Piecing it Together

Make It Monday #117:Paper Piecing

by Melissa is a beautiful way to create a sympathy card.

When my father-in-law died three years ago...it was so disorienting and painful.

However, God was merciful and showed bits of beauty despite the excruciating absence of our loved one here on earth.

The comfort I can express to another going through this...is that we are sending prayers~

The beauty, is that the loved one will never be forgotten~the outline is still there in memories, hearts and minds.

stamp: Papertrey Ink Year of the Flowers Roses,Flourishes Calla Lilies sentiment

ink: Hero Arts Cup O' Joe,Ranger Tim Holtz Frayed Burlap

paper: Fancy Pants park bench, Prima Bohemian Bamboo

die: Creative Memories oval cutter,MFT sentiment strips

other: Want2Scrap rhinestones

Mixed Media-ish

I love the freestyle look of mixed media and journaling...but I'm not ready to bring out the paints and get messy.

I can still get the look by grunging with a background like the mesh from Market Street stamps.

I laid down misc paper scraps and stamped over them.

I did the same technique here, but with border stamps.

You still get a "template" look, but without the template and paints.

I criss-crossed with pink and purple backgrounds for the color challenge at

Create Cards Blog Challenge:March 2013.

CASE Study Challenge #132

Julie Ebersole

Her beautiful card reminded me of how much I love SPLATTERS!

Dabbing from Copic and Memento pens can look like splattered paint.

I was determined to participate~if only to have a great reason to splatter~or rather, DAB! ;)

 

 

 

I also used the negative image for 

Emphasize the Negative Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

 

 

 

Have a great day~thanks for stopping by to see me friends!

 

 

 

stamps: Market Street Stamps Mesh and Great Big Greetings

 ink:Memento Ink (Lilac Posies),Versamark,Ranger Tim Holtz Dusty Concord

die:My Favorite Things Die-Namics Solid Skyline

cardstock:Papertrey Ink soft stone,Bazzill

other:Copic and Memento inks,Whispers embossing powder

 

 

 

 

 

 

~Doily Love~

Waltzingmouse February Blog Party-Doily Love

I cut a doily out with my Silhouette and sponged it. I meant to use the gorgeous doily...but I was drawn to the image it left on a paper that was protecting my desk.

I sponged again over a cardbase and got this one layer card.

I can see making a set of these in various colors for a couple of friends who own chickens!

I'm a little late for the hop...but squeezing my submission in just in time....

stamps: Waltzingmouse French Country

die: Samantha Walker Doily Lace (Silhouette Cameo)

ink: Tim Holtz Walnut Stain,Memento Ink Rich Cocoa

paper: Georgia Pacific white

The Sun Always Comes Out Again

Oh, we can't WAIT for spring to come!!!

We can't wait for the SUN to shine brightly~

I created a collage card for the

Papertrey Ink Color Inspiration #6.

There are SO MANY color inspirations to choose from at Nichole's blog~

I picked this combination because I love the pink,orange and yellow here.

Have a blessed day~

stamps: Papertrey Ink (Hello Sunshine,Rosie Posie,Grunge Me,Friendship Jar Summer Fillers,Year of Flowers:Roses)

ink: Papertrey Ink (Hawaiian Shores,New Leaf,True Black),Memento Ink (Tangelo,Rose Bud,Dandelion),Versamark

other: Ranger super fine detail black embossing powder,Georgia Pacific white cardstock

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

The Seeds in an Apple

I love this sentiment from Our Daily Bread Designs.

I used the inspiration from

CASE Study Challenge #123

Amber Kemp-Gerstel

Amber used lovely falling hearts...I utilized this tiny apple stamp from PTI's Teach & Inspire.

Hope you are having a blessed day~thanks for stopping by~

stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs Apple Seeds,Papertrey Ink Teach & Inspire

ink:Memento ink Lilac Posies,Ranger Jenni Bowlin Weather Vane

paper:Georgia Pacific white

~Happy New Year~

I woke up yesterday morning in a PANIC~

it was the last day of 2012.

