Rainbow Unicorn

Today starts a new Stella Says Sketch at Catch the Bug and I just love this sketch. I used Sweet Unicorn 01 for my card.  I added a couple of extra Martha Stewart punched butterflies with some bling added to the center.  I outlined the clouds and the path of the butterflies with Sakura jelly glitter pen so I have sparkle and shine on this card also with the ribbon base. This sketch will be until July 5th since we have monthly sketches for the summer.
Now on my philosophical side, the meaning of the rainbow is of God as listed in Genesis, and the clouds of destruction. I think that we are going through lots of challenges at this time and whether you believe in God or not we need a positive focus. And I believe that the rainbow does that even if you just see it as the light that shines after the rain. I don't usually ask for personal favors, but I have a family member, Jessica my cousin who is struggling with life right now and is in the hospital. Her family isn't able to visit her due to the Covid precautions. So if you could please send happy thoughts and prayers for her, I would greatly appreciate it because she feels alone and is need of support. Thanks so much.

Patterned Paper:  American Crafts

Cardstock:  Bazzil

Stamp:  Bugaboo - Sweet Unicorn 01 (see above for direct link)

Ribbon:  Michael's

Bling:  Recollections

Punch:  Martha Stewart

Sakura jelly glitter pen

Challenges

Penny's Paper Crafty - Ch. 472 Anything Goes

Get Creative - Ch. 92 Fantasy

Pattie's Creations Challenge - Ch. 171 Things that fly

Cute Card Thursday - Ch. 637 Anything Goes

Creative Craft Cottage - Ch. 130 Anything Goes

As You Like It - Scene or Not (why?)  Scene because it looks more realistic

the Gift of You

Today at Catch the Bug it was New Release Day and we have Flower Trio.  And I have a sentiment from TLC, Create.  I used a rainbow of colors and had fun coloring this one.

Patterned Paper:  Core-dinations:  Paper Studio
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Core-dinations
Stamp:  Bugaboo - Flower Trio
Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Celebrate the gift of you
Die:  My Favorite Thing
Bling:  Paper Studio

Challenges
Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 - Ch. 180
CHNC Patterned - April

Creative Sketchy Girls - Ch. 47 Flowers

The Crafter's Cafe - Ch. 240 Flowers

Aud Sentiment - Ch. 249 10th Birthday

Floral variations with repeat sentiments

I made some computer generated sentiments for my Mom's stash. And yes there are sympathy and a birthday card. So I did repeating text lines and then several different layouts using some flowers. I actually tried to have fun with the sympathy and do a rainbow theme along with the black and white.  Each situation is different so I was trying to take that into consideration. On the birthday card, the pink sequins didn't photograph well.

Patterned Paper:  Echo Park

Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollection

Sentiment:  Computer generated

Flowers:  Recollection

Patterned Paper:  Sweet Shoppe - We Are Quirky
Cardstock:  Bazzil
Sentiment:  Computer generated
Ribbon:  Offray
Flowers:  Recollection
Brads:  Paper Studio

Patterned Paper:  Sweet Shoppe - Beautiful Everyday; Coredination

Cardstock:  Bazzil; Core-dination; Recollection

Sentiment:  Computer generated

Flowers:  Recollections

Ribbon:  Michael's

Sequins:  Creativity

Challenges
Crafty Gals Corner - Ch. 205 Use Flowers
CHNC Patterned - March
Crafty Catz - Ch. 498 Anything Goes with optional ribbon or twine
Time OUT - Ch. 157 Birthday
Crafting Happiness - Ch. 40 Anything Goes with optional for Her
Color My Heart Color Dare - Ch 385 Inspirational Photo

