Glitter and purple birthday

This sketch and other challenges gave me a chance to use  a small piece of glittery DP (for he three strips) that I have had in my scrap pile for a while.  I also added glitter to the Cheery Lynn die cut branches as well as to the purple brad - which kind of blends in at the base of the branches.  I added shiny gems, then bits from a Fiskar punch.  The sentiments are from Verve.  The inside verse says Happy Birthday.
CHALLENGES ENTERED:
Sketch #2:   VLV Sketches
Purple (week 1):   Cheery Lynn
All that Glitters:   Mod Squad
Shimmer:    Simon Says Stamp Wednesday
Sparkle and shine:   Crafty Gals Corner
Tic Tac Toe (Diagonal - gems, DP, Brad):    Imagine That Digi Stamp
Birthday Girl:    Paper Shelter
Any:    Pennys Challenges
             Die-cut-divas
              Great Impressions

Christmas 2015

I am making a couple of samples for a friend who has requested a few Christmas cards. 
Embossing folder - Nellie Snellen; chalk highlight; Unity sentiment; Cuttlebug snowflake folder with Stickles for highlights.
Sketch:  http://digisketchchallenge.blogspot.com/
Any:     http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/
            http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/
Name that tune (Winter wonderland):  http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/

April showers and a flower

For this card I used a few more pieces from the Lovely in Lace kit from Kanban, with shimmery aubergine cs for backing.  If you look closely you can see the two preprinted umbrellas in white, at the top of the card.  I added a bow of shiny twine to the tag, and a couple of matching gems.  FYI, the main image and tag are also pre printed and pre-cut  pieces from the kit.
Sketch (also twine):   http://joannamunster.com/2015/03/16/ibsic-92/
April showers (umbrellas):  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
                                             http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/
Showers:   http://www.dreamweaverstencils.blogspot.com/           
Birthday:   http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Any:          http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/
                   http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au/
                   http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/
                   http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2015/04/dlart-april-linky-challenge.html    

Pastel birthday

Whew!  I actually did a Mojo Monday challenge on Monday - and early, at that!
Supplies:  Tattered Lace floral panel die;  stamp by All Night Media; gel pens; Embossalicious HB folder (6x6); washi tape; Petaloo flower, gem, CheeryLynn branch die.  Note:  I originally placed the floral panel directly on the HB panel, but it made it look too busy, so I backed it with a plain pink panel.  I also backed the washi tape with white cs.
Sketch:       http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
Pastels:       http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
Birthday:    http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
Dies:            http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/
Inspiration: http://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.ca/
Any:             http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/
                     http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
                     http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.ca/
Fave embellishment (Gems and leafy die cut):  http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/

Humorous Anniversary

This looks exactly like some of our RV friends - except most have "graduated" from this vintage-look trailer to something larger!  These pre-colored punch out images are part of the AI Pop-Up set.  The sentiment is computer generated.  The humorous verse is on the inside.  A couple of lines read:  "The chassis may be old and the fenders kinda rusty;   The tires may be bald and the windshield sorta nasty. . . you're in it for the short run and the long haul".  The card is 4.75x6.5.
Other supplies:  ribbon, pop dots, LifeTime Crafts woven embossing folder.

May you have a happy Easter blessed by the assurance of Christ's resurrection.

Sketch:     http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com.au/
Pastels:     http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
                  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
Spring colors:  http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/
Humorous:      http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/
Ribbon (The image, especially the trailer - vintage):   http://www.frillyandfunkie.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/put-ribbon-on-it.html 
Favorite embellishment (ribbon):   http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
Any:     http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/
             http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/

Bright & Bold Tilda

This is pretty bright and bold for Tilda...!  I have quite a few Tilda and similar images from members of Wish RAK at SplitCoastStampers - and I don't use them much - most of my clientele and recipients belong to a more mature group, and our grandkids are older. A friend gave me several coordinating sheets of DP, including this stripe and "blob".   I colored Tilda with Prismas, and added a ribbon and button.
Sketch:    http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/
Ribbon, with Tilda:  http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/
Favorite embellishment (ribbon, this time!):   http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
Bold color:  
Any:  http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

