WWC284 - Dawn's Challenge: All About Occasions

Today's Watercooler Wednesday Challenge is hosted by Dawn and it's All About Occasions.  From time to time we all need a sympathy card so, I try to have a few in my stash.  This one was made up of some of the bits and pieces that have been laying around on my desk.  I think they came together for a very nice card. 

Be sure to check out the wonderful projects from the Watercooler Artists.  Then, take the challenge and link up your creation  You can find all of our challenge details by clicking the image below. We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, August 17th at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time to link up your project.

 

 

Thanks for stopping by,

 

Marsha

 

WWC283 - Tristan's Challenge: Anything Goes With a Feminine Twist

Tristan is host of this week's challenge at the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.  It's our Anything Goes With a Feminine Twist.  I had this kit that I made up a while back and this is one of the note cards that was included in that kit.  It's simple but so pretty.

Be sure to check out the wonderful projects from the Watercooler Artists.  Then, take the challenge and link up your creation  You can find all of our challenge details by clicking the image below. We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, August 10th at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time to link up your project.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha

WWC282 - Fifth Week Anything Goes Challenge

Anything Goes is the challenge this week at The Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.  I always like these as it lets me show off whatever it is I have on my craft desk.  Today I'm sharing a card I made using the Game On stamp set from Stampin' Up!  It's black and white and very easy to make. 

Be sure to check out the wonderful projects from the Watercooler Artists.  Then, take the challenge and link up your creation  You can find all of our challenge details by clicking the image below. We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, August 3rd at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time to link up your project.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha

WWC281 - Heidi's Challenge: All About Occasions

It's time for our next Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.  This week Heidi is hosting our All About Occasions challenge.  My card is one I made quite some time ago so I'm not sure what products I used.  I do know it's a watercolor.  I love irises.

For all of our challenge details and to share your project, visit the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge by clicking the image below.  We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, July 27th at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time to link up your project.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha

WWC280 - Kath's Challenge: Anything Goes With a Masculine Twist

And, once again it's time for another Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.  This week Kath is hosting our Anything Goes With a Masculine Twist.

This is another of my stamps from Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  They have a very nice selection of silhouette stamps and I'll be sharing more of them with you in the coming weeks.   For this one, I used my blending brushes to make the background.  The ink colors I used are Gumball and Plum Punch from Taylored Expressions.

Be sure to check out the wonderful projects from the Watercooler Artists.  Then, take the challenge and link up your creation  You can find all of our challenge details by clicking the image below. We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, July 20th at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time to link up your project.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha

WWC279 - Helen's Challenge: All About Occasions

Today's Watercooler Wednesday Challenge is hosted by Helen and it's All About Occasions.  As you can see, my occasion is birthday.  I used one of the stenciled backgrounds I had in my stash for this card.  I used the Spring Fling Layered Stencil from Taylored Expressions.  I love these stencils as there are three layers that allow you to get everything lined up perfectly. 

Be sure to check out the wonderful projects from the Watercooler Artists.  Then, take the challenge and link up your creation  You can find all of our challenge details by clicking the image below. We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, July 12th at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time to link up your project.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha

WWC278 - Michelle's Challenge: Anything Goes With a Feminine Twist

It's time for another Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.  This week Michelle is hosting our Anything Goes With a Feminine Twist challenge.  It was an opportunity for me to play with one of my new silhouette stamps from Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  You'll see more of those stamps in the future.

I stamped the image on white cardstock and colored it using my Prismacolor Colored Pencils.  The stamps is Rainy Day and I can see all kinds of seasons using this image.  I mounted the colored image panel on a layer of colored cardstock and for the life of me I don's remember what the color is.  I can't find the name of it anywhere but I like the way the image stands out on it.

Be sure to check out the wonderful projects from the Watercooler Artists.  Then, take the challenge and link up your creation  You can find all of our challenge details by clicking the image below. We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, July 6th at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time to link up your project.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha

WWC277 - Tristan's Challenge: All About Occasions

Today, Tristan is hosting our All About Occasions challenge over at the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.  As ever, I'm needing more birthday cards and this one was such fun to create.  I used my Taylored Expressions Blending Brushes to make a background to showcase the Wild Grass stamp from Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  The ink colors I used are Salt Water Taffy, Gumball and Toffee from Taylored Expressions.  The image was stamped using Altenew's Jet Black ink.

Be sure to check out the wonderful projects from the Watercooler Artists.  Then, take the challenge and link up your creation  You can find all of our challenge details by clicking the image below. We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, June 29th at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time to link up your project.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha

WWC276 - Marsha Challenge: Anything Goes With a Masculine Twist

It's time for an Anything Goes With a Masculine Twist on the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.  I'm hosting this week and would love to see those masculine cards you create.  I'm always looking for ideas and inspiration as I make a lot of masculine cards.  Come join us!

This is a very simple one.  I stamped the trees from the Lovely As a Tree stamp set from Stampin' Up!, cut out a black bear using a die from Taylored Expressions, added a sentiment and it was done.

