A Sketch and 2 of Something

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Happy Friday All!

Hope you've had a great week! Last night we posted our Stamp Something blog hop, so if you missed that, be sure to check it out! There are lots of sweet treats up for grabs! If you'd like to enter for my candy, please click HERE!

Stamp Something

Today I have my Stamp Something and Just Magnolia challenge cards to share with you. First, I'll share my Stamp Something card. Our challenge this week is "2 of Something," since we're celebrating our 2 year anniversary, we figured this theme would be appropriate. You can get creative with this one, but here are some ideas...2 images, 2 papers, 2 embellishments, etc.

Our challenge this week is sponsored by Karen's Doodles. Unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to get an image from her for this one, so I've used the new Party Pony stamp from Whimsy Stamps. This stamp worked great for the theme too since there are 2 balloons in the image.

I used some new BG Capella papers and colored the image to match. My card is fairly simple and very girlie. For my 2 of something, I've also used 2 lace borders both punched 2 times, 2 cherry blossoms each with 2 roses and 2 leaf punch accents, and then of course the 2 balloons in the image, which I've already mentioned. I also accented with some distressed inks and stickles. We have more birthdays soon, so this card will be perfect.

This card also fits the challenges at:
KL Stampin: show animals some love
CRAFT Challenge: Birthdays
Creative Inspirations: Card for a Child
Going Grey Challenge: Child Theme

 Just Magnolia

Next is my card for Just Magnolia and this week we have a fun sketch designed by our talented Jane! Please remember to pair this sketch with a Magnolia image to be eligible for the prize.

Ann was kind enough to send me some stamped images for my birthday and this was one of them. I just adore this Ballerina Tilda! I've colored her in blues to match my Capella papers. I can't get enough of these pretty papers! I've used Jane's sketch but flipped it to fit my image. I've stitched the edges of my papers with the sewing machine and then embellished with ribbon, metal ribbon slide, brads, and some flowers and stickles. On a personal note, this card is for my sister who will be doing her first ballet recital since stopping a few years ago to have her daughter! Good luck Allie!

This card also fits the challenges at:
Crafty Creations: Encouragement/Celebrations
Stampavie and More: Flower Power
Sweet Stampin Challenge: Get Personal

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Hope you'll join in our challenges this week! Have a great weekend!

Happy Stamping,