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

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Sun Always Comes Out Again

Oh, we can't WAIT for spring to come!!!

We can't wait for the SUN to shine brightly~

I created a collage card for the

Papertrey Ink Color Inspiration #6.

There are SO MANY color inspirations to choose from at Nichole's blog~

I picked this combination because I love the pink,orange and yellow here.

Have a blessed day~

stamps: Papertrey Ink (Hello Sunshine,Rosie Posie,Grunge Me,Friendship Jar Summer Fillers,Year of Flowers:Roses)

ink: Papertrey Ink (Hawaiian Shores,New Leaf,True Black),Memento Ink (Tangelo,Rose Bud,Dandelion),Versamark

other: Ranger super fine detail black embossing powder,Georgia Pacific white cardstock

Posh Baby

I created a POSH BABY card for

Make It Monday: The Diecut Double-Up

and the lovely challenge at

Word Art Wednesday Challenge #66:Anything Goes.

It was fun to grab colors and a pattern I wouldn't normally throw together and just "play".

I even added a bow~not my usual embellishment~aren't you proud???

LOL

stamps: Papertrey Ink Bitty Baby Blessings

dies: Papertrey Ink Mat Stack 3 and Bitty Baby Blessings,Spellbinders Label 25

ink: Versamark Ink

paper: Bazzill,My Mind's Eye Breeze,Georgia Pacific white

other: Ranger super fine detail black embossing powder,American Crafts satin ribbon

Rosie Posie and a Gradient Look

It took me a few tries to achieve this gradient look with two powders (pink and lime).

The only downside was, I couldn't pour the extra powder back in the containers...I didn't want to contaminate the pure colors.

I designated a "mixed" container for times like these...it will be interesting to see what color combo results after a few months.

These two stems are from Papertrey's Rosie Posie~they are easy to line up and fun to work with.

Use 10 Embellishments Challenge in the Moxie Fab World

I brought out my beads and sequins and scattered them about with Glossy Accents glue.

Make It Monday #101 Layered Embossing

is hosted by Heather.

After getting my image the way I wanted it, I took the plunge and embossed the sentiment in yellow over it.

I must admit~I was a bit nervous about overheating it.

I love the outcome though!

This is a great way to use up that gorgeous embossing powder.

Thanks for stopping by~have a blessed day now~

stamps: Papertrey Ink (Rosie Posie,Counting My Blessings Mini stamp set)

ink: Versamark

embossing powders: Recollections and Whispers

other: beads and sequins

paper: Bazzill,BoBunny Weekend Market DP

die:Papertrey Ink Counting My Blessings

One More White on White

This project was quite a challenge to get a picture of....

another card for 

Papertrey Ink's December 2012 Blog Hop Challenge

I brought out my Hello Sunshine and Stampendous embossing enamel for this thank you card.

~Have a blessed day~

stamps: Papertrey Ink Hello Sunchine

embossing powder: Stampendous Aged Ivory Embossing Enamel

paper: Georgia Pacific White

ink: Versamark and Ranger Jenni Bowlin Weather Vane

i miss you tree

CASE Study Challenge #116

Angeline Yong

I love the simplicity of her card featured this week!




I tried to mimic the minimalist look by stamping my "tree", which is really one of the rays and a burst from PTI's Hello Sunshine.

I inked up with Versamark and embossed with Stampendous Aged Embossing Enamel~I highly recommend the stuff.



There is nothing like it....it's gritty, sparkly and packs a punch!

I don't mean to be a bummer with the sentiment...


but many times Christmas brings about nostalgic memories of those we can't be with on that special day.



I'm sure the feeling is reciprocated~

DYSU 97 Leaves and Trees

Stampendous November challenge
~Stampendous essentials~

Hope your week is starting off smoothly~




stamp: Papertrey Ink Hello Sunshine,Unity Present in My Heart sentiment
ink: Versamark,Memento Rich Cocoa,Ranger Tim Holtz Tea Dye
embossing enamel: Stampendous Aged Embossing Enamel Teal
paper: Papertrey Ink Soft Stone

The Blessing of an Ordinary Day

Appointments, commutes, lessons and the like are what ordinary days are made of.

