Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Dreamweaver Christmas....

Here today to share another Christmas card made with Dreamweaver Stencils. This was my fourth card made for my assignment. I did make one other card that I sent to Lynell, but silly me did not photograph it and I had used some stencils that I already had, not my assignment stencils.

This was a fun card to make. It has alot of steps, but I think the end result was worth it.
First, I used Gold Embossing paste to paste the sentiment and the legs of the sleigh. After that dried, I put my LJ904 Sleigh stencil back over the top of the paper and the already gold embossed areas. I used the scroll stamp from Tim Holtz Stamper Anonymous "Mini Holidays" stamp set to stamp just the sleigh, remember, I had the stencil in place at this time. I used a heat tool to speed up the drying process of the pigment ink. Once I had the ink dry enough, I paste embossed only the sleigh again with Translucent Embossing Paste, I immediately removed the stencil again, not only for cleaning purposes, but if you have wet embossing paste, sometimes the stencil will dry to the paper, then it tears when trying to remove it. It was very important that the paste was dry for the next step, so I let it sit overnight.

The next morning, I got out my Tim Holtz Rock Candy Crackle Paint. With the stencil in place I lathered on the crackle paint, removed the stencil and let it dry (which only took about an hour).
Once the crackle paint was dry, stencil in place again, using Walnut Stain Distress Ink, I sponged as much as I wanted onto the SLEIGH only, I then took a paper towel, rubbed off the excess ink, at the same time, pushing ink into the cracks of the Rock Candy Crackle paint. I hope you can see the ink in the cracks. I loved the effect and I hope you can get an opportunity to try it also.
Here are the supplies that I used:
Card Stock: Brown Shimmer (Island Paperie); Cream Pearl (Coredinations)
Stamps: Mini Holiday (Stamper Anonymous for Tim Holtz)
Ink: Craft Chocolate Chip (Stampin 'Up)
Stencils: LJ904 (Dreamweaver Stencils)
Embossing Pastes: Gold Metallic, Translucent (Dreamweaver Stencils)
Extras: Tim Holtz "Rock Candy" Crackle Paint, Tim Holtz Walnut Stain Distress Ink, EK Success Corner Punch

Please check out all of the other WONDERFUL Christmas cards from the other members of the Dreamweavers Dream Team! They are sure to get your Christmas card mojo in a roar!!!

Thanks for stopping by today!!! I hope you have a wonderful day!!!
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Monday, August 30, 2010

Cardabilities Sketch Reveil #10


Good morning Cardabilities Sketch LOVERS!!!!! Today is the reveal of Sketch #10. Isn't it a beauty???!!!!

Here is my take on the sketch...

Here are the products that I used for my card:
Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Perfect Plum, Whisper White, Lovely Lilac (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Craft Perfect Plum (Stampin' Up)
Patterned Paper: Stampin' Up
Stamps: (Our Daily Bread Designs), Waltzingmouse Stamps
Dies: Labels 12 (Spellbinders), Butterfly (QuicKutz)
Extras: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Ribbon (Stampin' Up)
Rush over to Cardabilities.com and get a great sketch and see some wonderful Design Team Inspiration!!!
One more thing, Cardabilities is looking for its new term Design Team. Take a look HERE for all the details!!!
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Friday, August 27, 2010

Stampin' Sister's In Christ, Our Daily Bread Design (late) and a Dreamweaver!!!


Good morning!!! I hope you are having a great morning so far!! Today I am going to share a couple of cards. One was supposed to be for a challenge, but it is too late. I still want to share though!

My first card was inspired by the Stampin' Sister's In Christ challenge. This week Cindy, who is my Design Team partner at Cardabilities, told us a story of how she has been in a tough position for the last few years, and how her faith has gotten her through the roughest time of her life. Our challenge was to make a card using our "life verse" . As you can see, I chose 1 Corinthians 13 4-5. Who doesn't love this verse! I read it DAILY!!! Thank you Cindy!!! Your challenge was great!
I also made this card for the Our Daily Bread Design Challenge, but my submission was too late. Oops. We were asked to use a die cut or punch on our cards. That is pretty easy for me. I use dies on every card, but in the spirit of the challenge, I busted out the Provo Craft Gypsy, and used the Home Decor cartridge and made the little corner elements. The other dies were no other that my beloved Spellbinders.

