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papertake sketch challenge...

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Once again blogger ate my post and failed to deliver as scheduled on Tuesday morning.  Sorry about that.  Maybe my new years resolution should be to check my blog more frequently... Good morning all.  Hope that you had a wonderful Christmas.  For us it was wonderful with a large portion of the family gathered around us, still sad that some couldn't join us, but wonderful never the less.  It was fun to see the delight of the littles and the bigs alike Christmas morning and to join with our church family Christmas Eve at candlelight service.  Now we are enjoying the school break, playing with our new toys and enjoying a bit of snow.  Blessings all! Being Tuesday it is once again time for another Papertake Weekly challenge .  This weeks challenge is another fabulous sketch from our own Dawny P.  Why don't you give it a shot and play along with us.  our sketch our sponsor What I used: Our Daily Bread Designs Simple Things and matching die SU marina blue, always artichoke, GP whi

I'm dreaming of a...

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Good morning all!  It is once again Tuesday and time for another Papertake Weekly challenge .  This weeks challenge is entitled "I'm dreaming of a (insert your favorite color here) Christmas..."  So grab your fav christmas colors and play along with us! our sponsor Make sure you pop over to the team blog and play along with us.  Check out what the rest of the team has done and show them some love. Andrea Angie Dawny Jenny Jill Jo Katina Lisa Lorraine Mary Natalie Sharon Steph I also used the Mojo Monday sketch on this one... What I used: Our Daily Bread Designs Simple Things and Stitch background SU very vanilla, pool party, chocolate chip BoBunny Snowfall designer paper SU chocolate chip classic, Ranger brushed corduroy and antique linen Grand Caliber and Spellbinders SU ribbon, sponge, piercing mat and tool

anything goes (with something dangling)

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Good morning all.  Found a bit of time to play yesterday between running errands and Christmas-ing up the house.  Gotta love a day off. Todays card is for this weeks Papertake Challenge , which this week is an easy one, " Anything Goes " with the added extra of something dangling. What I used: Our Daily Bread Designs The Word of God , Stitch background SU white, sahara sand, always artichoke Basic Grey Out of Print Versafine black, SU sahara sand clear embossing powder, Prima flower, SU ribbon, charm, sponge Spellbinders and Grand Caliber

December Our Daily Bread Designs new release blog hop...

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Welcome to the Our Daily Bread Designs December new release blog hop! If you got here from Grace's blog , you are in the right place! If not, you should start at the  ODBD  blog so you don’t miss a thing! There are lots of goodies up for grabs this month…. so be sure to follow the rules listed on the ODBD blog to qualify to win one of the prizes! I was really thrill to see the new releases for this month, especially this verse stamp.  I am an avid reader, in my free time, and have been since I was a little girl.  One of my all time favorite authors is Laura Ingalls Wilder.  I spent many a day as a girl curled up with one of her books so I just had to make my first card of the month using this quote from the Simple Things stamp set .  Once again I have chosen to go simple for my card.  Just the verse and some wonder Basic Grey and BoBunny designer papers Now make sure you head on over to visit Dawn's blog and see what loveliness she has to share with you. What I used:

another papertake sketch...

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Apparently blogger hates me and for the third time in the last six weeks it has lost a post.   I am getting pretty sick of it!  So I apologize for the lateness of this post. Happy Tuesday everyone!  It is once again time for this weeks Papertake Weekly challenge .  Our challenge this week is another wonderful sketch from our own Dawny P.  Why don't you join us and play along? our sketch What I used: Our Daily Bread Designs Sacred Season SU cherry cobbler, early espresso, GP white BoBunny Lost and Found Christmas Versafine black, Ranger antique linen clear embossing powder, sponge, Spare Parts brads SU ribbon

be glad and rejoice...

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Good morning all!  It's Tuesday and once again time for another Papertake Weekly challenge .  This weeks challenge is entitled "Christmas Crackers" so I banged out a simple Christmas card using Our Daily Bread Designs Warm Wishes to play along. Why don't you join us? What I used: Our Daily Bread Designs Warm Wishes SU early espresso, pool party, GP white BoBunny Snowfall Memento black, Versafine Black, Ranger antique linen Grand Caliber and Spellbinders Basic Grey brads, SU ribbon, sponge, Copic markers

when a card isn't just a card...

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Good morning all.  This weeks Papertake Weekly challenge is to make a card that isn't just a card because we all need a card to tuck a little something into for that special someone. What I used: Our Daily Bread Designs Ornaments 2 SU early espresso, true thyme Bo Bunny designer paper Versafine black, clear embossing powder SU ribbon, Spare Parts brad

a little bit of fun

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just a little bit of fun I whipped up for the ODBD blog, click here for all the details

Sacred Seasons...

