So ThAnKfUl

I love these recycled "so" tags...

they don't last long on my desk.

Check out the fun inspiration at

Runway Inspired Challenge RIC#31.

I was also driven by the

Chevron Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

Maybe I've had too much caffeine today...LOL, hence the overflow of creating and blogging.

I don't want to stop while I feel inspired~hope you are getting some crafty time in also, friends!

stamps: Papertrey Ink Counting My Blessings

dies: Papertrey Ink Counting My Blessings,My Favorite Things Die-namics sentiment strips,Verve Pennant Banner

other: recycled tag

paper: Bazzill gold,American Crafts Sketchbook,Georgia Pacific white

ink: WPlus9 White Pigment Ink

other: My Mind's Eye twine,Crop-a-Dile corner chomper,Xyron,stapler

~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

Posh Baby

I created a POSH BABY card for

Make It Monday: The Diecut Double-Up

and the lovely challenge at

Word Art Wednesday Challenge #66:Anything Goes.

It was fun to grab colors and a pattern I wouldn't normally throw together and just "play".

I even added a bow~not my usual embellishment~aren't you proud???

LOL

stamps: Papertrey Ink Bitty Baby Blessings

dies: Papertrey Ink Mat Stack 3 and Bitty Baby Blessings,Spellbinders Label 25

ink: Versamark Ink

paper: Bazzill,My Mind's Eye Breeze,Georgia Pacific white

other: Ranger super fine detail black embossing powder,American Crafts satin ribbon

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

~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

thankful

Thankful for this new day~

Thankful for a fresh start~


Thankful for being able to post that I'm thankful~

 I took another try at The Play Date Cafe PDCC #155.

This time, I broke out my Stampendous Aged Ivory Embossing Enamel.

I drew "stitches" across the sentiment die with an embossing pen and sprinkled that magical powder and heated.

I then inked up the cardbase with my damaged Versamark pad 

(read the sidebar about that oopsies...#5 on my list of YOU KNOW WHEN).

I can't bring myself to throw that old Versamark pad away...it was one of my first cardmaker investments!

I am also entering this in the 

Square Punch Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

 I used my square punch to create notched borders on my focal panel.

 I created with dry AND wet embossing for 

DYSU #95: Embossing Wet or Dry.

supplies: Papertrey Ink Count My Blessings die, square punch, Cuttlebug Embossing folder, Zig embossing pen, K&Company SW Nature pad,Georgia Pacific white cardbase, Stampendous Aged Ivory Embossing Enamel,Piggy Tales DP,My Mind's Eye Six By Six Everyday Flair,Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper

~Last Card for Papertrey October Blog Hop~

This was the day to invest my time in creating Christmas cards!

So here is my last for Papertrey Ink's October Blog Hop.

Papertrey Ink's Blog Hop

I am also entering this in the

Journaling Cards Challenge in the Moxie Fab World and

 Make It Monday #88

(positive and negative die cuts)

Have a wonderful evening~thanks for dropping by!

stamps: Papertrey Ink In the Meadow
ink: Papertrey Ink Hawaiian Shores and Aqua Mint,Staz On black,Memento Rose Bud
paper: My Mind's Eye Six By Six Everyday Flair,Georgia Pacific white
other: Pink Paislee (Daily Junque Ephemera Pack) journaling card
 dies: Papertrey Ink In the Meadow,Spellbinders classic circles

~JUST BE~

I tend to OVERTHINK.

This stresses me out and leaves me emotionally paralyzed.

It's the "big sister" syndrome I carry.

Many times I need to just chuck it ~

 JUST BE 

and move forward.

I kept my card simple for a couple of fun challenges-it was that, or not participate!

I love the outfit at

Runway Inspired Challenge RIC#22.

I let the red and tan colors take the stage.

 I love the linage going on~I went with zigzaggy vs straight.

I took a cue from the open jacket and slanted the panel off of the cardbase for the challenge~

CAS-ual Fridays CFC#75

Yay for the grace to 

~ JUST BE ~

stamps: Verve Words of Wisdom

dies: Sweet 'n Sassy New Beginnings butterfly die,Verve arrow die

paper: Papertrey Ink kraft,My Mind's Eye All is Bright

ink: Memento Ink Rich Cocoa

~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"

~The Battle is the Lord's~

I want to plaster this sentiment all over the wall...in every cupboard and all over my mirror so I'll never forget...

AMEN???!!!!


I'm a big 'ole chicken, so this sentiment


~SPEAKS TO ME~


The card came about with a

touch of embossing for

Crafty Friends Challenge #8:Dry Embossing...


an awesome sketch from

Verve World Card Making Day Challenge

and a place to share at
Word Art Wednesday #49.

