Green, white and a doily

Supplies:  Snowflake EF (I think it also looks like a Starburst); Verve stamp, doily, Cheery Lynn dragonfly, flowers.  Technique:  Dry embossing, masking, die cuts. The pale green cs, flowers, doily and embossing folder have been in my stash for several years.  My favorite textures are dry embossing and die cuts - I like the versatility and ease of use - plus the look they give to my cards.
Sketch:  http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/
Green & white, EF, oval (well, the doily piece looked oval before I covered it up LOL!), snowflake EF sold at Joan's Gardens:  http://www.joanstouch.com/
Doily, with dragonfly (part of Tiny Things with Wings):  http://cheerylynndesignschallenge.blogspot.com/Spring:  http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.com/
Any, with stash items:  http://avenue613.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
Embossing:  http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/
Sweet and soft color:  http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
Favorite texture:  http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

Rose and Teal

I do not often use contrasting colors for mats - what do you think?  The image is a favorite Hampton Art daisy, and "Sister" is a Dazzle sticker by Hot Off the Press.  I used two different embossing folders, some sheer ribbon and a Recollections gem in shades of teal.  The coloring is Twinkling H20 (African Jade and Playful Peony).  Classy Cards 'n Such has a lot of cardmaking supplies, including the Spellbinder Ovals, and many sets of H20 colors.  The pale teal embossed layer is reminiscent of the inspiration at Classy Cards.
Sketch:  http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/
Vintage Dahlia inspiration, with colors (Rose, teal, pearl grey):  http://classycardsnsuch.blogspot.com/
Bling:  http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

A heart for friends

This is a busy week and I will not be making many Valentines.  This is special - our friends celebrated their 50th anniversary last summer.  However, Mary Lou's health is declining - there may not be another anniversary.  So I thought a special valentine is called for.  The image is from my WishRAK stash - but I like the old fashioned look.  I distressed the bg layer to go with that.  I colored with Prismas and shiny gel pens.  I added Stickles to the red heart, and some glitter to the doily like inner heart.  I fussy cut (well, it was not very fussy!!) the image.  The pink layer is embossed with hearts (Cuttlebug) and I used a Spellbinder scallop border die with embossing (can't see it?  ... next to the twine).  The letters are cut from a LifeStyle Crafts set (hello, good by), and the greeting is JustRite.
Sketch:  http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/
          http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/ 
          http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.com/
Use CB, add red:  http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.uk/
Red, pink, white:    http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
Love,  http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/
Valentine: http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com/
                 http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/ 
                 http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/
Inspiration:  http://papersweeties.com/category/blog/

In Memory of Leanne

Each Tuesday a TeaPotters challenge is posted at Splitcoaststampers.  Participants create a card, and if they wish, send it to a deserving recipient.  This week our cards are going to a family whose beloved Leanne recently passed away.  She weighed 2.2 pounds at birth, and suffered frequent infections during her life.  She overcame a lot, but was not able to survive a massive infection at age 27.  This card is in memory of Leanne.  The angel is from a set by SU, and the sentiment is JustRite.  Paper Pizazz DP, a bit of lace and teardrop pearls complete the card.
Sketch:  http://suzypantssmarty.blogspot.com/
Blue and white:   http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/
Use blue:   http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/
Any  http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/
          http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
          http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.com/
Lacy ribbon and pearls:  http://craftitudechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
Teapot Tuesday: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/teapot-tuesdays-f260/mmtpt286-~january-21-2014~-heroes-angels-t583066.html
Any Sentiment:  http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
"A" - angel:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/

Thanks, again

This must be my brown period!  The mat and corners are really more rust - not sure why the color is off.  The image is Our Daily read, and the Thanks is part of the Cuttlebug Olivia alpha set.  I stamped and sponged with Versamagic Gingerbread, which matches the cs IRL.  The strip is Washi tape, and the embossed is Bricked by Ranger..
Sketch - my choice, #141:  http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/
Any: http://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
Any, with ODB stamp:  http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
Any:  http://lejdesignschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
Any:http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/

A Prayer for you

Here is another card for my "encouragement" stash.  A super easy sketch - thanks!  The bg DP does not show - it is from a Paper Studio stack, and has the Lord's Prayer.  Actually, I find this pattern hard to use - do not want to cover it too much, so I thought it would work with this layout.  I simply used those words as the sentiment.  The image is SU's Sassy Stems, colored with Spica glitter pens.
Sketch:  http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/
          http://lejdesignschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 
          http://hobbycutzchallenges.blogspot.com/ 
          http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.com/

Be the Elephant, #2

Please see my previous post for more details.  I changed the orientation and colors, but other elements are the same - as is my story!  I find lots of positive advice here!  My grandkids think I am an adventurous Grandma!
Sketch:  http://ynschallenges.blogspot.ca/p/challenge-rules.html
Positive encouragement:  http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/
Uplifting comments advice for a new year!:  http://twistoffaithcards.blogspot.com.au/
Any digi:  http://papermakeupstamps.blogspot.com/2012/09/digi-makeover-challenge-55.html
Any:  http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://createwithtlc-createwithtlc.blogspot.com/p/show-it-off-sunday.html

One last Christmas card

A last Christmas Card

Yes, I did need one more Christmas card - and I found a lot of last minute challenges!  For these last cards I am trying to use up some materials left from previous years - that stash just grows!  This is a sentiment embossed in silver - it is on a cube of Christmas images.  The sentiment is computer generated.  I added glitter to the circle, and used a bit of Paper Pizzazz dp, as well as some ribbon and silver cord.
Sketch:  http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/
Christmas:  http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/
Any Christmas:  http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com/ 
Any Christmas and upcoming new year:  http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/
Christmas with sparkle:  http://joannasheenchallenge.blogspot.ca/
The true meaning of Christmas - the glad tidings announcing the birth of the Savior:  http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/
Christmas with a sentiment:   http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/
The last Christmas card:  http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/ 
Christmas: /http://thesquirrelandthefox.blogspot.com/
 

