~CAS-ual Stamp-a-Faire Ribbon~

 HEAD OVER TO NICHOLE'S BLOG this weekend...there's a party going on.

I made this card, using Betsy Veldman's Bitty Dot Ribbon technique.

I'm usually not big on handling fire...but it was fun to hover that ribbon over a pleasant smelly candle and let it curl a bit~I only finished the tops.

Stamp-a-Faire Ribbon Techniques Challenge

The black card base is for 

CAS-ual Fridays CFC62

I'll keep it short...I want to craft more so...

have fun this weekend!

Stamp:Papertrey Ink Year of the Flowers:Roses sentiment

Dies:Papertrey Ink Mat Stack 3,Spellbinders Lattice Rectangles

Paper:Heidi Swapp Sugar Chic Adore patterned paper,Georgia Pacific white,vellum

Other:dotted stain ribbon,glass beads

Ink:Staz On Blazing Red,Ranger Tim Holtz distress spiced marmalade for edging

Copics:red,yellow,orange

~LIM and the Q~

Less Is More Week 76:One Layer 3

 Three of anything that is, three colours, three images, three stamps, three words, the number three.... it's up to you, but don't forget the white space, a simple design and just one layer!

It took many,many,many attempts to get these ladies lined up
(the middle one dipped).



I enjoyed it...very therapeutic! ;)



I felt like something was needed under the sentiment, so I drew a line with 3 little squiggles. ;)



I matched up the Unity Itty Bitty Share Your Smile with 3 leaves from Waltzingmouse's Teeny Trees.


My colors were inspired by the

Colour Q Challenge #146.

I appreciate you stopping by today!


Stamps:Unity Itty Bitty Share Your Smile,Waltzingmouse Stamps Teeny Trees
Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink Pistachio,Morocco and Tuxedo Black,Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Tea Dye
Paper:Georgia Pacific White cardstock
Other:Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper,Copic black marker

~Paris~

A friend of mine has been on my mind lately.

Once upon a time she and her family went to Paris.

I enjoyed seeing her pictures years ago and listening to her tales.

Right now she's probably doing mundane chores like dishes or washing clothes....

I'd like to remind her of her exciting trip and how God blessed her so! 

That was a moment she can personally bank on, you know?

I used the eye-popping colors from Inspired By #32.

Heidi Swapp papers and ruby and gold embossing powders were my go-to supplies here.

Also, this gorgeous sketch : Waltzingmouse Sketch #106

gave me a wonderful starting point!

Have a blessed day~

Stamp: Waltzingmouse Stamps Paris Nouveau and Teeny Trees

Ink:Versamark 

Paper:Heidi Swapp Sugar Chic Fabulous and No Limits Schematic,Georgia Pacific white cardbase

Die:Spellbinders postage stamp

embossing powders:Recollections Ruby, Whispers Gold 

other:sewing machine,Sizzix Teen Dots texture plate

 

 

Word Art Wednesday July 18

I'm blessed to be a guest designer this month for Word Art Wednesday.

This week's sentiment is a wonderful reminder of how God is in control.

I was thrilled to create with these words, because they were on my mind a couple of months ago!

When my youngest daughter was in the hospital, there were these two young birds that kept appearing outside her window.

They were so close, we felt as if we could touch them.

They were oblivious to us in the room as they cleaned themselves on the ledge inches away.

It was a joy for my outdoorsy daughter to see these birds~God brought nature to her...two stories up.

It was a comfort for me, because I recalled this verse.

Each time they appeared,

it was as if the Lord was telling me He was in control and He saw us just like He saw those birds.

I needed that reminder, I really did!

Why don't you join us at Word Art Wednesday and use the beautiful sentiment or bring your own uplifting one to share!

We would love to see you there!

Sentiment: Word Art Wednesday

Paper:BoBunny Country Garden,Authentique Blissful pack

Die:Spellbinders Label Four

Ink:Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink Tea Dye

Other: Martha Stewart punch,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,sewing machine

~A Bit of Sand and Love~

I bought a container of sand months ago from Target for about 5 bucks, and I'm finally going to use it!


My girlies wondered what I would do with it.


I joked that if I missed Hawaii too much after getting back...I would pour it in a bowl and squish my toes in it. ;)




I didn't.



This sand is toe free (at least from my toesies). ;)




Funny thing, I could have shook out my shoes after getting back and I would have had the amount I used for this card.


For Free.



Oh well.


That wouldn't have been as classy, I guess. ;)

I love the patterned paper from the Authentique Fresh collection!



It's what's featured in the

Authentique Paper:June Inspiration Color Challenge.

I married this paper with some beautiful Waltzingmouse stamps from Paris Nouveau and French Country to create this anniversary card for my sister-in-law and her husband.


They love the beach.


I am also linking up to the

July 2012 Waltzingmouse Mouse Stamps Blog Party

The Great Outdoors

In case you're wondering what die I used for the

inner greyish panel~ it was shaped with a large Spellbinders Lattice Rectangle die.



I fit a smaller piece just past the line where the rectangle becomes a border.


I think it looks beachy~almost like coral~ with interesting points.




I appreciate your visits so much~thank you for stopping by today friends! ;)





Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps Paris Nouveau and French Country
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Ink Morocco and Ranger Tim Holtz Broken China and Tea Dye distress inks
Paper: Authentique Fresh DP,Georgia Pacific white cardbase
Other:mini stapler,sand,clear bag

~Don't Wanna Be a Bug~

I had fun with this card I made for an old friend.

In the early nineties, she loved to sing The Bug song.

I missed her birthday on the fourth...but I hope this makes her smile. ;)

The Paper Crafts July 2012 Gallery Challenge

inspired me to shape my card.

I partially cut the shape out with my Creative Memories oval cutter; left the frame for the car; and added side mirrors.

Another challenge...

Simon Stamp and Show Challenge: No Rules!

is JUST FOR FUN.

I designed the sentiment on Word~this HAD TO BE the sentiment. ;)

The road was masked and sponged with chalk,then reverse masked and sponged with Tim Holtz's distress peeled paint for the grass.

Hope your week started off great today...

if not, start over tomorrow! ;)

Take care now~

Stamp:dragonfly stamp,Papertrey Ink Grunge Me splat

Ink:Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Peeled Paint,Tsukineko Memento Ink Rich Cocoa and Tuxedo Black

Other: Pebbles Inc. Pearlescent Chalks,Word,Creative Memories oval cutter,Martha Stewart fringe scissors

Die:Spellbinders Lattice Rectangles

Paper:Bazzill silver,American Craft black