Anniversary #3

The last of the trio of anniversary cards - hope the black is not too somber.  The cord, DP, and image have been in my stash for a few years!
Sketch:  http://casethissketch.blogspot.com/
Black & White + 1 (gold):  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/

More strawberries

I seldom do repeats, but a friend saw the card I made using this image (from Beccy's place, precolored), and wanted one - I changed a couple of things, including adding a gold frame (stickers) around the image - once again, I had a boo-boo to disguise!\  For the inspiration challenge, I was inspired by the green - especially the leafy image.
Any, using one of her images:  http://beccysplace.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/july-challenge.html
Fruit:  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/
Green:  http://craft-roomchallenge.blogspot.com/

Sweet strawberrries

These are lovely colors!  Beccy, thank you for this lovely precolored image. The butterfly is Cheery Lynn.  I think everything on this card is at least 6 months old - the striped DP is probably 6 years old!  The image has been in my file for almost a year.
Sketch:  http://kgiron.blogspot.com/2014/03/sweet-sunday-sketch-challenge-210.html
Colors:  http://www.drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/2014/07/challenge-131-inspired-by-color.html
Any:  http://beccysplace.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/july-challenge.htm
Stash items; using fruit:  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/

Thinking of a Friend

This uses an image I have had in my Wish RAK stash for a long time - from SU Blooming with Happiness.  I colored with Spica gel pens; added ribbon and a bit of Washi tape.  The ribbon and DP are also from my stash - at least 2 years old!
Sketch:  http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Spring:  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/
Any, with green:  http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
Bingo - ribbon and punched shape (corner):  http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
Monochromatic:  http://inkychicks.blogspot.co.uk/

Spring Thank You

(First of all, the grey shadow at the left is not a part of the card!)
This design is a bit out of the ordinary for me - I seldom cut more than a bit that might go over the edge of a Nestie, for example.  Here I kept cutting a little more - until most of the top half is cut out.  The image is Country Garden, by High Hopes.  The sentiment is from Stampin Up Circle of Friendship.  However, I did not want to display the center words (over and over again) as that did not fit the occasion - so I inked it in and put on a tiny butterfly.  The ribbon, embossing folder, stamp and teal cs have been in my stash for at least a year.  On the other hand, the DP and sentiment are new to me.  I also used Prismas I have had for a few years.  The Mojo sketch has been modified a bit - I seem to have left off a layer behind the image  I like the texture created with embossing folders and die cuts - there are so many possibilities, and the look (and feel) is easy to create.
Sketch:  http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
Spring:  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/
Color inspiration (teal, apricot, rose, red???):  http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.com/
Pretty polka dots:  http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/
Spring Flowers: http://sweetstampsblog.blogspot.com/
Flowers with High Hopes stamp:  http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenge
Texture: http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/
 

Heartwarming

I think this guy is relaxing on his day!  The image is Dr. Digi - I just cannot guarantee what kind of tea he is enjoying!  The DP is an oldie from Costco, and the button has been in my stash for many years.  The Washi tape is new however.
Sketch 46: http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
Button:  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/
             http://www.drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/
A warm beverage:  http://papermakeupstamps.blogspot.com/search/label/DigiMakeover
Washi tape:  http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
Masculine:  http://suzypantssmarty.blogspot.com/ 

Recycled butterflies

I am sure most of you can relate - some cards come together more easily than others - this was one of the easier ones for me. I usually begin with a sketch.  Here, I added my newest pattern paper (from a grab bag).  I scissor-cut the scallops (part of the pattern), and used the plainer part of the paper for the bottom strip.  The  middle strip shows embossed Stylized flowers (Cuttlebug).  I used some of the washi tape I purchased a few weeks ago as well as metallic cord a friend gave me years ago.  The sentiment is Just Rite.  The butterflies are recycled card board - one of my favorite things for die cuts - that I hardly ever use LOL!  This is from a store brand Raisin Bran box - just the right color!  The striped cereal bowl was just right for the smaller butterfly.  The tricky part is to find a spot without too much lettering.  (My all time favorite would be the boxes containing Marie Callender pies - yummy to eat and nice colorful pictures!)  The sentiment is JustRite.
Sketch: http://ynschallenges.blogspot.ca/
Celebrate:  http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/
New:  http://greatimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/
Bow:  http://craft-deebowz.blogspot.com/2014/01/january-challenge.html
Any:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
Bingo - line 2-  (free, embossing, die, flowers):  http://memascrafts.blogspot.com/2012/01/january-2014-challenge.html
Butterflies: http://feelingcraftychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/
Recycle:  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/
twine/cord:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/

