Beccy's challenge for the Reed family

Details to follow - and here they are.  I again used an image from Beccy's Place.  This card will go to the family of our daughter in law.  Her 90 year old father passed away with complications from pneumonia - not the virus.  He had been in relatively good health so this was unexpected.  The simple Swiss Dots embossing folder works well with this image.  I added ribbon and a bow.
Sketch/any:  Beccys Challenges
Any:    Pink Gem Challenge
             Crafty Catz 
             Patties 
              Polkadoodle. 
              Simon Says Stamp Wednesday
              Word Art Wednesday
             

A snowy thanks

This is for a grandson and his wife who live in Alaska.  I thought this would be appropriate for them!  One of my goals for the year (again) is to make a bit of a dent in my stash of images and other supplies.  And once again I did not keep track of the origin of this cute snowman!  He is trying to keep warm with that scarf!  The die cut is from an older Cuttlebug set.  I added a bit of glitter to the snow..some of it just looks like blobs on the screen!
Tic tac toe - column 2:  The House that stamps Built.
Sketch #2:   Sweek Sketch Wednesday
Cold embossing with something warm:  Double Trouble
Winter:  Cuttlebug Mania.
Any:   Patties Creations
           Polkadoodles
            Crafters Castle
            Angies
            ttcrd.

More Thinking of you

This is one of the great vintage images offered at TLC - pre colored which is so helpful for my bad eyes!  I used DP from my stash, and added a metal clip with a rhinestone framed with metal.  I even found ribbon with the same fall colors. I used Spellbinder dies for the ovals and the DP layer.  The sentiment is computer generated.

Sketch:   Tuesday Morning Sketches
Metal:   Incy Wincy Designs
Any:    Lil Patch of Crafty Friends
             Crafty Sentiments
             The house that stamps built 
Autumn:   Patties Creations   
                   Artsystamper
                   Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday
Dies:           Scrapyland
 

 

This is for challenge #229 at the Crafter's Cafe.  You have two weeks to complete your entry, and there are several options:  use a stencil, or Halloween and/or the colors purple, orange and black. As you can see, i used the colors for the Halloween theme.  The sponsor is DeCosse's Dynamite Doodles, and I selected the following to complete my card:  
Trick or treat bundle - textured papers - light purple grunge; dark purple grunge;
Trick or treat bundle -  General elements  -  two pumpkins (upper left); green moon face and witch hat;  happy Halloween sentiment
I used Spellbinder dies for the circles, and some ribbon from my endless stash.
I fussy cut the small images - good thing I mounted on white cs, as my macular degeneration is kind of acting up today and I struggled with cutting. I have learned that  mounting on white hides uneven cut edges!  The images are all pre-colored.  I added some Stickles to the sentiment for the shine.
Challenges entered:  
 Sketch:  Mojo-Monday 
Autumn/Halloween:  Patties creations
 Halloween colors/any:   Angies digital stamps 
 Fall  colors:   Die-cut-divas
 Any, with Spellbinder dies:  Dies r us
  Pumpkin inspiration:  Cupcake inspiration 
 Any:   Pammies inky pinkies
             Craft-deebowz

 

Happy birthday, Paul

Image - TLC digi (posted July 2016); pine branch die cut by Cheery Lynn;  Washi tape;  sentiment, embossing,circles, cs from my stash.   Yeah!  I used several items from my vast collection!  This image shows a guy relaxing in his canoe - enjoying the pleasant autumn day.
Sketch:   Feeling-Sketchy
Autumn:   Pattie's Creations
Trees/leaves:   Allsorts
Any:    Lilpatchofcraftyfriends 
             Crafters castle   
             Creative fingers
              Crafting with an attitude
              Creative Knockouts
             

Crafter's Cafe Challenge #202 - birthday and/.or buttons

I used buttons on this birthday card, but if you enter the current challenge at the Crafter's Cafe you may choose one or the other - or both, as I have.   I know many of you have a button collection around there someplace!  This image is part of a set available from one of our sponsors, Sparkle n' Sprinkle.   The birds in the background are a part of the set as well.  Actually, I have also had it in my collection as a freebie from Beccy's Place - thanks to both of you.  It is a favorite of mine - so versatile as it can be a masculine birthday card, as I have done here, or it could be a thinking of you or sympathy card.
Sketch:   Tuesday morning sketches
Embellishments:  Beccys Place
Wings:    Star Stampz
Die cut circle:  Happy little stampers
Tic tac toe (metallic ribbon, button, off the edge):  House that stamps built
Any:  Crafting with an attitude 
          Jo's scrapshack    
          Patties creations
          Polkadoodle
  

