Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Double D - Beach

 Hello Dear Friends!

It's time once again for a new challenge over on the Double D Challenge Blog!
 
Here's today's theme:
 
 LET'S GO TO THE BEACH

and here's an inspiration board created to help get you started . . .
 
 
Today I've used some very OLD products.
A Stamps Happen wood block stamp called 'Collecting Sea Shells' and Carta Bella 'Beach Days' designer paper.  I've used Tombow markers for my watercoloring and the sentiment is part of that same paper pack.
 
 
 
Tutti Designs 'stitched scallop circle' dies were used to showcase this cutie.

You'll want to be sure to pop over to the Double D Challenge Blog to see all the details and amazing samples offered up by our VERY TALENTED design team ladies!!

 Thanks so much for stopping by!
Hope to see you at Double D! 

  As always . . .

Monday, June 16, 2025

TOB June Mid Month Reminder

 Hello Friends! 

OLD BAT Darlene here to remind you we are half way through the month and you don't want to miss out on joining in the fun over on the Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge Blog.

I've created a card to help inspire you  ... what do you think??


Today's card was easy peasy!
I've used Brutus Monroe designer paper for the background
and a couple rub-ons for the foreground sentiment/image.

  HOPE TO SEE YOU OVER AT THE TWO OLD BATS CHALLENGE!

Thanks for stopping by!

Darlene

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Peace on Earth Challenge #90

 
Hello Friends and welcome back to my blog! 
SO happy you stopped by!

Today I have a card to share for the new challenge over on the PEACE ON EARTH CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE BLOG.  Of course the theme is Anything Christmas and we hope you'll come join in the fun! 

Here's a fun inspiration board we've created to help get you started ...


Today's card is definitely 'out of my comfort zone' but I think it turned out ok just the same.  I'm more of a traditional colors for my Christmas cards but I know my sister will appreciate this design as she prefers these sort of happy colors.

I used a panel of Hobby Lobby snow designer paper for the background then using a sheet from the Scrapbook.com 'Rainbow Plaid' paper, I die cut my trees. 
Products used are:
Memory Box 'Simple Evergreen Frame' (#99243) - OLD
Memory Box 'Evergreen Trio' (#99240) - OLD
Martha Stewart 'Icicle' punch
Hunkydory 'Let It Snow' (snowflakes) - MSTONE039
Sue Wilson 'Frames & Tags - Stitched Flags' - (CED4317)
Stampin' Up Sentiment stamp

 

 PLEASE be sure to pop over to THE BLOG and check out the amazing designs our design team has created for your inspiration.  What a group of talented ladies!!  Then come join in the fun!!  

 As always ... thanks again for stopping by!

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Can You Handle the Pressure - Twist - Butterflies

  Hello Friends, thanks for stopping by today!

We have a new challenge starting today over on our new Can You Handle The Pressure Challenge Blog and the TWIST theme is ...

Butterflies

Remember, the twist is optional but you MUST use an embossing folder on our projects to qualify for the prize.  Heat embossing is also permitted but only in conjunction with an embossing folder.

 Here's what I've created to inspire you today.  


I have used the Lisa Horton 'Rambling Woodgrain Rose' 3D (5x7) embossing folder.  
 
 
After cutting my A6 panel to size, I ran it through my machine then used a TH purple finger dauber to do my coloring.  From a scrap of deep purple card stock, I punched out butterflies using an old Martha Stewart 3-in-1 butterfly punch.  Viola!
 

I do hope you'll come check out our challenge blog and play along.

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by today,
I appreciate it more than you'll ever know!!

As always . . .