SCORED DIAMONDS FLOWER

Hello Everyone-

I hope you are enjoying your Easter Weekend. I am taking some time to reflect on the meaning of the season and all that JESUS CHRIST has done for me... The weather here in Alabama is a bit rainy today, but yesterday was gorgeous with a high of 81 degrees. Not sure what it was in Wisconsin, but we were able to enjoy the great out doors here yesterday!

This is a card I made for the Technique Junkie Newsletter using the Scored Diamonds technique. I just love the affect it gives to the card! The stamp is from Firecracker Designs By Pamela and it is called Forgive Me.

Here are a few more details:

Stamp Set: Toile and All in a Row by SU and Forgive Me from FCD

Cardstock: Gable Green by SU, Wasabi and Taken with Teal- White

Accessories: Copics, Paper trimmer, Scor-Pal, Nestibilities, Dew Drops, Dimensionals

I hope you have a blessed Easter!

God Bless You-

BELLI CHALLENGE #88 COLOR SPRAY -

Hello! It has been a CRAZY, CRAZY week and I have to say I am feeling like I am in a FUNK! Today is Belli Challenge Day!!! This week's Belli Challenge #88 - is to use COLOR SPRAY - this can be a home made mixture, Glimmer Mists, Walnut Ink sprays, a bottle filled with hairspray, reinker, and Pearl Ex, or even airbrushing with your Copic markers - whatever you desire!

Here is a small recipe for you: fill a spray bottle with water and a drop or two of reinker til you get the color you want.

HERE are some tips when using your Glimmer Mists.

 This week, we are blessed to have The Stamping Boutique as our Sponsor. I have a few cards half finished using more of their FABULOUS digital images. This one uses their Carousel Horse - I just LOVE it!!!

Here are a few more details...
Digi Images: Carousel Horse and Friend sentiment from The Stamping Boutique
TECHNIQUE from Technique Junkie  May-June Newsletter Glimmer Mist Watercolors
Accessories: Glimmer Mists, Copics, Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Black gingham ribbon, Dimensionals, Dew Drops, Mini Glue Dots

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I meant to post this card on Tuesday, but ended up just not feeling in the mood to do a Blog post. This post is for the Stamping In Time with Betty from the Our Daily Bread Designs... 

Here is the challenge:

 The challenge this week is to make a monochromatic card.  Choose any one color of choice along with any neutrals and go for it!  

Here are the details:

This beautiful card base uses Creative Cuts and More's Scallop Cross. I embossed the Path of Life image from Our Daily Bread Designs on white cardstock... The Scripture is from Stampabilities

Accessories: Gems, Purple grosgrain, Copics, Sponge, Dimensionals

For more FABULOUS projects check out the BELLI CHALLENGE DESIGN TEAM projects and don't forget about the Blog Candy on the top of my blog! Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day!

APRIL TECHNIQUE BY DESIGN BLOG HOP

Hello and welcome to the Technique JunkiesTechnique By Design Challenge Blog Hop.

If you didn't arrive here from the Technique Junkie blog, you don't want to miss what our whole DT has in store for you! To make sure you miss none of the fun, you'll want to start at the very beginning! If you have arrived from SHELLY'S Blog, you are in the right place! :)

Technique Junkie is offering you a Sketch Challenge with a twist and we would LOVE for you to participate! All of the details and the sketch are on the Technique Junkie April-May Newsletter

You can have an opportunity to win a variety of products from Technique Junkie's FABULOUS Vendors!

Here is how:

1. Follow the sketch...The sketch uses Six 1-1/2" pieces; three sets of two different technique or cardstock pieces. This is a great way to incorporate technique backgrounds into your cards. Just make sure the colors coordinate and you can mix and match different techniques on your card with a stunning effect! If you make extra backgrounds when trying out the techniques, you will love being able to use them here. Note: in order to qualify for the drawing, at least two different TJ techniques must be used on the card, and one of those two techniques must be used on the squares.

1. If you are a Technique Junkies' Subscriber you follow the Technique By Design Directions HERE. If you are NOT a subscriber, this link will not work without a pass word.

