~Bring Your Own Thankful~

Make It Monday #90:

Creating Focal Point Sentiments With Stamps and Dies

Betsy's technique added mileage to my sentiment dies.

We are challenged this week to match sentiment stamps and dies together-which inspired me to look beyond the stamp set the dies were intended for.

I taped over the last line of this sentiment from PTI's Hello Sunshine and married it with the sentiment from PTI's Counting My Blessings Die set.

 I love the nightfall colors of the

Color Throwdown #217.

I just had to participate there!!!

DYSU #97 Leaves and Trees

I stamped my leaves from Papertrey Ink's Rosie Posie in Jenni Bowlin Spice Tin.

How is your weekend so far?

I spent almost a week at home sick (many times in bed)...so it was nice to go out, face the world and be somewhat "with it".

Nasty colds going around out there folks...bust out the anti-bacterials!!!

Hope you stay healthy....

stamps: Papertrey Ink Hello Sunshine and Rosie Posie
dies: Papertrey Ink Edgers #1 Die, Counting My Blessings
inks:Ranger Jenni Bowlin Spice Tin, Tsukineko Memento Ink Pear Tart,Papertrey Ink True Black
paper: Georgia Pacific White cardstock, Little Yellow Bicycle Acorn Hollow DP
 other: Xyron Sticker Maker

~cOlOrFuL bLoG pArTy~

My life feels like this canvas right now....

a whole lot of fun events happening at the same time...

splashing and colliding and a little, well, CrAzY, you know?

With a tween and two teen girls...there's no other way to roll.

You just ride the wave as long as you can....

stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps French Country and My Island

inks: Tsukineko Memento inks (tangelo,elderberry,tuxedo black),Ranger Tim Holtz dusty concord

other: Copics,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,Crop-a-Dile corner chomper

~Life Changes~

Sweet 'n Sassy Virtual Stamp Day

Challenge #6:Tag It

inspired me to put the teeniest, tiniest tag here...

I LOVE the bright colors of this week's throwdown.

Color Throwdown #213

I'm not always into embracing life's changes...are you?

However, WITH us or WITHOUT us accepting them~ they happen.

Can you imagine some things

 NOT CHANGING?

Ummm, that could be depressing or even boring.

What would there be to look forward to~

~where would the mystery be~

~what would be the point of praying~

stamps: Sweet 'n Sassy New Beginnings

dies: Sweet 'n Sassy Season of Change Leaf Die,Spellbinders Classic Circles,MFT Die-namics Christmas Ornaments (tag) and Sentiment Strips

border punch: Martha Stewart Laurel Leaf Trim

twine: My Mind's Eye Lime Twist "Life of the Party"

 ink: Tsukineko Memento Ink Tangelo

paper: Georgia Pacific White,Bazzill

other: Xyron,Scor-Tape 1/4"

~11 seconds to spare~

tappa tappa tappa tappa tappa tappa tappa....

That's the sound of me desperately inking up a HUMONGOUS background stamp with a Memento Ink Dew Drop when I

dove in today for...

Paulina's 10 Minute Craft Dash #4.

(while mentally placing a larger ink pad in my "virtual mind cart" to order  online later...) ;)

(9 minutes, 49 seconds)

You never heard such desperate tapping!!! LOL

It was my SECOND attempt, mind you....because my first card was CRASH AND BURN.

Note to self:make sure you have enough letter stickers to spell what you want.

Don't wait until the last "y" of Happy Birthday to realize you only have one "y" which was used for "Happy".

eekers.

That's ok, I like this second card better.

Live and learn, right?

There's still some time left to dive in...you got 10 minutes, right?

stamps: Verve Psalm 37:4 Plain Jane,October Afternoon Midway

dies: Spellbinders classic circles,Sizzix Framelits Kite die

other: Studio Calico Frames Wood Veneer,1/8" and 1/2" Scor-Tape

ink: Tsukineko Memento Ink Lady Bug

paper: Georgia Pacific white,Bazzill blue

~Moxie Fab Blessing~

Today I have the honor of being featured at Cath's Moxie Fab World.




What a blessing!



If you're daring/patient enough to hear a little more about me.... ;)...you can go here.

The Play Date Cafe: PDCC152

Make It Monday #86: The Inside Edition

hosted by Ashley

Your project must use at least one Papertrey product and include stamping inside the card.

