Courage

Hello...

I hope that I don't cause any of you to pass out cold, but guess what?  I am actually entering a few challenges!  Yup - true story.  I think it's probably been months since I've entered one.

The challenge at the Bugaboo called out to me this week. I've been eyeing this great digi at the Bugaboo store for a while now, so thought it was a great time to nab it!  I used my Perfect Layers Rulers for my blue mat behind the twine (see my sidebar for details)!  I rarely create without these wonderful tools!

Hope you are having a great week.  Ours is going well, although it is SO quiet now that all of the company has left us.  The baby shower was a huge success, and I will be sharing photos soon.

Hugs and blessings,

Patti J.

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I'm entering these challenges:

Catch the Bug Challenge - Western Round-Up Theme

Party Time Tuesdays - PTT#146 - Use Twine or Hemp

Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Nora...

This morning, I have a card to show that I made using one of my newest stamps. Last month, I won a challenge that was sponsored by Paper Jewels Stamps. I got to spend a little money! One of the stamps that I won from Jenny at Paper Jewels was this darling C.C. Designs Swiss Pixie, Nora on a Swing. I have just been itching to ink her up! Isn't she a doll? SO cute!!! Thanks Jenny for your generosity!





Ink: Versafine Black Stamps: CC Designs Swiss Pixie, Nora on a Swing, Hero Arts (sentiment) DP: Stampin' Up and DCWV Summer Mat Stack Coloring: Koh-I-Noor Pencils and LOMS, and edging done with one of my 9 (got a new one from Shirley today!!!) Copic Markers

This card will be entered in the following challenges:

Paper Jewels Stamps: Use Fancy Border

Papertake Weekly: Sketch

Crafty Catz: Summertime

Party Time Tuesdays: Birthday Sentiment on front of card

Ooh-La-La-Creations: Birthday

Crafty Creations: Summer Lovin'

For Fun Challenges: Summer Colors

Thanks for dropping by! Have a great Wednesday!

Smiles!

Patti J.

Too much fun!

So...I am having some glass panes made by a stained glass WIZARD from Love That Glass in a neighboring town.

Nancy is wonderful, and as I was leaving, she gave me some packing material that comes between the glass pieces, thinking I could create something with them.

Both of my cards today showcase this material on the background. One is Kraft colored and one is white colored. They were SO much fun to play with! Let me show you what I did with them!

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This first card uses the white background. The image is Penny Black (thanks Chris!!!), and the sentiment is Skipping Stones.

I will enter this birthday card here:

The Pink Elephant: Challenge #69 - Gotta Wear Shades (Bright, Fun Colors)

Party Time Tuesdays: Challenge #1 - Anything Goes Birthday

Iris' Challenge - Flowers

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The next card features the Kraft colored packing material on the background.

The bird print is from My Mind's Eye, and the sentiment is from Cornish Heritage Farms (thanks Kristie!!!). (The green mesh ribbon at the top is also from Kristie's blog candy)

I will enter this card here:

The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge: Buttons and Blooms

Hope that something you saw here today made you smile! Thanks for stopping by :)

Patti J.