2. Post a link from your project to Pat's Blog by May 15th, which is the deadline!

Here are the details for my project...

Techniques: Technique Junkie Background Burst Extension, Glimmer Mists Watercolors
Stamps: Floral Silhouette Bouquet from I Brake For Stamps, Background image from SU

Cardstock: Black, White,

Accessories: Glimmer Mists, Water bottle, White Craft Ink, Chalks, Gel Pens, Heat Tool, Nestibilities, Pearl Gems, Dimensionals

Did you know? YOU can CLICK HERE to save 10% at I BRAKE FOR STAMPS by using this code: SAVE10CHRIS OR if you are a Technique Junkie you can save by using their Vendor discount code!

Now here are the links to all of your destinations you will NOT want to miss!

The Technique Junkies blog

Ann Clack

Beth

Cathy -

Lisa -

Shelly

Chris - YOU ARE HERE

Hetty - GO HERE NEXT!

Jane -

Kathie

Kimm -

Pat -

Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment! Enjoy your hopping trip as you get INSPIRED for your challenge project! Have a wonderful day!

BLOGGERS CHALLENGE: It's a Sketch!

Hello! Today is Bloggers Challenge day and this week we have a sketch! You can see it below! I just love seeing everyone's different creations on these challenges. There are so many different styles and everyone's creations always inspire me to try something new. You can see all of the other Blogger Challenge participants by clicking on the Blogger Challenge icon on the side bar.

Once a month, Lisa Somerville (the Blogger's Challenge mom) challenges the group with a sketch challenge. I LOVE sketches and this one was FUN to create with!

Here are the details:

Stamps: Paris and Heart Collage by I Brake For Stamps (I love these images!!!)

Cardstock: Co'ordinations, Black, White

Accessories: Paper piercing tool, Dry Embossing flourish mat, pearl gems, sponge, 5/8 grosgrain, Martha Stewart punch, Paper snips, 3/4 circle punch and small oval punch

TECHNIQUE: PIERCED PATTERNS from Feb-March 2010 Technique Junkies Newsletter

Did you know? YOU can CLICK HERE to save 10% at I BRAKE FOR STAMPS by using this code: SAVE10CHRIS

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend!

WISPED FRAMES - EASTER BLESSINGS

Happy Thursday! Even though I recently went away for a few days, lately I am finding myself being tested more and having a lack of patience. My children have been so energetic and I might add obnoxious, and that does not really bode well when I do not get enough sleep.

As I write that, I am so thankful for the grace of GOD and all that HE puts up with me. He doesn't need sleep...I am confident that He looks at me at times and just thinks how obnoxious I am!

Ephesians 1:6-8 To the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.

Here are the details on my card...

Stamp Set: Easter Blessings from Firecracker Designs By Pamela

Cardstock: Co'ordinations White - sponged with Barely Banana ink, Wild Wasabi, White

Ink: Mustard, Copics, Tuxedo Black Memento

Accessories: Stipple Brush, Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Paper Snips, Stickles, Green Twill, K&C Adhesive Gems

TECHNIQUE: Wisped Frames from Technique Junkies Feb-March Newsletter

Thank you for coming by and taking a closer look and commenting! Have a blessed day!

LONGING FOR WARMER DAYS

Hello! If you are coming here from a Direct Link - I have Blog Candy HERE.

It is almost up to the 50's here in Wisconsin! I would really love it if it were at least 70 - but no warmer than 85 with NO humidity! For me, that is perfect weather!

Todays card uses a few different challenges. The first one is the Splitcoast Stampers Sketch Challenge #273 and the second one uses Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #23 - which is to use three different punches!

Here are the details:

Stamps: Circle of Friendship & All in a Row from SU, Mo's Digital Pencil, Summer Image

Cardstock: Basic Grey Origins, Co'ordinations, Black, Neenah White 80#

Ink: Memento Tuxedo black and Copics

Accessories: 1/2 inch, 1 inch and 1 1/4 inch Circle punches, Butterfly punch from Martha Stewart, K&Company Gems, Gingham Ribbon, Dimensionals, Markers Gold & Black

Thank you for taking a closer look and for taking the time to comment! I appreciate your kindness! Have a blessed day!

