For Margie

A friend fell on Thursday - as a result she has a broken bone in her lef.  She already had serious back problems, so I am pretty sure recuperation will not be easy. 
Items used - misc. papaers. a strip of mesh, large brad, ribbon and colored image by antiqueimages.blogspot.
Sketch:  Tuesday Morning Sketches
Include a sentiment:    Di's Digi Designs

Recycling for Christmas 2018

The image and background mat are recycled from an old Christmas card.  I added some gold mesh and shiny ribbon as well as DP from my stash.
Sketch:   Cheerful Sketches
Any die:    Simonsaysstampblog Wednesdaychallenge
Christmas:   12 months of Christmas
                    Kitty Bee 
                    Di'sdigidesignschallenge
                     Sasayaki Glitter
                     Whoopsie Daisy
Add sparkle:   Simonsaysstampblog Monday
 

DT card for QKR Stampede challenge #295 - Anything Goes

This will go to a special member of our church who is having some health issues.  The QKR Stampede digital image is called "At the park"; the sentiment is from their sister company - Eureka stamps.  We invite you to participate in our weekly anything goes challenge - you have until Thursday at 6 p.m. to submit up to 3 items.  You may win images in either category - QKR / Eureka or "other".  I hope to see your creations there.
The image is colored with Prismas. I tore the image and edged it directly from an ink pad for a shabby look - a favorite technique for distressing.   The top layer is a freebie digital from TLC, and the coral mat is dry embossed. For more texture I used an acrylic dot for the center of the Prima flowers.  Sheer ribbon and a bow complete the card.
CHALLENGES ENTERED:  
Sketch:    Tuesday Morning Sketches
For a special lady:   Di's Digi Designs
Flowers:   Sasayaki Glitter
Hand made bow:   Craft-Dee Bowz
3D element:    Quick Quotes 
Any:  Crafters Castle
           A Bit More Time
           A Perfect Time to Craft 
 
 

DT card for Crafter's Cafe Challenge #192 - Hand Made flowers

The challenge this week at the Crafter's Cafe is to use flowers that have some type of hand made component.  I made mine using an EK Success punch with 3 flowers. I cut in different colors, and added gems.  The challenge at the Crafter's cafe is open until the end of the month.  Check out the inspiration by the DT members, then join us for the challenge.
The image is from Digi Stamps 4 Joy, colored with Prismas.  The paper (double sided) is by Stampin Up - I thought one side looked like the streets for the mail truck!  I used gold mesh ribbon and an embossed bg to finish the card.
Sketch:   Cheerful Sketches
 Lots of green:   Di's Digi Designs 
                            Dragonfly Journeys
                            Patties Creations
Feminine:   Digi Doodle
In the garden:   Kitty Bee Aloha Friday 
Any - "going young":       Digi Stamps 4 Joy 
Any:   Polkadoodle
                    

Another Thinking of You for son-in-law

I scored bit at a yard sale last week end - got lots of fabulous papers, and a lovely Close to my Heart stamp set, including this Thinking of You stamp.  I could have purchased a lot more, but I am trying hard to be reasonable!!!  This is another card for our son-in-law who will be spending the next six weeks at a rehab facility, while he has therapy to recover from a stroke.- learning how to walk again.
This card is entered in the challenges below, but also in the Splitcoaststampers Falliday challenge - HBrown asked us to make examples using fall colors with no white or vanilla.  The leaves are die cuts.
Sketch:   Tuesday Morning Sketches
Plaid:     Heart2heart
Leaves:     Dies r us
                  Crafty Sentiments
Close to Nature:    Penny Black at Allsorts  
Sentiment:    Dis Digi Designs
For the boys:   Dream Valley (10 Ch. max) 

Strong coffee

Well, I don't like super strong coffee, but I don't care for weak brew either.   My addiction is hazelnut cafe by Maxwell House International - I can prepare a cup at home whenever I feel the urge!
This image and sentiment are part of a freebie from Verve - from a year ago, I think.  Thanks!  The DP is from a DCWV Fall stack.  The band is sheer fall ribbon from Michael's and the die is Spellbinder Labels 4.
Sketch:   VLV Sketches
Coffee:    Coffee Loving Cardmakers
Fall:    Hiding in my Craftroom
Feels like autumn:    Allsorts
Golden harvest - leaves:    Cuttlebug Mania
Colors (brown, vanilla, rust, beige):  Your Next Stamp
                                                               Star Stampz
Ribbon:     Di's Digi Designs 
Any:    Crafting-with-friends
             Morgans Artworld
             Polkadoodle 
             Crafting with an Attitude
 

