Double D - Going GREEN

 

 Hello Dear Friends!

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

 

Here's today's theme:

 

GOING GREEN
(anything GREEN)

 

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

 

 

 

 WOW!  Here we are approaching St. Patty's Day already ... it will be grass mowing time again before we know it!  I'm okay with that ... I actually mowing the lawn ... always looks so nice in the spring after a cold, dreary winter.  

Anyways ... Diane has a beautiful GREEN based mood board for us today and I just happened to have purchased a new paper pack that is basically green that I haven't torn into yet ... SO, today's the day!

The paper pack I am referring to is the 49 and Market pack called 'Cottagecore' ... sold at Scrapbook.com.  I actually purchased the 6x6 paper pack (which I don't see available at the moment) but they have others from this collection also ... I'll link you to the 6x8 collection  pack seen here.

 

 

I had to cut a strip off to achieve the size needed for my A6 card and since this paper is 2 sided, I was able to use that scrap piece to punch a couple corners for the right side of my card which helped to highlight this My Favorite Things sentiment stamp (from my Doni collection).  The sentiment was stamped using Tim Holtz 'Mowed Lawn' distress oxide ink.

Challenges to share in:
Little Red Wagon #797 - B is for Birthday
Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love March Challenge - Birthday
If You Give a Crafter a Cookie #202 - March - Lucky in Green

 

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 . . .

Stencil Fun Challenge (3/25) - Splatters

 

 Hello Everyone!

It's time for another fun challenge over on our Stencil Fun Challenge!

Remember, this challenge is all about using your STENCILS.
We are a MONTHLY challenge that begins on the FIRST TUESDAY of each month.
Theme will always be ANYTHING GOES USING STENCILS but we will also offer an OPTIONAL theme.

Here is the OPTIONAL theme chosen for this month:

 

 Splatters

 

This is the first time using this Paper Rose Balloon Stencil & Mask set (#20982). 

 

I used Tim Holts distress oxide inks to color in two of the balloon stencils then spritz'd with water for the splatter on the balloons.  Added strings to each balloon with Tombow markers then covered over the balloons with the masks from the set and spritz'd again using Bronze Glitter Mist.  Inked the edges of a sentiment I had laying on the work table and added Bronze Nuvo crystal drops.

 

 

For my second card (Anything Goes),

I've used another NEW (had but never used) stencil from Tonic Studio which came in a kit I bought a year or so ago.  I've used Tim Holtz distress oxide inks for the coloring along with a black Tombow marker for the butterfly details.  This card could be used for a variety of occasions.

 Hopefully you'll get those stencils out and have some fun with us.
We won't always have a prize but periodically we will, you just never know!
We do have a Top 3 and a Top winner and it could be YOU!

 

Please come join us and GOOD LUCK!!
As always . . .

 

Neglected Stuff

 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!

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While digging around through all my stuff, I came across a couple sheets of OLD (at least 10 years) PSX Designs for Creativity stickers.  One I evidently used a portion of years ago but the other was untouched so I grabbed a quick photo to share with you.  On the back it shows circa 2002 ... yikes I guess it's more like 20 years old ... where does the time go??  LOL

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!

Challenges to share in:
Allsorts Challenge #818 - ATG or CAS
Inkspirational Challenge #336 - CAS (use stickers, rub ons or ephemera)
613 Avenue Create - ATG / Any Occasion
 
Thanks for taking the time to stop by today!

As always . . .

Triple B (3/25) Challenge

   Hello Friends!

Have you checkout our challenge blog called TRIPLE B?
It's all about using any of your stash but your project must have at least a BIRD, a BUTTERFLY or BLOOMS (flowers) visible on it.  Hence the title Triple B.

Here's this months inspiration board ...

Here's what I've come up with . . .

I've used old SU Wild Wasabi paper for my base card and front embossed panels.  The embossing folder is also an old product by Darice.  The Sue Wilson tags (CED4317) are one of my favorite die sets and the sentiment is an old Endless Creations stamp.

I've used one of my favorite Hearty Crafts 3D toppers for the focus of my card. You might be able to find these online at www.hearty-crafts.com but I'm lucky enough to be able to purchase them at the annual Adventures in Stamping convention held here in Akron, OH each April.

Remember, our challenge begins on the 3rd of each month, ends on the last day of the month and Winner's are announced on the 2nd of each month. 
I hope you'll come join in the fun!

Challenges to share in:

Di's Digis Designs - Green with Envy
Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers Challenge #260 - G is for Green
The Paper Players #727 - Spring Flowers

{PIN}spirational Challenge #323 - March Spring Greens

 If You Give a Crafter a Cookie #202 - March - Lucky in Green

Thanks for stopping by today!

As always ...