Daisy Wreath Card

I managed to tuck in a short window of crafting on Monday and my card is the result.   I chose to do this Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #266 because I have a diecut I’ve  not had a chance to use yet and the floral wreath element of this sketch segues perfectly into it. 

The background designer paper is one my friend Terri gave me a bit ago, unfortunately no details on it.  I diecut it with enough room to allow the cardstoc to become a “frame” for it.  Next, I diecut the wreath:

Its a very interesting and intricate one and at first I was hesitant – just did not know how I would use it.  Then I realized one of my Simon Says stitched circle diecuts fits perfectly in the middle section.   I had this lovely sparkled up daisy sticker hanging around and thought the bright white of it and sparkles were a nice contrast to the green background.  I used a tombow marker to color most of it a deep green, leaving the two tiny blossoms white and adding some clear gems from Pretty Pink Posh.  I used a sharp needle to poke holes in the middle of the daisy for added texture.  Next I stamped the sentiment with a Your Next Stamp and fashioned it into the little flag to affix to my card and Voila! 

The flood waters are abating here in Osoyoos and our weather has cooled a bit as well. 

The cherries are coming on now, just the first few red ones which are hardly eating size yet, but still!  My mouth can already taste them. 

And on my way to pick up my handsome Mr from school (he’s an instructor) I came across this little lemonade stand.  What a sweet way to finish an afternoon.  I skreached on the brakes in my Frisky little Fiat and queued up for a glass of this fresh-squeezed treat. 

What’s special in your little corner of the world? 

PS – A VERY VERY Happy Birthday to my Sister in Law Judy 

PPS – if you are reading this Jocelan, I have NOT forgotten about you… LOL!  I will send you an email really soon

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Polka Dot Thankful Card

Sneaking in another card, basing it on Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #265.  I took liberties to make the one layer a bit wider and place the narrower bit over toward the left, it all just “fit” better for me.  I made a base out of this fun grey and white polka dot paper vrom Pebbles inc – a Jen Hadfield 6 x 6 DP pad.  I used the sentiment included inside the block too, then repeated the theme with a fun polkadot layered die cut flower.   Die cut by Dienamics.  I used more dies by Simon Says Stamp and Spellbinders to make a lacy backdrop to the sentiment.  My final touches were the sequin in the middle of the bloom and then finished it all with three small white gems by Studio Katia. 

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Haynes Point (Swiws) Provincial Park, Osoyoos BC

Our town, Osoyoos, is OPEN!  Despite all the media coverage of the floods the waters have since retreated and even when things were at their worst…

Walkway lakefront by Watermark, Osoyoos BC

The first photo was taken a few nights ago when the weather had cheered up again, this bottom one was taken last Thursday when our lake was really high.  You might have a squint in the water about half way up these tree trunks, this is a small retaining wall where the sand for the swimming beach is. The water was quite high, but even then, Osoyoos has been open for business, for living and touristing.  Yes, there have been homes and people adversely impacted and there has been loss of property – but our community is amazing and its been very much neighbor helping neighbor and help come in from inside town and out.  The downtown core is still vibrant and not only waiting to serve you – but needing you to come visit!  There’s still great restaurants, wineries, shops and even Rattlesnake Canyon open for you and your children to come play.  There are campsites open despite what you may hear.  I read where one campsite only had three spaces taken this long weekend, that’s a huge loss for the town and owners.  So… come visit! 

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Lush Floral Diecut Card

I’m coming in toward the deadline for this Freshly Made Sketches 337 challenge – I have had little time to create this week so the simplicity of this sketch shouted at me!  Lots of leeway to interpret!  I used a slice of gorgeous designer paper from Recollection for the larger portion.  The transparency is a snippet of BoBunny vellum.  The die cuts are ones I just recieved from Peachy Cheap and have been dying to try.  The sentiment is a washi sticker from Pink Fresh (Felicity) – a giftie from my Sistie!  I think I could love washi stickers, they make life easy. 

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Masculine Birthday – Kraft with Gold!

My take on:

Paper Players #391 Tick Tac Toe Challenge

So I hope it’s completely obvious I’m choosing birthday for my “tic”, die-cut for my “tac” and my “toe” could be either of twine or masculine you take your pick! 

I made myself dive into some paper slices which have been staring at me ever since my friend Terri gifted them to me.  I have several girlfriends in my life who, if we get a “book” of special designer paper, we give each other free choice of pecking through said book and taking what you might like.  Most books come with duplicates and its so cool to see how we each use different patterns and slices in unique ways!  I say DP shared is a double blessing indeed! 

I die-cut this kraft and gold accented DP – which I believe was from a DCWV pack which was meant to be for making banners.  I used a rectangular die cut, then I trimmed the middle bit out in a triangle.  I did some layering up of various pieces (I find you can never go wrong with stacking things and adding layers and foam tape does miracles at creating height and interest.  I used a Jillibean (Hampton Art) stamp for the sentiment.  I added some twine twisted with some sparkly gold thread for a topper.

First Pink Lady Blossoms 2018

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Embossed Happy Birthday

This card whipped itself up in my head before I ever set to getting the supplies together.  I have (as I am sure we ALL have) a paper scraps bin and I enjoy finding bits in there for cards.  This super simple sketch by Just Add Ink #406 was just the ticket for me!  I started with making myself use some Adirondack embossing powder in “Stream” which has been looking at me since I purchased it.  The color is so lovely so I promised myself I’d use it (YES, I did have out loud conversations with myself)  I embossed a Jillibean Doilies stamp and applied the embossing powder and cooked it.  Don’t know about you but I LOVE cooking embossed things.  I have not seen an animated embossing session on Instagram but I’m betting it would be mesmerizing and relaxing, as much for a crafter person like me as the ever burning wood logs you see… ANYWAYS… I layered this embossed cooked doily with various die cuts to add interest and topped it with my very favorite TEENSY tiny My Favorite Things Happy Birthday sentiment.  (for a tiny sentiment it SHOUTS out on some cards) 

I used a scrap of fabric coated paper for the backdrop (after mis-slicing the embossed top layer several times)  Once I had success on the cutting of the top layer embossed paper I bumped it up with foam tape, affixed the sentiment disk and the final touch – adding some pretty shiny silver sequins from Simon Says Stamp 

First Lilac Bouquet

“Every day is a fresh beginning,

Every morn is the world made new".”

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