DT INk Leftovers

Hero Arts Classic Casserole dies,  Honey Bee Stamps Friendship Ladder Sentiment

 It's time for a new INk challenge and this time the prompt is "Leftovers".

Repurpose your 'scrappy bits' - papers, ephemera, etc.

I had this mini panel finished (with "leftovers" casserole and sentiment) as a mini notecard that I thought I'd tuck into a present or plant.

I loved the combo and didn't want to lose the dishes or sentiment in my large stack of leftovers.

I decided to trim the card and place it on a bigger one for this challenge!

Please join us with your unique take!

Grace Upon Grace

Grace Upon Grace wooden stamp, Papertrey Ink In the Meadow deer

Show me some stripes and I'm there!

(animal and shadow/silhouette...it could be a shadow!)

Simon Says (Monday): Masculine

Simon Says (Wednesday): Add a Sentiment

I wanted a gentle encouragement card, reminding the recipient of God's daily grace.

 I felt led to send this during a painful transition...I had to send something!

DT INk Visual Prompt

 

The Ton Stamps Easy Expressions, My Favorite Things (no longer in business) Always Bring a Smile , Nuvo Drops

It's time for a new challenge at INkspirational!

This time it's an adorable visual prompt, from which I pulled mushrooms and a woodland scene.

It's a stamp set that I have been itching to play with, and I was motivated because I needed a sweet birthday card for a 4 year old.

I picked soft colors to experiment with and added a few Nuvo Drops.

Please join us with your unique take!

Pottery Brown and Blues

Hero Arts Retro Kitchen, My Favorite Things Stamps Watercolor Wash stencil/Wonky Stitched Circles, The Stamp Market Sweet Scallop A2 Card

I had this scalloped card already cut and I used MFT watercolor wash stencil to create a background for these dishes and sentiment I had in my extras pile.

The following challenges inspire me and motivate me to create and post!!!

Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes

Thank you for your sweet visit today~

 

May WoodBlock Wednesday

Stampin Up 2003 Wooden Stamps & Just for Fun 1996-227 Grid Wooden stamp, My Favorite Things Square frame dies

I'm excited I get to use these wooden stamps for Amy's Woodblock Wednesday Challenge!

They were all in a bundle (there were many more in that pile too) that were being sold at a thrift store.

I couldn't resist! 

Smaller stamps are Stampin Up and the larger grid was titled Just for Fun (1996-2007).

The grid stamp really helped me line up the smaller ones!

Thank you for your sweet visit~

DT INk Prompt For the Guys

 

The Ton Stamps Golf Course Layering Stamps/Golf Therapy Stamps and dies, Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Sentiment Strip

Our new challenge at INk is FOR THE GUYS!

I splurged with birthday money and invested on these gorgeous stamp sets from The Ton.

The golf course layering stamps are really fun to play with and I was able to get a card done for hubby! I didn't need the dies this time around (in case I messed up on the layering of ground, ocean and sky borders)..but I got them just in case!

I can't wait to make more (now that I've had a little practice).  The results are truly realistic looking.

Please join us with your masculine take this time around~

Miles Away Bday Card

Picket Fence Studios Nice Seeing You, The Ton Stamps Floral World Sentiments, Copics

 I created this for my aunt's final bday in this world.

She turned 74 and died shortly thereafter.

It's been a painful loss, but I'm determined to rejoice in her memory; she is no longer suffering in this world.

It's a balance I believe we have to learn to move in, and with the Lord's grace, I do!

I put a lot of colors (Copic added) in here to try to convey all the beautiful peeps that love her and would miss her terribly.

Though she was in hospice when I sent this, I didn't want to add to sorrow, but keep it upbeat with multiple colors and sentiments, and floating images. 

 I'm a big fan of visual movement.

Challenges:

Simon Says (Monday): Make it Feminine

Simon Says (Wednesday): Make it Colorful

DT INk Visual Prompt Floral Palette

The Ton Stamps Rose Tags Stencils/Postage Sunflowers and Hydrangeas Layering Stencils/Bright Pansies Clusters stencil/ Timeless Icons Sentiments, Spellbinders Etched Palette die, Tim Holtz Layering Stencil Plaid, Papertrey Ink Geode Layers dies

It's time for a new challenge at INkspirational!

Check out this photo...I took it literally and was excited to bring out This Palette die I haven't used in awhile (or ever).

It's HUGE...so I brought out all my floral stencils from The Ton and die cut everything but Hydrangeas (fussy cut) for that organic look.

 

Please join us with your unique interpretation!

Shelved Mother's Day Edition

The Greetery Shelved

 

I had already thought about a book themed Mother's Day card for mom, but this Inspired By photo led me to colors!

Thank you for your sweet visit~

DT INk Rain

Brutus Monroe Puddle Jumping dies, Papertrey Ink Geode Layers

It's time for a new challenge at INkspirational!

Our newest prompt is Rain, so

I played with these Puddle Jumping dies I picked up a few years ago.

 

We hope you'll join us with your unique take!

Color Hues

 The Ton Stamps Easy Expressions, Stampin Up 1999 Wooden Stamp, Copics

I recently acquired this wooden stamp from a thrift store!

