Sympathy - grey and cream

These papers are lovely - from a pad whose cover has vanished and I lost track of the brand - it does have several great papers.  I try to keep sympathy cards subtle,and I think this reflects that.  The mats are a medium grey, and the top layers shimmery silver cs from Recollections  - it is especially great for dry embossing. The stamps are from a new Verve set just received as a prize from Mojo Monday - thank you!
Sketch:           http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/
New stamps:   http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/

Where are we going?

Paulette at Create with TLC comes up with some great digital images - the ones here are no exception.  I used some kraft packaging material for the strip at the right.  The birthday embossing is highlighted with a bit of cream colored ink.
Wish you were here:  http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/
Kraft:                          http://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
Anything:                   http://doodlepantryblog.blogspot.com/2015/07/ants-in-my-pantry-digital-challenge-7.html

summer bike ride

Stamps by Unity and Verve.
Sketch:   http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/
Summer, with a die cut:  http://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/

Harvest memories

This wonderful image was sent to my by a friend at Splitcoaststampers.  I think that it is a combination of Bad Axe images.  I added a sentiment from Unity, some Washi tape, and a clear rain drop.  Thanks, Sketch Saturday, for a sketch that lets me use a larger image! 
Sketch:   http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/

Tattered Lace x 3

I have had this Tattered Lace die for a while and have not used it a lot though I really like it.  This card is based totally on a sample in their magazine (issue 8). It is 4.75 x 6.5.  The sentiment is Unity, and I added some gems and a sheer ribbon bow.  The bg CS is teal.
Sketch:  http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Die cut:       http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/
Sentiment:  http://www.craftysentiments.blogspot.com/

we are fabulous

Our internet reception is better so I can catch up a little!  Once again I am using the Art Impression pop ups - preprinted punch out die cuts.  I used the second layer for the little table - to add some dimension - as well as the verse and ribbon.  I edged the main image with blut ink.
Sketch:           http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Build it up:     http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
Summertime: http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2015/07/dlart-thankful-thursday-challenge-161.html
Wish you were here:   http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

Shimmery silver

I used shimmery cs in silver as well as dark grey cs.  The butterfly is Cheery Lynn, and the sentiment part of a new set from Verve.  Embossing is Swiss dots and stylized flowers.  I have to thank my friend Dorothy for pointing out this shimmery cs - I am using it a lot!
Sketch:         http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/#
Sentiment:   http://www.craftysentiments.blogspot.com/
Die cut:        http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/
Silver (or gold):  http://cheerylynndesigns.blogspot.com/search/label/challenge

I shuffle slower

How true!  This is another image from my stash - I am quite sure it is from Gina K.  I added a couple of papers (Costco double sided) and the HB embossing.  I used pop dots to lift the sentiment.
Sketch:  http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.nl/
Lift:       http://frillyandfunkie.blogspot.com/
              http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
2 or more DP:   http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/

Morning Coffee

I should know better than to post my own photo on here...LOL!
I got to use several hoarded supplies here.  The image is colored with chalk pencils.  I had a stick pin/button that I used for the center of the flower.
Sketch:            http://joannamunster.com/2015/07/15/ibsic-96/
Button and bow:   http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.co.uk/
Two or more pattern papers:    http://polkadoodle.blogspot.ca/2015/07/week-29-crafting-challenge-at.html
                         http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/

Humorous masculine card

cut

Verse - digi by Aud Sentiments; HB by Unity;  die cut (Under banner) by LifeStyle Crafts, misc papers.
Sketch:    http://joannamunster.com/
Focus on words:   http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/
Banner:  http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/
Sentiment:   http://www.craftysentiments.blogspot.com/
Celebrate:   http://scrap-craft-inspiration.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/scrap-craft-11-celebrations.html
Any:        http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Happy Day

Image -  Your Next Stamp, Skateboard Dude;  Sentiment - Unity;  Coloring - chalk pencils and gel pens;  circle dies;   DP - Paper Pizzazz;  Misc. cs
Sketch:     http://yournextstamp.com/blog/
Summer:   http://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/
                  http://notrealstamps.blogspot.co.uk/
                  http://lauralcraft.weebly.com/dragonfly-dreams-challenge Any:         http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

