Simply A Second Chance ...

TGIF stampin' paper-hoarders and welcome to the weekend! And, since it's finally another Friday, it's time for another "Stamp Simply" challenge!

This week, we're going to dig into our drawers, boxes, or bags of those rejected or unfinished pieces ... we all have those containers. I'm embarrassed to admit that I have several. Simply pull out a piece you started at some other time and for whatever reason never finished. So, instead of, "maybe I'll use this someday," today IS the day!

Be sure to tell us what piece you have rescued and given a second chance.

My "rescued" piece is the resist-technique focal image:

I spent a lot of time on this project, sponging on layers and layers of Distress inks, then over-stamping ... twice ... then heat embossing ... and ended up mostly unhappy with it. Today, it gets a "second chance."

To play along ... and we hope you do! ... simply create a project using a "rescued" piece, upload it to your blog or online photo gallery, then visit Sharon's blog, located HERE, to link up your project in Mr. Linky, located HERE.

When uploading to an online gallery, such as Splitcoast Stampers, SNR, or Paper Craft Planet, please use keyword: "ssnotime143" so that we can find your rescued project.

Don't miss the fabulous, "second chance" projects created by the rest of the "Stamp Simply" team:

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits;

Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat;

Sharon Johnson, Our Fearless Leader: No Time to Stamp?;

Janine Orchard: 2BKrafty;

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden;

Deb Saaranen: Dream in Color; (Deb is on hiatus this week)

Barb Schram: Explore. Dream. Discover.;

and our fabulous Guest Designer for June, Julia Aston: Create With Me.

We can't wait to see your "RESCUED" creations!

Sooooooo, yesterday I was hangin' out at Sheila's, when her certifiably insane crazy sister, Jill, and her crazy friend, Brittany, stopped in.

After about an hour or so, Sheila noticed that Brittany hadn't lit up a (yuck!) cigarette once. "Are you finally trying to kick the habit, Britt?" Sheila asked.

"No," Brittany replied, "I'm coming down with a cold and I don't smoke when I'm not feeling well."

"You know," Jill observed, "you'd probably live longer if you were sick more often."

Thanks so much for spending part of your busy day with me ... hope your weekend is terrific!

~Hugs,


Today's Challenges:

• Alphabet Challenge: 'G' is for Green
• Always Playing with Paper: Masculine
• Cooking It Up With Katie: Emboss Some Green Ribbon
• Crafty Catz: Embossing (Heat)
• Creative Craft Challenges: Masculine
  
• Cute Card Thursday: Anything But a Square
• Res-Q Challenge: Top Three (Three Words in a Row)
• Stamp With Us: Get Well (Card Stock, Ribbon, Definition Stamp)
  
• One Stitch at a Time: Boys to Men
  
• The Crazy Challenge: Distress (Resist Created w/Distress Inks)
  

Card Recipe:

• Card Stock: PTI and Stampin' Up
  
• Stamps: "Definition" Background Stamp by Stampin' Up; "Grid Pattern" by Hero Arts; Leaves by PTI; Sentiment by PTI
  
• Ink: Versamark Watermark Ink; Various Distress Inks
• Accessories: Satin Ribbon by Stampin' Up; Clear Embossing Powder by Stampin' Up
  
• Tools: Die-Cut Machine; Label Die; Heat Gun by Stampin' Up; Stampin' Dimensionals and SNAIL Adhesive by Stampin' Up
  
• Finished Size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" (Top Folded)
  

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Simply Patriotic ....

TGIF stampin' peeps and welcome to the long holiday weekend! And, since it's finally another Friday, it's time for another "Stamp Simply" challenge!

This week, our challenge is a "Flying High and Proud" color challenge. This weekend marks the beginning of the Memorial Day Weekend here in the U.S., a time we remember and honor those who have so bravely and proudly served our country. Realizing we have blog readers that span the globe, today our challenge is to make a card or other project using the colors of your country's flag. The project can be patriotic in nature, but it's not necessary.

When you upload your creation, PLEASE tell us your Country and your flag's colors.

Sooooooo, since I'm an American and my flag colors are red, white, and blue:

Please join us this week! When you've completed your patriotic project, upload it to your blog or online photo gallery, then visit Sharon's blog, located HERE, to link up your project in Mr. Linky, located HERE.

When uploading to an online gallery, such as Splitcoast Stampers, SNR, or Paper Craft Planet, please use keyword: "ssnotime141" so that we can find your project.

Don't miss the fabulous, patriotic projects created by the rest of the "Stamp Simply" team:

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits;

Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat;

Sharon Johnson, Our Fearless Leader: No Time to Stamp?;

Janine Orchard: 2BKrafty;

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden;

Deb Saaranen: Dream in Color;

Barb Schram: Explore. Dream. Discover., (Barb is on hiatus this week), and tonight we're saying goodbye to our wonderful Guest Designer for May,

Teresa Kline: Enjoy the VA Sunshine.

Sooooooooo, yesterday afternoon Sheila and I teamed up to do some grocery shopping for the long weekend. After we'd gotten all the groceries packed away in the trunk, I noticed a stream of fluid pouring from the bottom of Sheila's car.

Sheila turned red, white, and blue then got on the phone to call her DH to come rescue us. After leaving messages at his shop, on his cell phone, and back at her house, he finally called back and promised to come save us.