Supplies used on my card:
Card Stock: Pretty In Pink, Whisper White (Stampin' Up); Black Shimmer (Island Paperie)
Stamps:1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Distress Embossing Ink (Ranger)
Embossing Powder: Detail Black (Missoula Memory Lane)
Dies: Provo Craft Cricut Home Decor Cartridge, Classic Scallop & Circle (Spellbinders)
Extras: Pearls (Recollections), Silver studs (I-Rock Gem setting tool); Liquid Pearls (Ranger); Lace (Garage Sale)


This card was just one that was weighing on my mind to make. I love this stencil so much from Dreamweavers and I love this verse. I used Gold Metallic Embossing paste on the cross and it gives such a beautiful shine. (Great job Lynell). I distressed the edges of the card rolled up one side for a more aged look and used Antique Linen and Old Paper Ink on the edges. I matted it on a SUPER SHINY gold piece of card stock. What do you think? Too much??

Here are all the supplies used...
Card Stock: Whisper White( Stampin'Up); White Confetti & Gold Shine (given to me as gift)
Stamps: Scripture Series One (Our Daily Bread Design)
Ink: Distress Embossing Ink, Distress Antique Linen, Distress Old Paper (Ranger)
Embossing Powder: Gold Dust (craft supply)
Gold Studs: I-Rock Gem Setting Tool (Imaginince)

Please let me know what you think of my cards today!!!
I hope you all have a super weekend!!

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Thursday, August 26, 2010

Beautiful Colors and a Sketch...


Once again, good day!!! Here to share another card.
I am trying out a challenge that I read about every week and have never participated in. The Moxie Fab World Trigger Challenge. If you haven't seen it or just haven't seen it this week. Check it out HERE. Just so you can see inspirational colors...here is the image...

Ohhhh....sassy!!!

The next challenge that I am participating in is Skipping Stones Design. Every Tuesday they have a sketch challenge. This month all their sketches were made by Marin Benedict. Every card lover knows who that is. Check out Marin's blog, Zany Not Crazy.

I tried to copy and paste the sketch, but it pasted bigger than the screen.....Check it out HERE.

Here is my card:

Here are the supplies used:
Card Stock: Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo (Stampin' Up)
Stamps: Symbol of Faith (Inkadinkado); Sentiment (Kitchen Sink Stamps)
Ink: Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise (Stampin' Up)
Dies: Cross Collection (Spellbinders)
Ribbon: Stampin' Up
Embossing Folder: Dot Matrix (Tim Holtz for Sizzix)
Glimmer Spray: Memory Mist (Stewart)

Thanks for checking in again today. Love to see you!!! Come back often!!!
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Simply Dreamy!!


Good morning!! I hope that my Dreamweaver's cards are getting you all in the spirit of Christmas!!!
Here it is.....

Card Stock: White Pearl (Coredinations); Shimmer Green (Island Paperie)
Stencils: Christmas (LL3009); Holly Leaf (LL3005) (Dreameaver's Stencils)
Stamps: Stampin' Up)
Die Cut: Labels (Spellbinders)
Pearls: Recollections (Michaels)

Easy Peasy....Let me know what you think. I am considering tyring out my first Dreamweaver's Stencil tutorial video. Let me know if that is something you would be interested in watching.

Have a good day!!
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Color Throwdown 107 & Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge #11


I had to share this card today!!! I was playing with the new Color Throwdown colors....


YUMMY!!!

and the sketch #11 from Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge Blog...

and I came up with THIS....

I think it turned out soo cute and dainty!!! I made this with a good family friend in mind, that was kind enough to save about 300 wood mounted rubber stamps and (not joking) 1000's of sheets of beautiful cardstock from a landfill. I can't believe the product here. All the stamps are wonderful outdoorsy animals and landscapes. The cardstock is an array of patterns and solids, all the perfect weight for a card. Thanks again Carol!!! You will be seeing this beauty this weekend!!!

Another shout out to the gal with the garage sale that I got this lace from....I finally got all the knots out and I have about 500 yards of different lace. Thanks again from the $5 deal!!!!!

One more shout out to me.....I FINALLY SEWED A DESCENT LOOKING CIRCLE!!!!

