~Triumph Over Fear & a Pink Cord~

Cancer touches my family like so many others.

~so does FEAR.

It's a constant battle to just DEAL in the heat of it, right?

CAS-ual Fridays CFC73

This is for my mom, aunt, and sisters in Christ who DEAL with it more than they'd like.

~May your hearts triumph~

Stamps:Verve Words of Wisdom

Paper:Studio Calico Abroad DP,Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream,Bazzil Pink

Ink:Papertrey Ink Hibiscus Burst,Ranger Tim Holtz walnut stain for edging

Dies:Spellbinders classic circles and scalloped circles

Other:Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,mini stapler,Kid's Jewelry Braiding Cord

~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

~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

~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

~Timeless Tuesday Enjoy~

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #164

Fruit Theme

*Flourishes Tiny Flowers and Tags~Spellbinders scalloped circles~Spellbinders Postage Stamps~Kid's Jewelry friendship thread~Authentique Blissful pack DP~BoBunny Weekend Market collection DP~October Afternoon Sidewalks DP~Georgia Pacific white~Memento ink rich cocoa~Tim Holtz distress tool*

I used the bitty fruits from Flourishes Tiny Flowers and Tags.

Aren't they sweet?

Even though they are little, they can be multiplied to create a centerpiece. ;)

I'm getting more and more comfortable with sewing on a card.

I'm so glad that machine is getting some love!

Thanks for stopping by. ;)

~The Craft's Meow Birthday Celebration Challenge~

There is still time to participate in one of the many fun challenges at 

The Craft's Meow!

I made this card for my lil' niece's upcoming birthday.

 *The Craft's Meow Tweet of You, The Craft's Meow Owl Be Thinking of You,Bazzill Basics Cardstock,October Afternoon Sidewalks DP,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,Kid's Jewelry Friendship thread,Memento ink tuxedo black,Papertrey Ink Hawaiian Shores ink,Scor-Tape*

I used fun, bright colors and prints for her.

I brought out my paper piercer to punch the holes which I followed with the thread.

Hope she likes the swingy, swingy aspect...the bird layer is hanging. ;)

The Craft's Meow

Thank you for stopping by!

God bless you.

~LIM CASual Scraps and a Pun~

Less Is More Week 56:Don't Scrap It!

Aaaah, the perfect opportunity to use this delicious fruit I've had sitting around-waiting to be loved.

(The Craft's Meow Fruity for You,Pearlescent liquid acrylic macaw green,Versmark ink,Whispers black embossing powder,Teresa Collins DP,Georgia Pacific grey,Kid's Jewelry Friendship thread)

I was tickled to receive a gorgeous bottle of Pearlescent green liquid acrylic from a sweet lady at church. (She has generously passed bags of crafty goodness to me the past three Sundays).

I was playing right away and used it to paint over cardstock.


I then stamped and heat embossed the pear and fussy cut it.

Yummy Iridescence!

That pear definitely needed to star somewhere.

The pieces of cardstock here are also scraps.

I love using them, because I get a surprise shape like the orange triangle.

The punny statement is perfect for

CAS-ual Friday CFC 41

Have a great weekend~ ;)

~Welcome Home Little One~

3 challenges today.

One card done, ready to mail for my sister's upcoming birth (3rd baby).

Yayyy!!!

(supplies: The Craft's Meow Owl Be Thinking of You,Memento ink rich cocoa and tuxedo black,Ranger Tim Holtz mustard distress ink to swipe edges of DP,October Afternoon DP,American Crafts AC cardstock neutral pack for card base,Bazzill cream,Copic markers (Y13yellow,BG32aqua mint,C1cool gray))

 I love the silhouette images in this set...

CRACKS

ME

UP! ;)

It never ceases to amaze me how one teeny weeny, sweet baby can rule a roost, I tell ya!

 They have no idea how much power they hold. ;)

I pulled patterned paper out for

DYSU #55 Pattern Paper

I followed the layout from

The Craft's Meow Jan.-Feb. Card Sketch

The blues and yellows were what I focused on when using this photo for inspiration.

Inspired By #7 Challenge

Thank you, challenges, for challenging me to get this card finished ahead of schedule.

Thank you for stopping by today, I really appreciate the visits! ;)

~Red Letter Bread Clips~

Around the House Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

This caught my eye at Pinterest.

I went through my stash of bread clips and this is what I made.

