Addicted to CAS Challenge Card

still sick, tail end with the coughing, however I managed one card today.  I decided to go with something simple therefore this was an easy choice:

Addicted to CAS #77

And I made this:

I created a simple snow feel background using a cuttlebug embossing folder

I added a few dots of Star Jelly Roller on a few bumps for “snow”

I know it’s difficult to see here but I bumped this cute lil feller up using foam tap and I used some clear glitter and glue to make swirls of “fleece” too.  I painted the face and feet a soft pink hue (hard to capture with my camera as it seems to put a blue cast on everything)

The stamps are from Lawn Fawn.

Lots of prize opportunities and a DT call over at Addicted to CAS as they celebrate their 3rd birthday – you should try your hand at a simple card too!

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Seize the Birthday challenge card

Such a gorgeous day outside and I’m almost over this horrid cough/cold thing that has had me in its grip so hoping I might even go for a walk at some point.  But before I do I’d better get this challenge card posted!

Seize the Birthday – and I’m choosing “The Toppings” – vellum or acetate

I created this fun card:

I want to keep using my Tim Holtz distress inks to get used to them so I chose two shades which mimicked the colors already in the DP scrap I stamped the present.  The closest I could come was with “tea dye” and “ripe persimmon”.  I applied this over portions of the card face as well, then embossed with the cuttlebug folder, then added a bit more inks.  The celebrate stamp is a Stampin’ Up.  The acetate is recycled from packaging – saving it from the recycle.  I added a few sequins to bling things up a little. 

Glad I fit this in, happy if you comment and if you do I’ll hop over to your blog too!

Also now my job is winding down I’m hoping to create some more digital cards so keep your eye out here – I’m going to download KimB’s newest Kit and you must admit its drool-wothy! 

ALL SPRUCED UP

by

KimB

Even if you’re a hard core “real paper” person, but you like to “fussy cut” – well, you might consider taking the plunge to try out some digi – the possibilities are endless.  Kim’s kits are so highly fun and printable, you should consider!  Hop on over to her blog to check out the entire kit and a sweet FREEBIE as well!  (links to shop and instructions there as well)

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Simon Says Wednesday card challenge

I’m taking up the challenge for

Simon Says Wednesday for November 19 – the theme is “Christmas” Here’s what I created (after I actually found my festive craft supplies, right in with all of the other Christmas decorations in the house, DUH!)

 

This whimsical stamp featuring this snowman family is from Great Impressions.  The sentiment simply a WalMart.  I colored the image with my TomBow markers and added a bit of Star Gelly Roller and Diamond Glaze to bring the carrot noses and eyes alive! 

I hope wherever you are you’re enjoying your day.  Thanks for coming to visit!

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TMS 327 Challenge Card

I had a hankering to do this nice structured card challenge today – (because I’m home, with a COLD and kind of grumpy)

Tuesday Morning Sketches 327

Now I had a very interesting time making this card (and only stamping is the gold embossed JOY stamped with a Holiday Trendz) because (HUGE blushing here…) I have hidden all my Christmas craft supplies on myself.  I had to scrounge around just to find these paper scraps – I will go have a look-see in a few possible places around the house after.  Good sign I need some serious re-organizing round here.  Here is what I managed with my limited supplies:

I’m not un-happy with my result, only would have liked to add in a more hand-colored detail if I could’uv!  I totally understand if my card doesn’t make the cut for the TMS but it was still loads of fun to join in. 

Glad you came by – I’ll always come visit everyone who leaves a comment. 

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Friday Mashup 234 challenge Card

I managed to squeeze in a Friday Mashup card this week – joining in with my SIL Judy, though she got hers posted up well before me.  There are several ways this challenge can be interpreted into our own creation – you truly should visit Friday Mashup to see some of the beautiful versions the design team has posted to give you a feel of how you might use this theme.  I am using the “Winter Theme” choice for this challenge.

For myself, I decided to play with some distress inks.  Distress inks are very new to me and I literally had to isolate myself to them mostly to get a feel with how they work.  Here is what I made:

As you can see, I chose to go with the title as well as a palette of cool colors. 

The finishing touch was a two layered punched snowflake.

Supplies:

Snowflake Punch – Martha Stewart

Stamp – Holiday Trendz

Tim Holtz Distress Inks

Guache paint (for the snow flurry)

 

Today was the ideal day to post this card being as it’s a very gloomy, brrrrr day here – like this:

You know the sort of day – the kind of day you just want to snuggle your toes down into your nest and take a day out from the world.  Fortunately for me I have an unexpected day off from work so I will take full advantage of this.  Today is a day to take time out realize the blessings that surround me. 

Thank you for taking time to stop in on me today!

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Case this Sketch #148

Enjoying a “crop” day with some friends today and decided to have a goal of making a few cards. The first card is:

Case this Setch #148

So nice and simple! 

I chose neutral colors and kept to the simple theme.  All created using a mish-mash of supplies.  The stamp set is Paper Smooches.

This photo is much warmer lighting and features this stacked bloom from Forever in Time.

I feel this is a good start to my day, will see how my creative day progresses!

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My Favorite Things Challenge Card 253

This sketch appealed…

My Favorite Things Challenge Card 253

 

and caused me to create…

A simple but masculine card I think!

Supplies:

Stamp – My Favorite Things

Embossing Folder – We R Memory Keepers

Glitter Washi Tape, Sequins and Stars

 

So glad you dropped in – visit me and I’ll definitely come see you too!

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Mojo 422 Challenge Card

YAY! 

I found time to make a card in between work and some deep cleaning to nether regions of my house.  I’m tickled with how this turned out.  I chose

Mojo Monday 422

and my take turned out like so:

I stamped the happy birthday sentiment using Stampin’ Up products and then stamped and paper pieced for the cupcake using a Forever in Time stamp.  The background 6 x 6 from American Crafts.

 

I added a red gem with a snippet of black crochet cotton behind for a stem and bumped it up with foam tape.  I punched the circle and used a simple darning needle for the “stitch” around the outside (stitch dies on my Christmas wish list) 

So glad you came by – visit me and I will make every effort to come see you too!

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Photo of the Day

Just before the sun goes down behind the hill

While I can still see the sun shining in the distance

A reminder that each day trickles away

Seems all of a sudden that I balance on the edge

Between afternoon and evening

In my heart and mind  

Was this a day well spent?

Did I make a difference?

I think the best I can hope for is that “I” was missing from the day

And it was all about someone else who’s need I met in some way.

 

John 3:30

New International Version (NIV)

He must become greater; I must become less

 

There is no difficulty that enough love will not conquer,

No disease that enough love will not heal,

No door that enough love will not open,

No gulf that enough love will not bridge,

No sin that enough love will not redeem.

(Wise words from Dr Emmet Fox)

365 Photo of the Day – My G’Dawg WINS!

I just have to post these pics of my daughter and her super-koot little dog.  They dressed up yesterday and entered in a contest at Bone Appetit in Kelowna.  And they WON!

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!! (though Fancy is obviously not crazy on the dressing up…

But Fancy got to share her winnings with her best dawg friend Loki.

You can keep up with Fancy’s latest antics by visiting her Instigram account -

@fancy_the_paperanian

What a hoot!

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