It's ok to be quirky . . .

 Hello friends ... welcome back to my blog!  So good to see you here!

Today I'm having fun with a couple of challenges out in blogland and a cute stamp/die set I received with my Scrapbook.com order (called Quirky Bird by the Rabbit Hole Designs Co.).

 

I began with the Cardz 4 Guys March Challenge #383 in mind, where their theme is 'Monochrome Color Palette'.  I've been spending the last several days going through all my 12x12 designer papers and trying to sort them by colors so when I want to do something like this, a lot of coordinating colors are in the same drawer.  There is NO WAY I can sort them all by color as there are just too many patterns to deal with but what I have done will be helpful.  

 My design was inspired by the sketch offered over on the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #672 (ends 3/15).  I modified slightly by adding the fun, quirky bird but you can certainly still see the sketch!

 

 The design papers used are OLD Stampin' Up and the sentiment die is also an oldie but goodie from Spellbinder names 'Petite Labels One'.  I've used Tombow markers for the coloring which also makes this card eligible to enter the Passion for Markers Challenge #828 where the theme is 'Anything Masculine'.  This challenge runs through 3/17.

 Thanks again for stopping by and I hope you have a FABULOUS day ahead!

 As always . . .

Sisterhood Challenge (3/2026) - Galaxy

 Hello my friends!

Today I have a card for the new challenge over on The Sisterhood of Crafters!

 

Our theme today is:

 

 Galaxy
(Moon, Stars, Sun, Sky, etc.)

  

 I really took the easy route today!

Using a panel from one of my several Blue Knight Rubber Stamps designer paper packs ... this one is 'Night Sky 2', a computer generated sentiment and some faux stitching ... my card is complete!

 

 

 

 I always check out the Blue Knight booth at our annual Adventures in Stamping Convention that comes to Akron each April.  They always have a fabulous Make n Take and that's where I buy my Pan Pastels.  This year they came out with these fabulous papers ... sure makes for a quick & easy card!

 

Challenges to share in:

Hand Stamped Sentiments #483 - Inspiration Photo (inspired by the color) [3/16]



Everybody Art Challenge #595 - Circles or Stripes (3/16)
  

I hope you'll come join in our challenge fun at The Sisterhood of Crafters!

My 'sistahs' have created some fabulous creations to help inspire you ... 

be sure to pop over and check them out!

 As always, thanks SO MUCH for taking the time to stop by!

Embrace Life

 Hello friends ... welcome back to my blog.

Today I've created a card for the Addicted to CAS challenge #303 - Garden  (ends 3/20).
I used to make cards with a lot of layers because the CAS design style intimidated me.  In fact, I even joined a CAS design team to help me get more comfortable with this style.  Now I find myself making as many CAS as Layered cards primarily due to the cost of postage these day!  UGH ... out of control!!

Anyways ... here's what I came with for their 'garden' theme.

 

 I have several colors of roses in my garden so when I spotted the sheet of the Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby) rose stickers ( Real Spring Flowers #700633) hanging on the pegboard I immediately knew what I wanted to do.

    

 To showcase my roses I die cut the largest die in the Paper Rose (#16679) Stitched Rectangle Frames die set to create a frame.  This is one of my favorite (go to) frame die sets.   The sentiment is from an old Stampin' Up wood block stamp set and the butterflies come from a Scrapbook.com clear stamp set.  White Nuvo Crystal Drops were used for added dimension.

 

 Challenges to share in:

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge #38 - Anything Florals w/optional mood board (3/15) 
Classic Design Feb/March Challenge - ATG w/optional blooms or butterflies  (3/12)
Daisy Chain Challenge #105 - Flowers (3/28)
Crafty Calendar March Challenge - Spring (3/31)

 Well, that's it for me today.  I'm headed out early . . . it's hair cut & pedicure day!  YAY!!  
Plus lunch with my daughter and a childhood friend!
Going to be a GREAT DAY!!!

 Again, thanks so much for stopping by!!

As always . . .

It's All About You . . .

 Morning friends ... thanks for stopping by!

 The past few days I've been spending a lot of time 'reorganizing' my crafting cave!  I needed a break so decided to put together one of the many Katy Sue 3D images I purchased last year on Amazon. This one is called 'Jug of Tulips' and it's one of 4 different (3 sheets each) images within the Floral Collection.

 

 

 These are so well done and easy to do.  I have 1 of each put together so they are ready when I am (as I was the other day!).   I use the narrower dimensional dots (purchased at Scrapbook.com) to put them together since there are several layers on this particular one.  For this card, I simply added my 3D image to a card base and added a sentiment! 

VIOLA~~!!

 Challenges to share in today . . .

Crafty Calendar March Challenge - Spring (3/31)

The Paper Players Challenge #776 - Colors of the Rainbow (3/13)


 
Creative Knockouts Challenge #566 - Birthday Wishes (3/18)

 Krafty Chicks Challenge #810 - Birthday (3/10)

 

 Again, thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful week ahead!!

As always . . .

You are my anchor!

 Hello friends and welcome back to my blog.

It's so nice to have the weather finally warming up and signs of Spring in the flower beds.  Hope you're breathing in some fresh air today ... sure helps to life my spirits and I wish that for you today!!

I created a card to share today that satisfies a couple of fun challenge out in blogland.
Here's my card . . .

 

The challenge over on The Male Room this time around is to use the colors 'brown & blue'.

 

 And I'm also joining in the CAS on Sunday challenge (runs through 3/18) where they are offering up this fun sketch.  I love a good sketch to help get me started!!

 

 

I've turned to a very old Impression Obsession wood block stamp for my focus.   It's called 'Cape Lookout Lighthouse'.  The background paper is from an old DCWV 12x12 paper pack called 'The Tradewinds'.  The EK Success (old) anchor die was cut from gold foil paper. 

I'm always in need of masculine cards and very happy with how this came together!! 

 

 Hope you have a great day today and a wonderful week ahead!  Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by my blog today! 

   As always . . .