Friday, January 20, 2012

More cards for Mom . . .


I have altered  this gold 'treasure chest' and am filling it with cards for my mom's birthday the end of the month.  I can't show you the finished product yet because my friend Lana (Blest With Stamps) has the same gold box and we have CHALLENGED EACH OTHER in our altering method.  She's not been feeling well (hang in there Lana) so doesn't have her's done yet ... so I will wait until she's had a chance to complete hers then I will share not only MY finished product ... but her's too!  In the meantime, I've been busy making cards that I think my Mom would like to place inside ... here are a few more:

Paper:  SU Groovy Guava cs, Graphic45 dp
Ink:  Tiim Holtz tea dye distress, SU groovy guava, Versamark
Accessories:  Sponges, Stampendous White embossing powder
Technique:  Emboss Resist

Challenges:  
The Perfect Sentiment - Emboss Resist
CropStop Challenge - A Bit Old You Said (distressing)
Delightful Challenge - Distressed / Vintage
 
Papers:  Bright Pink cs, Mellow Moss cs, DCWV dp
Image:   'Women's Painting Vol. II' from the Nicecrane Designs Store
Accessories:  Petaloo and Prima flowers, gold Stickles, Pink grosgrain ribbon

Challenges:
Colour Create Challenge - Pink & Green

Papers:  white, pink, old olive cs ... SU designer paper
Image:  'Women's Painting Vol. II' from the Nicecrane Designs Store
Accessories:  Cheery Lynn Designs B132 Flower Chain Border die, Prismacolor Marker for Faux Stitching, Zutter Distrezz-it-All
Technique:  Faux Stitching

Challenges:
Clearly Inspired - Pastels
4 Crafty Chicks - Summer in January



Papers:  DCWV dp, SU Pacific Point blue cs, white cs
Image:  Crafty Secrets Creative Scraps ' Vintage Photos'
Accessories:  Martha Stewart punches, Joann's flowers

Challenges:

Thanks so much for stopping by and letting me share my creations with you! If you're in the path of the 'clipper system' coming across ... filled with the 'white stuff' ... be careful out there and stay safe/warm.  We supposed to get 4-6" of snow starting around dinner time and throughout the evening.  Guess I'll be hiding out in my crafting cave!  Oh Shucks!!
Happy Day All!
Hugs,
Darlene
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24 comments:

  1. CropStopJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Really like the texture and color combos of your distressed card! Thank you for joining in the fun at www.CropStop.com

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  2. AshleyJanuary 20, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    What a beautiful birthday card! :) Thanks for joining us this week at The Perfect Sentiment.

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  3. papertrails leaverJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    your mother will cherish this box of treasures forever!

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  4. AmandaJanuary 21, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    How beautiful, great work Darlene and such a nice gift for your Mother's B-day!

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  5. CassieJanuary 21, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Beautiful work, Darlene! Thanks for joining us over at the CIC :D

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  6. Stef HJanuary 21, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    wow! lucky mom!

    how r u, dar? hope all is well. thanks for the lovely compliment on my cards. it's ALWAYS good to see you.

    hugs :)

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  7. krcmasterpieceJanuary 21, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    You did a great job on our birthday challenge! Thanks for playing @ Perfect Sentiments!

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  8. Megan K. SuarezJanuary 22, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    such a cute card! Thanks for joining us at Dilly Beans!
    -Megan

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  9. Jenn BorjesonJanuary 22, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Cool projects! Thanks for joining us at Dilly Beans. :)

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  10. VickiJanuary 22, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    Beautiful card for the challenge! All of your cards are beautiful. Thanks for playing along with our CropStop Vintage Challenge!

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  11. SAMARAJanuary 22, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    WOW do I love your entry in Delightful Challenges. Such a gorgeous card around a sentiment. Way to go. The colors are spectacular!!! Thanks for coming to Delightful and see you again. Luv Samara

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  12. jan farnworthJanuary 22, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    a very nice birthday emobss resist card thanks for joining us at the perfect sentiment.

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  13. Jessica PascarellaJanuary 22, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Love the embossing sentiment you used! Thanks for joining us at Perfect Sentiment!

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  14. SassyJanuary 23, 2012 at 2:48 AM

    Beautiful job on the embossing resist technique! Thanks for joining us at Perfect Sentiment.

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  15. Melissa S.January 23, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    These are all great cards. Thanks for shareing the blue one with us for the Dilly Beans Challenge this week.

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  16. Lori TurnerJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Love your summer card! Thanks for joining us at 4 Crafty Chicks this week :)

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  17. Lisa Walsh @ www.papercraftbusiness.comJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Absolutely wonderful design. I love the colour :) Great vintage/distressed theme that fits perfectly with our Delightful Challenge. I totally hope you join us this week with the next challenge :) Good luck.
    Hugs
    Lisa Walsh
    (Dreamtime Designs)

    P.S I have blog candy if you're interested.
    http://dreamtimedesigns.blogspot.com

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  18. Rosalien ZwackhalenJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Fabulous cards. :)I love the pictures you used on your cards. Thanks for joining DC.

    Hugs, Rosalien

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  19. JennipherJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    Your embossed resist card is gorgeous! I love groovy guava. Thanks for joining us at The Perfect Sentiment.

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  20. MargaretJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    All of your cards are gorgeous! Thanks for playing along at Perfect Sentiments.

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  21. Kathy D.January 25, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    what size are the cards that will fit in that box? and where did you get it? Been trying to find something for my FIL.

    Thanks for playing in Clearly Inspired "Pastel" challenge. Hope to see you on Feb 3rd when the new challenge is posted.

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  22. RosieJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    All of your cards are stunning! I'm sure your mom will enjoy all of them! The white embossing against the pink background is gorgeous. Thank you for joining in our CropStop Challenge. Hugs, Rosie

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  23. JulieJanuary 31, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Gorgeous selection of cards. Thanks for joining us at Colour Create for our Pink and Green Challenge, Juliexx

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  24. Nicecrane DesignsFebruary 8, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    Absolutely a delcious to watch these cards,,,,,,,,love the colors and the romatinc effect,,,OMG love them.

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