Sisterhood of Crafters - Birds

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

It's time for a new challenge over at the Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge Blog

and I'm happy to tell you I am your hostess today!  The theme I have chosen is:

BIRDS

It won't be long now before the birds are singing their spring song

and I can tell you ... I AM READY!  LOL

Today I have once again 'repurposed' a card I received in the mail from

one of the charities we contribute to.  And by doing so, have a beautiful matching

envelope to go with my 'redesigned' card creation.

I have used scraps of hot pink and turquoise blue to mat my photo

and embellished the corners using the Frantic Stamper 'Heart & Loop Corners' die set.

Using just the 'heart corner' die this time around.
My background paper is from the Paper Studio 'Country Road' paper pack
and the sentiment is an Art Impressions stamp.

I hope you'll pop over to see what my 'sistahs' have created to inspire you ...

Then come join in the fun ... can't wait to see what you create!

Challenges to share in:
Always Happy Birthday March Challenge - ATG
Crafty Animals Challenge #12 - ATG w/animals (ends 3/27)

Don't forget about the Dies R Us Inspiration Blog DT Call running through March 16, 2018.

You can find all the details by clicking HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and,

As always . . .

Get Well

Hello Everyone!

One can never have enough Get Well cards in their stash

and when I saw the cool sketch challenge over at

CAS(E) this Sketch, I knew exactly what I wanted to do!  

Here's the sketch I was referring to and I've taken the 

liberty of 'flipping' it to accommodate my sentiment die which by the

ways is Die Versions 'Express Edges - Get Well'.

The background designer paper was actually

a piece I had left over from another project ... original

was a 12x12 sheet (I will have to find what paper pack

it came from ... sorry).

Challenges to share in:
Use Your Stuff Challenge #303 - Die Cuts
Papercraft Challenge #7 - Sentiment as Focus
Creates & Makes Challenge #19 - ATG

The card was Quick, Easy and Perfect for my sale box!

I hope you have a fabulous day and thanks for stopping in.

Don't forget about the Dies R Us Inspiration Blog DT Call running through March 16, 2018.

You can find all the details by clicking HERE.

 

As always ...

It's A Boy . . .

Happy Monday All!

As promised, I've created two Baby Boy cards

to share with you today using the same

sketch for the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge. 

Here's Card #1

Paper:  Doodlebug Design Inc 'At the Zoo'

Dies:  Sue Wilson 'It's A Boy'

JoyCraft! 'Grass'

Die Versions 'Baby Giraffe'

(here's the sketch)

And, Card #2

Papers:  Carta Bella 'Rock a Bye Baby Boy'

Dies:  Taylored Expressions 'Onsie Notecard'

Sue Wilson 'It's A Boy'

How much fun was this sketch challenge and

now, I have 4 new baby cards in my sale box.  YIPPEE!

Challenges to share in:
 Crafty Animals Challenge #12 - ATG + Animal (card #1)
 Papercrafter's March Linky Party - All creatures big & small (card #1)
Crafting with Friends #62 - ATG
The Crazy Challenge - Bundle of Joy
Use Your Stuff Challenge - Die Cuts

Have a fabulous day and thanks for stopping in.

Don't forget about the Dies R Us Inspiration Blog DT Call running through March 16, 2018.

You can find all the details by clicking HERE.

 

As always ...

It's A Girl

Happy Sunday Everyone!

Today I have a couple of cute cards created using the

sketch over at the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge.  I'm

always in need of baby cards in my sale boxes so

that's the theme I went with today.

I was only planning on making one card (seen below) ...

Papers:  Carta Berlla 'Rock-a-Bye Baby'

Dies:  Cheery Lynn Designs 'Whimsical Giraffe'

(here's the sketch)

But I had extra pieces of the designer paper and it was double sided paper

so I just put them together and made a second card.  

Love when that happens!  LOL

Papers:  Carta Berlla 'Rock-a-Bye Baby'

Dies:  Elizabeth Craft 'Rubber Ducky', 

Sue Wilson 'It's A Girl'

Both cards were simple but SO CUTE!  Don't be surprised

if I'm back tomorrow with a couple more ... for the boys!

Challenges to share in:
Crafting with Friends Challenge #62 - ATG
Simply Paper Craft Challenge #55 - ATG
Creative Fingers Challenge #143 - ATG
 Crafty Animals Challenge #12 - ATG + Animal
 Papercrafter's March Linky Party - All creatures big & small

I hope you have a fabulous day and thanks for stopping in.

Don't forget about the Dies R Us Inspiration Blog DT Call running through March 16, 2018.

You can find all the details by clicking HERE.

 

As always ...

Sympathy Card Sets . . .

Hello Friends!

Today I have another project I'm working on for my Spring Show

with the Country Club ladies.  The other day I shared the Birthday sets I
created and today, I have sets of sympathy cards to share.

Here's a photo of the five different cards in each box ...

 Once again, I have printed this photo off and placed one in the back of

each boxed set.  This way the ladies can see what is in each box

without being tempted to open and take them out.