Using gears

The Darice Steam Punk embossing ( a new item for me)  has been inked with Walnut stain, using a make up sponge.  The die cut circles are a recycled piece - the corrugated heavy paper was between two glass custard cups I got at Dollar Tree.  I saved them as I knew I would find a way to use them.  I also sponged the edges.  Other supplies:  Cuttlebug Thank You from Olivia alpha die set; plastic clips; recycled bit of ribbon - not sure where it came from!  The over all look is Tim Holtz inspired.  I wanted to have a masculine card - it is a bit dark, and I used the black just for contrast on the photo.
Sketch:  http://scrappingeverydaymiracles.blogspot.ca/
Recycle  (See above):  http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
Office supply:  http://www.drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/
Tic Tac toe - right column - ribbon, die cut, stain:  http://www.vintagejourney.com/
Emboss:   http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/
Masculine:   http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
Thank you:  http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/
Any:   http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.co.uk/
           http://agirlwhocraftschalengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
           http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.ca/

A bit of red

FYI - the black is for contrast only on the photo - not part of the card.
sentiment - Our Daily Bread; red, white cs; gold ribbon; Spellbinder heart, Labels4; Cuttlebug Victoria embossing folder; chalk for sponging; the red glitter cs for the embossed heart is from my stash.
Sketch:  http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
Red:  http://www.craftysentiments.blogspot.com/
         http://cardmaniachallenges.blogspot.com/
Red for heart embellishment:   http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.com/
Hearts/love:  http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.uk/
                      http://stampotiquedesignerschallenge.blogspot.com/
                       http://chalk-ah-lot.blogspot.com/
                       http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/
Inspiration:  http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/
Embossing:  http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/
Any:              http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

Girlie in pink

Supplies:  
  New - Dearie Doll pre colored image
  Not so new:  ribbon, doily, Cheery Lynn branch die, oval dies, bg paper - this is from a large sheet I got at a store closing sale - seems like hand made paper, pre-embossed
Sketch:   http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/
Pink and girlie:  http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
New (i cut the doily border and fit together to make the square):   http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/
H is for Hearts: http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
Valentine with hearts:  http://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.fi/ 
 Embossing with die cutsv(the pink paper is pre embossed; I embossed the white oval die cut):  http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

Fire breathing dragon

Once again, the black is for enhancing the photo only - otherwise the card base is invisible. 
Supplies: High Hopes image; Su sentiment; scrap of dp - the stripes and floral were borders; washi tape, Spellbinders ovals, Prismas, metallic gel pens for highlights.
New - the sentiment is not new but I bought the unmounted set at a yard sale and have never used them!  All else is old.
 Sketch:  http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2015/02/mojo-monday-383-contest.html
Stripes, with HH stamp:  http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/
Old & new:  http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/
wildlife, with die cut:   http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.uk/
Animal antics - 8 challenges max:  http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/ 
Bright colors:  clairesdesigns.blogspot.com/
Favorite color - the rust bg:  http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.co.uk/
Any:   http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

Sympathy - purple and lavender

New:  Sympathy embossing folder (Darice)
Not so new:  Happy Harmony (SU), cs, butterfly punch, ribbon, Fiskar scallop punch, CB Textile EF
Sketch: http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/
I have a new Embossing folder(Sympathy):  http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/
Embossing folders:  http://pennyblackatallsorts.blogspot.com/
                              http://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2015/01/happy-new-year-and-new-challenge.html 
Any:   http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/
           http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/ 
Scraps - except for the card base, all pieces are scraps -  http://alohafridaychallenges.blogspot.ca/

What heavenly body?

(The black bg is not part of the card -for  photo only)
New:  Birthday folder, light teal ribbon
Old:  Rubbernecker image, Prismas
Sketch: http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com.au/
A  new embossing folder and a new roll or sheer ribbon:  http://frosteddesigns.blogspot.com/2015/01/friday-challenge-new.html
Lots of layers:   http://thecraftingcafe.blogspot.co.uk/
Any:                    http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/
Challenge 179 - funny :   http://stampotiquedesignerschallenge.blogspot.com/2015/01/sdc-january-2015-challenge-links.html

