Tulip thank you - TMS #409

Happy Tuesday to you!  It's time for Tuesday Morning Sketches!!

I'm trying to add to my stash with cards that I know I'll use.  Do you ever make a card that once it's done, you doubt you'll ever use it?  Unfortunately, I do! :/   But I know I'll use this thank you card... (In fact, I may make a few more just like it!)

Supplies...
~Bugaboo Tulip Thank You 
~Spectrum Noir markers
~Crate Paper DIY Shop DP
~Darice Large Petal EF
~Cuttlebug Swiss Dots EF
~the Paper Studio adhesive dots   
 

Here's our wonderful sketch for this week...

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to go check out the creations from the TMS DT...

Janice
Jenée
Melissa
Patti
Wanda

We'd love to have you play along with us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!

Smile every day - TMS #408

Happy Tuesday to you!  It's time for Tuesday Morning Sketches!!

My image is Greeting Farm Mini Fleurs stamp and die set.  My DP is Crate Paper Farmhouse.  My squares are cut using Spellbinders Celebra-tions Pierced Squares and distressed with my DIstrezz It All.  I used Memento Angel Pink, Bamboo Leaves, and Potter's Clay inks. 


Here's our wonderful sketch for this week...
 

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to go check out the creations from the TMS DT...

Janice
Jenée
Melissa
Patti
Wanda

We'd love to have you play along with us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!

Vintage wreath - CCC #15

Happy Sunday to you!   Happy Father's Day, too! 

It's time for Christmas Card Challenges!  I've got a vintage-ish card for you today...

Supplies...
~First Edition "A Christmas Story"
~Momenta clear sentiment
~Raisin Boat "Thankful" wreath stamp
~Memento Bamboo Leaves ink
~Memento Rhubarb ink
~MS branch punch
~Spellbinders Standard Circles
~Spellbinders Petite Scalloped Circles
~Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics
~Poppystamps Stitched Buttons
~Hemp twine


Here's our inspirational photo for you...  wreath.   (Remember this is optional... all you need to do is create a Christmas/holiday card.)

 Challenges...
A snowflake promise #41 - anything goes Christmas
ABC Christmas - L and M *I did M is for more than one (3 embellishments... button, twine, branches)
jingle belles JB:17:12 - all bundled up (3 or more layers)
The Merry Christmas Challenge June - anything goes



Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!!

A card and a good-bye

It's been awhile since I've had two posts in a day.   I had hoped to have this card done sooner, but life got in the way.  :/

Mojo Monday #500 is the final challenge over there.  I'm sad to see them go!

I started my blog in Jan '11, and the very first challenge I ever entered was Mojo Monday 173!!!   (You can see that card here)  My participation in the challenge has been on and off since then, but I have often gone to the blog to find inspiration from their past sketches when I'm stuck.

So a huge THANK YOU to the design team of MM, and I wish you all the best!!!   Julee is saying good-bye to spend more time with her family while her kids are young.  That is a decision I wholeheartedly support!!  They grow so quickly! 

Here's my "last hurrah"...

The sentiment is a rubber stamp that I've removed from the wood to make it a cling stamp, and I don't remember who made it.  I used Versafine Onyx Black and clear embossing powder.  My paper is Slice silver and Heidi Swapp printed vellum.  My EF is Darice Diamond Plate.  The sentiment is cut with Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics.

I put all that together based on MM's last sketch...

Challenges...
Mojo Monday 500 - sketch
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday -  make it masculine
Word Art Wednesday #286-287 - anything goes
Tuesday Throwdown #347 - for the men


Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!!

I'd pick you - TMS #407

Happy Tuesday to you!  It's time for Tuesday Morning Sketches!!  I'll get right to my card...

 
For my card, I used Crate Paper Farmhouse DP, Spellbinders Standard Circles, Spellbinders Petite Scalloped Circles, Spellbinders Doodle Parts, MHK Designs Blossoming digital stamps, and colored it with my Spectrum Noir markers.

This week, Tuesday Morning Sketches is sponsoring again with these 2 wonderful dies as the prize...

Here's our fun sketch for the week...

Challenges...
addicted-to-stamps #150 - flowers
Allsorts #419 - at least 2 dies (I used 3 different sets)
Word Art Wednesday #286-287 - anything goes that's family friendly w/ uplifting sentiment

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to go check out the creations from the TMS DT...

Janice
Jenée
Melissa
Patti
Wanda

We'd love to have you play along with us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!

Lifting you in prayer - TMS #406

Happy Tuesday to you!  It's time for Tuesday Morning Sketches!! 

I've had this image and sentiment sitting on my desk for a couple of weeks intending to make a card to add to my stash.  I made it, but it won't be in my stash.  Sadly, some friends lost their son, so this will go to them. 

Supplies...
-Basic Grey Granola DP
-Sizzix EF
-MHK Designs "Lead Me Higher" image and sentiment
-TH faded jeans distress ink
-Spellbinders Labels 3
-Sizzix Banners #2 die
-ribbon from my stash


Here's our sketch for this week... pretty basic so you can do as you wish! :)

This week, Tuesday Morning Sketches is sponsoring with this prize... Cuttlebug Anna Griffin "Feather Illusion" EF and C.C Designs "First Kiss" rubber stamp.

Challenges...
Word Art Wednesday #284-285 - anything goes/family friendly
Come and Get It - anything goes
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - anything goes


Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to go check out the creations from the TMS DT...

Janice
Jenée
Melissa
Patti
Wanda

We'd love to have you play along with us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!

Ornaments - CCC #14

Good morning/afternoon/evening to you!  [That depends on where you are in the world. ;) ]  I pray you're having a blessed Sunday!

It's time for Christmas Card Challenges #14 and here is my card...

Supplies...
First Edition A Christmas Story DP
Slice silver paper
Darice Crackle EF
CottageCutz Stitched Rectangles
Die-namites Budding Branch
Die-namics Christmas Ornaments
Sweet 'n Sassy Christmas Tags clear sentiment
Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics
Flowers and brad from my stash

Our challenge's optional twist is a photo inspiration...Silver & Red

  

Challenges...
A snowflakes promise #40 - anything goes Christmas
Fab 'n' Funky #353 - Christmas
Sweet Stampin' Christmas May - anything goes
The Holly and Ivy Christmas #7 - anything goes Christmas
Allsorts #418 - Christmas in June
Die Cuttin' Divas #319 - anything goes
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas #336 - anything goes Christmas or optional theme (I did AG)


Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!!