Rosie Posie and a Gradient Look

It took me a few tries to achieve this gradient look with two powders (pink and lime).

The only downside was, I couldn't pour the extra powder back in the containers...I didn't want to contaminate the pure colors.

I designated a "mixed" container for times like these...it will be interesting to see what color combo results after a few months.

These two stems are from Papertrey's Rosie Posie~they are easy to line up and fun to work with.

Use 10 Embellishments Challenge in the Moxie Fab World

I brought out my beads and sequins and scattered them about with Glossy Accents glue.

Make It Monday #101 Layered Embossing

is hosted by Heather.

After getting my image the way I wanted it, I took the plunge and embossed the sentiment in yellow over it.

I must admit~I was a bit nervous about overheating it.

I love the outcome though!

This is a great way to use up that gorgeous embossing powder.

Thanks for stopping by~have a blessed day now~

stamps: Papertrey Ink (Rosie Posie,Counting My Blessings Mini stamp set)

ink: Versamark

embossing powders: Recollections and Whispers

other: beads and sequins

paper: Bazzill,BoBunny Weekend Market DP

die:Papertrey Ink Counting My Blessings

~Paper Knots Tag~

Word Art Wednesday: Giving/Anything Goes

I can't imagine a greater gift...than opening your home to a child.

I have not had the honor or calling yet...but I know a handful that have dedicated their lives in this special way.

I want to be ready when another couple takes that big step.

For this tag,

I experimented with paper shreds...after being inspired by 

Tracey Sabella's lovely use of denim shreds here.

I thought, why not try knotting up paper remnants???

It worked like a charm with glossy accents.

CAS-ual Fridays: CFC81

Well, another Friday in December...the next two will fly by quick...mark my words!!!

stamps: Papertrey Ink Bitty Baby Blessings

dies: Papertrey Ink Mat Stack 3 and Bitty Baby Blessings

other: Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper,American Crafts satin ribbon

paper: Authentique Fresh,BoBunny Country Garden,Bazzill orange

ink:Memento Potters Clay

~The Whites of Their Eyes~

I heard that someone I know was run over by a Moped-

a hit and run.

He's hurting mighty bad right now.

ROUND UP THE POSSE 

 

 

 

seems to be in order.

I hope he'll like this.

 "The Whites of Their Eyes" came to mind as I was folding the bigger scalloped circle.

It took a lot to rough it up...I had to bend and tear until I saw the whites.

The whites of them eYeS....

that is.

LOL

Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge #122

Y'all take care and watch yourselves, now, ya hear?

stamp: Waltzingmouse Back in the Saddle

ink: Ranger Jenni Bowlin Weather Vane and Spice Tin,Ranger Tim Holtz Mustard Seed

paper: BoBunny Weekend Market, Authentique Genuine,Georgia Pacific White

punch: MS double link trim

die: Spellbinders Scalloped Circle

other: Tim Holtz Distress Tool,Scor-Tape, Xyron sticker maker, Tombow glue

The Blessing of an Ordinary Day

Appointments, commutes, lessons and the like are what ordinary days are made of.

ORDINARY, AVERAGE DAYS ~ are what make life,

well,

LIFE...

the building blocks of a home, the stairsteps to normal or a new normal.



In the midst of chaos and transition...



an ordinary lifestyle is





EXTRAORDINARY.

I used one of the beautiful sentiments from TT's Ordinary Days.

Brayed Walnut Stain distress ink on an embossing folder pulled up the retro design.


The little images/sentiments from BoBunny's Remind Me Clearly Calendar Set created the "sentiment background" for my card.

I love that they capture "ordinary" activities.

I went with the striking colors from Moxie Fab's

Tuesday Trigger: Ready for Red

DYSU #96 Brads





Crafty Friends Challenge
CFC #10 Sentimental


~I wish you an ordinary, average day my friends~

stamps: BoBunny Remind Me Clearly Calendar Stamps,Technique Tuesday/Ali Edwards Ordinary Days

embossing folder: Sizzix/Tim Holtz Retro Cirque Set
inks: Versamark, Memento Ink Rhubarb Stalk, Ranger Tim Holtz Walnut Stain
dies: Verve Pennant Trim Die, Spellbinders Scalloped Circle
paper: American Crafts Cardstock,Georgia Pacific White, Bazzill red
other: Copper embossing powder,brads,brayer

~Love You Pair of Birds~

Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge #116

I am also submitting this to


Simon Says:Anything Goes


It's a rainy, dreary (perfect crafting) day today.


I heated up some chicken noodle soup...complete with sniffles and all. ;)


What's it like in your world right now?