 

 

 

~ Thank you for blessing me, my blog friends~

with your comments, prayers and kindness since I started this blog adventure...

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamps:Papertrey Ink~Grunge Me,Year of the Flowers Roses, and Count My Blessings

Die:Papertrey Ink Count My Blessings

Ink:Papertrey Ink True Black,Tsukineko Memento Ink Elderberry

Paper:Georgia Pacific White,Bazzill purple

 

 

 

 

 

~Love You Pair of Birds~

Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge #116

I am also submitting this to


Simon Says:Anything Goes


It's a rainy, dreary (perfect crafting) day today.


I heated up some chicken noodle soup...complete with sniffles and all. ;)


What's it like in your world right now?


Supplies:

Stamps:Waltzingmouse Nordic Spring birds and Teeny Trees sentiment
Dies:Spellbinders Lattice Rectangle and Postage Stamp
Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink Potters Clay
Paper:Teresa Collins Everyday Moments,DCWV SW Nature,BoBunny Weekend Market,My Mind's Eye Six By Six Everyday Flair
Other:ribbon,Scor-Pal,Scor-Tape 1/4",Tim Holtz distress tool,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper

~Inspired By Orange and Blues~

A simple sketch and gorgeous colors inspired me to ink up and post...

Here is Wendy's sketch from Retro Sketches #30.

I love the simplicity of it!

It didn't make me break into a sweat~ ;)

The colors from Inspired By #42

made me think of an island Fall....

blue ocean.  bright sun. just a bit of a stronger breeze. ;)

I brought out my Ek Success Links Punch.

I haven't used it yet in the conventional sense...but it creates interesting elements~

Thank you for stopping by~

Supplies:

Stamps: Waltzingmouse My Island

Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink Tangelo

Punch: Ek Success Links Punch

Die: Papertrey Ink Movers and Shakers Spinners Die Collection

Paper: Georgia Pacific White cardbase,Bazzill orange,Authentique Fresh and Journey

Adhesives:Scor-Tape and Ranger Glossy Accents

Other:Tim Holtz Distress tool

 

 

 

~It's All in the Timing~

I remember when our Pastor talked about what was "normal" vs what was not (for ex. miracles and such).

He made a great point.

Normalcy was set by God~so for Him to bypass or go beyond normal should be understandable/expected.

What we regard as "normal" was created and set and can be "unset" anytime.

I'm sure I didn't say this as eloquently as he did...but hopefully I conveyed the gist of it.

I purposely "fit" a panel to look like it doesn't fit.

Sometimes we think and act as if God is on OUR time table and should fit in our plans.

In reality, He's on His own clock and we need to fit in His.

His rules.

His boundaries.

His TIME.

We might look a little "off" centered and weird at times when we are in His will (to others, anyway).

In God's world-one day- we will fit PERFECTLY. ;)

"Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known."

1 Corinthians 13:12

Blessings my friends~

Challenges: ODBDSLC123:Stamp Your Own Background
Word Art Wednesday Challenge #46


Supplies:Stamps-Our Daily Bread Designs Time and Scripture Series 3
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Ink Potters Clay and London Fog
Die:Spellbinders Postage Stamp
Paper:Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream,American Crafts tan,Piggy Tales cream
Other:Stapler,Tim Holtz Distress Tool

~10 Minute Craft Dash~

It's time for the 10 Minute Craft Dash #3.

I missed #2 ~ had a week of on/off migraines and I was afraid that my head might explode if I pushed myself into a time crunch.

I love card making...but not in a lethal way.

It really is quite a rush to set a timer and challenge yourself...a fun rush when you're up to it! 

This one took 8 minutes/26 seconds without a migraine~

I had the butterfly and funky cloud just laying in my scrap pile feeling all lonely and sad.....

I'm so glad they found a home on this card.

There's movement all over this card~enough for

 The Movement Challenge in the Moxie Fab World

Just dive in and do it~it's fun!

Supplies:

Stamps: Verve Happy Days

Dies:Sizzix Framelits Kite set clouds,Sweet 'n Sassy New Beginnings butterfly die

Ink:Papertrey Ink Hibiscus Burst, Tsukineko Memento Ink Pear Tart and Dandelion

Paper: Georgia Pacific White cardbase,Authentique Lively,BoBunny Country Garden
Other: Want2Scrap rhinestone,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper

~Diva Dare Fanspiration~

Verve's Fanspiration Challenge


is about being inspired by a non-design team member's creation.