Happy 103rd

Some of you may have seen previous posts for these milestone birthdays - I think this is the 4th year that I have made a card for the (much) older sister of a friend of mine.  I hope this will be special for her.  Hulda's eyesight and hearing are failing, but she takes no medication!  Blessings for her.
Supplies:  image and sentiment by Unity;chocolate chip ink;  die cut letters and numbers; Petaloo flower; Sizzix leaves; misc. papers, including shimmery champagne cs.
Sketch:          http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/p/link-list.html
Dimension:    http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
Flowers:         http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/
Lots of layers: http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/ 
Birthday:       http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/  
Celebrate:       http://scrap-craft-inspiration.blogspot.co.uk/search?updated-max=2015-07-11T09:00:00%2B01:00&max-results=10

Quick HB card for Kathy

I had a request for a birthday card - needed in about an hour!!!  The apron is in my digi file (Calypso) , colored with chalk pencils, and the sentiment is computer generated.  I used DP from an old DCWV pad.
Sketch:       http://joannamunster.com/2015/07/15/ibsic-96/
Birthday:   http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/
                    http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Patterns:    http://stampandcreateblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Challenge
"I" (See image):  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/      
Red, white, blue:  http://papersweeties.com/category/blog/

Simple life

By now you have probably seen several of the Art Impressions pop-ups - this guy looks like a lot of our neighbors in our RV resort!  I had some bits of My Minds Eye Dp that fit the theme, and used Kraft for the base..  The inside verse:  "God out me one this earth to accomplish a certain number of things.  Right now I am so far behind I will never die."
Sketch:   http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.nl/
Tic Tac Toe - top row (stamp, pattern paper, brads): /http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/
Pick 3 - sentiment, aqua, orange:  http://thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/

With a flourish

I am trying to dig into my stash of DP - can't hoard it forever!   The verse is from Out Daily Breat birthday set.  I cut the flourish with a Joanna Sheen die, and I added a strip of pale yellow lace.  The mat CS is a dark grey.
Sketch:         http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
Not square:  http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
DP:              http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/
Any:             http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
                     http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

At the salon

I have many of the Art Impressions pop ups (sort of like pre colored die cuts to punch out) to use - thanks for a sketch that works!  There are four layers for the main image, and I managed to squeeze in the accessory pieces.  So this card uses the entire sheet.  The pop ups come 4 sheets to a pack.  I used the Embossabilitiies birthday folder for the bg.
Sketch:   http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Any:       http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au/

white on white

(The blue is not a part of the card).  Sorry for the really bad image - it looks much better IRL.  I can't seem to do white!  I thried something new for this card - the main layer is first embossed with Cuttlebug Textile, then embossed with the Darice sympathy folder.  I added a sheer white ribbon and Cheery Lynn tiny flower die cuts.
Sketch:      http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com.au/

White on white:   http://cheerylynndesigns.blogspot.ca/

By the sea

This is another unnamed image from my stash - through Wish RAK at splitcoaststampers.  I sponged with beige and 2 blue chalks.  The bg is DVine Swirls (CB) embossing.  Washi tape, twine and a big brad complete the look.  The sentiment is from the Rubber Cafe.
Sketch:       http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Water:         http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2015/07/pio-77-waterby-water.html
                   http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/ 
The beach:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
Birthday:    http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/search/label/Linky%20Party
                   http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/ 
Any:           http://stampedblessings.com/

Quick card

I needed a simple card, and decided to tie it in with a couple of challenges.  The sketch at Stamplorations is a type I struggle with, but I did make an attempt.  The embossing is one I have hardly ever used, but fit with the theme of mail.  The leaves are a Sizzix die, and the butterflies  Basic Grey epoxy stickers.  
"Mail"   http://www.drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/
Sketch:   http://stamplorations.blogspot.com/2015/07/sketch-challenge-36.html
Embossing:   http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/ 
Any:        http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com/

Peach and dark burgundy

I am not sure if the bg id dark burgundy, plum, or aubergine - whatever, I like the combination with peach.  The image is from my never ending stash, and the DP is Making Memories, I believe.  The edging is the negative of a Cuttlebug border die.  This will be used as a sympathy card.
Sketch:         http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/
Not square:  http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/ 
Ribbon:        http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/ 
Any:              http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.com/
                

