It's the details that make the card

T.G.I.F. Happy Friday everyone. We made it. I woke up to a rainy morning here is Phoenix, Arizona, but not gonna let it get me down. I have been working hard putting together Christmas Card kits, sets and making individual cards for my 1st annual Christmas Card Make and Take that my neighbor is hosting on December 1st. It should be a lot of fun! I did take a break and made something other than a Christmas Card. I got my inspiration from a photo inspiration challenge over at Ike's world. Ike was kind enough to leave me congratulatory greetings yesterday on my blog yesterday and invited me to check out hers. I popped over and what did I see? My favorite flowers...Sunflowers.

 I just love those big Sunflowers. So of course it enticed me to play along. To win, you must use one of her images, and of course I did not have one. But never fear, one was offered up for free, just have to scroll down a bit. Well, here is what I came up with:

The image provided was the Seed packet. Typically when I see something, I have an idea what direction I want to go, and I did with this one. I new I had the Sunflower rubber stamp and the mini seed packets, just had to put them together. Now once I had the basic layout of the card, it was time to work on the details. To me, the details are the funnest part of the card. This is where you get to embellish and add the perfect sentiment. This sentiment works perfect with this layout showing what possibilities there are with meager beginnings.

 Whenever I have enough paper, I love to make matching envelopes and coordinate the inside of my cards. To me, this is what differentiates hand made cards from store bought cards..it is the details.
So even though it is a rainy day today, this card brings out the sunshine in me. I sure hope you enjoy it, it certainly was a lot of fun to put together.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

• Ends Nov 25 - Ike's world - #5 Photo inspiration 
• Ends Nov 28 - 4 Crafty Chicks - #169 Anything Goes
• Ends Dec 3 - Aud Sentiments - #94 Any Sentiment
• Ends Nov 25 - MIM - Anything Goes
• Ends Nov 27 - Fab n Funky - Anything Goes
• Ends Nov 24 - Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes
• Ends Nov Nov 24 - Scribble & Scrap - Anything Goes
• Ends Nov 27 - Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - #154 Anything Goes

New Card Challenge Blog Suzy Bee's Bloomin Challenge

Well, today is the day. The very first challenge for Suzy Bee's Bloomin Challenge #1. We on the design team have been very excited for this day and to showcase some of our cards. The theme today is "Embossing". The sponsor is Lacy Sunshine. She has some fabulous stamps and would love to see some cards designs with her characters, but it is not a requirement. The winner of this challenge will win a $20.00 gift certificate to spend in her shop. There are no size restrictions and it does not even need to be a card, so get those creative juices flowing and link up and share. We are anxious to see what you come up with.

Here is what I came up with:

 I would also like to enter this card into the following challenges:

• Ends Nov 10th - Lacy Sunshine Challenge  #20 - Anything Goes
• Ends Nov 8th - Card Crafter's Circle #99 Cute Cards
• Ends Nov 15th - Crafty Hands #1 Anything Goes
• Ends Nov 14th - Crafty Girls Challenges #5 Anything Goes
• Ends Nov 14th - Paper Crafting Journey Anything Goes
• Ends Nov 30th - Sparkle N Sprinkle - Anything goes glitter, embossing
• Ends Nov 3rd - Craftin Desert Diva's Link Party
• Ends Nov 4th - MIM - Anything Goes
• Ends Nov 4th - Simon Says Anything Goes
• Ends Nov 4th - Tammy's Scrapin Corner Anything Goes
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