Ugh, that is a horrible pun, I know – but my kids recently got joke books and have been non-stop since school ended!

This card was done for the color challenge on SCS (CC222). The challenge was to use white – a one layer card and only white cardstock…any color ink was fine. I wasn’t sure if lots of ink colors was ok or just one…but I went with a few 🙂

I should have made a narrow card for this one, but done is done!

The CAS challenge on SCS (CAS18) was a color challenge – Kraft, Coral/Pink, and one other color. Kraft always makes me think natural fibers, so I pulled out the twill. Then I checked the stamp sets I haven’t used and chose the SAB set Polka Dot Punches. I made a little loop off the card base edge with the twill and used a staple, but that is for decoration, I didn’t want my staple’s butt showing on the inside, so I only stapled the twill and then used sticky tape to adhere it to the base. The little accent on the flower is an acrylic piece I’ve had for a while. I don’t keep packaging, so I have no idea whose it is, but it may be Doodlebug.

I know this is really simple, but I like the little grouping of the punches and the sentiment and I don’t really notice the ‘white’ space around the rest of the card.

Yesterday my baby turned 7! I really don’t know where the time goes. As usual, I saved all the work for the day before and day of. I finished her cards minutes before it was time to open gifts. This image is one of her favorites – any time she wants to make a card for something, this is the image she uses. So when I asked her what she wanted on her card, she didn’t even hesitate!

I made a card a month ago for a timed challenge….and I did not like it! I don’t do well with timed things – even as a kid I hated tests! Anyways, when I saw today’s Res-Q challenge I knew exactly which card to remake! First, here is a peek at the old card.

Now, on to my remake! I kept the same colors, but toned them down. I changed the size of the layers because the image seemed to get lost on the old card. Instead of completely coloring the image, I spotlighted instead because I wanted the focus to be on the girls whispering to each other. I also kept the sentiment treatment, but added a bit of accent.

The reason I added the accent, because I’m not sure I would have, was to cover up a boo-boo! When I die-cut the tag I guess I had a little too much thickness and all the pressure actually cut through the left edge instead of just making a little opening. I’m running low on white paper, so I wanted to salvage it. The tiny flower covers up the boo-boo and looks pretty too 🙂

Tuesday is the Color Challenge on SCS (CC220). I love this combo – it is so cheery to me.

I had this 4 1/4″ square card already cut (in my scraps from long ago). So I decided to use that. I haven’t used the Monkey Business set if forever and it is one of my favorites (so cute and fun). To keep the card on the light and fun side, I only used white as my neutral.

My original plan was to put a Pumpkin scallop mat behind the monkey, but my scallop circle won’t cut any more 🙁 Anyone else having issues? I’ve had the punch for a year or so and it has only been recently that it won’t punch. Anyway, as it turns out, I like the scallop border on this card better!

Ahhhh, I love it when it works right! I just wish I could have gotten a better photo – this is so much prettier IRL.

This card is for two challenges – both are Tuesday challenges over on SplitCoast. The first challenge is a color challenge (CC218); the second challenge is a Clean and Simple challenge (CAS14).

The colors are so summery and there are a ton of great cards in the gallery already. I was actually a little worried about trying to come up with something unique. But when I started thinking about incorporating the CAS challenge too, then the Roses in Winter set called out to me and I thought I would be safe.

I don’t know why but when I think CAS I think white. I know “white” isn’t necessary for a CAS card, but to me they go hand-in-hand.

The CAS hostess is looking for a summer DT. I am going to apply – and this card is definitely going to be in my list. Wish me luck – there are already a bunch of talented folks that have applied!

Today is the technique challenge over on SCS (TLC220). The technique is bandana. This is a cool technique – the only thing you need is a white gel pen for adding accents to your black on color stamping. Easy peasy (well, maybe a tiny time consuming, but worth it). The layout is from a PageMaps sketch (here).

I was a little late getting my cards in the mail, but I’m pretty sure they arrived today. So I feel safe in posting the cards.

First up is the card I sent to my mom. I recently got some Flower Soft. (Joyclynn sent it to me! Thank you again!) I’ve been wanting to try it, but I think I aimed a little high for my first attempt, lol. I chose a pretty big flower and then stamped it multiple times. The final focal image ended up taking up most of the card. I tried to embellish it, but I only managed a couple little touches. I do like the card, but it isn’t the fabulous card my mom deserves!That’s what I get for letting it sneak up on me.

This card is for my mother-in-law. My hubby picked the colors and theme. It is a pretty simple card. I did decide I need to get some CTMH paper – they have a color – Bamboo – that is awesome. I have the ink, but for some reason I didn’t get the paper. I remedied that this weekend 🙂