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" .

A short note today

Added Debbie's Birthday Candy,  http://passionforcrafts.blogspot.com/2010/05/its-my-birthday-blogcandy.html 

And Crystal's Anniversary Blog Candy  http://crystalkbk.blogspot.com/2010/05/my-blogaversary-candy.html 

Hop on over both have great inspiration and some awesome candy for their Celebrations. I could use some blog candy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Has been a hectic 2 weeks, mostly medical trips for & with my mother, who had 2 mild strokes. Quite a stressful thing. Not much time for blogging or card making. Hope to be back with it this week.  We havd had really dreary weather, so rainy, windy and cold.  I don't do well with dreary for too long.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the weekend. Hoping for "SUNSHINE & LOLLIPOPS"

Very Fun Challenges: Monochromatic, Mother's Day, & Shapes

Back at it. I spent Friday running errands, garage sale shopping  and found many "Little Treasures".
Today I made one card for many challenges:
Using the MoJo Monday 136 Round Sketch   http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/ 

At Pals Paper Arts the PPA40 Monochromatic-BLUES, was the next choice

http://www.palspaperarts.com/

Then Polka Doodles   Week 16 Challenge

 http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/2010/04/week-16-challenge-monochromatic.html

                                                                         and
Caardvarks    http://caardvarks.blogspot.com/2010/04/celebrating-coredinations.html  both have
                                                       Monochromatic  Cards.
S2G-Challenge Twisted Tuesday #54 is about "Mother"  http://s2gpapercraftingcontest.blogspot.com/
Fun With Shapes and More Challenge #51  "Mother's Day" http://funwithshapesandmore.blogspot.com/
Our Daily Brad Designs Blog has  ODBDSLC11  "Mother's Day" http://ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/odbdslc11-mothers-day.html
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #28  is  SHAPES    http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

My mother always likes Small Cards so this was a little challenge in itself

Most of the Papers were from Debbie Mumm's Collection, I used my Big Shot with the Spellbinders Scalloped Circles, A Border Punch which I cut in 2 parts, Sentiment from Stampin Up, Bow,Flower,Pearls from my box of Things Saved

Hope you like it. It is very danity and feminine I think.

Please stop by all the BlogSpots, as they truly do have great Inspiration by their Design Teams.

Most are offering some sort of a prize to keep you busy with new ideas.

May you enjoy the weekend with Sunshine and Laughter.

A Few Challenges

Ready for some Action?  Make sure to Hop on over to the following blogspots. The Design Team and the Entries to these are full of Bright Inspiration.

The Pixie Cottage is featuring a Special Guest Designer, Jacque's Magnolia's and you are in for a treat, be sure to visit her blog also   http://www.thepixiecottage.blogspot.com/  She has done the Sketch PC #16 for Pixie Cottage

Die Cuts R Us has Whatever Floats your Boat - - - -Challenge #36     Mine would be the colors
http://diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com/  
The Shabby Tea Room  has   Comforts of Home - - Week Challenge #7  Mine would be the colors
http://theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/
Incy Wincy Designs has     One of My Favourites - - -Again color & the butterflies
http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/    scroll down past the bloghop info for the current info
One Stitch at a Time has - - - Flowers  http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/
Denami has - - - Spring Like   http://denami.blogspot.com/2010/04/theme-challenge-1.html
Sentimental Sunday has - - - Flowers and Sentiment  http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/

My card was so fun to make. I used my BIG SHOT and the Cuttlebug Large Butterfly and Embossing Folders, Martha Stewarts Little Butterfly Punch and Border Punch, Spellbinders Squares, & Scalloped Squares, Sentiment from Stampabilities, Background Paper from Hot off the Press, Ribbon, Embellishments & Flowers from a my Stash.  

Thanks for stopping by.  Remember to follow the Sentiment " It's the smallest things that fill your heart".  Have a great day.

Day Off Wednesday

Had to take a day and get the garage cleaned. Woke up at 5AM so just got up by 6 I was moving 3 vehicles outside and all the stuff accumulated over winter.  Gravel road's have us track in a lot of fine dirt so I swept the heavy duty dirt and my husband came to help with a hose and water, as I followed with broom to really clean the floor.  Threw a lot and washed down the bar & stools, refrigerator, and the wood items etc we use for entertaining out there once in a while.
A lot got moved to the shop area which I hope to get done next week one day.
Need a trip to the city to get some new carpet strips for between the cars and replace some I threw to connect to the bar area.  After 5 hrs, I was physically wore out.  Advil and a beer and good sleep.