A gift for Jan

This will be included in a little packet of cards to give to a friend who just had surgery.
Image - freebie from Pattie - thank you!; colored with Prismas; butterfly punch, embossing folders - Cuttlebug Swiss dots; hearts by Darice; sheer ribbon; Spellbinder oval dies.
Sketch:  Tuesday Morning Sketches
Summer colors:   Dream Valley 
Colored image:    My Creative Scoop
Favorite color (white with another):   Die Cuttin Divas
Flowers, with Pattie's image:   Patties Creations  
Embossed Background:   Rubbernecker
Any:   Pammies Inky Pinkies 
            Digi Choosday
 

DT card for Crafter's Cafe Challenge #192 - Hand Made flowers

The challenge this week at the Crafter's Cafe is to use flowers that have some type of hand made component.  I made mine using an EK Success punch with 3 flowers. I cut in different colors, and added gems.  The challenge at the Crafter's cafe is open until the end of the month.  Check out the inspiration by the DT members, then join us for the challenge.
The image is from Digi Stamps 4 Joy, colored with Prismas.  The paper (double sided) is by Stampin Up - I thought one side looked like the streets for the mail truck!  I used gold mesh ribbon and an embossed bg to finish the card.
Sketch:   Cheerful Sketches
 Lots of green:   Di's Digi Designs 
                            Dragonfly Journeys
                            Patties Creations
Feminine:   Digi Doodle
In the garden:   Kitty Bee Aloha Friday 
Any - "going young":       Digi Stamps 4 Joy 
Any:   Polkadoodle
                    

Mistletoe Kitty in non-traditional colors

This adorable Mistletoe Kitty pre-colored image is from Imagine That Digi Stamps - as well as the sentiment. I used Spellbinder circle dies, a Cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder, Washi tape, and miscellaneous papers.
Sketch: Die cuttin Divas
Christmas/winter:  Imagine that Digistamp
Non-traditional Christmas colors:  Pile it On
Fun in the snow:  Patties Creations  
Cats only:  Show us Your Pussies
Any:   Polkadoodle

Special congrats to Hal

Our grandson recently attended a special ceremony awarding him his lab coat - marking the beginning of his years as a student of Veterinary medicine.  I have used this Dearie Doll image for him before, but it did seem appropriate for the occasion.  Other supplies:  misc. DP, Washi tape, sentiment from QKR Stampede, twine, Prismas 
Sketch (rotated):   Sketch Saturday     
For someone special:    Crafty Sentiments
School, study related (see above):   Simon Says Stamp Monday
Back to School:    Simon Says Stamp Wednesday 
Any:   Digi Choosday
           Jo's Scrapshack
           Patties Creations
           Word Art Wednesday
           

SCS DTGD 2017 - LMcAree

Image - pre colored digi by Beccy's Place; misc papers; Martha Stewart border punch.  The doo-dads in the lower part of the image are an accident  I think worked out ok.  I was trying to use a punch with a bit of a scroll and tiny flowers.  It jammed and cut parts each time I tried.  So I just used the bits and pieces to fill in an area indicated by the sketch.  I hope that eventually I will get the punch to work!
This is one more entry in the Fan Club annual challenge at SplitCoastStampers - membership required to participate.
Sketch #231:    Sketch Saturday
Edge:   Simon Says Stamp Monday
Inspiration:   Allsorts
Something sweet:   Patties Creations:
Anything but Square:    Making Memories
No sentiment:   Aud Sentiments 
Any:   Beccys

HB to my husband

Yesterday I posted the card for hubby's twin brother - now here is hubby's.  He has a lot of back pain, so, as he says, he is getting good at doing nothing, sitting in his chair LOL!.  This AI stamp (one of the first in my collection) works pretty well for him! It is colored with Prismas. and cut with a Spellbinder die.   The DP is stonewashed Denim by Provo Craft.  The numbers are from the Olivia alpha set by Cuttlebug  (double layered with white and blue), and the personalized greeting is computer generated.  I sponged the edges of the white, and distressed some of the other layers.  There is a bit of ribbon added.
Sketch:   Tuesday Morning Sketches
Let's Distress:    Art Impressions
Masculine:   Simon Says Stamp Monday 
                      Simon Says Stampblog Wednesday
                      Dies r us 
                      Star Stampz 
For the Boys:   Cute as a Button
                          Patties Creations 
Two+ dies:    Allsorts
Frame:       Cuttlebug Mania
Use dies:     Happy Little Stampers
Pattern Paper:   Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper 
Any (with stamp):   Penny Black at Allsorts
 

Happy 99th birthday

Seems like I am making a lot of birthdays for the 90+ age group!
I used a pre colored digi from TLC - I have had some problems with my eyes and I appreciate having a colored image to use.  Sentiment - QKR Stampede; Paper Studio dp/ Darice butterfly folder, Cuttlebug Swiss dots and numbers; misc. circle dies; Stickles.
Sketch:   Cuttlebug Mania
Spring:    Fussy and Fancy
Wings:    Patties Creations
 Any:      Jo's Scrapshack
               Word Art Wednesday           

