SCS DTGD jay bee

One more Dare to get Dirty challenge completed!  I am trying to fill in gaps in my card stash - and I am always in need of get well and thinking of you cards.
Image - pre colored Dearie Dolls; computer sentiment; Debbie Mumm DP.
Sketch/colors:    Your Next Stamp
Anything but square:   Making Memories
Text:    Art Impressions
Any (5Ch limit):    Cute Card Thursday

Girl Friends

Art Impressions people and sayings should bring a smile if not a laugh!  I used one of my favorite inside-the-card sayings:  "I don't do exercise... It makes my coffee spill!"
Recipe:  Stamps  -AI;  colored with Prismas;  Funtape washi tape; unknown DP and gems.
CHALLENGES:
Sketch:   Tuesday Morning Sketches
Laughing with you:   Art Impressions
Colors:    Your Next Stamp
Any, with sentiment:   Aud Sentiments 
Circles (on washi tape):  Stampotique
"Yummy" :    Double Click Connections   
Food:   Cute Card Thursday
Coffee:   Fresh Brewed 
Tea for Two:   Cardz4galz
Just us Girls:   Chocolate Coffee Cards 
Birthday celebration:  Polkadoodle 

Thank you

I have another thank you note using the ODB Music Speaks image - colored with metallic markers.  The dp - One Birdie Lane by Lily of the Valley; Paper Studio bird embossing folder.
Sketch:         Stella Says Sketch
Any ODB:    Our Daily Bread Shining the Light Challenge
Any 2015 challenge - many layers:   drs designs
 Any:             Cute Card Thursday
                      The HouseThat Stamps Built
                       Love to Scrap
                       Tuesday Morning Sketches
                        The Paper Shelter

Dearie Doll Christmas

My Christmas cards  have a spiritual theme, but I could not resist this Dearie Dolls image - so I made a card to send to our granddaughter - you see her included in my photo at the right.  (She is in her first year at the Air Force Academy - she is fortunate to be able to go home from time to time, but she misses her cat!)  This will be unsigned so she can send it to a friend.   I used the Dearie Dolls image (thank you for sharing your talent, Mary Ellen).  Where are you in CO?  The image is new, but the DP has been in my stash for a long time - have no idea of the origin!
Sketch:      http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/
Critter:      http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/
                   http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/
Be merry:  http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/2015/11/challenge-172-be-merry-plus-new-2015.html
Any:           http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/  
                   http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2015/11/dlart-november-linky-challenge.html
In with the old (DP):  http://lawnscaping.blogspot.com/
Inspiration (oh, my - what happened to that tree???)   
                   http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/
      

HB, Anna

Our granddaughter is in her third year of teaching.  She has first grade in a school located in an area where students and schools do not always have a lot of parental support.  She loves her job, and she certainly has our admiration.  These kids need good role models as well as great teachers. I have had this verse from fivehearthome in my stash and it seems perfect for her card.  The school bus DP is by Recollections.  The embossing is by Embossabilities.   The glittery stars and twine are also from my old stash.
Sketch:                 http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/
Embossing:          http://lawnscaping.blogspot.com/
Back to School:   http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/  
                              http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.ca/ 
                              http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/
Office/twine:        http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.com/

Eat ice cream

This is a bit outside the box for me, but I am pretty satisfied with the result.  I need cards suitable for a guy - think this could work.  As you can see, there is not much to it!  The DP has been in my stash a very long time.  The stamp is Inkadinkado, and the panel is raised a bit - partly do deal with the bumpy twine.
Sketch:        http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Polka dots:  http://stampotiquedesignerschallenge.blogspot.com/
                    http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/
Words:        http://www.southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/
Sentiment:  http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/  (5 challenge max)

Easter Blessings

I am especially happy with how this turned out, using some DP I have had for a long time, - it seems to work well with the sketch.  I have also had the stamp for several years -it has a model number but no company name.  The Blessings sentiment is by Cheery Lynn - it goes well  with the Easter verse printed on the inside.  Most of the coloring is with a green marker.
Sketch:  http://digisketchchallenge.blogspot.com/
Easter:   http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
              http://hidinginmycraftroom.com/      
              http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2015/03/dlart-thankful-thursday-153-easter.html
              http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/    (I do not usually do "cute" cards for Easter - maybe the whimsy of the bg will count?)
Green on image:  http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/

