Playing with Stencils

Without anything specific on my agenda, and in an effort to avoid working on my income tax, I decided to play with a few stencils.  I used 2 shades of yellow and a cat stencil from Stamplorations to create a fun background.  I had no plan as to what else would go on the card.  I looked around my table and saw this House Mouse stamp.

I like how the card turned out with one exception - the sentiment.  I chose this one from a clear sticker sampler, also from Stamplorations.

What would you use as a sentiment for this card?

I'd appreciate suggestions because I'm not 100% behind the one I used.

Challenges:

Stamplorations May Stencil Challenge -  AG

 

2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge #50 - AG with a critter

Crafty Animals Challenge #50 - AG 

Fried Chickens

My friend told me that yesterday, July 6th, 

was National Fried Chicken Day.

Who knew?

Well, Bugaboo Stamps has a digi that is perfect for

National Fried Chicken Day. 

Here are a few challenges for these birds:

Card #1:

2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge #28 - AG

The Paper Shelter Challenge #390 - Digi Image

Crafty Girls Corner #195 - Summer Fun

Digi Choosday Challenge Week 27 - AG

Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Bright Colors

Colour Crazy Challenge Week 26 - AG

Di's Digi Designs Challenge - Sweet Summertime

Catch the Bug July Challenge - AG

Card #2:

Addicted to CAS Challenge #163 - heat 

Crafty Friends Challenge #113 - things beginning with "b" (bird, beach, blue)

Crazy 4 Challenges #491 - bird

DL.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge #245 - Summer 

Addicted to Stamps Challenge #176 -  Clean and Simple Summer Card

Something different

A friend of mine found some cute little lip balm holders on Pinterest, sent me a link and asked if I could make them for her roomie gifts at the CTMH Convention.  I love a good challenge and have plenty of yarn in my stash.

Not bad, with just a picture to go by, huh?  I even let this little guy pose for a photo on my new white sofa.  I haven't even removed the tags yet. 

I am entering this in the

Double Click Challenge which has a Disney/Mouse Theme.

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And this little 2 Cute Ink Monster digi has been colored, fussy cut and floating around on the craft/dining room table for a while.  It was time he found a home.  With the look on his face, he made a perfect card in which to send out a couple of yummy summer recipes.  

Challenges:

Di's Digi Designs Challenge - Hand colored image

Brown Sugar Challenge #156 - Anything Goes

Kitty Bee Designs Challenge #52 - Summer Fun

Hope everyone enjoys a wonderful week-end!

 

No Monkey Business

Deedee's August Digi of the Month Challenge has a few twists this month.  First, if you've never played in Deedee's monthly progrssive challenge, you can get this month's digi for free right here so you can play along.  Second, besides the weekly prize, she is offering a Grand Prize at the end of the month, too.  And, as usual, if you participate this month you get next month's set for free.  How great is that?  I've been playing in Deedee's challenge for a while and love her digi sets.  I've made this card using the sketch at Try Stamping on Tuesday and some paper scraps
 
for my Deedee's August Digi of the Month Challenge entry.
I am also entering this card in these challenges:
Going Grey with Scrap Creations Challenge: Animals
Creative Card Crew Challenge #68: Embossing
A Random Fam Challenge #12: Paper Patterns
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Spots and Dots
2 Cute Ink Challenge #112 - Animals
Fitztown Challenge #48 - For the Kids
A Gem of a Challenge #125 - Embossing