Happy Friday!

Hey Friends!! 

I am just popping in with a card for a couple of challenges. It is summer time and I have been trying to get in my craft room three or four times a week.

My first card is a summer themed card. I used Spellbinder's Oh Buoy! dies, Set Sails dies, MFT Frame Die (retired) and Fishing Net by Tutti Designs. 

The stamped sentiment is from Spellbinder's the Fair Winds Sentiment Stamp Set. When I saw these dies I HAD TO HAVE THEM!! I loved these seagulls and knew I could make a bunch of cards with them. 

I did make a ton of different cards with this set. I used Copic Markers to make the sand and torn Aqua Mist cardstock from Paper Trey Ink as the "sea."

I am entering this card into a few challenges. First, I am joining Inkspirational Challenge #320. This was to use more than one company on a card. I do this regularly. The second challenge I am entering is the TGIF Challenge #tgifc483. It was a graphic of an ocean and the phrase "Every Summer has a Story." The third challenge I am entering is Time Out Challenges #268-"On Vacation."

 

The next two cards I am entering into three challenges. One is the Daring Cardmakers Challenge "Christmas in July," The Color Hues Challenge #91-Red and Green, and The Jingle Belles Challenge-Dashing Through Snow.

 

 

For the first card, I used pattern paper, Hello Bluebird snowman stamp (retired), a Simon Says Stamp Snowflake Visions embossing folder,  MFT Stamps Mini Polaroid Frames (retired), and the Hello Bluebird sentiment.

The snowman I created in a bunch and put it away until I was ready. It makes creating a card so easy!! 

I love how this card came out so I created another one with a different image. This time, I used a reindeer from Mama Elephant's Reindeer Games stamp set and matching dies.

The sentiment is from MFT Stamps. The snowflakes are from my stash and I have no clue who made it. 

I LOVE how these cars came out and will be adding them into my stash.

Well, that is all from me today. Thanks for stopping by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

A New Challenge over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog

 Hey Friends!

Today I am popping in with a card for the NEW round of the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge!!! Challenge #599 is a COLOR challenge. Create a project using the colors PINK and PURPLE.

I created my card using a Die of the Month from Spellbinders. Instead of using the colors for the majority of my card, I chose to use the pink and purple with green, yellow and white so they would POP off my card. Did I accomplish this?

Below is the challenge badge for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #599:

I used a mixture of cardstock, pattern paper and for the tulips, some ink smooshed paper that I created.

I also did a little bit of ink smooshing on the green leaves and stems.

Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #599, head on over to the BLOG. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

There is still time to play with Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #598-Jungle Animals

Hello Friends! 

Just popping in with a card to remind you that there is still time to play over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge for Challenge #598. This round is a THEME challenge. Create a project using the THEME of  Jungle Animals!

Again I used a bird from my pile of things that I create when I have no mojo. The leaves are from My Favorite Things.

Below is the challenge badge for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #598:

I love how this came out. I think my favorite is the embossing.

Below is a close up of all the images.

Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #598, head on over to the BLOG. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

A Few Challenges

Hey Peeps!!!

Just popping in with some cards I created for some challenges. I have been busy using paper, stamps, dies and stencils that I have had in my stash for a long time. 

For my first card, I used this weeks sketch from Freshly Made Sketches for TWO Christmas cards. 

The first one I created used the sketch as it was. I used some papers from an old paper pad and a snowman from Mama Elephants Little Agenda Snowmen.

The die cut sentiment is from My Favorite Things. The stamped sentiment is from Hello Bluebird. 

The stencils I used is from Echo Park.

My second card was inspired by the same sketch but I moved the white tag down more to the bottom.

The gnome is from Mama Elephant, the speech bubble from Hello Bluebird, and the die cut "merry" is from Sunny Studios.

The snowflakes are from a bunch of snowflake dies that I have die cut in large amounts. 

My next card I used the sketch from TGIF Challenges. I used sketch #481 as my inspiration.

The elf is from My Favorite Things and the sentiment and snowflake element are from 49 and Market.

The pattern paper is one from my stash. Below is the sketch I used for my card.

