For a new Kathleen

It is not obvious, but this card is a congratulations card for an SCS friend who recently had a double lung transplant and is starting her new life.  The TeaPot Party gang had a celebration for her.  I am very late, but I did bring some music and singers to continue the festivities.  (Maybe she will need earplugs LOL!!!)  This is a fun image from Art Impressions featuring Betty at the keyboard.  I colored with chalk pencils, and added another tiny bird who seems to be escaping.... The sentiment is Recollections.  The mats and bird are Kraft cs.  As I am unpacking all my stuff from the RV I keep finding hidden treasures, including these clips.  Time to use them!
Here is a link to the tea pot party:  http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/teapot-tuesdays-f260/mmtpt362~july-7-2015~celebrate-dance-music-t601096.html
Sketch:      http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
For the girls:        http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/ 
Wings:       http://lauralcraft.weebly.com/dragonfly-dreams-challenge 
Birds:        http://www.thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/ 
Any:          http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/2015/08/challenge-166-anything-goes.html
Purple:      http://dragonflyjourneys.blogspot.com/
Sentiment: http://greatimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/search/label/Challenge
Feminine:  http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/
New Beginnings:    http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/ 

Thinking of Anthony

Recently a cyber friend (through WishRAK at SplitCoastStampers) posted distressing information about her son.  He is 14, and, briefly, has had surgery for an aneurysm and a hole in his heart.  The prognosis is not good, and he is in need of cheer.  Cards for teen age boys - especially when I do not know them - are difficult - but he probably does texts!
By the way, there is a go fund me account, with more information - http://www.gofundme.com/6eh9hyvbw
(The cupcake image from my previous post was sent to me a few years ago by Anthony's mom!
This image is from my clip art collection, and I used some papers and Washi from my stash.
Sketch (turned):   http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Pattern paper:     http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/
About men:         http://digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk/
Any:                     http://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
                             http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com/ 
                             http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au/
                             http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/  
                             http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/

Birthday Cupcakes

The image is from my stash - colored with shiny and metallic gel pens.  I added some Washi tape, a sequin with a rain drop center.  It does not seem to show, but I had a bit of an accident with the glue, so used some glitter - on the cake, candles, and flowers of the embossing.  The mats are a favorite cs - Stardream Metallic Neptune, from Classy Cards.
Sketch:    http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/ 
Food:       http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
                 http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/
Glitter:    http://sparklensprinklecreativechallenges.blogspot.com/
Colors:    http://classycardsnsuch.blogspot.com/
Favorite color - this time it is the emerald green, contrasted with white:      
                 http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/

Chalked butterflies

For this entry, I used the image from the Faith set by ODB, and the sentiment from their birthday set.  The Faith set and Spellbinder oval dies are available from the Classy Cards shop.  I used chalk on the embossing to incorporate the colors from the challenge.  I added ribbon and pearls on a wire.  I tried a different approach for coloring - sponged chalk on the image for an undefined look.
Sketch:      http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
Bingo - top line:  http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/
Chalk:       http://chalknstock.blogspot.com/
Ribbon and Pearls:    http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/
Karen's inspiration:  http://stamplorations.blogspot.com/search/label/August%20CASEplorations
Colors:     http://classycardsnsuch.blogspot.com/

Kanban

Wow!  I did not intent to take 10 days off - but we have been busy.  We have returned to our AZ home, in our RV - and now begin a new phase of our life. We have sold the motor home and have so much accumulation to move out - and find space for in the house.  Since it is about 110 every day, we try to do the moving before 8 a.m. - then organize what we can.  By the end of the day I have lost any ambition so card making has gone by the wayside.  Since I am addicted to sketches I could not let this one slip by!  I hope I have time to add the second one I have completed as well.
One thing I am learning - we have way too much stuff.  I need to use as much of my card making supplies as I can.  I purchased this kit when presented on create and craft, on TV - I think I recall the company is Kanban.  There are pretty items - but I think enough to make hundreds of cards!!!  I used the punch out pieces on a HB embossed bg, and added sequins and ric rac.
Sketch:   http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge

Christmas 2015 #12

Unity image and greeting; Snowflake Embossing folder (Cuttlebug),  die cut branches by Cheery Lynn; shimmery cs by Recollections;  oval dies
Sketch:     http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/

Sympathy

Sympathy cards are a challenge, and I seem to need them too often.  Image by Sassy Cheryl, colors by Pastel chalk crayons. Rubber Stampede sentiment, DCWV cs; butterfly punch.
Sketch:     http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Colors:     http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
Any:         http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

AI Set #2

This is my second entry with a set of cards for the Art Impression challenge.  Details of these cards are in preceding posts.  All 3 use some of my favorite AI fun images.
Set of cards:  http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/2015/07/challenge-165-create-card-set.html

AI set

These 4 cards are for a set - see the AI challenge.  I used the Unity bird, various embossing folders, and a black and white theme for two birthday cards and two anniversary cards.  Please see preceding posts for more detail.
Set of cards:  http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/2015/07/challenge-165-create-card-set.html

Set #4 Anniversary

This is card #4 in my set using the Unity stamp and embossing folders,  Added:  Dazzle sticker, Petaloo flower with gem, and a pearl in the corner.
Sketch:               http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
Gem and pearl:  http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/

