Googly Eyes

One of my girlies gave me her extra IPOD googly eyes and I got tired of them staring at me from my craft desk~

now they can stare at someone else! ;)

I also inherited some Happy Birthday confetti from her.

Doesn't my girlie have the cutest embellishments?

I'm really blessed to have teens in the house...they keep me up to date on trendies. ;)

There's some chevron paper for the

Chevron Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

I cut a speech bubble card with my Cameo for the

Speech Bubble Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

Can't seem to stop myself from reaching for the colors of the

Runway Inspired Challenge RIC #31.

It's the middle of the week...how's yours so far????

die: Lori Whitlock 3X5 quote life cards (Silhouette Cameo)

paper: American Crafts Sketchbook,Georgia Pacific white cardstock

other: googly eyes,confetti

 

 

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

Praying for You & Me

It's one of those days~

yuck.

No reason....

just yuck.

My grandma would call me on days like this...when the Lord laid on her heart that I needed encouragement and prayer.

That was really special...and it was when long distance calls actually COST YOU SOMETHING.

May I be used by God to do the same!

Runway Inspired #30

I am intrigued by bold, graphic patterns mingled with soft florals...I am seeing that more and more~there is something so....

relevant about that.

Harsh realities softened by bits of loveliness and hope.

I am also inspired by the

CASE Study Challenge #128

based on a pretty card by Teri Anderson.

I like the blues and yellows she combined, and the patterned background which adds interest.

Also, she included lots of fun embellishments...I've only included a few...but it's more than I usually pile on a card.

I'm patting my shoulder...I'm proud of using up these beautiful die pieces.

Ok, now I am less yuck...a bit of creating and prayer can really lift my mood!!!

Hoping you have a "non-yuck" day also~ ;)

stamps: Verve Wonderfully Made,Mama Elephant Trifecta 

paper: Georgia Pacific white,Bazzill yellow and blue

dies: Spellbinders Label 25 and Large Labels 

ink: Papertrey Ink True BLack

other: Pink Paislee (Daily Junque Ephemera Pack),waxed ribbon

Upside Down Clouds and an Orange House

I don't buy embellishments often...

but these layered chipboard elements were too cute to pass up.

Simon Says Stamp and Show House Rules

Crafty Friends Challenge #12-CAS Card



Check out the newest

Runway Inspired Challenge #25

Wowzers!


Orange dress=Orange house.


I've learned to love orange since that's my husband's favorite color.


I hope to create another for the RIC!



stamps: Kaisercraft Fine & Sunny Clear Stamp,Hero Arts Thoughtful Messages
other: Kaisercraft Fine & Sunny Printed Chipboard Layered,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,Papertrey Ink True Black ink

~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

grateful beyond measure

Make It Monday #84 Reflected Sentiments

hosted by Betsy is a fun technique.

 

It took me a couple of attempts to get the "reflected" part cleanly stamped.

My colors were drawn from

Runway Inspired #20.

My eyes are drawn to the purple stripes showcasing the teal and grays.

Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes

Thank you for visiting today...

Supplies:

Stamps:Papertrey Ink Counting My Blessings Mini Stamp Set

Die: Papertrey Ink Counting My Blessings Die Collection

Punch: Ek Success Le Argyle

Paper:Authentique Fresh,Bazzill purple,Heidi Swapp Sugar Chic Fabulous,Georgia Pacific White cardbase

Ink: Ranger Jenni Bowlin Weather Vane

Adhesives: Ranger Glossy Accents,Scor-Tape

Other:Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper

~My Heroes~My Parents~

I feel so bad.

Did you know that Sunday was Grandparents' Day?

Well, good gravy, I didn't.

I don't have a single Grandparents' sentiment either.

Do you?

If you know of a Grandparents' Day sentiment, please let me know!

This card is late...but needed to be created.

OLW #104:Gratitude Campaign-a challenge to inspire us to THANK those around us.

Bold colors and inspirational photo from 

Runway Inspired Challenge RIC#19

I tried to mimic the color blocking here with two blues and an orange.

 

Also, I kept it masculine so it's appropriate for Mom AND Dad.

Simon Says Stamp and Show:Hero

For my heroes...

 

 the grandparents of my children~

 

 

the life teachers that God blessed me with.

 

 

 

Supplies:

 

Stamp:Papertrey Ink Teach & Inspire

Ink:Ranger Jenni Bowlin Spice Tin,Tsukineko Memento Inks Paris Dusk and Tangelo

Paper:Georgia Pacific White Cardstock

Other:Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper

 

 

 

~Life is Wonderful~

I saw this sentiment~and I read THERAPY all over for the recipient

AND ME.

