"for you... because" for IBSIC #26 & FabFri02...

I am getting my challenge card in early this time!  I can't believe that I missed the cut off for the Fab Friday challenge last week with last week's post.  I had the post and the card done well ahead of time LOL.  So I am entering this card well before the deadline; live and learn : )

I created this card with a certain someone in mind.  It could be argued that she is my blog's biggest fan and definitely one of the biggest fans of my cards.  I don't want to say who it is, since she frequents my blog and I want it to be a surprise when she receives it.  Sufficient to say she is adored and how much so shines through every aspect of this card; she was my muse and main inspiration.

The challenge over at Fab Friday asked for the colors Sahara Sand, So Saffron, and Basic Grey.  I am really not a a fan of Sahara Sand, but I absolutely LOVE how it looks on this card; it was the perfect addition and I can't imagine the card without it.

Here is the FabFri02 challenge pic:

I added the Inspired by Stamping Inspiration Challenge sketch for a complete starting point and total inspiration.  When I first saw Joanna's sketch I was a little leery; I was not sure that I could pull it off.  I am SO glad I tried! What a great sketch : )

Here is the IBSIC#26 sketch:

It is a little hard to see in my picture, but each of the little flags hanging down have "for you" stamped on them in Sahara Sand.  All the details came together so perfectly; I might be in love with this card LOL.

Without further ado, here is my card; I hope you enjoy...

paper:

basic grey cardstock

sahara sand cardstock

whisper white cardstock

tall tails designer series paper

botanical gazette designer series paper

sahara sand designer series neutrals stack


ink:

so saffron classic

basic grey classic

sahara sand classic


bling and things:

grey satin ribbon

pretties kit small white half back pearls


tools and toys:

circle scissor plus

2 1/2" circle punch

rotary paper cutter

paper snips

stamp-a-ma-jig

sticky strip

stampin' dimensionals

snail adhesive

two-way glue pen

scoring board

ruler

pencil


stamp sets:

teeny tiny wishes

define your life

defining alphabet

{heart},

 

cork flower for Freshly Made Sketches one year anniversary...

Happy birthday Freshly Made Sketches!  One whole year of fabulous sketches and terrifically inspiring cards.

The challenge for this week is to look back over the sketches this past year and choose a past sketch.  I chose sketch #22 which was from before my blogging time.

I am completely in love with Tui's cork flower she made in FMS #50 and took my inspiration from her card (which is amazing IMHO).

I made my card for my step-mother-in-law; she lives a fair distance from us and we only see her and my father-in-law once a year (usually around this time), but unfortunately this year they are unable to visit as her brother is very ill.  We wanted to send a card to her to let her know we are thinking of her during this difficult time and that she is loved and missed.

Here is the sketch picture I chose:

And here is my card; I hope you enjoy...

paper:

whisper white cardstock

night of navy cardstock

night of navy designer series regals stack


ink:

night of navy classic

uniball white gel pen


bling and things:

styled silver hodgepodge hardware brad

quickutz  self-adhesive chunky cork sheets


tools and toys:

big shot

fun flowers die

rotary cutting tool

snail adhesive

stampin' dimensionals

paper snips

sticky strip

stamp-a-ma-jig

paper piercer

stampin' pierce mat

scoring board


stamp sets:

petite pairs

{heart},

 

silver chevron for the brand new Fab Friday challenge site...

It's happened again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I missed the cut off for this challenge, but hey it was fun to play and soak up some inspiration : )

I have followed Mindy's blog Bada-Bing! Paper-Crafting! for sometime and love the way her cards and projects come together.  She is a very talented lady and she's started a new challenge site.  I am so excited to take part in her first challenge.  Her new challenge site, Fab Friday, is already wildly popular and has so many wonderfully talented people (both challenge participants and design team) posting exceptional creations.  Be sure to check them out for even more inspiration : )

The sketch for her fist challenge FabFri01 is terrific:

And here is my card; hope you enjoy...

paper:

tempting turquoise cardstock

daffodil delight cardstock

rich razzleberry cardstock

whisper white cardstock

ink:

versamark

daffodil delight classic

rich razzleberry classic

bling and things:

silver embossing powder

rich razzleberry designer button

white baker's twine

silver fox smooch pearlized accent ink

tools and toys:

big shot

chevron embossing folder

square lattice embossing folder

scallop trim border punch

paper snips

stamp-a-ma-jig

stampin' dimensionals

heat tool

embossing buddy

snail adhesive

paper piercer

stampin' pierce mat

sewing needle

rotary paper trimmer

scoring board

stamp sets:

eastern blooms

curly cute

{heart},

 

IBSIC #25...

Hi everyone.  I had a few minutes to whip something up for this weeks challenge over at Inspired by Stamping.  This IBSIC #25 features a beautiful picture with blues, greens, yellows and creams.  Perfect color challenge to get the creative juices flowing.  

Here is the inspiration photo:

And here is my card; hope you enjoy...

paper:

old olive cardstock

tall tails designer series paper

very vanilla cardstock

bing and things:

styled silver hodgepodge hardware

navy dancer ribbon

navy embossing powder

glossy accents

tools and toys:

rotary paper trimmer

score board

big shot

framed tulips embossing folder

embossing buddy

heat tool

stampin' dimensionals

snail adhesive

1" square punch

stamp sets:

medallion

so many scallops

{heart},

 

moving forward frogs...

My card for the day is a fun one.  Stampin' Up! has some new Googlies.  These self-adhesive eyes were meant to go with the new Googly Ghouls stamp set, but when I saw them I know I HAD to stick them on some frogs and the frog from the Moving Forward set was perfect.

I love the Moving Forward Set and to add to the fantastic-ness, it is this years Ronald McDonald House Charity set; $3 USD is donated from every Canadian sale of this set to help support Ronald McDonald House (don't know about the amount in the US, or if  it is available in other markets... check with your demonstrator or your country's Stampin' Up! website if you are interested).

Now on to the card!  Hope you enjoy...

cardstock:

gumball green

whisper white

gumball green in-color 2012-2014 designer series stack 


ink:

basic black classic

gumball green classic 


bling and things:

googlies

3/8" gumball green stitched satin ribbon 


tools and toys:

rotary paper trimmer

score board

stamp-a-ma-jig

snail adhesive 


stamp sets:

moving forward

family phrases

hoppy for you

{heart},

 

FMS #50

I had this post all ready for yesterday and thought I was even in time to make it into the challenge at FMS.  I missed it by two minutes!  Oh well : )  The card still turned out fantastically and I get to share it with all of you!  So here is 'yesterday's' post...

So close to back to school time!  So busy!  Hardly had time to squeeze in this card : )

This is a quick post for my not-so-quick card for the challenge over at Freshly Made Sketches.  This week's sketch, FMS#50, is awesome (as usual) and I had so much fun playing along.

Here is the sketch:

And here is my card; hope you enjoy...

cardstock:

crumb cake

very vanilla 


ink:

crumb cake classic

lucky limeade classic 


bling and things:

linen thread

icicle stickles

bazzill buttons modern lime crush 


tools and toys:

paper snips

rotary trimmer

score board

stampin' pierce mat

piercing tool

snail adhesive

stampin' dimesionals

pencil

sewing needle

ruler 


stamp sets:

serene snowflakes

patterned pines

bright christmas

{heart},