tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50472862633095356442024-03-18T02:54:17.986-05:00Creative Smiles - my little crafting worldmy little crafting worldDonna Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493910748228055970noreply@blogger.comBlogger498125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047286263309535644.post-3734759863977312572024-02-22T09:58:00.002-06:002024-02-22T10:04:11.137-06:00LOST AND FOUND - "Unfinished Stuff" from my Oldie Stash<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7KtAIQhqb484xekivzpBea1JdLrkVcd4nOx5xbyjybwa7nVIGYABshFGVkeZdtZx_eUQtEYATBO01uFJerj-FAiU5LIRuRS9Lbq1LKHmkS1QGWLR1GB1mthdpcYfGOZweB2Q8__GmkJSF_aRYAqWY95es5AppP1_bea-0Am133bJNjjBKbmksSykuN1qA/s1121/color%201023.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="546" data-original-width="1121" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7KtAIQhqb484xekivzpBea1JdLrkVcd4nOx5xbyjybwa7nVIGYABshFGVkeZdtZx_eUQtEYATBO01uFJerj-FAiU5LIRuRS9Lbq1LKHmkS1QGWLR1GB1mthdpcYfGOZweB2Q8__GmkJSF_aRYAqWY95es5AppP1_bea-0Am133bJNjjBKbmksSykuN1qA/w400-h195/color%201023.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div> Hello, Blogging Friends! I hope you are staying warm. Even here in central Florida, we've been in the mid 30s - and that's very cold for us WIMPY Floridians!<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Taken from my "unfinished stuff stash", combining left-overs with new goodies, these 3 images were from an older company no longer in business called Just For Fun. The owners have coordinated Stampfest Florida Conventions for as long as I can remember. Back in the day... there would be more than 100 vendors with tons of free make 'n takes, lots of samples, and at least one technique demonstration at every booth. I remember those days fondly (giggle). I put together these 3 stamped pieces after coloring them with Copic Markers. The die cut heart was dry embossed and distressed with brown inks. <p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQhRwtU2fCBt9IYp2546NgYrz1QJT5Jl88VgTkfh6NHyzVo5FQgmMWTeAEB1AVNpTmsDFOvc3ayMtOZft4YfxhzU2SRiOV6TrhPCkpjyW0ElkJA_0hsrEdexeO6YJhsZ7DUjTX2l97AQSUhy1OOSlWb5vFmhrG9vp6J_5DOzcOpXWjYTP9rVIdWk7SK5V/s1063/card%201026.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="774" data-original-width="1063" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQhRwtU2fCBt9IYp2546NgYrz1QJT5Jl88VgTkfh6NHyzVo5FQgmMWTeAEB1AVNpTmsDFOvc3ayMtOZft4YfxhzU2SRiOV6TrhPCkpjyW0ElkJA_0hsrEdexeO6YJhsZ7DUjTX2l97AQSUhy1OOSlWb5vFmhrG9vp6J_5DOzcOpXWjYTP9rVIdWk7SK5V/w640-h466/card%201026.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-weight: normal;">PRODUCT QUESTION:</span></h1><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Has anyone else discovered that the reinkers for Tim Holtz </span><span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: red;">AGED MAHOGANY</span><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"> ink ruin the consistency of the pad? I complained to Ranger WAY BACK WHEN (circa 2004?) that the reinker ink would separate and good images and distress-techniques were impossible to achieve. They acknowledged that there were issues with that color, and that they were working on it. I threw the pad and reinker away, and purchased a new pad 4 years ago more than 15 years after the first pad's formulation. The consistency of the new pad's ink formulation is also different from all my other Distress Inks. What is your experience with this color? </span><u><i style="background-color: #d9ead3;">Thanks for your feedback.</i></u></b></p><p style="text-align: left;">Products: <b>Images</b> (I think these are stamps from a defunct company called "Just For Fun". Back then (2004?), I did not keep very good records for unmounted stamps. These images were already stamped with black ink). Sentiment is from SU "Sweet Little Sentiments" (set of 8 at least 10 years old) <b>Dies</b>: Spellbinders Classic Hearts. <b>Embossing Folders</b>: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots, Apple Blossom Basket Weave & Roses, <b>Inks</b>: DI Aged Mahogany, Rusty Hinge, Worn Lipstick, Nocturne VersaFine Clair, Colored with Copic Markers as shown above.</p><p style="text-align: left;">May I please play in the following challenges?</p><ol><li><b><a href="https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Gals Corner</a></b> #252 Feb 14 (SECOND ENTRY) Add a Heart 3/13 (sep post) </li><li><b><a href="https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dragonfly Dreams Challenges</a></b> Feb 4 - (SECOND ENTRY) Hearts 3/3 (check 3/10)</li><li><b><a href="https://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Moving Along With the Times</a></b> #163 Feb 1 (SECOND ENTRY) - Love/Hearts 3/1 (scroll down in post)</li><li><b><a href="https://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sparkles Forum Challenge</a></b> #173 Hearts and Flowers (roses in the square images) 3/14</li><li><b><a href="https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creations in Pink </a></b>#67 AG Mostly Pink - must have more pink than any other colors - 3/13 (sep post)</li></ol><div>hugs,</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihklICbIo3MwQ-wPLtBP6pybZz1pvz1i1WG-NCBT69GKm5p3_mqypgelTykPuTJbpnFrUOQyukVVJQrUR8T7Q1GiiksMqQ79L9NKg7uadSwVfnSDLwBeTOW3zaQiUczz1KE3xOnJ8VldVrYeaYLpopPixop2j6o63_NcpOC1VJdSZ650wqLI8DgdLoey5O" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="175" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihklICbIo3MwQ-wPLtBP6pybZz1pvz1i1WG-NCBT69GKm5p3_mqypgelTykPuTJbpnFrUOQyukVVJQrUR8T7Q1GiiksMqQ79L9NKg7uadSwVfnSDLwBeTOW3zaQiUczz1KE3xOnJ8VldVrYeaYLpopPixop2j6o63_NcpOC1VJdSZ650wqLI8DgdLoey5O=s16000" /></a></div><br /><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to my blog. If you would like to visit my blog, or leave a comment on my blog, just click the title of this post at the top of your email. If you would simply like to contact me, please e-mail ellisdonna70@gmail.com. Thanks again. Your support means so much, Donna.</div>Donna Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493910748228055970noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047286263309535644.post-82122449899610845222024-02-14T12:17:00.002-06:002024-02-14T12:17:38.994-06:00Non-Traditionally Colored Valentine for my Sweetie<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-DB2ckcySFWiBeDVwxXkxbEsAXxB9Otsw9nlmgArvw9qVaLz04EDQmYhrjvpR4OmHYfYA9YZx5BQdRIT9e8cCsEIHewo-2Yj4RdNo_mbgAtJznsu3Rsa2A0ujK2n_kt1xH6ykszAo5gXfilnIhYy496qswIG-uR6nIDtHl99oM5SZNzEmPjp3x-8EXr-r" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="626" data-original-width="1260" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-DB2ckcySFWiBeDVwxXkxbEsAXxB9Otsw9nlmgArvw9qVaLz04EDQmYhrjvpR4OmHYfYA9YZx5BQdRIT9e8cCsEIHewo-2Yj4RdNo_mbgAtJznsu3Rsa2A0ujK2n_kt1xH6ykszAo5gXfilnIhYy496qswIG-uR6nIDtHl99oM5SZNzEmPjp3x-8EXr-r=w640-h318" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Happy Valentine's Day, friends! My bestie is also the love of my life, so it was fun making a card for him.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> Actually, my time creating the card felt like I was in <b><a href="https://runningwithscissorsleslie.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Leslie Miller's</a></b> craft room. We both enjoy Bugaboo's fun, quirky images (so sad Jodie is no longer on-line). We both are married to wonderful guys who love the outdoors (Leslie with Rich, I with Jack) and who prefer comical to mushy. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Will share my major boo-boo at the bottom of this post.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioou61Wmscs1RucS5oRpX9haz0SWGvpJ9W62DSpKfR_Ek8MRmbPhca7JVWBXTZgEiLOH08MgTqc_k97YcsWGhtBcuuVrcS_FIugVb6OxsMA8d_7Ru448cW_oaAS2DM2UCbWEX62Fe4ry-SsuwbIBdOqCLjZ3sj1cTICSRd1i4R6OFumnPRPD39iUnXfrdw" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="548" data-original-width="561" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioou61Wmscs1RucS5oRpX9haz0SWGvpJ9W62DSpKfR_Ek8MRmbPhca7JVWBXTZgEiLOH08MgTqc_k97YcsWGhtBcuuVrcS_FIugVb6OxsMA8d_7Ru448cW_oaAS2DM2UCbWEX62Fe4ry-SsuwbIBdOqCLjZ3sj1cTICSRd1i4R6OFumnPRPD39iUnXfrdw=w400-h390" width="400" /></a></div>Valentine Bird is colored with Copic Markers, and distressed with the inks shown at left.<p></p><p style="text-align: center;">The brads were also colored with Copic Markers.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Being inspired by many of my dear crafting friends, I attempt to use "old stuff" from my stash on each card. Here three yellow star brads were utilized - each was altered with a different color yellow alcohol marker for visual interest. OLD OLD OLD burlap is a "break" between two designer papers, which are also at least 7 years old.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZ0eUnhrwGQpoG_tjhWUruCEsMH-k4Gy8VdDjfhO6S3ycCJSjJyDmJPdJ5V6JYtBttA-AS12MdkSxR4CV0VqQbeFg5dC3umrI0gO7R9uX1-KW0weH-gthkWM9jcUutmgiUK8HpwDU7gxTMZoU05I2uTZGVmM4jyn_QcSyd0dTC78kv7kaP9mdxdu6V-l8e" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="946" data-original-width="1162" height="521" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZ0eUnhrwGQpoG_tjhWUruCEsMH-k4Gy8VdDjfhO6S3ycCJSjJyDmJPdJ5V6JYtBttA-AS12MdkSxR4CV0VqQbeFg5dC3umrI0gO7R9uX1-KW0weH-gthkWM9jcUutmgiUK8HpwDU7gxTMZoU05I2uTZGVmM4jyn_QcSyd0dTC78kv7kaP9mdxdu6V-l8e=w640-h521" width="640" /></a></div><br />At the very end of assembling this card, I picked up a "love" stamp, inked it up and promptly dropped its wet, inky self onto the image, picked the stamp up again and dropped it again, so TWO "love" images ruined the main element. Then I pondered stamping "love" multiple times, thinking it might look intentional. THAT DID NOT WORK. So here is the boo-boo scene:<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVGJacDF4fsmsTOsLwbXmnpbfVoajE-4Ib1cIBPgLO9i_RakcRNljueG3X1c3nyL_9MLS4sA7Z6WKQLWV5xZ6-Bif9ZD_HacURx9Hfz4Iao_B_iiHPmsJd4_y_uqcPiMbVJjEnN4mGiJ4fs1F5QivLy-Zlak0DlN0qUkQZHzSyMe8FNAAZIlRjvywH22c4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="772" data-original-width="1306" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVGJacDF4fsmsTOsLwbXmnpbfVoajE-4Ib1cIBPgLO9i_RakcRNljueG3X1c3nyL_9MLS4sA7Z6WKQLWV5xZ6-Bif9ZD_HacURx9Hfz4Iao_B_iiHPmsJd4_y_uqcPiMbVJjEnN4mGiJ4fs1F5QivLy-Zlak0DlN0qUkQZHzSyMe8FNAAZIlRjvywH22c4=w640-h378" width="640" /></a></div><br />Fortunately, a quickie home-made sentiment die cut with a tag, covered up most of the mess.<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjN94rz3Bo0BzKo8J1t_dseI76KSOLKAGpToTTiO6ifctbmMiv4_sJuJ81mxDOp1RD506jJojXygwSlbQWx5lw9G0DFfmx0S764eLUyRrL2F2BfRCrytoPgWf9Mj5DXglLVJymZ-cCVZHnMI9UjqO_yUy3FvJxBFEVLiaLuvZGSg0qb1BX-inGtOAJbn4Yl" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="973" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjN94rz3Bo0BzKo8J1t_dseI76KSOLKAGpToTTiO6ifctbmMiv4_sJuJ81mxDOp1RD506jJojXygwSlbQWx5lw9G0DFfmx0S764eLUyRrL2F2BfRCrytoPgWf9Mj5DXglLVJymZ-cCVZHnMI9UjqO_yUy3FvJxBFEVLiaLuvZGSg0qb1BX-inGtOAJbn4Yl=w533-h640" width="533" /></a></div><br />Because the message was exceedingly corny, and personal, I blurred out the bottom message in Photos, but thought you might enjoy seeing the finished product:<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPRIxIFA5WsKajSvf4oPSIIq3b991JsRUBZeU0PykN9PCKfE1w79ufhcexFmMcDaWkGbnrXGyGjyFn0dU6K-GxStyr0rv9OaFOXfUHklwSmPPhmdAiyNbDI3DlzcA2qeW7AKuQr_IzVrgjocZh5Wltj8Gu9-BtSI6bKx6txP6KM8aN0ODZ_jJvhqjYrW1x" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1124" data-original-width="934" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPRIxIFA5WsKajSvf4oPSIIq3b991JsRUBZeU0PykN9PCKfE1w79ufhcexFmMcDaWkGbnrXGyGjyFn0dU6K-GxStyr0rv9OaFOXfUHklwSmPPhmdAiyNbDI3DlzcA2qeW7AKuQr_IzVrgjocZh5Wltj8Gu9-BtSI6bKx6txP6KM8aN0ODZ_jJvhqjYrW1x=w531-h640" width="531" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Who could possibly resist this love-struck little birdie full of happiness?</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></p><div style="text-align: left;">Products: <b>Image</b>: Bugaboo Valentine Bird #2, <b>Dies</b>: La-La Land - Flag Banner, Surprise Creations Double Stitched Tags, LifeStyle Quickutz Nesting Hearts, <b>Papers</b>: Studio G designer & SU "turquoise", Colored with Copics, <b>Inks</b>: DI Speckled Egg, D Oxide Stormy Sky and Iced Spruce, <b>Other</b>: Star Brads, Burlap</div><p></p><h1 style="text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by!</h1><p style="text-align: left;">Challenges I would like to play in please:</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><b><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Try It On Tuesday</a></b> - Feb 6 - Hearts and/or Flowers (heart balloon, die cuts, heart eyes, little flowers) 2/20 (check 2/27)</li><li><b><a href="https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dragonfly Dreams Challenges</a></b> Feb 4 - Hearts (heart balloon, heart die cuts, heart eyes) 3/3 (check 3/10)</li><li><b><a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Allsorts Challenges</a></b> #767 Feb 10 Hearts- (heart balloon, heart die cuts, heart eyes) 2/16</li><li><b><a href="https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inkspirational Challenge</a></b> #309 Feb 10 Hearts (heart balloon, heart die cuts, heart eyes) 2/20 (sep post)</li><li><b><a href="https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cut it Up Challenge</a></b> #297 Feb 9 - Have a Heart (LifeStyle Quickutz nesting heart dies) 2/21</li><li><b><a href="https://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pearly Sparkles Challenges</a></b> Feb 1 #92 - Love/Have a Heart 2/28 (check 3/1)</li><li><b><a href="https://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Moving Along With the Times</a></b> #163 Feb 1 - Love/Hearts 3/1 (scroll down in post)</li><li><b><a href="https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Gals Corner</a></b> #252 Feb 14 Add a Heart (heart balloon, heart die cuts, heart eyes) 3/13 (sep post) </li><li><b><a href="https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Critter Crazy Challenge</a></b> #83 Feb 1 - AG with a Featured Critter (bird here) 3/1 (sep post)</li></ol><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Sending Friendship your way,</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4abcG_wK0ELggWn7CpHsTleQc8sG5tIuwgmBb_o5OAh5tcSasoTnWCWMH-faI9TQEpBtt5ZEFTjGTpqBSQZfQFq2yD77OLciQn3g8iWq331BHJKa9O8pF1J00nCsOD0IHaB4_P9LxpGZDLescP1E0s3VHdrGHzhj6gAvUHJbFQFB0SUN7wi7VpoMkK18J" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="220" data-original-width="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4abcG_wK0ELggWn7CpHsTleQc8sG5tIuwgmBb_o5OAh5tcSasoTnWCWMH-faI9TQEpBtt5ZEFTjGTpqBSQZfQFq2yD77OLciQn3g8iWq331BHJKa9O8pF1J00nCsOD0IHaB4_P9LxpGZDLescP1E0s3VHdrGHzhj6gAvUHJbFQFB0SUN7wi7VpoMkK18J=s16000" /></a></div><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to my blog. If you would like to visit my blog, or leave a comment on my blog, just click the title of this post at the top of your email. If you would simply like to contact me, please e-mail ellisdonna70@gmail.com. Thanks again. Your support means so much, Donna.</div>Donna Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493910748228055970noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047286263309535644.post-22766738704109423692024-01-30T04:00:00.001-06:002024-01-30T04:00:00.132-06:00Turner Syndrome Auction and a Freebie<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVdPOMhhvQgPC51EyhCLP8d-LR9G2VcfcxyvA5umoiHw7OvqbtfFNbPnKezrqElcMpYm3wG_y9oqnYmwNTaO-mcveoBh9lCurNx_yiQZQsAk8_UYQ9niqO4HQd2L3yCAH0rr0I3tTveYNcuPMedDiJH1i_fs8wZ6p2M34u-QN_MmXjtubYHwup_UbWJ0DW" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVdPOMhhvQgPC51EyhCLP8d-LR9G2VcfcxyvA5umoiHw7OvqbtfFNbPnKezrqElcMpYm3wG_y9oqnYmwNTaO-mcveoBh9lCurNx_yiQZQsAk8_UYQ9niqO4HQd2L3yCAH0rr0I3tTveYNcuPMedDiJH1i_fs8wZ6p2M34u-QN_MmXjtubYHwup_UbWJ0DW" width="240" /></a></div>Good Morning, blogging friends! It's that time for <b><a href="https://myturnersyndromejourney.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Turner Syndrome Awareness</a></b> and a <a href="https://givebutter.com/c/TSAM24CA/auction" style="background-color: #fcff01;" target="_blank"><b>wonderful card auction containing over 600 cards!</b></a> <p></p><p>Each card has been lovingly handmade especially for the benefit of Turner Syndrome Foundation. All proceeds from the card auction go directly to the TSA Foundation to further education and support for families and doctors dealing with TS. Lori and Julie Kobular present informative help for this genetic condition that affects only women. </p><p>Crafters world-wide have sent their beautiful cards for the auction, beginning February 1, 2024, with the <b><a href="https://givebutter.com/c/TSAM24CA/auction" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">FLY HIGH BUTTERFLY auction</span></a></b> and <b><a href="https://givebutter.com/c/TSAM24CA" target="_blank">fund raising event</a></b>!</p><h1 style="text-align: center;">In honor of the auction, I am providing a freebie sentiment we can all use in our card making. </h1><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Please do not sell the Sentiment. <b>Use on any of your projects</b>, <i>including</i> projects involving<b> any</b> design teams you might be on.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Click on the image to bring it to full size. Because of the changes Google Made with Blogger (June 2020), your image will appear to be solid black. Don’t panic. Right click and do a SAVE</b> <b>AS PNG. Once it is saved on your hard drive, you can open it and it will have a transparent background. </b>I create PNGs instead of JPGs so they can be placed anywhere on a scene or project, and so backgrounds can be made using them. Please let me know if you have any problems. I hope they serve you well!</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Enjoy!</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjO0hVPXVXuNKHAtgV5GYbupunJ-FbqovFZt-PaR5fEwks28nAd65YnY9JwZFUzXhF9CEkAzizsKOGSeDS94GYG86032Af7kIUkdVOyxrAhU7AGkQzZGVFlrusSXLhBt0Pv8V4ugMlfDKOpwl7mravjIGX8SHON5PSfKaCsQ-SgI_Gqa-GUCptqbKxH4AJ6" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1047" data-original-width="974" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjO0hVPXVXuNKHAtgV5GYbupunJ-FbqovFZt-PaR5fEwks28nAd65YnY9JwZFUzXhF9CEkAzizsKOGSeDS94GYG86032Af7kIUkdVOyxrAhU7AGkQzZGVFlrusSXLhBt0Pv8V4ugMlfDKOpwl7mravjIGX8SHON5PSfKaCsQ-SgI_Gqa-GUCptqbKxH4AJ6=w372-h400" width="372" /></a></div><br />Please tell your friends about the auction, and why they might consider purchasing a beautifully hand-made card in support of this cause, rather than giving money to a BigBox store. One of my cards is in the auction:<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAmeePxcFheSLwELqbM2zXIa3qefy4zo1mKeRFMTZ6NwYCYwQ04O65XEmt-hiPtAevrC5tgJFYjkk6PE0hcQtHP0GG4syqV2s0KCbhvNA-QXCpCfzUqyXkLHCohjaeRzdklO50nG1rI3NBI20sf3YqyE2J5yWnTXnp4AK49LuKjMiD5SFKLz4M5JygMuEb" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="640" data-original-width="524" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAmeePxcFheSLwELqbM2zXIa3qefy4zo1mKeRFMTZ6NwYCYwQ04O65XEmt-hiPtAevrC5tgJFYjkk6PE0hcQtHP0GG4syqV2s0KCbhvNA-QXCpCfzUqyXkLHCohjaeRzdklO50nG1rI3NBI20sf3YqyE2J5yWnTXnp4AK49LuKjMiD5SFKLz4M5JygMuEb=w328-h400" width="328" /></a></div><br /><br /><div>Wishing you all the best as February greets you!</div><div>hugs,</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihq419L0vPDu5vJjMW6ht0BJ1GxnqdRGIRDi0zvPoiOrj6aTwq1F8-fAK_XJgVD7IanIrZYbdJng9M_lLS02sCL4Z2JxwfL2QKV-nBcXjGcngBSLJg_8kliPJ2j9FDYlLHTM7OF2b7OJ8FYwN9T_is_1htIHucR-VwoNs9JP9mvkLO28FVKf-uigKns426" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="166" data-original-width="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihq419L0vPDu5vJjMW6ht0BJ1GxnqdRGIRDi0zvPoiOrj6aTwq1F8-fAK_XJgVD7IanIrZYbdJng9M_lLS02sCL4Z2JxwfL2QKV-nBcXjGcngBSLJg_8kliPJ2j9FDYlLHTM7OF2b7OJ8FYwN9T_is_1htIHucR-VwoNs9JP9mvkLO28FVKf-uigKns426=s16000" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div><br /><br /><p></p></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to my blog. If you would like to visit my blog, or leave a comment on my blog, just click the title of this post at the top of your email. If you would simply like to contact me, please e-mail ellisdonna70@gmail.com. Thanks again. Your support means so much, Donna.</div>Donna Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493910748228055970noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047286263309535644.post-57224602572734365972024-01-11T10:14:00.002-06:002024-01-11T13:57:58.268-06:00Butterflies and Snowflakes and a freebie<p style="text-align: center;"> Hello, blogging friends! It's the beginning of a new year, and I sincerely hope 2024 is good to you.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDzoiZKdhOzTALnQVjSwLHpGqzvARBSnQlJtspLW3YP2fvX9nX8kK6KOSFObPubk9sbFL4AfeqcMYPFmiLBxMbotY9PSyaG4IqATJOJ1EEk0VXSi7MRb4vg3tb_VFTIH3v-pPAhrheohiNlVUs51aP5LPeslCDoDRgDulT31blw2Az_6oq9dlwq0bFy7J2" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="635" data-original-width="1306" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDzoiZKdhOzTALnQVjSwLHpGqzvARBSnQlJtspLW3YP2fvX9nX8kK6KOSFObPubk9sbFL4AfeqcMYPFmiLBxMbotY9PSyaG4IqATJOJ1EEk0VXSi7MRb4vg3tb_VFTIH3v-pPAhrheohiNlVUs51aP5LPeslCDoDRgDulT31blw2Az_6oq9dlwq0bFy7J2=w640-h312" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">My cards today were inspired by a card from the very talented by <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/shwumiin.tang" target="_blank">Shwu-Miin Tang</a></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjR6Ij9-ckuUr1O1NwDAuy7mZPGd38Ij5vdlN1GxIUy1vc9JUvKbMjXKsOr_RzUH9GOpCteOp1gsXelSHTsfFVXGfD-j32TABRWPVW7MnQIkD3z5wkrpjKYd_sv5FnNEzJijptUInKNOnM6DzKOEYAJP90lMWgAKy3dA3nhhhYFxMlsevDsOCyDKi-pjfSR" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="942" data-original-width="727" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjR6Ij9-ckuUr1O1NwDAuy7mZPGd38Ij5vdlN1GxIUy1vc9JUvKbMjXKsOr_RzUH9GOpCteOp1gsXelSHTsfFVXGfD-j32TABRWPVW7MnQIkD3z5wkrpjKYd_sv5FnNEzJijptUInKNOnM6DzKOEYAJP90lMWgAKy3dA3nhhhYFxMlsevDsOCyDKi-pjfSR" width="185" /></a></div><br />She created a lovely gatefold card with monochrome leanings, borders and beautiful butterflies! Having been awarded this card at the recent <b><a href="https://myturnersyndromejourney.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">TSA auction</a></b>, organized by <a href="https://loriskreations.blogspot.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Lori Kobular</a>, I showed it to some friends in November. Gasping at the beauty, they declared they most certainly could not make anything that pretty. But they did, when they came over in December, and I did a surprise class using die cuts. Apologies that the photos are not very clear.<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8pACe4YXohWMQUPU-cDpSNHTAFjLExza11m9rDLRQwWtEqCWbljn00Q6gywhsy7UiTB4qi9R9rUjxoX-jgLz-f2YYNZnOVHUIhc1_tDZoIBiROGvPttB8OCyc2p5ShS3IqCnxaCnwzeIPtI7ni2Gc4cPMIDOsBhc01JbyTeVF4GyQUTYK3b4l_Re8a7ve" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1289" data-original-width="1073" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8pACe4YXohWMQUPU-cDpSNHTAFjLExza11m9rDLRQwWtEqCWbljn00Q6gywhsy7UiTB4qi9R9rUjxoX-jgLz-f2YYNZnOVHUIhc1_tDZoIBiROGvPttB8OCyc2p5ShS3IqCnxaCnwzeIPtI7ni2Gc4cPMIDOsBhc01JbyTeVF4GyQUTYK3b4l_Re8a7ve=w333-h400" width="333" /></a></div>The cards are 5"x7". We started out with plain white-on-white (monochrome will hide any mistakes). The card base is cut 7" x 10" and scored at 2.5" and 7.5". Each card then required 2 white pieces 6.75" x 5". We used Martha Stewart punch-around-the-page punches after dry embossing them, but any appropriately sized die or punch would work. One whole embossed piece is adhered on the interior and the other cut vertically for the 2 sides in front. <div><br /></div><div>Using white glitter card stock, solid butterflies were die cut. With white card stock, the filagree butterflies were attached in the centers of the glitter pieces. Butterfly "bodies" were also die cut with glitter card stock, and adhered. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4Ddsj36qQimpiZ9KroiA41OEXgaYHd60o_rqup43Hdep_cVGShIidrdwkbp-gkEch6NPmH8P-7QiHlt2Uu0p8fAaHnpsL_tJeQxEOuQtximmRdRWqJYHB9yeQPdRqL2DyycxjpiXmI3nrBnfv4-xpboQ93NMbYQN82tXyaHZNyJ4ldAskaG28ayx-OcDc" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1134" data-original-width="962" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4Ddsj36qQimpiZ9KroiA41OEXgaYHd60o_rqup43Hdep_cVGShIidrdwkbp-gkEch6NPmH8P-7QiHlt2Uu0p8fAaHnpsL_tJeQxEOuQtximmRdRWqJYHB9yeQPdRqL2DyycxjpiXmI3nrBnfv4-xpboQ93NMbYQN82tXyaHZNyJ4ldAskaG28ayx-OcDc=w544-h640" width="544" /></a></div><br />Recycling the tin seal from the inside of Whey Protein Powder, lots of delicate snowflakes were cut. Using a <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Japanese-Leather-Puncher-Bookbinding/dp/B0BQRBHKKH/ref=asc_df_B0BQRBHKKH/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=673834529513&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=448883489779862661&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012367&hvtargid=pla-2396360400632&mcid=6683b1fe2dd53442b8210a5f6d556c4a&th=1" target="_blank">Japanese Screw Punch</a></b> two snowflakes were hole punched. Then the butterflies' center of the 3 layers was punched. A brad was looped into the snowflake center, and then through the butterfly center. One butterfly was adhered to each side of the gate fold.</div><div><br /></div><div>Pale Pink Copic Markers (any alcohol markers will do) changed the white glitter to pale pink.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">While it is easier to open and close the cards where the butterflies were adhered "straight", we found it more forgiving and whimsical to place the butterflies on angles. Some of the cards were inked around the edges, while others only slightly tinted the butterflies. Here are a few color options:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lavender and Pink (inked around the edges):</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbusp2pmTWvlVopRl59EcJ8bFzoQaz8DIWyoBOIfUNBxW4i-guhXIB4m0I9VY5zySWz1ZQPPVbGR611JVjFTwHF8GG8cRtS8JWNhcqsIxLiUFq_MFdhXCZoOoLFM62zMNxxcvQSgwoPYciT8iwnsRG6kRJm5kfDNHfKwV8cWJgh25bOR6hDuNKPHmHDHPT" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1040" data-original-width="1426" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbusp2pmTWvlVopRl59EcJ8bFzoQaz8DIWyoBOIfUNBxW4i-guhXIB4m0I9VY5zySWz1ZQPPVbGR611JVjFTwHF8GG8cRtS8JWNhcqsIxLiUFq_MFdhXCZoOoLFM62zMNxxcvQSgwoPYciT8iwnsRG6kRJm5kfDNHfKwV8cWJgh25bOR6hDuNKPHmHDHPT=w640-h466" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Blue and Pale Gray without any other ink:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjV1sRItAyDi8j2lgCDQ9ddCLsOrGZcdbb82tx8z9QX3pzXUBesGQQrohBP0L-wicAv3-4_h0EgZfbwtEyzyPt82fvbWjMd5tS-yu_rxDlzoGYl_GxXXS1-oaHo6PP5iCaGhZhiJ3xgVszM40E0Y0Ay7pD85EPGWien-7XfXTKumSWR_KwUoVGInHUlfNH5" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="518" data-original-width="1221" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjV1sRItAyDi8j2lgCDQ9ddCLsOrGZcdbb82tx8z9QX3pzXUBesGQQrohBP0L-wicAv3-4_h0EgZfbwtEyzyPt82fvbWjMd5tS-yu_rxDlzoGYl_GxXXS1-oaHo6PP5iCaGhZhiJ3xgVszM40E0Y0Ay7pD85EPGWien-7XfXTKumSWR_KwUoVGInHUlfNH5=w640-h272" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNaXOCj6HkqeB108_UrKkzqXq0r1_-71x0RNyaAsOZsIAbv06_uIkT4-ECl3JymPhxZgfsrqO9nAr43x02yjP6LzHHfvJqdAEh7TtYbwKohiKauVvOH1O3uZW2EqmnQ70l3sg7szwedMAx5yrjP3SxdQIJ8B2ezQGhWotDb1g0kDp20NjzwxECxgrea26i" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="492" data-original-width="1547" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNaXOCj6HkqeB108_UrKkzqXq0r1_-71x0RNyaAsOZsIAbv06_uIkT4-ECl3JymPhxZgfsrqO9nAr43x02yjP6LzHHfvJqdAEh7TtYbwKohiKauVvOH1O3uZW2EqmnQ70l3sg7szwedMAx5yrjP3SxdQIJ8B2ezQGhWotDb1g0kDp20NjzwxECxgrea26i=w640-h204" width="640" /></a></div><br />The interior has a heat set stamped sentiment embossed in silver to coordinate with the snowflakes. I made up another sentiment we printed on vellum, which is now available to you as my gift at the bottom of this post:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhx1sSR_asUyk2LHbv3C9TVQC3nH83hSvN6AKQolHrdJ9-ouxVIJE1GJcvU579GVVMr6fc5rxWXjnocpu7DuqFd4jJeyznpbaloMSeEd5mnf78pNs07Sxy34I0snvA2J39PSPaOkBMJinE9ReriO5WQlxpjjugr_vaQEFgFDVChTM_NrPtdB5BF6-ziRAJS" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1613" data-original-width="1210" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhx1sSR_asUyk2LHbv3C9TVQC3nH83hSvN6AKQolHrdJ9-ouxVIJE1GJcvU579GVVMr6fc5rxWXjnocpu7DuqFd4jJeyznpbaloMSeEd5mnf78pNs07Sxy34I0snvA2J39PSPaOkBMJinE9ReriO5WQlxpjjugr_vaQEFgFDVChTM_NrPtdB5BF6-ziRAJS=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: #fff2cc; font-size: large;">I am deeply, humbly, gratefully blessed by dear friends such as yourselves. Your cards, IMs and phone calls helped me through a very difficult 2023; though the sentiment seems "sappy or corny", it is the truth, and I mean it from the bottom of my heart.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shwumiin.tang" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Shwu-Miin Tang</a>, for the inspiration. And many thanks to dear friends such as yourselves for lifting my spirits on many a difficult day.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These are going to a few friends. Wish I could send at least 50!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h1 style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-size: large;"><span class="s1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">My gift to you -</span><span class="s2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></h1><h2 style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">For use on the inside or outside of your projects: </span>Please do not sell these Sentiments<span style="font-weight: normal;">. Use on any of your projects, <i>including</i> projects involving any design teams you might be on.</span></h2><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Click on the image to bring it to full size. Because of the changes Google Made with Blogger (June 2020), your image will appear to be solid black. Don’t panic. Right click and do a SAVE AS PNG. Once it is saved on your hard drive, you can open it and it will have a transparent background. I create PNGs instead of JPGs so they can be placed anywhere on a scene or project, and so backgrounds can be made using them. Please let me know if you have any problems. I hope you enjoy! </p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjh1FOLQf1DAiN55TTOPPT85Zv1bST-uqtaHUK2AUTUzSwxBc07zYhB1ewZtrNGBwaY1fVPz70Fnf7WFNTgk_uvgzw1CliqWrjliQSKrzCsi62GSleyiH4RMPZMEuu_WhNH8MS0su82C7qY-DhaXPG0bJRUtw5oIyaks0R_kJ3OHKL-1LPpupy5qtUSdm2A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="795" data-original-width="1321" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjh1FOLQf1DAiN55TTOPPT85Zv1bST-uqtaHUK2AUTUzSwxBc07zYhB1ewZtrNGBwaY1fVPz70Fnf7WFNTgk_uvgzw1CliqWrjliQSKrzCsi62GSleyiH4RMPZMEuu_WhNH8MS0su82C7qY-DhaXPG0bJRUtw5oIyaks0R_kJ3OHKL-1LPpupy5qtUSdm2A=w640-h385" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: left;">Products: </span><b style="text-align: left;"><u>Dies</u></b><span style="text-align: left;"> (Die-Versions Wee Petites WP-004 Snowflakes, Memory Box Lydia Butterfly, MB Sorona Butterfly, MB Delia Butterfly, Spellbinders Labels 23-for the decorated interior-- Martha Stewart Punch-Around-the-Page Lace Flowers), </span><b style="text-align: left;"><u>Coloring</u></b><span style="text-align: left;"> (Copic Markers atop glitter cardstock, Oxide ink, Distress ink), </span><b style="text-align: left;"><u>Papers</u></b><span style="text-align: left;"> (110lb white, clear and silver glitter, recycled silver metal foil from Whey Protein Powder, white and pearl vellums, ) </span><b style="text-align: left;"><u>Embossing Folder</u></b><span style="text-align: left;">: Couture Creations "Flamingos & Hedgehogs"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhF5vBapLzw5uvfPJ9rDNJB3WnT_2ekE4-j3u57EvFdaYNdzuR0fEWGWT4x2Hke8unD7r14orqeEYu4su3ypn6CbuxSuCU6adLNH5_uIGAW5Dk5k44iUiAgeRSRzgeGziAoaGA88FZxx2xWFwpEL99c1K8Kwih5j3T9bxlq_SAjpXiyx5UCbXCZnjVzAQ0U" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1662" data-original-width="1361" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhF5vBapLzw5uvfPJ9rDNJB3WnT_2ekE4-j3u57EvFdaYNdzuR0fEWGWT4x2Hke8unD7r14orqeEYu4su3ypn6CbuxSuCU6adLNH5_uIGAW5Dk5k44iUiAgeRSRzgeGziAoaGA88FZxx2xWFwpEL99c1K8Kwih5j3T9bxlq_SAjpXiyx5UCbXCZnjVzAQ0U=w525-h640" width="525" /></a></div><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I would like to play in the following challenges please:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><ol><li style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Animals</a></b> AG with Animals or Insects 2/1 </li><li style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Triple B Challenge</a></b> with Mood Board 2/2 (see the pretty frosty mood board below)</li><li style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Craft Rocket Challenges</a></b> #10 Use Embossing (background is an embossing folder and interior background is an EF. The die cut butterflies are also dry embossed. On the interior, the top sentiment is heat embossed. 