Here are the supplies that I used on my card:

Card Stock: Pretty In Pink, Pear Pizazz, Rose Red (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Very Vanilla Craft (Stampin' Up)
Stamps: Very Vintage Labels 10 & Fancy Phrases (Waltzingmouse Stamps)
Dies: Classic Scalloped Circles, Circles, Labels 10 (Spellbinders)
Lace: (garage sale)
Liquid Pearls: Lemon Yellow (Ranger)
Detail White Embossing Powder

Thanks for taking a look today. Leave me a comment!! I love reading them.
Have a great day!!
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Dreamweaver Christmas Stencils Day Two...


Good morning and welcome to a beautiful day. I am preparing for a fun filled day with kiddo's and friends at the pool. The summer vacation is coming to a close for these little guys so we need to have as much fun as we can in the next few days!!!

Today I would like to share with you another card from my Dreamweavers assignment! Isn't this Holly Leaf with Flourishes (LG731) and the Hallelujah (LM2007) stencil to die for!!!

Once again, I couldn't resist from grabbing the Pearle scent Embossing Paste and Metallic FX powders!!! First I embossed the Holly Leaves with the beautiful pearly embossing paste, I let that dry for about 45 minutes. I wanted the paste to be dry because I placed the stencil back on top of the dry paste and with a sponge dauber, I patted glue pad on the holly leaves so my Ivy Garden Metallic F/X would stick. Isn't it shimmery gorgeousness????

Last, but definitely not least, I dry embossed (with a light table and stylus) the Hallelujah stencil on a thin piece of silver shimmery card stock. I also placed the stencil back over the top of embossed image and using a sponge dauber again, I sponged glue over the image and then sprinkled a light layering of Pixie Blush Metallic FX.
With a few detail for embellishments my card was complete!!! For tons more inspiration from the other members of the Dreamweavers Dream Team, click on the blog roll on the right hand side of my blog or you can go to Dream It Up Dreamweavers Stencil Blog. You can purchase the products that I mentioned today and a TON of others at Stencil With Style.
Here are the other supplies used on my card:

Card Stock: White Pearl (Coredinations); Blushing Bride (Stampin' Up); Shimmer Silver (Island Paperie)
Stencils: Hallelujah & Holly Leaf Flourish (Dreamweavers Stencils)
Embossing Pastes: Pearle scent
Mica Powders: Metallic FX Ivy Garden & Pixie Blush (Dreamweavers Stencils)
Extras: Silver studs (I-Rock Gem Setting Tool); Ribbon (Stampin' Up); Red Liquid Pearls (Ranger); Corner Punch (Zutter Round it All)

I hope you like my card. I think it turned out beautiful and simple!!! Let me know what you think!! I love reading your comments!!!

Have a super day!!!

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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

It Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas...



I have finished my Dreamweaver assignments and they are on their way to Lynell!!! Now is time for me to share with you all the wonderful Christmas stencils for this season!!!
Soon you will start to see all the wonderful designs that the Dream Team has come up with at the Dreamweavers blog...Dream It Up!!

Lynell Harlow, owner and designer of Dreamweaver Stencils has really "put out the goods" with the release of her 2010 Christmas stencils. There is not one that isn't absolutely gorgeous!!!
Here are the supplies used for this card:

Card Stock: Brown Shimmer (Island Paperie); White Pearl (Coredinations)
Stencil: LS91 & LJ900 (Dreamweavers)
Embossing Pastes: Pearlescent (Dreamweavers)
Powders: Metallic F/X (Dreamweavers)
Hat Pins: Dreamweavers
Ribbon & Glitter: (craft supply)
I will be showing my stenciled Dreamweavers cards a lot this week so stay tuned.

Let me know what you think of my card!!!
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Monday, August 23, 2010

This is me, attempting to keep up.....




I had mentioned in an earlier post that I was going to do better this week about keeping up on my blog. Here is my attempt. The featured card below is for a few challenges.

Here is our wonderful, colorful, inspirational photo!! For some reason, these colors make me THIRSTY!!! Just like the picture shows. I keep looking at it, hoping that those drink are MOJITO's. MMM....refreshing!


Next, CPS 181....Here's the sketch. I kind of got off on my own way with this one...

This Week\

Next, for Stamping On Assignment with Our Daily Bread Designs, we used birds on our cards, on a seasonal setting. I chose a springy/summery setting. I don't really care for dandelions in my yard, but I love them on my cards.

