2 Sketches 4 You Challenge

This weeks Challenge at 2 Sketches 4 You  can be seen at http://2sketches4you.blogspot.com/
for all the details.   I created a Vertical Version of the Sketch and it so made me want SPRING to come.  I used the Hero Arts Stamp of IRIS's, colored it with Copics, Stampabilities stamp , Happy Easter 2,  Spellbinders Scalloped Rectangles, & Scalloped Ovals.

Have a nice week and let the Thaw begin.  

Star Challenge

At Frosted Designs  http://frosteddesigns.blogspot.com/2010/02/star-challenge.html the
challenge to use STARS. I used Star Paper, Fiskars Star Punches, Star Embossing Folder from Cuttlebug, Star Embellishments, Glitter, Bow Easy for the Bow in the Theme Red, White, & Blue as I will use this to Welcome my Son back into the United States. I had to use a Stencil for the Big Blue Star and hand cut it. I surely will be buying some Nested Stars soon.

With a son, other family members and friends in the Military I have a lot of Patriotic Ideas. I know they always enjoy mail. And I have always loved the colors.  Have a great week and thanks for stopping by.

PPA29-Simple Sketch Challenge

Over at Pals Paper Arts is a Simple Sketch Challenge with blog candy!!!!
http://www.palspaperarts.com/   hop on over and see the design Margaret has and enjoy the fun.

 The Design Team has lots of great cards and some nice blog candy. I used MS border punch, ribbon & embellishments from my stash,  Cuttlebugs Swiss Dots Embossing Folder.    Have fun

Day 13 Contest

Papertrey Ink is having a truly fun Challenge on Designing a Floral Embellishment to send off to someone specail. Here is the card that I created:

I used the Sizzlets, for this flower and the flowers inside, a Martha Stewart Border Punch, inside I used the acetate sheet to display the Ribbon, Ribbon Tag, Some Sizzlets Flowers, a few colors of paper for the special person I send it to to use in her creations.  I also  used some sparkle embellishments. The inside of the card looks like this:

You can visit http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2010/02/day-13-contest.html

and see what Nichole has all got going with their new line of some very new and interesting things.

Thanks for looking and Enjoy Winer. It is EVERYWHERE

INSPIRE 10 SEEING STARS

This is a GINA K challenge to use STARS.   I used Star Paper, Fiskars Star Punches,  Star Embossing Folder from Cuttlebug, Star Embellishments, Glitter, Bow Easy for the Bow in the Theme Red, White, & Blue as I will use this to Welcome my Son back into the United States. I had to use a Stencil for the Big Blue Star and hand cut it.  I surely will be buying some Nested Stars soon.   Check out Gina K's sight as she is having lots of Wonderful new products you can view at
http://blog.ginakdesigns.com/     The first one is the Front, the second is the inside.

Have a great weekend and Enjoy the adventure                                                                               

Papertrey's Asian Fusion

Today I was working with the Papertrey Ink Challenge  a special challenge in honor of Asian Fusion and it's origins! The challenge is to create a project that somehow integrates origami of some sort or another and Nichole even offered some tutorials. They are having a Release Party (14th) of some really awesome New Items, so check it out here:
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/

My card is of Origami Tulips, with Spring around the corner and Papertrey's Florals I thought this would be good for a friend.  Enjoy the day as our week is almost over.

"Love" is the Theme Challenge #25

Stop by http://diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com/ Claudia's website  Such great talent here. Was a fun visit and will have to keep it on my list very nice display of cards and fun. Lots of new things coming available here too.
My card here is done up in Patriotic Colors, have a son and a nephew serving so keep these colors at the top of my list. Here is the card:

I used Paper Studio Papers, glue dots, embellishments & ribbon from a BIG Military assortment, EK Success corner rounder & circle punch. The Sentiments are a garage sale find

This was a fun challenge, as I guess I know whoever I send it to will be thrilled to get mail.
I have a few more things in the works so check later and Have a great week.

Crazy 4 Challenges

A Valentine Card can be submitted to http://crazy4challenges.blogspot.com/  to enter the Crazy 4 Challenge this week.

This card was made with Spellbinders "Hearts", Cuttlebug's Embossing folder "Hearts", Martha Stewart Border Punch "Hearts", Insides Sentiments Verve & More Hearts.