Birthday celebration

I had too many interruptions and distractions (no, there are no grandkids around, so that was not it !!) to do a decent job completing this - at the very least, I should not have left those big green circles at the top.  Oh well...
Supplies:  stamp by SU' misc. papers and cs;  Buttlebug birthday folder, a scrap of ribbon, gold cord, button.
Sketch:  http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/
Button and bow:   http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
Celebrate:   http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/

New stuff

I am asking for ideas - reactions - opinions.  I just received an order through Create and Craft, a new tv series of infomercials - several hours a day - on satellite tv, etc., as well as on line.  One of the items I ordered was a set including tons of card fronts, inserts with verses, die cuts, etc.  Has any one else seen these or used them?  I will have enough for hundreds of cards - I know I will tire of them before I get to the end - but there are lots of possibilities.  I think I will have a chance to make easy cards for a lot of veterans!  This is from a packet called Lovely in lace.  The floral panel is pinched from the lacy border - though I trimmed a sliver in order to show the burgundy bg for contrast.  Added_  Cheery Lynn hummingbirds, and a sentiment by Elizabeth. I added glitter on the floral centers as well as the eyes of the birds.   I used a leafy embossing folder by Sizzix for the card base which is burgundy shimmery cs.  I used one of the birthday sentiment sheets from my new pack - cut 5.5 x 11, folded and attached to create a double layer on the inside of the card. 
Sketch:  http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
Loose glitter:  http://sparklensprinklecreativechallenges.blogspot.com/
Floral:  http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/
Favorite colors (I have several!)  http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.
                         http://alohafridaychallenges.blogspot.ca/
Up in the air (Hummingbirds):   http://open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.ca/
Wings:  http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/
Bingo:  http://papersweeties.com/category/blog/
Any; twist - birthday:   http://avenue613.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://www.scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/

New die and embossing folder

I have been using some new papers for all the "new" challenges the past couple of weeks.  Finally, I got a few more new items.  There is a bit of a story... Not long ago JoAnn.com had a great sale on paper crafting items, including essentials.  I needed glue - but of course had to increase my order to qualify for free shipping.  I'll bet a few of you can relate to that!
New:  Darice "gears" EF, sentiment die by Elizabeth crafts.      Same as new - High Hopes Snoozin Sam - I think he fell asleep and his envelope stuck to another - just located it! 
Need to use up - screw brads, kraft cs!    Other supplies - Prismas, gel pens, white chalk (on embossed piece - hard to see, but it gives dimension IRL), Spellbinder circles.
Sketch:  http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/
Furry friend:  http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/
Pick 3 items - die cut, white, embossing:  http://www.thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/
Java love:  http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/
Humorous:  http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/
KISS - keep it simple, stampers:  http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
New:  http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
Any, with chalk:  http://chalknstock.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

Wheee!

birth

Wheee! is my first thought when I see this image (pre-colored from Beccy's Place).  I like to color, but sometimes it is fun to use something done by some one else!
New:  DP from Adventure by My Mind's Eye
Could just as well be new (almost never used):  lines EF by Lifestyle Crafts; sentiment by MFP
From my stash:  digital image, coral (orange) cs, bling
Sketch:  http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Pre-colored image:  http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2015/01/pile-it-on-50-digi-paper-andor-pre.html
Tic-tac-toe (row 1- Sentiment, layers, embossing):  http://polkadoodle.blogspot.ca/2015/01/week-1-tic-tac-toe-polkadoodles.html
Old/new:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
New:    http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/
             http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://beccysplace.blogspot.com/

Glittery anniversary

Once again, I have a digi that I failed to label (I have since learned to be more careful.)  Please, if you recognize this, let me know! I used my new shiny gel pens to color. The two hearts are a repeat from the center of the main EF, by Sizzix.  Not sure why the subtle gold glitter looks like globs...
BTW - the black layer is for the photo only.


