Earth Day Challenge - Recycle Project

Happy Thursday, my friends!
I had to take a break from some wedding stuff and just have some fun! Oh, boy!! Did I ever have fun with this project! Remember I mentioned in my last post that I need to mix it up once in a while? lol
When I originally picked this image from Digi Darla's, it was with the intention of creating projects for one of my daughters. She has become a world traveler and I thought this would be perfect! However,  it's also perfect for Digi Darla's Challenge this week, which is "Earth Day."
The challenge is to create a project using ONE recycled item. Yeah...I see that now!  I threw most of my junk drawer on this card! lol You know those little mini-drawer units that some of us have in our craft rooms, sewing rooms, workshops, garages...THAT one? In one of my drawer units I have a drawer where I put all the STUFF that I find and don't know what to do with. (Yes, throwing it out would be an option!) So when I saw the "recycle" I went to that little drawer. I used almost all of the treasures that were in there! ;o)
Let me explain what I used because some of it may not be very obvious. The background paper is a road map of Alberta that was in terrible condition. My MIL actually got us a new one when she saw what we were using! It was literally in shreds, and I was very happy to find it still in the glove compartment of the car.
In the top left corner I placed an old discolored office paperclip. To the paperclip I added a white twist tie that I inked in red. Onto the twist of the twist tie I added a tiny recycle symbol that was on the bottom of a cereal box. Hanging from the paperclip is little yellowed price tag that had been attached to an old brass ring. (It was only 50 cents...yes...very old!) On the tag I stamped "It's Time" and some tiny little clocks.
In the top right-hand corner is a flower of sorts. I first attached a Canadian penny - they are being taken out of circulation. On top of that I place a piece of an earplug. (Yes, in that drawer I found a brand new set of earplugs. Where were they when the neighbors dog was going crazy?) Into the ear plug I poked a bunch of bulletin board pins. (I got rid of my bulletin board) They kind of went wonky because there were so many. Then I made two more flowers made from punches of map and cardstock that I pulled out of the garbage. The flower centers are actually flower beads from a broken necklace I was supposed to fix for my daughter...a VERY long time ago!
Now, moving down...I used a scrap of red paper to cut the circle out. I had colored my image to coordinate with the map so it didn't stand out enough. On the square under the globe I adhered another recycle symbol. This one was cut out of the bottom of a Walmart bag.
Finally, I had two of these hangers that had been pulled off the back of something. I threaded the pretty blue elastic band through them. Then I fastened the hangers to the page with these brass studs. They had 4 long prongs on the back that I hammered down, so it's not going anywhere!
There you have it...my recycle card! Can you believe all of that was in that one little drawer? I've been very "wordy" this afternoon but I didn't want you to look at this card and think I had lost my senses...or all my scrapbooking supplies! lol Thanks for hanging in there with me! :o)

Scrapbooking Materials Used:

Recollections Cardstock;

Image: Digi Darla's Design - Great Big World;

Prismacolor Pencils and OMS;

Die: Spellbinders Nestabilies - Standard Circles (LG);

Stamp: Prima;

Ink: Martha Stewart - Stem Green and Red Chrysanthemum.

All other items were from my little junk drawer, my recycle bin, and my glove compartment!

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Linking Up To:

Digi Darla's Challenge #59 - Earth Day

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A Die for a Sketch - Challenge #9

Hello, my friends!
We have a new challenge for you at A Die for a Sketch! Along with this new challenge comes a wonderful new sponsor with a very generous gift for our winner! Our sweet sponsor this month is Stamp Art Design by Kathryne and the winner will receive FIVE wonderful digital images.

Here's a note from Kathryne:

Hello stamping friends! Thank you for welcoming me into your home and hearts.  My desire is to inspire hope and joy, with celebrations of love and inspiration at the heart of each drawing for you.  I am delighted to sponsor your challenge and I look forward to hearing from you.