When he arrived twenty minutes later, he immediately got down on the ground to check the leak. After a few minutes, he popped back up and said we were good to go.

"Are you sure? Absolutely sure? I don't wanna break down somewhere between here and home." Sheila asked.

"Oh, I'm sure," he answered, "it's apple juice."

Thanks so much for spending part of your busy day with me ... have a fabulous holiday.

~Hugs,


Today's Challenges:

• ABC Challenge: "V" is for Vintage ('Vintage' Vogue Stamp Set)
• Crafty Creations: Favorite Stamp (Vintage Vogue Set by Stampin' Up)
• Diva Coffee Break Designs: Color Challenge
  
• Fresh Brewed Designs: Red, White, and Blue
• Pixie Dust Studio: Going Round and Round (Brad, Flower)
• Res-Q Challenge: Red, White, and Blue
  
• Sentimental Sundays: Get Well
• Theme Thursday: Beauty (Beautiful Stamps)
  

Card Recipe:

• Card Stock: "Real Red" and "Whisper White" Card Stock by Stampin' Up
• Designer Paper: Patterns Pack III by Stampin' Up
• Stamp: Sentiment from PTI; Flowers from "Vintage Vogue" Stamp Set by Stampin' Up
• Ink: "Night of Navy" Dye Ink by Stampin' Up
• Accessories: Red Brad Pitts by American Crafts
• Tools: Die-Cut Machine; Rectangle Dies; Stampin' Dimensionals and SNAIL Adhesive by Stampin' Up
• Finished Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (Top-Folded)
  

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Road Trip!

Happy Monday, Stampers ... hope your weekend was love-ly!

Today's card project was created for the current Play Date Cafe, PDCC16. The challenge called for a color combination I found really difficult to put together ... and I'm sure it shows:


To check out all the colorful challenge deets, or to play along, clicky HERE. For the ginormous view of my card, clicky on the photo.

For a list of all the challenges I've entered today, check out the list below. And for all the uber-exciting product info, check out the supply list, below ... but above the Challenge list.

Soooooooo, this weekend the DH and I and Sheila and her DH decided to drive up to the Orlando area for the day.

When they picked us up at the house, I asked Ken if he had everything we'd need for the trip.

"I'm all set, Deb. I have a map, a GPS, and a GPS override."

"What's a 'GPS override?'" I asked.

"Sheila."

Thanks so much for stopping by ... have a great day!

~Hugs,

• Card Stock: Lavender Textured Card Stock by Bazzill; "Real Red" and "Whisper White" Card Stocks by Stampin' Up;
• Patterned Paper: Silver and White DP by October Afternoon; Purple Digital Paper by SherrieJD
• Stamp: Inkadinkado
• Ink: "Dusty Concord" Distress Ink by Ranger
• Accessories: Silver Metal Photo Corners; Grosgrain Ribbon; Brad Pitt
• Tools: Die-Cut Machine; Square Die; Dotted Wave Border Punch by EK Success; Stamp-a-Ma-Jig by Stampin' Up; SNAIL Adhesive by Stampin' Up
• Finished Size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

Today's Challenges:

Creative Inspirations: Left-Over Scraps
Dare U 2 Digi Stamp: Punches
Lexi's Creations: Spotted or Stripes

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Predicting the Future ... with Greeting Cards!

Well, not exactly. But this is the very last card project I created before coming down with pneumonia. So, I mailed it to myself! And guess what? I feel better!

Ipso facto: a handmade, stamped greeting card will definitely make you feel better. And will give you fresh breath and strong, shiny hair, too!

And the iron lung reference (see post below), was a joke. I am, and have been, breathing just fine all by my lonesome. Anyway, I'm terribly sorry for the misunderstanding ... I DO have a strange sense of humor, huh?!?

This cute little card was created using an ancient (1996) matchbox stamp from Crafty One/Limited Edition, and a slide drawer-type match box:

I stamped my image on Funky Vintage designer papers from Making Memories, then cut everything out, gluing the "comforter" on to the match box. I colored my Teddy bear with Koh-I-Noor pencils, blending with Gamsol and a paper stump.

I stamped my sentiment on Bazzill card stock, cut some mats using rectangle and heart-shaped Nestie dies in the Cuttlebug, and tied some funky fiber around the fold.

Here's a peak at the goodies tucked inside the drawer:

The tiny teddy and the little book are part of the stamp but you could certainly add more fun little things to make your little sickie smile. Like penicillin ...

Now that I'm startin' to feel like my middle-aged old self again, I expect to get back into the swing of things soon: participating in my sweet friend Allison's weekly challenges, lots of e-ing with my pal, Annapurna, return-comment blurfing, admiring everything Jewels creates, stalking SCS, and visiting your blog.

THAT should keep me outta trouble for a while!

Thanks for spending part of your busy day with me; you rock!

~Hugs,


Card Stock: Bazzill, DCWV; Designer Paper: Making Memories, Funky Vintage "Lizzie Collection"; Stamps: Matchbox Marvels by Limited Edition/Sentiment: Papertrey Ink; Dye Ink: Distress Ink "Black Soot" by Ranger Industries; Color Medium: Koh-i-Noor Woodless Pencils; Fiber: Unknown; Die Cut Machine by Provo Craft; Dies by Spellbinder's; Gamsol by Gamblin; Paper Stump: Creative Mark; Adhesive: ATG 714 and "The Ultimate" by Api