Happy Birthday: Color Challenge Meets Sketch

 I love combining color and sketch challenges!  I started with a panel embossed  with the Tim Holtz 3D Lumber embossing folder and sponged it with a bit of Rich Cocoa ink.  The flowers are cut from MFT's Pressed Flowers.  I love to cut them from watercolored panels and to just stamp the centers for a soft look.  The color scheme came from Color Throwdown, and I love it!  A sentiment is from MFT's Queen for a Day. I popped up some of the flowers with foam tape for a fun dimensional look.

Thank you for visiting,
Christine

Linking to
MFT Sketch Challenge
Color Throw Down
Stamplorations Summer Theme and Sketch Challenge
SSS Wednesday Challenge (Pop it Up--I used foam tape)
Word Art Wednesday

Autumn Blessings

Last weekend, I did a little "watercolor experimentation" inspired by one of Kay Miller's cards.  I found that the ink didn't have the desired movement, so I used a combination of ink and watercolor.  The stamp set (Verve's Autumn Leaves) includes a solid layer and an outline layer, so it was perfect for this technique.  I finished with a little splatter from the left over water color puddles and die cut the slightly warped panel to flatten it out.

Thanks for stopping by,
Christine

Linking to:
Tuesday Throw Down  (One Layer)
Word Art Wednesday
Crop Stop
Stamplorations Summer Theme and Sketch

Inspired By: Coffee and Books

One card was just not enough for this wonderful photo....it features so many of my favorite things!  A new Stamplorations set was calling out to be used, and I enjoyed coloring it for this card!

Thanks for visiting.  Hope the week to come holds some quiet moments with the people and things you love,

Christine





Linking to:
Inspired By
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday (Stamp It)
Word Art Wednesday
Stamplorations Summer Theme and Sketch
Stamplorations Never Ending A/G

Happy Birthday Scene

Crafting time is precious, so a double dose of inspiration always helps.  The MFT sketch seems to beg for a scene, and the color challenge palette  provided some great colors from the outdoors.  I used two MFT sets:  Adorable Elephants and Hog Heaven.  Love the CAS look that came from following the simple sketch!

Thanks for taking a look,
Christine




Linking to
MFT Sketch Challenge
MFT Color Challenge
SSS Wednesday Challenge (Stamp it)
Word Art Wednesday
Stamplorations Summer Theme and Sketch

Deepest Sympathy

Sadly, I am in need of a sympathy card for a friend.  It was created by layering an MFT doily over a panel embossed with a double wedding ring pattern.  The lacy layers behind the black Prima flowers are cut with the Tilth Floral Die.  The sentiment is a retired Verve product. 

Thanks for stopping by,
Christine

Linking to:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday (Stamp It)
Word Art Wednesday
PIP Challenge
Crop Stop (Add a Doily)

Inspired By: Apples and Plaid

What a fun inspiration photo....I love, plaid, coffee, apples, and books...so what's a stamper to choose?  I pulled out one of my favorite die sets ever...Reverse Confetti Edgers and paired it with Verve's sweet Teacher's Count, adding a bit of plaid for fun.  Can't wait to encourage a fellow teacher with this card!

So grateful for a little time to craft and for your visit,
Christine

Linking to:
Inspired By
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday (Stamp It)
Word Art Wednesday
PIP Challenge

Fun Friday with Bugaboo Stamps: Snow Special

Happy Friday!  It's time for another Fun Friday Challenge at Jo's Scrap Shack where the theme is always Anything Goes.  I had fun with the Three Snowmen from Bugaboo stamps.  A simple gingham background panel, a "junk bow, and a computer generated sentiment tag finish off this simple card.    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!

Thanks so much for taking time to visit,
Christine

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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

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