Get Well Wishes

Good Sunday, Stampers!

It's been a few days since my last post.  (Feels good to be back.)  The craft show in Missouri that I went to last weekend was REALLY hot and lots of fun.  Did just so-so selling cards, but I learned quite a bit about how to set up and prepare.  It was very good experience, besides being with good family over the weekend.  ;)

Today's card combines 3 challenges and I'm pretty happy with the results.  Sketch challenge from Sketch Frenzy Friday, Color Challenge from Paper Pal Arts, and theme challenge from Addicted To CAS.  Phew!  Now that you know where all of the inspiration came from...we are onto my card!  Hope you enjoy and happy stamping!

barb

My card:

Sketch:

Color:

 

Theme:

Heartfelt Layered Labels

Good Monday, Stampers!

I'm back from the craft show last weekend, and for it being my very first one, I can say I'm pleased with the outcome.  I learned so much and had so, so much fun.  ;)  So, today I'm back in my creative place and created a card highlighting two challenges.  A sketch challenge from Freshly Made Sketches and a color challenge from the folks over at The Paper Players.  My very favorite tool, The Stampin' Up! Big Shot makes this is a very quick and easy card.  The large focal shape is the star of this card.   Hope you get some creative time this week.  

Happy Stamping,

barb

My card:

Color Challenge:

Sketch Challenge:

Stamping Supplies:

Stamps:  Layered Labels

Ink:  Stazon Black

Paper: Pool Party, Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black, Modern Medley DSP

Handy Tools:  Big Shot, Apothecary Accents, Mosaic Embossing Folder

Pretties:  Pool Party ribbon (retired), Basic Pearls

Clean and Simple in Venetian Romance

Hello Stampers!

     Have you ever begun something, a project, a card, a new way of eating and it felt like nothing but one big long struggle?  Well, today's card was a struggle for me. Struggle means:  to proceed with difficulty or with great effort.  The key word in this definition for me is "proceed."   To struggle means to push on, move forward, and keep going until you reach your goal.  Well, I was working and working on this card and I said to my husband:  "Gosh, this is so hard and not even fun anymore."  Huh?  That can't be.  Stamping is always fun, right?  ;)  Well, I had an epiphany while creating today and I felt I needed to share this with you.  Whatever the struggle, there can be joy in the midst of all of it all.  I think I will be keeping this particular card on my refrigerator (wink, wink) as a pretty reminder to keep moving forward. 

Have a blessed weekend,

barb

My card:

The Clean and Simple Sketch

Stamping Supplies:

Stamps:  Layered Lables

Ink:  Tangerine Tango

Paper:  Crisp Cantaloup, Tangerine Tango, Venetian Romance DSP

Handy Tools:  Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Apothecary Accents Dies

Pretties:  Linen Thread, Candy Dots