More cards from "The Lucky One"

These are two more of the cards that were inspirations from "The Lucky One" Compose a Card: 5 challenge found at Hemidemisemiquaver.blogspot.com. I enjoy cooking so, these were a variation with some of the ingredients. I guess that you could consider these to be my "gourmet" cards from my pantry of stamping supplies.

Enjoy the Challenge: Play with Color

What a fun challenge from Becky Oehlers. The recipe for the card sketch is included here. The inspiration that Becky had reminded me of some vintage aprons and kitchen towels that my grandmother had. So, I ventured into the cards with a sense of nostalgia. I found the Aqua Mist and Poppy Red to be a challenge...so I played with several cards. This card is probably closest to the recipe. I kept the red and white as the only colors. My other cards have a touch of the Aqua Mist and the Poppy Red. I had fun with some of the Mary Engelbriet embellishments that captured fun and bright colors. Hope you enjoy and have a chance to play along.

Challenge: Compose A Card: #4

Time for another terrific challenge. This is my take on Compose a Card: 4. Hope you enjoy and will play along!

Compose a Card: 3 "Wicked"

If you like to cook and know how to follow a recipe, then you should try such a challenge next week. Becky gives you the recipe and you create. Have fun!!!!! Check out Becky Oehler's blog. Hemidemisemiquaverdesignblog.com

Feel Better Blend

When someone doesn't feel well or has a cold, what could be better than a fresh cup of tea? Inspired by Origami, I created a box and gift enclosure from soothing colors from Papertrey Ink made the perfect way to package a special blend of tea and good wishes.

Time Flies!

Remember painting by number? This was a challenge to use specific colors in any creation. We have new neighbors and thought this would be clever to include when I take some fresh baked treats.

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Challenges, Challenges!

Wow, what a week of challenges! I want to post and share the excitement with you. Stop by and see all of the wonderful new products and creations at Nichole Heady's blog http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/. I am including several that I have created to express my interpretation of the challenges. Sweet Violets is a crafter's challenge to create a card and sheet of embellishments to share with a crafting friend. I thought quilt squares would be fun.

Another Sketch Challenge

If any one has been following Nichole Heady's Blog this week you know that there have been great challenges. Papertrey Ink is sponsoring this card sketch 153 at CPS.

I have always been a fan of Mary Engelbreit. She has such quite and wise sayings that just warm your heart. This one, "Everyone Needs Their Own Spot", I made a metal rim tag and included her illustration with a magnet on the back so that the recipient can use it to hold memos. To me this saying is an encouragement for anyone who needs encouragement when they find themselves in a new office, home or job situation. I know and speak from personal experience. Enjoy!

Compose a Card: Challenge 2 Sir Duke

The excitement of a challenge continues to inspire creativity. Becky Oehlers has another "Compose a Card" challenge. What fun to use the bright colors! Although it has been a busy week, I find it such a joy to play along. Hope you enjoy my creation: "Friends are the sweetest flower".

Wouldn't you enjoy playing along next week?
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Papertrey Birthday Celebrations

Who doesn't love a contest and challenge? Papertrey Ink has it all right now! I have enjoyed viewing Nichole Heady's Stamp Designers and Challenge at Papertrey Ink as they have kicked off the celebration for their third anniversary year. So much excitement, contests and prizes! I thought that I would share a couple of items that I have made. The Stamp Design Team has offered a downloadable image to use to create a birthday celebration card or project.

Inspiration image from Becky Oehlers; "Design Studio 64"
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Inspiration image from Niki Estes; "Butterfly Studio"
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I created a Happy Birthday magnet. I thought that it would be fun for a lasting memory. We always have a memo or note to keep handy.

Compose a Card: Challenge 1 Root Beer Rag

It has been quite a while since I have posted on my blog. I have been a fan of Becky Oehler's blog for some time. She began a new Create a Card Challenge last week. Her blog is Hemidemisemiquaverblogspot.com. I thought you would enjoy her challenge and then see what I did with it.