Spring is in the air!

The snow is gone!  The temps are starting to climb!!  The birds are chirping and the sun was shining today!!  Spring is in the air and I'm so glad!!!!!  It was in the low 50's today in Ohio - still a bit cool to be getting outside so I spent a some time in the craft room after going out and getting dessert for Easter dinner tomorrow.  What did I get?  Mmmm, I got an Orange Blossom cake!  It's white cake with lemon filling, orange icing with coconut around the sides.  Yummo!!!!

The card I'm sharing today is one I made for Inkspirational Challenges.  This week is sketch week and here is the sketch that was given to follow:

I took a little liberty on this one.  But then really - isn't a sketch a guideline?  Sure....that's the ticket...a guideline....to get the creative juices going....are you buying this yet?  LOL!!!

Instead of a circle I used my hexagon Nesties.  And instead of putting the sentiment right in the middle, I moved it a bit.  And instead of the 3 embellies going into the circle...I put them around the edges.  Hmmm, did I stick to the sketch enough?  Well, time will tell won't it?  LOL!!  The image is from my stash and so are the papers.  I'm really trying to not buy anything...but then I went out this week and bought the 12 sets of Spectrum Noir markers this week.  But it's an early Birthday present for myself....and I had a coupon...and they were on sale....and now I'm just making excuses because I wanted them!  LOL!!  Anyway, here's the card:

 

Thanks for stopping by!!! 

Inspirational #12 - Cool Guy

Wow - 3 posts in one day!  LOL!!  But there is lots to post.  I didn't get around to posting my card submission for Inspirational Challenges and time is running out.  This week was an inspirational photo:

I found a card I made earlier this year that I think fits this well.  Since I have to leave for work in 5 minutes, I don't have much time to talk about it...but the whole card was made from a kit I received in a swap.  I love having kits handy when you want to make a quick card.  The picture quality isn't that great but at least you can see it.

 

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Twist of Faith - Make it Sparkle!

With all the snow lately we need some sparkle here in our neck of the woods - so when I saw that this weeks challenge at Twist of Faith Card Challenges is Make It Sparkle - I was excited!  Our sponsor this week is:

Melonheadz

 

 

Be sure to check out their site because they have super cute digis!  The winner of this weeks challenge will win a bundle of digis! 

 

My creation for this challenge will be going to a little girl with cancer.  The picture doesn't show it, but the colors are bright and even the background paper glitters.  I colored the image and then used Stickles to color over her dress. 

 

 

 

Now have fun making your cards sparkle and good luck!  Don't forget that your project needs to include a verse or inspirational sentiment.  I can't wait to see all that glitters on the Twist Of Faith Card Challenges blog this week!



{PIN}spirational Challenges - #50

It's time for another great inspirational photo from {PIN}spirational Challenges!!  I adore the photo this week that was chosen....it's so cute!!!  This week we have two great sponsors:

PaperCrafting World

 

Shop.BackToPaper.com

 

 

Now wait until you see this {PIN}spiration:

 

 

 

Isn't that just adorable??  I love elephants so I was tickled pink when I saw the digi choices because there they were - elephants!!!

 





 

 

I thought they were just darling!!  Now, go find your inspiration using the photo and make a fantastic card to enter into the challenge this week at {PIN}spirational Challenges.  Good luck!!!!

 

 

Spring flowers are here!

So there aren't any flowers blooming yet, but at least there are flowers all over the place on the challenge blogs and I decided to take the plunge and make a flower/spring card today.  There wasn't much time to play in the craft room today since we have family in from out of town this weekend, but I was able to sneak some time in there while no one was looking.  The image is from a Kit of the Month set from Unity.  I wanted the colors to be bright (since I'm longing for Spring and all the colors that come along with it in the flowers and birds and precious little Easter dresses).  So here's what I came up with:

 

I'm entering this into the following challenges:

'ABC' Challenges - Bring on the Flowers

Shopping Our Stash - Easter or Spring

Inky Impressions Challenges - Flowers

{PIN}spirational Challenge time!

It's time for a new {PIN}spirational Challenge!!  This weeks picture is one that makes me smile because it reminds of Spring, Easter, coloring eggs as a child, playing with Easter toys, wearing the new Easter dress and bonnet to church....all those great childhood memories!  The funny thing is that nothing much has changed....  I still will be at church on Easter (although not in an Easter bonnet).... I may not color eggs, but I color images....and my toys aren't bunnies and baskets, but are now paper and ink.  Still a kid at heart I guess.  So here we go....  this week at:

 

the picture to be inspired by is:

 

 

 

Now isn't that just a great picture?!  Our sponsors this week are:

 

 Paper Pretties

 

and

 

 Totally Stampalicious.

 

I was able to use an image from Paper Pretties.  I chose a bunny.  I used to have a toy that looked something like this bunny....my toy was one of those old metal ones that would wind up and his tail would go around and around.  The last time I saw him - his tail was off and it was was just the metal piece...his jacket was beat up....he certainly was well loved...and still is. 

 

This week I discovered why everyone is so crazy about decorator tape.  I've never really used it before but saw some in the store last weekend and bought a couple rolls.  One was perfect for the color scheme I as using.  I colored the image with Bic markers and then added a flower just for that extra pop of Spring. 

 



 

I hope you come over and play along with us at {PIN}spirational Challenges - and be inspired.  Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!

Twist of Faith Card Challenge - Easter

I'm so excited to announce that I'm one of the new Design Team members at Twist of Faith Card Challenges!  I love this group because it is a group of people who love the Lord and share their faith through their cards.  Submissions must include a scripture, verse, or quote that is encouraging, uplifting, or inspiring.  Isn't that what we try to do with our cards - lift each other up and brighten the day of the one who receives it? 

This week the theme is Easter.  I can't believe that this Sunday is Palm Sunday and then the following Sunday is Easter!  WOW - this year is flying by already!!!

The sponsor for this week is:

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and More

 

 

Be sure to visit our sponsor - there are some great digi's there!

 

I chose a lily for my card.  I love the purity of a white Easter Lily.  I know there are other lilies that are more colorful such as the Tiger Lily.  But there is just something so beautiful and majestic about the traditional white Easter Lily.  I colored the leaves, stem, and a little bit of the flower with pencils.  I kept with the yellow and added a white ribbon to keep with the white flower.  The verse is just perfect for this time of year.  

 

 

 

I hope you come over and play along with us at Twist of Faith Card Challenges.  Don't forget to visit our sponsor.  Blessings to you today!   Thanks for stopping by!!!