American Crafts and Whipper Snapper Designs Unite

It is raining today so had to take my picture inside.  We really need the rain so I am not going to complain.  It is a pretty gentle one so that helps it soak into the ground.

My card is for Operation Write Home.  It is a card for a child.  The Paper Players challenge this week is to make a card for a child.  I colored two of this image - this one was colored so it would work for a little boy. The hearts have glossy accents on them.

The design of the card is based on the sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches.  I have been admiring this sketch since Tuesday and have wanted to make a card.  Finally today I got one made.

Everyone enjoy your Sunday.  I have lots to do.  I am going to watch football but also need to get some work done.  I also need to make a sympathy card.  My Oldie Moldie Monday cards are made - I have four of them done for Operation Write Home.  Come back tomorrow to see those.

Hero Arts, Simple Stories, SRM Stickers and Operation Write Home

The monthly Our Daily Bread Designs challenge for September for Operation Write Home is "wheels"   Our Daily Bread Designs very graciously pay for shipping for a box of cards for each 25 entries - up to 2 boxes.  This is very generous of them because every month we reach a minimum of 50 cards.  My bike has two wheels.

This card could be an anniversary or love card - symbolized by the bike built for two.  I fussy cut out the banners from patterned paper.  The Bike stamp is from Hero Arts.  The "love" stamp is from American Crafts - an Amy Tangerine collection of stamps.  The paper is from Simple Stories and the celebrate is a sticker from SRM Stickers.

Happy Birthday with Basic Grey

Another card using the same supplies as yesterday's card.  I just used a different layout.  This card will be for my Mom for her birthday.  She will be 94 October 12.  I try to send her a card every day of her birthday week.

Enjoy your day.

First Time - Fusion Card Challenge

I was visiting a friends blog and I saw where she had done a challenge from the Fusion Card Challenge blog.  I had to go check it out.  This week looked like fun.  The little owl spoke to me because when I was visiting my daughter a couple weeks ago in Alaska she kept point owl stuff out to me.  This is her birthday card - a little belated - but I think she will understand.

I also kinda followed the sketch.  A rectangle not an oval and a long sentiment rather than a circle.  The general idea is there.  I should have added some text stamping to the owl rectangle.

The paper is from Basic Grey (Hipster).  The stamp is a $1 Studio G stamp - I have got my money's worth out of this stamp.  The sentiment is a sticker from SRM Stickers.

I am excited to try the Fusion Challenge again.

Oldie Moldie Monday

I found this paper grouping from Fiskar's in a box and decided it would make great Operation Write Home cards.  General winter hello cards.

The stamp is even old.  The thing I love about snowmen is that they are really pretty easy to cover.  The sentiment stamp is from Hero Arts - it is fast becoming a favorite.

Remember to show some love for your old supplies.

Moosing You

This is a small canvas I made for my daughter and son in law when I visited them in Alaska.  The moose is cut with my Silhouette.  The trees are stickers I have had for ages.

Had lots of fun adding all the layers.

Trying to get back in the swing of being creative.  Slow but sure.

Oldie Moldie Monday Returns

I did miss posting a card last week on Monday.  I do have a good excuse though - I was in Alaska visiting my youngest daughter.  I had a wonderful visit and saw so many things.  She was an excellent tour guide - I do see why they like it there.

I came home and went to Michael's and bought this new stamp.  It is a new stamp for 2013 from Stampendous.  How cute are those little penguins?  I am not making any Christmas cards for Operation Write Home but am just doing general winter cards.  Been occupied with my trip and redecorating so haven't had as much time for making cards.  This is some old paper I have sitting around - trying to use some of it up.  The sentiment is from Paper Smooches.

Enjoy your day - tomorrow - reality - back to work.