Pastel Inspired

Hi Friends!
Happy Monday!

I'm back with today's challenge #248 over at The Pink Elephant and this week it's time for a COLOR CHALLENGE. All you have to do is create a card or project using YOUR FAVORITE PASTEL COLORS and submit it to the link on the TPE BLOG.

I'm not usually a big fan of pastel colors, but I love turquoise of any shade and think it goes great with everything! For my card today I've used papers from Authentique, sequins from Doodlebug, ribbon from SU, sentiment from Amuse Studio and Puddle Jumper Melody stamp new from By LORi Designs.

Thank you so much for popping by! Be sure to check out the inspiration from all of Ella's Girls over at TPE! Hope you'll join us!

Sketch 148

Hello Friends!
It's Thursday and that means it's time for Deconstructed Sketch #148

I apologize that I don't have a card for you today, but it will be coming in the next few days.
I hope that you'll join us this week though and leave some love for the Sketch Girls too!

Cresta
Arielle
Joanne
Joni
Jen
Kadie
Kim
Sheri
Tangii
Tracey

BLD Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to this exciting April RELEASE HOP for By LORi Designs!!

You should have arrived here from ANITA'S blog but if you haven't then start on over at Sheri's Blog so you don't miss any of the details (or CUTENESS)!

This hop will run until Saturday 4/26 at Midnight (EST)  and a PRIZE of 3 images from the April Release is up for grabs for one blessed hopper. So be sure to leave some love on all the posts. The winner will be announced on Sunday, April 27th.

For my card I've used PJ Emerson and paired him with papers from Echo Park.

Thanks so much for hoppin by! Have fun!
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TPE Watercolor

Hi Friends!
Happy Monday!

I'm back with today's challenge #247 over at The Pink Elephant and this week it's time for a TECHNIQUE CHALLENGE. All you have to do is create a card or project using the WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUE and submit it to the link on the TPE BLOG.

I pulled out my old Stampin' Up watercolor crayons and aqua pen for this one. It's actually been years since I've used them, but believe it or not, before I owned Copics I made all my cards using either SU watercolor crayons or SU markers. Still a wonderful technique and lovely results, but a little more time consuming.

The stamp and sentiment I've used are from PTI Friendship Jar fillers and the paper is Basic Grey Origins. I also decided to use a few sequins in the center of each flower to give this card some fun texture!

Thank you so much for popping by! Be sure to check out the inspiration from all of Ella's Girls over at TPE! Hope you'll join us!

Deconstructed Girly Girl

Hello Friends!
It's Thursday and that means it's time for Deconstructed Sketch #147

You can check out my card HERE!
Thanks for stopping by and I hope that you'll join us this week!

Cresta
Arielle
Joanne
Joni
Jen
Kadie
Kim
Sheri
Tangii
Tracey

A New BLD Designer

Hi Friends!
I have a special By LORi Designs card for you today!

This card features a new line of stamps called SO ELLA created  for BLD by LORi's awesome daughter, Ella!! This is Spring Liah and you can find her and so much more over in the BLD Digi Shop!

Hope you have a great Wednesday!

Girl's Day Out

Hi Friends!
Happy 15th of April!
Today isn't just about taxes, it's also about the Dueling Darlings! On the 15th of every month it's the Divas versus the Dazzlers, as we take on a friendly duel of creativity in which each group gets the same theme but different supplies.

This month my Dazzling partner, April and I decided on Girl's Day Out/Girl's Night Out. I sent the Divas a kit filled with goodies from MFT, Crate Paper & Bo Bunny, Prima and PTI. I can't wait to see what all the ladies came up with for our day-to-night themes!

We also asked the ladies to share a little bit about one of their Besties and what they like to do when they get together. Well, my long time dear friend lives in Siberia...yes, for real! We became friends in college and then after graduation, we BOTH went to Siberia for a year and then she and her husband decided to make it their home. So, with that said, I don't get to see her very often, but when I do, it's always a great time of laughs and reminiscing and picking right back where we left off.

And I also just happen to get to collaborate duels with one of card Besties! Even though April and I have yet to meet in person (it's in the works :), I consider her a close friend and am so blessed that our paths crossed. She is one of the sweetest people I know and she has a great sense of humor too---she always knows how to make me laugh. I love that lady SO MUCH!

Hope you have fun hoppin along and checking out today's Duel!
DIVAS
Kelly
Carol
Barb
LJ
Judy
Kadie (me)
Tami

DAZZLERS
Melina
Debbie
Terry
Paola
April
Darlene
Jeanette

Easter Wishes

Hi Friends!
Happy Monday!

I'm back with today's challenge #246 over at The Pink Elephant and this week it's time for a THEME CHALLENGE. All you have to do is create a card or project using the EASTER THEME and submit it to the link on the TPE BLOG.

I made this card using Puddle Jumper Easter Ezra from By LORi Designs and sentiment from Papertrey Ink.

Thank you so much for popping by! Be sure to check out the inspiration from all of Ella's Girls over at TPE! Hope you'll join us!

Thank You

Hello Friends!
It's Thursday and that means it's time for Deconstructed Sketch #146 (and for once, I didn't flip it)!

For my card I've used a new stamp from The Greeting Farm, called Hood and paired her with papers from Echo Park Paper.

Take a look and see what the Sketch Girls have in store for you today. And hopefully you'll be inspired to play along!

Judy
Cresta
Arielle
Joanne
Joni
Jen
Kadie
Kim
Sheri
Tangii
Tracey

Bug and Roo Wednesday

Hi Friends!
I have a special By LORi Designs card for you today!

This card features Bunny Girl One from the Bug and Roo collection by Hannah for BLD. You can find this adorable image and so much more over in the BLD Digi Shop!

Hope you have a great Wednesday!

Flora Inspired

Hi Friends!
Hope you had a great weekend!

I'm here with today's challenge #246 over at The Pink Elephant. This week it's time for a PHOTO INSPIRATION! All you have to do is use the below photo as inspiration for your card or project and submit your link on the TPE BLOG.

This photo truly reminds me of my wedding bouquet! The perfect combination of pinks with a hint of green. For my card I've used a clear cling stamp from A Day For Daisies and paired it with Prima flowers and papers from Crate Paper.

Thank you so much for popping by! Be sure to check out the inspiration from all of Ella's Girls over at TPE! Hope you'll join us!

Always On My Mind

Hello Friends!
It's Thursday and that means it's time for Deconstructed Sketch #145.

For my card I've used an old Stampin' Up set and embossed the bird in white. The papers and ribbon are from Amuse Studio.

Hope you'll hop along and see what the Sketch Girls have in store for you today. And hopefully you'll be inspired to play along!

Judy
Cresta
Arielle
Joanne
Joni
Jen
Kadie
Kim
Sheri
Tangii
Tracey