Here are the supplies I used...
Card Stock: Certainly Celery, Garden Green, Tempting Turquoise (Stampin' Up) White Pearl (Coredinations)
Stamps: Fly...Free (Unity Stamp Co.); Scripture Series One (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Garden Green, Tempting Turquoise, Certainly Celery (Stampin' Up)
Dies: Labels 10 (Spellbinders); Dove (QuicKutz)
Extras: Ribbon (SU); Brad (K&Co.); Liquid Pearls (Ranger)
Markers: Blender Pen, Garden Green Stampin' Write marker (Stampin' Up)

I hope you like my card. Please leave me a comment and let me know you stopped by today!!!
Have a great Monday!!!!
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I am slowly getting all these great VERVE cards posted...



Good morning blogging world. I have been so behind on posting challenges and everything the last few weeks. I have been spending time trying to soak in as much summer as I can before winter hits. I am so enjoying this summer and I keep thinking, why be inside? You are going to be inside ALL winter!!!
Anyway, I have made a vow to myself that I will be better this week.
The card that I am featuring today is from the Viva La Verve Week 3 Challenge. Once again, a great sketch and a great photo inspiration. I also was super excited because I got to dig into my new Basic Grey Cappella 6x6 paper pad! What a beautiful paper collection. WOW! Another thing I did on this card is FAUX stitching. Until the other day, I have never wrote ANYTHING on cardstock to enhance the design (besides a sentiment). It felt so liberating and fun. Let me know what you think of it.

Here are the supplies used on this card:
Card Stock: Kraft, Very Vanilla (Stampin' Up), Brown Shimmer (Island Paperie)
Stamps: Thankful Accents (Verve)
Ink: Chocolate Chip (Stampin' Up); Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker (Stampin' Up)
Patterned Paper: Cappella (Basic Grey)
Embossing Folder: Elegant Lines (Sizzix for Stampin' Up)

I hope you like it!! Leave a comment and let me know what you think!!

I hope you all have a super day!!

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Saturday, August 21, 2010

Verve Anniversary Sketch #3


This past week was Verve Stamps 3rd Anniversary party and they were celebrating a New Release as well. For the Anniversary Party, Julee put together five sketches. You can see the sketches HERE. My card was made with the third sketch. I also got to mess around with my new Stampin' Up "In Colors".


Here are the supplies that I used:

Card Stock: Peach Parfait, Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Pear Pizazz(Stampin' Up)
Stamps: Verve Stamps
Ink: Marina Mist
Punch: 3 Hole Scalloped Corner (Martha Stewart)
Embossing Folder: Swiss Dots (Cuttlebug)
Ribbon: Certainly Celery, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White Organza (Stampin' Up)
Extras: I-Rock Gen Setting Tool, Lace(craft supply)

I hope you like my card today. Leave a comment and let me know you where here!!!
Have a great weekend!!!


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Viva La Verve Baby.....


Good morning!!! This past week has been Verve card making frenzy.....First there was the Anniversary Sketch Challenge and then I had to get caught up on the Viva La Verve challenges at Splitcoast Stampers.

Each week Amber makes an amazing sketch and give us photo inspiration.

Check out THIS link and see which photo I chose.
This is a great challenge to play in. There is always a great Verve Prize!!!

Now for my card......

Here are the supplies that I used:
Card Stock: Rose Red, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White (Stampin' Up), Pearly Black (Coredinations)
Patterned Paper: Stampin' Up DSP
Stamps: Verve Stamps
Ink: Jet Black Stazon
Dies: Spellbinders Labels
Extras: Liquid Pearls (Ranger), I-Rock Gem setting tool, Jewels (stash)

I hope you liked my card. Please leave a comment. I love reading your comments. They inspire me to no end!!!
Have a good day!!
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Friday, August 20, 2010

It's Verve August Release Day!!!


I am celebrating and anxiously awaiting 8pm (EST) for the release on SCS, with the Verve Anniversary Sketch Challenge card. Here is a direct link to all the fun HERE.
When I saw these five sketches that Julee made, I was immediately inspired. I couldn't believe how all five cards just came together. Thanks Julee.
Over the last 6 days, The Verve Diva's (DT) have been blog hopping to showcase all the new stamps. What they have produced has really gotten my heart going and my bank account running for the hills. BUT, I did participate in all 6 days of blog hopping in hopes of winning some of the new release sets. You too can take your chances by visiting all the DT's blogs and leaving a comment on their wonderful projects and maybe WIN. Start with this POST at the Verve blog and hop along. You will be super inspired!!!!
Now for my card....

