Snippets Window

I recently won a nice prize from the Snippets Playground challenge - this window die by Die-namics, and this cat stamp by Paper Xtra.  I wanted to use both, and thought this sketch would work, but I think in retrospect the kitty is a bit too large.  Oh, well - I usually post just about everything I make, so it will have to do!  I used the wood grain embossing and a bit of a branch also by Die-namics.   I added some punched rose butterflies.
I think I outdid myself with snippets!  The cat is stamped on the piece from the window.  I found a bit of the tree DP that just fit, and used scraps for both the rose and blue embellishments. I think I actually used up a scrap or two.
Sketch:   Tuesday Morning Sketches
Window & rose color:   Butterfly Spot Challenge
Animal/birds:   Crafty Friends
                            Crafty Catz
Inspiration:   Simon Says Stamp Wednesday 
Spring:    Die Cuttin Divas
                 Penny Black at Allsorts
Any:      Show us your Pussies
              Imagine That Digistamp 
              Creatalicious 
              Jo's Scrapshack 

DTGD - Cathy's challenge

You may know that I do not do many CAS cards, but this did seem to work for me.  The sentiment is by Cuttlebug, and the butterflies by CC Designs.  I cut them from some scraps of "splattered" cs.  This was posted in my SCS gallery on 8-8.
Things with wings:   Crafting When we Can
CAS:    Stamplorations

 

Monochromatic sympathy

Blessings by CheeryLynn, Spellbinder butterfly, Darice butterfly folder, Recollections shimmery silver cs, grey and white cs.  Sent to Hohensee family June 17
Sketch:     Feeling-Sketchy
Neutrals:   Classy cards n such
Any:          Cheery Lynn Designs

Sympathy for Murrrel

This is for a friend whose husband passed away recently.  The butterflies are from two Soellbinder dies.  I used embossing folders by Darice (butterflies) and Cuttlebug (Victoria); some light gold ribbon and gems, and the Cuttlebug sentiment die.  I hope I have the right colors for the color challenge.
Sketch:      Inspired by Stamping
Colors:      Whimsie Doodles
Any:           Craft Your Passion
                   PolkaDoodles 

Folded corner

This is a lovely image (freebie - thank you) from All Dressed up.  I am afraid I just did not do it justice as far as coloring is concerned - there is such pretty detail - just too much for these aging eyes.I did use gel pens and a couple of chalk pencils.  The sentiment is from a $ bin, and the double sided DP from my stash.  (For once I get to use double sided DP in the manner in which it was intended!
Sketch:        http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/
Happy:         http://ablognamedhero.blogspot.com/2015/09/a-happy-challenge.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ABlogNamedHero+%28A+Blog+Named+Hero%29
Multi fold:         http://cagichallenge.blogspot.ca/
Fancy corner:   http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.com/
Any                    http://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.ca/

CASEing with butterflies

I tend to be intimidated by the thought of coloring butterflies - that is why I have a lot of dies!  This is one of the Unity stamps I chose for a recent prize, and decided to try it out - I would appreciate your critique.  I colored with a combination of purple Prismas and gel pens.  The embossed strip is by Cuttlebug, and I added a strip of shiny twine.  The dark purple base cs is white core.  I have a dull cutter blade I save for distressing - it leaves a slightly rough cut.  I also added a bit of chalk to the sentiment for added distress.  I do not often mask - I need to practice positioning!
Sketch:   http://theunitystampco-challenge.blogspot.com/2015/06/unity-be-inspired-challenge-june-11.html?showComment=1435268068581#c4930166455093167071
Butterflies:  http://inkychicks.blogspot.co.uk/
Bingo (purple, emboss, distress):   http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Case (a combination of several inspiration cards):  http://stamplorations.blogspot.com/search/label/June%20CASEplorations
Friendship:    http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/
Any:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/

