Spring Forward

As harsh as this winter has been in southwest Ohio, it is hard to believe that the spring time change is only a week away!!!!  The Mod Squad Challenge Blog theme of Spring Forward is just what I need to look forward to warmer weather.


I rarely make cards sizes other than A2.  Guess I have been trained by Operation Write Home for that size.  I have some beautiful #10 size envelopes, and wanted to try a different size.  This card is 4" x 8.5".  Jolee's embellishment, Offray grosgrain ribbon, Above Rubies Studio sentiment.  The kraft paper has a beautiful sheen and texture.  Hmm...  Think this might make a great Easter card if I switched out the kraft for a royal purple. I know what I am doing in the morning!!!!  I love the purple one!!!

Out of the Jar

I have a wonderful stash of Jolee's handmade embellishments (thanks to Marti!), but I'm never sure how I should use them.  The SOS Challenge #190 - Out of the Jar gave me the perfect opportunity!

I wish I had placed the jar a little lower, but the glue was already dry when I recognized my poor placement.  SU! sentiment, Jolee's flowers, Thin Lines embossing folder.  The yellow paper has a parchment pattern.  I stamped the SU! Cute as a Bug jar onto an old transparency (remember overhead projectors?!?), layered it on white card stock, then fussy cut them both.  I made a slit in the transparency and placed the flowers in the jar.  The ribbon, dark stems, and the ink are all the same color in person.

Sunday is the first day of March, the clocks "Spring forward", and a new Words 2 Scrap By challenge begins.  Annie from Pawsitive Thoughts by Annie is our guest hostess.  Come play along with us!!

Less is More 212 - Wings

The challenge description included a discussion of inlaid die cuts.  I had to give that a try. 

I made two versions.  I like them both for different reasons.  The wider satin ribbon gives a nice balance to the heavier butterfly, and the royal blue is a good contrast with the white.  The detailed inlaid die cut is interesting, especially popped up.  The spacing on the orange version works well with the narrower grosgrain ribbon, and I like the softer cream paper rather than stark white.  Cheery Lynn butterfly die, Unity sentiment. 

SOSS 28 - A is for Accident

The Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers challenge is "A is for Accident", make a get well card. 

I don't really color, but I can fussy cut!  Band aids stamped in Ranger sepia ink, Recollections heart brads, checked paper from my stash layered on heavyweight Recollections paper.  Not fancy, but I am happy with it!

Cards in Envy: Puppy Love

The challenge over at Cards in Envy is to make a card featuring puppies.  Who can resist puppies?!?  I only have one dog stamp (what is WRONG with me?!?!?), but I love it. 

Tiny buttons from My Favorite Findings tied with satin cord.  Simple, but I am happy.

Fusion Challenge: Orange, Teal, and Brown

I love love LOVE the combination of orange, teal, and brown.  The current challenge at Fusion Card Challenge is to use those colors, and use their sketch.  Challenge accepted!!!  I made some cards with this color combo a while back, and was happy to revisit the great SU! washi tape and paper set.

Brown paper base has a herringbone texture.  Tangerine paper and ink.  Stash sentiment.  Retro Fresh washi tape.  Super CAS, but I like it!!

The Big Screen

I make cards for Operation Write Home, and they always need love cards for kids.  I think these work for OWH and SOS!!

Mickey and Minnie are the ultimate Big Screen Stars!!!  Grosgrain and satin ribbons layered with Disney papers and Cuttlebug die sentiment.  Not fancy, but kid friendly!!!