A Little Color of Happy

Hi all,

I hope all is well where ever you are. I know some parts of the states had some snow fall, while other's have had terrible rain & winds. Well I think Spring has sprung. Here in North Texas it has been lovely, sun is shining and it's just gorgeous....Til you step outside and need a light jacket and the wind picks you up to carry you off. lol   So no matter where you are I hope you all are safe and warm.

I am up on the Crafty Card Gallery! 

Do you have any special "female" family members or friends you need a Birthday card for within the next few weeks or months?? Well the card I am sharing today is a card you can make using anything you have on hand. As long as you have a few sheets of patterned paper, punch, brads or color sprays.  

I made this easy card today using a square punch, corner punch and a border punch, and Recollections brads,a couple of DCWV paper stack and a A2 card (pre-embossed) from their card/envelope stack. I also used Prima Bloom Sprays. (All supplies listed below)

I used a sketch  from DCWV this month to make this card using a couple of their paper stacks. I have to say the sketch was definitely a challenge. lol   But what a fantastic look for a card once I was done.

DCWV has a monthly sketch both for layouts and cards.

The card sketch

Here is my Card -

I sprayed the outside of my card first with my Color Bloom Sprays, set aside to dry. 

I punched out 10 squares and used my corner punch on opposite side of the 

squares for the odd shape, and layered. 

I used the Martha Stewart Daisy Edge punch, wrapped pink twine around 4 times. 

Fussy cut the flower, the brown border flag with the

orange sentiment. Used 5 Recollections brads - 1 on flower & 4 on the

punched border. 

Supplies:
Papers - DCWV - Collage Art paper stack; the Celebration paper stack (Happy Birthday sentiment only);
Inks - Prima Color Bloom Sprays - Cotton Candy, Soft Teal; Iris
Accessories - Recollections brads- Fall; Martha Stewart - Daisy edge punch; Corner punch;pink twine from stash

I am joining the DCWV March Sketch Card Challenge 

and other challenges listed below  - 

Inspiration Destination Challenge Blog: Anything Goes Challenge No. 78

Fresh Brewed Blog: Freshly Brewed Challenge - 201611 Happy Birthday

Dream Valley Challenge: Challenge # 127 - All About  Birthdays

Our Crafty Corner: Challenge 7 

Love To Scrap! Challenge Blog: LTDCB #74 - Anything Goes

Craft your passion challenges: Challenge #304 - Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart: Challenge #104

7 Kids College Fund Challenge blog: Challenge#148 Anything Goes

Decorate To Celebrate: Anything Goes Challenge #6

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I invite you to head over to Crafty Card Gallery to check out my teamies creations, you will get some wonderful ideas.  I wish you all a great weekend and hope that you find some inspiration from my posting today.  Also don't forget to stop by DCWV blog and their Facebook page the DT has some great inspiring things for the spring season.

Please come by again. 

Hugs, 

Deborah xxx

Glitter Me Happy

Hi all my crafty buddies,

It's raining this morning and I am just wanting to stay in bed and hibernate for the day. Oh, just a dreary day. (Big Yawn)

So today I am sharing a card I made using the Card Sketch by DCWV. They have a Sketch Challenge using Layout Sketch or Card Sketch. I like using sketches when making a card, makes it easier, I know exactly where to put stuff. lol  For this card I knew exactly what I wanted to use but wasn't sure how this was going to turn out.
Went shopping with a crafty buddy this week and found the Mariposa DCWC papers in a mini stack and OMGosh!!! they are Gorgeous! I just loved using this stack may have to go get another one or see if I can find it 12x12.  lol
I don't know about you but I just love  DCWV papers, such great quality and the designs are just beautifully done. I also have used a stamp by DCWV, too. I bought last year so still new (cause I am a hoarder), so unwrapped and used on this card.

Well here is my card - (I will list what I used at the bottom)

***I like this embossing folders detailed pattern***

Items Used:

Supplies:
Stamps: DCWV stamp - Vintage Collector
Paper: DCWV - The Mariposa Mini Stack; The Burlap Paper Stack; MultiMedia Paper; SU-Blush
Ink: Memento - ; TH Distress Ink - Tea Ink; Gold ink - inked across embossed image
Accessories: Stickles - Champaign; Embossing Folder - Textile Texture
From Stash: Ribbon, Lace

Entering DCWV Sketch Challenge
DCWV Diary: 1st Stack-a-holic Challenge 2015



Other Challenges entering my card in:
digidesignchallengeblog: Add Sparkle Challenge!!
Paper Creator's Crafts: Challenge #34
Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenges: Fussy and Fancy Challenge 131 -Things with Wings
Sister Act Card Challenge: Challenge #90
As You Like It Challenge: Favorite Embossing Folder and Why?
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog: Challenge 123 - Anything Goes & DT Call
Chocolate Baroque Challenge Blog:Challenge 7

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you found some inspiration from my card.
Please leave me a comment as I love reading them.
Wishing you a great day and happy crafting,
Deborah xxx