Thanks in Maroon

'Tis the season to be thankful.  Here's another of the cards I made for my son's graduation thank you notes.  So glad that he doesn't mind writing thank you notes or using hand-made cards.

This one features a rose in college colors cut from Garden Picks dies.  The sentiment is retired from Verve, and the card base was cut using a PTI Noted die.

Thanks for visiting,
Christine

Linking to:
Word Art Wednesday
SSS Wednesday Challenge

AHSC 318: Best Teacher Ever

Happy Wednesday!  Today is the day the the AHSC design team members share their interpretations of Michelle's sketches.  The Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge is set up in such a fun way:  a new sketch is posted each Monday, and design team inspiration is show on Wednesday.  That way, participants can choose to play either before or after being influenced by the DT's interpretations of the sketch.  Such fun!  Hope you will visit the AHSC Blog and play along!





Thanks so much for taking a look!
Christine


Linking to
Word Art Wednesday
SSS Wednesday Challenge

Thanks for Being so Kind

I am still enjoying experimenting with colors and ink blending to create a faux watercoloring look with Fleur Impressions from The Greetery.  They are layered over a panel created by softly ink brushing the Watercolor Stripes stencil from Altenew.  The sentiment is a beloved Verve stamp from the retired Kindness Matters set.

Thanks for taking a look. Have a wonderful day,
Christine

Linking to:

Tuesday Throwdown (Stencils)
Word Art Wednesday
SSS Wednesday Challenge (Bright Mood Board)

When Kindness Touches

Have you discovered The Greetery?   It's the oh-so-talented Betsey Veldman's new company.  Not only does she have gorgeous images, but there are a wealth of ideas and videos to teach new techniques.  She is starting a week long watercolor series soon.  Her video on blending inks to stamp this beautiful Fleur Impressions set taught me so much!

Thanks so much for visiting.  Hope you have a lovely day,
Christine

Linking to Word Art Wednesday

Close to the Broken-Hearted

Needing another sympathy card, I recreated a layout from earlier this week, changing the colors to these shades of aqua and peacock. These shades are favorites of mine, and I hope that the card will bring comfort.

Supplies include
Garden Picks dies
Peacock Sequins
Flower sequins
Scalloped Stackers die

Linking to:
SSS Wednesday Challenge
Word Art Wednesday

Mojo Monday: Thanks a Million

Look at the beautiful Mojo Monday sketch and the pretty color palette provided by SSS!  I had so much fun creating this card using MFT Stitched Flowers, a Reverse Confetti Wreath die, and a sweet little thank you stamp from Verve.  The oh-so-cute embellishments adorning the top right corner are Mixed Flower Sprinkles and are part of a prize package I won from Kat Scrappiness.  I HAD to make sure they would have a place on this card.  Thanks a bunch, Kat!

Thanks for taking a moment to visit,
Christine

Linking to:
Mojo Monday
SSS Wednesday Challenge
Word Art Wednesday

Happy Friday!  It's time for another Fun Friday Challenge at Jo's Scrap Shack where the theme is always Anything Goes.   This week the design team is showcasing  images from Little Blue Button Stamps.  I had the opportunity to use the sweet Randy image.  Before I knew it, the autumn vibes coming from his light jacket and muffler led me to do some fun paper piecing. I used digital paper found here.  Since it was digital, the pattern could be resized for piecing his clothing and for the accent panel.

Please take time to see the design team's samples and to link up your own creations.  It's always fun to see what you have to share!

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