Happy WOYWW dear friends – and Happy Earth Day to you! This week, I am buried in books as I am in the midst of several Read-A-Thons! However, I went on a nature walk earlier today to clear my head and gain a fresh perspective after the events of last week. When I returned home, I felt rejuvenated and ready to craft!
I decided to use a combination of newly acquired stash and recycled supplies (in honor of Earth Day) to create a scenic nature card and recapture the experience. I used the blank Kraft cards I picked up on my shopping spree with Prince Charming and the free decorative packing tape I received from Wholeport to set the mood – the combination of neutral colors are quite calming. From there, I used recycled stickers to build the scene and capture the moment. I thought the clear stickers reflected “emotional transparency” in a way that stamped images would not on this particular card , which I entitled “Reflect”.
I visited a number of new Challenge Sites for this week’s card. I hope you have as much fun exploring them as I did!
Have a wonderful week and hope to see you at Inspire Me Monday, Wordless Wednesday (where Legend and Tsunami rule!) and Friendship Friday!
Art Challenges
- Addicted to Stamps And More 71 – Anything Goes
- Aud Sentiments Challenge #78 – For A Guy
- Bloggers Challenge – In Bloom
- Crafting For All Seasons #50 – No Stamps Allowed
- Crafty Boots Challenges – Recycle (Stickers)
- Crafty Catz #179 – This One’s For The Boys
- Created With Love Challenge 38 – Call Of The Wild
- Creative Moments Challenge 15 – Spring
- Cutie Pie Challenge 42 – Cute and Simple
- Digi Darla’s Challenges 59 – Earth Day – Recycle (Stickers)
- Dream Valley Challenges #55 – Things With Wings
- Flutter by Wednesday #236 – Sentiment Plus Butterfly
- Kaboodle Doodles #168 – Spring
- Make It Monday with Kraft Outlet – Recycle or Re-Use It (Kraft / Stickers)
- Operation Write Home MidWeek Throwdown – A Bug’s Life
- Paper Crafting Journey – Use A Sentiment
- Penny’s Paper Crafty Challenges #123 – Use A Sentiment
- Pumpkin Spice #16 – Faithful or Meaningful Sentiment
- Simply Create Too #35 – Use Your Stash
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- Make It Monday 137
- Memoir Monday
- Tell Me A True Story
- What’s On Your Workspace Wednesday
- Wholeport Craft Party
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THANK YOU so very much for linking today to Memoir Monday!
I love it!
Great ideas!! Love the tips here and your style as well!
Yes, I will see you here on Wed for WW:)
have a great night, friend.
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I’m glad I could find a creative way to share on your linky! You may have to jog my memory each week, but I’ll do my best to support your party!
By the way, as I was reading your post, I thought of this awesome book called Campfire Cuisine that is sitting on my desk, waiting to be reviewed. I’ve already looked through it and I love it – just trying to find the time to sit down and write it up. It’s about doing more “upscale” cooking during your travels than the traditional frank and beans…
Anyway, be on the lookout for the review – it sounds like a book that might be perfect for you and your family! 🙂
Have an awesome week!
Very nice! Thank you for playing along with my Flutter By Wednesday Challenge!
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Thanks Danni! I love butterflies and will have to come play with you more often! 🙂
Fabulous card . I saw this on MIM..Loz
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Thanks for stopping by Loz – I hope you have a wonderful week! 🙂
Wonderful card!!! Thanks so much for playing along at ATSM! xx
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Loving the cattails and the frog…super cute card!!!
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Thanks Penny!
Lovely card, very creative, thanks for joining us at CraftyCatz this week.xx
Great card with a great message. x
Leona (Creative Moments DT)
Fab card, so clever. Thanks for joining us at Cutie Pie xx
What an interesting and graphic card! Very COOL! Thanks so much for joining us at Digi Darla’s this week!
This is so cool! Thank you for stopping by this week to share with us at The Kraft Journal. We are so blessed to have you join us, and we hope that you will stop by The Kraft Outlet (www.kraftoutlet.com) and check out all the awesome “krafty” supplies they have waiting for you.
Have a blessed week, and thanks so much for sharing with us.
Karen
The Kraft Journal
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Thanks Karen – I enjoyed visiting your site!
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Really Nice card Joy good luck in the Challenges you have entered. I love the black and white checker broad Tape you have used. Jules No 48
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Thanks Jules! Love researching the challenges – just have to remember to follow up with them (not always so great in that department!)
Great card the tape gives a great contrast.
Sandra @13
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Thanks Sandra – I really like the contrast too! (Nice contrast but not as stark as it would be against white…)
I do like that tape…not seen anything like it here in SA. Great card and I think it is so appropriate for earth day. Have a great week. Belinda Basson (Bella) #19
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You too Belinda!
Gorgeous card!! happy WOYWW Helen, 2
Great card. thank you for joining us at cutie pies.Kaz.xx
Goodness me, I’m far too shallow to put that much thought into a card. Am always super impressed when I manage to recycle or use scraps!
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You’re so funny Julia. As you can see, I’ve always been deep into symbolism!
Love your reflect design. Happy Wednesday! SueC#93
What a lovely card you’ve got there. I love Kraft paper, too!
Happy WOYWW for you! xx
Roudi #71
Fab card thank you for joining us at Kaboodle Doodles this week xxx
Great card like the idea of using recycled stuff
Jackie 15
Lovely card! Perfect title for it. Digging the ‘frog’! 🙂
Interesting concept of earth day . Like some of the supplies you are using. Enjoyed my visit to your blog.
Monica 103.
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Thanks Monica – hope to see you again soon! 🙂
Cool card! I love the checkerboard – nature combination.
Cheers! 🙂
What a great little card. The little frog and rushes are perfect!
Anna #97
You have made a lovely card here. Thank you for taking part in the Aud Sentiments Challenge this fortnight and I wish you the best of luck in the draw. Best wishes, Kym (Aud Sentiments Design Team Member) xxx
fabulous card thanks for joining us at CRAFTY CATZ hugs sassyxxxx
Loved the thought you put into the card from an introspective standpoint. Very nice! Creative Blessings- Kelly #123
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Thanks Kelly – have a great week!
Awesome card! Don’t you just love all the washi tapes that are out now. I use them on tags, cards, canvases…everything recently! Hope you have a great week and thanks for sharing. I forgot it was even Wednesday until 11:50pm CDT! so I am a little late getting around. OMG! Memory issues again. Oh well better late then never. Vickie #145
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I love pretty patterned tapes! Know what you mean about remembering… glad you mad it though!
Have a great week Vickie! 🙂
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Had no idea about Earth Day.
Bridget #38
Great use of your recycled products. Lovely stamped image, thank you for sharing your work with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.
Dionne
Lovely creation!
Thanks for joining us at CFAS!
Jani x
love this card and how you created it!!!
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Thanks Leslie! Hope to see you at Inspire Me Monday!
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Very cool! Thanks for linking up to my Pin Me Linky Party!
I love your card – gorgeous!
Thanks for linking up!
Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity
A beautiful card. Thanks for joining us at CFAS this time. Carol DT x
Looks wonderful xx Jan (80)
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Thanks for linking up & sharing at DearCreatives.com Don’t you just love all the washi tapes & similar, great idea. Hope to see you again this week Ramona. Have a great weekend ahead!
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Yup, I’m a total washi tape junkie!
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Your card is lovely. That tape is fantastic!
Thanks so much for joining in with the Say G’Day Saturday Linky Party. Hope you can link up again this weekend!
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
Lovely idea – thanks for joining us at Creative Moments. Take a look at the new challenge, to use brads. Leona (DT)