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I am loving the colors at Just Us Girls this week.  Unfortunately, since I started it the challenge ended.  Oh well, I'm loving this card anyway.  I paired it with the sketch challenge at

Nacho Average Challenges. 

 

 

 

 

Here is the card I created for these two challenges.  I wanted to use a Christmas set without making it a Christmas card.  I'm loving the way it turned out and I love these unconventional colors. 

 

 

Supplies: christmas2build stamp set, kind words, stitched squares and Christmas dies, artichoke, mustard, storm and raspberry ink, jewels, yellow twine and candy cane embossing folder.  (stamp set, dies and inks are all from The Stamps of Life)



Hello

I love this stamp set that I found from Red Rubber stamps. It's perfect for this time of year and when I saw this color challenge over at ColourQ this set jumped right into my head.  I also used the sketch from Try Stampin' On Tuesday.

 

 

 And here is what I came up with

 

Supplies: galoshes & umbrella stamp set by Deep Red, pumpkin pie, basic black, tempting turquoise, lovely lilac and whisper white cardstock, linen thread, jewel stones, embossing folder, hello word die & stitched square die from The Stamps Of Life.
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Grad Party ~ Stick It Down Challenge

Here is another layout for my sons graduation.  This time it's pictures from his party.  I didn't get to many, as he hates having his picture taken, but I'm loving the ones I do have.  Everyone seemed to really have a great time and made his day that much better.

 

He had so many struggles in high school and he rose above them and came out on the other side stronger and happier.   

  

Stick It Down ~ October Double Page Layout

 

 

 

Here is my layout

 

Supplies: patterned paper stampin' up!, templates kiwi lane, alphabet-cricket, silver brads

 

 

Updated Challenge List

Good morning.  While doing my usual morning project peaking, I found some great "new" challenge blogs.  What do I mean by new? They are new to me.  Check out my challenge blog list and the new ones are right on top.  I get so much inspiration from these blogs, even when I don't participate in the challenges.

CHALLENGE BLOG LIST

Graduate~ Let's Get Sketchy Challenge

Today I'm working on a layout for my new scrap room.  I'm in desperate need of new artwork and this sketch offers the perfect inspiration.  I have all of my son's graduation pictures that I still haven't done anything with.  Such a perfect way to get a start and add some new artwork.

Let's Get Sketchy Week 1

 

Here's my layout

 

 

 

Supplies: my minds eye paper, kiwi lanes stencils, tim holtz embellishments, mftstamps alpahbet dies

 

Hello ctd413, cts #193

I recently rediscovered the Color Throwdown challenge blog.  I finally got to sit and craft using one of their challenges. I paired it with CASE(E) this Sketch! challenge and got the card below.  I started with one idea for this sketch and it just didn't work (the ice cream cone was WAY to big), then I thought a Halloween card would be fun and I ended up with this cute pumpkin card.  Just goes to show how the creative process works. All in all, not what I was looking for but it works.

 

 

Here's my card!

 

 

 

 

Supplies: pumpkins2cut stamp set, pumpkin dies, hello die and pumpkin ink (stamps of life), crumbcake, pumpkin pie, island indigo, whisper white cardstock and autumn wooden elements (stampin up), pumpkin twine and background paper.

 

Gingerbread Holiday Hugs

I joined in on Try Stampin' On Tuesday's challenge this week #291.  I received a new stamp set in the mail and couldn't wait to give it a try.  I'm loving this sketch they provided for it.  I could make all my Christmas cards super fast using this one.

The Sketch!

 

 

My Card!

 

 

 

 

Supplies: gingerbread2stamp stamp set, gingerbread boy dies, chocolate ink (stamps of life), Heidi swapp 6x6 Christmas paper pad, vintage photo distress ink, skinny brads, red and white twine, old olive, cherry cobbler, very vanilla and basic black cardstock.

 

Embrace New Beginnigs MOJO455

I have another co-worker moving on to bigger and better things.  While this makes me sad to see her go, I know she's doing it for herself and is truly happy.  I love making these cards for the girls but wish it was for something other than them leaving. 

I decided to use Mojo Monday's sketch this week for inspiration and it worked.  This card came together in about 10 minutes and I love it!!

Here is the sketch...

And here is my card...

 

 

 

I'm loving the way these colors just work so well together.  I used a paper pad I forgot I even had!

Supplies:
my minds eye moments paper pad, night of navy, summer starfruit and whisper white cardstock, my favorite things black licorice and fuse green inks, large pearl beads, night of navy ribbon, Unity stamps KOM 1/14 Be your own kind of beautiful stamp set.

Stand Tall {PP301}

Spending a little time crafting today so I pulled out this cute flamingo stamp set that I've had for a bit but haven't had a chance to use.  I love it with this simple sketch from The Paper Players.  It came together fast and easy.

Here is the sketch

 

Here is my card

 

 



Supplies:
flamigos2stamp, patterns4flamingos sayings4flamingos, flamingo dies, candy and licorice ink, celebrate collection patterned paper, cardstock, blue and green twine (all items: The Stamps of Life)

Best Wishes Good Friend

This coming week I have a co-worker and good friend moving on to bigger and better things.  It's a good thing but also a very sad time.  I'll miss getting to see her everyday. We've had many great days of laughing, crying and just plain venting to each other.  It's going to be a bit tougher to go to work knowing she won't be there anymore.  I made her these two cards.  One is just from me and the other will be the one all my co-workers sign for her.


This one is just from me.  I wanted to give her just a simple thank you card thanking her for being there when I needed her and to let her know how much I'll miss seeing her every day.

 

 

 

 And this is the one everyone will sign.  She is a groomer so I couldn't pass up creating a card using dogs.  I know she'll get a kick out of it and know that I was thinking of her when I made it.

 



 

 

 

 Supplies:

Stamp sets:  cherries2stamp, patterns4cherries, cherries2stamp dies, friends4cookie, friends4cookie dies, smiles4kitclub stamps, wishs4kitclub stamps, stitched rectangle dies, markers (all stamps, dies and markers are from The Stamps of Life).  

Fab Friday sketch challenge

I've really been wanting to create some new cards and this sketch over at Fab Friday really inspired me today.  I have a friend that's been going through a rough time and after seeing this sketch a card idea for her just popped into my head.  I can't wait to see what she thinks when she gets it as a surprise in the mail this coming week!!


Here is the sketch

And here is the card I created for her...

 

 

And here is another card I created for a friend who just lost her grandmother...