Papertrey May Blog Hop Challenge

I'm so glad I can participate today in 

Papertrey's May Blog Hop Challenge~

I chose this Bouquet Builder to work with:

 I love the purples, blues and pink~

I brought out elements from Rosie Posie and RP Step 2 sets.

 

Now to hop around and view the inspiration ~ see you there!

stamps: Papertrey Ink (Rosie Posie,Rosie Posie Step 2,On the Links sentiment)

ink: Papertrey Ink (New Leaf,Hibiscus Burst,Enchanted Evening),Memento Ink Grape Jelly

paper: Prima Instrospection,Papertrey Ink Soft Stone,Georgia Pacific white

other: Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,Want2Scrap adhesive pearls

Piecing it Together

Make It Monday #117:Paper Piecing

by Melissa is a beautiful way to create a sympathy card.

When my father-in-law died three years ago...it was so disorienting and painful.

However, God was merciful and showed bits of beauty despite the excruciating absence of our loved one here on earth.

The comfort I can express to another going through this...is that we are sending prayers~

The beauty, is that the loved one will never be forgotten~the outline is still there in memories, hearts and minds.

stamp: Papertrey Ink Year of the Flowers Roses,Flourishes Calla Lilies sentiment

ink: Hero Arts Cup O' Joe,Ranger Tim Holtz Frayed Burlap

paper: Fancy Pants park bench, Prima Bohemian Bamboo

die: Creative Memories oval cutter,MFT sentiment strips

other: Want2Scrap rhinestones

BEAUTIFUL you

My oldest placed some clothing tags on my craft desk...and a decorated tag was born today for a beautiful friend~

I was inspired by the

Gift Tag Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

I tied the tag to a plain brown gift bag~DONE!

Here is a card  I am including with the gift.

I brought out my Verve pennant trim and striped washi for the

Verve's Stars and Stripes May Diva Dare.

~Use stars and/or stripes~honoring Amber's military service and Laurie's use of stripes~

Inspired By #75

I saw Tim Holtz's Victorian Velvet ink on that wall, so I sponged it on the Fancy Pants DP (complete with sentiment) that was originally cream.

The washi mimics the striped pillow.

I am overwhelmed by news of the devastation in OK, as I'm sure many are.

I hear the reports coming in...and it breaks my heart-

there are no words.

May God bring comfort, peace and grace to this painful, painful process of moving forward.

May those affected feel His presence in a mighty way.

TAG

die: House of 3 Branches with Berries (Silhouette Cameo)

stamp: Verve Beautiful You

ink:Papertrey Ink True Black

paper: WPlus9 Cranberry Crush Cardstock,recycled tag, Fancy Pants Designs Swagger

other:Martha Stewart fringe scissors

CARD

paper: Fancy Pants Park Bench Brag Pad,Teresa Collins Tell Your Story

die: Verve Pennant Trim Die

ink: Ranger Tim Holtz Ranger Tim Holtz Victorian Velvet

other: Bella Blvd Jail Bird Designer Tape 

~I've Got My Eye On It~

Since I used a woodblock stamp (where I can't see through)...this was a happy accident~

I mean...how perfectly placed are those dots?????

Once in a lifetime, I tell ya! ;)

CAS-ual Fridays CFC101

Simon Says Stamp and Show:Favorite Ink

My NEW favorite ink is Papertrey Ink's Enchanted Evening.

It's like the color of dark denim.

I don't know about you...but May/June is BUSY BUSY when you have kids, right?

Super fun, but the world seems to spin faster and faster.

What a blessing to get some stampy time in!!!!

Take care and God bless~

ink: Papertrey Ink Enchanted Evening

stamp: Sweet 'n Sassy Precious Poppies,Hero Arts Three Smiles

paper: Prima Introspection,Simple Stories Color Vibe 1

die: Spellbinders Large Labels

Let the Paper Do All the Work

When you've got whimsical, cool birds....you don't need much~

I used small sections of paper for

Simon Says Stamp and Show: A Little Paper.


This fun inspiration at

Inspired By #74

made me think of these sassy birds.


I HAVEN'T thrown a towel over peed sheets, but I HAVE wiped baby spit up off my neck with a wipe and gone back to sleep.



Those were moments when sleep was a hot commodity~and I'd do whatever it took to get it!


Speaking of which...I should go and enjoy sleep while I can~take care now.



paper:DCWV Chickadee Stack,Georgia Pacific white cardstock
stamp: Verve Happy Days
ink:WPlus9 white and Memento Teal Zeal
other: WPlus9 Quilt Cuts 1




 

SO PRECIOUS

Once again, I pulled some scraps together~

I only had to die cut the oval~then I layered it over the cut circle.


I believe Authentique Genuine was my first-ever favorite paper pack.

The Play Date Cafe Challenge #181

Simon Says Stamp:Things With Wings

I used a bird from the Melody Ross Soul Food Collection.


Hope you are having some time to squeeze the crafting in~you might stumble into it, like I did...while cleaning your desk. ;) LOL

stamp: Sweet 'n Sassy Precious Poppies
ink: Ranger Jenni Bowlin Spice Tin
paper: Authentique Genuine,Teresa Collins Tell Your Story,Georgia Pacific white cardbase
dies: Spellbinders Scalloped Ovals and Circle
other: American Crafts Ric Rac, Melody Ross Soul Food Collection bird