Flashback Project

Hi, everyone! 

It's time for a new weekly challenge at 

Crafting Happiness Challenges!! 

Always Anything Goes

Here is a flashback project posted earlier this year.

I love this image and pattern papers.

My Besties image

Stella Says Sketch #604

Stampin' Up pattern papers

Close To My Heart ribbon

Flower

Gemstone

Stampin' Up cardstock

Hope you'll join in the fun this week!

Hugs!

:) Janis

A7 Wheat Thankful Card

OKay, so I'm not thrilled about how this card came out. It was so pretty in the Silhouette store, but I don't like the papers I chose or that I added shimmer on the wheat stalk in the middle of the bunch. Oh well, thought I'd share it with you today anyway. It would have been prettier with some pattern papers, but since it's a larger size card, I didn't have any papers that were "Fall-ish" larger than 6x6 I could use.

Silhouette store A7 card design

Trendy Twine

Shimmer pen

Enamel dots

On a good note, I'm going to cut out some leaves for our monthly frig calendar. That is always fun for me. :) 

Enjoy your evening.

Big hugs!

:) Janis

Let's Craft and Create Ch# 163

Hi, everyone!

Today starts a new challenge over at...

LET'S CRAFT AND CREATE

The theme for this month's challenge is:

ANYTHING GOES + (OPTION)

BEST OF FRIENDS
(anything friendship related)

My Design Team project:

pre-colored image from Leehollandart
pattern papers, Echo Park, Baby Girl 6x6 pad
Dies, Button & Ribbon (Amazon)
bow maker
Shimmer pen for flowers
Simon Says Stamp, Happy Days, sentiment
Kraft Card base
Stampin' Up cardstock

Our challenge runs from today to the last day of the month.

I hope to see your project linked up at 

LET'S CRAFT AND CREATE 

for a chance to grab a top 3 spot 

or win this month's prize!

Hugs! 

:) Janis

Challenges:

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/

https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/

http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/

http://sognandoscrap.blogspot.com/

https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/

Back to School

I hope all of you are doing well. I can't believe all this 'Rona stuff is still going on. Good grief. Enough already! 

The good news is though that it's inches away from Fall weather. Woo-hoo!

In honor of all of the teachers, staff, lunch ladies, janitors, and special related arts... Welcome back to school! May this year bring unexpected smiles and happy days for all of you. 

Parents - hang in there! I saw a lady wearing a t-shirt yesterday day that said, "Livin' on hand sanitizer & prayer." Good attitude!

This fun fold card file is from Lori Whitlock.

Anna Griffin cardstock (so pretty - that woman is amazing)

This would be great for teachers and librarians too.

You can also change the wording on the card insert to say something else.

I plan on making more of this fun fold type card for different occasions.

Easy peasy and so cute!

Lori Whitlock rocks!

Enjoy your weekend.

Thank you so much for all of your comments. They have kept me going through our transition of closing our small town store.

Hopefully, I can start to get more projects out now that I'm starting to get my temporary craft space at home set up. 

If no one has told you today, hear this:

YOU MATTER

Big, big hugs!

:) Janis

Challenges:

http://cardztv.blogspot.com/

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://daringcardmakers.blogspot.com/

http://yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.com/

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/

http://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/

Try Stampin' On Tuesday Sketch 473

There is a new challenge starting today over at 

Try Stampin' On Tuesday. 

(You do not have to have any stamping on your project)

My Design Team project:

Doodlebug Designs pattern paper and chicken die cut
stitched circle die
Red gems
Sentiment from Pink & Main

And the sketch...

Thanks for visiting with me today.

Hugs! 

:) Janis

Challenges:

https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/

http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/

Hello There, Butterfly

Hi, everyone! 

It's time for a new weekly challenge at 

Crafting Happiness Challenges!! 

Always Anything Goes

This was a fun card design to create.

I have no idea why I folded the top corner of the card, other than I just wanted to do something different. I like how it came out. 

pre-colored image from Lee Holland

fun stitched die

papers from scraps

Thank you for visiting!

:) Janis

Challenges:

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/

http://alwaysfunchallenges.blogspot.com/

https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/

http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2020/08/challenge-82-opt-twist-exploring.html

http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.com/

https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

http://alwaysfunchallenges.blogspot.com/

Travel Bag

I'm writing this post on Friday (28th). It's a little after one in the afternoon, and I am soooo sleepy. My arthritis has been hurting more these past few days, and it's hard to sleep when everything hurts. I know. Boo-hoo. LOL It will get better. But man, I would love to just curl up right now and sleep.

Anyway... I'm sure that's not why you are here today.

So let's see what I created to share with you.

This little bag cut file and flower are from the Silhouette store.

Used old Close To My Heart papers and Recollections cardstock.

Image from The Paper Shelter (pre-colored)

I put a little coordinating tissue paper in it.

Have a marvelous day. Hope you get to take a little cat nap today.

Hugs!

