Lot's to share! I am playing catch up.

This is going to be a bit of a long post. I am playing catch up with a few challenges that need to be posted. First is this week's Blogger's Challenge, this was due on Friday but I had a rough weekend so I am late. The challenge was to create two cards using either the same stamps or the same layout--hence, the theme- same but different. I actually chose to case a layout from a great card I received from a swap. I loved the layout so I thought why not. The card I cased is posted at the end for your viewing enjoyment. Thanks Margaret!

The first card is using the SUINK stamp set Deer Ol Santa. It is my favorite non Christian stamp set this year. It has a bunch of adorable reindeer and other images too.



Stamps: Deer Ol Santa
Paper: Old Olive, Certainly Celery, Real Red, Whisper White and misc dp
Ink: Basic Black
Other: nestabilities, Slice for Ho Ho Ho, ribbon, gel pen, scallop blade, black embroidery thread

The second card with the same layout is also from SUINK. I used the Bountiful Harvest stamp set on this one. Such a different feel, don't you think?




Stamps: SUINK Bountiful Harvest
Paper: Baja Breeze, Chocolate CHip, Old Olive, Ruby Red and Whisper White along with misc dp
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Other, Nestabilities, ribbon, gel pen, markers, paper piercier, mat pack

And then here is the card I cased created by Margare Raburn, isn't it beautiful?




Now for today's Features Stamper 92 challenge on SCS. I love these challenges. I am actually thinking about creating my own on here??? The featured stamper was Wendy Bell and this is th card I chose -- HERE. I also got to use the brand new Slice die cutter I bought yesterday. The corner element, frames and words are all cut with the Slice. Quick easy and compact. Not to mention nicely priced.

Stamps: Natural Beauty

Paper: More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, Old Olive, Whisper White and Holiday Treasures dp

Ink: Tangerine Tango, Chocolate CHip

Accessories: Slice, brads, ribbon, large oval punch, markers, gel pen

I have more to post but don't want to make this too long so that is enough for now. Except for this new player for this weeks Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge 42

KC-froglady on Splitcoaststamper

Thanks for playing along.

See ya later with the new sketch challenge!

More sketch 42 players.

Geez, I am running so far behind, I still need to post my Blogger's Challenge cards, but my camera is at church. I forgot to bring it back home this afternoon. We are doing a little VBS reunion tonight and I have tons and tons to do. So I got to go...but I will be back. Just didn't want anyone players to think I forgot about them. So here they are.....

Lori at Inking Aloud

Hetty at Craft Chaos

and

Liz at Liz's Lovelies

All fabulous cards ladies, thanks so much for playing along.

Whachadoin' Wednesday Challenge #13

This week's challenge is to create a scene. I can not wait to see what the DT did with this one, we have some really awesome new releases that would make great scenes so it should be a good one! I hope you will chose to play along. You can create any type of scene that you wish, no rules really!

Here is my scene, this is EXACTLY what I want to be doing the weeks before Christmas- no stress, all ready and just relaxing by a nice warm fire thinking about how blessed I am and how excited my son will be to open his gifts. This may be the last year he "believes'. Too many kids his age already know the big secret, but he has incredible faith and a surpurb imagination so it is easier for him to believe. I hope no one spoils it before Christmas. (good think he don't read this right!)

I used sketch challenge 201 on SCS for the layout.




I hope you and I both have a stress free and extremely blessed Christmas! Remember, it is all what we make it and my goal this year is to enjoy every minute of this holiday season--how about you?

Stamps: Aspen and Santa's Little Helpers SUInk

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Soft Sky, Groovy Guava, Afternoon Tea dp Wild Wasabi and Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: Scallop circle punch, sm oval punch mini faux brads, wild wasabi dbl stitch ribbon.

Be back later, hope you have a wonderful day.

More Monday Sketch 42 players.

Come on over and play. Not only do we have the Monday Luchtime sketch but I will also be posting the Whacadoing Wednesday Challenge in a minute too. Here is the original post for the sketch challenge so you can play along too. TSSC42

When you are done leave a comment with a link and I will post it here.
Here are two from yesterday.

Nola on Ink On My Paws
first time player!

and

Karen at Krafting with Karen
after a few weeks off she is back

Great samples ladies, thanks so much. Go give them some loving guys.

Bling Filled, Snow Swirled Medallion and more sketch 42 players too!

The technique lover's challenge today was to create on of these medallions with corner punches. How fun. I only have the one corner punch that I was able to use but I am very happy with the results. What do you think? I am way tired so I will update this with more details at another time.

Stamps: Snow Swirled

Paper: winter green, Sage Shadow, Soft Sky and Always Artichoke

Ink: Always Artichoke

Accessories: square steps corner punch, ribbon, misc bling. nestabilities

Here are more sketch 42 players already too!

Bev at Savor the Journey


Susan at Stamping Susan's Spot


Becky at Scrapbooking By A Longtime Beginner


Melissa at What do you (th)ink

Great cards ladies. Thanks so much.