 Here are photos of the individual cards.

 I went through and chose 12x12 paper from various paper packs
I have in my stash (I could make a thousand sets and never run out of paper ... geesh!)

The stamps I chose to use today are from The Stamp Pad Co., Verses Rubber Stamps,
and Paper Inspirations.  A simple 'With Deepest Sympathy' is on the inside of each card.

I always have requests for Sympathy Sets and I hope the ladies will like these. 

Have a fabulous day and thanks for stopping in.

Don't forget about the Dies R Us Inspiration Blog DT Call running through March 16, 2018.

You can find all the details by clicking HERE.

 

As always ...

 

Make a Magical Wish . . .

Hello Friends!

Today I'm having a little fun and creating kids cards.

Awhile back I ordered a few Disney & Harry Potter dies from

the Dies R Us Store and so today I'm finally playing

with Harry Potter's 'Albus Dumbledore'.

This die set and a few of the other Disney die sets
come with the 'face' stamp ... how cool is that!  So life like!

I've used Spectrum Noir alcohol markers for my coloring and it is
only NOW that I see what I thought was the inside of his
robe is actually his arm ... OOops!  Oh well ... next time I'll get it right!

I purchased this amazing background paper from Joann.com
and it's called 'Outer Space Kit' by Reminisce.  It's 12x12
and I plan on cutting and using it for more 'magical' creations
for the kiddos.

Though difficult to capture in the photo, I have added
Diamond Stickles to the larger 'stars' in the background
paper as well as the stars in the die cut.

The sentiment dies are by Tutti Designs and can be
also found at the Dies R Us Store.

Challenges to share in:
Alphabet Challenge - Y is for Your Choice
Aud Sentiment Challenge #198 - ATG + sentiment
CCEE Stampers Challenge - Die Cut Words
Creative Knockouts Challenge #235 - Die Cuts and/or Punches

Here's a peek at the inside ...

Don't forget about the Dies R Us Inspiration Blog DT Call running through March 16, 2018.

You can find all the details by clicking HERE.

Thanks for stopping by ...
As always ...

Birthday Card Sets

Hello Friends!

Today I have another project I'm working on for my Spring Show

with the Country Club ladies.  I thought I'd make up a few boxed sets

of ALL Birthday themed cards.  I already have the variety sets

made and still want to make full sets for Sympathy and Thank You.

But today it's all about Birthdays!

Here's a photo of the five different cards in each box ...

I have printed this photo off and placed one in the back of

each boxed set.  This way the ladies can see what is in each box

without being tempted to open and take them out.

I've chosen to put the verse on the front of the cards so the inside

can simply say Happy Birthday.

Here are photos of the individual cards.

I did a bit of 'digging into the stash' and used some stamps

that haven't seen the light of day in years!  I'm sure some of you

will recognize those I'm referring to!  LOL

Papers:  White cs

Stamps: Tim Holtz 'Crazy Dogs', My Sentiments Exactly, Stampscapes (birds)

Accessories: Tim Holtz Distress Inks (Broken China & Peeled Paint),Spectrum Noir alcohol markers, Tim Holtz 'Crazy Dogs' dies, large sponge daubers

Papers:   White cs, Bright Pink cs, ScrapBerry's 'Cherished Jewels'

Stamps:  Hero Arts

Accessories:  Tutti Designs' Scalloped Stitched Nesting Rectangles'

 

 

Papers:   White cs, Watercolor paper, ScrapBerry's 'Cherished Jewels'

Stamps:  Stampin Up 'Elegant Greetings', Altnew 'Adore You'

Accessories:  Tutti Designs' Scalloped Stitched Nesting Rectangles'

Tim Holtz Oxide Distress Inks

 

 

Papers:   White cs

Stamps:  Stampendous 'Friendly Phrases', Stampin' Up 'Toile Blossoms'

Accessories:  Spectrum Noir alcohol markers, Fine tip black marker for faux stitching

Papers:   White cs

Stamps:  Stampendous 'Friendly Phrases', Impression Obsession 'Dogwood 3'

Accessories:  Spectrum Noir alcohol markers

I'm very pleased with the outcome of these sets and I think

the ladies will like them too.  I hope you've enjoyed today's share!

Have a fabulous day and thanks for stopping in.

Don't forget about the Dies R Us Inspiration Blog DT Call running through March 16, 2018.

You can find all the details by clicking HERE.

 

As always ...

Double D - The Skies are Gray!

Hello Friends!

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

Team Diane is hosting today and the theme is:

The Skies are Gray!

(Be inspired by our Mood Board)

Here's the mood board Diane has created to help you get started . .  

I was inspired by the color of course, as well as the cups with the hearts on them.
I was looking through my stash for some gray gingham paper but to no avail ... sigh!
So here's what I've come up with . . .

This pretty DCWV Basics background paper looks more toward brown in my photo but
trust me ... it is gray (as are the flowers) ... sometimes my camera has a mind of it's own!

