myasperations 6-12-22a

I wanted to enter one more card into the current Double D’s Challenge, and since I had my Origami Dress template out from my last entry, I decided to get busy folding another one! This time, I created an elegant white and silver wedding dress instead of a cotton summer dress. I wanted more of a mermaid-style dress design, so I used the template for the skirt and experimented with a different top and waist.

Supplies: 

·   Origami Dress-Freebie Template found Here

·   Silver embossed Wedding image frame- upcycled from a wedding invitation

·   Wedding stickers from my scrapbook stash

·   Inside sentiment- computer generated

·   Clipart used as a template to fussy-cut a hanger from silver paper found HERE

·   Cardstock, scraps of patterned paper, silver weave ribbon, and other items from my stash.

Entered into:  

Double D’s Challenge- White with One other Color Only  

Polkadoodles Challenge- Week #23 Anything Goes                     

Papercraft Challenges   Challenge #83 For the Girls

Jan’s Digi Stamps- June 2022 Anything Goes  

It’s the 15th of the month, so I’m sharing my DT card for QKR Stampede. Stop by the challenge, which is always “Anything Goes” and several prizes are awarded. Maybe you’ll be inspired to enter a card or two yourself? 

I love how big dogs that drape themselves over whatever is close by; doorways, furniture, people sitting on furniture! This mutt looks “ahhhh comfortable” sprawled atop a sentiment. I made him look extra soft and fluffy by bouncing a juicy blender pen atop the light tan areas when I was finished coloring.

I’m entering this card into several challenges including Path Of Positivity: Celebrate Something Special about your Hero (my hero is my hubby of nearly 45 years. His name is Rich, and my life is richly blessed because he’s in it! After  he graduated from medical school with high honors, his future looked bright. (Or… should I say “our” future since I wouldn’t wish the struggle called medical school and residency on any young couple!) Then, a few years into his medical career he was struck with an illness that no one could accurately diagnose. He was told it was Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which in the 80’ s became the “go to diagnosis” when no other reason could be found for the extreme fatigue and bouts of mental fog and confusion he suffered. These issues impacted his life so deeply that he feared he might make a mistake with a diagnosis, which could lead to a patients death. Because of this, he closed his practice. He rested, read a ton of books, and basically became a house husband while I continued in the work world. It wasn’t until he suffered a stroke 12 years ago that we learned that he has MS. Finally, we had a reason for the struggles. But sadly, since he was 30 years into the disease, the damage to his brain was too far along for him to be able to benefit from any of the treatments that would have helped him through earlier stages of the devastation. You would think he would feel bitter and defeated. He was relieved to have a diagnosis. And although his prognosis is no different, he is one of the most positive, and funny, people that I know. Plus, his faith is amazing! I have not met anyone who faces life with such peace and hope. He uses the amazing brain God gave him to study the Bible, even learning Greek and Hebrew to help in this task! And he does an excellent job of taking care of the house, me… and several beloved dogs we’ve raised over the years. The dog on this card reminds us of our Brittany Spaniel, Cody, who used to collapse upon any space he wished, and he was partial to sofas and beds (with or without people already on them!) Cody has been happily romping in dog heaven since 2006, but we still talk of his many antics. And the memory of several can still make us laugh out loud. 

Supplies: 

·   Digi- Eureka Digital Stamp (Snoozing Puppy) Also available in unmounted or cling-mounted

·   Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers, blender, Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pen

·   Front Sentiment- The first part of the Sentiment (Warm Puppy)  Also available in unmounted or cling-mounted

·   Inside Sentiment- The rest of the “Warm Puppy” Sentiment

·   Pioneer Black Photo corners- available from several sources

·   Puffy Heart Stickers- Stickos

·  Paw Print Sticker- Hobby Lobby

·  Plaid paper- from a boxed set of Plaid cards and envelopes- Hobby Lobby

·   All other items from my stash.

Entered into 

Path Of Positivity Challenge- Challenge #102 (Optional Twist- Celebrate your Hero 

Word Art Wednesday Challenge- #547-548 Anything Goes                   

Allsorts Challenge- Week 680- Any Stamped Image   

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends- #183 Anything Goes

Crafty Hazelnut’s Patterned Paper Challenge- June      

My final card for this post is also my final entry for the current challenge at Power Poppy. I was thrilled when they started these up again and have had fun making cards with spring blossoms.  This card, featuring the digi set “Blossoming Cherry” was inspired by a card I spotted on Pinterest. The Tunnel Fold is surprisingly easy to create and I love the result!

I’m entering this card into several challenges including Incy Wincy Designs (with a focus on the Floral theme.)

Supplies: 

·   Digi and Sentiments- Power Poppy (Blossoming Cherry)

·   Tunnel fold card Tutorial HERE

·   Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers and Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pen

·   Lacy edging trimmed from a paper placemat from the Dollar Store

·   All other items from my stash.

Entered into: 

Power Poppy- The Blossom Challenge- April Showers Bring May Flowers                 

Incy Wincy Designs- Floral/Color Palette/Sketch Challenge  

Gem of a Challenge- Week #12 Anything Goes                              

Ching-Chou Kuik's Digital Stamps Inspiration & Challenge  (Anything Goes-June)