MFT color challenge 2 {time to celebrate}

Greetings! I couldn't help but play along with the second MFT color palette challenge.  For one, it included kraft, and second it was so bright and cheery, just what my crafty heart desired during these cooooold wintry days that seem to be never ending. The challenge is to use: Kraft, Lemon Drop, and Blu Raspberry. 

I used a few of my favorite Blueprints, which really helped this card come together rather quickly. I love that. I used the Natural ink to stamp the Typewriter text background stamp on Kraft cs. 

I used the cool Celebratory Die-namics and the stamp set that coordinates, Celebrate Big. 

I really love all the stitch and pierced details included on the Die-namics. I used alot of pieces from the Blueprints 3. I love the flowers included in this set. I added a polka dot detail with the Large Scale Backgrounds. The Lemon Drop strip is from Blueprints 9. 

I also FINALLY used those gorgeous leaves. I have had them in my stash for months. They are from Layered Leaves Die-namics. The outline dies are my favorite. I needed a little contrast in the color scheme, so I cut those from Sno Cone cs. 

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Card Concept {monochromatic pink Together}

I have been following the new challenge blog, The Card Concept. It's a new blog, new challenges and a fresh take. I like it, and I am playing along this week. It's only the third challenge and it seemed like an easy one to create for. 
The challenge is to use monochromatic pink on your card. It's the season of LOVE (Valentine's Day is Friday.....are you ready??) so I already had a bunch of pink on my desk. 

Here's what I came up with. I couldn't help myself. Love my Reverse Confetti. Today I created a custom sentiment with Go Together.

 I used the Tag Me die for a large tag and then cut out a small heart with the Love Note dies.  Since I used some designer paper, I wanted my sentiment to stand out.  I made a lighter pink panel with Insulation pink cs, added a Pink Lemonade small scallop edge (Double Edge Scallop Border) and stamped the words in the matching Pink Lemonade ink. 

 Here's a closer look. I needed just a little something for my background, so I stamped more hearts with one of the fun borders from Whole Lotta Hearts. 

The challenge asks you to classify your card into one of the styles they showcase on the blog. I always have a hard time with this. But I'm going with Clean and Layered. I started out thinking Clean & Simple, but when I look back at it, I think there are a bit more layers than a CAS card would call for. What do you think?

This is the inspiration photo from the challenge blog. Please visit the Card Concept and link up your own card HERE.

Thanks a bunch for coming over today. I always love to read your comments. 

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You're the Star {lil' inker Designs}

Hello and happy Tuesday! I had lots of computer problems over the last few weeks and I now have a small stash of cards to share. Right when my computer died, I received my latest Lil' Inker Designs. I took advantage of a SALE and grabbed a few of my favorites. 

The first thing that landed in my cart was this amazing cover plate Stitches & Stripes. I used three colors for my panel, Grout Grey, Gumdrop Green, and Steel Blue. This combo makes a great guy card.

 I had to cut the cover plate three times to get all three colors to fit in each of the slots. I love how you can use this die in so many different ways and change the look simply by cutting paper. 

I also grabbed the sentiment set, Shiny Happy Sentiments. How can you not love those uplifting words?!! I stamped them in Gumdrop Green ink on one of the Stitched Circle Mats. I added a trio of glittery stars to really make this pop!

Have a great Tuesday! I hope you'll find some time to do something you love, remember Today You're The Star!

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Love You Tons {lawn fawn and Simon Says}

Ahhhh, finally a "normal" Monday. Normal? Yeah, what's that? Well, let's just say I had no house guest, the boys all went to school, and I got to workout, clean, catch up on Downton Abbey, AND I got a little stampy time. Plus....I have my laptop back. New hard drive installed, it's like brand new. Pretty good Monday, if I do say so myself. 

I have this sweet card to share. It uses these A-dorable ellies from Lawn Fawn. I used one of them on my card today with him blowing a some lovey hearts. 

I'm linking this up with the current Simon Says Stamp Wed. Challenge-have a heart, so I die cut a giant heart (MFT Heart Stax Die-namics) and stamped the sentiment in Navy ink. 

A little bit of burlap kraft twine and a smaller heart to help anchor my ellie and this was complete. Aren't the papers just lovely They are my current FAVE pad by Maggie Holmes and Crate Paper. It's called Flea Market. You've seen a lot lately on my blog and I think you'll be seeing LOTS more. 

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