A sweet Strawberry Birthday card . . .

 Hello dear friends . . .

My but time is flying by!  I can't believe we are already well into September ... a very busy time of year for me!  But I did spot a challenge that caught my eye and wanted to play along.  The challenge I'm referring to is that over on the AAA Birthday Card Challenge (#89) where the theme is Patterned Paper. 

     

 I was inspired by the design team member Vicki used on her card HERE and since I already had this pretty pack of Creek Bank Creations 'Strawberry Paper Pad' laying on my table, That is the direction I went in.

 I actually created two cards, this first card is the one inspired by Vicki.

Card #1

 

 I've die cut my sentiment dies several times then stacked them together for added dimension.  The HAPPY die is from the Memory Box 'Share the Happiness' (#30007) die set and the word BIRTHDAY is from Tutti Designs.

 Card #2

 I've used the same patterned paper but designed it a bit differently.  Hope you like it!  These would both be great designs for using up scraps of patterned paper we all have in our stash.

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

Sisterhood Challenge (9/2026) - Frame It

Hello my friends!

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

 

Our theme today is:

 

 Frame It

  

Today I have opened my Autumn Garden Sticker book and found this lovely lady with her beautiful sunflower halo to use as the focus image on my card.  The framing die set I have used is Sue Wilson Frames & Tags Poppy (#CED4342) set.

 

   

 

 The paper used to cut out for my framing is from the Paper Studio Four Seasons 3 pack purchased at Hobby Lobby years ago.  I thought the colors were perfect with the image.

 

A few prima flowers and black Nuvo drops ... card complete! 

 

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!

 

Challenges to share in:

Classic Design Aug/Sept Challenge  - ATG - Optional Twist/Use Die Cuts (ends 9/12)
Conjurer of Dreams  - Autumn Vibes (ends 9/29)
Let's Craft & Create #235 - AG + Frame It (ends 9/30)

 (PIN)spirational September Challenge #341 - Orange, Red, Brown & Yellow (ends 9/30) - 3rd entry

 

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

Purple is my favorite . . .

 Hello All ... 

Hope all my USA friends had a fabulous Labor Day Holiday Weekend!

Today I'm joining in on a fun challenge that requires the use of my ALL TIME FAVORITE color  . . . PURPLE!  And of course their requirement of using a CAS design.  Here's what I've come up with for the challenge over on the Addicted to CAS Challenge Blog.

#316  ends 9/18/26

 

 

 I've used various strips of purple card stock scraps to create my design as well as used a scrap to die cut the Bo Bunny - Flutter Dies (#12839812) butterfly.  Various purple Nuvo Crystal Drops and this little The Stamp Pad Co. sentiment (also stamped in purple) are all that was needed to complete my design.

 

 Wishing everyone a fun & fabulous week ahead.

 Thanks for taking the time to stop by today!

As always . . .

Neglected Stuff (9/2026)

 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 used today are this fun Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz 'Crazy Dogs' stamps and the Stampin' Up 'Paper Shapers' punch.

 

     

 

 

I just had to have these 'crazy dogs' (and the 'crazy birds') when they came out and then over time I've totally forgotten about them so today's a good day to share one of these fun puppies!! LOL   And as I've said before, once dies became available, my punches went by the wayside.  I still have them all but RARELY use them. 

 

 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 #119

 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 ...

 

 What a beautiful inspiration board!  

Here's what I came up with  . . .

 For the background of today's card I have used the Spellbinder 'Scenic Poinsettia' 3D embossing folder on snow white card stock then sponged over the embossing using Delicata Golden Glitz pigment ink.  I die cut the Tutti Designs (no longer available) 'Corner Angel' from gold lame paper.  My beautiful sentiment is by Heartfelt Creations and was an RAK from North Carolina crafty friend Sandy.

 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!