NEVER DIE

ODBDSLC148 He is Risen

Simon Says Stamp:Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday Challenge#73

~May you have a beautiful Good Friday~

stamp:Our Daily Bread Designs Weave Background,Flourishes He is Risen verse,Papertrey Ink Rosie Posie stamps and Rosie Posie Step 2

dies: Lori Whitlock 4 Life Cards (Silhouette Cameo),Papertrey Ink Rosie Posie

paper:Authentique Renew,Recollections Kraft,Georgia Pacific white

ink:WPlus9 white,Memento ink Dandelion,Papertrey Ink New Leaf,Hero Arts Field Green,Tim Holtz peeled paint

other:Crop-a-Dile corner chomper

~Fly High~

There is whiteness ALL AROUND my corner of the world today...gorgeous puffs of snow.


I'm sure it sunk into my consciousness while I created this card.

The inspiration challenge at

Fresh Squeezed Stamps:Squeeze-A-Palooza #3

has three scenes to choose from and I picked this neutral beauty~

There's a sweet free digi there to download if you don't have their stamps to work with.


I didn't have "just the right" soft brown to use within the color scheme.


 I improvised by inking up the lovely feathers with Memento's Rich Cocoa and stamping on a scrap piece of paper before the panel.


I stamped a third time for the shadow effect on the larger feathers.



You know what I love about snow?



It's pure,clean and fresh.


Also, it's kind of funny.


It transforms the landscape into one giant playground.


I couldn't keep from smiling as I walked to the mailbox yesterday...puffs of snow kept flying from my boots.


It was like walking on cotton balls or wading through a ball pit (the fun foamy ones).



I might just take the plunge and sled through this stuff~wish me luck!



PS: If you help Fresh Squeezed Stamps get their 40 gallery uploads at Splitcoaststampers using the keyword FreshSqueezedStamps,
they will pick a random winner. Info here



This was also submitted to

Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes





stamps: Fresh Squeezed Stamps Tickle My Fancy
ink: Memento Rich cocoa (off stamped for a lighter effect)
dies: Our Daily Bread Designs Chickadee die,Spellbinders Wonky Rectangles
paper: Georgia Pacific White cardstock

~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

Mailbox Numbers in Neon

I'm hooked on the 

Keen On Neon Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

This time, I found THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS embellishments in my leftover 

Mailbox Numbers stash.

 I couldn't throw those away...they are sticky and durable!

They are paintable too~yay!

So I used my Elmer's Neon Paint Marker~

 The message of Christmas is a NOW MESSAGE

and totally acceptable in NOW colors, if you ask me.

Simon Says Anything Goes 

 Word Art Wednesday: God's Goodness/Anything Goes

 It's the first Monday in December...what a special month ahead!

stamp: Sweet 'n Sassy Seek Him Still

 paper: Studio Calico Abroad DP,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,Bazzill green

 dies: Spellbinders Deckle Rectangles,Papertrey Ink Mat Stack 3, Sizzlet snowflakes,My Favorite Things Die-namics Christmas Ornaments

other: Papertrey Ink Herringbone Impression Plate,Crop-a-Dile Corner Chomper,glittery ribbon,Scor-Tape,Tombow glue,Elmer's Neon Paint Markers,Papertrey Ink True Black ink

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

~Aloha Christmas and Silver Numbers~

I made a Christmas card for my dear friend who loved these numbered paperclips (Studio Calico) on another card she saw in my stash.

The center image is a stamp I purchased in HI~since that was where I was raised...I'm sure she will appreciate it. ;)

I added other fun elements ...probably way more than I've ever done.

In fact, I went over my "200 character" limit on labels...never saw that warning on blogger before!

So, I just labeled it with the challenges.

Timeless Tuesday #197

Use Gold or Silver

The paper clips are silver and so is the sentiment strip I colored with a silver Gelato stick.

DYSU Challenge #99:Numbers

I was

Inspired By #51

The red,creams and whites gave me the striking colors I wanted. I drew some tick marks along the edges to represent the stool topped with rulers.