Set #3 - birthday

This is the third in a series of 4 cards.
Image - Unity; leaf embossing bySizzix; scrap of DP.  The Spellbinders scalloped oval die and clear Tear Drop are available at Classy Cards.
Sketch:               http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.co.uk/
Embossed BG:  http://classycardsnsuch.blogspot.com/2015/08/ccns-challenge-96-adding-texture.html
Die:                     http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
Any:                    http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2015/08/ag-no-45.html        

Set #2

This will be included in a set for this week's challenge at AI.  There are lots of family events in August and early September, so I am trying to get ahead!
Image - Unity; Cuttlebug Congratulations folder; CB frame folder (Cut down);  Kolette Hall sentiment.
Sketch:   http://www.theunitystampco-challenge.blogspot.com/
 Any:       http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2015-08-03T08:47:00-07:00&max-results=2&start=2&by-date=false
Animal or bird:   http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/ 
Anniversary:       http://cardmaniachallenges.blogspot.com/

Happy 50th

Once again, friends have asked for a card for their friends.  They requested a sail boat and palm trees.  I am getting to the end of my supplies in the RV (we go back to our home soon), so I am having to make to a little!  The image is from Digi Darla - with hand written names, per request - the couple and their two daughters.  The sentiment is SU, as is the light house.  I masked a bit of the ocean, and "stamped off" the light house - stamped on another paper, for a lighter effect.  The palm tree dp frame represents their Florida residence.  The ribbon and die cut 50 are glittery - for their golden anniversary.  The card is 5x7.
Create a scene:                         http://www.drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/
Inspiration (water, boat, trees):  http://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
Summer fun:                            http://diesruschallenge.blogspot.com/
Keep cool:                                http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/search/label/Linky%20Party
Ribbon:                                    http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/
Frame:                                      http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/
Anniversary:                            http://cardmaniachallenges.blogspot.com/
Any:                                        http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

Birthday, masculine

I left my stamp at the house for the summer - I think this is Hampton Art, colored with Prismas.  I always think of Tuscany when I see this sunny scene - I beleve the movie title is "Under the Tuscan Sun".  I used the distressed stripes EF to resemble the soil, and used a piece of the same to frame the image.  I added the Sizzix sentiment and a LifeStyle shape behind the Basic Grey chipboard button.
Sketch:   http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
Movie:    http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
Frame:    http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/
Any:       http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.com/

Shimmery stripes

This is definitely based on the inspiration card at Verve - Julee Tilman created a different take on the sketch and I wanted to try her version.  I started with the CB birthday embossing.  I have lots of neglected Twinkling H20 inks, so I selected an aqua - IRL it adds a nice shimmer.  The mat and butterfly are cut from Stardream Metallic cs (Emerald green) which is available at Classy Cards.  Small clear crystals decorate the Cheery Lynn butterfly.
Sketch #5:     http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/
Embossing:   http://classycardsnsuch.blogspot.com/2015/08/ccns-challenge-96-adding-texture.html
Any:              http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
                      http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.com/

Just Relaxin'

Image by Art Impressions; Verve sentiment; papers from my stash.
Sketch:        http://joannamunster.com/2015/07/15/ibsic-96/
Masculine:  http://www.fashionablestampingchallenges.com/

Wine o'clock

The challenge at Art Impressions is to create a set of cards.  The Mojo sketch will be great to use for this set.  These images are from one of the AI pop ups- pre-colored punch out images.  Added dimension is from the Basic Grey chipboard sticker, the birthday embossing,  and the gems.  I also used the pinch out purse for an added layer.  The shimmery emerald cs and the clear raindrops are from the Classy Card shop.
Sketch:      http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
Birthday:   http://scribblesdesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2015/07/scribbles-designs-challenge-31-birthday.html
Dimension:  http://classycardsnsuch.blogspot.com/
Gem:         http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/

Get well, Gordon

I have used this image several times lately - I need another get well card for a guy.  Too many of these this summer...
Image - pre colored Dearie Doll, Verve sentiment; We R Memory Keepers DP;  Basic Grey epoxy sticker
Inspiration (circles, layout - Tenia's card):   http://stamplorations.blogspot.com/search/label/July%20CASEplorations
Pattern Paper:     http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/
Animal:     http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Any:           http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.com/  
                   http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au/  
                   http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/

Card #1 for Adrienne

I will eventually be making a series of cards for our granddaughter - she finishes basic training at the Air Force Academy today.  She has had (extreme) limitations on contacts but I think now I can send cards - only letters before!  She is a cat lover and probably one of the toughest things for her is to leave her cat behind!
Except for the Unity greeting, all of these items are from my stash - not sure of origins.  Does any one recognize the cat?  The polka dot strip is Washi tape.
Sketch:     http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/

Animal:    http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
                 http://digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk/
washi tape:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/

 Any:        http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2015/08/dlart-august-linky-challenge.html

Happy 29th????

These Art Impressions images and sentiments always crack me up!  I am sure they are out of doors - wonder what is behind them for the selfie?
Sketch # 88:       http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/ 
Inspiration - the colors:  http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/
Feminine:           http://fattastictuesday.blogspot.com/
4 girl friends:     http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/
Any:                    http://www.southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/
                             http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/