HB, Terry

This probably should have a belated sentiment as I doubt the mail will get it to our son-in-law on time.  I just did not get it finished yesterday!  As long as I keep finding new fishing images, I am set for his birthday, as he loves to fish at every opportunity.  This is a pre colored freebie from TLC - (cut with oval dies) thanks once again.  I found a piece of red and white dp in my scrap stash that just about matches that pre-colored shirt!  The sentiment is a digi from Eureka.  To finish the card I used some cord for the diagonal lines, and, since the fish on the line looked a bit small I added a couple more (rub ons).
Part of the inside verse says:  "FISH:  an animal that grows the fastest between the time it's caught and the time the fisherman describes it to his friends."
Sketch:   Sketch Saturday
Summer colors:   Pink Gem
Men/boys:   Crafty Friends
A question of Sport:  Allsorts
Red, white, blue:  Angies Digital Stamps
                               Cupcake Inspirations 
                               Dragonfly Journeys
                               Simon Says Stamp Monday 
 Colors of your nation (U.S.):   Come and Get It 
Primary Colors:   Pile it on Challenge
 Layer it up:   Di's Digidesigns
                         Dies r us
Any:   Jo's Scrapshack
            Simon Says Stamp Wednesday
            Create-with-tlc-

QKR Stampede #204 - Monochromatic - DT entry

I hope your screen is set so that this looks green - especially the DP background, which is a very dark and very light green.  The challenge at QKR Stampede this week is to make a monochromatic creation.  You may enter up to 3 times before 6pm EDT on Thursday- for a chance to win QKR images.  Take a look at the creative gallery by the DT members! I selected this Hobbling Frog and matching sentiment.  Right now I have no recipient in mind, but every once in a while I have a friend with a broken ankle or hip replacement and this would be perfect.  I figure it could go for a guy or a gal!  Some where I heard that green is not a good get well color - but I figured I needed a green froggie!  This fun DP was in a huge tub of material from a yard sale.  I added some gems and a leafy circle die cut.  I have lots of embellishments I like, but these tiny gems are among my favorites - they add some pizzazz but not too much bulk.
CHALLENGES ENTERED:  
Sketch:   Catch the Bug Stella Says Sketch
Colored image:       Live Laugh Stamp
Animal acting human:    Dis Digi Designs
 3 of something:   Morgans Artworld
Use a die:     Crafty Sentiments
                    Paper Shelter.
Wild (frog):   Simon Says Wednesday
 Any:    Classic Design Team
             Digital Delights
             Incy Wincy
              Ispiration Destination
             Crafting by Designs 
             Patties Creations
             DLArt

Get Well, Marilyn

Our friend has been very ill but fortunately is now on the way to recovery.  She frequently orders cards from me, and I also really enjoy sending her cards for special times.  We are so grateful she is doing better.  This uses a page from a watercolor pack by Ken Oliver; Stampin Up stamp, a bit of pale yellow lace along the right; and Cheery Lynn hummingbirds (a favorite of Marilyn's).
And Jo - this is for you as well.  feel better!
Sketch:   Jo's Scrapshack
Lace:     Paper Shelter
Flowers:   Deep Ocean
                  Crafty Enjoyments
                  Di's Digi Designs
                  A Gem of a Challenge 
                  Simon says stamp Wednesday
Use DP:   Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper

HB, Ethan

Inspiration for coloring of this card = photo from the Durango, CO Herald - as seen on Facebook. The photo was taken in Alaska and features several firefighters from Durango.

