New stamp for me

My neighbor had a yard sale this morning - she had a box of rubber stamps for sale and of course I could not r4sist - although I did exercise a great deal of restraint!  This Stampington stamp will be great for my granddaughter as well as others.  I colored with Twinkling H2O's, supplemented with a couple of gel pens.  Scraps used:  DP; a piece of doily; cs for the Cheery Lynn butterfly.  I am not sure what the piece is that I layered behind the butterfly.  It is self-adhesive and great for a bit of texture.  I added some glitter to highlight the sentiment.
Sketch (rotated):   http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
Kids:                    http://morgansartworld.blogspot.com.au/     
Scraps:                 http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/2015/09/himcr-216-super-scraps-saturday.html     
Wings:                  http://cheerylynndesigns.blogspot.ca/
G for glitter:         http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
Sentiment:             http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Folded corner

This is a lovely image (freebie - thank you) from All Dressed up.  I am afraid I just did not do it justice as far as coloring is concerned - there is such pretty detail - just too much for these aging eyes.I did use gel pens and a couple of chalk pencils.  The sentiment is from a $ bin, and the double sided DP from my stash.  (For once I get to use double sided DP in the manner in which it was intended!
Sketch:        http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/
Happy:         http://ablognamedhero.blogspot.com/2015/09/a-happy-challenge.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ABlogNamedHero+%28A+Blog+Named+Hero%29
Multi fold:         http://cagichallenge.blogspot.ca/
Fancy corner:   http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.com/
Any                    http://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.ca/

Harry again

It is handy to print more than one copy of digis at a time - since I am mailing the previous card right away, I thought I would use this image (Pink Gem) one more time.  The bg dp is from an animal print collection - this section is just not animal related!  The buttons made a good scan impossible - sorry.
Sketch:    http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Stella%20Says%20Sketch
 Button:   http://dragonflyjourneys.blogspot.com/
                http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/
Boys:       http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Digi:        http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/

Harry is a bit blue

This will go to a recipient of the SplitCoastStampers TeaPot party this week - a member's co-worker is facing serious health issues and is in need of cheer.  She likes dogs, to this Pink Gem cutie should bring a smile - and I picked up a sheet of jokes while waiting at the doctor's office - I will add some of them to the inside.  If you are interested, any one is welcome to the TeaPot party - there is a weekly recipient - sending cards is optional but always a good thing to do!
The panels are from a KanBan kit; the dark grey textured layer is the cover of an annual report sent to DH; the mat behind Harry is textured handmade paper from Costco; I used a double strip of Washi tape for the horizontal panel.  
 http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/teapot-tuesdays-f260/mmtpt372~september-15-2015~ponchadoodle-wants-have-talent-t603054.html
 Sketch:     http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Cute:         http://www.drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/
Texture (4 challenge max):  http://lawnscaping.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2015-09-10T08:00:00-04:00&max-results=4

Blessings in your new home

I am not sure I like this result but I had to try!
Image - Unity; gate and key die cut - Marianne; brick embossing - Sizzix (Tim Holtz); sponging - black ink; grosgrain ribbon; Kraft cs.
Sketch:                          http://yournextstamp.com/blog/
New home:                   http://mariannedesign.blogspot.com/
Home Sweet Home:     http://www.vintagejourney.com/2015/09/home-sweet-home.html
Stamp:                          http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/             
Any:                              http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/
                             http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2015/09/ag-no-50.html 
Kraft, with embossing, die cut,  ribbon:    http://www.thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/
Ribbon, any image:      http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/                        

