Splatters

I do not really do a good job of keeping up on trends, but from a couple of challenge descriptions, splattering must be in!   When I saw these challenges, I immediately had an idea to combine splatters with using the new die I received as a prize from Classy Cards 'n Such - the Memory Box Excavator.  This die and many others may be purchased there. To create the splatters I used Posh Terra Cotta re-inker (watered down) and a toothbrush.  As you can see, this resulted in uneven spots as I tried to master the correct way to "click" on the brush!  I hope you can figure out what my idea involved.  The diagonal track is Washi tape, and the HI is a scrap of left over layers from the tape strip - cut with a Cuttlebug die.
In case you are wondering what this has to do with summer time - you probaby have not been out on the highways recently LOL!!
Sketch:     http://sweetsundaysketch.blogspot.com/2015/06/sweet-sunday-sketch-challenge-274.html
Splatters:  http://www.drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/
                   http://classycardsnsuch.blogspot.com/
Summer:  http://www.thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/
Any:           http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
                   http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/

Sweet strawberrries

These are lovely colors!  Beccy, thank you for this lovely precolored image. The butterfly is Cheery Lynn.  I think everything on this card is at least 6 months old - the striped DP is probably 6 years old!  The image has been in my file for almost a year.
Sketch:  http://kgiron.blogspot.com/2014/03/sweet-sunday-sketch-challenge-210.html
Colors:  http://www.drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/2014/07/challenge-131-inspired-by-color.html
Any:  http://beccysplace.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/july-challenge.htm
Stash items; using fruit:  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/

what is age?

My friends and I enjoy this Emerson image.  I added butterfies from a kit by Annie.
Sketch:  http://kgiron.blogspot.com/

Scripture

This is another addition for my stash of cards for our church Visitation Team card ministry.  The sentiment is one posted at Word Art several months ago, and the (two) DP is from a Paper Studio stack called Faith.  For the sketch, I reversed the position of the elements.
Sketch:  http://kgiron.blogspot.com/
Encouragement: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/sweet-n-sassy-stamps-f329/january-2014-release-challenge-1-a-t582834.html
Any, with trust:  http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.com/
Layers of DP over a year old:  http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.com/

Be the Elephant #3

I am using the new digi set I just got from TLC - see previous posts for the story behind the elephant!  I will send this to the guide we had on our South Africa trip - he will enjoy it I am sure.  The DP is from a Debbbie Mumm stack.  I also used Washi tape and a couple of half pearls, as well as the Nesties.
Sketch:  http://kgiron.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://digitallysweetchallenges.blogspot.ca/
         http://papermakeupstamps.blogspot.com/ 
          http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com/2013/12/challenge-82-anything-goes.html
New: http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
Any, masculine:  http://herecometheboysblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

Welcome baby

It is good to have cards other than those with a Christmas theme!  This week we welcome a new great-nephew - I think this is about number 40 in that generation - on DH's side.  There are 6 more on my side!  The oldest is about 26 - lots of weddings in the future LOL!
This sentiment came from the stash of items from Splitcoaststampers Wish RAK so I do not know the source.  The DP is from an adorable Debbie Mumm stack.  I added a Cuttlebugged heart with some half pearls.
Sketch: http://kgiron.blogspot.com/   ("The Sweetest Thing")
Any:  http://hobbycutzchallenges.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
Any:   http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.com/