Mixed Media-ish

I love the freestyle look of mixed media and journaling...but I'm not ready to bring out the paints and get messy.

I can still get the look by grunging with a background like the mesh from Market Street stamps.

I laid down misc paper scraps and stamped over them.

I did the same technique here, but with border stamps.

You still get a "template" look, but without the template and paints.

I criss-crossed with pink and purple backgrounds for the color challenge at

Create Cards Blog Challenge:March 2013.

CASE Study Challenge #132

Julie Ebersole

Her beautiful card reminded me of how much I love SPLATTERS!

Dabbing from Copic and Memento pens can look like splattered paint.

I was determined to participate~if only to have a great reason to splatter~or rather, DAB! ;)

 

 

 

I also used the negative image for 

Emphasize the Negative Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

 

 

 

Have a great day~thanks for stopping by to see me friends!

 

 

 

stamps: Market Street Stamps Mesh and Great Big Greetings

 ink:Memento Ink (Lilac Posies),Versamark,Ranger Tim Holtz Dusty Concord

die:My Favorite Things Die-Namics Solid Skyline

cardstock:Papertrey Ink soft stone,Bazzill

other:Copic and Memento inks,Whispers embossing powder

 

 

 

 

 

 

STAY FOCUSED

Many times I've lost sight of why I do this.

"This" can be anything from challenges and my blog to homeschooling, parenting, and socializing.


These are the activities and movements that make me, ME, right now.


I get distracted by the common "carrots" of greed, ego,fear...YOU NAME IT...
and lose focus on what gives my life...LIFE.

That's when I need to zoom in on the ONE love that keeps me grounded~


for me, it's Jesus.



1 Corinthians 16:13 is the verse I stamped in this card.



Sometimes it isn't so much about WHAT I'm doing or not doing...but what I'm  VIEWING IN MY LENS while I'm doing it (or not doing it).

I created this card for someone else...but it might as well be given to ME.

The Camera Craze Challenge in the Moxie Fab World 

had me thinking about what I view in my lens, and it

inspired me to use the cute camera from Amy Tangerine, that I HAD TO HAVE.



I don't remember when I last inked it, but I brought it out for the challenge:


Simon Says Stamp and Show: the Stamp You Love (but Don't Use).



Thanks for stopping by today~ ;)




stamps: American Crafts Amy Tangerine Lovestruck,Our Daily Bread Design Not Forgotten
ink: Memento Ink Peanut Brittle
other: Copic Marker Lime Green,Studio Calico camera,Martha Stewart twine,Georgia Pacific white cardstock

~Makes Me Happy~

Fun, crazy hair makes me smile~

A cute sentiment does also.


Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #196

Create a Card that Makes You Happy


Word Art Wednesday #55 Anything Goes



I played a bit in the snow today...that made me smile~


and tired.



really really tired. ;) LOL



stamps: Papertrey Ink Winter Penguin and Hello Sunshine,Unity sentiment
die: PTI Photo Finish Strips
ink: Memento Dandelion and Tangelo,PTI true black

other: twine for the hair,Copic orange marker

~Blue Nose, Warm Heart~

Here is one more for 

CAS-ual Fridays CFC79.

It was a happy fluke when I stamped the penguin on the onesie...I loved it right away.

I knew it would be perfect for a baby's first Christmas card.

blue nose and toes....

cuddly warm heart!!!!

stamps: Papertrey Ink Bitty Baby Blessings,A Wreath for All Seasons and Winter Penguin Stamp Set

ink: Papertrey Ink True Black,Memento Ink Bahama Blue and Rich Cocoa

die: Papertrey Ink Bitty Baby Blessings

other: MS twine,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,teeny clothespin,Scor-Tape,Copic blue marker,teeny hole punch

~Rainbow Stache~

I got some cutie pie duck tape the other day.

Ack, aren't those 'staches the cutest???

DYSU #98 Rainbows

Word Art Wednesday #54:Anything Goes

Is it really Monday already????

Hope your week is starting off well....

