Colorful . . .

 Happy Memorial Day Weekend to all my USA family & friends!

Today I've created a couple of cards to share over on the AAA Colourful Challenge.
Here's their color palette for this month.

 

 

 

 A long time crafting friend has decided to sell off ALL her paper crafting 'schtuff' and go into quilting so I went to her garage sale and bought all her paper.  The 6x6 paper pack I've used on today's cards are from her sale.  NOT that I needed MORE paper but I couldn't pass up the amazing prices she was offering.  She sold EVERYTHING ... 
Needless to say ... I'm not going to need card stock for awhile!  LOL
Will also be sharing with other crafting friends!

 

 

The paper pack I referred to above is from 
Crafter's Companion and called The Fairy Glade.

 

 Here are the two cards I created . . .
 I've used the same paper for both cards ... but on Card #2 
I flipped the one panel over to show the reverse side .

Card #1 

(close up) 

Card #2

 (close up)

I finally have all my outside mulching, flower planting done so now it's time for a little inside house cleaning and even more crafting.  

ENJOY what ever you're doing this weekend!

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

As always . . .

Can You Handle the Pressure - Twist - Embellishments

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 ...

Embellishments

Remember, the twist is optional but you MUST use an embossing folder on your 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 ...

 

 

 

 Products used:

 

Spellbinder 'Scenic Poinsettia' 3D embossing folder
silver metallic paper
Memory Box 'Gift Wrapped Poinsettia' (#99478)
Poppy Stamps 'Stitched Poinsettia Trio' (#1608)
Pink Fresh Foiled Vellum
Nuvo White Crystal Drops 
Half Pearl

 

 

 

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

 

Challenge to share in:

Cards 4 Guyz Challenge #386 - Embossing Folder (ends 6/16)
Merry Little Christmas #68 - ATG Christmas (ends 6/26)
The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up #134 - ATG Christmas (ends 5/31)

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

As always . . .

Pick 3 Challenge Time #5

 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: 

 Blue - Birthday - Numbers

 The 'blue' background was created using a 2 sided sheet of 6x6 paper from the Mintay 'Seaside Escape' paper pack.  The 'dividing line' was created with a scrap of 3/4" designer paper from my scrap box.  The Happy Birthday dies are from Tutti Designs and the numbers are a Karen Burniston #1031 Numbers die set.

    

 

Here's a closer look at my card . . .

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.

 
Challenges to share in:

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge #780 - Birthday + optional Blog Hop (ends 5/27)
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #278 - ATG (ends 5/23)
AAA Birthday Challenge #85 - ATG Birthday (ends 5/31)

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

As always . . .

Double D - Splatter

 Hello Dear Friends!

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

 

Here's today's theme:

 

SPLATTER

 

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

 

 

 OMG what fun I had today playing with my sprays, ink, etc.  
I ended up using a variety of sprays which I haven't used in YEARS for today's creation.

 

  I must admit, this was NOT my first attempt at this card.  
In fact, not what I had in mind at all!  LOL  But I love the outcome.

 

I spritzed & sprayed a variety of OLD Dylusions, Tattered Angels & BoBunny sprays onto a scrap of white paper.  Let it dry then die cut this (also OLD) Memory Box 'Fairyland Butterflies' (#99078) panel.  Then I got the bright idea to spritz another panel using the same colors and die cut a frame.  I've used one of my favorite frame die sets, Paper Rose 'Stitched Rectangle Frames' (#16679).  

 

 

   

 

 I've popped up the frame using dimensional tape and attached the butterflies here & there on the frame and a couple little spots inside the frame to give it movement.  A few gold Nuvo Drops and my card is complete. 

 

Challenges to share in:

A Cut Above May Challenge - ATG Die Cuts (ends 5/28)
Dragonfly May Challenge - Use Die Cuts (ends mid June) 

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 . . .

 

Peace on Earth Challenge #112

 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 ...

 

 

Here's what I've created for you today  . . .

This fun background comes from a 12 x 12 Echo Park 'A Perfect Christmas' paper pack sheet.  

    

 

I've added a couple little critters that came from littlebirdiecrafts.com.  I don't see the penguins on their site.  A quick, easy & FUN card to create!  

Challenges to share in:

52 Christmas Card Throwdown May Challenge - Animals (ends 5/22)

Krafty Chicks Challenge #820 - Christmas (ends 5/19) ✓ Top Pick Winner

 

 Addicted to Stamps & More Challenge #517 - Christmas (ends 5/26)

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!

Doggone Sweet

 Hello Friends . . .

With Mother's Day just this last weekend, my thoughts went to my local crafting friend Donette (Doni) High (blog name was Lime Green Giggles) who sadly passed away 2 years ago Mother's Day of a heart attack.  I was fortunate enough to make her acquaintance and spend some quality time crafting, chatting & going out for lunch with her for only a couple of years but we sure made the most of our time together.  

 Upon her passing, her family honored me with all her stamps and today I'm using one in her honor!

MISS YOU MY FRIEND!!

 

 Doni was an animal lover!  Primarily cats but she enjoyed the neighbors dog too!

This stamp set is by Penny Black and is called 'Doggone Sweet'. 

 

Challenges to share in are as follows:

CAS Colours & Sketches Challenge #585 - Sketch Challenge (ends  5/26)

 

 Try it on Tuesday - Keep it Simple (ends 5/26)
Cardz 4 Guys #385 - CAS (ends 5/18) ✓
Shopping our Stash #573 - Man's Best Friend (ends 5/18)
Fab'n'Funky Challenge #637 - Monochromatic (ends 5/28)
Girlz makes Guyz Cards #39 - Dogs and/or Cats (ends 6/3)

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