Wings in red, white and blue

I left many of my supplies at our home while we are spending the summer in the motor home - therefore I will have to improvise more than usual to meet some challenges!  I used a scrap of patriotic DP for a background.  The white strip is dry embossed, and I cut narrow strips of Washi tape - with edging scossors - for the strips at the bottom right.  The Our Daily Bread image is colored with chalk pencils.  this ODB image is available at Classy Cards = part of the Faith set.  I used part of a sentiment which is separated - not sure of the origin.
Sketch:    http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com.au/
"fluttering":   http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
Red, white and blue:   http://classycardsnsuch.blogspot.com/2015/05/ccns-challenge-86-red-white-and-blue.html
Blue with some green:   http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
Any:     http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/

Butterfly sympathy card

A few days ago I happened to see a friend who purchases a lot of my cards.  She bought all of the sympathy cards I had left - so now I need to fill that void.
To color this Our Daily Bread image I used a technique I have gotten away from - I loaded my aqua pen directly from water color pencils.  The sentiment is computer generated.  The DP is by Anna Griffen - from my hoarded stash - time to cut into some of those pieces!  The butterfly embossing folder is by Darice; circle dies by Spellbinder.  You may purchase the Faith set (ODB) at classy cards.
Sketch:   http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
Inspiration (spring-y greens and yellows):  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
Two word sentiment:  http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Green:    http://classycardsnsuch.blogspot.com/2015/03/ccns-challenge-76-going-green.html
                http://diesruschallenge.blogspot.com/
Spring:   http://livelaughstamp.blogspot.com/search/label/Monday%20Morning%20Challenge
                http://www.fashionablestampingchallenges.com/
                http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/
Any:      http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

Ivory and cream

This did not turn out nearly as well IRL as it appeared in my head - may have to tweak it a bit later. 
Supplies: ivory, cream cs, LifeStyle embossing folder, sheer cream ribbon, Spellbinder butterfly die
Sketch:  http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Butterflies:   http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
Bow:      http://suzypantssmarty.blogspot.co.uk/
Cream, ivory:  http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/
Die cut:   http://stampedblessings.com/amusing-challenge/
For some one loved (sister and BIL):   http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/
Celebration:   http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/
Texture:    http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
Any:   http://livelaughstamp.blogspot.com/2014/12/monday-morning-challenge-no-2.html
           http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

Pink butterflies

NOTE:  the black bg is not a part of the card, but to provide contrast for the photo.
New:  I found a larger birthday embossing folder - and here I just used a bit of it! (Embossalicious, through Crafter's Companion, purchased at JoAnn's.  I am including this information because I have wanted a folder I could use for landscape and portrait style - would also work for up to 6x6 squares).   Also new - butterfly folder by Darice.
Other:  ODB image from Faith set; chalk pencils, Spellbinder Majestic Elements oval dies, half pearls, ribbon.
Sketch:  http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Inspiration - pink floral and lots of white:  http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
Embossing:  http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/
White:         http://wedodoobadoo.blogspot.co.uk/
Spring:        http://www.throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/
Color an image:  http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/
No circles:   http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.co.uk/mir
New:           http://www.fashionablestampingchallenges.com/
Any:           http://agirlwhocraftschalengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
                    http://artbymiranchallenge.blogspot.ca/

4 legged friend

Last week my neighbor had a yard sale and was getting rid of her stamps.  She had dozens of teddy bears - if my stamp collection were not already way too large I could have added a few dozen more!  I did choose this one - the label is Art Impressions, 1996 - it probably qualifies as a vintage stamp!  I colored him with chalk pencils and glitter pens.  The bg is dp by Recollections, and the herringbone stripe is a double row of washi tape.  The teal strip is dry embossed for texture, and I added some sequins for a bit of bling.  The butterfly is silver - really misleading on this photo!
Sketch:  http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
4 legged friends:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
"b" for bear, butterfly:  http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/
Animal:   http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/2014/11/challenge-148-zoo-or-animal-challenge_13.html
Sequins: http://craftspotbykimberly.blogspot.com/2014/
Layers:  http://sweetstampsblog.blogspot.com/
Any:   http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.ca/
 Leaves:  http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/