Papertrey--Betsy's Color Favorites

Papertrey is  having a special color challenge. Each of their talented Design Team members selected their favorite Papertrey color scheme to work with.  The challenge is to pick one or all twelve and enter it. This one is Betsy's Color Favorites: Kraft, Aqua Mist, Sweet Blush, Pure Poppy so head on over to  http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/  and pick out your favorites.

I used  Martha Stewarts Border Punch, K&Company Paper Flowers, Papertrey Sentiment from Everyday Blessings, Sizzix fancy Flourish Set, Embellishments from my stash.  Have fun and Enjoy the adventure

Papertrey Niki's Colors

Papertrey is having a special color challenge. Each of their talented Design Team members selected their favorite Papertrey color scheme to work with. Your challenge is to pick one (or two, or three or ALL of them!) to work with.  I used Niki's colors of Kraft, Hibiscus Burst, Raspberry Fizz, New Leaf
Head on over to   http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/ and enjoy the fun

I used K& Company Paper Flowers, a few embellishments, paper from Paper Studio.  Have fun

Papertrey Kim's Colors

Papertrey is having a special color challenge. Each of their talented Design Team members selected their favorite Papertrey color scheme to work with. Your challenge is to pick one (or two, or three or ALL of them!) to work with. It was really unique, as I thought WOW these are weird together but they all turned out to be very pretty together.  That's why they are the Design Team and I am not.
Head on over to see all the neat varities and play along
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/   Here is one that I completed, using Martha Stewarts Border punch, Sentiments from Papertrey's Everyday Blessings, ribbon & embellishments from my stash.

This is from Kim's favorite colors of Kraft, Dark Chocolate, Spring Moss, Ocean Tides
Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Laura's Sketch 45

Laura's Sketch 45 over at http://2sketches4you.blogspot.com/2010/02/lauras-sketch-45.html
has  Sakura of America  as  Sponsor of the Week
The winner of Card of the Week will win a variety of really cool pens from Sakura. These pens are fun and easy to work with. Every card maker should own some of these pens! Thank you Sakura of America.   Here is my creation from Laura's Sketch:

This was a fun sketch to put together. I used Sentiments from"The Greeting Card Farm", (which says Fintastic nad Cool in the Pool ) sometimes camera or lighting isn't just right.
Sizzix  Fish #2, Martha Stewarts border punch, EK Success Scalloped Circle.  Thanks for looking.

Challenge #18 @ Colour Q

Happen to find this  http://colourq.blogspot.com/2010/02/todays-beautiful-colors-are-inspired-by.html  for another Color Challenge which is  Melon Mambo, So Saffron, Old Olive, Baja Biege,
Here's what I come up with

It was fun and quite colorful.  I used K&Company Embellishments, Martha Stewart Border Punch, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder "Swiss Dots" . Hop on over and take a look. They have some very nice samples to view.   Thanks for looking.

#6 Flourishes Challenge

This challenge FTTC52F is Maki Jones. Use your favorite FLOURISH stamp set. I don't have a Flourish stamp set as yet so I choose my favoarite flower bouquet in this creation:

It is an All Night Media Stamp, I colored with Copic Markers, used Spellbinders Labels 9, Martha Stewart Border Punch, and paper from Paper Studio, ribbon & embellishments from my stash.

http://www.flourishesnewsletter.blogspot.com/ has the details and you will have to use Maki's site at:

http://flourishesnewsletter.blogspot.com/search/label/FTTC52F to link up your creation for the final entry.

#5 Flourishes Anniversary

This is Kimberly Crawfords Challenge FTTC52E use a "FRAME" and my sweet daughter-in-law gave me a Making Memories Kit for Christmas and I put most of it to use here:

stop by http://flourishesnewsletter.blogspot.com/ to get instructions and then to Kimberly's site
http://flourishesnewsletter.blogspot.com/search/label/FTTC52E 
and enter your creation. Great things to see and there are Prizes...I used the Cuddlebug Embossing folder "Swiss Dots" , EK Success Flourish punch, the ribbon, FRAME, embellishments came from the kit.

I'll be back tomorrow to do #6, I need to find my BOW EASY. I wonder if Baxter or Bailey would be to blame here? They sure had fun in my ribbon drawer...they love to be right on top of all the things I am working with. So I gave them all the little scrap paper in a little pan, they played for an hour, made a mess, but had fun. They make me laugh and we all need that. In case you don't know they are our kittens. We got them to be BARN CATS, but they were too small to be alone out there and after weeks to taking them back and forth, we decided they were way to smart to be in the Barn.!!!
Smart by Capturing our Hearts....  Have a great day and Have fun doing what you do best.
They Love to be together

#4 of 6 Flourishes Anniversary Challenge

This is Silke Ledlow's Challenge   FTTC52D She made it sweet & simple, Use the Color Pink as your Main Color.  Connect to http://flourishesnewsletter.blogspot.com/ to get the details,  then connect to her sight  http://flourishesnewsletter.blogspot.com/2010/02/fttc52d-hosted-by-silke-ledlow.html  to link your creation.

