Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Quick Post for The Hop to Stop, and The Challenge

Crazy 'round here. Don't have time for migraines, but somehow, they just laugh and show up when I really have no time for them. Like right now. Jerks. Anyway, I've got my running shoes on again this morning, and need to get these two cards posted before the day gets away from me. And I promise to try and catch up on visiting at and commenting on your blogs too. Soon.


By now everyone in our card making world should know about this, and because you do, please pass the information about The Hop to Stop along to your blogging buds, and support this cause. For those of our comrades who are in the midst of DV, please know that we care. One in three women in the US will be or has been a victim of DV. I have two sisters....one of us could have been in that number. Makes me really think. Stop and visit the incredible Becca Cruger's blog, and ink up and link up. See more by clicking on the photo above. You'll notice that there are prizes....thanks to all those sponsors who've supported this cause! For all the information you need about the hop, pop over, and if you need a little more information about DV, you'll find that there too. 

My card:


A purple panel with a WPlus9 circle cut out, which was then backed by a watercolored panel in yellows and greens. A LF 'hello' die in a muted silver scrap. Some doubled up sequins, and a little kitty cut with my Silhouette. The purple is old, and this is actually the 'back' side. It's sort of like a mulberry paper, only different. I'm also going to link this up to Lawnscaping Challenge, where we're to make the sentiment our focal point. 



Next I want to pop a card into Lesley's The Challenge.


Made a Christmas card.... I know, right?!


Pretty vellum paper I received for my birthday!! It's from SU, and I couldn't wait to delve into it. A WPlus9 circle with Silhouette snowflake and one little sequin. An EH sentiment and MFT flag dies. scraps of black. Gotta run, already I've been too long winded. Happy dances everyone.


32 comments:

Ardyth said...

Wow that vellum is gorgeous! Love how you've used the purple too - very halloween! Have a great day!

New Creations said...

Simply an elegant creation Bev to raise awareness through our creations all over the world! Love that watercolored circle panel alone with purple. And i love your black and white creation too! The vellum is very pretty, is it already printed or you stamped over it, little confused. Love that snowflake!

Becca Cruger said...

Spooktacular! How do you have such an awesome way with Halloween cards? Last night, I finally set some Halloween stuff on my crafting desk. And then it stared at me and I got scared (or just lacked mojo, one of the two).

Bev - you are bright spot in this blogosphere. You're amazing. You're awesome. You're incredible. (I thought if I made your head a little bigger your migraine might go away). :)

Shelly said...

Two sweet cards, Bev!
Sorry about the migraines...feel better soon! Hugs

MiamiKel said...

Fabulous card!! Love the fun theme to your card ;)

Suzanne Reynolds said...

Purple and yellow a favorite color combo for me. Your card is clean and simple and very pretty...like the silhouette of the cat.

Leigh Penner said...

These are both wonderful, Bev! I especially love your take on the Challenge Sketch!

Marlena M. said...

Delightful cards and a worthy cause! yay for making a Christmas card! I'm sorry for your migraine...I'm a daily sufferer too.I literally feel your pain. ;( I pray it eases up

Crafty Math Chick said...

Lovely cards - I especially like the purple silhouette cat card from the Hop to Stop that brought me here. Lovely designs!

KT Fit Kitty said...

I saw your card at the Hop to Stop and wanted to pop in and tell you how cute it is - I love cats! I hope your migraine goes away soon; I get them too, no fun. Feel better.

lostinpaper said...

Great cards Bev, I'm swooning over that vellum myself!

Tiffani Trumble said...

Nice job Bev! I love how simple the kitty card is, and I love the sparkle on it!!!!!

Deepti said...

Awesome card and the vellum looks awesome :)

TK said...

I really enjoy the snowflake card, it's just perfect behind that vellum!

Kara Lynne said...

Wonderful cards, Bev! Great designs and sweet details on both of them. I'm so sorry about those mean old migraines. I hope you feel well fast!

Lisa said...

Two really nice cards! The first could be Halloween or not...and love the snowflakes....

Susanne Vargas said...

Hope your migraine went away! Your kitty looking at the moon is so cute and that snowflake card with the vellum is fantastic!
Was working on a purple card today... Now I just need to find time to take a picture, edit it, and write a blogpost...

I Card Everyone said...

You're the best, BEv ... enough said... love your cards, too!
=]

Michele said...

i'm visiting from the hop to stop/. your card is darling! xo

sandie said...

I am a fan of purple and yellow and this card just jumped out at me..love it x

Barb said...

Two lovely cards fitting the sketch perfectly. I like the water colour behind the die cut circle. It looks like the moon. Barbxx

TracyM #6773 said...

BOO-tiful purple card, DELIGHTFUL Christmas card - LOVE the designs!!!
Hope your migraines start behaving, not good to have hang around :(

Lesley said...

Such a classy and elegant, Christmas card! Love the vellum and the panel of snowflakes. Thank you for joining us at The Challenge!

Hannelie said...

Great job with your cards Bev ! Those darn migraines. Hope they vanish into thin air! SOON!
HUgs to you!

Monika Skinner said...

Love your cards, Bev. Especially the cat looking at the moon, it's fab. I wanted to thank you for the lovely comments you left on my blog. One from the Coffee Lovers Hop sticks in my mind. I thought you might want to know that I made a little video tutorial on how I make my stamped backgrounds. You can find it on my bog http://tinkercards.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/love-you-like-coffee-take-2.html Enjoy and have a lovely day! :-) x

SewPaperPaint said...

Gorgeous black and white snowflake card! Love this!

Anita in France said...

A double treat, Bev ... your moonlit kitty is fabulous ... that purple sky is so rich and gorgeous! What yummy vellum ... such beautiful snowflakes! Think lots of us are missing in blogland at the moment ... me too! Hope the migraines have stayed away, mon amie ... miss you heaps! Hugs & bisous, bisous, Anita :)

Claire Broadwater said...

Bev, your card is so pretty! I love the black with the vellum. The snowflakes are just gorgeous on the vellum! So happy you joined us at The Challenge this week! XX

Michele K. Henderson said...

It's a kitty! LOVE it!
Take care!
Michele

Kim Heggins said...

Fabulous cards Miss Bev...just love your wonderful style. Your Halloween card has just the right amount of spooky and your sweet holiday is so beautiful. Thanks for joining at The Challenge.

Jerrie said...

Love your take on the sketch! That purple and big moon witht the black cat rock!

Kylie said...

Oh Bev, I am so sorry to hear about the jerk of a migraine. Hope you are now pain free. They totally suck!

Your cards are GORGEOUS! I love the Halloween card - simple and fun. The Christmas card is sooo elegant. Very pretty!