 (Our Daily Bread Designs Scripture Collection 6,October Afternoon DP,hole punch,Brilliance red ink,Joann's clear embossing powder,Piggy Tales DP,Sizzix flower,Kid's Jewelry friendship thread,Fiskar's rotary cutter scalloped blade,Creative Memories corner rounder,)

I hope the recipient will remove the clip and put it where she needs reminding.


Hope is needed by everyone, I think.


Simon Says Stamp and Show a Red Letter Day
made me think of my Red Letter Bible and the words of Jesus.



He brings me Hope. ;)


I drew my colors from Inspired By #6

CAS-ual Fridays #35
encouraged me to use my scalloped blade in my rotary cutter for the tag.

My hope is that you are encouraged today. ;)

~An Interesting Chipboard Piece~

I've got all sorts of fun chipboard pieces that I've had for a few years.

To be perfectly honest, when I bought them, I really just wanted the bag that the goodies came in.

I wasn't into scrapbooking or cardmaking then, and I figured my daughter could "play" with those things. ;)

So glad I held on to them!  

I shifted through my goods for CAS-ual Fridays CFC34

and made this.

I found this shape interesting...such a long neck!

Perfect to lasso. ;)

CAS-ual Fridays CFC34

Supplies: Flourishes Enjoy the Ride,Memento Ink Cottage Ivy,Sizzix Flower Parts #1 Set #1,Basic Grey Lauderdale DP,American Crafts AC cardstock,Marvy Punch,Kid's Jewelry friendship thread,Scor-Pal,Scor-Tape,DCWV Nana's Kids Chipboard Shapes,Creative Memories corner rounder

~Forest Trees~

I'm glad I got to participate in The PlayDate Cafe Challenge.



I started this card with PlayDate's colors many times and kept hitting a wall,




but ended up with this:

(PSX Evergreen,Inkadinkado The Great Outdoors,Memento Ink,Staz On Ink,Copic Ink,Bazzill Paper,Creative Memories corner rounder,Kid's Jewelry friendship thread)

The PlayDate Cafe Challenge PDCC112

Take it easy and thank you so much for stopping in! ;)

~Masculine Lighthouse Card~

I'm glad I had time to create today!

 I used my Spellbinders classic circles to cut a circle in the middle of this image that was stamped and embossed.  

I then created a frame with two circles and dabbed it in Versamark ink and embossed.

I'm always blessed when I finish a card.

There are so many "parts" laying around from "almost cards", ya know?

I sometimes work on a few at a time, so that when one hits a DEADEND...I can hop to the next.

This one followed a beautiful sketch from  

CardPatterns 146

I am also entering this in 

Our Daily Bread Designs SNTODBD50 Anything Goes.

This image is one of my favorites...it's perfect for a masculine card.

Thank you for stopping by today! ;)

Supplies:

Our Daily Bread Designs Keep My Lamp Burning,Versamark Ink,Whispers embossing powder,DCWV The Natural Stack,Spellbinders Classic circles,Kid's Jewelry Braiding cord,American Craft AC cardstock neutral

~Message from Afar~

There's a cool technique over at Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #149.

It's called a telescoping image card.

I really enjoyed this technique, even though I had to stamp more than once.

I'm used to that now. ;)

I didn't know that, you know.

It took me years to feel "successful" at stamping, because I didn't know you needed:

1) Quality inks

2) Quality stamps

3) Practice

Whenever I stamped, I was bummed because it looked TERRIBLE.

However, I kept buying stamps here and there...hoping it would "click" one day.

I'm so glad that there are awesome blogs out there that give advice and info for all levels.

Aren't you?  

What a blessing! ;)

Thank you for stopping in today.  Hope you have a little time to craft. ;)

Supplies:

Flourishes A Guiding Light,Memento ink,Sizzix Sizzlet Tag Oval,Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Pendant,Spellbinders Classic circles,Marvy circle punch,Basic Grey DP,American Craft AC cardstock neutral pack,Kid's Jewelry braiding cord

~Another Moxie~

I finally made a card for my sweetie.

Simple, but effective and masculine.

Another submission for Get Inspired By Fashion Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

 I was obviously inspired by the hounds tooth jacket and chose that pattern for the background. 

I incorporated green in with the tag.

Thank you for stopping by today. ;)

Supplies:

Flourishes A Guiding Light,Papertrey Ink Premium Dye Ink true black,DCWV The Natural Stack DP,Sizzix tag and snowflake dies,Kid's Jewelry Braiding Cord

~Make It Monday Glitter Masking~

I managed to create with glitter today!

Yayyyyyy!

It usually isn't my friend, but I am pleased with how this came out for 

Make It Monday's Glitter Masking that Jenn came up with.