Papers are NRN Designs, EK Success Corner Rounder, & Flourish, Marvey Scalloped Cirlces,
K&Company Accents.   These gals have a great array of things going on, have some awesome talents so make sure to stop by.  They are offering prizes!!!!!

Flourishs Anniversary Challenge #3 of 6

This is challenge FTTC52C hosted by Dee Jackson she wanted a Fruity Birthday Card. I went by the colors of grape, lime, apple green as the ONLY fruit I had was the CHERRIES for the top.  Will have to go shopping!!! You can link up with her at  http://flourishesnewsletter.blogspot.com/search/label/FTTC52C 

http://www.flourishesnewsletter.blogspot.com/ has the information on how to play along.              This is 3 of 6.
This card makes me hungary for the Ice Cream Shoppe, I used Hero Arts Cupcake & Cherry Stamps, and cut them out.  Spellbinders Ribbon Tag Trio, Ribbon from my stash.  Have a great day.

Flourish Anniversary Challenge

This is for FTTC52B, Betty Wright
 http://flourishesnewsletter.blogspot.com/search/label/FTTC52B 

has a challenge to Cut Out & Pop Up so stop on over to her site to link up  your creation.

http://www.flourishesnewsletter.blogspot.com/ has the details for this event

This was a fun card. I used Martha Stewart Border Punch (wish she'd put the name on 'em)
Spellbinders Scalloped Oval & Squares, Colorbok Glitter paper, NRN Design paper, of which I cut out and popped up the PEONY, Melissa Francis "Courage" Green Dotted paper, Sparkles, Ribbon from my Embellishment Jar.  The bow is a little simple, as I have misplaced my BOW EASY.

Thanks for stopping by, there will be a few more so continue on....

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Anniversary Challenge #1 of 6

Friends of Flourishes Blog Team is hosting six different challenges. Samples were created by the FTTC Guest Challenge Hosts, and they did a great job. Check out the newsletter blog for instructions and join in. 
   http://www.flourishesnewsletter.blogspot.com/ 
This is for Challenge FTTC5A Cindy Haffner's and you can link up your creation by visiting her site at: http://flourishesnewsletter.blogspot.com/2010/02/fttc52a-hosted-by-cindy.html 

Spring Colors to send off to another friend who is a Cancer Survivor. I used  all Melissa Francis  a great line of colors and accessories for this.  Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Divine Swirl, EK Success Flourish, Scalloped Circle & Squares (they are hard to see in the pictures as it is white with the pink lettering).  Thanks for looking.

New Blog Candy

Head on over to Cheryl's Sweet Design's she is offering Anniversay Candy and lots of Great Creations.  She's doing  tutorials, and Fantastic BOWS... Always a fun, and  an inspirational visit.
And I like Mr. Boots!!!  

Tags, Tins & Treats @ VERVE

Over at Verve Stamps there is a Challenge going on, you can get the info here:
http://vervestamps.blogspot.com/   so I have been creating. This Design Team has some really awesome projects for you to see.  They are great at using color, special talents and share a whole lot of love with all.  So enjoy your visit.

I used Spellbinders "Hearts", Sizzix BigZ "Nested Stars", Marvy Scalloped Cirlce,Ribbon & embellishments from my hoard box....Paper from Paper Studio, The tin is covered with the white ridged paper from inside it was sized perfectly. Again the red, white and blue are in abundance as I have family and friends serving in the Military. The Sentiment Stamps are from VERVE STAMPS, they don't show up much in the picture, but are from "Seeing Stars", "Thankful Accents" and "Sweet Valentine" I really love these.  This bottom picture is a little tin, I save all this "Stuff", so I have several I will give for Valentines Day. The little tag doesn't show up that great but I used a Martha Stewart Heart Border scrap and again the VERVE STAMPS. Thanks for visiting. Have a great day.

One last one for Today

Here is a "Sweetheart Challenge" over at      http://abcdesignblog.blogspot.com/

Kinda Blury

                                                                                    Sorry

This card was made with Spellbinders "Hearts", Cuttlebug's Embossing folder "Hearts", Martha Stewart Border Punch "Hearts",  Insides Sentiments Verve & Paper Wishes  You could win a $10 gift code.