Then a trip towing my car to our little town  something needs attention as it wouldn't start. What is a woman to do without a car.  Drive a little red older truck with no air that my  7 yr old grandson Caek says " Grandma this thing really moves"  He's amazed at the stick shift and spinning tires!!!! and granddaughter Camryn 4, don't miss an adventure with Grandpa on some sort of moving machine here (tractors, trucks, 4 wheeler, combine)
Spent a few hours on webcam with son visiting in Phillipines, will be back in So.Korea tonight.

Today got to do a few cards for personal use, lots of May birthdays, Bridal shower, and a few Sympathy cards again.  An some time to spend with the cats...they will be 1 in May...

Baxter the bigger, cuddle cat, moves a lot slower and in total command. Always has his paw ON TOP of either Baily or Me when he's resting.  He does a LOT of that.  Totally MALE!!!

Bailey the small, thin, full of energy, and  investigative little one, can make you laugh a lot, trying something new everyday. He is a real keeper.. loves treats and trying to get out the door before you.
They were totally amazed at the outside world the day I let them follow me around the yard.
They spend a lot of time together looking out the windows and racing up and down the steps to my craft room  or the family room .  AND they love my ribbon !!!!!  Haven't had the camera there to get that shot. but they also play with a little tin pan I put some scraps in...love the twisty ties & playing in boxes when the UPS drops off a package. 

Well got to get busy, Have a Raggedy Ann collection that needs dusting and some Goulash to make for lunch.  Have a great day.  We are having 40mph winds... so no adventures outside today.

Another Group of FUN Challenges

Your Next Stamp (YNS)Challenge #14  Sititching Real or Faux.. machine needs work...I need patience  http://ynschallenges.blogspot.com/2010/04/challenge-14-stitching-real-or-faux.html 

Cute Card Thursday Challenge 109   Andrea's Sketch  http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2010/04/challenge-109-sketch-by-andrea.html

Simple Doodles  SD #16  Not A Spring Chick Anymore.....My Little Man
http://simpledoodles.blogspot.com/2010/04/sd-16-not-spring-chick-anymore.html
I had to enter this...My darling husband tells me this all the time.  

Colour Q     CQC #30   http://colourq.blogspot.com/    Love these Colors.

ABC Design Recipe Challenge:  1 Punch, 2 Stamps, 3 Embellishments
http://abcdesignblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/its-recipe-challenge.html

The Corrosive Challenge #61  " A Charm"   http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2010/04/challenge-61-theyre-magically-delicious.html   

Fun With Shapes & More  Challenge #50  "Charms"  http://funwithshapesandmore.blogspot.com/

Prairie Fairy Fridays..  "Distress"   what fun..  http://prairiefairyfridays.blogspot.com/  

The Secret Craffters  Saturday Challenge #80  "Distressing"   http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/ 

My creation consistes of a Martha Stewart Border Punch, Scraps of Paper some of which I don't know, white cardboard, a brown bag, but Debbie Mumm, & Cosmo Cricket are there, Tim Holtz Distressing Tool,  Ranger Distress Ink, the 2 stamps are "Desire" and the "Little Man"  I have had him a LONG time and there is no name on this really rubber stamp.  The twine, button, CHARM, key, and tiny tag were from my Stash, Copic Markers, Spica Glitter Pens, a theadless sewing machine to do the Faux on the edges.  I truly need to get my machine fixed and try this sewing thing. I love it on the cards.

I truly enjoyed this project. Thanks to all the BlogSpots for their Challenges

The "Not a Spring Chick Anymore"  really hit home. My sweet husband tells me that all the time when I can't get up from a kneeling position or whatever.  And I ain't "THAT" old.

I truly think this will be "ALL" for the day. Early this AM  I did another set of Challenges and I really need to get  all the unfinished "HOUSE CHORES" done before this sweet husband comes in and wants to take me out for what we call Tuesdays here in rural Iowa "Chicken Night" at the local PUB.   DO HOP around the above Blogs. They all had some AWESOME CREATIONS by their DESIGN TEAMS, some offering prizes, some just for fun.  But most of all, enjoy the week, take time to do what you love.

Oh So Many...Fun..Challenges

Good Morning! A bright and sunny day here today but quite cool.  My card is for the following challenges:

Pile it On  at  http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/  use a lot of  Challenges.

