HAPPY EASTER

ColourQ Challenge #182

CASology:Week 37:HOPE

other: Mara Mi Roobee Gift tags
stamp:Flourishes He is Risen
ink:Papertrey Ink True Black
paper:Georgia Pacific white,Bazzill green and purple

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

Viewmaster Schedule

I've had this viewmaster design sitting on my desk for over a month.

It fits these teeny tiny BoBunny stamps~I love all the fun images in the Remind Me set!

OH, how to choose ???

Just like the days fill up quickly with all the "small things"...so did these squares! 

I didn't get to include them all~

Here is one more for the

Emphasize the Negative Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

 Simon Says Stamp and Show: Quotable

Simon Says Stamp:Anything Goes

stamps:BoBunny Remind Me Clearly Calendar stamp set

ink:WPlus9 White

die: Lori Whitlock 2pc Viewmaster and doily heart (Silhouette Cameo)

other: Teresa Collins Tell Your Story Die-Cut Accessory Sheet,Martha Stewart Border punch

 paper:Bazzill,Georgia Pacific white

 

Here Comes the BOOM!

I'm from the boombox era~

big hair, big earrings, big radio,big shoulders....

BIG BIG BIG!

This is for my HIP HOP girlie who is pretty mellow...but turn on the music and 

sHe GoEs

BOOM!

I love to see that side of her GO~

I used the pink and black bold blocks of color at

Runway Inspired Challenge RIC #32.

The

 Speech Bubble Challenge in the Moxie Fab World

inspired me to use the fun speech bubble and sentiment.

I am also submitting this to 

CAS-ual Fridays CFC95.

*Warning:Silhouette Cameo lingo coming up....don't worry about it if you don't have a Cameo*

I used the free boombox that came with my Cameo and I filled it with color~

same with the speech bubble (which is actually a camera flash image). 

I selected to only cut the outline (after offsetting the outline) and utilized the registration marks to make everything "print and cut".

~Thanks for stopping by~

DREAM sticker pocket

Simple card, simple post today~

JUST BECAUSE!




I love this sketch at

CAS(E) this Sketch:#20

&

the "no stamp" theme at

CAS-ual Fridays CFC95.

This is the perfect opportunity to use up those stickers!!!


I pray you have a blessed day today~

Three Peacocks and Sequins

My oldest girlie gave me this beautiful peacock stamp which I stamped three times.

Since I still have those sequins out...I added them to the tails~

Look at the lovely colors at 

The Play Date Cafe PDCC #174:Welcome Spring!

Yes, welcome spring indeed!

PRETTY PRETTY PLEASE!!!!

stamp: Inkadinkaclings Paper Cut Peacock,Hero Arts Fancy Basics

ink: Ranger Tim Holtz (Pine Needles,Dusty Concord,Peeled Paint),Memento Ink Elderberry

die: Spellbinders Label 25

paper: Georgia Pacific white,BoBunny Ambrosia DP

March 2013 Papertrey Blog Hop

I left a trail of sequins in my car and through the house, because of the bursting bag of sequins (or spangles) I recently purchased.

I used a whole bunch here for the

March 2013 Papertrey Ink Blog Hop.

I used the die cut from this card for the

CASE Study Challenge #133

by Julie Ebersole.

I created a different landscape for the bicycle, by using the leftover piece from Papertrey Ink's Beautiful Beads Die.

Just like the sentiment, it's truly cloudy here, in fact, it's been snowing all day!

One day we will have color in our landscape....LOL, ONE DAY!!!

But for now...I'll just scatter colorful sequins everywhere I go....

stamp: Papertrey Ink Hello Sunshine

die: Papertrey Ink Beautiful Beads,Jamie Girl on Bicycle (Silhouette Cameo)

 ink: WPlus9 white ink

paper: Bazzill,Recollections kraft,Prima Bohemian Bamboo

other: Kid's Jewelry "spangles",Xyron adhesive,Tombow glue

GET YOUR FINGERS INKY

I have inky fingers from

Make It Monday #108:Inked Backgrounds

hosted by Heather.

That's ok, I had fun creating this card!

I pulled out my Tim Holtz Pine Needles,Mustard Seed and Peeled Paint and sponged away.

 I sprinkled a bit of water on the inked panel for

Simon Says Stamp and Show:Water.

I love the splotchy effect it gives!

The mod tree was created from the trunk of Teach & Inspire and three filled in circles from Hello Sunshine.

The crease up top is literally that...a crease I meant to cut off, but after inking up, I felt it lent character to the panel, you know?

