Last card--the little birdie again!

I've got another card to show you with the little birdie from the last card.  Isn't he just cute!!!  I adore it!!! :)  and you can color him in so many different ways...I just love it!

Here's the card with him again~

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For these fabulous challenges~

Hero Arts: CAS/Sketch Challenge

Stampin' Fun With Friends: Sketch

(Have to login to participate, more info here)

Less is more: 3, 2, 1

(3 sets of 3 rhinestones, 2 patterns, one color of plain cardstock.)

He's just so darling!  And I love the look with different colors!  And then with clear glitter gel pen...I did that on both cards! :)  The rhinestones kind of mimic a sky and the patterns make this a super fun summery card!

Thanks for joining me here on my blog and for taking the time to check out my cards!  I appreciate you!!!  Happy stamping, friends! :)

Card two...

Ready for some more Hero Arts goodness?!  I just adore the stamps I got!!!  I've got another card to show you--utilizing more Hero Arts images and sentiments! :)

Here it is~

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For these fabulous challenges~

Hero Arts: CAS/Sketch Challenge

CAS-ual Fridays: Banners & Flags

Word Art Wednesday: Joy

Such a fun card!  I just adore this little birdie, don't you?!  And the sentiment is so fun.  I think this card will be for my sister who adores birds and just started her junior year of high school.  I think she'd appreciate a little note, don't you?

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek at my card!  I appreciate you being here and  hope you come and join in these challenges!  Happy stamping! :)

An eventful few days...

So, it's been an interesting week.  My DH's car died and I broke my foot.  Bad things happen in 3s.  I'm hoping the 3rd bad thing was when my DH's glasses broke a few weeks ago.  Otherwise, I'm on my guard! ;)  The only thing that has made this week completely bearable was receiving my Hero Arts winnings!!!  They had contacted me to say that the Heyday Sentiments was not available so I was a bit bummed...but guess what?!  It was in the package!!!

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Of course, I automatically had to start using these sets!!!  I received the Heyday Sentiments set, the Life Is Fun set, the Delicate Blossoms set, along with some pearls.  *SIGH*  So happy!!!  I'll be sharing the cards I've made throughout today!!!

Here's the first one~

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For these fabulous challenges~

Hero Arts: CAS/Sketch Challenge

CAS-ual Fridays: Banners & Flags

Less is More: 3, 2, 1

(I used 3 rhinestones, 2 words, and 1 color of paper.)

I have adored this gorgeous poppy image (and the other one in this set) for a l-o-n-g time!!!  I was SOOOOO excited to get it for my very own!!! :)  I started by stamping it on white cardstock and then water coloring it in.  I then dry embossed the panel, added some glitter, rhinestones, and a sentiment, and voila!  I love the way it turned out!

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek at my card--I hope that you've been inspired to make something today that fits your creative needs and style!  Happy stamping!!! :)

It IS easy being green!!!

So, I never really use the color green for monochrome...I think I've done it one other time.  BUT, I was totally inspired by a few challenges and had to make the creation I saw in my head!!!

Here it is~

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For these fabulous challenges~

Hero Arts: CAS/Sketch Challenge

CASology: Green

 

Dutch Dare Card Challenges: Bling

So, I had this green gradiated thing going on in my head and I though, it would be AWESOME if it was the sentiment...then I thought about using the sketch from Hero Arts.  And some punches and bling.  That's what I came up with! ;)

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!  I hope you like what you see and that you're inspired to create something fabulous today!  Happy stamping! :)

A few more cards!

It was my first day back to work full time.  WOW.  That's all I have to say...let's move on, shall we?  Well, I've two more cards to show ya!  They're both CAS and I had tons of fun making them!  I hope you like them, too! ;)

Card one~

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For these fabulous challenges~

Hero Arts: August CAS Challenge + Sketches

CAS-ual Fridays: Square Cards

Paper & Such: Just Stamp On It

(stamp on patterned paper)

This one was fun to make!  I used some fun grid patterned paper that had a bit of an antique finish.  I decided to go semi-monochrome and go with autumn colors as I am hoping for cooler weather. ;)

Card two~

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For these fabulous challenges~

Hero Arts: August CAS Challenge + Sketches

Fresh Brewed Blog: NO DIGIS

Word Art Wednesday: Uplifting Sentiments

This one was also fun to make!  I just opened up my scrap drawer and found some beautiful textured patterned paper that I forgot I had.  The rest was just layering and adding bling!

Thanks for taking a peek!!!  I hope you like my cards and that you come and join in these fabulous challenges! Happy stamping, friends! :)

Back in the groove...

So, we're back for reallsies!  I got all the laundry done and the house cleaned.  I just didn't fold the laundry.  Is that bad?  I'm one of those people who feels that as long as it's clean, you can fold it yourself or else grab it out of the basket.  I need to make things--namely cards and crafts! ;)  So, that's what I did!  I made FIVE cards today!  One is a DT card for later, but I'll show you 2 of the other four tonight!

Here's the first card~

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For these fabulous challenges~

Digi Haven: Yummy in My Tummy

(Find my scrumptious digi HERE)

Dynamic Duos: Color Inspiration

Tuesday Throwdown: Sweet Treats

This card was fun to make.  I started by creating a panel with a photoshop program using the delicious strawberry digi from Free Vintage Digital Stamps and then printed it out.  I then colored the strawberries, dry embossed the panel with a folder from Stampin' Up!  I then added some ribbon, a twine tied button, and a cute sentiment from the Fresh Fruits set by Fiskars.  Voila!  Card finished and it looks oh so delicious!  And now for another card!

Second card~

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For these fabulous challenges~

Hero Arts: CAS w/ sketches
 (I've used a sentiment by Hero Arts & Basic Grey

 from the Kissing Booth Collection

in a set called "Friend Your The Best".)

 

Creative Craft Challenges2: Just a Sentiment

BasicGrey Challenge: Bright and Bold

This was such a fun card to make!  I just grabbed a bunch of bright cardstock and ribbon, dry embossed the blue panel with a Darice folder, put the papers and ribbon together, added a sentiment and some rhinestones, and here you go!  SO much fun!

Thanks for coming by and saying hi!  I've missed everyone and cannot wait to really get back into the groove!  I hope to be back tomorrow night with some more cards, but it's my first day back to work after summer break and we'll see. BOO.  I want more summer!  Happy stamping! ;)

PS: I had to post this darling picture of my fur baby!  I've missed her so!  Isn't she a doll?!

Whew!

It's been a whirlwind few days...but it's been good!  I've been crafting, but haven't had time for posting, so you're gonna see a lot from me tonight!!! ;) 

First up~

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For these fabulous challenges~

A Blog Named Hero: Inspired by Hero Arts Stampers

Stampin' for the Weekend: Photo Inspiration

Sarah Hurley Challenge: Buttons

Phindy's Place: Buttons

Hero Arts: Create Your Own Flowers

This card was inspired by Lucy Abram's AMAZING punched peony (I just KNEW I had to do this when I saw her card) and I was also inspired by Julie Ebersole's layout on her coloring with markers card.  LOVE the way this turned out!!!  I LOVED the colors in the SFTW photo and knew I would have to use those! ;)

Thanks for taking a peek--I'll be back in a few with yet another card!  Happy stamping!!! :)