Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Just Us Girls Challenge #720 - Stencil Week

I really do love this challenge.  Using stencils is so easy, and, you usually get a fabulous end result.

I started with a polka dot stencil for the background, blending on a few distress inks. Using the STAMPlorations Smile stamp set, I stamped, cut, and colored the the lilies.

The sentiment is from MFT Everything Wonderful.

Your turn!  Come on over to the JUGS Challenge #720 and play along. So many ways to use a stencil!



Thanks for stopping by~
ps - I have used affiliated links in this post at no additional cost to you. (All you need to do is click on the highlighted links in my post). Thanks so much for the support!

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Thank You & Challenges

Today I am playing in 3 challenges with my card; CAS Colors & Sketches #533 - sketch, Color Hues #83; cream & blue, and [new to me] Try It On Tuesday - use a stencil.

I used stenciling for the sketch, and Altenew Leaf Canopy stamp set [and dies] for the images and sentiment.

I used the blue and cream colors for Color Hues.  I must say, these challenges blended well. 😀

 

        

Thanks Challenges for the motivation.  I had fun creating~



Thanks for stopping by~
ps - I have used affiliated links in this post at no additional cost to you. (All you need to do is click on the highlighted links in my post). Thanks so much for the support!

Saturday, March 16, 2024

Addicted to CAS Challenge #254 - Bloom


You can never go wrong with flowers on a card :).  Keeping it CAS - oh yes please.

I used Simon Says Little Sunflower Die. [Love this die!]  By adding some ink to the inside, it gives this flower a lot of depth. 

The Layered Hello Die is from Dare 2B Artsy.  [Really a great price point too!]

Your turn!  Come on over to Addicted to CAS Challenge and play along.  The gallery will be amazing!



Thanks for stopping by~
ps - I have used affiliated links in this post at no additional cost to you. (All you need to do is click on the highlighted links in my post). Thanks so much for the support!

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Seize the Birthday Challenge #279 - Coordinating Tag

 

Making a matching tag is always fun as it adds a little gift into the birthday card you send!  My recipients are always happy with this little addition.

 

 I used the fun Simon Says Fab Flower.  Love the layering of this cutie.

(It really is a birthday card see the inside below.)


And here is the "gift" I will include in this card;

This totally matches the card, and totally works for this challenge, and for me :)


Your turn - Come on over to Seize the Birthday Challenge and show us your matching tag, or if you want, just make a birthday card - that works too.



Thanks for stopping by~
ps - I have used affiliated links in this post at no additional cost to you. (All you need to do is click on the highlighted links in my post). Thanks so much for the support!

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Just Us Girls Challenge #718 - Collaboration with Time Out Challenges

 

We are having a collaboration with the Time Out Challenge this time.  Our challenge will last for 2 weeks too!  Lots of time for you to play along, and get your card into 2 challenges! 

I've had this bird die for probably 10 years at this point, and finally, I am using him!  He's kind of cute right?

The sentiment is from Memory Box; Signature Greetings.  [Love the matching dies that come with this set!]

Your turn!  Apparently, if you upload to either JUGS or the TO Challenges, you will be entered into BOTH blogs!  Well, there's an easy way to enter 2 challenges.  We hope you join in the fun.  Oh yeah, there is a $25 prize also!



Thanks for stopping by~
ps - I have used affiliated links in this post at no additional cost to you. (All you need to do is click on the highlighted links in my post). Thanks so much for the support!

Playing over at SCS Sketch Challenge #1001

For my daily card - yep, I am trying to make a card every day. I might not do a blog post everyday, but I do need the creativity challenge.  Today, when I saw the sketch over at SCS, I instantly thought of the technique that Gina K had a video on a while back.

I used Gina K Designs; Wild Blossoms.  A lovely image for this technique.

My sentiment is computer generated.

That's it for today.  I had a great time  making this card.


Thanks for stopping by~
ps - I have used affiliated links in this post at no additional cost to you. (All you need to do is click on the highlighted links in my post). Thanks so much for the support!

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Color Hues #82 - Tourquoise and Green

I got a reminder e-mail from Color Hues #82, and since I do adore these colors together, I decide to join in the fun. 

I hope it was okay that I used different shades of the colors.  If not, whoops.  I do like my end result though.


I went through my dies, picked out the ones I thought would go together, cut them out in the shades of colors, and adhered them.  I scored the background panel for some texture.

Lastly, I added a birthday sentiment.  Yep, love these colors together, and my card! 😀.
 
Thanks Color Hues - I had fun.



Thanks for stopping by~

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Just Us Girls Challenge #717 - Color Week

I do like green! 
 
I went into my stash of designer paper from Heartfelt Creations and found the perfect sheets.

It has the 2 shades of green - yay, and I colored the birthday muffin with a couple of shades of green.
I wanted contrast so I made the frosting red.

I just love how this muffin digital from STAMPlorations is able to make the size bigger.  I like a big ole birthday muffin!  The Happy Birthday sentiment is also from STAMPlorations [2 separate dies].  Just a side note, STAMPlorations has partially opened again! Yay!

Your turn!  Come on over to the Just Us Girls Challenge #717 and play along!  I'm looking forward to seeing the greens in the gallery~



Thanks for stopping by~
ps - I have used affiliated links in this post at no additional cost to you. (All you need to do is click on the highlighted links in my post). Thanks so much for the support!

The Male Room Challenge #184 - Food/Drink

Well of course I made a coffee card!

A background stamp of Hero Arts, a crimper strip for texture, and retired die from CAS-ual Fridays.  

Add in some stripes and this card is complete!

Your turn!  Come on over to The Male Room Challenge and play along.


Thanks for stopping by~