Merry Monday Challenge #282

I was very happy when I saw the inspirational photo for this week's challenge at Merry Monday.  I have the perfect die for this challenge and couldn't wait to play along!

Here is the inspirational photo:

Here is the card I made using the photo as inspiration:

I started with SU's Cherry Cobbler card stock as my base and then added a layer of ivory card stock by Bazzill which I die cut using a Your Next Stamp die - Layered Rectangles.  The candle die cut as well as the sentiment die cut were cut from SU's Cherry Cobbler card stock.  I used double sided tape sheets when I cut the dies to adhere to the card front.  So much easier than using a glue pen!  The sparkly gold enamel dots are by Your Next Stamp which is a Canadian Company.  I love the colour combination of Ivory and Cherry Cobbler and use them a lot when making cards.  I enjoyed making this card and am happy that I have at least 1 less Christmas Card to make for this year.

Thanks for stopping by!
Anna/Oma

Tuesday Morning Sketch #245

I'm back to take part in some of my favourite sketch challenges.  I really like the Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge so thought I would play along.  Here is the sketch that was posted:

Here is the card I made using the sketch as inspiration:

I started off with a white card stock base and then added the embossed cardstock.  The embossing folder is by Darice and all the card stock I used is by Bazzill.  I die cut the flowers and leaves which are from Creative Expressions - shaded peony.  This die set also has co-ordinating stamps but I chose not to stamp them this time around.  The sparkly white enamel dots are by Your Next Stamp which is a Canadian company.  Your Next Stamp  has all kinds of dies, matching stamps, paper pads and embellishments and I am looking forward to seeing them again this year at Scrapfest on April 14th in Kitchener ON.  I cannot remember who the sentiment is by but I stamped it using SU's Cherry Cobbler which just happens to be my favourite colour.  It is such a beautiful deep maroon and I have both the card stock and ink pad. 

I love how this card turned out as it reminds me that warmer days are ahead. 

Thanks for stopping by!
Anna/Oma

AHSC #254

When my husband had a stroke on Jan. 26th, my card making mojo flew out the window.  I am happy to report that he is doing very well thanks to our excellent health care system.  When I called 911, the paramedic arrived in about 2 minutes followed by the ambulance 5 minutes later.  He spent a week and a half in hospital where they started physio and speech therapy.  After he arrived home, he received both physio and speech therapy at home and it was covered by our provincial health insurance.  On Wednesday he was able to go back to curling and is looking forward to golfing when the weather warms up.  To say he gave us quite a scare would be putting it mildly.  I am just grateful that it happened at home and not an hour earlier when he was driving. 

When he went to curling on Wednesday, I got the itch to make a card and this week's Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge was one that I knew I wanted to follow.  Here is the sketch:

Here is my card using the sketch as inspiration:

Card stock is by Bazill.  The sentiment die is by Stamps of Life and the butterfly dies are by Your Next Stamp.  The embossing folder is by Darice.  I added some white pearls to the butterflies as well as some yellow enamel dots to the flower centres and to the card.  I like how this card turned out and it makes me happy knowing that warmer weather, butterflies and flowers will soon be here.  I am so tired of winter! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Anna/Oma