Joy

 We are into November at our Word Power challenge,
the challenge where your BIG sentiments take center stage,
no little sentiments in this challenge!

I used for the first time a TH Sizzix Big Tidings die,
die cut from scraps.  The holly and the tree are part of the set,
I added stickles to the star on the tree.
I pulled the designer paper from an OLD (2014) Authentique Believe
6x6 paper pad I am trying to use up (I have 2 sheets left now)

We would love to see YOUR BIG sentiments over at Word Power!

My Everything

Today at Double D we have a bit of the unusual theme for November
and it is TEXTURES.  Anything with texture is acceptable!
We have a very textured mood board for inspiration!

 

I went with the 'easy' way for my texture and used a favorite embossing folder of mine
Honey Bee's Spring Medley EB folder, embossed on a scrap of pale pink
card stock.  I also used my last Spellbinders Bold Bloom large flower, though I 'may'
have made more before the posting of this challenge.
The sentiment is Spellbinders Betterpress.  The green leaves were a 'snippet' of
leaves left in my 'spare parts' box.

If you like the sound of texture, then come and join us at Double D!

Sending Hugs

 Triple B is back with another challenge for the month of November.
TB is the challenge that requires you to use either
Birds~Blooms~Butterflies
one, two, or all three!
We have a fun mood board for inspiration!

I let the middle picture of the flowers inspire me and pulled out some very OLD supplies.
The card base is SU's Pumpkin Pie.
The stamp is Papertrey Ink's Friendship Fillers, remember when they used to
ship them in a CD case (?), well, this stamp is that old!
I masked off the image then used an old Memory Box (2014) Texture Mesh stencil 
with Altenew Chamomile ink.  The sentiment is The Ton Easy Expressions.

Come and join us at Triple B with one of your 'B's!

Great Big Hug

We have an easy peasy OPTIONAL theme at Stencil Fun
this month and it is ONE Color including neutrals of your choice. 

I used for the first time a Pink and Main Petite Petals stencil
with Distress ink Abandoned Coral.  I added a SU punched tag
with a Stampendous Hugs Sentiment plus one of my tiny little
die cut flowers and some wax cord!  Like I said 'easy peasy'!

I also did an ANYTHING GOES card using for the first time a
Pretty Pink Posh Layered Mittens stencil.  I used LOTS of different
color inks for this stencil and they ALL are Altenew.
The sentiment is Hero Arts Christmas sentiments

Come on over and have some Stencil Fun with us.

Happy Thanksgiving

Almost the end of the year and time for a new challenge at
The Neglected Stuff, our challenge where we encourage you to
use you neglected stuff, you know those things you haven't ever used or things you have used but not for a very long time

My neglected stuff is a Poppystamps Festive Turkey die (2015)

Echo Park 12x12 paper Fall Is In The Air (2016)
Sentiment die cut Karen Burniston Word Set Autumn
Stampin' Up Circle Punch

Hope to see YOU over at our challenge!!

Entering the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Wed. .... ATG

Ghostly Greetings

Eeeek, Halloween has passed but that doesn't stop us at Two Old Bats,
we are still going strong with our year round spooky challenge!
We have a fun mood board for inspiration but feel free to create
any Halloween themed project! 

I once again turned to my Whimsy Stamps Grunge Ghosts card fronts
to make an easy peasy card that is still cute as a button!
Besides the sentiment which is part of the set, I added

a couple die cut flying bats from Simon Says stamps.

Come have some fun with us at Two Old Bats!!

DOTD Colorful Options Challenge

 Colorful Options is going a bit different today
and the words of our challenge blog owner:

 We are celebrating the Catrina's of Day of the Dead.  They are so beautiful!  Day of the Dead is celebrated 11/1-11/2.

The definition of Catrina:

La Catrina is the iconic, elegant skeleton figure that serves as the international symbol of Mexico's Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Created in the early 1900s, she represents the Mexican philosophy of embracing death joyfully rather than fearing it, and acts as a humorous reminder that we are all ultimately equal

Option 1 — Catrina Colors From Our Board

Create a project inspired by the vibrant colors of a Catrina from the photos below.

Think bold pinks, bright oranges, and sunny yellows.  Mix colors freely or focus on a favorite—bright, festive, and full of life.

Option 2 — Pick Your Color

Prefer something different? Choose a color from a favorite Catrina.  Don't have a favorite,  try Google or Pintrest & search "Catrina." 

Let your chosen color take the lead—clean, layered, detailed, or graphic.

I took the real easy way with my card using a Craft Consortium 

'Day of the Dead' paper with all the correct colors and images

to make a perfect 'Catrina' card.  I just added a Tutti Designs die cut 'celebrate' sentiment.
Easy peasy, glad I had that paper to use!

We can't wait to see YOUR take on our challenge at
Colorful Options....see ya there!!