Desktop Challenge

Two weeks ago, Sarah suggested a challenge. Using only the items currently on your desktop, make a "project". You could add one item/tool not already on your desk to complete the challenge.

I made two projects. The first one I added googly eyes; the rest of the supplies were leftovers from previous projects. I kinda felt like this was cheating as I had EVERY Halloween stamp on my desk 'cause I'm in the middle of like 17 Halloween themed ATC swaps!!

The 2nd project also felt kinda like cheating. The reindeer was a new purchase that I set on my desk as soon as I got home. So, while it was on my desk, it wasn't a leftover! For this one, I added the 1/4 circle punch (the 1/2 was already on my desk).

What could YOU make w/what's left on your desk???

H{ippity} Hop!!

Happy H{ippity} Hop y'all!!! I decided that I wanted to make some 3x3 cards and I think these mushrooms fit the bill (although, now that I'm looking at it, the last "mushroom" looks more like a lamp! LOL) I'm wondering if I should go back & stamp the sentiment on that last card too, looks too plain.

Anyway, this color combo also fulfils Kerry's Color Challenge. I think that my green is too dark & I should have used Mellow Moss instead of Old Olive. I hope it fits the bill!! Be sure to go to Kerry's blog & check out all the gorgeous cards!!!

Next on the hop is Tracy or head back to Ippity for the full list.

My son was acting like a goof ball today & actually LET me take a pic of him (he has to grant permission or me catch him when he's not looking to get a pic. So, just in case I never get another chance, here's my youngest:

Unity Challenge Sketch

This was a Unity Challenge from a couple weeks ago. I pretty much LOVE it!!! But, I needed a birthday card for hubby's Uncle Don. Scott plays cards every chance he gets w/Jackie, Don & his mom (I think only OLD people play pinochle; it's a dying game? We are trying to teach the kids so at least WE'LL have someone to play with. ) Anyway, I needed his card to have something to do w/playing cards. I didn't have any Unity stamps but I took the sketch & used some clear stamps I had picked up.

What do y'all think?? I think it's a good sketch & I need to keep it in my head for future cards!

FWF, Redux

Ok, the stamps spoke to me when I got back home from McDs. This is the "fixed" version & I {heart} it soooo much more!!! To get the 2 colors, I inked the sentiment up with the burnt umber then used a paper towel to wipe off the words I wanted pink. Then, I took a pink maker & colored in those words. Worked SOOOO much easier than trying to ink everything w/a pen! LOL. I posted this on SCS gallery for the Unity Addicts Challenge; using a sentiment stamp as the focal point. Diggin' it!!

Hello, I Love You

This was my first attempt at Paper Piecing for the Ippity Challenge last week. After I was done with it, I decided I didn't like it. Cutting a detached image out just doesn't feel like paper piecing, as far as I'm concerned.

Supplies: Stamps -- Ippity Because of You, Cardstock -- from my stash, Pattern Papers -- Basic Grey, Ink -- Colorbox Chalk inks

Ippity Sketch Challenge

Another Sketch Challenge. This time it's Ippity! This is pretty much the card I envisioned when I first saw Fishy Philosophy. Love it!!!

Supplies: Cardstock & Ink -- SU, Ribbon -- Michael's, nesties.

Unity Anniversary

The final of the Unity Anniversary Challenges. This was a sketch challenge. I really dig how this one turned out too!! All the paper is from my stash. Used a TH die for the flower and buttons from the stash!

Ugly Unity/Ippity

I did the first two cards for challenges and the 3rd just trying to prove to myself I could USE the Sew What kit. I'm not digging ANY of them. I liked the first one before I used the pattern paper. I just don't like the fishy one AT ALL. There is nothing inherently wrong w/the pink one but I don't like it. If I hate all these, WHY AM I SHARING THEM??? I have no idea. They were in my craft "folder"so I posted them. Feel free to hate them, I do.

Unity Anniversary

Another card from the Unity Anniversary challenge. This was to use our first Unity set. Well, I got my first 2 together. This is from Following your heart. I {heart} the way it turned out.

Supplies: PP & Cardstock from my stash, TH Distress Ink, TH Die (on the edge) and Nestibilities (oval)

Unity Sketch Challenge Card

Another SCS challenge. This was a sketch challenge. This is one card I really LOVE!! This one includes a faux button & a faux ribbon (the "ribbon" under the image is a stamp. Bought this set years ago & rarely use it!)

Supplies: Cardstock, DSP -- SU, Stamps -- Unity & Hero Arts (the dots around the button), Punches -- SU, waxed twine