Wings in black and white

The Happy Birthday embossing is easier to see IRL. I tried a favorite technique with Washi tape - I adhere it to a strip of cs, usually white, then use my cutter to create a strip of whatever width I would like - for this, I cut it in half.  Then I have another strip to use later.  Most of you probably figured this out long ago, but it may be new to someone.  I also tried something kind of new to me - a sort of non-fussy cut image  I just roughly cut around the Unity bird image.  Since it is layered on top of the Memory Box lavalier circle, the somewhat uneven white border is not noticeable.  The charm is one of many that was on a super cheap bracelet - maybe from a $ bin at Michaels??   The black strip is a narrow ribbon.
Sketch:                     http://www.theunitystampco-challenge.blogspot.com/?utm_source=Retail+Unity+Customers+from+Website&utm_campaign=cd95fb4917-Be_inspired_ends9_14_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_cd3dd47de1-cd95fb4917-17453837&ct=t%28Be_inspired_ends9_14_2015%29&mc_cid=cd95fb4917&mc_eid=99e93f06b2
Charm:                      http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
Wings & Ribbon:      http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.ca/search/label/challenges
Texture ($ challenges only):    http://lawnscaping.blogspot.com/2015/09/lawnscaping-challenge-texture-sponsored.html

Wings and Ribbon

ODB stamps, Lifestyle and Cuttlebug embossing folders, sheer ribbon.  Distressing edges; sponging.
Butterflies colored with Twinkling H2O and an aqua pen.
Sketch:      http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
Colors (2 teal, dark brow, gold, red):    http://ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/
Girlie:        http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.co.uk/
Wings and ribbon:  http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.ca/search/label/challenges   
Any:           http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.uk/  
                   http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/
                   

For fall

Apples always remind me of fall - when we lived in Omaha there were so many apples available in September and October!  This got darker than I had anticipated - trying to use the apples as a guide for the colors.  I used red, dark brown and dark gold from the color challenge; sentiment from ODB; red rain drops from the Freedom set available at Classy cards; and a bit of ribbon from my stash.  The DVine Swirl embossed piece (Cuttlebug) is sponged for added depth; some edges are distressed.
Sketch:    http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
Apples:    http://classycardsnsuch.blogspot.com/
Colors:      http://ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/
Inspiration (colors):  http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/
Fall:         http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/
Any:         http://www.ttcrd.blogspot.com/ 
                 http://ema-ginationstation.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2014-10-30T00:00:00-05:00&max-results=1

A few of you may have noticed I changed my profile.  Since we have sold our motorhome, and are no longer RVing, the photo taken in the RV no longer seemed appropriate.  We still enjoyed the rv lifestyle, but have reached the point in our age where getting ready for our trips was becoming too much of a hassle.  Time to move on to the next stage in our lives!  Labor Day week end, 2015, we joined our daughter and son-in-law at Parents Week End at the Air Force Academy.  We enjoyed a glimpse at the life of our granddaughter, who has had a great couple of months.  Can you tell - we are so proud of all of our grandkids.

Get well, Dale

A friend is experiencing an irregular heartbeat - doctors are not finding good results from meds.  They are RVing friends and he was DH's good fishing buddy (our boat is sold so sadly, those days are over).  These matching scrapbook papers (no company label on pack) are just right - the digi from Dearie Dolls is pre colored and sometimes I cannot find a good match.  I used Spellbinders dies for the ovals.  The look is completed with twine and some shiny gems - think the bronze color is masculine enough.
Sketch:           http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/
For the boys:  http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/
                       http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Any:               http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.uk/
                       http://www.ttcrd.blogspot.com/
                      

Another for Anthony

This is to send to Anthony, a 14 year old who is suffering from a rare heart condition, and is very concerned about the prognosis.  The TeaPotters at SplitCoastStampers are sending cards to cheer him.  I find cards for teens and young men very difficult, unless I know specifically some of their interests.  The suggested theme was "be connected" - eg by train - well, I could not find a train but I thought this Monster Truck would work.  I used some shiny gel pens and chalk pencils to color the digi image by Anonymous stamps.  I used an embossing folder by LifeStyle Crafts to give the illusion of tracks - the red layer is also embossed.
The teapot challenge - feel free to join us if you would like:    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/teapot-tuesdays-f260/mmtpt371-~september-8-2015~-blue-chip-we-beseech-thee-connections-just-key-t602785.html
Sketch:        http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
For a boy:   http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/
For kids:      http://www.craftindesertdivasblog.com/search/label/Linky%20Party
                      http://morgansartworld.blogspot.com.au/ 
Bright:          http://thepencilcases.blogspot.co.uk/
Any:              http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2015-09-06T07:00:00-04:00&max-results=3&start=6&by-date=false
                       http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.uk/