Sending Sunshine

 I used my brand new prize from DRS - the sentiment and two branches.  Thanks to Robin, DT member at DRS, for her card inspiring me to combine the two branches in this manner.  I combined chalk pencils (branches, bird house) and metallic gel pens (leaves, trim) -for me, this is a favorite coloring style.
The oval die cuts are Spellbinders, and Tiny Flowers die cuts  are by Cheery Lynn.  The DP is cut from a framed piece that was probably designed to use for scrapbooks or perhaps for letter writing.  This sentiment makes me think of the oldie "You are my sunshine...".
Sketch/colors:         Your Next Stamp
Favorite coloring:    Incy Wincy
Die cuts:                  DRS Designs
                                 Creative Card Crew
Song:                       Crafting When we Can 
Nature:                     Cheery Lynn
Pastels:                    Addicted-to-Stamps
Spring:                      Deep Ocean
                                  Patties Creations
                                  Imagine That

Easter Blessings - Eureka DT #185

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This week the challenge at Eureka Stamps is "Easter".  You may enter up to 3 times before 6 pm EDT on Sunday.  We hope you will join us!  Eureka has a great line of traditional stamps and digis.  The digis for Easter include this "Lily Cross" and several similar ones, as well as other styles of Easter images and many sentiments, including the one I used.  If you enter using a digital image from Eureka, your chances of winning increase greatly.   I am including spring challenges because for me, spring means the Easter season.  Each time I see this image I think of the hymn "The Old Rugged Cross."  I think it is a Johnny Cash version that goes through my mind.
CHALLENGES ENTERED:
Sketch:        Cheerful Sketches
Use green:   Patties Creations
Easter:         Allsorts
                      Cuttlebug Mania
                      Pink Gem Challenge
                      Jo's Scrapshack
                      DLArt
                      AAA cards 
                      Deep Ocean
                      Inky Chicks  
                      Kitty Bee Aloha challenge
Spring:         Creative Knockouts
                      Fan-tastic Tuesday
Song:            Scribbles Designs
Any:              Corrosive Challenges
                       Our-Crafty-Corner
                       Word Art Wednesday         

Special fold

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1. Not sure what this fold is called- the triangular panels open to reveal lovely Edna with her paper pieced dress and shiny teal hand bag!  I am glad to have had a use for this DP - with the border around 12x12 paper it is hard to use on q regular card.     Edna is by Rubbernecker; the swirl die cut by Joanna Sheen; tiny flowers by Cheery Lynn; Birthday sentiment by Sizzix.  This time I did remember to add bits of color before gluing on the paper  piece - I have learned it is hard to color once the added layer is there.
2. Sketch:   http://stamplorations.blogspot.com/2015/11/november-challenge.html#more
3.  Folds:    http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
4. For the girls:  http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
5. Any:       http://cheerylynndesigns.blogspot.com/search/label/challenge
6.  Birthday:   http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/
7. Tic-tac-toe -center column:   http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/
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Thinking of Anthony

Recently a cyber friend (through WishRAK at SplitCoastStampers) posted distressing information about her son.  He is 14, and, briefly, has had surgery for an aneurysm and a hole in his heart.  The prognosis is not good, and he is in need of cheer.  Cards for teen age boys - especially when I do not know them - are difficult - but he probably does texts!
By the way, there is a go fund me account, with more information - http://www.gofundme.com/6eh9hyvbw
(The cupcake image from my previous post was sent to me a few years ago by Anthony's mom!
This image is from my clip art collection, and I used some papers and Washi from my stash.
Sketch (turned):   http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Pattern paper:     http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/
About men:         http://digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk/
Any:                     http://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
                             http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com/ 
                             http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au/
                             http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/  
                             http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/

On the beach

Here are more of the Art Impression pop-up ladies - obviously having a great time at the beach!  They are die cut and pre-colored. The sentiment is a part of the collection.   I used some of my supply of Sugartree bg paper.  There is shiny glitter on the "water", and I added textured ribbon and a gem.
Sketch:             http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com.au/ (5 ch. max)
Summer:          http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/
By the water:   http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/

By the sea

This is another unnamed image from my stash - through Wish RAK at splitcoaststampers.  I sponged with beige and 2 blue chalks.  The bg is DVine Swirls (CB) embossing.  Washi tape, twine and a big brad complete the look.  The sentiment is from the Rubber Cafe.
Sketch:       http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Water:         http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2015/07/pio-77-waterby-water.html
                   http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/ 
The beach:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
Birthday:    http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/search/label/Linky%20Party
                   http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/ 
Any:           http://stampedblessings.com/

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/