~Konnichiwa and a Sketch~

I love when I bring out this sweet stamp set, Konnichiwa, from My Cute Stamps.

Instead of slicing off that strip across the middle...I rolled it into a decorative piece.

You never know when you'll need that extra bit of paper...LOL.

The following challenges helped me along...

Moxie Fab World:365 Cards Week

The Pay It Forward Challenge (World Hello Day)...who knew????

Card Patterns Sketch #142

Color Throwdown #169

If you are shopping today(Black Friday in the US)...BE CAREFUL

and BE NICE. ;)

It's just stuff and they're precious people.


I need to remind myself of that sometimes. ;)

Supplies:

My Cute Stamps Konnichiwa,Papertrey Ink Premium Dye true black,Piggy Tales DP,AC cardstock neutral,Spellbinders Scalloped Circles,American Crafts glitter marker blue,Elmer's glue spots pop-up medium

Diving Into Color With Some Water and Dots

I am getting braver with color,

thanks to the inspiration and challenges I come across.

The less I have to work with, the braver I get.

I scrounged around for some peach to put together this scene.

I fussy cut the flower from SEI Dill Blossom DP and  cut out circles of dots from the same paper.

The dress was stamped and pieced also.

Check out Color Throwdown #158.

How could you resist those colors?

Other Challenges:

~ODBD Dots or Stripes

~Flourish Timeless Tuesday #134 Keep Calm and Play with Water

Thank you for stopping by today. ;)

Info:

Our Daily Bread Designs You are the Potter,BoBunny Barefoot and Bliss,My Cute Stamps Konnichiwa,Staz On Dove Gray,MS ink,Memento ink,SEI Dill Blossom DP,Creative Memories corner rounder,Spellbinders Classic circles,Copic (YR04,YR00,BG32,0blender),Corrugator, Ellison Hello Kitty Daisies die

Anniversary Card Patterns Sketch and Bright Colors

I needed to make an anniversary card for my parents, but don't yet own an "Anniversary" stamp. 

Sooooo, here is what I've got.

Using a "Congratulations" will work, don't you think?  I added the three girls to represent my sisters and I.  

I hope they like it. ;)

I used Card Patterns Sketch 122.

This sketch really worked for the card I wanted to make them. ;)

and the colors are from Play Date Cafe #88.

I really like these colors-bright and fun.

Thanks for peeking in. ;)

Stamps: My Cute Stamps Konnichiwa, Basic Grey flower, ODBD As You Graduate, Inkadinkado Asian by Design,Staz On Ink, MS ink, Rounded corner punch

Amanda's Spring Card

Amanda created a Spring Card for Scrapping Mommy's Kid's Challenge:

I love her whimsical scene. ;)

It is based on Lisi's Sketch

Amanda's Card: My Cute Stamps Konnichiwa, Kaisercraft La Di Da, Staz On Ink, colored with Prismacolor Pencils and blended with Prismacolor Pen

Speak Flowers?

    We all love. Our cards and crafts show it. Our love can bridge cultures; transcend languages; and soften hearts.  

Don't you love what you do?  It's awesome, isn't it?

    I appreciate challenges that motivate us to exercise that love! ;)  Casual Fridays CFC1 (the FIRST ONE EVER!!!...check it out) calls for texting skills.  I was excited to use my "konnichiwa". I also wanted to try out these colors.

 

   PTI MIM 14's Selective Inking Technique is a great way to highlight a main phrase (in a sea of text).  By separating "flowers" on a chipboard piece, I can add a little dimension without fiddling with a bow.  Since I can't manipulate bows (yet), :) ....this works for me!

Thank you so much for stopping in!  Keep on lovin' like you do!

Stamps:Basic Grey Tranquil, MS Clear Camellia, Inkadinkado Asian by Design, MS Clear Pattern (border), My Cute Stamps Konnichiwa

Other: Papertrey Ink Eyelet Lace Border, Sizzix Flower Dogwood, Sizzix Lattice Die (SU), orange and green vellum

Ink:MS, Staz On, silver embossing powder, black embossing powder, clear embossing powder