WHAT have I done that was important???

What NEEDS to be done next year???

This is BIG....am I ready to transition???

Then, I took a DEEP BREATH and was reminded....

it's ONE MORE DAY....

~~~~ to tell Jesus I love him

~~~~ to tell my husband I love him

~~~~to hug my girlies...they KNOW I love them...but I'll tell them BECAUSE I CAN


~~~~to call my parents and ring my grandma's cowbell through the phone,   land and ocean that divide us
(I have been bestowed the honor of keeping the precious bell~I know that everyone who was around her can hear it in clanging in their memories of happy times when she was around)

~~~~~to laugh until my sides hurt ...

Lately I've been IN PAIN with giggles...totally gifts from God when silly silly things happen and there is someone RIGHT THERE to share the memories with...better yet...3 girlies who mean the world to me....

~~~~to pray....

for those who can't

for those who won't

and for those who don't know how.

Let's not freak out with over-preparing on the FIRST day of this fresh New Year...


 I want to celebrate the ordinary day.

EACH ordinary day can be wonderful

...leading up to a wonderful week


....a wonderful month



...and eventually,



another wonderful year.

 The following challenges inspired me:

Word Art Wednesday Challenge #60:Faith/Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp and Show:The totally mad (no rules) tea party

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday#202

I chose this card from challenge #196.

The theme was to make a card that makes you feel happy.



We are blessed that happiness doesn't have to fall on just the special days...

it's possible in the ordinary days too! 

 

 

 

 Here is to your NEW year and my NEW year!!!

~May the Lord bless us and keep us and fill us with His joy~

 

 

stamps: Technique Tuesday Ali Edwards Ordinary Days,Flourishes Hydrangea

ink: Memento Ink Teal Zeal,Ranger Tim Holtz Peeled Paint

die: Spellbinders Label 25

other: Ellison Tim Holtz Rays embossing folder,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,Bazzill blue dot cardstock,Little Yellow Bicycle Acorn Hollow DP,Want2Scrap bling,white uniball pen,staple

 

One More White on White

This project was quite a challenge to get a picture of....

another card for 

Papertrey Ink's December 2012 Blog Hop Challenge

I brought out my Hello Sunshine and Stampendous embossing enamel for this thank you card.

~Have a blessed day~

stamps: Papertrey Ink Hello Sunchine

embossing powder: Stampendous Aged Ivory Embossing Enamel

paper: Georgia Pacific White

ink: Versamark and Ranger Jenni Bowlin Weather Vane

Papertrey Ink December 2012 Blog Hop Baby Card

There's nothing purer than a newborn baby~

I created this white baby card for 

Papertrey Ink's December 2012 Blog Hop Challenge

Outside we have white on white EVERYWHERE....

so this challenge is definitely appropriate!

Enjoy the hop~

stamps and die: Papertrey Ink Bitty Baby Blessings 

embossing folder: Ellison Tim Holtz Rays embossing folder

ink: Ranger Jenni Bowlin Weather Vane

paper: Georgia Pacific White

 

A Dash of Blues and Brown

I was 29 when I came to know Jesus.


I relate to the wise men who traveled many miles...


except my journey was

in years.



I wouldn't go back to being Marlena alone~
 
without Him.

This was a 10 minute card on the dot....


I used the last 45 seconds to finish the card off with a light blue (I forgot about that color being in the challenge).

10 Minute Craft Dash #7

Simon Says Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday: God's Goodness/Anything Goes

stamps: Sweet 'n Sassy Seek Him Still
ink: Memento Rich Cocoa,Ranger Tim Holtz walnut stain
dies: Spellbinders Deckled Rectangles
paper: Authentique Genuine,Georgia Pacific white,Bazzill light blue,DCWV Naturals stack
other: Crop-a-Dile corner chomper,Want2Scrap bling

~Sweet Baby Christmas~

One more blues card for the road...

CAS-ual Fridays CFC79

 I used Erin's Chipboard technique from MIM #34

to add fun dimension here.