1/28 2/1</li><li style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pammie's Inky Pinkies</a></b> Anything Goes 1/18</li><li style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Inspirations</a></b> #9 Anything Goes 1/25 (2-1)</li></ol></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitWdIRPvgOiRWYs9sCpkxlVp5-KemaONz_pior_j-KEIPjrJIJAccRp0NDH2YfnDG-IALS0lImw0Tck09vu3SdkkOt6ax5tYLvjfr18d3xkrWezhwX9hTxCTSDTGAkSK9fkA3e3x4zcBdOMuie_o4K0fZDBvFeljesFsjaO3OqO_qI5ZyiB8I3trgBPu4d" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="370" data-original-width="640" height="116" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitWdIRPvgOiRWYs9sCpkxlVp5-KemaONz_pior_j-KEIPjrJIJAccRp0NDH2YfnDG-IALS0lImw0Tck09vu3SdkkOt6ax5tYLvjfr18d3xkrWezhwX9hTxCTSDTGAkSK9fkA3e3x4zcBdOMuie_o4K0fZDBvFeljesFsjaO3OqO_qI5ZyiB8I3trgBPu4d=w200-h116" width="200" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>Stamping Hugs,<p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTTG0lyRnI_-9mOY5eMtG1IwN1kPdPR414eBMWIJy6UYqMy9l7-C2K8-X6owU1wTDwoJ6AAxu7GH_tj1ZMUBgmFx2hrmf2T5LwFE0vaK7haEoCKQkkYiIP9tfS3xv6LtQDeGiGodwTaC-IDmgmKZgHoxcNULWHfODDz0Gkmj2Nr6Il844bdvIsaJjqEt4s" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="250" data-original-width="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTTG0lyRnI_-9mOY5eMtG1IwN1kPdPR414eBMWIJy6UYqMy9l7-C2K8-X6owU1wTDwoJ6AAxu7GH_tj1ZMUBgmFx2hrmf2T5LwFE0vaK7haEoCKQkkYiIP9tfS3xv6LtQDeGiGodwTaC-IDmgmKZgHoxcNULWHfODDz0Gkmj2Nr6Il844bdvIsaJjqEt4s=s16000" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to my blog. If you would like to visit my blog, or leave a comment on my blog, just click the title of this post at the top of your email. If you would simply like to contact me, please e-mail ellisdonna70@gmail.com. Thanks again. Your support means so much, Donna.</div>Donna Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493910748228055970noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047286263309535644.post-91677781735549678242023-11-14T17:01:00.001-06:002023-11-14T17:03:35.653-06:00A Little Christmas - <p style="text-align: center;"> Hello, my friends! I can't believe I've actually finished a card (5 months in the making) and that I'm posting it as well. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-size: large;">Many thanks for all your cards of encouragement. Once Jack and I learned that I am at my Maximum Medical Improvement (meaning a continued "down hill" trend), and that symptoms will continue worsening, it became easier to accept. We have left "no stone unturned". With each layer of loss, I need to accept the new level. This is a neuro-immune disease that begins in the brain, filtering into all the body's functions and organs, thus causing one event after another. About 1/2 of a percent of the world's population contends with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. Some have it mildly, others have it severely. I've dealt with this since early childhood, and have gratefully lived longer than anticipated. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-size: large;"><u><b><i>YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT in the form of Love, Support and Acceptance is the best of all gifts! Life is much easier to enjoy when friends are by your side, so that the sick person doesn't have to constantly fake that they are "better" or that they will get better. THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART for your precious gift. </i></b></u></span></p><p style="text-align: center;">Today I'm presenting a sweet snowman image stamped and snail-mailed to me by friend <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/bjsmalle/" target="_blank">Brenda Smalle</a>. (Thanks, Brenda!) Brenda and I used to work together at Sparkle N Sprinkle, and I learned so much from her!</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjo6a-5kZrI6LiU61-Ugf4x3zKgaaCKKXddIEW3XbuSwc13Ef0Dwc0tGOpiw5EUNjqgQNNxLCzsNuf9aD8G9Ni1RpYGoCpBGsrsCNggC2ZPKYGTv2Zu4Alnt4xvblGzQsjVyyLBxgzcE8CeIglofTCzHovtExJ15JP32pvKnPvTPaAPp3VzPigcK5wR8izG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="965" data-original-width="1286" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjo6a-5kZrI6LiU61-Ugf4x3zKgaaCKKXddIEW3XbuSwc13Ef0Dwc0tGOpiw5EUNjqgQNNxLCzsNuf9aD8G9Ni1RpYGoCpBGsrsCNggC2ZPKYGTv2Zu4Alnt4xvblGzQsjVyyLBxgzcE8CeIglofTCzHovtExJ15JP32pvKnPvTPaAPp3VzPigcK5wR8izG=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br />Interior:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKf6ksTZs3Gq3Azj1CepORM44IiQ9CVbQPEOjGnwGoKgDD_Y9YJD4a1seW4kbe3us3g0yUCmw6TBHEpwNFjZeqYapuuU7rnfvcCt3ziYolAXwwZuvqshR3o0QfWJbf1Q_bhj1p31wUgZzZ4_KSs4csEckxAlp-O4U8h2VhMlsEhHaJkY2c5jf6NrPyMHhZ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="952" data-original-width="1346" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKf6ksTZs3Gq3Azj1CepORM44IiQ9CVbQPEOjGnwGoKgDD_Y9YJD4a1seW4kbe3us3g0yUCmw6TBHEpwNFjZeqYapuuU7rnfvcCt3ziYolAXwwZuvqshR3o0QfWJbf1Q_bhj1p31wUgZzZ4_KSs4csEckxAlp-O4U8h2VhMlsEhHaJkY2c5jf6NrPyMHhZ=w400-h283" width="400" /></a></div></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">After coloring with Copics, I stenciled the background clouds with MFT stencil and masking a few "ski slopes" surrounding Mr. Snowman. The dark green layer was die cut then embossed with a dotted EF, and inked with Pink Pearlescent inks and Black Soot DI. It was fun playing with a wee bit of glitter, too - all done in non-traditional Christmas colors because pink is THIS snowman's color of preference.</p><p>Products: Cute Snowman Image from friend, sentiment from Heartfelt Creations, Copic Markers, Craftwell Delicate Dots EF, Marianne Creatables, Tonic & Spellbinders die cuts, INKS: Orchid Pearlescent, Spun Sugar DI, Salvaged Patina DI., Worn Lipstick DI, MFT stencils, silver and clear glitters, MS border punch.</p><p>Playing in the following challenges:</p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Classic Design Challenge</a> #11 (11/15 - 12/15) AG 12/15</li><li><a href="https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pammie's Inky Pinkies</a> #2345 AG 11/21</li></ol><div>Thanksgiving Hugs to you!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5jhjGlVQBF6w9JdhpN8crILjOtDZWQZ8WcPNo3ErwkLnosvgmmT526_8Qcch8myHOqpWXmjkdRphdeRBFh_2V6wSmtKEHWvPdyuptUiBDuvOC0YbVydqdTXDvI5GVhvPYoPvjv5BPdDj3RRM6PHA_RqJvpAzSFZYCCmwF4kZlcqql1WE509vwum7BlkdN" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="306" data-original-width="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5jhjGlVQBF6w9JdhpN8crILjOtDZWQZ8WcPNo3ErwkLnosvgmmT526_8Qcch8myHOqpWXmjkdRphdeRBFh_2V6wSmtKEHWvPdyuptUiBDuvOC0YbVydqdTXDvI5GVhvPYoPvjv5BPdDj3RRM6PHA_RqJvpAzSFZYCCmwF4kZlcqql1WE509vwum7BlkdN=s16000" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to my blog. If you would like to visit my blog, or leave a comment on my blog, just click the title of this post at the top of your email. If you would simply like to contact me, please e-mail ellisdonna70@gmail.com. Thanks again. Your support means so much, Donna.</div>Donna Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493910748228055970noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047286263309535644.post-3032873633460455532023-06-30T23:02:00.092-05:002023-07-01T05:48:38.750-05:00Heart and Home (Christmas Bingo Challenges)<div class="separator"></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello, dear blogging friends! A New Freebie Sentiment for you - just scroll to the bottom of my post!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6A_jajJSzTWLWXFEvc9Rgss-97UM31j9nAStPXtc8Os9vpY3u4oSWJwmTzbGQpBpEVBgvoocD4PW54QaJK1Q-rOmjf8iyfNVuCJlD-exEQkJ1Ixp_w3rzbEc1DJLfbVnMStW3Taurl9vuwKx1ZC8ZFTKE9enphoE_NBi31IRhzMeKLqpcDTWaNQMWDQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="646" data-original-width="1764" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6A_jajJSzTWLWXFEvc9Rgss-97UM31j9nAStPXtc8Os9vpY3u4oSWJwmTzbGQpBpEVBgvoocD4PW54QaJK1Q-rOmjf8iyfNVuCJlD-exEQkJ1Ixp_w3rzbEc1DJLfbVnMStW3Taurl9vuwKx1ZC8ZFTKE9enphoE_NBi31IRhzMeKLqpcDTWaNQMWDQ=w640-h234" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Our second challenge at <b><a href="https://christmasbingochallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Christmas BINGO Challenges</a></b>, is for Christmas lovers all year long! </div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="872" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIjtGvx_gaX1ugnT7kNmazuUlbR4CX3sn7Lqgv_l95Z4og5sRinrh4bFVY3AlbCsW7LvKwyCgSbt5e7FO4prM_FtdZj8uaC46Vy4fwyxJ331sGZ4Xcpzr0TBWzUmSisgROE0w0kvUK-2Eg57WtecT-jeiTCeCKFwPt8VvYHOvLzR_8UFm-X4ueHgpl/w310-h320/4jul-aug_bingo_card.jpg" width="310" /> </p>A new bingo card is available for each challenge. But this bingo game is a bit different. Only columns may be used (not rows or diagonal choices). Each column includes a FREE SPACE, which you may also use. Please utilize three or more squares in the column of your choice. (more details on blog)<p></p><p style="text-align: center;">In this case, I have selected the letter "N" and included Pearls, <span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><b><span style="color: #ff00fe;">Pink</span></b></span>, <span style="background-color: #d0e0e3; color: #134f5c;"><b>Teal</b></span>, and FREE (yes, you may include the FREE space as one of your three items in a row.</p><p style="text-align: center;">This darling little <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/194085408/instant-download-digital-digi-stamps-big" target="_blank">Besties Winder Dreams</a> </b>has long been printed in my "to be colored" drawer, awaiting some medium application, so she has been turned into a cute Christmas card.</p><p style="text-align: center;">What's not to like about pink and teal with all the variations? </p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7MWoGcU3KTgBY1aCWI5I-cRObH0SB1O96PijB6IkW4lGrePq9kC2pH_nBkBW45bZrWFdZrfcGpEFRmtRs1cawMpo6QYqdsh91I8DO1yqbXJftmPc45y5ZG3UhgrQys9prsoQT3cu9wuBjotwqWOe9p5zOtUHWQglHrVreL-h2xDjOd2bK3281ZOtAzg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="419" data-original-width="568" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7MWoGcU3KTgBY1aCWI5I-cRObH0SB1O96PijB6IkW4lGrePq9kC2pH_nBkBW45bZrWFdZrfcGpEFRmtRs1cawMpo6QYqdsh91I8DO1yqbXJftmPc45y5ZG3UhgrQys9prsoQT3cu9wuBjotwqWOe9p5zOtUHWQglHrVreL-h2xDjOd2bK3281ZOtAzg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMtB2x0iVshj3S_lmxJSgTN0IgOT7NTniluUXjXujyLx2YS9Us06dOEh40PAUwFG62Y0huXIniwUAZPI9bKYdg2I18WmFbomvz51kjjgsKnp7pW5BjhOXx0RRb2Nxwb1oWRJsgLE0RT1s22rL729IeZCirMc3Xg_kuS_8ScUtiRhUAzLsQ4nksVajL-A" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="776" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMtB2x0iVshj3S_lmxJSgTN0IgOT7NTniluUXjXujyLx2YS9Us06dOEh40PAUwFG62Y0huXIniwUAZPI9bKYdg2I18WmFbomvz51kjjgsKnp7pW5BjhOXx0RRb2Nxwb1oWRJsgLE0RT1s22rL729IeZCirMc3Xg_kuS_8ScUtiRhUAzLsQ4nksVajL-A" width="320" /></a><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">After assembling this card, some white flocking with a little clear glitter was added to the fuzzy tassel on the little bird's hat, and on the little girl's ear muffs, furry cuff and furry skirt trim.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgC_sMoKmzqQUL73I3SD2ze8S7jE5cGghELURVyN2Cy7g_2EZYasFHfgfPbSFdxU6Z7ZEuwW2beiK9G6nzNcG1gvdNnc1zTzRPopGKpyYj7cT4JihJjZcXJthPkv6LYLtZ1Uo4hZRbPB91uy0C00_L76Rw73Ea5GABTn2xgTxnaruXKekNsksakyUcY_w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1469" data-original-width="1102" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgC_sMoKmzqQUL73I3SD2ze8S7jE5cGghELURVyN2Cy7g_2EZYasFHfgfPbSFdxU6Z7ZEuwW2beiK9G6nzNcG1gvdNnc1zTzRPopGKpyYj7cT4JihJjZcXJthPkv6LYLtZ1Uo4hZRbPB91uy0C00_L76Rw73Ea5GABTn2xgTxnaruXKekNsksakyUcY_w=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br />I was a little heavy handed with the pinks, but hey, can you REALLY have too much pink?<p></p><p style="text-align: center;">(giggle)</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoT554e6yvvvv3mIKGJ-Me_1mSDUFEl14W4IHsrVvVC_1CcTTxduq6djlgQyMeLIcGBOOb4qGrJ7VMivD9sibh2aMBzUuEqFq6JQOqPt7vTohwbvtGBu3qjZ_OkLxrmRPN7RgDN2ZfKO5_imywE_Hbi8IVywW405Hlk_e0lpCcs1L_3iw9cq4r1ySf5w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1306" data-original-width="979" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoT554e6yvvvv3mIKGJ-Me_1mSDUFEl14W4IHsrVvVC_1CcTTxduq6djlgQyMeLIcGBOOb4qGrJ7VMivD9sibh2aMBzUuEqFq6JQOqPt7vTohwbvtGBu3qjZ_OkLxrmRPN7RgDN2ZfKO5_imywE_Hbi8IVywW405Hlk_e0lpCcs1L_3iw9cq4r1ySf5w=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br />Products: <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/194085408/instant-download-digital-digi-stamps-big" target="_blank">My Besties Winder Dreams #380</a></b>, SU! Cardinal Christmas (sentiment), Copic Markers, Spellbinders 5x7 Elegant Labels 4, Spellbinders Labels 4 (to make the teal frame), Classic Ovals Large (sentiment), INKS: VersaFine Clair Charming Pink, Oxides in Pine Needles, Kitsch Flamingo, Vintage Photo, Picked Raspberry, Spun Sugar, X-Press It Blending Cardstock, Pink Pearls, White Flocking with Glitter, Bazzill Pink and Teal Cardstock<p></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fcff01;">FREEBIE GIFT:</span></h2><p style="text-align: center;">The interior of my card uses the following sentiment, which I share with you: <span style="font-size: 17px;">for use on the inside or outside of your projects. Please do not sell these Sentiments. </span><b style="font-size: 17px;">Use on any of your projects</b><span style="font-size: 17px;">, </span><i style="font-size: 17px;">including</i><span style="font-size: 17px;"> projects involving</span><b style="font-size: 17px;"> any</b><span style="font-size: 17px;"> design teams you might be on.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Click on the image to bring it to full size. Because of the changes Google Made with Blogger (June 2020), your image will appear to be solid black. Don’t panic. Right click and do a SAVE</b> <b>AS PNG. Once it is saved on your hard drive, you can open it and it will have a transparent background. </b>Please let me know if you have any problems. I hope they serve you well! Enjoy!</p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjM1sVpFhv5Pk07DTU0eWyP7Ka6wfxZln6y-ELvo6Qcow8pU3mvYVNBi_5nBua-1SnwtFAaXGXMyiwN5Ebb4iwlWGPThKKjqZQss7hfyx8qCCAe7ztsbcjngvy_De3y1owKF8Iip9Ar5nNrffTiFbXJGouwVtGwzE4By3zQ1sUQ-aWiIsfGKzXw_N9uFQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="945" data-original-width="897" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjM1sVpFhv5Pk07DTU0eWyP7Ka6wfxZln6y-ELvo6Qcow8pU3mvYVNBi_5nBua-1SnwtFAaXGXMyiwN5Ebb4iwlWGPThKKjqZQss7hfyx8qCCAe7ztsbcjngvy_De3y1owKF8Iip9Ar5nNrffTiFbXJGouwVtGwzE4By3zQ1sUQ-aWiIsfGKzXw_N9uFQ" width="228" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Playing in these fine challenges:</div><div><ol><li><b style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://worldwidecrafterscoloristschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Challenge</a></b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> #6 AG (entry x of 3) 7/12 (2nd entry)</span></b></li><li><b><a href="https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ally's Angels</a></b> #71 Anything Goes 7/10 (2nd entry)</li></ol></div>Wishing you and yours a fabulous summer of fun activities and healthy times,<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTDb3Ddz1OTgQREkAOWL1uSrOYtd2NG68tpktSJcE6930c4eV3DN1jUF4IVY5w3q6G9ifb_t6WGwa94FDQlY7uzdJ8sN2Fhwbn9TN04qFWnstEvxurDJ4zMQZHcBfPhUqAsCdmQaBvrwGQrBl-bslWPcM5TaJObGOlu31jFJC8ObE47URaHqfvtJgyJQ" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="161" data-original-width="186" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTDb3Ddz1OTgQREkAOWL1uSrOYtd2NG68tpktSJcE6930c4eV3DN1jUF4IVY5w3q6G9ifb_t6WGwa94FDQlY7uzdJ8sN2Fhwbn9TN04qFWnstEvxurDJ4zMQZHcBfPhUqAsCdmQaBvrwGQrBl-bslWPcM5TaJObGOlu31jFJC8ObE47URaHqfvtJgyJQ" width="277" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to my blog. If you would like to visit my blog, or leave a comment on my blog, just click the title of this post at the top of your email. If you would simply like to contact me, please e-mail ellisdonna70@gmail.com. Thanks again. Your support means so much, Donna.</div>Donna Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493910748228055970noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047286263309535644.post-30094970071412001662023-06-14T23:01:00.314-05:002023-06-15T09:08:35.298-05:00PSX Botanical Iris {Beautiful Blossoms Challenges} and freebies<p style="text-align: center;"> Hello, blogging friends! Thanks so much for visiting! I have an invitation for you -- to join us at the <a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/" style="font-weight: bold; text-align: right;" target="_blank">Beautiful Blossoms</a> Challenge beginning today!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: right;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: right;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSDtvwNY6F-n_-1Br_X-1OIk8sDOTQzi6M5J9gT96LVfMYpYMtEOSoC5Zvp-loEN1gqs4bzJU5MKHqufYRhDgseqIvTLVe07Ta5qvBHipcf11SF_icsH5fPUTCZJXNDpgN3aLZwUMfUb0jI_JgFDpcuRWiOlXrfX26fDOJ0fvpDf59Zsxhqsk7jK8XSw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="830" data-original-width="3264" height="162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSDtvwNY6F-n_-1Br_X-1OIk8sDOTQzi6M5J9gT96LVfMYpYMtEOSoC5Zvp-loEN1gqs4bzJU5MKHqufYRhDgseqIvTLVe07Ta5qvBHipcf11SF_icsH5fPUTCZJXNDpgN3aLZwUMfUb0jI_JgFDpcuRWiOlXrfX26fDOJ0fvpDf59Zsxhqsk7jK8XSw=w640-h162" width="640" /></a></div></span></span></div><span style="text-align: right;"><span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_Lg3mVBbgkzGKqiHPJYqJGYx-hXip91uMmQ7E-2obOSnAfgq601ClHZuBdgyCf0-4CqqDOZ2GqIsYcJA7juEsm3WNMoLK8Ei9yvr59XNbJZ-rwXKYWlxjR017mL2gzu0-BUROwhvqlGCHp0xCTrE565lbK9DZ25sLfNxg1WItBUk4-4JwSBZbz1XLQ/s1500/mood%20board.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1097" data-original-width="1500" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_Lg3mVBbgkzGKqiHPJYqJGYx-hXip91uMmQ7E-2obOSnAfgq601ClHZuBdgyCf0-4CqqDOZ2GqIsYcJA7juEsm3WNMoLK8Ei9yvr59XNbJZ-rwXKYWlxjR017mL2gzu0-BUROwhvqlGCHp0xCTrE565lbK9DZ25sLfNxg1WItBUk4-4JwSBZbz1XLQ/s320/mood%20board.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span><span>We are a </span></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">fun "mood-board-inspired" monthly challenge which features Flowers as the main focus.</span> </span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span> </span><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">The Mood Board is a starting point, and your artwork is where your imagination takes you! </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"> I was inspired by: </span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><ol><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;">The colors purple, pink and green.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;">The Iris flower.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;">The vintage feel of the Bouquet in a Vase.</span></li></ol><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Both cards feature the same colors with the exception of the shading around the frame, and the shadows around the image. Just that little bit of refinement changes the appearance of both cards!</div><div><p style="text-align: center;">I'll start off with the backs of the cards. The sentiment below is also being offered to you as a <b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">freebie gift</b> in three versions. Just scroll down for it.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJcWdZjPgHcZU3CwTG2TfOblC2wxGmJaNs5KojpKxCYFPyqGG9KsOPbeOpbYjCbpHokT62JtKVhc6agCVtGqTuytLfjLRI_0jyKMPAgi1W6AfQ-51I-9Mf1cSCtZsdKZnHo01izFJp7kDMIAMsYgatwjA1WG4IXMvJ_A7A-pkhVMEUDgtk9xSuS-FVSA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="972" data-original-width="1469" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJcWdZjPgHcZU3CwTG2TfOblC2wxGmJaNs5KojpKxCYFPyqGG9KsOPbeOpbYjCbpHokT62JtKVhc6agCVtGqTuytLfjLRI_0jyKMPAgi1W6AfQ-51I-9Mf1cSCtZsdKZnHo01izFJp7kDMIAMsYgatwjA1WG4IXMvJ_A7A-pkhVMEUDgtk9xSuS-FVSA=w640-h424" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg64mmB0lADgVhO-jFayansV3HcfAPP6dVDn22Ka6ulI861n1e9IHVbFLqsfdhbgUmlCulwHG2dP6ZZjDMSjQtBoIFEqgIsWGvr2wAqisEo5awWC5fAtQKHbOzpAmkLmRRMjPbCnOseERqtkA181ZM-4tBctQzoERWTlKVn6kPVFcJqynkbKEuyS-yjOw" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="611" data-original-width="973" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg64mmB0lADgVhO-jFayansV3HcfAPP6dVDn22Ka6ulI861n1e9IHVbFLqsfdhbgUmlCulwHG2dP6ZZjDMSjQtBoIFEqgIsWGvr2wAqisEo5awWC5fAtQKHbOzpAmkLmRRMjPbCnOseERqtkA181ZM-4tBctQzoERWTlKVn6kPVFcJqynkbKEuyS-yjOw" width="320" /></a></div><br />I have only made one other Z-fold card. But seeing so many Double-Z Fold fun fold cards recently, I felt inspired to make these simple creations. They are 5x7 size. Here is the front of the dark purple:<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj00bNfVRsMoQcOMK7I93sQU3de1YDGHhpko9t9cdmVxIw8hXKO-L_F8TOXNKDJqsO0Y2SwnfojfEiFFxB9oedbZFkalJ4M8FBZzwFChbQbs_6v5ND7i3YbdjH1nbZh4BEtPDAXB1yWmRZGARIVFVrY-24ojajQLha5wnWWcnvyQABtk6Vnfx7jvOVm8g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1040" data-original-width="855" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj00bNfVRsMoQcOMK7I93sQU3de1YDGHhpko9t9cdmVxIw8hXKO-L_F8TOXNKDJqsO0Y2SwnfojfEiFFxB9oedbZFkalJ4M8FBZzwFChbQbs_6v5ND7i3YbdjH1nbZh4BEtPDAXB1yWmRZGARIVFVrY-24ojajQLha5wnWWcnvyQABtk6Vnfx7jvOVm8g=w525-h640" width="525" /></a><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">It was colored in Copic Markers after being stamped in <span style="text-align: left;">VersaFine Clair Monarch Purple and heat set in Clear Detail embossing powder. This version is highlighted in the jade colors. On the left side of the card are three torn strips from Coordinations cardstock, which have been dry embossed, sanded and distressed. The image basically hides the details, unfortunately.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1eMsCmWauwHXS4XlfpsmDvHZfaxzaK48opc47eSB64fwoI5lLbUrejhaXUWBwWtfReAuhEIuCTiJvkGJeWIli62WvYHZjxsvTMd7yWzpEMokp3SwNSGl_8gyf0-OQ4dfaSejjw9U3oaPuGxPUUvbbi0GvNBvhU4wGB77pqA-TQFn8ftOUZ0JSkjvB6g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="852" data-original-width="1136" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1eMsCmWauwHXS4XlfpsmDvHZfaxzaK48opc47eSB64fwoI5lLbUrejhaXUWBwWtfReAuhEIuCTiJvkGJeWIli62WvYHZjxsvTMd7yWzpEMokp3SwNSGl_8gyf0-OQ4dfaSejjw9U3oaPuGxPUUvbbi0GvNBvhU4wGB77pqA-TQFn8ftOUZ0JSkjvB6g=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I am ashamed to admit this stamp is well over 20 years old and has never been inked. The interior has room for a handwritten message in a frame I doodled:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjalpsKdRxVv4CgKSFh6oDp2Ul--w783qmIXILnf7mx6-loPt0n5_lE8KIINK7641V2mhhvQKD9BzvmL88Phr2dN6MuabOKymMSCRa9gQCnFiEterX8CC0nxkpzmlZH1LxO1bl__sRTtgg2k0wNE0NUqk7zDUYcgWUAiEOqiWiI32pVKMX12RNpZrziyg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1001" data-original-width="1233" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjalpsKdRxVv4CgKSFh6oDp2Ul--w783qmIXILnf7mx6-loPt0n5_lE8KIINK7641V2mhhvQKD9BzvmL88Phr2dN6MuabOKymMSCRa9gQCnFiEterX8CC0nxkpzmlZH1LxO1bl__sRTtgg2k0wNE0NUqk7zDUYcgWUAiEOqiWiI32pVKMX12RNpZrziyg=w400-h324" width="400" /></a></div><br />Next is the same image, colored in the same theme colors, but a lighter card stock, and purples around the edges rather than the jade greens. It completely changes the look of the colored image:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjK2bdBh066KQvqmbXFPg3cJv-7ejrQSh83ZSmvWlnHwYXkSVLs3YyF9POwx_kRaUYYP2VLcg46-SDKVfmymSmY5I3g2e0m9kJdE-S6nwl_QvygSG11gsYchw9Y4LJNEwDCsh6KX1lqvGxpVMh0XOxX7vSIb_LLGveyI1Z20YgJx1NrBQTzlhEo91a0ig" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="857" data-original-width="1142" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjK2bdBh066KQvqmbXFPg3cJv-7ejrQSh83ZSmvWlnHwYXkSVLs3YyF9POwx_kRaUYYP2VLcg46-SDKVfmymSmY5I3g2e0m9kJdE-S6nwl_QvygSG11gsYchw9Y4LJNEwDCsh6KX1lqvGxpVMh0XOxX7vSIb_LLGveyI1Z20YgJx1NrBQTzlhEo91a0ig=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br />The horizontal green lines are ribbons. The "Double" part of the card has been dry embossed, as has the front left:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFZjUrvvHTYPNS1m-TcrEfQXiynyo3C11sQ6G8cgtYAAAOhZfMlEiMFbJ16CUbMexq_x0gZwQ3kevdIac5kR5P_mRfpJSZpzJpGCKh2W4GbCy97t27dVXZaj_qrSDFfzO_R7CfGfqXhq0I9he4bZSP0ft3ooC0HBQ1cuCa_h-0O73x8HMMEOYaOWderQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1206" data-original-width="946" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFZjUrvvHTYPNS1m-TcrEfQXiynyo3C11sQ6G8cgtYAAAOhZfMlEiMFbJ16CUbMexq_x0gZwQ3kevdIac5kR5P_mRfpJSZpzJpGCKh2W4GbCy97t27dVXZaj_qrSDFfzO_R7CfGfqXhq0I9he4bZSP0ft3ooC0HBQ1cuCa_h-0O73x8HMMEOYaOWderQ=w501-h640" width="501" /></a></div><br />These were really fun to color and assemble, AND I learned a lot about coloring, embossing, and testing adhesives prior to using "unused" stash! (giggle)</div></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-size: x-large;">QUESTION TIME!</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;">When you color an image with any medium, or make a background, or add color to any project... </p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj26Jweqor3wgc5aravSgHqGGcpNEikqKzEMLWqPMypqFNmV0F-25sKP6ZuTalKeWbC6X96I3AzZ9G558InW4edRvpNTtNfNbpfuLyFVBiPNFFzjSDk0SjG6nqxk2mpn69H6_41GBLyyiz0yZuxp4IITcde27xSUzr76f2impmKklUL_TPE9tqGd1_MwQ" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="501" data-original-width="535" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj26Jweqor3wgc5aravSgHqGGcpNEikqKzEMLWqPMypqFNmV0F-25sKP6ZuTalKeWbC6X96I3AzZ9G558InW4edRvpNTtNfNbpfuLyFVBiPNFFzjSDk0SjG6nqxk2mpn69H6_41GBLyyiz0yZuxp4IITcde27xSUzr76f2impmKklUL_TPE9tqGd1_MwQ" width="256" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">do you often wait for several hours or even overnight to see how the colors set? I do that to determine if a strong enough tint was achieved (not that I'm a colorist), or if a few additional touches are needed. But then, I am a very slow crafter, and also have to correct boo-boos the next day (giggle), so I tend to start out too light, and progress to darker hues or tones after. What about you?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by. Hoping to see your amazing floral creations in the challenge!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOh3ePuKagc2PMLkOZ1YmsT3qfuPoZ7aEiGKqxHB8EPanMTX6QS3de6x0TvrmNclBg7ZwqY5S6Mda4OakLt-zcJmZAkAM1qQOqpFFVT9olKeH16CdxdvC4Y2f1lQFoHACrYwr78MiAsnCM7PI1x29qqbb7DktDnjc2ffLGwKkSJ5KEYg4vOKF8-mssug" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1302" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOh3ePuKagc2PMLkOZ1YmsT3qfuPoZ7aEiGKqxHB8EPanMTX6QS3de6x0TvrmNclBg7ZwqY5S6Mda4OakLt-zcJmZAkAM1qQOqpFFVT9olKeH16CdxdvC4Y2f1lQFoHACrYwr78MiAsnCM7PI1x29qqbb7DktDnjc2ffLGwKkSJ5KEYg4vOKF8-mssug=w640-h442" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Products: <b>both cards</b> use: PSX K-3131 Botanical Iris Stamp, VersaFine Clair Monarch Purple, Clear Detail embossing powder, Copic Markers, EKSuccess Dragonfly Punch, Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Rectangles S4-317 (one of my first ever SB dies!) <b><span style="background-color: #ead1dc; color: #674ea7;">Dark Purple card</span></b> - Cracked Pistachio Distress ink, Craft Concepts Secret Garden EF, Coordinations Dark Purple "Sandable" cardstock, Dies: Impression Obsession Grass DIE038-J, <b style="background-color: #d9d2e9;">Lavender & Green card</b> - Seedless Preserves Oxide, Tattered Lace Victorian Rose EF, Ocean Mist Really Reasonable Ribbon</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-size: large;">Freebies - A little late for Spring this year:</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">My gift to you -</span><span class="s2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Arrangements of the same sentiment for use on the inside or outside of your projects. Please do not sell these Sentiments. <b>Use on any of your projects</b>, <i>including</i> projects involving<b> any</b> design teams you might be on.</p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Click on the image to bring it to full size. Because of the changes Google Made with Blogger (June 2020), your image will appear to be solid black. Don’t panic. Right click and do a SAVE</b> <b>AS PNG. Once it is saved on your hard drive, you can open it and it will have a transparent background. </b>I create PNGs instead of JPGs so they can be placed anywhere on a scene or project, and so backgrounds can be made using them. Please let me know if you have any problems. I hope they serve you well!</p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">Enjoy!</p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><u>I would love to paraphrase this to say: <i>Spring Flowers are Winter's Dreams revealed.</i> Do you think that is acceptable, or do you prefer Khalil Gibran's exact and more beautifully poetic words?</u></b></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-fUNZ7KflbTvx79WXaZDUxCbdELokC9Tfa3kg46NR-H7B4fhNRWoMwK-VhHqo1u743EQWHFJTA59HbSAYLZ2mbBvy7fYtTuj5OFafaoPGVICSK1H1T1YctPql9Y732-O9BydRYkoqfvn4Tez8X03EkHb0YiuZyGBAtlhcWNHMmKl4uMyLw578J9Exlg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">this one is for a vertical setup:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiun5py1bxL1U5htVRxzzp-ua12_1EWRpVhUCTq0F_9iXi_41CZYFoNbnEAr9Y1av3xAwfo-Kj7ViTWRx5K7A-sNPz_X4xxUbpY1rSlz39jhub4-SUC-eOqnqxfqazKFN8I1i4Dhfj7D85QjM9uom93WSjUgwbYKGb6oWRgmNPNrOL1qJPUWC5HUi8s9A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1329" data-original-width="1399" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiun5py1bxL1U5htVRxzzp-ua12_1EWRpVhUCTq0F_9iXi_41CZYFoNbnEAr9Y1av3xAwfo-Kj7ViTWRx5K7A-sNPz_X4xxUbpY1rSlz39jhub4-SUC-eOqnqxfqazKFN8I1i4Dhfj7D85QjM9uom93WSjUgwbYKGb6oWRgmNPNrOL1qJPUWC5HUi8s9A" width="253" /></a></div><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Playing in the following fine challenges please!</p><ol><li><b style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://worldwidecrafterscoloristschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Challenge</a></b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> #6 AG (entry 1 of 3) 7/12</span></b></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 4.4px 36px; text-indent: -36px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><a href="https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">A Perfect Time to Craft</a></b> #6 AG (check 8/1)</span></span></p></span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 4.4px 36px; text-indent: -36px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Classic Design Challenge</a></b> #6 AG 7/1</span></span></p></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 4.4px 36px; text-indent: -36px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b><a href="https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Pammie's Inky Pinkies</a></b> #2323 AG 7/19</span></p></li><li><b><a href="https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Craft Rocket Challenges</a></b> #104 Use Dies 7/1 (Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Rectangles S4-317, Impression Obsession Grass DIE038-J multiple times)</li><li><b><a href="https://secretstamper.com/category/creative-creases-challenge/" target="_blank"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://secretstamper.com/category/creative-creases-challenge/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcoHygCFboird1eozpyjCHJXWO6NlDF0M257EpeLPmWkEa7IwK_HtQJeKc2XVScKSdTNlEdG11lTd-aU0c_kpqJ_4_tBqJdAOYJ53g63QM7KpGuAptMpt6oFwC2nttC0S6sfoB1qfcmueuWlvemgRbDlOU7dwX8QbvGtBzVxX74DJv9t2OfLdU1AcKfA" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcoHygCFboird1eozpyjCHJXWO6NlDF0M257EpeLPmWkEa7IwK_HtQJeKc2XVScKSdTNlEdG11lTd-aU0c_kpqJ_4_tBqJdAOYJ53g63QM7KpGuAptMpt6oFwC2nttC0S6sfoB1qfcmueuWlvemgRbDlOU7dwX8QbvGtBzVxX74DJv9t2OfLdU1AcKfA=w200-h200" width="200" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://secretstamper.com/category/creative-creases-challenge/" target="_blank">Creative Creases</a></b> #59 Anything Goes with a Fun Fold 6/22</li><li><b><a href="https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dragonfly Dreams Challenges</a></b> (June 4 "June") Fancy Folds Challenge 7/1 (both cards are double Z fold cards)</li><li><b><a href="https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ally's Angels</a></b> #71 Anything Goes 7/10</li><li><b><a href="https://bastel-traum.