My eyes were drawn to Ann Heidel's card of three butterflies (linked at the Card Carnival).



I tried to do something similar here.

 I love the hibiscus from the Happy Days set~reminds me of home!!!




~Thanks for stopping in~



Supplies: Verve Happy Days,Papertrey Ink True Black ink,Tsukineko Memento Inks Tangelo and London Fog,Georgia Pacific White cardstock

~StRiPe AnD pOlKa DoTs~

The triangles from the Sizzix Framelits Kite set were what I thought of when I saw

Stripes and Dots at Embellish Magazine!

I was excited to see the

 bold, fun colors also.
 

I hope to get another one done~I had fun with these colors!


Supplies:

Stamps:Sizzix Framelits and Die Set (Kites)
Ink:Tsukineko Memento Inks (Dandelion,Lady Bug,London Fog),Papertrey Ink True Black
Paper:Georgia Pacific white cardbase

~Bombdiggity~

I've wanted this set for awhile now~isn't she the sweetest?

That big hair is a HOOT!!!

Check out Laurel's colors here at

Inspired By #41

I can't wait to play with this set more....

Stamps:There She Goes Bombdiggity

Ink: Tsukineko Memento Ink Elderberry,Pistachio and Pear Tart,Papertrey Ink true black

Paper: Authentique Lively,Georgia Pacific white,Bazzill

Die: Sizzix Tickets

Other:zig zag scissors, Crop-a-Dile corner chomper,Memento Markers

~Give Thanks~

I am digging the purples and greens lately!

You saw it coming right?

Teeny Trees?  

:)

Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge #115

Inspired By #41

Thanks for stopping by~




Supplies:


Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps Teeny Trees
Dies: Spellbinders Postage Stamp and Large Labels
Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink Pear Tart and Elderberry
Paper:Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream,Bazzill
Other: Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,rick rack,Scor-Tape

~He Cares for You~

I believe the verse on this card says it all....

ColourQ Challenge #154

Word Art Wednesday #45

(uplifting sentiment)

I know I'll be posting several cards today....so I'll keep the chatter down here. ;)

Supplies:

Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs Scripture Series 3,Autumn Leaves Stampology Swirls

Ink: Tsukineko Memento Ink Pear Tart,Staz On black

Dies: Spellbinders Classic Circles

Paper: Georgia Pacific white,Bazzill,BoBunny Country Garden (yellow)

Tools:Crop-a-Dile Corner Chomper

 

~Season of Change~

Unfortunately, a sympathy card is needed.

Sometimes I get too stuck on, "What do I say?"~I'm glad this sentiment made it easier.

I kept it simple for 

 the Virtual Stamp Day at Sweet 'n Sassy's (actually, it lasts a few 

days...YAYYYY!!!).

Challenge 2:

Create a card using at least three of the colors of Fall:
red, orange, yellow, green, and brown and ADD Kraft.
The Kraft can be card stock, twine, or ribbon.

There's green (Pistachio),orange and brown.

The leaf is die cut from Kraft.

I used staples for the rawness of change.

I pray if you are feeling raw today...that it soften more and more over time.

Supplies:

Stamp:Sweet 'n Sassy Season of Change

Dies: Sweet 'n Sassy Season of Change Leaf Die, Papertrey Ink Movers and Shakers Spinners Die Collection

Paper:Bazzill orange,Papertrey Ink Kraft,Studio Calico Abroad DP

Other:Fiskars Crimper,Scor-tape(1/8"),stapler

Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink Pistachio

~Dress Accordingly~

I picked up a few new tops the other day.

When I snipped the tags...I was tickled to find a treasure...

A PERFECT SENTIMENT ON A GORGEOUS CANVAS!!!

I ripped the top half off to reveal the sentiment (reattached it below) and added the gold elastic.

I've got a couple more~what a blessing!

There's a paahhhh-TEH going on at Sweet 'n Sassy's September Fall Frenzy.

This card is for Challenge #4: Leaves of Any Kind.

Also, I had in mind Moxie Fab's Tuesday Trigger:Envy Becomes You

I love the color combo.

I figured the fashion sentiment would bring to mind the snazzy shoes.