If I can, you can too!!!

I took a strip of double adhesive (after destroying the rest of it...LOL),

and masked the lil' snowpeople.

It REALLY does help to use tweezers, by the way.

Now let's see you try.

C'mon, no one is more afraid of glitter than me. ;)

Thanks for stopping by. ;)

Supplies:

Papertrey Ink In the Meadow dies and stamps;Staz On fuschia ink,Basic Grey Lauderdale DP,Sizzix die,corner rounder,Kid's Jewelry Friendship thread

~Gone, But Not Forgotten~

I've never participated in Wee Memories before...

but I figured I'd give it a shot. ;)

The challenge is Wee Memories Challenge #77:Woodland Animals

I had the woodland animals to stamp with and camouflage coloring I mimicked.

I folded back the panel to reveal sentiments that go without saying...but they are always on the mind of those who are dealing with deployments.

Thank you for stopping in today...have a blessed Thanksgiving! ;)

Supplies:

Tradefish Designs sentiment,Inkadinkadoo Bird Assortment,AC cardstock neutral pack,Memento ink dual markers (Bamboo Leaves,New Sprout,Rich Cocoa),Papertrey Ink Premium Dye Ink true black,Kid's Jewelry friendship thread,Sizzix/Tim Holtz embossing folder

~Embellish Challenge With Leaves~

I created a card today that was difficult to take a photo of (I'm sure you've had those!).

But, I did my best....

 I used my Perfect Pearls Pigments with Versamark ink.

I love the shimmer.

 I love this sentiment!

Regardless of the poor photos, I DID enjoy the process. ;)

Embellish Magazine Leaves 

Thank you for stopping by! ;)

Supplies:

Stampin up leaf,Flourishes Enjoy the Ride sentiment,Versamark ink,Sizzix tag die,Piggy Tales DP,DCWV Natural Stack,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,AC Cardstock,Kid's Jewelry Friendship thread,Scor-Pal,Memento ink,Perfect pearls pigments

~FYI, a Pattern and Bandaid Bling~

 I'm enjoying my Bandaid Bling.

 It's too pretty to put on blood, that's for sure! ;)

 Would you have known that was a bandaid if I didn't tell you?

I bought TWO boxes of Bandaid Bling, since pondering  about

Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger Beads & Baubles.

 

 

Not everyone can afford jewels. ;)

Plus, it's easier to mail flat.

 

I'm hooked on black,yellow,gray since studying this striking photo for FYI Challenge 17.

CardPatterns Sketch 140

gave me a structure to follow,

(especially when I saw a home for bandaid bling)!

What will I put on a card next????

Don't worry, I WILL stop at something BREATHING

-that would be gross

and cruel.

I don't do cruel.

Info:

Bandaid,Unity You+Me=Bliss,Papertrey Premium Dye ink trueblack,Authentique Blissful 6X6 bundle,Core'dinations DP,Spellbinders classic circles,Copic yellow and gray,MS border punch,Kid's Jewelry Braiding cord,Want2Scrap bling,sentiment sticker

~True Happiness~

True Happiness

When my husband was close to his military retirement a few years ago, the mailman asked him,

"Are you retired?"

My husband answered the best he could at the time, "Well, sort of."

To which the mailman replied with a thick, southern drawl,

"Either ya are, or ya aren't".

We still use that phrase around the house. ;)

True Happiness.

Either ya have it, or ya don't.

Not a challenge...just a thought. ;)

I'm not sure what I will write in this card or to whom I will send it.

The sentiment just seemed to fit the card. ;)

Have a blessed day and thanks for stopping by.

ColourQ Challenge #108 

INFO:

Unity stamp set You+Me=Bliss, Papertrey ink,Piggy Tales DP,7gypsies DP,Pink Paislee DP,Scor-Pal,Kid's Jewelry Braiding Cord,clear embossing powder

~A Watercolor Thank You~

Papertrey's Make it Monday #36 is Faux Watercoloring.

Lisa Johnson shares a video tutorial to teach you this technique.

It is a beautiful, subtle effect that I used for this thank you card.

My favorite element from Grunge Me was arranged as a flower and lightly smeared with a damp brush.

I laced that layer up with some braiding cord.

The only ink I own which reacted with water was the ColorBox pigment.

Try it with all your inks and see which works the best.

Thanks for stopping in today. ;)

INFO:

Papertrey Ink Grunge Me,Papertrey Ink Communique Curves Sentiments,ColorBox pink ink,Kid's Jewelry Braiding cord,Memento ink