Simon Says Stamp: Dawny's Sketch

Thanks for stopping by today~it's always a blessing to see friends~

stamps: Stampettes (made in HI),sentiment from Sweet 'n Sassy Seek Him Still

other: Studio Calico Yearbook Paper Clips,Sassafras buttoned flower,Fiskars crimper,zig red pen,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,Scor-Tape

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

ink:Versamark,Memento Ink Rhubarb Stalk,Ranger black embossing powder,silver Faber Castell Gelato

dies: Spellbinders large labels,Postage stamp and Deckled rectangles,Papertrey Ink Photo Finish,My Favorite Things Sentiment strips,

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

~A Neon Christmas Card~

Today's card was inspired by 

Simon Says Stamp We're So Trendy

(Neon,Hexagon,Chevron)

I picked Neon!

and Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #186

(a Pinterest Christmas)

My inspiration is here

Pinterest Neon Penquins

If you made it back...LOL, here's my lil' ole card.

I used my Flourishes Enjoy the Ride set and a Christmas sentiment from a retired JustRite set.


Since I don't have neon inks (YET!!)...I applied splotches with my Elmer's Neon Paint Markers.


The sentiment was inked in the brightest pink I've got: Tim Holtz Picked Raspberry (summer limited edition).


This ought to make some eyes pop on Christmas!



Thanks for stopping by friends~



Supplies:


Stamps:Flourishes Enjoy the Ride,JustRite Simple Blessings
Ink:Ranger Tim Holtz Picked Raspberry (summer limited ed.),Papertrey Ink True Black
Dies:Papertrey Ink Movers and Shakers Spinners Die Collection,Spellbinders Postage Stamp and Scalloped Circles
Paper:Authentique Fresh,Georgia Pacific white,misc. hot pink dp (really old)

~BaCk To ScHoOl~

Although we are a homeschooling family....back to school is

BaCk tO sChOoL...bUsY, BuSy, bUsY crazy for us too!!!

We have to get up earlier and be all serious like around here.

I created a card to showcase the chaos and excitement swirling around.

I stamped the letters in with Hero Arts/Basic Grey Best of the Best.

The panel is a Spellbinders Large Label stamped with KaiserCraft Numbers and a masked Jenni Bowlin Composition stamp (isn't he the cutest wittle notebook?).

The following challenges inspired me to create at the last minute:

CAS-ual Fridays CFC68

(last couple of days submission)

DYSU #87:Back To School

(last hour submission)

Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes

(last day submission)

I'd say there's movement across the card...enough for the

Movement Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

Thanks for stopping by...it was nice to take a little time to craft and share~

Supplies: 

Stamps: Hero Arts/Basic Grey Best of the Best,Jenni Bowlin Composition clear stamp,KaiserCraft Numbers clear stamp

Ink: Tsukineko Memento ink Morocco and Tuxedo Black,Ranger Tim Holtz Walnut Stain for edging

Die:Spellbinders Large Labels

Paper:Georgia Pacific White

~Limited Edition~

The best thing about a hand-crafted card or project,

is that it's LIMITED EDITION~

just like you and me!

No two are alike, and we can praise God for that!

Hard as we try to be like the rest...

our quirkiness, fingerprints, and "personal flair" stand true and scream loud...

"I'M UNIQUE!"

See that glitter?

I had it in my stash for awhile.

I pulled out my Hero Arts stamps for the Hero Arts August Sketch Challenge.

I'm also submitting this to Simon Says Stamp:Let's Play Bingo

I used a corner punch, glitter on Scor-Tape and stamped blooms.

Have a blessed day~BE YOU!

Supplies:

Stamps:Hero Arts Thoughtful Messages,Hero Arts/Basic Grey Best of the Best

Ink: Tsukineko Memento ink teal zeal

Paper: Authentique Fresh and Lively

Other:Faber Castell Red Gelatos (colored flower),Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,1/4" Scor-Tape

~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

 

~Feel~

I found some stickers that have been laying around awhile and paired them with this gorgeous frame.


The bird is from ODBD.

