myasperations 3-16-26

      I have been a regular participant in the Path of Positivity (POP) Challenge since I stumbled upon it 5 years ago. It became a favorite almost immediately, mainly because it inspires a positive mindset and encourages positive actions! To learn more, read the Introduction provided in 2013 by the creator of this inspiring challenge, Lisa D.  

     This year, the Path of Positivity is officially entering its 13th year of offering challenges that encourage positivity and creativity! In honor of this wonderful anniversary, 0ur challenge host, Lisa D, introduces the theme for 2026: Crafting by the Numbers. (Click here if you'd like to read more in depth about our overall theme for 2026)!

     March’s challenge TWIST is Lucky #3: Use 3 Gems on Your Project, and I decided to make an elegant easel Christmas card using a wonderful sentiment from Scribbles Designs named Silent Night Quote.  It is a perfect way to feature three gems on my card… and they really add a nice bit of bling! The inside sentiment is the perfect fit for this card.

   Note- the twist is completely optional, and you don't need to follow it to win. As long as your creation is positive or encouraging in some way, enter it into the POP challenge for a chance to win $6 worth of images from our sponsor, Scribbles Designs, and/or be honored as one of our special "picks"!

                      

Supplies: 

·   Easel Card- Instructions found HERE  

·   Digi- Scribbles Designs (Silent Night Quote)

·   Inside sentiment “May the Love of Christ…” is from a Jan’s Digi Stamps set (Company is no longer in business)

·   Stickles- Diamonds (used to glue gems in place)

·   Filigree Gold Photo Corner Stickers- Hobby Lobby

·   Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

·   Clear gems, other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

ABC Christmas Challenge- E,F & G are for… ?  ‘'G is for Gems'

Outlawz Christmas Only Challenge- March 2026

Outlawz Challenge Monthly Linky- March 2026

Classic Design Challenge: Anything Goes #3-2026 March/April (Optional twist- Fun/Fancy Folds) 

Word Art Wednesday Challenge- Weeks #742-743 (AG/Family Friendly)

    During the major blizzard we had this weekend, I made a few cute Easter cards to send to my grand-nieces. I think that they will love this colorful card with the sweet bunny and his little “peep” and "Flutterby"!

Supplies: 

·   Background scene is upcycled from an old calendar

·   Digi- Digi from Conie Fong Digi Set (Easter Bunny Eggs)

·   Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers, Sakura Gelly Roll white & silver gel pens

·   Front Sentiment “Hoppy Easter” from an Imagine That digi set (Company is no longer in business)

·   Inside Sentiment- “Bunny Kisses and Easter Wishes” is from a Jan’s Digi Stamps set (Company is no longer in business)

·   Inside Sentiment embellishments- Easter Eggs cut from patterned paper scraps

·   Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

·   All other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Pammies Inky Pinky Challenge #2611

Paper Funday- March 2026 #84 AG  (Optional Twist: Fur or Feathers)

Pattie's Creations Challenge- #240 AG (March 2026)

Papercraft Challenges- Challenge #128 Theme- AG (Twist-Joy of Spring)

The Paper Shelter- #666 AG

     I made several of these cards to give to the participants in a women’s Bible Study at my church, using many items I’ve had in my stash and my tool cupboard for years. The card, with beautiful blooms on a photo upcycled from an old calendar, contains a built-in bookmark (that is perforated with a Fiskars Rotary Paper cutter I’ve had since the late 90’s so it can be easily torn from the card), and embellished with a rhinestone-studded brad I’ve had for a few decades! I left the inside blank so I have room to write some words of encouragement! 

  

Supplies: 

·   Floral background scene is upcycled from an old calendar

·   Vellum- Hobby Lobby

·   Front Sentiment-Computer Generated

·   Butterfly wood-mount stamp from Posh Impressions (Company no longer in business)

·   Colored with Marvy Brush Markers, antennae added with a Black Fine-line Sharpie 

·   Fiskars Rotary Paper Cutter  (with several specialty blades, including one that perforates paper)

·   Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

·   Scrap of sheer satin-edged ribbon, rhinestone brad, other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Neglected Stuff Challenge- March 2026  

Simon Says Monday Challenge-Beautiful Blooms        

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge- #274 AG 

(via Pinterest) Word Art Wednesday Challenge- Weeks #742-743 (AG/Family Friendly)

Outlawz Anything but a Card Challenge- March 2026 

    My final card this post was made for St Pat’s Day! It includes a pretty rainbow, a sweet little red haired pixie, and a wonderfully Irish sentiment. I love how all of the elements came together beautifully! (You can’t easily see it in the photos, but the light green card has an edging of shiny metallic gold… so perfect for St. Patrick's day!

 

Supplies: 

·   Light green A2 card and matching envelope (with a shiny metallic gold interior)- found on the clearance rack at Hobby Lobby

·   Background Rainbow- a freebie (in two sizes, half and quarter circle) from cornishkat.blogspot.com

·   Digi- Dandylion Pixie from Tiddly Inks (Company no longer in business. But they still have some  wonderful 

    freebies on their blog, HERE)

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

·   Shamrock gem Stickers- Hobby Lobby

·   Irish Blessing (divided into two sentiments)- Freebie  from  maxammadestudio (Blog is now closed)

·   Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

·   Square yellow gems, holographic gold paper, other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Colorful Options Monthly Challenge: March 2026  Color Board  

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge-A Bit of Green

Inspiration Station- Challenge #83 Inspiration Photo (Inspired by green colors and shamrocks)    

Polkadoodles Challenge- Challenge 3, Week 2-AG