Birthday Fishes! Seize the Birthday challenge

Hello!

Here is a card I made for my son-in-law whose birthday is tomorrow. Happy Birthday, Ray!
We did some fishing over the 4th of July and so when I saw this stamp set, I knew I'd need it for all the "boys" in the family.  Actually we all love to fish! This stamp set is called Reel Great Guys from Art Impressions.  I'm entering this in the Seize the Birthday challenge with the topping "water".  This is my second card for the challenge.

I used my Zig Clean Color brushes for this and I got brave and made my own island in the background. The plaid paper is from Lawn Fawn and I've used Strathford 140# cold press water color paper and a natural white Neenah card stock base.  I stamped the images with Archival Watering Can ink and used Silver Black Velvet brushes (#4 and #8), I've popped up the watercolor paper with fun foam for dimension.

Update on my daughter and the Carr Fire:  The evacuation has been lifted for her town of Lewiston, however the road to get there easily is still closed.  Last time she went the alternate route is was over 3 hours from her work where normally it would be 45 minutes.  Yikes! Please continue to pray for the firefighters and the displaced people here in California.  It is a mess and so sad to see.  But God is greater than the mess and He will provide and show Himself strong on behalf of those who love and trust Him.

Thanks for visiting!! 

The LORD has appeared of old to me, saying: "Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.  Jeremiah 31:3

A Doggone Birthday Card - 30 Day Coloring Challenge

Hello Delightful Friends and Family!

It's DAY 3 of the 30 Day Coloring Challenge! Have you checked out the blog hop that started yesterday?  LOADS of crafty inspiration and lots of prizes, too!

Ingredients;

Stamps: Crazy Dogs mini set (Stamper's Anonymous); Sentiment (Paper Smooches)

Paper: Doodlebug Designs; Neenah bright white; navy c/s

Coloring Medium: Zig clean color markers

Ink: Archival Jet Black; Ranger Dye Ink Blue Ribbon

Die: Spellbinders deckled rectangle

Glossy Accents; Liquid Pearls, Buttercup 

Fun card for my grandson who is turning 10 years old! The crazy dog looks like their Boxer named Belle in the face!

Thanks for visiting! Have a colorful day!

Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing Psalm 100:2

Seize the Birthday Challenge Anything Goes - Addy's Birthday

Hello Delightful Friends and Family!

Here is my granddaughter Addy's birthday card, cannot believe she is 7 years old already!!
I am entering this card at Seize the Birthday -Anything Goes (as long as it's a birthday!) the birthday sentiment is on the inside.  It's been ages since I've played along in this challenge blog.

 Ingredients: Stamp (Sherri Baldy - Flower Petal Bestie); Sentiment (MFT) Oval Cross Stitched Die (Cottage Cutz); Colored with Copics; Pattern paper (Basic Grey)

Celebrating her birthday at the Cupcake shop!

Riley Ann, Jake, Addy and Tucker Lynn, (all the grandkids!)

Thanks for visiting!  Have a great week.

Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen   Ephesians 3:20-21

Colorful Dino-mite!

Hey there Delightful friends and family!
I have a card to share real quick because I'm heading to bed.  Just finished the blog hop at Simon Says Stamp for STAMPtember and what a great group of talented designers sharing their creations!
I will be entering this card in the Simon Wednesday Challenge, the theme is "Make it Colorful" this card is definitely colorful and it's already been sent off to my great nephew for his 4-1/2 birthday.  His birthday is Christmas so his momma  and daddy make sure he gets his own day and so they celebrate it half way thru the year.  Needless to say I'm just a tad bit late but I'm sure I'm forgiven!
I will also be sharing this at the Seize the Birthday Challenge Blog (the topping is Weather but I'm going to pass on that part of the challenge this time)

Here are the ingredients:

Stamp: Taylored Expressions (Dino and sentiment) Kid At Heart set

Die: Taylor Expressions (ric rak border die)

Spellbinder: Word bubble

La La Land Crafts: Stitched Circle Die

Designer paper: Doodlebug - Hip Hip Hooray Collection 

Ink: Ranger - Electric Lime 

Neenah bright white c/s

Bazzill c/s

Thanks so much for looking!!

He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?  Micah 6:8

CASE'd Nautical Card - 30 Day Coloring Challenge

Hello Delightful friends and family!

Here is a card I colored for a co-worker (Happy Belated to Andy!) and it was CASE'd from this card HERE by Wanda Guess (one of my very favorite crafty gals!) I have to say my card is a simple version of the original.  Here is the LINK to Wanda's blog.  Go get inspired!