Soft florals with wings

It is somewhat "outside the box" for me to do a card without dark mats separating the layers - but, here goes!  The embossed frame does have a bit of white ink - which I applied directly to the folder.  The Garden Collage (SU) image is sponged with lavender and pink chalk.  I used an aqua brush and Twinkling H20 for the butterfly, and applied stickles for some sparkle.  The strip is a sheer floral ribbon, and I tied the sentiment (CTMH) with some shiny cord - used glue and glitter to create a jewel to keep the cord tied.  The butterfly is CCDesigns.  It is cut from a scrap of scrolly pink paper from my recycle box - think it came from an ad.  The corners are punched with a Martha Stewart corner punch.  This card will go to the recipient for this week's SCS TeaPot Tuesday challenge.
Included for challenges:  soft colors, butterflies, flowers (on ribbon and part of the image); CB Scrollworks EF available from Joan's Gardens shop, embossing (cuttlebug), ribbon, sentiment, punch, die cut

My apologies:  this blog is not cooperating this morning.  I will return and try to fix it.
Sketch:  http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Soft colors w/ Cuttlebug:  http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.uk/
Flowers and ribbon:  http://ribbongirls.blogspot.com/
Spring colors:  http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.ca/
Butterflies:  http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/
Wings: http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
Embossing, butterflies, sentiment:  http://www.joanstouch.com/
Flowers (on image and ribbon):  http://stamplorations.blogspot.com/2014/05/may-challenge-stamps-flowers.html
               http://crazy4challenges.blogspot.com/
Punch/dies:  http://flatfriendschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/
Any: http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/
         http://suzypantssmarty.blogspot.com/   
        http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/
         http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.com/

TeaPot Tuesday  http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/teapot-tuesdays-f260/mmtpt301~may-6-2014~roses-red-violets-blue-t587342.html

Grad - Hanna's sister

I need more graduation cards than any other year - need to keep them fairly simple.  These are school colors - for the sister of our future granddaughter-in-law.
I used the Cuttlebug Congrats folder, and LifeStyle labels dies.
The butterfly and branches are Cheery Lynn dies.  The butterfly is cut from one of my favorite non-crafting items - a Marie callender pie box - this is coconut cream.  I added glitter to the butterfly and a gem to hold the branches.  The ribbon is a metallic gold.  The stamp is a 7Gypsies library stamp.   The starry bb is DCWV, and I used scraps for the labels and the branches. The gold cs is AMuse.
Sketch, and blue dot-like inspiration:  http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/p/link-list.html
Scraps - see above:   http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.co.uk/ 
Wings:  http://suzypantssmarty.blogspot.com/
Bling:  http://cheerylynndesigns.blogspot.com/search/label/challenge
Any:  http://stampedblessings.com/amusing-challenge/
Any:  http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.com/
Recycle:  http://cardmakinmamas.blogspot.com/

Blues water color

Come back tomorrow for a fun announcement!
Once again, I am trying to get out of my rut! 
From my stash - blue cs; blue DP; watercolors (I have not used them for SO long!); Garden Collage stamp; Swiss Dots (Cuttlebug) folder.
Newer items - Washi tape.
Sketch (#86) http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
Get well:  http://www.drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/
Blue - stash (see above):  http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.com/
Texture:  http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com/
Wings:  http://stampotiquedesignerschallenge.blogspot.com/

Recycled butterflies

I am sure most of you can relate - some cards come together more easily than others - this was one of the easier ones for me. I usually begin with a sketch.  Here, I added my newest pattern paper (from a grab bag).  I scissor-cut the scallops (part of the pattern), and used the plainer part of the paper for the bottom strip.  The  middle strip shows embossed Stylized flowers (Cuttlebug).  I used some of the washi tape I purchased a few weeks ago as well as metallic cord a friend gave me years ago.  The sentiment is Just Rite.  The butterflies are recycled card board - one of my favorite things for die cuts - that I hardly ever use LOL!  This is from a store brand Raisin Bran box - just the right color!  The striped cereal bowl was just right for the smaller butterfly.  The tricky part is to find a spot without too much lettering.  (My all time favorite would be the boxes containing Marie Callender pies - yummy to eat and nice colorful pictures!)  The sentiment is JustRite.
Sketch: http://ynschallenges.blogspot.ca/
Celebrate:  http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/
New:  http://greatimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/
Bow:  http://craft-deebowz.blogspot.com/2014/01/january-challenge.html
Any:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
Bingo - line 2-  (free, embossing, die, flowers):  http://memascrafts.blogspot.com/2012/01/january-2014-challenge.html
Butterflies: http://feelingcraftychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/
Recycle:  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/
twine/cord:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/