Stampin With Stacey    http://stampinwithstacey.blogspot.com/  Curtain Call Color Challenge Act 27

There She Goes Clear Stamps  http://www.tsgclearstamps.blogspot.com/ Sketch by Mercy TSG52

Penny Black Saturday Challenge   http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/

Week 98 Receipe is "3 Flowers, 2 Buttons, 1 Bow & a Penny Black Stamp"

One Stitch At a Time   http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/  "Flowers"

Denami  http://denami.blogspot.com/  "Spring Like"

Sentimental Sundays  http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/  Flowers & Sentiment

Sew Many Challenges  http://sewmanychallenges.com/  Anything Goes

S2G Challenges  http://s2gpapercraftingcontest.blogspot.com/  Flowers

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges  http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/  Anything Goes

Practical Scrappers   http://www.practicalscrappers.com/  Buttons

My card was made by using Debbie Mumm Papers, Penny Black Sentiment Stamp, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, and Buttons, Ribbon & Flowers from my Stash

Lots of Challenges here and I will say I visited all of them and read  and enjoy all the Creations that are shown. Stop by and Hop around many, many talented people  out there. Some of these are offering prizes, others just good fun.  Thanks for stopping by my blog. It's almost time for lunch and my husband has been pretty patient with me, being in the craft room so much.   Have a great week.

Challenges Galore

My card was made for
 C.R.A.F.T Challenge #47    Pink & Brown   http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

Etsy Inpired   pick your Color from BEE THINGS SHOP   http://etsyinspired.blogspot.com/
I used the "Bags" Pink & White on Brown. There is such an assortment of very inspiring things.

Clearly Inspired Challenge #12-All Tied Up  Focus on Ribbon http://clearlyistamp.typepad.com/
With Ribbon being one of the main components of their new Clearly Coordinating Collection

Fuzzy & Fancy Friday Challenge 9   Birthday With a Sweet Treat  http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/ 

Pile It On  Challenge #16   Make it Sweet   http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2010/04/challenge-16-make-it-sweet-and-dt-call.html   

2 Sketches 4 You  Kazan's Sketch 51  http://2sketches4you.blogspot.com/ 

 My card was made from DCWV's Sweet Stack Collection
  Glitter Pen, Pearls & Ribbon from my Stash

      Thanks for stopping by my blogspot. These Blog Challenges all have great Design Team
Inspirations and some prizes for your efforts. So take time to hop on over and enjoy the fun.
Have a great week.

3 Challenges / 1 Card Pretty Much an EARTH DAY THING

My card was Distressed by the Tim Holtz tool, Cosmo Cricket for the Sentiment & Chipboard Acorn,
Best Occasions for the Chipboard Tree, Color Box Copper for the Aged effect, an Old Button & some Hemp Cord for the Bow, all for an 'Earth Day Effect' using    Brown Green & White.

Esty Inspired    http://etsyinspired.blogspot.com/   This week's featured Etsy shop is sure to make you smile! Bee Things is filled with fabulous limited edition silkscreen prints. You pick the colors and enjoy the visit. I used the "Bags" Kraft, Green, White

KL Stampin N Scrappin  http://klstampinnscrappin.blogspot.com/2010/04/kl-sns-challenge-27-earth-colors.html  Challenge is to use Earth Colors, Browns, Greens, White, Earth Day Inspired

and the DT has some really fun cards.

Die Cuts R Us    http://diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com/2010/04/challenge-35-earth-day.html

Challenge is to use one earth or nature related embellishment, Earth Day Inspired. The DT team here has som cute cards & the shopping experience is fun.

I will no doubt use my card for my Brother, he works for the Soil Conservation Office and is ALWAYS outside.  His love for nature,(animals & the land), preserving it, offering helps and ideas to people who care to preserve what we have makes me so proud. He kinda  uses the way "it use to be" to enjoy the beauty, lifestyle, and obtains some quiet serenity in the process. 

We all take too much for granted and are in too big of a hurry to enjoy the "Little Things".  

 The Rising and Setting of the Sun should be a part of our enjoyment in this life.

Thanks for stopping by my blogspot. Take  "TIME"

Get Sketchy Challenge #35

http://getsketchy.blogspot.com/2010/04/gs-35.html 
This week's sponsor is the fun
HOT OFF THE PRESS ----- ---- ---- PAPER WISHES
The winner of this week's sketch will be getting this fabulous SUPER STUFFED PRIZE PACKAGE!

GET SKETCHY'S Card Challenge #35

I used the "Little Prints Papers" from Hot off the Press, Spellbinders Ovals & Scalloped Ovals, Cuttlebug embossing folder, ribbon & pearls from my stash. I love the colors in this Little Print Paper Set.
Thanks for stopping by my blogspot, and have a great weekend.

