Challenges

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Color Cue 16

Good morning! 
Today I have a card to share featuring the Color Cue #16 colors. You may be surprised that I already have a card done for this (as Dawn posted it last night). Let’s just say I was up late and I couldn’t wait to give this color palette a whirl.
For this card I pulled out my newly purchased Pile It On stamp set, along with the coordinating die. I had so much fun creating all the different colored “flavors”!  I loved the dotted line in the set, so I thought I’d create a fun little design, then add rhinestones. Guess it’s good I collect bling; I had rhinestones for all the colors! 
Well, sweeties, that’s all for today. Time to start work! Thanks so much for stopping by; talk with you later.  
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Simply Scrapping Color Challenge 2

Hi there!
Thank you to those who left comments on my Fabulous Frames Blog Hop card. You all know how to bring a smile to my face! :) 
Today I have my second, and last, card for my guest designer spot at Simply Scrapping Color Challenge! Be sure to check out their site to see their cute DeNami samples! 
Here is this weeks inspiration photo and the colors: 
The picture really inspired me to create my own funky background. I had so much fun choosing the different stamps I wanted to use! I never would have put all these stamps together had it not been for this great inspiration picture!
Lots of DeNami stamps used on this one:
You have the whole month to join in, so be sure to check out all the details! Also, don’t forget they have a DeNami gift certificate up for grabs!  
Have a wonderful rest of your day!
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Simply Scrapping Color Challenge

Hello, blog friends! 
I have some fun news to share with you- I’m the guest designer over at the Simply Scrapping Color Challenge! DeNami Design is sponsoring and all of the girls on that DT got some DeNami goodies to play with! Be sure to check out the site to see their cute samples! 
Here is the inspiration photo and the colors:
With the owls in the photo, I just had to bring out the Owl Trio stamp. I just love this stamp so I always enjoy bringing them out. :) I also thought I’d bring out the Small Congratulations. I always seem to need congrats card, so this will be a great one to have on hand.
I hope you all will check out this super great challenge. The winner is chosen at random, so anyone has a chance to win! Also, if your project really inspires the DT, they just might ask you to be a guest designer. Isn’t that fun? So….you have a chance to win a DeNami gift certificate (as a prize) THEN you also might be able to be a guest designer! 
You have the whole month to join in, so be sure to check out all the details!
Thank you so much for stopping by- hope you enjoyed today’s card!
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Color Cue 15

Hi there!
Wanted to pop in really quick and share the card I created for the Color Cue #15. These aren’t colors I would have ever thought to put together, which was fun. Don’t you love going outside your “comfort zone”?  
 
 
I pulled out the Filigreed Frames and Woodgrain Silhouettes sets for this card- I thought they worked together really well!
Did you notice the patterned paper on the butterflies? Yet another one I recently purchased. :) 
Thanks for stopping by and leaving me some love today! {{hugs}}
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Totally Hues Challenge 7

Hello!
Wow, is it Saturday already?! It’s quite sad….I made this card a week ago, and am just now getting to post it. Amazing how a week can go by that quickly! 
This card was based off of Heather’s gorgeous Totally Hues Challenge #7. These colors are so lovely together! 
I pulled out my WPlus9 set, Woodgrain Silhouettes Additions, for the focal image. I just can’t get enough of this stamp! It’s the perfect size, and works for all sorts of cards!
Here you can see I added some Mossy Green rhinestones to the leaf image. It adds a little extra texture and sparkle, which I love. Also, I added some light pink pearls to my butterfly die cut. I tell you, it’s the little things that make a card look complete! 
Hope you enjoyed today’s card. Have a great rest of you day!
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Embellish Squares Color Trends Challenge

Hey there!
It’s been quite a while since I had a chance to play in an Embellish challenge. Somehow the weeks blend and time just slips by. However, I REALLY wanted to make an effort for the Embellish Squares Color Trends Challenge. Seriously, how gorgeous are these colors? So fun!
 