Thanks for stopping by~your visits encourage me!

stamps: Papertrey Ink (Teach & Inspire,Hello Sunshine,Year of Flowers:Roses)

ink: Memento ink Morocco and Lilac Posies,Ranger Tim Holtz (Peeled Paint,Mustard Seed,Pine Needles)

paper: Georgia Pacific white

Elegant Emerald

 I focus on creating a "card" rather than a "canvas" when dealing with sympathy cards.

 I pray for wisdom while creating them~because it's the most vulnerable time for the recipient.

The beautiful inspiration from Moxie Fab's

Tuesday Trigger:Elegant Emerald

inspired me to make a card which I hope won't be needed.


You know how that goes~






stamp: Papertrey Ink Communique Sentiments Mini Stamp Set
ink: Papertrey Ink True Black,Ranger Tim Holtz Pine Needle and Walnut Stain distress ink
sticker: Glitz Vintage Blue Glitzers
die:Spellbinders Label 25
paper: Georgia Pacific white cardbase,Authentique Renew

A DARE and My Card

Yes, you are at Marlenaisfaithfullycrafting.

This IS my card.

I gave in to a dare~

the Verve March Diva Dare was too fun to pass up...

CASEing Laurie and Maureen.

Laurie with her fun layering and elements and Maureen with her touches of bling and lovely tabs and such...I tried my best to stretch beyond my Marlena-ness.

I added a weird black knot in the lower left hand corner~just to say "it's me folks"~

although

 I highly doubt this would be mistaken for either of their incredible creations.

 ;)

I used the cool colors at

Colour Q Challenge #181.

Aren't those ribbon layers so pretty?!

 ~Hope you have a great day~

stamps: Verve Birthday To You,Waltzingmouse Paris Nouveau label

ink: Memento Ink Elderberry

dies: Verve Pennant Trim die,Lori Whitlock 8 Tabs (Silhouette Cameo),Spellbinders Label 25

sticker:Teresa Collins Tell Your Story

other: sewing machine Pink Paislee (Daily Junque Ephemera Pack)

paper: Authentique (Journey,Genuine,Renew),Georgia Pacific white

other:Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,Kaisercraft rhinestones

I Choose Happy

When my girlies were whittle....my mom always had an arsenal of bubbles handy when we visited.

You can't blow bubbles and stay mad or serious.

You just can't.

Not a single stamp was inked for this creation.

CAS-ual Fridays CFC95

The 

 Speech Bubble Challenge in the Moxie Fab World had me

searching for "speech bubbles" in the Silhouette Cameo library.

It

pulled up the sweet silhouette of the girl blowing bubbles.

Hmmmm, I thought, why not?

I found a "I choose happy" sticker "bubble". ;)

Once, I "laid aside rules", while their daddy was deployed...and let them...

wait for it...

BLOW BUBBLES IN THE HOUSE.

I know, right?

CRAZY!

I just felt FUN that day.

It WAS fun.

Granted, there were splotches of soapy magic on the furniture...but I tell you what...

we needed happy that day.

I chose happy.

die: Jamie Girl Blowing Bubble (Silhouette Cameo)

paper: Prima Bohemian Bamboo,Georgia Pacific white

sticker: Melody Ross Soul Food Collection

SPRING BIRTHDAY

We have a sweet woman in our church who is celebrating her 90th BIRTHDAY

...CAN YOU IMAGINE????


I call that a trooper! ;)

I created her card with the stamp set from Our Daily Bread Designs~Happy Birthday.

ODBD's challenge this month is 

ODBDSLC147:Spring Has Sprung.


See those flowers? I recently bought some Prima paper from Eclectic Paperie and those were generously tucked into my package.


What a blessing!

I hope you are having a great day so far (it might be the first of many, many, many like this woman)~


ONE DAY AT A TIME, RIGHT?

stamps: ODBD Happy Birthday
dies: Silhouette Fence (Silhouette Cameo),Sweet 'n Sassy New Beginnings Butterfly,Spellbinders Label 25
other:Prima flowers
paper: BoBunny Country Garden,Teresa Collins Tell Your Story,Georgia Pacific white, My Mind's Eye Six By Six Everyday Flair,Bazzill
ink:Memento Ink Elderberry

Head in the Clouds Happy Day

I call this my "Head in the Clouds Happy Day" card.

If you are blessed to have a day like that~


~I say ROLL WITH IT AND ENJOY while you can.


AMEN?

I was inspired by the card's sunshine feel,bicycle and clouds featured at

CASE Study Challenge #133

by Julie Ebersole.

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #212
Bring on Spring (the butterfly speaks spring to me!)

Emphasize the Negative Challenge in the Moxie Fab World
I played within the negative field~I believe what's going on INSIDE is more important,many times, than the outside.


