NOT BY MIGHT

This card was sent to my son's teacher. His wife battled cancer for 2 years. I was sending the family a card a month while they were on this journey. I sent this one to let him know He still is being prayed for by our family. She is now with Jesus. I'm not sure it turned out as manly as I wanted it, but I had fun making it and alot of prayer went with it, which is the most important part of it.

My favorite technique is powder embossing.
 I entered this into the challenges at GAB Stampin #8. and Papercraft Star #39 for those of you that our new, My goal for 2011 was to enter into a few challenges only, so I picked some of my favorites and posted them on the sidebar. This helped me stay focussed and enjoy blogging. I was getting overwhelmed with so many choices.
Supplies:
The  background stamp-I found this at michaels in the clearence area. It was a set of rubber impressions for soap making. I thought this would make a great background stamp. the stamp is actually the size of the square on the front and stamped it 4 times to make the back ground. I added adheasive foam to the back and viola I made a stamp out of it, for .99 I got 4 different stamps.

The Sentiment- Is from Embossing Art, which I bought through I Brake For Stamps I used MS black embossing on it. I think she has the finest embossing powder, the letters came out very clear.
Ink- Tim Holts Distressed Ink- fired brick
Embossing powder was- U-T melting art- interference blue- I love the color affect it gave the front square.
Distressed edges- Zutters Distrezz-it-all, love this tool.  You can even use cardboard in it. Donna Salazar invention Check it out- Donna Salazar I love her products and her design look.

GOT FOLLOWERS?

Love this idea at Made By Momo. Get connected to other blogs. As you follow theirs, they will follow yours. Thank you MOMO for this idea.

AMOUR

I had to keep cutting the glasses out because they were so thin. I was getting frustrated and ready to give up, then I decided to add cardboard to the back and it all workd out fine. what do you think.

I used Stretch Your Imagination and Calligraphy Collection, look closely at the inside of the glasses I added bubblies with little beads.

NEW STORE OPENED UP

HEY JUST WANTED TO SHARE NEW STORE THAT OPENED UP YESTURDAY. VERY CUTE STAMPS, AND GREAT KITS.The Crafts Meow

ANYTHING SPRING

Wow, it's been awhile since I made a layout. This was my first love, untill I found card making to be more relaxing for me. My Bday is in Dec., but made this great spring layout yo match the paper I wanted to use. I think It's time to start catching up(if I cold even use that word)haha on my scrapbooking. I made this forThe Beary Scrap Challenge #22

CRACK ANY NUT

Entering this into a challenge atGAB Stampin and also for Paper Playtime Challenge # 41 I'm trying to use my copics more often. I still need help on coloring, I need to practice more, and will be taking a class the the Expo when it comes to town. I colored it  more after I saw this pic, but i'm in to much pain to retake picture. My camera battery is dying anyway.

I did not have fun making this card. I had a root canal on Tues. and am in more pain then before. I have a bad infection that is taking time to heal. I thought making a card would take my mind off of the pain, but to no avail. Going to take more meds and watch TV.
SUPPLIES:
Cartridge= Stretch Your Imagination.
Stamp= Clear Dollar Stamps- nutty Christian set
Copics=E31,E33,E35,E37,E57,R00
FACE=Peachy Keen Stamps #490 everday faces, White Gelly roll pen for eye and freckles
Cuttlebug= polka dot folder- I added Copper Clolorbox the the folder before embossing the paper.

MARDI-GRAS SWEET 16

I went to a sweet 16 Mardi-Gra birthday bash. I love how the wrapping turned out. I made them each a scrapbook full of Mardi-Gra colors. I'm sure they will have fun filling in the pages with all the great pics.

I'm entering this into Paper Playtime challenge #41 pick 1 0f 3. I chose Green and Purple.

SUPPLIES:

Cartridge-Wild Card pg.33 argyle

Frindge- MS scissors with gold Glimmer Mist

feathers and leaves- Micheals

masks- copied from the internet and printed on photo paper

ARTFULL HORIZONS

I would love to attend this event, Look at all the fab. teachers.Check it out go visit Art-full Horizons.blogspot.com/

SPRING- MY PINK STAMPER-BLOG HOP

I am home alone, all the boys are busy tonight(love it when this happens), so I get to play along with
My Pink Stamper Blog Hop for March. We need to make a new creation that has to do with Spring. I think this turned out very cute. It is a basket holding egg candles, I need to wrap it with clear wrap and give it as a little give. Probably to my son's math tutor. She helps my son understand math. Love her.
SUPPLIES:
Fiskar- Border Punch
Cartridges- Gypsy wanderings=spring and Sweet Treats=basket
Lace- from my stash.

PASTEL BUTTERFLIES

I feel spring in the air. The challenge atPapercraft Star was a color challenge. Choose any of the following colors. I loved making this one, the colors are so refreshing. 

When was the last time you used mesh on a project?....I know it's been a long time for me. found it in my stash of papers.
Supplies:
MS= 3in1 butterfly bunch and stamp set
Fiskar scallop oval punch & small oval
Now whom so I send this to???? not sure. I will store it away for now.

This is not related, but here is another sign spring is coming around the corner.

                            Horton our tortoise came out of hybernation!!!!

MY FIRST AWARD!!! TOP 3 @ GAB STAMPIN

I was on the top 3 this last challenge!!! atGAB Stampin 

WOo HOo!

MY SWEET LOVE

A sweet surprise, is what my hubby will find in his suitcase. He has an overnight stay for work. He loves  Hersheys Chocolate. I'm sure he will enjoy it. I need to go buy the choloclate now.

I am entering this into GAB stampin Challenge #5

SOMETHING SO BEAUTIFUL

I made this card in mind for a friend of my 17yr old son. She influences him in a positive way. I don't think my son even realizes it. I found this Quote from Scott Adam(cartoonist). Here it is:

“You don't have to be a "person of influence" to be influential.
In fact, the most influential people in my life are probably not even aware
of the things they've taught me.”Scott Adam(cartoonist)

 my card for two challenges.
1. Papercraft Star-challenge#35-Inspiration from a song,movie, or book. I chose a song by
 Francesca Battistelli called Beautiful Beautiful, great song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbCfyZHSQbE
2. The Beary Scrap-challenge#21- They had a sketch to follow. It's also their 1 year anniversary.
look for the button on my sidebar.
Now for the card

Supplies:

Flowers: Prima and Micheals= White I colored them with my copics V15 Rv21 BV08 G21 G28 YG00

Ladie bug is a button, I cut off the back.

Dew Drops: made them with Glossy Accents on my non stick mat then glues themwith more accents.

MS Border Punch- Lace added some glitter.

Carts: Home Decor-beautiful,Calligraphy- something so, Paisley- music notes.