INDEPENDENCE DAY

The Cuttlebug Spot has a Challenge "Independence Day" and you can visit their blog at:
http://thecuttlebugspot.blogspot.com/   Some really great DT inspirations and a prize for this weeks random chosen winner will receive $50.00 gift certificate to shop at Simon Says. Now how good can that be !!!
My entry has used the Cuttlebug Embossing Folders, Stars and Swiss Dots, also the Sizzix BigZ dies Nested Stars,  the Scalloped Oval & Square from EK Success, K&Company Sentiments and Layered Stars, Ribbon from my Stash.

I truly wanted to enter my Reversible Fan that I created yesterday, but I could not believe I did NOT use an Embossing folder, which is hightly unusual for me. The challenge was great, as I always need the Patriotic Cards. My son is in the United States Army, just home Sunday from a

 2 1/2 year deployment to South Korea. So I am CELEBRATING!!!!!!!

I have also entered this into the Allsorts Challenge Blog at

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/

Week #58 is EMBOSSING. The very talented DT has some great inspiration and a guest designer Dawny has other goodies happening.

So hop on over and join the fun.

and

One Stitch At a Time

Challenge #19  Stars & Stripes

http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/

Their DT has some really cute cards for all occasions.

Thanks for stopping by my blog. I hope you have a great week.

Challenges....

My card is for a few Challenges,

Just Magnolia has a Week 61 and a  Sketch by Bev  hop over to
http://justmagnolia.blogspot.com/  to get the details and see all the lovely creations.
City Crafter Challenge #10  use Pink, Purple & Pearls, what a lot of inspiration here:  http://citycrafter.blogspot.com/2010/06/cccb-week-10-pink-purple-and-pearls.html   make sure you stop by as they have some great giveaways also. 

The Creative Cottage Suzie's Challenge 16   Pearls & Swirls  http://creativecottagechallenge.blogspot.com/2010/06/creative-cottage-challenge-16-pearls.html The DT has adorable little creations for you.

The ABC Challenge is Xtra Dimension
 http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com/   The DT  has put out some beautiful color and inspirations with a variety of creations.

All Sorts Challenge is Embossing   Week 58 http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2010/06/allsorts-challenge-week-58.html   So many pretty DT creations also at this site.

My card uses the Magnolia Stamp "Sweet Tilda", Colored Her with Copics, Hair Bow, Collar, Petticoat are a Glitter Pen, Cut Her out and Popped Her up, (Isn't she adorable) Elegant Flourishes Die by Tim Holtz Alterations Sizzix, Spellbinders Scalloped & Plain Circle Dies,  2 MS Border Punches, Cuttlebug Embossing Folders Swiss Dots, Ribbon, Flowers, Pearls from my stash.

Thanks for stopping by my blog. I think this "Little Tilda" could be another addiction.  The Magnolia Stamps are adorable.
Have a great week ahead, after a week of storms, Sunshine is on its way for us in the Midwest.

JUSTRITE Honoring U.S.Independence Day

JustRite Friday Challenge #024 has a Sketch:

 with use of JustRite stamps and the requirement of a red, white & blue Americana color scheme in honor of the upcoming U.S. Independence Day
The Challenge is one of my favorites, as mentioned before on my blog,  I've a lot of men serving our country who are family or friends.  AND my BIG excitement is that today my Son is on his way home from serving
 2 1/2 yrs in South Korea.
Another great excitement is that JustRite is offering an awesome prize.

This week's challenge winner will receive two newly-released 2" square Christmas stamp sets (From Our House & Hearts Come Home) debuted earlier this week, PLUS a 2" Square Wood Stamper!

Honorable Mention winners will each receive a newly-released square Christmas stamp set of their choice!  NOW THAT IS AWESOME...
I would love to win this set as I have very few JustRite stamps, other than having a Lot of their Sentiments. And I Love Christmas. This year especially as ALL of our family will be home. It's been a long time. 

You really need to hop over to their blogspot
 http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/
and view all the DT really great projects.  The inspiration and excitement will make your day. 
My card has the Sentiment from the JustRite "Just A Note Set" , Spellbinders Scalloped Ovals, Martha Stewart Border Punch, Sizzix Big Z Stars, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Stars, Ribbon, Sparkles, Glitter from my stash.  This card was fun to make, as I value the Americana RED, WHITE, & BLUE as part of my Thankfulness of being in a Free Country.

Thanks JustRite for the Challenge and Inspiration. Thanks for stopping by my blogspot. I'm just Waiting for the phone call that he has arrived on American soil.  Thanks to the Men & Women Who Serve Our Country and Their Families for the Sacrifices You All Make.
 Have a great weekend. And GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.

