AAA Cards - one plus one challenge

 I was lucky enough to be a guest designer at AAA Cards for this 1+1 challenge.  The theme is "summer" and then you can choose any one of the other four themes shown.

I went with summer and sun for my card.

The smiling sun image was cut with my Cricut and the sentiment was printed on my computer.  To add a little bit of fun, I stenciled the background with a cloud stencil and light blue ink.  This will be a good card to send to my grandkids as they start their summer vacation from school.

Thanks to AAA Cards for giving me the chance to be a guest designer.  I hope you get a chance to join in with this summer challenge!

AAA Cards Challenge #315

 AAA Cards is hosting a sketch challenge thru June 6th.  Here is the sketch:

I went with a patriotic theme for my card from the sketch.

The stamps and dies are from Taylored Expressions and Concord & 9th.  I added some gold ink splatters and three tiny gold beads.  Two of the stars are adhered with thin foam adhesive for a bit of dimension.

Jingle Belles Ombre Wonderland challenge

 The current Jingle Belles challenge is about using ombre blends in your project.  Here's my card for the challenge:

I used three different green inks and three different red inks for the stenciled holly background and two of the green and one red ink for the stenciled sentiment.  The same three green inks were blended onto white cardstock for the mat behind the stenciled panel.  I added three clear sequins and a few shimmer pen dots for just a bit of sparkle.

The Sisterhood of Crafters May challenge

 The May challenge at Sisterhood of Crafters is to use banners on your project.

I used a banner stamp and die from Concord & 9th and a word die from HoneyBee Stamps for my card.

The card front is cut from white shimmer cardstock, and I added a few gold star sequins for some shine.

CAS on Friday Challenge #334

 The current challenge at CAS on Friday is to use an envelope or envelopes on your card.

Here's my card for the challenge:

I used an envelope die from Vicki Boutin, along with a heart bunch stamp from Pink & Main to make the little heart filled envelope.  The envelope is adhered with foam tape for a little bit of dimension.  Just a nice way to let someone know you're thinking of them!

Color Hues Challenge #133

 Here is the color combination for the new Color Hues challenge:

I used a stamp and stencil set from HoneyBee Stamps for my card.

I used Gina K light and medium lavender and key lime inks and then added some white pearl flower centers.

Seize the Birthday Challenge #326

 The new challenge at Seize the Birthday is to feature an animal on your card.  I'm featuring three on my card:  Piglet, Tigger and Pooh!

I stamped the characters and colored with Olo markers, then lightly stenciled some clouds in the background.  Just love these cute little guys!