ORDINARY, AVERAGE DAYS ~ are what make life,

well,

LIFE...

the building blocks of a home, the stairsteps to normal or a new normal.



In the midst of chaos and transition...



an ordinary lifestyle is





EXTRAORDINARY.

I used one of the beautiful sentiments from TT's Ordinary Days.

Brayed Walnut Stain distress ink on an embossing folder pulled up the retro design.


The little images/sentiments from BoBunny's Remind Me Clearly Calendar Set created the "sentiment background" for my card.

I love that they capture "ordinary" activities.

I went with the striking colors from Moxie Fab's

Tuesday Trigger: Ready for Red

DYSU #96 Brads





Crafty Friends Challenge
CFC #10 Sentimental


~I wish you an ordinary, average day my friends~

stamps: BoBunny Remind Me Clearly Calendar Stamps,Technique Tuesday/Ali Edwards Ordinary Days

embossing folder: Sizzix/Tim Holtz Retro Cirque Set
inks: Versamark, Memento Ink Rhubarb Stalk, Ranger Tim Holtz Walnut Stain
dies: Verve Pennant Trim Die, Spellbinders Scalloped Circle
paper: American Crafts Cardstock,Georgia Pacific White, Bazzill red
other: Copper embossing powder,brads,brayer

~fall card~

What-da ya know, another for today~

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #188

fall theme

&

Retrosketches #31

This is a great sketch...not intimidating!

Have a great evening~

Supplies:

Clear Stamps:  Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Tree Background, My Mind's Eye Rosy "Everything"

Paper: My Mind's Eye Six By Six Everyday Flair,Papertrey Ink Kraft,Bazzill orange

Punch: EK Medallion Chain

Other: Piggy Tales ribbon,Recollections Carnelian embossing powder,Sizzix Framelits Kite die,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper

Ink:Versamark ink,Rich Cocoa Memento Ink

~Blog Header Card~

CAS-ual Fridays CFC72 has a GENIUS idea this week...

Toot Your Own Horn~create a project inspired by your blog header.

How cool is that????

I love it!

I think it's fun to read about the headers.

My youngest girlie wanted this cool citrus floatie~and to justify the cost...I thought I should use it as a prop. Had this great idea to put my crafties and some bright cards on it and let it coast!

Funny thing is...I wasn't worried about the cards (I give them away and they've been archived)...but I was seriously gulping once the float moved and I saw my Copics and stamp pads stare back at me all helpless like. 

 IT WAS SAD!

After "the shoot" was over...I coaxed them over to me, whispering sweet 'nothings and "apologizing" to my favorite tools. ;)

You might be rolling your eyes right now...but try taking your faves and send them out into the middle of a pool and then we'll talk. ;) LOL.

It's so weird.  I didn't expect to react that way.

Ironically, they didn't make the final cut as the header, but did make it in the smaller pic at the bottom of my list on the left sidebar.

Enough chatter...here's the card:

I meant to create a "playful" card...but I started reflecting..as I always do when I stamp.

Our handbell choir is operating at 60% right now...each and every person matters in such a choir (AND IN LIFE)~RIGHT?!

You don't have to be a big slice to matter in God's eyes.

You matter because He says you matter.

 "And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you. No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary." 1 Corinthians 12:21-22

 

AMEN?!

I'm curious to see the blog header interpretations this week....

Take care friends~

Supplies:

Stamps:Verve Words of Wisdom sentiment,Verve Happy Days swirl,Waltzingmouse My Island shack image and Teeny Trees "seeds"

Paper: Authentique Journey,Georgia Pacific white,Bazzill white

Other:paper piercer,Scor-Tape 1/4",Recollections white embossing powder

Ink:Versamark,Ranger Tim Holtz salty ocean (summer)

~Give All Your Worries to God~

I love the new scripture set released by ODBD.

Check out this verse:

He does, you know!

I added stitches for

Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light Challenge 121

Theme:You Leave Me in Stitches

I added blue and pink hexagons and a brown scalloped circle for 

Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger:A Pin Therein.

Also, there are flecks and dots of colors in the largest scalloped circle...which made me think of the pins here.

It's not safe for me to add pins to a card.

Trust me on this.