Be sure to check out the wonderful projects from the Watercooler Artists.  Then, take the challenge and link up your creation  You can find all of our challenge details by clicking the image below. We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, June 22nd at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time to link up your project.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha

WWC275 - Karen's Challenge: All About Occasions

This week Karen is hosing our All About Occasions challenge at the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.  Hope you will come join us this week.

This one was made to add to my thinking of you stash.  It will most likely find its way to one of the guys in my life.  I love the silhouette of the tree and the giraffe.  It's the Grace and Peace stamp set from Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  I used my Taylored Expressions blending brushes to make the background, then stamped the image over it. 

For all of our challenge details and to share your project, visit the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge by clicking the image below.  We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, June 15th at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time to link up your project.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha

WWC274 - Dawn's Challenge: Anything Goes With a Feminine Twist

Wednesday has rolled around again and it's time for another Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.  This week Dawn is hosting our Anything Goes With a Feminine Twist challenge.  The card I'm sharing is one that I made when I helped a friend with a class way back before we couldn't get together any more.  I don't remember the colors we used or each particular product but you could use what you have and change it up.

Be sure to check out the wonderful projects from the Watercooler Artists.  Then, take the challenge and link up your creation  You can find all of our challenge details by clicking the image below. We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, June 8th at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time to link up your project.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha

WWC273 - Marsha's Challenge: All About Occasions

It's Wednesday and that means it's time for another Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.  This week I'm hosting our All About Occasions challenge.

Elephants are a favorite of mine and when I found this silhouette from Blue Knight Rubber Stamps, I just had to have it.  The background was done using the Set the Scene Clouds Stencil from Taylored Expressions.  The Mini Moon Stamp and Die is from Altenew.  For the finishing touch, I added some Icy Sparkle Crystals.

Be sure to check out the wonderful projects from the Watercooler Artists.  Then, take the challenge and link up your creation  You can find all of our challenge details by clicking the image below. We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, June 1st at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time to link up your project.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha

Product Used

Walk by Faith from Blue Knight Rubber Stamps

Mini Moon from Altenew

Mini Moon Die from Altenew

Jelly Donut, Salt Water Taffy, Confetti Cake, Sprinkles from Taylored Expressions

Whisper White cardstock from Stampin' Up!

Jelly Donut cardstock from Taylored Expressions

Set the Scene Clouds Stencil from Taylored Expressions

Icy Sparkle Crystals from Studio Katia

WWC272 - Helen's Challenge: Anything Goes With a Masculine Twist

Today Helen is hosting our Anything Goes With a Masculine Twist on the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.  I colored up some feathers, placed them on navy cardstock and added a sentiment and some gems.  I think this one will go to one of my grandsons.

Be sure to check out the wonderful projects from the Watercooler Artists.  Then, take the challenge and link up your creation  You can find all of our challenge details by clicking the image below. We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, May 25th at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time to link up your project.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha

WWC271 - Kath's Challenge: All About Occasions

This week Kath is hosting our All About Occasions challenge at the Watercooler Wednesday.  For my card I used one of those I made using a kit I had on hand.  I send a lot of just a note and thinking of you cards so it's time to replenish my stash.

Be sure to check out the wonderful projects from the Watercooler Artists.  Then, take the challenge and link up your creation  You can find all of our challenge details by clicking the image below. We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, May 18th at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time to link up your project.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha

WWC270 - Tristan's Challenge: Anything Goes With a Feminine Twist

It's Wednesday and time for another Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.  This week Tristan is hosting our Anything Goes With a Feminine Twist challenge.  As long as it feminine, it can be anything you want it to be.  So us what you've got!

Today I'm sharing a card that I made when I helped a friend with her card class.  I love the bright color.

Be sure to check out the wonderful projects from the Watercooler Artists.  Then, take the challenge and link up your creation  You can find all of our challenge details by clicking the image below.
We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, May 11th at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time to link up your project.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha

WWC269 - Fifth Week Anything Goes Challenge

With a fifth Wednesday in April, the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge has an Anything Goes challenge for you.  That means that whatever you are working on will fit this challenge. 

This is one of the cards I designed for our February stamp club.  We've not met since then and we are all missing the time spent together crafting.  I've used the Timeless Tropical stamp and dies to create this card.  The flowers and leaves were colored using Prismacolor Colored Pencils and Gamsol.

Be sure to check out the wonderful projects from the Watercooler Artists.  Then, take the challenge and link up your creation  You can find all of our challenge details by clicking the image below.  We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, May 4th at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time to link up your project.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha

WWC268 - Dawn's Challenge: ll About Occasions

This week is All About Occasions at the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.  I'm always in need of birthday cards.  I had a kit on hand and made of a bunch of cards.  This is one of them.  It's clean and simple and the foil gives it a bit of shine.

For all of our challenge details and to share your project, visit the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge by clicking the image below.  We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, April  27th at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Standard Time to link up your project.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha

Happy Mail Just For You

You know, life is good even when you can't be out and about as you would like.  In the last month, I've been out of the house only twice.  But, I have a most wonderful family who shops for me and sees that I have all that I need.  I am truly blessed.

