DeName Design's Blog has a NEW STAMP RELEASE & A GIVEAWAY
so hop on over and see the cutest assortment of new stamps.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
A New Addition to my Daily Routine
I just came across an awesome blogspot.
All the Things I Love Bev's spot is like a Library, she has sooooooooo many ideas, tutorials and things listed I will have to stay up round the clock !!!! Stop over and get consumed. Thanks Bev for all your input.
All the Things I Love Bev's spot is like a Library, she has sooooooooo many ideas, tutorials and things listed I will have to stay up round the clock !!!! Stop over and get consumed. Thanks Bev for all your input.
Friday, July 2, 2010
July Holiday Challenges
My card today was made for several Challenges with July 4th a few days away there has been so many thoughtful challenges to our holiday.
My card was simple, use of a scrap from cutting a large star, I folded over and used my Cuttlebug Star Embossing Folder, added a ribbon and inside used the Sizzix BigZ Nested Stars and my Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, K&Company button of our American Flag. Love using up those scraps!!
When you lift the Blue, the inside has the White, Red & Blue.
Challenges Entered:
Meljen's Designs Challenge #14 Red/White/Blue
Freshly Brewed Coffee Challenge #9 Fireworks (mine are the colors)
Alota Rubber Stamps Challenge #38 Inside/Out
Really Reasonably Ribbon Challenge#3 Red/White/Blue
Paper Cutz Challenge Challenge #48 July 4th Project
ABC Design Blog Challenge Red/White/Blue
Quirky Crafts Challenge #31 Ribbon
Pals Paper Arts July 4th Inspiration
Pixie Dust Studio Challenge #29 Red/White/Blue
Stop on over to the above blogs and see the great inspiration the Design Teams have put together, you just might be in for a surprise, as prizes, ideas, inspirations and tutorials are just around the corner.
If you go back further on my blog, you can see I have made many Patriotic Cards this last week. I am a Proud mother of a son who is in the United States Army as a career. So when our National Anthem is sung I get tears in my eyes, when our RED/WHITE/BLUE colors are the THEME I am proud to be part of it, when people do not appreciate the FREEDOM we have I can ruffle my feathers a bit, as FREEDOM is NOT Free.
Thanks this July 4th to the MEN & WOMEN who SERVE.
Stand Tall and Proud this Holiday and Remember those who have sacrificed. But most of all Be A Proud American
Have a safe and fun weekend.
My card was simple, use of a scrap from cutting a large star, I folded over and used my Cuttlebug Star Embossing Folder, added a ribbon and inside used the Sizzix BigZ Nested Stars and my Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, K&Company button of our American Flag. Love using up those scraps!!
When you lift the Blue, the inside has the White, Red & Blue.
Challenges Entered:
Meljen's Designs Challenge #14 Red/White/Blue
Freshly Brewed Coffee Challenge #9 Fireworks (mine are the colors)
Alota Rubber Stamps Challenge #38 Inside/Out
Really Reasonably Ribbon Challenge#3 Red/White/Blue
Paper Cutz Challenge Challenge #48 July 4th Project
ABC Design Blog Challenge Red/White/Blue
Quirky Crafts Challenge #31 Ribbon
Pals Paper Arts July 4th Inspiration
Pixie Dust Studio Challenge #29 Red/White/Blue
Stop on over to the above blogs and see the great inspiration the Design Teams have put together, you just might be in for a surprise, as prizes, ideas, inspirations and tutorials are just around the corner.
If you go back further on my blog, you can see I have made many Patriotic Cards this last week. I am a Proud mother of a son who is in the United States Army as a career. So when our National Anthem is sung I get tears in my eyes, when our RED/WHITE/BLUE colors are the THEME I am proud to be part of it, when people do not appreciate the FREEDOM we have I can ruffle my feathers a bit, as FREEDOM is NOT Free.
Thanks this July 4th to the MEN & WOMEN who SERVE.
Stand Tall and Proud this Holiday and Remember those who have sacrificed. But most of all Be A Proud American
Have a safe and fun weekend.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Summer Fun
The Shabby Tea Room Challenge Week 16 this week is called
'Popsicles and Pinwheels' Aren't the Colors Fun?
My card is simple to make, quick and easy. I used my Big Shot to cut the Spellbinders Dies, Senitment from my computer, used Bright Colored Index Cards for the Pinwheels, Cut & Added a Skewer for the Sticks, a Stick Pin to attach them together, some Colored Raffia for the Bow &
Woo La La!!!
Guest Designer in the Tea Room this week ... DEBBIE OLSON! She is one inspired gal and designs for Papertrey Ink, Cosmo Cricket, JustRite, Spellbinders and Zva.
The Design Team at Shabby Tea Room also have some really great creations to show you. So stop on over to see what the gals have on display and what the AWESOME Prize is.
You'll be glad you did.
Thanks for stopping by my blogspot. Have a great week and Enjoy the up coming Holiday.
'Popsicles and Pinwheels' Aren't the Colors Fun?
My card is simple to make, quick and easy. I used my Big Shot to cut the Spellbinders Dies, Senitment from my computer, used Bright Colored Index Cards for the Pinwheels, Cut & Added a Skewer for the Sticks, a Stick Pin to attach them together, some Colored Raffia for the Bow &
Woo La La!!!
Guest Designer in the Tea Room this week ... DEBBIE OLSON! She is one inspired gal and designs for Papertrey Ink, Cosmo Cricket, JustRite, Spellbinders and Zva.
The Design Team at Shabby Tea Room also have some really great creations to show you. So stop on over to see what the gals have on display and what the AWESOME Prize is.
You'll be glad you did.
Thanks for stopping by my blogspot. Have a great week and Enjoy the up coming Holiday.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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
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
Their DT has some really cute cards for all occasions.
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I hope you have a great week.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
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.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
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.
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.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
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.
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.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
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.
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.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
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.
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.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
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.
Friday, June 11, 2010
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.
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.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
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.
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.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
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" .
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" .
Friday, May 14, 2010
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"
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"
Saturday, May 1, 2010
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/
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
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
Then Polka Doodles Week 16 Challenge
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.
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