Christian Paper Crafts Scripture Saturday

Ahhhhh...finally Saturday....it's been a long week! Today I am celebrating the weekend with a couple of simple cards, the first for Christian Paper Crafts' Scripture Saturday Challenge. This week's challenge is to use the verse from Psalm 84:12 on your layout, card, or altered item. Since I did not have this verse in a stamp, I printed it out from my pc. The background stamps are Stampin' Up "Artifacts"....an old stand-by for masculine cards!

I have included the following challenges in this card:
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Just Add Ink: "man card" with Kraft, Baja, and Chocolate;
Raise the Bar: Use a sticker on your project.

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This is a fun birthday card I made using Spellbinders Nested Butterflies. The Memory Box "Enchanted" designer paper was cut out with the largest die.....the card was cut out by hand after embossing the same die onto the lilac cardstock.....for me, it's easier to cut out the embossed shape rather than trace it. The sentiment from the Our Daily Bread designs' set, Happy Birthday, was cut out by hand, sponged, and popped up. The flower and pearls are by Zva Creative. There are several layers of Pearl Glimmer Mist for a shimmery finish.



I have used the following challenges for this card:
Splitcoast's Inspiration Challenge: I chose this Purple Porched Birdhouse from Birdhouse Blessings Etsy Store;
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One Stop Craft Challenge: Patterns;
Paper Play: Anything goes;
Stampin B's: Birthday;
Stampin Royalty: K.I.S.S.= Keep It Simple Sweetie;
Party Time Tuesday: Anything goes Birthday;
Crazy Challenge: Birthday;
Ooh La La: Birthday;
Cowgirl Challenge: Anything Goes.


Thanks for stopping by today!! Come back Sunday morning for Our Daily Bread designs' New Release/Blog Hop........there are six new sets and some brand new very exciting accessories to be released as well......you don't want to miss out!!!!

Bible Verse Thursday - Handmade Flowers

Happy Thursday, everyone!!! This week's Bible Verse Thursday Challenge over at Christian Paper Crafts is a little different this week......you choose the theme, you choose a Bible verse.....just one catch....you have to use hand-made flower(s) on your card, layout, or altered item. Make your flowers from cardstock, lace, ribbon, gems, etc. or pop up several stamped and cut images for a little paper tole!


For my sample today, I have used one of the new Cuttlebug Flower Quilling Kits, Chrysanthemum, for my hand-made flower....the green center was coated with Ranger Glassy Glaze. The "faux brads" at the bottom were punched with a 1/4" hole punch and coated with Glassy Glaze as well. The scripture verse I used is from an Our Daily Bread designs' set, "Bless This Home". I added several layers of Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Mist for a shimmery finish!




I have also used a few other challenges as well:
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For Fun Challenges: bright summer colors;
Crafty Creations: summer;
Sensational Saturday Sketch: no dsp.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!! God Bless!!

Still Gettin' Dirty

Still working on those "Dare To Get Dirty" Challenges for the Fan Club members at Splitcoast.....if you're not a Fan Club Member, it's not too late to become a member and play along with the past and present Dirty Dozen gals.....you have until August 1st to complete all of the challenges!

This week's Featured Stamper at SCS is ravengirl.....wow, talk about an awesome gallery, especially if you need some "clean and simple" lessons!!! I chose this awesome card for the great layout and I loved the gingham!! I have also incorporated these challenges in the making of this card:

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SCS Free4All: Cool Summer or Warm Winter colors;
Creative Craft World: Summer Holiday Fun;
Sentimental Sundays: Fun and Games;
Crafty Creations: Happy or Sweet;
Stampin' Royalty: Splish Splash.

Card details:
Stamps: Stampin' Up Seaside Sketches;
Paper: SU Basic Black and Whisper White, CM Blue Ginham;
Ink: Stazon Jet Black, Bashful Blue, Blush Blossom, Chocolate Chip;
Accessories: Icicle Stickles, blue gemstones, paper piercer and template, EK Success Dotted Scallop Border Punch

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!! More Dirty Challenges coming up!!! Blessings to you!

