New Challenge @ CAS on Friday #304

 

Today begins a new challenge at...

CAS on Friday // #304 ...A clean and simple challenge with a theme!!  The theme for this new challenge that begins today is WATERCOLORING!!  I used watercolor paper and inks (Crumb Cake & Night of Navy from Stampin Up) to create a watercolor background that I then cut out using a stitched oval die.

We can't wait to see what watercolor creations you come up with.  For some additional inspiration and all the challenge details, hop on over to our blog.

Several other challenges also inspired today's card...

Color Throwdown Challenge // #ctd828 ...A color challenge!!  The colors called for in this current challenge are light brown, blue, and dark brown.

INKspirational Challenges // #IC336 ...A clean and simple challenge using ephemera, rub-on, or stickers!!  I used ephemera from a Tim Holtz field notes packet.

Allsort Challenge // #AC818 ...An "anything goes" challenge with an optional twist!!  The optional twist for this challenge is to create a clean and simple card.  

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Embossed, One Layer Wonder

 

2 challenges inspired today's card...

The Paper Players // #PP645 ...A technique challenge!!  Create a "single layer" card.  These are usually hard for me and I end up not really liking how they turn out but I love this one!!

INKspirational Challenges // #292 ...A designer's choice challenge!!  Julie is the designer who is choosing and she chose for us to "emboss our background".  After I finished stamping my images I ran the whole card front through the big shot using one of Tim Holtz's embossing folders. I decided to sponge over it so that the embossing showed up a bit better.

Update:  How exciting to notice that this card was chosen as a "top 3" over at the INKspirational challenge!!  What an honor!!

Verse of the Day: (courtesy of YouVersion)

Cardz 4 Guyz #272 // CASology #391

Today begins a new challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz!! For this challenge we want you to make a Father's Day card.  So...come play along and show us your Father's Day creations!!  This card was also created for the CASology challenge using Stampin Up's Guy Greeting stamp set.  Their cue card for the current challenge is...PHOTO!!  I added a "film strip" from Tim Holtz as my photo element.

 VERSE OF THE DAY

The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.

1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT)

Color Throwdown Challenge #608 & Global Design Project #255

The Color Throwdown challenge this week.....

orange, pink, yellow and peach!  My choices for these colors are Stampin Up's Pumpkin Pie, Pink Pirouette, So Saffron, and Peekaboo Peach. These colors made me think of Fall....maybe it is all the Pumpkin Spice Latte commercials!!  With Fall on my mind I pulled out my Tim Holtz leaf stamp which is perfect for the Global Design Project (#GDP255) theme challenge...Trees/Leaves!  I had fun sponging and blending these 4 colors onto this cut out leaf.

                                  

#bethegift challenge:   Learn something new today and reach out to teach someone else!

INkspirational Challlenge #211

Paint splatters...that is the challenge from INKspirational Challenges.  I had "splatters" on my mind and ended up using more of a beverage splatter.  Since it was made using Bermuda Bay ink, does the color qualify it as a paint splatter??  Regardless...even is INKspirational Challenges nixes it....I like how it turned out.  I used Stamping Up's embossing folder, Verve sentiment stamp, Tim Holtz stencil, and Stampin Up ink.

#bethegift challenge: Pick a flower! Give a flower!

Just Us Girls Challenge #533

Just Us Girls currently has a photo challenge to inspire us.  The ray of sunshine is what jumped out at me.  I used the Tim Holtz stencil for creating my card and Stampin Up's Sunshine wishes dies & Over The Rainbow stamp set.

#bethegift challenge:   Write a thank you note to someone who is changing your life.

Inspired By Challenge #115

Who are you missing during this lock down due to the Corona virus??  Since I work in a small doctors office I'm still going to work, but some of you are having to work from home or are currently laid off!  Crazy times!!  Card making has always been my "therapy"....especially glad for it right now!!  Thanks to the Inspired By team for the inspiration for this card.  

Materials:  Stampin Up's In the Woods thinlits die//Tim Holtz sentiment//Stampin Up's designer papers//Garden Green Cardstock//Stampin Up's bird builder punch//jute

#bethegift challenge:  Tip your server today like you know this may be their last tip for awhile (the social distancing is really hitting our food service workers...alot of restaurants in our area have already closed)

2 Cards//Color Throwdown #584 & CASology #363

CARD #1:  Here is my take on the color challenge from the Color Throwdown team.  
Dark green//Light green//Black

I am using a die from Stampin Up and the sentiment is from Tim Holtz.










CARD #2:  Made this card for the CASology challenge...the cue card...SKYLINE.  I had no stamps that fit the skyline theme so I printed this silhouette and used my sponge brayer and stamps to create the back ground.

#bethegift challenge:  Bake cookies and take them to your local fire department to brighten their day!

My Time to Craft Challenge #412

Christmas Flowers....that is the challenge from the My Time to Craft blog. Holly is definitely a Christmas Flower (well maybe...is there really a bloom??)...place the Holly on a wreath...can't get more Christmas than that!!  Add a little bling for the berries...why yes!!  

#bethegift challenge:  Find a way to save a $1 each day of the month.  Put it in a jar and save to happily surprise someone at the month end.

Inspired By Challenge #99

Another card made with this fun ribbon from our floral arrangement at work.  I should have been saving these ribbons all along!!  This card was made for the Inspired By challenge.  

3 Gifts Challenge: (using Ann Voskamp's 1000 gifts daily prompts) 3 gifts preparing...Preparing for our eternal home!!  Preparing for our holiday visit with our daughter!!  Preparing food for our family get away!!

Update: Winner!! So excited!! So honored!!

Another Sketch Saturday Card & Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #328

Loving this sketch from Sketch Saturday....used it yesterday and again today!!  I decided to make this one for my Christmas stash.  Normally this Tim Holtz sentiment is horizontal but I cut the letters apart to use it vertically.  Makes for a different and fun new look!!  This Christmas joy card also fits the challenge from Hand Stamped Sentiments!!

3 Gifts Challenge: (using Ann Voskamp's 1000 gifts daily prompts) 3 gifts family....My hubby, he is a true blessing to me!!  This year we have added a son-in-law to the family and we couldn't be more excited and pleased!!  Our parents, so thankful for the Godly heritage they have provided for us!!

CAS(E) this Sketch #348

Here is my take on the sketch challenge from CAS(E) this Sketch.  I liked the classy simplistic look of this sketch so much that I created two Christmas cards using it.  This ribbon was on a bouquet of flowers that was delivered to our office this week...I right away claimed for some Christmas cards!!  

3 Gifts Challenge: (using Ann Voskamp's 1000 gifts daily prompts)  3 gifts that start with N.....well?!!? This one took some thinking...for some reason I all of a sudden couldn't think of any N letter words much less things I was thankful for!!  Finally.....Night-time--rest is so good for our bodies!!  Nose--the gift of smell is usually a blessing!!  Nuts...cashews are my favorite but I love them all!!

Holiday One Layer Challenge

Paper Craft Crew Challenges asked us to use a new favorite product...Brushing Crystal Colour!! I haven’t perfected the use of it but I love the effect!! I am also entering this card in the holiday “one layer challenge” from Less Is More.

I have not used this blog space in eight years!! Had a wordpress site for the last eight years but I am back to blogger.  Looking forward to hanging out with you here!!

Items used:  Stampin Up's Brusho Crystal Colour, Island Indigo ink and Beautiful Blizzared stamp set (snowflakes), Tim Holtz's reindeer stamp, Momento Tuxedo ink.

Day 1 of the kindness challenge:  Give someone a hug or compliment today!!