Another Challenge Combo--DD#31 and FMS63

Here's another challenge combo card I made.  I combined the color challenge from Dynamic Duos and the sketch challenge from Freshly Made Sketches .  I actually sort of thought of this as an inspiration challenge too, and here's why:  I make myself lists with all the challenges I want to participate in throughout the week.  Next to this sketch, I wrote "Fresh" to remind myself which blog it belongs to, so while thinking of what to create "fresh" was in my head...hence, the apple.  The apple was created using the heart punch then I covered it in Crystal Effects to make it shine!  All the elements (other than the base) were created from scraps!  LOVE THAT!  The base is the retired confetti white.  Man, that stuff is awesome!  I love the weight of it and it really adds that extra something to a simple card.  I wish I had appreciated this stuff more before it retired.  I haven't used the natural white cardstock from Stampin Up yet, have you?  I wonder if it is similar?  I think this card will go to the director at my son's school.  She's such a sweetheart!  It's so wonderful to be able to drop off your kid with someone that is so nice and cheerful!

MOJO261 and cQc #157

I'm absolutely LOVING participating in all these challenges out there in the blog world!  I've always been hesitant to put myself out there, but so far I've found that everybody is so kind and supportive!  And it's given me the kick in the butt to create something, which in turn makes my soul feel good! Now, don't get me wrong, I definitely have butterflies when I link to a challenge...is that weird?  Anyone else feel like that when they got started?

Anyway, today's post is a combination of two challenges Mojo Monday 261 and colourQ challenge #157  Honestly, it sort of feels like cheating to use a sketch challenge and a color combo challenge, but for now it's certainly helping me create on a daily basis!

Curly Label Thanks

Supplies:

Paper--Very Vanilla CS, Soft Suede CS, Confetti White CS, Baja Breeze CS, Perfect Plum CS, Elegant Eggplant CS, Silver Glimmer paper

Ink--Soft Suede Classic, Very Vanilla Craft

Stamp Set--Kindness Matters

Tools--Curly Label punch, Itty Bitty punch pack, Heart to heart punch, Paper piercer and mat, sponge, stampin dimensionals,

Embellishments--Basic pearls, ivory ribbon (non-su)

Thanks

Supplies:

Paper--Crumb Cake CS, Early Espresso CS, blushing Bride CS, Whisper White CS, Silver Shimmer

Ink--Early Espresso Classic Ink

Stamp Set--Kindness Matters

Embellishments--Blushing Bride poly-ribbon, Blossom Builders Designer Die cut flower

Tools-- Non SU Leaves embossing folder, Big Shot, 1-3/4" Scallop circle punch, Boho Blossom punch, Bitty punch pack (scallop circle), Curly Label punch