Sympathy in white with a bit of blue

Contrary to what the photo looks like, this background is all white - embossed with Cuttlebug's Victoria, which I have had for more than a couple of years..  The butterflies are backed with blue, to give a bit of dimension and to set them off.  I am experimenting with this Spellbinder Opulent Oval set - it is lovely but I am not sure how to but the different layers together - it is rather new to me, and every effort seems like a new beginning!  The lace must be vintage - I got it at a yard sale and it looked aged!  This is probably my favorite sympathy sentiment.
Sketch (Week 1):  http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/
White with a little color:  http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/
White and Blue:  http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/
Butterflies:  http://cagichallenge.blogspot.ca/
Any:   http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
New beginnings, w/ oldie:  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/ 
Monochromatic:  http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com/
                            http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.ca/
   Embossing:   http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/

!00 cards in 100 days #1

I am getting a late start for this year's 100 cards in 100 days challenge at Splitcoaststampers - though I have done several cards already, I will begin now - so my 100 days will end April 21, if I counted correctly.  Oh, yes, the other part of the challenge is to use supplies we have, without additional purchases during this time.  Well, I know I will fudge a bit as I am almost out of card bases and that is an absolute must..  On the other  hand, I have several oldies (in my stash for a few years)  - eg, the Costco double sided DP, the brad, and the Petaloo flowers.  (I have plenty of those items to last well past 100 cards LOL!)  The Scripture is from Word Art - thank you for your weekly freebie.  Hey, if it is free, it doesn't count in this challenge, right?  The sentiment is a $1 stamp.  I also used some shiny cord, a gel pen, and cranberry half pearls, as well as the Nestie circles.
Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/
Sentiment is focus:  http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Just because:  http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
Encouragement and gratitude:  http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://treasuredtimesrubberstampschallenges.blogspot.com/
          http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
          http://thecraftingcafe.blogspot.co.uk/
          http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/ 
New beginning (this challenge):  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/

New, Sparkly and Blue

This card is supposed to represent new beginnings and a resolution - I do not really do resolutions but have some goals in mind - I need to use up some of my supplies, but I also want to try new things - here, it is threading a ribbon through the punched edge, and using differeing shapes for the layering.  My new item is the Spellbinders Labels 5. I also used some DP from a fairly new pack - which will last a long time, I am sure!  I added glitter to the mat, and the butterflies are cut from glitter cs - which I have been hoarding for a long time!  The punch and ribbon have also been in my possession for a long time.
Sketch:  http://cardsbydorothy.blogspot.com/2014/01/for-charlenes-family.html
Thank you:  http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com/
Blue and glitz: http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
Any:   http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
New:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
           http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.com/
Blue:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/

Pink Heart Birthday

Something old and a new beginning...
THe birthday stamp is one I have had for several years - one of my first stamps (no name).  The AMuse checked and pink cs has also been in my collection for a while.  I used it for a new beginning in my card making - trying to vary my style a bit.  Pink has definitely not been my style!  Also, the Nesties are a new beginning - Labels 5 just arrived in my mailbox.  The lace and heart die are also oldies.
Sketch $74 (any sketch):  http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/2013/12/pick-of-year.html
New beginnings, with AMuse cs:  http://stampedblessings.com/
Checks:  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/
Birthday:  http://www.craftysentiments.blogspot.com/
Dimension (lace, embossing) plus oldies (see above):  http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.com/
Inspiration - pink, heart:  http://ynschallenges.blogspot.ca/
Any:  http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/
New (Nesties): http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
Sentiment is focus:  http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/challenge-97-sentiment-as-focus.html 

Watering flowers

My week has not gone as planned - a few days ago the computer froze on me - would not thaw out, so that meant a trip to repairs!  They told me it had a couple of small infections - guess that is a step down from a virus LOL!
At any rate, here is one of the cards I worked on during that time.  The image is from my printed stash of digis - now I cannot locate it in my file so I do not have the artist's name.  Does anyone recognize it?  She is colored with some Prismas but also with shiny metallic pens - especially the boors, flowers and watering can.
Sketch:  http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/
Spots and Stripes:  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/
Birthday:  http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/
Gloss:  http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/
From your garden:  http://www.flonzcraft.com/vsc/

