Happy Anything with TTPH

 

Good morning everone.  Here is my card for the new challenge at Through the Purple Haze.  This lovely image is a stamp from Flonzcraft titled Gibson Girl.  Almost a CAS card...leaving a lot of the white card showing.  Only one DP has been used, first for the background square and then for the border, using the Whimsy - Mini Lace Corner die.  A few embellishments in pink, for a nice soft look and for a bit of optimism...those pretty spring blooms!  I also made use of some white rub-ons for the sentiment and flourishes.  It's amazing what you can find when you look through your stash!

Take care....stay healthy and stay warm!

Some challenges for my card:

Fashionable Stamping - #119 Winter or Spring

Creative Inspirations - #266 Fabulous Flowers

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

Crafting with Friends - #34 Anything Goes

Craft Stamper - Anything Goes

Penny Black and More - Anything Goes The Ribbon Girl - January Card Challenge

Dancing Girl

I think it is safe now to broadcast the news....Spring is finally here!!!  I've actually been outside, starting on my yard work.  Still too early for the gardens, but some things are starting to pop up.  Definitely doing the happy dance!

Something a little different today, using this sillouette stamp from Flonz.  Stamped with a brown Memento ink pad, I then had a play with my new die - Flourish Frame from Spellbinders.  As this fills up nearly the entire card, I went with a very simply DP for in behind.  Along with a bow, and a small gem stone, I've added some small gold peel-off stickers for embellishment.

Thanks for stopping by, and hope you have a wonderful day.

Some challenges for my card:

Jade's Sparkling Butterflies - #17 Anything Goes

The Crafty Addicts - #13 Anything Goes/optional Girlyime

Tuesday Throwdown - #290 Monochromatic

The Corrosive Challenge - #4 Girls, Ladies, Women

Love to Scrap - #76 Anything Goes

Stamping Sensations - One for the Girls

One Crazy Stamper - Anything goes

The Ribbon Girl - Any Image

Crafting from the Heart - #108 Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Make It Girlie

Remember When

Well, I'm finally back and ready to post a card.  It's been a busy time with doctors appointments and x-rays....as they say, 'getting older isn't for sissies'.  The verdict is in, and I'll be needing a hip replacement.  As it is classified as elective surgery, it is still months away, so lots of time to get used to the idea.  In the meantime I have some lovely meds to take the edge off.  Happy days are here!  ha ha.

For today's card I have used 3 different stamps from 3 different companies, and I've listed them below.  After stamping and colouring the ladies' image, I've masked then created a spotlight using a circle template and some pan pastels. 

The stamped panel has been coloured with distress inks, and then I have gone over it with some metalic perfect pearls, for a nice sheen.  Then, of course, you will see some layers, some gems and a pretty bow.

Stamps used:
Flonz stamps - Vintage Fashion Girl - Thirties 01
Sweet Stamps - Baroque Border
Inkadinkado - Remember When

This was a bit before my time, but I think I'm catching up!  Take care everyone, and think spring thoughts.

Some challenges for my card:

Vintage Stamping - Olde Worlde

Sweet Stamps - #212 Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations - #304 Anything Goes + Option of a Sketch

Fab 'n' Funky - #250 Focus on the Image

Artistic Inspirations - #126 Anything Goes with a twist of Green

Party Time Tuesdays - #196 Anything Goes

One Crazy Stamper - Anything Goes

Sugar & Betty's Challenge - Anything Goes

Craft Stamper -Anything Goes