St. Patrick's Day Card - Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

I thought this little guy was adorable and had fun making this card for St. Patrick's Day! I made it for  the Anything Goes challenge over at Simon Says Stamp!

Christmas tag

I created these tags for my stamp club for our December trade. We decided to do tags this year instead of cards. I was prompted to get them going today by a Hero Arts challenge as well as the Scrapfit #55 challenge to make a Christmas tag or card as well as Really Reasonable Ribbon's Challenge #35 Christmas Theme. I was rather pleased with how these came out. On the back, I have a fun Fiskars stamp that has a " to: and from: " box in a cool shape. Naturally, when I went to photograph these, I forgot to take a photo of the back. I ran some Ranger distress ink along the edges of the cool tag I found on a fun Cricut cartridge I have. I also pop-dotted the small tree and stippled some darker ink over the stamping on it to make it stand out from the other tree. It is amazing how much time making 12 tags took me. I don't even want to admit how long it took!

On a side note: I had to end up taking a high dose (for me) of prednisone along with an antibiotic for my leg surgery--I had what was probably an infection and excess inflammation. They seem to be doing the trick, but I'm praying that I don't gain weight with the prednisone like I usually do! I'm already as big as I've ever been. I'm going to try to keep hitting the gym as much as possible to help prevent it!

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Hiking - a Different Look

The Paper Variety is having a celebration! They are having all sorts of challenges.  For this one, you were to make a layout using your favorite manufacturer! I have about 20 favorites, but I chose to use this darling collection from Bella Blvd.  This is Steve's younger brother and family on a hike!

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This weekend we are doing a show with my husband's work.  He is demoing turning on a lathe, too! People love to watch it, and he loves sharing!!!!

Bright Happy Birthday Card

I made this birthday card for The Paper Variety's Happy Birthday with a banner challenge using CPS 234 sketch! I thought they went perfectly together! I used Scenic Route papers and had fun using Martha Stewart micro-beads in the center of the little Prima flowers!  I think the colors are so cheerful in this card, don't you?  So anyway, happy birthday Abby!!!! Hope you have a great one!

Point Loma brings about Contemplation

I decided to try out a new technique (to me) to fit with Lasting Memories layout challenge and added string to the bottom to meet The Paper Variety's challenge for this week.  My new technique was to paper piece using canvas.  I also used some crackle paint on the chipboard and boat hull.  These photos were taken at Point Loma! It was such a beautiful place. I could have stayed there all day!

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Apples

We've been so very busy this summer!

I finally got the energy to make a layout. I used this week's Sketchy Thursday's challenge and Stacy's Mix It Up limits (staples, ink, ribbon and flowers)!  You really should try Stacy's challenges over at Sketches 4 All. She is so very generous in spirit and in prizes!! I always enjoy a good sketch and Sketchy Thursdays provides me with some great motivation!

Leo

I did this for a challenge on Sketches 4 All.  It's Leo by himself this time...

I had fun with the Distress crackle paint and some ink. I also had fun with some embossing folders.

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A little friendship card

We cleaned the house (or at least part of it this weekend)! It REALLY, REALLY needed it! My cleaning mojo killed my crafty mojo, but I wanted to at least participate in one challenge this weekend. So, I made this card!  The quote says "Friends fill your life with joy, your soul with sunshine, and your heart with love."  You know, all of the textures and varied patterns kind of represent a good friendship-you get the whole mix!!! I added staples because sometimes your friends help staple you together during the hard times!  It is for the Paper Variety's Friendship Challenge!

Memphis Zoo -- Polar Bears

Well, my photography is crooked again. Only 1 in 50 turn out straight! You get the idea anyway, right??

I made this page for a challenge on Sketches 4 All/You. It is for Stacy H W's weekly challenge. This week's challenge was to use bling and make a monochromatic blue layout! Stacy gives out really nice RAKs for the challenge. I recommend that you check out Sketches 4 All/You because they have a lot of fun challenges!

BTW, have you forgotten about the Blue challenge over at Blue Moon Scrapbooking? There's still time! Check it out if you feel like doing a blue challenge!

Father's Day Card - Texture and Distressing!

This card is a little out of character for me.  I really didn't like the paper under the squares but I have now made two projects out of it and found that by stretching my imagination, I could make something a little artsy out of it! The card has some distressing and a lot of texture! I got the sketch from CPS Challenge #168.  I am also going to submit it to a Father's Day challenge on Ideas for Scrapbookers. If you haven't checked out that blog, you should really think about it. It is just filled with ideas!


Supplies:
card base: DCWV
patterned paper:  Glitz Designs
squares are from scraps but are embossed with either a Cuttlebug or Sizzix folder
stamps:  CTMH
ink:  Aged Mahogany Distress Ink from Tim Holtz
tulle
other:  sandpaper, staples

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