OTW #53 and CPS #217

Today I made two cards for the OTW color challenge.  Once again, I enjoyed working with a new color combo.   This one also used the CPS challenge sketch.

The corrugated cardboard was fun to work with, you will see the other part on my next card.  I also love this stamp set by Wilson Designs.

Thanks for looking and try to play along!   If you do, leave a comment with your post here :)

More NSD and SC challenges

Here is another layout I made with the color combo here and the challenge here.  Both are from Studio Calico's NSD event page.

This one was tough.  Lots of measuring and math.   I typically run away from something like this, but I was proud of my efforts and might try it again.   I have come a long way over the past few years.   I have these challenges to thank for pushing my comfort level.

Happy Monday to all!

NSD and SC

Well here we are at the end of National Scrapbooking Day/Weekend.   I was inspired by the color combos and sketch ideas at Studio Calico.   This is my first layout with their color combo and sketch.

I used the color combos here and the sketch here.   What a great job they did at SC with this event!

Thanks for stopping by.

CASE from Create Blog

I saw this card on the Create Blog here and fell in love.   I am crazy for Aqua Mist anything and especially large bows.

So I got to work to CASE it.   Here is my take on this lovely card.   Thanks Andrea for the inspiration.

 Supplies:

So many I lost track :)

Thank for looking!

Make it Monday #12 and PDCC79

This is my attempt at this week's very difficult Make it Monday.   You can see the video and Nicole's perfection here MIM#12  It has been fun to read many other participants' comments on their trials with this seemingly easy yet oh-so-hard technique.   We are all learning together....right?   I used this Play Date Cafe colors for this week.  You can see them here PDCC79.   Once again I got really into a new color combo.   I am so thankful for those that provide these inspiring challenges for us.

 

Yes, the royal wedding made me cry.   It was spectacular.   I loved every minute.  I also loved sharing it with my little princess and little knight.    They were amazed that it was happening in "real life."

Have a great Monday, everyone. 

Supplies:

All supplies PTI unless noted.

Paper: Pure Poppy, White, Simply Chartruse and Bassill
Stamp:  Signature Greetings
Brads:  MME and Paper Studio
Pen:  Onyx roller ball

Thanks for looking!

PDCC79 and WMC54

I made a card for both of these challenges today as I watch the Royal Wedding on DVR.   What a great way to spend a Sat morning.

The colors came from PDC and the paper piecing idea came from Wee Memories.

Here is my card:

The color combo is so fun, I decided to make a few more.   Stay tuned.


Supplies:

Wee memories stamp set
PTI card stock in Simply Chartureuse and Pure Poppy
Basill card stock
PTI Smokey Shadow ink
Quikcuts Impression Folder
PTI Impression Plate

I am still here

I feel like I dropped off the face of the earth.   You all know about my dear friend Lee Anne and her sweet, Rustin.   Maybe you dont know about our other friend SG.   Her husband passed away 10 days before the event with LA.   He had ALS for 18 months and died at 56.    I also have a very ill mother-in-law.   She had a heart attack three weeks ago.   I am just swimming in confusion.   I have made some cards, but I never get around to posting them.   Luckily I had a great long weekend over Spring Break to make lots of things.   I made a banner and about 15 cards.   That was amazing and I thank my sweet friend K, for having me.


Have you ever just been overwhelmed with what is expected of you on a daily basis?  I think most moms do.   I am so thankful for my family and friends....they are great.   I wouldnt want any other life, I am just taking it a day at a time.    I do love to check on all the PTI dolls on a regular basis.


I am so thankful for all of you.   It makes me tear up to know that there are such amazing people in the world.

I'm looking forward to the summer and the chance to MAKE STUFF.

Hugs,
Tanna