I decided to go super fun and girly on this one. Since the challenge was to incorporate squares, I took it quite literally. There’s a total of 13 squares on this card- can you spot them all? *wink* 
Pulled out some fun DeNami stamps for this one. Here are the stamps I used:
Hope this card brought a smile to you this morning. Thanks so much for stopping by!
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Colour Q Challenge 81

Hello girls!
I wanted to pop in with the card that I created for the Colour Q Challenge #81. How yummy are these pretty colors? They are perfect for Easter, but they also work for other occasions as well. You know me, I can’t be traditional, so I went for a birthday card this time around. (Lots of friends have birthday’s in the next month, so you’ll be seeing lots coming soon!) :) 
Here’s the color swatches and card… 
I stamped the DeNami Design Small Solid Button in three different inks- doesn’t it make a great background? If you’re obsessed with buttons like I am, this stamp definitely is a must have!  For the sentiment, I used the Sweet Friend Birthday, also from DeNami Design.
Pretty simple card, but I really love the way it turned out. Well, girls, that’s all for this post. Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving me some blog love. *wink*  
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Hi There

Hi, blog friends!
Sorry I’ve been MIA….I’ve been super busy working on cards for the DeNami CHA SuperShow display. Granted, I’m not doing all new boards (just a few), but in between working and working out, I don’t have too much time. Isn’t it crazy how quickly your day can fill up? 
In between all THOSE cards, I also want to make sure I make cards for fun. That usually seems to get my creativity flowing. So…for today’s card, I brought out a Lawn Fawn set that I had purchased about a month ago. Sadly, this was the FIRST time I even played with it! When I ordered the Critters in the Forest set, I also got the Smitty’s ABC’s and also a pack of patterned paper. Yup, you read that right- I actually bought some PP! I loved these patterns, so I couldn’t resist getting the small pack. :) 
 
Did you notice that poloroid stamp? I used the super cute Wilson Designs Everything’s Owlright set. You know me, I like to mix and match companies. :)
I’m entering this card for the Lawnscaping Challenge #8– glad I was able to play along this time! I wanted SO badly to play along last week, but obviously that didn’t happen. 
Hope you enjoyed today’s card!
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Color Cue Challenge #14

Hello blog friends!
It’s time for the new WPlus9 Color Cue Challenge! Since I’m the April Guest Designer, I have the privilege of joining in on the fun with the rest of the DT. Gotta love this gig! :)
If you’ve followed my blog, you know that I adore Dawn’s challenges- she always has the best color combos! I believe, if I counted correctly, this is the TENTH time I’ve had the chance to play along! You know I really enjoy a challenge when I continue to play along in them. *wink*
Here is my take on the Color Cue #14 Challenge:
I stamped the card base with a solid leaf from Woodgrain Silhouettes Additions. I know I’ve said it a million times, but this set truly is a MUST HAVE. You’ll notice that I also pulled out Guiding Light and Guiding Light Sentiments. 
Did you notice that I used the Label Layers 1 Die? Such a great shape, and also SUPER versatile!
I hope this card inspired you to join along in the fun over on Dawn’s blog! Be sure to stop by and check out the DT samples, along with getting the rest of the details. 
Well, that’s all for right now. I will be back later with some super fun and bright cards. Hope you’ll come on back! :)  
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Laura’s Sketch Challenge

Good morning, sweet blog friends!
Oh goodness, this weekend has been full of super sweet comments. Thank you all SO much. With my iPhone, I’m able to read my comments as they come in. It was so nice to read some while I was working out, then when I was stamping. I am so blessed with such amazing blog readers. :)
My blog friend, Laura, recently put a sketch up on her blog. I used to play along with her while she was co-hosting 2 Sketches 4 You a while back. I was so happy to see she designed a new sketch; she always has great ones. 
Here is my take on it…..
I pulled out my beloved WPlus9 sets for this card. For the background and the butterflies I used Woodgrain Silhouettes Additions. Then for the “friend” sentiment I used the new A Special Lady set. 
Hope this card brought some sunshine into your morning. Have a great rest of your day!!