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

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

~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

 

 

Corrugated Strip and Grunge City

Texture can be a fun backdrop for a scene.


I love pulling out my crimper...and I was excited to see the challenge

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #210

Cards With Cardboard (or make your own with a crimper).

I kept the scene simple and grungy~it was fun to see my Cameo cut this one out!


My "sun" was punched from chevron paper for  the
Chevron Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

I am on a creating marathon today and enjoying every minute of it.


Blessings!

stamp: Flourishes Hydrangea

die: Grunge Cityscape (Silhouette Cameo),Marvy Circle Punch

paper: Recollections kraft

other: Fiskars crimper

Vertical Fence and a Butterfly

In light of my previous post....

you might be thinking....

"Wow, Marlena has some pretty great friends".

You would be right.

I am one of those people that needs lots of encouragement...LOL, and God has overflowed my life with that!!!

I felt this card fit Sweet 'n Sassy's

March Release Virtual Stamp Day Challenge #1:CAS

Pop It Up

Keyword: SNSMAR13VSD1

I popped up the sentiment on a vertical fence-not the normal look for a fence, but that's ok.

True friends are not normal either...I call them miracles and gifts from God!

I am truly blessed when you stop by and visit, so thank you for peeking in today!

stamp: Sweet 'n Sassy New Beginnings,Papertrey Ink Counting My Blessings

die: fence (Silhouette Cameo),Papertrey Ink Counting My Blessings

paper: Georgia Pacific white,Authentique Lively

ink: Papertrey Ink True Black

Thank You, Thanks, Thank You...

Sometimes one thank you is just not enough....

especially when mentors keep giving their time and energy!

I glittered up my trim for

Make It Monday #105 Glitter Trim.

In the

CASE Study Challenge #130

Teri Anderson,

 

I love the way Teri filled her card with various sentiments and interesting elements.

 

 

 

 

The whimsical, "full of sentiment, sentimental" aspect of

 Inspired By #64

 had me thinking of filling those frames with fun words in various colors.

 

 

Hope you have a great day!!!

 

 

stamps: Papertrey Ink Teach & Inspire,Grunge Me

die: Papertrey Ink Eyelet Lace Die,Lori Whitlock Six Banner Flag Set (Silhouette Cameo)

paper: American Crafts Sketchbook,Authentique Renew,Studio Calico Abroad,Recollections Kraft

other: Hemptique twine,glitter

Bee Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Jan!!!

I am participating in a Blog Hop for Flourishes' leading lady, based on this photo:

I took the red and added a bit of blue~it's such a winning combo!

Here's hoping you have a blessed day Jan!

stamp: Flourishes Tiny Flowers and Tags sentiment

ink: Memento Ink Teal Zeal

dies: Samantha Walker Flower Layers (Silhouette Cameo)

other: EK Success Retro Flower Edger Punch, Pink Paislee (Daily Junque Ephemera Pack) Journal Card,Heidi Swapp Memory File Color Label

~Doily Love~

Waltzingmouse February Blog Party-Doily Love

I cut a doily out with my Silhouette and sponged it. I meant to use the gorgeous doily...but I was drawn to the image it left on a paper that was protecting my desk.

I sponged again over a cardbase and got this one layer card.

I can see making a set of these in various colors for a couple of friends who own chickens!

I'm a little late for the hop...but squeezing my submission in just in time....

stamps: Waltzingmouse French Country

die: Samantha Walker Doily Lace (Silhouette Cameo)

ink: Tim Holtz Walnut Stain,Memento Ink Rich Cocoa

paper: Georgia Pacific white

~FrUiTy FoR yOu~

When I arranged this card....I intended it for my husband.

I loved the hat and the glasses, but I wanted to make sure it looked like it was from a girl~this girl, in fact. ;)

My youngest, Amanda, was the one who suggested lips.....

problem solved!

I love the lips from Mama Elephant's Cup of Wishes!

CAS-ual Fridays CFC90:Black and White Plus 1

Paper Crafts February Gallery Challenge

 Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #207: Put Your Heart On It

Hope you are having a sweet weekend so far~

 stamps: Mama Elephant On Target and Cup of Wishes (lips),The Craft's Meow Fruity for You sentiment

 die: Assorted Gentleman Dress-Up by Jamie (Silhouette),hearts (Silhouette)

ink: Brilliance Rocket Red,Papertrey Ink True Black

other: KI Memories Alphabet Soup Spicy Taco (u)

GOING UP

Lately we've been watching action flicks...and there were some elevator scenes that inspired me.

Since you cardmakers are punny punny people...I was hoping you would appreciate my little moment of aha.

 

 

I designed this on my Silhouette for

CAS-ual Fridays:CFC85.

While I was on the elevator theme...I went ahead and made this for
Paper Crafts January 2013 Gallery.

(Milestone birthdays)

I also designed this on my Silhouette.

For both cards, the only line I set to "cut" is the outside border.  Everything else I set to "no cut".


I would have never been able to line up those circles without the "align" feature...it just isn't in me!


Thanks for stopping by~I appreciate the visits~

Dapper Mr. Mustache Man

I'd like to introduce dapper Mr. Mustache Man.
 

My husband pulled the word "dapper" from his arsenal of wit last night~
I haven't heard that word in AGES!


LOL


However...I think this fits Mr. Mustache Man~and my husband for that matter!



 *wink*



Mr. Mustache Man is from Silhouette (Jamie's Assorted Gentleman Dress Up) and the sentiments are from both Hero Arts and Skipping Stones.

Hero Arts:Try Something New
(this file was one of the first NEW items I ordered for my NEW Silhouette and one of the first that I cut).



I had the mustache man finished on the Mat Stack, sentiments and all.


However, it sat around on my desk because I didn't know where to go from there.



 The Inspired By challenge helped me finish this card.

Inspired By #57

Stripes are what I needed to give the focal point some shazaam!




Now I can send this card out~


yay for Dapper Man!


dies: (Jamie's Assorted Gentleman Dress Up Accessories)Silhouette Cameo,Papertrey Ink Mat Stack 3
stamp: Hero Arts Best of the Best,Skipping Stones Design You Know You're Getting Old Birthday
tag: American Crafts Bits Tags Margarita
paper: Georgia Pacific white cardstock,Bazzill
ink: Papertrey Ink Hawaiian Shores,Memento Pear Tart
other: Papertrey Ink Herringbone Impression Plate

Old Timey Love

I want NEW ideas, NEW hopes and dreams, NEW strength and joy.


But, I want OLD timey love forever....


it's the best kind...that stands the test of time.

I was smitten with this old timey cut and used it for my favorite guy in the whole wide world. ;)

I stamped florals from Hydrangea and tiny sentiments from Tiny Flowers and Tags around a Spellbinders die cut for the background.

I was inspired by

Flourishes Love Letters Challenge


to make the MOST IMPORTANT VALENTINE CARD on my list. ;)

stamps: Flourishes Hydrandea,Tiny Flowers and Tags
dies: (Jamie's Couple on a Vintage Bicycle) Silhouette Cameo,(Spellbinders Label 25),(Tipsy Heart) Sizzix
paper: Georgia Pacific white cardstock,white printer paper,American Crafts black
ink: Memento Tangelo,Papertrey Ink True Black,Tim Holtz Spiced Marmalade