I always appreciate when you stop by~thanks for visiting me today!

stamps: Verve Words of Wisdom

dies: Spellbinders classic circles,Verve arrow

ink: Memento bahama blue

other: orange and yellow Copics,MS fringe scissors,duck tape,Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper

paper: Georgia Pacific white,Basic Grey Lauderdale,Bazzill yellow

~cOlOrFuL bLoG pArTy~

My life feels like this canvas right now....

a whole lot of fun events happening at the same time...

splashing and colliding and a little, well, CrAzY, you know?

With a tween and two teen girls...there's no other way to roll.

You just ride the wave as long as you can....

stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps French Country and My Island

inks: Tsukineko Memento inks (tangelo,elderberry,tuxedo black),Ranger Tim Holtz dusty concord

other: Copics,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,Crop-a-Dile corner chomper

~Waltzingmouse Blog Party~

I love blog parties~

Waltzingmouse is having one today.

Here is my fall creation~a tag to wrap a gift with (candy bar or bag).

Yup, Teeny Trees and I~we go together like peas and carrots. ;)

Here is the inspirational photo Claire has given us.

I'm still waiting for our trees to show their stuff here~how about you?


Supplies:

Stamps: Waltzingmouse Teeny Trees
Dies: Spellbinders Label Eleven and classic circles
Markers: Copic yellow,orange,red
Ink: Ranger Tim Holtz Fired Brick,Spiced Marmalade,Mustard Seed,Papertrey Ink True Black
Friendship Thread (Kid's Jewelry)
Paper:Georgia Pacific White

~COOL and ooopsies!~

Black and white challenges are my favorite!

CAS-ual Fridays:CFC70

Black and White Plus One (other color).

I love Verve's Happy Days~huge sentiments and big swirl!



I played with my Copics again...coloring outside the lines seems to be my thing. ;)




I used this sketch from
The Sweet Stop #176

but, I forgot the spin part:Welcome Fall.


oopsies. Oh well, I can't link up, but I can give them credit.


Perhaps I'll try again with that sketch...

I pray your Monday is easing along just fine~

Supplies:


Stamps: Verve Happy Days
Ink: Papertrey Ink True Black
Marker: Copic Lime Green

Paper:Georgia Pacific white

~Asymmetry~

The Card Design Handbook Challenges are going on at Moxie Fab World...

this card is for the Asymmetry Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

The Spellbinders Label is a scrap piece I stamped on...the rest were added to finish the card.

I put this off because I don't normally design this way (stacking)...but it's better than I had hoped.

I AM thankful...that part was easy. ;)

Blessings~

Supplies:

Paper: My Mind's Eye Six By Six Everyday Flair,Georgia Pacific White cardstock,American Crafts grey,Bazzill orange

 Dies: Spellbinders Label Four,Sweet n' Sassy Season of Change Leaf Die,Papertrey Ink Counting My Blessings Die

Other:Cuttlebug embossing folder,stapler,Copic marker to splatter

Stamp:Jenni Bowlin Ruler Border Clear stamp,Our Craft Lounge Shades of Fall

Ink: Tsukineko Memento Inks Tuxedo black,london fog and tangelo

~CASE Study 2nd Anniversary~

CASE Study Challenge #102

Show us YOUR signature style.

I would say I lean toward CAS and gadgety textures.

I crimped, colored the crimped edges,speckled with a Copic and stapled.

My favorite ways to play on a card!

I am also submitting this to Hero Arts August CAS challenge.

Supplies:

Stamps: Hero Arts Thoughtful Messages,Sweet 'n Sassy New Beginnings butterfly

Ink: Papertrey Ink premium dye Hawaiian Shores,Ranger Jenni Bowlin Spice Tin

Paper:Teresa Collins Everyday Moments DP,Georgia Pacific white

Other:Fiskars crimper,stapler,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,Copic Grey,zig zag scissors

~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

~Stamp-A-Faire Tie-Dye Techniques~

Stamp-A-Faire Tie-Dye Techniques

I utilized Jessica Witty's technique for the Camp Card Set Challenge to get the raised snowman here.

As for his cool coloring...