I used Memento Pear Tart and Teal Zeal to mimic the colors here.

Ummmm, envy never looked great on me.

Just sayin'. ;)

Thanks for stopping by~

Stamps: Sweet 'n Sassy Season of Change,Waltzingmouse Teeny Trees for accent leaves

Ink: Tsukineko Memento Ink Pear Tart and Teal Zeal,Tim Holtz Tea Dye for edging

Other:recycled tag,Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper

Paper:Papertrey Ink Kraft cardbase,Scor-Tape

~A Leaf and a Heart~

I love a Virtual stamp party!

I REALLY love when it falls on a weekend.

This CAS creation is for Sweet 'n Sassy's September Fall Frenzy

Virtual Stamp Day Challenge #1:CAS Thank You Card

I picked up these adorable felt hearts in the clearance aisle recently~aren't they sweet?

There's a few days to participate...I'm working my way through them~

Have a great day~

Supplies:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink Teach and Inspire Sentiment

Die: Sweet n' Sassy Season of Change Leaf Die

Sticker: Pebbles Orange Blue Hearts

Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink Teal Zeal

Other:Scor-Pal for scoring

Paper:Papertrey ink Kraft cardbase

 

~Asymmetry~

The Card Design Handbook Challenges are going on at Moxie Fab World...

this card is for the Asymmetry Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

The Spellbinders Label is a scrap piece I stamped on...the rest were added to finish the card.

I put this off because I don't normally design this way (stacking)...but it's better than I had hoped.

I AM thankful...that part was easy. ;)

Blessings~

Supplies:

Paper: My Mind's Eye Six By Six Everyday Flair,Georgia Pacific White cardstock,American Crafts grey,Bazzill orange

 Dies: Spellbinders Label Four,Sweet n' Sassy Season of Change Leaf Die,Papertrey Ink Counting My Blessings Die

Other:Cuttlebug embossing folder,stapler,Copic marker to splatter

Stamp:Jenni Bowlin Ruler Border Clear stamp,Our Craft Lounge Shades of Fall

Ink: Tsukineko Memento Inks Tuxedo black,london fog and tangelo

~My Heroes~My Parents~

I feel so bad.

Did you know that Sunday was Grandparents' Day?

Well, good gravy, I didn't.

I don't have a single Grandparents' sentiment either.

Do you?

If you know of a Grandparents' Day sentiment, please let me know!

This card is late...but needed to be created.

OLW #104:Gratitude Campaign-a challenge to inspire us to THANK those around us.

Bold colors and inspirational photo from 

Runway Inspired Challenge RIC#19

I tried to mimic the color blocking here with two blues and an orange.

 

Also, I kept it masculine so it's appropriate for Mom AND Dad.

Simon Says Stamp and Show:Hero

For my heroes...

 

 the grandparents of my children~

 

 

the life teachers that God blessed me with.

 

 

 

Supplies:

 

Stamp:Papertrey Ink Teach & Inspire

Ink:Ranger Jenni Bowlin Spice Tin,Tsukineko Memento Inks Paris Dusk and Tangelo

Paper:Georgia Pacific White Cardstock

Other:Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper

 

 

 

~Did You CUT APART YOUR STAMP???!!!~

Did you cut apart your stamp?

On purpose?!!

I did.

I really did.

I have to admit, the idea made me queasy.

Erin Lincoln, hostess on Make It Monday #82 made me do it!!! ;) LOL

Well, she didn't MAKE ME DO it, but she encouraged me to do it.

It's crazy...but believe me, you'll survive!

Watch the video to know what to cut and what NOT to cut.

I have the set Count My Blessings that fit the category of "OKAY to cut apart".

The phrase was originally "today because".

I wanted to use "today", so I cut that perfect stamp APART.

gasp, shock, awe.

I know.

I paired it with Teach & Inspire's sentiment.

While today is still today...let us inspire and encourage~

AMEN???!!!

Thanks for stopping by~

Supplies:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink Teach & Inspire,Counting My Blessings

Ink:Papertrey Ink New Leaf,Tsukineko Memento Inks (Elderberry,Tangelo,Sweet Plum),Ranger Tim Holtz Peeled Paint and Spiced Marmalade to edge

Dies:Spellbinders Large Labels and Scalloped Circles

Other:Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper

Paper:Georgia Pacific White and Making Memories Just Chillin' Girl Pack