Summer is here

Birds and flowers - sure signs of summer!  The sentiment and image (Country Garden) are High Hopes, colored with Prismas.  The DP and cs are from my stash.
Sketch:  http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/
Summer:  http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/
Summer:  http://livelaughstamp.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/wordplaysaturday
Inspiration:  http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/
The great outdoors:  http://drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/2013/06/challenge-75-great-outdoors.html

Graduation Congratulations, Stephen

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We just received an announcement for a graduation that took place several days ago, so it is time to get this card in the mail.  To personalize it, I used the sketch of his school from the announcement, as well as the burgundy and silver.  sentiment - 7Gypsies Library stamp, Nesties; CB numbers, sticker - cap and silver strip.  I left off frills to keep it suitable for a guy.
Sketch:  http://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.co.uk/
Masculine:  http://getinkychallenge.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://paperplaytime.blogspot.com/
Congratulations:  http://memascrafts.blogspot.com/2010/06/junes-challenge-with-twist.html

for their 50th

I am not sure I am happy with this result - I may have to tweak it a bit.  I used part of a doily for the half circle,  The small circle is DP, with a sentiment stamped on a strip of the dark pink.   The border punch is Martha Stewart.    I used the pink, lacy look for inspiration as well as 3 clear pearls at the top.
Sketch:  http://designed2delight.com/blog/
Inspiration:  http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/
Inspiration, with pearls and lacy ribbon:  http://theribbonreelchallenge.blogspot.com/
Doily:  http://digidarlas.blogspot.com/
"3" (pearls):  http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

A kitty for you

This image is a freebie is one of several I got a while ago from sliekjestamps.  Thank You!  I used a LifeStyle crafts EF - the cs I used split in several places while being cut - I went for the rustic look and adhered the split pieces! 
Sketch: 
"Drink and be merry" - this kitty looks like he/she is having fun!  http://drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com-eat-drink-and-be-merry.  http://drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/2013/06/challenge-74-eat-drink-and-be-merry.html
Kraft with twine:   http://www.thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/
Kraft cs:  http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/
Twine:  http://stampedblessings.com/

Quilting Party

This House Mouse image is perfect for a friend who quilts.  I colored with Prismas and gel pens, added a bit of tape and ribbon and a charm - which only shows a bit at the top - it is heart shaped.  Sorry!
Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/
House Mouse, with a charm:  http://housemouse-challenge.blogspot.com/
Red, yellow, green:  http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com/

You know you're old...

This image is by Gina K, colored with Prismas.  I used a Spellbinder Ribbon Buckle die, and Recollections sentiment.
Note: our internet is once again unreliable - if my link is posted later - that is the reason.
Inside:  ...when getting lucky means you find your car in the parking lot.

Sketch:  http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/
anything:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/

5oth Anniversary

Friends are celebrating their 50th anniversary - I am making a number of cards for others to give.  I used tape, some ribbon, a computer sentiment, and "50" from Olivia (CB) dies.
Sketch:  http://www.sweetsketchwednesday.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/
Love:  http://inkychicks.blogspot.co.uk/
Anniversary;  http://delightfulsketches.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/

For Father - relax

Another card for father - close to the deadline!  THis is a great masculine stamp by AI, and the plaid (Paper Studio) works well.  I added some of the Cheery Lynn Wreath die cut - good instead of hearts or flowers for a guy.  It does not seem to show, but the chair is beige.
Sketch:  http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Father's Day:   http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.com/
                http://stampedblessings.com/2013/06/amusing-challenges-fathers-day/

Dad having summer fun?

This is a card for dad - one of the challenges is fun in the sun -not sure he is having fun!

I got the image from a friend at WishRAK (SS) and have forgotten the origin.  He probably represents a lot of golfers!!!  I colored with Prismas, and used a variety of Basic Grey dp (Hopscotch).  The letters are CB Olivia, and I used some leafy die cuts from Cheery Lynn.  I outlined the Nestie Label directly from the ink pad - I sometimes find that the next size of Nestie makes too large a piece.