Supplies:

Stamps:Waltzingmouse Nordic Spring birds and Teeny Trees sentiment
Dies:Spellbinders Lattice Rectangle and Postage Stamp
Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink Potters Clay
Paper:Teresa Collins Everyday Moments,DCWV SW Nature,BoBunny Weekend Market,My Mind's Eye Six By Six Everyday Flair
Other:ribbon,Scor-Pal,Scor-Tape 1/4",Tim Holtz distress tool,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper

~10 Minute Craft Dash~

It's time for the 10 Minute Craft Dash #3.

I missed #2 ~ had a week of on/off migraines and I was afraid that my head might explode if I pushed myself into a time crunch.

I love card making...but not in a lethal way.

It really is quite a rush to set a timer and challenge yourself...a fun rush when you're up to it! 

This one took 8 minutes/26 seconds without a migraine~

I had the butterfly and funky cloud just laying in my scrap pile feeling all lonely and sad.....

I'm so glad they found a home on this card.

There's movement all over this card~enough for

 The Movement Challenge in the Moxie Fab World

Just dive in and do it~it's fun!

Supplies:

Stamps: Verve Happy Days

Dies:Sizzix Framelits Kite set clouds,Sweet 'n Sassy New Beginnings butterfly die

Ink:Papertrey Ink Hibiscus Burst, Tsukineko Memento Ink Pear Tart and Dandelion

Paper: Georgia Pacific White cardbase,Authentique Lively,BoBunny Country Garden
Other: Want2Scrap rhinestone,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper

~He Cares for You~

I believe the verse on this card says it all....

ColourQ Challenge #154

Word Art Wednesday #45

(uplifting sentiment)

I know I'll be posting several cards today....so I'll keep the chatter down here. ;)

Supplies:

Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs Scripture Series 3,Autumn Leaves Stampology Swirls

Ink: Tsukineko Memento Ink Pear Tart,Staz On black

Dies: Spellbinders Classic Circles

Paper: Georgia Pacific white,Bazzill,BoBunny Country Garden (yellow)

Tools:Crop-a-Dile Corner Chomper

 

~Give All Your Worries to God~

I love the new scripture set released by ODBD.

Check out this verse:

He does, you know!

I added stitches for

Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light Challenge 121

Theme:You Leave Me in Stitches

I added blue and pink hexagons and a brown scalloped circle for 

Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger:A Pin Therein.

Also, there are flecks and dots of colors in the largest scalloped circle...which made me think of the pins here.

It's not safe for me to add pins to a card.

Trust me on this.

Have a blessed day and thanks for stopping by. ;)

Supplies:

Stamp: Our Daily Bread Designs Scripture Series 3,

Bo Bunny Hello Sunshine hexagons

Ink:Papertrey Ink (Hibiscus Burst and Hawaiian Shores),Versamark Ink,Ranger Tim Holtz walnut stain distress ink

Embossing Powder:  Ranger Super Fine Detail black embossing

Dies:Spellbinders Scalloped Circles

Punch:Ek Lattice

Papers:BoBunny Country Garden and Weekend Market dp,Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream and Kraft cardstock

~Triumph Over Fear~

Fear is debilitating.

It takes time, effort and faith~

lots and lots of faith...to move forward or at least stand in the face of it.

If you don't, you'll get mowed over!

I saw this lil' guy and he seemed to fit with this powerful sentiment.

Sometimes I feel like him-standing, but eyes bugged out and a little pale! ;)

If there is fear in your heart today...I pray the Lord allow you to triumph in the face of it!

Challenges:

I played with the hexagons from BoBunny's Hello Sunshine stamp set to create movement for the

Movement Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

 Word Art Wednesday #44 -encouraging words


Simon Says Stamp:Put a Stamp On It -all the images are stamped

Supplies:

Stamps: BoBunny Hello Sunshine and Camp-A-Lot,Verve Words of Wisdom

Ink: Tsukineko Memento Ink Rich Cocoa and Tuxedo Black

Paper: My Mind's Eye Six By Six Everyday Flair,Georgia Pacific White cardstock

Die: Spellbinders Large Labels

Other:Fiskar's crimper

~Nothing is Impossible~

I gave this week's Play Date Cafe #147 a go.

I die cut a white scalloped circle and used an inked acrylic block (Tim Holtz Pine Needle) for the backdrop.


The Waltzingmouse butterfly is embossed with Stampendous Rubellite powder.


There's glossy accents on the sentiment panel...so it's shiny in person.



Time is running out (one day left) for the


The Play Date Cafe #147

Evergreen ... Olive ...

Smoke ... Cherry Blossom

so I'm getting this in before the day slips away. ;)



Have a blessed day~



Supplies:
Stamp:Waltzingmouse Nordic Spring,Verve Words of Wisdom
Ink:Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pine Needle,Versamark
Embossing Powder: Stampendous PEARLustre Rubellite
Dies:Spellbinders Scalloped Circle
Other:Martha Stewart Fringe Scissors
Paper:Authentique Fresh,BoBunny Ambrosia,Georgia Pacific White

~Just Be~

What a blessing it is when God gives you a FRIEND.