It's such a cool image and an amazing year, to be honest.

That's the year I met Jesus. :)

My life hasn't been the same (in a good way) since that day.

I grew up around many faiths and religions, but when Jesus met me, THAT WAS IT.

He's the real deal and He's never left me nor forsaken me and I would do it all again, given the opportunity.

Speaking of opportunities (sorry there's never a simple segue from  life changing moments and topics)...check out Color Hues.

Thank you for your sweet visit today~

Celebrate Fuchsia & Navy

Stamplorations Bubbles Stencil, Erin Lee Creative Backpack die, Papertrey Ink Celebrate (Customer Appreciation 2016)

Sliding in quick to share a card I wanted to make for Color Hues Fuchsia and Navy (by the way, I realize I don't know how to spell Fuchsia with confidence; ha!).

 

Stamplorations just released stencils (YAY!!) and I was blessed to win a GC, so I grabbed the Bubbles!

I set it to the side and blended on the card front Catherine Pooler Flirty Fuchsia (thank you spellcheck :)! ) and Papertrey Enchanted Evening.  I topped with a backpack already die cut and navy ribbon sitting on my desk (for why tho)...and it came together.

Now I need to blast over there before the challenge ends... 

Happy Birthday Coffee Treats

Embossing Folder, Pretty Pink Posh Eyelet Circles, The Greetery Sweet Tooth die, The Stamp Market Grid die (pots that look like coffee cups)

 

Place dollops (sweet tooth candy from The Greetery) on pots (The Stamp Market Grid die pot) and they look like coffee treats;).

Simon Says (Wednesday): Food and/or Drink

Thank you for your sweet visit today~

DT INk Visual Prompt Sketch

 

The Ton Stamps Mass Tags dies/Rose Tags Stencils/Easy Expressions, Tim Holtz Layering Stencil Plaid

It's time for a new challenge at INk!

This time it's a Visual Prompt Sketch~

I had the tiniest tags from different colors whilst playing with the Ton Stamps Rose Tags stencils. These were produced in one craft window(yay!).

 The minute I saw this sketch...I knew they would be perfect!

I went with a square sized card and I wanted to put out there...if you mail a square envelope, it costs more postage (in the US).

I've learned the hard way *twice* ahem (both times returned).

So I either need to use a regular envie or REMEMBER TO put extra postage on my fancy square envelope (which I LOVE the look of).

Just a friend passing that on.... ;)

Please join us with your unique take on this sketch!

Favorite Hello

The Stamp Market Paw Print die, Whimsy Stamps Irreplaceable Friend, Riley and Company Brick Wall

 Here's a sympathy card I created for someone who lost a precious furbaby.

I did a bright sunny monochromatic color (memories are always playful).

Thank you for your sweet visit today~

Happy Birthday Van

The Greetery Happy Hippie Van die, stickers

I finally cracked open this Happy Hippie Van and used it to make a Birthday van for my daughter's special day, so I'm linking to Darnell's NBUS!

Up top is a miniature (doll?) easel set I picked up at a craft store.

I glued all the little pieces down so that her pets wouldn't snack on them. ;)

 

I filled this interactive 3D "not a card" with multiple sentiments for the birthday girl. 

Simon Says (Monday): Not a Card

Erin Lee Creative sentiments, Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Sentiment strips

Thank you for your sweet visit today~

Bold Birthday

 Simon Says Stamp Birthday Mail, Reverse Confetti (no longer in business) Layered Mom Confetti Cuts frame, The Stamp Market Ribbon Plaid Cover die

Simon Says (Wednesday): Happy Birthday!

Every birthday, I take advantage of the amazing birthday set at Simon Says Stamp (email subscriber).

I've got three now and I love them so much!

The backdrop was created with the remnants of The Stamp Market Ribbon Plaid Cover Die.

I flipped the coverplate over (after die cutting) and dotted glue before placing on the backdrop.

Have a blessed day~

Monochromatic Boardwalk Thank You

Concord & 9th Boardwalk Stacks, My Favorite Things Cloud Stencil

I tried a monochromatic vibe with Concord & 9th's Boardwalk Stacks on a flat card (vs pop up).

I like it too!

Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes

I've stenciled the clouds in the backdrop, for a little bit of depth.

 Thank you for your sweet visit today~

DT INk Clean & Simple

Kindred Stamps Emotional Roller Coaster, Copics

It's time for a new challenge at INkspirational!

This time it's the word prompt Clean & Simple with an Optional Twist E.

Optional Twist: E is for...Easter, evening, engagement...

Lots of masking for this one!

I've added this inside:

My optional "E" is for the name of the stamp set from Kindred Stamps: Emotional Roller Coaster.

Please join us with your unique take!

I'm also submitting my card to 

*We’d love to see your clean and simple creations shine in more than one place!  If you’re playing along with our Inkspirational challenge, why not also link up your card at the AAA Card Challenge?

 Their new theme of “E stands for…” pairs perfectly with our optional twist (think Easter, eggs, envelopes, engagement, etc!). Their challenge begins on Sunday!*

 Sharing in both challenges is a wonderful way to share your creativity with an even wider community. Happy crafting!