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AQUA Spectrum Noir - Nature set

Simply had to play with these new AQUA Spectrum Noir Markers. They just arrived in the mail yesterday:))
 After a quick coloring session while the kiddos read to me, here is my first card using them:
Spritzed the BG with LOTS of water to get a loose feel. The poppies are more detatiled.
Wish I had more time to color today.

LauraJane:)

The Card Concept #34 and SSS FLICKR Challenge #17

Hello! 
Can you believe we are at the end of April already?
Today Begins a new challenge at TCC.  
here's my card for the Freestyle/collage category.
Masking and over-stamping seem to be my gig these days!






 The  lovely polka-dots and roses were my main inspiration from TCC.

Colors from the SSS FLICKR #17 challenge were helpful as well:)
I used SSS Sunshine,Green Apple,Island Blue,and Doll Pink inks.  As well as Thinking of You and Always and Forever stamp sets.


HAPPY GLITTER PENS!!!
And, having just received several sets KIRARINA WINK  and  KIRARINA+2Win OIL based markers in the mail, I wanted to color with them too:)

You can see the scrumptious glitter in this bud.


Hope you are inspired to play along at TCC.

Guest designer

Clean & Simple
Clean & Graphic
Clean & Layered
Shabby Chic
Freestyle Collage
Classy & Elegant
Mixed Media

Thanks for stopping by,
LauraJane:)



Altenew April Challenge

Happy Tuesday!
Today I have a card for the  Altenew April Challenge From Places Abroad – China.
DT member, Yana created a magical card with rich gold, purple and turquoise that inspired me GREATLY:).
Here is my card for the challenge:

I used two sets from Altenew,
 The turquoise Branches are Penny Black
The butterfly was embossed in gold first.  Then inked in Distress and colored with water and more distress inks

I will be linking up to Virginia's View Challenge #14 :layers and dimensions.

Thanks for stopping by,
LauraJane:)

Papertrey APRIL 2015 BLOG HOP CHALLENGE

The APRIL 2015 BLOG HOP CHALLENGE asks us to concentrate on NAVY and PINKS.
Her's my card:
using the mask technique with a mix of PTI  and Distress inks.
Playing with some new PTI sets:
FLOWER FAVORITES
SWOOSH

 I simply ADORER that tiny Ladybug:)))

Thanks for stopping by!
LauraJane:)


a 10 Minute Easy card

Today I made a card in TEN minutes!! 
Ha, it took longer to photograph, upload and write this post than it did to make the actual card:)

is an easy make once you have the idea.
Here's my card. 


I'm entering the challenge at Virginia's View Challenge #14:
        layers and dimensions

The colors, NAVY and PINK are from the PTI April Blog hop inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by!

LauraJane:)

SMILE!

Good Monday to you! Today begins a new Sketch at STAMPlorations bi-monthly challenge.
Here is my card:

    Here is the sketch:
I used a mask for the circle and stamped several poppies from BLOOM SKETCHES , one of my favorite sets:) colored with markers and distress inks. I then lifted the mask and carefully stamped one more set of poppies, and colored again.  I chose to heat embossed three large butterflies from ARTFUL FLUTTERS and TRENDY BUTTERFLIES . The smaller butterflies are simply stamped in two shades of ink.  The sentiment is from Bold Sentiments: Hello.

We have three Guest Designers foe you to enjoy:
Suchi, Robyn, and Coni 
as well as the talented STAMPlorations Challenge gals.

Hope you stop by and leave some comment LOVE and take time to play along!!

LauraJane:)




The Card Concept Challenge #33

The Card Concept Challenge #33 starts today.

Feel free to use any of the styles of the team, Guest Designer or better yet, share your own style by combining one or more of the styles.  Card styles are explained HERE.

Here is my card for the Freestyle/collage category:

I started this card by stamping and coloring the BOW from Altenew's Bejeweled.
For the Background I masked the bow and stenciled ARTploration's FOILED in two shades of grey.
From there I decided to add some PTI's Meadow Greens embossed in PINK on vellum...I needed to carefully cut some of the bow out to tuck the pink in and around it, giving some dimension:)..which lead to adding several Scrolls Dies from Penny Black.
The sentiment is from PTI Tiny Tags.
All this I layered onto a piece of vellum that had been dry embossed and a pretty pattern paper, edged with Brilliant PINK polka-dot Washi from Doodlebug Design:)
Lastly, I messed with sequins, using micro dots to stick them on.
I think it's funny how this card grew from a simple pink bow on a white piece of cardstock. HA!!

