Bee Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Jan!!!

I am participating in a Blog Hop for Flourishes' leading lady, based on this photo:

I took the red and added a bit of blue~it's such a winning combo!

Here's hoping you have a blessed day Jan!

stamp: Flourishes Tiny Flowers and Tags sentiment

ink: Memento Ink Teal Zeal

dies: Samantha Walker Flower Layers (Silhouette Cameo)

other: EK Success Retro Flower Edger Punch, Pink Paislee (Daily Junque Ephemera Pack) Journal Card,Heidi Swapp Memory File Color Label

~fall card~

What-da ya know, another for today~

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #188

fall theme

&

Retrosketches #31

This is a great sketch...not intimidating!

Have a great evening~

Supplies:

Clear Stamps:  Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Tree Background, My Mind's Eye Rosy "Everything"

Paper: My Mind's Eye Six By Six Everyday Flair,Papertrey Ink Kraft,Bazzill orange

Punch: EK Medallion Chain

Other: Piggy Tales ribbon,Recollections Carnelian embossing powder,Sizzix Framelits Kite die,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper

Ink:Versamark ink,Rich Cocoa Memento Ink

~Case of the Mondays~

I'm amazed that a card was completed today....

CASE Study Challenge #110

Torico

inspired me to keep this card in neutral colors, just like her card.

This is the second time I die cut the Memory Box Jasmine frame die and chose the rustic innards instead of the detailed frame (which IS beautiful...I'll use it someday~).

Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge #117

 gave me a guideline on how to position the leftovers from the Ek Success Le Argyle punch....hmmm, I'm seeing a pattern here with leftovers.

Lately, I've been cooking bigger batches so there are leftovers to pull from on busier nights~I SO APPRECIATE LEFTOVERS!!!

Inspired By #43

This challenge inspired me to keep it brown and white-all natural like.

I've got a "case of the Mondays" as my husband put it this morning....not much to say except "HEY!"  ;)

Supplies:

Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps French Country

Punch: Ek Success Le Argyle

Dies: Memory Box Jasmine frame die

Ink:(Rich Cocoa)Memento Ink,Ranger Tim Holtz (Walnut Stain) for edging

Other:Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper

grateful beyond measure

Make It Monday #84 Reflected Sentiments

hosted by Betsy is a fun technique.

 

It took me a couple of attempts to get the "reflected" part cleanly stamped.

My colors were drawn from

Runway Inspired #20.

My eyes are drawn to the purple stripes showcasing the teal and grays.

Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes

Thank you for visiting today...

Supplies:

Stamps:Papertrey Ink Counting My Blessings Mini Stamp Set

Die: Papertrey Ink Counting My Blessings Die Collection

Punch: Ek Success Le Argyle

Paper:Authentique Fresh,Bazzill purple,Heidi Swapp Sugar Chic Fabulous,Georgia Pacific White cardbase

Ink: Ranger Jenni Bowlin Weather Vane

Adhesives: Ranger Glossy Accents,Scor-Tape

Other:Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper

~Inspired By Orange and Blues~

A simple sketch and gorgeous colors inspired me to ink up and post...

Here is Wendy's sketch from Retro Sketches #30.

I love the simplicity of it!

It didn't make me break into a sweat~ ;)

The colors from Inspired By #42

made me think of an island Fall....

blue ocean.  bright sun. just a bit of a stronger breeze. ;)

I brought out my Ek Success Links Punch.

I haven't used it yet in the conventional sense...but it creates interesting elements~

Thank you for stopping by~

Supplies:

Stamps: Waltzingmouse My Island

Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink Tangelo

Punch: Ek Success Links Punch

Die: Papertrey Ink Movers and Shakers Spinners Die Collection

Paper: Georgia Pacific White cardbase,Bazzill orange,Authentique Fresh and Journey

Adhesives:Scor-Tape and Ranger Glossy Accents

Other:Tim Holtz Distress tool

 

 

 

~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

~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

~For Baby~

I don't make enough of these...

I should!

Babies are such a blessing and they grow fast!

Before we know it...the babies aren't babies. ;(

I used Papertrey Ink's Bitty Baby Blessings ducky here.

I was inspired by the theme at 

Less is More:Week 80 One-Layer Fur or Feathers.

I was going to sew on it for Papertrey Ink's Make It Monday,

but decided to stop at the piercing.

The lines are thin and I didn't trust my sewing! ;)

 I'm sure that this mini-card will come in handy for a quick gift-sewn or not.

The recipient won't have the time or energy to notice the missed stitches~

Supplies:

Stamp: Papertrey Ink Bitty Baby Blessings

Ink:Tsukineko Memento ink rich cocoa and pear tart

Ek Success retro flower punch

Georgia Pacific white cardbase

 paper piercer

 

~More Lively~

It's messy on my desk...but lots of inspirational scraps laying about.

I'm throwing cards together instead of tossing them into the scrap pile.

Let the inspiration flow!!!

 

Punchy,punchy, punchy...still on my punches kick. ;)

One more for the

Authentique July Inspiration Color Challenge

The one great thing about using the same color scheme...I can give the cards away as a set!