Have a blessed day and thanks for stopping by. ;)

Supplies:

Stamp: Our Daily Bread Designs Scripture Series 3,

Bo Bunny Hello Sunshine hexagons

Ink:Papertrey Ink (Hibiscus Burst and Hawaiian Shores),Versamark Ink,Ranger Tim Holtz walnut stain distress ink

Embossing Powder:  Ranger Super Fine Detail black embossing

Dies:Spellbinders Scalloped Circles

Punch:Ek Lattice

Papers:BoBunny Country Garden and Weekend Market dp,Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream and Kraft cardstock

~Nothing is Impossible~

I gave this week's Play Date Cafe #147 a go.

I die cut a white scalloped circle and used an inked acrylic block (Tim Holtz Pine Needle) for the backdrop.


The Waltzingmouse butterfly is embossed with Stampendous Rubellite powder.


There's glossy accents on the sentiment panel...so it's shiny in person.



Time is running out (one day left) for the


The Play Date Cafe #147

Evergreen ... Olive ...

Smoke ... Cherry Blossom

so I'm getting this in before the day slips away. ;)



Have a blessed day~



Supplies:
Stamp:Waltzingmouse Nordic Spring,Verve Words of Wisdom
Ink:Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pine Needle,Versamark
Embossing Powder: Stampendous PEARLustre Rubellite
Dies:Spellbinders Scalloped Circle
Other:Martha Stewart Fringe Scissors
Paper:Authentique Fresh,BoBunny Ambrosia,Georgia Pacific White

~Bookmark~

While I had my Teeny Trees out, I made this also.

A simple tree bookmark to throw into an envelope.

I'm less and less afraid of using patterned paper.

Can you tell?

I think having them out, where I can see them, makes them seem like friends. ;)

Verve's Last Anni-VERVE-sary Challenge is Anything But a Card.

Supplies:

Stamps:Waltzingmouse Stamps Teeny Trees

Ink: Tsukineko Memento Ink Rich cocoa and dandelion,Staz On brown,Versamark ink,Ranger Tim Holtz distress ink walnut stain for edging,Kid's Jewelry friendship thread

Other:clear embossing powder for the teardrop tree,EK success lines and dots punch,zig zag scissors

Paper: Authentique Lively,DCWV Naturals stack,Georgia Pacific white

~Tongue In Cheek Anniversary Card~

I don't have an anniversary sentiment for Verve's Anniversary Card Challenge,

but I felt this would do.

Plus, it's the truth. ;)

Right?

My husband and I have been married 20 years.

It's not perfect.

But it sure is wonderful!!! ;)

I used silver embossing powder and a "wood grain" dp to fit the challenge.

There is still lots of time left to participate~

Have a great day~

Supplies:

Stamp: Verve Words of Wisdom

Ink:Versamark,Ranger Tim Holtz walnut stain

Paper: DCWV Naturals Stack,Making Memories Just Chillin' DP

Other: Spellbinders classic circles,Tim Holtz distress tool,Zig pen,stapler,Whispers Embossing powder (silver)

~Simply the Best Pears~

Scraps are laying about and I am using them up!

Why not?

I love my Pears~especially with these colors!!!

Here is a fantastic sketch which got me motivated:

Retro Sketches #24

Supplies:

Stamps: The Craft's Meow Fruity for You

Ink: Tsukineko Memento ink Pear Tart and Rich Cocoa,Versamark ink

Other: Stampendous embossing powder,Zig pen for faux stitching,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,Authentique Lively DP,American Crafts cardstock,Georgia Pacific white

~Lawn Fawn and Play Date Colors~

I was thinking of a diorama when I created this card for 

Lawn Fawn's August Contest.

I used my Martha Stewart Drippy Goo border punch for the turtle path and

 Elmer's Painters Neon paints to produce the scene.

I love the BRIGHT colors from

The Play Date Cafe Challenge #144

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:

Stamps:Lawn Fawn Critters in the Sea and Bon Voyage

Ink: Tsukineko Memento ink tangelo,rose bud and dandelion,Versamark

Other:Georgia Pacific white card base,Martha Stewart Drippy Goo border punch,Elmer's Painter Neon pack,Ranger Super Fine Detail black embossing

~The Door~

 Our Daily Bread Designs Challenge

ODBDSLC118:Scripture

+

Paper Crafts August Gallery Challenge

British Themed

=

Play a Bingo game at Simon Says Stamp
with buttons and punches, and you've got this card.

