Southern Scraps

The Simon Says Challenge this week is to make a back to school project. I really don't have any school themed stamps so I made this altered mini notebook. Every student needs to take notes. You have probably seen me share a tote and card in the past that coordinates with this. Slowly but surely, I'm putting together a whole coordinating gift set.

When I needed a masculine card at the last minute this week, I realized that I don't have nearly enough of them on hand. So I combined the color challenge at Stam pTV with the sketch at The Pink Elephant's sketch challenge and came up with this card yesterday. Stamps : GinaK Designs; sentiment- MFT Paper : Cardstock; BasicGrey Accents : Fibers Tools : Nestabilities label; Walnut Ink

When you think about it, the goodness of life is not in all the big things, it's the little things, like a cup of coffee, shared with a friend, or savored in a quite moment to oneself. And the goodness of life is also found in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. I created this card for a new challenge blog I discovered last week- Stampin Sisters in Christ. The focus scripture is: Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty." John 6:35 (NIV) and the challenge is to create a card with a food or drink theme. I used the sketch from this week's challenge at PaperTake Weekl y for my design. Stamps : Verve Paper : BasicGrey Accents : Ribbon, rhinestones (Michael's)

I've been out of town for a few days, thus my excuse for no Two for Tuesday. I meant to schedule it before I left, but ran out of time. I did get to make a card for a challenge while I was away and had some down time, so I'll share it with you before I go unpack and get ready to return to work. I made this for the Stampin for the Weekend Challenge . It's a color challenge this week- pink and grey. I used pink and grey and some other colors, so I hope it still counts. Stamps: Cruisabella by Stamping Bella Paper: We R Memory Keepers Tools: Cup from the motel room to trace circle (hehe)

(frown) .... I've been sick and still busy with work and trying to catch up things at home, so I have not been able to stamp. But I did get to make this card that I'm sharing for the CPS sketch this week. There was no stamping involved at all. All of my supplies are from Little Yellow Bicycle except for the ghosts and rub on stitches. I cut the ghosts from some stiff glitter felt with my Big Shot and the ghosts 2 die. The rub-ons are by DCWV. Thanks for looking and have a great weekend. Maybe I'll be back later with something else to share.

The flower of August- gladiolus - Flower of the Gladiators. Strength of character, sincerity, generosity, are traits symbolized in the Gladiolus. Here are a few gladiolus finds from etsy. Beauty in a Gift - original fine art photograph by PamlicoBee Mosaic Jewelry Boxes - Gladiolus by dawnsunstudio Gladiolus French Beaded Flower by Craftymoose

Who wouldn't love these bright blue earrings and this card to match?! Iridescent Blue and Black Earrings by boinne Happiness is you greeting card by SouthernScraps

This week there is a release challenge at Flourishes Newsletter to make a card fit for royalty. Mention royalty around me and I think purple and gold. So I used some purple print papers from my stash (very old stash) and edged a couple of the panels with gold leafing. I used this week's sketch from Sketch Satu rday for the layout of my card. I've also got some gold paper charms on my card. This week's challenge at Stamp Something is to use charms. Papers: HOTP Stamp: Flourishes lilac Accents: Ribbon, charms (HOTP), flowers, brads

Need a quick little "thinking of you" gift for someone? How about something to remind them of the last little bit of summer? This cute sun soap sure fits the bill! Soothe My Sunburn Soap (1.0 oz.) by BirdsBubbles Top your package with this sun paper piecing and your recipient will be so impressed that you carried out a theme with the packaging. Smiling Sun paper piecing embellishment by SouthernScraps Have a great Tuesday!

I'm here today with my card for Mojo Monday 98 . I used paper from BasicGrey marrakech and was inspired to go to them by the OCC inspiration challenge this week. I already had fall on my mind. Papertake weekly has challenged readers to use colors we associate with a season and I was trying to put together a fall combo. The photo at OCC made it click. I've done some piercing on this card and further accented it rhinestones from Michael's. I just love the color of them. Paper: BasicGrey Stamps: Verve Beautiful kindness Ink: Memento rhubarb stalk and potter's clay Tools: Nestabilities circles and Labels Two; paper piercer Accents: Rhinestones; ribbon

The kiddos here in my town went back to school this week, so I've been thinking about school related items. Here are my etsy "school" finds. Gotta have a bag for the books and stuff: Fleur de lis French Black Print Vintage Style Retro New Orleans Graphic Print Messenger / Field Bag Poppy Pink Red by happyfamily Something for your pencils: Felted Pencil Cup in Sage with flowers by cozycottagecreations An apple for the teacher Apple Salt Shaker / Handmade Pottery by StudioElan Do they still use chalkboards? Medium Shabby Chic Chippy Frame in Creamy White with Gold by sweetiepiesuite And this clipboard is just too cute! OOAK altered decorated clipboard I WILL NOT KISS BOYS teacher gift by kuteklipboardsbyamy

to Flourishes! They are celebrating their second birthday and have a little challenge going on to make a birthday card. I can always use those. I based my card on the sketch from Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge. OCC is having a color challenge this week- purple. That was a sure fit for me as I seem to be drawn to creating purple cards and I instantly thought of my BasicGrey Wisteria paper. The challenge at The Pink Elephant this week is a recipe- 3 brads, one flower, and design paper. I managed to work that in too. So here's my card: (drumroll please.... just kidding) Stamps: Flourishes All Wrapped Up; sentiment MFT Paper: BasicGrey wisteria Accents: silk flower (Wal-mart); brads- Making Memories Tools: Nestabilities petite oval and scalloped oval; Prismacolor pencils and blender

Looking for a unique gift for a birthday, special occasion, or just to brighten someone's day? Look no further than janejoss . This lovely set of fabric leaf branches Paired with this card from my shop would surely make someone feel extra special!

I didn't do well with having this sale during July - I got so busy I didn't post at all. BUT, I'm starting again with the new month. So... today, all items with a butterfly in my shop will be 20% off. Convo me with "butterfly" when you make your purchase and I'll send you a revised invoice. Special runs from 12 noon until 11:59 p.m.