Ghost

OK so it’s not Halloween yet, but it is just around the corner. The ghosts are cut with Sizzex. All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 164 - Team Colors This one is a color scheme challenge, but it's designed by you! What could I do - Being from Pittsburgh I has to use black and gold, but didn’t want it to be team related. What’s left - Halloween.
Meljen’s Designs Our challenge for you this week is: Use BLACK.
Southern Girl’s Challenge  # 25 - Black & White with a POP!

Fast flower

I have a system that helps use up scraps and makes a lot of cards in a hurry. I call it 30 cards in 2 hours. A good way to beef up your stash or get a lot of cards ready for a craft show sale.
First you gather up all those 8 ½ x 11 pieces that you have laying around. (you know the ones you cut and only used one half.) Then all those 4 x 5 ¼ pieces. Get out your box of ribbons. Then that box of embellies that you haven’t used yet. Then stamp or sticker sentiments. Take all the cards (at this point you will have more than the 30 goal. Some die along the way.) and fold them in half., (Put your 4 x 5 ¼ pieces on the cards. You can add another 3 ¾ x 5 layer if you like. Just use any colors that go well together. Do a many as make pleasing combinations. Add ribbons (Or bows if you like.) put it on any way you want. Don’t do them all the same. Then pick an embellie or stamp something. Add the sentiment. Don’t make them all the same pattern, play with different arrangements. Remember this is all fun, I like playing with all the mix or match colors. You will have anywhere from 20 to 40 cards when you are done. Some will die along the way as they won’t meet your standards. Do each step on every card before you go to the next. (If you get hung up on one card it will slow you down, but this is your cards for your fun. So do what makes you happy.) I do this when my scraps boxes start getting too full.
This is one of my cards from this system. All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 165 - 30 Minutes or Less.
A Spoonfull of Sugar This week our theme is Happy Birthday.
Anything Challenge #47 HAPPY BIRTHDAY/CELEBRATION.
City Crafter # 70 ~ Scrap Happy
Creative CAS Challenges - 'Clean And Simple'

Garden

This card done with the spotlight technique. I made it to welcome new people to our neighborhood. (I’m on the welcoming committee.) The digi image is from Digital Tuesday and is colored with water color pencils. All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 163 - In the Garden The important thing is that there is a garden somewhere that has inspired the design on your card.
Flutterby Wednesdays - The challenge this week is your favorite ~ open! Just remember to include your butterfly, fairy or angel!! 8.16
The Poodles Parlour - The challenge this time is Round And Round The Garden. So anything found in a garden,

Under the sea

I just learned how to make a tent card, so here it is. I used Nestabilities Circle to cut the opening and the frame. The Digi picture is from  Meljen’s Designs. It was painted with pearlescent water color paints.

All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;

365 Cards Day 163 - Setting the Scene This challenge is to "set the scene", specifically an underwater scene.

By the Cute and Girly August - The Sea! Hi, Kate here with this month's challenge theme of: 'The Sea' Whether you're thinking of hot sandy beaches or stormy waves crashing, let the sea be your inspiration and share your creations with us.

Digital Tuesday I love the sea Create something with a sea theme.



Teddy Bear

Another one for the children. The bear is cut with a Sizzix Sizzlits Stuffed Animal Set.
All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 161 - My Beautiful Balloon Create at least one balloon on your card using an item or object that wasn't originally intended to be a balloon.

Crafty Calendar Challenge August Challenge - Hot Colours!

The Paper Variety - Color scheme.

Scrapbook Sisters - #47 This weeks challenge is Stars.

There’s Magic in the Air- Use any type of animal image.

Vintage Lady

The lace circle is a die cut from Spellbinders Shapeabilities Pendants “Contemporary Hearts.” The digi image is from Digital Tuesday.   The circle is cut on Metallic Paper by "Best Occasions". 
All other materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 160 - Super Sketchy Sunday
Its All About the Vintage - Our first challenge theme is "Anything goes". You can make anything with Vintage on it.

