Compose a Card 8

This is a busy time of the year for me. So much work to do outside in order to get ready for spring and summer. My time for crafting becomes extremely limited. I did get a chance to play today - a much needed break from weeding, trimming and cleaning flower beds.

Becky's challenges are always just that - a challenge! Becky's outdoor photos of her cute daughters in their Easter dresses were the inspiration. I chose the black polka dots and new leaf option and finally got to ink 2 new PTI sets.

Thanks for taking a look!

Supplies:
Stamps: Beautiful Blooms II, Wonderfully Whimsical
Card Stock: Stamper's Select White, True Black, New Leaf
Ink: New Leaf, True Black
Miscellaneous: Nestabilities, circle punch

Compose a Card 6

This was my third time playing with Becky's Compose a Card Challenge. I found this one to be the most difficult. I think the limited number of pieces and colors (one layer, one ribbon, one button and embossing powder) caused my creativity to freeze up. It took many miles on the elliptical and treadmill before I came up with the tiniest of ideas. Yes, I design cards in my head while working out. It eases the boredom of working out 7 days a week. And makes the time go by much faster.

Anyhow, the colors always said "Wedding card" to me so I used that as a starting point. I used my new Nestabilities and found some beads and charms to finish this off.



Supplies:
Stamps: PTI Fancy Flourishes, Wedding Day
Cardstock: Enchanted Evening, Soft Stone
Ink: Enchanted Evening, Fresh Snow
Miscellaneous: Embossing powder, Satin Enchanted Evening Ribbon, Vintage button, Stampin' Up silver cord, charms and beads from Michaels, Nestabilities.