Tomorrow Will Be Kinder

A closer look at the image. 

 A closer look at my die cut flower!

Today caught up with me and I was ill prepared or this post. For those who visited me earlier I apologize. I was practicing my flicking (hair coloring) on this darling image from THE PAPER SHELTER. She is called Keeper o My Enchanted Forrest. She is such a fun color and the teens at church have loved the cards I made with her. I also used some new die cuts I  have from Poppy Stamps and Memory Box. I thought they gave my card a forest effect. A few rhinestones added a bit more sparkle. I have yet to stamp the inside as I will wait and see what I want to use this card for. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://challengeupyourlife.blogspot.com/

http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/

http://open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.ca/

My Song: (From The Hunger Games)

Black clouds are behind me

 I now can see a hill

 Often I wonder why I try

 Hoping for an end

 Sorrow weighs my shoulders down 

And trouble haunts my mind 

But I know the the present will not last 

And tomorrow will be kinder 

Another Graduation Card!

 A closer look at my card!

 A look at the inside of my card!

 The inside sentiment

 

This is my second graduation card for my friend's grandson. Once again I am trying to stick to the red and white school colors. I used a Precious Moment Coloring Page Image which I colored with Copics. I had some cute graduation stickers (3) that I added to this card. I  (I think it is a boy card thing that I drew a total blank on what to add to this card!) I once again made a pocket for an inside note (1) and a sentiment stamp from stamping up....but it is actually from the Bible! I double mounted my image (2) papers!  I hope my friend is pleased with this card for her special grandson! 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/

http://www.drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/

http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/

http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://stampwithsarahkay.blogspot.com/

My Song: (The Beach Boys) Graduation Day

There's a time a for joy

A time for tears

A time we'll treasure through the years

We'll remember always

Graduation day

Date Night!

 A closer look at my image!

 The pretty bow and daisy!

 Another look at my card!

 

I adore this image from THE PAPER SHELTER she is called "She's Charming" and you can find her by clicking on the link! Remember if you buy an image from The Paper Shelter you not only get the black and white PNG and JPEG, you also get the colored image, and free colored paper background, all for the low, low, price of $3.00! This is such a fun image for a teen age girl. I wanted this card to be a vibrant pink...I think I achieved that look! I colored the image with Copics and added some Liquid Pearls around the image. I added lace from a Taylor Expressions die and accented it with Liquid Pearls. A hot pink sheer ribbon an a quadrupole loop bow, and daisy from WOC finished off my fun card. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song: Only Sixteen

She was only sixteen, only sixteen 
But I loved her so 
She was too young to fall in love 
And I was too young to know 

We'd laugh and we'd sing 
And do the little things 
That made my heart glow 
But she was too young to fall in love 
And I was too young to know

Flower Power

 A closer look!

A look at the inside!

 

I had so much fun making this card. First I love this darling image from The Paper Shelter. It is called "Spring Trends" and can be found here. Our challenge is "Flower Power".  Show us your flowers! The flowers can be any type! Easy Peasy! You should really check out The Paper Shelter! Remember if you use a Paper Shelter image you can win a fabulous $30 to spend in their store. It is a no brainer! I had this pretty DP and thought it would create a lovely background for this cute image. Once I colored the image I fussy cut it and then placed it so she is walking in the lovely flowers. The bird was a bit more tricky as I had to draw the little loose feathers. I added daisies which gave me a circle boarder. I think this will be a perfect card to brighten someone's day and to wish them a Happy Birthday! Please check out the beautiful cards the Design Team made, they will inspire you!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://7kidschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/

My Song: The Cowsills

I saw her sitting in the rain

Raindrops falling on her

She didn't seem to care

She sat there and smiled at me

And I knew (I knew, I knew, I knew, I knew)

She could make me happy (happy, happy)

Flowers in her hair, flowers everywhere

I love the flower girl

Oh, I don't know just why

She simply caught my eye

I love the flower girl she seemed so sweet and kind.

She crept into my mind.

Happy Graduation!

 A closer look at the image!

 The left inside of the car!

 The right inside of the card!

 A closer look at the sentiment!