Butterflies

I will be teaching a class in twisted Easels so I have to make some samples, This is one of them. I really love this technique. The sentiment in this card is, “May your spirit keep the freedom of a butterfly in spring, and your heart be filled always with the joys of simple things. May your essence claim the freshness of the new laid morning dew. All of this, and more is my Birthday wish for you.”
The butterflies were made with dies from Cherry Lynn Designs.

All materials are from my stash.

It fits the following challenges;

365 Cards Day 162 - At Odds It's called "At Odds" because the goal is to place an odd number of decorations (including the sentiment) on your card. Three butterflies, one flower on top and three flowers on the bottom.

Crafty Calendar Challenge - August Challenge - Hot Colours!

Crazy 4 Challenges #99 To start of the month we are going to Shape It Up create a shaped card anything other than the normal rectangle or square card.

Happi Challenge  #34 This weeks challenge is Special Fold Your project must have more than one fold.

Papertake Weekly Grow Your Own so all you have to do is include some flowers somewhere in your work, BUT you have to make them yourself.

The Pink Elephant This weeks challenge is a "Butterfly" Theme!!

Charming

This card is a combination card and gift. It has on it a charm bracelet that I make for a friend. The bracelet is attached with tiny red safety pins.  All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;

365 Cards Day 155 - Signs of Peace - Today's challenge is to use a Peace Sign on your card. One of the charms is a peace sign.

ABC Christmas Challenge - P is for Christmas Presents, Christmas Packaging with a Inspiration photo. Not just a card.

Aud Sentiments - We want to see "Merry Christmas" somewhere on your card.

Belli Challenge #123 - Non-paper Materials.

Fussy and Fancy Challenge - Christmas In July/August Challenge.

Paper Play # 31 - Christmas in August!



Bookmark

A pocket, birthday card for a friend how is an avid reader. The sentiment on the bookmark is “A birthday is just the first day of another365 day journey around the sun. Enjoy the trip.” All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
 
365 Cards Day 153 - Super Sketchy Sunday. 
One Stop Craft Challenge #143 This weeks challenge theme is 'Sentimental' So please make sure your sentiment is the main focus.
Sentimental Sundays #67 - Flowers!

Picnic

Love watermelon, love picnics. Love summer. This card is made all from stickers.
All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges
;365 Cards Day 158 - Sweet Treats - Add at least TWO sweet treats to your card.

The Crafty Pad - This weeks challenge - GONE FRUITY. Yep, we want to see some fruit on your creations. 

Little Red Wagon #92 - Put a Critter On It! Are ants critters?
Penny’sChallenges.blogspot.com/ this time around the theme is "Watermelons".

TuesdayThrowdown - This week, our challenge is "Summertime."

Audrey and AJ

A fun card for friendship. The digi image is “Audrey and AJ enjoying a summer treat” is from Stamping Boutique.   All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 159 - Opposite Day Here's a fun one, because there are so many options for this challenge. Create TWO opposite combinations on your card. The opposites are - A Boy and A girl, One Black and one White, and the ice cream cones are one vanilla and one chocolate.
Anything Challenge #46 - Pick of the bunch (Flowers).
Card Patterns #127 Sketch.
Cutie-Sunday For the next two weeks we would like to see *Flower Power*.
Fab ‘n Funky Challenges   #84 - "Friendship".
I did it Creations -  #67 CHILDREN
Stamp Scrap and Doodle Saturday - Our challenge this week is "Friendship".
Totally Stampalicious - This week our challenge is all about FROZEN TREATS!

Shopper

This card would go great with a gift card. The border punch is by Martha Stewart. All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards - Day 157 - Ad Inspired.
4 Crafty Chicks #49 Color Scheme. 
Crafts and Me #46 - Anything Goes.
Stamping 411 #215 Saturday Sketch Challenge.

