Saturday, January 23, 2016

GSD: 14th Share Your Design Challenge & SSS Wednesday Challenge

Hello, friends!  Well, the "Blizzard of 2016" has arrived on the East coast and we are all home together, staying safe and warm, and relaxing.  All the kids' activities for the day have been cancelled (including SAT's, two different play practices, indoor soccer, stage crew, and a babysitting gig), and I am enjoying every minute of it!  Apparently it takes a blizzard for us to all be home at the same time with nowhere to go.

Here is a quick pic of our back yard this morning...we are expecting snow for the rest of the day, too, with heavier snowfall in the afternoon.  Sp peaceful...at least our back! Out front is a different story -- my husband and two sons are starting round one of shoveling!



I do have a long to-do list for the weekend (mainly laundry, cleaning, and work I brought home in order to play catch-up), but I gave myself permission to play a little bit and I wound up making five cards in the process!  I made them all for the current Gerda Steiner Designs 14th Share Your Designs Challenge.  I recently purchased these two sets ("Gopher It" and "Howl Are You? Puppy") and I couldn't wait to ink them up.

  Gopher it! 2x3 Clearstamp Set     Howl are you? Puppy Clearstamp Set

First up...this adorable gopher.  I am a sucker for a punny sentiment!  In my usual fashion, I filled up those glasses and his coffee mug with Glossy Accents for shine.  I'm also linking this fella up with the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Create With Critters



Next up...grumpy dog!  His mug just makes me laugh.  Hoping this one will cheer up someone who is having a rough day.



Finally, I made three easy birthday cards to add to my stash.  I am always in need of birthday cards for kids, especially when my kids get invited to a bunch of birthday parties for classmates.  I figured these designs are good for boys and girls alike.  I filled up their noses with Glossy Accents so they would look wet!










I tried to make this one look like a beagle...tough from this angle, but I think I did it?





Here they are all of my cards together:






I just found out that Gerda Steiner Designs is holding a Guest Designer Call!  I am going to throw my hat in the ring with these cards.  I do love her designs and there are plenty of digi freebies available if you don't have any of her stamps yet but want to try your hand at it, too!  Check it out HERE!



I'm very hopeful to be back with more cards later this weekend...maybe in between laundry and shoveling!
  
Thanks for stopping by!
Judy

16 comments:

  1. Hey!!! You are very fast!!! I love all the cards! I've been playing with the dog too for my next Wednesday post. These stamps are so cute! :) Hugs!

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  2. These look amazing!!!!! You did an amazing job!!!!

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  3. Adorable set of cards Judy. Enjoy the snow day and your family all at home. I know those days become harder and harder to find--so just enjoy!

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  4. Aww...what sweet cards, Judy!!
    Be sure to keep warm!

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  5. These are just fabulous Judy - I love them all :-) Stay safe and warm!

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  6. OH my goodness!!! You're so fast!! Love all your sweet cards! Stay safe and warm in that crazy weather! xo, Gerda

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  7. Judy, these are brilliant. Fantastic entry for Gerda Steiner gig. Love how you have done the puppy three different ways, beautiful colouring.

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  8. What a great way to spend your snowy day Judy, family and card making!! Love those singing pups, I knew it was a beagle right away!! CUTE CUTE cards!!

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  9. Oh super cute cards Judy with those fun sets. I love that gopher and your grass.

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  10. So impressed with your attitude, Judy. You have definitely embraced the weather in a positive way ... so glad you're all safe and warm. You cards are adorable, and surely will convince Gerda she can't live without you! Your howling puppy is SO adorable, as are the others!
    =]

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  11. Oh my goodness all of them super sweet and cute!!!!!

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  12. An adorable collection of cards. I remember those snowy days and glad I am now at sea level. Stay safe and enjoy the family time.

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  13. LOVE all these cards! The birthday cards could go for a woman or a man, especially with those great bg papers you've chosen. I think your beagle is adorable! Who makes the coffee cup embossing folder?

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  14. Really fun cards, and I love how you used your embossing folder for the backgrounds! Beautiful coloring too, Judy! Stay warm and safe, my friend :)

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  15. I know the snow is a pain in the butt for you guys but it really does look so pretty and peaceful in that picture. :)
    I am supposed to be on a shopping ban but that puppy set may just break me - they are SO DARN CUTE!!! I'm really loving all your gorgeous layered critter cards these days. They always make me smile. :) (And yes - that one totally looks like a beagle!)

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  16. Love your set of cards ;o))) They are really cute!

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Thanks for taking the time to comment...I do appreciate it!
Judy