I've lived similar situations and many times the joy I had in one just doesn't translate the second/third time around.


When I pray for joy...it's heart stuff God works on.



Our landscape in my corner of the world is filled with snow today...but that's ok~
'cause there's a big sun in my heart. ;)


I'm thankful for days like that!

stamps: Flourishes Tiny Flowers and Tags,Heidi Swapp Memory File Clear Stamps,Papertrey Ink Friendship Jar Summer Fillers (squiggly line)
ink: Staz On Pumpkin,Memento Peanut Brittle,Ranger Tim Holtz Pine Needles,Hero Arts Soft Olive
dies: Sizzix Kites (clouds),Jamie Girl on Bicycle (Silhouette Cameo),Sweet 'n Sassy New Beginnings Butterfly,My Favorite Things Die-namics sentiment strips
other: Fiskar's crimper
paper:Authentique (Genuine,Renew and Blissful),K&Company Nature Pad,Teresa Collins Tell Your Story

LIVE COLORFULLY

I was excited to see the rainbow ladies in the Silhouette Cameo Store...

they make me smile! ;)


I ungrouped them and offset the cut line to get the white shadow.



They are paired with the Hero Arts Sentiment from Glow Girl~I think they make great friends!



Check out the fantastic photo at the

Pinspired Challenge #5.

I have a fabulous friend who this is going to...she's glamorous and lights up the room!


Some people are just blessed to be that way~others (like me) CREATE colorfully instead~I'm ok with that. ;)


It's a fun hobby and a blessing~



Have a great day friends~

stamp: Glow Girl (Hero Arts)

dies: Glitz Design Rainbow Silhouette Ladies (Silhouette Cameo),Alaa' Studio Nesting Flower 4 (Silhouette Cameo)

paper: Bazzill,Georgia Pacific white

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

What God Has Prepared

I love this verse...it has rung true in my life over and over and over....

He is faithful and merciful!

Paper Crafts March Gallery Challenge



Word Art Wednesday Challenge #71

Word Art of 1Corinthians 2:9 is free at this lovely challenge!!!

stamp: Our Daily Bread Designs Scripture Series 3,Mama Elephant Trifecta
ink: Papertrey Ink New Leaf and Hawaiian Shores
die:Sweet n' Sassy New Beginnings,Thank You tag (Silhouette Cameo) sentiment panel
paper: Georgia Pacific white cardstock,American Crafts Sketchbook

Pick an Adjective or Three

I am learning to appreciate well-designed sentiments...especially since I'm not crazy about my own handwriting.

There won't be a stamp set in this lifetime that mimics my penmanship.

OH, well, that's what stamps are for, right?

I was so excited to bring this Technique Tuesday sentiment set home the other day.


There are a TON OF HAPPY, encouraging adjectives to choose from.



I obviously couldn't pick just one. ;)

CAS-ual Fridays CFC94

inspired me to use this beat up chipboard flower that I inked up with soft cantaloupe.

Also, there's a splash going on at

The Play Date Cafe PDCC173.

I love their splash challenges!


Thanks for stopping in~it's always wonderful to have the company. ;)

stamps: Technique Tuesday Incredible by Ali Edwards

die: Megan Hardy Lady With Ribbon Silhouette (Silhouette Cameo)

other: chipboard flower
 ink: Hero Arts cube (soft cantaloupe)

For All You Do

I have tons of thank you cards to make~so here is one to start off with.

I was inspired by the red,blues and tan in WPlus9's

Mood Board #5.

The blue panel drew me to the scallop pattern at the Silhouette store.


Have a blessed day today~



stamps: WPlus9 Banner Love and Written on Ribbon

die: Sophie Gallo Scallop Pattern (Silhouette Cameo)
ink: Hero Arts cubes (Wet Cement,Pale Tomato),Ranger Jenni Bowlin Spice Tin
paper: Georgia Pacific white,Recollections kraft
other: Papertrey Ink Herringbone Impression Plate

Truth

I have a quick post today....my how time flies!

I have a pack of vellum sentiments that I have had for YEARS~I'm glad I could use one on this card.

Flourishes FLLCMarch13

Have a blessed day~



stamp: Flourishes He Is Risen
paper: My Mind's Eye Everyday Flair and Breeze,Georgia Pacific white
ink: Hero Arts Pool,Tim Holtz Broken China
other: Vellum sentiment,Spellbinders scalloped circle and classic circles,deckle scissors

~Washi Glow~

Want motivation to use that washi tape?



Take a look at the

Washi Tape Challenge in the Moxie Fab World

I love this funky tape my girlie got me~it has tons of patterns and colors to add to a simple card.