The soldier button I used looks so disciplined at the door.


I pray I be just as ready!

Stamp:ODBD Ask,Seek,Knock

Ink:Staz On Blazing Red,Versamark

Paper:My Mind's Eye All is Bright,Vellum,Georgia Pacific white

Other:Ranger Super Fine Detail black embossing

~Go Confidently~

Got a bit random today.

I get it from my girlies.

Random is IN, you know.

My youngest is begging to go buy a stuffed Jamaican banana~dreadlocks and all

(rumored to be in an amusement park shop 4 hours away from us) .

Seriously.

This is her dream.

I can't make this stuff up.

I combined two stickers to create a random scene for her in honor of the

Minty Fresh Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

Maybe she'll get that banana soon~or perhaps she'll search for a crowned rhino or anything else random that's CLOSER to our house.

Simon Says Stamp and Show:Paint It Up

I used Tim Holtz black crackle paint to edge a layer of this card.

Thanks to 

DYSU : 4 Legged Friends

my rhino gets crowned!

Stamp: Verve Words of Wisdom

Stickers: Me & My Big Ideas Safari Stickers,Glitzers Beautiful Dreamer

Paper:My Mind's Eye All is Bright,Bazzill silver

Ink:Versamark

Other:Ranger Super Fine Detail black embossing powder,EK laurel leaf trim

~Remote Control Stickers and School~

I'm a homeschool mom...that means school will be starting soon and will be,

well, 

EVERYWHERE!

I used these extra TV remote stickers I saved to create a card.

There were others~24 to be exact.

So many areas to be entertained...who knew?

If I had that many....NOTHING WOULD GET DONE.

Here's the inspirational lineup:

Inspired By #35

You made me think Primary colors, Laurel~thank you! ;)

Retro Sketches #23

Thanks for the fab sketch Kasia!

Time for the girlies and I to prepare to get all serious-like!

Supplies:

Stamps: Jenni Bowlin Ruler

Ink:Versamark

Die: Papertrey Ink Fruit Fusion apple die

Other: TV remote labels,Ranger Antiquities weather white embossing powder,stapler,Bazzill cardstock

~Grant Me Serenity~

The Sweet 'n Sassy Virtual Stamp day is still going on...

I created this card for Challenge #5:Inspiration.

Here's the photo:

Pretty snazzy, huh?


I tried out my new Tim Holtz distress color, Victorian Velvet here.


The cut out butterflies from Sweet 'n Sassy's New Beginnings die set worked as stencils.


The sentiment is from the New Beginnings stamp set.


I remember my grandmother had this sentiment hanging in her kitchen.


I read it every time I visited her~but I was too young to comprehend the meaning.


Now, I GET IT.




Stamps:Sweet 'n Sassy New Beginnings
Dies:Sweet 'n Sassy New Beginnings,Spellbinders classic circles
Paper:Heidi Swapp Sugar Chic Sparkle,Georgia Pacific white
Ink:Versamark,Ranger Tim Holtz Victorian Velvet
Other:Martha Stewart corner punch Double Loops,black embossing powder

~A Great Calm~

I was able to make another card for the Virtual Stamp Day~Challenge #3.

The Verse is Mark 4:39.

Here is the sketch:

I played with my Gelatos last night...I've wanted them since viewing

Laurel's video.

I embossed this gorgeous scene (won last month~thank you Sweet 'n Sassy!)

with glossy white.

I tried a grittier embossing powder~Antique white~ first, but it trapped the color~do over!

 After it cooled I gelatoed all over it.

Don't get scared~it looks like you used crayons (when you were three)

until you add

a few swoops of a baby wipe or water.

It's a neat coloring experience!

Blessings~

Stamp: Sweet 'n Sassy The Sea 

Other:Faber Castell Red Gelatos,white embossing powder,Martha Stewart Linked Trim punch,Spellbinders Scalloped Ovals and Label Four,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,Tim Holtz Distress tool

Paper:Graphic 45,Pink Paislee,Authentique Fresh,Georgia Pacific white cardbase

Ink:Versamark,Papertrey Ink Premium Dye True Black