2 Challenges with One Card

It's not often I get a chance to play in challenges. It's even less often that I make a card that fits the criteria for 2 challenges. But the stars must have aligned for me as I used a technique I first saw Jennifer McGuire use and I've been wanting to try. I even ordered the same Memory Box Prim Poppy die because I was so impressed with her card!

I am so happy with how this turned out....every now and then a plan comes together! The patterned paper is from an older collection by K&Company.

So I will be entering this in the Lawnscaping Challenge #34 to use Dry or Heat Embossing (I used both).
And this also fits the challenge at CAS-ual Fridays to use a punch or die.

The best part is that both challenges are sponsored by my wonderful friends at Lawn Fawn!

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Blessings,
nancy

Paper Pieced Anniversary Card

My mom and pops in-law just celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. They are remarkable people who have lived and laughed and loved very well. I am grateful to them for raising their son to be my wonderful, loving husband.

I wanted to make a sweet light-hearted card for them. Mom has had a series of strokes that have diminished her eye-sight so I used lots of contrasting colors and some paper-piecing to add texture. Lawn Fawn stamps provided the perfect images, full of whimsy. The strip on the bottom is a wink to my father-in-law's Colorado farming roots.

I'm adding this to the current Lawnscaping Challenge #20- Paper Piecing.

~ Proverbs 18:22 ~

The man who finds a wife finds a treasure,

and he receives favor from the Lord.

blessings,

nancy

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My Cup of Tea

I'm supposed to be posting my cards for my class next Saturday but nothing is coming together just yet so in the meantime I'll just share some cards I've been making lately just for fun!

I love playing with Lawn Fawn stamps! This card came together really quick with an Accent Cut from the Farmhouse Collection by Crate Paper. No bling, just a fun little card to have on hand to easily pop in the mail.

For this card I used Lawn Fawn stamps to create the background pattern and paper from the Farmhouse and Random 6x6 paper pads. I'm adding this card to the Lawnscaping Challenge to add layers/dimension.

Here's a close-up of the stamping...a little Glossy Accents really makes the heart on the teacup stand out.

Thanks for stopping by to visit!

~ Colossians 4:2 ~

Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.

blessings,

nancy

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