Nature/Center-Step Card

Good morning! I guess its my turn to introduce myself....I'm Sandie Lobbezoo from Michigan. I'm feeling quite honored to be asked to be a Guest Designer this month at SweetStamps! 

A little about me: First, I'm a redeemed sinner, saved by Jesus Christ; I've been happily married 36 years; we have six children (four married, one engaged, one single).We have seven grandchildren, with one more due to appear right after Christmas! My DH is soooooo patient and supportive! 

I've been doing crafting and artwork of one type or another all my life, but card-making has really become a passion. I love to share my creations with the people God has placed in my life...and they seem to enjoy them! I'm hoping YOU will enjoy the items I share with you during November here at SweetStamps!
On my blog you'll find many, many cards I've made the past several months using SweetStamps dies and stamps!

Today the card I'm showing is already on its way to Wisconsin for my "little" brother's birthday...he's now 57 years old!

I have combined two challenges in this card: the monthly technique challenge which is a "Center-Step Card" and the weekly challenge which is "Nature". Since I needed a masculine card the "Nature" theme was perfect. I even addded a few real leaves to make it more out-doorsy!

The lovely tree stamp I used is a SweetStamps stamp "Tree #1"...as is the "old fashioned wish" sentiment (inside).  And the picket fence on the front of the card is a CheeryLynnDesigns die "Garden Gate" which I also purchased at the online SweetStamps store.

Other ingredients:

Circle die - Spellbinders "Anglaise Lace"

Ink - TH Distress "Walnut Stain"

Metallic stud embellishments - Michaels

Thanks for stopping by today!
There is still time to enter both challenges: the "center-step card" challenge goes until Nov.14 @ 11pm and the "Nature" challenge until Nov.11 @ 11pm. Join us for some fun, inspiration and prizes!

Margery - for Challenge #131 --Anything Goes!

Hello, stamping friends.  Julie here from Muddy Paws & Inky Fingers. I am loving my month of guest designing here at Sweet Stamps and it is going way too fast! When I was given the opportunity to guest design, I was also given the chance to pick out some stamps.  The first one I chose was Margery (Margery 527).  I knew I HAD to color her.  So, when I saw this "Anything Goes" challenge, I thought she would fit perfectly. And classically.  And classily!

Isn't she classy and elegant?  I love that hat and parasol. She was so much fun to color, with the different layers in her dress and all the elegant touches. I paired her with the Old Fashioned Wish (9065E) sentiment, also found in the Sweet Stamps store. I hope you fall in love with Margery like I did.  And, don't forget the Anything Goes Challenge this week!  If you want more details about this card, please visit my blog.