Sunday, March 17, 2024

Peace on Earth Challenge #60

 

 Hello Friends and welcome back to my blog! 
SO happy you stopped by!

Today I have a card to share for the new challenge over on the PEACE ON EARTH CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE BLOG.  Of course the theme is Anything Christmas and we hope you'll come join in the fun! 

Here's a fun inspiration board we've created to help get you started ...


 I just love all the awesome Santa images available to create with!  The old vintage Santa's I truly love and if you come to my house over the holidays, you will see Santa's in nearly every room of my house!  LOL  My dear husband has bought me several amazingly beautiful Santa's over the years making my collection even more precious!  (my little Pipka Santa's are some of my favorites!)

 Anyways, here's what I've created for you today . . .


This image is an old La Blanche stamp (based out of the UK) that I purchased many years ago when friend Joan Fricker had her shop out in Indiana and a group of us would gather there each summer for a workshop.  She now lives in FL and no longer has a crafting store but many wonderful memories and friends came out of my time spent in Indiana at her home.  THAT is where I met my BFF Diane (Nellie's Nest) and we have remained friends for all these years and as you know have created several challenge blogs together. 

 I have colored a small portion of the image using Tombow markers and I've used scraps from my holiday stack of scraps for my background & inside decor.  Isn't he a Jolly Old Santa!

Here's a peek at the inside of my card . . .


I've used an old SU photo corner punch and the same scraps as the front to help showcase my sentiment.  Easy Peasy but still adds a little something something!  

Challenges to share in:

Christmas Craft Creations March Challenge - Designer Paper (4/9)
Merry Little Christmas Challenge #55 - ATG Christmas (4/15)
Krafty Chicks Challenge #707 - Christmas (4/21)

 PLEASE be sure to pop over to THE BLOG and check out the amazing designs our design team has created for your inspiration.  What a group of talented ladies!!  Then come join in the fun!! 

  Have a great day!

As always ... thanks again for stopping by!

Saturday, March 16, 2024

TOB March Mid Month Reminder

 Hello Friends! 

OLD BAT Darlene here to remind you we are half way through the month and you don't want to miss out on joining in the fun over on the Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge Blog.

I've created a card to help inspire you  ... what do you think??

 


Background paper is from Doodlebug 'Pumpkin Party'
and the die is by Tutti Designs.

 HOPE TO SEE YOU OVER AT THE TWO OLD BATS CHALLENGE!

Thanks for stopping by!

Darlene

Friday, March 15, 2024

March 2024 Beautiful Blossoms

 

  Hello Friends ...

Welcome back to a new challenge over on the Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog.


 Here's this months INSPIRATIONAL mood board ...


 This month we are collaborating with the Double Trouble Challenge Blog.
Here's their graphics to help get you started ... be sure the check it out!!



Today's card . . .

 

I used the pretty Sweet Poppy 'Black Daisy' stencil by Del Bello's Designs for the focus of my card. I did however take the liberty of adding a few additional flowers.  I actually used my Tombow markers to outline through the stencil for my card.

Black Daisy Stencil by Sweet Poppy Stencils


 Here's a friendly rules reminder for this challenge:

  • The challenge will be a Monthly Challenge, starting the 15th of each month and ending the 12th of the following month.
  • The main focus is FLOWERS!
  • A Monthly Mood Board will be provided, you will use it as inspiration.
  • You are limited to 8 entries per challenge.
  • Please link back to us in your entry post and play often!

Thanks SO MUCH for taking the time to stop by my blog today ...
I can't express how much it means to me!

As always . . .

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The color GREEN at the Sisterhood of Crafters

 

 

  Hello my friends!

Today I have a card for the new challenge over on The Sisterhood of Crafters!
Our theme today is:
 
GREEN
 
 
 I have several family members (including my daughter) who have horses so I thought one of the toppers from the Hearty-Crafts 3D Horses toppers that I bought at last years Stamping Convention in Akron would make for a great birthday card and of course, where there are horses there is grass so that takes care of the GREEN theme.  LOL


Though difficult to see, I've had this vertical birthday stamp for years and thought it would be perfect for today's card.  To make my topper stand out I simply die cut a Tutti Designs scalloped ovals die to mount it on ... perfect!
 
 I hope you'll come join in our challenge fun at The Sisterhood of Crafters!
My 'sistahs' have created some fabulous creations to help inspire you ... 
be sure to pop over and check them out!

 As always, thanks SO MUCH for taking the time to stop by!

 

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Sketch #746

 Hello Friends!
Happy Saturday!

 It's time for a new sketch over on the SKETCH SATURDAY Challenge Blog
and, once again we have an added option which is:

FEATURE AN ANIMAL

Here's today's sketch . . .

 

 Today I went along with the option theme of 'Add an Animal' for my sketch.
I have a kids paper pack that has very few sheets left in it but
just enough to create this cute Birthday card.

Hope you like it!

 

Won't you come join the fun at Sketch Saturday?

As always, thanks so much for taking the time to stop in and say Hello!