HB, Marilyn

Happy Birthday, Marilyn.  Her husband asked me to make a card for her.  They are fellow RVers, and she does enjoy sitting on their patio watching the birds - especially hummingbirds.  I   thought I had a better image to use, but made this work.  I fussy cut the chair (Peace Within, Stampin' Up).  The actual image has a cat relaxing on the chair, and Marilyn is not necessarily a cat person.  So I used one of the pieces from an Art Impressions pop-up set - a purse.  Not sure if you can see this - the tail and ears were showing under the purse, so I tucked in a couple of tiny leaves - hope you think they fell from the tree!  Lots of improvisation here...  the embossing folder (Sizzix) is actually a fall one with pumpkins by the fence, but I trimmed it a little and I think they are pretty well disguised for this summer scene LOL!!!  I used chalk to highlight the embossing, and to color the chair and flowers.  The birds are Cheery Lynn dies and the strips are Washi tape.  Sentiment by the Rubber Cafe.  Butterfly embossed bg by Darice.  The card is 8.5 x 5.5.
Sketch:    http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Colors (the closest I could figure out) - sunset, leaf, slate, white):               http://colormyheartcolordare.blogspot.com/
Chalk:   http://chalknstock.blogspot.com/ 
Bird (animal) and sentiment:   http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Birthday:   http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/
Any:    http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2015/07/AG-no-41.html

Christmas 2015 #9

 

Today's card

 

Previous card (6-26-15)

If you visit my blog from time to time, this style is becoming very familiar!  I have personalized the card for a friend.
Supplies:  Cuttlebug snowflake EF; Unity Itty Bitty - Christmas Tree of Hope, Joy Love; off white and green cs; Your Next Stamp tag die; computer tags
Case my non-Christmas card to make a Christmas card:  http://case-ingchristmas.blogspot.ca/
Old - the tag die has been in my collection and seldom used:  http://digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk/
White plus one color             http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/
Christmas - Deck the Halls:  http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/:   
Christmas:        http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/ 
                            http://beccysplace.blogspot.com.au/2015/07/july-challenge.html 
                            http://cagichallenge.blogspot.ca/
Celebrate:         http://scrap-craft-inspiration.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/scrap-craft-11-celebrations.html

Just sittin' here. . .

I have quite a few of these Art Impressions pop up sets  - these guys crack me up!  By..the way, if any of you are wondering why this is entered in the summer fun challenges - well, for these guys, this is summer fun!  For a grungy look I distressed some edges and chalked the exposed parts of the Happy Birthday embossing.  And do these guys qualify for grungy??? LOL!
Sketch:         http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/
Birthday:     http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/
Grunge:       http://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
Saying:         http://frillyandfunkie.blogspot.com/
Summertime: http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/ 
                       http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/
Any:             http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/http:/
                     http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2015/07/AG-no-41.html
                       

HB, Lance

I have friends who have me make most of their cards - this is for a son who spends his days at the computer (for his job) - an often stressful situation.   I did not have  a suitable image so went to Clip Art and found this - it worked well for them. The other panel is a digi from TLC - one of the freebies from last September.  Thank you, TLC!  The letters are die cut; the strips from a Dazzles sheet, and the dp from my stash.  I adjusted the sketch a bit to fit the images I had. The bg is a deep burgundy, and I embossed the two frames.
Sketch:   http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com.au/

Summer Golf

Sketch:          http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
Summer fun:  http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/
                       http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/
Furry friend:   http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
Any:    http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
            http://ema-ginationstation.blogspot.com/2015/05/ag-no-34.html

Young at Heart

Today one of my customers told me her 70 year old mother has often said she would like just one minute on  a skate board or roller blades - and her 5 year old granddaughter told her "Grandma, the result would not be good"!!!!  LOL!!!  After hearing that I had to use this Art Impression pop up!  (The pop ups are pre colored images ready to punch out and use.)  I added the Cuttlebug birthday embossing, LifeStyle crafts road like embossing, and the Cuttlebug Faux stitches border embossing folder.  I cut the Cheery Lynn bird from a bit of left over glitter cs.
Sketch:    http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
Tic tac toe - column 3 - layers, bird die, and birthday:   http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.uk/
Summer fun:  http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
                       http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/  
                       http://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2015/07/july-challenge-2015.html
Birthday:        http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/
Stitches:          http://cheerylynndesigns.blogspot.ca/
Any:               http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/