Moxie Fab World

I have created this card for the "I Want to Ride My Bicycle Challenge in the Moxie Fab World"  You can participate by going to their blog
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2010/06/moxie-fab-world-challenge-i-want-to.html  The site is full of ideas, color and it has a way of pumping up the MOJO...
I love the peacefulness a bicycle can offer the rider. The beauty  & sounds of nature, the adventure of getting away, the peace of mind it can offer.
Most times it helps with firming of the old body and the relief of some stress. And who doesn't want to take advantage of that?

For my card I have used the Inkadinkado Bicylce Stamp, used the Spica to color it, Pixie Expressions for the Sentiment, Martha Stewart Leaf & Grass punches, my Big Shop with the Spellbinders Labels 10, Mega Ovals, Scalloped Rectangle, Sizzix Embossing Folders Dashes, & Wedding 2.
My flowers were made from the Paper Studio Flower Punching of an old map,which is also in the background.
Was a fun card to make.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and have a great week. Our storms have left so off to ENJOY a RIDE.

A THANK YOU

Creative Card Crew         http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/
has  Challenge #52  as a " Thank You." 
It's Fathers Day and my card is for my husband,who has shown so much love and interest to my 2 sons and their families.   He has been a great supporter of my 2 sons, their wives  and 4 grandkids since we were married. His kindness and inspiration to all of us has been so wonderful.

Stop over to their blogspot and see the great inspiration the DT has created.  Thanks for stopping by my blogspot and have a great week.

Wedding Card

Cuttlebug Challenge   Wedding Card   @  http://cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com/2010/06/welcome-to-third-day-of-our-magnificent.html is having  "A WEDDING AFFAIR"  June 14th to the 19th.  You must hop over and see the amazing items, (cards, invitations, flowers,). The Design Team has done some pretty inspiring things with new papers from Teresa Collins. 
I spent a lot of time peeping!!!!
But I use my Cuttlebug Embossing Folders All the Time and their products are great.





My card is for a niece's wedding this weekend. I used my Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder D'vine Swirl, Spellbinders Scalloped Circles, Martha Stewart Border Punch, JustRite Sentiment, Flower, Pearls, Ribbon from my stash.

Have fun and thanks for stopping by my blog.

Guys/Fathers/Masculine

My card is for my Father. He will be 88yrs old and on Sunday married 65yrs to my wonderful Mother. I am so very fortunate at my age to have "Both" of my parents.
My dad was a farmer while I grew up, and in the late 1930's thru the 1960's he had a Dance Band. Travelled all over Iowa with a group who played the "Old Time Music"  Dad was the singer, played clarinet, alto & tenor Saxophone. So his card is kind of a reminder of the "Good Ole Days"

My card is a Reversible Tag made from Cardboard, Fibers from my Stash. Scalloped Punch, Flower Punch, Tim Holtz Distressing Tool, and Ink, Musical Stickers by Karen Foster, Sentiment from Verve.

The challenges are: A Crafty Little Place, Challenge #43  One for the Boys @
http://acraftylittleplace.blogspot.com/

Incy Wincy, Challenge #45 One for the Guys @ http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/








Stampin Sisters of Christ, Challenge #42     2 Timothy 1-6 @ http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/search/label/Challenges

Cupcake Craft Challenge, #95   One for the Boys
http://www.cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/

Magical Crafts, #17  Fathers Day/Something for a Male
http://magicalcraftsfortnightlychallenge.blogspot.com/

Simple Doodles #19  Just for you Dad
http://simpledoodles.blogspot.com/2010/06/sd-19-just-4-you-dad.html

One Stitch at a Time #17 Celabrations
http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/2010/06/challenge-17-new-releases-and.html

Tanda Stamps, Tanda Teaser 148  For the Big Man
http://tandastamps.blogspot.com/

Creative Inspiration, Challenge 65  One for the Boys
http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/ 

Thanks for stopping by my blogspot. This was a great card to make, because I just know Dad will be excited.  He has a gift none of us girls inherited, to be able to Sing loud and clear, and play any instument without music and keep people entertained. And down deep I know he'd just LOVE to still be doing it all "Like the Good Old Days" !!!!!!!!

Enjoy your week and stop by the blogspots for some good enjoyment from all their DT's.  

Pile it On #23 and Others.

