Friday, August 14, 2015

Just had to....

Just had to make a couple of cards. I've been scrapbooking for so long that my card making addiction called out and wouldn't be quieted until I did something about it. I made a little time yesterday and worked on a card for the MFT Sketch Challenge, and then this morning got to it, and made a card for FMS and SSS Wednesday Challenge. Haven't played at any of these challenges in a bit, and thought it was about time! You should too!



Simon Wednesday Challenge Blog

Can't stop to chat today. Tad called today, and they're coming for a visit near his birthday. That means the scrapbook must absolutely, positively get finished. So guess what's on my agenda for the next several days (weeks....)??? Yep. Not cards.

Cards for today, however...


My card for FMS & SSSWC started with a Michaels white base and then a combination of stamps. PTI's "Have a" and "Birthday", and SC "Cool", along with their popsicle dies. Scraps of brightly colored papers and a scrap of polkie dot paper with a few pink sequins added just for fun. 

My MFT card has taken a bit of a liberty with the sketch as you'll see. But it made itself. It reminds me of several of my little grandchildren. We often say this to one another...


Again, the white is all Michaels. A bit of silver for the MFT stars, and some starry blue vellum. A scrap of yellow for the moon cut with Wplus9 dies, and a sentiment cut from a tag I bought with those little ones in mind. An AE frame die. Gotta run. Happy dances everyone.


22 comments:

lostinpaper said...

Fabulous cards Bev, those popsicles look good enough to eat (and it's only brekky time here lol)!

Amy O said...

Cute cards! I love the colors of the fun popsicles! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches this week. Be sure to play along again next week as we celebrate our 200th sketch.

Susanne Vargas said...

Very sweet popsicle card! And I am completely over the moon about the second card! Wonderful night sky scene!

Kim Heggins said...

So happy to see cards on your blog...two fabulous cards at that too! I love that sweet ice cream card, just too darn cute and I love your moon and stars, so beautiful, just like you my dear friend. Enjoy your scrapbooking and spending time with your family!

Kylie said...

Ah, two gorgeous cards to inspire us all! Love these, Bev! The colours of the icy poles are yummy! Don't you just love the "love you to the moon and back" sentiment. So meaningful. We use it in our family too The card is so lovely too! big hugs!

gail said...

Your ice lollies look good enough to eat! Great cards. Gail xx

Lynn said...

You always have to scratch the itch! Love your sweet cards...the colors on the first are divine...love them!

I Card Everyone said...

Very cool, and ditto ... another chat on the deck would be nice!
=]

Kristie Goulet said...

Great cards! Love the popsicles!!

Marybeth said...

Love the coolness of both cards Bev. The popsicles are refreshing and so is the nighttime sky. Can you tell its hot over here :)
104 today so we will be inside or in the pool! Glad you had some time to make some wonderful cards.

~amy~ said...

These are awesome Bev, I especially love the popsicle one!

Anita in France said...

Mouthwateringly luscious popsicles, Bev ...fabulous over the polka dots ... and that gorgeous moon night sky ... wonderful ... the sentiment is just so sweet! We'll wait to see more till you've finished Tad's scrapbook ... enjoy the visit my lovely friend! Miss you, hugs & bisous, bisous, Anita :)

Jen Timko said...

Mmmmmm....popsicles!! These are just adorable! So glad to see you at FMS and I hope you'll plan to join us next week for our 200th sketch celebration!

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous cards be :-) the popsicles are fabulous, the colours and sentiment are awesome! I love the 'COOL' stamps and the starry sky card is very cute too :-)

thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
luv
Lols x x x

Geri said...

I'm heading straight to the freezer to grab an ice cream snack the second I finish typing! Totally love how you carried the 'pokie dot' theme from the sentiment, to the paper strip and even the three sequins! Awesome colors too!

ADORE your second card! The velum and silver stars are soooo pretty! The sentiment warms my heart! Now...if only I had some little ones to make cards for!

Taunya Butler said...

Wonderful, yummy and super fun card - and I think you could enter it into the Food challenge over at DoubleClick - Here is a link for you!! Would love to see it in our gallery!! http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/2015/08/thank-you-cherry-much-use-food.html
Taunya Butler
daisiesgirl.com

Martha said...

Bev, these cards are simply darling!

Shona Chambers said...

I'm so glad you had the time to make these, they are fantastic!! I love those pastel iceblocks, such cool dies. And your night sky with the moon and the stars is stunning. Love the AE frame, the detail is so pretty. Hope you got everything finished in time!!

Petra Swart said...

Love your very COOL popsicle card, Bev!!! The colours are beautiful and I like the fun polka dots at the bottom!!!
The stars and moon on the second card are so beautiful!!! Love the blue vellum bg and the silver stars and the moon!!!! And the sentiment is so cute!!
Have a lovely week!!!!
Hugz

Darnell said...

These are sensational cards, Bevie! I think they are winners! You amaze me with your talent and the fact that you can stop one project and work on another! I don't have that ability and wish I did! Miss you! Hugs, Darnell

Miriam Prantner said...

Wonderful cards! I love that starry night scene you created with the MFT sketch! So glad you played along!

Barb said...

Two lovely cards Bev. Those ice lollies look delicious!

Thank you for dropping by and joining my blog. I am your new follower. I look forward to visiting often. Enjoy your family time. Yes, you certainly have been blessed. Have fun with your scrap booking. Barbxx