Info:

Stamp:Verve Happy Days

Ink: Tsukineko Memento Ink tuxedo black

Paper:Authentique Lively DP,American Crafts cardbase

Punches:EK Lattice and Medallion Chain

Other:Spellbinders Label Eleven

~Thank You Thank You Thank You~

Can you tell I love my Waltzingmouse Teeny Trees?

I enjoyed using them with these "non earthy" colors.

The Play Date Cafe Challenge #144

Here's a great sketch:

Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge #110

Have a great day, ok?

Supplies:

Stamp: Waltzingmouse Teeny Trees

Ink:Tsukineko Memento ink tangelo,rose bud,tuxedo black and dandelion

Other: Tim Holtz black crackle paint,Kaisercraft rhinestones,Martha Stewart fringe scissors,EK lines and dots

~Go Confidently~

Got a bit random today.

I get it from my girlies.

Random is IN, you know.

My youngest is begging to go buy a stuffed Jamaican banana~dreadlocks and all

(rumored to be in an amusement park shop 4 hours away from us) .

Seriously.

This is her dream.

I can't make this stuff up.

I combined two stickers to create a random scene for her in honor of the

Minty Fresh Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

Maybe she'll get that banana soon~or perhaps she'll search for a crowned rhino or anything else random that's CLOSER to our house.

Simon Says Stamp and Show:Paint It Up

I used Tim Holtz black crackle paint to edge a layer of this card.

Thanks to 

DYSU : 4 Legged Friends

my rhino gets crowned!

Stamp: Verve Words of Wisdom

Stickers: Me & My Big Ideas Safari Stickers,Glitzers Beautiful Dreamer

Paper:My Mind's Eye All is Bright,Bazzill silver

Ink:Versamark

Other:Ranger Super Fine Detail black embossing powder,EK laurel leaf trim

~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

~AUTHENTIQUE AND BORDER PUNCHES~

I was able to snag some great deals on punches recently.

I went a lil' crazy here...

Love the colors from Authentique's July Inspiration Color Challenge

I used their sketch too.

Celebrate the sunshine while you can~it'll be fall before you know it.

Supplies

Stamp:American Crafts Dear Lizzy Warble sentiment

Paper:Authentique Lively collections

Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink Rich Cocoa

Embossing Folder:Ellison Tim Holtz Rays

EK Punches:  daisy chain,lines and dots,medallion chain,Links

Other:Spellbinders Label eleven,Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper

~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

Safer With a Party Fork and Instructions

Love the romantic look of hat pins, but haven't taken the plunge?

I have a fun substitute.

I'm safer with these party forks, ;)

sold as a 50 piece pack at my Walmart.

Here are pictures showing how to secure these lovelies with a mini hair band.

First, punch 3 holes and poke a band into the first.

Lay the fork down and poke the band into the middle hole.

Flip it over.

Insert one end into the other and then stick it back up through the last hole.

 Flip it over.

 Take this last loop and stretch it down, bringing it back under the bottom of the stick.

You want to bring it up over both tines, not just one...but I inserted this picture so you could see which direction to bring the rubber band up.

It is now secure.

But is it safe?

It CAN be a little sharp, so I glued beads with Glossy Accents.

There, now I can trust this won't hurt the recipient or me.

I hope this will be an answer for those that want to add a hat pin, 

but aren't willing to live on the edge.

Kudos to you that risk life and limb, ;)

those pins are gorgeous and I wish I were that brave.

Now the others can have a little romance on their cards too. ;)

Challenges entered in...

My colors were inspired by:

Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge #64 (pink, yellow, green).

Since I went botanical:

Fanatical About Botanical Challenge in the Moxie Fab World

Since an ODBD was focused on and I managed another "high flying" element...

ODBDSLC68 Phrase Inspiration Challenge

Thanks for peeking in! ;)

Info:
ODBD Scripture Collection 6, MS butterfly stamp, fussy cut flower from misc DP, Making Memories Just Chillin' DP, Memento ink, Staz on ink, EK Success border punch, Ellison Tim Holtz Retro Circles embossing folder, party forks

A Polaroid Technique

I love it when I learn a new technique!

Papertrey's Make it Monday #21 is Polaroid 2-Step Masking.

It may seem complicated (I get intimidated by too many steps).  But seriously, it's not.  If I can do it, anyone can do it.  

I thought the hardest thing was choosing WHAT TO FRAME.   

I decided on this.

I wanted the brightest colors and the simplest image...it has been rainy and gloomy lately.

I added a bit of PTI's Grunge Me in the right corner of the frame for a little "rockin'".  ;)   I also distressed the DP with sandpaper.

Watch the video and give it a try.

Thanks for stopping in. ;) 

Info: Papertrey's Fruit Fusion Apple Mini, Grunge Me, Tim Holtz Spiced Marmalade, Brilliance Red, Memento blue, Making Memories Just Chillin' Girl Paper,VersaMagic Cloud White,EK Success Corner Punch