Corrugated Strip and Grunge City

Texture can be a fun backdrop for a scene.


I love pulling out my crimper...and I was excited to see the challenge

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #210

Cards With Cardboard (or make your own with a crimper).

I kept the scene simple and grungy~it was fun to see my Cameo cut this one out!


My "sun" was punched from chevron paper for  the
Chevron Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

I am on a creating marathon today and enjoying every minute of it.


Blessings!

stamp: Flourishes Hydrangea

die: Grunge Cityscape (Silhouette Cameo),Marvy Circle Punch

paper: Recollections kraft

other: Fiskars crimper

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

Rosie Posie and a Gradient Look

It took me a few tries to achieve this gradient look with two powders (pink and lime).

The only downside was, I couldn't pour the extra powder back in the containers...I didn't want to contaminate the pure colors.

I designated a "mixed" container for times like these...it will be interesting to see what color combo results after a few months.

These two stems are from Papertrey's Rosie Posie~they are easy to line up and fun to work with.

Use 10 Embellishments Challenge in the Moxie Fab World

I brought out my beads and sequins and scattered them about with Glossy Accents glue.

Make It Monday #101 Layered Embossing

is hosted by Heather.

After getting my image the way I wanted it, I took the plunge and embossed the sentiment in yellow over it.

I must admit~I was a bit nervous about overheating it.

I love the outcome though!

This is a great way to use up that gorgeous embossing powder.

Thanks for stopping by~have a blessed day now~

stamps: Papertrey Ink (Rosie Posie,Counting My Blessings Mini stamp set)

ink: Versamark

embossing powders: Recollections and Whispers

other: beads and sequins

paper: Bazzill,BoBunny Weekend Market DP

die:Papertrey Ink Counting My Blessings

~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

~Blog Header Card~

CAS-ual Fridays CFC72 has a GENIUS idea this week...

Toot Your Own Horn~create a project inspired by your blog header.

How cool is that????

I love it!

I think it's fun to read about the headers.

My youngest girlie wanted this cool citrus floatie~and to justify the cost...I thought I should use it as a prop. Had this great idea to put my crafties and some bright cards on it and let it coast!

Funny thing is...I wasn't worried about the cards (I give them away and they've been archived)...but I was seriously gulping once the float moved and I saw my Copics and stamp pads stare back at me all helpless like. 

 IT WAS SAD!

After "the shoot" was over...I coaxed them over to me, whispering sweet 'nothings and "apologizing" to my favorite tools. ;)

You might be rolling your eyes right now...but try taking your faves and send them out into the middle of a pool and then we'll talk. ;) LOL.

It's so weird.  I didn't expect to react that way.

Ironically, they didn't make the final cut as the header, but did make it in the smaller pic at the bottom of my list on the left sidebar.

Enough chatter...here's the card:

I meant to create a "playful" card...but I started reflecting..as I always do when I stamp.

Our handbell choir is operating at 60% right now...each and every person matters in such a choir (AND IN LIFE)~RIGHT?!

You don't have to be a big slice to matter in God's eyes.

You matter because He says you matter.

 "And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you. No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary." 1 Corinthians 12:21-22

 

AMEN?!

I'm curious to see the blog header interpretations this week....

Take care friends~

Supplies:

Stamps:Verve Words of Wisdom sentiment,Verve Happy Days swirl,Waltzingmouse My Island shack image and Teeny Trees "seeds"

Paper: Authentique Journey,Georgia Pacific white,Bazzill white

Other:paper piercer,Scor-Tape 1/4",Recollections white embossing powder

Ink:Versamark,Ranger Tim Holtz salty ocean (summer)

~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

 

 

~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)

~Silhouette Couple and a Sketch~

I just picked up a handsome couple to stamp with.

(October Afternoon Farmhouse stamp set,Bobunny Welcome Home,Versamark ink,Recollections Sapphire pearl embossing powder,Whispers yellow embossing powder,Ranger super fine black embossing powder,Kaisercraft rhinestones,Teresa Collins Everyday Moments DP,American Crafts cardstock,Bazzill blue cardstock,Spellbinders postage stamp dies)

PaperCrafts April 2012 Gallery Challenge

I used CAS-ual Fridays CFC49 Sketch

I think this would be fun for a wedding or anniversary.