I was inspired by

Simon Says Stamp Challenge:Kristina's Inspiration
 and
Simon Says Stamp and Show:What Do You Say?

My thoughts?


Ugh.  This is tough.


I was thinking about when my husband was deployed for 15 months...and the normal, everyday feelings that were hard to enjoy.

 I had to remind myself to LIVE,FEEL,EXPERIENCE...even if I felt guilty for laughing, discovering, enjoying our kids (while he was probably in danger and not laughing so much).

TOLD YOU THIS WAS TOUGH!


I REMEMBER laughing one minute...then grieving the next...knowing he wasn't there to see the girlies grow.



God taught me to cry then.

It was easier to NOT FEEL.

But God showed me I needed to.

I needed to grieve, cry, laugh...even just a little...because it glorified Him, and meant I was ALIVE.

Sometimes, even when life is so black and white...so STARK or even bleak...

we need to FEEL.

Even if it's a little bit, like the pops of color here.

Simon Says Stamp

Or even here, at

Moxie Fab's Tuesday Trigger:Type Hype

The pretty lil' dots bring a bit of life to this dark,black machine.


Enough to say...

"Sense,share,cry,feel,see, discover!"




Stamp and die: ODBD You Will Find Refuge
Other: stickers, Little Yellow Bicycle Clear Cut Shapes,Want2Scrap bling,Scor-Tape Adhesive 1/4"
Embossing powder:Ranger Super Fine Detail black
Ink:Versamark



 

~Bullseye~

This past week of Archery Camp was a blast.

The girlies and I were so blessed to be a part of it!

I made thank you cards for the incredible coaches~I also created one for the new friend I made.

Forgive the dark photos~it was dreary when I photographed these~

I felt they would fit in Laurel's Inspired By #34 Challenge

It's funny, before this week, I would have said, "Those are lovely rosettes"~now, I'm looking for a point of reference to aim for! ;)

Yes, "point of reference,stance,nock,aim..."

I have a STACK of new words to add to my vocab list!

I am also entering this in Simon Says Stamp:Anything Goes

and DYSU #82:For a Friend

for my new friend~

Thanks for stopping by~it's always a pleasure!

Blessings~

Stamps: JustRite You're So Sweet

Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink Tuxedo Black

Dies:Spellbinders Classic Circles

Other:toothpicks,yellow streamer,Zig red marker,Crop-a-Dile Corner Chomper

Adhesive:Scor-Tape 1/4"

Paper:October Afternoon Sidewalks,colored cardstock,Georgia Pacific white

~The Little Things~

I snagged a cute fruity notepad for 50 cents.

This resulted in a quick CAS card using a cardbase remnant.

Fun size, right?

Simon Says Stamp:Let's Get Fruity!

My colors were inspired by

Color Throwdown #200:Let's Celebrate!

I appreciate you stopping by...it always blesses me so!

Stamp: Technique Tuesday Fly!

Inks:Tsukineko Memento Ink Tangelo and Teal Zeal

Paper:Fruity notepad,Georgia Pacific white cardstock

Other:Want2Scrap bling

~Summer Birthday and a Tag~

I salvaged a tag from my daughter's new blouse recently.

This week's Tuesday Trigger's poppies reminded me of the tag's gorgeous swirled flowers and butterfly wings.

Yay for me...a card finished for my sister who has a birthday this month. ;)

Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger:A Plate of Poppies

I die cut the bottom of the recycled tag with a Sizzix die and attached it to a white tag that was sponged with Tim Holtz Tea Dye distress ink.

I inked up KaiserCraft Numbers for the tag's background and used Hero Arts Untitled Word Shadow for the birthday sentiment.

I offstamped that circle and stamped again for a light look in the background of the card base.

The deckled edge of the card is Versamarked and gold embossed.

CAS-ual Fridays CFC60:Text Me

Simon Says Stamp Challenge: Tags or ATC's

Hero Arts July Challenge: Summer Adventures

Birthdays, flowers, and butterfly wings speak summer to me....lots and lots of birthdays in my family!!!  LOL.