For my card today I have used the Stampendous Precious Moments, isn't she sweet,  Spica Markers, Stickles, my Big Shot with the Spellbinders Scalloped Ovals, Debbie Mumm Papers, Ribbon & Sparkles from my stash. The weather has been 3 days of Rain, Fog and Dreary, so this fit right in.
I have used this in the following challenges.
Pile it On     http://www.pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/  Summer Showers

Sweet Stampin Challenge #30   http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/    Doodling

ABC Challenge  http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com/2010/06/w-is-for-weather.html   W is for Weather

The Creative Cottage #14  http://creativecottagechallenge.blogspot.com/2010/06/creative-cottage-challenge-14-going.html   PINK

Well off to do some work!!!! Hey but the SUNSHINE is here. WOW.. have to get outside before it disappears.   Have a great week and thanks for stopping by my blog. 

Sweet Color

Always Playing with Paper  has Challenge #2  as Color Challenge above, isn't it just beautiful? The DT there has some simply beautiful cards on display. So I had to get busy and put some ideas together. So be sure to hop over to
http://alwaysplayingwithpaper.blogspot.com/ 

I also used this in the following challenge

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC71)!  http://www.flourishes.org/blog     which is Embossing and you need to hop over as Cindy has an awesome card she created. They have some great inspirations from all the DT.

On my card I used the Cuttlebug Birds & Swirls Embossing folder, Debbie Mumms Dark & Light Blue Designers Papers,  K&Company Flowers, some ribbon and sparkles from my stash, & a glitter pen to hi-lite the little birds, but they don't show up very good in the camera's eye.

Thanks for stopping by my blogspot. Such a great Day we are having here in the Heartland.  Enjoy the week. 

Lots of Love

My card was made with some stash of brown cardboard for the tag. (seems I save a lot) and I'll make sure I show my husband, as he thinks I am pack rat!!!!  I used my Crimper, Tim Holtz distressing tool on the edges, my Big Shot with the Spellbinders Labels 10 (I love these), the very darling Stamp  "Little Mimosa" by Bildmalarna isn't she just the cutest, EK Success corner rounder, Stampin' Up Mesh, and Fancy Fibers. Some ribbon, cord, sparkles, pearls from my stash. The papers are from a Best Occasion Kit that also included the sentiments. This was such a fun tag, using it for a grand niece's birthday card later in the month.  On my tags I also finish the back side for the occasion.

Challenges entered:          http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/  Simon Says
"A Receipe" of 1 Image, 2 Patterned Papers, 3 Embellishments and a give away of Simon Says Gift Voucher $

http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.com/2010/06/challenge-11-sparkle-glitter-bling.html   Meljens Designs,  Sparkle, Glitter, Bling  Challenge #11
Some Freebies and New things in the shop.

http://www.ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/ Our Creative Corner
Focus on Corners  Sponsor Prairie Fairy

http://offthewallcraftiness.blogspot.com/ Off the Wall Craftiness, OTWC Challenge #11   Brown, Robins Egg blue, White  Sponsor My Favorite Things Stamps  Loved working with these colors.

http://www.charismacardz.blogspot.com/  Charizma Cards Challenge #23
Spots & Stripes.  (striped paper, spotted dress) Sponsor Cutting Cafe

http://stampwithsarahkay.blogspot.com/ Stampavie and More #98 Dots
(in the dress and the bling)

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/ Crafty Creations, Childs Play #71  Sponsor MelJen's

http://klstampinnscrappin.blogspot.com/2010/06/klsns-challenge-34-girly-birthday.html  KL Stampin" N' Scrappin #34  Girlie Birthday

http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/  Cute Card Thursday Challenge 116
Anything but a Square    Sponsor  Simon Says

These sites all have some great inspiration and fun things to offer so hop on over and have some fun. 
Thanks for stopping by my blogspot and have a great week. After 3 days of rain, fog and gloom, we now have SUNSHINE and Bright Blue Skies. It just makes one feel great.

Reversible Father's Day Card

My card was made with my Big Shot and the Sizzix BigZ Die, Sizzix Flower Die, a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Spellbinders Tag, Sentiment from Paper Inspirations, and Stampin' Up.  Ribbon and Brad from my Stash.
Sending it off to my son for his 1st Father's Day. 
Hop on over to the following blogspots, they have some great inspiration and some have giveaways.


Challenge's for Father's Day, or Men Cards are:
http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/  Challenge #16 Boys to Men   at One Stitch at a Time
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/  Challenge #54 @ C.R.A.F.T.
Challenge
 http://theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/  Week #13 @ The Shabby Tea Room
http://tandastamps.blogspot.com/  Tanda Teaser #148 @ Tanda Stamps
http://tellensplace.blogspot.com/   Tellens Place
http://cardsformen.blogspot.com/ Challenge #12 @ Cards for Men

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great weekend. And to all the Dads out there, your Love & Support, & Words of Encouragement are Always Appreciated.  Sharing A Laugh, A Tear, A Hug, and the Words "I Love You"  are priceless.