Are you having a nice weekend?

I sure hope so!

Take care now. ;)

~Paper Towel Texture~

There is no comparison to a mother's love.

My mom is almost across a continent and in the middle of the Pacific.

I miss her.

I bought this image to use on her card.

*Unity Present in My Heart,Versamark ink,Recollections Sapphire Pearl Embossing Powder,DP,Martha Stewart border punch,Spellbinders Scalloped Ovals,Bazzill Kraft,Fiskars crimper,American Crafts AC cardstock,paper towel adhered to cardstock*

I could just cry THINKING about this image, isn't it touching?

It also has the sentiment "I Miss You" in the set.

WAAAAAAAHHHHH!

Okay, don't worry, I'm getting a grip.

I wanted to try a softer approach to the image, esp. since I wasn't going to color it.

So, I adhered a paper towel (Bounty to be exact...we have pets and it holds together for our needs!) to cardstock with temporary spray adhesive.

After inking and embossing, I cut the image out with my Spellbinder's oval.

The process sealed the towel to the cardstock, but I'm paranoid, so I gently lifted the top and bottom edge and adhered with a glue stick also.

I am submitting this to The Household Items Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

Thank you for stopping by today!

~There are No Small Miracles~

There are no small miracles.

*Inkadinkado Patterned Fish,Verve Beautiful You,Versamark ink,Recollections Sapphire Pearl Embossing Powder,Authentique Genuine,Want2Scrap rhinestones,Spellbinders classic circles,Vellum,American Crafts satin ribbon,Tim Holtz distress tool,Georgia Pacific white cardbase*

I used an awesome sketch from CardPatterns 156

Check out this incredible photo from FYI Challenge #25.

I was definitely inspired by the colors and the water.

I LOVE the vibrant contrast.

Have a blessed week!

~No Winter Lasts Forever~

Apricot and turquoise-a lovely combination!

*Verve Beautiful You,Oak from Summer's End/Fancy Pants,Bazzill kraft cardstock,Spellbinders scalloped circles,Versamark ink,Recollections sapphire pearl embossing powder*

I got my inspiration from

Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger:A is for Apricot

I recycled my tissue from my recent Verve order and cut out layers of Spellbinders scalloped circles. I stitched down the "flower".


There's a bit of sparkle in it, just like the plate!



I love the sentiment.


A perfect centerpiece for

CAS-ual Friday CFC 43

I'm "going green" by recycling the wrapping from my stamps.


DYSU #62 Go Green






Thanks for stopping by.


Have a blessed week!

~TCM Sketch in Blue~

I received my adorable set, Tweet of You, in record time,

 and was able to make an engagement card for a sweet couple.

*The Craft's Meow Tweet of You,Versamark ink,Memento ink rich cocoa,Recollections sapphire pearl embossing powder,Whispers yellow embossing powder,Spellbinders label eleven,Daily Junque Ephemera Pack pieces flowers,Papertrey Ink eyelet lace border die,Authentique Genuine bundle 6X6,American Crafts cardstock,Georgia Pacific white cardbase,raffia ribbon,Sizzix dog tags*

Have you ever had your card sort of HAPPEN?

I couldn't put my finger on what was different about this card from any other card I usually do.

Then it hit me...

the bow!

Decent bow for a non-bowmaker like myself.

However, I do feel as though someone else slapped that baby on without my knowledge.

 I love it, it's just not my usual style.

The Craft's Meow March Sketch

I took the three elements and shifted it to the other side with flowers.

Cure for the Winter Blues Challenge in the Moxie Fab World

has been on my mind.

It's put my favorite color- blue, 

to the forefront of my mind!

Thank you so much for stopping by today. 

Have a blessed week!

~Inspired By Happy Birday Q~

 My Craft's Meow stamp set recently arrived-what a blessing!

I used it, the Colour Q colors and Inspired By photo to create this card.

