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There's a new {PIN}Spirational Challenge today...

Challenge #172

August 16 - 29

Sponsor:

Sasayaki Glitter

THANK YOU!

Here's the photo to {PIN}Spire us:

 

Here's my card:

 

I hope you'll participate in the challenge!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Image: Sasayaki Glitter Digi colored with Copic Markers
Cardstock: Recollections Brown and Stampin' UP! True Thyme
Designer Paper: from my scrap file
Embellishments: Imagine Crafts Pico Embellisher, Paper Studio Brads, Recollections Flowers, and Stampin' UP! Ribbon

Are You Into the Olympics?

NOTE: This is my second post of today. If you're here to check out the new MelonHeadz Friends Challenge, you can find it by clicking HERE... or just keep scrolling to the blog post after this one.

Today is the 15th so it's time for a friendly duel.......... the Dueling Darlings are hosted this month by Deb (Dazzlers) and Judy (Divas)............. and their theme is certainly timely!

Going to Rio with the Olympic Darlings

I'm a Dazzler so I received a FANTASTIC kit from Deb! THANK YOU, Deb! (I'm sure Judy sent an equally wonderful kit to the Divas, but I haven't seen it...... yet.)

Deb's kit included:

Image:  Penny Black “Gymnast Mimi”

DP:        Scrapbook Customs – "Cheerleading Star Field"

              Karen Foster – "Everything Gymnastics"

Embellishments:

Blue Twine from K&Co.

White Twine from Stampin’ Up!

Red/White Twine – dollar bin Michaels

Gold & Silver Cord – Stampin’ Up!

Star Brads – Stampin’ Up!

The only thing of my own that I used was some Gray and Navy Cardstock (card base and matting).

Here's my card:

I absolutely loved the designer paper and just HAD to use it!!! And then I wanted to do that "coil of cording" that I see on so many lovely cards..........well, that didn't turn out like I envisioned it. Drats!

Here's the inside of my card:

Deb also asked us to share what our favorite Olympic event is........... well... I'm sorry to say I can't answer that question. I've only watched the Olympics one time in my life - and that was about 10 years ago. The only reason I watched it then was because we were on vacation - and the location was sort of boring. We had a condo rented... so the Olympics ended up being our best option for entertainment. I know... I hear you gasping. But that is the truth.  I couldn't possibly make this stuff up.

Now, be sure to head over to the other Dueling Darling blogs to see what they made. (I know I am excited to see!) You'll find the links to their blogs in my left sidebar.



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Punch It, Die It

It's the day for a new MelonHeadz Friends Challenge...

August 15 - 28

Theme: Use Dies and/or Punches

I hope you'll participate!

Here's my card using the MelonHeadz Police Bundle:

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Image: MelonHeadz Illustrating Police Bundle colored with Copic Markers
Cardstock: Recollections Black and scraps from my scrap file
Die: Nestabilities Circles
Designer Paper: Scraps from my scrap file
Embellishments: Your Next Stamp Gum Drops

A Huge Military Thanks

It's a special Launch Day at JessicaLynnOriginal......... and we're doing some new and fun things for this launch. Check out all the plans HERE.

You might have seen Angeline's or Marie's posts already, since they were scheduled to go live earlier today. (We were each given a different time to go live with our blog posts... so be sure to check all the design team members blogs throughout the day.)  

AND don't forget to go to the LIVE EVENT at 8:00 tonight. There are going to be some AMAZING items given away!!!

Prize: 

Brentwood Owl Military Home of the Brave Stamp Set

(you can't see the whole set yet but check it out at 8:00 tonight)

Prize:

I've been twiddling my thumbs and waiting for 2:00 PM to come so I could post my items. Not really, since I mostly use blogger scheduling; it's so easy.... but I have been anxiously waiting for 2:00 PM to get here so I could show you what I made.

First, let me say a GREAT BIG thanks to all of you who serve (or have served) in our military! I truly appreciate you!!! And thanks to those of you who have loved ones who have served, as well.

Now, let me introduce you to JLO Brentwood Owl Home of the Brave...

Card #1

Card #2

Card #3

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SUPPLY LIST FOR ALL THREE CARDS

Images/Sentiments: JLO Brentwood Owl Home of the Brave stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers
Cardstock: Recollections Black, Kraft and White and Stampin' UP! Cherry Cobbler and Night of Navy 
Designer Paper: Colorbok Old Glory Paper Pad and scraps from my scrap file
Embellishments: Michael's Rhinestones, Your Next Stamp Gum Drops, and Ribbon and a Star Brad from unknown vendors

Back to School

Friday is the day for a new PDE Linky Party Challenge... I hope you'll play along!

August 12 - 18

Theme: Back to School

Here's my card:

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Image: Jillian Vince Miss Adventure My Bookie 
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Copic Markers
Cardstock: Recollections Black and Stampin' UP! Yo Yo Yellow
Designer Paper: from my scrap file
Embellishments: Michael's Rhinestones

Hey There Foxy

The Gerda Steiner Progressive Challenge image this month is the cutest little cross-eyed fox. I think he's adorable.

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Image: Gerda Steiner "Little Fox" colored with Copic Markers
Cardstock: Recollections Black and Stampin' UP! Garden Green
Designer Paper: DCWV Autumn Splendor Paper Stack
Embellishments: Imagine Crafts Pico Embellisher and a Leaf Brad from an unknown vendor

I'm Cute!

Isn't that a great saying?

It is the sentiment that Lela sent to the Mystery Image swap group, along with an adorable image. THANK YOU, Lela!

I'm not all happy with the way my coloring turned out, but here is my card...

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Image/Sentiment: Penny Black Purrfect Day colored with Copic Markers
Cardstock: Recollections Black and White
Designer Paper: Recollections Bold Basics Paper Pad
Embellishments: Paper Studio Brads and Stampin' UP! Ribbon