My stripes go the opposite direction than Wanda's but I've used the same technique with  Distress Paint (Broken China) and I used my washi tape to line out the stripes before using the paint.  The sentiment is from MFT and the Mini Blueprints Strip Mariner by Tim Holtz were colored with Copics, I've added a small piece of burlap and hemp beneath the anchor and captain's helm that I've fussy cut out and layered.  The banner flag is from AveryElle and I've used an EK Success star punch to embellish. I've used Antique Linen to distress the edges of the striped layer.  

I will be sharing this card at 30 Day Color Challenge and Cardz 4 Guyz  #74(texture)

Thanks for looking and have a great Friday!

The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.  Romans 6:23

Happy Birthday Princess Addy - 30 Day Color Challenge

Hello Delightful friends and family!
Hope all is well on this beautiful Thursday!  Today is my granddaughter Princess Addy's 6th birthday!  It is also the last day of school so that means she will be entering 1st grade in the fall.  Wow, where has the time flown.
 I'll be sharing her birthday card that I finished last night - Addy is my little artist, she loves getting to choose from some of the digis I've printed out and color them right along side me with her color pencils.  She asked me yesterday if I would be coloring a "cute" girl for her birthday card!  She knows me well...

I've colored "Marci" (LaLa Land Crafts) with my Copic Markers.  She was stamped on Neenah bright white c/s and the fence was punched with the Martha Stewart fence border punch on the Neenah.  The grass is a stamp from Lawn Fawn and I've added tiny flowers from an AveryElle stamp.  Happy Birthday sentiment is a Penny Black stamp (wow, I'm really an equal opportunity stamper, lol).  I've added Wink of Stella Clear on her hair bows but it doesn't show in the photo. Inks I've used are Memento Tuxedo black, Ranger Dye Ink (/Wild Orchid and Grape Soda); Archival Ink: Magenta; Distress Marker (Picked Raspberry) faux stitching.  I just love the pattern paper from Echo Park (Bundle of Joy) and the green c/s is Bazzill. My tiny butterfly is a punch from EK Success and I had some leftover scraps from a watercolor project that I used, I added Liquid Pearls for dimension.

 Here is Addy playing first base at last weekends end of the season softball tournament for the 8 and under age group. She did great and even fielded a grounder and made the put out at first.  

Here we are with big brother Jake after church.

I will be sharing this card at Seize the Birthday (Topping - Animals) I hope a butterfly will qualify as an "animal" :-) and at the 30 Day Color Challenge Blog.

Thanks for visiting!

He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul. Psalm 23:2-3

Shaker Birthday Card - Goody Goody Gumballs!

Hello Delightful friends and family
Had a fun time visiting the grandkids school and having lunch with them today.  They were tickled I was there and only Jakob knew I was coming so I surprised Riley and Addy.  I love seeing their faces light up!

Here is a card I did for my nephew who celebrated his birthday on Monday.  Happy birthday to Will!

 Looks like the little beads are popping in the air!  They aren't stuck there, they are tiny beads so I thought I'd take the photo with them more visible. I've colored the image with Copic Markers and this fun stamp and die set is from Taylored Expressions.  The sentiment bubble is a die from Spellbinders.  The background embossing folder is called Diamond Plate from Provocraft and probably discontinued. The designer paper is from Echo Park. The card stock was cut with a Lawn Fawn Stitched Journaling die.  I kept the design simple since this was for a teen boy and I thought I was kind of pushing it with a gumball machine on his card.

I will be sharing this card at

  Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge #70 (Make Your Mark)

Cards Galore #17 May - Anything Goes

Here is a picture of my not so little ones!

Riley(1st gr), Jake (2nd gr), Addy (Kg)

Can't forget Princess Tucker who was just finishing her day at Preschool.

Thanks for visiting!

“Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” Matthew 9:38

Birthdays and Coloring!

Hello Delightful friends and family,
I have two birthday cards to share today and I will be entering this first one at Seize the Birthday Card Challenge.  The challenge is to focus on the sentiment.
My second card is my grandson Jakob's card.  He is 8 years old! Oh my how time has flown by!

Seize the Birthday card:

My second card was inspired to share with the 30 Day Coloring Challenge at The Daily Marker Blog!  I'm a little slow getting out and sharing today is day 11 of 30!

 #thedailymarker30day

I will be sharing both cards at Word Art Wednesday #174 Anything Goes.

Thanks for visiting and God bless!

But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.  2 Chronicles 15:7(NIV)

Whitewash Woodgrain Masculine Birthday Card

Hello Delightful friends and family!

Playing along at Seize the Sketch #22.  This card I made for my grandson's little neighbor who celebrated his 8th birthday this week.  I also tried out this new technique for the first time for the background.  I love it! So easy and quick and perfect for the summer.  Here's a link to the website to the Whitewash Woodgrain technique (thanks Gina K Designs!).

