NEVER too Late

Here is another for

The Play Date Cafe: PDCC#171.

 Word Art Wednesday Challenge #69

Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes

 Thank You for stopping in today~it's a blessing!

stamp: Sweet 'n Sassy New Beginnings

ink:  Hero Arts Just Beachy ink cubes (Soft Cantaloupe),Papertrey Ink Hawaiian Shores

die:Verve Pennant trim die

other: Teresa Collins Tell Your Story Die-Cut Accessory Sheet,MS fringe scissors

paper:Teresa Collins Tell Your Story DP,Georgia Pacific white cardbase

~Grateful for Friends~

~I am grateful for all of my friends~

No stamps on this card....just dies and punches!

I love pulling out my stapler for a quick assembly (esp. when my Xyron is empty)~

Color Throwdown #231

Thanks for stopping by today!

dp:My Mind's Eye Breeze,Georgia Pacific White

die: Ellison Thin Cuts Handbag,Papertrey Ink Counting My Blessings

other: Martha Stewart Double Loops punch

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

80th Birthday

Challenges stretch my creative muscles and inspire me to get cards done.

I might actually mail this card in time for my Aunt's 

80th birthday.

Yes.

80th!

I am in awe of her!!!

She's strong and fiercely loving.

A real class act.

I attempted to create a classy card (rather then my usual funky fun/graphic type).

I used the beautiful

Waltzingmouse Sketch #128.

The lovely colors at

Colour Q #169.

Finally,

CASE Study Challenge #122:Windy Robinson

inspired me to put on some glamor and floral for this card.

I realize I am the least glamorous gal ...but my Aunt deserves a card with flourish and loveliness...so am grateful for the push in that direction!

Thank you for stopping in~

stamps: Waltzingmouse Chicken Wire and Teeny Trees 

ink: Papertrey Ink True Black,Memento Rhubarb Ink

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

other: Martha Stewart corner punch,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,Papertrey Ink Photo Finish Strips,Spellbinders Scalloped Ovals

~Let Us Not Become Weary~

Because of the heaviness in the air today...I am grateful for any motivation to create, among many things.

I'm sure you've been hugging your family like crazy, as have I.

 

I needed and wanted to create for the hard working Sunday School teachers that faithfully minister and pray for my girlies.

I created some ornament/gift holders today.

This one took exactly 9 minutes and 48 seconds.

I was inspired by Paulina's 10 Minute Craft Dash #8.

I'm so glad I bought the cinnamon car freshener clips and cranberry gels~

they were fun to coordinate with.

Here is the side that shows the gifts in a clear bag...they are secured by a strip of Scor-Tape.

The base is simply a strip of white cardstock 3 1/2" wide and 11" long, scored in the middle and finished with holes for the twine handle.

The ends are secured with three staples.

These are simple designs like these ornaments I made last year.

The main thing I changed, were lighter embellishments for gift giving.

I stamped the back, so it's pretty from every angle.

Here is another version, a few seconds off the 10 minute mark...using  the colors from

The Play Date Cafe #161

I used my FAVORITE ink, Rhubarb Stalk, for 

Simon Says Stamp: What's Your Favourite?

May the Lord lift your spirits and help you to cope with the tragedies this season...

May you not become weary.

May you not give up.

supplies:

paper: Georgia Pacific Paper,Bazzill green and red

ink: Memento Ink Rhubarb Stalk and Pear Tart,Papertrey Ink Hibiscus Burst and New Leaf

stamps: Verve Galatians 6:9 Plain Jane and Treasured Words Rectangle frame,Papertrey Ink Rosie Posie, Hero Arts Classic Holly

Other: Verve rounded rectangle,Martha Stewart snowflake punch,holly berries,twine,Scor-Tape,stapler,plastic ornament,hole punch,Spellbinders deckled Rectangles

~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

~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

~The Whites of Their Eyes~

I heard that someone I know was run over by a Moped-

a hit and run.

He's hurting mighty bad right now.

ROUND UP THE POSSE 

 

 

 

seems to be in order.