Today's card was made for the Taylored Expressions #TEMakerChallenge over on Facebook.  The objective is to use at least one of the themes for your card and at least one Taylored Expressions product.  This month's was embossing, stripes and orange.  I decided to try to use all three on my card and I think it turned out rather well.

For the embossing, I opted to dry emboss using a Tim Holtz embossing folder that has rarely been used.  I like the way it looks in the background.  It's also stripes so with one, I got two.  Love when that happens.

The card base is Candy Corn cardstock and the embossed layer is Pumpkin cardstock both from Taylored Expressions.  I have a friend who's favorite color is orange but it's one color she cannot wear as she has red hair.  So, whenever I make a card to send to her, I always include orange somewhere on the card. 

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha

Products Used

From Taylored Expressions

Simple Strips - Friendship stamp set

Candy Corn, Pumpkin, Lemon Meringue, Strawberry Milkshake, Cookie Monster, 

Jelly Donut and Sweet Basil cardstock

Simple Strips Die

Petal Pop-Ups 2 Die (retired)

Pitcher Vase Die

Leafy Branch Die (retired)

Silhouette Stems 4 Die (retired)

Drip Drops

From Altenew

Jet Black ink

From Tim Holtz

Candy Stripes Embossing Folder

From Stampin' Up!

Whisper White cardstock

From Copic

B00 Marker

WWC267 - Karen's Challenge: Anything Goes With a Masculine Twist

It's time for a new Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.  This week Karen is hosting our "Anything Goes With a Masculine Twist" challenge.  I thought it would be a good time to make a card for my brother to let him know I'm thinking of him.

I don't remember what colors I used for the card base as it's been in my stash box for quite some time.  The stamp set I used is Sailing Home and the Smooth Sailing Dies from Stampin' Up!  The images were stamped using Poblano Pepper ink and Toffee ink from Taylored Expressions. 

Be sure to check out the wonderful projects from the Watercooler Artists.  Then, take the challenge and link up your creation  You can find all of our challenge details by clicking the image below.  We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, April 20th, at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time to link up your project.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha

WWC266 - Heidi's All About Occasions Challenge

This week our challenge is All About Occasions at the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.  The card I'm sharing is one I made using elements from a kit I had on hand.  I added a cake I stamped and colored from the Happy Birthday to You stamp set.

Be sure to check out the wonderful projects from the Watercooler Artists.  Then, take the challenge and link up your creation  You can find all of our challenge details by clicking the image below.  We’d love to have you join us.  You have until Monday, April 13th at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time to link up your project.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha

Feathered Hello

One of the things I've been doing is keeping busy making cards to send to family and friends.  I can't see them so the next best thing is to send them a special note to let them know I'm thinking of them.  It's hard for all of us to be away from each other.

Today found me playing along with a couple of challenges.  The theme from the Just Us Girls Challenge gave me the perfect opportunity to use one of my new Mini Delight:  Strength stamp set from Altenew.  It's one of their mini stamp and die combos and I love the feather outline and the little stamp that colors just the tip of the feather.  The colors of pink, gray, green and Kraft, from the Color Throwdown Challenge, worked well for the feathers. 

I've entered my card into the following challenges.  For the challenge details, click the image(s) below.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha

Products Used

Mini Delight:  Strength stamp set from Altenew

Hello stamp from Taylored Expressions

Toffee, Pink Champagne and Lime Zest inks from Taylored Expressons

Jet Black ink from Altenew

Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Whisper White Thick cardstock from Stampin' Up!

Mini Delight:  Strength Die and Rounded Rectangles Die Set from Altenew

Drip Drops from Taylored Expressions

WWC265 - Marsha's Challenge: Anything Goes With a Feminine Twist

Hello everyone!  How are you all faring?  Me, I'm doing well but would really like to leave the house.  Due to my age and a couple of health concerns, I have been keeping myself away from all except those who live in the house with me.  I'm so thankful I have all of these wonderful craft supplies to keep me busy.  Stay cautious and stay safe!

The card I'm sharing to day is the one I designed for our February stamp club as it was my turn to do the projects.  We made our own patterned paper using the Thoughtful Blooms stamp set from Stampin' Up!  It's a simple floral design but it reminds me that Spring is here.  Even in these difficult times, beauty can be found all around us as the buds and blossoms of Spring begin to show themselves.

Be sure to check out all the wonderful inspiration from the Watercooler Artists.  Then, take the challenge and share your creation with us.  You can find all of our challenge details by clicking the image below.  You have until Monday, April 6th at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time to link up your project.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha

Product Used

Thoughtful Blooms from Stampin' Up! (retired)

Rococo Rose, Gray Granite, Granny Apple Green, Crushed Curry from Stampin' Up!

Gray Granite, Rococo Rose, Whisper White from Stampin' Up!

Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up! (retired)

Icy Sparkle Crystals from Studio Katia