Here is our fun new sketch:

Here is my card! I have to tell you that I had a really great time coloring this sweet little raggedy doll! Some of you know that I like to make dolls, and raggedies are a particular favorite. In fact, I've started a new one that I hope to finish soon. I felt the need to stitch one after I colored this digital one up! lol 

Here's what I came up with for the inside...isn't it fun? It's a Valentine for my daughter! :o)

Materials Used:

Papers: Cosmo Cricket - Odds & Ends Mini Deck,

Recollection Cardstock;

Stamp Art Design by Kathryne Digital Image: Raggedy Girl Peek-A-Boo 

Prismacolor Pencils and OMS;

Stamps: Jazz It Up - Alphabet Set, CTMH - Amore;

Ink: Stampin' Up - Basic Gray;

Brads and Pearls - My Stash;

Dies: Spellbinder Shapeabilities - Page Maps Potpourri,

Spellbinders Borderabilities - Eyelets Border,

Tim Holtz Alterations Die - Tattered Floral Garland,

Making Memories Slice Design Card - Je t'adore.

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So pop on over to A Die For A Sketch and take a look at what the rest of the Design Team has made!

 Then make a project: a card, a layout in any size, or a gift bag. Link it up by March 4th!

You have a wonderful opportunity to win Top 3 recognition, or to win a great prize!

The only rules are to use the sketch and a die...and have lots of fun! 

I hope you all have a wonderful week full of JOY and laughter! :o)

A Die for a Sketch - Challenge #7 Reminder

Hello, my friends!

I hope you are all enjoying this wonderful Christmas season as much as I am! Just remember to take time during all the busy preparations to think about the real reason for the season and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior! That, along with making special memories with family and friends, is much more important than having everything perfectly prepared! :o)

Today I have another card to share with you for A Die for a Sketch Challenge #7. I've used a fun image from our fabulous Sponsor Bugaboo Digi Stamps, and it's called Christmas Teddy 2 Ornament. Isn't he sweet?

For some reason the green ornament on the right didn't photograph well. In person it actually looks just like the smaller green ornament. For this card I decided to have some fun with my VersaMarker and my Martha Stewart embossing glitter. I colored all of those areas individually with the marker and then heat embossed them. Here's a photo of the sparkle:

Materials Used:

Papers: Basic Grey - Eskimo Kisses, Recollection - Cardstock;

Dies: MM Slice Design Card - Fa La La,

Spellbinders Nestabilities - Labels Fourteen;

Image: Bugaboo Digi Stamps - Christmas Teddy 2 Ornament;

Prismacolor Pencils and Odorless Mineral Spirits;

Stampin' Up - VersaMarker;

Martha Stewart Embossing Glitter: sugar cube, turquoise, peridot,

florentine gold, tourmaline, and sterling;

Stamp: Papertrey Ink;

Ink: Stampin' Up - Old Olive;

Ribbon: Offray Gold Glitter;

Brads: My Stash.

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Here is the great sketch for Challenge #7:

This challenge is open until January 5th, which means there will be lots of time to enter after your Christmas celebrations! There are only a few entries so far, so your chance of winning the prize from Bugaboo is quite good! What is the prize? I'm so glad you asked. It is 7 wonderful images! Have fun...and don't forget to stop in and visit Bugaboo. There's a great sale going on right now! 

A Die For A Sketch - Challenge #7

Happy Wednesday!
It's the 5th of the month again already, and that means it's time for a new challenge over at A Die For A Sketch. I'm happy to say that we have six talented new Design Team Members! You'll find all their links in my sidebar. Please give each of their blogs a visit when you have time!
I'm also very happy to report that we have some fabulous companies sponsoring our challenges from now on. So not only do you have the opportunity to participate in a fun challenge with very simple rules, and earn a Top 3 Button, but you also have the chance to win some fantastic prizes!
This month our generous sponsor is Bugaboo Digi Stamps, and the winner will receive 7 wonderful images! Wow!!

Here is this month's great sketch:

Here is my card! The Design Team was given a Bugaboo image to work with, and this image is called "Winter Birds - Snowman". Isn't it cute? It was so much fun to color!