:) Janis

Challenges:

http://coloritcreateitshowitoff.blogspot.com/

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

Grillin' & Chillin'

Happy weekend my crafty friends!

So glad you stopped by to see what I'm up to today.

This fun-fold card is from the Silhouette library.

You can find it here.

I inked around the edges of the pattern paper for the apron and pocket with Tim Holtz Tea distressed ink. The pocket shadow layer was added with the Silhouette software. Pattern papers from Doodlebug Design 6x6 paper pad. Recollection cardstock. Cardz TV stamps for sentiment.

Thanks for visiting today! Enjoy your weekend.

:) Janis

Challenges:

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/

https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/

You Make Me Beary Happy

Border die

Echo Park Pet paper

Stitched circle die

Cardz TV Stamps

Thank you for seeing what I'm up to in my craft room today. I appreciate your comments so much!!

:) Janis

Challenges:

http://cardztv.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.com/

http://mybesties3ddecoblog.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2020-08-20T09:00:00-07:00&max-results=7

You Are On My Mind

Freshly Made Sketches #41

My Besties pre-colored image

Flowers

Gems & Sequins

Simon Says Stamp, Beautiful Butterflies (sentiment)

MFT Stitched Dies

papers from scraps

Thanks for visiting!

:) Janis

Challenges:

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/

https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/

My Favorite Thing To Make For Dinner Is Reservations

Freshly Made Sketches #42

My Besties pre-colored image

papers from scraps

Tim Holtz sentiment strips

Sequins

Thanks for stopping by!

:) Janis

Challenges:

http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://happycraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

Better Get Better

Freshly Made Sketches #40

The Paper Shelter pre-colored image

MFT Stitched banner

Cardz TV Stamps

Papers from scrap box

Thanks for visiting!

:) Janis

Challenges:

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2020/08/challenge-197.html

Party All Night

Hi, everyone! 

It's time for a new weekly challenge at 

Crafting Happiness Challenges!! 

Always Anything Goes

Here is the last set of cards

created with the July Paper Pumpkin kit.

Love those lanterns.

Have a great day!

:) Janis

Just a Note

My Besties pre-colored image

Freshly Made Sketches #39

MFT Die-namics stitched circle die

My Creative Time, sentiment stamp and dies

Trendy Twine

Thank you for visiting!

Enjoy your day. Hugs!

:) Janis

Challenges:

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/

Pajama's - The Official Work at Home Attire

I am itching to make Halloween, Fall, and Christmas cards.

Anyone else?

THANK YOU so much for your daily comments to my blog.

You have no idea how encouraging you are to me.

Hugs!

Pre-colored My Besties image

Papers from scraps

Ribbon - Amazon

stitched die - MFT Die-namics

Enjoy your day!

:) Janis

Challenges:

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://createfulheartcards.blogspot.com/

Try Stampin' On Tuesday Sketch 471

There is a new challenge starting today over at 

Try Stampin' On Tuesday. 

(You do not have to have any stamping on your project)

My Design Team project:

My Besties image

Pattern papers are scraps from Carta Bella Summer Lovin'

My Creative Time, tab die

MFT Die-namics die

Micron pen for doodling

Sequins

Foam tape to adhere image

Washi tape dies

The Stamps of Life, floaties2stamp set for sentiment

And the sketch...

Thanks for visiting with me today.

Hugs! 

:) Janis

Challenges:

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://angiesdigitalstamps.blogspot.com/

http://coloritcreateitshowitoff.blogspot.com/

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/

http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/

Ch# 62, You're Enough

Hi, everyone! 

It's time for a new weekly challenge at 

Crafting Happiness Challenges!! 

Always Anything Goes

Shaker card from Jillibean Soup

I stamped the butterflies for the background. This butterfly stamp is from Simon Says Stamp, Beautiful Butterflies.

Sentiment is also from that same Simon Says Stamp set, stamped in Cobbler Red (Stampin' Up ink).

Thanks for visiting with me today!

:) Janis

Challenges:

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://outoftheboxchallenge.blogspot.com/

Hello

Hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Today's card has some scrap papers from

Close To My Heart from about 2 years ago.

The fun border die is from Simon Says Stamp.

I love making the bottom of my cards like this and using the paper I cut off on the inside.

My Besties pre-colored image

The Stamps of Life ribbon and sentiment stamp

Red and black gems

Stitched oval dies

Thanks for visiting with me today!

:) Janis

Challenges:

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/

https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/

It's a Summertime BBQ

Love love love Doodlebug Designs everything!

Another cute card created with the Simon Says Stamp August card kit (and a few non-kit elements).

Doodlebug Designs, Bar-B-Cute 6x6 paper pad

Ant & BBQ stickers

Tim Holtz ink for cloud shading (stash)

Cloud and circle dies (stash)

See you tomorrrow!

Hugs!

:) Janis

Challenges:

http://cardztv.blogspot.com/

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/

http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/

Sunshine is the Best Medicine

Can you tell that the Simon Says Stamp August kit is one of my favorites?! I love all the cuteness and outdoor elements.