How's your Monday so far?

stamps: Papertrey Ink Winter Penguin and Bitty Baby Blessings

dies: Papertrey Ink Bitty Baby Blessings and Photo Finish Strips,My Favorite Things Die-namics Sentiment Strips

ink: Ranger Tim Holtz Broken China,Ranger Jenni Bowlin Spice Tin

paper: Papertrey Ink Soft Stone,Authentique Journey

other: Crop-a-Dile Corner Chomper

Let Us Adore Him

Papertrey's challenge this week,

Make It Monday #92 Layered Vellum Die Cuts

hosted by Melissa

will take your card to a new 3D level.

Bring on the bright DP and layer it with vellum for a muted effect.

I love the inner belly goodness I was able to throw in between the vellum and DP layer-glitter and snowflakes.

I used the

Authentique November Sketch Challenge.

My colors are from

Color Throwdown #219.

I couldn't do it....I could not bring myself to face the shopping madness.

Kudos to you who were brave enough to go out there and try! ;)

stamps: Papertrey Ink Shape Up Snowman Accessories,Sweet 'n Sassy Seek Him Still

dies: Papertrey Ink Shape Up Snowman, Winter Penguin,Photo Finish Strips Die,Spellbinders Label Eleven,Verve Pennant Trim

paper: Authentique Fresh,Journey,Lively and Georgia Pacific white

ink: Papertrey Ink Hawaiian Shores, Staz On black,Ranger Tim Holtz peeled paint

other: Crop-a-Dile Corner Chomper,Scor-Tape,Tombow glue,Zig marker,sewing machine

~Much Obliged~

When I laid eyes on the new sheriff badge at Waltzingmouse...I had to get it-fast!


It's the perfect compliment to the Back in the Saddle Set I recently received.

I love the badge...it was exactly what I was looking for~


Big and bold!

I used my classic Creative Memories oval cutter (one of my earliest investments in this paper crafting adventure).

I utilized the fun sketch at

Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge #124

CASE Study Challenge #118

Angeline Yong

I mimicked her overlapping of stamping on the perimeter of the card, using these colors...

The PlayDate Cafe #158

Thanks for stopping by, it's always a blessing when you visit!



stamps: Waltzingmouse Sheriff,Back in the Saddle,Teeny Trees, French Country
ink: Papertrey Ink New Leaf and Hibiscus Burst,Ranger Jenni Bowlin Weather Vane,Memento Ink Pistachio,Ranger Tim Holtz Peeled Paint
paper: Georgia Pacific white, Little Yellow Bicycle Acorn Hollow DP
other: Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,Creative Memories oval cutter,Spellbinders classic circles,hole punch,cord

~Guide Us~

I love this stamp from Sweet 'n Sassy~perfect to ink up in blue!

I think I am over zealous for this challenge...since my favorite color is blue!!!

CAS-ual Fridays CFC79

Plus, they gave us extra time to participate....so get your blues on!!!


stamps: Sweet 'n Sassy Seek Him Still
dies: Papertrey Ink Edgers #1 Die
other: American Crafts satin ribbon,Scor-Tape,Fiskars rotary cutter deckle blade
paper: Georgia Pacific white,Teresa Collins DP
ink: Ranger Jenni Bowlin Spice Tin

~Winter Blues Pocket Card~

Make It Monday #91 Faux Pockets

I'm sorry the pics are so dark...it's like my camera struggled with the blues....

CAS-ual Fridays CFC79

Yayyyyy, another Christmas card done!!!!

paper:Teresa Collins Everyday Moments,Georgia Pacific white
stamps: Papertrey Ink In the Meadow
dies: Papertrey Ink Edgers #1 Die and In the Meadow
ink: Ranger Jenni Bowlin Spice Tin
other:  pearl,American Crafts satin ribbon,Scor-Tape,pop up dots

i miss you tree

CASE Study Challenge #116

Angeline Yong

I love the simplicity of her card featured this week!




I tried to mimic the minimalist look by stamping my "tree", which is really one of the rays and a burst from PTI's Hello Sunshine.