My last card I created using a sketch from Try Stampin On Tuesday. However, I was too late to enter. I am also entering it into the Jingle Bells Challenge-Embossing Challenge.

I used a combination of products on this card. A My Favorite Things sentiment and bear, a Hello Bluebird Tree, and a bunch of snowflakes from different companies.

The embossing folder is from Honey Bee Stamps-one of my favorite in my stash.

This was so fun to make. That is all from me today. I hope you all have a great day!!

Nora

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #598

 Hey Friends!

Hey Friends!! There is a new challenge over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenges!!! Challenge #598 is a THEME Challenge. It is to create a project using the THEME of JUNGLE ANIMALS.

I created this card with some images and sentiments from my "pile" of stuff that I color/create when I don't have any mojo.

Below is the challenge badge for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #598:

The monkeys I used are from Mama Elephant. The sentiments are from Photoplay Stamps.

I used Twisted Citrus Distress Ink for shading behind the sentiment and splashed some gold and white paint over it.

Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #598, head on over to the BLOG. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

There is Still Time to Play with Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #597-Anything Goes!

 Hello Friends!

Today I am popping in with a card to remind you that there is still time to play with this round of the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge!!! Challenge #597 is the THEME-ANYTHING GOES!!

This week I decided to create a baby card. I actually made a TON but this is the one that I decided to post for this challenge. Below is the Challenge Badge for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #597:

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I had so much fun combining the Baby Mug Additions and the Storybook 1 Dies from Pretty Pink Posh and the Simon Says Stamp Sweet Elephants Dies.

All of these adorable pieces were die cut from SCRAPS!!! I have a TON of them (as well as pattern paper, which I am also trying to utilize) and I thought yellow and green could be used for a boy or a girl.

I have been having a blast using dies to create cards. Do you like to use dies?

Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #597, head on over to the BLOG. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #597-Anything Goes!

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Hello Friends!

Today I am popping in with a card for the NEW round of the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge!!! Challenge #577 is one of our most popular challenges-ANYTHING GOES.

Since I have a couple of graduation parties to go to, I decided to create a graduation card. This one is for my niece, Sydney, who graduation from COLLEGE!!

Below is the Challenge Badge for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #597:

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For my background, I used paper from the Ink Drops-Ocean by the Craft Consortium.

I then die cut a  balloon using the Party Balloons Dies by Lawn Fawn. They are some of my FAVORITE dies for balloons!! 

I then topped the card off with three products from Simon Says Stamp!-The Grad Hat Die, Grad Word/Shadow Dies and a stamped sentiment from Grad Party. I LOVE how this came out!!!

Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #597, head on over to the BLOG. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

Just a Reminder for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #596-FOR THE GUYS

Hey friends!!

I am just popping in with a reminder that there is still time to play over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge. Challenge #596 is a THEME challenge-FOR THE GUYS!!!

I decided to use some new products I ordered from The Greetery on my card. I just HAD TO HAVE that birthday stencil!!! Below is the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Badge for CIC596:

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I started off my card by making the background that is covered up by the white panel. I used Vintage Photo Distress Ink and a Prima Marketing background stamp to create a piece of pattern paper. When I first started I was not sure I was going to cover it up or I would probably have not put the effort in to making it!!

I then adhered the stenciled panel on top of the background. To finish it off, I used some white gems. Easy peasy!!

I LOVE how it came out and think I will have to make a few more for my stash!!!

Want to join us for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #596? Hop on over to the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog for more information. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me today. Thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS week!

Nora

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #596-For the Guys!

Hey friends!!!

Today I am popping in with a card for this round of the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge. Challenge #596 is a THEME challenge-FOR THE GUYS.

Guys cards are so hard for me to create for some reason. Am I the only one? Below is the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Badge for CIC596:

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I chose to use some of the main colors from the Inspiration Picture on the badge. I used scraps and cut them into strips.

Instead of using a dark brown, I chose to go with a Kraft color for the card base and "happy" sentiment.

Want to join us for this round of the challenge? Head on over to the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge Blog for more information. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me today. Thanks for stopping by. Have a FABULOUS week!

Nora