D is for dove - Christmas 2019

Another card using papers from my CraftsMart Hope and Faith pad.  Accents are gold sticker strips
Sketch:   .Sketch Saturday
Christmas:   Creative Knockouts
                      Crafty hazelnuts Christmas challenge.
                      Crafters castle 
"D"           Beccys place
Any:  Simon says stamp Wednesday
           Lil Patch of crafty Friends
           Corrosivechallengesbyjanet 

Crafter's Cafe Challenge #227 - School related and/or Tea and Coffee

As you can tell, I selected the school related theme for my Dt card this challenge at the Crafter's Cafe.  I am just not sure that in this day of uncertainty many kids ride bikes to school, but it could be an option!  The bike image is from Morgan's Art World.  You have two weeks to complete this challenge and a chance to win some digis!  I colored the bike with markers, and added various embellishments, including 3 green shiny dots in the top left - hard to see in the photo..  The panel right behind the bike is actually duck tape.  It adds a bit of texture without being bulky. The other layers include papers from my stash.
Challenges entered:
Sketch:   Tuesday Morning Sketches
Pile it on:  Tuesday Throwdown
Bling (shiny dots):   Simon Says Stamp Wednesday
Back to school:  Catch the Bug
\Any:    Corrosive Challenges
            Lemon Shortbread   
            Through the Cradt Room Door
             Pink Gem

Z fold for birthdays

These are two cards I made for my sister and sister-in-law.  (The top view is card one and the bottom two views are the two sides of the second card.  The backing is double sided cs, and most of the images are freebies from TLC.   I especially wanted to use the main image of #1 - an ad for a Dometic sewing machine.  My sister has 3 fancy machines, I think, and I thought she would enjoy the humor and vintage feel.  Sorry the photo is not better = I thought I had more - but the card has been sent off so too late to correct!  The main verse says "So far this is the oldest you have ever been, so eat, drink and be merry.."
Fancy fold:   Stinkin Inkers
Any:    Digichoosday
             Corrosive Challenges 
             Lemon Shortbread
 
             

In memory of Bev

This freebie printable from TLC is just right for a sympathy card to send to our friend whose wife passed away recently.  It is pre colored.  The sentiment is an old favorite stamp by Paper Inspirations.  I kept the background simple - the color is close to Hunter green.  I added some acrylic dots to tie the images together.
sketch:   Sketch Saturday. 
Stamp it:  Simon Says Stamp Monday
Things with Wings:   Incywincydesigns.
Any:    Through the Craft Room Door 
             Word Art Wednesday
              Lavinia World Challenges 
              Digichoosday 
               Corrosive Challenges

             

The Crafter's Cafe Challenge #214 - Birds and/or CAS with blue

I used the Cuddly Penguin from Doctor Digi's collection for my bird image.  It is pre-colored - a big help for my failing eyesight.  The sentiment is also from Doctor Digi - in a group called funny sentiments.  The image is die cut with Labels 4 by Spellbinders.  I used striped Washi tape and some paper from my stash as well as a snowflake embossing folder  to complete the card. Please stop by the Crafter's Cafe blog to see what my team mates have come up with, and to join us in this challenge - wth a bird or CAS using blue - or combine the two!
Sketch:  Sketch Saturday.
Birds (and/or bees):  Dies r us
Any, with vendor dies:   Scrapyland-blog.
 Any:   Corrosive Challenges
             Lil Patch of Crafty Friends
              Through the Craft Room Door
               Crafty Creations  
              
             









































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Feb 15 challenge at the Crafter's Cafe

Lil patch of CaftyFriends

The current challenge at the Crafter's Cafe is to use embossing and/or fancy folds - take your pick!  I chose to emboss the background - this time, I embossed both the pink mat and the white layer using a Quick Cutz Vine folder.  The image is the Old Roses Frame  from our sponsor Morgan's Art World.  If you look at the other DT designs you will notice that I flipped the image - I think it works either way!  You will also notice that I am still struggling with coloring due to macular degeneration,  I used Twinkling H2O's for a shiny finish. This is inspired by the song "Red Roses for a Blue Lady".   I hope we see you at the challenge!
 All things bright and beautiful:  Stamping Sensations
 Anything but a Square:  Addicted-to-stamps-
Typography:   Smon Says Stamp Monday
Love Song:   Cut it up 
Any:  Lil Patch of crafty friends
           Angies
            Crafters Castle
             Corrosive Challenges  

Conratulations Ethan and Rachel

This is a non traditional card for our grandson and his fiancee;s wedding. It is meant to mimic the non traditional invitation.   I hope they like it!  The tree is from a long time favorite Stampin' Up set, and the swirls are by Die Namics, Oh, yes, I finally figured out another way to use the Majestic Element ovals by Spellbiinders.  I cut the oval from the patterned paper, and inserted the cut oval back in to the space - the dark green background peeks through enough to show off the intricate design.

