OWH Midweek Throwdown - Soldier

Well, I don't have a soldier image (need to fix that) but I wanted to play and make an AnyHero card, so I stretched the rules here!  Whenever I see camo, I think soldier.  I had camo paper and I had the terrific hero die from Die-Versions so I'm throwing caution to the wind and linking up.  Thanks for visiting and hopefully I'll be forgiven for straying a bit :-)

Supplies
Cardstock: Simply Smooth Ivory
DP:  Glimpses "Pages of Honor" 6x6 Paper Pad
Die:  Die-Versions "Hero" Sweet Phrases (OWH fundraiser)
Other:  Tim Holtz Alterations metal border

Snow Much Fun

Sunday brought a new sketch from Operation Write Home and Sentimental Sundays' Challenge is "Christmas in July".   My favorite cards to make!

Sketch #235

 

 

 

 

For my Christmas card, I used a free download from Doodle Pantry called "Snowman Cheer."  You can grab one for yourself by clicking HERE:-)  I just love his gingham vest!!  It's close to 90 degrees here today so this card helped chill me out!  Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

 

God Bless America!

The OWH Midweek Throwdown is a color challenge - red, white & blue - keeping with the patriotic theme for July.  The sample card is by Sybrina.  She is a champion of the AnyHero cards and co-host of the Words 2 Scrap By blog.  The next challenge is August 1st - don't miss it!

I'm busy working on the July 30th deadline for summer cards before I break out the Autumn/Fall stuff.  I guess it will be here before we know it!  Thanks for stopping by and I hope you're having a great crafty day!

 Supplies
Cardstock:  Neenah Solar White & Pop Tones' Wild Cherry
DP:  The Paper Studio Vintage Nation
Stamp:  PrintWorks
Ink:  VersaMark
Die:  My Favorite Things' Square Grid
Other:  White Embossing Powder & Scor-Tape

Thank You - TMS#259

Another nice sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches...TMS#259!

 

For my card, I heat embossed the background in white and then created a watercolor effect with Distress Inks and water.  I continue to play with watercoloring and enjoying every minute of it!  Some turn out okay - some not so much.  I liked how this one stayed pretty true with the colors.  Thanks for visiting and I hope your week is going well!

 

  Supplies

Cardstock:  Neenah Solar White, Strathmore Watercolor, and Bazzill

Stamp(s):  Judy Melvin/Hampton Arts (sentiment) & The Stamps of Life (background)

Ink:  VersaFine Onyx Black & Ranger Distress (Peacock & Mowed Lawn)

Stencil: 

Dies:  Sizzix (labels) & Memory Box (leaves)

Other:  White Embossing Powder, Prima flowers and Ki rhinestones



Udderly Moovelous!

The new Cards in Envy challenge is to create birthday cards.  I love their challenges because the point is to create A2 cards that fit in envelopes without extra bulk...so no extra postage!  I just picked up this cute cow stamp at my LSS and couldn't wait to ink it up :-)  Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies
Cardstock:  The Paper Studio
Stamp(s):  Great Impressions
Ink:  VersaFine Onyx Black and Ranger Spun Sugar Distress Ink (to make pink paper)
Dies:  Sizzix (labels) & Stamps of Life (border & balloon)
Other:  Copics, Black Twine, MME White Enamel Dots, and Glossy Accents (on balloon)

Eat Five a Day!

The current Shopping Our Stash challenge theme, SOS#161, is to Eat Five a Day!  The card should feature fruits or vegetables.  Great timing for me!  A neighbor brought over a bunch of fresh lettuce from their fabulous garden and I've been eating salads for 4 days {happily}.  I made a thank you card for their thoughtfulness using an old Recollections paper pad from my stash called "Garden Harvest" that had these great glittery seed packets.  Thanks for visiting today!

