Last graduation card?

Hat image by QKR Stampede; star embossing folder by Cuttlebug; scallop punch;  Spellbinder circle dies; sentiment from a scrap of DP; Washi tape.
Method:  I like this idea for the right edge of the card.  As per sketch, I punched the scallops.  I wrapped a length of Washi tape (I used 3/8 inch wide) all around the inside edge of the card - so it adds interest to both the inside and the back of the card.
Sketch:   Your Next Stamp
Graduation:    DLArt
                         Quick quotes
Black & white  + gold:   Addicted-to-stamps- 
Any:     Crafters Castle
 
 

DT card for QKR Stampede challenge #295 - Anything Goes

This will go to a special member of our church who is having some health issues.  The QKR Stampede digital image is called "At the park"; the sentiment is from their sister company - Eureka stamps.  We invite you to participate in our weekly anything goes challenge - you have until Thursday at 6 p.m. to submit up to 3 items.  You may win images in either category - QKR / Eureka or "other".  I hope to see your creations there.
The image is colored with Prismas. I tore the image and edged it directly from an ink pad for a shabby look - a favorite technique for distressing.   The top layer is a freebie digital from TLC, and the coral mat is dry embossed. For more texture I used an acrylic dot for the center of the Prima flowers.  Sheer ribbon and a bow complete the card.
CHALLENGES ENTERED:  
Sketch:    Tuesday Morning Sketches
For a special lady:   Di's Digi Designs
Flowers:   Sasayaki Glitter
Hand made bow:   Craft-Dee Bowz
3D element:    Quick Quotes 
Any:  Crafters Castle
           A Bit More Time
           A Perfect Time to Craft 
 
 

SplitCoastStampers Teapot Party #489

I have some serious catching up to do with the TeaPot Tuesday RAK challenges at SplitCoastStampers.  I used to be a regular, but have been more of an occasional participant recently.  I need to do better.  This card goes to Martina whose sister, her last family member, recently died, and Martina is lonely.  I used her favorite colors and another favorite, a butterfly.  This scripture, from TLC, seems appropriate.  Information on the TeaPot Party can be found here.
Sketch:   Sketch Saturday
Peacock, green, and a butterfly:  Butterfly Spot Challenge 
Butterfly:   Allsorts
Ribbon:    Crafting by Designs
Any:   Quick Quotes
            Crafters Castle  
            Polkadoodle
           

Thinking of you

Stamp - SU Quick and Cute; unknown sentiment
Spellbinder Labels 1; ribbon, Cuttlebug D'Vine Swirl; unknown DP; blue mat is recycled from the cover of a shareholder's report
Sketch:   http://stamplorations.blogspot.com/2015/02/bi-weekly-sketch-challenge-28.html
Use blue:  http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/
Spots:       http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/
Inspiration (general overall small pattern was my inspiration - with a heart shape):   http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/#  
Red and white:  http://www.blogquickquotes.com/search?updated-max=2015-02-11T00:30:00-08:00&max-results=10
Tic Tac Toe (middle column - dies, free, embossing folder):   http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2015-02-08T07:00:00Z&max-results=6
Any:           http://ema-ginationstation.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2014-10-30T00:00:00-05:00&max-results=1

Romantic elements

Typically - I stored my Valentine papers so well that I did not run across them until February 17!  I decided to use bits of this dp with red and scrolly looking hearts - though most is covered  up.  The embossing is Victoria (Cuttlebug).  Other items:  Image by Our Daily Brad, colored with metallic pens and Brilliance inks (Using an aqua pen); Spellbinders Majestic Elements ovals; flowers, half pearls, and bits of lace.
Sketch:     http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/
Butterfly:  http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
Flowers, lace and pearls:  http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/
Inspiration: http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
Use red and white:   http://www.blogquickquotes.com/
Black and white with red:  http://www.fashionablestampingchallenges.com/
For someone you love (this will go to our daughter):   http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/
Lace:  http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/
Any (no digi):  http://pennyblackatallsorts.blogspot.com/
Any:   http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.com/
           http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
          

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/
         
         

Chalked Thanksgiving card

This Sizzix EF is great for Thanksgiving/fall cards.  I cut the embossed piece a bit to fit an A2 card.  Since I wanted to try coloring in more detail than I usually do, I decided not to add embellishments, and I stamped the JustRIte sentiment (in rust) directly on the main layer.   I sponged a number of different colors of chalk (SU)  - blues and browns for the sky and edges, various fall colors for the leaves, and of course orange for the pumpkins. 

 Chalk:  http://chalknstock.blogspot.com/2014/11/november-challenge.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ChalkNStock+%28Chalk+N+Stock%29
Vintage harvest:  http://www.vintagejourney.com/
CAS:  http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/#
Inspiration (leaves and pumpkins/fall):  http://www.peachykeenstamps.com/forums/topic/peachy-keen-challenge-14-14-photo-inspiration-thankful-theme/


Thanksgiving/thankful/fall:  
   http://www.blogquickquotes.com/ 
   http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/
    http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.ca/
   http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/

Wonder Woman #2

As I mentioned earlier, several residents of our RV park request cards.  This is the second Wonder Woman card I have made - kind of an inside joke for my friend!  I found this on free clip art.  I backed her with some scraps of patriotic papers I have - to go with her outfit.
Sketch:  http://sassystudiodesigns.blogspot.com/
Colors:  http://www.drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/2014/07/challenge-131-inspired-by-color.html 
Stars:  http://www.blogquickquotes.com/2014/07/friday-challenge-41.html