I thought I had some white flock to add to the bird's hat but I didn't, so I used Liquid pearls instead. The snowflakes and the Snowman are covered with glitter but I had a really hard time getting it to show in a photo. Yes, it's still dreary and snowing here! I've also stitched around the card with a red thread that has some wonderful glitter to it. This is the best I could do:

Materials Used:

Papers: Recollections - Cardstock,

Hot Off the Press - Christmas Creative Pad;

Image: Bugaboo Digi Stamps

Colored with my Prismacolor Pencils and OMS;

Sentiment Stamp: Gina K Design;

Ink: Momento -Tuxedo Black;

Medium: Ranger Liquid Pearls - White Opal;

Brads: Recollections;

Fine Glitter: My Stash;

Thread: DMC Red Metallic;

Dies: Sizzix Sizzlits - Scribbles Swirls,

MM Slice Design Card - Fa la la.

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Pop on over to A Die For A Sketch and take a look at what the rest of the Design Team has made!

 Then make a project: a card, a layout in any size, or a gift bag. Link it up by January 4th!

You have a wonderful opportunity to win Top 3 recognition, or to win a great prize!

The only rules are to use the sketch and a die...and have lots of fun! 

I hope you all have a wonderful week full of JOY and laughter! :o)

A Die For A Sketch - Challenge #6

Hello, my friends!
Today starts a new Sketch Challenge at A Die For A Sketch. I must confess that at first glance this sketch had me a little bit stumped! Then once I pulled out some papers it came together easily. Here's the sketch:

I used a combination of papers and dies. The black paper is actually the pre-embossed Core Impressions paper. Since I wanted solid black, I opted not to sand off the surface and reveal the core color. It has such a lovely texture to it. I used the sheer ribbon across most of the page as one of my strips. It was easy to fit the mini dress form die just where I wanted it on the decorative paper because it's so small. Then I drew from the rose design and added three matching roses in the corner. I added a few pearls and my card was complete! :o)

Materials Used:

Papers: Prima - Romantique 6X6 Paperpad, 

Core Impressions - Graphic 45 - Timeless Collection;

Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities - Curved Rectangles,

Grand Templates - Creative Book Pages Two,

Tim Holtz Alterations Movers & Shapers - Mini Sewing Room;

Ink: Stampin' Up - Calypso Coral;

Ribbon: Celebrate It - Sheer Creations;

Flowers: Recollections - Boutique Fleur Mulberry Paper Mini Roses;

Pearls: Stampin' Up - Jewels Basic Pearls.

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 Pop on over to A Die For A Sketch HERE and take a look at what the rest of the Design Team has made!

 Then make a project, a card, a layout in any size, a gift bag, and link it up by December 4th!

The only rules are to use the sketch and a die...and have lots of fun! 

I hope you all have a wonderful week full of JOY and laughter! :o)

Let It Snow!

Yes, my friends!! It has happened again...even better and more than last time! Snow, snow, and more snow, and I'm a very happy camper! Not that I plan on camping anytime soon, mind you! lol I just seem to be VERY excited about the snow this year! Although some people around here don't seem to share my enthusiasm...those people being the ones that have to drive in it, shovel it, and traipse through it! ;o)
In honor of the beautiful snow I felt the need to create a snow themed card! For this card I used a wonderful image I received from my sweet friend Joy, at Art Angels Designs. I used a great sketch that Dunja did over at the Cards and More Challenge Blog.
Here is the sketch:

Here is my card!

Materials Used:

Papers: Basic Grey - Eskimo Kisses, Recollection  Cardstock;

Punches: Stampin' Up - Modern Label,

WRMK - Corner Chompers;

MM Slice Design Card: FaLaLa;

Stamp: CTMH - Snow Flurries;

Ink: Stampin' Up - Soft Suede;

Image: Gift from Joy - Art Angels Designs;

Prismacolor Pencils and OMS;

Stickles: Cotton Candy, Diamond;

Pearls: Ranger Liquid Pearls - White Opal;

Sizzix Texture Plate: Snowflakes.