 Supplies
Cardstock: Pop Tones' Gumdrop Green
DP:  Recollections "Garden Harvest" Paper Pad, Imaginations "Gingham" Paper Pad
Stamp(s):  Stampendous!
Ink:  VersaFine Onyx Black
Embossing Folder:  Darice "Swirls"
Other:  From stash - swirl paperclip & orange ribbon

Puppy Hi

It was a terrific weekend and a terrific morning when I pulled up the new sketch from Operation Write Home.  Ellen always makes such beautiful cards and this sketch was adapted from one of them.  I went with a kid card today in bright colors.  Thanks for looking and have a great week! 

Sketch #234

My Card:

 

Supplies



Cardstock:  Bazzill
DP:  The Paper Studio "Eat Cake" Paper Pad
Stamp(s):  Art Impressions
Die(s):  MFT Die-namics Happy Hellos & Fishtail Flags, Spellbinders Circles
Ink:  VersaFine Onyx Black
Other:  Copics, Ribbon Boutique Chevron Ribbon

My World is Brighter

The new Shopping Our Stash Challenge (SOS #160) is to use something that you can't seem to put down, or put away.   That's a hard one for me to choose because I tend to only put things away once a week...maybe!  But, that being said, my Big Shot never leaves my sight, I always have embossing folders on my desk, and I love me some Glossy Accents! 

For this card, I used the latest sketch from Deconstructing Jen - Deconstructed Sketch #160 and My Favorite Things which happens to be My Favorite Stuff!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

 

Supplies

Cardstock:  Neenah Solar White, Pop Tones' Black Licorice, Recollections Specialty Gold

DP:  My Mind's Eye "Adventure" 6x6 Paper Pad

Dies:  My Favorite Things - Die-namics Lightbulb

Stamp(s):  My Favorite Things - LLD Watt's Up

Ink:  VersaFine Onyx Black

Other:  Glossy Accents, MME Enamel Dots, Gold Filament Thread



Red Poppies

Here's the sketch for the latest challenge over at Tuesday Morning Sketches #258.  I really liked the layout of this sketch and the card went together pretty quickly!  

 

 

I used the red poppies and sentiment from the "Poppies" set by Doodle Pantry and added a little bit of Copic coloring.  Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to check out Doodle Pantry's Digital Challenge going on right now through July 24th.  There will be 3 winners this month! 

 

 

Supplies:  Pop Tones' Gumdrop Green Cardstock, Graphic45 "Botanical Tea" 6x6 Paper Pad, Doodle Pantry "Poppies" Image & Sentiment, Copics, Black Pearl Pen, MFT Monarch Border Die, The Twinery Green/Red Twine, and Recollections Matte Green Brad.

   

Hats Off To You!

The OWH Midweek Throwdown is to create an AnyHero Card with Stars.  For my card, I used one of the July new releases from Doodle Pantry called "Topped with Class."  It's a fun set with lots of different hats.  I did merge the flag from the "Let Freedom Ring" (also from Doodle Pantry) to the ball cap.  I embossed the background and die cut stars.  Easy peasey! 

Supplies:  Bazzill Cardstock, Doodle Pantry "Topped with Class" & "Let Freedom Ring" Digital Images & Sentiment, Cuttlebug "Stars" Embossing Folder, and Momenta Star Dies.

 



Thanks for visiting today!  There's still time to play in a couple of other great challenges.  Click below to get the scoop...you'll be glad you did!

• Words 2 Scrap By - Ooh La La
• Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge #48 - Make a Splash or Make it Christmas

OWH Scarf Challenge

On Monday I spent a few hours playing with watercolors, distress inks, stencils, embossing, etc. to create backgrounds.  This morning I saw the Scarf Challenge that Sandy posted on the OWH Blog on Monday.  I was looking at my stash of backgrounds I played with and ta da!  I think this one matched up to the scarf pretty well...the design on the bottom could be the fringe?  Anyway, I kept the card very simple.  I imagine it made Sandy's day to receive that beautiful scarf, so I thought this sentiment was perfect.  Thanks for stopping by!

