Word Play Saturday Challenge - April

Hello and many thanks for stopping by! And a warm welcome to my new followers!

It's time for a new challenge word here on my blog, but before I get to that I'd like to announce last challenge winner first. A random number was chosen using random.org, and the lucky entry was # 40.

That is
 Patty from Hap Scrappy!

Congratulations Patty, please email me your complete adress so I can get the stamp sent to you!
(ellibelle_blog at yahoo dot com)

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For the month of April, I thought the word  

Weather

 was very fitting. Simply create anything inspired by the word weather. It could be sunshine or rain, snow or wind, even a "under the weather" card. Whatever comes to your mind when you hear the word weather.

Sorry my card was late this week, I had two sick kids at the same time with one of them having to stay at the hospital for a few days, and he was left with tons of homework to catch up on over the weekend. So a little later than usual, here is my creation for the challenge.

Products used:

Stamps: Everyday Sayings Notables 4 (whimsy stamps)

Papers: Stampin Up, Neenah

Tools: Umbrella die (whimsy stamps), cuttlebug embossing folder, 1 1/4" circle punch, scallop border punch

Embellishments: ribbon, twine, sticky pearls

Combining this with some other challenges:

• Pile It On - Embossing 
• Card Crafter's Circle -  Die Cuts and/or Dry Embossing 
• Daring Cardmakers - April Showers-use raindrops, puddles, umbrellas, etc
• Crafty Creations - No Squares

Until then, I'll just leave you with a photo of this month's prize which comes from my personal stamp collection, so it has been slightly used.

 If you'd like to play along for a chance to win,  just follow this month's theme and link your creation below.

A few things to remember:

•  It must be a new creation
• You may combine this with other challenges
• You must mention and link this blog when entering the challenge
• You may enter up to 4 times
• Would love to have you as a follower if you like my creations, but it is not a requirement
• You have until May 10th 5pm CST to play along

Challenge Word: Weather

ETA 5/20/18:

To protect the privacy of those who entered this challenge, the linky tool has now been removed.

Word Play Saturday - April

Hello and many thanks for stopping by! And a warm welcome to my new followers!

It's time for a new challenge word here on my blog, but before I get to that I'd like to announce last challenge winner first. A random number was chosen using random.org, and the lucky entry was # 40.

That is
 Patty.

Congratulations Patty, please email me your complete adress so I can get the stamp sent to you!
(ellibelle_blog at yahoo dot com)

*  *  *

For the month of April, I thought the word  

Weather

 was very fitting. Simply create anything inspired by the word weather. It could be sunshine or rain, snow or wind, even a "under the weather" card. Whatever comes to your mind when you hear the word weather.

My card will follow..

I do have to apologize, I was unable to create a card yet for the challenge, as sickness has been going around our house, and has been for about a week, and now my son has been left with a ton of homework which I need to help him with, since he missed this whole past week of school. I will get a card done soon and upload it then.

Until then, I'll just leave you with a photo of this month's prize which comes from my personal stamp collection, so it has been slightly used.

 If you'd like to play along for a chance to win,  just follow this month's theme and link your creation below.

A few things to remember:

•  It must be a new creation
• You may combine this with other challenges
• You must mention and link this blog when entering the challenge
• You may enter up to 4 times
• Would love to have you as a follower if you like my creations, but it is not a requirement
• You have until May 10th 5pm CST to play along

Challenge Word: Weather

ETA 5/20/18:

To protect the privacy of those who entered this challenge, the linky tool has now been removed.

Blossoms and Bows for April Penny Black and More

Happy Sunday everyone! I hope you are enjoying your weekend! The weather finally seems to be getting a little warmer over here. Tomorrow school will start again, spring break went by way too fast. Too bad both kids got sick at some point during their break, my son is just now trying to get over a stomach bug. But at least we all got to enjoy our visit to Chicago without anyone being sick.

We have a new challenge for you at Penny Black and more, since it's the first Sunday of the month.

 I hope you'll join us. It should be  a pretty fun and easy one this time. Plus we have some fabulous prizes up for grabs from several sponsors.

This month we'd love to see some blossoms and bows. Perfect for this time of the year. I can't wait for my tulips and daffodils to start blooming. It's been a waaayyy too long winter this year, so I am definitely ready for some flowers and spring weather!

Here is what I made for today's challenge using the stamp "Butterfly Suite" by Penny Black.

The flowers and butterflies were stamped twice, colored using copic markers and then cut out separately as you can see in the photo.

The button sentiment was just recently released at Whimsy Stamps, it's part of the "buttons sentiment set", and there is a matching button die available. Love it, now I want a die set with different shape and sizes of buttons, because they are my most favorite embellisment, and some of the real buttons are just way too think in my opinion.

I used papers from stampin up and my minds eye, sorry but I don't know any names of the packs as I don't usually keep track of them.

Would love to play along in a few challenges:

• CCEE Stampers - Things with Wings
• Happy Campers -  Flower Power
• Crafting for all Seasons - Floral Delight
• Crafts and Me - #127 Spring Flowers
• Flutterby Wednesdays -  Flowers
• Simon Says Stamp - Happy Birthday

Many thanks again for stopping by! Enjoy your Sunday!

K is for Kraft at ABC

Good morning everyone and Happy April Fools Day :-)

I hope you had a nice Easter Holiday! Ours was ok, at least the sun was out sometimes although  it was pretty windy. I am surely looking forward to some warmer weather soon!

I have a card to share today, that I made for our new challenge at ABC challenges. We arrived at the letter K and our challenge for the next two weeks is K is for Kraft. Simply use some kraft paper in your project to play along. I hope you'll join us! We are being sponsored by Bugaboo, who are giving away an amazing prize to one lucky winner.

Bugaboo generously let the DT choose one of their images, and I fell in love with the image called "Dandelion Butterfly". It's just so pretty, and I think this image would work well with any color combo. I went with a kraft, black, and yellow combo. 

After printing the image, I used a scallop circle die to cut it out. The edge was sponged using an ink appicator and distress ink. 

I did end up having problems with my sewing machine, so don't check out the sewing too much, LOL.. I just hope I can figure out what's up with my machine, it's barely one year old. 

Then I ended up with a little too much glitter. I really wanted to start over with the card. But with the Easter Holidays I just did not get a chance to, so I am posting it how it is. I do have planned on using this beautiful image again sometimes soon though as I have another image printed.

The sentiment is from the set "Happy Birthday to You" from Whimsy Stamps. I used papers from Neenah, and stampin up, card stock is from DCWV and Prima Markerting. The butterflies were done with a Martha Stewart punch.

There is  a Design Team call posted at ABC challenges, as a couple of the Designers are leaving soon. It's such a fun challenge blog with lots of participation, so if you'd like to be on a design team why not give it a try. Sadly,  I am one that will be stepping down at the end of this month, because with spring here, and summer break just around the corner, I know I will have a hard time getting things done on time.

Thanks again everyone, hope you have a great 1st of April!