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Linking Up To:

Cards and More - Challenge #67 - Sketch - HERE

Finally, here are some photos of my back yard. The sun peeked out just as I picked up my camera...it was the only time it showed up all day! Isn't that fun? 

I think perhaps the residents of this house moved out in disgust! lol You can see that it's a very wet and heavy snow...perfect for snowballs! I'm sending some to a few of you, and you know who you are! Enjoy! :o)

A Card - In Brown and White

Happy Friday to all of you, my friends!
I have another new card for you today. It's another one all in shades of brown and white! The sun was shining today, so the shades are very different than the last one! The image is a Whiff of Joy stamp that I won in my friend Katharina's blog giveaway a little while ago. I colored it up with my Prismacolour pencils and odorless mineral spirits. Other than the brown pearls, all the other materials for this card came from the October Simon Says Stamp Card Kit. The chevron circle in the center is actually a coaster that came in the kit. I ruffled the white ribbon around the edge of it, and then tied the last bit into a double bow. I fussy cut strips of a brown chevron paper and placed that around the outside edge of the card. It took a little bit of fiddling to miter the corners but I think it worked out very nicely. I punched the flowers out and layered them up. I also applied some stickles to them...oh, that was from a previous card kit. I stamped the sentiment and punched it out, and then finally I added all the brown pearls! There you have it! I hope you all have a fabulous day and a wonderful weekend! We've got some snow in the forecast for Sunday...wouldn't that be fun? :o)

Materials Used:

Stamp: Whiff of Joy - Oakley with Christmas Bauble;

Ink: Staz On - Timber Brown;

Prismacolor Pencils and OMS;

Pearls: Queen & Co. - Chocolate Delight;

Punches: Stampin' Up - XL Boho Blossoms, Modern Label;

Everything Else: October Simon Says Stamp Card Kit

(Card Kit Information - HERE)

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Linking Up To:

Whiff of Joy Challenge #140 Brown and White - HERE

Simon Says Stamp October Card Kit - HERE

Rainy Day Card On A Sunny Day!

Happy Monday to you all! I hope you're all having a beautiful day in your corner of the world! :o)
I've created this card for the latest challenge over at Twist of Faith Card Challenge. I'm running a bit late but I think I'll make it with a few hours to spare! Their Challenge #6 is appropriately named "For Every Season".  During the last week we have experienced three seasons here: winter (you all heard about my snowfall), typical fall weather, and today we're back to a taste of summer! As soon as this is posted I'm heading outside to enjoy it!
I love the change of seasons! It's one of the best things about living in Canada. We have four distinct seasons and each one is special for a different reason. I have found that my favorite season has changed over the years. Is it the same for you?
For my card I picked  this wonderful Scripture verse found in Ezekiel 34:26. The second half of the verse says:

"I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing."

I must say that I have truly been showered with blessings lately, so I just had to use this verse on my card. To go along with it I used this sweet image I purchased from Birdie Brown. Do you see that look of surprise on the face of both the frog and the little girl? That's how I feel about God's overwhelming goodness to me! lol  Another reason that I really like this image is because when I was in kindergarten I had a little red cape with a hood that my Mom made for me. I loved that cape! Yes, all the kids called me Little Red Riding Hood and it didn't bother me a bit! I knew it was because they all wished they had a cape just like mine...even the boys! haha It was just that cool! ;o) It doesn't really show up in the picture but I put Glossy Accents on all the raindrops and created a puddle of it at the bottom of the card. I added the one little flower in her hair.

I hope that you are enjoying whatever season you find yourself in today! Just remember that there is JOY and beauty in every season of weather...and of life too! :o)

Materials Used:

Papers: K & Company - Sweet Nectar, Recollection Cardstock;

Die: Memory Box - Puffy Clouds;

Punches: Stampin' Up -  Large Boho Blossoms,

Ek Success - Scalloped Scallop;

Digital Image: Birdie Brown - Rainy Day;

Prismacolor Pencils and OMS;

Ink: Martha Stewart -  Blue Sky;

Ranger Glossy Accents.

