Scrapbook Blessings Club - September Challenge

Hello, my friends!

Today is the start of a new challenge at Scrapbook Blessings Club!
I missed out on the fun last month because I was away.
This month it's an easy one that you can all join in on.

The September challenge is:
ANYTHING GOES!
As always, there is an optional twist:
YOUR FAVORITE TECHINIQUE!

Our generous Sponsor this month is:

Scrapping For Less

They are offering a fabulous prize!

Details can be found at Scrapbook Blessings Club.

I have created a card using products that you can find at Scrapping For Less.

The items available are listed under my card.

I also used a few of my favorite techniques:

colouring, punching, and die-cutting.

This card was inspired by the fun file folder edge dies.

They were gifted to me by a dear friend

but you can find your own at Scrapping For Less. 

I also used this sweet Sushi Doll called D's Obsession.

It's an older image but it was perfect for a "back to school" themed card.

You'll find it HERE towards the bottom of the page.

Here's my card:

Materials Used:

Papers: Rcollections - Cardstock, DCWV - Hittin' the Books Paperpad;

Image: Sushi Doll - D's Obsession,

Punch: EK Success Border Punch;

Paperclip and Ribbon from my Stash.

Can be found at Scrapping For Less:

Tim Holtz Distress Ink;

Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher;

My Favorite Things - File Folder Edge Die;

Prismacolor Pencils.

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The September Challenge will run for a whole month,

so you have lots of time to play along!

Maybe you'll win the wonderful prize that is offered;

or maybe you'll be one of our Top 3!

Head on over to the Scrapbook Blessings Club Blog

There's a list of the challenge rules there,

and you can see what the other girls have made!

EnJOY your day! :o)

Deedee's Digis - August Digi of the Month Challenge

Hello, my friends!

I am back today to share my project for Deedee's August Digi of the Month Challenge.

This digi is called "Seasonal Baskets" and you can find it in  Deedee's Shop.

It's another wonderful set with numerous images and sentiments!

As always, Deedee's digi sets come with precoloured images, or ones you can colour yourself.

 I chose to use the Fall basket from this great set, and I coloured it myself.

I also used one of the sentiments that were included in the set.

Materials Used:

Papers: Unknown from my Stash;

Markers: Spectrum Noir;

Punch: Martha Steward Punch Around the Page - Fall Leaves;

Ribbon: Celebrate It.

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Linking Up To:

Deedee's Digis August Digi of the Month Challenge

Simon Says Stamp - Work it Wednesday - Fall/Autumn

Word Art Wednesday Challenge #198 - Anything Goes

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Since I created a project using the August digi,

I will receive another free digi set for the September challenge.

I know I'm doing this rather late in the month but Deedee made August a special "free for all" month.

If you head over to the link-up page HERE

you'll find a free image to use to enter the challenge.

Then you can also join in the fun and receive next months image!

I can't wait to see what it is! 

I hope you're all having a wonderful week! :o)

Remember Me?

Hello, my dear friends!

I am finally back to share a new project with you!

It's been taking me quite some time to get back into the swing of things after my big adventure!

I hope to be around to visit you all very soon! 

I've missed you! :o)

This is the second project using the wonderful "Ephemera's Heartsong" kit 
from Ephemera's Vintage Garden. 

  You can find it HERE.

I must say that I think this is one of my very favorite kits from EVG.
It is so cheerful and versatile!

This time I opted to decorate a 6 X 6 canvas.
Using only the Heartsong Kit, and some lovely embellishments from Where Ideas Bloom,
I turned it into this fun photo/memo holder!

I have placed a beautiful flower photo in the holder, as it matched beautifully!
It could also be used for a calendar or schedule reminders.

The girl, flowers, and sentiment are all popped up on foam tape.

I added the fun star buttons in matching colours.

I added glitter to the center of the flowers and on the stars.

I also placed Glossy Accents over the words to make them shine.

Here's a closer look!

I have also added some stickles to the girls hair for added dimension. 

Isn't that a great sentiment? :o)

Here you can see the depth of the canvas.

Using my Dremel, I drilled a hole in the center of the top of the canvas.

I then placed the memo holder into the hole and added glue to secure it.

Finally, I added a ribbon bow and a butterfly from the kit. 

Materials Used:

From Ephemera's Vintage Garden:

Ephemera's Heartsong Journal Kit

***GREAT NEWS***

This kit is on sale for 1/2 PRICE!!

From Where Ideas Bloom:

Spring Wood Stars,

Heart Memo Clip.

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Head on over to Ephemera's Vintage Garden and look at all the fantastic printable kits available!

Consider picking up this wonderful Ephemera's Heartsong Kit for your own use!

Those of you who are not able to print them yourselves can find them in the Etsy Shop HERE.

Oh, and don't forget to go to Debbie's blog HERE to sign up for her newsletter. 

Debbie is very generous with her gorgeous freebies! :o)

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Then head over to Where Ideas Bloom Shop to see the fun embellishments!

Also, stop by the Where Ideas Bloom Blog to see all the great projects that the DT creates! :o)

Scrapbook Blessings July Challenge Reminder

Hello, my dear friends!

