Using My Schtuff

Darnell of djkardkreations has another NBUS (Never Before Used Schtuff) challenge on her blog. Since I have tons of NBUS, I am compelled to enter. I used some blog candy that I won from the talented and generous Mary of Carolina Cards by Mary H - thanks again, Mary!

The card is for a line dancing friend who is not feeling well. Our group will send it to her. I used the sketch #19 from Stamplorations so I'm entering that challenge also.

Here's my card using this NBUS:  Memory Box Border Trellis die and the carnation stamp from Hero Arts Blossom Etchings stamp set. The background paper is from CTMH and I've had it for probably a couple of years.

Non NBUS items:  I inked the blossom with Hero Arts Orange Soda Shadow Ink; I used my Peeled Paint Distress Marker for the stem. The bow is a Martha Stewart punch. The sentiment is inked with CTMH Chocolate. All cardstock is from my stash.

I'm also entering the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Rubber or Clear Stamps - No Digis. I hope you have a happy day crafting!

Butterfly Wish

Hi, folks! Today I'm sharing a card I made for my youngest SIL. She had a fall and is recuperating. The card is in the mail now :)

I used some Martha Stewart butterfly stamps that I got on clearance at WalMart a while ago.  The inks are Memento Grape Jelly and Dandelion. The sentiment is CTMH and the sequins are from my stash. I'm entering these challenges:  The Card Concept - Use A Butterfly (Clean & Simple); Flat Friends Challenge #19 - Use a Sentiment; and Mema's Crafts April Challenge - Anything Goes.

Thanks to my Friend

Hi, there!  Today I'm showing you a simple thank I made for my best friend who, even though we now live across the country from each other, never fails to come through for me when I need her. Aren't I blessed to have a friend like her?  YES I AM!!!

It's a super simple card using Memento inks and a CTMH retired stamp set (don't know the name). I rounded two corners with my Corner Chomper. The photo has a bit of a shadow, but I did my best.  Anyhow, she liked it :)

I'm entering these challenges:  CAS on Sunday #29 - One Layer; Less is More #169 - Recipe: Use 3 of Something and Comment on 3 Entries; and Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes.

Have a great day!

613 Avenue Create #63-Option Create A 2D or 3D Flower

Hi, there!  The new challenge at 613 Avenue Create is, as always, Anything Goes. The option is to create your own 2D or 3D flower - fun, right?!  Here's my card using Scrapper's Delight Rainy Days Digi 1.

The digi is so cute.  I used color pencils and gamsol again.  The borders are from my stash.  I added the rain drops using a retired CTMH stamp. The sentiment is CTMH also.  The corners of the image panel are rounded with a Fiskars corner punch. I lightly shaded the area around the image with chalk. The DP and cardstock are stash items.  I made the flower using a small Fiskars punch and put a sequin in the center.  All edges are distressed with CTMH ink. Finally, I used a Corner Chomper on the card base.

I'm entering these challenges:  One Stitch at a Time #204 - Use a Digi; That Craft Place - Flowers and/or Mother's Day; Sister Act Card Challenge #48 - Anything Goes; and Challenges 4 Everybody #39 Anything Goes.

Hope you have a good day :)

Paint Chip Card

Today the sun is shining, and the snow is melting in Georgia - HIP, HIP, HOORAY!!  I felt so good knowing that our extreme weather is over (at least for now) that I wanted to make a sunny card.  After checking Virginia Lu's blog this morning, I realized that today is the last day for me to link up a paint chip card.  Virginia's paint chip cards are wonderful, and she invited her friends/followers to make some. Of course, I procrastinated and waited until the last minute, but I got it done this morning.  I used my new Simon Says Stamp hello die.  I love that die and this is the first time I've used it.  Here's my card:

The shades of yellow on the "hello" are so soft and pretty in real life.  The orange flower is a punch from a friend.  I added a sequin with Liquid Pearls in the center.  At the top is orange baker's twine. Also, my clear stones cover up the bottom corners of the card, but I used my Corner Chomper to round them. My husband and I will send this to his sister.

Besides linking up to Virginia's blog, I'm entering these challenges:  Southern Girls Challenge - It's All New!; Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes with Twine or String; Addicted to CAS #30 - New; and 4 Crafty Chicks #179 - Anything Goes.

A Halloween Card

Happy Fall, Y'All! Today I'm posting a Halloween card for my grandniece.  She's almost a teen (her birthday is next month).  She still loves Halloween treats, so I made a card highlighting my favorite Halloween treat - candy corn.  (My husband and I have already eaten two bags, so I'm not buying any more - LOL!)

I had fun putting the candy corn in the jar.  I even did a bit of masking at the bottom of the jar - go, me! I think purple, black and orange are great Halloween colors.  Cardstock: my stash; Stamps: CTMH Joyful Jar and Remarkable Wreath; Ink: CTMH Black.  I colored the candy corn with Sharpies and added American Crafts Baker's Twine.

I'm entering these challenges:  Simons Says Stamps Wednesday Challenge - Halloween or Halloween Colors, and Happy Campers Challenge - Halloween.

Runway Inspired Challenge #43

Good morning!  I'm entering the current RIC challenge - look at the inspiration photo:

And here's my card:

The gray cardstock is from my stash as are the sequins.  I colored the sequins with a Sharpie. I used a Martha Stewart punch and Target Washi Tape.  The sentiment is CTMH For Every Occasion.

I've also entered this card in a new challenge blog 4 Krafty Girlz Challenges - Anything Goes, and Addicted to Stamps and More! - Anything Goes.