Can You Handle This?

I almost couldn't handle the Color Throwdown Challenge #112 this week, not because it was difficult but because I was sooooooo blown away by the Design Teams Cards that I almost couldn't breath for a moment.  The colors for this challenge were really quite fun to work with...yes I loved it!  My supplies:  The ribbon is from Offray, the Stamps are Hero Arts, lots of ink from StampinUp, Ruby Red, Mellow Moss, Really Rust and Only Orange.  The little bird is from 7 Gypsies, Chelsea brad.  Thanks for looking at my work!

Repeat Impressions S2210

The House that Stamps Built, Repeat Impression Sketch #S2210 for this month was something that sparked a memory when I was making quilts back in the day... sometimes we have to let our fabric work for us..in this case I let my paper work for me.  As you can see, I let the design in the Bobunny DP do some of the work :)  My supplies:  Stamp:  CTMH, Treasure Life, Ink:  Stampin Up, Old Olive and Taken with Teal, Paper: Bobunny Petal Pusher, Bloomers.  Thanks for stopping by and follow me if you please :)

Flutter by with butterflies

Flutter by Wednesday #24 presented us with a challenge of using butterflies, fairies or Angels with glitter and glitz.  I'm not a real glitzy girl but love to use my glitter glue when the opportunity presents itself, as it did here. I used lots of glitter glue on my butterfly and doily.  My stamps, I used Unity Stamps, Bevy of Butterflies and the ink was from Stampin Up, Mellow Moss, Bordering Blue and Blush Blossom.  The Paper I used is by Bobunny, Petal Pusher Garden.  The pearls are from Paperk Sticker and the Ribbon by Wrights.  I made the little rose using my 3 D die from sizzix.  The Doily is from Hallmark, Party Express.  Thanks for looking!

CPS #186

Here is my card for the Card Position Systems Sketch #168 this week.  This blog is wonderful and a great exercise in your creativity.  The sketches are simple yet can really spark some great ideas.  I changed the octagon shape to hearts...  My supplies:  Paper, Scenic Route and Bobunny.  Stamps, Hero Arts.  Ink Stampin Up, Bordering Blue.  Ribbon is from Offray and I used Recollections Pearl Stickers and Button Ups.  Thanks for stopping by!

Curtain Call Act 49

Stampin With Stacey Curtain Call #49...  great choice of colors this week Stacey, I had so much fun making my card and was able to use my new stamp set by Hero Arts, love it love it.  Thanks Stace!

My supplies this week:  Stamps, Hero Arts, Ink, Stampin Up - Chocolate Chip, Pearls by Paper Stickers, Ribbon is Celebrate It, Basic Narrows.  My paper is:  Recollections Spice Market and Bazill Card Stock.

Have a wonderful Day!

Simon Says, "Do something with this Sketch"

I loved working with this sketch for Simon Says Sketch Challenge.  Thanks Simon Says for hosting this challenge.  My supplies are:  Paper, Bobunny, Kitchen Spice Rosemary.  Stamps, Hero Arts. Ink is Stampin Up, Mellow Moss.  Offray Ribbon and the Flower is from Hobby Lobby Floral Department.

Thanks for looking!

Hitting Up Taylored Expressions

The sketch challenge for Taylored Expressions (129)  really inspired me this week and gave me a chance to use my new stamp set by Inkadinkado.  Thanks!  My supplies are:  paper, Bobunny, Shabby Princess, Ink by Stampin up:  Mellow Moss and More Mustard.  Stamps, Inkadinkado Flourishes.  Recollections Pearl Stickers and the Ribbon comes from Michaels.  Thanks for stopping by!

A New Week of Wonderfulness

The Inspiration:

  

The Card:

Two Challenges for this card, the first is The Shabby Tea Room (Week 29, Pearls and Pastels)  and Stamping 411 (170), one a sketch challenge and the other an inspiration challenge.  Both wonderful challenge blogs!  My supplies for this card are:  Stamps, Bobunny and Impression Obsession.  Ink, Stampin Up, Mellow Moss and Blush Blossom.  Ribbon, Offray and American Crafts.  Paper, Bobunny Kitchen Spice Rosemary.  Recollections, Pearl Stickers.  Thanks for stopping by!

A nice way to start off the week

Woke up this morning to check in and found that I received an honorable mention from The Shabby Tea Room and was also a winner in 365 cards Blog...  what a way to start off a week.  It helps too because I am doing the first craft fair I have done in year on Saturday and I am a bit nervous.. this helped boost my confidence so much!  A special thanks to these blogs for recognizing me!

Have a wonderful week!

CCMC - 117 Inspiration Challenge

Oh my goodness, so many interesting colors on this cake, I had so much fun working with this inspiration.  Thanks to CCMC #117 for hosting.   Connie and Mary did it again!  My supplies for this card are:  Stamp by Stampin UP as we my Ink, I used Mellow Moss.  The ribbon is from American Crafts and I used Bazill Card Stock.  For my flowers I used my Sizzix 3 D Die and the leaves I cut out using my Cricut.  Thanks for checking this out!

Get Sketchy #57

The Get Sketchy (#57) is one of my favorites and love this sketch they threw at us this week.  My stamp is from Hero Arts, I used Stampin Up Ink, Bordering Blue.  Recollections Pearl Stickers were used under my sentiment.  I used Offray Ribbon, the Paper is from my stash and I also used my circle punch to make my bird circles.  Thanks for stopping by.

