2 cards...

Yes.  I'm doing it again.  I'm sharing 2 cards in one post.  It's been CRAZY today and so I have to be quick!  So let's get started!  This first one is for the Less Is More challenge to create a one layer card using only 3 stamps.  The stamps I used were the sentiment, the large flower, and the small flower.  You'll be able to tell...this is also my "Spread the L-O-V-E" card for the week sent to a wonderful lady whose inspiring words really helped me out this weekend.  The sentiment looks really dark, but it's really Island Indigo, a bright blue by Stampin' Up!.

Here's the card~

Details~

The second card is for 2 fabulous challenges.  I've used the colors from CR84FN and the sketch from Retro Sketches.  I went for white on white with some pops of color--one of my favorite things! :)  You may remember the main image panel from this post...

Here's the inspiration photos~

Card~

Details~

Thanks for popping over today!  School is out next week and I'm hoping that things will get better after I'm not working full time for a bit!  Also, I would love to see you all over at Technique Tuesday!  The month is only half over, so you've got a bit to create something!!! Happy stamping!!! :)

Black & White

So, many things in life may NOT be black or white, but this card is nothing BUT black and white!!!  I've used this week's Retro Sketch and combined it with the challenge at Sugar Creek Hollow to create something shabby chic/vintage/primitive in black and white!

Here's my card~

Details~

Retro Sketch~

As I stated in the post before this one, I am NOT a bow person, so using bows kinda stressed me out!  But I think this one turned out pretty well!!!  What do YOU think?!  Thanks so much for stopping by--I hope you take the time to create something for these fabulous challenges!  Happy stamping!!! :)

Retro Sketches...

I was very pleasantly surprised to see that this card got a shout-out over at Retro Sketches last week--thank you, ladies!!!  You totally made my week! :)  It was the first time I'd played along, so it was a complete surprise! :)  And when I saw that I won, I took a look at this week's sketch.

Here it is~

Isn't it fabulous?!  I know it lends itself to CAS design, but I made two cards and both lean towards the not so CAS.  I'll share one in this post, and then another in a post in a few minutes...  This first card is going to be a graduation card for my little sis, and is therefore a "Spread the L-O-V-E" card.  She's graduating from high school this month, and she will shine!!!

Here's the card~

Details~

For those of you who know me, I am totally NOT a bow person.  So it really scared me to try and make a bow!  But I think I did ok.  So what do you think?  I really love it!  I know my sis will, too!!!  Thanks for popping by tonight--come back in just a few minutes to see another take on the fabulous Retro Sketches sketch for this week!!! :) Happy stamping!!!!

A couple of cards...

...not me and my DH.  Actual cards.  Thank you to those of you who either laughed, giggled, or groaned.  At least a few of you got it! ;)  But I digress...

I've got 2 cards to show you tonight.  The first one uses the Everything Eleanor set sent from good old GB by one of my dearest blogging friends, Jacqueline, in exchange for some US only sets. :)  THANK YOU, JACQUELINE!  We really must do this again sometime! ;)

Here's the card~

Details~

For these challenges~

Clean & Simple: Sketch

Paper Sundaes: Ribbon & Pearls

CAS-ual Fridays: CAS card + Flowers

Okay, now onto card #2!!!  This card utilizes some of my favorite Bo Bunny butterflies, gorgeous Prima crystals, and GLITTER.  Plus fabulous stitched pleated ribbon from Stampin' Up!

Here's the card~

Details~

For these challenges~

Retro Sketches: Sketch

The Pink Elephant: Springtime

Pile It On: Mother's Day NO FLOWERS

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday: Butterflies

Thanks for stopping by!  Sorry to those of you who I've offended by bragging about my $7 bag, but I couldn't help but share the news!  Look for MORE projects featuring my new stamps soon!  Happy stamping!!! :)