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Hola ya'll!

I was up early again this morning, thanks to my wonderful internal alarm clock. lol  It was no use attempting to go back to sleep, once I am awake, I'm awake.  Instead, I decided to play along with a couple more challenges.  Here is what I came up with.

I love the outcome, but am trying to fight the urge to add more to it. lol  I embossed the flower in silver, and then watercolored it with my distress inks.  I then cut it out, and popped it up on a white panel, and added a vellum sentiment strip, also embossed in silver.  I'm going to send this to a dear friend, who did something very sweet for my daughter.  I am going to submit this for the following challenges.

House of Cards: Photo Inspiration (I was inspired by the colors and the framed flower that looks watercolored)
Inkspirational Challenge #84: Photo Inspiration (I liked all of the flowers in the photo, so I went with that)
Speedy Fox & Friends Challenge #266: Use Only The Corner
Can You Case It #74: Summer Fun 

That's all for me today.  We're off to buy new stuff for our bathroom remodel, and then grab some lunch with my daughter, before she goes into work.  I hope everyone has a great day!

Stay crafty my friends!

Thanks

Good day everyone!

I was up before daylight this morning, making sure my girl was fed and taken care of, before she was off to take her ACT's.  As the days go on, the more it's starting to sink in that I'll be an empty nester very soon.  I still stop to wonder where time has gone.  My baby is technically an adult, and headed into her last year of school, before moving on to college. *sigh*  I'm thankful that she's such a great person, with a good head and a big heart.  I know she'll go on to do great things.

Anyway, since I was up, I decided to participate in a few challenges.  I actually made two cards.  Here is the first.

I debated about whether or not to actually post this card.  I had an idea in my head, but it didn't quite turn out how I wanted.  And, I still suck at masculine cards. lol  This paisley stencil from MFT though, is awesome!  I can see many uses for it in the future.  I was excited about using my new Abandoned Coral distress ink too.  That baby had been sitting on my desk, unopened, for months.  I guess this card isn't too terrible.  I think it needs a little "something" though.  Maybe I'll come back to it at a later date and figure it out.  At least I've got another card for my stash.  I'm going to submit this for the following challenges.

The Challenge #38:  Coral, Navy & Kraft
Freshly Made Sketches #190:  Sketch
Bloggers Challenge:  For The Boys
Crazy 4 Challenges #290:  Masculine Cards

Below is the second card I made.

This card was a bit over a week in process.  I colored the image with my Copics (I know, right?! lol) while on layover in Dallas, a bit over a week ago.  This is one of the better coloring jobs I've ever done, so I wanted to use it.  I added a vellum sentiment, embossed in gold and some Pretty Pink Posh sequins, and called it good.  I love how simple it is, and how the image stands out.  These colors together are lovely as well.  I'm going to enter this for the following challenges.

Word Art Wednesday #187:  Anything Goes
Just Add Ink #266:  Pink Pirouette, Night of Navy & Gold
YNS Challenge #16:  Sketch & Color Challenge (I only used the sketch, manipulating it a bit)
 
That's all for me today.  I'm going to attempt to take a nap, and catch up on some crafty YouTube videos.  I wish all of you a great day!

Hugs!

 

CASE-ing Christmas Challenge #23

Hiya!

I hope everyone has had a great week, and is going to get some crafty time in, this weekend.  As you read this, I am on vacation in Atlanta, visiting one of my awesome crafty friends.  This is my first time visiting Atlanta, so I'm looking forward to seeing the city, and trying the yummy food they have to offer.

Since today is Friday, I have a new CASE-ing Christmas challenge for you.  This week we are CASEing Judy.  Here is her beautiful card.

And here is my interpretation.

I chose to stick with the layout, and colors this time.  I had been DYING to try THIS idea from Laura Bassen (she's one of my favorite crafty people), and this gave me the opportunity to do so.  I think it turned out ok.  My Copic coloring needs a lot of practice, but I'm happy to have done something outside of my normal box.  It's a very clean Christmas card, and I love that about it. 

The other designers have created some amazing cards to share with you today.  I hope you get the chance to go check them out.  We always enjoy it when you get the chance to join us too!

Have a wonderful weekend!

What's In It?
Paper: Neenah Solar White, Desert Sand & Ivory Shimmer Cardstock, MFT Grape Jelly Cardstock
Stamps: Verve Bright Spirits
Ink: SSS Smoke Dye Ink, Copic Markers: V20, V22, V25
Accessories: SSS Stitched Rectangles, Full Card Hexagons & Kate Snowflake Dies, MME Enamel Dots