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Linking Up To:

Twist of Faith - Challenge #6 For Every Season - HERE

Word Art Wednesday - Challenge #49 Be Ye Kind - HERE

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I usually only share music videos with my Hymn and Scripture Challenge posts. However, when I was working on my card this beautiful song came on. One line was "...what if Your blessings came through raindrops?..." It was just so appropriate to the season of my card that I had to share it with all of you!

Please listen to it and enjoy! :o)

Happy Snowy Wednesday!

Hello, my friends! I must say I had the best time making this card! I think part of it is because I started in a rather giddy mood! We had our first snowfall today! Woohoo!! I love the first snowfall of the year! There's something extra fun about creating in a cozy craft-room while watching big white flakes falling from the sky! Of course, it's stopped now and there's nothing on the ground...but I suspect it will return one day soon! lol
On to my card...
I made this card using my Simon Says Stamp October Card Kit. I just opened the box and went where it led. My favorite paper is the whole kit is the old barn wood page that I used in the center of my card. It looks exactly like a table that I have outside on my patio. I would call it my favorite piece of furniture...but that would just be crazy!? ;o) It was rescued from the little old house that was on our yard before we built our house. I digress yet again...
I stamped the flowers and leaves onto a soft floral paper using ink from a previous kit. Then I fussy cut around all the pieces, including the skinny little stems. I cut the flower out twice and layered it with dimensionals. I cut the doily die out of another soft gingham paper from the kit. Since the wood piece was cut with a pinking shear type die, I used my pinking shears to cut out the sentiment, and popped that up on dimensionals as well. For the ruffle along the bottom, I just put down a piece of Score Tape and finger pleated the wrinkle ribbon from the kit along the tape, tucking in the ends. Then I created a double bow using my fingers. I once watched a Bow Easy demo on making a double bow and realized you can use your fingers in exactly the same way! ;o) Finally, I used my new favorite product! I added all the pearly bits with the White Opal Liquid Pearls that was included in the kit! I seriously had to stop myself from adding more! It's the first time I've used that product and I will definitely be using it MUCH more! LOVE it!
I hope you can see how much I enjoyed this one! There was something about opening this kit box today with no plan in mind and just playing! I like the contrast of the old wood and the delicate doily, then you add the soft floral, the sparkly pearl and my favorite kind of sentiment...it all adds up to a Happy Snowy Wednesday! I hope yours was happy too! :o)

Materials Used:

Simon Says Stamp October Card Kit

(Card Kit Information HERE)

Additional Supplies:

Ink: Memento Ink- Tuxedo Black

(from previous SSS Card Kit),

Dies: Spellbinders Shapeabilities - Pagemaps Potpourri,

Cheery Lynn Designs - English Tea Party,

Tool: WRMK Corner Chomper.

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LINKING UP TO:

Simon Says Stamp - Used Dies and/or Punches - HERE

Simon Says Stamp - October Card Kit - HERE

Word Art Wednesday Challenge #49 - Be Ye Kind - HERE

A Productive Saturday Post!

Hello, my friends! I hope you're all enjoying your weekend so far! I can't believe it's been a whole week since my last post! Well, actually I can believe it! lol We have been having the most beautiful summer weather here, and I've been spending time outside! My husband also surprised me by taking a couple of days off work this week, so any plans I had for crafting went out the window and we did some fun things together instead! :o)
However, today was a different story entirely! My husband is busy working on yard stuff and I actually finished three projects...yes, THREE! I'm only showing you one though! The others will be coming soon!
I created this card for the Twist Of Faith Card Challenge #4 - Thinking Of You. The Scripture verse they shared this week is Philippians 1:3-4 and it's among my favorites, of course. Rather then write it on the front of my card, this time I wrote it on the inside. It says:

"I thank God for you whenever I think of you.

