Sunday, June 30, 2019

Happy Christmas FMS 394

June 30, 2019

I haven't played with my friends at Freshly Made Sketches for weeks, so I had time to make a card for their challenge today!  Jen T.'s sketch is so versatile and I know it will be used many times! 





My card is created on a white card base.  I added a red layer and a Christmas print for the top layer.  I made three bows using The Ton Stamps Grand Bows.  I stamped them in red, green and blue!  I used a Christmas word die for the sentiment.  


Thanks for stopping by my blog today!  Have a great week!

HUGS!
Claire

Until You Spread Your WIngs PP448





June 30, 2019

I can not believe that it is the last day of June!  Where has the year gone????

It is Sunday and time for a new challenge at The Paper Players!

                                              

Our fabulous Joanne, from across the pond, is the hostess this week.  It is the 5th weekend of the month, so it is time to play Tic-Tac-Toe.  I always love these boards because the variety of cards in the gallery is so large.  We can't wait to see what you create!  



Florals-Yellow-Die Cuts and Pearls- Yellow- Punched Shape were the ways I played the board.


My card is created on a white card base.  I cut a Daffodil Delight cover using the SugarPea Designs Large Striped Cover Plate.  The flowers are cut using the Stampin Up! Botanical Blooms Dies in red and yellow.  The butterflies are punched out using a butterfly punch from Stampin' Up!  Pearls were added in the middle of the flowers and on the butterflies.  The sentiment is stamped in black using a  Ranger Dylusions stamp set.  




Challenge Rules: Paper Players Challenge

1.  Create a NEW paper, or digital, project.
2.  Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us.
3.  Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge entry.
4.  Please link your card to no more than four challenges, TOTAL.
 Entries linked to more than 3 challenges, including ours, will be deleted without notification!
5.  All stamping products are welcome.
6.  Have fun! 


Don't forget to check out all the amazing projects from the Design Team.  

The Paper Players Design Team

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  Please leave a comment and let me know your thoughts! 


HUGS
Claire

Happy 2nd Sunday Stamps 208


June 30, 2019

It's time for a new challenge at Sunday Stamps!

We have a fabulous sketch challenge for all of you!  We can't wait to see what you create!  







My card is created on a white card base.  I used a variety of patterned papers to create the background.  The gold border was cut using the Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Border Dies.  The candles were stamped using the My Favorite Things Make A Wish stamp set and cut out with the matching dies.  
The number two is stamped in black and it is from Stampin' Up! The hearts are from the same stamp set as the candles. 



The sentiment is from the same stamp set.  
I added a few more hearts inside the card and added a sentiment from the Avery Elle Numbered Balloons Clear Set.  


Challenge Guidelines
  • Feel free to use any brand of product you have. 
  • Please Link up a new project created for this challenge (no back links). 
  • Feel free to combine our challenge with up to FOUR other challenges.
  • We reserve the right to delete any links that do not adhere to challenge rules.
  • Please provide a link to us or use the graphic above in your post. 
  • Have Fun!!!
The challenge will end on Friday July 12th  @ 6pm EST. 



Don't forget to check out all the amazing projects from the Design Team.  

  Sunday Stamps Design Team
Claire Broadwater (me)

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  Please leave a comment and let me know your thoughts!


Hugs!
Claire

Thursday, June 27, 2019

King of the Grill Inspired By 78

June 27, 2019

It's time for a new challenge at Inspired By.... barbeque party!


With Canada Day and July the 4th just around the corner I know there will be lots of barbeques!  What will you be doing?  We always have a huge party at our pool.  

How are you inspired? theme? colors? shabby? rope? checks? food? barbeque?.....




So much inspiration in this photo!  I used a wood grained paper for my background.  I used Coastal Cabana paper and sponged it with brown ink.  Red and white gingham paper strips add the pop of color.  The grill is from Your Next Stamp For the Boys.  I colored the grill with Copic Markers and added Wink of Stella for shine.  A few enamel dots were added for fun! 


Hope you will join us this week.  Check out all the DT cards for lots of inspiration!  


HUGS!
Claire 

Sunday, June 23, 2019

You Brighten My Life PP447

June 23, 2019

It's Sunday and time for a new challenge at 
The Paper Players!

Our fabulous sketch was created by Jaydee.  Unfortunately, Jaydee took a nasty fall a few weeks ago and is recovering.  We miss her gorgeous creations in the gallery and are praying for a speedy recovery!

The lovely Joanne is going to serve as our hostess this week!  Thank you, Joanne!  



My card is created on a white card base.  The first layer is Night of Navy.  I added this amazing bathing suit paper for the next layer.  The red polka dot strip is backed with Night of Navy.  I used a Pure Innocence stamp set from My Favorite Things called Beach Day.  I colored her with Copic Markers and paper pieced her suit.  I added Glossy Accents to the float for shine.  The sentiment is from the same stamp set.  I also added Wink of Stella on my little girl. 


