A Thankful Heart-- Fusion Challenge Time Out Challenge #100

January 5, 2017

I hope your New Year is off to a great start!  I took a few weeks off and enjoyed my family and friends and now, I am back in the tepee.  My crafty goal this year is to enter more challenges.  I have not had much time to play with all the wonderful challenges out there so, I hope to change that in 2018!

I am entering my card in the Fusion Card Challenge.  Happy Fourth Anniversary to the Design Team.  I am also entering the Time Out Challenge.  I just found their site and I am excited to add this site to my list.

I created "Fusion" by using the sketch and the colors/woodgrain in the inspiration photo.  I also used "Thankful" in my sentiment for the Time Out Challenge.  Perfect time for all those "thank you" cards I need to write.

Products Used:
Stamps:  Hero Arts Jan. 2017 stamp kit and Dies
Paper:  Wood grain and scraps in my pile
Ink:  Versa Fine Vintage Sepia
Dies:  SugarPea Designs Stitched Circles
Accessories:  Enamel Dots, Wink of Stella 

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!  I also want to add a personal note on my blog in 2018.

I rang in the New Year with my Dear Friend.  She is the most amazing person and she can prepare the most fabulous food you could ever eat!  THANK YOU, Rox!  I love you! #bestnewyearseveever

HUGS!

Claire

Throw Kindness Around Like Confetti-Stamp Ink Paper Challenge #87

February 25, 2017

Time for play along with the Stamp Ink Paper Challenge!  The theme is "KINDNESS"!  I love it! 

My card is created on a white card base.  I found this fun scrap in my pile for the background.  It looked like confetti to me.  I used the SU heart dies to create my shaker element.  I added a lot of colorful sequins inside.  The sentiment is stamped in Melon Mambo using the Hero Arts Acts of Kindness  stamp set.  The word thanks was cut out 3 times using a die.  Glossy Accents was added for shine. 

So happy you stopped by my blog today!  Hope this card made you want to do something kind today!   

HUGS!

Claire

Stop & Smell the Roses--PP329

January 29, 2017

It's Sunday and time for a new challenge at The Paper Players!

Our lovely Joanne, is the hostess this week.  She has a fabulous sketch for all of you!  We can't wait to see what you create.  

I must admit, this sketch had me stumped!  I was really at a loss.  Then, my Hero Arts monthly kit arrived and I knew just what I wanted to create.  Unfortunately, this kit has already sold out.  

My card base is white.  I used two different Valentine DSP papers that I had in my stash for the background.  Both pieces were cut using the SugarPea Designs Zig Zag Stitched Rectangle Dies.  The bouquet is created using the items in the kit.  It even included the matching inks.  I cut white squares for the background and popped the pink hearts up with dimensionals.  The sentiment is stamped in black Memento ink.  I added a pearl to the bow and Wink of Stella on the flower blooms for shine.  A few more pearls were added for fun!

Don't forget to check out the fabulous inspirations from our design team and I hope that you will play along with our challenge this week.

The Paper Players Design Team

Claire Broadwater

 Jaydee

Joanne James

Laurie Schmidt

LeAnne Pugliese

Nance Leedy

Sandy Mathis 

Crystal Komara

Valentine Komisarenko

Deanne K.

Challenge Rules:

 Create a NEW paper, or digital, project.

1. Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us. 
2. Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge entry.
3. Please link your card to no more than four challenges, TOTAL.  Entries linked to more than 3 challenges, including ours, will be deleted without notification!
4. Have fun!!

All stamping products are welcome.  Thank you for joining us at The Paper Players!

HUGS!

Claire

Happy New Year-Cheers! --FMS268 and SIP79

December 31, 2016

WOW!  New Year's Eve!!!!!  How did that happen!?!?!?   This year flew by.  I must admit, there have been some wonderful moments and some sad times, but all in all, I am thankful for my wonderful family and friends and the memories that were made in 2016!

I am playing along with the Freshly Made Sketches and Stamp Ink Paper challenges today.  I love these challenges and the Design Teams are amazing!  Stop by their blogs for tons of inspiration! 

My card is created using the December Hero Arts Kit of the Month.  I added a sentiment from Reverse Confetti-Clink.  Lots of gold Stickles and sequins were added for bling. 

I want to thank all of you for visiting my blog throughout the year and for your kind comments!  It really made me happy to hear from you!  

Wishing ALL of you a VERY HAPPY 2017!  May God bless you with good health, happiness, contentment and time to do what makes you happy!  

HUGS!
Claire