Teal and burgundy

This has a bg of the Congratulations embossing folder - but I ended up eliminating more of it than I had planned - I hope you can see the word on the left panel.  Another challenge is to use my favorite color combo - I have so many it is a very hard challenge.  I did select burgundy and teal for today.  Marissa is colored with Prismas and metallic gel pens.  I used a variety of bg papers.  The teal cs, Prismas, and gems have been in my collection a long time.  The checked DP is brand new.
Sketch:  http://www.sweetsketchwednesday.blogspot.com/
Favorite color combo:  http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
Gems with a High Hopes stamp:  http://highhhttp://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/opesstamps.blogspot.com/
Congratulations:  http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/
Embossing:  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/

Shades of teal with dots

For me, this sketch was more of a challenge than others have been.  Usually I have images that are too large - this time I think they are a bit small - should have filled more of that middle space.  I am not a designer - what do you think?  The sentiment is from Mark's Finest Papers.  I used a scrap of dotted paper - a CB border embossing folder - edging scissors - a strip of gold stickers - teal chalk for sponging.  The DP has been in my stash for a few years, and I have also had the dies and the embossing folders for a long time.
Sketch:  http://ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/
Dots:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
DP:  http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
Girlie, with a sentiment:  http://www.craftysentiments.blogspot.com/
Embossing:  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/

Happy 50th

There have been a lot of celebrations lately.  This is for a friend I have known since grade school.  As you can tell from recent posts, I have become very fond of white embossing with a color.  This uses Victoria and Swiss dots CB folders, gold ribbon, some gems, CB numbers, and spellbinders dies.  The embossing folder, gold cs, ribbon, and dies are much more than 6 months old!
Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/
Celebration:  http://natalieandamy.blogspot.co.uk/
Dimension/texture:  http://www.sarahhurleychallenges.blogspot.com/
Embossing:  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/

White with red

The background uses parts of the "you" folder (Cuttlebug).  I wanted to use the more "serious" words, so I cut the strips and placed about half of each in the folder, then turned and did the other end with words that fit.  I am pleased with the result - trying to use the folders in different ways.  The image is from the Stampin Up set Sweet of You.  Coloring and bg are various shades of plum. The embossing folder and stamp set have been around in my supply stash for a long time, but have been pretty neglected.
Sketch:  http://sketchandstashchallenge.blogspot.com/
White on white, with a color:  http://www.vostamps.blogspot.com/ 
Any:  http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.com/ 
Embossing:  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/

More Ice Cream!

This is a cutie by High Hopes, colored with chalk pencils and some gel pens.  The DP has been in my stash for a VERY long time, as has the sentiment stamp, and the (barely visible) metal star charm at the top.
Sketch::  http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/my-favorite-things-f164/win-%2420-mft-products-sketch-113-feb-27-mar-5-a-t567353.html
High Hopes with metal:  http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/
Birthday:  http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.com/
Brights:  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/
Tag:  http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
For the boys:  http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com/

Sunshine Bright

This is a great Fluffles (Stampendous) image to use for a Thinking of You card.  The bg DP is DCWV, and the oval is from AMuse.  FLowers are by Petaloo - with rhinestones and a bit of glitter.
Sketch:  http://critterchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Sunshine:  http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
Flowers:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
Bright colors,  DP, flowers and stamp that have all been in my stash for a long time:  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/

Christmas #19

I actually have more than 19 cards, but this is a way to change titles here LOL!  I tried  for a vintage look with the sepia/brown image and slightly distressed edges.  I also have vintage lace - purchased at an estate sale, and I am sure it must be over 50 years old (come to think of it, I am a lot older....!!!).  The snowflakes are embossed on shimmery cs, and that reminds me of the ceilings in some old buildings.  I added shimmer to the star with my new gold Spica pen.  Otherwise, everything here is at least 6 months old and some much older - the sentiment says SU 1995, though I have owned it for just a few years.
Sketch & vintage:  http://willowsketchiechallenge.blogspot.com/
Snow:  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/
Light (star):  http://twistoffaithcards.blogspot.com.au/