I am a bit more chatty this post than the previous...the heat brought on a migraine and I was afraid I couldn't put coherent sentences together.

I believe it took me countless times to edit this post, though.

I'm feeling much better~I thank God for that!

I pray you are doing ok...if not, let me know how I can pray for you.

Thanks for stopping in...

Stamps: Hero Arts Untitled Word Shadow,KaiserCraft Numbers

Paper:Bazzill Coconut Swirl,Georgia Pacific white

Ink:Versamark,Memento Ink Morocco,Ranger Tim Holtz Tea Dye

Other:Whispers gold embossing powder,brad,American Crafts satin ribbon,Fiskars rotary deckle blade

Dies:Sizzix tag and Spellbinders classic circles

~CASual Fridays Opposites~

I love the color possibilities with this week's CAS-ual Fridays:Opposites Attract.

*Unity Feel the Joy~BoBunny Country Garden dp~Versamark Ink~Tim Holtz Distress embossing powder spiced marmalade~Papertrey ink true black premium ink~Bazzill basics~Crop-A-Dile corner chomper*

I stamped and embossed a beautiful Unity image on BoBunny designer paper from their Country Garden paper pad.

This distress embossing powder from Tim Holtz imprints a sandy, gritty finish.

I love it-the color AND the feel.

The flowers and BoBunny are perfect for the Simon Says Stamp Challenge.

CAS-ual Fridays:CFC48

Hope you're having a beautiful day!

~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! ;)

~London!~

Simon Says Stamp and Show:LONDON
inspired me to create a card for my sister.



  While we were stationed in Germany, she came to visit.

If it weren't for her, I would have never had the guts to travel to

my dream destination~London.

With her help, I was able to do so with my girlies in tow 8 years ago.


Look how wittle they were!!!

 BTW, they wore those hats on the flight home(zero room to store elsewhere)...they weren't too thrilled about it.

I don't care...they looked way too cute in my photos!

I made a card for my sweet sister~I owe her a hello/thinking of ya.

I was so excited to use my cool double decker bus button.

(Papertrey Ink Grunge Me,Papertrey Ink All Booked Up,Spellbinders classic circles,Ranger Tim Holtz distress ink fired brick,Sassafras flowers,Piggy Tales DP,Bazzill cardstock,Memento ink london fog,Creative Memories corner rounder)

I'm hoping she will remember that chapter of time...when we got to visit Shakespeare's globe and other cool sites.

We are both English majors, so that was a HAVE TO.

We even rode those red buses!


I glittered up some buttons for Make It Monday #54:Glitter Buttons.
Ashley's tutorial offers a variety of ways to add glitter to your buttons.

I used my daughter's glitter glue to give some sparkle to these awesome Sassafras button flowers.


Thanks for stopping by! ;)

~Red Letter Bread Clips~

Around the House Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

This caught my eye at Pinterest.

I went through my stash of bread clips and this is what I made.

 (Our Daily Bread Designs Scripture Collection 6,October Afternoon DP,hole punch,Brilliance red ink,Joann's clear embossing powder,Piggy Tales DP,Sizzix flower,Kid's Jewelry friendship thread,Fiskar's rotary cutter scalloped blade,Creative Memories corner rounder,)

I hope the recipient will remove the clip and put it where she needs reminding.


Hope is needed by everyone, I think.


Simon Says Stamp and Show a Red Letter Day
made me think of my Red Letter Bible and the words of Jesus.



He brings me Hope. ;)


I drew my colors from Inspired By #6

CAS-ual Fridays #35
encouraged me to use my scalloped blade in my rotary cutter for the tag.

My hope is that you are encouraged today. ;)

~It's Time~

It's Time.

CHALLENGES:

Our Daily Bread Designs Stamping in Time Challenge #49

Do You Stack Up #49 Something Old

Simon Says Stamp and Show Elements of Time

Supplies:

Our Daily Bread Designs Time,Papertrey Ink Premium Dye true black,American Crafts AC cardstock neutral pack,Georgia Pacific white Cardstock,Spellbinders Classic Circles