Another entry done today

CPS 152 Prize Sponsor
 http://cardpositioningsystems.blogspot.com/


This week, JustRite Stampers is sponsoring the CPS 152 sketch and will have a prize package to be given away. That package will be revealed on Wednesday at the CPS blog (because it's one of the new stamp sets we'll be releasing next week!), so we hope you'll check there for that! In the meantime, you can get started on your creation with their fabulous sketch, you can see it at:

http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/    I have yet to be able to copy the samples.

Here are two cards I created using the design. I had to have the Sympathy one for tonight and do not have JustRite stampers for this.  I would love to win some of the prizes they give away.
This card does use the Sentiments from the "Romantic Set"

I used Marvey's 2 scalloped circle punches, Paper Sudio Papers, Ribbon and Embellishments from my stash.   Both Cards I used the Spellbinders Fleur De Lis

Here I used the Spellbinders Scalloped Ovals, Color Core "Black Magic/Coral" cardstock, Paper Inspirations Cross and on the back the  Sympathy sentiment

This was another fun challenge.

2 Sketches 4 U Challenge

You can enter by Feb 6th for Kazan's Sketch 45 see the details at
http://2sketches4you.blogspot.com/   My card here is done up in Patriotic Colors, have a son and a nephew serving so keep these colors at the top of my list. Here is the card:

I used Paper studio Papers, glue dots, embellishments & ribbon from a BIG Military assortment, EK Success corner rounder & circle punch.  The Sentiments are a garage sale find

This was a fun challenge, as I guess I know whoever I send it to will be thrilled to get mail.
I have a few more things in the works so check later and Have a great week.

"P" Challenge

Flourishes is having a "P" Challenge, Pink Paper, Pearls, Poppies, Purple, Punches, Piercing anything with "P"  more information at their blogspot:

http://flourishesnewsletter.blogspot.com/2010/01/flourishes-timeless-tuesday_25.html

Here's is what I have taken time to do as I am sending it off to a friend who is dealing with breast cancer. 

 Paper from G.C.D studios, 3D stickers & Book 67 Melissa Frances, Bow Easy, scissors edge trimmer
It was something quick I had to get in the mail today.  So have a good week

A Color Throwdown Challenge

Today I created a card for the  77th Color Challenge    at  http://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/
hostess is Cathy! She's picked these beautiful colors for us from ColorBok, elegant eggplant, certainly celery and baja breeze.

I used Spellbinders "Fancy Tags", Sizix Stems, Cuttlebug Corner, K & Company Accents, Papers from Penny Lane"My Minds Eye, aqua & celery and Paper Studio eggplant, Sentiment is from Papertrey. This was a fun combo of colors. Thanks for looking and have a great week.

One more Challenge "RED"

Another Colour Challenge "Red" over at   http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

This is a card I worked up for a friend using Martha Stewart Heart Border and Stamp Punches, the Sentiments is from JustRite Stampers and the Marvy Scalloped Square Punch, Ribbon from my stash and Card Stock is Paper Studio.

This is the inside

Donna's Den of Crafts is offering the Romantic Goodies.  Have Fun.

Another Challenge--- SNOW? or CARDS?

Boy am I glad it snowed!!!!!  Not really, but I got a lot of cards done and the stamping room organized. Here is  what JustRite Stampers is offering:

This week's prize package is our 2" Square Monogram Kit!

and would I love to win this. I am new to JustRite, and I do have the round stampers and the
"Romantic Sentiments Set" but this would be a great additon for me to work with. Keeping my fingers crossed. The website is:    http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/



 Here is the card I made for the "BE SQUARED" challenge

 The front of the card is done with "Big Shot" and Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Squares Large, Hearts, Cuttlebug Heart Square Embossing folder, Paper Studio Card Stock, GinaK  Ribbon.
The inside of the card, has left over red heart square from Spellbinders die, and the JustRite Sentiment from "Romantic Sentimenst Set".  The Square they are giving in this challenge would have worked GREAT here.  Maybe I can win it!!!!
I think the DT at JustRite has some super great talent and always awesome things they share with all of us.  It really makes my day to visit their blogs and be so inspired. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Have a really great week and I hope we have LOTS of SUNSHINE. It will make the vast amount of snow glisten.   Thanks for visiting.