Unbearable

I'm an hour away from the closing of the challenge but at least I didn't miss it altogether (been there, done that!).  The Shopping Our Stash Challenge #159 is called Wooden Ships and you can use wood on your card or ships.  I chose wood because I'd been wanting to use the Happy Trails Camper from Doodle Pantry for a while.  This set also happens to be FREE with any purchase from Doodle Pantry through July 24th.  It is sooo cute and the only thing missing is the mosquitoes!

My card uses one of the scenes, the DP, and the sentiment.  I used MFT's woodgrain stamp for the background, little trees from the Savvy Dies' "Woodland Meadow Set", and three wooden hearts from my stash that are distressed with Ranger Distress Ink in Walnut Stain.  Whew...I think I made the cutoff :-)  Hope you're having a great week!

Floating By to Say Hi

It's time for Sketch #233 over at Operation Write Home and {yippee} Marlene featured one of my cards!  Thanks so much for selecting my card, Marlene!  I'm so humbled to be chosen considering all the super talented OWHer's out there! 

It's going to be 90+ today and my little craft room gets pretty warm.  So, I did a couple of cards early this morning that I'd like to share.  For the first one, I was inspired by the little black ants crawling on my patio yesterday.  I wished they would float away (but I sprayed them instead) :-).  On the second card, I went with Christmas in the hopes of cooling off.  I did change up the second one a bit by omitting the sentiment and bumping up the size of a layer a bit.  I also fussy cut the ornament ribbon to give a little more dimension. 

Card #1: Floating By to Say Hi

Supplies:  The Paper Studio Cardstock, Doodle Pantry "Balloon Ants" Image & Sentiment, Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots" Embossing Folder, Black Upholstery Thread, and Craftworkcards Candi Minis. 

 

Card #2:  Vintage Ornament

 

 Supplies:  Curious Lightspecks Gold Cardstock, Recollections Specialty Gold Cardstock, Doodle Pantry "Vintage Ornament" Image & DP, Black Silk Cording, Heidi Grace Gold Metal Accents.

 



Thanks so much for stopping by and stay cool!  Don't forget there's two other fun challenges going on right now:  Words 2 Scrap By - Oh La La and Doodle Pantry's Make a Splash or Make it Christmas.  I hope you'll check them out and play along!

Grateful

The Operation Write Home Midweek Throwdown was to create an AnyHero thank you for your service card.   Just one card today...it's far too sunny outside:-)  Thanks for stopping by!

 Supplies
Cardstock:  Memory Box Kraft
Designer Paper:  Glimpses' "Pages of Honor" 6x6 Paper Pad
Stamp(s):  Hero Arts OWH "Hero" (sentiment) & MFT "Pinstripe" Background
Ink:  Ranger Distress Ink in Faded Jeans
Dies:  Sizzix Ornate Label #3
Other:  EK Success Star Punch

Happy Birthday, Dad!

My Dad, a WWII Vet, is celebrating his 92nd birthday this week and our family is so blessed that we can celebrate this BIG birthday with him.  For his card, I used the new July release from Doodle Pantry called "Classic Numbers."  I was very excited when Laurie released this set because it can be used for soooo many projects...birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and the list goes on!

You can check out all the new releases --->HERE<--- and stop by the Doodle Pantry blog for the lastest fun challenge - Make it Christmas or Make a Splash!  There will be 3 lucky winners this month :-)

Have a great day & thanks for stopping by!

 

 

Supplies:

 

Cardstock:  The Paper Studio & Core'dinations

Image:  Doodle Pantry "Classic Numbers" & "Rounded Wishes" 

Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug Circle & Dots

Dies:  Mama Elephant Basic Set & Spellbinders Circles

Embellishments:  My Minds Eye





Red, White & Blue Birthday

Challenges (click to join the fun!):

1. Operation Write Home Sketch Challenge #232
2. Sentimental Sundays #214 - Red, White & Blue (with sentiment)
3. Cards In Envy - Stars and Stripes

Using the latest OWH sketch, I went with a patriotic birthday card.  My brother's birthday is in July and this one will go to him. I'm sure he's tired of my golfing cards anyway!  Thanks for stopping by and I hope your week is going well!

