myasperations 4-15-24

      I acquired this fun digi and front sentiment from the QKR/Eureka Challenge where I served as a DT for several years. (Sadly, the challenge is no longer being offered as the owner  is looking for a buyer of their wonderful lines. I do hope they find one soon as they offered so many great rubber, clear and digital images.)  The inside sentiment is from a WeAre3 digi set. (Sadly, I recently discovered that owner Bonnie Kohane closed her WeAre3 Etsy shop last November. I was happy to see that she hosts a FB page, Bonnie Kohane Craft Time, where she offers a weekly freebie… plus provides a friendly and supportive place to “meet”! I am now a regular visitor!)

       I’m entering this card into several challenges including Outlawz Tuesday Color Wheel (although a bit more pastel in tone, this card includes several colors from both the top and bottom of the color wheel), Park Hopping-My Happy Place (I used the wonderful “inspiration” listing that sponsor Makira provides, and found that my card fits into one fun ride named  Egg-spress  at Pleasurewood Hills Park, Suffolk, UK)

Supplies: 

·   Instructions for Z-fold card can be found HERE.

·   Digi- Eureka Digital Stamp (Front and Back Ducky) (Currently Not Available)

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

·   Front Sentiment “Spring is Just Ducky”- Eureka Digital Stamp (Ducky) (Currently Not Available)

·   Inside Sentiment “Happy Easter” from a WeAre3 Sentiment Set (Sadly, this wonderful Etsy Shop is closed)

·   Easter eggs trimmed from patterned paper- Hobby Lobby

·   All other items from my stash.

Entered into:  

Colorful Options Monthly Challenge: April Pastels  

Outlawz- Tuesday Color Challenge- Color Wheel 

Park Hopping-My Happy Place (April)   

Allsorts Challenge- Week 776 Spring  (Option AG)

Crafty Catz Challenge- Anything Goes #669 (Optional twist- Any Cute Critter)   

   Since I was a DT for QKR (sponsor), I’m entering just for fun!

    This is my first entry into the Butterfly Challenge, one of my favs! The current challenge features a technique that I don’t make very often because I’ve found it to be tedious and messy- Shaker cards. Well… the Butterfly Challenge sponsor, Mrs. A, has changed all that! She provides instructions for making shaker cards that go together quickly and easily! (You can find details HERE!)

     My card features four of the Colors-Electric Yellow, Elegant Rose, Emerald, and Eucalyptus, plus all of the themes- Edge to Edge shaker card, Embossing folder (dotted EF on yellow paper), Embellishments (flower sequins on sentiment) and Butterflies.

Supplies: 

·   Butterfly background- Colorista Free Sampler 1  from Spectrum Noir (no longer available)

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

·   Front sentiment-  computer generated

·   Double Stick tape and small clear acetate bag, sequins, and other items from my stash.

Entered into:  

Butterfly Challenge- #195-E is for Edge to Edge Shaker Card 

Cupcake Inspirations- #592 Theme  Challenge  (Flowers) 

Word Art Wednesday Challenge- #643-644

We Love Stamping-Spring (optional AG)

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge-Interactive

    STAMPlorations is a wonderful family-owned business, and I’ve enjoyed using their stamps, digis, and other products for several years. For this card I used a yummy hot-chocolate filled mug from one of their pre-colored Winter Mugs from the “paper goods” section of the shop. Added to a few related sentiments, plus “chocolate kiss” fingerprints this makes a really sweet card. Get it? Ha!

    (An added note, STAMPlorations artist/owner Shery Russ was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer a few years ago. You  can read about her journey HERE. Her shop has remained open… in a limited capacity. I just checked, and although the mug I used on my card is not currently available, Shery notes that she is working to get the office machines and equipment up and running so they can be offered again. The site notes that Stamps (clear and digtal) and Dies are available again. They ship worldwide and there is currently a 10% discount on all orders, instantly applied on checkout. So you might want to stop by her shop and check it out!)

Supplies: 

·   Santa Mug Digi- Stamplorations (Winter Mugs-Ephemera)

·   Front Sentiments “Hot Chocolate Wishes and Marshmallow Kisses” from a Beccy’s Place Digi Set (Christmas Cheers)

·   Inside Sentiment “Wishing you a Merry Christmas” from  Imagine That! digis (Sadly, this digi shop is closed)

·   Pioneer Clear Photo corners- available from several sources

·   Holly vellum, and other items from my stash

Entered into:  

Outlawz Challenge- Festive Friday (Christmas)

Outlawz Challenge- April 2024 Linky

Paper Funday- #64 Anything Goes      (Optional Twist: Sweet Treats!)

Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge- April #28 Coffee and/or Cocoa   

Beccy’s Place Challenge- April   

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