You are my cup of Tea

I am entering this card for 3 challenges...


http://theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/2011/07/week-72-relax-and-enjoy.html
Week 72 "Relax and Enjoy"
with this photo inspiration......


http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/2011/07/cupcake-152-shabby-sparkle.html
Cupcake 152 Shabby sparkle

http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2011/07/challenge-175-sketch-by-lynn.html
with this sketch.....

here is my take on the sketch......

It is always nice to relax with a cup of tea and enjoying it too.............

Paper: Colormates and ?????
Selection of paper flowes
Tea pot - Celebr8sa
Charm: Hobby Heaven
Seam binding coloured with Dazzles Glitter Spray
Sparkler on top of the tea-pot: Webster's Pages
Rhinestone: MM
Velvet flower ribbon: MM
Pearls: Zva Creations
Sentiment: Stamp from Basic Grey

"Star"fish

http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/2011/07/cupcake-151-wish-upon-star.html

Cupcake 151 Wish upon a star

Paper: Webster's Pages and Colormates
Bobble trim: MM
Doilie: Wiltons
Organza ribbon
Star fish embellies
Mix of shells: K&Co and real shells
Sentiment: American Heritage
Resin seahorse

Weekly challenge at Let's Scrap 7-13-11

The Sketch.......

The layout......

BoBunny and Colormates

Pebbles Inc stickers

Button and Fabric flowers



Fairytale Castle

I am entering this card for 2 challenges.....

http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2011/07/challenge-119.html
Photo inspiration.......



and


http://theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/2011/07/week-71-so-charming.html
Week #71 So Charming
Photo inspiration....
Here is my take on these challenges...

 I used a paper-piecing method for the front of the card.
Paper: Colormates and Treasures
Crystal sticker
rub-ons
paper flowers and pearls
Ribbon
Metal shoe charm
Colorbox ink and CM fine point pens for "stitching"

Challenge 6 at Enmarc Crafts

The sketch.....

The card.....

Paper: MM
Die -cut: MM
Lace and ribbon: Graphics45
Organza ribbon bow
Flowers: ???? Creative Imaginations
Card stock embellies: ENMARC (inked in black)
Bazzill borders

Rose Wreath card

I am entering this card for 3 challenges.....

http://theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/2011/07/week-70-flower-power.html

 Week #70 - 'Flower Power'

Hello shabby friends and welcome to another fun week of inspiration and creativity here in the Tea Room!  This week Char is our wonderful host and she has chosen the theme of 'Flower Power' and asks that we create a card or project using this gorgeous photo for inspiration ...

... and use the COLORS from the photo (reds, pinks, neutrals) AND FLOWERS! 

and

http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/2011/07/cupcake-150-your-favourite-cupcake.html

So, to celebrate the Old Girl turning 150, this week, we thought we'd let you choose:

... Your Favourite Cupcake Challenge from the last 150 ... 

I chose week #69 "Flower Power"

http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2011/07/challenge-173-going-round-in-circles.html

Challenge 143 going round in circles
the card.....

Paper: Webster's Pages and Colormates

I made the wreath with wire and cover it in ribbon with leaves attached to it and then stuck the roses down with glue.

Butterfly: Jolees Boutique

Guipere lace

Organza ribbon

Weekly challenge at Let's Scrap 7-6-11

The sketch.............

the layout...........

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Driaan's 3rd Birthday Party!
Paper Colormates and DCWV
Stickers: Sandylion, CM and Creative Imaginations
Metal half circles: Karen Foster
Bingo cards: DCWV
3 handcut and matted.

Let's Scrap - Fancy Pants July challenge and Challenge 102

The challenges: Use Fancy Pants Paper
                        Do a layout about yourself
Here is my take on this challenge...

Paper: Fancy Pants and Colormates

Swirly die-cuts and flower border: K&Co

Pearls: Zva Creations

Guipere lace and Organza Ribbon

Flowers: Prima

Sweet Friend

I'm entering this card for 3 challenges:

Cute Card Thursday Challenge 172 - Lace!http://www.cutecardthursday.blospot.com/

Week #69 "Happy 4th of July" http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/ 

Photo inspiration

 http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2011/07/challenge-118.html 

Photo inspiration

 Here is my take on the challenges:

 

 

 

The recipe:

Paper Colormates and DCWV

Jellibean soup die-cut

Check ribbon

Metal strawberries

Paper rose, sprayed with red Dazzles

Strawberry stickers - Doodlebugs

Red epoxy swirls - Colorstories

Cupcake stamp - Basic Grey

Sweet friend stamp - Wild Rose Studio

Ribbon, lace and denim brads: MM

Weekly challenge at Let's Scrap 6-29-11

The sketch............

The layout........

Paper: Creative Imaginations and Colormates
Stickers: Creative Imaginations
Title hand cut and inked
CM Circle punch for yellow balls
1-2-3 monkeys cut from paper and popped on foam squares

Weekly challenge at Let's Scrap 6-29-11

The sketch.....

The layout.............


I used the right side of the sketch.
Paper: DCWV and Colormates
Truck eyelets
Paper pieced the robot, road and truck (pattern from precious piecings)
Hand cute the title and inked/stitched it.