More challenges...

Ok, so the challenge this week on Latenightstampers is to use at least embellishments on your card--they could be the same or different-and of course you can use more than three--but no less. My first two cards for this challenge are combined with sketch challenges. First one is using the 411 sketch for this week...
I think is is a fun and easy sketch.  I chose to use the new Strength and Hope stamp set that Stampin Up is using to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer.  Such an awesome set.  Here is my card for this sketch...

Stamps: Strength and Hope
Paper: Marina Mist, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Ink: Marina Mist, Pretty in Pink, Basic Black
Other: ribbon, sponges, rhinestones

The next card is using the Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch

And here is my card using this sketch..

Stamps: In Wilderness, Just Believe
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Whisper White
Ink: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip
Other: embossing folder, sponges, brads, label punch

Hope you are having a fabulous beginning to your week! 
See ya soon!
Mary Jo

New to me challenges.

I had a little extra stamping time yesterday!  Yea. So I looked for a few new to me challenges to play along with.  I know I wanted to use the big shot to at least emboss on the cards so that the also fit this week's Latenightstamper challenge.  I chose the two challenge blogs that I have members playing along with my sketch challenge from. First on is the Sketch Frenzy Friday Challenge Blog.   
Here is their sketch for this week. 

I am really happy with this card.  Didn't know what the heck I was going to do with the sketch but then I remember the card I seen earlier this week by Patrice Herrera that can be seen HERE.  She colored in the butterflies on the dp from Botanical Gazette and I just loved the look so I went with that for my inspiration-Thanks Patrice!  This is what I came up with...

I think it was perfect for the sketch!  What do you think??

Stamps: FYI (for I care sentiment)
Paper: Marina Mist, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Botanical Gazette, Elegant Soiree
Ink: Marina Mist
Other: tulip embossing folder, ribbon

The next challenge I checked out is from the 4 Crafty Chicks challenge blog.  This week they have an inspiration challenge.  Here is the inspiration photo...

And my card--I went by memory for the inspiration.  Looked at it then went to the studio and created.  Usually I print it and look at it over and over as I create but decided to do it different this time.  Here is my card.

Stamps:Charming
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, More Mustard, Marina Mist, Whisper White, Cajun Craze
Ink: Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Tangerine Tango, Old Olive
Other: Thanks Sizzlit, button Sizzlit, Curly Lable Punch, ribbon, embossing folder, score in board, Marina Mist marker

Hope you enjoyed checking out these two new to me challenges.  See ya later tonight for my new sketch and the top three picks!
Mary Jo