Poppy Parade..

Good Morning...
Well! what's up with this snow? It won't last long, I know.

Here is a card I made yesterday using Poppy Parade CS - I love this color! and - as always - my photos here don't do it justice! I used a familiar masking and sponging technique; tore  and roughed up some edges and - voila! There you have it!
I used the "Just Believe" stamp set... one of my favs.

Have a great day today... it's another busy one for me.
See you soon.
(((HUGS)))

Pops of Color!

Hi everyone! The sun has gone down and night is upon us. Hubby just came in and said that it is really snowing out there. He will probably have to get up about 4 a.m. to go do some plowing! The abattoir is supposed to be operational tomorrow but I wonder if that will happen if this storm hits us as expected - no one will be able to get to work!

I have had great pleasure checking out the blog of Heather Telford - Bits and Pieces - http://cardz.wordpress.com/  She makes some amazing cards and has inspired me to try her techniques. I had a friend in for lunch today and we went to the craft room afterwards (of course!) and tried this sponging technique. First I made some templates using light chipboard.... here is the end result.

We used the "Pocket Silhouettes" stamp set...
This is Myra's card .... using Certainly Celery and Old Olive inks -

 And this is my card ... using Baja Breeze and Pacific Point inks -

Thanks for stopping by!
Stay warm and safe.
Many HUGS!

Sponging!

Hi There!
It's a cold one here today! Think I'll stay put - it's nice & warm inside!

Here is a card I made a while ago and hadn't shared with you all yet ... I cased this from http://connietumm1.typepad.com/ ... it is very similar to a card she did last March! She also does some amazing collages - you might want to check out her blog... someday when I feel ambitious I might try a collage!

I used the Vintage Vogue set - sponged an area in the middle of the white with Daffodil Delight then spritzed the whole white area with Tempting Turquoise; of course, I used my favorite green -Old Olive- for the vine...
I think this turned out quite nice!

Here is the inside of the card...

Stay safe and warm today!
Many hugs to you all as we approach the end of another year!
Blessings!
Ruthie