New home

This is an image (by the Alley Way) I enjoy using and works well for a "new home" card.  I colored with pastel chalk pencils,  The DP is from a Teresa Collins pad - thought the word "stuff" was appropriate for moving!  The Kraft bg is embossed with a Sizzix brick folder.  The fence is MemoryBox; the grass by Die-Namics; and the key is part of a Garden Gate set by Marianne...The letters are hung from a bit of twine.
Sketch:   http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/
Image over 1 yr old:  http://faithhopelove1cor13-13.blogspot.com/2015/04/throwback-thursday-challenge-ttc009.html
Kraft:   http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
Sentiment:  http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/
  New home: http://notrealstamps.blogspot.co.uk/:
Twine:           http://fattastictuesday.blogspot.com/
Any:       http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au/p/team.html

Peach and aqua

This image has been in my stash for a long time - from a friend.  I think it is a Gina K stamp with sentiment.  THe DP is also from my stash.  On the other hand, the light peach and aqua solid cs is from a new acquisition - DCWV pads that just arrived - a great prize, and super colors!  The flowers are Cheery Lynn dies, with pearl centers added, and the lace and ribbon are stash items as well.  You can see a bit of the embossalicious birthday folder used on the light peach.
Sketch:    http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com.au/
Funny:     http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/
aqua. light coral:  http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.ca/search/label/challenges
Ribbon, lace:        http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
Birthday:   http://pennyblackatallsorts.blogspot.com/
Flowers:    http://drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/%E2%97%8B%20Challenges
                  http://diesruschallenge.blogspot.com/
                  http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/
Old stamp: http://faithhopelove1cor13-13.blogspot.com/2015/04/throwback-thursday-challenge-ttc009.htm
Any:          http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/

For a friend

I have several friends in need of a lift -this verse (Our Daily Bread birthday set) is a good encouragement for all of us.  I tend to forget how much I like the effect of sponging with chalk. This DP has been in my collection for a while, and the cover is separated so I am not sure of the origin.  I die cut buttons from one of the matching papers that has dots.  I backed them with Kraft cut from the next larger button - that is about as much sewing as I do!!!  All the mats are Kraft, and I added a bit of lace trim.  The buttons are popped up.  I used some shiny twine - I like it but it does not want to tie as it is quite stiff.  So I distressed it with scissors - just like I would use scissors to curl paper ribbon.  Worked like a charm!
Sketch:   http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
Dots:       http://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
Scripture:   http://www.faithhopelove1cor13-13.blogspot.com/2015/04/monday-scripture-challenge-fhl18.html

Sewing (buttons):  http://www.fashionablestampingchallenges.com/
Choose at least 3 (blue, lace, bow, twine):   http://thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/
Any (with chalk):  http://chalknstock.blogspot.com/
Any:     http://thepapernestdollschallenge.blogspot.com/
             http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
             http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

Scripture and amethyst

My mind has gone blank on the challenge to use something beginning with "A", other than apple and art!  I finally came up with amethyst, and I hope this cs and chalk are that color.  The embossing folder is by Darice -embossed on shimmery, silvery cs; and the strips are washi tape.
Sketch:   http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/
"A":       http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
Scripture:   http://www.faithhopelove1cor13-13.blogspot.com/2015/04/monday-scripture-challenge-fhl18.html  
Any, with a die:  http://fattastictuesday.blogspot.com/
 Any:      http://www.ttcrd.blogspot.com/
                http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/
                http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/

Throwback stamp

I have a constant goal of using up some of the previously stamped items in my stash - though this is an impossible situation as I think I could make a dozen cards a day for years and not make much of a dent!  At any rate, this front is from my stash - I have the set kind of stored away - I think it is called Never ending Joy by SU.  (Not sure where the smudges came from - not on the card.)  I just received this gorgeous Stardream Metallic Emerald cs as a prize from Classy Cards 'n Such - the color is nearly a perfect match for the leaves - though this photo does not do it justice at all!  What pretty butterflies it made.  I have nothing in the way of bunnies, etc., for Easter, so I hope this is near enough to the "Hopping" challenge!
Case:

The image by Monika that I used for inspiration for this challenge:  http://stamplorations.blogspot.com/
Easter:     http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
                http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/
Stamp over a year old:  http://www.faithhopelove1cor13-13.blogspot.com/2015/03/throwback-thursday-challenge-ttc005.html

Black & White and music

Whew!  we have had two sets of guests this past wee- all family and the visits are great.  However, we are so used to being the two of us - so it seems a bit more tiring than usual!  Now I have several orders of cards to fill and several gaps to fill in in my stash!  One of the challenges below is to be inspired by a song.  We watched the behind the scenes of Sound of Music a couple of weeks ago - recorded it and showed it our guests.  Guess what music is running through my head!  Even DH said he is internally humming the tunes!  So this is kind of a generic inspiration of that movie - one of our all time favorites.
Sketch:   http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Song (see above):  http://www.craftysentiments.blogspot.com/
A cut above:          http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
Scripture:   http://www.faithhopelove1cor13-13.blogspot.com/2015/03/scripture-challenge-fhl017.html
Punch:    http://www.southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/
Any:       http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/
                http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

Black and white is a favorite combination, and I often use if for sympathy cards.   This Scripture is from Verve. 

Sing to the Lord

This is such a lovely set - and a great verse for my friend who sings beautifully. The edging is a Fiskars punch.  I colored with chalk pencils to achieve a soft look.
Sketch ( rotated):  http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
Scripture: http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/ 
Scripture - circular shapes in edging:  http://www.faithhopelove1cor13-13.blogspot.com/2014/08/fhl-scripture-challenge-11-love-and.html

For Boyd

A friend asked me to make a card for their son-in-law, a pastor.  She wanted Scripture, and a reference to fishing - so I chose this dp from a DCWV pack.  I have had this Psalm stamp for many years - as well as the teardrop embellishments.  I used some stickers for his name, and stamps from the Verve Wishing You set.
Sketch:  http://sketchandstashchallenge.blogspot.com/
For the boys:  http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/
Father's Day:  http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/
Uplifting:  http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/
Scripture:  http://www.faithhopelove1cor13-13.blogspot.com/2014/03/faith-hope-love-challenge-fhl1.html
Dad:  http://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

Sympathy - again in Black and White

Once again I used a favorite - black and white, with several embossing folders for backgrounds.  The image is one I have had for a while, given to me by a friend - I think it is SU On Eagle's Wings.
Sketch:  http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/
Uplifting:  http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/
Uplifting (at least 5 words):   http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2014/03/dlart-thankful-thursday-challenge-128.html
Any:  http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/
          http://avenue613.blogspot.com/
           http://www.faithhopelove1cor13-13.blogspot.com/

Thank you, Pastor

Our winter Bible Study series is drawing to a close, and this card is to thank the retired pastor who has been sharing his knowledge with us by leading the study.  As soon as I saw the sketch I knew it would work for a masculine card.  The use of the word "teach" in this verse from Word Art (last August?) makes it a perfect choice.  The DP (once again) does not show up, but it has the words of Psalm 23.  It is from a pack by Paper Studio.  I added some shiny cord and a Thank You from the 7Gypsies library stamp. All of these items are from my old stash!
Sketch:  http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/
Bible verse:  http://www.faithhopelove1cor13-13.blogspot.com/2014/03/faith-hope-love-challenge-fhl1.html
Any - enouragement:  http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
        http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
        http://avenue613.blogspot.com/

A musical thank you

Our organist is retiring - after 44 years in a temporary position!  She is moving to be with family, and I want a special card to thank her - the blessing theme is continued with the inside verse.  She has truly been a blessing to many.
Supplies:  ODB sentiment; SU Herb Expressions; vintage lace; Washi tape, Nesties Majestic Elements; metallic paper butterfly.

Sketch:  http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.ca/
Bold and bright colors:  http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
Metal:  http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
Encouragement:  http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/
 Vintage:  http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/
Scripture:  http://www.faithhopelove1cor13-13.blogspot.com/2014/03/faith-hope-love-challenge-fhl1.html