Here is Julee's second sketch of the challenge...
Here are the supplies that I used on my card:
Card Stock: Pear Pizazz, Concord Grape, Blushing Bride, Whisper White (Stampin' Up)
Stamps: Psalm 37:4 Plain Jane & Fairy Tales (Verve Stamps)
Ink: Concord Grape, Blushing Bride & Craft Whisper White (Stampin' Up);
Dies: Labels 3 (Spellbinders Paper Arts)
Punches: EK Success
Embossing Folder: Sizzix
Extras: Blooms (Recollections); Ribbon (Stampin' Up); Lavender Liquid Pearls (Ranger)
Stencil: Dreamweaver

Thank you for stopping by today! I hope you will join me for the Verve August release tonight. You won't be disappointed!!!
If you like my card, please leave a comment. Reading comments inspire me!!
Have a super day!


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Thursday, August 19, 2010

Verve Anniversary Sketch #1


Only a few days left until Julee, owner and illustrator of Verve Stamps releases her August newest creations.
There is a super challenge over at the Verve Forums at SCS. Julee created five sketches for a friendly challenge on August 20th (the day of the release). You can see all the sketches HERE.
Friday August 20th, at 8pm(EST) join me at the Verve Forums for chatting, seeing the new VERVE releases and.... winning PRIZES.
Here are the supplies that I used on my card:
Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight, Very Vanilla (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Cajun Craze (Stampin' Up)
Stamps: Thankful Accents (Verve Stamps)
Accessories: Circle Dies (Spellbinders), Border Punch (EK Success), Embossing Folder (Sizzix)

Thanks for stopping by and taking a look. Hopefully you will have time to join in for the Anniversary fun!!!


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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Here I Go Combining Challenges Again....


Good evening!!! The card being featured today is for the Skipping Stones Design Sketch Challenge and Our Daily Bread Design Shining Light Challenge.

Skipping Stones Design has THIS great sketch this week, designed by Maren Benedict.

Our Daily Bread Stamps Designs challenge was that we needed to use the same stamp twice.

Here are the supplies that I used for this card:
Card Stock: Whisper White (Stampin' Up), Coredinations (Pearly Black)
Stamps: Scripture Series 1 & Flour De Lis (Our Daily Bread Designs); Praying for You (Verve Stamps)
Ink: Craft Whisper White(Stampin' Up); Jet Black Stazon
Gems: I-Rock (imaginsce); Charm (craft supply)

Thanks for taking a look today, and I hope you get a chance to check out one or both of these great challenges!!!!
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Stampin' Sisters In Christ Challenge....Humerous Cards


Good evening blogging friends!!!
Welcome to my Stampin' Sister's In Christ challenge. Our challenge this week was to make a funny or humorous card. I don't really think this card is very funny, but as I was going to make this card, I realized that I don't have any funny or humorous stamps. Of all the stamps I have, this was about it.


Take the time to stop over to Stampin' Sisters In Christ blog and check out all the challenges and some great messages.

Have a good day!!





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Monday, August 16, 2010

Romans 8:28


Last week I was a bit lax with my blog and posted only once or twice. This week, I am going to get back to normal. I have been making alot of Dreamweaver cards for my upcoming assignment and Verve is having some really fun sketch challenges this week.
Today I am featuring a card I made a while back using Our Daily Bread Design stamps.

There are a ton of beautiful cards in the Our Daily Bread Design card gallery on their website.

I hope you enjoy the card. If you like it, please leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

Have a super day!!

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Sunday, August 15, 2010

AND.....I'm late.....Cardabilities Sketch #9 Reveal....



I am running a wee bit behind today with our crazy busy week....with a crazy busy weekend.

Today is Augusts 1st Cardabilities Sketch Reveal..... You can play along HERE!!!!



Here is my design....



Please take the time to play long. Cardabilities has great sketches!!!
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Thursday, August 12, 2010

Another....Cram Packed Challenge Post!!!


Phewww....I got a few other challenges done in the nick of time, and one GREAT challenge done with time to spare!!!
The colors of this card were inspired by the great color choices of none other than....