Slim Line card (3 1/2" x 8 1/2")

Doodlebug Designs, Bar-B-Cute (LOL) 6x6 paper pad

Ant Enamel Dots

Element Stickers

This card design / idea is one of the samples included in the card kit. I love it when the sample designs / layouts are easy enough for me to try!

Get out and enjoy the sun today.

Hugs!

:) Janis

Challenges:

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/

https://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/

http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/

Smile Greeting Card

I love the big SMILE die cut on here!

This card is made from a cut file by Lori Whitlock.

Tomorrow I'll show you the 3D box it co-ordinates with.

Have a fabulous day!

Hugs!

:) Janis

Challenges:

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://createfulheartcards.blogspot.com/

https://happycraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

Smile Treat Box

Lori Whitlock 3D file from the Silhouette Library

I don't know why, but I love camera cut files. 

This little treat box will make someone

smile. Fill it with Salt Water Taffy

or assorted cards, or whatever. 

Anything would be a fun out-of-the-blue gift.

Thanks for checking on me today.

Hugs!

:) Janis

Challenges:

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

http://angiesdigitalstamps.blogspot.com/

Happy Day!

Hi, everyone! 

It's time for a new weekly challenge at 

Crafting Happiness Challenges!! 

Always Anything Goes

Pre-colored image from Lee Holland

Papers from scraps

Gems

Oval stitched die

Have a great day!

:) Janis

Challenges:

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/

http://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://outoftheboxchallenge.blogspot.com/

You Are My Sunshine

This card was created using the Simon Says Stamp August 2020 card kit. I CAS'd this card from

http://housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com/2020/07/picnic-spread-simon-says-stamp-august.html.

Such a cute idea! I love it.

Thanks for visiting with me.

Hugs!

:) Janis

Challenges:

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/

http://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/
https://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/

Sunshine is the Best Medicine

This card was created with the Simon Says Stamp August 2020 card kit. The layout was one of the sample ideas included in the kit. I love how they include those for when we want to craft, but can't think of where to start.

Thanks for visiting with me.

Hugs!

:) Janis

Hello Sunshine

This card was created using the Simon Says Stamp August 2020 kit. This card was CAS'd from http://www.laurafadora.com/2020/07/29/hello-sunshine/ with a little changes of my own.

Thanks for visiting with me today!

:) Janis

Let's Craft and Create Ch# 162

Hi, everyone!

Today starts a new challenge over at...

LET'S CRAFT AND CREATE

The theme for this month's challenge is:

ANYTHING GOES + (OPTION)

LOTS OF LAYERS

My Design Team project:

This adorable pre-colored image is from Leehollandart.
MFT dies
Sequins
Papers from a Unicorn 12x12 pad from Hobby Lobby
Sentiment from MFT, Magical Dragons
Stampin' Up cardstock

Our challenge runs from today to the last day of the month.

I hope to see your project linked up at 

LET'S CRAFT AND CREATE 

for a chance to grab a top 3 spot 

or win this month's prize!

Hugs! 

:) Janis

Challenges:

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://createfulheartcards.blogspot.com/

https://happycraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

Try Stampin' On Tuesday Sketch 469

There is a new challenge starting today over at 

Try Stampin' On Tuesday. 

(You do not have to have any stamping on your project)

My Design Team project:

My Besties image

Glimmer Gel added to butterfly

Stitched Curve border die

Ribbon

Sentiment  - Simon Says Stamp, Beautiful Butterflies

And the sketch...

Thanks for visiting with me today.

Hugs! 

:) Janis

Challenges:

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

http://angiesdigitalstamps.blogspot.com/

https://artsystamperchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

http://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/

Let Your Troubles Float Away

Hi, everyone! 

It's time for a new weekly challenge at 

Crafting Happiness Challenges!! 

Always Anything Goes

Sentiment papers, embellishments, & image - The Stamps of Life

Fun fun fun!

Image colored with Spectrum Noir markers

Glad you stopped by today. Hugs!

:) Janis

Challenges:

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://outoftheboxchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

Summer Nights

These cards were made using the

July Paper Pumpkin kit.

The twine bows were added from my stash.

Hope you are having a really nice Sunday.

Hugs!

:) Janis

It's a Party

Happy August and Happy Saturday!

Today is a special day for our family.

Our daughter-in-law will be starting off the

live music at a local store. This is the first time

she's played and sang there, and this town has

no idea how incredible she is.

The last time we went to the local live music

it was so relaxing. You just bring a chair, a cooler

filled with your preferred beverage

(Tom took beer. Bonnie & I took apple juice)

and relax. Once the evening starts to set in,

it's fun to see the bats flying around

and the fireflies.

Today's cards were created with the 

July Paper Pumpkin kit. I did add the postcard 

bases to a regular A2 folding card, along with some

clear sequins that weren't part of the kit.

Hope you enjoy your weekend.

Big hugs!

:) Janis