A green polka dotted umbrella

 

This is one of the first SU sets I purchased and now rarely use - I need to dust off the rest and get re-acquainted.  The bg DP is Basic Grey, and the pieced umbrella is A Muse dp.  The"corners" are a Spellbinders die cut - embossed, too.  I added some Cheery Lynn raindrops.
 Sketch:  http://fetch-a-sketch.blogspot.com/
Paper Piecing: http://stampedblessings.com/amusing-challenge/
Weather:  http://basicgreychallenges.blogspot.com/

RV'n

These colors do not look right on the screen - sorry!  These adorable papers were sent by a friend, and they are mounted on Kraft cs.  The die cut buttons and tiny medallion punches are also Kraft. 
The camper is colored with water color pencils.
Sketch:  http://fetch-a-sketch.blogspot.com/
Kraft - with pretty papers:  http://thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/
Masculine - Bingo (diagonal - punch/die cut, image, twine) :   http://cardsformen.blogspot.com/

Gambol Quail

This is a stamp I just purchased at a nearby LSS - which is unfortunately closing.  The maker is Copper Leaf Creations.  The CS is AMuse, and I used SU Always Artichoke ink. I am not sure of the origin of the sentiment - probably an older SU.  I distressed the edges quite a bit to compensate for the simple layout.  This will be a good addition for masculine cards.
Here is the background story:  Last year we had 8-10 quail that visited our back yard on a regular basis.  In late spring we discovered a nest full of eggs (15-20).  My research showed that the mom would lay about an egg a day until she thought there were enough - can't imagine how  she could sit on 20 eggs!  Then she would begin to sit on the nest - while the male paced up and down on our fence, guarding the female.  We left for the season - never saw any chicks.  We are afraid that some predator did get at the nest.  This year we have had just a few visits.
Note:  I am not sure what happened - IRL the image is much darker - not faded as it looks here.  Sorry...
Sketch:  http://fetch-a-sketch.blogspot.com/
Wild life: http://createdwithlovechallenges.blogspot.com/
Monochromatic:  http://fetch-a-sketch.blogspot.com/
Animal catwalk:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/2013/04/challenge-36-animal-catwalk.html

Spring basket Thank you #4

Another of my series of Thank you cards.  I used a Sizzix embossing folder and Recollections tape for the back ground.
Sketch:   http://fetch-a-sketch.blogspot.com/

Spring:  http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/
Any  http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/
Any:  http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/search/label/challenge

Circle card

I seldom do shaped cards, but thought this would work for a little Easter note.  This image is SU Peace Within, and the sentiment JustRite.  The embossing folder is LifeStyle crafts, and the circles are Nesties.  I colored with a combination of Prismas and gel pens - the flowers have a nice shimmer IRL.
Sketch:  http://fetch-a-sketch.blogspot.com/
Basket:  http://drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/challenge-63-baskets.html
An Easter basket filled with flowers:   http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/2013/03/challenge-31-whats-in-your-easter-basket.html
Easter:  http://www.vostamps.blogspot.com/
Shaped card:  http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/
 Note a rectangle (from my old stash - everything is a year old except the EF):  http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.com/

3x3 B&W #2

See my previous post for more details.  This coffee cup is from an older SU set called Bitty Bolds.
Sketch:  http://fetch-a-sketch.blogspot.com/
Brads:  http://creativecornerchallenges.blogspot.de/

White on white

This white on white was not an easy one - IRL there is more dimension than you can see here.  I used a LifeStyle Crafts (embossed) frame, and a Spellbinders butterfly, as well as the oval with an embossed edge.  There is a bow of sheer ribbon, and some added half pearls.  The sentiment is from Paper Inspirations.  In case you cannot see them, the corners of the frame layer are rounded.
Sketch (rotated):  http://fetch-a-sketch.blogspot.com/
White on white:  http://beccysplace.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2013-02-10T18:15:00%2B10:00&max-results=12

First Christmas Card this year

I know that many of you have made a lot of your Christmas cards, but I am sure I am not alone in just starting.  I do have good intentions of starting early every year, but it seems like other card making gets in the way.   I have used this image before, but I might be able to find some one who did not receive it!
IRL the main image is nice and sparkly - I need something to get my order over the minimum for free postage (can you relate??) and I am so happy with it - a Spica.  I should have ordered more, including white. The only label on the stamp is Glad Tidings Cube.  I used SU Beyond the Basics, with light handed Garden Green, to stamp the bg.  For once I am pretty happy with that kind of bg stamping.  I added some silver edged gemstones from Pizzazz Aplenty .TTP Dec2012

Green monochromatic:  http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/
Trees:  http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/
Stamped bg:  http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
Sketch:  http://fetch-a-sketch.blogspot.com/
Lots of dots included on bg:  http://www.vostamps.blogspot.com/

Special greeting

This is a greeting that works for sending RAK cards to strangers.  I tried it with soft colors.  I used a bit of Orchard Harvest for the swirls.  The border punch is EKSuccess.  I used the negative flowers, and sponged the sentiment.
Sentiment only:  http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/
Sketch: http://fetch-a-sketch.blogspot.com/

It has been a while since I expressed my appreciation to so many bloggers and stampers for providing these challenges, and for DT members who diligently check out our cards and make comments.  Thanks also to Feline Playful for listing so many challenges.

Olympic Hooray

This is from an old SU set, colored with Prismas.   The bg is embossed with a CB folder.  Other:  Nesties, ribbon, Basic Grey acrylic dot.
Cheering for the Olympics:  http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.com/
Hot summer colors:  http://clearlyistamp.typepad.com/
Sketch:  http://fetch-a-sketch.blogspot.com/

Puppy Dog Tail

This dog image was in my WishRAK stash, colored with Twinkling H20.  The bg is from a DCWV garden stack, and the "dog" dp is from a pack I got at Big Lots.  The ribbon is Ribbon Boutique, and the tag is Riveting (SU).
Shades of chocolate, coffee and cream:  http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.com/
The sketch:  http://fetch-a-sketch.blogspot.com/
A puppy dog:  http://paperandsuchonline.blogspot.com/