~Go on and glow now~






stamp:Hero Arts Glow Girl
tape:K&Company Section Smash Tape
ink: Hero Arts Neon Pink
paper: Authentique Fresh,Bazzill yellow,Georgia Pacific cardbase
 die: Spellbinders classic circle

~Life is Fleeting~

Whew, life IS fleeting, isn't it????


Where does the time go?

I just received my Prima
paper today and HAD TO PLAY WITH IT.


I inked up Mama Elephant's On Target and added Teresa Collins' elements to reflect this sketch from

Mama Elephant Sketch Challenge 02.

Thank you so much for stopping by friends~I know your time is precious and I appreciate when you spend even a minute here!




stamps: Mama Elephant On Target
ink: Papertrey Ink Hawaiian Shores, Hero Arts Quiet Morning Ink Cubes (Cup O' Joe)
other: Teresa Collins Tell Your Story Die-Cut Accessory Sheet and stickers
die: Echo Park Arrows (Silhouette Cameo)
other: Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper
paper: Prima Bohemian Bamboo,Georgia Pacific white

Birds on a Wire Card

This is the last day for
Sweet 'n Sassy March Virtual Stamp Day Challenge #5: Feathers

SNSMAR13VSD5



I die cut a "birds on wire square card" ... and added color to a panel with Gelatos.

I used three different colors and swiped with a baby wipe to blend.

I scribbled alongside the edges and wiped to finish.
 

I am also submitting this to

Emphasize the Negative Challenge in the Moxie Fab World

and the

Ombre Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.



~Thanks for stopping by~

stamp: Inspired Stamps strength

other: Faber Castell Red Gelatos,Crop-a-Dile corner chomper
 ink: Hero Arts Quiet Morning Ink Cubes (Cup O' Joe)
 die: Alaa' Studio Birds on a Wire Square Card (Silhouette Cameo)
paper: Georgia Pacific white

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

 

 

Hi Love~

Thank you, friends, for your touching comments yesterday. My daughter and I were truly blessed!

I used those fantastic, bold shapes from Hero Arts again~

I also used the fun, happy colors from

The Play Date Cafe: PDCC #172

Let's Be Friends

 The inspirational photo is SPOT ON right now...little, itty bitty frogs were here and there to greet us when we got home last night.

We actually had to watch where we stepped!

I know....EWWWWW,GrOtTy,......

but,

my youngest girlie gets so EXCITED, because she is a frog/toad fanatic and misses them in the winter.

Oh help me, even I am starting to think they are cute.

ugh.

 I guess I am wish-washy impressionable, LOL.

  

CAS-ual Fridays CFC93

Hero Arts March Challenge: Letter Tiles

March2013A

Thank you for stopping by today~you bless me so!

stamps: Hero Arts/Basic Grey Best of the Best,Hero Arts So Kind,Mama Elephant On Target

die: My Favorite Things Die-namics sentiment strips,Spellbinders scalloped circles,Verve Pennant Trim Die

ink: Hero Arts Quiet Morning Ink Cubes (pale tomato),Papertrey Ink New Leaf,True Black and Hawaiian Shores

paper: Georgia Pacific white

Because of You Mallory~Happy Birthday!

Because of you, 17 years ago, your Dad and I learned what it meant to live for another besides ourselves.

It was then that I desired, more than ever, to be a better person.



Because of you...we wanted more little "wonderfuls" and your awesome sisters came along. ;)


Because of you...I'm a homeschooling mom that learns much,much more than I teach.

Because of you, our lives are full of laughter and joy~

Happy 17th Birthday sweet Mallory!


May the Lord bless you and lead you to seek His will~

we are SO PROUD of you hon.

Runway Inspired Challenge RIC #31

stamp:WPlus9 Written on Ribbon

dies: WPlus9 Written on Ribbon,Spellbinders scalloped ovals

ink: Papertrey Ink True Black,Staz On Fuschia 

paper: American Crafts Amy Tangerine Sketchbook

Two-Toned Floral Thanks

Make It Monday #106 Two Toned Flowers

CASE Study Challenge #131

Julie Ebersole


Her card is GORGEOUSLY paneled, with florals as the focus.


I tried to do the same, except with a distressed panel.


~Hope you have a great day~

stamps: Papertrey Ink Rosie Posie and Grunge Me sentiment

ink: WPlus9 White Pigment Ink,Papertrey Ink Hibiscus Burst,Memento Ink Dandelion,Hero Arts Just Beachy ink cubes (Soft Cantaloupe)

dies: My Favorite Things Die-namics sentiment strips

paper: American Crafts Sketchbook,Georgia Pacific white,black

other: Tim Holtz distress tool,Scor-tape

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