Pretty in Pink

This is a mini page I made for Paper Issues' online crop last week-end.  I am just now getting a chance to post it on my blog.  I used a free PI sketch (that was one of the crop challenges) and decided to do a page of my new granddaughter, Kaolin.  This picture was taken last month, when she turned 4 months old.  I think I'll do a mini album just of her, one page for each month until she's 6 months old then every 3 months until she is 1 year old.
Since this first page is all pink, I may focus on a different color for each page.  

The background paper and "Always smiling" tag are from Prima's All About Me collection, and the circles were made with modeling paste and UmWowStudio's circle mask on some scrap pink cardstock.  Glitter letters were from my stash as was the flower embellie.

CHNC Challenge 222

The challenge this week at CHNC is to "stick it any which way you like".  I had fully intended to upload this card for last week's challenge, which was to include music in some way.  If you look closely, you will see that the patterned paper has faded sheet music on it.  However, I missed the deadline - didn't have my time conversion right.  Lucky for me, my card also works for this week's challenge.
For this card, I have sequins glued to the front patterned paper which is adhered to a card base.  . My papers are from the My Mind's Eye Holly Jolly 6x6 paper pad collection.  The sentiment (not sure where this is from) was heat embossed on the front and sequins from Pretty Pink Posh were added for sparkle. Lastly, I used a brown copic spica glitter pen to add faux stitching around the edges.  A simple card that will easily go through the mail.
If you haven't already done so, be sure to check out the CHNC challenges - they are tons of fun, will provide beautiful inspiration, and you will get a head start on your Christmas cards for later this year!

Daily Marker 30 day Coloring Challenge

Here is another project I made for the 30 day coloring challenge.  I was practicing coloring flowers, which is one of my favorite things to color.  (They seem to be easier than coloring people.)  I stamped and colored the flowers using just 2 copic colors.  I also colored additional flowers to layer on top.  The stamp set is from unity- their Itty Bitty "Each Moment is Success" set.  I just added some polka dot washi, pretty pink posh star sequins and ribbons.  The tag holder is shown in back of the tag.  It's just a pouch with patterned paper as a border where the tag slides in.

Paper Issues challenge cards

These are a couple of quick cards I made for the Paper Issues challenges that will be ending Sunday at midnight EST.  The event was live last week end, and was so much fun!  We have until this week end to complete our projects.  

This first one is the "under 15 minute card with no using stamps" challenge.  I used some die cuts and ribbon from my stash.  I took about 5 minutes to assemble, but nearly 10 minutes to find the corner punch.

The next card is for the challenge using only small bits of items - no larger than 2x2 inches each, except for card base and narrow strips.  For this one, I pulled out some very old rub-ons and ribbon.  I imagine it will fit the requirements, since the rub-ons are much less than 2 inch squares.  It is simple, but I like it.  I hope you do, too.

Thanks for taking a look!  

UmWowStudio March sketch

I'm still using my Nature Walk papers and die cuts for a small, 6x6 album of "my favorite things". This layout is using the March sketch from UmWowStudio.  The photos are of my son and his first new car.  (My children are definitely some of my favorite things.  The focus is on the car, though, because this child doesn't really like his picture taken)

Here's the sketch, below:
                                          
I started by painting some gesso on the background paper and 3 tags, then used the UmWow checkerboard mask and molding paste for texture on the background paper.  All papers, tags, and die cuts are from the Nature Walk  collection at UmWowStudio.  The flair is also from UmWow.  I added a little touch of color with gros grain ribbon splattered with gesso and brushing some Memento teal zeal ink on the banner, the stars, and the large tag.

Thank you for taking a look!

Julie's Blogoversary Blog Hop

Welcome to the 3rd Edition of "Julie's Blogoversary Blog Hop".  We're so glad you have joined us!  Julie has gathered together her friends and tons of sponsors to make this a GREAT event!

Here are our wonderful sponsors:

                                          

You'll be inspired by each stop of the hop.The theme, "Lucky to Call You Friend" will be evident in the projects of Julie and her friends. Many of the talented ladies have blog candy to give away on their blogs, so watch for that, and follow the individual rules on their blogs for how to win it.

Here is the complete hop list:

Julie -  http://muddypawsinkyfingers.blogspot.com/2015/03/julies-3rd-blogoversary-blog-hop-its.html

Amy Hurley-Purdie - http://amyhurley.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Brenda - http://centralnyscrapper.blogspot.com/2015/03/julies-3rd-blogoversary-celebrating.html

Paula - http://scrapaddictsattic.blogspot.com/2015/03/welcome-to-3rd-edition-of-julies.html

Kary - http://karyg.blogspot.com.au/ 

Ruth - http://ruthscraftyplace.blogspot.com  (You are here)

Miwa - http://miwannascrap.blogspot.com/2015/03/julies-blogoversary-blog-hop-fwf-12_19.html

Karen -  http://www.kernowdesigns.co.uk/blogoversary-blog-hop/

Chris- http://thriftysisters-chris.blogspot.com/

Regina   http://reginaeaster.blogspot.com/ 

Kathy - http://www.upinthenightwithkat.blogspot.com/

Donna K - http://createdbydonnak.blogspot.com/2015/03/julies-blogoversary-hop_19.html

Gwen -  http://windchimesandlilacs.blogspot.com/ 

Ema - http://www.ema-gination.com/2015/03/blogversary.html

Polly - http://pazasproductions.blogspot.com/2015/03/BlogHop.html

Lucy -  http://littlescrapsoflucy.blogspot.com/2015/03/come-celebrate-julies-3rd-blogoversary.html

Beth - http://nursiebethsbeauties.blogspot.com/2015/03/julies-blogoversary-blog-hop.html

Corrie -http://corriescrafts.blogspot.ca/2015/03/julies-blogoversary-blog-hop.html

Maria - http://riacreations.blogspot.com

Karen - http://karey2005.blogspot.com/2015/03/julies-blogoversary-hop.html

This card uses a Technique Tuesday stamp from the Tree-mendous clear stamps collection and lots of wonderful UmWowStudio chipboard.  The shamrocks are DeeDee's shamrock confetti and the lucky sentiment is from UmWowStudio, as well.  Shamrocks were heat embossed with Zing (fluorescent green) and Stampendous (Pearlustre Emerald) embossing powders. The sentiment is from Unity Stamp's Hugs & Kitties Kit.  I replaced the "Happy" in the stamp with the "lucky" chipboard sentiment.

This card uses stamps and sentiment from Flourishes' Grab a Cup stamp set. The cup image was colored using copics with spica added to the flower centers.  The tea bag background is stamped using Versamark. The tag die (Stitched Duo 3) and sequins are from Pretty Pink Posh.

It's time for the next stop on the hop, which is Miwa's,  http://miwannascrap.blogspot.com/2015/03/julies-blogoversary-blog-hop-fwf-12_19.html.  Have fun, and thanks so much for participating!

Sparkle and Shine Challenge #2 (second card)

This is my second card for the Sparkle and Shine challenge, sponsored by Winnie and Walter.
                                                         

This card also uses the Pretty Pink Posh Stitch Duo 3 die and sequins.  The stamp and sentiment are Unity Stamp's Itty Bitty set, Mother's Day Daisies.  I colored it with copics and added clear Wink of Stella to the hearts.  A bit of twine and ribbon finished off the card.  It's hard to tell from the picture, but the gold background is popped up from the green base using fun foam, and the eyelet was put through both layers of the tag.

Thanks for taking a look, and be sure to check out the Sparkle and Shine Challenge blog!