 

I apologize for the poor quality of these pictures. I wanted to make this graduation card in the school colors of the sweet girl it was going to. Her colors are brown and gold. I used a gold metallic paper and it reflected the light so no matter what I did I couldn't get a good picture. Plus, it is a dark, dreary day here today. Yesterday it rained all day long and today we have dark clouds and wind. The colors are actually much prettier in real life, but I just couldn't capture them. The image is a Saturated Canary digi and one that I have used many times. I framed the image and the sentiment with a MB die and added some rhinestones for sparkle. I loved the pretty daisy from WOC that I added to the ribbon and bow. The embossing was done with a Cuttlebug  embossing folder.  I hope you are enjoying these graduation cards...just a few more to go! LOL! Have a blessed week. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

http://craft-deebowz.blogspot.com/p/challenge.html

http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.ca/

http://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

http://blog.markerpop.com/2015/05/18/markerpop-challenge-69-flowers/

http://memascrafts.blogspot.com/

http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/

My Song: I Want To Be More Like Jesus (BJ Thomas)

What kind of man

Would wash men's feet

Get pushed around

Then turn the other cheek

I want to be more like Him

Everyday

In every way

So little time

He took for Himself

He was more concerned

For everybody else

I want to be more like Him

Everyday

In every way

She Thinks We're Just Fishing!

 A closer look at the cute image!

 My second card.

 Another close look!

 One more look at  my card!

 

I had such a fun time with this image from Karleigh Sue Digi's called Gone Fishin'. I wanted her to have that tomboy look with a bit of frill, so I added the Polk-a-dots to the hat and the boots. A bit of liquid glass was added to the bobber and a bit of Spica pen to the fish and the button on the her pants to give it a bit of sparkle. I chose different colors and hair colors to accent this cute stamp. I am always amazed how different an image can look with the different colors. 

I am entering these cars at the following challenges:

http://www.scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/

http://pinkleart.blogspot.co.uk/

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2015/05/challenge-225-anything-goes.html

My Song: (Trace Adkins) 

I’m lost in her there holdin’ that pink rod and reel

She’s doin’ almost everything but sittin’ still

Talkin’ ‘bout her ballet shoes and training wheels

And her kittens

And she thinks we’re just fishin’

I say, “Daddy loves you, baby” one more time

She says, “I know. I think I got a bite.”

And all this laughin’, cryin, smilin’ dyin’ here inside’s

What I call, livin’

And she thinks we’re just fishin’ on the riverside

Throwin’ back what we could fry

Drownin’ worms and killin’ time

Nothin’ too ambitious

She ain’t even thinkin’ ‘bout

What’s really goin’ on right now

But I guarantee this memory’s a big’in

And she thinks we’re just fishin’

  

One More Graduation Card

 A closer look at the image.

 The inside sentiment!

 My scripture from 'Our Daily Bread'.

 

Are you sick of my graduation cards yet? I must admit making six cards was a bit taxing on my brain. LOL! This card is for a neighbor girl who attends our church. She always appreciates homemade cards and I hope this one is special to her. I added some pretty jeweled heart brads for a bit of sparkle. The DP is from my scrap box. I like the crackled look for this card. Some pretty ribbon and a WOC flower finished off this card. We are having another dark dreary day made my pictures less than perfect. Our spring weather has been a mix of temperatures. I hope the sun is shinning wherever you live. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://cagichallenge.blogspot.ca/

http://craftingwhenwecanchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au/

http://scrappyhands.blogspot.co.il/

http://www.scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/

My Song: Softly and Tenderly Calling (BJ Thomas)

Softly and tenderly
Jesus is calling
Calling for you and for me
See on the portals
He's waiting and watching
Watching for you and for me

Come home
Come home
Ye who are weary
Come home
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling
Calling O sinner, come home

A Happy Birthday Card!

The inside of my card!

 

I just wanted to share this quick little card I made. This card is what I consider as CAS....well it is for me! I used some scrape pieces and I also chose "orange". I don't know why I seldom use orange but I always seem to like it when I do. This card went to a friend from church. I try to give each of our members a birthday card. Sometimes it is difficult for me to come up with 'guy' cards for the men in church. I thought this image form PM fit the bill. I hope you enjoy it and your week was filled with blessings. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

http://creativecornerchallenges.blogspot.de/

http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/p/challenge-rules.html

http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/

http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.com/

My Song: Butterfly Kisses

There's two things I know for sure
She was sent here from heaven
And she's daddy's little girl
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life
Oh but most of all

For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk beside the pony daddy it's my first ride
I know the cake looks funny daddy but I sure tried

Another Graduation Card!

 A closer look at the image!

 A look at the details!

 The left inside of the card!

 The right inside of my card!

