Saturday, February 24, 2018

Create Your Own Background: Wishing You a Happy Birthday


I've been experimenting with some new Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks.  I blended some inks on watercolor paper and cut the panel down to match the size of a gorgeous Spellbinders Kaleidoscope Die. The Verve sentiment  (from Poppy Birthday) is stamped on a Lacy Scalloped Frame by Reverse Confetti.  I cut a few MFT Stitched Flowers from the remainder of the watercolor paper and topped them with enamel dots.

Thanks so much for your visit,
Christine

Linking to:

SSS Wednesday Challenge (Create Your Own Background)
Word Art Wednesday
DL Art Thankful Thursday Challenge

Friday, February 23, 2018

Fun Friday Challenge with LBBS


Happy Fun Friday!  It's time for a new challenge at Jo's Scrap Shack sponsored by Little Blue Button Stamps.  My card was created using the beautiful digital illustration, Hawaii Flowers.

We live in a climate warm enough for Hibiscus to thrive and to attract hummingbirds.  When my son was little, he watched the humming birds in the "high biscuits".  I smiled at that memory while coloring the beautifully illustrated stamp.

Hope you will play along at Jo's Scrap Shack.  Here are all the particulars:

1. Please post a direct link to your blog post that includes your
challenge entry project, 
challenge entry project, using the linky tool.
2. Be sure to include a link back to Jo's Scrap Shack and to the challenge post you are entering your project into
3. THREE entries per person are allowed for each challenge and you must post a separate blog post for each entry.
4. For all entries -NO BACK LINKS ACCEPTED-
The date on your blog post should be dated between the start date & the end date for the challenge you are entering, in order to be eligible for the challenge & prizes
5. You may link up to other challenges but be sure to link back to Jo's Scrap Shack and to the challenge post you are entering
 * All entries that do not meet the challenge requirementsWILL NOT be eligible for the top 3, any sponsor wins or any random wins by JoAll random wins will only be mailed within th
e US and Canada only.


Thanks for stopping by,
Christine

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 252: Wishing You a Beautiful Day



The Atlantic Hearts Sketch sent me looking for something to cluster in a group of three.  Reverse Confetti's Rose Garden is a favorite for pretty paper posies.  I inked them in bright colors and cut them with matching dies.  The black panel is cut using a Reverse Confetti Lacy Scalloped Frame, and the scalloped square is from MFT.  My scrap bin contained a length of gingham ribbon just right for wrapping around the base.

Thanks so much for visiting.  Do have a beautiful day!
Christine



Linking to:
The House that Stamps Built (Tic-Tac-Toe---Ribbon, Bright Colors, Die Cuts)
Word Art Wednesday
PIP Challenge

Saturday, February 17, 2018

VLV Sketch Meets Inspired By #80: Be Strong and Take Heart



What gorgeous details are included in the Inspired By photo this week!  I was drawn to search my stash for papers with wood grain, a few flowers,  and shades of aqua and peach.  Verve's Each Day provided a beautifully scripted sentiment and Reverse Confetti's Cross die just fit the theme.  The paper I used for the sentiment panel includes touched of shiny embossing.  Using the Misti helped the sentiment cover more evenly.  

May this scripture be a prayer of blessing over all who hope in the Lord,
Christine

Linking to:


Sunday Stamps Sketch: Sprinkled with Love


 I just love this week's Sunday Sketch, and Reverse Confetti's "Donut You Know?" is such a fun and versatile set.  The witty sayings fit a variety of occasions, and there are three shapes of sprinkles in the set of die cuts.  The "donut hole" is an option...leave it out and you have a cute cookie!

So glad to have a little time for ink and paper this weekend!
Thanks for visiting,
Christine




Linking to:
Sunday Stamps Challenge (Sketch)
Tuesday Throwdown (Sweets for My Sweet)
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge (Die Cut)
Word Art Wednesday (A/G)
The  House that Stamps Built (Tic-Tac-Toe----twine, hearts, pastel colors)

Friday, February 9, 2018

Fun Friday with the Cutting Cafe: Be Mine






Happy, happy Friday everyone!  A big welcome to the first challenge of 2018 and also to the new DT members at Jo's Scrap Shack.  The design team is showcasing projects featuring files from the Cutting Cafe.  Please visit so see what fun things can be created with Cutting Cafe products, and please take time to link up your own anything goes projects.

 My Valentine gift box utilized the Skinny Tube Box SVG file that comes with several window and lid options.  Not having an acetate panel, I backed the heart shaped windows with red paper and added some bee die cuts and a "be mine" sentiment from Verve.  It's filled with Lindor Truffles, which my Valentine loves!


Challenge Rules

1. Please post a direct link to your blog post that includes your challenge entry project, using the linky tool below. 

2. Be sure to include a link back to Jo's Scrap Shack and to the challenge post you are entering your project into

3. THREE entries per person are allowed for each challenge and you must post a separate blog post for each entry.

4. For all entries -NO BACK LINKS ACCEPTED- 
The date on your blog post should be dated between the start date & the end date for the challenge you are entering, in order to be eligible for the challenge & prizes

5. You may link up to other challenges but be sure to link back to Jo's Scrap Shack and to the challenge post you are entering 

 * All entries that do not meet the challenge requirements
WILL NOT be eligible for the top 3, any sponsor wins or any random wins by Jo
All random wins will only be mailed within the US and Canada only.


Thanks so much for taking time to visit,
Christine


Thursday, February 8, 2018

VLV February Sketch Challenge: Serve One Another in Love


This week is School Counselor Appreciation Week, and I wanted to make a card for the occasion. The verse from Verve's Scripture Medley Five is a perfect way to say thanks to our kind-hearted counselor.

Lots on my plate now, so I will keep this brief, giving thanks for a sweet co-worker and for a little time to create.

Have a beautiful weekend,
Christine



Linking to:
Verve February Sketch Challenge
SSS Wednesday Challenge (Must Be Love)
Word Art Wednesday
PIP Challenge

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 250: Happy Valentine's Day


Big congratulations to Michelle for the 250th Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.  Wow!  That many challenges represents a tremendous level of commitment, hard work and creativity.

Thanks for visiting,
Christine

Linking to:
SSS Wednesday Challenge (It Must Be Love)
PIP Challenge
Word Art Wednesday