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bastel-Traum Challenges</a></b> #124 Flowers-Plants 7/15</li><li><b><a href="https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Craft Rocket Challenges</a></b> #104 Use Dies (Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Rectangles S4-317 - one of my first ever SB dies! - Impression Obsession Grass DIE038-J) 6/29</li></ol><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDvBF0kyIF0Xoa0EiUDW5-_U8iQNH3nLNaLPE4y3j--fg2BpvPiwXZelZfzyIULK_pckiVwQgXm0ZxK8hzEuTd7LvooIBvK5Nlenrrani9YYgx8OtgEpF5ZffE8-4iEy9ZiOxHH9V3SaR69LJsMJSqLezsMkqC_e7PbN6Zz-kN0XW6t1wpmkOZ3S4ogQ" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="371" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDvBF0kyIF0Xoa0EiUDW5-_U8iQNH3nLNaLPE4y3j--fg2BpvPiwXZelZfzyIULK_pckiVwQgXm0ZxK8hzEuTd7LvooIBvK5Nlenrrani9YYgx8OtgEpF5ZffE8-4iEy9ZiOxHH9V3SaR69LJsMJSqLezsMkqC_e7PbN6Zz-kN0XW6t1wpmkOZ3S4ogQ" width="320" /></a></div>hugs,<br /><br /><p></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to my blog. If you would like to visit my blog, or leave a comment on my blog, just click the title of this post at the top of your email. If you would simply like to contact me, please e-mail ellisdonna70@gmail.com. Thanks again. Your support means so much, Donna.</div>Donna Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493910748228055970noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047286263309535644.post-42432837100485524572023-05-15T02:00:00.154-05:002023-05-22T15:35:16.754-05:00Flower Cart - Jan's Digi Stamps<p style="text-align: center;"> Hello! I'm so glad to see you!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBF-a66tu39fuM_3y9P-WUV8Vxx0Ef_iJ7vvuAbvsc9LQ9o9rnxNLfOv1tMg3FEM_NJUdZfwS2Y-T38zfudJcCMLtNpSNROkXPm4QznbOAzZ29-NcUWxPnyPSpGLVdXV_cMniNaeEk1FEX3EeXG4GT_DHtHPOOCvdA4V9o9JiCzZmkftSanE5fMVVw2g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="431" data-original-width="1632" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBF-a66tu39fuM_3y9P-WUV8Vxx0Ef_iJ7vvuAbvsc9LQ9o9rnxNLfOv1tMg3FEM_NJUdZfwS2Y-T38zfudJcCMLtNpSNROkXPm4QznbOAzZ29-NcUWxPnyPSpGLVdXV_cMniNaeEk1FEX3EeXG4GT_DHtHPOOCvdA4V9o9JiCzZmkftSanE5fMVVw2g=w640-h170" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Reminder Time for the Anything Goes </span><b style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps!</a></b><span style="text-align: left;"> If you use a JDS image in your card, please mention it. </span><span style="background-color: #fff2cc; text-align: left;">There is a 2nd draw specifically for those who use one of Jan's fun images.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Jan's Digi's now has a </span><b style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/freebies" target="_blank">freebie section</a></b><span style="text-align: left;">. Freebies will be left up for a short time, and new ones will be added periodically. </span><b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/?Category=NEW%21" target="_blank">Jan's newest sets</a></b> are 25% off and this month's <b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/monthly-sale" target="_blank">Father's Day sale</a></b>, includes 10 sets.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I admit it! These were in my "to be finished" box, and it was fun to finish them up and send them to people who will love them. <span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Each card uses: <a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/798j-flower-cart" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank"><b>Flower Cart 798</b></a>, <a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/showers-of-tulips" target="_blank"><b>Showers of Tulips 923</b></a>, clear glitter and Copic Markers:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj97tSbiTbwMkbpNeNMo3FrH_gv76E4TmwproTIpphPquk_mIHkSemHd_ah_YNWKlK9fGTagIVRgfr83s1h0npoccFRwvHNkzFkloOl2lyNpDA_ETvBTjuTSg5v32x-o6I6ZYAEULSr_yM2aphzf7V4_ENFenyPXxUdKbvFnlsc3AvnoEUwvy2IpK3n7A" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="1239" data-original-width="1406" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj97tSbiTbwMkbpNeNMo3FrH_gv76E4TmwproTIpphPquk_mIHkSemHd_ah_YNWKlK9fGTagIVRgfr83s1h0npoccFRwvHNkzFkloOl2lyNpDA_ETvBTjuTSg5v32x-o6I6ZYAEULSr_yM2aphzf7V4_ENFenyPXxUdKbvFnlsc3AvnoEUwvy2IpK3n7A=w400-h353" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/798j-flower-cart" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank"><b>Flower Cart 798</b></a> 10 images</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy89oYi2QsRDASfm-PxcJlgTxA9Pl1q7wbP8X0-e525XLhsR3CBgBd-FSnmPztU3QjDwRsJSYJKff-JHnbXtyccnsutcyTjJJNjRXqiw1yvwVm-XY90kBrb942aJNX3skTUKbP7aFZ7Gs6ZQdbxDlODA-w1qQrpdUjZG2p3b3dAt-Rm21aaOz7G1lqgg/s1218/*wm.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1218" data-original-width="1046" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy89oYi2QsRDASfm-PxcJlgTxA9Pl1q7wbP8X0-e525XLhsR3CBgBd-FSnmPztU3QjDwRsJSYJKff-JHnbXtyccnsutcyTjJJNjRXqiw1yvwVm-XY90kBrb942aJNX3skTUKbP7aFZ7Gs6ZQdbxDlODA-w1qQrpdUjZG2p3b3dAt-Rm21aaOz7G1lqgg/w344-h400/*wm.jpg" width="344" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/showers-of-tulips" target="_blank"><b>Showers of Tulips 923</b></a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Like lots of bloggers, I am trying to use as many of my favorite (or unused) older products as possible in my creations. There is something happy and satisfying in doing that (at least for me!) <div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #990000;">Cherry & Ivory Colored Card:</span></b> <span>Dies- Spellbinders Cascading Grace 5x7, Marianne Design Creatables Anja's Large Ovals LR0236, EK Success corner punch, SU Scallop Punch, </span><span>Distress Inks (Scattered Straw, Worn Lipstick, Spun Sugar), Ivory Neenah Cardstock, DLArt Ivory Ribbon, My Favorite Things cloud stencil, green and blue colored pencils, Freebie interior sentiments </span><b><a href="https://creativesmiles2.blogspot.com/2023/03/pretty-monochrome-greens-spotlight-look.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</b><br /><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOdNB6U0cZcNLE-jLCdnS8-Y961cS8DVkG-yE0pHV_udAvzM778us3RF_o_jSpiv7CO4A017bAH3qC8fCqAdpme2uVT4htogLwljBapWsR2UcwijTI637Dt6jYqPS1r4eH0iKsftSrOiO71s8NK6B9Uf4_INiddc_WsmwPyZV65M8X_kw9em7INhzA9g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="737" data-original-width="971" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOdNB6U0cZcNLE-jLCdnS8-Y961cS8DVkG-yE0pHV_udAvzM778us3RF_o_jSpiv7CO4A017bAH3qC8fCqAdpme2uVT4htogLwljBapWsR2UcwijTI637Dt6jYqPS1r4eH0iKsftSrOiO71s8NK6B9Uf4_INiddc_WsmwPyZV65M8X_kw9em7INhzA9g=w640-h486" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Green & Ivory Card:</b> </span> Dies: Grand Labels Four Nestabilities, SB 5x7 Elegant Labels Four, SB Fancy Tags One S4-235, Ivory Neenah Cardstock, Peeled Paint Distress Ink</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWohAlaJNtHZSljJVUsB_kOHs1s5uK7oBM0V2RqgP2QTGReE5SmaOTkHPqKh_u1geit6wqBgZmboMh9ximoa7kJYrgTqyfRDbMIfOgRwB1NLa9sTPlsWpgaGW_A74S2F-O3I7T-iQHgzTSqNbEfj2eea1jOohlU8kBEi0b0d2esNkcR6Pfs2wTnPiJJw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="927" data-original-width="1064" height="559" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWohAlaJNtHZSljJVUsB_kOHs1s5uK7oBM0V2RqgP2QTGReE5SmaOTkHPqKh_u1geit6wqBgZmboMh9ximoa7kJYrgTqyfRDbMIfOgRwB1NLa9sTPlsWpgaGW_A74S2F-O3I7T-iQHgzTSqNbEfj2eea1jOohlU8kBEi0b0d2esNkcR6Pfs2wTnPiJJw=w640-h559" width="640" /></a></div><br />I find using pale gray and/or pale ivory as a card base is difficult to photograph without appearing rather dingy and dark. But like other supplies in my stash, crying out to be used, so is my Neenah Ivory for Copics asking to be used!</div><div><br /></div><div>But I DID allow myself to color one with traditional white Express-It:<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #ff00fe;">Pink &</span> </b><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Green Card</b>:</span> <span style="text-align: left;">Dies: </span>LifeStyle Nesting Lace Ovals, Embossalicious Rose Vine embossing folder by Die'sire, EK Success Oval Punch, Distress Inks (Bundled Sage, Kitsch Flamingo, Spun Sugar) DLArt Pink Ribbon,</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgU9UnBDuFBriySk0Nfyc-aPwws31zGFMe1qFTiM_wjfBMzRfMq-zhz_4hPUYjX4L4IaoO2DYB7hPYk7RggSSImGZvdL0h6LSFrXIjdLHFiCqQBrDVEJkHpBVUdUjdcVZbmgjU3jeKIa8Gqund8nLearW-_7wpBm0viKDSrfFKIVwEdaJbKpnj3UYzWsg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1098" data-original-width="1160" height="605" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgU9UnBDuFBriySk0Nfyc-aPwws31zGFMe1qFTiM_wjfBMzRfMq-zhz_4hPUYjX4L4IaoO2DYB7hPYk7RggSSImGZvdL0h6LSFrXIjdLHFiCqQBrDVEJkHpBVUdUjdcVZbmgjU3jeKIa8Gqund8nLearW-_7wpBm0viKDSrfFKIVwEdaJbKpnj3UYzWsg=w640-h605" width="640" /></a></div><br />The interior is a freebie gift from me. You can download it <b><a href="https://creativesmiles2.blogspot.com/2023/03/pretty-monochrome-greens-spotlight-look.html" target="_blank">here</a></b> (scroll to the bottom of the post)<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXsibcR0jx4BKf_VAjszltHorCxtVmzqauhZvz9_3jSiiEIF99zEVNzSWfuH27IBgUIbyFyz7OiCNMNg-ktJIljZhJF8Zx_qBLYLRNFMbDaTMNFoRCreI9cEdXz2uX96tqJY8CyQ7SzLr2Ts1uU0nMVRIwJ-jlj5rYKDpAw_AnhnUEjAZO9u-tW7dzaQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="827" data-original-width="1102" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXsibcR0jx4BKf_VAjszltHorCxtVmzqauhZvz9_3jSiiEIF99zEVNzSWfuH27IBgUIbyFyz7OiCNMNg-ktJIljZhJF8Zx_qBLYLRNFMbDaTMNFoRCreI9cEdXz2uX96tqJY8CyQ7SzLr2Ts1uU0nMVRIwJ-jlj5rYKDpAw_AnhnUEjAZO9u-tW7dzaQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqlyBQs6ckmHQ7sAnlY7WChFTfawTquZZbaTlI_3C7QvZdDBy2NBZdAK5ij-eQcFRId0tJhEt22P-twtyqeOMvF3CGGp1dOxMyjPfgT9_btHLfGhgKHLyMAEK4130wSnUIk22xRXoMj23qtJe33KvGLvu52DXA96d52hvNwPmWQgEbFhUoo4AqawYT8A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="940" data-original-width="1256" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqlyBQs6ckmHQ7sAnlY7WChFTfawTquZZbaTlI_3C7QvZdDBy2NBZdAK5ij-eQcFRId0tJhEt22P-twtyqeOMvF3CGGp1dOxMyjPfgT9_btHLfGhgKHLyMAEK4130wSnUIk22xRXoMj23qtJe33KvGLvu52DXA96d52hvNwPmWQgEbFhUoo4AqawYT8A=w640-h478" width="640" /></a></div><br />Don't forget to head on over and share your pretty projects with us at <b><a href="https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jan's Digi Stamps!</a></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Challenges I would like to play in please:</b></div><div><ol style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 17.6px;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><b><a href="https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Crafting Happiness Challenges</a></b> # 142 Flowers 6/1</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><b style="text-indent: -36px;"><a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Classic Design Challenge</a></b><span style="text-indent: -36px;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -36px;">#5 AG 6/1</span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><b style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -36px;"><a href="https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">A Perfect Time to Craft</a></b><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -36px;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -36px;">#5 AG (check 7/1)</span></li></ol><div><br /></div><div>Stamping Hugs,</div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgChO-QVMHhQteGHi_22mMJOfAkIWYwcZqhxu_e2nP_MlE8ZbCFFpLpfx-FcpnhDE0kcDm-tL8RLGY5M1G4wPgeictc_GvozeNp1bdfsEJCDK9BgeaG7UjlxEcuLuhckMD9dX-f2BRKEksGG_UdzLwwjw0EiJYJFHdYao5G1hJuujDANTEHsZCZQQMxfQ" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="212" data-original-width="361" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgChO-QVMHhQteGHi_22mMJOfAkIWYwcZqhxu_e2nP_MlE8ZbCFFpLpfx-FcpnhDE0kcDm-tL8RLGY5M1G4wPgeictc_GvozeNp1bdfsEJCDK9BgeaG7UjlxEcuLuhckMD9dX-f2BRKEksGG_UdzLwwjw0EiJYJFHdYao5G1hJuujDANTEHsZCZQQMxfQ" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to my blog. If you would like to visit my blog, or leave a comment on my blog, just click the title of this post at the top of your email. If you would simply like to contact me, please e-mail ellisdonna70@gmail.com. Thanks again. Your support means so much, Donna.</div>Donna Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493910748228055970noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047286263309535644.post-44339855614068953822023-05-15T01:00:00.171-05:002023-05-21T09:22:33.626-05:00Orange Rose Fiesta Time at Beautiful Blossoms Challenges<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4EuJCTvcsjg4aUE2XacqB699aNXhI8PbpddM7Z-OkaOxe0BVuLtjHuGTVNqyi2RPgEycDajOccnpAlLfBTUqlOkWzMxrnecziZOkHDfFB_Rmw8oqNBuq31xkOTeu87krGqFmBR3XC_CUms4tAOgyKZfntaGgXHvNLKcfcbAtUyW_e3WhiX53-vlwrYQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="354" data-original-width="1192" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4EuJCTvcsjg4aUE2XacqB699aNXhI8PbpddM7Z-OkaOxe0BVuLtjHuGTVNqyi2RPgEycDajOccnpAlLfBTUqlOkWzMxrnecziZOkHDfFB_Rmw8oqNBuq31xkOTeu87krGqFmBR3XC_CUms4tAOgyKZfntaGgXHvNLKcfcbAtUyW_e3WhiX53-vlwrYQ=w640-h190" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Hello, blogging friends!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: right;"><span>It's time for a new Challenge at <a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Beautiful Blossoms</a></span><span>. A</span></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> fun "mood-board-inspired" monthly challenge which features Flowers as the main focus.</span> </span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_cXEXIOc4ZRAGvFN2OTr9OYymjxvkdxg6GHUxqRkcx58DuBU-QUt2w3ruxAT471eVZKa-TPgBdHJ0vAtTnX7xXyUIknU04sxG6sxTFCGXGCoQIJqHOfDXM3XlL4EVTN05xs1EW5WKkuZhmgWUfVD57-rkfwyVjBlUjj2SujYQZ_tUtQfogrtjOuWDXg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_cXEXIOc4ZRAGvFN2OTr9OYymjxvkdxg6GHUxqRkcx58DuBU-QUt2w3ruxAT471eVZKa-TPgBdHJ0vAtTnX7xXyUIknU04sxG6sxTFCGXGCoQIJqHOfDXM3XlL4EVTN05xs1EW5WKkuZhmgWUfVD57-rkfwyVjBlUjj2SujYQZ_tUtQfogrtjOuWDXg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="background-color: #fff2cc; text-align: left;">The Mood Board is a starting point, and your artwork is where your imagination takes you! </span><div><p style="text-align: center;"> I was inspired by: </p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div style="text-align: left;"><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>The letters in the word "fiesta" are separated by squares. The "square triad rose image" is "separated" by the same shape.</li><li>The gold glitter embossing tinsel is inspired by the pretty jewelry in the mood board.</li><li>And those brilliant colors, so these orange roses are shaded with pink tones, and boast green leaves.</li></ol></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I rummaged through my "needs to be colored" bin and found this Pink and Main rose awaiting its completion. It was heat set with gold glitter embossing tinsel, and is quite sparkly in person.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikY-9fQaE9_JEIz90xdQ260Q6zKfh23dTsE5pv8XBYLOFviyCHQVqemC64UOez3ZrEDOe9LmdjHBrFUWBqwfermHvG6N-gSj21Rg1WauLooxAI3235VRgCNyhY0ecDfL-GnbcnjC3nKKGM7NgJqzc_R7lUhKHCoXMqpauO4eLvzB49SM_sKxdvT9YcIA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1135" data-original-width="942" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikY-9fQaE9_JEIz90xdQ260Q6zKfh23dTsE5pv8XBYLOFviyCHQVqemC64UOez3ZrEDOe9LmdjHBrFUWBqwfermHvG6N-gSj21Rg1WauLooxAI3235VRgCNyhY0ecDfL-GnbcnjC3nKKGM7NgJqzc_R7lUhKHCoXMqpauO4eLvzB49SM_sKxdvT9YcIA=w531-h640" width="531" /></a></div><br />The sentiments are from a stamp set purchased nearly 25 years ago, by Anna Griffin. The die set is also by Anna Griffin. Her dies are deeply etched, easily cut, and always emboss well:<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgP-9fOD0_u7yj-gGK6Wxe5_aQ_TeAQrT0QnK0TEYpc1Lbm4yx3XT_P72vjcMyqqUEDWGPClw1TQTwHl_DvcgJZfLAqY8Di3dMwwMyZyYsxEiyZ0X79kLHgUn55do-MTwLcnjVWF5jEq9FyEtKEUiFw7OLwtyyboO-TZ19JOIpYDXNI9DDYM7Vx3EhQmA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="2889" data-original-width="2186" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgP-9fOD0_u7yj-gGK6Wxe5_aQ_TeAQrT0QnK0TEYpc1Lbm4yx3XT_P72vjcMyqqUEDWGPClw1TQTwHl_DvcgJZfLAqY8Di3dMwwMyZyYsxEiyZ0X79kLHgUn55do-MTwLcnjVWF5jEq9FyEtKEUiFw7OLwtyyboO-TZ19JOIpYDXNI9DDYM7Vx3EhQmA=w485-h640" width="485" /></a></div><br />While coloring with Copic Markers, I carefully avoided the marker tip with the gold EP. You cannot see it well in the photos, but the orange is shaded with deep pink Copics. The "tall flower" was cut into thirds to mimmic the scrabble words in the mood board, but it also allowed me to introduce the bright green color as well. (apologies for the dark photo)<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0MyBzdkxOdmLgA60rTxUugmX3Va-16WJEDR-GponELNdbDcKaMO7riLT7Sih0dnBr1o0-RhH3j4LTn3BP2nYEvrtnuPShTiSaA92Y3iZzrmZtLcDy76OFWUCh6cfTtUPeZe_ouMPddPxNhvjkiuR20gKHdK3FQvWllgszszpIP-fa7Fe5cyTTUKTxyQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1542" data-original-width="1007" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0MyBzdkxOdmLgA60rTxUugmX3Va-16WJEDR-GponELNdbDcKaMO7riLT7Sih0dnBr1o0-RhH3j4LTn3BP2nYEvrtnuPShTiSaA92Y3iZzrmZtLcDy76OFWUCh6cfTtUPeZe_ouMPddPxNhvjkiuR20gKHdK3FQvWllgszszpIP-fa7Fe5cyTTUKTxyQ=w419-h640" width="419" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Looking forward to seeing your floral masterpiece at </span><span style="text-align: right;">at </span><a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/" style="font-weight: bold; text-align: right;" target="_blank">Beautiful Blossoms</a><span style="text-align: left;"> Challenge!</span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Products: <b>Stamps</b>: <a href="https://pinkandmain.com/tall-flowers/" target="_blank">Pink and Main Tall Flowers set</a>, Anna Griffin "Sentimental Statements" stamp set, <b>Inks</b>: Cheerful Yellow and Green Oasis VersaFine Clair, Copic Markers, Gold Glitter Embossing Tinsel, <b>Dies</b>: <a href="https://annagriffin.com/product/gentlemans-slimline-concentric-dies/" target="_blank">Anna Griffin Gentleman's Study Concentric Slimline Die set</a>, 2 old SU punches, old EKSuccess corner punch.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Playing in the following fine challenges please:</p><ol style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 17.6px;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><b><b><a href="https://worldwidecrafterscoloristschallenge.blogspot.com/" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Challenge</a></b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> #5 AG (entry 1 of 3) 6/12</span></b></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><b style="text-indent: -36px;"><a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Classic Design Challenge</a></b><span style="text-indent: -36px;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -36px;">#5 AG 6/1</span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><b style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -36px;"><a href="https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">A Perfect Time to Craft</a></b><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -36px;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -36px;">#5 AG (check 7/1)</span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><b><a href="https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Crafting Happiness Challenges</a></b> # 142 Flowers 6/1</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 4.4px 36px; text-indent: -36px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b><a href="https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Pammie's Inky Pinkies</a></b> #2319 AG 5/22</span></p></li></ol><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Stamping Hugs,</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKi2_ZIISLJ37vmJE6aaOsRNk4btmIN9f1RxiFcRM5s9Gs87k5XRcK-CLDqKh400l4LMCItozyz63cF9kByh_DzoCtDeCdUt9-pg06nQdK7zpg391bK7gZyhchTUixFo9nSXptaVuXqiWwATLwxXyOjYCR8tykAoN-rFb9ZdXj069jAvhqFZ38U7AwUQ/s443/flower%20ptc.gif" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="359" data-original-width="443" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKi2_ZIISLJ37vmJE6aaOsRNk4btmIN9f1RxiFcRM5s9Gs87k5XRcK-CLDqKh400l4LMCItozyz63cF9kByh_DzoCtDeCdUt9-pg06nQdK7zpg391bK7gZyhchTUixFo9nSXptaVuXqiWwATLwxXyOjYCR8tykAoN-rFb9ZdXj069jAvhqFZ38U7AwUQ/s16000/flower%20ptc.gif" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to my blog. If you would like to visit my blog, or leave a comment on my blog, just click the title of this post at the top of your email. If you would simply like to contact me, please e-mail ellisdonna70@gmail.com. Thanks again. Your support means so much, Donna.</div>Donna Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493910748228055970noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047286263309535644.post-61268270014944441732023-05-01T05:00:00.029-05:002023-05-02T09:56:55.117-05:00House Mouse Gingerbread Decorating {Christmas Bingo Challenges}<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">NOTE: My Jan's Digi Stamps design team project is also published today <b><a href="https://creativesmiles2.blogspot.com/2023/05/patriotic-poppies-jans-digi-stamps.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yippee! I'm so excited to share a brand new Christmas Challenge for blog land!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhC-t-Qs24mRA4ZX0tzRJBTnVvtCo-Wzm_Sc9kJu5JNSc-f3jSkXobtrAeIryTeAqfQejeGYilp-mFicaKHHD1MLE9EH1jDgxbnNfS0on1baT7toFf_4_n_x2U5YBQsKMzWzVldi8_TrZPcFwFeyavABrF10erSjDmxlT19V7dAtyf063rOFLoh9UiCgg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="508" data-original-width="1306" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhC-t-Qs24mRA4ZX0tzRJBTnVvtCo-Wzm_Sc9kJu5JNSc-f3jSkXobtrAeIryTeAqfQejeGYilp-mFicaKHHD1MLE9EH1jDgxbnNfS0on1baT7toFf_4_n_x2U5YBQsKMzWzVldi8_TrZPcFwFeyavABrF10erSjDmxlT19V7dAtyf063rOFLoh9UiCgg=w640-h248" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! A brand new challenge blog for Christmas lovers all year long! </p><p style="text-align: center;">Named <b><a href="https://christmasbingochallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Christmas BINGO Challenges</a></b>, a new bingo card is available for each challenge. But this bingo is a bit different. Only columns may be used (not rows or diagonal choices). Each column includes a FREE SPACE, which you may also use. Please utilize three or more squares in the column of your choice. (more details on blog)</p><p style="text-align: right;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBYt4tPgX6KBRCkiZyALJ7Uae9yUfLe2kR4_fFbzKOOPUUHJ1zwh1yEC-bNNAUMAEyT8V9yIaazoLGmj_LS7_bOelniilcT2jFtg1vI2R7v5vLX0LzPw5dJYTMr89xsWcaBK0P6GXSBwM9DOnqsc-yKOPiZUnQoOpAmV5m_cVDkfJv47CSUm59UJNARQ" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="907" data-original-width="872" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBYt4tPgX6KBRCkiZyALJ7Uae9yUfLe2kR4_fFbzKOOPUUHJ1zwh1yEC-bNNAUMAEyT8V9yIaazoLGmj_LS7_bOelniilcT2jFtg1vI2R7v5vLX0LzPw5dJYTMr89xsWcaBK0P6GXSBwM9DOnqsc-yKOPiZUnQoOpAmV5m_cVDkfJv47CSUm59UJNARQ=w308-h320" width="308" /></a></div>In this case, I have chosen the "B" column.<p></p><p style="text-align: right;">Tags (in the upper right of my card)</p><p style="text-align: right;">Dots (in the background papers)</p><p style="text-align: right;">Green (papers are pine needle green)</p><p style="text-align: right;">Stamped Image (House Mouse & Hero Arts)</p><p style="text-align: right;">and I even can say "free" because I've used some other "stuff" on the card (giggle)</p><p style="text-align: right;">Remember, you only have to use 3 squares in one column, and FREE can be one of your choices!</p><p style="text-align: right;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Colored with Copic Markers, this darling House Mouse stamp is now retired. Fortunately, I had stamped a few from a friend several years ago. </p><p style="text-align: center;">The sentiment is stamped in <span style="text-align: left;">Rain Forest VersaFine Clair and heat set with clear detail embossing powder. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrjB9aLkpNowMtwXGTd7UuVYsyMeFgXeNNcoTv-UCeCMPYkuUHxTrZILxLxza2B-A7-vdIQ-mldvGwtSZOAnpl90FGWiFWRbW_hwqKjeTQU9jDBzidQHwftVN9ZsnmBkN7v1TLZbf_7Vu9bOiTTKtWlQZdhgN3S9DFSXYK-bKA17TO89uGqBrRRC4hMA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="429" data-original-width="571" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrjB9aLkpNowMtwXGTd7UuVYsyMeFgXeNNcoTv-UCeCMPYkuUHxTrZILxLxza2B-A7-vdIQ-mldvGwtSZOAnpl90FGWiFWRbW_hwqKjeTQU9jDBzidQHwftVN9ZsnmBkN7v1TLZbf_7Vu9bOiTTKtWlQZdhgN3S9DFSXYK-bKA17TO89uGqBrRRC4hMA=w640-h482" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: right;">The House Mouse line is one I never tire of coloring. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc; text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">How about you? Do you have certain favorite stamps or stamp lines that you enjoy? Or do you find yourself going through cycles of certain styles and techniques?</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;">I tried balancing the gold glossy die cut with the brass bell in the image:</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5yT2iwYspYJ8l__-3VL6Dp65lZn-6b_Tsb_wzkNmi9FELxNWgxpkr6pu5YfaCpFEkwVP4iETu3h1NquwQHdk0YMaxPeSN9pOqYByHrX8c3AKBjkZUc4_Wz_VjTlB8CSGGNvVlDzo_c3zM6oX3_r1DIMnhicwPKSIPuGuil6TMHmExGMFXsO43cKjvMA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="662" data-original-width="1069" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5yT2iwYspYJ8l__-3VL6Dp65lZn-6b_Tsb_wzkNmi9FELxNWgxpkr6pu5YfaCpFEkwVP4iETu3h1NquwQHdk0YMaxPeSN9pOqYByHrX8c3AKBjkZUc4_Wz_VjTlB8CSGGNvVlDzo_c3zM6oX3_r1DIMnhicwPKSIPuGuil6TMHmExGMFXsO43cKjvMA=w640-h396" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjd-gNXUkPTP1xlrpft7nbNKRPWtNi2hZ2tAqKk8CaCMZ7_yNj_ZXkY9FwDqVkIShtqLD8eqs7c5uUuZ5IpNI3X58_fdO1ULPm4LcSarxqFFyaCrQWwWnsVR8dSSvNJ7JLgdGqEZjFCV3h33HCzwb6EhMsvN7UbOBYZ-JxDXxRYL5Dsgvra5hezUIrNGg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="884" data-original-width="1215" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjd-gNXUkPTP1xlrpft7nbNKRPWtNi2hZ2tAqKk8CaCMZ7_yNj_ZXkY9FwDqVkIShtqLD8eqs7c5uUuZ5IpNI3X58_fdO1ULPm4LcSarxqFFyaCrQWwWnsVR8dSSvNJ7JLgdGqEZjFCV3h33HCzwb6EhMsvN7UbOBYZ-JxDXxRYL5Dsgvra5hezUIrNGg=w640-h466" width="640" /></a></div><br />Come on over and show us what you can do with the bingo card at <b><a href="https://christmasbingochallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Christmas BINGO Challenges</a>.</b><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Products: <b>Stamps</b>: Stampendous House Mouse Frosting Gingerbread Man from 1997 (it's long been retired), Hero Arts Clear set CL722, Green Digital Paper by <b><a href="http://www.lianascrap.com/free-digital-paper-pack-only-in-dreams-set/" target="_blank">LianaScrap</a> (free, thank you)</b>, <b>Dies</b>: Tonic Mixed Edge Rectangle set, Surprise Creations Double Stitch Tags die set, Tutti-123 Arched Fir Branch die, Memory Box Precious Gingerbread Men <b>Inks</b>: Rain Forest VersaFine Clair, Oxides in Pine Needles and Lucky Clover, Copic Markers, Clear Detail Embossing Powder </p><p style="text-align: left;">Challenges I would like to play in please:</p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><b><a href="https://theoutlawzchallenges-thursday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Outlawz Twisted Thursday</a> </b>AG with theme COLOR IT (colored with Rain Forest VersaFine Clair, Oxides in Pine Needles and Lucky Clover, Copic Markers) 5/4 (3 of 5 allowed entries)</li><li><b style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://worldwidecrafterscoloristschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Challenge</a></b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> #4 AG (entry 3 of 3) 5/12</span></b></li><li><b><a href="https://www.mftstamps.com/blogs/news/christmas-card-challenge-april-2023" target="_blank">My Favorite Things Christmas Challenge</a></b> (April 20) ends May 17</li><li><b><a href="https://housemouse-challenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge</a></b> (5/1) AG HM ends May 13</li><li><b style="background-color: white; text-indent: -36px;"><a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Classic Design Challenge</a></b><span style="background-color: white; text-indent: -36px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; text-indent: -36px;">#5 AG 6/1</span></li><li><b style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-indent: -36px;"><a href="https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Perfect Time to Craft</a></b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-indent: -36px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-indent: -36px;">#5 AG (check 7/1)</span></li><li><b><a href="https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge</a></b> #18 Everything Goes 5/6</li><li><b><a href="https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge</a></b> #38 AG option mood board 5/4 (D&D - I hope I understood the challenge properly) </li><li><b><a href="https://christmaswiththecuties.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Christmas With The Cuties</a></b> #69 Something Hand Colored ends May 14 check 5/29</li><li><b><a href="https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Critter Crazy Challenges</a></b> #74 FEATURE a critter 6/1</li><li><b><a href="https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog</a></b> #50 AG Christmas 6/15</li></ol><p style="text-align: left;">Stamping Hugs,</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5OAGjspgP9Tt_Gj8vUUYT71KDbd0bkYsBLGq3yo-HyiFj70jPA7zp7TGWaAkgxPELm_yXIngiNI2CFYHfzM26e0MHvjOxGQF7JTG-Au27PpnI-vhN2r8QGYF8W_OQhwGI3r3Pt2WOlOHd1qoIaywUlppvSbItmkZmtP5Kjr9igUH9-F3_9QSiuMaZhg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="143" data-original-width="171" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5OAGjspgP9Tt_Gj8vUUYT71KDbd0bkYsBLGq3yo-HyiFj70jPA7zp7TGWaAkgxPELm_yXIngiNI2CFYHfzM26e0MHvjOxGQF7JTG-Au27PpnI-vhN2r8QGYF8W_OQhwGI3r3Pt2WOlOHd1qoIaywUlppvSbItmkZmtP5Kjr9igUH9-F3_9QSiuMaZhg=w200-h167" width="200" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to my blog. If you would like to visit my blog, or leave a comment on my blog, just click the title of this post at the top of your email. If you would simply like to contact me, please e-mail ellisdonna70@gmail.com. Thanks again. Your support means so much, Donna.</div>Donna Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493910748228055970noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047286263309535644.post-20720901566657997912023-05-01T02:00:00.223-05:002023-05-01T06:51:38.572-05:00Patriotic Poppies {Jan's Digi Stamps}<p style="text-align: center;">Happy May, dear blogging friends! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuFGZVAO17nBAQCLRlmJchAN1nrpNm_dQjeCPGDsD8IvtgPhlMEKaMIvOQAblXG6FqY8yaU7YohxB3XFGxXSTj1EhfejAMuJ8cEIgM5ks6JBNekhNMytIz8aamAE1dAK4osNc9duBmZd3XmQmUf2TNH4OBbfkYToCfTdHvH9oTTAzI3THWx9D0Gzx0bw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="447" data-original-width="1546" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuFGZVAO17nBAQCLRlmJchAN1nrpNm_dQjeCPGDsD8IvtgPhlMEKaMIvOQAblXG6FqY8yaU7YohxB3XFGxXSTj1EhfejAMuJ8cEIgM5ks6JBNekhNMytIz8aamAE1dAK4osNc9duBmZd3XmQmUf2TNH4OBbfkYToCfTdHvH9oTTAzI3THWx9D0Gzx0bw=w640-h186" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Today is the kickoff for May's Anything Goes </span><b style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps!</a></b><span style="text-align: left;"> If you use a JDS image in your card, please mention it. </span><span style="background-color: #fff2cc; text-align: left;">There is a 2nd draw specifically for those who use one of Jan's fun images. </span><b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/?Category=NEW%21" target="_blank">Jan's newest sets</a></b> are 25% off and this month's <b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/monthly-sale" target="_blank">Father's Day sale</a></b>, includes 10 sets, also on sale 25% off.