Taking a Challenge Break

We have been hit lately with some sad news in our family.  My Dear Uncle passed away late Monday evening and My sweet Aunt is suffering from a very progressive form of lung cancer.  Her prognosis is short and we are all very devasted.  Please send some thoughts and prayers our way.  In the meantime I have been blessed with several card orders and this has been wonderful therapy for me.  I have stepped out of the challenges for a spell until things slow down.  I miss them but something must give right now.  Thanks for any thoughts and prayers you send our way.

Susan

Filling an order of "Thinking of You" cards

I have been working my way through an order of "Thinking of You" cards, here are just a few.

Color Throwdown #114

My card for the Color Throwdown (#114) this week was truly a joy to create.  I love this sizzix embossing die of the little bird, don't you?    My other supplies are:  Stamp is from Impression Obsession and the Ink is from Stampin Up, Choc. Chip.  Most of the Card stock I used came from my stash of wonderfulness.

Thanks for stopping by!

Curtain Call Act 52

Each week Stacey from Stampin With Stacey Challenges us with wonderful color combinations.  Here is my card for this weeks challenge, Curtain Call Act 52.  My supplies are:  Bazzill Card Stock and Stamps from Hero Arts.  The Ink is from Stampin Up, Taken with Teal.  The Ribbon is from Wrights, Casa Collection.

Thanks again Stacey!

Get Sketchy #60

Here is my new card for the Get Sketchy (#60) Challenge.  I really enjoy working with their sketches and I always love the cards they pick for their showcase each week.  My supplies:  ribbon is from Hobby Lobby and the Stamp is from Hero Arts.  The ink is from Stampin Up, Mellow Moss and the pearls are from Paper Studio and the wonderful Paper is from CTMH.  Enjoy and thanks for looking!

Curtain Call Act 51

Here is my card for Stampin With Stacey, Curtain Call Act 51.  Lots of fun colors working together.  I had lots of fun making this today.  Thanks Stacey once again.    My supply list:  Pearls by Recollections, Ink by Stampin Up, Classic Black, the Ribbon by Offray.  Stamp from Stampin Up and Paper from Jillibean Soup, "Head of Cabbage".  I also used Acrylic Paint, something fun I picked up from Delisa, my very good friend.

Very Excited!

I am very excited that I received a shout out from one of my favorite challenge Blogs..  Color Throwdown!  Wow, with almost 60 entries,  I am very honored to be recognized by this wonderful Blog!
Thanks!

Taylored Expressions

Here is my card for the Taylored Expressions (131) Sketch Challenge.  I love these CTMH flowers, the are so darn cute and easy to make.  My supplies:  Stampin Up Ink, Classic Black and Mellow Moss.  The Stamps are from CTMH and I also used my Marvy Circle Punch to make my flower.  The paper is Paper Seed Squiggle Works and the Pearls are form Paper Stickers.

  

David Sedaris

What a weekend in Cincinnati!  We have the Bengals Playing Tampa Bay at Paul Brown Stadium and then several hours later and a couple blocks away, we have The Cincinnati Reds playing the Phillies in in Post Season Baseball trying to make their way to the playoffs..  So here's to our home town sports teams.  Then why, you must be asking, am I showing my blog post title as David Sedaris.  Well, he is also here at the Aronoff Center this evening and Renee and I have tickets!!!  I am very excited to spend this evening with my daughter to enjoy this event.  He is one of our favorites and I am ready to giggle the night away.  I am warning my endorphins, heads up guys!

Color Throwdown #113

Here is my card for The Color Throwdown Challenge (#113).  Can You Handle This...  I love this challenge each week!  Thanks for hosting once again.  My supplies are:  Paper, Bazzill, Ink, Stampin Up, Mellow Moss, Chocolate Chip and Eggplant Envy.  Stamps are from Hero Arts and CTMH, Alphabets.  The Ribbon...Bobbin Ribbon and Pink Paislee, Bayberry Cottage.  Thanks for looking!

Stamping 411 #172

Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge ( #72)  this week was very nice and simple, I really loved playing with this.  My supplies are:  Button from Button Ups, the Ink from Stampin Up, Mellow Moss, Bordering Blue and Summer Sun.  Stamps by My Favorite Things, "What's Up Cupcake?".  The Ribbon, I used Offray and my Pearls from Recollections.  The Paper is from DCWV.

Get Sketchy #59

 Get Sketchy (#59) ... they are looking for a New Designer...humm  I'm thinking about it, but am I good enough?  My supplies:  Stampin Up Ink, Mellow Moss, Orchid Opulence, Decorative Ribbon by Comex, Stamps by Hero Arts and Pearls by Paper Stickers.  Last But Not Least, the Paper by Best Creation Inc., "Once Upon a Dream".

Connie and Mary #119

Once again, creating with Connie and Mary Sketch Challenge (#119) brought us a wonderful adventure this week.  I loved their inspiration sketch card!  I kind of let my designer paper do the work this week..but give myself credit for putting 2 designs together that I feel really worked well.  My supplies:  The birthday stamp is from Stampin Up as well as the Ink, Mellow Moss.  I used Offray ribbon and my designer paper is by The Girls Paperie, On Holiday and Basic Grey, Origins.  The flowers I made using my Sizzix 3 D Die.  Thanks for stopping by !