I've used stamps from Taylored Expression on the front.  The twine (Darice) the button is Corrugated Shapes (Jillibean soup - Key Ingredient embellie from T.E.)  The ink for the background is Distress Ink (Frayed Burlap) then I applied Tsukineko Brilliance (Moonlight White) over it after I had scored 1/2" lines on a piece of bright teal card stock.  Ink for the sentiments Memento (Rich Cocoa). 

Inside of the card:  Another Corrugated shape from Jillibean Soup, The little car is from Lawn Fawn (Happy Trails and I've colored it with Copic markers and then embellished it with Glossy Accents.  The sentiment is from BoBunny  and the Designer Paper is MME "Boy Crazy" collection.

I'll also be sharing this card at WORD ART WEDNESDAY #137 (Anything Goes)

Thanks for visiting and have a great FRIDAY!!

About brotherly love: You don't need me to write you because you yourselves are taught by God to love one another.  1 Thessalonians 4:9

Seize the Cupcake! WAW #137 and STB

Hello Delightful friends and family!!

Having a gorgeous day here in northern California. I made a quick card for a co-worker a couple of weeks ago and forgot to post it so here it is!

Love this paper!  I have two of this Pebbles (Garden Party collection) paper pads.  One is a 6"x 6" pad and the other one is 5.5" x 8.5" and the design is just a tad bit larger. The latter can fold into cards (I've not chosen to do that). I've used two different stamps: The cupcake (Kaiser stamps) and the sentiment is Taylored Expressions (Key Ingredient ).  I've also used a Copic marker to color the cupcake and added Liquid Pearls and Wink of Stella (clear) to embellish. The fish tail banner die is from MFT die-namics and I fussy cut the cupcake.

I will be entering this at:

Word Art Wednesday #137

Seize the Birthday (Anything Goes)

 Here's a look at the inside:

Sorry for the poor quality of photo, I had to take it at night and I was in a hurry.

(stamps: Taylored Expressions [seize the cupcake and candle] and Hero Arts Essential Messages set [best wishes]); Martha Stewart border punch.  Inks I've used are Memento and Archival inks.

Well, that's it from me today, yard work and errands are awaiting!!

Thanks for visiting!

He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.  1 Thessalonians 5:24

Happy Birthday - better late than never!

Hello Delightful friends and family!
Long time no post, I can't tell you how hectic it's been here and I've had no energy to be on the computer to write up a blog post.  Now that the baby shower I hosted is over and preparing to speak at a Mother - Daughter Tea this past Saturday is over, I think I might be able to get those creative juices flowing again and have a bit of energy to visit and be active on my blog!  I have another project I'm working on for my niece that I really need to get busy on, her baby shower is at the end of the month!
I  have a card to share that I made last month. Here is the picture of my husband's birthday card.  I've used a Sizzix Mover and Shaper die for the focal point and the happy birthday is a Taylored Expressions stamp.

I'm sharing this card at:
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenges #64 (Circles and Squares)

Thanks for visiting!!

He has made His wonderful works to be remembered;  The LORD is gracious and full of compassion.  Psalm 111:4

Happy Birthday, Kelly! STB challenge

Hello Delightful friends and family!
My daughter Kelly's birthday was yesterday and here is the card I made for her.  We are going to have a family get together on Saturday to celebrate her birthday and my husbands birthday which is next Wednesday.  The plan is to go bowling then come back to the house for some tacos and the birthday cake.  Hopefully I'll get some fun pictures.

I'm entering this card at :

Seize the Birthday (Extra Toppings: Buttons and Rhinestones)

Ingredients:  Stamp: Paper Smooches (sentiment), Lawn Fawn (grass and bee); Taylored Expressions (stem w/leaves); Punch: Martha Steward (fence border); Ink: Archival Tree Branch, Olive; Dies: Tim Holtz Movers and Shapers Mini Tattered Floral; Button & designer paper (stash); Ranger Inkessentials white pen; Zig Wink of Stella (clear); Bazzill card stock.

At the beginning of the month Jakob celebrated his 7th birthday and here are a few pictures of the fun time with his friends and family at Flips for Kids!

Jake and his friend Dawson

The granddaughters enjoying cake and ice cream!

Princess Addy

Princess Riley

Princess Tucker 

Thanks so much for visiting!

For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.  1 Corinthians 2:2

A Fishy Birthday Card! (STB and SACC)

Hello Delightful Friends and Family!

My daughter asked me to make a card for her boss who likes to fish and I only had this paper and these little fish stickers (which I have been hoarding for a very long time!!) So I thought that this cabin from Taylored Expressions (Cozy Cabin) would tie them all together.  What do you think?