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">I've blended some other papers with Jan's pretty, Patriotic Poppies set, in honor of those who have fought for our freedom, and the freedom of others. The poppy was established as a symbol for that reason globally after World War 1. </span></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyGti83TS-IJzXYj6_pc_zEDPRYM2d-UVZC0vctKVjqOauxkYdMheivBwdFTJ-MAVmkM4GdVYtxTWo0gG98uNNpsXEvGnKvEVWc9JaAtZ__NK03f4sALruVoCyA8GUq2o7OXMilzlK73OzxS7ZWhWfeBcp9-sj_n9eHRC0lLKdgzmsBnw5ANyU4iO_oA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="1164" data-original-width="1164" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyGti83TS-IJzXYj6_pc_zEDPRYM2d-UVZC0vctKVjqOauxkYdMheivBwdFTJ-MAVmkM4GdVYtxTWo0gG98uNNpsXEvGnKvEVWc9JaAtZ__NK03f4sALruVoCyA8GUq2o7OXMilzlK73OzxS7ZWhWfeBcp9-sj_n9eHRC0lLKdgzmsBnw5ANyU4iO_oA=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/patriotic-poppies" target="_blank">Patriotic Poppies</a></b> on sale <b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">33% off for $2.00</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Sentiment is from:</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtY4EqywPX1POw7KzxI5uI4G48G68wTkQgxQYv9tPYVA0BRylhO6ExOKAdqQzAmKXc7tOLcHnx2u-cqpdfAY089WKtfSVrt7I4_Bsrh4PalnPwDY3AwH6IkdvQ8yBtHBisENU8HmE7o64uDypbL5QnsH-ybFctC2PSwRpranbch-AaOP2MZ0g46Kx_yQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="818" data-original-width="905" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtY4EqywPX1POw7KzxI5uI4G48G68wTkQgxQYv9tPYVA0BRylhO6ExOKAdqQzAmKXc7tOLcHnx2u-cqpdfAY089WKtfSVrt7I4_Bsrh4PalnPwDY3AwH6IkdvQ8yBtHBisENU8HmE7o64uDypbL5QnsH-ybFctC2PSwRpranbch-AaOP2MZ0g46Kx_yQ=w320-h289" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/874j-botanical-orchids" target="_blank">Botanical Orchids 874<br /></a></b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgT6Kd0eQ-FQtVKfU1bcKWlU8KXw6wrfsQlj_zNgIGC0RsJcmhkbsgk06RgQ3h4ahDgvHVDls5ivffrRF-dkArFNincDdufAL2ceq6ErWQW1NZlYuKNDDWBIw1lWfyotiarAp1aU1x9CQoEEWcF-kPaeVyzKVx-IT9k_CKQ_slM4ucZzibWSRVSI6epsg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="932" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgT6Kd0eQ-FQtVKfU1bcKWlU8KXw6wrfsQlj_zNgIGC0RsJcmhkbsgk06RgQ3h4ahDgvHVDls5ivffrRF-dkArFNincDdufAL2ceq6ErWQW1NZlYuKNDDWBIw1lWfyotiarAp1aU1x9CQoEEWcF-kPaeVyzKVx-IT9k_CKQ_slM4ucZzibWSRVSI6epsg" width="249" /></a></div><br />I digitally created a red 4.5 x 4.5 inch background, placing 4 small rectangles and cropped poppies in each. Then a larger rectangle accommodates the sentiment. Each rectangle is framed digitally in black, with a shadow effect for the sentiment, all in my free, trusty Pages word processor. I copy-and-pasted the flowers in each rectangle to be colored and layered. The images are colored with Copic markers. Even the lace is a digital addition.<p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Instead of "popping up" the whole flower, the bases of each flower (near the stem) have been glued flat atop the flower underneath, with black dimensional tape under portions of the flower petals on the upper layer:</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikbTv7W4ax3s0gARbl_JQRwhni5wtagRFT7ZLD_RhJCRk3pXqQ-DRE05aBOnQv2JlE-G8QOzzAOISvUi_f-0JNw5EwwDzOhsnUSndE53QdxPh3HdXSzteDWDBeAF6K0WD5mjCbjLs_Swtr30TVuZeNx445kcYQu4wb_6K1QjrGKOOIEu99weeAAtiKcw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1122" data-original-width="1613" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikbTv7W4ax3s0gARbl_JQRwhni5wtagRFT7ZLD_RhJCRk3pXqQ-DRE05aBOnQv2JlE-G8QOzzAOISvUi_f-0JNw5EwwDzOhsnUSndE53QdxPh3HdXSzteDWDBeAF6K0WD5mjCbjLs_Swtr30TVuZeNx445kcYQu4wb_6K1QjrGKOOIEu99weeAAtiKcw=w640-h446" width="640" /></a></div><br />A shadow affect was used on the sentiment digitally:<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgT8NezIZUWBpxbWcF5PoES3IIitfVABBouuSuuK5rbCyaQu0n4zWcbXUCrLYMw1iKd6DKo_iUdcguUst8OsjLhaWzrGlBG2blE7KvXr5LKf0RA3GYjt3tajSynagV_Nu7LiKW5fMp8oUNPZNNQp01Uys-5JeA6fGgr0vtffjbf0i6P7hMIQjk5aCfXmg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1010" data-original-width="1373" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgT8NezIZUWBpxbWcF5PoES3IIitfVABBouuSuuK5rbCyaQu0n4zWcbXUCrLYMw1iKd6DKo_iUdcguUst8OsjLhaWzrGlBG2blE7KvXr5LKf0RA3GYjt3tajSynagV_Nu7LiKW5fMp8oUNPZNNQp01Uys-5JeA6fGgr0vtffjbf0i6P7hMIQjk5aCfXmg=w640-h470" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The card interior uses my handmade sentiment with one of Jan's pre-colored images:</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBGqUBKw4zaz3Sfq67IFAzRpDv_YGYIoYkFbgzekJhZS8QvLo85Zfubc3dN6P-qStOPgIFnmK9aEoRq8rYzjDdJzhsjzht3vSfqUOnBsesE8WcFM9MMsn9lleGlrCV4HFG4c-TlWekdQMZr0f5-YF37MKWgfAJUdL9lX4hJwrgXt55o0Ywc2zLiTeabA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="638" data-original-width="896" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBGqUBKw4zaz3Sfq67IFAzRpDv_YGYIoYkFbgzekJhZS8QvLo85Zfubc3dN6P-qStOPgIFnmK9aEoRq8rYzjDdJzhsjzht3vSfqUOnBsesE8WcFM9MMsn9lleGlrCV4HFG4c-TlWekdQMZr0f5-YF37MKWgfAJUdL9lX4hJwrgXt55o0Ywc2zLiTeabA=w400-h285" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXr-s4JZazEXz-AGgjphe3S7mENdroRhc5JlFi_PDyaj2kG3vSOOz6NizR0FeZ8p_YcGf7cePVSeruN39dz2UKDKsvwybRwHfgRUeXoTXlaMlTdLkUld3eBKX_AwAWquhJUc_sSLmDc3hHgVAsTqL3rJ4DeijlSccfjYEP5RsBNHQJb07IRIAQCJQR3g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1042" data-original-width="1197" height="557" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXr-s4JZazEXz-AGgjphe3S7mENdroRhc5JlFi_PDyaj2kG3vSOOz6NizR0FeZ8p_YcGf7cePVSeruN39dz2UKDKsvwybRwHfgRUeXoTXlaMlTdLkUld3eBKX_AwAWquhJUc_sSLmDc3hHgVAsTqL3rJ4DeijlSccfjYEP5RsBNHQJb07IRIAQCJQR3g=w640-h557" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div>We love seeing your projects at <b style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps!</a></b><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Products: </span><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Jan's Digi Images</a><span style="text-align: left;">: </span><b style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/patriotic-poppies" target="_blank">Patriotic Poppies 4095</a></b><span style="text-align: left;">, </span><b style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/874j-botanical-orchids" target="_blank">Botanical Orchids 874</a></b><span style="text-align: left;">, also digital: Digital Lace Borders by Angie Makes at Creative Market, Lozzy T's Papers "Checkout #30", regular papers, Coral Mulberry Paper, Copic Markers</span></p><h2><u>I'd like to play in the following fine challenges please:</u></h2><p></p><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"></div><p></p><div><ol><li><b><a href="https://theoutlawzchallenges-thursday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Outlawz Twisted Thursday</a> </b>AG with theme COLOR IT (colored with Copic Markers 5/4 (4 of 5 allowed entries) 5/4</li><li><b><a href="https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafting Happiness Challenges</a></b> # 142 Flowers 6/1</li><li><a href="https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Creative Knockouts</a> #493 Flower Power (1st of 3 allowable entries) 5/13 <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">OE10</span></li><li><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-family: inherit;"><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 4.4px 36px; text-indent: -36px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b><a href="https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Perfect Time to Craft</a></b> #5 AG (check 7/1)</span></p></span></li><li><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 4.4px 36px; text-indent: -36px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b><a href="https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Make My Monday Challenge</a></b> #199 Flowers 5/6</span></p></li><li><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 4.4px 36px; text-indent: -36px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b><a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Classic Design Challenge</a></b> #5 AG 6/1</span></p></li><li><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 4.4px 36px; text-indent: -36px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b><a href="https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pammie's Inky Pinkies</a></b> #2317 AG 5/8</span></p></li><li><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 4.4px 36px; text-indent: -36px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b><a href="https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">CD Sunday Plus #109</a></b> 5/1 ( I used digital items: Lozzy T's Papers "Checkout #30" and layered Creative Market's Lace border onto it and printed. On my word processor, I then digitally applied red square layer framed in white with 4 white "windows" framed in black. The digital image was also placed in the "windows". A window was created for the sentiment, also a digital image from JDS and highlighted with red on the computer. This was printed out. I also printed more of the poppies separately. These were all colored with Copics and layered atop. Several digital layers, and several "paper" layers. 5/15</span></p></li></ol><p></p></div><div><br /></div><div>Stamping Hugs,</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh103bEF-ZwBiwscpAiWHEfMq1jglWfUFClR6X1qkYPWNtdERnf75GFJnyCiEdXfQwwyRnUetzJHda0wWTvv_0S0HP7_0m2rFy9TMLjeNrUIf2jrAagch6DMiNKZGyn-Y7-FMtVD3NJeUnxT9ppU4nOGXWwswHpzWrdSv0iiNLeR7lrWGART5-BOlP41g" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="361" data-original-width="415" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh103bEF-ZwBiwscpAiWHEfMq1jglWfUFClR6X1qkYPWNtdERnf75GFJnyCiEdXfQwwyRnUetzJHda0wWTvv_0S0HP7_0m2rFy9TMLjeNrUIf2jrAagch6DMiNKZGyn-Y7-FMtVD3NJeUnxT9ppU4nOGXWwswHpzWrdSv0iiNLeR7lrWGART5-BOlP41g=s16000" /></a></div><br /><br /></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to my blog. If you would like to visit my blog, or leave a comment on my blog, just click the title of this post at the top of your email. If you would simply like to contact me, please e-mail ellisdonna70@gmail.com. Thanks again. Your support means so much, Donna.</div>Donna Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493910748228055970noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047286263309535644.post-8215491408685859172023-04-17T02:00:00.129-05:002023-04-17T07:03:31.941-05:00Early May Bouquet - Jan's Digi Stamps<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello, friends! Waving special love and sunshine your way!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirqW7uaW-D5U20CSYorhRCmyCR0i6g7UuC7fK-5xZLn8OgUtN06kj0md9H1pXPVMxyGIYZ0kOi9oTgqnn8i6U-R39UTF0IRNA2kjCCt8O41JIThld3qdrErYUzvXRK98fITBv0CRUomXN_wyNZh6_heqcj2RQ9CDfLsdLX_l0qhCz0THdI-6qzVQlH8A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="267" data-original-width="862" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirqW7uaW-D5U20CSYorhRCmyCR0i6g7UuC7fK-5xZLn8OgUtN06kj0md9H1pXPVMxyGIYZ0kOi9oTgqnn8i6U-R39UTF0IRNA2kjCCt8O41JIThld3qdrErYUzvXRK98fITBv0CRUomXN_wyNZh6_heqcj2RQ9CDfLsdLX_l0qhCz0THdI-6qzVQlH8A=w640-h198" width="640" /></a></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Today's card is for April's mid-month reminder at the Anything Goes </span><b style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps!</a></b><span style="text-align: left;"> If you use a JDS image in your card, please mention it. </span><span style="background-color: #fff2cc; text-align: left;">There is a 2nd draw specifically for those who use one of Jan's fun images.</span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhX1ttwiq7pxKy76YO_fkRccy_NEDTMd42-GM9iSEuCboFQugNmymPVKIYd9e7_xpBxLEDGOFkGF_1eL1GjJpjGjozdRwaFyBN42czIB3G7G7UrQyHl7LRBkdk9BOEFX7WFi1XSEgHe2Lj5awfcos31mOcVSphN5x39ox4Ho0ok45VemNtua_zEP5f1oA" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="814" data-original-width="849" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhX1ttwiq7pxKy76YO_fkRccy_NEDTMd42-GM9iSEuCboFQugNmymPVKIYd9e7_xpBxLEDGOFkGF_1eL1GjJpjGjozdRwaFyBN42czIB3G7G7UrQyHl7LRBkdk9BOEFX7WFi1XSEgHe2Lj5awfcos31mOcVSphN5x39ox4Ho0ok45VemNtua_zEP5f1oA" width="250" /></a></div><br />Jan's Digi's now has a <b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/freebies" target="_blank">freebie section</a></b>. New items will be added periodically. My card uses one of the <b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/freebies" target="_blank">freebies</a></b>.<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/?Category=NEW%21" target="_blank">Jan's newest sets</a></b> are 25% off and don't forget about this month's <a href="https://www.janmahew.com/monthly-sale" target="_blank">Mother's Day</a> sale! Ten sets 25% - 50% off.</p><p style="text-align: center;">To create my card, I colored with Copic Markers, <span style="text-align: left;">Spun Sugar DI, and Salty Ocean Oxide</span> with used two sets and a freebie image (just click on them to enlarge):</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbHCEugRj1k5yCb_6F0pF29cs292WSyT5aJeX_dFWppmZ2RN6hXRkkvi9XAp79y83dSiuS723t3HxF1U0C1tZDXklYMCkw8C9yR1btT5HwSr0MrV1vaAlmo7u-IyAeKjMXmbNdb3r32pwRuxoZ4_hP9Mp6gt6t5USLyw_K7468P-wXOd5njII6-320Q/s851/*WM.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="841" data-original-width="851" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbHCEugRj1k5yCb_6F0pF29cs292WSyT5aJeX_dFWppmZ2RN6hXRkkvi9XAp79y83dSiuS723t3HxF1U0C1tZDXklYMCkw8C9yR1btT5HwSr0MrV1vaAlmo7u-IyAeKjMXmbNdb3r32pwRuxoZ4_hP9Mp6gt6t5USLyw_K7468P-wXOd5njII6-320Q/s320/*WM.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">*<span style="background-color: #fcff01;">NEW</span>* <b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/early-may-bouquet" target="_blank">Early May Bouquet</a></b> 8 images Sale $3.00</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: Times; letter-spacing: normal; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJd_uc__EfUIf5F0cQqLLWN1gUZyvZKq0QCiFZ3iAX0wgoymznsE84mfQbYUXVKsTbgR9w-dnmN4cqylIZTQ-FAL1kfOZMZ6VS0cWKdhZdRhl-DmNr9VABLwLd7XB7pl9sKkdQM6D3-o4GYfJhwa-DSgZyzVVoRu0LiRKoit8ML2SCz-55fn_xO-FKUw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="1218" data-original-width="1046" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJd_uc__EfUIf5F0cQqLLWN1gUZyvZKq0QCiFZ3iAX0wgoymznsE84mfQbYUXVKsTbgR9w-dnmN4cqylIZTQ-FAL1kfOZMZ6VS0cWKdhZdRhl-DmNr9VABLwLd7XB7pl9sKkdQM6D3-o4GYfJhwa-DSgZyzVVoRu0LiRKoit8ML2SCz-55fn_xO-FKUw=w274-h320" style="cursor: move;" width="274" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/showers-of-tulips" target="_blank"><b>Showers of Tulips 923</b></a><span> </span>- 16 images</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivVdcoWnFTQny-IjxCS2ceZqbped-0vwusTnYnt6fu0nZTGcdAlkBfmgeL1-bZJ_blR_C5_euP5pgECQUfrPZi3MvT9dYLMBYFjcyHTTV6fLIIE8IFSXfd2sFS0ZkN0aIAKicqyPVjBVjYkg5IfWLsf_wgzUinznlE7vkKXITT7BVPzE-IguXpfOqkLw" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="946" data-original-width="928" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivVdcoWnFTQny-IjxCS2ceZqbped-0vwusTnYnt6fu0nZTGcdAlkBfmgeL1-bZJ_blR_C5_euP5pgECQUfrPZi3MvT9dYLMBYFjcyHTTV6fLIIE8IFSXfd2sFS0ZkN0aIAKicqyPVjBVjYkg5IfWLsf_wgzUinznlE7vkKXITT7BVPzE-IguXpfOqkLw=w392-h400" width="392" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;">Using my word processor, </div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">one image was cropped twice </p><p style="text-align: center;">to accommodate </p><p style="text-align: center;">an enlarged area. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Two pale lines were added </p><p style="text-align: center;">at a 90 degree angle</p><p style="text-align: center;">on the right.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><br /><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Folds flat for mailing:</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZQMvjLrjHzVJEQlJ5rHALhDzbcCraUKHzx5F25htrH1GhtmXkMaGsu9Ai3WvCoYEIdjDh-KUZzLuj7o0_7AN0h5twpd3Hd1_RRjpm2032Flx2mDBzJu-PSzwU2wRm9GHKolcOGRfKTvSrnBa7BWyMcvfcVky2EfzZ8OL69t_oodHlueyduU9QiZbpvA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="951" data-original-width="1326" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZQMvjLrjHzVJEQlJ5rHALhDzbcCraUKHzx5F25htrH1GhtmXkMaGsu9Ai3WvCoYEIdjDh-KUZzLuj7o0_7AN0h5twpd3Hd1_RRjpm2032Flx2mDBzJu-PSzwU2wRm9GHKolcOGRfKTvSrnBa7BWyMcvfcVky2EfzZ8OL69t_oodHlueyduU9QiZbpvA=w640-h460" width="640" /></a></div><br />From the new <b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/freebies" target="_blank">freebie section</a>:</b><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-7OkEX3mCMGDIQnKDLiwyQ9Jl-V3a5uA15BlE0kwXRnLec_tuORqYCUT1fxicxxgdF2QjT-lgb6b_o2UwCa9nDp5PGxp1Dijr_H18RNwyOigm8613cNcVtaFp-jVziYG6zj3e50wOJMgPgkfBvXRQvwztmcEJ6kle-cxfucbsnhfX-KyIYYK-kS_DoQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="907" data-original-width="1199" height="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-7OkEX3mCMGDIQnKDLiwyQ9Jl-V3a5uA15BlE0kwXRnLec_tuORqYCUT1fxicxxgdF2QjT-lgb6b_o2UwCa9nDp5PGxp1Dijr_H18RNwyOigm8613cNcVtaFp-jVziYG6zj3e50wOJMgPgkfBvXRQvwztmcEJ6kle-cxfucbsnhfX-KyIYYK-kS_DoQ=w640-h485" width="640" /></a></div><br />Perfect for any occasion! It's going to be a birthday card for a dear friend:<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEij2hZ4lL2TzB-8oOeyF0okZeKi52M__acJ4L8OVy_3pRHiOXOgaodi0WUca01nMonKwVMNSN7y10ONr0me5hZ2egWfEMb5wJtrG6CAhD23JznpYTWyKye4jarMk0IfLOJY0nyUHJfHaotw-dNV1bzR4TWzUR__SdBGzsWe7k_Amus0_p7KslOgsoIEhg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1119" data-original-width="1108" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEij2hZ4lL2TzB-8oOeyF0okZeKi52M__acJ4L8OVy_3pRHiOXOgaodi0WUca01nMonKwVMNSN7y10ONr0me5hZ2egWfEMb5wJtrG6CAhD23JznpYTWyKye4jarMk0IfLOJY0nyUHJfHaotw-dNV1bzR4TWzUR__SdBGzsWe7k_Amus0_p7KslOgsoIEhg=w635-h640" width="635" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Looking forward to seeing your project <span style="text-align: left;">in </span>the Anything Goes <b><a href="https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps!</a></b></p><p>Products: <a href="https://www.janmahew.com/" target="_blank">Jan's Digi Images</a>: <b style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/early-may-bouquet" target="_blank">Early May Bouquet</a></b>, <b style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/freebies" target="_blank">freebie section</a> </b><span style="text-align: center;">sentiment</span><b style="text-align: center;">, </b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/showers-of-tulips" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"><b>Showers of Tulips 923</b></a> (Happiness Sentiment), Sue Wilson Noble Double Pierced Squares set B, Spun Sugar DI, Salty Ocean Oxide, Copic Markers, Martha Stewart punches (Doily Lace Trim & Daisy Edge). </p><h2><u>I'd like to play in the following fine challenges please:</u></h2><p></p><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"></div><p></p><div><ol><li><b><a href="https://theoutlawzchallenges-thursday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Outlawz Twisted Thursday</a> </b>AG with theme COLOR IT (colored with Spun Sugar DI, Salty Ocean Oxide, Copic Markers) 5/4 (2 of 5 allowed entries)</li><li><b style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://worldwidecrafterscoloristschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Challenge</a></b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> #4 AG (entry 2 of 3) 5/12</span></b></li><li><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Triple B Challenge</a></b> (April 2) Blooms 4/30 (2nd of 3 possible entries)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Paper Funday Challenge</a></b> #52 AG with Flower Power 5/1 (2nd of 6 possible entries)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://friendship-challenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Friendship Challenge</a></b> #86 "Let flowers do the talking" 4/30 (2nd of 2 possible entries)</span></li><li><b><a href="https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Time To Craft Challenge</a> #505 </b><span style="background-color: white;">Easter Flowers or Spring Flowers 4/20</span></li><li><b><a href="https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Double Trouble Challenge</a> #136 </b>Celebrate a Special Lady 4/27 (2nd of 4 possible entries)</li><li><b><a href="https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lil Patch of Crafty Friends</a></b> #204 Anything Goes (5/1 or 5/7)</li><li><b><a href="https://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">QKR Stampede Challenge</a> #465 </b>Anything Goes 5/1) (1st of 3 possible entries)</li><p></p></ol></div><div>Stamping Hugs,</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWSPMR97nE2p39mYxmXN5mRK5RDYvgVF_CRHuemBwy5750lwRg-vUJZZWWqOYOXfnjp4dOFunY5hq-ZjYyNR7RRN6Usr0XOP-ipbqCKiiqDHA63A2HT65T4PvW6ZlYuFCBAkMQRH4vViIsaTerVmfEMuma0nVSj8hjR91yyjmhHjMk4qnoWyKBmSey4A" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="175" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWSPMR97nE2p39mYxmXN5mRK5RDYvgVF_CRHuemBwy5750lwRg-vUJZZWWqOYOXfnjp4dOFunY5hq-ZjYyNR7RRN6Usr0XOP-ipbqCKiiqDHA63A2HT65T4PvW6ZlYuFCBAkMQRH4vViIsaTerVmfEMuma0nVSj8hjR91yyjmhHjMk4qnoWyKBmSey4A=s16000" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to my blog. If you would like to visit my blog, or leave a comment on my blog, just click the title of this post at the top of your email. If you would simply like to contact me, please e-mail ellisdonna70@gmail.com. Thanks again. Your support means so much, Donna.</div>Donna Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493910748228055970noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047286263309535644.post-31786130892936526492023-04-15T01:00:00.202-05:002023-04-16T09:17:48.601-05:00Separated Roses {Beautiful Blossoms}<p style="text-align: center;">Happy Mid April to you! Have roses begun blooming for you yet? Ours bloom from late autumn through spring, when the air is less humid and the heat is not too harsh.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwCJ6W7QR_-kPebEfs8Etr18svzlk17o63A8ikNecDGKzaWjA70KxGDCUFhje0Fv_S59mJqgtBDDIm8fBVzeZ1HmOyRBLBE999TKooVxBdkVOvroUvQcU1lwSHHU7sKy5Rq8nCPhZYC-bgLe_v7PLH8y8hPosro7yOCKuiCTsU1gr7WNhKyZQsB6yCcw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="203" data-original-width="461" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwCJ6W7QR_-kPebEfs8Etr18svzlk17o63A8ikNecDGKzaWjA70KxGDCUFhje0Fv_S59mJqgtBDDIm8fBVzeZ1HmOyRBLBE999TKooVxBdkVOvroUvQcU1lwSHHU7sKy5Rq8nCPhZYC-bgLe_v7PLH8y8hPosro7yOCKuiCTsU1gr7WNhKyZQsB6yCcw=w640-h282" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <span style="text-align: right;"><span>It's time for a new Challenge at <a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Beautiful Blossoms</a></span><span>. A</span></span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> fun "mood-board-inspired" monthly challenge which features Flowers as the main focus.</span> </span><span> </span><span style="background-color: #fff2cc; font-family: inherit;">The Mood Board is a starting point, and your artwork is where your imagination takes you! You do not have to follow the theme of the Mood Board, but you do need to use it as inspiration. </span><a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/p/guidelines.html" style="text-align: right;" target="_blank">Details</a><span style="text-align: right;"> are on the blog. Hope to see you there!</span><p></p><div style="text-align: right;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhI_DFDem518J11JRUeKBQDuXdNiCmrjKe3ruUd7e88ydF9ywWPeiiIFynqm-vnrRBGa8azsHib1SgA6L1qJjr0fOJHJbswmAzLPI0I2Wl7R2fyHSf4jRJx3tcU3MnvjgdTjfSXpA7x815UlgNJvwGn57wqNiYASNscyRQ9TDXrr1DKE9t6UGiftOYBYQ" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhI_DFDem518J11JRUeKBQDuXdNiCmrjKe3ruUd7e88ydF9ywWPeiiIFynqm-vnrRBGa8azsHib1SgA6L1qJjr0fOJHJbswmAzLPI0I2Wl7R2fyHSf4jRJx3tcU3MnvjgdTjfSXpA7x815UlgNJvwGn57wqNiYASNscyRQ9TDXrr1DKE9t6UGiftOYBYQ=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></div></div><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><i style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><b>My "mosaic rose" was inspired by:</b></i></p><p style="text-align: right;"></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><i><b>the colors <span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">blue</span> and <span style="background-color: #d9d2e9;"> lilac-lavender</span>, with a tad of <span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">green</span></b></i></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b><span style="background-color: #fce5cd;">the baskets</span><span style="background-color: white;"> (which are used to "separate things". In this case, it is my separated rose image. </span></b></i></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b><span style="background-color: white;">The </span><span style="background-color: #f4cccc;">antique plates and crock</span><span style="background-color: white;">, remind me of "antiquities" or the </span><span style="background-color: #f4cccc;">vintage</span><span style="background-color: white;">, botanical style of drawing in this image</span></b></i></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b><span style="background-color: white;">the mosaic quality of the mood board is reminiscent of the "</span><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">mosaic rose</span><span style="background-color: white;">".</span></b></i></span></li></ol><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgF05jPcUPLIJALtJU2nPa1ciKBGl1yMtqfGLbPG8Kl0gYhLATyzXiWoAuLlcs54bkGVqTN2z7kFbmwYUD811xTCoGUrE7ncLu6OiApJ7FALsTwOLgvololuNMVdIjDrP_m8aQXbOqZwTaGYrMcAQsoLGTnVI10W8GxHKRhd2XjQNdMWHTD_LIE7LkozA" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="919" data-original-width="1318" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgF05jPcUPLIJALtJU2nPa1ciKBGl1yMtqfGLbPG8Kl0gYhLATyzXiWoAuLlcs54bkGVqTN2z7kFbmwYUD811xTCoGUrE7ncLu6OiApJ7FALsTwOLgvololuNMVdIjDrP_m8aQXbOqZwTaGYrMcAQsoLGTnVI10W8GxHKRhd2XjQNdMWHTD_LIE7LkozA" width="320" /></a></div><br />Stamped with Memento Sweet Plum ink, this 4.25" x 4.25" rose mosaic has been layered with various shades of lavender, lilac, blues and soft jade Copic Markers over a period of a few days, to give the alcohol inks time to blend more deeply into the very thick Neenah Card Stock. It's a little like a stained glass composition in that regard.<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2Cg7v4tAPHRPUO4lk7kvd_qIdmB_cznMmuor6gQr7PBuM7QFsoe7e3XAmFap07bb2N9PQuqCYSXcoPYLWAEMsZHD2O_qq-a7Y8mfJIJOzwK1XOKQl_B_xfOCp-Qy_0j_e4dP0JFC0QAcXOX91weDW6fmYHu75PltJ9Wh7dwisxBlMOaBzKpbnOhzhNw" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="659" data-original-width="1121" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2Cg7v4tAPHRPUO4lk7kvd_qIdmB_cznMmuor6gQr7PBuM7QFsoe7e3XAmFap07bb2N9PQuqCYSXcoPYLWAEMsZHD2O_qq-a7Y8mfJIJOzwK1XOKQl_B_xfOCp-Qy_0j_e4dP0JFC0QAcXOX91weDW6fmYHu75PltJ9Wh7dwisxBlMOaBzKpbnOhzhNw=w400-h235" width="400" /></a></div>Isn't this the perfect sentiment for these roses? Here in Florida, unless you have one of the indigenous "seven sisters" rose bushes, roses are very difficult to grow. Kindness helps us all grow as individuals, both when we dish it out, and when we receive it. I'm fortunate to be friends with lots of Kindly People, many of them are reading this post right now. THANK YOU!<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Recently, I've been making more "simple" easel cards because they are fun to receive, and fold flat for mailing. It's always been rewarding to play with "old stash". This Magenta Stamp was purchased long ago, with my Mother-in-Law at a sweet little store called Tamp-A-Stamp (you guessed it! In Tampa, Florida) back in 1999! It had never seen ink before!</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrRirVuqyCgLnQj33o913NTG8mdvg3BCpFuo3P-MaWnkxQnFnfiWpwpbZayW4vRNG_bQ_TExe-f3i-92ewNdOPYOacmDjMxKH3rUFAEZljM3Dould6An3WX6dyF8a32kw8IZ632QW3agNHPBcPbbx0Vqx0WXDukwpTBQi5xQI6UN4EwJs1I3wjwVkQ_A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1159" data-original-width="1281" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrRirVuqyCgLnQj33o913NTG8mdvg3BCpFuo3P-MaWnkxQnFnfiWpwpbZayW4vRNG_bQ_TExe-f3i-92ewNdOPYOacmDjMxKH3rUFAEZljM3Dould6An3WX6dyF8a32kw8IZ632QW3agNHPBcPbbx0Vqx0WXDukwpTBQi5xQI6UN4EwJs1I3wjwVkQ_A=w400-h362" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have fallen in love all over again with this Four Panel Rose!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7RF04l_tkNGNWHgtWeCrSNIFGLZItAaASmdnIKvZbk9w9Fq3fHcI8ralQFrWvCdjE-o7vmIGmZoXazifX72cBO8IEyFCXNUCFm8NdljqGjjynmvYIKclqUeh2pHLt3_81wJVjVLAWyloMHOG9HNUm65lWgJ5owA4giJihIGaeuJ09wynqMWuquNjR0Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1197" data-original-width="1167" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7RF04l_tkNGNWHgtWeCrSNIFGLZItAaASmdnIKvZbk9w9Fq3fHcI8ralQFrWvCdjE-o7vmIGmZoXazifX72cBO8IEyFCXNUCFm8NdljqGjjynmvYIKclqUeh2pHLt3_81wJVjVLAWyloMHOG9HNUm65lWgJ5owA4giJihIGaeuJ09wynqMWuquNjR0Q=w624-h640" width="624" /></a></div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmI37c1NiNUlSaoDCMFeGen26Th2qCr6hvTwYWeKFZ4GraEJaFYKEa9jB3cFAMXdM0s1K30dOXevP4RQOgxHtX3IlM2tW27FhkIU2T95JEscmkivd8nl4OBX7nFLi4Oqjn3AZqYZo_gk1p4WPFUnmtmX28qfCl8eAvsizLAQexFI6SGM6YBI2g4A-R6A" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1330" data-original-width="1070" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmI37c1NiNUlSaoDCMFeGen26Th2qCr6hvTwYWeKFZ4GraEJaFYKEa9jB3cFAMXdM0s1K30dOXevP4RQOgxHtX3IlM2tW27FhkIU2T95JEscmkivd8nl4OBX7nFLi4Oqjn3AZqYZo_gk1p4WPFUnmtmX28qfCl8eAvsizLAQexFI6SGM6YBI2g4A-R6A" width="193" /></a></div>Looking forward to seeing your floral masterpiece at <span style="text-align: right;">at </span><a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/" style="font-weight: bold; text-align: right;" target="_blank">Beautiful Blossoms</a> Challenge!</div><div><br /></div><div>We are "Partnering" with <b><a href="https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Double Trouble Challenge</a> (April 15-27)</b><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Products</b>: Stamps: Magenta 09156Q, The Cottage Stamper "Every Act 4687, Inks: Memento Sweet Plum & Distress Milled Lavender, Copic Markers, Martha Stewart Scalloped Scallops punch, Spellbinders Grand Scallop Squares.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I would like to play in the following challenges please:</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><b><a href="https://theoutlawzchallenges-thursday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Outlawz Twisted Thursday</a> </b>AG with theme COLOR IT (colored with Memento Sweet Plum & Distress Milled Lavender, Copic Markers 5/4 (1 of 5 allowed entries)</li><li><span style="background-color: #fcff01;">*NEW*</span> <b><a href="https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Inspiration Challenges</a></b> #1 AG (1st of 2 entries) 4/30</li><li><b style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://worldwidecrafterscoloristschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Challenge</a></b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> #4 AG (entry 1 of 3) 5/12</span></b></li><li><b><a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">NBUS</a></b> #49 Magenta Mosaic Rose stamp never used since 1999. <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">E10 comment on 3 entries</span></li><li><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Triple B Challenge</a></b> (April 2) Blooms 4/30 (first of 3 possible entries) inspired by the blue background in the bottom left of the inspiration board.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Paper Funday Challenge</a></b> #52 AG with Flower Power 5/1 (first of 6 possible entries)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://friendship-challenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Friendship Challenge</a></b> #86 "Let flowers do the talking" 4/30 (first of 2 possible entries)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Time To Craft Challenge</a> #505 </b>Easter Flowers or Spring Flowers 4/20</span></li><li><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/my-blog/2023/04/challenge-204-spring-scenes.html" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a></b> #204 Spring Scenes (</span>This Magenta Stamp was purchased long ago, with my Mother-in-Law at a sweet little store called Tamp-A-Stamp (you guessed it! In Tampa, Florida) back in 1999! It had never seen ink before!) 4/22</li><li><b><a href="https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Double Trouble Challenge</a> #136 </b>Celebrate a Special Lady 4/27 (1st of 4 possible entries)</li></ol><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Stamping Hugs,</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzsk_qEPZSsqm0uLu8E2gps7iZCv6lcehg4tWZzTgyj_t8eJLB9TCr3eSYzxtdouvz4hQTV5D9mquYIAvVCFbvT9EnbEfdEbsk4-gl15PTulm-HDlmrgNBPMpf6l22kuIvhyAXzKOs2gm_y9lBoxXSzi_063W4RF8pYsbwWGughNsay6FkMbZxMnqczQ" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="321" data-original-width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzsk_qEPZSsqm0uLu8E2gps7iZCv6lcehg4tWZzTgyj_t8eJLB9TCr3eSYzxtdouvz4hQTV5D9mquYIAvVCFbvT9EnbEfdEbsk4-gl15PTulm-HDlmrgNBPMpf6l22kuIvhyAXzKOs2gm_y9lBoxXSzi_063W4RF8pYsbwWGughNsay6FkMbZxMnqczQ=s16000" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to my blog. If you would like to visit my blog, or leave a comment on my blog, just click the title of this post at the top of your email. If you would simply like to contact me, please e-mail ellisdonna70@gmail.com. Thanks again. Your support means so much, Donna.</div>Donna Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493910748228055970noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047286263309535644.post-25739806401482572942023-04-03T23:01:00.007-05:002023-04-03T23:01:00.227-05:00April 4 (2010) - Happy Blogaversary to me!<p> Happy Blogaversary to me! (giggle) It really is a wonderful celebration because that is how I met most of you - my precious on-line friends. I cannot thank you enough for your kindnesses, card exchanges, sweet comments, and constant inspiration and support.</p><p>Most of you already have everything you could possibly want, but for this special event, I'd like to extend a few freebies to you. Please do not sell them - I'll gladly donate to any challenge blog or person who would like them. Just email me at <span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-size: large;">ELLISDONNA70@GMAIL.COM</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> and let me know which set(s) you would like.