Audrey

Oh to be playing on a beach someplace. Summer was made for swimming. This digi image "Audrey tubing" is from  Stamping Boutique. It was colored with water color pencils. All other materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 154 - Today we've got a Card Recipe challenge, and here are the ingredients 4.25x5.5 card Scallops, 3 Buttons, 1 Stamped image and a sentiment.  Buttons are on the tube.  The waves are the scallops.
Crazy Challenge  #78 The Sun is Out.
Critter Challenge #76~Summer Fun.
Frosted Designs - Fabulous Friday Challenge - Coloring!
Happi Challenge - #33 This weeks challenge is ANYTHING GOES!
Paper Sundaes Challenge #80 - Clouds and Skies.
Stamp-A-Doodle WE'RE AT THE BEACH CHALLENGE!

Lucy

Today is Lucille Ball’s 100^th burthday. This is a get well card for a friend who is a Lucy fan. This is the first time I have used the photo rubber stamps -- I need more practice at this. All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 156 - When Life Hands you Lemons Make a card meant to cheer someone up.
ABC-Challenge A is for Auburn - We challenge you to include a character or animal with auburn hair in your crafting.

Cute Card Thursday # 176 ~ No Designer Paper.

Do You Stack Up #31: Black with a Pop of Color.

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes.

Red Butterfly



I used an interesting technique on this card. A juxtaposition of the colors on the butterfly. Interesting and fun. All materials are from my stash. 
It fits the following challenges;
365 CardsDay 144 - So Random The idea is to create a card that is absolutely random - no particular occasion, but one thing it must absolutely have is a sentiment.
Crafty Card Makers Butterfly.
Incy Wincy Designs #105 Monochromatic colours.
Die Kreativen Stempel Freunde #30"Monochrome"
Little Red Wagon #91 Heat Embossing.
Pixie Dust Studio Pixie Challenge #85 "What's Your Favorite Color. Create a monochromatic colored card/project using your favorite color!
The Secret Crafter Saturday #145 This week's challenge the theme is - MONOCHROMATIC. 

Autumn Leaves

An early Autumn card, (maybe not so early. Summer is nearly over.) The leaves in the background are painted with pearlescent paints. All materials are from my stash.

It fits the following challenges;

365 Cards Day 152 - Saturday Background Ready for our last background challenge for the week? This one requires you to add paint to the background. You can do this any way you want and in any amount.

Paper Pretties Our challenge this week is a "No Marker" challenge .... you can color your images with pencils, inks, chalks, crayons etc ... anything but markers.



Morning Glory

A twisted easel card for a friends birthday. I like this type of card. Easy and elegant. All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 CardsDay 148 - Tuesday Background Challenge The background challenge is to stamp your sentiment (or even just part of the sentiment) all over the background.
Dutch Dare-Card Challenges #123-Birthday Time.
Mami Doodles #31 Flowers 8.4

Metal Flowers

This card uses metal charms. All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 151 - Friday Background Today's create layers in your background. Specifically, you need to have a minimum of 3 layers on your card, and exactly how you do this is up to you.
Alphabet Challenge - M for Metal - we want to see something Metal on your work. The leaves and flower centers are metal.

Goddess

The saying inside this card is “Happy Birthday from one Goddess to another. The digi image is from Bug A Boo Stamps. There is pink glitter around the oval.  All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 149 - Wednesday Background Challenge Divide the background into 4 parts - 2/4 must be solid color and 2/4 must have a pattern.
Ginger Loft Challenge.blogspot.com/ #22 Make it sparkle.
Fab ‘n Funky "Clash of the Colours" We would like you to use colours that wouldn't normally be put or colours that are sooooo bold The orange and pink together.
The Play Date Cafe  #92    Coral, Petal Pink and Antique Gold.

Rainy Day

This is a get well card. The digi image is from Bug A Boo Stamps. All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 CardsDay 147 - Monday Background Challenge Today, the background challenge is half-and-half; specifically 1/2 polka dots and 1/2 solid background.
All Sorts # 114 - Last Week of Free & Easy 8.5
Bug a Boo Stamps Make a Splash Challenge! we are going to have a water challenge as we know Bugaboo has some wonderful “water” images, but it can be any image or it could be an embellishment, or die cut so you decide how you want to present it but we want to see some sort of water on your card!