Thank You, Thanks, Thank You...

Sometimes one thank you is just not enough....

especially when mentors keep giving their time and energy!

I glittered up my trim for

Make It Monday #105 Glitter Trim.

In the

CASE Study Challenge #130

Teri Anderson,

 

I love the way Teri filled her card with various sentiments and interesting elements.

 

 

 

 

The whimsical, "full of sentiment, sentimental" aspect of

 Inspired By #64

 had me thinking of filling those frames with fun words in various colors.

 

 

Hope you have a great day!!!

 

 

stamps: Papertrey Ink Teach & Inspire,Grunge Me

die: Papertrey Ink Eyelet Lace Die,Lori Whitlock Six Banner Flag Set (Silhouette Cameo)

paper: American Crafts Sketchbook,Authentique Renew,Studio Calico Abroad,Recollections Kraft

other: Hemptique twine,glitter

Dapper Mr. Mustache Man

I'd like to introduce dapper Mr. Mustache Man.
 

My husband pulled the word "dapper" from his arsenal of wit last night~
I haven't heard that word in AGES!


LOL


However...I think this fits Mr. Mustache Man~and my husband for that matter!



 *wink*



Mr. Mustache Man is from Silhouette (Jamie's Assorted Gentleman Dress Up) and the sentiments are from both Hero Arts and Skipping Stones.

Hero Arts:Try Something New
(this file was one of the first NEW items I ordered for my NEW Silhouette and one of the first that I cut).



I had the mustache man finished on the Mat Stack, sentiments and all.


However, it sat around on my desk because I didn't know where to go from there.



 The Inspired By challenge helped me finish this card.

Inspired By #57

Stripes are what I needed to give the focal point some shazaam!




Now I can send this card out~


yay for Dapper Man!


dies: (Jamie's Assorted Gentleman Dress Up Accessories)Silhouette Cameo,Papertrey Ink Mat Stack 3
stamp: Hero Arts Best of the Best,Skipping Stones Design You Know You're Getting Old Birthday
tag: American Crafts Bits Tags Margarita
paper: Georgia Pacific white cardstock,Bazzill
ink: Papertrey Ink Hawaiian Shores,Memento Pear Tart
other: Papertrey Ink Herringbone Impression Plate

~Aloha Christmas and Silver Numbers~

I made a Christmas card for my dear friend who loved these numbered paperclips (Studio Calico) on another card she saw in my stash.

The center image is a stamp I purchased in HI~since that was where I was raised...I'm sure she will appreciate it. ;)

I added other fun elements ...probably way more than I've ever done.

In fact, I went over my "200 character" limit on labels...never saw that warning on blogger before!

So, I just labeled it with the challenges.

Timeless Tuesday #197

Use Gold or Silver

The paper clips are silver and so is the sentiment strip I colored with a silver Gelato stick.

DYSU Challenge #99:Numbers

I was

Inspired By #51

The red,creams and whites gave me the striking colors I wanted. I drew some tick marks along the edges to represent the stool topped with rulers.

Simon Says Stamp: Dawny's Sketch

Thanks for stopping by today~it's always a blessing to see friends~

stamps: Stampettes (made in HI),sentiment from Sweet 'n Sassy Seek Him Still

other: Studio Calico Yearbook Paper Clips,Sassafras buttoned flower,Fiskars crimper,zig red pen,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,Scor-Tape

paper: Authentique Carefree,My Mind's Eye All is Bright,DCWV Naturals Stack,Georgia Pacific white

ink:Versamark,Memento Ink Rhubarb Stalk,Ranger black embossing powder,silver Faber Castell Gelato

dies: Spellbinders large labels,Postage stamp and Deckled rectangles,Papertrey Ink Photo Finish,My Favorite Things Sentiment strips,

~Berry Sweet~

Funny how we stamp things that we abhor.

Love the berries.

The ants?

Not so much.  

But, aren't they cute in stamp form???

I went with the kitchen theme and reds and blues for

Inspired By #50

I was also inspired by

CASE Study Challenge #117
Angeline Yong


Her card was simple and sweet...with a touch of red.


Thanks for stopping by today~



stamps: Papertrey Ink Friendship Jar Summer Fillers
die: Spellbinders scalloped ovals,Papertrey Ink Pint Jar
ink: Memento Lady Bug and Rich Cocoa,Papertrey Ink True Black
paper: Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream,Authentique Fresh
other: Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper,toothpick

~Squash Soup~

We love V8 Squash Soup...but can't find it at our local store anymore.