Sketch:  http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/
Two by two:  http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.uk/
Sparkle/inspiration (glimmer - embossed on shiny cs):  http://www.addalittledazzle.com/dazzling-diva-challenge-56/
A touch of orange:  http://fattastictuesday.blogspot.com/
New (gel pens):  http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
 Glitter:  http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
Any:  http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/
          http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.co.uk/
          http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/ 
        

New Baby

I need to replenish my stash - no baby cards there right now!  So these colors are great - could be a boy or girl, I think.  I do not have much in the way of images - hope this works.
Old:  Provo DP, CB congrats, ribbon, Penny Black image
New:  glitter (on sentiment), aqua cs.
Sketch - I had to do one more - this is the last challenge (sigh):  http://sketchandstashchallenge.blogspot.com/
Color (Pink, aqua, ivory, glitter):  http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/
Baby:  http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/ 
Fave challenge - to die for:  http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
New:  http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/
           http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/ 
New, with a die cut:  http://diesruschallenge.blogspot.com/
Old/New: http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
 Any:  http://stampedblessings.com/amusing-challenge/
           http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/

A little birdie

I need to replenish my stash of "cards on hand".  This image is by CraftSmart, the sentiment Stampin' Up.  The Dp is a piece from DCWV that has been around a long time, and I think it has the colors in the challenge below.  The  punch is Martha Stewart.
Sketch:  http://digisketchchallenge.blogspot.com/
Colors:   http://www.blogquickquotes.com/search?updated-max=2014-12-12T00:30:00-08:00&max-results=10
Spring inspired:   http://thestampingboutiquechallengeblog.blogspot.ca/
Any/cute:  http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/  
Any - previous challenge:  August - die cuts:  http://stamplorations.blogspot.com/2014/12/december-challenge-stamps-designers-choice.html
Any:  http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/
          http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2014/12/dlart-december-linky-challenge.html 
          http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
          http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.com.au/
         
         

For a friend's recovery

This will go to a friend who is having back surgery - I suspect he will spend time at home in his favorite chair with a cup of coffee.  He is a "member" of DH's breakfast group - they apparently consume many cups of java!  I am not sure you can see it - I personalized his mug. Just a comment - this DP is some I have had for a long time, and there are still a few bits left!
Sketch:  http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/
Masculine:   http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
                      http://thesquirrelandthefox.blogspot.com/

Cute image:  http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/

"Home sweet home":  http://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.fi/

Vintage Nell

This is an adorable image I got from Beccy's Place, and I decided to back her with a rather vintage look.
This summer I have to go to the club house of our RV park in order to get on line - as a result I frequently do challenges from limited notes and probably more limited memory!  I did use some stain to complete the image - I used my aqua pen and diluted the stain to get the intensity I wanted - more for the tire and hair, less rfor the skin tone - though it does look like her legs are a bit more tan!!!.  I also used the stain for the edges, and a bit on some of the DP. 
Sketch:  http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://beccysplace.blogspot.com.au/2014/08/august-challenge.html
Vintage/stain:  http://www.vintagejourney.com/

Digi:  http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
Vintage travel (let's imagine she is traveling!!!):  http://www.frillyandfunkie.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/vintage-travel-challenge.html
Vintage:  http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/

Birthday candle

I like having a few extra cards in my stash, so I try to make them somewhat universal.  The label on this stamp (I have had for a LONG time) says Oogaloo.  Anyone heard of it?  The DP is from an older DCWV Summer Stack.  The sentiment oval is popped up.
Stripes:  http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.com/
Sketch:  http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/
Candles:  http://www.drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/

Jungle in the fall

First of all, sorry for the faded look - I am not sure what happened!
Then, I am always happy when I figure out a way to use some of the DP with an over all or larger image - There are always some of these sheets in the big stacks I buy - and buying them is an addiction, I admit!  This is from a Debbie Mumm pack.  I added some Shapeabilities swirls, a sentiment from the 7Gypsies library stamp, and tiny punched birds.
Sketch:  http://365cards.blogspot.com/
Fall colors:  http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/
Jungle creatures: http://drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/

Pastel Hello

Using several pastel colors is not easy for me, but this lovely DP seems to have the correct ones. I like to use it as a focal point - it is from the DCWV Garden Party pad.  I used the Cuttlebug faux stitching forder to "adhere" the lavender strips, and a die cut greeting from the CB Everyday Greeting set.  Scraps of cs and ribbon complete the card.
Pink, lilac, blue, green and tangerine:  http://ribbongirls.blogspot.com/
Sketch:  http://www.sweetsketchwednesday.blogspot.com/
"Hello": http://theresmagicintheair.blogspot.com/
Faux stitching:  http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/