(The Craft's Meow Tweet of You,Memento ink London Fog,Piggy Tales DP,Basic Grey DP,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,Recollections music punch,Fiskars Rotary cutter with deckle blade,Sizzix texture plate,Creative Memories corner rounder)

Since it's punny and CAS, I am also entering this in 

CAS-ual Friday CFC 41

Colour Q Challenge #125

Inspired By #12

The color of the flowers and grey/blue typewriter are what I took from this photo.

~Throwdown Colors~

Here is a creation inspired by Color Throwdown colors.

(Flourishes He is Risen,Bazzill cardstock(pink sponged to orange),Piggy Tales DP(blue),Georgia Pacific Cardstock,Spellbinders Classic circles,Spellbinders Label Four,Copic orange and green,Tim Holtz Distress ink marmalade, Recollections music punch)

While coloring and creating my card, I could hear my sweet grandma's voice so clearly in my head singing

"Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia..."

It doesn't matter that she's been long gone here on earth....

her praises still ring through all eternity!

Amen?

Amen!!

Color Throwdown #180

~A Touch of Whimsy,Quilling, and CAKE!~

It's funny that I won a chuckle set from Skipping Stones:You Know You're Getting Old When a week or so ago.

I just turned 42.

Tell you what, I felt GREAT on Sunday, my birthday.

I felt better than I did at 30.  REALLY!

But almost everyday since, well, a headache here or odd pain there.

Hmmmm

What's going on?

Maybe God gave me grace that day. ;) 

Anyway, I REALLY love the whimsical cake in that set and wanted to participate in their sketch challenge.

(Skipping Stones Design You Know You're Getting Old Birthday,Memento ink tuxedo black,Copic pink and brown,Memento marker red,Teresa Collins DP,Quilling paper,Spellbinders Classic circles,Recollections music punch,Bazzill cardstock pink,American Crafts AC cardstock)

Skipping Stones #113

Awesome sketch, right?

Thank you, Skipping Stones, for the delightful win that turned out a gift! ;)

Also, thank you Jingle for sending it out in time for my big day!

My yummy colors AND CAKE are inspired by

Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger Fancy Schmancy

How can you get this yum out of your head?

I can't!

Finally, the whimsy was searched out and thought about for Inspired By #9

You know, Minnie likes pink just as much as RED...I KNOW...I just went to Disney World this past Fall and she is totally cool with it. ;)

~Dream Big~

Know what I love about kids?

They dream big.

Their whole life is ahead of them and all they have to do is explore, 

 

 

 

 

 

learn

and dream.

 

Hey, wait a minute, can't we do that too???? ;)

Flourishes The Beauty of Bling

Inspired By #4

supplies: Flourishes Enjoy the Ride;Authentique Blissful pack DP,Recollections Rhinestones,Memento ink,Tim Holtz distress marmalade,Copic orange and yellow

~The Lord Keeps My Lamp Burning!~

The Lord keeps my lamp burning.

He turns my darkness into light.

Less Is More Week 43 Recipe-A Bit of Bling

Supplies:

Our Daily Bread Designs Keep My Lamp Burning,Technique Tuesday Inner Circle,Staz On mustard and pumpkin,Recollections bling,Georgia Pacific white cardstock

~Fall Is in the Bag Trigger~

Moxie Fab's Tuesday Trigger

Thanks for stopping by. ;)

Supplies:

Papertrey Ink Fruit Fusion apple stamp set and die,Marvy circle punch,DCWV Natural stack,Memento ink,MS border punch,Want2scrap bling,Recollections Adhesive Rhinestones,Creative Memories corner rounder

It's Your Day

I made this card for Paper Crafts September 2011 Gallery Challenge 

(your best circus-themed projects). 

I had this chipboard elephant to work with, isn't he adorable?  I blinged him up, just like the elephants at the circus (from my childhood memories, anyway). 

His stand is a mini-cupcake liner propped up by pom poms.

The sentiment is skewered by a party pick (I sandwiched it between the DP and card base).

Thanks for stopping by! ;)


Info:

DCWV Nana's Kids Chipboard shape,Papertrey Ink's Think Big Favorites #2,Recollections adhesive rhinestones,Staz On ink,BoBunny Ad Lib Vertigo DP,Want2Scrap green rhinestone,Copic markers to sketch the ring and audience