Special Party Guest

 Hello Friends!

I have some exciting news to share today!  

I was honored to have been chosen as one of the Top Picks for Elli Belle's Garden Party No. 18 and being asked to be a Special Party Guest for today's Garden Party over on Ellibelle's Corner.  What a thrill!

Here's what I've created for this fun occasion . . .

 

The designer papers I've used for my card are from the Paper Rose 'Dear Isabella' collection.  The corner flower embellishments are stickers from Soto Studios and my sentiment is from The Stamp Pad.

Here's a peek at the inside using a few scraps from that same Paper Rose paper pack.

If you've never joined in on Elli's challenges, you'll want to be sure to pop over and check it out!  

 Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by today,
Greatly appreciated!

As always . . .

Double D - Windows

 Hello Dear Friends!

It's time once again for a new challenge over on the Double D Challenge Blog!

 

Here's today's theme:

 

WINDOWS

 

 and here's an inspiration board created to help get you started . . .

 

 

 

 What a fun theme idea!  Thanks Diane!

Here's what I've come up with using a variety of goodies in my stash  . . .

 

 First I decided upon this Window from the Paperie 'Golden Harmony' paper cut outs for the main focus.  I had some old window dies but thought I'd go a different route today.  

 

    

 

Next I went through a couple of my sticker books and found this beautiful Fall scene in the Autumn Garden book.  I placed it onto a scrap of white card stock then positioned my paper cut out window over top.  Tracing around the window and cutting the scene to fit within the outline of the window.  I used dimensional tape on the backside of the window before adhering to the sticker scene.

 

 Now to decide what to use for my background.  I have so many beautiful Fall paper packs but the Brutus Monroe 'Fallfoliage' was what I was looking for! (Sadly this paper pack has been discontinued ... don't ask me why ... it's gorgeous!)  I even got hubby's opinion on which side of this beautiful Fall paper to use with my window scene ...that's always a tough decision when working with 2-sided papers.

  

 I used a couple of my Tombow markers to add a touch of coordinating color on the sides of the middle white panel.  My sentiment was created using Scrapbook.com 'Uptown' alphabet dies.

 

    

 

 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!! 

Challenges to share in:

 

 Color Hues Challenge #142 - Amber & Burnt Red (ends 10/14)

 

 

 Make My Monday #288 - Autumn / Fall (ends 10/19)

 

 Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hope to see you at Double D! 

  As always . . .

 

Stencil Fun Challenge (10/2026) - Orange

Hello Everyone!

It's time for another fun challenge over on our Stencil Fun Challenge!

Remember, this challenge is all about using your STENCILS.
We are a MONTHLY challenge that begins on the FIRST TUESDAY of each month.
Theme will always be ANYTHING GOES USING STENCILS but we will also offer an OPTIONAL theme.

Here is the OPTIONAL theme chosen for this month:

 

 Orange
(The Fruit or the Color)

 

 

 I've used a Creative Expressions Mini 'Bubbles' stencil and TH 'Spiced Marmalade' distress oxide ink to create my side decorate panel and a sticker from the Autumn Garden sticker book I purchased online for the focus of today's card.  The sentiment is from the TON.

 

 For my second card (Anything Goes)

 

 

 

 Now here's a stencil I've had 'for awhile now' and have never used.  It's by Brutus Monroe and is called 'Spooky Haunts' (BRU9634-2).

 

 

 

I've used some VERY OLD 12x12  Halloween paper I purchased years ago for color and inked my stencil in TH distress oxide 'Black Soot' ink.  I cut a panel from that same designer paper to use as my sentiment.

  

Challenges to share in for Card #2

 

Halloween Crafts all year 'round #1 - Anything Halloween (ends 10/31) 

 If You Give a Crafter a Cookie #221 - Come On Get Spooky (ends 10/31)

Pearly Sparkles Challenge #124 - Trick or Treat (ends  10/31)
The Crafting Challenge - Autumn Halloween (ends 10/31)
(PIN)spirational Challenge #342 - Orange & Black (ends 10/31)

 

 Hopefully you'll get those stencils out and have some fun with us.
We won't always have a prize but periodically we will, you just never know!
We do have a Top 3 and a Top winner and it could be YOU!

 

Please come join us and GOOD LUCK!!
As always . . .

 

 

Neglected Stuff (10/2026)

 Hello friends!

Today I have a project to share that was created for our newest
NEGLECTED STUFF CHALLENGE. 

Click on the link then come join in the fun!

 

 

 

 The Neglected Stuff item I've used today is one of the stamps
in this JustRite Clear 'Botanical Butterflies' stamp set.

  

 It just so happened that I had this card base sitting on the work table that I started to use for another project then realized the design was supposed to be CAS ... no dp ... so obviously it was hanging around just waiting for today's project that worked perfectly.  The designer paper is from the Brutus Monroe 'PLAIDpetals' 6x6 paper pack.

 

 

 I've used Tutti Designs 'Stitched Scallop Circle' dies for the matting of my stamped focus image.  Scraps of pink & white card stock were used behind my circles just to add a differing element.  Tombow markers were used for the coloring.

 

 
Be sure to pop over and check us out then play along!
If you're a crafter, I'm sure you have some 'Neglected' goodies in your stash
that are just waiting to be loved!

You  have until the 28th to play along!

Thanks for taking the time to stop by today!

As always . . .

Peace on Earth Challenge #121

 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 ...

 

 Inspired by the top right corner image, here's what I've come up with . . .

 Unfortunately the GOLD looks more yellow in the photo but it is actually a shimmery gold.

The background embossing was created using the Spellbinder 3D 'Notched Corner Poinsettia' embossing folder.  The deer scene is an older die from Frantic Stamper called 'Winter Wonderland Card Panel'.  

   

 A few die cut snowflakes and my card is ready to go!

 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!