myasperations 11-30-23a

     This card is my last entry into the November challenge at Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers  (BYSHC on FB.) I’ve never been a big fan of using sketches, but I like that the sketches at BYSHC are usually pretty simple, yet striking. This month’s sketch is a prime example of that! The inside sentiment is from a wonderful little stamp shop that I stumbled upon when I won a gift certificate a Paper Lover’s Blog Hop several years ago. Since then I’ve learned that artist/owner, Jessica Pickeral, is talented, generous, and kind. Plus, I love that her young daughter, Sadie, is an entrepreneur, creating and selling jewelry, stickers and other items… while learning about building a business from her talented mom. Stop by the Polka Dot Orchard website to see some adorable photos of Sadie at work, and to appreciate here momma’s artwork.  

Supplies: 

·   Digi-partially upcycled from an old card with mug made from paper scraps

·   Front Sentiment “Hot Chocolate Wishes” from a Beccy’s Place Digi Set (Christmas Cheers)

·   Inside Sentiment- “Merry Christmas” from Polka Dot Orchard 

Entered into:  

{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge FB- #39 Nov 2023

The Paper Shelter- #578 Colours of Winter

Time Out Challenge- #252 Theme Challenge-Winter/Holiday  

    The Beccy’s Place digi on this card is becoming one of my favorites… partly because it looks so yummy! I also love all things “autumn” and am an avid coffee drinker (preferably with a few glugs of vanilla, caramel, or hazelnut creamer.) Ahhh, heaven!

     I’m entering this card into several challenges including Outlawz Sunday Challenge based on the poem “ The Calendar” by Barbara-Euphan-Todd  (my card includes several of Autumns “Crimson leaves.”) Oh… and you might have noticed that I used the same sketch to create the base for this card as the one above. This time I just flipped it 

 

Supplies: 

·   Digi and sentiments are from a Beccy’s Place Digi Set (Café Elements)

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

·   Front Sentiment “Fall Breeze, Autumn Leaves…” from RG Ave (Company no longer in business)  

·   Inside Sentiment- “Happy Fall!” from Power Poppy Digital Set (Autumns Opulence) 

Entered into:  

Inspiration Station- Challenge #55 Inspiration Prompt 

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge- Anything Goes

Outlawz Sunday Challenge- The Calendar by Barbara-Euphan-Todd

Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge- Fall Colors

Word Art Wednesday Challenge- #623-6245 Anything Goes  

Beccy’s Place Challenge- Dec 2023  

       Since I’m a Contributor for Beccy’s Place, I’m entering just for fun! 

    I’ve had this cute little Conie Fong penguin digi and sentiment for a few years… and does a wonderful job in her role as the letter “O” in this popular Christmas sentiment! The remaining letters were upcycled from a “Welcome Baby” banner that I found in the clearance aisle at Hobby Lobby last year. Their pretty pastels provided the palette for this nontraditional Christmas-colored card. 

Supplies: 

·   Digi and inside sentiment  from Conie Fong- (Candy Cane Penguin)

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

·   All other items from my stash.

Entered into:  

Conie Fong Art & Design Group [FB]- Monthly Challenge- Oct/Nov  

The Sisterhood of Crafters- Sweater Weather  
Polkadoodles Challenge- Week #47 AG                                          
Gem of a Challenge- Week #24 AG                                                 
Path Of Positivity Challenge- Challenge #117 (Anything Goes Positive)