Waaaaaahhhhhh!!!

But, I can make a card INSPIRED by it.

Here's my squash soup card~

It's fun to assemble elements with Erin's chipboard technique here.

 I swiped the buggy with Mod Podge for a nice finish.

Here is the soup pic from Inspired By #49

Laurel's source link under the photo will take you to a recipe I will have to try~

I used Lenet's sketch from Waltzingmouse Sketch #123.

The Waltzingmouse stamp I used was the shadow from My Island...isn't that a fun stamp???

My sentiment and die are from Papertrey Ink and the border die is from Verve.

I recently purchased Papertrey's Beautiful Beads die...and thought it would be the perfect platform for the sentiment~

Bet I have you thinking of warm soup now, too, huh?!!!

Misery loves company...LOL.

At least it's a healthy craving~

stamps: Waltzingmouse My Island,Papertrey Ink Bitty Baby Blessings

dies: Verve Pennant trim die,Papertrey Ink Bitty Baby Blessings, Winter Penguin Die snowflake and Beautiful Beads die

embossing folder: Sizzix Textured Impressions Seasons Greetings

other: Martha Stewart border punch,Crop-a-dile corner chomper

paper: Little Yellow Bicycle Acorn Hollow DP,Georgia Pacific white cardbase

ink: Memento Rich Cocoa,Tim Holtz Walnut Stain

~A Pink Journaling Tree~

I pray you are having a hopeful morning


~despite your situation today.


There are no words for what some have experienced and are dealing with right now.


Believe me, if I had the right words, I would write them.


 I pray the Lord heal what was broken and bruised...


those precious hearts and minds that have been rattled.


~We are truly blessed, friends, to be alive while today is still today~

 

 

This leftover tree is from

 

 the journaling card I created here,

 

 

and it stared at me LONG ENOUGH from my cluttered desk.



It was too pretty and joyful to leave buried under scraps.



I funned the tree  up by


adding black and grey Copic coloring to the edges to give it a jazzy look.

 
 The dots are from my Sakura Souffle pen.


It takes a delicate touch to get the pouf (if you smear down too much, it will lay flat).


If you haven't used those pens, know that the shades are a bit lighter when they are completely dry.

I am entering this  card in


The Journaling Cards Challenge in the Moxie Fab World

It seemed natural to wrap the sentiment die cut around the card base,


because if I left it whole, it would have competed with the tree.



This falls in line with the theme of

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #193

(create a card or project where your focal image falls off the page)

I am also inspired by the pink pink fun here at

Inspired By #47

Take care~

supplies: Papertrey Ink (In the Meadow,Count My Blessings) dies, Pink Paislee (Daily Junque Ephemera Pack) journaling card, My Mind's Eye Six By Six Everyday Flair, Fiskars crimper

~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

~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

 

 

 

~Bombdiggity~

I've wanted this set for awhile now~isn't she the sweetest?

That big hair is a HOOT!!!

Check out Laurel's colors here at

Inspired By #41

I can't wait to play with this set more....

Stamps:There She Goes Bombdiggity

Ink: Tsukineko Memento Ink Elderberry,Pistachio and Pear Tart,Papertrey Ink true black

Paper: Authentique Lively,Georgia Pacific white,Bazzill

Die: Sizzix Tickets

Other:zig zag scissors, Crop-a-Dile corner chomper,Memento Markers

~Give Thanks~

I am digging the purples and greens lately!

You saw it coming right?

Teeny Trees?  

:)

Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge #115

Inspired By #41

Thanks for stopping by~




Supplies:


Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps Teeny Trees
Dies: Spellbinders Postage Stamp and Large Labels
Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink Pear Tart and Elderberry
Paper:Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream,Bazzill
Other: Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,rick rack,Scor-Tape

~Rustic Jar of Sea~

There are so many fun challenges to play with...it's hard to choose sometimes, isn't it?

I DO LOVE how they inspire and motivate me to finish a card, though!

I picked up some of this and that which were sitting on my desk~waiting for a card to call home.

I used a jar filled with the "sea" for the

Jars of Joy Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

I added birthday banners for the

There She Goes Birthday Celebration Day 4:Banners

with a birthday theme.

CASual Fridays CFC69:Embossing

(I brought out my Herringbone impression plate)

I love the warm fall colors  and rustic texture at

Inspired By #40.