</span></p><p>The sets I'm offering as free gifts are:</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZpxLDpOykyt0WFqv4-KalIk4Dpk0mnty6IsEQbmwnyvnmcvDzGQvjDJbbxTUPoT7nbR7W1ZoUn2w269dsGUnqE4TWAciLpxT1HEkhhUwMJdnm9i7ssLNi2_MmmL38c3YYKeTSww79jRVMjsKgb6aq2-UUMWlhz9TWoBiSdBQuHpMXLLesEObV2FgGlg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="526" data-original-width="578" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZpxLDpOykyt0WFqv4-KalIk4Dpk0mnty6IsEQbmwnyvnmcvDzGQvjDJbbxTUPoT7nbR7W1ZoUn2w269dsGUnqE4TWAciLpxT1HEkhhUwMJdnm9i7ssLNi2_MmmL38c3YYKeTSww79jRVMjsKgb6aq2-UUMWlhz9TWoBiSdBQuHpMXLLesEObV2FgGlg=w640-h582" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage Country Home (sample card made <a href="https://creativesmiles2.blogspot.com/2018/08/using-digitals-back-to-basics-and-beyond.html" target="_blank">here</a>) or scroll down on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/donnaellis1/cards-using-my-stamps/" target="_blank">this page</a> to see what others have made.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZh_zw5EPF-0_ArHz_ZJhvP3wO4cd5iZisKNJuNPW_D4LO1sskyJTaFwtBm9lopDvslZITXQ_XZsRJH3A5flZK8Vs1QXOM8f8nTONwRYuiTjuOGEpkLJ_GivpEoF5fyaV7v5mgIX5J8L8Hu1DEQA84_sFfhmpgKwZqUSj6x0jAdwpC1_9qTF7-LRhZ0w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="612" data-original-width="792" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZh_zw5EPF-0_ArHz_ZJhvP3wO4cd5iZisKNJuNPW_D4LO1sskyJTaFwtBm9lopDvslZITXQ_XZsRJH3A5flZK8Vs1QXOM8f8nTONwRYuiTjuOGEpkLJ_GivpEoF5fyaV7v5mgIX5J8L8Hu1DEQA84_sFfhmpgKwZqUSj6x0jAdwpC1_9qTF7-LRhZ0w=w640-h494" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPlG3NeJefuOseV1ZDfY7kjqPKul0P32tKTx8AhmLdOhwtz4v_8r_nl7-GV5k9RGZkZonlaeeitftggIZpbP3Kc_pG1DMVmotfQ5jmQQEVP9jS3dc1A03mFNbQs3RcVjAH7oQDDBpHTMxxlgd4rVYV00UOU4MsBeEo2vdIDm34_-5vCezL65IMLnmQog" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="667" data-original-width="992" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPlG3NeJefuOseV1ZDfY7kjqPKul0P32tKTx8AhmLdOhwtz4v_8r_nl7-GV5k9RGZkZonlaeeitftggIZpbP3Kc_pG1DMVmotfQ5jmQQEVP9jS3dc1A03mFNbQs3RcVjAH7oQDDBpHTMxxlgd4rVYV00UOU4MsBeEo2vdIDm34_-5vCezL65IMLnmQog=w640-h430" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">scroll down on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/donnaellis1/cards-using-my-stamps/" target="_blank">this page</a> to see what others have made.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><p></p><p>Again, many thanks for enhancing my life with your on-line friendships! Because I am homebound, I treasure each one of you more than you can know!</p><p>Stamping Hugs,</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgq2JveGamR2RXuoz1sTRJwt8Onsz-Pcb1yIFRpaJ6KQGNvMloX9-093XA_5KRX3TpuUyvON_l3oCKnNtIxw-mLSqqyLLCeOqc7v1ZnUrbA-t29bCM0sjX2yR8miykub-JASFAZmOOMzHCUXFqyJJN19IfUSF7aS3sW-q3nCMJno3734CnVlCBxpVfKXQ" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="334" data-original-width="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgq2JveGamR2RXuoz1sTRJwt8Onsz-Pcb1yIFRpaJ6KQGNvMloX9-093XA_5KRX3TpuUyvON_l3oCKnNtIxw-mLSqqyLLCeOqc7v1ZnUrbA-t29bCM0sjX2yR8miykub-JASFAZmOOMzHCUXFqyJJN19IfUSF7aS3sW-q3nCMJno3734CnVlCBxpVfKXQ=s16000" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to my blog. If you would like to visit my blog, or leave a comment on my blog, just click the title of this post at the top of your email. If you would simply like to contact me, please e-mail ellisdonna70@gmail.com. Thanks again. Your support means so much, Donna.</div>Donna Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493910748228055970noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047286263309535644.post-48395184194727315772023-04-03T02:00:00.204-05:002023-04-14T15:40:32.846-05:00Sweet Spring Tulips - Jan's Digi Stamps<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Hello, friends! I hope this finds you well, and enjoying some Spring Season crafting time.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3PjKZrVtxEjs2TY12-vq57A-0iWlgl0BT_8OqvW9VFLf5eCIc1qBFaj5iEbW2TYdYI_UURWAEbEViiyzX162DzgkLb_xXsQphMH6VrgRBSc6utsCwR4smEpWQvWlGCp_a1IBVBOR2toLY7oI3XvSnUXEkxuxyqHvZzZwv_kOWmT0n4HOtrQW04IgXbQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="467" data-original-width="1244" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3PjKZrVtxEjs2TY12-vq57A-0iWlgl0BT_8OqvW9VFLf5eCIc1qBFaj5iEbW2TYdYI_UURWAEbEViiyzX162DzgkLb_xXsQphMH6VrgRBSc6utsCwR4smEpWQvWlGCp_a1IBVBOR2toLY7oI3XvSnUXEkxuxyqHvZzZwv_kOWmT0n4HOtrQW04IgXbQ=w640-h240" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div>Today's card is for April's Kickoff at the Anything Goes <b><a href="https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps!</a></b> If you use a JDS image in your card, please mention it. <span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">There is a 2nd draw specifically for those who use one of Jan's fun images.</span><div><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><br /></span></div><div><b style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/?Category=NEW%21" target="_blank">Jan's newest sets</a></b><span style="text-align: center;"> are 25% off, and this <a href="https://www.janmahew.com/monthly-sale" target="_blank">month's sale</a>, includes 9 sets for Mother’s Day, also 25% off.</span></div><div><p style="text-align: center;">To create my card, one set was used:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjiZZ3rQh7PKilbD6l2AWkuXX2SPF2HXCPmVu2qZH6MtFlthTKf01oqcmwEQ9Uh5jd3lm8gJ6eL8v9GKx6JBt-fEYTuvCEfgAfpTrEFmnyk5copaEhNEqSykbOQm24Qs-_WhqxYBKqn_M7z_wYGI2tpDvT5AN4eduoj9jlVC44uyfJJZ5QEZgI7M6OmFA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="1118" data-original-width="1118" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjiZZ3rQh7PKilbD6l2AWkuXX2SPF2HXCPmVu2qZH6MtFlthTKf01oqcmwEQ9Uh5jd3lm8gJ6eL8v9GKx6JBt-fEYTuvCEfgAfpTrEFmnyk5copaEhNEqSykbOQm24Qs-_WhqxYBKqn_M7z_wYGI2tpDvT5AN4eduoj9jlVC44uyfJJZ5QEZgI7M6OmFA=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">*NEW* <b style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/spring-flowers-and-coffee" target="_blank">Spring Flowers & Coffee 4085</a><br />9 images on sale for $3.00</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0If47KttvjiY_C4YBrlFDmzICpjBkHRw8ea8ejdcUczu7dT5Ic04YWZAgxUfu-fWJI_XKLr-HgwtzDFRQFxM8mab87RDnHkpHanxnC5hG-U9rXarsiMq17oIQoFp5_ig7bk896Ifrp1_H7njrN8_uL58Rh2cTi9m5NNZRWd4jAEyaGH8Z5ogaqqcdAg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="923" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0If47KttvjiY_C4YBrlFDmzICpjBkHRw8ea8ejdcUczu7dT5Ic04YWZAgxUfu-fWJI_XKLr-HgwtzDFRQFxM8mab87RDnHkpHanxnC5hG-U9rXarsiMq17oIQoFp5_ig7bk896Ifrp1_H7njrN8_uL58Rh2cTi9m5NNZRWd4jAEyaGH8Z5ogaqqcdAg" width="320" /></a></div>I had fun using Copic Markers on this versatile, sweet <b style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/spring-flowers-and-coffee" target="_blank">Spring Flowers & Coffee</a> </b>set. <p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Wilted Violet & Shaded Lilac</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span>Oxides were employed in the background, while Pumice Stone Distress ink was used in the bottom area.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Using Distress ink allows for shading a bit more atop the ink with warm gray Copics to create a shadow effect.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Gotta love the combination Purple & Yellow!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgV8dJfs0vgC9S1R4-izt-bMLPAhDqmcj2brM2azvoFyLjS4ABVwSjDdNObSejo50ARPmVL86L8BLZUxv00zo46eXLkbxu7YxC8bJEHKWn6endsSZrySRXvOS-1IuDGk2Lj_ixCmXRS2ujj_j_2QlXBmvwBXWMF2QF4pllflRx6AFVxpth7YU37EFC_ig" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="812" data-original-width="1187" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgV8dJfs0vgC9S1R4-izt-bMLPAhDqmcj2brM2azvoFyLjS4ABVwSjDdNObSejo50ARPmVL86L8BLZUxv00zo46eXLkbxu7YxC8bJEHKWn6endsSZrySRXvOS-1IuDGk2Lj_ixCmXRS2ujj_j_2QlXBmvwBXWMF2QF4pllflRx6AFVxpth7YU37EFC_ig=w640-h438" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGtMLJ3rSJ9hf-53xh-lkewsuiz8rZeSbt0Pr6weoPAd8KovN4rhp8MAn2kSD91jUaeZ0PJgyyk0dUwlTpyXXrJffu3Bfnl-gn9Q5pZi156B-vuLBr_1txDloiY0feaJB7dUWZo_guvlIbKWd0KeQ4TZtUkCtQ_O4Ll1IFl9K_p_S2JiKN0-8W5_u8XQ" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="908" data-original-width="1192" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGtMLJ3rSJ9hf-53xh-lkewsuiz8rZeSbt0Pr6weoPAd8KovN4rhp8MAn2kSD91jUaeZ0PJgyyk0dUwlTpyXXrJffu3Bfnl-gn9Q5pZi156B-vuLBr_1txDloiY0feaJB7dUWZo_guvlIbKWd0KeQ4TZtUkCtQ_O4Ll1IFl9K_p_S2JiKN0-8W5_u8XQ=w400-h305" width="400" /></a></div>The beauty of digital stamps is they can be "re-worked" to suit our purposes. <p></p><p style="text-align: center;">In this case I cropped one of the sentiments to fit my needs. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Instead of:</p><p style="text-align: center;"> "Daughters are like flowers, they fill the world with beauty", </p><p style="text-align: center;">my card says:</p><p style="text-align: center;"> "fill the world with beauty".</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgE4j_WtzccSui-B9aYXtPo_NOk5P_-CnoyPD68mSdt_iKSKqjq-X1Rz3KijUhrBOWEAuvOLobim4AJEIjZAJbeA1CtoKSKfvnkvixIgS74ciixv0tuIOHCSBLpL6tm7CgX_NYS8WnKg4AFvxAuvTMh7ItUccggzEVXZlr-QC7RC_MrHtRQPk0LefHtMQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1901" data-original-width="1464" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgE4j_WtzccSui-B9aYXtPo_NOk5P_-CnoyPD68mSdt_iKSKqjq-X1Rz3KijUhrBOWEAuvOLobim4AJEIjZAJbeA1CtoKSKfvnkvixIgS74ciixv0tuIOHCSBLpL6tm7CgX_NYS8WnKg4AFvxAuvTMh7ItUccggzEVXZlr-QC7RC_MrHtRQPk0LefHtMQ=w493-h640" width="493" /></a>M</p><p style="text-align: center;">Looking forward to seeing your creation <span style="text-align: left;">in </span>the Anything Goes <b><a href="https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps!</a></b></p><p style="text-align: left;">Products: <a href="https://www.janmahew.com/" target="_blank">Jan's Digi Images</a>: <b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/spring-flowers-and-coffee" target="_blank">Spring Flowers & Coffee 4085</a></b>, Anna Griffin Slim Concentric die set AG-1249-AS, Copic Markers, Pumice Stone DI, Wilted Violet & Shaded Lilac Oxides, White Gel pen for the heart bauble.</p><p style="text-align: left;">This was taken on March 14. Even after the "dregs" of milkweed leaves at the end of winter, the caterpillars have hatched, are merrily munching, and growing quickly. There are butterflies all over because of the crazy weather patterns. We have potted milkweed in our gardens, just for the butterflies to lay their eggs on!</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfC49-8ze5xY3YjQLvjLOehMjDJnIU6DBf0cgOA7WCOnLAn1vVzDkNiKubJqjzw9mzc0pa76dMG8MJMB2KzXj6dDs-21g3Q0-GMtL5RKm0Iw0QxriPSiTGWQux-fFM65fv4ylNl7DmH_HJhrfLr2DkbR_5x_dx-skNzfTrXL2niP-Qw8rAL_HmNZ0kjA/s640/IMG_0699.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfC49-8ze5xY3YjQLvjLOehMjDJnIU6DBf0cgOA7WCOnLAn1vVzDkNiKubJqjzw9mzc0pa76dMG8MJMB2KzXj6dDs-21g3Q0-GMtL5RKm0Iw0QxriPSiTGWQux-fFM65fv4ylNl7DmH_HJhrfLr2DkbR_5x_dx-skNzfTrXL2niP-Qw8rAL_HmNZ0kjA/w480-h640/IMG_0699.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">May I please play in the following challenges?</span></p><p></p><ol><li><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">CD Sunday Plus Challenge</a></b> #107 AG (<b>1 of 3</b>) (sentiment was copy-and-pasted digitally, cut apart digitally, and then printed out to accommodate my card. The "table top" was drawn on the word processor and hand colored with the image after printing) 4/16</span></li><li><b style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://worldwidecrafterscoloristschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Challenge</a></b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> #4 AG (entry 2) 5/12</span></b></li><li><b><a href="https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge</a> #4 A</b><b>G 5/1</b></li><li><b><a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Classic Design Challenge</a> #4 </b><b>AG</b><b> 5/1</b></li><li><b><a href="https://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Corrosive Challenge</a></b><span style="background-color: white;"> #4 Anything Goes 5/6</span></li><li><span><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">SheepSki Designs Challenges</a></b> #73 Die Cuts and/or Punches 5/1</span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Time To Craft Challenge</a> #505 </b>Easter Flowers or Spring Flowers 4/20</span></li><p></p><li><span><span style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBaj8g6qtyxKWEW4ELObUnfknpQ9Lg3_NSIff395yH2921J2CgOddiIVnK1JTDRluY2BygWryx-dCJe_y09Q46obJo3PwQF5HD8rJ4bXk5iPNqIC-kVvyVOH6cOGWOQwBztnlbF0EJisbTXb6MbX43uAYECenyILRgEV-d98N4GmKvxtir11OBXm6h3A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="330" data-original-width="467" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBaj8g6qtyxKWEW4ELObUnfknpQ9Lg3_NSIff395yH2921J2CgOddiIVnK1JTDRluY2BygWryx-dCJe_y09Q46obJo3PwQF5HD8rJ4bXk5iPNqIC-kVvyVOH6cOGWOQwBztnlbF0EJisbTXb6MbX43uAYECenyILRgEV-d98N4GmKvxtir11OBXm6h3A=w200-h141" width="200" /></a><b><a href="https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inspiration Station</a></b> #48 Field of Tulips in the boldest of colors, like the yellow tulips in my card. 5/1</div><br /><br /></span></span></li></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div>Stamping Hugs,</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPpQeGnEyK1M15xWBu_U5xpozImQbVkuUAGm2Zr8bQXc4ot1g2rWdRcIS4FO708kBQbtyk2sAQFVl8e-ZcHwPXyuO8KEaIlDbEnBygZd0JNdJO3BXT0O32dpS9JITBFtIFGzXfNngemJ7S4JEp0Lzjl3j6G2QQW_uXYtSh0U8YKV8vQYInIkPfGydMbQ" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="388" data-original-width="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPpQeGnEyK1M15xWBu_U5xpozImQbVkuUAGm2Zr8bQXc4ot1g2rWdRcIS4FO708kBQbtyk2sAQFVl8e-ZcHwPXyuO8KEaIlDbEnBygZd0JNdJO3BXT0O32dpS9JITBFtIFGzXfNngemJ7S4JEp0Lzjl3j6G2QQW_uXYtSh0U8YKV8vQYInIkPfGydMbQ=s16000" /></a></div><br /><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to my blog. If you would like to visit my blog, or leave a comment on my blog, just click the title of this post at the top of your email. If you would simply like to contact me, please e-mail ellisdonna70@gmail.com. Thanks again. Your support means so much, Donna.</div>Donna Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493910748228055970noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047286263309535644.post-16327111608209714872023-03-20T02:00:00.074-05:002023-03-22T17:09:12.972-05:00Sunny Dogwood Blooms - Jan's Digi Stamps<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: left;">Hello, friends! I hope this finds you safe and well.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBtbbgetCyedUEuuwsRVky9-VuLhgoYbFR752NmaHoEpK8Oqvwi1WFYGtzxK70Cr5G0tkN2XjV0Z_tRr5WAa64raWHjhHB9eoi3iLpv1gJBmqG9_tjnSRrjU-fV-gmrylWMd4l2ReIkz3ocSJxkLRn4Rsm024X9et50-Csn2W3jYLfF41pwWIXsYxzLg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="301" data-original-width="979" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBtbbgetCyedUEuuwsRVky9-VuLhgoYbFR752NmaHoEpK8Oqvwi1WFYGtzxK70Cr5G0tkN2XjV0Z_tRr5WAa64raWHjhHB9eoi3iLpv1gJBmqG9_tjnSRrjU-fV-gmrylWMd4l2ReIkz3ocSJxkLRn4Rsm024X9et50-Csn2W3jYLfF41pwWIXsYxzLg=w640-h196" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiD7PSF5XgoqDKgfe7FwPSp_nhzKAXpyFlqF5gl02waLivCIAatyNYVb2sXpMuwaJixVP4fWV5rQ7ApNh6FBizWS_r8Crd6JHZgb_AGCAiYpovooZJaxaae5CSHzSat6zwZ29qnCEwMqM3IrMbg7MBQjSNwGjc6f2AbXkN6qCxTl91IjDbWybscp2BSjg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="864" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiD7PSF5XgoqDKgfe7FwPSp_nhzKAXpyFlqF5gl02waLivCIAatyNYVb2sXpMuwaJixVP4fWV5rQ7ApNh6FBizWS_r8Crd6JHZgb_AGCAiYpovooZJaxaae5CSHzSat6zwZ29qnCEwMqM3IrMbg7MBQjSNwGjc6f2AbXkN6qCxTl91IjDbWybscp2BSjg" width="320" /></a></div>Today's card is for March's mid-month reminder at the Anything Goes <b><a href="https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps!</a></b> If you use a JDS image in your card, please mention it. <span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">There is a 2nd draw specifically for those who use one of Jan's fun images.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/?Category=NEW%21" target="_blank">Jan's newest sets</a></b> are 25% off, and this month's <a href="https://www.janmahew.com/?Category=On+Sale" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Spring Flowers Sale</a>, including 24 sets, is also 25% off.</p><p style="text-align: center;">To create my card, two sets were used (just click on them to enlarge):</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjs2obNCuK8dJwIWeV9pxULqo83QNSvcDb2U5UKtLfJa0wUHVLpsym9xEjxHEuV1jCsT18d5XqfdBul7DHAIHZZ7CvbeREyr_qbjbxWBzW7yQELw08wSUKYutcKAW-3UPgj6NOm55P7xoUfmA4tt_cEnEbgBBQCG0CDhNs83xjMxnJLflFSs3HmXsG6w/s841/*wm.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="841" data-original-width="841" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjs2obNCuK8dJwIWeV9pxULqo83QNSvcDb2U5UKtLfJa0wUHVLpsym9xEjxHEuV1jCsT18d5XqfdBul7DHAIHZZ7CvbeREyr_qbjbxWBzW7yQELw08wSUKYutcKAW-3UPgj6NOm55P7xoUfmA4tt_cEnEbgBBQCG0CDhNs83xjMxnJLflFSs3HmXsG6w/s320/*wm.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">*<span style="background-color: #fcff01;">NEW</span>* <a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/dogwood-blooms" target="_blank"><b>Dogwood Blooms</b></a> 11 images Sale $3.75</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJd_uc__EfUIf5F0cQqLLWN1gUZyvZKq0QCiFZ3iAX0wgoymznsE84mfQbYUXVKsTbgR9w-dnmN4cqylIZTQ-FAL1kfOZMZ6VS0cWKdhZdRhl-DmNr9VABLwLd7XB7pl9sKkdQM6D3-o4GYfJhwa-DSgZyzVVoRu0LiRKoit8ML2SCz-55fn_xO-FKUw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="1218" data-original-width="1046" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJd_uc__EfUIf5F0cQqLLWN1gUZyvZKq0QCiFZ3iAX0wgoymznsE84mfQbYUXVKsTbgR9w-dnmN4cqylIZTQ-FAL1kfOZMZ6VS0cWKdhZdRhl-DmNr9VABLwLd7XB7pl9sKkdQM6D3-o4GYfJhwa-DSgZyzVVoRu0LiRKoit8ML2SCz-55fn_xO-FKUw=w343-h400" width="343" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/showers-of-tulips" target="_blank"><b>Showers of Tulips 923</b></a> - 16 images Sale $3.75</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">First, I opened my Word Processor App and added the image. Adding a 2nd of the same image, I tilted the 2nd one so it was growing "upward, and covered up parts of the first image. The 2nd image was also flipped horizontally so the leaves were not facing the same direction. Lastly, I cropped a portion of the image and saved it separately in my set folder for future use. It was used to add dimension to the front-most blossom. Probably, the card would have looked better if most of the blooms had been popped up.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFUTTL6VqQYWBcyxoH8OA3SsMJ3bq6Q4JAfX619uDj1s968by0iWqrL8ECkPBAt4AUV8o_1687G78Pm6uyPMh5D8nDicHcNwuW8j05PJ18fmPTWPdfFlk-juh8H2X6EaETyNs7cXhQPzSrHfooPBhivbm25ego6oppLywgEwutU5KCPY7jHnAfuAli_g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="984" data-original-width="1244" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFUTTL6VqQYWBcyxoH8OA3SsMJ3bq6Q4JAfX619uDj1s968by0iWqrL8ECkPBAt4AUV8o_1687G78Pm6uyPMh5D8nDicHcNwuW8j05PJ18fmPTWPdfFlk-juh8H2X6EaETyNs7cXhQPzSrHfooPBhivbm25ego6oppLywgEwutU5KCPY7jHnAfuAli_g=w400-h317" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">The scene is subsequently die cut, leaving the die in place, and smearing Oxide inks, beginning with the lightest color and progressing to the darker, before removing the die/stencil. Copic markers worked their color magic, and a little touch of sparkle is added upon completion.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhag_qE0wiW1L-p1GiJiCbtv43zRa7orrNmeN5lEBH49VIXvJR9Ay9TCQiXq8LqAxUe4oHZq62EZeB_sNCc3udfN3fOKtYcUGCmDTjGAU5Ae_pL1rj4LEm5d6auIBvune9y2S8_NkEEdWixylE4TVSa9BVBkW-23xnrvkvmYbdu67Pz5YPlU7IKXmPfBw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1210" data-original-width="1704" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhag_qE0wiW1L-p1GiJiCbtv43zRa7orrNmeN5lEBH49VIXvJR9Ay9TCQiXq8LqAxUe4oHZq62EZeB_sNCc3udfN3fOKtYcUGCmDTjGAU5Ae_pL1rj4LEm5d6auIBvune9y2S8_NkEEdWixylE4TVSa9BVBkW-23xnrvkvmYbdu67Pz5YPlU7IKXmPfBw=w640-h454" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">The "lone" dogwood bloom was colored, fussy cut, and dimensional "dots" under each petal, but with "flat" glue in the flower center. This way, going through the postal machines, the flower should remain dimensional, with the center inset further than the petals.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGARWWr6p3p4o1CN5bcnKomzZ61fWVZPqPBmR4Jkf5ckcIlh3lEEikXNszIIwSMwKOGGA36lc27fsT9UUcmBXCd_sACFTIzofRYUAjrkglkQxzokgcsQ5LBn-62G2gIuICzFyC66EhkYuvqaM5BvH79t_LV4sD6aUjmEzhgCqceJXoXapZU6K7dLvFjg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="734" data-original-width="980" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGARWWr6p3p4o1CN5bcnKomzZ61fWVZPqPBmR4Jkf5ckcIlh3lEEikXNszIIwSMwKOGGA36lc27fsT9UUcmBXCd_sACFTIzofRYUAjrkglkQxzokgcsQ5LBn-62G2gIuICzFyC66EhkYuvqaM5BvH79t_LV4sD6aUjmEzhgCqceJXoXapZU6K7dLvFjg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCXzpGCuHS27TG6A_buOc1_lNi55YwmUbKsNcf5uYdrsAkPhcD1r0p6v1JHo-pwLeDElmNFzvhRNoXHL9Y3wSu4bH0_d_lPTogJdnTS3s1hOtWATSKzgOT8oNXthZ5Fcpwjrfj9u6L8sGZZGsi0Aa330iihTC7b3sbtbPBBqci1My4DUZofJ9ZcNkbOA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="935" data-original-width="1237" height="483" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCXzpGCuHS27TG6A_buOc1_lNi55YwmUbKsNcf5uYdrsAkPhcD1r0p6v1JHo-pwLeDElmNFzvhRNoXHL9Y3wSu4bH0_d_lPTogJdnTS3s1hOtWATSKzgOT8oNXthZ5Fcpwjrfj9u6L8sGZZGsi0Aa330iihTC7b3sbtbPBBqci1My4DUZofJ9ZcNkbOA=w640-h483" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Looking forward to seeing your project <span style="text-align: left;">in </span>the Anything Goes <b><a href="https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps!</a></b></p><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;">Products: <a href="https://www.janmahew.com/" target="_blank">Jan's Digi Images</a>: <b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/dogwood-blooms" target="_blank">Dogwood Blooms 4080</a></b>, <a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/showers-of-tulips" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"><b>Showers of Tulips 923</b></a> (Happiness Sentiment), Spellbinders 5x7 Detailed Scallops die, Oxides in Twisted Citron & Mowed Lawn, Copic Markers, Yellow Glitter</p><h2><u>I'd like to play in the following fine challenges please:</u></h2><p></p><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"></div><p></p><ol style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"><li><b style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://worldwidecrafterscoloristschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Challenge</a></b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> #3 AG Colored 4/12 (1 of 3)</span></b></li><li><a href="https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white;">A Perfect Time to Craft Open </span><span style="background-color: white;">Challenge</span></a><span style="background-color: white;"><b> #3 AG 4/1 </b>(UE)</span></li><li><b><a href="https://theoutlawzchallenges-thursday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Outlawz Challenges Twisted Thursday</a></b><span style="background-color: white;"> (March 2-April 5) </span><i><u>Use at least 2 items from your stash that are over a year old. Then tell us, in your post, what items you used and the approximate ages of the items!</u></i> Love this Challenge! (1) Spellbinders 5x7 Detailed Scallops die has got to be at least 7-8 years old (?), (2) Yellow Glitter from a convention at least 10 years ago, Set 923 is 5 years old, Copic Markers 4-6 years old, (4/5) (sep post)</li><li><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Classic Design Challenge</a> #3 AG 4/1 </b><span style="background-color: white;">(UE)</span></li><li><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ally's Angels </a>#68 AG 4/10 (1 of 3)</b></li><li><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">CD Sunday PLUS</a></b> #106 AG Downloaded 4/2 (1 of 3) (in this case, I arranged two of the flower branches to overlap, and printed an extra flower for layering purposes. The sentiment was added from another set. </span></li><li><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://daisychainchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Daisy Chain Challenges</a></b> #72 Flowers 4/2</span></li><li><span style="background-color: white;">** NEW** <b><a href="https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Triple B Challenges</a></b> #1 - AG Mood Board flowers, birds or butterflies! A wonderful new challenge! (ends 3-31)</span></li></ol><div><img border="0" data-original-height="418" data-original-width="1106" height="76" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwlhR1riV0GX1e6PrhZP-34OK6U_4eSxWnyxx5P852SW1-pTBZ7GHoaX4o7b_zl7jJLqz1SnwSpP_J7L2XsPtbYF7HyhAXrm4jL36UFhR_Eb9LRZmpdsJP4HlfajSBBbLAscq4-ZYYbfjO9FBvLs_J52zbA5E29_M-7l9YeKTQkzM0fRTlMHTa4XVrog/w200-h76/tulips1-side.jpg" width="200" /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to my blog. If you would like to visit my blog, or leave a comment on my blog, just click the title of this post at the top of your email. If you would simply like to contact me, please e-mail ellisdonna70@gmail.com. Thanks again. Your support means so much, Donna.</div>Donna Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493910748228055970noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047286263309535644.post-41189954004218655132023-03-15T01:00:00.146-05:002023-03-15T06:29:16.991-05:00March Beautiful Blossoms Challenge<p style="text-align: center;">It's so nice of you to drop by. I'm wishing you and yours all the best that Life can bring!</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZsXFa7ZGeQmPtn3gjL-BUHPxkAPVzmMw2GlSuk6VJKcbAyE0V739G1CKV1K2qcIp0mDiWbeE6If4sU4hSFgI0Pe3nIHvbiJ3MdnMANPn4hz7THdW9MSugE3kI3jJQrRK8bZ54iE7CTNpeHfOR7c8pRaGsCM-y1-xAJ7Z2ReDOGGWGETgtnhIUULoAA/s967/header%200962.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="256" data-original-width="967" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZsXFa7ZGeQmPtn3gjL-BUHPxkAPVzmMw2GlSuk6VJKcbAyE0V739G1CKV1K2qcIp0mDiWbeE6If4sU4hSFgI0Pe3nIHvbiJ3MdnMANPn4hz7THdW9MSugE3kI3jJQrRK8bZ54iE7CTNpeHfOR7c8pRaGsCM-y1-xAJ7Z2ReDOGGWGETgtnhIUULoAA/w640-h170/header%200962.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaw2xdSEQ-Q0am40-ywgpZ46XIIp-wc0K0m2B8uDsHphZ65t6gKkBUphQKAR1ogDNQAgbXsWcwOFGbQ-lkWy_97RobgSDRzW98SFDAZ7aHtsaLl-fWpnH2awSOmS_CLkvjwJEvZWTFRk565Gm4iYanDoMGnN0uzzIbkySUbq2lEo_jl7gDsGYbxAHohg/s672/moodboard.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="548" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaw2xdSEQ-Q0am40-ywgpZ46XIIp-wc0K0m2B8uDsHphZ65t6gKkBUphQKAR1ogDNQAgbXsWcwOFGbQ-lkWy_97RobgSDRzW98SFDAZ7aHtsaLl-fWpnH2awSOmS_CLkvjwJEvZWTFRk565Gm4iYanDoMGnN0uzzIbkySUbq2lEo_jl7gDsGYbxAHohg/s320/moodboard.jpg" width="261" /></a></span></div><span><div style="text-align: right;"><span>It's time for a new Challenge at <a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Beautiful Blossoms</a></span><span>. </span></div></span><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: right;"><span style="text-align: center;">It is a fun "mood-board-inspired" monthly challenge which features Flowers as the main focus. </span></p><p style="text-align: right;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc; text-align: center;">The Mood Board is a starting point, and your artwork is where your imagination takes you! </span></p><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/p/guidelines.html" target="_blank">Details</a> are on the blog. Hope to see you there! </p><p style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><b>I was inspired by the <span style="background-color: #fce5cd;">tulips</span>, <span style="background-color: #ead1dc;">pinks</span>, and </b></i></span><i style="font-family: georgia;"><b><span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">shades of green</span> in this mood board.</b></i></p><p style="text-align: center;">Today's card is full of "oldies". Old stamps, mostly old inks, old techniques, even old paper! <span style="background-color: #d9d2e9;">Maybe even "the Old" was inspired by the mood board with the retro pop coat</span> in the bottom right. (smile)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3GyxscH8lsJKw0kKJ4IZ1RH8N8-6CXPUVi6dJ2eWdRTfxZrlxNPS1Lfx3jkDl_gT0LYWTjFdUpLiZzwSN1WBR3xc9ZYd8etWiRFvPjax5sLhnsD2c-a7HciM8AUfg8xtX6lIMnsyS53RxHyxq0x4KMEDJtfSvb1ysV3ThuKuQBC80bRsd0-xU6DjMPQ/s1166/front%200963.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1108" data-original-width="1166" height="608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3GyxscH8lsJKw0kKJ4IZ1RH8N8-6CXPUVi6dJ2eWdRTfxZrlxNPS1Lfx3jkDl_gT0LYWTjFdUpLiZzwSN1WBR3xc9ZYd8etWiRFvPjax5sLhnsD2c-a7HciM8AUfg8xtX6lIMnsyS53RxHyxq0x4KMEDJtfSvb1ysV3ThuKuQBC80bRsd0-xU6DjMPQ/w640-h608/front%200963.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Because this virginal stamp was inked with VersaFine Clair, an old, old technique was utilized to blend in the pink tones. Remember the Dove Blenders? That was used with Distress inkers. A Copic marker was lightly used to highlight the green tones. Easy and quick!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Looking forward to seeing how this month's mood board inspires you </p><p style="text-align: center;">at the<span> </span><b><a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beautiful Blossoms</a></b><span> Challenge.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;">Products: Stamping Up! Burlap Stamp (2017) and Early Spring (2003) sets - both NBUS, Distress Inks in Spun Sugar, Forest Moss, Mowed Lawn, Kitsch Flamingo (all years old), Dove Blender, Green Oasis & Verdant VersaFine Clair, Lightly used YG01 Copic, Sue Wilson Ornate Pierced Rectangles</p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Challenges I'm Playing In:</b></span></p><div><span><ol><li><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inspiration Station</a></b> (March) Use mood board 3/31 (check 4/3)</span></li></ol><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="640" height="143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsM7NRmta5yR-NFwJN6g00nJjLpi5QvspyeWjQcAZH0M_JODcBRYbn5Xq4Gg3prEDUY3SVQG7YfmPkAFv4oHQ1Pd-6dIQqezx-2YbRWttKkh5wLTbAopDplrdtBHo25j9fF7UsbLdVqr3i8gjtVRS7IDd8zoSocRkrD0VCEbV0racRbpsWmAnIsgj5/w200-h143/March%20Prompt.jpg" width="200" /><br /><div><br /></div><b> 2. <a href="https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Colorful Options</a></b><span style="background-color: white;"> (March) colors of green 3/28</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="640" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKZ-vTGbfDG73TpVCaE_t1w24ryyysYmMQaQa8KL0Ov_0_fV2wmhbgG5852LQz1mR0kQ4njR78L7x31V81TuGriJ0zoLaMXMldLMzhI9TGtAVheL8vQ4X_FIq1nbs6vr3XIpaUJ4p6JsjGQD6KGUQBX1tCNBgq-CKgU5ArhMh3oKfP-AZC5WZ0aymoQ/w200-h160/Colourful.png" width="200" /></span></span></div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;">Stamping Hugs,</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiza6lEs1_yxWAYx03UJ7NnqeS6thQQ9IgDECkABtrsbPxCpfi5n8zkLj5Mv-4nIe7Veku1vtzpj6HxkYtwSq08tom0E5umCoH7-qXrbrpM5kLF8ETTjD85fDtNrernODBPm3W2ZvuAHPT2ajnf1dqWEjlF4Xy3Ft2Wot-1zb_OvJYD6O2FXGGvdyC8g/s306/cracked%20egg-vi.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="233" data-original-width="306" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiza6lEs1_yxWAYx03UJ7NnqeS6thQQ9IgDECkABtrsbPxCpfi5n8zkLj5Mv-4nIe7Veku1vtzpj6HxkYtwSq08tom0E5umCoH7-qXrbrpM5kLF8ETTjD85fDtNrernODBPm3W2ZvuAHPT2ajnf1dqWEjlF4Xy3Ft2Wot-1zb_OvJYD6O2FXGGvdyC8g/s1600/cracked%20egg-vi.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to my blog. If you would like to visit my blog, or leave a comment on my blog, just click the title of this post at the top of your email. If you would simply like to contact me, please e-mail ellisdonna70@gmail.com. Thanks again. Your support means so much, Donna.</div>Donna Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493910748228055970noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047286263309535644.post-57499062283969175912023-03-08T13:05:00.004-06:002023-05-27T07:15:44.587-05:00Pretty Monochrome Greens Spotlight look - freebies and boo-boo's<p style="text-align: center;">Hello, friends! Today I'm playing in some challenges with a stamp set I've long coveted. Some friends picked it up for me at a local show last summer (thank you, Ana and Katrina!).</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHkUHDcPhVhsEPqd24oEdL2OlnDICcg-MUMg_t9mru5NQSMe1qtLV57I8Xs1nQGQCdspIkqdKnlxT99m70xZMKLW0_HQ9kTguF7klSU7TITDcnU26xMEvU1w9-RRO6dOXeNxoHP0ymaBSdfBYs57sciQYWlx_DBwh08cmPMWZJAUKSc4y1LUwU2GiiIg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="263" data-original-width="901" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHkUHDcPhVhsEPqd24oEdL2OlnDICcg-MUMg_t9mru5NQSMe1qtLV57I8Xs1nQGQCdspIkqdKnlxT99m70xZMKLW0_HQ9kTguF7klSU7TITDcnU26xMEvU1w9-RRO6dOXeNxoHP0ymaBSdfBYs57sciQYWlx_DBwh08cmPMWZJAUKSc4y1LUwU2GiiIg=w640-h186" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div>Because I'm trying to think outside my "normal style" creative box lately, today's card is a bit different for me. It's a spotlight technique in artsy style, using squared corners, a pretty image and philosophical sentiment.