Sympathy - again in Black and White

Once again I used a favorite - black and white, with several embossing folders for backgrounds.  The image is one I have had for a while, given to me by a friend - I think it is SU On Eagle's Wings.
Sketch:  http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/
Uplifting:  http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/
Uplifting (at least 5 words):   http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2014/03/dlart-thankful-thursday-challenge-128.html
Any:  http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/
          http://avenue613.blogspot.com/
           http://www.faithhopelove1cor13-13.blogspot.com/

Monochromatic Sympathy with vellum

I will take this to our Bible Study this week for members to sign - a member of the class succumbed to cancer  a few days ago.  This will go to his wife and family.  It is 4.5x6.5.
Supplies:  vellum (overlay for butterflies and branches); Cheery Lynn dies, CB Victoria embossing folder, SU Natural Beauty image, Prismas, ribbon; medium and light sage DP; half pearls.  My color choices were dictated by the envelope I had on hand for this size card!  Embossing folders and die cuts are my go to ways to add texture - easy and versatile.
Sketch:  http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/
Any, with pearls and swirls:  http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
Vellum:  http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/
Monochromatic:  http://littleclairesdesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/little-claire-monthly-challenge-42.html
3d texture #137:  http://stampotiquedesignerschallenge.blogspot.com/
                       http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/
Butterfly:  http://cuttinandstampinchallenges.blogspot.com/
Green:  http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/

Thanks, again

This must be my brown period!  The mat and corners are really more rust - not sure why the color is off.  The image is Our Daily read, and the Thanks is part of the Cuttlebug Olivia alpha set.  I stamped and sponged with Versamagic Gingerbread, which matches the cs IRL.  The strip is Washi tape, and the embossed is Bricked by Ranger..
Sketch - my choice, #141:  http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/
Any: http://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
Any, with ODB stamp:  http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
Any:  http://lejdesignschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
Any:http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/

Watering flowers

My week has not gone as planned - a few days ago the computer froze on me - would not thaw out, so that meant a trip to repairs!  They told me it had a couple of small infections - guess that is a step down from a virus LOL!
At any rate, here is one of the cards I worked on during that time.  The image is from my printed stash of digis - now I cannot locate it in my file so I do not have the artist's name.  Does anyone recognize it?  She is colored with some Prismas but also with shiny metallic pens - especially the boors, flowers and watering can.
Sketch:  http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/
Spots and Stripes:  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/
Birthday:  http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/
Gloss:  http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/
From your garden:  http://www.flonzcraft.com/vsc/

Humorous masculine birthday

This Gina K image goes well with humorous inside verses.  I used the HB folder as the sentiment.
Sketch:  http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/

Black and white sympathy

Unfortunately, I frequently need sympathy cards, for myself and for customers.
Right now we are asking for prayers for friends and their family - their son-in-law, Glen (in his 50's), fell down a long cement staircase.  He is in a coma, and the family has been called home as the prognosis is not good.
This is a digital image from TLC Creations.  It is a lovely image, and great to use with the shading and background.  The white layer is CB Victoria.  I clipped the corners to follow the sketch.  A layered Nestie, Martha Stewart punched border, and ribbon complete the card - easy, and in my estimation, elegant.
Sketch:  http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/
Condolence:  http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
Any, with a bird:  http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
Wings:  http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/ 
Digi:   http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/

Fluffles in the garden

Here is Fluffles in the garden, ready to present a bouquet.  The flowers are colored with gel pens. 
DP- Recollections; corners - Spellbinders;  metal brads - Craft Essentials.
Sketch:  http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/
Garden:  http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/
Pastels:  http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/
Tic Tac Toe (die: cuts, emboss, metal):  http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/