Pals Paper Arts #61

I love Pals Paper Arts Blog Challenge each week. (#61)  In this challenge I used Stampin Up Ink, Mellow Moss and Bordering blue.  The Stamps are from Hero Arts and Making Memories.  I also used my corner punch.  The ribbon is from Offray.  The paper, Melissa Frances and my stash of wonderfulness.  Thanks to PPA!

Case Study Challenge #7

Another wonderful Case Study Challenge (#7).  I used my Bevy of Butterfiles by Unity Stamps.  My sentiment stamp is from Hero Arts.  I used my glitter pen by Jelly Ross.  The paper is from Melissa Frances, Thankful.  I used Stampin Up Ink, Rose Romance and Sage Shadow.  Can't forget the Pearl Stickers by Recollections.  Thanks for looking!

CPS 185

Here is my card for the Card Positioning System #185 Sketch.  I had fun with all these Designer Papers and adding the ribbons in between.   Thanks for hosting this challenge, once again.  My supplies:  Stamp, Hero Arts, Ink, Stampin Up, Bordering Blue, Recollections, Pearl Stickers, Ribbon, Michaels, American Crafts and Seasons.  Thanks for checking in!

Fab N Funky... Challenge #41 Quote me Happy!

Doing the Fab N Funky Challenge Once again #41..  I love the idea of Quote Me Happy, using a stamp that we set aside for awhile and finally found a use for it.  Thanks to Fab N Funky for helping me realize I have more than I thought :)  My Supplies:  Stamp, Cloud 9 Design, Ink, Stampin Up Old Olive, Ribbon, Offray, Brad, Making Memories and Flower, Bazill Basic Paper Flower.  Thanks for looking!

Color Throwdown #111

The Color Throwdown Challenge #111, this is one of my favorite on the web.  I really enjoyed working with several DSP's on this card.. it's fun to put the patterns together and see how they play off one another.  Thanks to Color Throwdown for challenging me this week!  My supplies:  Paper, Basic Grey, Bobunny Press and Bazill Card Stock.  Ink, Color Box and Stampin Up.  Ribbon, Seasons and American Crafts.  Stamps, Making Memories and Hero Arts and of course.. Recollections Pearl Stickers.  Thanks for peeking in!

Taylored Expressions #128

Ahhh the Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge #128 and finally gave me a chance to use the new Sassafras Line, Fancy Free that I found in Scrapbooks by the Sea in South Carolina.  I love this paper and knew when I finally put it to work for me I would not be disappointed.  Thanks to Taylored Expression for hosting this challenge.  My Supplies:  Paper - Sassafras and Girls Paperie.  Ink, Stampin Up. Stamps by TPC Studio and Hero Arts.  I also used Recollections Pearl Stickers and my crimper.  Thanks for looking!

Get Sketchy #56

My daughter spent a week with my sister and her family in San Francisco last week, one of my most favorite places in the world to visit.  My daughter found this Painted Lady stamp, along with another of the Golden Gate Bridge which I will be using in the future, for me.  A glorious gift indeed.  So here is my painted lady card using the Get Sketchy inspiration (#56) as my guide.  I used it loosely this week :)

Thanks so much to the Get Sketchy Blog once again for a terrific challenge!  My supplies:  4 different stamp sets, American Crafts, CTMH, Hero Arts and Yellow Owl Workshop.  Lots of Ink, Stampin Up Lovely Lilac, Sage Shadow, Rose Romance, Bordering Blue and Positively Pink.  My ribbon is from Craft Essentials, Paper is Bobunny Winter Joy and Basic Grey, Aged and Confused.  I also used Recollections Pearl Stickers.

Anything Goes Challenge Week 17 - Cute :)

Well the Theme for this wonderful Anything Goes Blog Challenge this week (#17)  is Cute!   I have always loved this stamp by Great Impressions and it gave me a chance to use my Copic Markers and my Flower Soft.    My supplies:  Ink, Stampin Up Lovely Lilac and Basic Black.  Ribbon, Martha Stewart and Michaels.  Paper, Bobunny Winter Joy.  Flower Soft and Copic Markers.  Stamp, Great Impressions and American Crafts.  Recollections Pearl Stickers.  Thanks for looking!

The Shabby Tea Room Week 28

The Shabby Tea Room has a wonderful challenge each week.  This week it's School Days Week #28.  I made my card a chalk board and even added a chalk board ledge and a piece of chalk :)  My supplies for this challenge are:  Offray Ribbon, Stampin Up Ink - Ruby Red and Basic Black, Stamps - Impression Obsession and Making Memories Puffy Alpha Stickers.  Thanks for stopping by.

Create with Connie and Mary 116

I have, once again, created with Connie and Mary CCMC116.  I love these Die Cuts With a View Metalic Papers.. yumm yumm.   Close to My Heart makes wonderful stamps also..  how cute is this little bird?  My supplies are:  Stampin Up Ink, Rose Romance, Stamps - CTMH, Ribbon is Martha Stewart.  Paper is DCWV and I also used Recollections Pearl Stickers.   Have a wonderful day!