Be Mine with peonies DT inspiration for PPCC blog no 427

Pink peonies are a favorite childhood memory of mine! I've got one little tiny starter that I've nurtured last year which I need to check on. It should be sprouting. This darling image from Little Blue Button Stamps needed to have a pink version and my lovely photo print paper of pink peonies plus stickers led the direction for the card design:

PPCC blog #427 starts 4/24/2019 with "anything goes" theme. Please remember that the title states paper-crafty, so the creations linked to Penny's can't be oil paintings or ceramics or knitting--just paper based projects.

1 prize sponsor this week who has also provided images for the design team: Little Blue Button Stamps. Julie assigned me to the Little Blue Button digital stamps. I'm so glad! I love how her awesome eyes are peeking over the heart she's holding!

link to #427 has not be released as of noon on 4/24/2019; as soon as I can I will edit in the post link

edit: pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2019/04/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-427_25.html  sorry there was an almost 2 day delay...

Isn't this peony photo print paper from The Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby) just beautiful!?!! I hated cutting it, but I've been involved in groups like Facebook's 100 Pattern Papers Challenge and Counterfeit Kit Challenge blog & community Facebook group to encourage me to use old products and stop holding onto all the pretties. Even those peony layered stickers I've had for probably 2+ years! It's time to use them. I haven't quite decided who will receive this...possibly my mom for Mother's Day or my sister Martha's birthday that's also coming up in May.

other challenges and/or special recognitions:

a. My Time to Craft Challenge blog (MTTC or MTTCCB) 19 April 2019 theme is Spring Flowers

link= https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2019/04/challenge-395-spring-flowers.html

b. Counterfeit Kit Challenge blog and Facebook community= spring green based floral paper I used as background was part of my March 2019 kit I put together last month; this is the current April inspiration kit to mimic post--
link= https://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/2019/04/april-2019-counterfeit-kit-challenge.html

c. 100 Pattern Papers Challenge group on Facebook= the peony print paper has been in my stockpile for over 1 year; kraft cardstock is also an oldie; and so are the peony layered stickers

d. Inspired By (earth day prompt) from Laurel Seabrook Designs= the peonies, little butterfly in the sticker, and the background floral paper with that early spring green grass color, and the green "brick" wall strip with stenciled flourishes--all make me think of springtime and changing seasons here on planet Earth

link: https://theseinspiredchallenges.blogspot.com/2019/04/inspired-by-earth-day.html

I will post in Facebook to "Paper, Paper, Paper & Design Team Calls", also.

If you like bold contemporary color palette of red, black, white, and bold blue then check out the other variation I did of this sweet image.

In the USA heartland,
Becca S

Be Mine second card has birthday elements for DT inspiration PPCC blog no 427

Be Mine...for you...It's your birthday...wonderful wishes from this dazzling gal who is part of the Be Mine set of images and sentiments from Little Blue Button Stamps

this is my second variation/card using this digital image and sentiment set from LBBS:

This inspirational card is for my design team commitment at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges blog:

"For You" heart image and the gal are from the set provided to me through PPCC by LBBS. There are lots more sentiments included.

PPCC blog #427 starts 4/24/2019 with "anything goes" theme. Please remember that the title states paper-crafty, so the creations linked to Penny's can't be oil paintings or ceramics or knitting--just paper based projects.

1 prize sponsor this week who has also provided images for the design team: Little Blue Button Stamps. Julie assigned me to the Little Blue Button digital stamps. I'm so glad! I love how her awesome eyes are peeking over the heart she's holding!

make sure to use the link to see what was provided and how the DT crafters chose to use the LBBS products.

Link for #427= I will add/edit this as soon as it is posted; sorry for the delay of almost 2 days; 427 is now available for viewing=

link: pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2019/04/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-427_25.html

a couple of more scanned pics:

Design notes:
a. The Paper Studio= black and white striped, black and white damask
b. Dollar Tree= birthday badge and star chipboard stick-ons; the bling mesh "ribbon"; the brick patterned rubbing plate (part of a 3 set)
c. American Craft= frame
d. Colorbok= blue with white dot paper from paper pack pad

other challenges and/or special recognitions:

a. My Time to Craft Challenge blog (MTTC or MTTCCB) 19 April 2019 theme is Spring Flowers (damask floral print-?) link= https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2019/04/challenge-395-spring-flowers.html

b. Counterfeit Kit Challenge blog and Facebook community= blue with white dot paper I used as background for the Be Mine girl was part of my March 2019 kit I put together last month
link for current April 2019 inspiration kit to mimic--https://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/2019/04/april-2019-counterfeit-kit-challenge.html

c. 100 Pattern Papers Challenge group on Facebook= the black and white stripe plus the damask papers have been in my stockpile for over 1 year; and the birthday badge and star chipboard stickers

