CAS(E) This Sketch #333 and Less Is More #401

I love when I can combine challenges especially since I have been away and not able to make cards lately.  A stamp set came to me immediately when I saw the Less is More challenge and  CAS(E) This Sketch laid it out for me.

I used my NBUS EbyE Squeeze the Day for the tangerines and sentiment and PTI's Watercolor Wonder for the aqua splash.

This is a retro sketch from CTS and here's what I did when it was #122.  I was announcing a new great-grand baby and since then I've had another one.  We've also added two to my husband's side  and another one is on the way.  The family just keeps growing and growing.

Thanks for dropping by.  Have a great weekend!

CAS Watercolor - July

Splash watercoloring is such a fun way to make a background and it's this month's theme for the CAS Watercolor challenge.  You can get varied looks depending on colors and how many times you splash or layer and that's what makes it interesting. 

I used Broken China and Faded Jeans Oxide inks for my 'sky' and placed it behind an oval die cut from MFT.  The bird is from PB and the sentiment from PTI.  Inside it says "And in my prayers."  It seems I need a lot of prayer cards lately.

Thanks for dropping by.  I hope your week is off to a good start.

Merry Monday #263 and Loll's Splash Watercolor Challenge

My phone line is down, I have DSL internet service and it won't be repaired until Monday so I'm sitting here in the church typing up my blog so I can get my card to challenges on time.  First up is for Merry Monday.

After zooming in, the first thing that caught my attention in the photo was the plaid and since I had just gotten my stamp from Concord and 9th I wanted to use it.  I also used my NBUS Sunny Studio Poinsettia.

I just had to make a card for Loll's challenge using her splash watercolor technique.  I've done it before but it makes such great backgrounds and I needed one for my  NBUS wreath from SOA.  For a link to her video tutorial, go to Loll's blog.

 The wreath was embossed in gold and the word die and ribbon are teal glitter paper.

I'm keeping it short and sweet today because I'm also at the church to decorate the altar for All Saint's Sunday and the friend helping me is here.

Thanks for dropping by and may you never lose your internet.