Three Clouds

Happy Wednesday, lovely people!

The clouds were cut by hand and freestyle. I didn't use a pattern, so each cloud is unique - just like the real deal!

I also embossed the patterned paper with swirls to add a little extra texture.

Have you made your own embellishment lately? If so, what was it? Do you enjoy making your own or do you leave it to others?

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs. See below for details, so you can share, too!

365 Cards: Day 186 - Super Sketchy Sunday

Craft Your Passion: #126 - Flower Images

Crafts 4 Eternity: #87 - Less Is More

Crafts & Me: #100 - Add A Flower

Forever Friends: #44 - Embossing

Make It Monday: #105 - Anything Goes

My Mum's Craft Room: #73 - Anything Goes

Crafty Creations Challenge #186: Back To School

It's another fun challenge at Crafty Creations this week: Back To School.

Our sponsor is Robyn's Fetish, who kindly let me use this digital stamp. A brand new pack of crayons - Perfect for creating wonderful works of art!

I still remember the excitement of an upcoming school year. The new supplies, the new clothes & the new things that would be learned. Yes, I was a geeky girl!

Do you use crayons in your crafts? They are considered a child's tool, but they can be a lot of fun to use.

I still color with my niece. There is something about just coloring in an image that can be so much fun!

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs:

Crafts & Me: #100 - Add A Flower
Creative Belli: #151 - Back To School
Fussy & Fancy: #70 - Back To School
Little Red Wagon: Back To School
Make It Monday: #105 - Anything Goes
My Mum's Craft Room: #73 - Anything Goes
My Time To Craft: #187 - Black, White & One Color
Ribbon Reel: #36 - Black, White, Pop Of Pink
Tuesday Throwdown: #114 - Back To Books

Tuesday Alchemy: Challenge #30 - Anything Goes

It's a favorite challenge for everyone: Anything Goes. You get to choose the challenge, so definitely stop by and share a creation with us at Tuesday Alchemy!

By playing, you would win one of two fabulous prizes from our sponsors:

Broken Box Designs - Holiday Digi Stamp Toodle Set

Fabric.com - $50 Gift Certificate

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.
See below for details, so you can share, too!

4 Crafty Chicks: #105 - Back To School

Art Impressions: #78 - Anything Lacy

Creative Belli: #151 - Back To School

Cutie Pie: #26 - No Flowers

Fussy & Fancy: #70 - Back To School

Make It Monday: #105 - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes

Tuesday Morning Sketches: #162

Tuesday Throwdown: #114 - Back To Books

Whoopsi Daisy: Lace With Image

{PIN}spirational Challenge #23: Photo Inspiration - Flowers In Pots

Isn't this such a wonderful idea? Hanging pots in rows on a fence is a fantastic way to add extra beauty to an outside space.

This is our newest inspiration photo for {PIN}spirational Challenges. Aren't you just inspired? I was!

There are so many lovely little details that you can take with you as you create. We would love to see you share your project with us, too!

Our sponsor at {PIN}spirational Challenges this week is Birdie Brown, who I am a HUGE fan of!

They offer adorable and super cute digis. I was lucky enough to be able to use one for this card.

To make the "eyes" on the flowers, I layered a black rhinestone on top of my "faux" brads. They make it very fabulous AND silly, don't you think?

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.
See below for links, so you can share, too!

Craft Your Passion: #126 - Flower Images

Make It Monday: #105 - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes

Shopping Our Stash: #67 - Wooden It Be Nice

Clear It Out Challenge #11 - Sympathy

Clear It Out Challenges is all about clearing out your stash, hence, the name :)

Our challenge is sympathy and you must use dark papers from your stash. Sympathy cards may seem difficult, but they are actually quite simple.

With sympathy, you don't have to be over the top and you can keep everything CAS. Of course, if you need to add some bling (like me), there is nothing wrong with doing so.

Digi Darla is our wonderful sponsor and I was able to use one of their digis for this creation. It's actually a poinsettia, but I figured it would work, especially since I sparkled it up with glitter.

The style of this card can be used for any kind of sympathy, too.

Have you made a sympathy card before? What did you decide was the best look?

If you haven't, definitely join us at Clear It Out Challenges!

This card was submitted to these wonderful challenge blogs.

See below for details, so you can share your own creation!

365 Cards: Day 180 - Standout Stripes
Avadares: #3 - Make It Sparkle
Daring Cardmakers: Focus On Flowers
My Time To Craft: #187 - Black, White & One Color
Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes
Penny's Paper Crafty: #91 - Sparkle & Shine