A Dash of Blues and Brown

I was 29 when I came to know Jesus.


I relate to the wise men who traveled many miles...


except my journey was

in years.



I wouldn't go back to being Marlena alone~
 
without Him.

This was a 10 minute card on the dot....


I used the last 45 seconds to finish the card off with a light blue (I forgot about that color being in the challenge).

10 Minute Craft Dash #7

Simon Says Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday: God's Goodness/Anything Goes

stamps: Sweet 'n Sassy Seek Him Still
ink: Memento Rich Cocoa,Ranger Tim Holtz walnut stain
dies: Spellbinders Deckled Rectangles
paper: Authentique Genuine,Georgia Pacific white,Bazzill light blue,DCWV Naturals stack
other: Crop-a-Dile corner chomper,Want2Scrap bling

~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

~Good Morning Rooster and a Sketch~

I got some stampy time in last night!

My hubby said it's been dark in the mornings when he goes to work.

I thought this might be a nice surprise for him on his dresser.

I used the fantastic sketch from the

Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge #113

 The roosters were stamped with a new color I picked up: Elderberry.

It's like a really dark purple...interesting.

If you want another color besides black or brown...that would be your ticket.

I framed the roosters with an element from Teeny Trees and I scattered that lil' leaf around too.

We haven't seen a fall show yet...there are green trees and dead leaves laying about.

There isn't an in between!

 

I pray some stick on the trees long enough to show their stuff~it's my favorite season. ;(

Thanks for stopping by~

Supplies:

Stamps: Waltzingmouse Teeny Trees and French Country

Ink: Ranger Tim Holtz Walnut Stain,Tsukineko Memento Ink Elderberry and Rich Cocoa

Paper: Authentique Journey, My Mind's Eye Six By Six Everyday Flair,Georgia Pacific White cardbase,DCWV Naturals Stack,Bazzill orange

Other: Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper,Martha Stewart Garden Rail border punch,Tim Holtz Blending Tool

~August 2012 Papertrey Blog Hop~

Wow, is it really that time already?

 Papertrey Ink's August 2012 Blog Hop

I created this card for our big table.

I hope to make two more using the other dies from the Counting My Blessings set.

I got my first Papertrey Ink impression plate~ Herringbone ~ it was used on the mustard paper before it was cut with the die.

Mmmmm, cozy, warm textiles!

Hope you're having a great weekend~

Supplies: Papertrey Ink Counting My Blessings Die Collection and Herringbone Impression Plate,Authentique Genuine DP,DCWV Naturals Stack,American Crafts cardstock,stapler,Tim Holtz distressing tool

~Bookmark~

While I had my Teeny Trees out, I made this also.

A simple tree bookmark to throw into an envelope.

I'm less and less afraid of using patterned paper.

Can you tell?

I think having them out, where I can see them, makes them seem like friends. ;)

Verve's Last Anni-VERVE-sary Challenge is Anything But a Card.

Supplies:

Stamps:Waltzingmouse Stamps Teeny Trees

Ink: Tsukineko Memento Ink Rich cocoa and dandelion,Staz On brown,Versamark ink,Ranger Tim Holtz distress ink walnut stain for edging,Kid's Jewelry friendship thread

Other:clear embossing powder for the teardrop tree,EK success lines and dots punch,zig zag scissors

Paper: Authentique Lively,DCWV Naturals stack,Georgia Pacific white

~Tongue In Cheek Anniversary Card~

I don't have an anniversary sentiment for Verve's Anniversary Card Challenge,

but I felt this would do.

Plus, it's the truth. ;)

Right?

My husband and I have been married 20 years.

It's not perfect.

But it sure is wonderful!!! ;)

I used silver embossing powder and a "wood grain" dp to fit the challenge.

There is still lots of time left to participate~

Have a great day~

Supplies:

Stamp: Verve Words of Wisdom

Ink:Versamark,Ranger Tim Holtz walnut stain

Paper: DCWV Naturals Stack,Making Memories Just Chillin' DP

Other: Spellbinders classic circles,Tim Holtz distress tool,Zig pen,stapler,Whispers Embossing powder (silver)

~U R 2 COOL~

I have another card for

CAS-ual Fridays:CFC64

CFC64: Clean And Simple projects featuring things you'd see in the sky

I used my Jenni Bowlin Seal and Bunting for this card.

Clear embossing powder makes the sun shine a bit.

My Lawn Fawn glasses were used to create the COOL. ;)

I am also submitting this to 

Our Craft Lounge Challenge #128:Banner Day.

There is still time to comment there~

Yayyyyy, Friday! ;)

Stamps:Lawn Fawn Clear to see,JustRite Curlz,Jenni Bowlin Seal and Bunting

Paper:DCWV Just Chillin',Georgia Pacific White,black cardstock

Ink:Martha Stewart,Tsukineko Memento Ink tuxedo black,Versamark

Other:Clear embossing powder,pop dots

~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

~Friends With Flair and CAS-ual Friday~

It's Friday~time for Unity's Friends With Flair.

I got this lil' guy recently...I LOVE SNOWMEN and he's SO CUTE.