I always have joy whenever I pray for you." (NLV)

Isn't that lovely? So this card goes out to all of you, my friends! I thank God for each of you...always! Whenever I see your comment or you come to my mind, I joyfully say a prayer for you! I appreciate you! Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and I'll be back soon with more! :o)

Materials Used:

***This card was created with the Simon Says Stamp September Card Kit***

Information on Card Kit Club can be found HERE

Additional Materials:

Punches: EK Success - Scalloped Scallops,

Martha Stewart - Doily Lace;

Die: Memory Box - Cherry Blossom;

Ink: Stampin' Up - Soft Suede;

Pearls: Unknown.

Linking Up to Twist Of Faith Card Challenge #4 - Thinking Of You - HERE

Linking Up to Word Art Wednesday Challenge # 47 - HERE

Posting on Simon Says Stamp September Card Kit Creations HERE

A Happy Birthday on the First Day of Fall!

Happy Fall to you all!
Today my daughter turns a "quarter-of-a-century"...or so she's been calling it for months now! She says it's old and I pointed out it's only a quarter of the way there! I'm still in the second quarter and I don't consider that old! lol
I finally finished her card yesterday and since it was supposed to be mailed a week ago...it's late! I may now be a card-maker but I am not yet a decent card-mailer or get it to you on time-er! ;o)
My daughter has just started her eighth...and final...year of university! After this year she will have her Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology. She also works part time in a jewelry store, and leads a VERY active social life. She exhausts me! lol  
When Paulette from Create With TLC offered this fabulous sentiment recently it inspired the whole card! Since my daughter works in a jewelry store, she wears and sells lots of pretty bling. I had to include as much as I could on her card. The sweet image is a freebie from Milk Coffee Digi Stamps.
Oh, did you notice it's an easel card? I think it's my very first one! Enjoy your weekend, my friends! We've got beautiful weather happening here and we're going to have a family BBQ birthday party! It's just too bad the Birthday Girl can't make it! lol :o)

Materials Used:

Papers: DCWV the glitter cardstock stack,

Recollection Cardstock, Unknown,

Dies: Spellbinder Nestabilities - Standard Circles (LG),

MM Slice Design Cards - Basics 1,

Vintage Findings (Gift from Friday);

Ranger Stickles: Silver, Diamond;

Ribbon: Maya Road;

Sentiment: Create With TLC;

Image: Milk Coffee Digi Stamps;

Colored with Prismacolor Pencils and OMS;

Bling: From My Stash.

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Linking Up to Milk Coffee Challenge - Show us at least two different shapes HERE

Also, if you're not having our great weather and you need to stay inside and do some shopping, 

scroll down to see the great special that my friend Sue has in her store right now! :o)

Some Comfort For A Friday!

Happy Friday, my beautiful friends!
Thanks so much for popping in again! I'm jumping right in with my second participation post with Twist of Faith Card Challenges! This week is Challenge #2...Comfort, and that's what my card is all about!
I love this verse found in Jeremiah 31:13. The entire verse is:

"Then young women will dance and be glad, young men and old as well.

I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow."

Yes, the Lord is my source of comfort and joy! I've had a crazy "Murphy" kind of day here today! lol  I'm thankful that I can finish this post and sit down with a hot cup of tea and enjoy some quiet time of prayer and meditation! :o)

Materials Used:

Papers: K & Company - Julianne;

MM Slice Design Card: Grandma's Attic;

Cheery Lynn Designs Doily Die: English Tea Party;

Spellbinders Nestabilities: Labels Fourteen;

Corner Punch: Martha Stewart - Modern Garland;

Ink: Stampin' Up - Basic Gray;

Marker: Marvy Le Plume II - No 51 aqua grey;

Flowers: Prima Fancies;

Pearls: My Stash.

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Again, you can find Twist of Faith Challenge #2 - Comfort - HERE

I'm also linking up to Word Art Wednesday Challenge #45 - HERE

*** Just a note: Mr Anonymous has taken a real liking to my blog lately, and the spam has gotten a little out of hand! lol I've changed some of the comment settings but I'm hoping you won't be affected. Please email me if you come across any problems. Thanks very much!...Nancy :o)

A New Blog In Town!

