I'm sure many of you know my blog buddy, Ardyth.  She is one of the One-Layer Wednesday hosts, and also designs for CASology and Muse.  Today is her birthday, and I wanted to wish her a very SPECIAL one...  Happy Birthday, Ardyth!

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One Layer Wednesday Challenge (OLW139) ~ Card Size

Welcome to One Layer Wednesday!  It's so good to be back.

This week I thought we would try a different size card.  A 3 inch square card to be exact.  Any theme or color combination you desire.   This size is perfect as a gift enclosure card.  They also make great love notes (a little note by his morning coffee, or left on the bathroom counter).  I usually try to have a few of this size on hand.  I never know when I may need one to include with a hostess gift or slip inside my daughter's backpack.

In the effort of full disclosure, we are in full graduation mode around my house!  My oldest daughter graduates from high school in just 16 days.  I'm sure you've already guessed, her school colors are black and red. I plan to use these next week leading up to her graduation!

 

I hope you'll play along this week.  These little cards are fun, fast and great to have on hand.

 

 

OLW 139 Guidelines:

1. A one-layer card is defined as a single layer of card stock folded in half. No other layers of card stock allowed!

2. Make a 3 X 3 inch square card.  Any theme, and please  remember to keep embellishments to a minimum.

3. Upload your card somewhere online and link it using the InLinkz button on the bottom of this post. If you link to your blog, please make sure the link goes to the individual post, not to your blog's home page.

4.HAVE FUN! That's really what it's all about.


Supplies:

Stamps: Stampabilities
Ink: Papertrey Ink - Pure Poppy & Memento - Tuexedo Black
Paper: Papertrey Ink
Accessories: Ribbon, Button, Black Floss, Mister Huey's Real Red Color Mist, Reflections Die Cut Grad Cap, & Stamp-A-MA-Jig.

 

 

One-Layer Wednesday Challenge (OLW127) - Pinterest Inspiration

How many of you love Pinterest?  I don’t know about you, but I find myself “pinning” far more than anything else I do on Pinterest.  Please, tell me some of you feel the same?  So, this week I'm challenging you to use one of your own Pinterest boards as inspiration.  Let's put our Pinterest boards to good use!   Show us your inspiration.

For my inspiration, I choose my "Papertrey Love" board.  This is my inspiration card, and here is my card:

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One trend I’ve seen lately is watercolor. I love watercolor! To me, it's subtle, even tranquil (I look for peace and quiet anywhere I can find it these days…lol).  More on that in another post.

Now, if you don't have a Pinterest account, what are you waiting for?  It's fun and it's free. It really is inspiring. I should warn you, it's also very time consuming!  No, I don't work for Pinterest, I promise!  I've provided a link to get started, if you're interested.  If you don't have/or don't want a Pinterest account, please don't let that stop you from playing along this week. Find your own inspiration from wherever you wish.

Finally, I have to show you this beautiful watercolor card I found, and it's creator is our very own, Karen Dunbrook!  Isn't this a beauty?

  
OLW 127 Guidelines:

1. A one-layer card is defined as a single layer of card stock folded in half. No other layers of card stock allowed!

2. Make a card inspired by one of your own Pinterest boards.  Please show us your inspiration and  remember to keep embellishments to a minimum!

3. Upload your card somewhere online and link it using the InLinkz button on the bottom of this post. If you link to your blog, please make sure the link goes to the individual post, not to your blog's home page.

4.HAVE FUN! That's really what it's all about.


Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin' Up - Roses in Winter (retired)
Ink: Papertrey Ink - Raspberry Fizz, Ripe Avocado & Spring Rain
Paper: Watercolor paper 90lb
Accessories: Water Brush & Stamp-A-MA-Jig.

One-Layer Wednesday 126 - Neglected Color

This weeks One-Layer Wednesday Challenge is hosted by Susan.  She's given us a great challenge;  use a "neglected color" in your ink collection.  This can be a color you really don't like, or maybe a color you've forgotten about.   Well, I didn't even have to think about this. I knew exactly which  color I was going to use.

For my card I used Autumn Rose, by Papertrey Ink.  Please... don't get me wrong, I adore Papertrey Ink. I've just not had good results with this color.  I'm sure it's just me!  You know, operator error.

So pull out some of those neglected inks and ...HAVE FUN! You may find a new favorite color.

Did you notice the handmade envelope?  There's a great tutorial on SplitcoastStampers.  You can make any size envelope you need, and it's a great way to use up some of that paper stash.

I forgot to mention, this card is 4x4 square.

Supplies
Stamps: Verve
Ink: Autumn Rose-Papertrey Ink
Paper: Papertrey Ink (card base) Envelope: Paper Studio
Accessories: Bling

A Special Anniversary Wish...

Today's post is a special anniversary wish for my blog buddy Darnell and her "Mister".

Happy Anniversary my friend!  May you and "Mister" celebrate many more!
 



"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person."
- Mignon Mclaughlin

One-Layer Wednesday (OLW 122) ~ Hearts

Happy New Year!  Before I jump into this weeks challenge, I'd love to hear what craft/hobby resolutions you made this year (stamp, scrapbook, etc.).  It's fun to share, beside who else wants to hear about your creative accomplishments, but your blog buddies?

I’ve made two this year.  First, my blog, it desperately needs attention and, second, I have scrapbook projects I need to complete.  As with any goal or resolution, you have to have a plan. I have to admit, the planning process took time, but I feel it was well worth it.

I look forward to hearing your resolutions.

Alright, now for this weeks challenge.  Create a card using hearts or a heart, whatever your heart desires!

For my card I used a new Hero Arts Stamp & Cut set (borrowed from a friend).  It's an Archiver's exclusive.  This set comes with four heart images and a matching die. Very sweet!

OLW 122 Rules:

1. A one-layer card is defined as a single layer of card stock folded in half. No other layers of card stock allowed!
2. Make a card with hearts/heart. Please remember to keep embellishments to a minimum!
3. Upload your card somewhere online and link to it using the InLinkz button on the bottom of this post. If you link to your blog, please make sure the link goes to the individual post, not to your blog's home page.
4.HAVE FUN! That's really what it's all about.

Supplies:
Stamps: Hero Arts & Papertrey, Ink (sentiment), Paper: Stampin'Up Whisper White, Ink: Papertrey Ink Pure Poppy & Memento Tuxedo Black, Accessories: Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Hero Arts Diecut

Thanks for stopping by.

One-Layer Wednesday (OLW118) ~ Snowflakes

Welcome to this weeks One-Layer Wednesday Challenge. I'm glad you stopped by! This week we are going to keep the "snow" theme going with Snowflakes.  I'm challenging you to create a card or tag using snowflakes (or just one snowflake, if you prefer).  Now, if you don't have a snowflake image you can use a snowman!  I can't wait to see what you come up with.

Here's mine:

OLW118 Rules:

1. A one-layer card is defined as a single layer of card stock folded in half. No other layers of card stock allowed!
2. Make a card or tag with snowflake/snowflakes. Please remember to keep embellishments to a minimum!
3. Upload your card somewhere online and link to it using the InLinkz button on the bottom of this post. If you link to your blog, please make sure the link goes to the individual post, not to your blog's home page.
4.HAVE FUN! That's really what it's all about.

Supplies: Stamps: Hero Arts & Penny Black, Paper: Stampin'Up, Ink: Memento Danube Blue and Summer Sky, Accessories: Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Red Sticky Tape & Prisma Glitter