 

 

 

 

Supplies

Cardstock:  Pop Tones' Wild Cherry Cardstock

Designer Paper:  Doodlebug Design "Patriotic Parade" 6x6 Paper Pad

Dies:  My Favorite Things

Stamps:  Stampabilities (sentiment) & Rosie's Roadshow (image)

Ink:  MementoTuxedo Black

Other:  Copics, True Hemp R/W/B Crafting Cord, Recollections Silver Stars (sealed with Glossy Accents)



Got Spare Parts?

 

 

 

Doodle Pantry's new releases for July are now available for your crafting pleasure and you can see them all by clicking here!  For my card, I chose the "Classic Clunkers 1" set because even clunkers deserve a little love :-)  My card includes the dp, the Chevette (do you remember that little cutie?), and one of the fun sentiments.  If you look closely at the license plate, you'll see I also used numbers from another new release, "Classic Numbers."  Ahhh, the possibilities with that one!

 

 

 

 

I hope you'll check out all the new goodness and take advantage of the 30% off the entire store (excludes gift certificates & bundles) now through July 8th only.  Coupon code:  HAPPY4TH.

Visit the Specials page to get the complete scoop on this sale and other goodies.  Last but not least, Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge 48 (DPDC48)  is on!  TWO themes...Make it Christmas or Make a Splash!  Take a look at the guidelines/details---> here <--- and play along!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy your day!





Red, White & Blue Thank You!

I just returned from vacation and had a terrific time camping.  I do think the 'skeeters had a better time than I did based on the number of bites I have!  Today I'm playing a little catch-up with some challenges ~ vacations are fun but I do miss my ATG when I'm away!

My card is an AnyHero card for Operation Write Home.  The Midweek Throwdown over at the OWH blog was to create a red, white & blue AnyHero card with a flag. I'm hoping this will make some hero's day to know they are so appreciated.  I also want to enter this card in the Tuesday Morning Sketches Challenge #256 and the Shopping Our Stash Challenge #158 using red, white, and blue.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you had a safe 4th of July with family & friends!  AND, if you have time, please check out the challenges at the Words 2 Scrap By and Doodle Pantry blogs!  Always a good time :-)

Supplies:
Cardstock: Stamps of Life "Blueberry" & Pop Tones' "Wild Cherry"
Designer Paper:  Doodle Pantry & Doodlebug Design Inc.
Stamp(s):  Doodle Pantry "USA Star" and "Round Wishes"
Dies:  Spellbinders
Embellishments:  Making Memories star eyelets & Offray ribbon

Christmas in July

Hi everyone!  It's finally heating up around here and I made Christmas cards for the July challenge over at the Doodle Pantry Blog!  LOL!  There are two themes for the challenge in July - Make a Splash and Christmas.  Christmas cards are my number one favorite type of card to make so this was extra fun.  On the first card, I used the Winter Song Birdies set for the image and sentiment.  The card is die cut with Little B Scallop Circle dies.

 
For the second card, I used the "Classy Monogram" outlines.  These are fantastic ~ you can fill the letters with whatever color you want or need! 

Thanks for stopping by and Merry Christmas in July!!

Ooo La La!

It's the first of July and time for another fun challenge over at Words 2 Scrap By!  The theme words this month are "Ooo La La" in honor of Bastille Day.  For my card, I used the "Mimi in Paris" stamp set from Penny Black and colored with Copics.  The DP is from DCWV (Hippie Chic) and the dies are from Mama Elephant and Spellbinders.  I hope you'll join in and play along...can't wait to see what everyone creates!  Ooo La La!