Lacy Butterfly

I was inspired by the softness, the scallops, and the tiny pink flowers at the ODB inspiration challenge.  I used a bit of DP from a mega grab bag, and "divided" it with a border using a Martha Stewart border punch.  The sentiment is from ODB's Happy Birthday set and the butterfly is Cheery Lynn.  I backed the We R Memory Keepers washi tape with light color cs - the tape is from a large set I got from Costco a while ago.  It will last me forever, but it was a good deal and gives me a better selection.  I should have added some bling to the butterfly - I can still do that.  I will use this for my Visitation team ministry at church.  If you have ideas of a simple way to keep track of what card (including inside verse) is sent to whom, I would appreciate hearing from you.
Sketch:  http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Any:   http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
Alpha - "B" is for butterfly, border, Blessed:  http://digidarlas.blogspot.com/
Butterfly:  http://feelingcraftychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/
Flowers:  http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/
Inspiration (scallops, flowers, soft color):  http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge

Sympathy in white with a bit of blue

Contrary to what the photo looks like, this background is all white - embossed with Cuttlebug's Victoria, which I have had for more than a couple of years..  The butterflies are backed with blue, to give a bit of dimension and to set them off.  I am experimenting with this Spellbinder Opulent Oval set - it is lovely but I am not sure how to but the different layers together - it is rather new to me, and every effort seems like a new beginning!  The lace must be vintage - I got it at a yard sale and it looked aged!  This is probably my favorite sympathy sentiment.
Sketch (Week 1):  http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/
White with a little color:  http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/
White and Blue:  http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/
Butterflies:  http://cagichallenge.blogspot.ca/
Any:   http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
New beginnings, w/ oldie:  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/ 
Monochromatic:  http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com/
                            http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.ca/
   Embossing:   http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/

100 x 100 #2

This is the first time to use this cute digi - I very recently downloaded it from A Day For Daisies - thank you so much for a great gift!  I do have a little problem printing some of the digis I get - the logo stays there.  Fortunately, this layout allowed me to place a butterfly over the logo - I used a button die cut to anchor it.  For the recycle challenge (Sentimental Sundays) - thanks for the encouragement to dig in to my bin of recycled items.  I think this yellow striped piece is from an express envelope - chip board weight.  The image is colored with Prismas and gel pens.  The bg mat and border punch (Martha Stewart) are from Coredinations - not sure if the color looks right - IRL it is kind of a rusty burgundy.  I think this is a great color combination.
Sketch:  http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
Altered (recycled) item:  http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/
Use yellow:  http://adayfordaisies.blogspot.com/search/label/challenges
Bright and beautiful:  http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.com/
Border: http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/
New (image):  http://papermakeupstamps.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
          http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/

Coffee and cream

The color is not showing well on my screen - the mats are all a coffee brown, and the patterns are varying shades of brown.  Several years ago I HAD to have a spray bottle of Walnut ink - which has been barely touched.  I think it is primarily because I have a very hard time controlling the spray - lots of big blobs.  Oh, well...  The Joanna Sheen butterfly-Back to Nature (a prize for me!) and Recollection sentiment are in Tim Holtz distress ink, and the glittery flowers are Petaloo.
Sketch:  http://www.creativecreationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
Coffee and Cream:  http://joannasheenchallenge.blogspot.ca/
Splash:  http://www.annabellestamps.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/ac171-theme-challenge.html
Any:  http://www.ladyanneschallenges.com/stamp-challenge.html 
Flowers:  http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://sisteractcardchallenge.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/