Challenge Rules: Paper Players Challenge

1.  Create a NEW paper, or digital, project.
2.  Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us.
3.  Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge entry.
4.  Please link your card to no more than four challenges, TOTAL.
 Entries linked to more than 3 challenges, including ours, will be deleted without notification!
5.  All stamping products are welcome.
6.  Have fun! 


Don't forget to check out all the amazing projects from the Design Team.  

The Paper Players Design Team

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  Please leave a comment and let me know your thoughts! 


HUGS
Claire

Saturday, June 22, 2019

Be A Flamingo in a Flock of Pigeons Sketch Saturday #569


June 22, 2019

Good Morning Everyone...
Welcome to another week at Sketch Saturday!

We have one of our favorites joining us as sponsor this week.






The super prize offered this week is a $10 Gift Certificate.
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Here is sketch #569:


MY card is created on a white card base.  I made a 5 x 5 square card.  I used a variety of papers that I found in my stash.  The sentiment is from Simon Says Stamp One Cool Pineapple.  I love this big, bold sentiment!  The flamingos are from SugarPea Designs Let's Flamingle.  I used the matching dies to cut them out.  I added black and white Baker's Twine and black enamel dots to complete my card.  


Thank you for stopping by my blog today!  We sure hope you will join us this week with your wonderful creations!  Don't forget to stop by all the DT blogs for lots of inspiration!  

HUGS!
Claire

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Courage Doesn't Always Roar Inspired By Challenge # 77

June 29, 2019




It's time for a new challenge at   Inspired By Challenge!





What inspires you about this photo?  Is it the bright, cheery colors, the graphics, the clothesline, pins, initials?  We can't wait to see what you create! 




My card is created with lemon lime, turquoise and white card stock cut with a fun die.  The stamp set is from Verve Stamps--Blue Skies.  I used the sentiment and butterflies from this set to complete my card.  I added rhinestones for fun.






Hope you will join us this week.  Check out all the DT cards for lots of inspiration!  


HUGS!
Claire 

Sunday, June 16, 2019

I'm Only A Phone Call Away SSC207


June 16, 2019


Happy Father's Day to all the Daddy's and Grands!

It's Sunday and time for a new challenge at Sunday Stamps!

Use a minimum of 3 colors and a neutral of your choice.



Challenge Guidelines
  • Feel free to use any brand of product you have. 
  • Please Link up a new project created for this challenge (no back links). 
  • Feel free to combine our challenge with up to FOUR other challenges.
  • We reserve the right to delete any links that do not adhere to challenge rules.
  • Please provide a link to us or use the graphic above in your post. 
  • Have Fun!!!

The challenge will end on Friday, June 28th, 2019  @ 6pm EST. 



My card is created on a kraft card base.  I found this USA map in my stash and decided to use it.  I am not sure what stamp I used.  Sorry!  I added some DSP in my scrap box for the background.  I added stars and twine between Georgia and Indiana.  The girl is a MFT Pure Innocence A Phone Call Away stamp set.  I colored her with Copic Markers and paper pieced her shirt and pants.  Wink of Stella was added for shine.  




Don't forget to check out all the amazing projects from the Design Team.  

  Sunday Stamps Design Team
Claire Broadwater (me)

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  Please leave a comment and let me know your thoughts!


Hugs!
Claire

When Life Gives You Lemons--- PP446



June 16, 2019

Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's, Daddy's, Father's, Pop's and Grands out there!  I hope your day is extra special!  

I am the hostess of The Paper Players this week.  It is Clean & Simple week!  The theme is "Summer Beverages."  There are soooo many possibilities!  ---Lemonade, Tea, Water, Iced Coffee, Cocktails, Beer, Wine.  We can't wait to see what you create!  






My card is created on a white card base.  I cut the top panel with the Wonky Stitches die from Avery Elle.  The lemons are stamped in two shades of yellow using the  Papertrey Inks Make It Market stamp kit.  The iced tea glass is from Your Next Stamp Java Geek stamp set.  I colored the tea with Copic Markers.  Wink of Stella was added for shine.  The sentiment is from W Plus 9 Southern Sentiments.  Since it is CAS week, I did not add any embellishments.  It is so difficult for me to resist.  




Challenge Rules: Paper Players Challenge

1.  Create a NEW paper, or digital, project.
2.  Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us.
3.  Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge entry.
4.  Please link your card to no more than four challenges, TOTAL.
 Entries linked to more than 3 challenges, including ours, will be deleted without notification!
5.  All stamping products are welcome.
6.  Have fun! 


Don't forget to check out all the amazing projects from the Design Team.  

The Paper Players Design Team


Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  Please leave a comment and let me know your thoughts! 


HUGS
Claire