You Rock/Oldie but Goodie

I lovesss my Grunge stamps~

stamps: Papertrey Ink Grunge Me  dies:Avery Elle Double Pierced Rectangles,Spellbinders Classic Circles

I followed this sketch~

 

This was my first "cool" set of stamps.

 Simon Says Stamp Work It Wednesday August/September 2017

(your favorite stamps)

 

It was featured in one of my first few posts. 

This card is for my cool nephew who's graduating.

My masculine sets are few but mighty, and I hold on to them!

Thanks for stopping in~

SAF 2017:Take-Ten Warm Up Challenge

My girlie made my day just now...she walked past my card and said, "That's a cool card".

I thought so, but since she said it (and she's a teen), it's legit. ;)

 stamps: Papertrey Ink (retired) Make It Market Kit Tinsel & Tags dies: Papertrey Ink (retired) Make It Market Kit Tinsel & Tags,Spellbinders Scalloped Circles/Classic Circles

I was inspired by Make It Monday #295 Challenge 

(hosted by Ashley), but didn't get around to making one in time.

So, I thought I'd use it in my 10 min planning for

SAF 2017:Take-Ten Warm Up Challenge

I followed the 10 min increments mentioned (except I had to pause about 5 min to kill a wasp in my den!!!).

It took me a few min after that to recover...

I gave myself more time to create another one~

 stamps: Papertrey Ink (retired) Make It Market Kit Tinsel & Tags/Spruce & Sprigs/A Thrill of Hope
 dies: Papertrey Ink (retired) Make It Market Kit Tinsel & Tags,Spellbinders Scalloped Circles/Classic Circles

I added more details and colors, since I didn't have a time limit to aim for.

This card fold is my new fave!!!

Thanks for stopping by~

 

Peace in Blues and Oranges

 

 I received my generous prize winnings from Winnie & Walter and immediately finished a Christmas card!

stamps: Winnie & Walter Scenery:It's a Wonderful Pennant  

die:Winnie & Walter In a Word:Peace Cutaway,Avery Elle Wonky Stitches

Here's some beautiful inspiration:

August Color Combo With Heather H.

Blues + Oranges are my FAVE combo!

~happy sigh~

Thanks for stopping by friends~

 

Cut the Clock at 10

 I cut the stopwatch at 10, 

because I didn't want to pass out. ;)

(stamp: Verve Everything Nice   dies: My Favorite Things Stitched Dome Frames/Tree-mendous  other:Pebbles Basics Cardmaking Pad 2,enamel dots)

I'm guessing I went about 5 more minutes.

Time Out Challenge #90:

 Autumn with the optional twist of Speed Stamping

 Thank you, Time Out, for the optional part.

 

 My nerves can't take a lot of excitement. :0

Have a good one~

For You, Altenew

It's MONDAY!

New week, new surprises. :)

Here's my card for today~

 

stamp: Altenew Handmade Tags/Bells & Bows  dies: Altenew Handmade Tags/Bells & Bows, Avery Elle Wonky Stitches  other: Dylusions Ink Sprays

I just got my order from Altenew~I've had my eye on yummy striped tags and couldn't wait to stamp my own.

I used these colors~

 

The blue/green sprayed base panel was a scrap left from a previous project.

 Thanks for stopping by, friends!

 

The Days Ahead

I know a couple of ladies that started college and I made them each this card.

(stamp: Verve Forever in Our Hearts  dies: My Favorite Things Stitched Square/Wonky Stitched Circle/Tree-mendous,Avery Elle Double Stitched Rectangles)

Cacti are special to these young women

(long story but I'm glad succulents are IN right now...it makes creating for them easier).

 The sentiment, taken from a Verve sympathy set,

 isn't your typical send-off-to-college greeting.

However, the last time I spoke with them, they were pretty freaked out about this milestone.

 I hope this brings comfort and reminds them:

one. day. at. a. time.

No matter what, they are loved and we're still here for them!!!

 My colors were taken from the following photo...

 I love summer themes...esp flamingos, pineapples and ALOHAAAA.

However, I couldn't get a gold tree trunk out of my head

 (plus I was trying to work in the cacti pp)...

so this happened. 

That should be my bumper sticker...

so this happened. 

😄

Thanks for stopping by, friends~