A kitty for you

This image is a freebie is one of several I got a while ago from sliekjestamps.  Thank You!  I used a LifeStyle crafts EF - the cs I used split in several places while being cut - I went for the rustic look and adhered the split pieces! 
Sketch: 
"Drink and be merry" - this kitty looks like he/she is having fun!  http://drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com-eat-drink-and-be-merry.  http://drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/2013/06/challenge-74-eat-drink-and-be-merry.html
Kraft with twine:   http://www.thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/
Kraft cs:  http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/
Twine:  http://stampedblessings.com/

Vintage masculine

Here is another of several masculine cards - again using the Tim Holtz Journey set.  I inked the LifeStyle crafts EF - I think it looks a bit like tire tracks - what do you think?  The swirls are from Spellbinders, and the HB is Just Rite. There are two strips of cream colored ribbon as well.  The shading and image are a vintage look.
Sketch:  http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
 Masculine, with ribbon:  http://herecometheboysblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
Vintage/chic:  http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com/
For the fellas:  http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.com/

Thinking of you RAK

This will be good for one of several RAK cards I would like to send.  The sentiment is from SU Thoughts and Prayers' the DP is an old DCWV pad I have had for a LONG time.  The strip is tape from Recollections.
Sketch: http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/
Square card: http://twistoffaithcards.blogspot.com.au/
Encouraging:  http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

Fun Masculine birthday

I always need more masculine cards:  Both the image and sentiment were sent to me - I think the image might be GinaK.  I used a bit of the CB trellis border die, and some twine from Paper Pizzazz.
The DP is from Basic Grey Hopscotch - kind of goes with the Goofy sentiment and image!
Sketch:  http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/
Masculine:  http://basicgreychallenges.blogspot.com/2013/04/challenge-92-masculine.html#comment-form
Any:  http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.com/

Oranges

Sorry for this photo - I use a scanner and today it would not cooperate.  I am amazed at the different results - I am sure I am using the same procedure!  Technology is definitely not my forte!
I used this digi from The Alley Way Stamps - colored with an orange Spica pen and Prismas..  I used lots of items from my stash - this DP was a part of one of the first Stacks I purchased.  The glittery buttons (American Crafts) have also been around a long time.  The twine is AMuse - I like this or a more masculine look.  I used the Argyle EF and Recollection tape to give the impression of walkways. 
Sketch:  http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/
Buttons: http://critterchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Buttons from my stash:  http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/04/its-time-to-button-up.html
Any:  http://cardsformen.blogspot.com/
Inspiration - oranges  (tiles, dots):  http://www.thealleywaystamps.blogspot.com/search/label/BE%20inspired%20Challenge

RVer's greeting

I just received this DP from a friend (Wish RAK at Splitcoaststampers) - it works so well for a card request.  It is a texturized cs, with shiny raised (embossed?) images. I added more texture with the die cut birds and the tape.  I made it messy with distressing, tearing and sponging.  The sentiment is computer generated.
Sketch:  http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/
"Messy" look: http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/
Texture:   http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/

An encouraging verse

An elderly friend has fallen and fractured a vertebra, so faces a long period of inactivity.  I hope she will find this encouraging.
Stamp:  Verve;  DP:  paper Pizzazz; Embossing:  Sizzix Vines ; flowers:  Peraloo;  butterfly:  Cheery Lynn; Misc. crystals and cs.
Sketch:  http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/
Purple. green, aqua; tent-style card (opens at bottom): flowers and butterfly from nature:  http://www.atjoansgardens.com/2013/01/this-weeks-challenge_2199.html
Embossing:  http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Uplifting:  http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

An angel has charge over you

This Madison Window die vanished for a while, and I am glad it is back in the fold.  I thought I would try it with the angel (SU On Angel Wings).  I will use one of the verses from the set on the inside - For He shall give His angels charge over thee to keep thee in all thy ways )Ps. 41:11).
The red is embossed with my brand new QuicKutz Woven folder, and I used one of Spellbinder's Doodles around the window.  The gold is a piece of a roll of gold mesh, with a gold ribbon added down the center.
Sketch:  http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/
Red and white inspiration photo - with a window:  http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/
And:  http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com /
View from the inside of a house:  http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/