Blogger's Challenge Week 63 -- You got to be in it to win it.

This week's Blogger's Challenge was a super easy one for me. It was a color challenge and they are all new in-colors. I just love the brand new line of colors this year. My favorite ever! They are bold and fun which is just my style. We were to use four of the new colors...

Kiwi Kiss
Tangerine Tango
Riding Hood Red
and
Pacific Point

These just happen to be my favorites! The other are more muted subtle colors.

I also combined this with the



this weeks challenge was to use paper piecing. I knew I wanted to do a Halloween card and only have two sets from Storage Units Inks & More (for now) so I used the stamping up set Haunting Halloween for this time around. Why not play along with either of these challenges.


I hope you enjoy my card today and please take some time to check out the other players by clicking on the logo on the right side of my blog.

Stamps: Haunting Halloween
Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango, Riding Hood Red, and Pacific Point card stock with Bella Rose DP scraps.
Ink: Basic Black
Other: Cuttlebug embossing folder, mini black brads, colored pencils, blender pens.

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It seems that there are only 18 people out there that want to help others, get a tax write off and have a chance at winning over $200 in brand new stamps sets all at one time. That don't seem right. I am so happy that I am happy to say that I am one third of the way to my goal! But I need more so I am resorting to a little begging. Won't you consider even a two dollar donation to help others and you never know you may walk away with all of this......

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The walk is on the 14th so time is running out. Don't miss your chance to win!


TGIF!
Thank God I'm Forgiven!
or
Thank God It's Friday!

Phew! I almost forgot and more players for the sketch challenge too.

So I get up this morning and realize I forgot to make some kind of little gift for my son's new teacher! What the heck was I thinking. And to make it worse I also forgot that there is a full time aide in the class too. Well I had to make it fast since I needed two gifts and could not run out and get anything to use. What else could I do but make these cute 3 by 3 boxes again. I used a black and blue color theme since I already had materials cut for two boxes that were left over form a class! That saved a bit of time Then I just had to make the card. I did not have time to take a picture of all the cards but if you click on this picture it will make it bigger and you can see most of the details just fine. Good think I get up early!

Each box had five cards and matching envelopes in them. I hope they like them.


Here are a few more samples with this week's sketch challenge too!


Barb at Barb's Stamping Spot

and

KC-froglady on Splitcoaststampers


Thanks ladies!

More Monday Lunchtime Sketch Players!

This is even my 3rd card with the sketch this week! What is up with that. I really like how this one turned out in real life. I used that Corde'dinations card stock that is two colors. This particular piece is Dark blue on top and light blue core so when you sand it you can see the light blue through. I know it looks white in the picture but it is indeed blue. I created this for yesterday's color challenge on Splitcoaststampers. The challenge was to create a monochromatic card. There are tiny blue bling on the main snowflake too, you probably have to click on the image to enlare it to be able to see it. By the way you can purchase this card stock at Storage Units Ink & More.

Stamps: Snow Burst, Snow jumbo Wheel

Paper: Bashful Blue, Corde'dinations card stock, Bashful Blue DP

Ink: Pacfic Breeze, Bashful Blue

Accessories: mini bling, cuttlebug embossing folder, sanding block

And here are some other fun samples by others!


Tammy at Stamp with Tammy


Margaret at Fun Stampin' withf Margaret


Margaret at Margaeli Inks


Lori at Inking Aloud

and

Kerry at Three Clovers Designs

What a fun selection of cards this is. From Halloween to Christmas and stuff in between too. Great job ladies, thanks so much for playing.

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Another player already!

Actually Jane was playing from the beginning but her auto post did not work as she hoped, lol. All of us with blogs understand that! So please take a minute to check out this card too.....

Jane at Jane's Addiction

Thanks Jane, you card is beautiful!

Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge #33 Players!

So on this holiday weekend it looks like there are only two players for the first post
and one is ME!

I bet you can guess who the other is -- she has not missed a week yet....

Lisa at Splendiferous Creations


Super fun card Lisa! Thanks for playing along even on this holiday Monday!

And here is my second card. As you can tell I was digging in my Designer Series Paper scrap pile again and found some pieces of Cutie Pie Paper. I really love these color, they are so easy to work with.

Stamps: Fun and Fast Notes, Simple Sayings II, A Little Birdie Told Me
Paper: So Saffron, Rose Red, Bashful Blue, Whisper White and Cutie Pie DP
Ink: Basic Black
Other: Nestabilities, white gel pen, clear glitter pen, blue flower bling

Here is the original post in case you want to play along! We would love to have you join us.

Enjoy your Holiday!