Just like that~another card done!

Hope you are having a great week so far~thanks for stopping by.

Supplies:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink Friendship Jar Summer Fillers and Game On Sentiment,KaiserCraft Fine & Sunny banners

Dies:Papertrey pint jar

Ink:Papertrey Ink New Leaf,Memento Ink Rich Cocoa,Ranger Tim Holtz Dusty Concord

Paper:Papertrey Ink Kraft and Rustic Cream,Authentique Fresh

Other: bobby pin,Piggy Tales ribbon,Papertrey Ink Herringbone Impression Plate,Scor-Tape

~Remote Control Stickers and School~

I'm a homeschool mom...that means school will be starting soon and will be,

well, 

EVERYWHERE!

I used these extra TV remote stickers I saved to create a card.

There were others~24 to be exact.

So many areas to be entertained...who knew?

If I had that many....NOTHING WOULD GET DONE.

Here's the inspirational lineup:

Inspired By #35

You made me think Primary colors, Laurel~thank you! ;)

Retro Sketches #23

Thanks for the fab sketch Kasia!

Time for the girlies and I to prepare to get all serious-like!

Supplies:

Stamps: Jenni Bowlin Ruler

Ink:Versamark

Die: Papertrey Ink Fruit Fusion apple die

Other: TV remote labels,Ranger Antiquities weather white embossing powder,stapler,Bazzill cardstock

~Bullseye~

This past week of Archery Camp was a blast.

The girlies and I were so blessed to be a part of it!

I made thank you cards for the incredible coaches~I also created one for the new friend I made.

Forgive the dark photos~it was dreary when I photographed these~

I felt they would fit in Laurel's Inspired By #34 Challenge

It's funny, before this week, I would have said, "Those are lovely rosettes"~now, I'm looking for a point of reference to aim for! ;)

Yes, "point of reference,stance,nock,aim..."

I have a STACK of new words to add to my vocab list!

I am also entering this in Simon Says Stamp:Anything Goes

and DYSU #82:For a Friend

for my new friend~

Thanks for stopping by~it's always a pleasure!

Blessings~

Stamps: JustRite You're So Sweet

Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink Tuxedo Black

Dies:Spellbinders Classic Circles

Other:toothpicks,yellow streamer,Zig red marker,Crop-a-Dile Corner Chomper

Adhesive:Scor-Tape 1/4"

Paper:October Afternoon Sidewalks,colored cardstock,Georgia Pacific white

~Paris~

A friend of mine has been on my mind lately.

Once upon a time she and her family went to Paris.

I enjoyed seeing her pictures years ago and listening to her tales.

Right now she's probably doing mundane chores like dishes or washing clothes....

I'd like to remind her of her exciting trip and how God blessed her so! 

That was a moment she can personally bank on, you know?

I used the eye-popping colors from Inspired By #32.

Heidi Swapp papers and ruby and gold embossing powders were my go-to supplies here.

Also, this gorgeous sketch : Waltzingmouse Sketch #106

gave me a wonderful starting point!

Have a blessed day~

Stamp: Waltzingmouse Stamps Paris Nouveau and Teeny Trees

Ink:Versamark 

Paper:Heidi Swapp Sugar Chic Fabulous and No Limits Schematic,Georgia Pacific white cardbase

Die:Spellbinders postage stamp

embossing powders:Recollections Ruby, Whispers Gold 

other:sewing machine,Sizzix Teen Dots texture plate

 

 

~Handmade Kindness~

We have such sweet families in our church...there is one couple in particular that I want to thank.

I want to thank a lady at church who has

lately been giving me crafty goodies that she says she doesn't use...so someone should use them!

Blessings for me, that's for sure!

She may not be a crafter, but her kindness is handmade. ;)

I used two chairs to represent what I see in the pic at Inspired By #31.

The blue chair represents the husband (who has been a good friend to my husband) and the yellow is for the woman.

They are comfy like this pic....making us feel like family and welcoming us into their hearts.

I've incorporated stamping on patterned paper with Papertrey Ink's Communique Curves sentiment for

Make It Monday #73.

That one strip of DP stands out, I think, against the white stamped layers.

Stamping is the main technique here...stamps from Hero Arts, Papertrey Ink and October Afternoon (yes, they offer stamps too!).

 Stamp It! Cards Thank You Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

I recently got some Memento Ink Teal Zeal and it's perfect~not blue, not green.