Black and white with red

New:  Birthday embossing folder by embossalicious.
Old (some very old LOL!):  striped paper, heart die, stamp by Hampton Art, black grosgrain ribbon, Swiss dots EF, Cuttlebug 2 piece heart die.
Favorites - I hope I am not limited to one! - dry embossing, die cuts, this flower stamp
Sketch:  http://liastampz.blogspot.com/
Include red:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
Inspiration (classy look; black, white, red):   http://www.addalittledazzle.com/dazzling-diva-challenge-59/
                     http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/
Favorites:  http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/freshly-brewed-challenge-january.html
Hearts:       http://stampedblessings.com/amusing-challenge/
                    http://sweetstampsblog.blogspot.com/
Something new:   http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/
Any:            http://www.ttcrd.blogspot.com/ 
  http://ema-ginationstation.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2014-10-30T00:00:00-05:00&max-results=1
                     http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/
New:           http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/

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/

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/
         
         

6x6 One sheet wonder #2

This is sketch #2 for the Verve one sheet wonder challenge in December.  See the previous post for more of the details.  I used the last of this double sided cs for the pieces.  The bg is much more of what I call a true red - not a shiny burgundy as it appears on the screen!
Sketch #2 - from 6x6 one sheet wonder:  http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/#

Verve Dec. #1

The December challenge at Verve is a one sheet wonder using a 6x6 piece of cs.  I was limited in my selection but I think I am making it work.  I hope I kept the integrity of the sketch.
CS - Crate Paper; SU Quick and Cute stamp, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots - enhanced by swiping the Brilliance red ink pad over the embossed cs.  I also swiped the ink pad along the edges of the floral piece and the circle.  (I discovered something - I had embossed the circle, using a very narrow circle die - when I swiped it kind of kept the ink from spreading a lot - giving a narrow red edge I wanted.)
Sketch:  http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/p/link-list.html
Embossing:  http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/
           http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2014/12/dlart-december-linky-challenge.html
           http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
           http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
           http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/
           http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
           http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
           http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/2014/12/december-krafty-previewsday-three.html
          

Easel #3

This is an easel card - at the very bottom inside are punched, glittery snowflakes - a double row that provides a bit of a "shelf" to hold the open card.  I am pretty new at easel cards so I keep experimenting.  Each grandchild will get one - I am hoping they will keep them to use as decorations.  A side note - our 24 year  old grandson just told me that he has a stack of previous cards from us - he knows how to make Grandma feel good!
Stamp - Stampabilites; Scroll - DieNamics; Metallic gold mesh; Snowflake embossing and punches; glitter, Paper Studio DP
About my favorite color - it seems to be whatever I am using.  Black and cream has become a favorite card making combination.
Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/
Song (the words - a shining star):  http://asonginyourart.blogspot.com/
Fav color:  http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/
Snow:  http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.com/
Let it snow:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
"Chunky" snow (embossed and punched):  http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/
Non traditional colors:   http://milkcoffeechallenge.blogspot.com/
Christmas:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
                   http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

Relaxin' guy

This image (actually, two separate images lus the sentiment) comes from a set I just got - those AI folks are quite a hoot!  We see a lot of guys like this in our RV parks!   The bg is from athe DCWV Heirloom stack, and I used Washi tape for accents.  The tiny sentiment is part of an American Crafts library type stamp.  I used chalk pencils for coloring. 
Sketch & food (there must be a lemon or maybe a cherry in that glass!):  http://digisketchchallenge.blogspot.com/ 
Animal:  http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/
Masculine birthday:  http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com/
Black cs:  http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/
Seeing Stars:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/  
Two or more images (the fellow and the dog are separate images):  http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.com.au/

For Brother-in-law

This is for my brother-in-law, DH's twin. He is recovering after problems with an artificial heart valve, and implantation of a pace maker. He has had numerous health problems, and at age 82 we are concerned. Hopefully this will give him a lift! He was a wheat farmer so I thought that bg paper would work for him. The 3 gems and the mesh for the circle have been in my stash for several years, and the DP is at least a year old.
CHALLENGES entered:
Sketch:http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.nl/
Stash (see above): http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.com/
Any: http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.ca/
Black cs (mat): http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/
"B" - bling and black: http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/
Any, with digital image: http://aagwat.blogspot.co.uk/

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2582605#ixzz3JQFhurVv