<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEieUTidHoRrQ7FwtbDHff3aVBcA9JtoFBLLd_pq4WAHBFJL_Pz-Vj5BrQspPTW8L0bP9L-P7IKj8nbg5hJn49RiVBeGlIhp5z1ONbzeFLz85YotYzTQYp8NA54EbkBa3slyjodXz7EdNeq0a4P-PTVVH0jRmCR5CFvfD7K7U0fRaAMxa1bHJvj8_lsuKA" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2068" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEieUTidHoRrQ7FwtbDHff3aVBcA9JtoFBLLd_pq4WAHBFJL_Pz-Vj5BrQspPTW8L0bP9L-P7IKj8nbg5hJn49RiVBeGlIhp5z1ONbzeFLz85YotYzTQYp8NA54EbkBa3slyjodXz7EdNeq0a4P-PTVVH0jRmCR5CFvfD7K7U0fRaAMxa1bHJvj8_lsuKA" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Colored with Copic Markers in a variety of green hues, the image was heat set with clear detail embossing powder, and then surrounded by white Prismacolor Pencil for a halo effect. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Due to the pearlescent coating on the green cardstock, the shine still seeps through the Copic Markers and allows for the un-spot-lighted areas to still remain semi-transparent, and have color show through.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">The sentiment was heat embossed with white detail embossing powder, and die cut using Taylored Expressions Banner Stacklets #1 using only the "fish tail" portion. </p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGKSXFZ5IGkMSclnU-OfnMUImand39F_FocDqw_uOdu6N_bB8xfsvbreY8T-avBXQVqBqbCVGLVHXBgN_BUmIgC5Ug5VPo1jDblgxF9VUMQyH487Ic6F7EUbhDXPXJUoFvhOfxpGumm6-dLEn8M5tIl0Ddu94-HzZ9i_GG-C3JaOc7zoZLatLGmx6F2g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="857" data-original-width="1142" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGKSXFZ5IGkMSclnU-OfnMUImand39F_FocDqw_uOdu6N_bB8xfsvbreY8T-avBXQVqBqbCVGLVHXBgN_BUmIgC5Ug5VPo1jDblgxF9VUMQyH487Ic6F7EUbhDXPXJUoFvhOfxpGumm6-dLEn8M5tIl0Ddu94-HzZ9i_GG-C3JaOc7zoZLatLGmx6F2g=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br />Two extra flowers were fussy cut after being embossed and colored, to be popped up for dimension.<p></p><p style="text-align: center;">I really, REALLY enjoyed working with this set, and can hardly wait to use it again, with "real" coloring. It's an inspiring set to work with. Finished card is 5.25 x 5.25 inches.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjuHOW4jafGX-IKtRERhjQRgr0Js0TZXbs4GU9Oj-QRIHBapvpo7udxw0ohXTUtIEpGXPq0N9TL8-9g-hMSlmUSSFwRk7BKCplOEHi8bDRRllkSAj4_VmCb4sbhh1mnGAQfQNPLV59zpaZz9Q7AnKMOkBFKduXlYV7rzSDWeefk1cUYnzpUKh2gsjgq6g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="958" data-original-width="1080" height="567" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjuHOW4jafGX-IKtRERhjQRgr0Js0TZXbs4GU9Oj-QRIHBapvpo7udxw0ohXTUtIEpGXPq0N9TL8-9g-hMSlmUSSFwRk7BKCplOEHi8bDRRllkSAj4_VmCb4sbhh1mnGAQfQNPLV59zpaZz9Q7AnKMOkBFKduXlYV7rzSDWeefk1cUYnzpUKh2gsjgq6g=w640-h567" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">My card uses two freebies on the interior (see below).</p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Boo Boo Time:</span></h1><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4p-PQY6JSHD_pLxHScLNlC_fVRCwJCJbVHJXAD3XPjhHQ1TGgSwm30-GXhbFzpVJp79j017j9Fqu7w5hVLQebuH6EQok9DBM7Wz0ImXSe9chhbdRo3_AywXV_uXFnh44ivqxJehIZy77n8_rdQGFJlVR1KRgvNCOORJSyBDrtcaJwtKeDQPJ3iuWTjg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="850" data-original-width="1896" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4p-PQY6JSHD_pLxHScLNlC_fVRCwJCJbVHJXAD3XPjhHQ1TGgSwm30-GXhbFzpVJp79j017j9Fqu7w5hVLQebuH6EQok9DBM7Wz0ImXSe9chhbdRo3_AywXV_uXFnh44ivqxJehIZy77n8_rdQGFJlVR1KRgvNCOORJSyBDrtcaJwtKeDQPJ3iuWTjg=w640-h286" width="640" /></a></div>So I placed a frame around the white rectangle, and used the two pop-up flowers to hide the areas where the card did not match up:<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKv7f1zv-PDrOWneGVA56k6WejSd6GAxe3xe1g47kIfpOxs1nXCes7z_Vyw9CVPQXCgAco3B5yzl8mr_aT9uSwfQ2law1SL_dUaG0N-fsvigAnySfsnozD8nYQtcDi1WhWh7J56tz-JyrHFFRhfkMowaXMzN6qlv_Nfz0u43Ep043zyQS7RGhQbzX_hg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1088" data-original-width="1512" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKv7f1zv-PDrOWneGVA56k6WejSd6GAxe3xe1g47kIfpOxs1nXCes7z_Vyw9CVPQXCgAco3B5yzl8mr_aT9uSwfQ2law1SL_dUaG0N-fsvigAnySfsnozD8nYQtcDi1WhWh7J56tz-JyrHFFRhfkMowaXMzN6qlv_Nfz0u43Ep043zyQS7RGhQbzX_hg=w640-h460" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Products: Stamps: The Ton Transformation Stamp Set - Papers Bazzil Pearlized Green Textured, Xpress-it White, Inks: VersaFine Clair Green Oasis (main image), VersaMark (sentiment), MISC: White Prismacolor Pencil (for halo around butterfly), Taylored Expressions Banner Stacklets 1 die set, White Detail embossing powder, clear detail embossing powder, Wink of Stella on 3 flowers, Copic Markers</p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">A Gift For You</span></h1><p style="text-align: center;">Use them separately, together or as "innie's and outie's".</p><p class="p1" style="font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Please do not sell these Sentiments</span>. <b>Use on any of your projects</b>, <i>including</i> projects involving<b> any</b> design teams you might be on.</p><p class="p1" style="font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red;">Click on the image to bring it to full size.</span> Because of the changes Google Made with Blogger (June 2020), your image will appear to be solid black. Don’t panic. Right click and do a SAVE AS PNG. Once it is saved on your hard drive, you can open it and it will have a transparent background. </b>I create PNGs instead of JPGs so they can be placed anywhere on a scene or project, and so backgrounds can be made using them. Please let me know if you have any problems. I hope they serve you well!</p><p class="p1" style="font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">Enjoy!</p><p class="p1" style="font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 17px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgc0b3nVRLv7M0Kz2jhrbH_CCKLaqJkMVR3njSLwg9HWb6Q6hIE3DXA-rchupdT9xx0j2FFKHZ7Rs8aaxDhGwBA9KX7DADQa2SFErwRJJoezfpkfxJHN_7Us2K6DHyKfocppKvYumXp9NmGH7h88h-yPB3ihvem5SQM-etHSPQxshWTEPnvKpChijViPg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="683" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgc0b3nVRLv7M0Kz2jhrbH_CCKLaqJkMVR3njSLwg9HWb6Q6hIE3DXA-rchupdT9xx0j2FFKHZ7Rs8aaxDhGwBA9KX7DADQa2SFErwRJJoezfpkfxJHN_7Us2K6DHyKfocppKvYumXp9NmGH7h88h-yPB3ihvem5SQM-etHSPQxshWTEPnvKpChijViPg" width="202" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 17px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 17px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnO8EUHknfMWGci-ALObJ7N-0w91s7FAVswDDgddkQeiPEadr3Dubh03liYxRnmKT4z4tDAVqsiOpHZfjRv7JXk8LIpsPNJAIZXjfS3ci17BOdva4C6zBxOdCajJo19MfFUnjiQQi18mFwmsrFNIO7LVHSH1sCuYRvXg3U4Lg9-zDWIivspTSYcNG1Gw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="822" data-original-width="726" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnO8EUHknfMWGci-ALObJ7N-0w91s7FAVswDDgddkQeiPEadr3Dubh03liYxRnmKT4z4tDAVqsiOpHZfjRv7JXk8LIpsPNJAIZXjfS3ci17BOdva4C6zBxOdCajJo19MfFUnjiQQi18mFwmsrFNIO7LVHSH1sCuYRvXg3U4Lg9-zDWIivspTSYcNG1Gw" width="212" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I would like to play in the following challenges please:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><ol><li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge</a> #3 </b><span style="background-color: white;">A</span><span style="background-color: white;">G 4/1 (UE)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Classic Design Challenge</a> #3</b><span style="background-color: white;"><b> </b><b>AG</b> </span><span style="background-color: white;">4/1 (</span>UE)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: white;"><div><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><a href="https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sisterhood of Crafters</a></b> (March 8) theme is GREEN 3/19</span></span></div></span></li><li><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Try It on Tuesday</a></b> (March 7) GO GREEN 3/21</span></div></li><li><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><a href="https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Gals Corner Challenges</a></b> #241 Make It GREEN 4/7</span></div></li><li><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><a href="https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inspiration Station</a></b><span style="background-color: white;"> (March) Use mood board 3/31 (check 4/3) (Pretty Nature scene "morphing" from one season to another - just like my green flowers and butterfly - both have morphed into their new season).</span></span></div></li></ol><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="640" height="143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsM7NRmta5yR-NFwJN6g00nJjLpi5QvspyeWjQcAZH0M_JODcBRYbn5Xq4Gg3prEDUY3SVQG7YfmPkAFv4oHQ1Pd-6dIQqezx-2YbRWttKkh5wLTbAopDplrdtBHo25j9fF7UsbLdVqr3i8gjtVRS7IDd8zoSocRkrD0VCEbV0racRbpsWmAnIsgj5/w200-h143/March%20Prompt.jpg" width="200" /><br /><div><br /></div><b> 7. <a href="https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Colorful Options</a></b><span style="background-color: white;"> (March) colors of green 3/28</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="640" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKZ-vTGbfDG73TpVCaE_t1w24ryyysYmMQaQa8KL0Ov_0_fV2wmhbgG5852LQz1mR0kQ4njR78L7x31V81TuGriJ0zoLaMXMldLMzhI9TGtAVheL8vQ4X_FIq1nbs6vr3XIpaUJ4p6JsjGQD6KGUQBX1tCNBgq-CKgU5ArhMh3oKfP-AZC5WZ0aymoQ/w200-h160/Colourful.png" width="200" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: medium;"><b>8. <a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/">Double D Challenges</a></b> (March 1) theme is GREEN mood board 3/12<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5bG_ODZXWoRU5SmXh1Q825-aYncP_ES65uqRfZ2SlDffznMoSwlZUAxUfJXK5RixBjS1uPrdi4XUTqZ42T_0bn2LYWSNQAVFuj5XkEB4dCmVYGsy9v5pKh745jEIw5F1aOyIy-JUDCeGe4XhePQj_XfQeKAPyLnbHE8zHdfGOLy5ChLqpU15_Zzgrog" style="clear: left; 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font-family: inherit;">*New Challenge*</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><b style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Triple B (Birds, Blooms, Butterflies)</a></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> (March) Using Green Tones for Spring and hints of change in the butterfly and flowers - thanks for a fun, new challenge! 4/6</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgey8w7OHiMXZRo_KMAX1ltHSDfBSBBqw-sARHo6A5NlkrRpX1383rT0qyd59CeBA57WFNXfPqQUcL4vBYUX8pnBPF_AM7y91Ech92DIB6LeU1imTYLIBnMaqDZSKW1uhOGCfB0BUDreOHDiQ6Cf-keIwa0LNrbCVd0iV400YvYPoGxIsTSqjqwxNpIJA" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="242" data-original-width="640" height="121" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgey8w7OHiMXZRo_KMAX1ltHSDfBSBBqw-sARHo6A5NlkrRpX1383rT0qyd59CeBA57WFNXfPqQUcL4vBYUX8pnBPF_AM7y91Ech92DIB6LeU1imTYLIBnMaqDZSKW1uhOGCfB0BUDreOHDiQ6Cf-keIwa0LNrbCVd0iV400YvYPoGxIsTSqjqwxNpIJA" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><p></p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Stamping Hugs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmRThFfp5cGPiCVMgQ-tdj7-1A2QVCQEr8fM2n04qMUB7YK6OivBIzQNpqSUf9p40nON93Zr-nWrmvnox-GfNwLspaTbT-E763SIa47DUNhXQ77BqOaowUWWeiogdWBhG6zPrmIblxW_3JEhKuTn2QuDQM4PF8afaq594_l7bCwCy9nXk4CCDhoVad_Q/s422/green%20Scatter-vi.gif" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="264" data-original-width="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmRThFfp5cGPiCVMgQ-tdj7-1A2QVCQEr8fM2n04qMUB7YK6OivBIzQNpqSUf9p40nON93Zr-nWrmvnox-GfNwLspaTbT-E763SIa47DUNhXQ77BqOaowUWWeiogdWBhG6zPrmIblxW_3JEhKuTn2QuDQM4PF8afaq594_l7bCwCy9nXk4CCDhoVad_Q/s16000/green%20Scatter-vi.gif" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to my blog. If you would like to visit my blog, or leave a comment on my blog, just click the title of this post at the top of your email. If you would simply like to contact me, please e-mail ellisdonna70@gmail.com. Thanks again. Your support means so much, Donna.</div>Donna Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493910748228055970noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047286263309535644.post-84404254748201445392023-03-06T02:00:00.266-06:002023-03-06T02:00:00.232-06:00A Little Rain Does Us Good - Jan's Digi Stamps<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsbSyiqWKm7OUEXAW92g0rhAqncxbyVjCrPgIgWhuEYTNJxdZp-oyg4C4Rdqrkn3XXnaB4rBO66cAIa2c4AeR2qRuL9DTRus1yUx8JWO1jVCcCq1ryD_9snBojQSz1KoIt3r5B5AZ88-JzrOgKpT5qBa8vi7DCv1vPEo8K2ySr3ZkXWJO8nwFwI7L1pw/s1224/header%200914.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="438" data-original-width="1224" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsbSyiqWKm7OUEXAW92g0rhAqncxbyVjCrPgIgWhuEYTNJxdZp-oyg4C4Rdqrkn3XXnaB4rBO66cAIa2c4AeR2qRuL9DTRus1yUx8JWO1jVCcCq1ryD_9snBojQSz1KoIt3r5B5AZ88-JzrOgKpT5qBa8vi7DCv1vPEo8K2ySr3ZkXWJO8nwFwI7L1pw/w640-h230/header%200914.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Hello, friends! I hope this finds you well, and enjoying some crafting time.</span></div><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Today's card is for March's mid-month reminder at the Anything Goes <b><a href="https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps!</a></b> If you use a JDS image in your card, please mention it. <span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">There is a 2nd draw specifically for those who use one of Jan's fun images.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/?Category=NEW%21" target="_blank">Jan's newest sets</a></b> are 25% off, and this month's <a href="https://www.janmahew.com/?Category=On+Sale" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Spring Flowers Sale</a>, </p><p style="text-align: center;">including 24 sets, are also 25% off.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red;">To create my card, three sets were used</span></b> (just click on them to enlarge):</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8nNv2XT6SQjmASVeLQ7WSS5ZkLbp6maBCghf6E0NAPWPpLp8091p8IraGaOAfC7wtQjNjt-3pfLPe25JHqBkTDVf23orhdCOwRjCvoUEQhAimoU0ABrCRjspyOUYW3cXA6EG_WRDyAfIg8VXimn2YVhtOD0uKzhyBISKkdyjWib7lUG6NlpX22CMDmw/s734/*wm.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="734" data-original-width="733" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8nNv2XT6SQjmASVeLQ7WSS5ZkLbp6maBCghf6E0NAPWPpLp8091p8IraGaOAfC7wtQjNjt-3pfLPe25JHqBkTDVf23orhdCOwRjCvoUEQhAimoU0ABrCRjspyOUYW3cXA6EG_WRDyAfIg8VXimn2YVhtOD0uKzhyBISKkdyjWib7lUG6NlpX22CMDmw/s320/*wm.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/rain-dance" target="_blank">Rain Dance 4</a><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/rain-dance" target="_blank">070</a> <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">*NEW*</span> </b><span style="text-align: left;">with 12 images & sentiments.<br />On sale this month for $3</span><b style="text-align: left;"> </b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihMAKU3DXJB8kd4DEhCpz0pPvYWQbAyqXejcCKGbyJeZ-YgJ_r6bpmVWlmBUAoeBx6QkDg4Icyh5z1MMvNkEtZY9ah7dI5XVKVyUyNcjaL_FqadGNdb8q9LsWOE9sLQGIKt-CFVJ4KCOP_o-tgsVaT_s111tfERT8RSI7O20WeVP2slTklECj3PwUcmg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="1262" data-original-width="1261" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihMAKU3DXJB8kd4DEhCpz0pPvYWQbAyqXejcCKGbyJeZ-YgJ_r6bpmVWlmBUAoeBx6QkDg4Icyh5z1MMvNkEtZY9ah7dI5XVKVyUyNcjaL_FqadGNdb8q9LsWOE9sLQGIKt-CFVJ4KCOP_o-tgsVaT_s111tfERT8RSI7O20WeVP2slTklECj3PwUcmg=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/search?q=920" target="_blank">April Showers 920</a> </b><span style="text-align: left;">April Showers Promise.<br />I used several of the sentiments inside and out.<br />This set contains <b>25 images and sentiments</b>.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ZYL_SByTuOVCnnNCL9JTT7IxWr4WTKjEOU7woCIhWjfwEdbI9tqGU9ZIaSSR94HMXSqp9wgX9O1JSOieloK-39JpOhGyz00WC2FP3AGyi3skIo6ejx9itIINAkTsgvtaHwzOMnT88NjBaL11dr4zEpixec_b0EEaih9l30ZDAXT5-Ri5OlULtxC9Vw/s466/*WM.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="466" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ZYL_SByTuOVCnnNCL9JTT7IxWr4WTKjEOU7woCIhWjfwEdbI9tqGU9ZIaSSR94HMXSqp9wgX9O1JSOieloK-39JpOhGyz00WC2FP3AGyi3skIo6ejx9itIINAkTsgvtaHwzOMnT88NjBaL11dr4zEpixec_b0EEaih9l30ZDAXT5-Ri5OlULtxC9Vw/s320/*WM.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/wild-flower-blossoms" target="_blank">Wild Flower Blossoms 3310</a> </b><span style="text-align: left;">for the single flower</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtPPaXpO_N2nLKc0PQWd8rSE2td0i4uAhQaCFd4iO5X49INC370U226Vtq3umSBYCW7SyYicWO7BWN8BamhggezTqzsfNPCvjeP_yYiVZO--iI-3XfKdWdtb2OFExooVgrF_q1DTWEx20gdx9wgLeAWB_dn7c02eODhYc4fA7BQ8rbt7mbSeGGi52RpQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1020" data-original-width="1320" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtPPaXpO_N2nLKc0PQWd8rSE2td0i4uAhQaCFd4iO5X49INC370U226Vtq3umSBYCW7SyYicWO7BWN8BamhggezTqzsfNPCvjeP_yYiVZO--iI-3XfKdWdtb2OFExooVgrF_q1DTWEx20gdx9wgLeAWB_dn7c02eODhYc4fA7BQ8rbt7mbSeGGi52RpQ=w640-h494" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVlmvvzSglazVgOlxGZLJ6Q_0MpBXYLDxgznTqpZn4TPkmJnCmfnxFveE5ul39mkyzhhgCGQfzaj0SuwMTxtMLCgWizbRpVxHAGcfV0C6k91rxIjWo14BTbOOvF-ZL6C4kTVHRChVyyiT-KHsT9QwPrZd7Bdag7NX164gtVQ-VYD_7qZhItufA-__dmQ/s1076/untied%200909%20wm.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1076" data-original-width="857" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVlmvvzSglazVgOlxGZLJ6Q_0MpBXYLDxgznTqpZn4TPkmJnCmfnxFveE5ul39mkyzhhgCGQfzaj0SuwMTxtMLCgWizbRpVxHAGcfV0C6k91rxIjWo14BTbOOvF-ZL6C4kTVHRChVyyiT-KHsT9QwPrZd7Bdag7NX164gtVQ-VYD_7qZhItufA-__dmQ/s320/untied%200909%20wm.jpeg" width="255" /></a></div><div style="text-align: right;">I punched out the turquoise background, adhered to white card stock, and adhered organza ribbon to break up the horizontal lines. </div><div style="text-align: right;"> </div><div style="text-align: right;">I still mourn the day Martha Stewart ceased production of her quality punch-around-the-page products! </div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">The top two layers are die cut with SB Labels Four and Grand Labels Four (for a 5x7 card). </div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">Jan's pre-colored raindrops were used (such little lines to stay in!).</div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">The rest is colored with Copic Markers and Distress Inks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1135" data-original-width="1033" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj92-F05uudOoXtGPlmi3cauVyhmkCQ1AaTNbzrFOmNGrHRoxkLRA2uNnQ_0acJMFjeWlf-Pv97L71CR_kgH1TklXDtJYIffR9pFly0qUq0X_u5VSr9WS73l1wHBna94W3ks73kQ7RseCTEcDr1_yfIGEofVSIR-LoJ0Uqsev4rhrqfRmQE9JihbatM-w/w582-h640/bow%20alone%200913%20wm.jpeg" width="582" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For a quick and easy card interior:</div></div><p style="text-align: center;">Four sentiments and two images were used from: <b style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/search?q=920" target="_blank">April Showers 920</a></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjO1X-wpdpWltagxKE5Aq0YYGbUlbs0mv84UqiNK5pI6nA9zNm8y75Rdq370Gx36wSxlL6XMwApUVbPTEqgLIaWW3yIymhxwq5682Bf0FPfeJmW7Cigj7NRGy7_kqvRU-nXAD4tf-uM6ubP00NYU-0Inv2jiT1qU2IZbXcgswhnYhoyU717H-JiOLComg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="567" data-original-width="934" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjO1X-wpdpWltagxKE5Aq0YYGbUlbs0mv84UqiNK5pI6nA9zNm8y75Rdq370Gx36wSxlL6XMwApUVbPTEqgLIaWW3yIymhxwq5682Bf0FPfeJmW7Cigj7NRGy7_kqvRU-nXAD4tf-uM6ubP00NYU-0Inv2jiT1qU2IZbXcgswhnYhoyU717H-JiOLComg=w640-h388" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Looking forward to seeing your creation <span style="text-align: left;">in </span>the Anything Goes <b><a href="https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps!</a></b></p><p style="text-align: left;">Products Used: <a href="https://www.janmahew.com/" target="_blank">Jan's Digi Images</a>: <b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/rain-dance" target="_blank">Rain Dance 4</a><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/rain-dance" target="_blank">070</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/wild-flower-blossoms" target="_blank">Wild Flower Blossoms 3310</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/search?q=920" target="_blank">April Showers 920</a></b>, Broken China and Shabby Shutters DI, colored with Copic Markers, SB Grand Labels 4 and Labels 4, Martha Stewart punch</p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u>Playing in the following challenges:</u></h3><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><b><a href="https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pammie's Inky Pinkies</a></b> #2309 AG 3/13</li><li><b><a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Krafty Chicks #653</a></b> Week 1 Stamp Act (use a digi or rubber stamp) 3/9 (tab on top)</li><li><b><a href="https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">CD Sunday Plus Challenge</a></b> #105 AG (<b>1 of 3</b>) (each sentiment was copy and pasted into the background and made 66% transparent.<span style="background-color: white;"> Th<span>e rain images and umbrella were put on a tilt so they would appear vertically straight. The flower was from a different set, and placed at different angles to make it appear they were raining down. Lastly the "April Showers" sentiment was layered digitally to make our minds think of the r</span>es</span>t of the saying, "bring may flowers". However the interior does give the full verse) 3/19</li><li><b style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://worldwidecrafterscoloristschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Challenge</a></b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> #2 AG (<b>3 of 3</b>) 3/12</span></b></li><li><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafts Galore Encore</a><span> </span>#</b><span style="background-color: white;"><b>1</b><b>09 AG (1 of 3) 4/1</b></span></li><li><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge</a> #3 </b><span style="background-color: white;">A</span><span style="background-color: white;">G 4/1 (UE)</span></li><li><b><a href="https://theoutlawzchallenges-thursday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Outlawz Challenges Twisted Thursday</a></b><span style="background-color: white;"> (March 2-April 5) </span><i><u>Use at least 2 items from your stash that are over a year old. Then tell us, in your post, what items you used and the approximate ages of the items!</u></i> Love this Challenge! (1) Offray Ribbon is at least 15 years old from a big box store, (2) Martha Stewart Punch Around the Page border & corner punch. These were very popular before die cutting became important and was purchased at big box store about 13 years ago, Spellbinders dies (Grand set - 10 years old - and A2 set older than that), Set 920 is 5 years old, Set 3310 is 3 years old (distress inks over 3 years old). (4/5)</li><li><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Classic Design Challenge</a> #3</b><span style="background-color: white;"><b> </b><b>AG</b> </span><span style="background-color: white;">4/1 (</span>UE)</li><li><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ally's Angels </a>#67 </b><span style="background-color: white;">AG 3/9 <b>(2 of 3)</b></span></li></ol><div>Stamping Hugs,</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg__CVV3LDVfmRfHkQHYqoqUXSV07suNC4EZPw7M5qA9OUoq76lvMsYZ8PdhfDVZcPzblt2h_6_IfCnoCQeRQuVsWU-kQ_nGBsr_5Lat9KNrlVXfC62aCN64ofqp5ndsk-Uh-qEzJLaYStvGDt4aVJenM_aVWquZMYf2DyVLvlrkhuAH9y7p7IuJyg95Q/s504/turban%20lady.gif" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="495" data-original-width="504" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg__CVV3LDVfmRfHkQHYqoqUXSV07suNC4EZPw7M5qA9OUoq76lvMsYZ8PdhfDVZcPzblt2h_6_IfCnoCQeRQuVsWU-kQ_nGBsr_5Lat9KNrlVXfC62aCN64ofqp5ndsk-Uh-qEzJLaYStvGDt4aVJenM_aVWquZMYf2DyVLvlrkhuAH9y7p7IuJyg95Q/s320/turban%20lady.gif" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to my blog. If you would like to visit my blog, or leave a comment on my blog, just click the title of this post at the top of your email. If you would simply like to contact me, please e-mail ellisdonna70@gmail.com. Thanks again. Your support means so much, Donna.</div>Donna Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493910748228055970noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047286263309535644.post-14585253443480287172023-02-20T02:00:00.235-06:002023-02-20T07:43:24.647-06:00It's Not Always Black and White AND a boo-boo - Jan's Digi Stamps<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8rakAT1AHexcNei23tUD-VAQMQYJzxjzVS-Wy4LuQ6tt7liMct2XsyarPpikL_e7-TQ5fw55lLVaiobeOG8wWU7otK6eSKaa7EhCVcX5s6mhG6a7uXNoykx90NLupwf6AaoLxlNlBpjT-bkljuUJPIKUCn3VT_locI1TTUEhzDP-b35UEL-r6Gbbgvw" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="677" data-original-width="987" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8rakAT1AHexcNei23tUD-VAQMQYJzxjzVS-Wy4LuQ6tt7liMct2XsyarPpikL_e7-TQ5fw55lLVaiobeOG8wWU7otK6eSKaa7EhCVcX5s6mhG6a7uXNoykx90NLupwf6AaoLxlNlBpjT-bkljuUJPIKUCn3VT_locI1TTUEhzDP-b35UEL-r6Gbbgvw=w400-h274" width="400" /></a></div> Hello, friends! I hope this finds you well, and enjoying some crafting time.<p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Today's card is for Febuary's mid-month reminder at the Anything Goes <b><a href="https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps!</a></b> If you use a JDS image in your card, please mention it. <span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">There is a 2nd draw specifically for those who use one of Jan's fun images.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/?Category=NEW%21" target="_blank">Jan's newest sets</a></b> are 25% off, and this month's <a href="https://www.janmahew.com/?Category=On+Sale" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Easter Sale</a>, including all 12 sets, are also 25% off.</p><p style="text-align: center;">To create my cards, two sets were used (just click on them to enlarge):</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzbu-DyeurouWwQACk9tdX8IrczpOnowO6lvwoS-RSjlfmRJSIKHzswYGCsfDXnPukqnHTSXY9vrO3w14o6PIZUW811EpEK4wRWoLd7Q_XqolsQ2oM_kQOmIkPTYT8SUj0GjpjCK25yHdZunykhc8wBJoCTUES6Nm_T2J1UEKyV1HLcKthFyexqtE4OA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="416" data-original-width="466" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzbu-DyeurouWwQACk9tdX8IrczpOnowO6lvwoS-RSjlfmRJSIKHzswYGCsfDXnPukqnHTSXY9vrO3w14o6PIZUW811EpEK4wRWoLd7Q_XqolsQ2oM_kQOmIkPTYT8SUj0GjpjCK25yHdZunykhc8wBJoCTUES6Nm_T2J1UEKyV1HLcKthFyexqtE4OA=w320-h286" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://mahew.com/product-page/peony-bloom" target="_blank">Wild Flower Blossom</a></b> $5</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUsz4XFvnssOTOBc-AlWfiCvYPoF5xiL8-8IuiTbRWzDb9cqjfTjlWnhYkEFcYdF4oYT769SkwFrQn-4zKwXjMl2goU6x-O30CyyV6MUvQ-tdwIraJYTsAJ48EiFJcBoH7kvVPkRi2t9s1iUY6wo9wSRJ-4lBLJlbuUrNLRfKh0bbyymT1WZ8-6oswSQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="1215" data-original-width="1215" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUsz4XFvnssOTOBc-AlWfiCvYPoF5xiL8-8IuiTbRWzDb9cqjfTjlWnhYkEFcYdF4oYT769SkwFrQn-4zKwXjMl2goU6x-O30CyyV6MUvQ-tdwIraJYTsAJ48EiFJcBoH7kvVPkRi2t9s1iUY6wo9wSRJ-4lBLJlbuUrNLRfKh0bbyymT1WZ8-6oswSQ=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://mahew.com/product-page/peony-bloom" target="_blank">Peony Bloom</a></b> **<span style="background-color: #fcff01;">NEW</span>** $4 on sale this month for <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">$3<br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjT_fYjOngitT5j6CnItexOhGeGhcRfid5zxaLsrFaixoaMmvf7kI9XgkwDOliTXW7oTzaw1LjQMPN0TmCJPfydZWeWoQ8Y8pjnqrt2ybKm7WwjMRgrkeYef4Wk-GIqCZUiShKH-mcoW5ve29zTi42GQSt-liMJlaNH-9jtd9rJfuZ6IbnC-EPFoYVsfQ" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1120" data-original-width="1120" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjT_fYjOngitT5j6CnItexOhGeGhcRfid5zxaLsrFaixoaMmvf7kI9XgkwDOliTXW7oTzaw1LjQMPN0TmCJPfydZWeWoQ8Y8pjnqrt2ybKm7WwjMRgrkeYef4Wk-GIqCZUiShKH-mcoW5ve29zTi42GQSt-liMJlaNH-9jtd9rJfuZ6IbnC-EPFoYVsfQ" width="240" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Inspired by design teamie Karen C's </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">elegant </span><a href="https://draft.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/5047286263309535644/1458525344348028717#" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Christmas Card</b></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> back in November, </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">but ignorant as to how to use a dropper, </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I enlisted help from friend </span><a href="https://draft.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/5047286263309535644/1458525344348028717#" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Anne Temple</b></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">who uses Photoshop, </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">in order to create this out-of-my-comfort-zone, black and white card:</span></div><p style="text-align: center;">The background is not black with white poke-a-dots. It is black glitter paper. I've also used white glitter paper and silver glitter paper - <span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">hanging head in shame for using cheater glitter cardstock rather than loose glitter</span> (smile)</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8e_P7h9hqUCrTLfZ535-OM2c52k0s9HcHT_I6k0JJfefFir1JC5xrQ2yc6LIcWb5YdrZ4aer59mnHHCoViq6Esa6UPlAQ-28Dboo7u3e0Jm6sw_f7JzcdBd1cTPmRjuBLm4udU8GCIlIq1cXy6RcbTRDCwcHscTKyiBSF3UkOGwUcE92NRLov9WgTAA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1210" data-original-width="1613" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8e_P7h9hqUCrTLfZ535-OM2c52k0s9HcHT_I6k0JJfefFir1JC5xrQ2yc6LIcWb5YdrZ4aer59mnHHCoViq6Esa6UPlAQ-28Dboo7u3e0Jm6sw_f7JzcdBd1cTPmRjuBLm4udU8GCIlIq1cXy6RcbTRDCwcHscTKyiBSF3UkOGwUcE92NRLov9WgTAA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br />None of the flowers is at the same angle, and many are flipped horizontally, then tilted. Black "shapes" and "frames" were used behind and around the flower columns. <span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Anne</span>, thank you for making the black flower with white lines so I could experiment without having to learn how to manipulate the app on my computer!<p></p><p style="text-align: center;">The sentiment is a separate "band" that floats across the front of the card and adheres on the back of the printed panel. The leaves of the middle white flower have been cut with a craft knife for more dimension:<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsF__730Csuj4h7I21w6vZ1sbBZJnus--tm7Zdg-BWSkWccPZ7G-rZfsiEHDukruYNnHFS6bmwzrV-TCR0mhx7gV8ac9HHlvQY03SgOfYiPpRp46EIn522Iolisdn8SQDqUpLiyNJauZCmu7R9jnQBv_aahKewTXbDl4CjumpaUSzKj1qD4MRey9tW8A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1396" data-original-width="1498" height="595" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsF__730Csuj4h7I21w6vZ1sbBZJnus--tm7Zdg-BWSkWccPZ7G-rZfsiEHDukruYNnHFS6bmwzrV-TCR0mhx7gV8ac9HHlvQY03SgOfYiPpRp46EIn522Iolisdn8SQDqUpLiyNJauZCmu7R9jnQBv_aahKewTXbDl4CjumpaUSzKj1qD4MRey9tW8A=w640-h595" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFtLRBJgmAfgb734iwX59_xiNvHPJ9pq5Y_CJckT7yw7KLIptzhgqo1w8GZeO6qFkwPtFnaEWQVsgQihQhIkDbjB1qMqb0uJpcZ12gU_gtOUfXWczekpIE2FyO7KrEoHEeOQIipg3yhV6KtIV5q4Q3RaJAegSJlc61eLGlzkjvZL3wJVkYJbqgN8PBmg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="990" data-original-width="924" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFtLRBJgmAfgb734iwX59_xiNvHPJ9pq5Y_CJckT7yw7KLIptzhgqo1w8GZeO6qFkwPtFnaEWQVsgQihQhIkDbjB1qMqb0uJpcZ12gU_gtOUfXWczekpIE2FyO7KrEoHEeOQIipg3yhV6KtIV5q4Q3RaJAegSJlc61eLGlzkjvZL3wJVkYJbqgN8PBmg=w298-h320" width="298" /></a></div><br /><h2><b style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://duncanstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2023/01/just-start.html#comment-form" target="_blank">Donna Walls</a></b><span style="text-align: left;"> of </span><b style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://duncanstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/">Duncan Street Designs</a></b><span style="text-align: left;"> and I were discussing colors recently, and decided to challenge each other by using hues we would not normally use. The first challenge color we discussed is </span><b style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #ffa400; color: #cc0000;">ORANGE</span></b><span style="text-align: left;">. </span></h2><div><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><p></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fcff01;">Do you use</span> <b style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #ffa400; color: #cc0000;">ORANGE</span></b><span style="text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">shades very often in your crafting?