Let there be Peace

Today at Catch the Bug there is a new Stella Sketch. For my card, I used Deacon Candy Cane and a sentiment from TLC, Create.  I colored the candy cane in primary rainbow colors, I dry embossed the purple and white backgrounds, I added Spectrum Noir to the bell on the hat and some bling to the border snowflakes.
I've been busy the past few days...that today I think I will be in hibernation. Thursday I took the day off to spend with my daughter's class who came to visit the Capital and several local museums.  They traveled the 100 miles and I just met them downtown. I enjoy being an extra chaperon.  Then on Friday (I took off from work) to attend a Stamping Conference. I was able to take classes and then there were make and takes so I was there from 1-10pm.  Saturday I had to take my cats to the vet for their annual visit so they can continue to get their medication at 9:30am, went to the bank, took my car for an oil change (found out that they place now only accepts cash), went back to the bank, got gas, rushed to the Stamping Conference for my classes from 1-5pm, ran to the mall to get a gift card for my boss for her bday/boss's day from me and co-workers, ran back to Stamping Conference for 6-10 pm for Make 'n Takes and finally went grocery shopping and was home around 11:15pm. So you can see as I am working on my post Snookie is to my right and Jazzy to my left.  I have two desks in my office and they each have their own cat beds to be by me and sleep while they wait for me to finish posting.

 Snookie

Jazzy

Patterned Paper:  American Crafts; Paper Studio

Cardstock:  Stampin' Up; Bazzil; Recollection

Stamp:  Bugaboo - Deacon Candy Cane (see above for direct link)

Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Let there be peace

Ink:  Memento - Lady Bug

Dies:  Sizzix

Bling & Pearls:  Recollection

Embossing Folders:  Cuttlebug

Spectrum Noir

Challenges

CHNC - Ch. 459 Anything Christmas with optional include a stocking

Allsorts - Wk 541 Spots and/or stripes
Word Art Wednesday - Ch. 408 - 409 Anything Goes
CRAFT - Ch. 531 Christmas
Crafty Friends - Ch. 120 Christmas
Winter Wonderland - Merry & Bright
Merry Little Christmas - Ch. 15
Cute 'n Crafty Christmas - Ch. 18

You really measure up

I had this card ready, but just didn't get it posted last week for the Sketch Saturday Challenge. The week was crazy with my BFF's daughter losing her brand new FIL.  My office mate who ruptured her achilles tendon while I had my sinus surgery has been non-weight bearing and then fell and broke a rib.  So she was off due to having pain so I was working extra so it's just been crazy. Later today I will be driving to see my parents and kids.  I plan to take this card that I made for my daughter to use since she is a teacher and wanted some special thank you cards.  It is from Darcie's Stick Together. I have been trying to get quite a few cards done this month.

Patterned Paper:  Sweet Shoppe

Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections

Stamp and Sentiment:  Darcie's Stick Together (see above for direct link)

Ink:  Memento - Tuxedo Black

Dies:  My Favorite Things

Enamel Dots:  Paper Studio

Challenges

Double Trouble - Ch. 36 Round and Round

   Thing 1 Round Card

   Thing 2  Tic Tac Toe  (Yellow, Animal, School)

    Joy of Sets

   Thing 3 Something with School

Cardz for Galz - Ch. 103 Wings

CRAFT - Ch. 525 Back to School

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Ch. 29

Crafty Animals - Ch. 29

Summer taste it

Today at Catch the Bug it's Stella Says Sketch and for my card I used, Revel (which I now realized is retired). The sentiment is from TLC, Create. This just reminds me of my children in the summer and they loved popsicles. And the fighting for the flavors.
I spent the night tonight with my kids watching fireworks. They are done near one of my Dad's fields so we have access to sit and watch them near a campground. Pictures don't do justice for the wonderful display, but it was a lot of fun with my parents, kids and nephew.

Patterned Paper:  Echo Park

Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections

Stamp:  Bugaboo - Revel

Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Summer taste it

Spellbinder:  Fancy tag; Pennant

Challenges

Creative Craft Cottage - Ch. 120 Summer

Pattie's Creations - Ch. 160 Food/Drink

DL Thankful Thursday - Ch. 245 Summer

Incy Wincy - Rainbows Galore

Polkadoodle - Wk. 27 Anything Goes

Bluebird

Today starts a new challenge at Catch the Bug and it's a photo inspiration. For my card, I used a pre-colored image Bird Trio Summer and the sentiment is from TLC, Create.  I like that the image is so cheerful and has so many great colors ad I used a paper to coordinate.  The photo has a rainbow kite which inspired me to the rainbow of colors and then I used floral buttons around the sentiment.
This has been a rough week.  We had audits at work.  My office mate and her boyfriend broke up so she was having an emotional breakdown daily. Then Friday morning my Uncle passed away after being diagnosed with metastatic cancer just a month ago.  So I few people that I am trying to cheer up. Then I had a water leak in my basement from a pipe last week and my air conditioning wasn't working this week when it's been the hottest all summer so my home repairs are just adding up this month.  Just hope July will be a better month.

