Challenge Cards

I have two more cards to share today, I have a big request for cards at the moment.  I used Taylor's Sketch, TESC115, Sketch Girl, SG15, and Jen's SFYTT.
There is my new favorite stamp again that Ippity flower, I luv it.  The sentiment is Verve.  The bottom card is all Verve.  
Another short post, I am on a card making marathon..lol.  Enjoy!

Stamps:  Enjoy(Verve)  and Now & Always(Ippity) 
Paper:  Kraft, Blue Buyou, Vanilla(SU) and Thrift Store Designer Paper(October Afternoon) 
Ink:  Blue Buyou(SU) and Tuxedo Black(Momento)
Accessories:  Janome, SU Ribbon, PTI Button, Linen Thread, SU Circle Punches, Embossing Folder, Sponging, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares


Stamps:  Serenity(Verve)
Paper:  Kraft(SU) and My Mind's Eye Designer Paper
Ink:  Craft Chocolate Chip, Dusty Durango, and Riding Hood Red(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, SU Ribbon, Circle Nesties, Scalloped Circle Nesties, PTI Button, Linen Thread, Embossing Folder, and 3D Foam Squares

Thinking Of You-Fabric Flower

Happy Friday, to you....do you have a big weekend planned?  Whether you are going all out this weekend or taken it easy, I hope it is a good one!  I so look forward to the weekends and then one is no different....hehehe.  Sharon's Stamp Simply Challenge, ssnotime137, is to use 3D flowers on your creation.  Those little babies sure are hot now, there are so many ways to add 3D flowers.  I want to share with you how I made my fabric flower for today's card.  I will add it to my list of "data digs".  I have not seen any like the on I made today, but hey that does not mean that it is not out there.  I cut the flower blossoms using the SU Bigz Flower Fold Die.  I cut four flower petals, I folded them over and glued them all together.  I then took a long piece of fabric about 1" wide and 20" long.  I started folding it in the center and rapping it all the way around.  Gluing it as I go so that is stays together. I then glued the center of the flower on top of the petals; I attached the sentiment tag and adhered to the card.  I used a SU stylist to curl the tag and give it a wave.
  This is also the my final week as the guest for Sketch Girl, I hope you will add the Sketch Girl Blog to your challenge list and play along.  You have a choice this week with the sketch, I chose squares.  I adore square cards, so this one was super fun.  I used Jenni Bowlin designer papers and added a tag and stitching.  Be sure to head over the the Sketch Girl Blog and check out the other gals creations.  Enjoy! 
Be sure to check out the fabulous 3D flower creations Sharon and the DT designed.
Sharon Johnson:  No Time To Stamp

Deb Neerman:  Paper, Ink, Scissors & Stamps 

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits

Jennifer Buck: The Buck Stamps Here. 

Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat.

Tammy Hershberger: Stamp Happy.

Janine Orchard: 2bKrafty

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden 

Deb Saaranen: Dream In Color 

Barb Schram: Explore. Dream. Discover

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 My 3D Flower Made Easy


Stamps:  Blessings(Verve)
Paper:  Black, Kraft(SU), and Designer Paper(Jenni Bowlin)
Ink:  Jet Black(Stazon)
Accessories:  Janome, SU Square Punch, Fabric, Glue, Stylist, and Glue Dots

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Friday, I have created this card for Sharon's Stamp Simply, ssnotime135  It's a color challenge of purples and browns, there is a little inspiration photo to get your creative juices flowing.  I used the fabulous sketch from sketch girl again, I really liked it and was very happy with the way this one turned out.  I used the Verve set Because Of You, this is another favorite Verve set of mine.  I hope you can play along with us, check out the DT's fabulous creations.

Deb Neerman:  Paper, Ink, Scissors & Stamps 

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits

Jennifer Buck: The Buck Stamps Here 

Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat

Tammy Hershberger: Stamp Happy (Tammy is taking a break this month)

Janine Orchard: 2bKrafty

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden (AJ is off and running today so can’t play - have fun, AJ)

Deb Saaranen: Dream In Color 

Barb Schram: Explore. Dream. Discover

Have a great day and and even better weekend.  Enjoy!
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Stamps:  Because Of You(Verve)
Paper:  French Vanilla and Mud Pie(Bazzil), Elegant Eggplant(SU), Koshi Designer Paper(Basicgrey)
Ink:  SU Elegant Eggplant
Accessories:  PTI Ribbon, Old Book, SU Punch, Gemstone, Janome, EK Success Border Punch, SU Square Punch, and Glue Dots