I hope he'll like this.

 "The Whites of Their Eyes" came to mind as I was folding the bigger scalloped circle.

It took a lot to rough it up...I had to bend and tear until I saw the whites.

The whites of them eYeS....

that is.

LOL

Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge #122

Y'all take care and watch yourselves, now, ya hear?

stamp: Waltzingmouse Back in the Saddle

ink: Ranger Jenni Bowlin Weather Vane and Spice Tin,Ranger Tim Holtz Mustard Seed

paper: BoBunny Weekend Market, Authentique Genuine,Georgia Pacific White

punch: MS double link trim

die: Spellbinders Scalloped Circle

other: Tim Holtz Distress Tool,Scor-Tape, Xyron sticker maker, Tombow glue

~Life Changes~

Sweet 'n Sassy Virtual Stamp Day

Challenge #6:Tag It

inspired me to put the teeniest, tiniest tag here...

I LOVE the bright colors of this week's throwdown.

Color Throwdown #213

I'm not always into embracing life's changes...are you?

However, WITH us or WITHOUT us accepting them~ they happen.

Can you imagine some things

 NOT CHANGING?

Ummm, that could be depressing or even boring.

What would there be to look forward to~

~where would the mystery be~

~what would be the point of praying~

stamps: Sweet 'n Sassy New Beginnings

dies: Sweet 'n Sassy Season of Change Leaf Die,Spellbinders Classic Circles,MFT Die-namics Christmas Ornaments (tag) and Sentiment Strips

border punch: Martha Stewart Laurel Leaf Trim

twine: My Mind's Eye Lime Twist "Life of the Party"

 ink: Tsukineko Memento Ink Tangelo

paper: Georgia Pacific White,Bazzill

other: Xyron,Scor-Tape 1/4"

~A Kindred Spirit~

I have a friend who accompanied me (along with our children) to the city so I could get the ingredients for mochi.


Have you had it?

 It's a sweet, gooey dessert that my family loves.

I grew up in Hawaii, where you can pick up a container at the local drugstore (but it might have a black bean paste in the middle).

Since I'm no longer in Hawaii, I have to make my own(without the black bean).

I probably wouldn't have found the asian store without her.

She is such a sweet friend, and I was thinking of her today.

~Word Art Wednesday Challenge #46 is about friends this week~

I started with a fantastic sketch here, at Splitcoaststampers.

(SC403).

 The Movement Challenge in the Moxie Fab World

inspired me to create a dancing cityscape...

I used the colors at the Color Throwdown #210.

 Hope you are having a great week so far~thanks for peeking in today~


 Supplies

Stamps: 

Stamps: Sweet 'n Sassy Together Silhouettes
Paper:Basic Grey Wander,Core'dinations Brown,Papertrey Ink Kraft
Die:Spellbinders Scalloped Circles
Punches: Martha Stewart Double Link Trim,Beaded Arcs
Ink:Papertrey Ink New Leaf,Tim Holtz Walnut Stain
Other:Piercing 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

~Nothing is Impossible~

I gave this week's Play Date Cafe #147 a go.

I die cut a white scalloped circle and used an inked acrylic block (Tim Holtz Pine Needle) for the backdrop.


The Waltzingmouse butterfly is embossed with Stampendous Rubellite powder.


There's glossy accents on the sentiment panel...so it's shiny in person.



Time is running out (one day left) for the


The Play Date Cafe #147

Evergreen ... Olive ...

Smoke ... Cherry Blossom

so I'm getting this in before the day slips away. ;)



Have a blessed day~



Supplies:
Stamp:Waltzingmouse Nordic Spring,Verve Words of Wisdom
Ink:Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pine Needle,Versamark
Embossing Powder: Stampendous PEARLustre Rubellite
Dies:Spellbinders Scalloped Circle
Other:Martha Stewart Fringe Scissors
Paper:Authentique Fresh,BoBunny Ambrosia,Georgia Pacific White

~You Matter~

There is a HUGE party going on at Verve right now.

