A Multi-Layered Background and Happy News

Hello friends~  I have some happy news to share.  I'll be joining The Sisterhood of Crafters design team starting today!  So I'll be jumping right in with a card I made for the "Stenciling" challenge.

 I started by stamping a background using Carta Bella Travel Journal in kraft ink.  I then pulled out my rarely used stencils.  

I used a Polka Dot stencil from Simon Says Stamp and stenciled the polka dots on using Squeezed Lemonade DOX ink.  Next I used a new to me Leaves & Berries stencil from Altenew and some Iridescent Glitz Glitter Gel from Gina K Designs and stenciled that on top.   

Here's a photo of the finished background.  I just love the shimmer from the Glitz Glitter Gel.  So pretty!  

 I used up an oval scrap that was sitting on my craft table and the sunflower image from Clearly Besotted Sunshine & Smiles was already colored and sitting in my box of colored images, just waiting to be used.

Now it's YOUR turn to play along.  You can find all the details at The Sisterhood of Crafters or by clicking here.  We look forward to seeing what you create!
You will have until Sunday, June 21st to enter.  Winners will be announced on Tuesday, July 5th.

Thanks for stopping by!

Words of Hope

Good morning friends~ Like the rest of the world, I'm doing my part to stay home and lessen the curve of the spread of the Corona virus.  These have been challenging times for everyone with so much worry and fear.  I normally attend a Bible study group on Tuesdays with a group of wonderful, Godly women that are in their retired years.  We just celebrated a 90th birthday for one of them!  I am not yet considered a senior but I'm catching up quickly.  ;0)  Anyway, I've been calling each of them and checking in on their needs and I've also been sending cards with encouraging messages.  I don't know about you and where your heart is but I know for me, that when I'm afraid, I turn to the comfort of God's Word.  Here are a few cards I've made to send to my lovelies during this time of separation.

 While there's nothing fancy about these cards, I was able to put them together quickly using sentiments from The Greetery and stamps from PTI and Clearly Besotted.

If there's one thing we need in the world today, it's peace of mind to know Who is in control and we can turn to God because He cares for YOU. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Crazy 4 Challenges ~ Birthday Owls

Good morning friends~ This is my last post as guest designer for Crazy 4 Challenges and what a fun time it's been!  Thanks so much Frances and all the talented designers for having me.  It's been a blast to join you all!

Anyone who knows Frances from Stamp Owl's Studio, knows that she loves owls.  She also just celebrated a birthday so this week's challenge card is one that  I sent to her for her special day.  I hope she gets it before this post goes live, but if not, your card is on it's way to Australia!  Hope your birthday was wonderful Frances!

I made a pop up card for this fun challenge and of course I included some very colorful party owls.

This is the front of the card.  Nothing too showy because the inside is supposed to be the center of attention.

I used Elizabeth Craft Designs Lots of Pops to create the pop up feature.  Then I added owls from Clearly Besotted, the fun and quirky cake from SugarPea Designs Bring On The Cake, Pinpoint Balloons from Memory Box and the banner pennants  from Lots of Pops.

Just look at all this dimension!!  The ideas on how you could use this pop up are endless and it couldn't get any easier to make a fun filled pop up card.

I hope you'll take the time to visit the Crazy 4 Challenges Blog and join in on the fun!  Don't forget to wish Frances a Happy Birthday while you're there!!

I'm adding this card to the following challenges:
Double D Challenges ~ Things That Fly

4 Crafty Chicks ~ Punches Or Dies

Simon Says Wednesday ~ Using Dies or Punches

Simon Says Monday Challenge~ Layer it Up

Word Art Wednesday ~ Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Blessings~ Birgit