We Are 3's Iris Release

We Are 3 has released some darling new sets for a DT member's (Margaret Ashby) birthday. So many adorable Iris wreaths (Margaret's Wreaths) and matching papers (Margaret's Irises)!!!! I couldn't decide which frame to use first - so I chose two to use. I couldn't resist! The sentiments are from Think Spring and Holiday Birthdays.  I added a seriously adorable cat, and I added some Iris from Creative Fabrica for some added color - okay, not so much added color, but they were the only irises in my stash! 

I LOVE this paper!  The paper and frames are available for purchase at the We Are 3 Etsy store. 

                                

Paper Ala Mode Romantic Garden Challenge

The fun Paper Ala Mode challenge happens every other Saturday. This week's challenge is Romantic Garden. The "wall" on my card is cut from Romantic Garden collection (We Are 3). I just used plain white cardstock for my stairway - but it was too much.....so I added some contrasting trim. Then I added some fun "decorations" - a clock a wall hanging, We Are 3's Happiness Is, Puppy Dog, Garden Rose Basket, and Birthday Wishes set.

Here's how the card looks opened.  This was so much fun to do.

    

Sizzix Eclips Spring Tag Challenge

Surprise, Surprise, Surprise! I made it to the end of the week with a tag every day! The theme for this challenge is Spring Tags - I've made tags or box/bag toppers - that I might use for gift giving.

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Sizzix Eclips Users and Spring Tag Challenge

I love lacy doilies - so pretty. Here I made a 4" tag using a doily from Monica's Creative Room. The bird is I Love You from Kajsans. I added some pearls to finish it off.

Too cute, eh?
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Happy Easter

In case you haven't noticed, We Are 3 has been adding a lot of new designs in the Etsy shop! One of our newest releases is none other than Dotted Swiss. I've used several colors in this collection to make Easter treats for the neighbor kids. The file is Easter Bunny Egg Holder by Geproing - made for the Kinder Eggs, but I had Cadbury eggs available, so I did a little adjusting.

Sizzix Eclips Users Group Spring Tags

Oh, I sure am enjoying this fabulous week of Spring tags with the Sizzix Eclips Users Group. Today I decided to go with a Feathered Friend masquerading as the Easter Bunny. I simply added some bunny ears to one of Beccy's Place's birds. The scalloped tag is from Monica's Creative Room, and the sentiment is from Sekada Forever in My Heart.

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Power Poppy Creative Confetti

A card to both play along with the Power Poppy Creative Confetti challenge (Flowers for the Front Line) and to thank an essential worker. I used Graceful Still Life from Power Poppy. 

Sizzix Eclips Users Group Challenge

This week at the Eclips Users Group, we are making Spring tags. I thought these Textured Eggs would work out perfectly with a background made of paper from the Happy Birthday collection. Quick and easy - Woo Hoo for that!

The doily is cut from Miss Kate Cuttables Heart Doilies.  I added a bow to finish off the tag.

                  
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The Eclips Users Group Challenge

I know - how much simpler can you get?!?!?  I committed to a five-tag challenge with the Eclips Users Group - I wanted to start out simple.  LOL!  It's a fabulous simple carrot tag - can't remember who created the svg, as it's something I downloaded eights years ago.  I made sure to use some fun papers - Paper Studio's Color Kaleidoscope.

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Orange Lemonade from We Are 3

Instead of fun summer colors with the new Orange Lemonade collection, I saw Halloween. I knew I had some dimensional stickers I hadn't used - so used them to make a quickie Halloween card. 

What's Up, Doc?

My hubby asked for a unique card to give to his back surgeon, so I set out to make a doctor-jacket card. I especially love the papers I used for his shirt and tie - so Dr. Norton. While there are many samples online, I chose one that came with instructions from A Cup of Sparkle. I used stethoscope clipart. 

I think it's kind of fun.

Challenges - Creative Confetti and Stick It Down

This week for Creative Confetti, Power Poppy went Digital - using a digital image on our project. How convenient, since pretty much all I do is digital!  They pretty much know the way to a digi girl's heart!  LOL!  The lovely image is Lavender Sachet from Power Poppy.  The layout is inspired by the monthly sketch at Stick It Down - which I turned sideways.

The Lavender Sachet is also colored digitally.  Here's a closeup.

Now I know you're gonna want to play along this week - both challenges have awesome prizes.  There are loads of fab cards and layouts - and they are beautiful!  So pop on over to Power Poppy and Stick It Down to get a little inspiration from the fabulous crafters.

We Are 3 Encouraging Words Release

We Are 3 has released a new sentiment set - Encouraging Words. I chose to make a Z-Fold card using two of the sentiments. I chose to go with Fruity paper. I added a strawberry from my stash because the Fruity Paper just called for it!

       

Graphic 45 Card Class

Susan from Susan's Scrap Club and Bluemoon Scrapbooking put together an online class for all us shut-ins! Papers are from Graphic 45. Susan also used various dies and punches from her stash. It's been a while since I've been able to take a class - so this was fun and inspirational. Thank you, Susan!

The inside of the card actually contains a pocket for a gift card or note....so I added  a We Are 3 sentiment from the Itty Bitty - Sweet set.

Simply Sympathy with Featured Stamper

This sweet sympathy card features Dandelion - can it get any prettier? The layout is pretty simple with the sentiments computer generated.

The Outlawz - Crash Your Stash

Well, since we've been social distancing, I've had some extra time to join more challenges - this time the Crash Your Stash Challenge at The Outlawz. Since I am obsessed with Creative Monica's Layered Doilies, this was a snap. Yes, I keep Monica's files in my stash. The background paper is from the At The Beach collection at We Are 3. The Doily is Layered Doily #31.

The popped ornament in the center is from my stash of sticker embellishments. All I added was a ribbon to cover the hole for a key chain in the ornament. There's plenty of inspiration at the Crash Your Stash challenge - and there's a prize!

Tuesday Color Challenge

The Outlawz Tuesday Color Challenge is featuring purple/pink this week. I was pretty excited about this one because I knew I could find something that would work in my stash. The paper, ribbon banners, and sentiment are from We Are 3. I figured I'd finally get to use my Kadoodle Bug Bunny with Flowers - so that was sitting in my stash just ready to be popped on. 

This card was quick and easy - because I had all the hard work finished.  It's because I just really have too much in my stash!  When I need paper, sentiments, or images - I like to print a sheet full at the same time - so always have useful items in my stash.  Now that's just me - and I am often overwhelmed with how much is actually in my stash!  So I basically just slapped all this on my card and called it done.  These simple cards are generally more versatile than the creative cards anyways.

              

Happy Farm Life from Kadoodle Bug

My card today is a Get Well card using Happy Farm Life from Kadoodle Bug. 

Inside, I added our cousin "back in the tractor" for a littler personalization.  I don't know why - but I really got a kick out of having his arm hang out the window.  Tee, hee.