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Hello all!  It is Tuesday once again and time for another Papertake Weekly challenge .  This weeks challenge is the first Papertake Weekly Christmas card of the year .  Why don't you join us and play along. I also used this weeks Mojo Monday sketch to make my card. What I used: Our Daily Bread Designs Sacred Season SU early espresso, whisper white, riding hood red MyMind'sEye Lost & Found Christmas Versafine black and Memento black Copic marker Spellbinders and Grand Caliber SU ribbon and brads Flower Soft

November Our Daily Bread Designs blog hop

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Hello friends! Welcome to the Our Daily Bread designs November Release Blog Hop! If you got here from Dawn's Blog, you are in the right place. If not you might want to start at the Our Daily Bread designs Blog and start from the beginning. If you get lost along the way, simply return there where the entire hop is listed with links. Now, here are the Hop Details: The Hop will run 8am  EDT  Nov. 1 until 8pm  EDT  Nov 2. The winners will be announced on the  ODBD Blog on Nov 3.  THREE  blessed hoppers will win their  CHOICE  of  ONE   FREE   SET , and  ONE  very blessed hopper will win the  GRAND   PRIZE  of their  CHOICE  OF  THREE   FREE   SETS !Here is what you have to do to be qualified to win one of these prizes: Hop to each designer’s blog and leave a comment Return to the Our Daily Bread designs blog and leave a comment telling us that you completed the hop, making note if there were any you could not comment on. Answer the question on the  ODBD  blog when you leave yo

great things...

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Good morning all.  Found time in the midst of the chaos that is my life to make another Christmas card using Our Daily Bread Designs Christmas Door .  This door is a lot of fun to color and works well even for simple designs like I prefer. What I used: Our Daily Bread Designs Christmas Door SU old olive, basic black, GP white Basic Grey designer paper Memento black, Versafine black, Ranger antique linen and brushed corduroy SU ribbon, clear embossing powder Copic markers Grand Caliber and Spellbinders dies

Get In Shape...

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No this isn't my todo list, tho getting in shape certain needs to be on it, rather it is the title of this weeks Papertake Weekly challenge .  You are challenged to use 3 shapes on your card.  On mine I used a square, a rectangle (which is a bit hidden behind all my embellishments) and the oval-ish shape of ODBD elegant ovals matching stamp and Spellbinders . Make sure you pop over to the  team blog  and play along with us. Check out what the rest of the team has done and show them some love. Dawny Jill Katina Lols Sharon Steph Angie Lisa Maddy Jo Andrea Marcea What I used: Our Daily Bread Designs Elegant Ovals Frames and Scripture Collection 7 SU basic black, sahara sand, bordering blue MME designer paper Versafine black clear ep, black brads, prima flowers elegant ovals spellbinders

Happy Birthday Papertake Weekly!

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Good morning all!  Today the Papertake Weekly challenge is celebrating it's birthday with a special birthday blog hop.  So if you just arrived here from the wonderfully talented Dawny P's blog then you are in the right place, if not you may want to hop on over to the Papertake Weekly challenge blog and start the hop at the very beginning.  Make sure you leave each designer some love because there are prizes along the way. My card is super simple again today.  I just couldn't bring myself to cover up the beautiful BoBunny Father Christmas designer paper with a bunch of frou frou, just a simple Christmas verse on Our Daily Bread Designs new Elegant Oval frames, some fun colored seam binding and some fancy SU brads. Now pop on over to visit the lovely and talented Katina's blog and see what she has to share with you! What I used: Our Daily Bread Designs Elegant Oval Frames , Christmas Door SU always artichoke, crumb cake BoBunny Father Christmas designer paper Versa

papertake sketch challenge...

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It's Tuesday once again and time for the Papertake Weekly challenge.  Once again we have a fabulous sketch from our own Dawny P, so grab your toys and play along. our sketch What I used: Our Daily Bread Designs Ornaments 2 and Christmas Door SU chocolate chip, sage shadow, GP white Basic Grey designer paper Versafine black, Ranger antique linen and brushed corduroy Spellbinders and Grand Caliber clear embossing powder SU ribbon and brads

October Our Daily Bread Designs blog hop...

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Good morning all!  Welcome to the October  Our Daily Bread Designs  blog hop.   If you arrived here from the wonderfully talented  Chris's  blog then you are in the right place.  If you just happened to drop in I suggest that you head over to the  Our Daily Bread Designs blog  and start this hop at the very beginning.  You so don't want to miss anything and you will also find there all the details about this months prizes and how you can be one of the 3 blessed winners of a stamp set or even the grand prize winner of your choice of three sets!   For my card today I used  Christmas Door  which just seemed to be crying out to me to add a touch of  Vintage Christmas Flower Soft  to.  I colored my image with Copic markers and layer it on some lovely  My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Christmas  designer paper in 6x6. Now hop on over and visit the lovely  Sabrina  and check out what she visual treats she has in store for you. What I used: Our Daily Bread Designs Christmas Door S

sneak peek...