I inked up with Versamark and embossed with Stampendous Aged Embossing Enamel~I highly recommend the stuff.



There is nothing like it....it's gritty, sparkly and packs a punch!

I don't mean to be a bummer with the sentiment...


but many times Christmas brings about nostalgic memories of those we can't be with on that special day.



I'm sure the feeling is reciprocated~

DYSU 97 Leaves and Trees

Stampendous November challenge
~Stampendous essentials~

Hope your week is starting off smoothly~




stamp: Papertrey Ink Hello Sunshine,Unity Present in My Heart sentiment
ink: Versamark,Memento Rich Cocoa,Ranger Tim Holtz Tea Dye
embossing enamel: Stampendous Aged Embossing Enamel Teal
paper: Papertrey Ink Soft Stone

~Bring Your Own Thankful~

Make It Monday #90:

Creating Focal Point Sentiments With Stamps and Dies

Betsy's technique added mileage to my sentiment dies.

We are challenged this week to match sentiment stamps and dies together-which inspired me to look beyond the stamp set the dies were intended for.

I taped over the last line of this sentiment from PTI's Hello Sunshine and married it with the sentiment from PTI's Counting My Blessings Die set.

 I love the nightfall colors of the

Color Throwdown #217.

I just had to participate there!!!

DYSU #97 Leaves and Trees

I stamped my leaves from Papertrey Ink's Rosie Posie in Jenni Bowlin Spice Tin.

How is your weekend so far?

I spent almost a week at home sick (many times in bed)...so it was nice to go out, face the world and be somewhat "with it".

Nasty colds going around out there folks...bust out the anti-bacterials!!!

Hope you stay healthy....

stamps: Papertrey Ink Hello Sunshine and Rosie Posie
dies: Papertrey Ink Edgers #1 Die, Counting My Blessings
inks:Ranger Jenni Bowlin Spice Tin, Tsukineko Memento Ink Pear Tart,Papertrey Ink True Black
paper: Georgia Pacific White cardstock, Little Yellow Bicycle Acorn Hollow DP
 other: Xyron Sticker Maker

~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

The Blessing of an Ordinary Day

Appointments, commutes, lessons and the like are what ordinary days are made of.

ORDINARY, AVERAGE DAYS ~ are what make life,

well,

LIFE...

the building blocks of a home, the stairsteps to normal or a new normal.



In the midst of chaos and transition...



an ordinary lifestyle is





EXTRAORDINARY.

I used one of the beautiful sentiments from TT's Ordinary Days.

Brayed Walnut Stain distress ink on an embossing folder pulled up the retro design.


The little images/sentiments from BoBunny's Remind Me Clearly Calendar Set created the "sentiment background" for my card.

I love that they capture "ordinary" activities.

I went with the striking colors from Moxie Fab's

Tuesday Trigger: Ready for Red

DYSU #96 Brads





Crafty Friends Challenge
CFC #10 Sentimental


~I wish you an ordinary, average day my friends~

stamps: BoBunny Remind Me Clearly Calendar Stamps,Technique Tuesday/Ali Edwards Ordinary Days

embossing folder: Sizzix/Tim Holtz Retro Cirque Set
inks: Versamark, Memento Ink Rhubarb Stalk, Ranger Tim Holtz Walnut Stain
dies: Verve Pennant Trim Die, Spellbinders Scalloped Circle
paper: American Crafts Cardstock,Georgia Pacific White, Bazzill red
other: Copper embossing powder,brads,brayer

~cOlOrFuL bLoG pArTy~

My life feels like this canvas right now....

a whole lot of fun events happening at the same time...

splashing and colliding and a little, well, CrAzY, you know?

With a tween and two teen girls...there's no other way to roll.

You just ride the wave as long as you can....

stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps French Country and My Island

inks: Tsukineko Memento inks (tangelo,elderberry,tuxedo black),Ranger Tim Holtz dusty concord

other: Copics,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,Crop-a-Dile corner chomper