I have stamped this sentiment numerous times...we'll see where they go....




stamp: Verve Wonderfully Made
paper: Studio Calico Abroad DP,My Mind's Eye Six By Six Everyday Flair,Georgia Pacific white
tools: zig zag scissors
die: Spellbinders classic circles
embossing folder: Tim Holtz Rays
embossing powder: Recollections

~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

~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

~Asymmetry~

The Card Design Handbook Challenges are going on at Moxie Fab World...

this card is for the Asymmetry Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

The Spellbinders Label is a scrap piece I stamped on...the rest were added to finish the card.

I put this off because I don't normally design this way (stacking)...but it's better than I had hoped.

I AM thankful...that part was easy. ;)

Blessings~

Supplies:

Paper: My Mind's Eye Six By Six Everyday Flair,Georgia Pacific White cardstock,American Crafts grey,Bazzill orange

 Dies: Spellbinders Label Four,Sweet n' Sassy Season of Change Leaf Die,Papertrey Ink Counting My Blessings Die

Other:Cuttlebug embossing folder,stapler,Copic marker to splatter

Stamp:Jenni Bowlin Ruler Border Clear stamp,Our Craft Lounge Shades of Fall

Ink: Tsukineko Memento Inks Tuxedo black,london fog and tangelo

~Mini Card~

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #185

Make a mini card: 4"x 3" or less.

I reached for the sunshiny colors while we still have sunshine and the last traces of summer!

The flowers and sentiment are from Flourishes Hydrangea set.

I took the smallest floral image and inked around the rectangle~easy peasy.

Thank you for stopping by~you really do bring me sunshine bloggy friends!

Supplies:

Stamp: Flourishes Hydrangea

Dies: Spellbinders Lattice Rectangle and Large Labels

Ink: Tsukineko Memento ink dandelion,Papertrey Ink New Leaf

Paper:Georgia Pacific White, My Mind's Eye Six By Six Everyday Flair

Other: American Crafts satin ribbon,Crop-a-Dile corner chomper,Scor-Tape 1/2"

~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

~Triumph Over Fear~

Fear is debilitating.

It takes time, effort and faith~

lots and lots of faith...to move forward or at least stand in the face of it.

If you don't, you'll get mowed over!

I saw this lil' guy and he seemed to fit with this powerful sentiment.

Sometimes I feel like him-standing, but eyes bugged out and a little pale! ;)

If there is fear in your heart today...I pray the Lord allow you to triumph in the face of it!

Challenges:

I played with the hexagons from BoBunny's Hello Sunshine stamp set to create movement for the

Movement Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

 Word Art Wednesday #44 -encouraging words


Simon Says Stamp:Put a Stamp On It -all the images are stamped

Supplies:

Stamps: BoBunny Hello Sunshine and Camp-A-Lot,Verve Words of Wisdom

Ink: Tsukineko Memento Ink Rich Cocoa and Tuxedo Black

Paper: My Mind's Eye Six By Six Everyday Flair,Georgia Pacific White cardstock

Die: Spellbinders Large Labels

Other:Fiskar's crimper

~CASE Study~

I recently started participating in the CASE Study challenges~lots of inspiration there!

This week, CASE Study Challenge #104,  we are to case one of the design team members.

I CASEd Clare's 4th Card Here.

One thing I love about Clare's work, is when she puts some surprise texture in her cards.

I love that!

I didn't add a paper ruffle, but I used soft colors and kept the strings for an unexpected "something" tucked behind the sentiment panel.

I also added crimping to 1/3 of the label.

My colors are inspired by 

Color Throwdown #205.

Since I'm using Verve Words of Wisdom,


I am entering this in the Card Carnival.



~I told you I've picked up that set almost everyday since it arrived! ;)

Thank you for stopping in~

Supplies:

Stamp:Verve Words of Wisdom

Ink:Tsukineko Memento ink tangelo,Ranger Tim Holtz spiced marmalade

Paper:Authentique Lively,My Mind's Eye All is Bright,Piggy Tales Dp

Other:Fiskars crimper,Spellbinders label four,Sweet n' Sassy New Beginnings dies,zig zag scissors,Tim Holtz distress tool,sewing machine,Faber Castell Gelatos,stapler

~The Door~

 Our Daily Bread Designs Challenge

ODBDSLC118:Scripture

+

Paper Crafts August Gallery Challenge

British Themed

=

Play a Bingo game at Simon Says Stamp
with buttons and punches, and you've got this card.

The soldier button I used looks so disciplined at the door.


I pray I be just as ready!

Stamp:ODBD Ask,Seek,Knock

Ink:Staz On Blazing Red,Versamark

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

Other: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

 

~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