COLOR CHALLENGE - DUSTY DURANGO, PINK, CARAMEL

Hello! Today on Splitcoast Stampers is Color Challenge day, but you may not know that due to the website being down most of the day!

The Color Challenge was to use Dusty Durango, Lightest Pink and Creamy Caramel - and I made some time today to make TWO cards!

My first card uses the gorgeous Easter Blessing stamp set from Firecracker Designs By Pamela. Here are a few more details:

Stamps: Easter Blessing

Cardstock: Basic Grey Bittersweet DP, Pink, Durango, Caramel, White

Accessories: Primas, Stickles, Bling, MS Punch

For my second card I used the CUTE image from QKR Stampede... They are a NEW company who has taken over some images from a few other companies. They will be updating and making changes as they go along - but head on over there and check out their vast array of styles and

Maribeth has just decided to start up a Design Team and everyone was announced yesterday/ and today. I am excited to be joining their team of other talented designers. They have a NEW BLOG, you can see that HERE - please take a moment to say hello to the New Team!

Here are the details to my card:

Stamps: THIS MUCH by QKR Stampede - Words from SU

Cardstock: Basic Grey Bittersweet DP, Pink, Durango, Caramel, White

Accessories: Hodgepodge, Oval, MS Punch, Pink Ribbon

I used the BELLI CHALLENGE this week for inspiration on this card - it uses CLIPS and a SKETCH - check it out and join in the FUN!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a blessed day!

AWARDS AND A SPRING CARD

Hello again! I know TWO posts in one day! Can you believe it!? If you are coming here via a Direct Link - I have Blog Candy HERE.

First off, upon my arrival to BLOG LAND I noticed I won TWO FABULOUS prestigious awards. That brought a BIG SMILE TO MY FACE!!!

On top of those exciting Awards - I won a free stamp set from Our Daily Bread Designs!

The card I am sharing with you today incorporates TWO challenges. I have TWO pictures because I couldn't decide which view I liked better so I thought I would go with BOTH of them.

The first Challenge was the MOJO Sketch which is pictured above. The second challenge was the Our Daily Bread Designs Challenge ODBDSLC6 - This week the challenge team is challenging you to Think Spring and New Life- Since this is the first day of Spring, create something for spring using Spring colors, sentiments and images portraying New Life. (perfect time for an Easter Creation being that we are new creatures in Christ).

I embossed the Path of Life image from Our Daily Bread Designs on designer paper from the Western Sky Stampin' Up! - I love the Soft Sky paper and added a touch more color using Prismacolor Pencils to some of the embossed images.

Here is some more information:

Stamp Sets: Path of Life from Our Daily Bread Designs

Cardstock: Kraft, Cocoa, Soft Sky, Western Sky DP from SU

Accessories: Pearl Accents, Prima Flowers, Sponge, Nestibilities, Prismacolor Pencils, Gold EP, Heat Tool, Dimensionals, Stitched Ribbon

Have a blessed day! Thank you for stopping by!

SUNNY SILHOUETTE

Hello! Happy Monday! Well, I m going with that sentiment and sticking it in my mind! I need to FOCUS on ALL of the GOOD THINGS.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

I made this card for the Featured Stamper Challenge on Splitcoast Stampers. The card I chose to CASE for the talented FS of the week (Congrats Mutnik!) is http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...;ppuser=165685

Changes I made are
1. The stamp images
2. Added Dew Drops
3. Ribbon
4. type of cardstock and DP
5. I didn't watercolor - just sponged.

I also made this card for the CAS challenge on Stampin Sisters in Christ #31

SCRIPTURE Psalm 51:7-10 "Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Let me hear joy and gladness, let the bones you have crushed rejoice. Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."

CHALLENGE Make a clean and simple card/layout/project

Here are some more details:

Stamps: Floral Silhouette Bouquet by I Brake For Stamps

Paper: DP Basic Grey, Coordinations

Accessories: Dew Drops,, Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Did you know? YOU can CLICK HERE to save 10% at I BRAKE FOR STAMPS by using this code: SAVE10CHRIS

Thank you for stopping by! Have a blessed day!