Sketch:   Sketch Saturday
Any:  Scrapy Land
           Angies 
           Crafters Castle
            Corrosive Challenges 

For Schnoor Family

Sweet Sketch Wednesday2

This is for the family of a friend and long time church member who recently passed away.  We are grateful for his strong faith and many contributions to our church.  This Sweet n Sassy digital (colored with pencils) conveys the message we wanted to send.
Sketch:   Sweet Sketch Wednesday2
Any:  Word Art Wednesday
            Corrosive Challenges
            Simon Says Stamp Wednesday 

For Janet

Here is another card using some of the new to me pre folded 5.5 x 8.5 card bases.  The pre-coloredimage is from my files - originally from a site called Antique Images.  The two panels are textured ribbon, and the dies are Spellbinders.
Sketch:   Tuesday Morning Sketches
Any, with a die:   Scrapy Land 
New:    Whoopsi Daisy
Any:  Angies
           Pammies Inky Pinkies
            Corrosive Challenges

Crafter's Cafe Jan. 15 challenge

For the new year, the Crafter's Cafe is beginning a series of dual themes - choose whichever you prefer!  The mid month challenge offers the option of "layer it up" or CAS, using yellow.  I chose to do layers - I counted eight.  The image is Heart Bouquet by Creative Bug.
I used watercolor pencils to color the hearts.  The papers are from a pad of Valentine DP by Martha Steward - one I have had for several years.  The dotted strips are Washi tape.
Sketch:  Cheerful Sketches
Any:   Corrosive Challenges 
            Dream Valley
            Cute Daisymay

Humor for Anne

This is for the Tuesday Tea Pot party at SplitCoastStampers.  We are sending cheer to Anne this week.  If you would like to join us, look here for details.  The added challenge is to do a humorous card, with a touch of red if possible.
Pre colored digi by Dearie dolls; computer sentiment; DP by AMuse; stitched ribbon; Darice embossing folder.  I have had the image in my files for a while but this is the first time I printed it, so it is new to me. 
Sketch:    Stella Says Sketch
New:   Dragonfly journey
            Simon Says Stamp Monday
            Whoopsie Daisy 
Any:   Corrosive Challenge 
            Dream Valley 
 
 

 
 

DT Card for the Crafter's Cafe challenge #203 - use 3 of something

The current challenge at the Crafter's Cafe is to use 3 of something.  I have the 3 circles, of course, but if you look carefully I have 3 punched bones in the corners.  This image is calIed Happy dog - and I   think this doggie is happy about that!  The image comes from one of our sponsors, the QKR Stampede.  Check out the Crafter.s Cafe blog for details.  There are some fun prizes to be won.;
Circles - dies by Spellbinder;  Image - Happy Dog by QKR Stampede;  BG- Cuttlebug Happy Birthday folder, with splattered Walnut ink from my old stash.  I think this birthday folder is the first embossing folder in my stash!

Sketch:   Housethatstampsbuilt
Oldest stash item:  Pile it on
Splatters:   Tuesday Throwdown
What makes you happy:   Diecuttindivas.
 Any:   Simonsaysstamp Wednesday
             Corrosive Challenges
              Cutedaisymay  
               Craftysentiments
              QKR stampede 
   

Birthday celebration

Image by TLC; Washi tape, Spots and dots embossing folder; ribbon.

Sketch:    Sketch Saturday

Circles:    Pile it On  

Birthday Party:   Bastel- Traum

Any:   Create-With-TLC

           Corrosive 

           Love to Craft

           Polkadoodle

           Love to Scrap

SCS Tea pot party #500

Once again, I have used this Impression Obsession stamp (borrowed from a fellow stamper) to create a card for the 500th challenge at the Tea Pot Party at SplitCoastStampers. If you are looking for a heart-warming place to send your extra cards, try us out.  Each week teapotters create cards to send to someone in need of cheer and support.  (This week is a bit different - we can send to someone we personally know, and I will send this to a former member of our church who has moved due to health issues.)  The theme of the challenge is a mode of transportation - well, I am stretching that a bit, but I wanted to try out this borrowed stamp and pair it with the scripture from TLC.  I completed the card with an embossed piece, Washi tape, and shiny gems.  I also had to "stretch" the sketch due to the size of the stamp.  This is similar to a previous card, but I used white rather than beige, and the layout is different.  If you have seen both - which do you prefer?
Sketch:  Stella Says Sketch
Critter:   2 Crafty Critter Crazies
Animal:   Mod Squad
For a friend:   Aud Sentiments 
Nature:   Southern Girls (10 Ch. Max)
Any - with TLC verse:   Create-with TLC- Challenge
Any:   Corrosive Challenges 
            Lemon Shortbread
            Word Art Wednesday