Simple & Quick

My card today is for 2 Challenges:  Love it as it is Simple & Quick and much to do today.

http://etsyinspired.blogspot.com/  ETSY INSPIRED  This week's featured Etsy shop is sure to make you smile! Bee Things is filled with fabulous limited edition silkscreen prints. You pick the colors and enjoy the visit. (I used the Pelican Colors)

http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2010/04/simon-says-challenge-things-with-wings.html  SIMON SAYS  "Things with Wings"   ( I used a Chipboard Butterfly") They are offering a $25 Credit Voucher (oh what fun shopping that could be)  and feature CC DESIGNS they feature LOTS of rubber stamps.

My papers and chipboard pieces were from COSMO CRICKET. They have provided the prize at ETSY this week. And WHO doesn't like Cosmo Cricket?  So hop on over and see the GREAT Inspiration of COLOR

Thanks for stopping by my blog. Enjoy the weekend.

Just for Fun Challenge #8

Hop on over to Just for Fun Rubber Stamps, the DT has some very nice Inspiration
http://jffstamps.typepad.com/jffstamps/   in an unusual color combo.

Blue   Gray   Orange.    I cannot get the logo color to come over...but once I got the block out of my head this came together and I liked working with it. I didn't have the type ribbon I needed, but here in the land of no towns close by I used what I had. But a soft fluffy bow would have been my choice.

I used the Prima Paper Flowers, (a gift from Becca), Debbie Mumm Papers, Stampabilities Sentiment
Some ribbon and sparkle from a stash I need to organize.
Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the weekend. Forecast here is RAIN so can really spend some much needed time in my crafting room.

Sketch 50 & Challenge 89

My card today is for 2 Challenges

Color Throwdown Challenge 89               http://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/

Hop over and see the VERY NICE Inspiration LeAnne and the DT have put together. The cards are truly beautiful. Each one is unique with color and design.

and 2 Sketches 4 You  http://2sketches4you.blogspot.com/   

This weeks Sketch 50 is Laura's and the sketch is brought to you by DeNami Designs, the DT has some really great designs with" Mimi" Stamps and Buttons and who wouldn't like to win the buttons thisweeks prize is a great assortment of buttons.  I love buttons!!! 

 

For my card I used Martha Stewart Border Punch, Spellbinders Labels 9 and Debbie Mumm Papers,

Some sparkle, flowers and ribbon from my Stash. I love the soft colors. Was a fun card. Thanks for stopping by my blogspot. Enjoy the weekend. We have rain forcast, but right now the sun is shining bright. And there's things to do and places to go.

WOW-A FEW CHALLENGES

For my card today I have used the Sizzix Scalloped Circle, Daisies, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Swiss Dots on Flowers, Spellbinders Lotus, and a Big Pink Pearl Brad.
The Challenges call for:
http://www.palspaperarts.com/  PPA39 KISS   (Keep it Simple Sweetie)
 http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/    Challenge 39, Black, White & 1 Other Color

http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2010/04/challenge-15-and-dt-call.html  Challenge 15 Spring
and here they want you to do many challenges
http://instylestampsblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/over-hump-day-blog-candy-giveaway.html
Mother's  Day
http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/search/label/Challenges "Flowers"
http://scrappyfrogschallenge.blogspot.com/  Pick 3 mine were(diecuts, embossing, no coloring) http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/  Anything Goes

This was a fun, simple card. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I hope you enjoy visiting all the above Challenges.  There are so many great inspirations at them all and some have really nice prizes. So hope on over and get hoppin!!.. Have a fun day.

Thank You Challenge IN PINK GREY BLACK

My card is a Quick Thank You to Becca for the "Goodie Package" I won. Also for 2 Challenges

Fun With Shapes and More has the Color Challenge Pink, Grey & Black http://funwithshapesandmore.blogspot.com/   there are inspirations from Gals from a lot of different Countries. I always think the other Countries have unusual ideas and items to work with.  Can take up a lot of my time "LOOKING".. so make sure to stop by.

One Stitch at a Time has a "Thank You" Challenge.   http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/
There are also many cards to look at thru the link up system. Many good designs also.

My card is small 4 1/2 x 3 1/2. I used Spellbinders Labels 9, Sentiment Verve, Martha Stewart Border Punch, Pearls & Ribbon from my stash and papers from Gift of Becca , Basic Grey Sugared.
It was fun, quick & easy. 
We are having a beautiful day, must get out and work in the flower beds some. Also see if my kittens will follow.  They don't seem to like the grass.  Kinda Tippy Toe around. But they don't want to miss anything so they try to keep up with me.   Thanks for stopping by my blog and enjoy the moment.