On to other projects,
Crafting in the USA heartland,
Becca S

New mini notebook documenting paternal relatives has 2nd entry

Typically traveler notebook or TNs are taller but I found this handy size hard cover notebook with elastic stretch band closure at Dollar Tree! The price was right to continue experimenting with different variations of scrapbooking!

2nd entry in my Morris family notebook:

from L to R: my Aunt Rachel, my dad John, my aunt Mary, and their cousin Carolyn

CHALLENGES:

[#1] I've tried to follow a color palette challenge and sketch design for the 1st entry:

[#1-A] Lisa's challenge is this sketch design= my Right page definitely reflect the sketch design very well; Left page has more changes with journaling/sub-titling running vertically and the 'header' section of the notepad was shifted down on my layout and instead of 1 paper/piece with 'tails', I've used 2 tag stickers that each have 'tails'. And it is all on top of a colorful patterned cardstock.

Lisa's "half" of the TN Time link: https://createdbylisa.blogspot.com/2019/04/april-tn-time-with-lisa-lori-challenge.html

[#1-B] Lori's color board challenge (which I've got 4 of the 5)= peachy orange, mint green, robin egg blue, and bright pinks

Lori's "half" of the TN Time link: https://loriannie670.blogspot.com/2019/04/tn-time-with-lisa-lori-april-challenge.html

[#2] APTS challenge blog's mid-month April prompt is Anything Goes (there is an optional twist to do 3 of 5 suggestions: tag, vellum, watercolor, die, and/or flower)--but just AG for my layout

link: https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2019/04/a-place-to-start-mid-month-anything.html

[#3] Facebook group: Traveler Notebook Scrapbookers

[#4] Facebook group to share blog post: Paper, Paper, Paper & Design Team Calls

More snapshots of this 2nd entry in my dad-related notebook=

Even though spring started one month ago, we had a snowstorm exactly one week ago on Palm Sunday. Today is Easter Sunday and these layout entries I made last night just evoke sunshine and springtime gardens for me! The color mix definitely makes one think of rainbows, jelly beans, all the flavors and colors of Jello, and even cupcake sprinkles!

Stay tuned to see what I'll be crafting next from my little piece of USA heartland!

Becca S

New mini notebook featuring entry one documents my paternal relatives

6.5" x 4.5" size notebook type journal is being filled with snapshots taken at a family reunion in 2004

The kit I put together with the vibrant colors seen in the color board further down in the posting:

CHALLENGES:
[#1] I've tried to follow a color palette challenge and sketch design for the 1st entry:

[#1-A] Lisa's challenge is this sketch design=
Lisa's "half" of the TN Time link: https://createdbylisa.blogspot.com/2019/04/april-tn-time-with-lisa-lori-challenge.html

compare to my interpretation: on L page= no bow; butterfly instead of daisy; strip or header has been moved down some; lined paper and it's paper behind it has been subbed with 2 tag stickers with 'tails' to use for journaling; and the date or year has been made super bold with the puffy stickers

on R page= at the top I only used 1 strip of cardstock with flowers on it due to height of cropped photo; snapshot was layered on top of 2 papers; title area was shifted a bit and the tape pieces reduced to a small section just on the right corner

[#1-B] Lori's color board challenge (which I've got 4 of the 5)= peachy orange, mint green, robin egg blue, and bright pinks
Lori's "half" of the TN Time link: https://loriannie670.blogspot.com/2019/04/tn-time-with-lisa-lori-april-challenge.html

[#2] APTS challenge blog's mid-month April prompt is Anything Goes (there is an optional twist to do 3 of 5 suggestions: tag, vellum, watercolor, die, and/or flower)--but just AG for my layout

link: https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2019/04/a-place-to-start-mid-month-anything.html

[#3] Facebook group: Traveler Notebook Scrapbookers

[#4] Facebook group to share blog post: Paper, Paper, Paper & Design Team Calls

Stay tuned to see the 2nd entry using the same mini kit, colors, and sketch!