Recess - back to school at the end of summer

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I am pretty limited in my "school" images but this gal really looks like she is dressed for her classes. School starts so early in many places - summer and school kind of blend.   The Basic Grey "Hopscotch" DP reminds me of recess - I played a lot of hopscotch - over 65 years ago.  Does anyone still play it?  One of my "all star" items is the Cuttlebug - used here for the You folder.  Coloring image (A Day for Daisies digi) with gel pens and Prismas; ribbon, button, twin, flowers, gems added. 
Sketch:  http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/
Bingo (button, flower, ribbon):  http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/august-challenge-bingo.html
Use yellow:  http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/
School:  http://loriboyd2.blogspot.com/
              http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/
 End of Summer fun:  http://craftybootschallenges.blogspot.com/
For the kids:  http://pollycraftchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
Any:  http://basicgreychallenges.blogspot.com/

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/

Happy 101st birthday

It is not too often that we have a chance to make a card to celebrate 101 years!  This is perhaps the third card I have made for my friend's sister.  It does not seem to show, but this is ivory and black.  I tweaked the sketch a bit in order to show the images on this lovely dp by Recollections.  Other supplies:  Textile and Happy Birthday embossing (CB), Olivia numbers (CB), Spellbinders circles and ovals, ribbon, recollections Washi tape, sheer ribbon,Baic Grey gems,  Martha Stewart border punch.
Sketch:  http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com.au/
Girlie theme using Cuttlebug:  http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.uk/
Scallops:  http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/
Birthday:  http://ribbongirls.blogspot.com/
Birthday, with a number:  http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/

Gambol Quail

I enjoy this stamp - there is another card here using it-we used to have these quail in our back yard, in AZ. To our regret, they did not return last year.  I used embossing folders and a scallop punch for the background.
Sketch:  http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com.au/
Wings:  http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/
Embossing:  http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/
Outdoors:   http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/

Happy 4th

I think this is Maude - she is decked out in her blue and red two piecer ready to celebrate on the 4th - though she seems concerned about something!
Sketch:   http://ynschallenges.blogspot.ca/
Stars (on some red squares) and stripes:  http://pollycraftchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
All red, white and blue challenges:
http://www.vostamps.blogspot.com/
http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/
http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com/
http://blog.ribboncarousel.com/

Fluffles in the garden

Here is Fluffles in the garden, ready to present a bouquet.  The flowers are colored with gel pens. 
DP- Recollections; corners - Spellbinders;  metal brads - Craft Essentials.
Sketch:  http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/
Garden:  http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/
Pastels:  http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/
Tic Tac Toe (die: cuts, emboss, metal):  http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/

Another for Dad

First of all, an update...  Please continue to pray for the people of CO who are in the midst of so many wild fires.  At last count, nearly 400 homes were destroyed in the Black Forest area, and some 39,000 people have been evacuated.   Our daughter son in law and family are still evacuated.  Fortunately, they own a fifth wheel and have parked with friends.  They are certain their house still has electricity - it is a mile or two just east of the burned area.  LATER - according to TV news, their area is being allowed back in - maybe tonight?  (Fri.)

This is a masculine card with a sentiment and verse that could be for Father's Day or simply for a special occasion.  OK, I know the paw prints are wrong - I left a lot of supplies behind when we packed the motor home for the summer (intentionally) - I guessed wrong on how much paper I would like  to have available!

Stamps:  Embossing Arts, Recollections;  DP:  Paper Studio;  border punch:  Martha Stewart;  Cheery Lynn Tiny Things with Wings dies - purchased from Joan's Gardens (there are 4 tiny dragonflies, 2 black and 2 beige); CB Distressed stripes EF, lightly sponged;  twine.

Sketch:  http://sketchandstashchallenge.blogspot.com/

Father's Day/Masculine/Special person:

http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/

http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/

http://www.atjoansgardens.com/2013/06/this-weeks-challenge_13.html

http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/

Happy 80th

See below for photo explanation!  This is for the 80th birthday of a member of our Bible Class.  He is somewhat challenged both mentally and physically - so this is a special milestone.  I hope he enjoys the card.
Brown cs ha been in my stash for a couple of years - as has the image, from WishRAK on SCS:  http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.com/
sketch:  http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com.au/

Any:  http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/

Anna's Graduation

My apologies for this scan - not sure why it looks like this.
Our granddaughter will graduate from her university in a week.  She has been student teaching this semester and will be looking for an elementary school teaching position.  We wish her all the best in this.  She has also been with several choir tours (church, high school, college) so I wanted to include the music.
I used her college colors and seal.  I have had the Cuttlebug die for a while and this seemed a good time to use it. The image is a Bella.
Sketch:  http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
Special woman:  http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com/
Special woman:  http://digistamps4joy.co.za/eshop/
Celebration: http://greatimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/
For a lady:  http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/

Pink Spring flowers

This is another image I have had in my "colored, ready to use" stash for a while - I think she is Whiff of Joy.  I seldom make "little girl" cards , but there are so many adorable stamps available.  The papers are Recollections.  I used a bit of ribbon, a heart charm, and Petaloo flowers from my huge stash - that I have had for a couple of years.  I also used tiny punches that could be flowers., and she is carrying a lovely basket of spring flowers.
Pink:    http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.com/
Sketch:  http://www.sweetsketchwednesday.blogspot.com/
Spring:  http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/
Flowers from stash:  http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.com/
2 DP, ribbon and charm: http://www.platypuscreekdigitals.blogspot.com/
Pink:  http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.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/