MoJo & Swirls

My card today is for the Mojo Monday Week 142 Sketch above
http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/    and the

Penny Black Saturday Challenge Week 104   use Swirls & a Penny Black Stamp
http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/

I used my Big Shot with the Spellbinders Scalloped Circles, Oval, & Border Die,  Cuttlebug Embossing Folder "Swirls", & Quickutz Swirl Flourish Die. The Penny Black Butterfly, with Glitter Pen, Paper Studio Punch for the Flower and some sparkles from my stash. Most of the papers were from my leftovers.

Have lots of outside work to get done, and we are between storms, so have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by my blog.

A few challenges Mostly About Freedom, and the RED, WHITE & BLUE

What Summer Means...the challenge at Our Creative Corner Challenge Sketch Challenge - OCCSC12  http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/   to me it means the colors of my card.
May is Memorial Day, June is Flag Day, July is the 4th of July, months for family picnics, times to remember, time spent with family for all the outside actiivies we all so enjoy. With a son and a nephew in the military and several friends & family who have served it means "THANK YOU" for our "FREEDOM" so we can enjoy these summer days.

Our Daily Bread   http://ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/blog-hop-winners-and-odbdslc16-sketch.html   has this Sketch ODBDSLC16  that I patterned my card from.

Kards and Klay  http://kardsandklay.blogspot.com/  have "Wave Your Flag" our colors of RED, WHITE & BLUE.  I have our Flag up whenever weather permits. I have alot of Patriotic Decorating in my home. Just a believer in supporting our country and thanking our men & women who give their all so we can be free. 

Pixie Dust  http://pixieduststudiopixiechallenge.blogspot.com/  Challenge #5 "Punch it Out'
MS Border Punch & Spellbinders Scalloped Ovals.

Sentimental Sunday  http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/  Challenge #6 New or Neglected Stash  mostly New  I use a lot of Stars, & Patriotic colors.

A Crafty Little Place  http://acraftylittleplace.blogspot.com/2010/06/crafty-little-challenge-42-anything-but.html   has  Anything but Square.  Challenge #42 

I used the Martha Stewart Border Punch on the sides, my Big Shop with the Spellbinders Scalloped Ovals, Cuttlebug's Embossing Folder "STARS", ribbon and sparkles from my stash.
Hop on over to the above Challenges and have some fun. They have great inspirations by their DT and some have some prizes to the Lucky Mr. Linky Choice.  
 Thanks for stopping by my blogspot.  Fly "Your" colors  High & Proud. 

Hearts make me feel Good !!!!

It's been a while, but still dealing with parents medical issues. Thought maybe a card and some challenges would rid me of some stress.

 
Several challenges with this card. I used my Big Shot with the Spellbinders Scalloped and Plain Hearts, Martha Stewart Heart Border Punch,  Cuttlebug Hearts Embossing folder, several types of string, ribbon, netting, yarn, and a flower, pearl, heart button, 2 red heart sparkles, a metal heart, with shades of red DP.  It kinda would make a good Valentine, but I will use it to give to my husband for our anniversary, just around the corner.
Challenges that I like to follow are:
The Shabby Tea Room http://theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/2010/05/week-11-dear-to-my-heart.html Week #12 Hearts, .

Just for Fun Stamps http://jffstamps.typepad.com/ Challenge #14 Monochromatic.

Oh Alice  http://aliceinwonderlandchallenge.blogspot.com/ #16 What's Your Muchness  (layers, strings, embellishments)

Corrosive Challenges http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/ Challenge #67 DieCuts

Pile it On http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2010/06/everyone-thanks-so-much-for-playing-w.html  Challenge #22  Quirky

KL Stampin N Scrappin http://klstampinnscrappin.blogspot.com/ Shaped Challenge KLSNS33

Kards and Klay http://kardsandklay.blogspot.com/2010/06/6-of-1-half-dozen-of-another.html
 6 Embellishments

Delightful Sketches  http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.com/2010/05/another-challenge.html  Texture
Paper Jewels Stamps  http://paperjewelsstamps.blogspot.com/2010/06/may-winner-and-june-prize.html  A Prize

No Time to Stamp http://notimetostamp.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2010/06/03/stamp-simply-142-sweet-stuff/  Sweet Stuff Challenge 142

They have some great inspirations and some awesome give a ways  so hop on over and join the fun.
Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  Have a great week. With a little Sunshine, and some Chocolate I could be on my way to "Back At It" .