sympathy for Virginia

This image from SU's Garden Collage has really become a favorite.  I used my new (prize) powdered chalk from Chalk ah Lot - this is called Blue Bell - subtle coloring for the bird and the edges of the white circle.
Supplies:  from my stash - image, Recollection DP, pale blue ribbon, pink gems;  Other - branches from a Cheery Lynn die.  There is a sympathy verse on the inside - this is for a friend from church whose sister and sister-in-law died within four days.
Sketch, with stash items listed:  http://sketchandstashchallenge.blogspot.com/
Colors:  http://papersweeties.com/uncategorized/paper-sweeties-april-inspiration-challenge-18-sweet-treats/
Bird:  http://paulaholifieldcrafts.blogspot.com/
Sympathy:    http://cardadayblog.blogspot.com
Circles:  http://www.drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/
Feathery friend (8 challenges max):  http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/
BG DP:  http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/
Favorite stamp:  http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/

Easter White

This is probably not the best choice for a white on white - but once I started, I was resolved to finish!  The image is from my stash - colored with Spica pens and watercolor pencils.  The cross is brown - the color here does not look true.  I used a variety of Spellbinder dies, some lace, ad CB Swiss Dots.  I cut the edges of the main bg layer with a dull cutting blade - it gives a modified torn paper look, and adds dimension, IMO.
Sketch:  http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/
Texture:  http://creativecornerchallenges.blogspot.de/
White on white:  http://suzypantssmarty.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.co.uk/
       http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/
Spring:  http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.com/ 
Inspiration:  http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/
Easter:  http://cagichallenge.blogspot.ca/

Thank you, Cindy - mothermark on SCS

I seldom add a card here that has been uploaded to my SCS gallery - but the photo is not appearing there.  Please check details there for now. This card is 4.5x6.5, and the image is Art Impressions.
Sketch: http://greatimpressionsstamps.blogsp...-our-next.html
Girly card: http://bythecuteandgirly.blogspot.co...and-girly.html
http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/
Piecing: http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/

Rescuing a mistake

Some time ago I inadvertently copied a card on cs, when I intended to scan!  I left the copy sitting around - and decided maybe I could actually use it!  Not sure if it is the greatest, but I think it is ok,  I cut the image with a large circle die, then sponged a bit of grey chalk.  The bg also includes a piece of silver from a gift bag, and I added part of an Allegro EF.  The sentiment is Fancy Pants.
Sketch:  http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/
New beginnings for an old image:  http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Celebrate:   http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.com/