What a blessed reminder!

 

happy contented sigh

Right????

Check out this runway model from

Runway Inspired Challenge ric#17 

I used the angles of her dress and the muted pops of razzleberry (learned that lil' number since papercrafting...love that color label!),olives and orangey-yellows.

Word Art Wednesday:uplifting sentiment

I could have just stamped that sentiment on the cardbase and called it a day!

Expect to see those border punches peek in...I am playing with them like crazy.

Have a wonderful day~even if not perfect. ;)

Supplies:

Stamp:Verve Words of Wisdom

Paper:BoBunny Ambrosia,Authentique Lively,Georgia Pacific cardbase

Punch:EK medallion chain

 Ink:Tsukineko Memento ink tuxedo black

~Runway Inspired~

I am so glad I saw the deadline for Runway Inspired Challenge:RIC#16.

I love the picture this week and it ends tonight!

Here is my card:

Here's the inspirational photo:

Truth be told...I would have hoarded these incredible felt stickers from Joan's

prize pack.

This challenge inspired me to break open the bag and create with the gorgeous flower!

RUNWAY INSPIRED INDEED!

Stamps:Sizzix Kites sentiment, Kaisercraft Numbers

Ink: Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink mustard seed

Stickers:Heidi Swapp Memory File Color Labels,Little Yellow Bicycle Felt Stickers

Paper: Heidi Swapp Sugar Chic Sparkle,Georgia Pacific white

Other: Spellbinders classic circles,Crop-A-Dile Corner chomper

~Runway~

Martha Stewart's Caning punch comes in handy when you want to punch wherever.

Hence the name "All over the page" punch. ;)

(Dear Lizzy+American Crafts Warble sentiment,Martha Stewart Caning Pattern Punch All over the Page,BoBunny Country Garden DP,American Crafts cardstock,American crafts ribbon,Vellum,Sizzix texture plate,Versamark ink,Whispers copper embossing powder)

We had SNOW yesterday, people....so I'm pretty obsessed with sunshine today. ;)


I didn't want ANYTHING to block those windows I created.

ANYTHING.

Runway Inspired Challenge:#10

I have grown to love orange (it's my husband's favorite color).

I used a gray ribbon to represent the "waist" on this dress, and as for gold...



check out the shine on the embossing (and gold thread).

YES! SUNSHINE! We will take it!!!


Have a great day...happy crafting. ;)

~Rainbow of Copics and SPRING~

SPRING

Flowers and birds are singing SPRING.

*Papertrey Ink All Booked Up,Papertrey Ink Wreath for All Seasons sentiment,Georgia Pacific White,American Crafts black cardstock,Versamark ink,Papertrey ink Premium dye true black,Ranger super fine detail black embossing powder,Fiskars paper crimper,Spellbinders scalloped circles,Copics (Y13,V06,R27,B05,110,YR04)*

SPRING

Make It Monday #58 Graduated Backgrounds

Nichole gives us free reign to PLAY WITH COPICS.



Bring out YOUR copics (or other pens like sharpies) and play along.




I speckled and dabbed the pens letting the white show through.

Simon Says Stamp and Show Your Handmade Backrounds!

Paper Crafts March 2012 Gallery Challenge

*RAINBOWS*

 &

 Spring

Runway Inspired Challenge #8

WOW! 

I love the flowers mixed with black.

I was inspired to incorporate black and speckle my colors because of her dress.

Thank you for stopping by today and if it's beautiful where you are


STEP OUTSIDE for a minute at least! ;)

~Rejoice!~

I played with my Beyond Borders stamps and worked my way up the card.

*I Heart Papers Mint Motif Beyond Borders,Flourishes He is Risen, Memento ink rich cocoa,Staz-On pumpkin and red,Piggy Tales DP,Scor-Tape 1/2",Georgia Pacific white cardbase*

Doesn't it look like a dress?

Hence this is my first submission to Runway Inspired.

 Challenge #7

The backdrop of blue really pops the red. 

My "belt" serves the same purpose.

See my modern "bow"? 

I took the remaining piece of my strip of blue and folded it over and over and bent it to pop up.

I chose my colors for Color Throwdown 182.

I love these colors together!

Finally, I was welcomed to

Word Art Wednesday

"We'd love for you to use it to play along with us, but if you are working on another project that has scripture or an encouraging quote, you can share that too." 

 I feel the awesome sentiment is the bodice...right where my heart is!

REJOICE!