September floral

I am still trying to catch up on challenges as well as replenishing my stash.  This card will go out soon - my sister's September birthday is in another week.  This is a bit of nostalgia for me - my father (who passed away over 40 years ago) always gave bronze colored flowers to my mother - her birthday was actually in October.  I used copper Twinkling H2O ink - what a lovely shimmer.  The Kraft bg is embossed with Lifestyle Crafts "Vine".  The Blessings is my Cheery Lynn, and I used a button and ribbon from my stash.
Sketch:        http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Texture:     http://cheerylynndesigns.blogspot.ca/
Autumn:      http://www.thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/
September:  http://dragonflyjourneys.blogspot.com/
Button and Bow:  http://cagichallenge.blogspot.ca/
Celebrate (birthday):  http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/
Any:             http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/

Wings again

In retrospect, I should have made the diagonal strip smaller - I feel it overwhelms the rest of the card.  Comments, please.  DP by DCWV (Heirloom stack); TLC digi (with a bird and butterflies); HB folder by Embossalicious; button, black ribbon.
Sketch:            http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Wings:             http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/
                         http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.ca/search/label/challenges# 
 In the sky:       http://alohafridaychallenges.blogspot.ca/
Masculine:      http://morgansartworld.blogspot.com.au/2015/08/challenge-6-for-men.html
Layers:            http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/
Button and Bow:   http://cagichallenge.blogspot.ca/
Any:                 http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/

Another plaid

I discovered I have almost no plaid in my huge collection, but I did find a piece that will work!
This image from a Day for Daisies is colored in chalk pencil and watercolor pencils.  I added a few Cheery Lynn flower die cuts - they must have fallen from her hands!
Sketch: http://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/
Plaid:    http://www.adayfordaisies.blogspot.com/
Any w/ colored image:  http://thepencilcases.blogspot.co.uk/

birds and an owl

I am trying to catch up after being away for a week!
Image by A day for Daisies; chalk pencils, ribbon,  plaid DP; argyle embossing folder
Sketch:  http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
Plaid:     http://adayfordaisies.blogspot.com/
Birds:     http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/
In the sky:                http://alohafridaychallenges.blogspot.ca/
Things with wings:  http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/
Wings and ribbon:  http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.ca/search/label/challenges 
For the men:           http://morgansartworld.blogspot.com.au/2015/08/challenge-6-for-men.html 
Layers:                    http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/

Quick child's card

A couple of years ago I received a huge box of goodies - including a pack of bright colored papers, stickers, die cuts, etc.  I seldom use them - but since it is my nature to find a use for everything - I thought I could create a celebration card for a child.  The red layer includes the embossed word "celebrate" The sentiment is from Unity.  .The fun look is completed with red tear drops from Classy Cards.
Sketch:       http://www.theunitystampco-challenge.blogspot.com/
Celebrate:   http://classycardsnsuch.blogspot.com/2015/08/ccns-challenge-100-100th-challenge.html

Vintage Masculine

Stamps by Verve; papers from a DCWV Heirloom stack; Washi tape; button with a gold cord
Sketch:        htt://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/2015/08/viva-la-verve-august-2015-week-4-sketch.html
Touch of gold:    http://frillyandfunkie.blogspot.com/
Any:            http://www.flonzcraft.com/vsc/2015/08/17/challenge-35-anything-goes/
                     http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/

HB Myril

Another family birthday!  This image is by Delicious Doodles, and seemed to require black and white!  I wanted to do the following sketch, and use this image - so I tried a sort of spotlight, which I am pretty sure succeeds.  I cut the circle outline with two Spellbinder circles.  The sentiment is by Rubber Cafe, and I added a bit of twine..  The swirly embossing is on shimmery silver cs.
Sketch:    http://yournextstamp.com/blog/
Any:        http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/
                http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/