"Dare To Get Dirty" Triple Play

A triple play today! I'm behind on posting, so here are three projects I made this week, some using the Splitcoast "Dare To Get Dirty" challenges for the Fan Club members and also various other challenges around blog-land. I will cut right to the chase.

My first project I have used Our Daily Bread designs' "The Living Bread" sentiment stamp, Ecstasy Crafts 3D Flower Kit (hydrangea flowers), "Pearl" Glimmer Mist, Zva Creative Pearls, May Arts Satin Ribbon tied with a Bow Easy, Basic Grey "Capella" designer paper, and Spellbinders Labels Eight.

The challenges used for this card:
SCS Inspiration Challenge: I chose this gorgeous pearl and rose quartz bracelet from the Novica store;
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Daring Cardmakers: Layer it Up!;
Stamp Something: "Something Flowery";
Paper Playtime: "Flower Power".




My second card is with a brand new set from Our Daily Bread designs, "Harvest Blessings", which will be released on August 1st. Other "ingredients": Really Rust cardstock, Basic Grey "Green At Heart" designer paper, "Flame" Dew Drops, "Irridescent Gold" Glimmer Mist, fence border punch by Martha Stewart, and twill ribbon tied with a Bow Easy.

Challenges used for this card:
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Etsy-Inspired Challenge - I chose this adorable coin purse for inspiration;
Crafty Catz: Summertime;
No Time To Stamp: "Two's Company";
Twisted Thursday Challenge: "Orange";
CAS-tastic Challenge: "Inspired by Summer";
Gingersnap Creations: "Summer";
Craft Your Passion: Orange, yellow, and blue color challenge.



This is a 3x5 steno pad I decorated for my hubby......I couldn't let him use that ugly, plain ole pad without sprucing it up a bit, could I? Besides, it was perfect timing when he asked since I was trying to squeeze in some special challenges anyway, including:

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Speedy the Cat's Friend's Challenge: masculine project.

The stamps used are from Our Daily Bread designs' "Our Daily Bread" and the designer paper is Basic Grey "Max & Whiskers".



Thanks so much for stopping by today!!! Have a blessed weekend!!!

ODBD Stamping In Time and Bible Verse Thursday

It's another combo Thursday!!! You know I can't resist making a sample for Our Daily Bread designs' Stamping In Time: On Assignment Challenge which matches my Bible Verse Thursday Challenge at Christian Paper Crafts!

The "assignment" for the Stamping In Time challenge is to use Our Daily Bread designs stamps and the "challenge" is to use Paper Piercing!!! Yay, one of my fave addictions!!! You can use straight piercing, or around your circle frames, or if you're really up for a challenge, use some detailed ornare templates!! Let's see what you've got! For all of the deets on how to win $ toward ODBD stamps, visit the ODBD blog post here. Some of the "breadsticks" have samples for this challenge.....check them out and give them some love, will ya?

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Okay, are you ready for some challenge combos? First of all, the Bible Verse Thursday Challenge theme at Christian Paper Crafts this week is "Peace and Quiet"......use any scripture verse with this theme.....or make your theme about peace and quiet plus use a scripture to go with it. I have also used the Sketch Tuesday layout, and the Color Monday Challenge of Brown tones.

Speaking of Christian Paper Crafts, don't forget that you still have until September 1st to submit for the Holiday Edition of the Christian Paper Crafts on-line magazine!!! Click HERE to see the submission form.....let's see those submissions!!

If you are a Fan Club member at Splitcoast, you probably know about all of the special "Dare To Get Dirty" challenges for the Fan Club only.....there will be 33 challenges total this week and you have until August 1st to finish them......anyone who completes them all will be entered for a prize drawing!! Here are the "Dirty" challenges I used for this card (you will not be able to see the deets unless you are a Fan Club Member.)
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Some other challenges around blog land which are included in this card are:
Tuesday Throwdown - Paper Piercing;
Etsy Inspired Challenge - I chose this gorgeous sea glass pendant from the Mermaid Tears store;
Creative Cottage - "Touchy Feely" challenge....I used dry embossing;
Creative Inspirations - color challenge: Chocolate Mint.

