Thursday, July 21, 2011

Hugs, Neutrals, and MORE.......

As this month's hostess for the CCEE Stampers Challenge, I asked the team to make cards of encouragement....AND, if possible, to include a hug in some way.  I chose to use this sweet stamp, which was the gift of a dear stamping friend a few years ago and thought it was perfect to use today.  I use it often when encouragement or sympathy needs expression.  The sentiment I used is an unmounted one from a stamp convention.

For the Stampin B's Challenge, Vicky G. is our hostess.  She issued a color challenge -- ivory, brown, black.  As you can see I combined this challenge with the other.'

I sincerely hope you can find some time to visit the blogs of both these fabulously talented teams.  I know they will rock your socks off......so come on by....here are the links to get you there......

CCEE Stampers Blog
Stampin B's Blog

Here are a couple more I have to share:
This was my card for yesterday's Sketch Challenge on SCS.  I used the recently released Lilacs set from Mark's Finest Papers.

This is a card I did for Bugaboo's Christmas in July Challenge for today which was to use snow on your card.

Thanks for taking time to visit my blog.  I probably don't say that enough.

Have a fabulous day!!!

12 comments:

StampOwl said...

awesome cards Joanne

Cindy Haffner said...

All GORGEOUS!!~

Emily Keaton said...

Awwwwwww . . . that StampinB card is so sweet, Joanne!! Fantastic job with these colors. :)

Benzi said...

Super work on each card, Joanne. I love your 'hug' card...so sweet. I may have to have those lilacs..they're so spectacular.

pam124 said...

Oh, that image is priceless on your StampinB card Joanne. I really love your layout, embossing, piercing and beautiful bow! Way 2 go on the challenge this week!

Jodie Mackrell said...

great cards! love the snowflakes on the turtle..hes too cute! thank you for playing Bugaboo's challenge at catch the bug!

Charlene Merrick (LilLuvsStampin) said...

Magnificent, as always, my friend! I especially like the friendship one because of the message it sends, but you know that I be lovin' all that purple on your other two cards!

Virgo5 said...

Beautiful card Joanne! I have that stamp of the 2 girls, it reminds me of my sister! Love your non-traditional coloured turtle too!

Paul said...

Thank you ever so much for joining us in celebrating Christmas in July over at Catch The Bug. All of us at Bugaboo have enjoyed all the celebrations and hope you did too.
TFS
Paul
http://craftyblogocks.blogspot.com/

wannabcre8tive said...

Great cards. I love the sweet image you chose for your CCEE card. You aced this one.

Vicki Dutcher said...

Well done with the colors this week!

Joan Ervin said...

Whoa...lots of fabulous eye candy here, gf...WOW!!!! Each card is a masterpiece full of beautiful colors, images, and details!!! I am totally blown away!!!