This time of year is always a time to refocus, and start over again, start fresh. I have been trying to do just that!! My goal is to get all my scrappy supplies organized and to set up a small area of my house to use as a creative room. So my friend and I have been going through all of my stuff and going on Kijiji, finding some greatly priced items to help me organize and stay within my budget. My area is almost completed and I will share some pics of the progress later.
Life here really has been busy and now homeschooling is back in session. Plus, I have been taking care of my dh who isn't feeling so well and now I have a part-time job. So yes, I have been busy and haven't posted in a while. And it looks like some of you may have stopped following because of it!! I am disappointed to see you go, but family life comes first and blogging second. I had hoped that those who follow would understand that, but it doesn't always appear that way and that makes me sad. So I wish you nothing but the best in your crafting endeavors as you find other blogs that provide you with more inspiration and crafting education. Take good care of yourself. May each crafting moment be filled with loads of laughter and fun.
Now on to today's blog hop for Clearly Digi Stamps!! Most of you may not know this yet, but the owner of Clear Dollar Stamps/Clearly Digi Stamps as decided to close her store. You can read all about it here. It is with some sadness that I share this news, but I know that Lori is one who follows her heart, but more so follows the Lord's leading in her life. Right now she feels that He is leading her in a new direction has she homeschools her children and explores some other exciting areas. I am so honored to have been a part of this team and have been blessed with so many wholesome/christian digital images to use in my paper-crafts . I respect her decision and I am inspired by her obedience to God's leading in her life. This month's creations will be cards that will be sent to Lori to show our gratitude for all her hard work and dedication to both her business & Design Team.
The store will be opened until the end of the month so make sure to get your CDS digi stamps. From now until the 30th of September all digis and SVG files will be 25% off! Enjoy!
September Theme:
"Thank You"
And here is my take on this challenge.
Card Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Coloring Mediums: water color pencils
Stamps: Dahlia/Laurie Wilson
Adhesives: ATG gun, Pop Dots
Brads: Jewel Elements/American Crafts
Spellbinders: Leaves Die
I used the set called Dahlia by Laurie Wilson.
This card is being submitted to the following Challenges:
Inspire Me Fridays– W - No. 120 - Anything Goes
There will be a prize each month! Each DT member is showcasing a digital image, and you could win that image! There will be a winner from each participating DT member's blog.
WINNER: The winners will be randomly chosen from comments received on DT member blogs. The winners will be announced on the CDS blog September 19th.
Let's go look and see what the other DT members did! You should have came here from Deanette's blog and if you did your on the right path. If not than start from the CDS Blog. The links are provided below.
Blog Roll List:
Dana (Me)
Remember, leave an encouraging comment and be entered to win our contest....the more comments, the more times you are entered!
There is lots of fun to be had along this hop, so get too it!! Lol. Make sure to share some love with each designer by adding your comments. You never know, you just might win!! Now you need to visit the ever talented Vickie. You will love what you see I promise. Lol.
Blessings
Dana
25 comments:
Oh Dana, your card is absolutely breathtaking! What a lovely contrast with the brilliant blue against the white. Positively gorgeous. Blessings!
Your card is sooo pretty. LOVE it. TFS.
Crafty hugs
D~
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And family does come first for sure. Would love to follow you by email but couldn't find a place to do it.
This is just stunning Dana! I love this stamp and it's so beautiful how you've popped it out like that!
It is a new beginning of many things and I'm so glad to have met you! I hope we can connect through the spaces in our busyness. Happy homeschooling and caring for your family! God Bless!
Wow, is this beautiful. Gorgeous coloring. Love the 3-d.
Love the blues of the dahlia. I used to have dahlia years ago so this card brings back some memories for me.
What a gorgeous card, Dana. I would love to do the blog hop and will try to find the time to visit the other blogs. THanks so much for sharing your gorgeous card in our challenge this week, and good luck in the random draw. It's a real blessing to have you join us.
Karen
Word Art Wednesday
I love your cards! This is so beautiful!
Your card is so beautiful! You did a great job fussy cutting around it too.
Your coloring is amazing! The way you have them off the card and one popped is AMAZING. Love this card.
Keep in touch girlfriend!
Very pretty! Love the card.
So beautiful! I love the flowers and the way you offset some of them. Thanks for sharing. Edwina Brown
Like how you paper cut the flowers to make them pop and stand out.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
It's lovely! Thanks for joining at CCCC: Anything Goes
Hugs
Dewi
What a gorgeous card! Love the colors, images, and layout. Thanks for sharing your talents with us!
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Omg... Your card is gorgeous! That blue is such a vivid color.. Where did you learn to color so beautifully? Those flowers look real!
Beautiful! Absolutely Beautiful! And this was not a precolored image, either (I checked!)! Love the blues with just the little green leaves and the banner slightly off the card front. Heck, I love the card! TFS
DebiB
Beautiful!! Your coloring is perfect
This is FABULOUS!!!
Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful talent with all of us!!
Hugs
Lorianna
Beautiful card,thank you for joining us at A Creative Romance
Louise xx
This card is stunning!
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Beautiful card Dana! It's so good to see you back blogging my dear friend. We need to make plans soon for a get together! :)
{{{Hugs}}}
What gorgeous flowers and beautiful color. I love how you popped up some flowers! Of course any image by Laurie is amazing!
Hi Dana! I completely agree with you- family needs to come first and it's really sad if some people just don't get that:(. Your card is stunning- I'm always in awe of the depth of your coloring! I look forward to seeing pics of your new craft space! I've decided mine needs an overhaul and I'm trying to get ideas!!! Be well, Robin:)
awww so pretty! I love the flowers and colors.
Thanks for joining us at Sister Act Card challenge this week
-Angeline DT
Beautiful card! Love the blues you used!
Thank you for joining us at Digitally Sweet!
This card is glorious, Dana! Love the brilliant contrast with the white (I always try to cover too much of that up). I do still follow your blog, dear pal......I just understood that Blogger was being terminated, so now I follow with Freedly. Benn on the road alot this summer. Don't you worry - I'm still here watching and rooting for you. Hugs!
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