I've had this fabulous Penny Black 'What's in your cup?' die set for awhile now
and finally had the opportunity to use it.

I've popped up the cup using dimensional tape.  I also die cut the
'steam' twice and adhered them together for more dimension.

 The sentiment is computer generated and I've used the
fabulous Sue Wilson 'stitched flags' to die cut the banner.
I love this die set ... I use it all the time!!



Here's one more peek at my finished card . . .

 
I hope you'll come join in our challenge fun!

Check out the fabulous prize Diane has up for grabs to one lucky random draw winner.

But, you need to play to win!!   

 Hope to see you there!

Challenges to share in:
My Time To Craft Challenge #365 - Monochromatic
Monochrome Magic Challenge #8 - ATG Monochromatic
 heARTful Stamping Challenge - ATG + stamp
Die Cut Diva's Challenge - Monochromatic + dies
Watercooler Wednesday Challenge #160 - ATG

As always . . . 

Special . . .

Hello Dear Friends!

Today I'm joining in the sketch fun over at the CAS(E) this Sketch Challenge blog.

 

Here is the sketch I was working from ...

You know when you have too many things laying around

on your craft table when you can construct an entire

card without much thought or work!  As I have with this creation.

The pink card stock used for my background was in my scrap box, 

I simply cut it to fit the card base and embossed it using this beautiful

Anna Griffin Roses embossing folder.

The image is from a sheet I purchased at an online Etsy shoppe

and even though I know the name of the sheet (Tea Flower), I'm sorry

to say I don't recall whose Etsy shoppe I found it in.

 The pretty pink butterflies were in my stash and I know

they came from the Martha Stewart 3-in-1 Butterfly punch and the

'Special' die is by Tutti Designs.  Nuvo white crystal drops were

used on and around the butterflies which added another

textural element.

I'm quite pleased with the outcome and  want to thank CAS(E) this sketch for

the fun challenge. 

Thanks for stopping by ...
As always ...

I'm ready for Spring . . .

Hello My Friends!

Today I've created a fun card using the Sweet Sketch Wednesday sketch for their current challenge and an image (freebie) from Sparkle and Sprinkle which I plan on entering into their March FB Challenge.  Isn't this little guy adorable?  A few years ago hubby & I made and hung several bird houses in our wooded area.  I love seeing them being occupied each spring with new families of birds.

Here's the sketch I followed ...

After printing out this adorable digi image, I colored him with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers then did a bit of fussy cutting with my Fiskars swivel craft knife.  I try to fussy cut with scissors but seem to do better with the swivel knife.  Different strokes for different folks I guess ... lol.

I have once again jumped into my new Doodlebug 'Dragon Tails' designer paper which was purchased from the Dies R Us Store.   So Cute!   Have you noticed that they aren't JUST dies anymore?  They now offer paper packs (6x6 & 12x12), inks, Stickles, Nuvo, Tim Holtz etc. etc.  Check 'em out!! 

I have used card stock scraps for my ovals and rectangle panels and popped my image up using Scotch Dimensional Tape.  A scrap of Really Reasonable Ribbon (actually holiday - snowflakes on the other side) and my card is ready to go!

I am having such a great time joining in some of the fun challenges offered out there in blogland the past few days.  I enjoy a sketch and have come to enjoy the tic tac toe options also.  When my mojo is lacking, I typically turn to the challenges to get it going again!

Challenges to share in:
TIME OUT Challenge #104 - Bold

Don't forget about the Dies R Us Inspiration Blog DT Call running through March 16, 2018.

You can find all the details by clicking HERE.

Just a quick share ...
We actually saw an Eastern Blue Bird (like the one in the photo) on our deck railing last week.  That's not a bird we see often here in the suburbs ... so it was exciting to see him up close and personal right outside my kitchen window.  He didn't stay long and I hope he comes back ... time will tell.

Thanks for stopping by ...
As always ...

How About another game of Tic Tac Toe?

WOW the beginning of another week already!

Hello friends and welcome back to my blog ... so happy you have stopped for a visit!

Today I'm sharing a pretty card for the Tic Tac Toe Challenge.

Here's the board to select from ...

I chose the bottom row ...

Floral ... Fancy Fold ... Texture

Floral - my pretty papers from the 6x6 paper pack I purchased at 

Joann.com called ScrapBerry's 'Summer Joy'.

Fancy Fold -  A6    Z-fold

Texture -  the pink chenille stem formed into a flower with

pink/white bakers twine.

The Tutti Designs 'Stitched Nesting Heart' was a scrap from another project, as were the pretty pink butterflies which had been punched from pink card stock using the Martha Stewart '3-in-1' butterfly punch.

Challenges to share in:

Seize the Birthday Challenge - ATG (no topper)

Word Art Wednesday Challenge - ATG

Don't forget about the Dies R Us Inspiration Blog DT Call running through March 16, 2018.

You can find all the details by clicking HERE.

Thanks for stopping by ...
As always ...