I ran into my friend yesterday...we haven't seen each other for awhile!

We don't get together often (busy mommies we are), but knowing she cares is enough for me.

She was the first person here that let me JUST BE.

Nothing to prove.

Nothing to earn.

She loved me because God loved me.

That's special, guys.

They don't come by very often.

God gives them when you really need them~a reminder that He loves us.

For my friend....

I picked up this fun, crazy DP months ago.

It spoke to me happy thoughts...but I didn't know what to use it for until this challenge.

ColourQ Challenge #150

WOO HOO number 150!!!!

Congrats ColourQ!

Another inspirational site:

Word Art Wednesday#41

Check out their quote this week...it's a sweet one!

May God send you someone that loves you just because "you are"~especially when you really need it.

Blessings!

Stamps:Verve Words of Wisdom

Ink:Tsukineko Memento ink tuxedo black

Paper:Bazzill yellow, BoBunny Alora

Other:sewing machine,Kid's Jewelry Friendship thread,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,stapler

~Life is Wonderful~

I saw this sentiment~and I read THERAPY all over for the recipient

AND ME.

What a blessed reminder!

 

happy contented sigh

Right????

Check out this runway model from

Runway Inspired Challenge ric#17 

I used the angles of her dress and the muted pops of razzleberry (learned that lil' number since papercrafting...love that color label!),olives and orangey-yellows.

Word Art Wednesday:uplifting sentiment

I could have just stamped that sentiment on the cardbase and called it a day!

Expect to see those border punches peek in...I am playing with them like crazy.

Have a wonderful day~even if not perfect. ;)

Supplies:

Stamp:Verve Words of Wisdom

Paper:BoBunny Ambrosia,Authentique Lively,Georgia Pacific cardbase

Punch:EK medallion chain

 Ink:Tsukineko Memento ink tuxedo black

~LIM Blue and Green/DYSU Polka Dot~

Less Is More Week 79:Colour

Blue & Green

I stamped and stamped and stamped some more.

I had lots of fun with this one...

It makes my head all swimmy! ;)

Polka dots and circles inspired by

DYSU #83:Polka Dots

I really enjoy my dots~they are my favorite elements in any stamp set.

It's Monday, folks~time to face the world~ ;)

Have a great week.

Stamps: Clear & Simple Circus Fun,Waltzingmouse Teeny Trees

Paper:Georgia Pacific White,BoBunny Ambrosia Flowers

Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink Bamboo Leaves, Cottage Ivy,Bahama Blue

Other:Stapler

~ODBD Sketch and Word Art Wednesday~

Our Daily Bread Designs ODBDSLC117

Color Throwdown #203

ODBD SKETCH

I am also submitting it to Word Art Wednesday #39.

 BE ENCOURAGED!

Supplies:

Stamp: ODBD Scripture Collection 6

Dies: Spellbinders Label Eleven and Lattice Rectangle

Paper:BoBunny Country Garden, Glitz Paper Layers Vintage Blue,DCWV Just Chillin'

Other:sewing machine,Scor-Tape 1/4",Tim Holtz distress tool

~You Are Very Special~

Hero Arts August 2012 Sketch Challenge

I kept my pieces from this card

to make another.

It's almost like "buy one, get one free!" for this challenge:

ColourQ Challenge #148

I am also entering this at Word Art Wednesday #39 .

Thank you for stopping by~blessings!

Supplies:

Stamps: Hero Arts Live & Laugh,Waltzingmouse Heirloom Patterns

Dies:Spellbinders Classic Circles

Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink Angel Pink,Tangelo and Tuxedo Black

Paper: BoBunny Country Garden,Authentique Carefree,Georgia Pacific white

Other:stapler,Scor-Tape 1/4"

 

~Waltzingmouse Sketch and the Q~

My husband's birthday is coming up.


I ordered this sentiment awhile ago, because it TOUCHED MY HEART when I first read it.

AWWWW, right?

Waltzingmouse Sketch #108

I used two fun borders from Heirloom Patterns.


The colors are from the

ColourQ Challenge #148.

Hubby LOVES ORANGE...so I made sure there were lots of orangy pops.


I only had slivers of the green~enough to cut the top and bottom of the tag for a stacked feel.


The wee bittiest bit of pink (my husband already has three girls and a froufrou doggy... gotta take it easy ya know). ;)

The poppy is in the flower and highlight.


Simon Says Stamp and Show:What Do You Say?
is all about the sentiment.