QKR Stampede DT card for Anything Goes Challenge #280

The weekly challenge at QKR Stampede is always anything goes.  Please join us for a chance to win digis from the company.  You may enter as many as 3 times by Thursday at 3 p.m. EST.  I opted for this cute Valentine image this week colored with Prismas and an aqua pen.  I added some shiny gold ribbon and Cuttlebug die cut hearts.  The embossed heart background is from a folder by Darice.
Sketch:   VLV Sketches.
Valentines Day:   Cuttlebug Mania
Love:   Dream Valley 
New to me (image):   A2Z Scrapbooking 
Any:    Corrosive
            Angies
            Crafty Gals Corner
             Aud Sentiments
            Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

DT Card for QKR Stampede challenge #277 - Anything Goes

Beginning with this challenge, the QKR Stampede weekly challenge will be a favorite - Anything Goes.  You have a chance to win some QKR images - more if your entry uses a QKR/Eureka digi or stamp.  The deadline (up to 3 entries) is Thursday at 3 p.m. EST.  We hope to see your entry!
The digital image I selected is called Bandaged Cat.  I am not sure if this is technically paper piecing - since I printed and fussy cut the entire image from a piece of DP!   The sentiment is also from QKR Stampede.  I used various pieces of patterned paper, adding sequins and bits of ribbon. The images are new for this challenge, and the sequins are from a never used pack.
Sketch (10 challenge max):   Feeling-Sketchy
New:    Simon Says Stamp Monday
             Simon Says Stamp Wednesday 
Cats only:   Show us Your Pussies
Any:     Scrapbook Stamp Society
             2 Crafty Critter Crazies
             Corrosive Challenges
 

TY to Joyce

This image is one of my favorites, and it allows me to use another favorite- black and white.
Image - digi from Beccy's Place; Herringbone (?) embossing folder, black gems, misc. papers
Sketch #126, one of my 2017 favorites:  Sweet Sketch Wednesday2
Any:   Beccys Place
           Hiding in my Craftroom
           Corrosive Challenges

Snow Fun - DT card for Crafter's Cafe challenge #187

This image from Scribbles, Snow Fun, is great for this challenge - any Christmas or using white, red and green.  The challenge is open through Jan 12.   Find details and the entry link here.  The image is available here.  I used a variety of markers for coloring the image - including shiny metallics - and added a computer generated sentiment.  The red snowflakes are punches. The star is enhanced with gold glitter.
Challenges entered:
Sketch:    Sketch Saturday
Winter:       Glitter n Sparkle
Snowflakes:    Allsorts
                        Crafty Sentiments 
Red, white; touch of green:   Dar and Diane
  Christmas:    Crafty Calendar:  
              A Perfect Time to Craft 
              Cards Galore 
              Corrosive Challenges
              Inspiration Destination
              Through the Craft Room Door
Tic-Tac-Toe - Christmas, red & green, glitter:   House that Stamps Built

Christmas 2017 - Isaiah 9:6

Hubby and I send cards celebrating the birth of Christ.  I just found this image on Pinterest - It came from this blog.  I think I will use it several times.  I already have about 3 dozen cards made but I need more, and will donate some to  our church Quilter's group who are having a craft sale this week.  The stars embossing folder is by Cuttlebug; the tree punch is from the Paper Studio and the ribbon is Offray.  I used bits of gold sequins to trim the little trees.  This verse evokes for me a portion of Handel's Messiah - included in my list of favorite Christmas music.
Sketch (part of a month of Christmas challenges):   Beccy's Place
Christmas carol:  Allsorts 
Red and Green:   Christmas Blog Challenge
Large sentiment:   Pile it On
Christmas:    Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge
                       Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge2
Any:    Word Art Wednesday
            Corrosive Challenges

Scribbles Designs Guest Designer

DT Call

Scribbles Designs will be turning FIVE in January and we are looking to expand our team. If this is something you might be interested in, you can head HERE to find out all the info you need to know in order to apply.

Whether you have previous experience or have never been on a team, it doesn't matter. We'd love to hear from people with all levels of experience.

DT Call ends December 15, 2017. 

We look forward to meeting you!

COZY

This is the card I made for the inspiration post this week at Scribbles Designs.  This image is called Cozy.  It has already been sent, and received by our Granddaughter-in-law.  She has a beloved dog named Gracie - do you see her name?  She loved the card, and told us that Gracie's favorite spot is on the back of the sofa!  Check out the lovely inspiration photo for the weekly challenge here.
The Happy Birthday sentiment is a freebie available at the Scribbles Store.
I used papers from a DCWV Stack called Teens, and a snippet of ribbon from my stash.  I added a few bones - I have a tiny punch from the $ bin at Michaels!
Challenges entered:  
Sketch:    Cheerful Sketches
Critter:  2 Crafty Critter Crazies 
Any:     A Perfect Time to Craft
             Crafty Girlz 
             Creative Fingers 
             Jo's Scrapshack
             Lil Patch of Crafty Friends
             Corrosive Challenges 
             Paper Nest Dolls