To The Best Mother Paper Players PP488

April 26, 2020

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

The lovely Laurie is our hostess this week and she has a fantastic sketch for all of us!  WOW!  So many possibilities!  We can't wait to see what you create! 

I wanted to go ahead and make my Mommy's Mother's Day card in order to get it mailed in time.  My Mom loves green and hummingbirds.  I was looking through all my stamps and found this stamp from Simon Says Stamps that had never been inked.  It is called Take Heart.  I do believe it was a free set because it is very small in size.  I could not find it on their site or on Pinterest.  I started with a white card base and added a Kraft panel.  Next, I took Old Olive and embossed it with a butterfly embossing folder.  Then, I repeated the Kraft panel and added a white panel for the top layer.  I stamped the sentiment in black.  I stamped the cup full of flowers in black ink.  I colored the image with Copic Markers.  I added lots of Wink of Stella for shine.  The little hummingbird was stamped, colored and fussy cut.  I wanted it to be feeding off the flowers.  A few purple enamel dots and some twine completed my card.  I know this will make my Mom smile! 

Challenge Rules:

1. Create a new paper-craft project specifically for this challenge.
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, including ours
5. Please be considerate of our requests; entries that do not follow any of these rules will be deleted without notification.
6. Have fun, and thank you for playing with us!

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

The Paper Players Design Team

Claire Broadwater

 Jaydee

Laurie Schmidt

LeAnne Pugliese

Anne Marie Hile

Ann Schach

Allisa Steinlicht

Mary Deatherage

Stef Perry

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

HUGS!

Claire

Fa La La "Tis the Season To Be Jolly Keeping Christmas

April 25, 2020

It's time for this month's installment of the Keeping Christmas Inspriration Blog Hop!  The Challenge Design Team is sharing Christmas creations on the 25th of each month!

The whole idea is to have some Christmas cards and projects in your stash ready to go for December 2020!

So hop along and be sure to visit each blog.

There is a lot of inspiration and ideas to get your creative juices flowing!

Kelly Lunceford (Creator)

Vicki Finger (off this month)

Claire Broadwater

Lori Tecler

Nance Salkeld

Nina Forsyth

Nancy Guse

Marybeth Lopez

Nancy Penir

Carol Hintermeier

My card is created on a green card base.  The top layer is Very Vanilla.  I used a circle die to cut the circle in this layer.  I backed it with a red/vanilla striped paper that I found in my stash.  The Santa is from a pack of Vintage Santas that I got a year ago at Hobby Lobby.  I love these Santas because they remind me of the Coke Santas from when I was a child.  The fa la la die is from Simon Says Stamps Fa La La Making Spirits Bright Set.  I cut the back in green and the top layer in red.  The sentiment is from the same set and stamped in black.  I added a few red enamel dots to complete my card.  This was so simple and easy to make.  I didn't have time to make a set, but I am going to make several of these.  They are certain to make someone smile! 

Thanks for stopping by!  Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts.  I love to hear from you!  

The hop is hosted by the fabulous Kelly Lunceford's blog, so head over there to start from the beginning.

ENJOY the blog hop!  I hope we inspired you to make a few cards, too!

HUGS!

Claire

Be A Pop Of Color In a Black & White World #tttc061

April 23, 2020

It's time for a new challenge at the Tic Tac Toe Challenge!

We hope you will play along with our new board! 

My card is created using the last column.  Ribbon/Twine, Rectangle and Red.

My card is created on a red card base.  I added a white panel and then I embossed a red panel with an embossing folder.  The flowers are created using my favorite MFT dies Stitched Blooms.  I use these flowers all the time and I just love how you can create any color of flowers with them.  The sentiment is from Right at Home Color In Sentiments.  I added a black and white checked ribbon to complete my card.  

Please stop by and see all the fabulous cards by the Design Team.  There is so much inspiration!

We hope you will play along with us this week!

Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts. 

HUGS!

Claire

Congrats Sunday Stamps Challenge SSC229

April 19, 2020

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

We have a gorgeous color combo for all of you!  

WOW!  This sure makes me long for the beach!

Use a minimum of 3 colors 

Challenge Guidelines

• Feel free to use any brand of product you have. 
• The colors from this challenge MUST be the primary colors on your project.
• 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 May 1st  @ 6pm EST. 

My card is created on a white card base.  I added a green panel and then heat embossed the globe base in gold embossing powder on the white panel.  The globe is from Gina K's Wonderful World stamp set.  I used Distress inks on water colored paper in green, turquoise and yellow and heat embossed the globe/map in white embossing powder.  The graduation cap is from the Gina K For the Grad stamp set.  I stamped it in black and fussy cut it. I cut the "Congrats" in black with a die and added a few gold sequins.  

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

Sunday Stamps Design Team

Amy Koenders

Annette Elliott

Claire Broadwater (me)

Heidi Baks

Heather Heroldt

Lisa Johansen

Melissa Grant

Monika Reeck

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

Hugs!
Claire

You Are Paper Players Challenge PP487

April 19, 2020

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

The marvelous Anne Marie is our hostess this week and she has a Clean and Simple Challenge for all of us.   The theme is "Sparkle"!  We can't wait to see what you create! 