I have just arrived home from my big adventure!
The following post is one that I had planned to share while I was away
...what is it they say about the best laid plans?
It's a little late because the new challenge begins tomorrow.
However, you can still get this this fantastic image set.
It's available at Deedee's Digis through all the links below.
I'm happy to be home, and look forward to catching up with all of you soon! :o)

Hello, my friends!

I'm scheduling this post and hope it goes off without a hitch!

Today I am actually toodling around Cinque Terre, Italy! ;o)

I just want to remind you about the fun July Challenge 

at Scrapbook Blessings Club. 

Anything goes with the twist of watercolor!

Our generous sponsor is:

I made a second card for the challenge.

This time I used the beautiful set called "Bloom and Grow."

You can find it at Deedee's Digis right HERE.

I printed the roses out onto watercolour paper in a couple of different sizes. 

I coloured them using my watercolour pencils.

I created my card using several layers, as well as a wonderful sentiment from the digi set.

I adhered my roses and added some pearls.

Finally, I added some stickles to the roses.

Materials Used:

Papers: Recollections - Cardstock, Jillibean Soup - Chilled Cucumber;

Image: Deedee's Digis - Bloom and Grow;

Derwent Watercolor Pencils;

Distress Ink: Iced Spruce;

Stickles: Scattered Straw;

Pearls: My Stash.

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Head on over to Scrapbook Blessings Club and join in the fun!

Thanks so much for stopping by! :o)

Scrapbook Blessings Club - July Challenge

Hello, my friends!

Today is the start of a new challenge at Scrapbook Blessings Club!

It's an easy one, and it runs for a whole month, so you can all join in the fun!

As always, the July challenge is Anything Goes...with a twist. 

 The twist is watercolor.
If you use any form of watercolor on your project you get a second entry in the prize draw.

Our generous sponsor this month is:

Deedee has so many great images that work beautifully for watercolor.
I used the set called "Bee-lieve" that you can find HERE.

Here's my card:

Materials Used:

Papers: Recollections - Cardstock;

Image: Deedee's Digis - Bee-lieve;

Derwent Watercolor Pencils;

Punches: WRMK Sew Ribbon - Flower, Leaf;

Ribbon: Celebrate It, Offray.

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Head on over to the Scrapbook Blessings Club Blog

There's a list of the rules there,

and you can see what all the other girls have made!

{Glory Art} Scripture Challenge #10 - Still

Hello, my friends!

 Okay, here's my last project share before I leave for my big adventure! :o)

It's another Scripture Challenge Tag!

Now that I'm finally all caught up...I'm going to be behind again! ;o)

Challenge #10 is Still.

I must say that it is one of my favorite words.

Have you ever pondered it? 

Spending time being still is so important for our well-being!

Yet we live in this frantic world where there's no time to be still!

This time of year, my husband and I really enjoy spending time at the river.
We enjoy walking the trail and sitting on a bench to enjoy the view.
It's a beautiful spot to be still.

Have you every tried it? What happens when you're still?
I know that wonderful things happen when I take the time to be still.
Have you ever tried it? Please do!
Many people we see on our river walks are not interested in being still.
How can you be still when you have a cell phone glued to your hand...or your ear? lol 

This image by Sherri Baldy was just right for my tag.
This sweet girl is just sitting and being still.

The Scripture verse I chose for my tag is the first part of Psalm 37:7. It says:

"Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him."

Isn't that beautiful? How easy is that?
Just be STILL...

Materials Used:

Papers: Recollections - Cardstock, 

MME Miss Caroline - Dilly Dally, American Crafts;

Image: Sherri Baldy My Besties - Gill Day Dream,

Spectrum Noir Markers;

Dies: Cheery Lynn - Spring Flower Burst Doily,

Tim Holtz - Alphanumeric Framelits;

Ribbon: Offray.

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Linking Up To:

{Glory Arts} Scripture Challenge #10 - Still

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Thanks so much for stopping by!  

Happy Day to you all! :o)

Deedee's Digis - July Digi of the Month Challenge

Hello, my friends!

Happy Canada Day to all my fellow Canadians! :o)

Today I am sharing my project for Deedee's July Digi of the Month Challenge.

This digi is called "Ice Cream Truck" and you can find it in  Deedee's Shop.

As always, Deedee's digi sets come with precoloured images, or ones you can colour yourself.

 I chose to use the coloured images for my project.

I must say that I'm really enjoying the option!

Plus, these sets are really loaded with multiple images and sentiments!

 I didn't make a card this time.

What I did make is an 8 X 8 cover page for my Summer album.

My husband is a huge fan of ice cream.

During the Summer we often stop by Tim Hortons, 

and then nibble on a cone while walking at the river. 

I enlarged one of the sentiments included in the digi set.

It made the perfect title banner for my page!

Materials Used:

Papers: Recollections - Cardstock, MME - Lime Twist;

 Image: Deedee's Digis - Ice Cream Truck.

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Linking Up To:

Deedee's Digis July Digi of the Month Challenge

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Since I created a project using the July digi,

I will receive another free digi set for the August challenge.

I can't wait to see what it is.

You can pop over to Deedee's and join in the fun.

I hope you're all having a wonderful day!

I'll be back in a day or two.

I have one more project to share before I head out on my big adventure! :o)