Lazy summer day

This is yet another of the pre-stamped images from the Art Impressions pop-up collections - all ready to punch out and adhere to my card.  The sentiment is SU - Circle of Friendship.  The bg is by SugarTree - the design can be used for water or sky, and I embossed with D'vine Swirls (Cuttlebug).  Finishing touches are sheer ribbon and a couple of sparkly gems as well as a sequin on the umbrella.
Sketch (turned):  http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/
Tic Tac Toe center row - summer colors, emboss and ribbon:     
                              http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.uk/
Summer:   http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
Any:          http://www.ttcrd.blogspot.com/
                   http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/ 
                   http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au/ 
                   http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 
                   http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/

Another repost

I am also reposting this card, originally posted yesterday, in order to be able to create an individual link.
This card also uses the emerald cs available at Classy Cards 'n Such; Cuttlebug border embossing folder, ribbon and sequins from my stash; sentiment from Unity.
To create the splatters I used reinker (Tsukinecko), mixed with a bit of water.  I dipped a toothbrush in it, and alternately tapped, shook, and plunked to get the result.  To create the bg for this card I used a plastic stencil (rows of dots) to get the somewhat more even pattern, and added a bit of DP for the bottom panel.
Splatters:   http://classycardsnsuch.blogspot.com/2015/07/ccns-challenge-92-splatters.html
Dots:          http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/

Re post - spatters

 I originally posted this card on 7-9.  The repost is so that I can do an individual link.
Card details:  Unity sentiment from Favorite Sentiment set.
Washi tape Cuttlebug Textile embossing and border die;Cheery Lynn butterfly die; Stardream metallic Neptune - emerald - cs - another prize, and it is available at Classy Cards 'n Such.  Details of the splatter technique will follow.
To create the splatters I used reinker (Tsukinecko), mixed with a bit of water.  I dipped a toothbrush in it, and alternately tapped, shook, and plunked to get the result.   I used the metallic teal ink for a shimmery look
Splatters:   http://classycardsnsuch.blogspot.com/2015/07/ccns-challenge-92-splatters.html
 "3" - three strips - Washi, sentiment, punched scroll:  http://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
Any:           http://www.ttcrd.blogspot.com/
                   http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

Sage with pinks

This card features the closest I have available for the color challenge at ODPB.
Supplies:  Cuttlebug Swiss dot folder; ODB image (Faith set); chalk, sentiment by SU (Fundamental Phrases); Spellbinder circle dies; gold cord.
Sketch:       http://joannamunster.com/2015/06/15/ibsic-95/
Chalk:         http://chalknstock.blogspot.com/
Colors (sage and pinks):   http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
Any:           http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
                   http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/ 
                   http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/

Act your age??

This is another image and sentiment  from one of the fun Art Impressions pop-up sets - it is pre-colored and ready to punch.  Since we are in an RV park, I used a piece of DP featuring vehicles, with matching stripes.  The diagonal is Washi tape, and I embossed with the Happy Birthday folder.  I edged the image with a brown marking pen, for a bit of contrast.
Sketch:   http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
Inspiration (colors):   http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/
Birthday:    http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/search/label/Linky%20Party
Any:           http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
                   http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 
                   http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/ 
                   http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/ 
                   http://craftingwithanattitude.blogspot.co.uk/

Unity guest for today's blog hop

 I am so excited and more than a little nervous.  I was asked to be  guest for today's challenge hop at the Unity Blog.  (Since I have not had this experience, I will probably have to make some corrections - please be patient with me.)  My excitement began when I was a big winner for their challenge a few weeks ago.  If you look at some of my previous posts, you will see that I have made good use of several items, especially the Christmas set.
I made two cards using the sketch for this week.
Card details:  Unity sentiment from Favorite Sentiment set.
Washi tape Cuttlebug Textile embossing and border die;Cheery Lynn butterfly die; Stardream metallic Neptune - emerald - cs - another prize, and it is available at Classy Cards 'n Such.  Details of the splatter technique will follow. 

