JustRite Friday Challenge 008

JustRite is having a Terrific Tag Challenge.   I love tags. The one I did today consists of Spellbinders Lattic Pendants, Labels Nine and the Romantic Sentiments from JustRite.
Ribbon & Embellishments from my stash. Stop over
 http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/2010/03/justrite-friday-challenge-008-terrific-tags.html  they are giving $50 gift certificate to the lucky choice of Mr. Linky.

They always have a lot going one. The Design Team here always does a great job sharing their talents and really offering inspiration.  Have fun and thanks for stopping by.

Inky Impressions Challenge #31

Something Green It's not a hint of Irish Clovers etc , because the birthday girl is not Irish and she don't want Irish for her birthday!! Ok..she loves dogs so hope it's ok

http://www.inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.com/
Since it is March they thought it would be fun to THINK GREEN to add green somewhere on your card or project!! This weeks challenge #31 Stop on over and see the Inkettes desgins. Have fun and thank you for stopping by.

Color Throwdown #83 & Simon Says CHALLENGES

I combined this card with:

Colors at Color Throwdown :  Bermada Bay, Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, Marigold Morning
http://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/  Make sure you check it out, as there is a sponsor this week and the DT has some awesome color combo's.
AND
Simon Says Sketch which you can see at      http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/
The DT has some darling cards and they also are giving a Gift Cert. to the store.

Thanks for stopping by.

Verve Spring Fling Challenge 1

Stop over to   http://vervestamps.blogspot.com/2010/03/spring-fling-challenge-1.html to check out the details on this Challenge 1. Plus they have some very nice displays to get your ideas moving.

A card with "Flowers"  and the Peony is my favorite.  This NRN Design Paper is cut and popped up in different layers. I used the Martha Stewart Border Punch, Spellbinders Scalloped Ovals & Squares, Ribbon & Sparkles from my stash.
Thanks for stopping by and Enjoy the new week.

Just For Fun Color Challenge #1

I love color challenges..and the very first one for Just For Fun, you can see all the info at
http://jffstamps.typepad.com/jffstamps/2010/03/just-for-fun-friday-color-challenge-1.html
The colors to use are Green, Pink, & Brown. My card is kinda Shabby Chic, for a friend who has these colors everywhere and is Shabby Chic!!!!

I used my new Tim Holtz Paper Distresser to get the tattered look on edges, Ranger distressed ink, Cuttlebug Butterflies, and Embossing folder. The green wool thread, buttons, & sparkle are from my stash.  This was different for me and with a little more practice, I think I can do better.
Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the new week.  Even with the Rain perdicted, I'll enjoy being home. Have made a lot of trips out of town this week with a grandson's birthday, girls basketball in State playoffs for 2 games and other shopping adventures.  Always good to go, but so nice to come home. Thanks for stopping by.

MoJo Monday

It is  the first Monday  so that means it's CONTEST time at Mojo


http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/  This is the Sketch by Julee Tilman

The Design Team has some very nice projects displayed. So hop on over.

I used the Cuttlebug Embossing Folders and the MS Border Punch for a friend's  March Birthday.

Thanks for stopping by and Have a great day.

Buttons, bows, brads & Bling

For the Papertake Weekly Challenge stop on over there are a lot of fun creations.
 http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/  I used Papertrey Stamps, Sentiments, & Buttons,
Thought this was a real Spring filled card

Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the Sunshine.

Moxie Fab World & Tuesday Triggers/ Kim Wilson Challenge

Had so much fun with this Card Challenge, again I think it is the SPRING colors. Tuesday Triggers with Kim Wilson at webspot:               http://www.moxiefabworld.com/  has some really great inspirations.  On my card I used Cuttlebug Divine Swirls Embossing Folder, sanded a little, & the Swiss Dots, Papertrey Stamps and buttons, Spellbinders Labels 9, and a ribbon from my stash.

Snow is melting, and Sun is out, hope to soon see some robins... Enjoy the Ride and Thanks for stopping by.

Spring Schemes

Oh the color, some awesome samples of Spring Schemes at  http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/ which is a good link to shop at Papertrey Ink . The Desgin Team here does an EXCELLENT job of creating beautiful items and offer great "INSPIRATION". Today you can participate in a great variety of color for their Card Challenge. I used Dawn Mcvey's Color Scheme of Aqua Mist, Hibiscus Burst, Spring Moss, Fresh Snow to create my card today. Also the Papertrey Stamps, Sentiments, & Buttons, a Martha Stewart Eylet Lace Punch and Spellbinders Labels 4, Cuttlebug Embossing folder Swiss Dots

So fun working with Spring colors, gives me motivation and energy. So hope you hop over to Nichole's site and have fun with it.  Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the ride.

Card Patterns Sketch 53

Anniversary Party over at  http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/  Visit and get involved in the Bloghop.

My card has use of Cuttlebug Embossing Folders, Marvey Scalloped Square & Circle Punches
Sentiments and Bunny are Verve Stamps.

Thanks for stopping by, Enjoy the Sunshine.

2 Sketches 4 U Challenge

Kazan's sketch #47 at  http://2sketches4you.blogspot.com/  has DeNami Designs as the Sponsor of the week and they have some unique Rubber Stamps with discounts going on right now.

Here is the sketch I came up with using Penny Black Sentiment, Sizzix Accents, Cuttlebug Embossing folders, Swiss Dots & Birds & Swirls, Marvey Scalloped punch and Ribbon & Embellishments from my stash.  Hope you have a nice week and Thanks for stopping by.

Challenge Moxie Fab- YELLOW

Tuesday Trigger  Inspiration Straight from the Pages of STAMP IT! Cards. Kim Hughes card is YELLOW over at
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2010/02/tuesday-trigger-inspiration-straight.html

The card I created is simple. A  HandCut Butterfly from some Stringey Tissue, Embellishments from my Saving Habits,
Sentiments from Close to my Heart,

Just seems so spring inspired: YELLOW...stop on over and see the great cards and what they have going on lots of good things.  Have a great day and we certainly are enjoying the Sunshine, but not the -10 degree temps we are having. 

Plaid & Polka Dot Challenge

Over at Frosted Designs :    http://www.frosteddesigns.blogspot.com/   they are having a Plaid & Polka Dot Challenge.  I needed a quick card to take to a baby shower and the sex of the baby is not been revealed so no pink or blue...but the purple, green & yellow was a fun combo.

I used Cuttlebugs embossing folder "Swiss Dots' on the envelope and Papers & Sentiments from Momenta "Born to Be Wild"  & Marvey Scalloped Circle Punch.  Enjoy the new week and Thanks for stopping by. 

Pals Paper Arts Challenge PPA30-Kiss

Such a sunny day, with no snow, got me to do a "Keep it  Simple Sweetie Card"
from a Challenage at Pals Paper Arts!  the Pals are sending you a "KISS" (Keep It Simple, Sweetie) The following are suggested guidelines for creating a KISS -able card:

•Clean with lots of 'white' space

•Simple Designs

•Minimum time to create  so check it out at the following:

http://www.palspaperarts.com/

It was quick and easy and a good one to have on hand. Used the Cuttlebuy embossing folder, D'vine Swirl, Marvy Scalloped Circle punches, some ribbon and glitz from my stash. Enjoy the weekend, have lots to do in Iowa in winter.  A wonderful KITE Festival on the Lake tomorrow.

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