What an interesting photo. I do PROMISE....there is green in the Boxer, Basic Grey Patterned Paper.

I also want to thank The Playdate Cafe for choosing my last weeks submission for
"The Cream of Our Coffee" blinkie!!! I am displaying it proudly at the right hand side if my blog!!

The other challenges that I can thanks for the wonderful inspiration of this card are the gorgeous sketch at Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge blog.



The last challenge but by FAR not least.....Stampin Sisters In Christ challenge blog. This week we had a wonderful message on forgiveness and the challenge was so make a card with an apology or forgiving.

Great challenges and I enjoyed making this card. The whole time thinking about forgiving and how important it is.

Here are the supplies that I used on my card:
Cardstock: Kraft & Early Espresso (Stampin' Up)
Patterned Paper: Boxer (Basic Grey)
Stamps: Fancy Phrases (Waltzingmouse)
Ink: Early Espresso (Stampin' Up)
Flowers: Flower trim border(craft supply); Corduroy flowers ( Bazzill); Mulberry Roses (Michaels)
Frame: Ornate Frame (Tim Holtz Ideaology)
Brads: I-Rock (imaginisce); Stampin' Up

There it is....Thanks for taking a look today! I hope you enjoy it. I encourage you to participate in some of the above challenge!! Lots of fun!

Have a great day!!! Prepare for a super weekend!!!!
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Cram Packed Challenge Card....


Well I have been somewhat busy this week, but not making cards. Darn it. On Monday morning, I made a list of all the challenges that I wanted to do during the week. Here it is Thursday, and I find myself stuffing challenges together, oh man!!
I have had a few distractions though....I blew my whole birthday cash stash this weekend on crafty finds online. I have kind of been going to the mail box everyday with high hopes that I would have some "happy mail" and I did receive some VERY happy mail from Lynell Harlow at Dreamweaver Stencils. She is the owner, designer and wonderful mentor behind Dreamweavers. It was a very generous package of new Christmas stencils, Mica powders and some ADORABLE hat pins. My Dream Team assignment has come in and I did draw a few sketches and did paste up a few of those stencils, but they are all a work in progress. In the next week or so, you will be seeing some of my newest Dreamweaver creations. Lynell is generous enough to give the members of her team a wholesale discount on her products so needless to say, I had a giant list from Dreamweavers. I have had a wish list going now it is somewhat depleted. I spent some HERE at Verve, I spent some HERE at Papertrey Ink, I also threw some money HERE at Our Daily Bread Design. I also found some random deals on eBay, and Etsy. If you have time, check out this gals store on Etsy. She has super deals on beautiful lace and ribbon embellies.

Here is the first card that I made for this week's challenges. I was able to stuff three challenges into one. First off, Our Daily Bread "Three" Challenge. We were asked to use three of something. My three was that I punched a border three times in three different colors of paper.
The next challenge was the colors for this week's Color Throwdown #105. Love the colors chosen this week. Elegant Eggplant, Always Artichoke and Soft Suede....ooooolala!!!
Last and definitely not least is a sketch challenge and stamp blog that I found, Skipping Stones Designs. This week's sketch artist is Maren Benedict. I don't know if you have the recent issue of Go To Sketches, but Maren is awesome. Her simple and clean style is just amazing!
I really encourage you to participate at Skipping Stones designs. Her stamps are super cool (there are a few on my wish list).

Anywhooo....I haven't' blogged in a while so I got a bit long winded there.
Here is what I used on my card....
Card Stock: Always Artichoke, Elegant Eggplant, Soft Suede (Stampin' Up); Rustic Cream (Papertrey Ink)
Stamps: Scripture Collection 2 (Our Daily Bread Designs); Fancy Flourishes (Stampers Anonymous for Tim Holtz)
Ink: Soft Suede (Stampin' Up)
Dies: Circles (Spellbinders); Border (EK Success)
Ribbon: Very Vanilla Satin (Stampin' Up)
Rhinestones & Pearls: I Rock stones & Tool (Imaginisce)
(excuse the horrible stitching)

Thank you so much for stopping by today.
FYI....I have lowered the price of the few stamp sets that I have left. They are on Etsy, all under $10. If you purchase a few, I would consider shipping at no cost. You can click on the link HERE or at the right side of the page.

Thanks again for stopping by and listening to my ramblings. Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think of my card.
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