This card also uses the emerald cs available at Classy Cards 'n Such; Cuttlebug border embossing folder, ribbon and sequins from my stash; sentiment from Unity.
To create the splatters I used reinker (Tsukinecko), mixed with a bit of water.  I dipped a toothbrush in it, and alternately tapped, shook, and plunked to get the result.  For the first card I used the metallic teal ink for a shimmery look.  To create the bg for the second card I used a plastic stencil to get the somewhat more even pattern, and added a bit of DP for the bottom panel.

The sketch is from the Unity blog.
Other challenges entered:
Splatter:  http://classycardsnsuch.blogspot.com/2015/07/ccns-challenge-92-splatters.html


Please join in the blog hop which begins here:  http://www.theunitystampco.blogspot.com/ 
Some lucky participants will be eligible for winning prizes - but you have to leave comments in order to be a winner!
You will find details of the current Unity challenge here:  http://www.theunitystampco-challenge.blogspot.com/
Thanks to the team at Unity for giving me this opportunity!

Beaver Bob

This should be good for a child - when it is not a birthday.
Supplies:  Misc. papers, Beaver Bob by Your Next Stamp; chalk for coloring (Gel pens on hat); Cuttlebug embossing and die cut.
Sketch:    http://yournextstamp.com/blog/category/challenge/
Red, white and blue: http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Animal & sentiment: http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/ 
Furry friend:              http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
Red:        http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.co.uk/
Chalk:     http://chalknstock.blogspot.com/
Emboss:  http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/
Any:        http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

Splatters

I do not really do a good job of keeping up on trends, but from a couple of challenge descriptions, splattering must be in!   When I saw these challenges, I immediately had an idea to combine splatters with using the new die I received as a prize from Classy Cards 'n Such - the Memory Box Excavator.  This die and many others may be purchased there. To create the splatters I used Posh Terra Cotta re-inker (watered down) and a toothbrush.  As you can see, this resulted in uneven spots as I tried to master the correct way to "click" on the brush!  I hope you can figure out what my idea involved.  The diagonal track is Washi tape, and the HI is a scrap of left over layers from the tape strip - cut with a Cuttlebug die.
In case you are wondering what this has to do with summer time - you probaby have not been out on the highways recently LOL!!
Sketch:     http://sweetsundaysketch.blogspot.com/2015/06/sweet-sunday-sketch-challenge-274.html
Splatters:  http://www.drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/
                   http://classycardsnsuch.blogspot.com/
Summer:  http://www.thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/
Any:           http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
                   http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/

Christmas 2015 #8

Supplies:  green, shimmery vanilla cs; stamps by Unity, Snowflake and vine embossing folders, Cheery Lynn branches, gold glitter on sprigs.
Sketch:        http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
Christmas:   http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/
                     http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/
                     http://littleclairesdesigns.blogspot.com/\
                     http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/
Glitter:          http://sparklensprinklecreativechallenges.blogspot.com/

Any:             http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/ 
                      http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/ 
 Case - to the right is a card I made a few weeks ago, using white with a touch of color, and an embossed bg on white:  
                      http://case-ingchristmas.blogspot.ca/

One more for a young man

I rarely make the same card twice, and I do not often make similar ones.  However, sometimes I have similar supplies out, and also print 2-3 digital images at once.  This time, I decided to complete a card similar to the last one, especially since I have need of cards for young men.  I used miscellaneous scraps, a freebie from Create with TLC, some dotted Washi tape, a punched strip and bit of ribbon.
Sketch #74:      http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
Dots:                http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
                         http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/
Sticky stuff (Washi)  http://www.southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/     
For the boys:    http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
Any:                 http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/ 

For the young men

I really struggle to make cards for 20 something males - too old for cutesie, and probably not into too much golf yet!  If they hunt or fish, I can do it.  Please, let me know if you have other ideas!  Here, the gems may be too much - it just seemed too severe with nothing but the sentiment and Washi tape!
Sketch #86:       http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
For the boys:     http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
Any:                  http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/