This needs a bit of explaining.  One of our grandsons has achieved his dream job - a hot shot firefighter.  He is currently stationed near Salt Lake City, but will travel as needed.  I have had this image (from Little Stamps of Heaven) in my digi files for a while.  The embossed bg is by Darice.  I smudged a lot with Memento London Fog and Tim Holtz Distress Tea Dye inks.  The edges are also distressed - I figure these firefighters are usually smudged and distressed!  The images are colored with chalk and chalk pencils - my favorite for a soft and smudgy look!
Sketch:        Sketch Saturday
Masculine:  Frilly and Funkie
                     Inky Impressions
Emboss:      Dis Digi Designs
Not square: Pink Gem
Coloring:     Incy Wincy
Distressed:   Artistic Stamper
Any:             Sandee-and-Amelie

Thanks, Bob and Judy

DP by Kanban; Joanna Sheen image, ribbon, 2 circle die cuts; You embossing folder, butterfly punch; pearls, glitter (on butterfly and scallops)
CHALLENGES ENTERED: 
Dry embossing - I like it because it is easy to use and adds texture and variety (I have plenty of folders for that!) - this time I just used a selected small part of the You folder):  As you like it
Sketch:   Mojo Monday 
Pearls:    Dragonfly Journeys
2+ dies:   Di's Digi Designs
Punch, die:   Creative Knockouts
7 layers:  4 Crafty Chicks
Stamp, glitter:    Addicted-to-Stamps-challenge
Any:          Dreamtime Craft Supplies 

My first Swinging z-fold card

Inside view

I just purchased a die to cut the half scalloped circle for this z-fold card.  I need to work on my photography to showcase this fun fold.  I also need to figure out how to do layering around the circle die cut - for this first time I used double sided paper, and I decorated with die cut birds and strips of washi tape. (You can see the reverse of the DP just behind the sentiment circle - the front of the green dp has glittery leaves and flowers, and the reverse is more subtle with small leaves.)  The sentiment and inside (bird & music) image are from the Our Daily Bread Music Speaks set, and are stamped on pale yellow cs.  The image on the inside is torn in an irregular shape.
Challenges entered:
ODB image:     Our Daily Bread-Shining the Light Challenge
Spring:             Cuttlebug Mania
                          Pink Gem Challenge
Green:              Double Click 
Green & Sent:  whoopsi Daisy
Garden:           Aloha Friday Challenges
2 or more dies : Di's Digi Designs
Any:                 Simply Papercrafts
                          Lemon Shortbread

Happy 90th, Peggy

A friend is celebrating her 90!  The DP is from Beau Papier, and the sentiment by the Rubber Cafe. The birds and flowers are enhanced with glitter.  I used Spellbinder oval dies and Cuttlebug numbers, and a Paper Pizzazz dragonfly brad.
Sketch:     VLV Sketches #2
Glitter:      Sparkle n Sprinkle
Spring:      Cuttlebug Mania
Wings:        Glitter n Sparkle
Layers:       Craftin Desert Divas
Creature:    Mod Squad Challenge
Any:            Creative Fingers Challenge
Personalize:          Incy Wincy Designs 
Sentiment focus:  Allsorts
Stamp and Die:    Penny Black at Allsorts  
Two+ dies:             Dis Digi Designs Challenge
                    

Leaping ladies

I think this Art Impressions (pre-colored)  pop-up set, Enjoy the Ride, works well for challenges that include "leaping" - it is leap year, after all.  I just have no idea why they are running, leaping and jumping - just havin' fun!  (Actually, though, most folks of this generation probably ache too much to leap very high!!!)  The three gals and the purse are popped up on pop dots.  The sketch also gave me a chance to use some underutilized Washi tape!

CHALLENGES ENTERED: 
Sketch:                     Sweet Sketch Wednesday2
Shake, rattle, roll:    Art Impressions Stamps
Birthday:                  Di's digi Designs
Hop, skip, jump:      DRS Designs      
"Pop":                       Inkspirational Challenges
Girly:                         Fresh Brewed Designs
Color (blue, green):  Cupcake Inspirations
Any:                          One Crazy Stamper
                                  Craft Your Passion 
                                  The Paper Nest Dolls

Springtime

Pre colored digi by Beccy; misc. blue, green and white cs;  sheer ).white ribbon; Embosalicious embossing folder (sponged with green ink).
CHALLENGES ENTERED: 
Sketch:       Paper Play Sketches
Colors:       Cupcake Inspirations
Birthday:    Allsorts Challenge
                   Di's Digi Designs Challenge