For the boys:  http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.co.uk/

Sketch:  http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/ 

Embossing:  http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Summer Fun:  http://basicgreychallenges.blogspot.com/

Digi frame

First of all, a personal note.  Please include in your prayers the people in Colorado affected by the many fires.  Our daughter and son-in-law had to evacuate last night.  They managed to pack up quite a few important items, and had help to get their vehicles, including a fifth wheel.  We have been watching tv and internet sites all day to try to figure out the affected Black Forest area.  As of tonight, it seems they are just a couple of miles from the SE edge of the fire - so far, the strong winds have been in their favor - but the last report we heard indicated close to 100 homes destroyed.  With little or no containment, that number is going to increase.
As a result, this card took me forever to complete - I was pretty distracted.  I tried the freebie from Delicious Doodles, then was not sure how to use it!  I hand cut the borders including butterflies.  I colored with Prismas and gel pens.  The "leaves" are from the Cheery Lynn wreath die - available at Joan's Gardens.  She also has many CB and Spellbinder items.  I used the CS Swiss Dots for the hot pink layers.
Sketch:  http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Digi frame:  http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.com/
Pink, black, embossing (oops - I used a circle rather than oval - too distracted.  I will see if I can fix it.) http://www.atjoansgardens.com/

For a golfer wannabe - Walter

This image and DP have been in my possession for a long time - sent by a friend at Wish RAK - she thoughtfully stamped some to paper piece and included extra (SU) dp.  This guy is Golfafella.  I added some Baker's twine and a JustRite sentiment.
Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/
Father's Day:  http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/
Sport:  http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/
Masculine:   http://getinkychallenge.blogspot.com/

Relax and Fish

http://getinkychallenge.blogspot.com/

We have many fishermen at our summer RV park - 3 have birthdays today!  I had te be innovative with this die cut - my "square" Labels set decided to hide - so I used this one, and used the side of the die to cut the end in a more straight line (left side) so it would fit the image and the card. The DP is from a small set of fishing designs. 
Sketch, with a die cut: http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/
Go fish:  http://drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/2013/06/challenge-73-go-fish.html
Any:  http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
Brads:  http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/2013/06/challenge-111-use-brads-or-eyelets-week.html
For a man:  http://getinkychallenge.blogspot.com/

Thank you!

This is a High Hopes image - colored with Prismas.  The color does not look quite right - it is more of a salmon color with the greens and blues.  The papers are DCWV
Sketch:  http://www.sweetsketchwednesday.blogspot.com/
Thank you:  http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/

Blessings and encouragement

For this card, I selected some DCWV DP that I have had a long time.  The scripture is one of several sent by a friend at WishRAK (Splitcoaststampers) - it reminds me of he poer and blessings of God.  I used Memory Box and Nestabilities dies, Petaloo flowers and a few misc. rhinestones as well as Martha Steward tape.
Sketch:  http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
Blessings/encouragement:  http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
Blessings: http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/
Die cuts, with encouraging Scripture:  http://twistoffaithcards.blogspot.com.au/ 
Wasabi, saffron, plum:  http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/

Fishing is a sport

More later!!!
Monday, June 10 - our internet is not so great, and I ran out of time to finish this one on Sat.  I  am at our club house and forgot to bring the details.  I believe the stamp company is Holly Hill.  I used some fishing DP, and a sticker to add to the fishing theme.  I colored with Prismas.  I will not use a Father's Day card, but I thought the For You sentiment could be appropriate. 
There are lots of challenges for Father's Day / Masculine themes:
 http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.com/
 http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com/
http://stamp-n-doodle.blogspot.co.uk/
http://perfectsentimentschallenge.blogspot.com/
http://www.bellichallenge.blogspot.com/

Vintage for Father

One more with a vintage vehicle!  When I inked up the EF, I made two panels - this is the first, darker one.  I like the other best - it is the previous post.  Just a different look!  The EF is LifeStyle, the image Tim Holtz, the sentiment Just Rite.  Once I figured out what to do, this is a fairly quick card to make.
Father's Day:  http://anythingchallenge.blogspot.com/
Masc/Father's Day:  http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/ http://justri
Manly: http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/justrite-friday-challenge/

Vintage masculine

Here is another of several masculine cards - again using the Tim Holtz Journey set.  I inked the LifeStyle crafts EF - I think it looks a bit like tire tracks - what do you think?  The swirls are from Spellbinders, and the HB is Just Rite. There are two strips of cream colored ribbon as well.  The shading and image are a vintage look.
Sketch:  http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
 Masculine, with ribbon:  http://herecometheboysblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
Vintage/chic:  http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com/
For the fellas:  http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.com/

RAK in B & W

This is a card I made for the TeaPot Tuesday challenge on Splitcoaststampers.  We are sending cheer to someone who is seriously ill - his major interests are motorcycles and horses - this is not an Apaloosa but the best I have!  I used a variety of black and white papers and twine.  I try to find something besides flowers so thought this punch would work.  The image is Inkadinkado, and the sentiment Close to my Heart. I know this is not what you would normally think of, but the image reminds me of spring and summer - as we travel through the countryside we see so many "spring babies" and their mothers!
Sketch:  http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2013-06-03T12:30:00%2B01:00&max-results=4
Summer:  http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/