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I also want to share my card I made for the Splitcoast Fan Club Theme of Vintage, CT0410 this is really hot now.  I also wanted to use the sketch that Mary Jo offers on Monday's, TSSC117.  I really did start with this sketch, I know it is not exactly, but hey I have always been one to tweak sketches..lol....even my own!  I played along with  Jenny in her first Wee Memories Challenge, WMC1; it is an inspiration..  When I saw the photo of the umbrella, boots, and flowers I knew I wanted to play along.  I wish I could play with every challenge, everyday but it is next to impossible, there are so many challenge blogs out there.  I do like the variety and it keeps us motivated and moving forward, so for that I say thank you! 
My card today, has no stamping, can you believe it?  I used a quote that I found on line and printed it in Word and I must say I luv it.  I sure would like to have it in rubbah...hehehe.  The umbrella card is a flash card by K & Company, they are so adorable.  I used an old piece of a book page for a tab and added a button.    I hope you are having sunshine in your world today!  Enjoy.
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Stamps:  None
Paper:  Bazzil and SU Sweat Pea Designer Paper
Ink:  Computer Ink
Accessories:  Janome, Ribbon, Old Book, K & Company Flash Cards, EK Success Notebook Border Punch, Nesties Labels Twelve, and Glue Dots

Take Joy

Good morning, I have created this for the Sketch Girl #16 challenge to which I am the guest this month....isn't that awesome?  If you have not played with these ladies I hope you will make it a point this week.  I adore this sketch, I have used it on another card I will be sharing tomorrow.  I used the colors from Stacey's Curtain Call Act25.  I have never had any of the Bold Brights from SU, so I used what I had.  I am thrilled with the color changes at SU, there are hardly no BB, yeah!  They have made some outstanding color choices, these are by far my favorites, now I wish I could get them to sell single packs of textured paper.  I use Bazzil and Prism most of the time because of the texture.  I used an all time favorite Verve set Petals & Stems.  I added stitching, a tag, and ribbon.
I have been lurking over at the Etsy site for quite awhile, I decided to put some of my cards in an Etsy shop.  So for those of you that have encouraged me to do that, I say thank you!  For those that  was interested in buying, here is the link enjoy va.sunshine creations.  Happy shopping and be sure to tell your friends!
 I hope you have a wonderful day, only one more day until the weekend....enjoy!
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Stamps:  Petals & Stems(Verve)
Paper:  Avalanche(Bazzil), White(SU), Sweet Pea Designer Paper(SU)
Ink:  Wild Wasabi, Tangerine Tango, So Safron, Pretty In Pink(SU)
Accessories:  Janome, PTI Ribbon, SU Square Punch, Stickles, KaiserCraft Gemstones, SU Butterfly Embosslit, EK SUccess Notebook Border Punch, and Glue Dots

Thank You & Pretty Color Combo

I created this for today's CC230, it was a very difficult color combo for me, I had a hard time getting the mojo on. I used SU Upsy Daisy stamp set and Short & Sweet sentiments. I stamped the flowers in Blush Blossom, went back on the tips with Cameo Coral marker and certainly celery on the stems. I added the fancy ribbon and a butterfly. All papers are Prism that match SU colors, I luv that about prism; if there is a color you want Prism has it! This is also for the second sketch SG2 from the new Sketch Girl Blog, you can check it out here. I hope you enjoy your day, dh and I have the week off, we are chillin this week.....of course chillin for us means a motorcycle ride or two...hehehe.

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Stamps: SU Upsy Daisy and Short & Sweet

Paper: Prism Frosted Orange OR004-D, Suede Brown Light BR291-D, White Prismatic W031-D, and Blush Red Medium P039-D

Ink: SU Blush Blossom, Close to Cocoa, Cameo Coral, and Certainly Celery

Accessories: Making Memories Ribbon, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Kaiser Craft Pearl, Distressing Tool, CB, Swiss Dots Folder, and Glue Dots

Enjoy

Wow, I created this for four challenges, there are lots of challenges blogs to be found. I found serveal new ones today while blog hopping. I have a list of the ones I enjoy and the links down the side of my blog. Check them out and play along. The sketch is from a new sketch blog I found called Sketch Girl, she has two sketches per month on this blog. The Pink Elephant Challenge to use two shades of blue and a red, TEPP23 . The Cupcake Craft Challenge to use butterflies and flowers CCC48. Lastly, it is for the OCCC; to use three embellishments from the list listed on the blog. I hope you enjoy the challenges you choose to play.

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Stamps: The Little Paper Shop

Paper: SU Blue Bayou, Soft Sky, and Prism Red Bluch Medium

Ink: SU Riding Hood Red

Accessories: Ribbon, Button, Twine, Distressing Tool, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Liguid Pearls, Hedi Swapp Ghost Flower, and Glue Dots