Give Us Your Background! @ Little Red Wagon

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it's Brenda's turn to choose the challenge and she's saying, "Give Us Your Background!" which just means that she wants to see background we've made ourselves....so think ink smooshing, stencilling, stamping...but no patterned paper! *flops on the ground and throws a fit so hard a two year old saw and said, "Nice."*

So, yeah, this challenge is not exactly in my wheelhouse. But, that's why it's called a challenge, right? (*feels immediately HORRIBLE because I sneaked a preview peek at Brenda's very heartfelt and lovely post and here I am whining about the theme*) Thing is.....I actually ended up with something I like, and, of course, it's not something I would have thought of doing without being challenged to do it, so really, no grumbling was needed. And, even more surprising, this card was made at 4:30am and it actually worked out...so thank you, Insomnia.....for the card and this ramshackle post.

AnYhOo, here is said card....

As background making is not my forte, I went with a very simple cloud scene using a homemade 'stencil'. I use the term 'stencil' loosely as it's just a piece of scrap cardstock I cut like this: 

Digi is from Stamp Fairy, which has, sadly, been closed for years now.

Why don't you give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up?  And, while you're there, be sure to check out the fabulous projects the other Girlfriends have created.

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Allsorts:  flowers all over
CAS on Friday:  summer
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge:  summer
Crafty Creations:  anything goes
Ellibelle's Wednesday Challenge:  summer
Simon Says:  anything goes
Crafty Sentiments:  anything goes
{PIN}spirational:  inspirational photo
A Place To Start:  flowers
Always Fun:  use stencils
Incy Wincy:  summer colours
Dragonfly Dreams:  no patterned paper
The Library Challenge:  Miniature Garden Grower
AAA Challenge:  maxi white space + flowers

Spots Or Stripes! @ Little Red Wagon

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it's my turn to choose the challenge and I'm going with "Spots Or Stripes!" which means I want to see those polka dots or spots or tittles or lines or plaids or stripes or.....all of the above!

This is what I did....

I've got liney patterned paper and a beautiful image from Pernilla Nilsson with lots of little dots, which I Stickled, though it doesn't show up in the photo, of course.  Anyone know why Stickles are so shy?  If I sparkled like that, I sure wouldn't hide.  #Stickles...The Introverted Glitter.

Speaking of shy.....*reaches under desk, rummages around, drags, pulls, tugs with both hands, arms & legs, swears more than once....finally yanks it out, gives it a shake, a nudge, dirty look, The Mom Look, The Just Wait Until We Get Home Mom Look, gestures impatiently....*

"Hi, I'm Mojo.  I'm glad to be back.  Sorry I was away for so long.  I'm going to try to be more present in the future.  Thank you for being understanding."

Yes, Mojo, thanks for coming back.

Why don't you give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up? And, while you're there, be sure to check out the fabulous projects the other Girlfriends have created.

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As You Like It:  summer or autumn - I'll admit...I like autumn better as a season but I like summer cards sooooo much better.  Personally, I find that autumn cards can only really be given in the fall, while summer cards as good all year 'round.
613 Avenue Create:  anything goes
Allsorts:  flowers all over
Inkspirational:  painting or colouring
Creative Fingers:  anything goes
Crafty Creations:  anything goes
Creative Moments:  anything goes
Crafty Sentiments:  anything goes
A Place To Start:  flowers

Fantasy! @ Little Red Wagon

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it's Doni's turn to choose the challenge and she's saying, "Fantasy!" which means she wants to see those fantastical creatures or beings...so think dragons, fairies, a mom who's not tired, mermaids or.....

....gnomes!  Because gnomes are super cool!  These guys, the fence and the sentiment are all from The Cat's Pajamas.  I do love their stamps.  Super cute and high quality.

It's been awhile since I made a card like this (kinda a reverse frame card)....I used to make them quite a bit.  I did still have a bit of a struggle getting it together, I ended up using a few different papers from different manufacturers but I think it worked out okay in the end.  So, it's not like the mojo is back yet, still being elusive but definitely in the vicinity....maybe it's peeking 'round the corner of my computer/craft room from time to time.

Why don't you give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up? And, while you're there, be sure to check out the fabulous projects the other Girlfriends have created.

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