PCCCS #54 & JUGS 202

 

I saw this sketch on Pinterest this morning and wanted to try it out. PCCCS#54    There's the link so join in the fun and create your own version with this wonderful card sketch. I've just joined their blog and liked them on FB... so I'll be sure to keep track of all the new challenges they offer.

My desk was still covered in blue bits and pieces so that's what I used. The large oval  paper is from Stampin' Up and I used the very popular oval embossing folder to meet the requirements to be eligible for any blog candy that might be offered.  This is really a fun and inspirational sketch I've pinned it so I can use it again.

 This card is also eligible for the JUGS # 202 challenge too...because it's monochromatic blue. Two for one and one of two. You see...I've already posted one card for the JUGS challenge this morning. I love being retired and having time to play away the day.

Thanks for visiting and leave a comment to be eligible for my hand made card candy.

Be well and craft on~ Carole

JUGS 202 Monochromatic Blues

 

Blue is one of my favorite colors...and it doesn't make me blue...it makes me think of blue skies and tropical waters and those are happy thoughts.

I started by gathering some blue scraps, then embossed, punched and die cut some pieces until I was satisfied with the layout. That took quite a while, next time I'll start with a sketch, at least I'll have a plan. In fact I just saw one on Pinterest that looks inviting.  Time to play!

Want to come along and play blues....check it out at "Just Us Girls"

 I'll look for you there.  

 Thanks for visiting and remember to let me know if you would like to win some

 "Card Candy" 

That's embellished embellishments.

Read all about it and then when I have100 followers... 

only 4 to go... I'll choose a winner.Be well and craft on~ Carole

JUGS201 Technique week

 

When I opened my email and saw this challenge I knew I wanted to play along. I always save the clear plastic windows from packaging... with a shaker card in mind... so this is the perfect challenge to put one to use. The design team has created some fun cards to inspire you, so check them out and come play along.

First step choose some background paper. I use to be indecisive...now I'm just not sure, but I finally did choose this lovely muted floral. I have lots of little baggies full of these punched flowers in many colors. Before discarding scraps I will use my favorite little butterfly or flower punches to punch the scraps to smithereens.

This card came together rather quickly...after I decided on the flow of the flowers. I like having embellishments ready to add some dimension and interest. Which brings me round to telling you about the card candy I've been making. I got the idea from a blogger friend I follow, Loll   I love everything she does...seriously, you will too!  She even packages her candy so pretty. Check it out:) Her name is the link.

I'm just sticking die cuts to acetate with home made glue dots. I reuse the paper that regular glue dots come on...just adding drops of Tack it Over  then letting it dry.

 After it's clearly dry I just pick up a dot with the back of a cut then attach it to acetate for packaging. I learned this tip from another wonderful blogger...teacher... video guru... Lindsay from the Frugal Crafter   If you have any crafting questions...I'm sure you'll find an answer on one of her many videos.

Wanna win some card candy? Just click the "join this site button" and join my blog, then leave a comment saying that you'd like to win. Easy peasy. We'll be friends. 

Then when I have 100 followers I will pick a random winner. Now here's the thing... you have to let me know you would like to win, I don't want to waste my time if you have no interest. I will need some contact information to inform the winner so leave a link for me to return to you.

You can see more of the candy I'm offering in previous posts. I'm having fun playing with these embellishments...you could too!

Good golly the time flies...time to make dinner for Mr. Bill. Thanks for visiting I'd love to return the favor, so just leave a comment with a link. See you there.

Be well and craft on~ Carole