Happy Monday, my friends!
Have you heard there's a new blog in town? It's called Twist of Faith Card Challenges and I'm very excited about it! It's a place to "share uplifting, healing, inspirational and scriptural card creations." Now, that kinda sounds like it's right up my alley, doesn't it?
So I've created this card to enter in their very first challenge. The theme is JOY...again, it's right up my alley! Challenge #1 - "This is the Day" and the inspirational verse they shared, and which I included on my card is:

"This is the day that the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it!"

Psalm 118:24

There are only a few hours left in this challenge but there will be a new one posted soon. So head over to this great new blog and join in the fun! Twist of Faith Card Challenges will be a great place for creative encouragement! :o)

This card was created from the materials from my Simon Says Stamp September Card Kit, 

with the addition of some bling and some tools from my stash. 

You can find out all about the Card Kit Subscription right HERE

I will be adding this to the Simon Says Stamp blog - September Kit Creations - HERE

I'll also add this one to Word Art Wednesday Challenge #44 - HERE

A Die For A Sketch - Challenge No 2

Hello, my friends! Can you believe a month has already passed since Challenge No 1 at A Die For A Sketch! A special thank you to all of you that linked up a project! Another thank you to everyone that just came by to take a look! We had a wonderful response for our very first round!

It was so interesting to see how many of the projects included colored images on them. Now, I know for a fact that some people do not like to color. I actually know someone who has an intense dislike for coloring. Yes, I know it's hard for some of us to understand but we will not judge them, will we? lol So it was with these people in mind that I created my card this month. There is no colored image on my card! So you see, even if you don't color you can join the fun at A Die For A Sketch. Remember the rules are simple; follow the sketch and use a die!

So here is the sketch for Challenge No 2:

Here is my card! I guess I must confess to a tiny bit of coloring. I used my Versamark pen to color some bits of the teacup. Then I heat embossed it with gold embossing powder so it would look like one of my special china teacups. I'm afraid it was difficult to get it to show properly in a photo. We've had such crazy storms around here the lighting has been interesting. The doily behind the teacup was misted with Ranger Perfect Pearl Mist so it shimmers beautifully. The pretty corners are an old Cuttlebug die. The wonderful sentiment that inspired this card is from my most recent card kit from Simon Says Stamp. 

If you like to color...or not...I hope to see you join us this month for Challenge No 2! :o)

Papers: Prima - Romanitque Collection, Colorbok Cardstock;

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain;

Mist: Ranger Perfect Pearl Mist - interference red;

Dies: Provo Craft Cuttlebug Dies - Vintage,

MM Slice Design Card - Grandma's Attic;

Stamp: Simon Says Stamp - Absolutely Delightful Stamp Set;

Seam Binding, Pearls, Doily - From My Stash.

Sunshine For Mom Card

Hello, my friends! Just a quick post today! I thought I'd show you the card I made for my Mom for Mother's Day! It will be such a surprise because it actually got mailed off in plenty of time to arrive before next Sunday! That just never happens! lol My Mom has always really liked owls and used to have a lovely collection. When we were kids we used to buy them...and make them...for her on any and every occasion. It's been quite a while since I've presented her with a new one but I couldn't resist this sweet Sizzix Sizzlit! EnJOY the rest of your weekend! :o)

Papers: Recollection Cardstock;

Embossing: Sizzix Texture Plate;

Die: Sizzix Sizzlit - Owl;

Stamps & Ink: Stampin' Up;

Punch: Martha Stewart Corner Punch;

Bling: Unknown.

Linking Up at Outlawz Challenges- Here

Oh...do you notice a few changes around here? With the problems with Shabby blogs the other day, I had to delete my entire blog design. So I threw this one together VERY quickly using Blogger. 

It's not as pretty but I do like all the extra space it allows. It will do the job for now! :o)

Happy Monday!