Hope you are inspired to play along at TCC.

Guest designer

Clean & Simple
Clean & Graphic
Clean & Layered
Shabby Chic
Freestyle Collage
Classy & Elegant
Mixed Media

Thanks for stopping by,
LauraJane:)

Linking up to SSS Wednesday Challenge: 


Having one of those days:))))

 photo taken by my oldest son...from a road trip with siblings, cousins, grandparents and future in-law:)).

HAPPY children are a BLESSING:)))

Have a great day!

 LauraJane:)

STAMPlorations Sketch Challenge #31

Hello!
There's a new Sketch to play with at STAMPlorations.

As you can see I'm still playing with my new stencils from ARTplorations:)) This one is 
Confetti Circles.  SENTIMENT BUILDERS: Happy is my GO-to set these days!

Be sure to stop by STAMPlorations to see all the other amazingly varied cards from the DT and Guest designers:
Kim M. and, Pooja.

Have a Blessed week!
LauraJane:)


He is Risen!


Today, we celebrate the greatest gift that was ever given.
Thank you God for the glorious gift of salvation.

Have a Blessed Day!

LauraJane:)


Forgiven

Hello and Good Friday!
Just wanted to post a project that was inspired by:
a banner at church..
 a song, FORGIVEN by Sanctus Real,
and a CASEploration . 

I have placed it in my Smashbook as a reminder.

Have a BLESSED Easter Weekend!

LauraJane:)

The colors in Kimberly's card moved me...so Vibrant!
CASEplorations challenge:



STAMPlorations April Monthly Challenge and LIUB

Hello!  
There's a new challenge up for the month of April at STAMPlorations.


Wow...stamps I have..numbers not so much...that was challenging:)
Here's my card. I went for a boy's card:)

STAMPlorations VIGNETTE: Retro Mod Shapes worked out well for building a sweet truck and dirt road.  I used some number stamps to create the background...falling numbers:). For the sentiment I used BOLD SENTIMENTS: Hello.

We have three guest designers for the challenge.  Jo Nevill
and  Pamellia
 Please stop by thier blogs to leave them some love!

Hope to see you playing with numbers and your stamps at the challenge!

I'm going to add this to the LIUB for Autism Awareness Blog Hop.
This card is for Theo, son of Tenia.
and Cameron, son of Veronica.
You can join in on the hop too. The link is open until Sunday April  5, 2015


Here is the set I used to create the truck:


Thanks for stopping by, and have a Blessed weekend!

LauraJane:)

Light it Up Blue For Autism Awareness Blog Hop


Autism..  maybe just a thought for some....very real for many,
Please think before you  role your eyes, snicker or speak out...we're not all wired the same....it  doesn't mean we don't feel.
Do you know the difference between appropriate and inappropriate responses?
Shine a Light on Autism is a place you can read more about Autism awareness, fundraising, science, and advocacy efforts.

Here is what the HOP is all about:
"Hello and welcome to the Light It Up Blue For Autism Awareness Blog Hop!   There are so many fantastic sponsors that have shown their support for Autism Awareness and you can see the complete list here: http://lk2thestarz.blogspot.com/…/the-light-it-up-blue-for-…. If you would like a chance to win a prize from one of these fabulous companies leave a comment on this blog, and any of the other blogs participating in today's hop!  Winners will be chosen at random and will be announced on Monday April 6.  ♥ Veronica and Tenia.

My cards for the hop:

One for the kiddos:)

One for the Mommas:)


This one's for all the dear mothers of Autistic children.  
There is One who knows your hurts and daily struggles, 
He will give you the strength to for each day. Come to Him and He will give you rest.
His name is Jesus.



Thanks for stopping by!



LauraJane:)

Linking up to the SSS Wednesday Challenge :
Happy Birthday!




STAMPlorations and ARTplorations items used:


The Card Concept Challenge #32

Good day to you! 
Can you believe we are in April already? Where does time go?? 
Gone with the winds of Spring breezes.
We've got some Cheerful colors to work with at the new Card Concept challenge . .

{Coral, Aqua, Green & White}


Here is my card for the Freestyle/Collage category.


Hope you have a bit of time to play and create with us!
Guest designer
Maria Fisher 

Clean & Simple
Clean & Graphic
Clean & Layered
Shabby Chic
Freestyle Collage
Classy & Elegant
Mixed Media

Thanks for stopping by.

LauraJane:)