I used Nichole's Copic Tie-Dye Technique to get that effect.

I actually had a hard time sleeping last night...because I was dreaming of myself making this...LOL.

Thinking creatively before bed is not a good idea...I should have just gotten up,created, and went back to bed!

The snowman was embossed from the flat side...just like Jessica taught ;) ...except I am showcasing the outie look.

I had so much fun with the Tie Dye technique~I'd like to play with that more.

Stamp-A-Faire Tie-Dye Techniques

I am also entering this at Inspired By #33

Check out that wonderful blue/yellow oar!

My snowman likes those colors~ ;)

Thanks for stopping in today~it's always a blessing to have visitors! ;)

Stamps: Papertrey Ink Wreath for All Seasons,Papertrey Ink's Shape-Up Series Snowman 

Die: Papertrey Ink's Shape-Up Series Snowman 

Copics: yellow,teal and lime

Ink:Papertrey Ink Premium Dye Hawaiian Shores and True Black,Ranger Tim Holtz distress mustard seed

Paper:Georgia Pacific White

 

~LIM and the Q~

Less Is More Week 76:One Layer 3

 Three of anything that is, three colours, three images, three stamps, three words, the number three.... it's up to you, but don't forget the white space, a simple design and just one layer!

It took many,many,many attempts to get these ladies lined up
(the middle one dipped).



I enjoyed it...very therapeutic! ;)



I felt like something was needed under the sentiment, so I drew a line with 3 little squiggles. ;)



I matched up the Unity Itty Bitty Share Your Smile with 3 leaves from Waltzingmouse's Teeny Trees.


My colors were inspired by the

Colour Q Challenge #146.

I appreciate you stopping by today!


Stamps:Unity Itty Bitty Share Your Smile,Waltzingmouse Stamps Teeny Trees
Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink Pistachio,Morocco and Tuxedo Black,Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Tea Dye
Paper:Georgia Pacific White cardstock
Other:Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper,Copic black marker

~Papertrey Ink June 2012 Blog Hop~

My Papertrey Ink order came today!!!

Perfect timing for today's hop.

I love the color combo from Nichole's inspirational photo:

Thank you for stopping by today~have a blessed week!

Stamp:Bitty Baby Blessings

Die:Bitty Baby Blessings

Paper:Georgia Pacific white

Tissue:Daily Junque Printed Sheets

Ink:Memento Pistachio and Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink mustard seed

Other:Copic yellow,American Crafts ribbon

~We Bought a Zoo~

DYSU #77:Inspired By a Movie

I just saw the movie "We Bought a Zoo" ....I highly recommend it!

Rarely will I watch a movie over and over...but I watched it again with my Mom and then my sister within two weeks (I wanted to be there when they watched it).

I cried everytime.

There are some intense emotional scenes (I wouldn't recommend it for kids under 10).

Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge#103

My colors were chosen for

 The Play Date Cafe #137

I love the color splash challenges they host!!!

Thanks for stopping in today. ;)

Stamps:Waltzingmouse Chicken Wire and French Country

Paper:Georgia Pacific White

Ink:Memento Ink Tuxedo Black and Bahama Blue

Other:Martha Stewart Fringe Scissors,Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper,Copic black marker for edges

~My Bowler~

My oldest girlie, Mallory, made it to the Pepsi Bowl State Finals.

I'm so proud of her!

Her favorite colors are pink and black ~ she rocks!

I used Heidi Swapp's Sugar Chic Drama to paper piece the bowling ball and pins.


It's double sided, so the possibilities are endless!

The hardest decision?

Pink pins or pink ball???

If only most decisions were that hard! LOL.

I was inspired to splat with my Copics and Memento markers for the

 Spatter Technique Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

I used a very similar technique here.

I didn't crimp the front cardbase until AFTER I slattered.

I crimped and then I colored the edges with a black Copic marker.

I'm also plugging this in to Paper Crafts 2012 Gallery Idol.

Hope you have a rockin' day!!!

