Birthday Wishes . . .

 Happy Thursday Friends . . .

Welcome back to my blog ... so glad you stopped by!

Today I've decided to join in the fun over on the CAS Mix Up July Challenge.

 

 This is a 'new to me' blog and I'm so glad I found it ... I'm hoping to play along frequently!

 I've gone with the Optical Illusion Eclipse technique for my card.  I watched the video offered but instead of using two papers of the same pattern, I simply used one sheet and popped up every other 1/2" strip to create the 'optical illusion'.

Stamps:  The Stamp Pad 'Birthday Wishes'
Paper:  White cardstock, Brutus Monroe patterned paper
Ink:  Versafine Onyx
Dies:  The Paper Rose 'Stitched Rectangle Frames' (#16679)
Accessories:  Scrapbook.com 3D foam squares 1mm 

I would really like to try the other Eclipse Technique option they offer in a video, so hopefully I'll find the time to give that a go over the  next few days and I'll be sure to share it with you!

Once again, thanks so much for stopping by!
 As always . . .

Thinking of You!

 Happy Hump Day All . . .

I'm combining a couple challenges today and came up with this card . . .

 

First, I'm going with one of the two sketches offered over on the Try A Sketch On Tuesday Challenge #700.  This challenge runs through August 2 so you have plenty of time to come join in the fun!  

 

 The second challenge that caught my attention was the color challenge over on AAA Cards - #319 ending August 1st.  Again, plenty of time to come join in the fun!!

 

 I actually went through my card stock scraps for my colors.  I had several since I recently spent some time making a variety of colored card stock card bases.  I make A6 cards so always have scraps ... which is okay because they come in handy for times like this!!

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Confession time AGAIN!!

Evidently my eyes were playing tricks on me because it was only when I started writing up this post that I realized the color next to the yellow was actually 'orange' ... not 'goldenrod' as I first saw it to be when I made this card . . .

So . . .  'Back to the Drawing Board!'  LOL

 
Thanks so much for stopping by!
 As always . . .

UP UP & AWAY

 Hello Friends . . .

Today I'm playing along in the challenge over on the Addicted to CAS blog.  Where their challenge #312 theme is 'UP' and ends in just a couple of days.

 

Here's what I came up with using the Impression Obsession 'Serendipity' Hot Air Balloons (SSDIE064).  Sadly no longer available.

   I reinserted the 'clouds' that popped out when die cut, after I gave them a little color with a Tombow marker.  The paper I used to give the balloons color is from an OLD (2014) 6x6 paper pack by Penny Black called Beau Jardin.

The sentiment stamp is by The Stamp Pad and also very OLD. 

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I must confess ... this was NOT my first attempt at today's card!

Here's what I created first then decided it wasn't CAS enough and might not qualify so 'tried again'.

 I used Brutus Monroe Butterfly paper for the balloons that time but when all was said & done I didn't like it for the challenge!  Oh I will put it in my 'Sale Box' ... probably in the 'encouragement' section or send it along myself.  Surely not going to toss it in the circular file!  LOL  

 I rarely throw away a card ... might tear it apart and make it anew but would have to be really bad for me to actually dispose of it!  LOL

 Thanks so much for stopping by!

 As always . . .

Pick 3 Challenge Time #7

  Hello friends!

It's time again for a fun new challenge over on the Pick 3 Challenge Blog.  

Here's this months Elements Board . . . 

  

Here's what I've created  . . .

 

  The elements I've chosen today are: 

Purple - Fruit - Chevron 

 Anyone who knows me knows my favorite color is PURPLE!  So, of course that had to be one of my element choices.  And, of course, grapes are purple so my next selection was FRUIT and lastly, I've had this CHEVRON embossing folder in my stash for years and rarely think to use it.  Today's the day!!

 The stamps used are OLD and have sadly been neglected for years.  But, they were perfect for what I had in mind today.  They are both from the Inkadinkado Company.  The grape stamp was stamped twice, colored in two shades of purple and fussy cut with a swivel craft knife.

The embossing folder is by Taylored Expressions and the sentiment by Creative Expressions 'Wordies - Milestones' set. 

 

This is such a fun challenge to create for!  
Half the work is already done for you once you choose your 3 elements!

Points to Remember:

• Your Project must contain at least 3 of the 6 elements given.
• Please tell us which elements your project contains.
• A Limit of 6 Entries per Challenge.
• Check back to see if you're a Winner!

You have until the 17th of the next month to link your project.  
The Winner and Top Picks of each challenge will be announced on the next new challenge post starting the 20th of that next month.

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

As always . . .

 

Peace on Earth Challenge #116

 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 I have once again dug deeply into my stash and came up with this very old (never used) Sue Wilson  'Stocking Gift Card Holder' (CED3085).  

 

If this is actually supposed to be used for a gift card holder I'm going to have to go out on YouTube and see if I can find a video doing that!  Geesh guess I should have used it at least once when I bought it so I'd know what to do with it!  LOL

I did find a site that says:   This set is a quick way to create a gift card holder card for your friends/family. Just cut, layer and voila, instant card that holds a gift card!    Hmmm ... going to have to play with it some more and see what's what!  LOL 

But, for today I'm using it for a card front and have added a Spellbinder 3D Scenic Poinsettia embossed panel for the background.  Went with a Christmas green for my card base.  Some Gold Stickles & White Nuvo Drops have been added to extra texture/dimension.

Challenges to share in:

Inkspirational Challenge #372 - Christmas in July (ends 7/31)



Send a Smile 4 Kids - Christmas in July (ends 7/31) 
Pearly Sparkles Challenge #121 - Christmas in July (ends 7/31)
Fab 'n' Funky #641 - Christmas in July (ends 7/21)
Girlz Creative Christmas #186 - Christmas Socks (ends 7/31)
Die Cut Diva's - Christmas in July (ends 7/31)

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!

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