Excellence - s'Sketches #62

This Graduation card is for s'Sketches this week. I've used a lovely Heather Ellis digital image from her "Boy and the Dog" collection.

...and here's the sketch by Sasya...

Ribbons and Bows - Sassy #63

Here's another Graduation card with that lovely season upon us. This one is for Sassy Cheryl, where the challenge this week is "Ribbons & Bows".

Congratulations - cQc #84

This Graduation card is for the Colour Q Challenge this week...

...and here's the Q...

Another Late Night - Skissedilla 108

Check out Mija because she is guest designer at Skissedilla.

Here's my entry for her sketch this week...

This is Johan trying to finish homework - at 7:30 a.m.!!! I went to get him some breakfast and returned to find him passed out. I wonder why :)

ScrappOrdet - Nytelse

Some children have very discriminating taste. Emilio is one of the pickiest eaters I know. I have never understood how he eats pieces of sushi like bonbons. Go figure...

Pleasure is the word at ScrappeHuset, and this is my entry.

Pencil Lines Sketch 233

This one is for Pencil Lines, where the lovely Wendy Kwok is Guest Designer this week...

...and here's the sketch...

Let's Craft and Create #16

Here's my Easter card for Let's Craft and Create. They have a lovely prize and the challenge is open until Tuesday the 12th...

Pleat Something

Pleat Something is the challenge at Some Odd Girl. I've done that with some washi tape here and I've used one of their Kody images.

This card is for my "baby boy" whose 14th birthday is today...

Happy Birthday Emilio !!!

Cupcake Inspirations #103

I've used a sweet digi image from Heather Ellis for this card. Heather is the lovely sponsor for this week's Cupcake Inspirations challenge. And here's my entry...

...and this is the inspiration cupcake of the week...

Morenita mía - The Dusty Attic

This sweet frame is from The Dusty Attic, where you can also find this month's sketch challenge. I've sprayed it with Walnut Ink and then lightly dabbed it with tarnished brass crackle paint. The lovebirds, no, not my parents :) are "primered" with gesso, painted with off-white acrylic and then stamped with Stampendous "Music Score".

And here's the sketch by Michelle...

Thanks for visiting and have a great weekend!

Art-piaskowkica SCRAPLIFT #22

Art-piaskownica is celebrating two years of non-stop action! They have a wide range of sketch, lift, color, and photo challenges. I'm participating with this entry...

And it's a lift from Zyan... chosen by Lily.

Happy Anniversary Gaute!

Happy Anniversary to my dear Gaute!

I'm thankful to have someone as thoughtful as you. We have been blessed for 21 years with God's kindness, love and compassion. May He keep you healthy and happy in return for the joy that you share with Johan, Emilio and me.

I'm entering this week's Sketchy Colors challenge with this card.

These are always a good idea for Gaute's desk ;)

And this is the sketch by The Master Anne Kristine...

For You - SSCC #78

Three or more buttons this week for Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge...

Create4fun Challenge 82

This is my entry for Challenge 82 at Create4fun.

I've used a digi image from Heather Ellis.

Flying High - Challenge 100 @Skissedilla

You're free to choose from sketches 1-99 for the 100th challenge at Skissedilla. Here's my entry...

I've used Sketch #81 by Brit...

le 100ème challenge - 52 rue Scrap'Copines

The 100th challenge at 52 rue Scrap'Copines is a nod to the great Jackson Pollock. This was a blast and you have until March 1st to give it a try!

Clean & Simple - StampARTic

The team at StampARTic is showcasing Clean & Simple cards, which is right up my alley...

I love your smile... Skissedilla #96

Leeann Pearce is the guest artist at Skissedilla this week.

BRILLIANT!

Here's my entry for the sketch by Lene...

Timbroscrapmania #18

"Use 2 Stamps" for the challenge at Timbroscrapmania...

Happy Birthday - SSSC100

This birthday card is for The Sweetest Thing...

I've used a Pure Innocence image from Heather Ellis.

Check her out!

...based on this sketch.

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a great weekend, y'all !!!

JUGS #67

This week's challenge at Just Us Girls is a color combo: Aqua, Coral, and Green.

Here's my entry.

Kirsten, my Angel

Someone has gone above and beyond with a Celebration Giveaway. I've admired Kirsten's work for a long time and as she celebrated 1,000 followers, I was chosen as one of TWO for a very special gift. Of course the gift was a surprise until its receipt, but this beautiful box is what she made with her own two hands...

...stamps, paper, laces, ribbon, pearls, flowers, charms, and for a winning recipe: LOVE!!!

Is this the Gift of the Year or what?!?!?!

This sign of friendship will be remembered dearly for always.

Thank you Kirsten!!!

Thank you, Nina!!!

I won one of Nina's packages of Candy as she celebrated 400 followers. My lovely package came in the mail today!!! Thank you Nina ;)

¡Felicidades Má!

Wishing my mom, Adelina, a Happy 76th Birthday!!!

Siempre ten presente que:
La piel se arruga. El pelo se vuelve blanco.

Los días se convierten en años…

Pero lo importante no cambia; tu fuerza y tu convicción no tienen edad.

Tu espíritu es el plumero de cualquier tela de araña.

Detrás de cada línea de llegada, hay una de partida.

Detrás de cada logro, hay otro desafío.

Mientras estés vivo, siéntete vivo.

Si extrañas lo que hacías vuelve a hacerlo.

No vivas de fotos amarillas…

Sigue aunque todos esperen que abandones.

No dejes que se oxide el hierro que hay en tí.

Haz que en vez de lástima, te tengan respeto.

Cuando por los años no puedas correr, trota.

Cuando no puedas trotar, camina.

Cuando no puedas caminar, usa el bastón.

Pero nunca te detengas!!!

Madre Teresa de Calcuta

Let's Craft and Create #9

"New Beginnings" is the challenge at Let's Craft and Create, and this is my entry. It's my mother's birthday tomorrow and I've made her this box for her letters.

I've added these lovely swirls to the sides of the box...




And I've done a bit of stitching for the bottom panel...

Final Challenge at Caardvarks

Here's my Monochromatic card for the final challenge at Caardvarks.

I'm really going to miss this inspiring challenge blog.

Amy, Ashley, Eva, Heidi, Jenyfur, Kelly, Lucy, Mel, Michelle, Nathalia, Stephany, and my personal Star, Peet - you are one classy bunch of babes! We shall meet again...

SnowPeople - Sassy Cheryl #42

I've decorated a tin for Sassy Cheryl this week. It's for a gift card.

Sukkersött Utfordring #105

I've made a Birthday Money Card in Black and Cream for the challenge at Sukkersött this week. There's a window pocket on the inside, and this is for my nephew's birthday.

Fun with Shapes and More #71

Here is Anything But a Card for this week's challenge at Fun with Shapes and More. I've made a tiny (3 ½” x 5”) Birthday Bag for a gift card using an image from Sassy Cheryl...

...and here's the back of the bag...

CAARDvarks - Gift Card / Money Holder

Here's my Gift Card / Money Holder for Caardvarks...