Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://createdwithlovechallenges.blogspot.com/
Bingo - center down - sentiment, image, pearls:  http://www.creativecreationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
Black, white, and one color:  http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com/
Bow, butterfly and a digi:  http://digidarlas.blogspot.com/
Embossing, with a digital image:  http://papermakeupstamps.blogspot.com/

Happy 50th

There have been a lot of celebrations lately.  This is for a friend I have known since grade school.  As you can tell from recent posts, I have become very fond of white embossing with a color.  This uses Victoria and Swiss dots CB folders, gold ribbon, some gems, CB numbers, and spellbinders dies.  The embossing folder, gold cs, ribbon, and dies are much more than 6 months old!
Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/
Celebration:  http://natalieandamy.blogspot.co.uk/
Dimension/texture:  http://www.sarahhurleychallenges.blogspot.com/
Embossing:  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/