Thinking of a friend

A cyber friend (through SCS) is going through a rough time and I want to write her a note.  I thought I would use this Thanksgiving scene - but the greeting needs to be simple.  This EF is from Sizzix, and I colored with chalk.   My friend, be well and strong.
Fall:  http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com/
Chalk:  http://chalknstock.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://createdwithlovechallenges.blogspot.com/
Any (with a comment for Pinky): http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com/
By the way - something happened between the card and the computer screen - I lightly sponged the sky, but IRL it does not have a dark cloud LOL!!!

Create a Scene

I like the results with the Madison Window, and yet I seldom use it.  I stamped the Stampendous scene on white cs, then added the "grass" and "sky" (aqua pen and ink) before stamping the trees (SU Lovely as a Tree).  I then positioned the window die cut over the scene.  I added ribbon and Tear drops - both have been in my stash for a long time - as well as the stamps.  The sentiment is a dollar stamp.
Birthday:  http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.ca/
Scene/Birthday:  http://www.atjoansgardens.com/2013/02/joans-card-for-this-weeks-challenge.html
Sketch:  http://sketchandstashchallenge.blogspot.com/
Bingo (G-Green, grey; free; die cut):  http://guylousinimitability.blogspot.com/2013/02/bingo-card-challenge.html

Magical Masking to create a scene

Today on Splitcoaststampers, Judy, aka StampingQueenJAR, introduced a technique - she said it is an old one, but it is new to me and several others.  Basically, ink a strip of masking tape, and use that to ink glossy cs.  Well, I did not use glossy, but really did not have a problem with tearing the cs.  Here is the link:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/try-new-technique-f44/tlc373-~-magical-masking-~-%7B4-16-12%7D-t552255.html
Here is the inspiration challenge, with a mountain scene, that inspired me to create a scene with the technique:  http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/
I hope you can also imagine the lake in the center of the scene - for a challenge to have a view of water:  http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.com/
The wings are for this: http://paperplaychallenges.blogspot.com/
and:  http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.com/
I mixed Old Olive and Garden green for the mountains.  The water and sky are Not Quite navy and Ballet Blue (all SU.)  The butterfly came from a grab bag, and the sentiment is a Recollections set.  Sheer ribbon and a green mat were added.
I hope you will give me feedback about this result.

New Home

I really like this window die, but need to learn how to use it if the image is not quite the right size.  This is a bit too narrow as well as too long.  So I used a bit of the Martha Stewart trellis punch to create an edging - originally I thought of it as being like a fence around the fields - after I uploaded the card I realized I should have made curtains or drapes for the window!  Then, I ask you to use some imagination as I took liberties, and put some of the grapes and leaves on the window sill. This was also kind of a last minute thought.  Let me know what you think.
A card for a new home (the inside verse is a housewarming one):
/http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/
Dots and Stripes: http://www.dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com/
The sketch:  http://willowsketchiechallenge.blogspot.com/
And another favorite color - blue:  http://doyoustackup.blogspot.com/
Image: Stampendous
CS - blue, SU dp, DCWV light blue,
Poppy small Madison window die
Martha Stewart trellis punch
Pizzazz Aplenty teardrop pearls
Chalk pastel pencils - I have a small set and blended some green and yellow to vary the colors.
Shiny gel pen for the grapes