             

My card is created on a white card base.  I added a layer of gray on top of the base.  I cut a white layer using a postage die.  Then, I heat embossed the flower in silver embossing powder.   I added the layers on the flowers with two tones of gray ink.  The sentiment is from the same set.  The inside says "a Fighter".  I am so sorry that I can not find what company makes this stamp set.  If anyone knows, please advise!  THANKS!

Challenge Rules:

1. Create a new paper-craft project specifically for this challenge.
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, including ours
5. Please be considerate of our requests; entries that do not follow any of these rules will be deleted without notification.
6. Have fun, and thank you for playing with us!

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

The Paper Players Design Team

Claire Broadwater

 Jaydee

Laurie Schmidt

LeAnne Pugliese

Anne Marie Hile

Ann Schach

Allisa Steinlicht

Mary Deatherage

Stef Perry

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

HUGS!

Claire

Hoppy Easter Sunday Stamps Challenge SSC227

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Hoppy Easter Sunday Stamps Challenge SSC227

March 22, 2020

It's time to play along with the Sunday Stamps Challenge!

This week we have a very fun color challenge for all of you!  

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

Challenge Guidelines

• Feel free to use any brand of product you have. 
• The colors from this challenge MUST be the primary colors on your project.
• 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 April 3rd  @ 6pm EST. 

My card is created on a white card base.  I added a lemon lime panel and then a panel of the carrot patterned paper.  I also added two more layers with other Easter patterned papers.  The little bunny is from Lawn Fawn Hoppy Easter Stamp and Dies set.  The sentiment is from this same set.  I colored the bunny with Copic Markers and added Wink of Stella for shine.  An orange ribbon was added for more color and texture.  I also added three orange enamel dots to complete the card.  

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

Sunday Stamps Design Team

Amy Koenders

Annette Elliott

Claire Broadwater (me)

Heidi Baks

Heather Heroldt

Lisa Johansen

Melissa Grant

Monika Reeck

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

Hugs!
Claire

And I Think To Myself--- Paper Players Challenge PP486

April 12, 2020

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

The lovely Jaydee is our hostess this week and she has a very beautiful color palette for all of us!  We can't wait to see what you create! 

My card is creating using a Polka Dot cover plate.  I used So Saffron for the panel on top of the white base.  Then, I cut the polka dots in gray.  I added a 3" strip of Seaside Spray on top.  I embossed it with a striped embossing folder.   I cut a 2" strip of gray to add on top of that.  The sunburst was cut in So Saffron and I stamped the sentiment from Impression Obsession Serendipity Stamps And I Think on a white circle.  This is one of my favorite songs and I play it every time I walk.  It certainly makes my heart happy to hear the words to this beautiful song.  I added a yellow button and white twine to complete my card.

 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

Claire Broadwater

 Jaydee

Laurie Schmidt

LeAnne Pugliese

Anne Marie Hile

Ann Schach

Allisa Steinlicht

Mary Deatherage

Stef Perry

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

HUGS!
Claire

Hope This Makes You Smile Tic Tac Toe Challenge #tttc059

April 9, 2020

It's time for a new challenge at Tic Tac Toe Challenge !

                    We hope you will play along!

My card is created using the Middle Row:  Inspiring Sentiment, Orange and Flowers.

I found a fun sheet of flowered patterned paper in my stash so, I selected it for my background.  It had a lot of orange in it so, the orange polka dots were a fun combination.  I stamped the inspiring sentiment in black ink.  The flowers are die cut using the MFT Stitched Bloom Dies.  A few enamel dots were added to complete my card. 

Please stop by and see all the fabulous cards by the Design Team.  There is so much inspiration!

We hope you will play along with us this week!

Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts. 

HUGS!

Claire

I Love You Tons! Paper Players PP485 Sunday Stamps SSC228

April 5, 2020

It's Sunday and time for new challenges at The Paper Players and Sunday Stamps.  

The lovely LeAnne is our hostess this week at The Paper Players.  She has a very fun theme challenge for all of us!  Even if we can't visit the zoo we can go on a field trip in our mind.  LOL!  Have fun! 

The Sunday Stamps challenge is a sketch challenge by Annette.  This sketch is so versatile!  I found it was perfect to combine these two challenges this week. It doesn't happen very often! 

Sunday Stamps:

Challenge Guidelines

• Feel free to use any brand of product you have. 
• The colors from this challenge MUST be the primary colors on your project.
• 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, April 17th @ 6pm EST. 

 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! 

 

My card is created on a white card base.  I added a turquoise layer on top of the base.  I found this piece of Zoo themed paper in my stash.  I cut it to match the sketch.  The sunbursts are cut in white and turquoise.  I added the sentiment to the top of the white one.  The elephant and palm leaves are  from Lawn Fawn's Critters in the Jungle stamp set.  I stamped them in black and colored them with Copic Markers.  I cut them out with the matching dies.  Wink of Stella was added for shine.  I also added three orange enamel dots to complete the card. 

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

The Paper Players Design Team

Claire Broadwater

 Jaydee

Laurie Schmidt

LeAnne Pugliese

Anne Marie Hile

Ann Schach

Allisa Steinlicht

Mary Deatherage

Stef Perry

                                     Sunday Stamps Design Team

Amy Koenders

Annette Elliott

Claire Broadwater (me)

Heidi Baks

Heather Heroldt

Lisa Johansen

Melissa Grant

Monika Reeck

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

HUGS
Claire