 

For some reason, I had thought I would not need any graduation cards this year. I guess the kids at church are growing up much too fast for me. Anyway, I spent today making four cards. Because I did not want to purchase another image that I only use once a year and then not every year. I used the same Saturated Canary image on all four cards. (Just warning you as I will be posting each card separate!) I tried to play with my dies and use them in different ways. I admire those wonderful craft artists who can manipulate their dies in unexpected ways. Anyway this card was composed of lots of scraps! I had just a bit of red ribbon, a pocket watch sticker and the DP all came from the scrap box. The inside sentiment if from "Our Daily Bread" and the other sentiment was from a close out bin. I colored my image with Copics and added some Stickles for sparkle. The flowers are from Wild Orchard Crafts. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/

http://ema-ginationstation.blogspot.com/

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

My Song: You Gave Me Love (BJ Thomas)

You gave me time when no one gave me time of day,

You looked deep inside while the rest of the world looked away,

You smiled at me when there were just frowns everywhere,

You gave me love when nobody gave me a prayer.

That's why I call You Saviour..... That's why I call You Friend,

You touched my heart..... You touched my soul,

And helped me start all over again,

That's why I love You, Jesus..... That's why I'll always care,

You gave me love when nobody gave me a prayer.

Graduation Time!

 

A closer look at the image!

 The left inside of my card!

 The right inside of my card!

 Another look at the inside of my card!

 One more look at my card!

 

A good friend of mine has two grandchildren that are graduating this year. She asked me to make cards for each of them. Both are graduating from the same High School and their colors are red and blue. Her granddaughter has always been called "Ladybug" so I decided to incorporate them on my card. Since I wanted to stick to the red and blue theme I went with white accents for the card. Some pretty rhinestones added sparkle to my card! The image is from Saturated Canary. I added a tuck in note for my friend to write a 'special note' and she also wanted to add her own sentiment to this card. I felt honored to be asked to make this special card. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

http://cardmaniachallenges.blogspot.com/

http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/

http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

http://memascrafts.blogspot.com/2014/05/may-2015-challenge.html

My Song: Whenever You Remember - Carrie Underwood

When you look back on times we had

I hope you smile

And know that through the good and through the bad

I was on your side when nobody could hold us down

We claimed the brightest star

And we, we came so far

And no they won't forget

 Whenever you remember times gone by

Remember how we held our heads so high

When all this world was there for us

And we believed that we could touch the sky

Whenever you remember, I'll be there

Remember how we reached that dream together

Whenever you remember

 

"The Blue Bird of Happiness"

 A closer look!

 The image!

 One more look!

 The inside of my card!

 

I recently needed to make a dreaded "guy" card for a friend at church. If you follow my blog you know that I struggle with 'guy' cards. But, I found this fun stamp from "Art Impressions". I love this fun stamp and it makes a quick birthday card for those 'guys' you need a birthday wish for.  I used a dictionary print  DP that was in my stash and added a pretty rusty card stock. I cut both the image and the sentiment with a MB stitched die. A bit of scrap paper that is tore along the bottom edge and some brown rhinestones finished off my card. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.co.uk/

http://copicmarkereurope.blogspot.com/

http://www.drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/

http://www.southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/

My Song: The Bird of Paridise

One fine day as I was a-walkin' down the street

Spied a beggar man with rags upon his feet

Took a penny from my pocket

In his tin cup I did drop it

I heard him say as I made my retreat

"May the bird of paradise fly up your nose"

"May an elephant caress you with his toes"

"May your wife be plagued with runners in her hose"

"May the bird of paradise fly up your nose"

"J" Is for Jewels!

A closer look at the lovely image!

 

 A peek at the inside!

 

I had such a hard time with this challenge. I had it in my head that it was glitter  not jewels. It took me a bit to get it straight in my head! So to help you with the ABC Challenge  this go around you must use jewels on your card! LOL! This card has lots of sparkle as it has glitter and jewels! Our lovely sponsor is "All Dressed Up"

Please stop by their shop (just click on the link) and check out all the fun images to color!

Our other lovely sponsor is "The Ribbon Girl" .

They not only have a lovely selection of ribbon, but you can also find so much more flowers, resin frames, lace, flowers....it is amazing! Plus they sponsor four challenges a month! My thanks to both of our sponsors. So grab something from each shop and play along. Show us your JEWELS!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://craftingwithanattitude.blogspot.co.uk/ 

http://artbymiranchallenge.blogspot.ca/

http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

My Song: Bobby Vinton

When I was just a little boy so high

A pretty little girl came dancing by

She said hello to me and smiled so tenderly

And asked me what's my name

And she wore petticoat white

And summer sky blue

The sweetest little thing

I ever, ever knew

Petticoat white and summer sky blue

The sweetest little thing I ever knew