Case Study Challenge #9 and Paper Sundaes

The Case Study Challenge is one I look forward to each week, not only because it is extremely challenging but I love the inspiration cards also.  I am also putting this in for Paper Sundaes Challenge (#38), a new challenge for me.  I had to use paper from my stash, perfect!   My Supplies this week :  Stamps are by Stampin Up and CTMH, Serendipity.  The flower I used is from K and Company and the Ribbon is American Crafts.  I used Stampin Up Ink, Old Olive.  The paper is from my stash.. I love the color and patterns.  Thanks for looking!

PPA63 Color Challenge

 My Card for Pals Paper Arts Challenge (PPA63)... I used some wonderful stamps from Hero Arts and Impression Obsession.  The Ink is from Stampin Up, Really Rust, Mellow Moss and Pink Passion.  I used Bazzill Card Stock and Stampin Up Writers, Rose Red and Sage Shadow.  The pearls are from Paper Stickers and I used Wrights Ribbon.  Enjoy.

Halladay

The Reds lose game one of the Post Season to Roy Halladay pitching a no hitter.  What a class act he is.  I hated to see the Reds lose but watching this guy pitch was quite a thrill.  So Kudos to Roy Halladay!

CPS 187

I really love the Card Positioning Challenge (187) and here is my card this week using the sketch they presented.  The stamps are from Hero Arts and Impression Obsession.  The Ink is Stampin Up Mellow Moss.  The ribbon I used is from Wrights and the pearls are Pearls by Paper Stickers.  Thanks for looking!

Get Sketchy #58

Here is my card for the Get Sketchy Challenge (#58).  I stuck with my own style and made another flower using  hearts.  I chalked it with Bordering Blue from Stampin Up.    My other supplies are:

The Paper is DCWV and I used Recollections Pearl Stickers.  The Ink is Stampin Up Mellow Moss and the Stamp is also from Stampin Up.  Last but not least, the ribbon is from Micheals.

A Wonderful Visit!

Today I went to visit a very good friend.  Diane has been ill for over a year now, suffering from a debilitating virus.  She seems to get worn out very quickly but told me today that she feels that finally she seems to be turning around and getting better.  She and I use to shop the scrapbook stores together, going from one to the next and then enjoying lunch out.  I so miss those times!  Hopefully, Diane, we will be able to get back to that soon.  So if you are reading this, my lovelies...please keep my friend Diane in your thoughts and prayers.  She is not only one of my best friends but also one of the most talented Artists I have ever met.

Stacey's Curtain Call, Act 50

Once again, here I am on stage for Staceys Curtain Call.   Each week I look forward to seeing what she

 has in store for us and this week certainly did not disappoint.  Her choice of colors were outstanding..so here is my entry for this challenge.  My supplies:  first of all my flowers, I made using my Sizzix 3 D die and the leaves were made using my Cricut.  The wonderful ribbon is from Bayberry Cottage, don't you just love it?  I used Stampin Up Ink, Garden Green and also their stamp. The red paper is from American Crafts, Bookshelf and the card stock from Bazill.  Thanks for having back on stage Stacey!

Pals Paper Arts #62

Ok, so here's the deal...  I was a rebel this week, I have a lot of buttons but I'm not a big fan... so I replaced my button with a snap... a snap eyelet.  After all, don't buttons and snaps fulfill the same purpose?   I compensated by using all the colors of the buttons in your inspiration bowl and then my snap.  Hope I don't get in trouble :)   So here is my card for Pals Paper Arts (PPA62 - All Snapped up) !  I love this challenge blog!  My supplies:  Stampin Up Stamp and Ink, Garden Green.  American Craft Ribbon.  My Flowers were made using my Sizzix 3 D die and the leaves using Cricut.  The snap and paper is from my "stash of wonderfulness".  Enjoy!

Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge 171

 
Here is my card for the Stamping 411 (#171) Challenge.  I really enjoyed working with the sketch, used my soft and clean style :)  My supplies are:  I used copic markers for the flowers, Stampin Up Nice and Narrow stamp set and Mellow Moss Ink.  The Paper is DCWV Pearlized Metallic.  Both ribbons are from Create It and the pearl stickers are from Recollections.  Thanks for stopping by!

Case Study Challenge #8

Once again the inspiration card for Case Study Challenge (#8) has blown me away and made me feel a bit insecure :)  But here I am, giving it another shot.  My supplies for this card are:  Stamps are from Making Memories Wedding, StampinUp Ink Mellow Moss, Flowers are from DoJiggies by Marcel Shuman.  Paper is from Bobunny, Petal Pusher Bloomers.  The Doilie is from Party Express, the Ribbon is from American Crafts.  I used the Sizzix die for the picket fence and mushroom brads are from my stash of wonderfullness.