Becca S

Easter Crosses for 2019

From the epistle of 1st John, we have a reminder that God loves us so much that His Son Jesus was our substitute on the cross:

My sister-in-law Linda, her daughter Lisa with fiancé Kevin, and Lisa's daughter Bridgette drove 4 hours one way to visit with us this afternoon for about 3 hours! They are going to do some river road on the return drive (about 20 miles worth) along the Illinois River in order to have a break from all the flat land! :)

I made these Scripture crosses as their keepsake for Easter weekend.

Design notes and details along with the challenge blogs that I will be linking this project to=

Above: 2 key patterned papers= this was what remained before tracing and cutting out the circle background bases from my April mini kit for the CKC blog.

Above: this is what I started with at the beginning of April 2019

CKC blog ID badge:

link: April 2019 mini kit challenge= https://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/2019/04/april-2019-mini-kit-reveal-and-projects.html

Marshmallow white cardstock (Colorbok) served as the paper for the Scripture typed in a Google Doc. I tried several different fonts and sizes until I got this situated like I was envisioning. I'd been seen several different word art verse crosses in some Bible journaling groups in the past week or two and knew I could create a forgery.

Last night I measured out the edges then cut out each one (document set up in 2 columns with 2 in each column). This week I was at Dollar Tree stocking up on some household items and ventured to the teaching/crafting section (shame on me!) and saw a 3-pack set of textured plastic rubbing plates!!! I decided to use the brick wall looking patterned one for the crosses. I used up to 5 different crayons to vary each one (brown, burnt sienna, raw sienna, apricot, and peach). Bright white crosses become interesting and textural with the depths of colors and line marks.

other challenges and links:

a. Use Your Stuff #355 Easter/Spring theme prompt

link:

ID badge:  https://useyourstuff.blogspot.com/2019/04/challenge-355-easterspring.html

b. Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog #76 Pastels theme prompt (parts of each one are pastel/muted tones)

link:  https://scribblesdesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/04/challenge-76-pastels.html

ID badge:  

c. A Place To Start blog # April 2019 Mid-Month Challenge: Anything Goes (or twist to pick 3 of 5 items=tag, vellum, watercolor, die-cuts, or flower(s))--but I'm just doing AG

link:  

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2019/04/a-place-to-start-mid-month-anything.html

ID badge: 

 

 

Shout-outs to: 

a. Paper, Paper, Paper & Design Team Calls...I will post my blog link

b. my Facebook group about mixed media simply called--Mixed Media Creativity

c. my other Facebook group about Bible/church related art--Scripturally Inspired Creativity

Have a blessed Easter Sunday 2019! 

I serve a Risen Savior,

Becca S

Bunny Love Easter Card for PPCC blog 426 Design Team

DT inspiration card for #426 is with this adorable digital image from Cute As A Button company, one of two prize sponsors for this week at PPCC blog:

CHALLENGES:

#1: Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges blog #426 Anything Goes with 2 prize sponsors: Cute As A Button and Di's Digi Stamps; use the blog link to see the other images provided by CAAB for the DT to use and to learn how to participate

link:  https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2019/04/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-426.html

PPCC blog ID badge:

CAAB ID badge:

DDS ID badge:

#2: Sketch N Scrap Spring Fling Crop Challenge #4 with card sketch #87 to be posted in April 2019

[to find the Spring Fling Crop--go to Facebook events]

provided sketch design: with a required twist element to include ribbon or fabric...I've used ivory sheer ribbon

SNS ID badge:

More snapshots of the card in different lighting and angles:

Some more challenges:

#3: My Time To Craft Challenge blog #394 Easter or hedgehogs theme...this will be my first submission to this twice monthly/Friday nights posting blog

MTTCC blog link: https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2019/04/challenge-394-easter-or-hedgehogs.html


#4: Counterfeit Kit Challenge: papers and decorative tape are from my March kit; ivory ribbon is an add-on that I needed for the SNS twist inclusion of ribbon or fabric

CKC blog link: https://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/2019/04/april-2019-just-gist-of-it.html
(this will take you to the 2nd posting for the month of April that gives tips on how to consider to mimic the selected featured vendor kit by culling through your own stashes of supplies! I have really enjoyed doing this because I've always enjoyed mixing old and new from my stockpile anyway and with CKC's challenges it really helps me look at my old stuff with fresh/new eyes!)

Still crafting in the freak snowstorm Sunday 14 April 2019 to freeze out north central IL--

Becca S