Another Post Today "2Sketches4You"

JustRite Stampers is Sponsoring a Fantastic Giveaway at this blogspot             http://2sketches4you.blogspot.com/ .  With all the road closings and cancellations due to our Iowa blizzard I was able to put together the following card

I used the JustRite "Romantic Sentiments Set",  the "Big Shot", with the Spellbinders Small Labels,
Paper Studio card stock, Ribbon & Embellishments from my stash. The card has some sparkle that doesn't show in this picture.  It will be a good card for an upcoming wedding.
Have a great week and thanks for the visit.

Crazy 4 Challenges "PRETTY IN PINK"

We are digging out of huge drifts here in North Iowa, but it gave me time to get a few goodies done.
Nothing like really quiet time to work with lovely things.

Here is their blog site:  http://crazy4challenges.blogspot.com/   and here is the "Tag" I created

I used my "BIG SHOT" with the Spellbinders Contemporary Hearts Pendant, Hearts, Cuttlebug Heart Block embossing folder, Colorbok Glitter Pink Papers, Paper Studio, GinaK ribbons. This was a fun and colorful Tag for Valentine giving.
Thanks for visiting.

Card Patterns Challenge #48

Card Patterns weekly Card Sketch Challenge:
Card Sketch #48  Visit the blog at,
http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/2010/01/sketch-48.html Tracy has Sarah Masteller as the Guest Designer and there are 10 very nice samples with Michelle giving a prize giveaway ending Friday, January 29th . So hop on over and see what's in store. 

This was a fun Card Challenge, I used
GinaK ribbon, Spellbinders Contemporary Hearts & Labels 4, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, Paper Studio Card Stock, Stampin'Up Sentiments, glue dots

It's been a hectic Monday, but so glad to have electricity. High winds, snow and most all hiways are closed. Good time to get all the unfinished projects done, and make some cards to have on hand.

Thanks for visiting and have a great week.

Card Patterns Sketch 47

This week was Nina's Hosting of her first card sketch  and I love all the sentiments on the  GinaK Designs "Lovely Shelf" that she has designed. Nina You Did a Great Job.  I would love to win this.   This is also my first entry into a card sketch so I hope I can get Mr. Linky to work..

This is using Nina's  Card Sketch  47  challenge sketch this week at http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/2010/01/sketch-47.html

This is using EK Success Little Heart Punch,
Spellbinders Label 9, Martha Stewart Lace Heart Punch & Borders Punch, Papers are Paper Studio, Words  Stampablilities Stamp,
some misc. ribbon in my stash..

Inside of the Card I have used the Verve Stamp
Sweet Valentine, and the Spellbinders Heart Nestabilities

The card pattern crew came up with some great inspirations and the site is fun to visit.

Thanks for looking and Have a great day.

Ice

We are having high winds, ice, sleet, and snow blowing. This has really been an old fashioned winter. I hope it leaves IOWA and doesn't come back.

I need someone to help me with adding the side info here and there,

Cheryl, you seem to visit off and on.  I enjoy your blog a lot, but I have a question and no email for you.  Do you have an easy way to connect by Mr. Linky?  I went from your site to ABC, read about the candy etc and wanted to post it to my site by Mr. Linky...it didn't come over, I did go and set up all that they (Mr. Linky) had  so I just did it a backward way by the link here but had problems cutting and paste ing  Abc's  pictures of punches...  Can it be a copy and paste thing or not.  You can use my email to respond if you want.

How long will it take me to get GREAT  like you gals are?  You just make it all look so simple and there are a lot of things you do to have the great blogs that you have.  Where do you get the time?

ABC Toys and Crafts Blog Candy

Awesome Blog Candy at ABC Toys and Crafts: 3 different Martha Stewart Punch Sets. This is the one I would like to have:so hop on over , use the link on the right under Blog Candy

January Update

Where or where does the time go?  We have been hit hard with Winter this year. Snow everywhere and a constant on again off again Snow Fog. The trees are always beautiful white, but now the forecast is for Icey conditions thru Thursday.
I am working on making Valentine Cards for Family so will venture to post a few here to see if I can do it.   Well I got it here but not in the right place . So will try another

That worked better. 

And I can't forget the latest with our 2 kittens  Baxter & Bailey.  Baxter is bigger and more cuddly and quiet. Bailey is thin, on the move and loves to investigate everything.  They both love to have attention though.  Guess who this is at 4 AM  whinning, & wondering "what do I do next"

Have a great day and will keep trying to do more with this.