Burden

 Time to update.  I have been so remiss.

Today's challenge is a sketch which I have combined with the Alphabet Challenge on SCS.

V is for Vintage ....

This is a copy of a print by Harrison Fisher, one of my favorite illustrators of the 20th century.

Inside it says,

""And also the smartest person in the room!"

I hope you like it.

Dirty Dozen

It's the Dirty Dozen for me!

The first challenges for September:  the subject was Poppin Up

Fun to make these pop-up related cards.

Thanks for looking.  October's Challenge is Pink!

Two cards today

 Today I combined the two challenges at SCS - the sketch and the ABC (N is for newsprint).....

The slimline size is becoming really popular, and I make a few, but I still like the A2 size.

Both of these have a bit of humor (surprised?), and will go to DD and a granddaughter in my weekly send-offs.

I'll be watching the Imauguration all the rest of the morning, but will check in with your blogs later.  Thanks for visiting mine.  Hugs.

CCEE2050 The Glow of Christmas

 The final challenge of the year from Lynn is the following...

"For the final Challenge, I am asking that your cards reflect a seasonal light of hope and promise for a brighter new year.  It can be represented by a candle, the lights on a Christmas tree, the star of Bethlehem, or any other light that comes to mind."

This will be my final card as a member of the CCEE stampers.  I have really enjoyed all the challenges, and especially my teammates.  Over the years, I have loved being part of this incredibly talented group. Thank you to all of you who were kind enough to leave lovely comments on my creations!! Although I will not be taking part in the future, it doesn't mean that I won't be checking up on the doings of the CCEE-ers.  I'll be with you in spirit, and seeing you on Splitcoaststampers!!

CCEE2049 Wrap it Up!

 Lynn McAuley is our hostess for the final two CCEE challenges of the year.  She ssays,

"If you are like me, you are probably ready for the year 2020 to be wrapped up tight with a bow tied securely around it.  Let's be done with it!!  For this challenge make use of the Christmas wrapping paper of your choice as part of your holiday design."

My dark green wrapping paper is combined with some emboss resist, using the SU set, Etruscan.

Pleases join us on our blog, HERE.

CCEE2048 Tie One On Day

For her last challenge of the month, Kelly says,

"Create a card using something that's tied (apron strings, shoelaces, bow tie, ribbons in the hair, etc).  Alternate is to use ribbon/twine/etc. anywhere on your card......or both combined."

This card is for our friend Tom, who is about to turn 82.  He will surely remember saddle shoes!  Inside it says,

"Do the Math.  You're old."

Please join us HERE.

CCEE2047 Sunflowers

Kelly says the flower of the day is:  Sunflowers!  create a card of thankfulness/gratitude and add a sunflower(s) somewhere on your card.

My little gnome has his sunflower all ready to make someone happy!

Please join us HERE.

CCEE2046 Dear Santa

It's "Dear Santa Letter Writing Week".  Kelly challenges us to create a card showcasing a letter to Santa.  Maybe your image shows a critter or child or even an adult writing a Christmas wish list or letter to Santa.

I think this might be MY letter Santa is holding!

Please join us HERE.

CCEE2045 Men Make Dinner Day

Our hostess for the month of November is Kelly.

Today is MEN MAKE DINNER DAY:)  sit back, relax and prepare dinner to be served.  Create a card with the men (or critter) showing off their cooking skills.  And Yes - BBQ is acceptable!

This card goes to Nick, who is not only a good grill cook, but oh, so cute!!

Please join us HERE.

CCEE2044 Black Cat Awareness Month

October is Black Cat Awareness Month.  Our last challenge from Frances is to incorporate a cat of any color on our cards this week.

I chose this Grumpy cat, colored in gray and tan.

Please join us HERE.

CCEE2043 More than one fold

Our challenge from Frances is to create a card with more than one fold.  I chose a Z-fold card.  Now that Fall is here, I'm looking toward warm weather, not Winter!

Please join us HERE.

CCEE2042 Dictionary Day

Tomorrow is Dictionary Day.  For our challenge this week, create a card that includes words.  Maybe a scripty background either stamped or using patterned papers, large focal sentiment, speech bubbles with words inside, etc.

Please join us HERE.

CCEE2041 World Octopus Day

Frances continues as our hostess and on World Octopus Day, challenges us to include an octopus or other sea animal on our cards.

I'm sorry the picture is so washed out........these really are shades of blue!!

Please join us on our blog HERE.

CCEE2040 Mad Hatter Day

Frances is our hostess for the month of October.  She tells us apparently October 6th is Mad Hatter day.  Her challenge is to create a card inspired by the theme.....hats, Alice in WONDERLAND, ETC.

A CROWN is a hat, RIGHT?  I love this funny lion by Judith.  Inside it says,

"And the humidity said, today I'm going to make you look like the Lion King."

thanks for looking........please join us HERE.

CCEE2039 Mushrooms

For her last challenge, Frances says this is mushroom month...so our challenge is to include one or more mushrooms, either stamped or die cut on our creations.

This image of the goblin leap-frogging over a mushroom just tickled my fancy.  I thought he should be all green....what do you think?

Please join us on our blog HERE.

CCEE2038 Shake Month

Frances tells us September is "Shake Month", which is to celebrate all things milkshakes.

She says, one of the first interactive cards she created when she first started stamping 30 years ago (!) was a shaker card, so that's the challenge this week.  Bonus points if there is a milkshake!

My favorite was always a strawberry milkshake, so that's what I have here!

Please join us on our BLOG.

CCEE2037 Slimline

Slimline cards seem to be very popular at present, especially with a few companies releasing dies especially for the use of creating this style of card.  For our challenge this week Frances asks us to create a slimline card.  There are two popular sizes: 8 1/2 x 3 1/2 or 4 inches x 9.  They should fit into a business envelope.

This card goes to our Daughter-in-law, Debbie, a Math teacher.  Inside it says,

"Algebra teachers could be pirates, asking us to always find X - where the treasure lies!"

Please join us HERE

CCEE2036 Masculine Card

Our hostess for the month of September is Frances.

She tells us it's Father's day in Australia on the first Sunday in September.  Her challenge this week is to make a masculine card......any occasion, any age.

As usual, this humorous card goes off to our grandson Tom at college.

Please join us, adding your card to our blog HERE.

CCEE2035 Peach Month

August is Peach Month.  This is one of Liz's favorite colors and of course, who doesn't love a great peach to eat, so make use of either the fruit or the color on your card today.

Hope you think this card is just "peachy", Liz!!!

Join us HERE.

CCEE2034 Oldsters Having Fun

Here it is the day after Liz's birthday, the big 7-0.  In honor of National Senior Citizens Day on Aug. 21st, let's  use some adorable old women still having fun and enjoying life on your cards today.

Happy Birthday, Liz!!  Take comfort in the fact that I'll always be older than you!!!

Pleas join us HERE.