365 Cards #207 DIY Patterned Paper

Here is my entry for the do it yourself patterned paper. As I said in my last post, I am really liking this color. I may need to go back to Archiver's to get some more of this color, as I only have 1/2 sheet left. I wasn't sure I would like using this paper as it isn't Bazzill, but it is growing on me. I just love this ladybug stamp by Great Impressions. It was one I had my local scrapbook store special order as I didn't buy one when they had many in the store. I am glad I finally have it!!

Sketchfest Thursday

Ok, so tonight I actually made my card before falling asleep. but, I am tired :) This was a fun card to do! I think i am really focusing on two main colors right now, brown and yellowish green (as you will see in my next post). I used my new sassafrass wee pack again for this card. I don't think I've used sassafrass before last night. CUTE!!!! I made this card for Caardvark's Sketchfest Thursday. The sketch was again designed by Heidi Van Laar.

This card also works for "Stitch it Up" at the Simon Says Challenge

I won Pam's Candy!

I got home today after teaching and had a wonderful package waiting for me. Thanks Pam, for the wonderful 1 Year Blogoversary candy! Pam hosts the 365 Cards challenge blog, makes her own great cards and sketches, and sells kits at Mac Mae Card Kits. I really should also thank her for getting me into card/scrapbooking challenges in the first place since 365 cards is where I started. Since then, I have been all over blogworld participating in different challenges. I even have a binder to keep all of the challenges straight.
I already used some of this prize in my entry (see post below) for Caardvarks Sketchfest. ~Til tomorow~ I'm off to bed, again, have a great night!

Oh my! Sketchfest Wednesday

So, I fell asleep after supper and just woke up 11:45 p.m. my time. I ws thinking Oh my gosh!! I didn't get my card done yet - oh no! I hurried down to my craft space, reread the entry directions for Sketchfest Week at Caardvarks and took a deep breath. Yousee, I thought the card was due at midnight my time. Nto only is it not midnight my time, it isn't midnight PST (2 a.m. my time). I have until 9 a.m. my time. Ok - I'm fine, have plenty of time :) Anyway, after much excitement (only I was excited unecessarily), here is my card based on Heidi Van Laar's sketch for today(Wednesday) at Sketchfest.



For my card, I used some paper I just received today from Pam at 365 cards. I won her Blogoversary candy and will post about that next! Thanks, Pam! It is from the sassafrass wee bundle "sunshine lollipops". Cute papers!!! I also had some stickers in my prize that matched. The background paper is from my Little Sizzles pad that I am finally starting to use! The "thank you" is from a from Fiskars acrylic stamp set that I bought at our annual public television auction. I am addicted to it when it is on. I sit in front of the TV and watch all of the things they are auctioning off and every once in awhile I bid on something. I will have o remember to scrap/make cards while watching next year. Although, that may not be possible as I will have a new baby in the house.

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Caardvarks Sketchfest Tuesday and MMSC19

Here is today's card for Caardvark's Sketchfest. 3 days - 3 cards, so far so good! I used some of my Sizzix Little Sizzles paper that I have had forever! It is based on the sketch below.



CARD 2:


The second card I made tonight is for Midnight Madness Week #19. I love snowflakes and have had these stamps forever, too and had yet to use them. I also love snowmen. I don't like cold snowy weather though! Although I still think I am lucky to be able to experience all 4 seasons in their glory! It's been a weird year here weatherwise though! The card was based on this sketch:

The Cuttlebug Spot and 365 Cards

Finally, I have gotten back to where I started all this blog hopping and creating up a storm - 365 Cards. This card was made using inks in the color scheme for Day 205. I love all the fall colors. They remind me of cool crisp days, apple orchards, pumpkin carving, and leaves changing colors. I am so lucky (remind me of this in January) to live in a place where I can experience all of the seasons in their differences.

This card was also made for The Cuttlebug Spot. I used my inks in an embossing folder and got this great effect. Although I don't like cleaning my embossing folder afterwards (and I guess I don't really like cleaning my stamps either, although don't worry I do clean my stamps)it gives a GREAT effect. i will be doing this more often. Thanks The Cuttlebug Spot for reminding me of this cool way to use my folders! The Cuttlebug Spot is also celebrating their 1 Year Anniversary and are having all kinds of giveaways, be sure to stop by!