 Love this paper, I have it in both 12x12 and the 6x6 paper pad.  It's the collection from Simple Stories called I{Heart} Summer.  I used a card stock base called Desert Storm, the local scrapbook store (where I work, see the sidebar) makes packages up with matching envelopes and it's very masculine and so convenient.  The sentiment is from Paper Smooches (Sentiment Sampler).  I've colored the cabin with Copic Markers after stamping it on Neenah white card stock using Memento Rich Cocoa ink. The die is a Spellbinder Nestabilities Label 1, I've inked the edge with Distress ink (Frayed Burlap). The button is from my stash and I've added Glossy Accents to the windows, one of the fish I've cut out from the designer paper and added the glossy accents to it, too. Can you see the shiny/scaly fish? What I wanted to put there was a piece of tackle, a tied fly but it was too late to go through all my dh's fishing gear in the shed! It would have been perfect.... oh well next fishy card!
 

I'll be entering this card at:

Seize the Birthday Challenge (anything goes birthday)

Sister Act Card Challenge #46

  We are expecting rain all weekend which we really need here in California, perfect excuse to stay in but our oldest grandson is celebrating his 7th birthday on Saturday so we will be heading out to be with him at Flips for Kids.  Should be a fun birthday party.  Can't wait to show the card I'm making for him!

Thanks for visiting!

The works of the LORD are great, studied by all who have pleasure in them.  Psalm 111:3

Birthday Wishes

Hello Delightful friends and family,
Hooray it's Friday, right??  Hope you have a great weekend. I will be busy on Saturday at the church preparing for an event that I will be speaking at in March and also for our Ladies Bible Study on March 3.  So it's doubtful that I'll be spending much time in my craft room this weekend.  I did have a little time before Jake and Addy came over this morning to make a birthday card for my great niece who is turning two.  She lives in New York but is in Oregon to visit her grandparents (my sister). My mom and my other sister will be heading up there this weekend to celebrate with little Miss Laurel, so the card and gift will be making it to her in time for her party. Happy Birthday Laurel!!!

I'll be entering this card in the following challenges:
Seize the Sketch #14
Seize the Birthday (Time for a little love - hearts)
Word Art Wednesday (Anything Goes #120)
Sister Act Card Challenge #45

INSIDE 

Ingredients:  Digital image: Lori Boyd (Puddle Jumper Suzy); Colored with Copics: BG11,09,13,34,78; E000, 00, 02, 35, 50; R20; YR23, 24.  Smooch pearlized acrylic paint (lime tart on necklace).

Designer Paper WR Memory Keepers Hip Hip Hooray and Sentiment (Taylored Expressions Key Ingredient Kit - February '14 - Birthday Bash)

Inks: Memento (Morocco and Pistachio) Bazzill and Neenah Card Stock, Spica Pens: Garnet (shoes) and Melon: heart on bow; Hearts: Taylored Expressions; Spellbinder Nestabilities, Scallop Circle; Inside Sentiment (Hero Arts) and Balloon (T.E. Key Ingredient Kit), Jenni Bowlin Sticker (#2)

Thanks for visiting!! 

It is written, "man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God."  Matthew 4:4

Humorous Birthday Card - SACC#33 and 2TC#63

Hello Delightful friends and family,

Here is a funny card I made for my other sister whose birthday is this month, too.  

It's a stamp from Inky Antics (Worldly Women) that we carry in our lss. The designer paper is My Minds Eye and I've colored this "doll" with Copic Markers and I've added a few rhinestones to bling it up! I've also used some Spica pens to give the jewlery a little sparkle but the photo doesn't show it.

The sketch I used is from a MFT Wednesday Sketch challenge #149 but I forgot to link up!

I started writing this post about 4 days ago (I think?!) remember how I said I was under the weather?  Well, it's not just "under the weather" it's a full blown case of bronchitis.  I've not been this sick in ages. That is why I've not been visiting and commenting and I think my laptop has got a bug as well.  It only seems to be when I try to do anything on my blog, weird ads keep popping up and I can't seem to get rid of them.  Any suggestions on how to fix this? 

 Finally went to the doctor yesterday and she prescribed me something so I could sleep.  This coughing has been none stop - rib aching none stop!  I've camped out on the recliner with a cozy blanket, hot tea with honey and the Hallmark Channel and an occasion HGTV show. Please pray for me, I have so much to do at the end of this week for our annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner that our church puts on every year.  

Here is my card that will be entered in the following challenges:

Sister Act Card Challenge Blog #33

Twisted Tuesday Challenge #63 (use polka dots and pop ups on your creation) 

I've used pop ups on my image

Thanks for visiting. Tomorrow I'll have a new card for Word Art Wednesday so I hope you'll be back to check it out!

Rejoice in the Lord always.  Again I will say, rejoice!  Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.  Philippians 4:4-5