OTWC #56

Since this weeks marks the official beginning of summer, this Off The Wall Craftiness challenge will certainly get your inspiration flowing for those BBQ's/picnics and the 4th of July celebrations!  Take a look at the wonderful inspiration photo Kim has for you this week:

I just so happen to LOVE the 4th of July celebrations and what this day means to all of us=freedom.  So let's celebrate!  This year we will be celebrating most of our holiday weekend at a baseball tourney in KC for my son's team.  Go Bulldogs!

Do you see those fun new little embellishments?  They are handmade by me!  This week's sponsor, MoldMuse, was so very kind and sent molds to the DT to work with!  Thank you!  I chose to use polymer clay for my flower.  These are super easy to make!!

Our sponsor this week is another new sponsor.....MoldMuse!  Oh goodness, these molds are addictive!  I think the possibilities are endless!  My friend Jen even has made rings using these little mold treasures!  I found a video tutorial online and went to work making my own flowers.  Have you seen the cost of these pre-made ones in the scrapbook stores??  Unbelievable!!  Mine were made for literally pennies AND you can make them in any color!!  This week's winner will get a $15 gift certificate from MoldMuse. 

{Celebrate Today}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps:  BB: Gingham, Let Freedom Ring, Mega Mixed Messages, FF #4

Paper:  SS White, Enchanted Evening

Ink:  Pure Poppy, Enchanted Evening

Misc:  FF #4 die, Linen/Canvas IP, Foam Tape, White Satin Ribbon (misc), Polymer Clay, Silicone Mold (MoldMuse)

VSWCMD4 and OTWC #27

 So I told you I'd be back with another Verve sketch and I also paired it with Kim's

Off the Wall Craftiness color challenge this week! 

There is still time to participate in both of these challenges!

First the color:

Now the sketch:

I used Lemon Tart, Dark Chocolate, and Aqua Mist for my colors and I pulled out my

other Verve set, Thankful Accents, for this sketch.

I went back to using white on white again.  It just looks so elegant! 

I LOVE this border punch....one of my favorites!  (Martha Stewart)
I also added a little sparkle to the sun image using a glue pen and Prisma glitter.

I hope to have a bit more time today to play with another sketch but I will be packing to

head for my Stamping Away weekend with friends, Laurie and Jen.

I can NOT wait to see them!

{Hello Sunshine}

Stamps:  Thankful Accents (Verve), Let it Shine (Verve)

Paper:  Stamper's Select Whtie, Dark Chocolate, Aqua Mist, Lemon Tart (all PTI)

Ink:  Dark Chocolate (PTI), Versamark,

Misc:  Tin Types IP (PTI), Nesties, Prisma glitter, Chocolate satin ribbon (Michaels)

Practicing Creativity Sketch Challenge and OTWC challenge #15: A Combo

I am here playing along with 2 challenges:  Practicing Creativity Sketch Challenge and the Off the Wall Craftiness Challenge #15.  I wanted to play along with the Practicing Creativity sketches and low and behold the Off the Wall Craftiness challenge this week was color and their sponsor is Practicing Creativity!!  So I had to combine these two challenges! 

My card uses You're Dandy stamp set from Practicing Creativity.....If you know me, I LOVE dandelions!  I look for new images all the time.  I found some really thin cork scraps in my stash and used them here as a mat and border!  I think I will be using me some more cork!! 

Here is Alice's sketch from Courtney's blog that I'm playing along with!

Now the next challenge is from the blog of Kim Wilson called Off the Wall Craftiness and it was to use

teal and tangerine!  These are sooo not my colors but I had to give it a try.....look at her inspiration photo below!!  I see yellows in there too but she clarified that it's "teal and tangerine" on her post and you could add white, cream, or black.  So, to finish my card off, I added some ivory pearls and ivory satin ribbon.

When I look at the inspiration photo, I see beaches and the ocean.......just where I'll be next week as my hubby and I will be off on a trip to Cabo, San Lucas!!  Lots of relaxation!

Why don't you go check out these challenges??  I am having soo much fun with them the past week!!

Have a great weekend! 

{You're Dandy}

Stamps:  You're Dandy (Practicing Creativity)

Paper:  Hawaiian Shores  and Rustic White (PTI),  misc. orange

Ink:  Versamark, Orangerie Palette, Hawaiian Shores and Dark Chocolate (PTI), Tea Dye Duo (PTI)

Misc:  cork paper, ivory satin ribbon (Michaels), pop dots, ivory pearls