Stamps:The Alley Way adoraBowl,Papertrey Ink On the Links sentiment

Ink:Versamark

Paper:Heidi Swapp Sugar Chic Drama,Georgia Pacific white

Embossing Powder:Ranger black super fine detail

Markers:Memento angel pink and rosebud,Copic black

Other:Fiskar's Paper Crimper,American Crafts satin ribbon

~Matchbook Folder Card~

Make It Monday #65 Background Patterns from Patterned Paper Scraps

inspired me to use my gorgeous strips of DP that litter my desk.

My friend gave me a notepad that looked like a matchbook folder once.

It was on my mind when I designed this card.

 Running out of adhesive?

Bring out your sewing machine!

I sewed on each strip for decor, and then I sewed across the top and bottom for support.

That way, when the front was tucked into the flap, the strips would bend with the card.

It's not going anywhere.

I used a postage stamp diecut (my new favorite shape) for

the Postage Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

This is for my mom's birthday in June- she loves roses!

My colors were pulled from The PlayDate Cafe PDCC131.

Hope you have a great weekend. Take care now.

Stamp:Papertrey Ink Year of the Flowers:Roses

Ink: Papertrey Ink true black

Paper:BoBunny Country Garden DP orange and green,Teresa Collins World Traveler DP,Georgia Pacific white

Dies:Spellbinders classic circles and postage stamp,Sizzix bow

Other:sewing machine,Copic orange,Memento marker green,Want2Scrap rhinestone

New Life. New Me

Our Daily Bread Designs SLC103

This week's challenge: 

Since spring is now here and signs of new life are happening all around us we want to see creations symbolizing new life…this can be Easter, new baby, budding trees, flowers…..etc.

 *Our Daily Bread Designs As You Graduate~Basic Grey Lauderdale DP~Copics and Memento markers~Versamark ink~Whispers black embossing powder*

 The Sweet Stop SSS153


This sketch.

I love to share about my new life.

Since Jesus became my Lord in the spring of 1999, my world changed.

There's still black and white,




good and evil,


happiness and sorrow.



 HOWEVER,

see the rainbow path?

Jesus fills my heart and my future with purpose, meaning and direction.

The beautiful color He paints in my little world has given me hope.

Because I know Him and I KNOW He knows Me and loves me...

I can live!

I used to worry about the legacy I would leave my girlies (back when I only had 2 and they were wittle,wittle).

Was what I offered enough?

Would they have enough joy?

Enough wisdom?

Enough knowledge?

Enough LOVE?

After Jesus saved me...

I no longer worried.

He is more than enough for me to share with them...


and you.

His sacrifice on the cross is everything.

Because of His death on the cross,


and my acceptance of His awesome gift...

I LIVE!

I'm free.

There is color in my world.

Every day IS a new beginning.

May you have a blessed Easter.

~Rainbow Swing~

I created this card recently, but haven't posted it on my blog yet.

*Unity Happiness Is,Copic markers,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,Creative Memories oval cutter,white ribbon,brad,acetate*

I love this image!

Look at her go.

Forgive the glare.

I don't have a rainbow of ribbons.

I used my Copics to color white ribbon,

that's been tied off on the inside of the card.

I hope you like my interactive rainbow card! ;)

I am submitting it to Paper Crafts March 2012 Gallery Challenge.

I also submitted it to Unity's Pinterest challenge here.

Thanks for stopping in!

~Embrace Life in Tan and Pink~

I kept my card fairly simple today.

*Flourishes Tiny Flowers and Tags,Memento ink tuxedo black,Sizzlet die,Spellbinders Label Eleven,American Crafts Cardstock,American Crafts satin ribbon,K&Company SW Nature pad,October Afternoon Sidewalks DP,Scor-Tape 1/4",Tim Holtz distress tool,Copic R02,Memento marker new sprout,Cuttlebug embossing folder*

I used the sketch from 

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #161.

My colors were drawn from 

Moxie Fab's Tuesday Trigger:Simple Elegance.

I used the neutrals and light pink flowers in my design.

I also tried to keep the lines clean (except for the slight distressing).

The sentiment is tiny...but the impact is great.

AMEN, right?!

I really love using it!