I love the graphic feel to this image.

My card is very CAS-colors drawn from 

CAS-ual Fridays:CFC63

I pulled out my Spellbinders classic circles and layered them.

When I stamped the sentiment, I pulled out the colored circles so the stamp didn't have to work too hard~just two layers to cover.

Have a great Friday~thank you for stopping in today!

Stamp: Unity Snow Wonderful

Ink:Ranger Jenni Bowlin Spice Tin

Dies:Spellbinders classic circles

Paper:Bazzill green,Georgia Pacific white and DCWV teal

Other:Crop-A-Dile corner chomper

~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


 

~The Card Dungeon~

I attempted something I haven't done willingly EVER (unless chasing a flight at the airport)....

running!

I went running (if you can call it that, LOL) with my family last night,

~just a bit around the track. 

I had to take a breather...most of the time...a little walky walky then run...but,

it was enough to tell the world (and myself)..I'm alive!!!

My middle daughter, Shel, tried to get me to "lift my knees" up more...good gravy. ;)

My youngest, Amanda, wanted to "race me"...awww, how cute is that?

My answer..."NO WAYZZZ" (in my pidgin slang)~"I'm just surviving, hon" 

("hon" has stuck with me after being stationed a total of 9 years in TN).

My oldest, Mal,didn't even worry about me....every man for himself...

that girl is SO MUCH like me!!!

Ooops, off track...hee hee hee...as for creating...

my husband praised me for getting out of the "card dungeon". ;)

I did manage to get myself back in there, though, with my ankle bolted to my craft desk...

I inked up my new Teeny Trees that came in...yayyy! 

I've been wanting that set ever since I laid eyes on it.

I was so grateful to have my name drawn at a Waltzingmouse Challenge~I didn't hesitate to ask Claire for that set.

Here is the inspiration for the festive silver,gold and neutral.

The Play Date Cafe #139

Thank you for stopping by today, it's always great to have the company~

~FROM MY CARD DUNGEON TO YOURS~

Stamps:Waltzingmouse Stamps Teeny Trees

Ink:Versamark

Embossing Powders:Whispers gold and silver

Paper:DCWV Naturals Stack,Bazzill Sand and Silver,Georgia Pacific White cardbase

Dies:Spellbinders Postage Stamp and Scalloped Circles

Other:sewing machine

~The Lord is With Me Masculine Card~

I love when I can gather some great scraps on my desk and complete a card.

This card came together easily with the perfect challenges to motivate me!

*Our Daily Bread Designs Not Forgotten~Versamark ink~Whispers black embossing powder~Ranger Tim Holtz Distress inks (mustard seed and dusty concord)~Papertrey Ink In the Meadow dies~Spellbinders classic circles~Bazzill basics cardstock~Authentique Blissful pack strip~DCWV natural stack strip~Piggy Tales DP strip~Papertrey Ink Grunge Me stamped on deer~Georgia Pacific white cardstock~

The following challenges helped me along:

Inspired By #17

I had these yellow deer laying around from my Grunge Deer card.

 I decided to stack them up like these striking animals.  

I added the ruler strip to mimic the one in the photo.

I also want to submit this card to

 ODBDSLC102 Favorite ODBD Stamp Set.

My favorite masculine ODBD set is Not Forgotten.

The verses are STRONG and they are presented as such.

 Have a beautiful day, thanks for stopping by! ;)

~Feathers to Celebrate~

My order from Two Peas came just in time!

I was blessed to win a gift card from Jenny Chesnick to spend there.

Thank you Jenny! ;)

 Amy Tangerine's Lovestruck set from American Crafts has a FEATHER, people.

You know what that means???

I can participate in  

The Fascination with Feathers Challenge in the Moxie Fab World!

That feather was perfect for the card I wanted to make for my dear husband.

I paired it with a sentiment from Clear and Simple's Circus Fun.

*American Crafts Amy Tangerine Lovestruck feather,Clear and Simple Circus Fun,Bazzill kraft cardstock,DCWV natural stack,American crafts cardstock,Papertrey ink Hawaiian Shores perfect match ink,Memento ink rich cocoa*

This wasn't a card for a birthday or anything like that...but a well-deserved recognition.

So, balloons would have been nice, but I think these feathers being tossed  says sophistication.

Yes, I CAN be sophisticated at times. ;)

He's been working his tail feathers off (HA! this IS an appropriate card!!!).

Love ya hon.

I pray God continues to bless you and your hard work.

~Sugar Plum~

The party is still going on at The Craft's Meow and there are some fun challenges to pick from.

I found the perfect colors to showcase the punny sugar plum sentiment that makes me giggle.

Yes, I'm 42. 

.... I still giggle. ;)

Maybe it has to do with having my three daughters around me all the time.

Lotsa giggling goin' on.

We're kinda silly.

Either that, or we digest too much sugar.

