Black, white and purple for Easter

This represents one of my favorite styles - using primarily a white embossed bg with dark (usually black) conrast - here I added some shades of purple.  In completing the Verve sketch I was rather stumped as to how to complete the long strip behind the circle - then I remembered the Paper Inspirations stamp I use frequently - for sympathy and for Easter.  I am quite happy with the result.  I used black ink - stamped lightly for a subtle effect.  The Easter stamp has not name.  I added a touch of lace and a Petaloo flower. as well as Nesties die cuts.

Sketch:  http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.com/
Black, white, a color: http://www.drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/
            http://cagichallenge.blogspot.ca/
Easter:  http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.com/
               http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/ 
               http://milkcoffeechallenge.blogspot.com/
               http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/
Flowers:  http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.com/

Here I used a new image sent to me by a member of Wish RAK, at Splitcoaststampers.  I added a Spellbinder die cut/embossed border, with a Swiss Dot background.
Sketch:   http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Flowers:   http://acreativeromance.blogspot.co.uk/
Color inspiration:  http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/
Pastels:   http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.com/
Spring:  http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/
Ribbons and bows:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
Any:   http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/

Another spring

Here is a second version of a card using ODB Birthday Blessings.  I like the colors better, and I will use it for a birthday card.  IRL the bg is a dusty pink, and the embossed strips are lavender, as is the bit of lace.  THe image is colored with Prismas and Spica pens - the Spicas add a nice touch of shine  I added stickles to the points on the circle and the stripes on the watering can.  I hope this works for the "water" challenge - this time, it is all IN the can LOL!  Maybe the bg embossing will remind you of some rather large raindrops!
Sketch:  http://sassystudiodesigns.blogspot.com/
Spring: http://www.disdigidownloads.blogspot.com/
Colors, with lace:  http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/
Pastels: http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.com/
Water:  http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
Any:    http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
             http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/

MMTPT297 - for Albany Med Center

TThis week the SplitCoastStampers Tea Party cards are going to the son of one of the members.   He had serious treatment at the Albany Med Center, and his hope is to donate cards for patients and staff to give to patients.  I used a High Hopes stamp - Kitty's Fluttery Friends. I colored with chalk pencils and gel pens.  The paper is from a Debbie Mumm stack - that lasts and lasts!  I added some stickles for sparkle on the stars and butterflies.
Sketch:  http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/
Birthday:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
Pastels:  http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/
         http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/
         http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
         http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/#
        http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2014/03/ttcrd-challenge-april-1st-april-8.html

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/

More blue glitz

There are several challenges for resolutions and new beginnings.  As I mentioned before, I really do not make resolutions, but I have some goals - including using up items in my stash, trying new things, and using some of my new supplies.  The Spellbinder Majestic Elements (ovals) set has been in my drawer for a few weeks, but I still need practice using it - are there any tutorials out there?  The DP is also pretty new.  On the others hand, the image has been around a while!  I added some glitter, shiny blue cs, sparkly ribbon, and shiny gems.
Sketch:  http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Thank you:  http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
Blue and bling:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
Blue:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
New:  http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://craftyhandsdevon.blogspot.co.uk/
Any:  http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
Any:  http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/

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/

Blue & White Thank you

I like the crisp look of blue and white.  I am not too happy with the corner die cuts (I have some embossing corners, but not a die cut ) or the flower - none the right color or style.  Oh well...    Just about everything is from my stash.  I have had this Simply Said image through WishRAK (on Splitcoaststampers) for some time.  There is a touch of glitter on the corner pieces.
Sketch:  http://sketchandstashchallenge.blogspot.com/
Thank you: 
Ribbon:  http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.com/
Thank you, blue & white plus a flower:  http://www.atjoansgardens.com/2013/01/this-weeks-challenge_10.html

Tailored Birthday

Good timing!  I just received a little order today.  It included  a Sizzix Wedding set (embossing folders).  I embossed a portion of the larger folder to include the hearts on the bg strip.  I hope this set will prove to be as versatile and useful as I expect.  The sentiment is from a set - I think it is Recollections.  I added some small butterflies, a button and bow.  The double sided DP is from my never ending Costco pack.
Use hearts:  http://cardmakinmamas.blogspot.com/
Sketch:  http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Ribbon:  http://totallystampalicious.blogspot.com/

Summer fun

Fishing is definitely summer fun for my hubby and his buddies!
Summer fun challenge:  http://www.dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com/
Shades of  apricot, teal and lime: http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.com/
Sketch:   http://willowsketchiechallenge.blogspot.com/http://willowsketchiechallenge.blogspot.com/