MoJo Monday 250

 

Just playing along with Mojo Monday 250   There are many elements in this sketch and trying to figure what sizes would work took several cuttings. But I'm pleased with how it turned out. As always picking what papers to work with is the first step, along with the occasion you have in mind.  I decided to make a get well card and use the stormy skies paper set I downloaded for free.

Robyn Meierotto designed the stormy skies paper. (a free download from Design House Digital)  DHD offers beautiful digital paper collections that are so affordable.

I embossed the first layer mounted on black card stock -  doesn't it look like slanting rain? I used 3 of the printed papers from DHD and then used silver, grey and blue. The blue umbrella looks striking against the grey's, and the white flower with the blue center works so well...don't you think?

Well I've been playing all day but now I need to get some sleep - I babysit  the grand-kids tomorrow and must get up by 5:30 a.m..

Good night and sweet dreams. ~Carole

Get Well Sylvia

I learned that my neighbor was hospitalized with ammonia and I wanted to make a special card just for her.

Robyn Meierotto designed the stormy skies paper. (a free download from Design House Digital) DHD offers beautiful digital paper collections that are so affordable.

Their many designers create paper collection for any theme or style you can image. Plus they offer freebies. Wow!

I'm so delighted with this story skies, the grey and aqua colors are trendy and versatile. I printed it on card stock for the layer and then on copy paper to make an envelope liner. That's another reason I love digital papers, you can print it on either- depending on how you want to use it.

 

Glossy Accents was used on the dark clouds for dimension and to make rain drops falling off the umbrella. A ribbon and a button to finish it.

On the inside a pop-up tissue box. So fun and simple. The butterflies create a bit of whimsy. I used a stencil to print the sentiment, and added the punched sunshine. It's sure to make Sylvia feel better, or at least feel special



If I had my way I'd make health catching instead of disease.  ~Robert Ingersoll



Sending you Sunshine too. Thanks for visiting.
Be well Carole.

PinkThinking

Link Up for Pink has a new challenge:

 #2 sponsored by A Day for Daises.

ADFD offers the cutest free digital image just for liking them on FB. The image is a little winged fairy sitting on a mushroom with a snail perched on her toe. You have to go and see it for yourself. 

Link Up for Pink is a wonderful cause that we can all relate to. Is there any one that doesn't know of a friend or relative having faced or is  facing the challenges of breast cancer? I sincerely doubt it. 

One of the most difficult conversations is how do we support and comfort our friends and family when they are dealing with this crisis. What can we say?  When we are dumb struck! Sending cards is a way to show we care and sends a simple message. Link Up for Pink has many sponsors that offer free digital stamps to help you convey your message and support. Check it out. Then create some thoughtful cards to share with your loved ones.

And finally after creating your thoughtful cards share them by linking up... for a chance to win some great prizes. Win win!

I will continue to enter new entries until I run out of pink paper...but I can always buy more pink paper. Right? I look forward to using all of the freebies the sponsors offer to create meaningful statements of support. Check back often to see my entries.

I've been bombarded with allergic reactions to all the green pollen decorating our cars and roadways. It doesn't stop me...but it sure does slow me down. The coughing and itching makes me feel like I can't appear in public, and it's exhausting.

Enough about that. Yet it got me inspired to create this card. Under the Weather? I will be ready to share it with a friend that's not feeling well. I love the little rain drops falling off the side of the umbrella enhanced with Glossy Accents.

I hope this post finds you well and in the pink so  you will be inspired to create and share your passion for a good cause. Link Up for Pink.

Be well Carole

Finishing up some started cards

I have several cards started but not complete.  I some how lost my groove or motivation.  So every once in a while I will go back to try to complete some started cards. I think that's the most challenging for me. I couldn't make them work before but I'll try again. Waste not want not. This is an example, four cards are now complete...not wonderful - but complete. 

 This black and white card reminds me of flocked wall paper and bead board with an antique mirror framed and embellished. I'm not liking the glittered Happy Birthday, maybe I'll remove it and replace it with a stamped label.

The lilac card was cut and waiting to be assembled. I crocheted the little flowers behind the paper ones. I used my home made blue Styrofoam crumbs on a stamped image to resemble flower soft. 

This get well card is a single layer card with the label and punched flowers attached. Simple and quick.

The second get well card I used a new SB die ( Moroccan Accents) for the corner cuts. More examples using those dies coming up in the next post. I've learned some new techniques and will share the results. 

"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." ~  Albert Einstein 

I hope you're having a great day. Be well Carole