Double D's Polka Dots for Doni

It is never easy to lose a teammate.  But isn't it wonderful when a challenge team honors them?  Take Double D for instance.  They pulled together and have given us each an opportunity to honor her, too.

This one's for you Doni - rest in peace knowing you are being remembered in a loving, crafty way!

I hope won't mind a few more of these Spellbinders' Anemones?  I came across a trio of polka dots that my friend Bobby gave me years ago!  I just loved the colors of these papers - thanks again, Bobby!

Altenew's Dotted Starburst debossing added gazillions of dots, too!

Are you a lover of all things Polka Dotted?  There are a few days left to join in!

=] Michele

One last thing...

 OH I'm sorry to barge into your weekend-eve again, but if I don't post this today, I'll forget in the 3 days I have until the window to Altenew's February 2021 Inspiration Challenge closes!  Here is their fabulous inspiration...

Lucky those that had the Altenew Birds of Paradise stamps - pity one of them wasn't me... here is my substitute...

I was so pleased, I forgot the sentiment!  The inside will cover the error of my ways!

Okay, I promise you won't see me in your inbox until next week!!

=]  Michele

Altenew:  Lavender Bud, and die; Dotted Starburst cover die; Apothecary Labels nested to create a frame!  Inks above in photo!

Playing Cards with Friends: Coni Longley

 

Welcome to the January 2021 edition of Playing Cards with Friends!  I'm delighted to have one of the sweetest gals in blogland join me today - Coni Longley of Which Craft!

Coni has a wicked fun sense of humor - my kind of gal!  We have such awesome phone-chats, when we talk about anything, and everything - including cards on occasion!  Her birthday is this month, too - so here are the parameters I put in place for our card-playing session:

·         Altenew Craft-a-flower Tulip dies

·         cut from paper that has been smooshed with any colors of Distress Oxide inks

·         Birthday card – in honor of your special day!

My card started with these Distress Oxides:

... which I smooshed onto acetate placed in a clipboard. The inks were spritzed with a good mist of water, picked up with a scrap of acetate, and dabbed onto my water color card stock.  

After drying, I strategically placed all my dies onto it, and ran it through my die-cutting machine.

I just so happen to have a lovely new debossing plate from Altenew, so

I couldn't help but plant my tulips there!

 Here is my card, Coni!!  Can't wait to see yours!!

Thanks so very much for Playing Cards with me, Coni!!  Love, and hugs!

and thanks to all of YOU for stopping by today!  Now let's go see Coni's card, shall we?

=]  Michele

Altenew:  Dotted Starburst Debossing plate

                   Craft-a-Flower Tulips 

Pretty Pink Posh sequins

My Poinsettia finale!

Hi my friends!  Hope your tummies, and hearts are full from a wonderful Thanksgiving!  It was very quiet 'round our house again this year.  With just the two of us, I went WAY outside the lines for our dinner and had a Mexican feast instead.  Let me tell you, the aroma from that pork [for Carnitas] roasting all night? - just as hard to sleep through as my Mom's 27 pound turkey!  

It's time to start addressing envelopes, and signing Christmas cards. I've cut my list back this year, as I recently donated 150 Christmas cards to a favorite cause: Bring Smiles to Seniors.  I know you will all agree that this year our elders need more Christmas cheer than most do.  

For my final two Altenew Poinsettia cards, I pulled out some of those favorite Wood Texture papers, and also a new pad of paper, from Craft Consortium: Grunge Dark tones.  I hope you like them... there might be a new Altenew die here...

this next one might be my favorite of the two...

This Poinsettia die was definitely my favorite of all my seasonal supplies this year.  I promise I won't bore you with any more!  But I could not resist sharing these last two!

Enjoy your Sunday!

=]  Michele

supplies:

SSS Craft Consortium papers

Altenew: 3D Poinsettia and Dotted Starburst Debossing cover die

MFT:  Elegant Rectangles

Pinkfresh Studios December Days for sentiments - discontinued