BANDANNA HEART COLLAGE

Hello! Happy Saturday! Today, we are off to the BOYS CLUB Fund raising Event! We have been planning this for the past several months and the boys are jumping rope or use a Skip-it to raise money to pay for their different activities. As their leader, I will be jump roping too! I fell last night, and hurt myself, but I think I will be okay to jump rope. I am NOT that good at it, but I will pull through. Amazingly enough, jump roping is a skill you can LOSE over the years... Maybe it is gravity pulling me down to the earth that doesn't want me to jump?? LOL

Anyways, todays card uses the Bandanna technique from the Aug-September 2008 Technique Junkies Newsletter

Here are the details:

Stamps: I Brake For Stamps Paris and Heart Collage, Words from SU

Cardstock: White, Green Coordinations, Blue, Black

Accessories: White Gel Pen, Sponge Daubers, MS Punch, Pearl Gems,

Did you know? YOU can CLICK HERE to save 10% at I BRAKE FOR STAMPS by using this code: SAVE10CHRIS

This also uses the Sweet Stop Sketch from last week! I will link this up a bit later today!

Ok! I am off to jump! My goal is to get at least 200 jumps! Yeah, pathetic I know, but something is better than nothing! LOL

Have a great day!

DIGITAL D'Illusions and BLOGGERS CHALLENGE

Hello! Welcome to the Digital D'Illusions themed Blog Hop forFirecracker Designs By Pamela and my Bloggers Challenge THINK SPRING project!

The official start time of this Hop is Friday, at 8:00 AM (EST). If you arrived early, please be patient as all the links may not be live yet.

As I mentioned above, todays BLOG HOP has an OPTICAL ILLUSION theme... I had NO IDEA what to do, so I went to trusty GOOGLE for some inspiration! I typed in OPTICAL ILLUSION and soooo many ideas came to me - but I settled for this image. I printed it up, cut it apart and then added the yellow cardstock and the cross.

For the BLOGGERS CHALLENGE, we are supposed to THINK SPRING, so my next project will show that! Although for my family - we think of the Resurrection as the beginning of spring!

Details for the first project: Easter Blessings from FIRECRACKER DESIGNS BY PAMELA and the words on the inside of the card, I typed and printed ... the Happy Easter is part of the set! THe background is from Google!

Ink & Cardstock: Black, White and Yellow

Accessories: Gems, Dimensionals, Printer, Copics, Paper Snips, Circle Cutter

Here are the details for my second project

Digital Image from Firecracker Designs By Pamela, Image is called For the Birds

Stamps: Just Breathe from FCD too!

Cardstock: Printed Optical Illusion from the internet, ballet Blue, black, White

Accessories: Ribbon, Dew Drops, Mini Glue Dots, Copics, Dimensionals, White Gel Pens, Paper Snips

Techniques: Airbrushing, Out of the Box

This is a “circular blog hop” where the only beginning is wherever you start!! You will know you are at the end of your blog hop when you’ve come back to the blog you’ve started from! (It’s not a huge circle…so it should be easy to remember where you started.)

BLOG CANDY!! One winner will be chosen from a mystery blog hostess…so you’ll want to leave a comment on EVERY blog so you don’t miss out! It’s like a treasure hunt inside a blog hop…he he he Prize this month?? 5 Free digitals!! For the Birds; Audrey; Giroid-Hey There!; Manaone; Warm My HeartThe winner will be chosen from a mystery blog hostess that we don’t even know who it will be until the hop is over…so that’s why you’ll want to leave a comment on EVERY blog, so you don’t miss out!

**To find out if you’ve won… you will be contacted by Pamela via e-mail (so be sure to leave it with your comment.) and you can also find out on Pamela’s blog after the blog hop ends on Mon, at 8:00 PM (EST).**

Now, to continue the circle, you will need to hop on over to the talented MICHELLE'S BLOG and keep going until you’ve come back to where you’ve started! Thanks so much for playing along with us and we hope you have a great time!