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How about a little sneak peek of what is in store for you in tomorrows Our Daily Bread Designs new release?  I made this card using the new Holiday Ornament set which coordinates perfectly with Spellbinders Holiday Tags . What I used: Our Daily Bread Designs Holiday Ornaments SU basic black, riding hood red, baja breeze, very vanilla Basic Grey Oxford designer paper Versafine black S pellbinders Holiday Tags and Grand Caliber Cuttlebug embossing folder, clear embossing powder SU ribbon

sow a seed...

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Good morning all!  Today being Tuesday means that once again it is time for the Papertake Weekly challenge and this week we have a fabulous sketch from our own Dawny P.  But before we get to that I just have to share something with you.  Next week is the big 4 anniversary for the Papertake Weekly challenge and we will be having a bit of a do so mark you calendars and make sure to pop in an visit us next week.  In the mean time grab you toys and play along with this weeks challenge. our sketch our sponsor Make sure you pop over to the  team blog  and play along with us. Check out what the rest of the team has done and show them some love. Dawny Jill Katina Lols Sharon Steph Angie Lisa Maddy Jo Andrea Marcea What I used: Our Daily Bread Designs The Good Seed SU kiwi kiss, GP white MyMindsEye Vanity Fair designer paper Versafine black, Memento black clear embossing powder, SU ribbon and punch Copic markers

happiness...

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Took a break from doing some major house cleaning, specifically my eldest daughters incredibly messy room to squeeze out some playtime.  This weeks Card Positioning Systems sketch challenge was the picture of simplicity and absolutely perfect for showcasing this beautiful  MyMindsEye  designer paper and a verse from Our Daily Bread Designs . What I used: Our Daily Bread Designs Seeds SU crumb cake, very vanilla and early espresso (sounds rather like a recipe to me, LOL) MyMindsEye Vanity Fair designer paper Versafine black and clear embossing powder CM corner rounder, SU ribbon, Prima flower

creature comforts...

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Good morning all!  It is Tuesday and time for another Papertake Weekly challenge , I have missed the last couple of weeks because of some complications from my sinus surgery but I'm back!  This week challenge is entitled "Creature Comforts"  so drag out you cute little critter stamps and play along! It looks like this one will work for this weeks Stampin' Sister's in Christ challenge as well. What I used: Our Daily Bread Designs Seed Packet and single Butterfly with matching die SU bordering blue, crumb cake BoBunny designer paper Versafine black and sepia clear embossing powder, SU ribbon

a bit of mojo in my monday...

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Hello all!  Did ya miss me?  Sorry I have been MIA for the last couple of weeks but I had sinus surgery that ended up complicated by a major infection.  The headaches were nearly unbearable but I am finally feeling a bit better.   The mojo monday sketch challenge seemed like a really good way to slide back into my creative life.  I used Pumpkin from Our Daily Bread Designs and the super fun matching die that makes cutting out all the tiny curly cues super easy. What I  used: Our Daily Bread Designs Pumpkin and matching die SU early espresso, pumpkin pie, very vanilla card stock BoBunny Forever Fall Spellbinders small and large ovals and Grand Caliber Spare Parts large brad SU ribbon

Our Daily Bread Designs September blog hop...

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Hello everyone!  Welcome to the Our Daily Bread Designs September new release blog hop!  This month we have some fabulous seed related sets to share with you that I know you are going to love just as much as I do. If you arrived here from the incredibly talented Julie's blog then you are in the right place, if not you may want to pop on over to the Our Daily Bread Designs blog to get all the details and start this hop at the beginning. For my card I used Seeds from the Blessings Collection .  I went for super simple here again because I just wanted to highlight the fabulous verse and a couple of pretty flowers on the sepia tone papers. Now hop on over and see what the lovely Lori   has in store for you on her blog. What I used: Our Daily Bread Designs Seeds SU very vanilla, crumb cake, early espresso Prima Moulin Rouge designer paper Versafine black, Ranger brushed corduroy and antique linen Spellbinders and Grand Caliber SU ribbon, sponge, cooper brads, clear embossing powde

papertake sketch challenge...

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Hello everyone!  It is Tuesday again and time for another Papertake Weekly challenge.  This weeks challenge is once again a sketch challenge and the sketch worked wonderfully for this fun new image from Our Daily Bread Designs which will be released on September first. our sketch our sponsor Make sure you pop over to the  team blog  and play along with us. Check out what the rest of the team has done and show them some love. Dawny Jill Katina Lols Sharon Steph Angie Lisa Maddy Jo Andrea Marcea What I used: Our Daily Bread Designs Pumpkin and Seed SU pumpkin pie, very vanilla, chocolate chip card stock BoBunny Forever Fall Versafine black, Momento black, Ranger antique linen ink pads SU ribbon, sponge brown brads