I might as well not put away this Words of Wisdom set, because I have used it almost everyday since it arrived.

I might as well not put away the Authentique Lively papers either.

Here is the link to Verve's first challenge:

There are five challenges and a week to go.

I love a great challenge party!

Supplies:

Stamp: Verve Words of Wisdom

Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink

Paper:Authentique Lively,Georgia Pacific white

Other:Martha Stewart border punch,Martha Stewart rhinestones,Martha Stewart fringe scissors,circle punch

~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

~Lawn Fawn and Play Date Colors~

I was thinking of a diorama when I created this card for 

Lawn Fawn's August Contest.

I used my Martha Stewart Drippy Goo border punch for the turtle path and

 Elmer's Painters Neon paints to produce the scene.

I love the BRIGHT colors from

The Play Date Cafe Challenge #144

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:

Stamps:Lawn Fawn Critters in the Sea and Bon Voyage

Ink: Tsukineko Memento ink tangelo,rose bud and dandelion,Versamark

Other:Georgia Pacific white card base,Martha Stewart Drippy Goo border punch,Elmer's Painter Neon pack,Ranger Super Fine Detail black embossing

~Minty Bookmark Card~

I've got another for the Minty Fresh Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

I just can't get enough of the mint!

I saw that the paper from my rhino card went so well with my crown sticker, that I took the scrap and added another sticker from the pack.

A bit of lace and a gemmy sticker to go down the Bingo board at 

Simon Says Stamp

I think it's narrow enough for the recipient to slide into a book.

I may work my way through all those stickers (and paper) at this rate!

Supplies:

Stamp: Waltzingmouse French Country

Other:Glitzers Beautiful Dreamer stickers,Martha Stewart corner punch,lace,Xyron sticker maker

Paper:My Mind's Eye All is Bright,Georgia Pacific white

 

~A Square Card~

I rarely never make straight, perfect cards.

I feel they misrepresent me.

If you knew me, you'd get it. ;)

But, this is as close to perfect as I get (not braggin'~just sayin').

 See what I mean? 

Nothing quirky, tilted or weird.

It makes me feel squirmy.

I had to take a picture before I slapped something random on it.

I hope you like it.

You may never see such alignment here again! ;)

This is perfect for Case Study:Think Out of the Box

PERFECTION or near perfection is SO NOT ME.

I gave up on that years ago.

CAS-ual Friday CFC65

 This was the challenge to showcase this card.

Embrace the square.

Supplies:

Stamp: Flourishes Tiny Flowers and Tags

Paper: Bazzill orange and blue,Georgia Pacific white

Ink:Ranger Tim Holtz spiced marmalade

Other:Martha Stewart Caning Pattern All Over the Page,American Crafts satin ribbon,pop dots

~Birthday Card With Throwdown Colors and Sweet Sketch~

I needed a birthday card ASAP.

Love The Throwdown Colors:

The Sweet Stop Sketch

I'm glad it came together fast.

Oh, and I "hid" staples under the scalloped circle and the ribbon...saving that adhesive tape!!!

No one will ever know the difference!

Have a blessed day~

Supplies:

Stamp: Verve Happy Days

Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink Tangelo,Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Fired Brick and Spiced Marmalade

Paper:Georgia Pacific white base,Authentique Fresh,My Mind's Eye All is Bright

Other: Martha Stewart Garden Rail,stapler,Scor-Tape 1/4",Spellbinders Scalloped Circle,Piggy Tales ribbon

~Hero Arts Neon Buttons~

I decorated some clear buttons with Neon Painters by Elmer's for

the Hero Arts August Challenge:Making Your Own Embellishments.

I was able to pull out my neon embroidery thread for this one too~way to use it up!

Thanks for stopping by~hope you're having a great weekend.

Supplies: Hero Arts Live & Laugh, Hero Arts/Basic Grey Borders

Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink Tangelo and Tuxedo Black

Other:Elmer's Painters Neon Opaque paint markers,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,Martha Stewart fringe scissors