</span></span></h2><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">Can you see my boo-boos?</span></h1><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I dropped the dark orange marker and needed to use a stencil to help cover it up:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-qkjnWIuz8utHK4lXPGgihOCRwMtI8GlBcZdAEjbzDYPI94Up7-gHF6qiKVkzpmh6hms5tBISagJlIWmltW2jD-fjXbC3Q2fZPB4Z-7xvoQXycsGgOtPgfWeFdgdVNVlv9Yqmr-eSLtAfweAfdWFGPx1vi8hoELwzuz5Jkau8VjF0SwOMDiX7xAo6WQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="876" data-original-width="704" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-qkjnWIuz8utHK4lXPGgihOCRwMtI8GlBcZdAEjbzDYPI94Up7-gHF6qiKVkzpmh6hms5tBISagJlIWmltW2jD-fjXbC3Q2fZPB4Z-7xvoQXycsGgOtPgfWeFdgdVNVlv9Yqmr-eSLtAfweAfdWFGPx1vi8hoELwzuz5Jkau8VjF0SwOMDiX7xAo6WQ=w515-h640" width="515" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlQ_xYAkupETRgwd87EgElJ0E9XEryj_0MBLt_7f095q2aplVXe-5cp2ULoPcZOKauvZYS6btKIukm_2nLOWynjTZ-CIN0BZtb5YRapSbYDMf4G6H5JDIUtQNWLuyStE-WO17Y-dmti3Rj5EcgBNcCFU_S2nf0fDrh-82m1eAjh2fcadW65O4dIBe1Vg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1470" data-original-width="1011" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlQ_xYAkupETRgwd87EgElJ0E9XEryj_0MBLt_7f095q2aplVXe-5cp2ULoPcZOKauvZYS6btKIukm_2nLOWynjTZ-CIN0BZtb5YRapSbYDMf4G6H5JDIUtQNWLuyStE-WO17Y-dmti3Rj5EcgBNcCFU_S2nf0fDrh-82m1eAjh2fcadW65O4dIBe1Vg=w440-h640" width="440" /></a></div><br />Dimensional tape was applied to the backs of the two flowers:<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-UcV3Tlz-bvaaM57JRDOzpLNm_C1eMPMRqmEKgiQ5f7qGvuIPYHw7lkRmsmmimRpMWE1PddO5azevgEZT46NGD2_K8-TBcFXw0hN2nJwdkdppHOuYf_vXuK75X32Jqmi_MQmFT8eEIOp0qlW8rKAXmdgQh-nZNhbF05D6UCxieCpmDGN3lNcBNmhJ8A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="907" data-original-width="1069" height="543" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-UcV3Tlz-bvaaM57JRDOzpLNm_C1eMPMRqmEKgiQ5f7qGvuIPYHw7lkRmsmmimRpMWE1PddO5azevgEZT46NGD2_K8-TBcFXw0hN2nJwdkdppHOuYf_vXuK75X32Jqmi_MQmFT8eEIOp0qlW8rKAXmdgQh-nZNhbF05D6UCxieCpmDGN3lNcBNmhJ8A=w640-h543" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Looking forward to seeing your creation <span style="text-align: left;">in </span>the Anything Goes <b><a href="https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps!</a></b></p><p style="text-align: left;">Products: <a href="https://www.janmahew.com/" target="_blank">Jan's Digi Images</a>: <b><a href="https://mahew.com/product-page/peony-bloom" target="_blank">Peony Bloom 4055J</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/wild-flower-blossoms" target="_blank">Wild Flower Blossoms 3310J</a></b> (orange sentiment), Inks: Black Soot Oxide, Pearlescent Orange Brilliance, Paper: X-Press It White (even for the printed black and white card), (I cheated and used black, silver and white glitter papers in the background) MS curved scallop border punch.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><h2><u>I'd like to play in the following fine challenges please:</u></h2><p></p><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"></div><p></p><ol style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"><li><b style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://worldwidecrafterscoloristschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Challenge</a></b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> #2 AG 3/12</span></b></li><li><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge</a> #2 AG 3/1</b></li><li><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Classic Design Challenge</a> #2 AG 3/1</b></li><li><b><a href="https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">CD Sunday PLUS</a></b><span style="background-color: white;"> #104 AG Downloaded 3/5 (1) (in this case, I arranged three individual digital flowers around the downloaded sentiment. The sentiment was given an oval frame. I also digitally applied two lines on the left & bottom for more design.(two digital sets were used to create this card)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Catz Weekly Challenges</a></b> (Feb 17) AG 2/23 (leave comment on entry before mine)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Corrosive Challenge</a></b> #2 (Feb 11) Anything goes 3/6</span></li><li><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Paper Shelter</a></b> #541 Lace and/or <b><u>Flowers</u></b> 2/21</span></li><li><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Paper Funday Challenges</a></b> #50 AG with with lots of layers (my black card contains 6 layers) 2/27</span></li><li><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/" target="_blank">We Love Stamping</a></b> (Feb 5) AG with stamp and stencil 2/28 (I used a swirly "ocean waves" stencil to bring about a "swirling" sunshine, as though the wind is bringing out the wind's beauty)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inspiration Station</a></b> #46 Inspiration Photo 2/28 The orange and golden hues of Nature's sunset bring out the peaceful scene of flowers that mimmic the same fantastic hues found in the sky:</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdD_YDT1-isMP7buJYQ13YM0rZsIYa9ddXdnefE05B67h25Bex2jfkxgsRCr9wzp7TOYpc9pO9z54tbGmUmaXenMgxRjAQry37oV-ne5HSLGjhYW0KLDBKAWfY05LKuadWYe9MmHAKhQ7MdklB1Yj97VwQHMCw1V9eaiPTZ37Zm8ss9NQ7eycpV8bSCw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img data-original-height="267" data-original-width="445" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdD_YDT1-isMP7buJYQ13YM0rZsIYa9ddXdnefE05B67h25Bex2jfkxgsRCr9wzp7TOYpc9pO9z54tbGmUmaXenMgxRjAQry37oV-ne5HSLGjhYW0KLDBKAWfY05LKuadWYe9MmHAKhQ7MdklB1Yj97VwQHMCw1V9eaiPTZ37Zm8ss9NQ7eycpV8bSCw=w200-h120" width="200" /></a></li></ol><br /><br /><div><br /></div><span style="background-color: white;">S</span><span style="background-color: white;">tamping Hugs,</span><br /><div><span style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhUimGbo1dv3tyhHVgvaG2UCYEH1ukMx6LGdzl4QttrgHct3CSUzQekm4O00qqJ9OtH0WCd6Zfotm2yfcxpssrUU0o-X-DC2D5d6zl6zKLRzWy61Kg1dbd_27vp9RBenHlHZQUtTHL5S82Czrzk0VUhAMR-oVk-n2IPJqJ8Xle8tybK691ZZZEGJO5tlw" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="144" data-original-width="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhUimGbo1dv3tyhHVgvaG2UCYEH1ukMx6LGdzl4QttrgHct3CSUzQekm4O00qqJ9OtH0WCd6Zfotm2yfcxpssrUU0o-X-DC2D5d6zl6zKLRzWy61Kg1dbd_27vp9RBenHlHZQUtTHL5S82Czrzk0VUhAMR-oVk-n2IPJqJ8Xle8tybK691ZZZEGJO5tlw=s16000" /></a></div><br /><br /></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to my blog. If you would like to visit my blog, or leave a comment on my blog, just click the title of this post at the top of your email. If you would simply like to contact me, please e-mail ellisdonna70@gmail.com. Thanks again. Your support means so much, Donna.</div>Donna Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493910748228055970noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047286263309535644.post-88662041951496831062023-02-14T23:00:00.280-06:002023-02-15T07:04:28.675-06:00Inspiration Time at Beautiful Blossoms Challenge<p></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheRavYt286VkzFnMHBm7t_Dw6kT7S2PrQ5xIgMQ5VIQyvowbdXeTLxFEHUYRQGIhl1VID5XvrVnQxDvaixSookh1lJboD6AJ3G77aRNgenl0kchj_pO1xI1A4hecgDe3UE4SsPP1YWvjNl2CYQbeFXOvz3IV3Jn6kOHID3i5EtSUPE-3N9a6ZiHcJVYQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="466" data-original-width="1511" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheRavYt286VkzFnMHBm7t_Dw6kT7S2PrQ5xIgMQ5VIQyvowbdXeTLxFEHUYRQGIhl1VID5XvrVnQxDvaixSookh1lJboD6AJ3G77aRNgenl0kchj_pO1xI1A4hecgDe3UE4SsPP1YWvjNl2CYQbeFXOvz3IV3Jn6kOHID3i5EtSUPE-3N9a6ZiHcJVYQ=w640-h198" width="640" /></a></div><br />Welcome, Blogging Friends! I'm so happy you are here! It was ALMOST more fun WRITING today's post, than it was to make the card - but I really laughed a lot through the makings of this project, and I hope you will laugh through the post. YOU WILL UNDERSTAND WHY MY BLOG IS CALLED <i>CREATIVE SMILES</i>.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">First things first: let me tell you about our new challenge blog:</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_p1qRQO_A_Op7Hhjg6aTxsXF9WO1MlAMPKN1eUasDPOIGlJ0QtAFA2wt2aHpkmPXacu63brm77i_EtF5QKr7oi6h9uZDqosipkOb2j9wV3joaeiwnPjP0A2-dSMZE0kpw8f2LOJNM42GP6WPRkCENSV61NFYMh5YUKrmjBsmEwFVzHO4xBqkv3mBugQ/s736/320518795_557806446359261_5887816065527353215_n.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="736" data-original-width="736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_p1qRQO_A_Op7Hhjg6aTxsXF9WO1MlAMPKN1eUasDPOIGlJ0QtAFA2wt2aHpkmPXacu63brm77i_EtF5QKr7oi6h9uZDqosipkOb2j9wV3joaeiwnPjP0A2-dSMZE0kpw8f2LOJNM42GP6WPRkCENSV61NFYMh5YUKrmjBsmEwFVzHO4xBqkv3mBugQ/s320/320518795_557806446359261_5887816065527353215_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <span style="text-align: center;">Last month we kicked off a Brand New Challenge called </span><b style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beautiful Blossoms</a></b><span style="text-align: center;"> . </span><p></p><p><span style="text-align: center;">It is a fun "mood-board-inspired" monthly challenge which features Flowers as the main focus. </span></p><p><span style="background-color: #fff2cc; text-align: center;">The Mood Board is a starting point, and your artwork is where your imagination takes you! You do not have to follow the theme of the Mood Board, but you do need to use it as inspiration.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/p/guidelines.html" target="_blank">Details</a> are on the blog. Hope to see you there! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><b>I was inspired by the petals, <span style="background-color: #ead1dc;">pinks</span>, and <span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">blue background</span> in this mood board.</b></i></span></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">Have you ever had one of those projects where not one single thing works out as anticipated, yet STILL, you plug along, expecting the next step to cover up the problem, but then THE NEXT STEP becomes a problem, too? Until your whole project is one blunder after another?</span></h2><p style="text-align: center;">Well, THAT is this card. NOTHING happened the way it was supposed to, AND that was after throwing away two-partially-colored and/or cut out items for this card! SIGH - <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">and yet,</span></b><span style="background-color: white;"> <b>I really did have fun</b> making a mess and playing with just about everything in my craft room. (Wh</span>at a mess to clean up afterward!)</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiT-sY2fUj25zS6s2Wj5kNijmVeKi_fHcjdDZP0EdnHEmjG1tM8MIb3XNlXi5V8pPT7kywyxIEgABX1SK06-_SS0IN8vZ9Q2LgBMOV5acN9AMqM-jLxFpzIvvTNDjh7EIpexdDrEXYiEpxNbAKrqGe64QPd2U0ryELGIMBEODhrczKOqhpQiU8bexfeqA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="228" data-original-width="342" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiT-sY2fUj25zS6s2Wj5kNijmVeKi_fHcjdDZP0EdnHEmjG1tM8MIb3XNlXi5V8pPT7kywyxIEgABX1SK06-_SS0IN8vZ9Q2LgBMOV5acN9AMqM-jLxFpzIvvTNDjh7EIpexdDrEXYiEpxNbAKrqGe64QPd2U0ryELGIMBEODhrczKOqhpQiU8bexfeqA" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">I couldn't even take photos as I went along because it was one boo-boo after another, including:</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><ol><li style="text-align: left;"> throwing away two backgrounds</li><li style="text-align: left;"> ruining the embossing powder, </li><li style="text-align: left;"><i><u> refilling the Copic marker with the </u></i><i><u>incorrect color reinker</u></i>, </li><li style="text-align: left;">restarting from scratch, </li><li style="text-align: left;">NOT ruining the EP the 2nd time, </li><li style="text-align: left;">NOT using Copics the 2nd time, </li><li style="text-align: left;"><i><u>dropping the markers repeatedly on the card front</u></i>, </li><li style="text-align: left;">warping my cardstock by spilling water on it (the SAME water I was using for cleaning my brush, <i>so it <u>WASN'T EVEN CLEAN WATER</u></i>), </li><li style="text-align: left;">dropping the card several times and TWICE rolling over the card front <i><span style="color: #800180;">with my chair</span>,</i> </li><li style="text-align: left;"><i>having the super-duper adhesive stick my card front t<b>o the guillotine cutter</b> because I had forgotten that I die cut a small hole in the back..</i></li><li style="text-align: left;"><i>and WHY would I do that? </i>Because I had run out of pink cardstock for the sentiment.</li><li style="text-align: left;">Picking a brad that would cover a mistake. Using a Copic on said brad to change the color, only to have my hand spasm and the color ended up on the sentiment. Went to look for a larger brad, and found one - it gaudies up my sentiment satisfactorily. LOL</li></ol><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">DARE I GO ON? </span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;">Speaking of boo-boo's:</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjF116v-fBbwPLBhrZStp5KH48ZRVPJBr38fHKpOoMnw9AbR1vi9-XxxnMv10EeDQALLvhAUgekVk8k5I3ODIrCbCaxaZ0lSp03PoERsK0Vc1dU6DP8M6EHj-pUQ8Uvpd-aNNkDfE_uVvRd84V3DbAjnm_mHDoPQ3kIhQje-3AugnetNhCUIej_j72PUQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="452" data-original-width="422" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjF116v-fBbwPLBhrZStp5KH48ZRVPJBr38fHKpOoMnw9AbR1vi9-XxxnMv10EeDQALLvhAUgekVk8k5I3ODIrCbCaxaZ0lSp03PoERsK0Vc1dU6DP8M6EHj-pUQ8Uvpd-aNNkDfE_uVvRd84V3DbAjnm_mHDoPQ3kIhQje-3AugnetNhCUIej_j72PUQ=w298-h320" width="298" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">OKAY, OKAY -- Those are a few of my boo-boo's. I figured, at this point, no matter what I tried to do, blunders were GOING to occur, so I pressed on... </span></p></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Jack came in and asked, "<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Is there anything I can do?</span>"</b> All I could do was laugh at that point, because he could see all the little piles in my room where I had each small boo-boo isolated to fix the mistakes. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b>At the VERY END, I almost glued the completed topper onto the card UPSIDE DOWN.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">BUT I PERSEVERED AND WON!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">sorta...</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> kinda...</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;">After ALL THAT, </p><p style="text-align: center;">wanna see what I made? 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text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><p style="text-align: left;">Products used: <b><a href="https://beccysplace.com/" target="_blank">Beccy's Place Cherry Blossoms</a> clear stamp set</b>, Sue Wilson Lattice Arched Adornment die, Tutti-680 Stitched Rectangles, Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight, assorted distress inks, Zig markers, Tombow markers, pink EP.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Challenges I would like to play in please:</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><b><a href="https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ally's Angels</a></b> #67 AG 3/9 (1 of 3)</li><li><b><a href="https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/02/february-challenge.html" target="_blank">Beccy's Challenges</a></b> (February) Beccy, I hope I followed your directions - please forgive me if I misunderstood. 3/1</li><li><b><a href="https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creations in Pink</a></b> #54 AG in Mainly Pink</li><li><b><a href="https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Colorful Options</a></b> (Feb 2) Celebrate Pink 2/28 (sep post)</li><li><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge</a> #2 AG 3/1 </b><span style="background-color: white;">(winners on 3-28)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://worldwidecrafterscoloristschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Challenge</a></b> #2 AG 3/12 (1 of 3)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pammie's Inky Pinkies</a></b> #2306 AG 2/20</span></li><li><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Paper Funday Challenge</a> #50 AG with lots of layers 3/1</b></li></ol><div><b>Thanks for popping by today!</b></div><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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If you would like to visit my blog, or leave a comment on my blog, just click the title of this post at the top of your email. If you would simply like to contact me, please e-mail ellisdonna70@gmail.com. Thanks again. Your support means so much, Donna.</div>Donna Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493910748228055970noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047286263309535644.post-1906024655704955562023-02-06T02:00:00.293-06:002023-02-08T07:42:21.584-06:00Oh To Fly A Kite! {Jan's Digi Stamps}<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5xCaDOesgbMu7cVIPDmSFK1Agx-ty67JYhqi4CQ8IdL_IuoMFQCzwKXl2ea6iBz_aWE4xkfLb-7ocB1KBoBnC-CTCttuC8hm1-qx-mVAegKjBLCwr_tLA5KinlK9Pw_McVE56PbETwfA-si2FEZdpNt6cuASHq6ArfydeBZ21uvnSs_zP7so5xPwJeQ/s2044/header%200896.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1054" data-original-width="2044" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5xCaDOesgbMu7cVIPDmSFK1Agx-ty67JYhqi4CQ8IdL_IuoMFQCzwKXl2ea6iBz_aWE4xkfLb-7ocB1KBoBnC-CTCttuC8hm1-qx-mVAegKjBLCwr_tLA5KinlK9Pw_McVE56PbETwfA-si2FEZdpNt6cuASHq6ArfydeBZ21uvnSs_zP7so5xPwJeQ/w400-h206/header%200896.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Welcome, friends, to my little bloggie home! Thank you for all your kind words of comfort to Jack and me <b><a href="https://creativesmiles2.blogspot.com/2023/01/a-farewell-to-one-of-our-dearest-friends.html" target="_blank">for our recent loss</a></b>.<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"></span></p><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Today's kite-flying card is the kickoff at February's Anything Goes <b><a href="https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps!</a></b> If you use a JDS image in your card, please mention it. <span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">There is a 2nd draw specifically for those who use one of Jan's fun images.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/?Category=NEW%21" target="_blank">Jan's newest sets</a></b> and this month's <b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/?Category=On+Sale" target="_blank">Easter Sale</a> </b>are 25% off<b>.</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">To create my card, two sets were used (just click on them to enlarge):</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimbov-4C7M_da9_mAmkFUwKpUzQ7c1QOUIp_QkzsWhZPt7nRDGDcVovFrIDq9QGjuOwWSJoY-b93I0-CJdhbZIi3Q4FcLgQEtfMGD-BpJwgnmgpHVqZZffFBC9JM8KQTjq9MGjRKvBFaB1YUjgTsGxkGxJmpcalmfnKQJjrBkIWZ5LNZG2qpAe2jQlTA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="1298" data-original-width="1297" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimbov-4C7M_da9_mAmkFUwKpUzQ7c1QOUIp_QkzsWhZPt7nRDGDcVovFrIDq9QGjuOwWSJoY-b93I0-CJdhbZIi3Q4FcLgQEtfMGD-BpJwgnmgpHVqZZffFBC9JM8KQTjq9MGjRKvBFaB1YUjgTsGxkGxJmpcalmfnKQJjrBkIWZ5LNZG2qpAe2jQlTA=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/lets-go-fly-a-kite" target="_blank">Let's Go Fly A Kite 4065J</a> (15 images) on sale for $3.75</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOXMMQzPBNLxtwW2SbQYxC5xg6kBZlpUNOGtY2zSIS9KJrxdct_l858Rwynu_2z6E_w5pfOh9g-_nr6kxFLNdtSejZPQ9cyU5k-God1Ru-lPmQU2lllekrIGsQT-zLtAlX7-K9hr76vQwLoa5fCcrczGBbubXRs2O8YTjtt3NpyaIhHw-Oyh_tPv2FYA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1211" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOXMMQzPBNLxtwW2SbQYxC5xg6kBZlpUNOGtY2zSIS9KJrxdct_l858Rwynu_2z6E_w5pfOh9g-_nr6kxFLNdtSejZPQ9cyU5k-God1Ru-lPmQU2lllekrIGsQT-zLtAlX7-K9hr76vQwLoa5fCcrczGBbubXRs2O8YTjtt3NpyaIhHw-Oyh_tPv2FYA=w320-h282" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/866j-basket-of-hope" target="_blank">Basket of Hope 866J</a></b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><span style="color: red;">New (for me) Technique - Double Twisted Ribbon </span></span></h2><p></p><h1 style="text-align: center;">My friend <b><a href="https://conniescraftycreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Connie</a></b> is also showcasing this technique today with her <b><a href="https://conniescraftycreations.blogspot.com/2023/02/twisted-ribbon-technique.html" target="_blank">lovely card here</a></b>.</h1><p style="text-align: center;">Terri Gaines has a great <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3lRk9bfetw" target="_blank">youtube video</a></b> for the technique. I thought it complemented my little girl's kite tails <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">(do they still call them tails? or are they now streamers? anyone know?)</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjC9qcRX5AHRKz6LBz1N5pDOoU6erS2QRS9MOpefb67Id7FYf6DcomV3La3mttAykfkxZQTt5F-S5p3nZXdjCzMYfPYqCxIuK0RhB6dKkieJl1oDl39XMGZyHWoMHLSCyrQRKaHG_fmai-QeC_q5MZslVYHXPQ3Q4EHZ3Hdjv9K98n9YYpE4w2yJ9EaLA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1428" data-original-width="1848" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjC9qcRX5AHRKz6LBz1N5pDOoU6erS2QRS9MOpefb67Id7FYf6DcomV3La3mttAykfkxZQTt5F-S5p3nZXdjCzMYfPYqCxIuK0RhB6dKkieJl1oDl39XMGZyHWoMHLSCyrQRKaHG_fmai-QeC_q5MZslVYHXPQ3Q4EHZ3Hdjv9K98n9YYpE4w2yJ9EaLA=w640-h494" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Easel cards fold flat for mailing:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDLzAFgGkzs28ThmFPMmVyjgPt-rqdnloUsIjzrzignN7bRDZ2W1DFEBS5eTNZpPAAh6HOLbp7j_2glCiTNiE3QssNsFLtoNQWXVo3Qy3Safd_CzCN8kwjbd_Pnze1a4qL2JYc6WwaWAns5OQ3znhKMgBQ4wkDCaiDMnb536ocMVeOxZzH2Qdsm0J9mA/s1632/folded%200898%20wm%20sized.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="1632" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDLzAFgGkzs28ThmFPMmVyjgPt-rqdnloUsIjzrzignN7bRDZ2W1DFEBS5eTNZpPAAh6HOLbp7j_2glCiTNiE3QssNsFLtoNQWXVo3Qy3Safd_CzCN8kwjbd_Pnze1a4qL2JYc6WwaWAns5OQ3znhKMgBQ4wkDCaiDMnb536ocMVeOxZzH2Qdsm0J9mA/w400-h300/folded%200898%20wm%20sized.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Copic Markers and Distress Inks were used to color this cute image using monochromatic coloring. </div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fcff01;">Besides, one can be a tomboy and still wear girly colors!</span></h2><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ9x9WOWQTTxJTxpx0Rwr0kluuFuq0_O8fNECv0vPMlkkZigpOtgxJZr4b9kY3DjZ9nMizqNuXu1h7RFRaxXR0PHKYM-uEilFUG1X77GQvqjNbvNrO4eYFyhxzUEr2Qxcz1d5tEA25dxDsriohpwFjv68mZeifTjBSEqX5y7PzLNXRSB_PsDTvomudfQ/s1331/markers%200853.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="789" data-original-width="1331" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ9x9WOWQTTxJTxpx0Rwr0kluuFuq0_O8fNECv0vPMlkkZigpOtgxJZr4b9kY3DjZ9nMizqNuXu1h7RFRaxXR0PHKYM-uEilFUG1X77GQvqjNbvNrO4eYFyhxzUEr2Qxcz1d5tEA25dxDsriohpwFjv68mZeifTjBSEqX5y7PzLNXRSB_PsDTvomudfQ/w400-h238/markers%200853.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Looking down:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWQp7ojq1rCZzjaxZ5J_16PkUnoKHoR_KNqs9L8jkXjMq2s4WWtouCt1qRyOOeD7vKmwMRd1qIRtkMsEBDkXdItCmguo_snv7dCXaw3a9BBU2K6pZrMJqjciLFWiH08TEtJKv5xONVuR2ylkcf1VMoqSBOheHwWXXYIurX0n2ON58GkxH8uC6vHgKxYw/s966/front%200897wm%20sized.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="966" data-original-width="829" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWQp7ojq1rCZzjaxZ5J_16PkUnoKHoR_KNqs9L8jkXjMq2s4WWtouCt1qRyOOeD7vKmwMRd1qIRtkMsEBDkXdItCmguo_snv7dCXaw3a9BBU2K6pZrMJqjciLFWiH08TEtJKv5xONVuR2ylkcf1VMoqSBOheHwWXXYIurX0n2ON58GkxH8uC6vHgKxYw/w344-h400/front%200897wm%20sized.jpeg" width="344" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Because this card was originally meant to be 5x7, an inch and a half was cut off the morphed square card. The 1.5 inches was placed on the bottom to give the illusion of a waterfall or sidewalk:;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV3yNVgev5cUE58V6j2Z07fgxnJ4zc17F3kWdbRGi-eRIK9BX49OvpZdTjbfQ6JQaeTskJMnG990Tb9wYrH0h7gTNcifDjCng1kq8IKIeksTV8JLY4WaZaLWhv5FZlKV3CGmuADhauz4NJVQ0AwpAebWV3SuSJVgP_RLWAVJGWuJhP4ui44mVKqDNuLA/s1058/front%20angle%20open%200886%20wm%20sized.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1058" data-original-width="1053" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV3yNVgev5cUE58V6j2Z07fgxnJ4zc17F3kWdbRGi-eRIK9BX49OvpZdTjbfQ6JQaeTskJMnG990Tb9wYrH0h7gTNcifDjCng1kq8IKIeksTV8JLY4WaZaLWhv5FZlKV3CGmuADhauz4NJVQ0AwpAebWV3SuSJVgP_RLWAVJGWuJhP4ui44mVKqDNuLA/w636-h640/front%20angle%20open%200886%20wm%20sized.jpeg" width="636" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can probably see that the tremors in my hands and arms are returning, like the circles on the kite. I have another appointment at the end of February with a specialist to discuss a more permanent way of assisting my spinal issues:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimB-LumNcwK2X3ruCj1fLI5qQP6pw6er0ZsCCp-rEELRQTdrEQpkf8Mr1tLj5manQbnGX55vUBLFO2c0Sw-Z8WyidSp1wAYH-a7OPGcOmvy2dEWw8noVwwYJ_KlDOftwIhbo2B28XX2ltR-xo_EOb-auh7GcE5Hisdc97o8YuopW3-ErUWj8Ac_PQ6LA/s2448/front%20CU%200893%20wm%20sized.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="2237" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimB-LumNcwK2X3ruCj1fLI5qQP6pw6er0ZsCCp-rEELRQTdrEQpkf8Mr1tLj5manQbnGX55vUBLFO2c0Sw-Z8WyidSp1wAYH-a7OPGcOmvy2dEWw8noVwwYJ_KlDOftwIhbo2B28XX2ltR-xo_EOb-auh7GcE5Hisdc97o8YuopW3-ErUWj8Ac_PQ6LA/w584-h640/front%20CU%200893%20wm%20sized.jpeg" width="584" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by and please check out my teamies' pretty projects<span style="text-align: left;"> in </span>the Anything Goes <b><a href="https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps!</a></b></div></div><p style="text-align: left;">Products Used: <a href="https://www.janmahew.com/" target="_blank">Jan's Digi Images</a>: <b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/lets-go-fly-a-kite" target="_blank">Let's Go Fly A Kite 4065J</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/866j-basket-of-hope" target="_blank">Basket of Hope 866J</a></b>, Gelly Roll White Pens, Copic Markers, Stencils (for kite, grass and sky); Pumice stone, Walnut Stain, Kitsch Flamingo Distress Inks, Picked Raspberry Oxide (distressed "ribbon"), EK Success border punch, EK Success Rounder Punch, Cuttlebug 5x7 embossing folder, Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large S4-110 and Grand Ovals die sets, Light, Medium & Dark Kraft colored cardstock.</p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">On A Personal Note:</span></h1><p style="text-align: center;">Remember Florida on Christmas Eve just one month ago? Perhaps this will remind you:</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4nNDRXbehXfPmlZz1fMhs5sZbpodke3550VXcXrhT7tptIlsCDVy0bb2JoXnWy7PU6HsI61SRXw1cS3rbImRrC7pud_17fHWINwa--1CmiqtAByqN6mGO9lLg_k42LInp8EVeyKmWfWG0gaZXYFrrNTGM6hF4kCtfpPzD-rfbr3yxC57TfDtzYUKq_w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="857" data-original-width="1142" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4nNDRXbehXfPmlZz1fMhs5sZbpodke3550VXcXrhT7tptIlsCDVy0bb2JoXnWy7PU6HsI61SRXw1cS3rbImRrC7pud_17fHWINwa--1CmiqtAByqN6mGO9lLg_k42LInp8EVeyKmWfWG0gaZXYFrrNTGM6hF4kCtfpPzD-rfbr3yxC57TfDtzYUKq_w" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">The day before this freeze occurred, I pruned some coleus and angel wing begonias to root indoors for Spring, only to discover a hitchhiker Monarch Butterfly Caterpillar:</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgt7C1-tivci80Pkt5upqavVjwur4icpAo5mEJ-QSU0I_LJ_vMpPOsNCIq8fvFNHptLixq6j5Ke-R4zv9QGHTcd1xMgVpKacWjFge_jysULAGKFsxeYMh-m6aaJ8Zfd1LNO4MCXDWgJzuKdMqBIFqjn__t_N2G5JHm94bQ2lfOI-K9RtCimy04qIK0OTQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="857" data-original-width="1142" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgt7C1-tivci80Pkt5upqavVjwur4icpAo5mEJ-QSU0I_LJ_vMpPOsNCIq8fvFNHptLixq6j5Ke-R4zv9QGHTcd1xMgVpKacWjFge_jysULAGKFsxeYMh-m6aaJ8Zfd1LNO4MCXDWgJzuKdMqBIFqjn__t_N2G5JHm94bQ2lfOI-K9RtCimy04qIK0OTQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br />So I went back outside and cut some fresh milkweed for the little guy, thinking he would need food. As I cut the milkweed, I discovered another dozen of this little caterpillar's brothers and sisters. So I cut a lot of milkweed, brought the family indoors and covered with a home-made tulle netting. I placed the box in the garage, which stays about 60 even on cold nights.<p></p><p style="text-align: center;">In the meantime, the original caterpillar disappeared! The next morning we found this just beneath the crown molding:</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrB3Bk5mccY5obND8PBh4MWTmeieHQ0tInPgjtpho9YSPFtuIHH9LQ1xMZYevbzGT_yeVzNC9FmMxoBpwB91-8DsVgAKYpH68w3rBpJ7IN4_8_-u5qzU4UQGgywf7OAYv2Jq6_AyWXFEMfys_f3zV1oWYYPAbP9TW2FlAKJkSw0Di-P6uBSBhD0Se0UQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="774" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrB3Bk5mccY5obND8PBh4MWTmeieHQ0tInPgjtpho9YSPFtuIHH9LQ1xMZYevbzGT_yeVzNC9FmMxoBpwB91-8DsVgAKYpH68w3rBpJ7IN4_8_-u5qzU4UQGgywf7OAYv2Jq6_AyWXFEMfys_f3zV1oWYYPAbP9TW2FlAKJkSw0Di-P6uBSBhD0Se0UQ" width="288" /></a></div><br />So we made plans for it to "hatch" indoors by making a loose netting, giving it plenty of room to stretch its pretty wings on its eclosion:<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8aeTqBTc6MibTaq3XWnZQzga7d3K1KL_fUmIE1D780-mEU-RIvvN75LV4i9bLD5QKaMXhIrYbR5VdeylBP2u0XRAX5zy1Ds9KwXNzBAh3qC2F_4ljIHjw020xJKg2Czfp62uFgxIpuKv4OwluRGbpDbikE58NfC5eS0n1PzfMonQMYlKXk7KoxPntKA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="979" data-original-width="1116" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8aeTqBTc6MibTaq3XWnZQzga7d3K1KL_fUmIE1D780-mEU-RIvvN75LV4i9bLD5QKaMXhIrYbR5VdeylBP2u0XRAX5zy1Ds9KwXNzBAh3qC2F_4ljIHjw020xJKg2Czfp62uFgxIpuKv4OwluRGbpDbikE58NfC5eS0n1PzfMonQMYlKXk7KoxPntKA=w400-h350" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Imagine what our exterminator thought when he came through! (giggle)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But alas, weeks went by. We saw wing development occurring inside, but a dreaded thing happened. A tiny white "filament" appeared out the bottom of the chrysalis. If you click on the photo below, you can see the semi-developed butterfly and the tiny filament:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjO7SaL45D2O-9pfQQo55Ddy6Ay0dn5oxVIn7Vy-ouIo4BaFdxCt7KBFj7HCifTpVdN4_YZ1vuV3lMNJlK-tGEctBuyWxbyhPAGXI8YocMVDZQPfRRcta02i_c6SLnPbUNoGaYF5PavnwHGauYjumRewAki0HLZ_aq9Qe3krpOMllRCcyBowjgD6R-sBg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjO7SaL45D2O-9pfQQo55Ddy6Ay0dn5oxVIn7Vy-ouIo4BaFdxCt7KBFj7HCifTpVdN4_YZ1vuV3lMNJlK-tGEctBuyWxbyhPAGXI8YocMVDZQPfRRcta02i_c6SLnPbUNoGaYF5PavnwHGauYjumRewAki0HLZ_aq9Qe3krpOMllRCcyBowjgD6R-sBg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /></div>That filament was an indication of a parasite (fly or wasp) chomping away on the dormant Monarch. The thread meant that the Monarch was dead. Sigh. How disappointing. The other caterpillars died as well. Next time, I'll leave them outside instead, and let them find a way of protecting themselves. No good deed.... right?<p></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">Back to our regularly scheduled program...</span> </h1><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">I'd like to play in the following fine challenges please:</p><p></p><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"></div><p></p><ol style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"><li><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">World Wide Open Design Team Challenge</a> #1 AG DT 2/12</b></li><li><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">As You Like It Challenge</a> (Jan 26) Favorite (mostly color) and (why) 2/9 </b><span style="background-color: white;">I'm mostly a pink girly girl when it comes to colors because it is a sweet color (to my eye), comforting, and with so many shades it is kind of a neutral that goes with most other hues, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, is frequently found in nature. Thanks for the fun challenge!