Life is Beautiful

Supplies:  Stamp by Unity - great in black and white!;  Misc. papers; Dazzle corner embellishment; Embossing folder -by Cuttlebug.
Sketch:       http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Feathers:  
Animal & Sentiment:  http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Emboss:     http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/  
Any:       

July 4

I had intended to complete and post this for a Happy July 4 greeting.  However, our wi fi was too slow to check out the challenges I wanted to.  Then our daughter and son-in-law came for an unexpected and most welcome overnight stay.  Now I have a chance to complete this - and I can say I hope every one had a great week end - and for those in the US - I hope we have had a chance to appreciate the meaning of the holiday.
This House Mouse image is cut with Spellbinder circle dies.
Red, white, blue:   http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/ 
              http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2015/06/dlart-thankful-thursday-challenge-159.html
              http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/
Stars and Stripes:  http://diesruschallenge.blogspot.com/ 
Red:                         http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.co.uk/
Celebrate:               http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
Pattern Paper:        http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/
Summer:                   http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
                                  http://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/
Any:                          http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/

Christmas 2015 #7

(Our wi fi has been acting up - often far too slow to complete my entries, so I am trying to get a bit caught up when I can.)
Supplies:  dark green, shimmery vanilla cs; Unity stamps, Your Next Stamp tag die, green ribbon, computer generated Merry Christmas.
Sketch:    http://joannamunster.com/
Sentiment:  http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.uk/
Emboss:   http://digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk/
Tune - Away in a Manger:  http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/
Any:          http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/
                  http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/  
2015 favorite - one of several using this color combination, including shimmery champagne cs - a combination I am liking a lot:   http://2craftygirlschallenges.blogspot.com/
                  

Christmas 2015 #6

I am trying to catch up after a couple of busy days - and days when our wi-fi was just too slow to add links.  This is part of a collection of 6 cards I made for a friend.  She is SO happy with the result, which makes me pretty happy too!  Image by Unity; cuttlebug Snowflake embossing on shimmery vanilla cs; Spellbinder dies.
Sketch:              http://stickitdown.blogspot.ca/
Embossing:       http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/
Christmas:        http://beccysplace.blogspot.com.au/

Any:                   http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/http:

Christmas 2015 #5

Supplies:  dark green, shimmery vanilla cs; stamps by Unity; Cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder, tag die by Your Next Stamp; shiny vanilla cord; leafy branch die by Cheery Lynn; sparkly glitter sprinkled on branches and main image. (I know you cannot see it here!).
Sketch:       http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/
Christmas:  http://cheerylynndesigns.blogspot.ca/
Embossing: http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

Christmas 2015 #4

Supplies:  Ivory shimmery cs; dark green cs; verse bu Unity, greeting computer generated, tag die by Your Next Stamp; misc. DP, ribbon, gems.
Sketch:  http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/

Christmas 2015 #3

This is similar to a recent post,  with slight differences.
 Supplies:  Ivory shimmery cs; dark green cs; Nellie Snellen embossing folder snowy scene; Lifestyle embossing folder (the shapes remind me of Christmas trees!); Cuttlebug Snowflake EF; star on the tab colored with gold metallic pen.  My friend has requested this card and I will add personalization to the lower front of the card, based on her input.
Sketch:     http://digisketchchallenge.blogspot.com/
Christmas celebration:   http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/:  
Any:          http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

Christmas 2015 #2

I am getting a few Christmas cards completed - but for a friend, not ourselves.  There will be several that are similar.
Supplies:  dark green cs;  shiny vanilla cs; shiny vanilla cord; stamps by Unity; Cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder; Spellbinders oval dies;  a scrap of DP.  This card is 4.5 x 6.
Sketch, using an oval instead of a circle, due to shape of image:  http://joannamunster.com/2015/06/15/ibsic-95/
Dies and embossing with a sentiment:    http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.uk/
Christmas:    http://beccysplace.blogspot.com.au/2015/07/july-challenge.html
Shiny:  http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/
Any:     http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

Happy Birthday, Terry

This is a re-post of a card I made a while ago - it works very well for our son-in-law.

Practice -
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