Add Burlap or Twine: Mistle Toad

I positively adore the Mistle Toad by Newton's Nook.  Such a cute image and witty sentiment...even if she is all decked out for Christmas and tucked into the pumpkins on the dining room table.

The current Inky Paws challenge calls for burlap or twine, so I used some natural cording to top off this fun tag.

Thanks so much for visiting,
Christine

Linking to:
Inky Paws Challenge
Word Art Wednesday
Crop Stop

Mojo Monday: Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room

How wonderful it is to have Mojo Monday back on alternating weeks!  I love the elegant feel to this week's sketch, and the added measurements.  Noticed those after I started cutting, though.  What do I teach?  Reading......

My papers are from several different Christmas stacks and feature subtle stars, snowflakes and text (the word joy).  I hope to work out a card with some more traditional Christmas colors and plaids using the same sketch.

Thanks for visiting,
Christine

Linking to
Mojo Monday 502
SSS Wednesday Challenge
Word Art Wednesday

CAS-ual Fridays Inspiration

The leaves were embossed and cut from paint samples....so vivid and pretty, but they cracked a bit here an there.  The corrugated leaf was cut from a coffee sleeve and inked on the edges.  The sweet sentiment is retired from Verve.

Thanks to the folks at CAS-ual Fridays for a pretty inspiration photo and for the designers' beautiful samples.

Thanks for visiting,
Christine





Linking to:
CAS-ual Fridays Challenge
Word Art Wednesday
SSS Wednesday Challenge

Fun Friday Challenge with Morgan's Art World

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 some adorable images from Morgan's Art World.  Morgan's Art World is a new sponsor at Jo's Scrap Shack, and this was my first time to work with one of her images. Must say I loved it!

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

Linking to
SSS Wednesday Challenge
Word Art Wednesday

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 288

Donuts by Jane's Doodles is such a cute stamp set!  I found a scrap of donut patterned paper in my stash, and this card came together quickly.  Hope you will take time to play along at the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge this week!

Thanks for visiting,
Christine





Linking to:  Word Art Wednesday
SSS Wednesday Challenge

MFT Sketch: "Mistle-Toad"

Love, love this week's MFT sketch which is inspiring for CAS and would look great with some extra layers, too.

I couldn't resist ordering the "Mistle-Toad" stamp set.  What could make that darling little toad a tiny bit cuter except a punny sentiment?!

Hope this brings a giggle. Thanks for visiting,
Christine




Linking to:
MFT Sketch Challenge
Word Art Wednesday
Crop Stop

MOJO Monday is back!!!!

It's always fun to visit Julee Tilman's blog!  She posted a beautiful card on Monday and brought back the Mojo Monday sketch.  Hooray!

I learned to stamp by following the Mojo Monday and Viva La Verve sketches and still feel like my cards are prettier when guided by Julee's well-balanced sketches. Thanks so much for a new one!

I watercolored the Technique Tuesday hydrangea with Arteza Real Brush Markers after embossing it in gold.  The sentiment is from Verve's Scripture Medley Five.

Thanks for visiting,
Christine



Linking to:  Mojo Monday
Word Art Wednesday
 Crop Stop
Tuesday Throwdown (Crazy Circles)