Hearts and a rose for DH

I hope this is masculine enough.  Hubby is always so thoughtful - he wrote a poem and brought a rose for me (yes, already) - he always says he'd buy a million if he could.....awwwww...!1 After 58 1/2 years we just don't come up with much of anything new!
Enough of that...
I lucked out the other day as I popped in to JoAnn's - they had Darice folders at 6/$10 - this is one  that I came home with.   I had to use it.  The image came from A Day for Daisies, several weeks ago.  I colored with Brilliance ink and an aqua pen.  The tiny heart is part of the image but I cut it out and popped it up a little.  Die cuts by Spellbinders, and the heart ribbon from my stash.  I did the sentiment on the computer.
CHALLENGES ENTERED:
Sketch:      Sketch Saturday
Hearts:      Craftin Desert Divas
                   Deep Ocean Challenge
                   Whimsie Doodles
                   Double Click Connections  
                   Fresh Brewed Designs
                   The House that Stamps Built  
                   Mod Squad Challenge
Love:          Dies r us
                    Polkadoodle
                    Whimsy Inspires 
Use red:      Di's Digi Designs

Valentine:   The Paper Girls
                     The Paper Shelter
Any:            CCCdigicreations

Masculine Valentine - for Hal

One more valentine for a guy - using the "gears" folder from Darice, and the Cuttlebug
"You".  For the you folder, I selected certain lines to place at the top and the bottom.  (If you adjust your screen just right, you can actually see the embossing!  The sentiment is JustRite, and I got to use up some scraps of dp, some red and white cs,  and a bit of Washi tape.
Sketch:                   Jo's Scrapshack
Black, white, red:  The House that Stamps Built
Use red:                  Di's Digi Designs
Valentine/love:       Brown Sugar Challenge
                                Creative Corner Challenges 
                                Polkadoodle
                                QKR 
                                Fan-tastic Tuesday
                                Amusing-challenge
Steampunk (gears):  Sandee-and-Amelie 
                               
                                
                                
                  

to Maddison from Barb

A friend from church asked me to make valentines for her pre-school prayer partners.  I soon realized I have enough paper to run my own store, but almost nothing for kids, and especially not for Valentines.  (My stuff tends to be for more mature recipients LOL!)  At any rate, I hope these elements work together to make something cute for these little ones.  I used a pre colored Dearie Doll digi, but changed the hair color.  The DP is Paper Studio; the dies are Spellbinder - including one from the Banner Basics set which is new to me.  The letters are die cuts, and the sentiment from my computer.  I highlighted the cute gal's shoes with a metallic pen.
Inspiration - inspired by the  "little girl" appearance as well as all the red hearts:     Pinspirational Challenges
Sketch:    Die Cuttin Divas
Love:       Cut It Up
                 Wags n Whiskers 
Kids:        Crafty Catz
                 QKR
Lots of red:  Di's Digi Designs
Any:          Jo's Scrapshack
                  DLArt

Snow, snow, go away

In the past we have had plenty of experience with snow,  However, we are now located in AZ and perfectly content to see the weather reports of snow elsewhere!  That being said, I think these gals are prepared for anything with both furry boots and umbrellas!  I got a new set of Art Impressions pop-ups, as well as new blue cs to use for the background.  The snowflakes are punched, but all the other pieces come from the AI set.  The inside verse is for a birthday.
CHALLENGES ENTERED:
Sketch:                      Jo's scrapshack      
D is for dear friend: Pile it on Challenge
Feminine birthday:  Pink Gem Challenge
Bunting:                    Little Claires Designs  
Best friend:               Simon says stamp Monday Challenge
Winter:                      Art Impressions stamps
Snowflakes:               Di's Digi Designs challenge
Any:                           Sisters of Craft

A new trio of birds

Images:  A Day for Daisies (new to me) ; unknown sentiment; new DP from a pad by Lily of the Valley; Washi tape strip; Spellbinder circle dies;  base layer is embossed with Paper Studio's bird folder.
CHALLENGES ENTERED:
Sketch:       Sketch Saturday
New:            Di's Digis Designs
                      Crafty Friends
                      Love to Scrap
                      Cuttlebug Mania
Any:             A Day for Daisies
                      Lemon Shortbread
                      Lilpatchofcraftyfriends