Hello, my friends! Happy Monday to you all! I have a new card to share with you today. I was excited about this card for two reasons. First of all, I finally had a chance to colour one of Pamela's fun images from Free Vintage Digital Stamps. You can find her blog HERE or look for her button in my sidebar. Secondly, I'm using one of the first Scripture rubber stamps that I've managed to purchase. I don't know why it's so hard to buy Scripture stamps! Either the shipping is too high, or the stamps themselves are too expensive! Why is that? I was so happy to find this set at one of my favorite Canadian shops...on sale! This one is from a Heartfelt Creations set called Trust in the Lord. This image of the little girl reading reminded me of my girls when they were little. They always loved to read, and carried their stacks of books around the house with them! lol The Scripture verse was always my prayer as a Mother...that I would follow the Lord's leading as I guided my girls! I wish you all much JOY this week! :o)

Papers:Recollection Cardstock;

Image: Free Vintage Digital Stamps

Prismacolor Pencils and OMS;

Sentiment: Heartfelt Creations - Trust in the Lord;

Ribbon: Unknown.

Linking Up To: 

Little Birdie Blessings: Scripture Thursday #20 Linky Party HERE

Card Crafter's Circle: Challenge #15 - Pot of Gold HERE

Clearly Inspired: Challenge 48 - Scripture HERE

Be Still and Know...

Yay...I've got an earlier start this week! This is my card for the Challenge #16 over at Word Art Wednesday HERE. Cassandra made another beautiful Word Art. It's one of my favorite Scripture verses and I know some of you will have seen me use it on projects before.
This photo holds special memories for me. It was taken very early one quiet morning. Is there anything like the quiet stillness of an empty forest? Of course, a forest is never really empty, is it? There's a wonderful peace and stillness even with all the forest inhabitants. It's a wonderful time and place to "be still" and listen to the Lord! I hope you all a week of happy days! :o)

I Need A Little Help, Please...Oh, and a Card to Show You Too!

Happy Monday, my Friends! I have a masculine card to show you today. I'm debating whether or not to link this up to the Card Crafter's Circle Challenge. I would actually be ON TIME!! lol The challenge is "Feel Good With a Friend", and the cards that are on their right now are really girly for the most part. Sometimes we do have friends and relatives of the male variety that need a card "just because", right? :o)
Now, you may be wondering what kind of help I'm requiring from you today. I'm really excited about the next mini album I have decided to make! The only problem is...I just can't decide what to make it out of! Obviously I won't get a thing done until that decision is made! lol I don't know if you have noticed but I set up a little "Vote" in my sidebar. If you could please vote on your choice of what you'd like to see my next mini album made out of, I would really appreciate it! I thought it would be a fun way for you all to be involved...and for me not to have to decide! haha I do have the theme and colors picked out already, so I have done some of the work! Thanks so much for your assistance. I'll leave the vote open until Saturday because after that I have to get to work on it! Hope you all have a wonderful week! :o)

Papers: K & Company - Eco Modern,

Unknown Cardstock;

Ink: Stampin' Up - Basic Black;

Punches: Stampin' Up - Modern Label,

Double Cog Punch;

Stamp: Hero Arts.

Linking Up To:

Card Crafter's Circle Challenge #7 - Feel Good With a Friend!

Oops...I did it again!! LOL

Isn't that a song? "Oops..I did it again!" lol Well, I did it again with the Card Crafter's Circle Bears Challenge. I was sure I had just enough time to post this card...but I was too late...again! haha One day I will be on time again! I am entering it in two other challenges that are listed below the photo.
I was sneezing and sniffling too much  to do  any detail colouring (the cold part of my flu is making a return appearance), so I used the Chalkboard Technique instead. You can see my post explaining the technique HERE.
I hope you're all having happy days! :o)

Papers: Unknown Cardstock;

Stamp: Penny Black - Good Catch

Ink: Stampin' Up - Basic Brown;

Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities - Lacey Ovals;

Punches: Stampin' Up - Modern Label, 

Martha Stewart Corner Punch - Modern Garland;

Unknown: Ribbon, Chalk and Bling

Linking Up to:

Scripture Thursday Linky Party #13 - Love

Word Art Wednesday - Challenge #12