Ask anyone that knows us. ;)

(The Craft's Meow Fruity for You,Versamark ink,Stampendous PEARLustre Rubellite embossing powder,Georgia Pacific white cardbase,Bazzill basics cardstock,DCWV Naturals Stack,Crop-A-Dile Corner chomper*

The Craft's Meow Inspiration Challenge

I was drawn to the lavender/plum,greens and browns in this picture.

Also, the clean, white tables.

There is no way you would see clean white tables if I was planting. There'd be dirt everywhere.

How is there not dirt everywhere?

Anyway, I just had to ink up sugar plum!

 Isn't he cute?

While I'm letting it all hang out there (I don't know if it's sugar or what)...

I just have to share that these stamps 

smell 

GREAT.

I don't know what it is...but I am addicted to their smell.

They smell fruity.

Not just this set...but all TCM sets I've gotten so far.

Is it just me?

Any other Craft's Meow fans appreciate the yummy smell?

 

 I figured this was the post to share my addiction.

If you have TCM stamps. 

Go smell them.

Right now.

Slight sniff.

Come back and confess. 

Don't let me think I'm the only one, ok?

~Tweet of You!~

The Craft's Meow is celebrating their first birthday!

There are challenges and hops galore.

I made a card I based on Amy's sketch the first day, using The Craft's Meow, Tweet of You.

*The Craft's Meow Tweet of You,Versamark ink,Memento ink paris dusk,Fiskar's Paper crimper,Ranger Tim Holtz distress embossing powder spiced marmalade,Authentique Genuine,Bazzill cardstock kraft and blue,DCWV natural stack,Spellbinders classic circles,Georgia Pacific white cardbase,Scor-Tape,Copics*

Amy's sketch

I used just a wee bit of coloring on the wee bitty bird.

The sentiment banner was just snipped from a leftover strip of kraft.

Hope you are having a great week so far, thanks for stopping by!

~Hope of Spring~

Embellish is back with a new challenge!

We have snow predicted here, but I am holding on to the PROMISE of spring-and I'm excited!

 Although darkness shadows the day, sunshine is waiting to break.

The darker the day, the more the light will be appreciated.

 I am willing to WATCH and wait.

 *Flourishes He is Risen,Sizzix/Stampin' Up Bigz Lattice die pieces,DCWV Nana's Kids Chipboard Shapes,Creative Memories corner rounder,Versamark ink,Whispers yellow embossing powder,Bazzill Basics cardstock,Georgia Pacific white,DCWV The Fall Glitter matstack,"wings" EK border punch excess cut from vellum*

 

Embellish Spring Color Trends Challenge

~Make It Monday PTI Coasters~

I invested in PTI coasters awhile back-I highly recommend the purchase!

This week's Make It Monday #53 is Creative Coasters.

I literally ran to my table while Jennifer Ellefson's tutorial was playing, and spritzed, cut and textured within a couple of minutes!

Here is my card:

(Papertrey Ink Fruit Fusion apple die,Communique Curves Sentiments,DCWV Natural stack,Bazzill cardstock,Memento ink tuxedo black,Cuttlebug embossing folder,Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Pink Bubblegum,quilling paper)


I love perfect strips of cardstock that's been trimmed off of a card.



I folded the DP and cardstock over the base and stapled.


A very easy thank you card!

~Flourishes B&W~

Talk about waiting until the last minute!

Flourishes B&W +1

inspired me to make this:

(Flourishes Enjoy the Ride,DCWV Natural stack,Copic V06 lavender,MS corner punch,Spellbinders Labels Eleven,Bazzill cardstock,Memento ink tuxedo black,Ranger Tim Holtz concord)

I colored the grosgrain ribbon with the same Copic I used for the color splotches.

I better link up before I miss the boat! ;)

~2..4..6..8..Who Do We Appreciate?~

Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger:By the Numbers

I pulled out my chipboard pieces 2,4,6,8,

since numbers were on my mind.

(supplies: DCWV Nana's Kids Chipboard Shapes,JustRite Curlz Font,American Crafts AC cardstock neutral stack,Spellbinders Classic circles,Want2scrap bling,punch for little circles,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,Bazzill pink,Memento ink)

I used to be a cheerleader once,

many moons ago.

I may not be able to kick up those heels...but I still have spunk. ;)

~Hairdresser Rocks!~

My girlie got a new "do" yesterday!

You can see the difference in her walk and talk...she feels good about it. ;)

I made her a card to celebrate her new look.

(Unity Happiness Is sentiment,Unity Live-Laugh-Love Girl,Spellbinders Label Eleven,Spellbinders scalloped circles,Memento ink rich cocoa,Brilliance ink red,Piggy Tales DP,DCWV natural pack DP,Piggy Tales DP,Martha Stewart twine)

Such a fun image from Unity.

Challenges:

Unity Opportunity Color Challenge gave me the colors to work with.

Die Cutting Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

Even though I didn't intend to leave off a section of the Spellbinders Label Eleven...I'm so glad I did.

I like the graphic look.

I paper pieced the patterned dress to make it look intentionally left off,

like she is posing in front of a partial poster.

I also used a die-Spellbinders scalloped circle- to create the card base.

Thanks for stopping by today-I always appreciate the visits. ;)