Card details:
Stamps: Our Daily Bread designs "Scripture Collection 3"
Paper: SU Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, retired SU "Au Chocolat" dsp
Accessories: Ecstasy 3D Flowers (coming soon to the ODBD store!), Bow Easy, Satin Ribbon, Victoria CB EF, corner rounder, Spellbinders Labels 4, Pearl Glimmer Mist, Zva Creative Pearls, paper piercer and template.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Be Blessed!!!

This Is The Day The Lord Has Made

This "quirky" card was fun to make! This is as "cutesy" as I can get!

I have used many challenges for this card, which is a birthday card for my friend, Linda. Here are the challenges:
This week's Featured Stamper at Splitcoast is Latisha Yoast aka 1busymomof2.....I chose this awesome card to re-create.....what a gorgeous scene!
This week's Splitcoast Inspiration Challenge, to choose an item from the "Georgie Love" store....I chose this adorable lamp because of the gorgeous color combo of aqua and pinks...perfect for Basic Grey "Lemonade" paper and "Woolies"!
If you are a Fan Club Member at Splitcoast, there are 33 fun challenges just for you this week.....there is a yearly membership fee to the Fan Club, but it is well worth it to be able to see the Dirty Dozen (the pro's) gallery each month, plus play in special challenges ! This card covers one of the challenges, but it's a secret: for those of you in the know, it's the DTGD10DeborahLynneS challenge!!
The All Sorts Challenge is "Summer Days";
Crazy 4 Challenges: buttons (okay, so there is only ONE button! lol!);
Basic Grey Challenge: Gingham....I used the gingham paper from the Lemonade 6x6 pad;
Paper Make Up: Felt.....used the Basic Grey Lemonade Woolies;
Cuttlebug Challenge: "In the Garden";
Tuesday Throwdown: stitching (on the snail Woolie);
My Time To Craft: Butterfly Bliss;
Papertake Weekly: "In The Garden";
Frosted Designs: Border punches....I used the Martha Stewart fence border punch;
Stamptacular Sunday: Ice Cream Sundae challenge.....doesn't this card look like Bubblegum ice cream?;
Fussy & Fancy: "Stitches, Scallops, Sparkles"...stitching on the snail, scallop circles, gemstones and Zva Creative Pearls.

Card Details:
Stamps: Our Daily Bread designs' "Happy Birthday"
Paper: SU Cool Caribbean, Pretty In Pink, Whisper White, Basic Grey "Lemonade" dsp
Accessories: Bow Easy, May Arts Satin Ribbon, Zva Creative Pearls, Basic Grey "Lemonade Woolies", Martha Stewart picket fence border punch, Cuttlebug Divine Swirls EF, Scalloped Circle Punch, Paper Piercer and template, sponge dauber

Whew! I think that's it!! Stay tuned all week for more Dare to Get Dirty Challenges.....there will definitely be a lot of combos going on this week!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a blessed day!!!

Soccer Frog Birthday

This is a fun birthday card for my five year old newphew, Caleb! He loves playing soccer, so I had to break out my fave Stampin' Up set, "Unfroggetable"! (Oops....sorry, I forgot to look up the company of the soccer ball stamp!)

I have used seven different fun challenges for this card:
the C.R.A.F.T. Challenge: babies or children;
the Color Throwdown challenge: kiwi, black, kraft, and baja;
Creative Inspirations: sports;
For Fun Challenges: Colored images;
Gingersnap Creation challenge: markers;
Pixie Cottage: sketch challenge plus use three of something;
and the PartyTime Tuesday challenge: "Anything Goes" birthday.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!! Have a very blessed weekend!!!