 Thanks for stopping by today~




Here are the supplies:

Stamps: Waltzingmouse Heirloom Patterns,Verve Beautiful You
Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink Angel Pink,Tangelo and Tuxedo Black
Paper:BoBunny Country Garden,Georgia Pacific White,Bazzill green and pink
Dies:Spellbinders Classic Circles,Sizzix tag
Punch:Martha Stewart goo
Other:Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,Copic red,stapler

~July 2012 Blog Hop~

Today is Papertrey Ink's July Blog Hop!

Here is my CAS creation~

based on inspirational photo colors:

I pulled out my BoBunny Country Garden pack for this one~all that color is packed into that lil' apple!

I added sewing for Less Is More:Week 77 ~Sewing

The gorgeous frame is from Joan's generous prize pack that included Little Yellow Bicycle's Clear Cuts Shapes~LOVE!!!

One quote I've heard this week at archery camp that convicted me

...."BE TEACHABLE"...

Yes, you are NEVER too old to learn new things.

I signed up with my girls and I'm learning a ton of lil' details about holding a bow; aiming at the target; etc.

Just when I think I know what I'm doing...there's another step!

It's just like life, I guess. ;)

I kept most of the card white with just a pop of color for 

Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger: Sweet Season.

The stitches I chose for my card mimic the subtle ruffles in the cake...the frame has gentle dots circling around...

Thanks for stopping in today~I appreciate the company! ;)

Stamps: Papertrey Ink Communique Sentiments Mini Set

Die: Papertrey Ink Fruit Fusion apple die

Ink: Memento Ink pistachio

Paper:Georgia Pacific white,BoBunny Country Garden Pack

Other:Little Yellow Bicycle Clear Cuts Shapes,Martha Stewart border punch,Mark's Finest Papers twine

Word Art Wednesday July 18

I'm blessed to be a guest designer this month for Word Art Wednesday.

This week's sentiment is a wonderful reminder of how God is in control.

I was thrilled to create with these words, because they were on my mind a couple of months ago!

When my youngest daughter was in the hospital, there were these two young birds that kept appearing outside her window.

They were so close, we felt as if we could touch them.

They were oblivious to us in the room as they cleaned themselves on the ledge inches away.

It was a joy for my outdoorsy daughter to see these birds~God brought nature to her...two stories up.

It was a comfort for me, because I recalled this verse.

Each time they appeared,

it was as if the Lord was telling me He was in control and He saw us just like He saw those birds.

I needed that reminder, I really did!

Why don't you join us at Word Art Wednesday and use the beautiful sentiment or bring your own uplifting one to share!

We would love to see you there!

Sentiment: Word Art Wednesday

Paper:BoBunny Country Garden,Authentique Blissful pack

Die:Spellbinders Label Four

Ink:Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink Tea Dye

Other: Martha Stewart punch,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,sewing machine

~Sweet 'n Sassy Color and Product Challenge~

There are so many fun challenges around....my head is swimming!

I am combining the Sweet n' Sassy color challenge
hosted by Kim,
 and product challenge (hosted by Jessica) with this card.

These Sweet 'n Sassy butterflies are wonderful to stack!

Here are the colors:

The product challenge is to use your die cuts with patterned papers.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Stamp: Sweet 'n Sassy New Beginnings

Dies:Sweet 'n Sassy Butterfly Dies

Ink: Tsukineko Memento ink tuxedo black

Tools:Martha Stewart fringe scissors,small hole punch,zig zag scissors

Paper:BoBunny Country Garden,DCWV Nature Stack,Georgia Pacific White
Other: embroidery thread


 

Word Art Wednesday July 11

It's my second week to guest design at

Word Art Wednesday.

What a blessing to have a challenge like this that gives everyone a beautifully designed sentiment to work with!

This week it is from Isaiah 54:13.

Since I became a Christian, this verse has meant so much to me.

It means that even though I don't know everything...

God knows everything.

He shall teach my children all they need to know to fit in His mighty plan.

I just have to point to Him.

This brings me great comfort, especially when I have stumbled in the homeschool department or even in the basic mom department.

Yes, it happens.

I'm not perfect.

My kids would respectfully, but honestly tell you that. LOL.

I bet my husband would have something to say too in that department...

but he won't.

Right, hon? ;)

Thank you for stopping here today~make sure to join us at Word Art Wednesday.

We'd love to have you!

I am also submitting this to Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #177.

This challenge is all about getting “sentimental” and using a sentiment as the centerpiece of your card or creation.

Sentiment: Word Art Wednesday Challenge #36

Paper: Little Yellow Bicycle Hello Spring DP,BoBunny Ambrosia,Georgia Pacific white

Die:Spellbinders Label Four and classic circles

Ink:Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink Peeled Paint and Tea Dye for edging