Thoughts & Prayers (WSC63, CFC02)

I haven't been doing the Technique Lover's Challenge lately because I haven't had all the supplies needed and I just can't get to the store yet. I'm on crutches now, so it won't be long until I'm using a cane and then walking without such devices! I decided to do one more card for the Cards For a Cause which is to send cards to "Chemo Angels" for breast cancer patients who are on chemotherapy. I used Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge for this. The layout it shown at the right.

The base card is Pretty In Pink with a layer of Basic Black and Bella Rose DSP over that. The main image is stamped on white and then sponged and matted on black. The sentiment from "Always In My Thoughts" is stamped with black, punched with the 1-1/4" Circle Punch, matted on black that was punched with the 1-3/8" Circle Punch, and finally adhered to the pink that was punched with the Scallop Circle Punch. I used two different ribbons rather than paper or card stock for the horizontal trim and finished the card off with three pink rhinestones. Thanks for stopping by!!!

• Stamps: Upsy Daisy, Always In My Thoughts
• Papers: Pretty In Pink, Basic Black, GP White, Bella Rose DSP
• Ink: Stazon Black, More Mustard, Cameo Coral, Pixie Pink
• Accessories: Punches: 1-1/4" and 1-3/8" Circle Punches, Scallop Circle Punch; Sponge, Dimensionals, Pretty In Pink Taffeta Ribbon, Basic Black GG Ribbon, Pink Rhinestones

I Care (CC189, CFC02)

I was so busy yesterday with appointments that I couldn't participate in any challenges. It was a tough day. I'm on it today, though! This card is for the Color Challenge which was to use Kiwi Kiss (or Old Olive), Pink Pirouette (or Pretty in Pink), and Chocolate Chip. It's also for the Cards For A Cause Challenge - Chemo Angels. We send our cards in and they go to Chemo Angels who will give them to breast cancer patients who are going through chemotherapy. The base card is Kiwi Kiss with a layer of Bella Rose DSP which is Pink Pirouette. There's a strip of Chocolate Chip that has been punched with the Martha Stewart Doily Lace Border Punch, and a Pretty In Pink ribbon is above that. Oval Nestabilities were used on GP White and the Scalloped Oval was done with Chocolate Chip. The flower stamp was inked with Old Olive and Pretty In Pink, huffed, and stamped on the white oval. The sentiment was stamped on the DSP with Chocolate Chip ink. Thanks for visiting my blog today!!!

• Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes, Best Yet (Level 1 Hostess)
• Papers: Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip, GP White, Bella Rose DSP
• Ink: Chocolate Chip; Markers: Old Olive, Pretty In Pink
• Accessories: Oval and Scalloped Oval Nestabilities, Pretty In Pink Taffeta Ribbon, MS Doily Lace Border Punch

Moose You (SC192, CFC01)

The Sketch Challenge layout for yesterday is shown at the right. I didn't get around to it yesterday because life just got in the way, so I did it this morning. It looks simple, but it's sometimes hard to find the right size image to go into those larger rectangles.

Now, there's a new challenge at Splitcoaststampers.com which is a monthly challenge. It's called, "Cards For A Cause." For September, we are to make cards for the troops to send home to their families and friends. I felt this moose from the "Moose You" set would be perfect for the sketch and make a fine card for one of our troops to send home. I'm not really just into oranges lately, but I did make use of some scraps that I had from my most recent projects!

• Stamps: Moose You
• Papers: Naturals White, Only Orange, White, Pumpkin Pie DSP
• Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie
• Accessories: Pumpkin Pie Striped GG Ribbon, Sponge

Now, I'm going to go do today's challenge and then come back and post it!