Queenly Challenge Cards

Our Queen at ISC has challenged us to do many things this week. Here are some cards I made for the challenges. The above card was made for the challenge to make a card that had both polka dots and flowers. I just got this stamp from my BFF Vicky in a PIF. Isn't it just adorable!?!?? The purples actually match in real life, but for some reason the camera makes it look like they don't match at all.

This is a card I made for our Queen's challenge to make a card that made you happy. I think the sentiment plus the image are too funny. The image is "Golden Oldies" from Stampin' Up. The sentiment card is from my dear friend Patti.

This card is for our Queen's challenge to make a card that has pink and green. I downloaded the image from 1st Floor Flat Freebies. And I went a bit crazy with my cuttlebug. I decided to get a little vintage/Tim Holtz thing going and grunge/antique everthing.

Our Queen also challenged us to make a summer card......beaches, sandals, summer holidays. I chose to use my stamp set that I purchased on ebay and make a 4th of July card.

This time our Queen asked us to make a card with pink and white. The PP is from DCWV.......I can't remember the exact name of the stack, but it's the Oriental one. Again, I purchased this stamp set on ebay. I just have to share this part.......I got it for $10 less than what it's in the catty for. The seller said it was used, but I was hard pressed to find any evidence of any ink on any of the stamps.

This Week's Challenge at ISC

Your's truly is this week's challenge hostess at ISC. I challenged the ladies to make an Easel Card. This was a fun card to make........mine lays a little far back, but oh well. I used a tutorial off of a blog to make mine, but a few weeks later SCS came up with one that had clearer instructions...........just my luck. The recipient of one of these cards can easily display it on a desk, shelf, table etc. They do stand up nicely.

The first picture is what it looks like all unfolded and ready for display. The second is a picture of it unfolded, and from the side. The third picture is of it folded up and ready to go in the envelope. It fits in a standard A2 envie!!! TFL!!

Homemade Flowersoft

I've seen several tutorials here and there on making your own flowersoft. When I looked at the craftstore, I couldn't believe how expensive this stuff was!!!! I decided to give it a try.

All you have to do is:

Rub 2 white styrofoam craft balls together over a large ziplock bag
Add a few drops of re-inker

"Stir" using a kabob skewer

Let dry

You will then adhere the flowersoft to your image just as you would real flowersoft. It's that easy!!!

I made the above two cards with my homemade flowersoft. I think they look pretty darn good. The butterfly is stamped first with the matching color ink, and I colored the House Mouse before adding the "flowersoft". I did color his fur as well. I felt that this would look better than not s I'm sure you would be able to see some white if I hadn't.

This technique not only saves you money, but allows you to get the exact color you want. Who could ask for more??? TFL!!!

Mojo Monday Sketches

I recently asked the question at ISC: I am layout challenged, can someone help me??? Well, help they did. One of the sites suggested has something they call Mojo Monday were they put a sketch out there and you make a card from that. Here are some of my creations.

The first card is stamped with my new stamp set from SU. Loads of Love. Scraps were used on this card, I didn't have to cut into any new pp!!!

The second card is also made from scraps!! I used papers that have been sitting in my stash forever!!! The cute butterfly sticker has also been flying around in my stash for quite some time. The smile stamp is a stamp I have only used about 3 times, and I've had it for years and years! The beautiful pearls are from my great friend Lisa.......isn't she just super???

The third card is made from paper from SU. I love this set of paper.......so pretty!!! I did have to cut into a piece of new paper for this. The stamp is from a set that I have never used.

The fourth.......scraps again!!! I juse SU Just Beachy for this fun summer themed card.

Finally the fifth!!! This card was made from scraps as well. My husband's aunt bought me some buttons from a yard sale and this adorable frog button was in the stash!!! I thought it worked beautifully with this stamp. The stamp is from a set that my BFF Vicky sent me. I tell ya, she is one great gal!!

TFL!!

Challenge 6/21 at ISC

Well, there is another great challenge over at ISC!!!! The challenge is to make a monochromatic card, ATC, altered item, or scrapbook page. The choice of color is up to you, but no stamping in black or white. I was a bit intimidated at first, but then the ideas started flowing. I decided to go with brown. I bought this HM image at a LSS downstate for $2.50!!!! It was used, but in great shape. I added the "Just a Note" sentiment as I thought it fit with the image. I also used a CB embossing folder because I thought it fit perfectly with the image and sentiment. The image and sentiment are stamped in Chocolate Chip from SU. TFL!!!!

Maxwell's Pet

I got a new HM stamp today!!!!! "Maxwell's Pet" is the name and it is too darn cute!!! Here are a couple of cards that just HAD to be made. I actually used some older pp that has been staring me in the face for some time......yea me!!!

Weekly Challenge

This is my card for the weekly challenge issued by antme over at PCMB at Creating Keepsakes. Materials: PP unknown, image: HM Lip Smackin' Relaxin'; SU markers, buttons, ribbon. I attempted the spotlight technique........I'm not really sure how I feel about the result.

Baby Shower Thank You's

My sister in law is pregnant and these are thank you cards for her to send out. I will be giving them to her as her part of the game prizes in the post below. A dear friend of mine was generous enough to stamp these adorable House Mouse images for me so I didn't have to buy a stamp. If I have enough time and supplies after making the 30+ invitations for the party, I will make her 6 more for an even dozen. TFL!

My First House Mouse Image

I have been threatening to buy some House Mouse stamps, and I finally did. This is my first card with one of them. I am new to coloring in my images, so I do need more practice. Overall, I am pleased with the result. House Mouse image: Spring Blossoms; SU markers; ribbon from JoAnne's; buttons from mom. I did this card for this week's challenge at Creative Keepsakes on the Paper Crafts Message Board. We have challenges like this every week. The challenge this week was to make a card with baby blue, pink, red, and a touch of green.