Patterned Paper:  Paper Studio
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollection
Stamp:  Bugaboo - Birds trio summer (see above for direct link)
Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Bluebird def
Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug
Flowers:  Dress it Up

Challenges
little red wagon - Ch. 503 Much Ado about nothing
Aud Sentiment - Ch. 230 Anything Goes with sentiment
Scribbles - Ch. 78 Make it square

Girls are like Butterflies

I have this adorable card that I made using a sentiment from TLC, Create and two butterfly stamps from Bugaboo.  I had to use a rainbow of colors to go with this sentiment. I just wanted to make it fun and cheery.

Patterned Paper:  Echo Park

Cardstock:  Recollection

Stamp:  Bugaboo - Chubby Butterfly 1 and Chubby Butterfly 2

Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Girls are like butterflies

Circle Punches:  EK Success

Flowers:  Prima

Bling:  Mark Richards

Challenges

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 - Ch. 159

Dream Valley - Ch. 202 Only Girls Allowed

Crafty Cardmakers - Ch. 233 3 flowers/bling, 2 butterflies/patterned paper, 1 sentiment

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Ch. 26 Anything Goes

Crafty Animals - Ch. 26 Anything Goes

Troll Birthday Girl

Here is a birthday card that I made using the 2 Cute Ink newest image from the September club and the sentiment from TLC, Create.  This adorable image is also in their facebook challenge this month.  I just had to do rainbow hair, hehe.

Patterned Paper:  Sweet Shoppe - Summer Freshness

Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollection

Stamp:  2 Cute Ink - Troll digi

Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Birthday Girl

Jute:  May Arts

Buttons:  Sewology

Challenges

2 Cute Ink - Facebook Challenge

CHNC Patterned - September

Crafting from the Heart - Ch. 176 Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - Ch. 385 Birthday Party Time

Glitter 'n Sparkle - Ch. 258 Birthday

Life is short believe in unicorns

Here is another new image from Miss Rach called Unicorn and Butterfly along with a beautiful sentiment from TLC.  I added some clear Stickles to the flowers and the horn of the unicorn to give some sparkle.  I also added some extra butterflies.

Patterned Paper:  Paper Studio

Cardstock;  Paper Company; Bazzil; Recollectiions

Stamp:  Miss Rach (see above for direct link)

Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Life is short believe in unicorns

Pearls:  Michael's

Flowers:  Recollections

Border Punch:  Martha Stewart

Hemptique

Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug

Spellbinder: Small Petite Oval

Punch:  Martha Stewart; EK Success

Stickles

Challenges

Cheerful Sketches - November

If you give a crafter a cookie - Ch. 57

Crafty Boots - Things with Wings

Craft your Passion - Ch. 338 Anything Goes

Crafting from the Heart - Ch. 135 Anything Goes

Have a Rockin' Birthday

I have quite a few birthday cards that I have to make this upcoming month.  Here is one that I made using one of the newer sets from Imagine That called Jammin' Janey and the sentiment is also from that set in the inside of the card.  This is a gate fold card.

Patterned Paper:  Sweet Shoppe - Over the Hill

Cardstock:  Recollection

Stamp:  Imagine That (see above for direct link)

Dies:  Sweet Pea & Die-Namics

Flowers:  Recollections

Brads:  Recollections

Corner Rounder:  Creative Memories

Challenges

Tuesday Morning Sketches - Sketch 343

Glitter 'n Sparkle - Ch. 190 Flower Power

Tuesday Throwdown - Ch. 295 For a child

QKR - Ch. 193 Birthday Cards

Alphabet Challenge - G for Girlie