I enjoyed playing with it today....expect to see a lot of it~I'm obsessive that way! LOL.

Have a great day~thanks for stopping by. ;)

Stamps:Papertrey Ink Communique Curves Think Big Favorites #2,October Afternoon Farmhouse Rubber Stamp set,Hero Arts Live & Laugh

Paper:Georgia Pacific white,Bazzil Coconut Swirl,Authentique Fresh DP

Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink Teal Zeal,Tuxedo Black and Cottage Ivy,Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink mustard seed

Other:Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,sewing machine

 

~Message from Afar~

TIMELESS TUESDAY #175

hosted by Silke:

"I’m challenging you to use your FAVORITE FLOURISHES STAMP along with your FAVORITE DIE(s) and please finish your card/project off with your absolute FAVORITE EMBELLISHMENTS!"

My favorite Flourishes stamp is "A Guiding Light".

I love the sentiments and the gorgeous ship.

AS for my favorite die, I'd have to say it's my newest...Spellbinders Postage Stamp die.

My favorite embellishments are these wonderful Sassafras flowers won from  Lauren's challenge.

I am entering this in her current Inspired By Challenge #30.

Check out the blue tablecloth and the water in the distance!

Also, there are white and red elements for Paper Issues:Picnics and Patriots .

I hope you are having a beautiful day...if not, reclaim it and make a new creation!

~Take care now~

Stamp: Flourishes "A Guiding Light"

Ink: Memento Ink Bahama Blue,Ranger Tim Holtz Broken China for edging

Paper: Georgia Pacific white and Teresa Collins Everyday Moments DP

Embellishments:Sassafras flowers

Dies:Spellbinders Postage Stamp die

~Different Worlds & a Potter~

Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light 105 Go Green

I recycled an older atlas in my project today.

The recipient is a sweet lady at my church who always greets me with a friendly smile.

She creates BEAUTIFUL pottery, and I purchased

ODBD You are the Potter last year, with her in mind.

The "different worlds" here represent her fanned out family.

I'm not near my immediate family either, so she comes to mind in my prayers often.

Check out Inspired By #20

Can you see why I chose to cut out "globes" and add some text DP to my card?

It was the perfect jumping off point to start from.

One more thing...I was unsuccessful, at first, in sewing around the Spellbinder label.

The second time, I hand-cranked the edges.

It really helped me control those curves.

Thanks for stopping by...have a crafty Monday!

(supplies: Our Daily Bread Designs You are the Potter,recycled atlas,Versamark ink,Recollections sapphire pearl embossing powder,Spellbinders Label Eleven, Marvy circle punch,Teresa Collins Everyday DP,Authentique Blissful DP,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,MS border punch)

~Yellow Window Frames and a Sketch~

I love that there are so many delightful challenges to motivate us to CREATE!

Here is my card :

Here are the challenges:

The Craft's Meow April Sketch

Crafty Friends Challenge #2:Use two die cuts

I used two Sizzix dies to create my windows (I chopped up the lattice).

Inspired By #19

I was inspired by the way those yellow windows popped against the teal.

Doesn't it look like a friendly, fun environment?

Thank you for visiting today-hope you have a chance to create something too!

Supplies: The Craft's Meow Tweet of You, Sizzix/Stampin' Up Bigz Lattice die,Sizzix (Frame,Slide Mounts and Coin Holder die), KandCompany,October Afternoon Sidewalks,Papertrey Ink hawaiian shores ink,Bazzill kraft,BoBunny Country Garden dp

~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! ;)

~Green!~

Green is in the air...aren't you lovin' it?

It's so pretty outside today, I really missed the sun!

Many challenges are incorporating shades of green, and I'm jumping in.

*Word Art Wednesday sentiment,Martha Stewart All Over the Page Pattern Punch Caning,Want2Scrap rhinestones,Memento marker new sprout,American Crafts satin ribbon,Bazzill basics cardstock,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,Spellbinders Label Eleven*

Colour Q Challenge #128

I recently purchased this Martha Stewart punch-it's so much fun.

I shaded in the little sections with a Memento marker to add a color close to the celery.

My rhinestones are close to glorious green.

Inspired By #14 had me heading in the green direction!

Word Art Wednesday Challenge 19

has free word art for you to use!

CAS-ual Fridays CFC 43 

CFC43: Clean And Simple creations with a Sentiment as the Focal Point

 

Enjoy the fresh air & God's goodness and love today! ;)