</span></li><li><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Let's Create and Craft</a> #192 AG + "say what?" - have a sentiment on your card. </b><span style="background-color: white;">3/1</span></li><li><b><a href="https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Morgan's Artworld</a> #2 AG 3/1 (1/3)</b></li><li><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafts Galore Encore</a><span> </span>#108 AG 3/1 (1/3)</b></li><li><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge</a> #2 AG 3/1</b></li><li><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://girlzcreativecrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Girlz Creative Crafts</a> #33 More Than One Fold 2/14</b></li><li><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Classic Design Challenge</a> #2 AG 3/1</b></li><li><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Paper Funday Challenge</a> #50 AG with lots of layers 3/1</b></li><li><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">CD Sunday +</a> #103 AG from a download (</b><span style="background-color: white;">I placed the sun behind the kite and then stenciled the background and the kite, with some hand drawn dots and circles on the kite and the little girl's shirt. The sentiment is from another digital set) 2/19</span></li><li><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Colorful Options</a> (Feb 2023) Celebrate Pink</b> 2/28</span></li><li><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Just Us Girls</a></b> #665 Color Week 2/11 (shown below)</span></li></ol><img border="0" data-original-height="673" data-original-width="709" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBgzXUXEaCKa2BcSnEtnTyXcXp4a9Lt5_f0qA3Dl-j0IB5pDyHDR_sXhUWkp2OEFHFOzPC0pijk4Ye_JENcm6K8b1qYg6H_L3GGMIIPjYAlaHeSm2eCkigKNoTihXue-gdr_H3AcOh_rVxznDiyoqSb6seBseaJUvuyANtoobEidlni8IaJ4C_GG9uKA/w200-h190/Just%20Us%20Girls%20%23665.001.jpeg" width="200" /><br /><div>Stamping Hugs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4iVEIgYTkeNxlGiJ0QhBH5_gV46a2jw96yH26nSaVn_lH2OELWbtssbIbmXm_WiVKqOAT1eiDTr5bCjigdkyFXFgOILQS5gY4xpG3UwXNfGZMV63doJtwd8EQ7pDaGH269b6hFTbCS6ZxKuLc8wBINb7WrW4BVeh_0O91GcEcS1Z3Wp7sSiienVz1ig/s550/Pink%20Gingham.gif" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="175" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4iVEIgYTkeNxlGiJ0QhBH5_gV46a2jw96yH26nSaVn_lH2OELWbtssbIbmXm_WiVKqOAT1eiDTr5bCjigdkyFXFgOILQS5gY4xpG3UwXNfGZMV63doJtwd8EQ7pDaGH269b6hFTbCS6ZxKuLc8wBINb7WrW4BVeh_0O91GcEcS1Z3Wp7sSiienVz1ig/s16000/Pink%20Gingham.gif" /></a></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to my blog. If you would like to visit my blog, or leave a comment on my blog, just click the title of this post at the top of your email. If you would simply like to contact me, please e-mail ellisdonna70@gmail.com. Thanks again. Your support means so much, Donna.</div>Donna Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493910748228055970noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047286263309535644.post-80495281476192870782023-02-01T08:00:00.002-06:002023-02-01T08:00:00.216-06:00Turner Syndrome Awareness Card Auction for February 2023<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Hello, Blogging Friends!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Beginning February 1 at 9AM Eastern Time, the annual Turner Syndrome Awareness Card Auction begins on <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mulchlady6/" target="_blank">Lori's Instagram Page</a></b>. It will end on February 28 at midnight.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjG4dM2F_ATErz5K3fUDj13FG47BbGUbz1DLH7qbhltxSRR3AGGV4DoOiSRTZGPVrdB5ew9PG8w4_ZEyz7NX7JG4wbcbtmVpvajHRfQmTprYosqdcBFzzIyAxzA-oRm4naib9CmZIQM0jZFybILDh54I9ZB_mQneg600mfMjIjAzebuRO8ZnGiSRb7EEQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="747" data-original-width="751" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjG4dM2F_ATErz5K3fUDj13FG47BbGUbz1DLH7qbhltxSRR3AGGV4DoOiSRTZGPVrdB5ew9PG8w4_ZEyz7NX7JG4wbcbtmVpvajHRfQmTprYosqdcBFzzIyAxzA-oRm4naib9CmZIQM0jZFybILDh54I9ZB_mQneg600mfMjIjAzebuRO8ZnGiSRb7EEQ" width="241" /></a></div><br /><div style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; position: relative; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span>Cards are handmade by Designers from the world over. These cards, made with love, are donated to help raise funds for the Turner Syndrome Foundation in New Jersey, a very small non-profit organization that does big things! The TSA Foundation of NJ produces webinars for the medical field to learn more about TS, helps educate families dealing with TS, and educates others who have perhaps never heard of TS before. The TS Foundation relies solely on donations, has two paid employees, and the balance of help comes from many dedicated volunteers. </span></span><span>Please consider helping by buying a card or making a donation.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; position: relative; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to email Lori at</span></span></h3><h3 style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; position: relative; text-align: center;">mulchlady6@gmail.com</h3><p style="text-align: center;">What is Turner Syndrome? Please see below.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I am supporting this cause with two of my cards:</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5U9eSPbgSTxfi_fQEejiEr6DN3zoE4qorP_fCcfLDQjrCOU5fvWC7UA3u-iJ5QdaXJ9cx2oNfJcLzmw0N3fda7TzbvRuvjwS0DgfKzrkGc6zvvURjYa0Nw6Lz-oiinDojucc-AM2zCmjhH-rfDta62j7OZFgReI0GpMgrqHsGH2OzZPtTR57dUc8G_A" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="1210" data-original-width="1210" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5U9eSPbgSTxfi_fQEejiEr6DN3zoE4qorP_fCcfLDQjrCOU5fvWC7UA3u-iJ5QdaXJ9cx2oNfJcLzmw0N3fda7TzbvRuvjwS0DgfKzrkGc6zvvURjYa0Nw6Lz-oiinDojucc-AM2zCmjhH-rfDta62j7OZFgReI0GpMgrqHsGH2OzZPtTR57dUc8G_A=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h2>This fun, square birthday card can be <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CnuhXSSpw0I/" target="_blank">bid on here</a></b>.</h2>More details for how this card was created <b><a href="https://creativesmiles2.blogspot.com/2022/05/looking-in-all-right-places.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>.</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjyw75OnxJftGeIVFOMCQMoT5Nf9YcDeFRbZR-KB1MODZp9wQ5lkHLRGHSdzq-6q1pe79ycxFEQOzFgRrRQaDbpjDtc_EMmk64L32X3ZKtA9PXyyXeVmlk8G2rz-VpYsyUA-TaPPnm4ovlVSME5W97xuWR4sKN7BJewofE1gB1dITh5V0ecGwpiyerUFw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="1098" data-original-width="874" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjyw75OnxJftGeIVFOMCQMoT5Nf9YcDeFRbZR-KB1MODZp9wQ5lkHLRGHSdzq-6q1pe79ycxFEQOzFgRrRQaDbpjDtc_EMmk64L32X3ZKtA9PXyyXeVmlk8G2rz-VpYsyUA-TaPPnm4ovlVSME5W97xuWR4sKN7BJewofE1gB1dITh5V0ecGwpiyerUFw=w509-h640" width="509" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h2>"Once Upon a Dream" card can be <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CnuimTfpgct/" target="_blank">bid on here</a></b>.</h2>Details to see more about how this was was made <b><a href="https://creativesmiles2.blogspot.com/2020/02/LaviniaWorld20.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;">Turner Syndrome is a genetic disorder where a female is born missing part or all of her second X chromosome leaving her with life-long medical issues and learning disabilities. This condition occurs one in every 2,000 female births worldwide, but is more common among pregnancies that do not survive to full term. That is why Turner Syndrome Females are considered miracles!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for supporting women with this genetic condition.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hugs,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEir855sBVojyqP61H-rOxK9U9DQJcEOqINZ_L0yOfVXQFRPmDlDLAoj337jGYJbiiXL-BERaAXQ9wiWAGnR8OnETL15J-7US8JbSN0fDecvUFE24pq9IDfgDIZNz-h9ZgJuCjowArrTMFj0yKHw5o0rz-4rkDKYDlbMXn7pfYqFs-VQN3oJbyI6-TRTJw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="275" data-original-width="357" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEir855sBVojyqP61H-rOxK9U9DQJcEOqINZ_L0yOfVXQFRPmDlDLAoj337jGYJbiiXL-BERaAXQ9wiWAGnR8OnETL15J-7US8JbSN0fDecvUFE24pq9IDfgDIZNz-h9ZgJuCjowArrTMFj0yKHw5o0rz-4rkDKYDlbMXn7pfYqFs-VQN3oJbyI6-TRTJw=s16000" /></a></div></div><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to my blog. If you would like to visit my blog, or leave a comment on my blog, just click the title of this post at the top of your email. If you would simply like to contact me, please e-mail ellisdonna70@gmail.com. Thanks again. Your support means so much, Donna.</div>Donna Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493910748228055970noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047286263309535644.post-73036663278932033382023-01-19T13:35:00.000-06:002023-01-19T13:35:09.760-06:00A Farewell to one of our Dearest Friends<p> Our dear German Shepherd was euthanized at 1:45pm this afternoon, after succumbing to a pygmy rattle snake bite on Tuesday. Anti-venom is in limited supply and is needed for service dogs and military dogs, and of course, humans. With all the storms that caused flooding, there has been an additional need in our state. Anti-venom is not a definite cure-all for animals.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5D_zX3jhgMi8_xRAlaZMZDUGpDHqmFj9UOxoJZSzRRdb9oFNaR7KkSNMbz68s4Aj8px26gmZ0rlrhRX3XmhMm0DtS6WpFMNc-WPtqaRKt9vXVE49XdoXxTEouEs0ITQVDEnQ35PcgPbvBrp3rPdDxzXk2wYBl6fr7hod26m6fHkPeNM-qEO4cz8dcGg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="1306" data-original-width="979" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5D_zX3jhgMi8_xRAlaZMZDUGpDHqmFj9UOxoJZSzRRdb9oFNaR7KkSNMbz68s4Aj8px26gmZ0rlrhRX3XmhMm0DtS6WpFMNc-WPtqaRKt9vXVE49XdoXxTEouEs0ITQVDEnQ35PcgPbvBrp3rPdDxzXk2wYBl6fr7hod26m6fHkPeNM-qEO4cz8dcGg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Kilo, age 5 in early Spring wondering, <br />"what's taking you so long, Mom?"</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></p><p>Pymgy rattlers are extremely aggressive. However, not "all bites" are the same. It depends where the bite was inflicted, and how long it has been since the snake last bit something. The longer the venom remains in the snake, the more concentrated the venom. </p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwD5AMtNbWZxZV0BSpx_RL1JcMKvvewAvBe2M7A9XQAxE7CPpbmnx8vL3HPUjhh4dUg8tf6teKz-E4aSSJm8kXPCl0GtjI8Rq6idgBYt4K5OvkWNwL0oxQlb5LfWcX4XPVS2e1Koq6fMQhetVEi8grL7bisAHsRugEtEmVl_uJqMOmJ1uPZnVThmP_BQ/s663/Barn%20Hunt%20Trial%201-2015%20copy.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="663" data-original-width="483" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwD5AMtNbWZxZV0BSpx_RL1JcMKvvewAvBe2M7A9XQAxE7CPpbmnx8vL3HPUjhh4dUg8tf6teKz-E4aSSJm8kXPCl0GtjI8Rq6idgBYt4K5OvkWNwL0oxQlb5LfWcX4XPVS2e1Koq6fMQhetVEi8grL7bisAHsRugEtEmVl_uJqMOmJ1uPZnVThmP_BQ/w291-h400/Barn%20Hunt%20Trial%201-2015%20copy.jpeg" width="291" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #a64d79;"> Kilo, age 4, and Jack showing off <br />their Barn Hunt Trial Ribbons</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br />We have not seen any pygmy rattlers on our property for 25 years or longer, but of course, that does not mean they are not here. Because of the extremely cold weather, most snakes "hibernate" beneath the soil at this time of year. Our vet said it is the first time in 30 years of working that she has seen a rattlesnake bite in January. Unfortunately, many people move into rural areas, not comprehending the importance of snakes. Many of our "black/indigo" snakes are endangered because people indiscriminately kill snakes. Black snakes and especially Indigo Snakes keep the rattlesnake population under control. It is important to learn the difference before just killing snakes.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLQDaaOhmkJsDAddQ3BcihuvcaIKfyT5vAd_2CKJGiPIbQXWspmWMA7smcWFb-kDJDTUA7OcjdrERv57LGb2nKxGU0RHp4wJiO8ka7mzI7G5YT7GGlJnw3kWeX1X6VSq4N21HrMhC_6pdS5MdNOfxrCSQy7I5Z2T06xnSqFamlc1pEWdTi1iBikynb7A/s811/2019-2-10%209%20yrs%20old%203674%202.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="687" data-original-width="811" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLQDaaOhmkJsDAddQ3BcihuvcaIKfyT5vAd_2CKJGiPIbQXWspmWMA7smcWFb-kDJDTUA7OcjdrERv57LGb2nKxGU0RHp4wJiO8ka7mzI7G5YT7GGlJnw3kWeX1X6VSq4N21HrMhC_6pdS5MdNOfxrCSQy7I5Z2T06xnSqFamlc1pEWdTi1iBikynb7A/w640-h542/2019-2-10%209%20yrs%20old%203674%202.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Kilo, age 9 sporting his gray muzzle while guarding the tractor disc attachment LOL<br />He is thinking, "WHAT!? It's HARD work!"</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIFr3lx9JKidKCDa0cC1I1yY14nK979jy4-bI4cKfXc-8UB2bxBAvb8kQirArn7I0EqqACk43ClLAOYb_45Us1fOpTOoeHnyUkhx_mnwCKEUZCUJN__8PRcRrsiBF7tJLfv5lTQnN4IJrfovWc2NCp8Qm3uW4lwH5uJ36TLV5MNl4LpHOmlnFmAqDfhA/s1280/P1060585.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIFr3lx9JKidKCDa0cC1I1yY14nK979jy4-bI4cKfXc-8UB2bxBAvb8kQirArn7I0EqqACk43ClLAOYb_45Us1fOpTOoeHnyUkhx_mnwCKEUZCUJN__8PRcRrsiBF7tJLfv5lTQnN4IJrfovWc2NCp8Qm3uW4lwH5uJ36TLV5MNl4LpHOmlnFmAqDfhA/w300-h400/P1060585.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #a64d79;"> Kilo, age 4, slobbering on me after a romp<br /> at night in our wildlife watering hole.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><div style="text-align: right;">Kilo would have been 13 next month, an "ancient age" for German Shepherds, especially his size. He and my husband were joined at the hip. Kilo was still healthy, but had slowed down and suffered from mild canine dementia. In his youth, he enjoyed obedience training, agility training, "competitive barn hunting" and "working" side-by-side with Jack every day, even though in later years, he did more "overseeing" than working. </div><p></p><p style="text-align: right;">It is a huge loss for our family, and Kilo will be missed. </p><p><br /> <br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvPCkqCynlIYBeQrrrwkmXqNkuDFwI4LQhfpL300IyqK-LpLPHazTdAMgDRC6YRTOLhEWfL3e_O6uUSKawGE5IutpDzU5B-SmYNHvqFCnaedVy8PTRL6Rm0lvA-0Lxyxt2KYDhj4zoM8wsPLwiIksfYu0JS5xhDal04qrrfUZftzUNuRQDP-FMBFd5cQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="726" data-original-width="968" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvPCkqCynlIYBeQrrrwkmXqNkuDFwI4LQhfpL300IyqK-LpLPHazTdAMgDRC6YRTOLhEWfL3e_O6uUSKawGE5IutpDzU5B-SmYNHvqFCnaedVy8PTRL6Rm0lvA-0Lxyxt2KYDhj4zoM8wsPLwiIksfYu0JS5xhDal04qrrfUZftzUNuRQDP-FMBFd5cQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Kilo, age 7, helping clean and fill one of our "wildlife waterholes". <br />It is especially dry in Florida during the winter months.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRkPAs7gaAK8FD6Z3i35bXaMKHypHxvmjAE36KlAQIGotZP1xHjMMiyzr0b3hyb7CxYJJxqXBb637kDBXe8UZsZ9WT8Bl-Wz2YiIjQtkCaYhuRbEbSU3nnvI8dj_uBJMuGpoxh4KI16-AXy42j8G4RkJulOT9-NM4IVZBcHHBspuUeZhs8ehZ-TfAtLQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="897" data-original-width="1356" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRkPAs7gaAK8FD6Z3i35bXaMKHypHxvmjAE36KlAQIGotZP1xHjMMiyzr0b3hyb7CxYJJxqXBb637kDBXe8UZsZ9WT8Bl-Wz2YiIjQtkCaYhuRbEbSU3nnvI8dj_uBJMuGpoxh4KI16-AXy42j8G4RkJulOT9-NM4IVZBcHHBspuUeZhs8ehZ-TfAtLQ=w640-h424" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Kilo, age 6, watching Missy Kitty jump from tree to tree, taunting him with:<br />"See what I can do? You can't do this!"</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for letting me share - it always helps to talk things over with friends.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrF9zMRd8UFM6QOSW79F1mZrf4okLu5kn3iFwqBVGwXfeHjSfEUpzoWNsdN7eyYOChC6m-7ij8Bv82ZNo1kxrx1Q98aGk87q2oe8hemRoMff2uDYI8fmJc9YCqTI_-zRUpDnXuFtsNTKuQ5_g4BFzt-D22a5QH1GeRsHXBZjGTDElOg1y9JQXJpr-YFA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="969" data-original-width="969" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrF9zMRd8UFM6QOSW79F1mZrf4okLu5kn3iFwqBVGwXfeHjSfEUpzoWNsdN7eyYOChC6m-7ij8Bv82ZNo1kxrx1Q98aGk87q2oe8hemRoMff2uDYI8fmJc9YCqTI_-zRUpDnXuFtsNTKuQ5_g4BFzt-D22a5QH1GeRsHXBZjGTDElOg1y9JQXJpr-YFA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #a64d79;">It is a huge loss for our family, and Kilo will be missed forever. This is a sequence of <br />photos where he is saying, "Hey, Mom! Watcha lookin' at?"</span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br />love,<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfzIFBP1cx2MKGW4KyZHg0H15Q3SGcECDFiTz1Qf5ASlrRe75iKMYI9War6e09FsI7HTDKiuQrmh9dHf2c1OuVxIClkH_biM2suD3VCgp2YaXwm-VdfdKPQaE9doeqWnGiw2xElnDAli_sP34rwer_bVXNX8blNJKdXRZ8DCCYQIBterOztN1UGSGJRg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="406" data-original-width="428" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfzIFBP1cx2MKGW4KyZHg0H15Q3SGcECDFiTz1Qf5ASlrRe75iKMYI9War6e09FsI7HTDKiuQrmh9dHf2c1OuVxIClkH_biM2suD3VCgp2YaXwm-VdfdKPQaE9doeqWnGiw2xElnDAli_sP34rwer_bVXNX8blNJKdXRZ8DCCYQIBterOztN1UGSGJRg" width="253" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to my blog. If you would like to visit my blog, or leave a comment on my blog, just click the title of this post at the top of your email. If you would simply like to contact me, please e-mail ellisdonna70@gmail.com. Thanks again. Your support means so much, Donna.</div>Donna Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493910748228055970noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047286263309535644.post-33728425474358835832023-01-16T02:00:00.242-06:002023-01-26T15:43:39.481-06:00A Heart Full of Valentine Wishes - Jan's Digi Stamps<p style="text-align: center;">Hello, and thanks for stopping by today! Hoping this finds all our Pacific West Coast friends doing well despite the very turbulent weather in the past several weeks. It goes without saying that I'm always thinking fondly of my blogging friends.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRp-8N8dzAs26yWfkgZGvKy7Rc4nEx6abZH7nMsFvxuWsKMigbYlcZ17NC3Q9uOfmPJQuMknD82an0B29JB9NmRY9Zjea9kZSzEKyq9_NLqNHHUxEkTMKOlAC3EXX_xHgKFNMs-Pv6Ej_fQYleVLPIZ4dZ2iL0DP190fFuxFoCbH9GHqnZGYZx0tR-lA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2795" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRp-8N8dzAs26yWfkgZGvKy7Rc4nEx6abZH7nMsFvxuWsKMigbYlcZ17NC3Q9uOfmPJQuMknD82an0B29JB9NmRY9Zjea9kZSzEKyq9_NLqNHHUxEkTMKOlAC3EXX_xHgKFNMs-Pv6Ej_fQYleVLPIZ4dZ2iL0DP190fFuxFoCbH9GHqnZGYZx0tR-lA=w640-h264" width="640" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Today's card is for January's mid-month reminder at the Anything Goes <b><a href="https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps!</a></b> If you use a JDS image in your card, please mention it. <span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">There is a 2nd draw specifically for those who use one of Jan's fun images.</span></h3><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHqxoxsPDuhcxHcI7Lm2iWHfewuaerPtKe6N9_SzhwBuasAWerKu_Hk-oXnHHZkitqCer7YxwCesAN1ALW88Hv-WWiVs_GAOaF6m7sfX_jDogrdhGZDRCMEGKYXsWGTd-BzwYrch6YIXqGVPBOnoP6ZNBBI5ihwyYAME6xP5Vr8236uoC89xvHOZtCqw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="979" data-original-width="930" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHqxoxsPDuhcxHcI7Lm2iWHfewuaerPtKe6N9_SzhwBuasAWerKu_Hk-oXnHHZkitqCer7YxwCesAN1ALW88Hv-WWiVs_GAOaF6m7sfX_jDogrdhGZDRCMEGKYXsWGTd-BzwYrch6YIXqGVPBOnoP6ZNBBI5ihwyYAME6xP5Vr8236uoC89xvHOZtCqw=w380-h400" width="380" /></a></span></div><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/?Category=NEW%21" target="_blank">Jan's newest sets</a></b> are 25% off, and the <b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/?Category=On+Sale" target="_blank">Sweetheart Sale</a></b> includes three sets shown below plus her "romantic/friendship/anniversary/wedding/Valentine" cards!</p><p style="text-align: center;">To create my scene, three sets were used (just click on them to enlarge):</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHUk1MtPuOgx76C9-1rekfU755JKYofKt-qI1VLBR0jVPJvRAvXoW_KHmACjiAdundZLi7tpA6cQG8K1AfNaWzi_7UaV5051GKGU20hlu2Ddc4q57RwnHy60weZPVBh3rt-w56fXlK70Bk2zmiTO_tlyrS18JDxHp_aKxXV6viB6huuUA47RRENubY4g" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="1062" data-original-width="1233" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHUk1MtPuOgx76C9-1rekfU755JKYofKt-qI1VLBR0jVPJvRAvXoW_KHmACjiAdundZLi7tpA6cQG8K1AfNaWzi_7UaV5051GKGU20hlu2Ddc4q57RwnHy60weZPVBh3rt-w56fXlK70Bk2zmiTO_tlyrS18JDxHp_aKxXV6viB6huuUA47RRENubY4g=w320-h275" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/702j-friendship-flowers" target="_blank"><b>Friendship Flowers</b></a> on sale for $3 (butterfly)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEga06BH9yvKOb46x4ZOCcamElXfgASVJvBPlMwf-MbZhMfQ9FApCJlBmZCAqcEBt1zk0S-9sGU29M6ePtir96V24YjtIXiZURZJCUtPdjdtBo-v3ZX7DfSMolkXSGbCe0Vz5CuNbdOmzOMgCpI66Q4RZh8Bh86YxnoQu_k8etbCrCvZgDrPqag5okMRKA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1045" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEga06BH9yvKOb46x4ZOCcamElXfgASVJvBPlMwf-MbZhMfQ9FApCJlBmZCAqcEBt1zk0S-9sGU29M6ePtir96V24YjtIXiZURZJCUtPdjdtBo-v3ZX7DfSMolkXSGbCe0Vz5CuNbdOmzOMgCpI66Q4RZh8Bh86YxnoQu_k8etbCrCvZgDrPqag5okMRKA=w318-h320" width="318" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/valentine-wishes" target="_blank">Valentine Wishes 3380</a> </b><span style="text-align: left;">on sale for $3.75 (heart & sentiment)</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSHgRdQk_HLjSXeisDIMxVaGqOb6ZjZpN3emKTO5q5urh2cTitUjzXAfO2Z0mUlfkld_nPhW-Ap_3gPz5ME03iULxHDqe70I7w9vE438dc-HLya_2sUL23E6OoOlnB41uiJuHcUM89uoRIAy6akmk92FUlRvKogN558phleBRKAtqTuUkuF6sfccrToQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="818" data-original-width="905" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSHgRdQk_HLjSXeisDIMxVaGqOb6ZjZpN3emKTO5q5urh2cTitUjzXAfO2Z0mUlfkld_nPhW-Ap_3gPz5ME03iULxHDqe70I7w9vE438dc-HLya_2sUL23E6OoOlnB41uiJuHcUM89uoRIAy6akmk92FUlRvKogN558phleBRKAtqTuUkuF6sfccrToQ=w320-h289" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/874j-botanical-orchids" target="_blank">Botanical Orchids 874</a></b> on sale for $3 (Love You sentiment)</div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">To make this card, I cropped out 4 flowers from the heart wreath to create a "swag". This will become the stop for my easel card. The Heart Wreath was flipped horizontally, and slightly tilted for symmetry, using free Pages software that came with my iMac. The symmetry allows the heart die cut to be placed in a straight manner if you are not using a die cut for shaping:</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxfWRUm0ZdEG72LAKQ5qD6uo2C8y7VJmEQjMzz8qIC1D49Gz6UwjGJL4OLIl8MhUFhI1FAJRYbo2h7quf-QJLzrgAj9Vq5cLVrE3MMdG_3YEUpyj9FahhGsDHjhfrss9a5XoVyijPMxNQN6cFx-XARXTlgRv7KkaZjCvTdjeS4r0qVAEC-i3hz4amWQw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="568" data-original-width="1281" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxfWRUm0ZdEG72LAKQ5qD6uo2C8y7VJmEQjMzz8qIC1D49Gz6UwjGJL4OLIl8MhUFhI1FAJRYbo2h7quf-QJLzrgAj9Vq5cLVrE3MMdG_3YEUpyj9FahhGsDHjhfrss9a5XoVyijPMxNQN6cFx-XARXTlgRv7KkaZjCvTdjeS4r0qVAEC-i3hz4amWQw=w640-h284" width="640" /></a></div><br />The butterfly was added the the heart wreath via my word processor. Using the "out of the box" die cutting technique, the heart wreath was then "shaped".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitLXHtsb5-yNAVZs-UcPaXiDhpY0yGM5D2_2cz4mGGvNxM_ABbbk_JOgvFpDRgJaa0qTlmPV1elTmNbDJ0bnmgqIxNayO9YAg0vTqYgCS5we7hL3M1QD7OrU8WNHDEIbDLKi6lSKL03nYjd-oGH2lRfKpFFo_oqFGdmbgf6_CdpkT7bGfHDfRJpAoFWg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="362" data-original-width="612" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitLXHtsb5-yNAVZs-UcPaXiDhpY0yGM5D2_2cz4mGGvNxM_ABbbk_JOgvFpDRgJaa0qTlmPV1elTmNbDJ0bnmgqIxNayO9YAg0vTqYgCS5we7hL3M1QD7OrU8WNHDEIbDLKi6lSKL03nYjd-oGH2lRfKpFFo_oqFGdmbgf6_CdpkT7bGfHDfRJpAoFWg=w640-h378" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvhVYf6alc-LW5LrP_w7SDcAW_GHDtuusOSd2F64zlH1kSDchUNIS3ThaTvDjKF1fuISGVaJc85Lfz4MeFHxCF5MP-f2o8_-Wn09UD2gNJot9BqjHUyvTMCj-w8P9XDiFjSHegkpeDEmsmLyuSV6-v7uujcNPfHeR7BQS3vWHtT6t2TaFoRToGgANoVQ" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="920" data-original-width="818" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvhVYf6alc-LW5LrP_w7SDcAW_GHDtuusOSd2F64zlH1kSDchUNIS3ThaTvDjKF1fuISGVaJc85Lfz4MeFHxCF5MP-f2o8_-Wn09UD2gNJot9BqjHUyvTMCj-w8P9XDiFjSHegkpeDEmsmLyuSV6-v7uujcNPfHeR7BQS3vWHtT6t2TaFoRToGgANoVQ=w284-h320" width="284" /></a></div>This was a fun wreath to color because of the many pink and lavender hues. The easel "stop" is also covered with matching flowers. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The three Copic colors in the background were used for depth around the images. Squeezed Lemonade DI was used around some of the edges.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I realize that Monarch Butterflies are not the same color as the butterfly in my project, but I couldn't color around the white dots very well, so I changed them to orange.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> (<span style="background-color: #fcff01;">always a way to cover up our mistakes, right?</span>)</div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the middle of the wreath, one layer of heart is adhered. The little heart itself (in the glitter) is actually 4 layers. I glued one heart layer before the glittered layers so I'd know exactly where the tiny heart should go. Otherwise, even though the glitter is adhered well, some of the glitter might come loose in the adhering process:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1oB614iE1ZKILLuWB9a84T2S6ISiA0buk-9027tK3Zl7dKPXaadd-mkbD4kfORxKGuzwv2B-G0aRzvUdbcqAZA8d2AfZjaTBOD7XOr1hrpXgF3GyTNCcgwYKoIfaUOrJdrhquXzBgeLXtgYmNklg1OcvqsBk-iIs9W7GRV7tvO4aB5l34RS0VwdhHvw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="979" data-original-width="1306" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1oB614iE1ZKILLuWB9a84T2S6ISiA0buk-9027tK3Zl7dKPXaadd-mkbD4kfORxKGuzwv2B-G0aRzvUdbcqAZA8d2AfZjaTBOD7XOr1hrpXgF3GyTNCcgwYKoIfaUOrJdrhquXzBgeLXtgYmNklg1OcvqsBk-iIs9W7GRV7tvO4aB5l34RS0VwdhHvw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">After die cutting the background, I dry embossed it. The die then became a stencil. Using <span style="text-align: left;">Squeezed Lemon & Kitsch Flamingo DI, and Twisted Citron DO and a dauber, the tiny diamond shapes were inked to bring out a Spring theme.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj69pUNhEv03eRnsrCR283f1E5N2wLGl9kXxl6inZ198XuciPTAzytbwJ6T1333d9qlS7B14CZikDUDKq21uwhvM9QUCEL6q0kKrXbSiGIOwbtvP0bPnp64d2mUOODMToNUImcWCOAH783KaH6omZjZeBi6RxXwCwr0r6zx8zwToSMgLkoH4IqcUocyrA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="828" data-original-width="983" height="539" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj69pUNhEv03eRnsrCR283f1E5N2wLGl9kXxl6inZ198XuciPTAzytbwJ6T1333d9qlS7B14CZikDUDKq21uwhvM9QUCEL6q0kKrXbSiGIOwbtvP0bPnp64d2mUOODMToNUImcWCOAH783KaH6omZjZeBi6RxXwCwr0r6zx8zwToSMgLkoH4IqcUocyrA=w640-h539" width="640" /></a></div><br />Then it was adhered to happy yellow card stock!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUkBHAoGuAK39EmngoXQlmMgZAbAYssS2qk1_fVOOeXVIwrJp_FV5nPNAzmZFs8xRz4bTXalqr2-JIEW7ba48SikcrQ49PAaU6ayaPK8oj1Te17_fTdTwnIwF2c8-VQ2XknR90Ck7stTblHTrx9Smn2U_u1DNVySS__-Y_kVkGswoWUgK1sWHNF01fCA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="857" data-original-width="1142" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUkBHAoGuAK39EmngoXQlmMgZAbAYssS2qk1_fVOOeXVIwrJp_FV5nPNAzmZFs8xRz4bTXalqr2-JIEW7ba48SikcrQ49PAaU6ayaPK8oj1Te17_fTdTwnIwF2c8-VQ2XknR90Ck7stTblHTrx9Smn2U_u1DNVySS__-Y_kVkGswoWUgK1sWHNF01fCA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqlz7mUJkouBN0voR4W9aiXdcai51BR8l9LLUrrW6_nRNTNZIG-wSLFMYt9WiWYTFAR_-9bAASMrtQolYzlcN4ZPkUzcdEHOIIMDblxPKHOw2i4_H_AsfNm6-T7codvowDILKdYt3AEMdYckRnGIVVbM-IwAzX3gRPiwOy7tMVL8y6ZDfqq1XzMiAZ1A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="857" data-original-width="990" height="555" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqlz7mUJkouBN0voR4W9aiXdcai51BR8l9LLUrrW6_nRNTNZIG-wSLFMYt9WiWYTFAR_-9bAASMrtQolYzlcN4ZPkUzcdEHOIIMDblxPKHOw2i4_H_AsfNm6-T7codvowDILKdYt3AEMdYckRnGIVVbM-IwAzX3gRPiwOy7tMVL8y6ZDfqq1XzMiAZ1A=w640-h555" width="640" /></a></div><br />Don't forget to play in </span>the Anything Goes <b><a href="https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps!</a></b></div><p style="text-align: left;">Products Used: <b><span style="color: red;">Stamps</span></b> <a href="https://www.janmahew.com/" target="_blank">Jan's Digi Images</a>: <b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/valentine-wishes" target="_blank">Valentine Wishes 3380</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/702j-friendship-flowers" target="_blank">Friendship Flowers 702</a> (butterfly image)</b>, <b style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/874j-botanical-orchids" target="_blank">Botanical Orchids 874</a> (Lovely You in middle of heart) </b>LifeStyle-Quickutz Nesting Heart Dies, Spellbinders "Lovin' Diamonds" Die Set, Spellbinders Mega Nestabilities Long Classic Scalloped Rectangles die set, Martha Stewart Garden Trellis Punch, Copic Markers, Copic Multiliner, Express-it white cardstock, Squeezed Lemon & Kitsch Flamingo DI, Twisted Citron DO, Yellow Glitter</p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u>I'd like to play in the following fine challenges please:</u></h2><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></div><p></p><ol style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><li style="font-weight: 400;"><b><a href="https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">World Wide Open Design Team Challenge</a> #1 AG DT 2/12</b></li><li><b><a href="https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafts Galore Encore</a><span> </span>#107 AG 2/1</b></li><li><b><a href="https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">C.R.A.F.T. Challenge</a> #663 Something New</b><b style="font-weight: 400;"> </b>(2nd entry) The Valentine Wishes stamp set is new to me, the yellow card stock had been in my stash but had never been used before) 1/18</li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><b><a href="https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafters Cafe Challenge</a><span> </span>#<span style="background-color: white;">293</span> AG with Colors of the Rainbow and more 2/11</b></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><b><a href="https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge</a> #1 AG 2/1</b></li><li><b><a href="https://theoutlawzchallenges-thursday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Outlawz Challenges Twisted Thursday</a></b> (Jan 12) The Valentine Wishes stamp set is new to me, the yellow card stock had been in my stash but had never been used before) Feb 1.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><b><a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Classic Design Challenge</a> #1 AG 2/1</b></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><b><a href="https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ally's Angels </a>#66 AG 2/10</b></li><li><b><a href="https://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Stampin</a> (Jan 7) theme "New" </b>1/20 (listed week after sep post) (The Valentine Wishes stamp set is new to me, the yellow card stock had been in my stash but had never been used before)</li><li><b><a href="https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">CD Sunday PLUS</a></b> #101 AG Downloaded 1/22 (in this case, I cropped four flowers individually from the heart wreath, and then arranged them into a swag for the easel "stop". The butterfly was added from another set. The two sentiments are from different sets (three sets used to create this card)</li><li><b><a href="https://tictactoechallenge.com/" target="_blank">Tic Tac Toe Challenge</a> #192</b><b style="font-weight: 400;"> </b>see below middle row<b style="font-weight: 400;"> 1/19 Yellow glitter around small heart and flowers</b></li></ol><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEieZyXZqxZozpcoDBNsXg-6pRDkSpRiIa-8w-4IkErSfgyPwD78MD4Tt-m-9mf5EbkFdh7c9MtXxMhe56d1xSqcpc1evNGr1omeRttfBwaM4Kt4IXZxSB1fgm6cU3rkToZqtNW1T3q_81gks3KJqilG9Xd3HqJrOag1gSFjSRNGf6H9-CGMf40irsCVXQ" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="582" data-original-width="450" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEieZyXZqxZozpcoDBNsXg-6pRDkSpRiIa-8w-4IkErSfgyPwD78MD4Tt-m-9mf5EbkFdh7c9MtXxMhe56d1xSqcpc1evNGr1omeRttfBwaM4Kt4IXZxSB1fgm6cU3rkToZqtNW1T3q_81gks3KJqilG9Xd3HqJrOag1gSFjSRNGf6H9-CGMf40irsCVXQ" width="186" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Sending Early Valentine Hugs to you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0kCGNDmlCrXfTNF_Nn8OoE9BiyAAPxClclOHPQvO4CG7_yUXOQOIaoMnpKzbqQkC-sDohmL7P1KMNaUfvd0Pd01oNFMMLOQA--vIrqI3clRjACjAODVHlhECv0lByHrhjexXQ7tvwDyZupVj8lLQcfPUxnEZBCBGYJC1Nha6oL797HDI6BPRUQoIKzg/s273/disney%20elephants.gif" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="273" data-original-width="264" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0kCGNDmlCrXfTNF_Nn8OoE9BiyAAPxClclOHPQvO4CG7_yUXOQOIaoMnpKzbqQkC-sDohmL7P1KMNaUfvd0Pd01oNFMMLOQA--vIrqI3clRjACjAODVHlhECv0lByHrhjexXQ7tvwDyZupVj8lLQcfPUxnEZBCBGYJC1Nha6oL797HDI6BPRUQoIKzg/s1600/disney%20elephants.gif" width="264" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to my blog. 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