Friday, January 30, 2015

Life's a Puzzle...STAMPlorations Bi-Weekly Sketch Challenge #26 and January Challenge~Stamps and Ink

Whoa...Arms a-flapping and legs a-churning (well...sort of) as I run pell-mell into the STAMPlorations  Bi-Weekly Sketch #26 


and January Challenge: Stamps & Inks  



before the galleries closes. Actually, my 'last minuted-ness' has spilled over into everything I've done this week, from barely getting grades into the 'new' crazy-making data system, to puttering about when I should be making dinner (although my husband's been home late every evening, so 'technically' dinner is 'on time'...like at 9:30!), to nearly burning a batch of cookies (noooo...not the cookies!).

Anyway...here's my card...a first time inking of my STAMPlorations puzzle pieces. It's a really a simple black/white with a pop of red card. The inside will read, "And I'm so glad YOU are one of the piece," and then I'll give it to our librarian, a real sweetie. She's rather artsy herself: water-colour, stained glass, photography. Hopefully, she'll like this...


Thanks so much for dropping by; your visit and comments add sparkle to my day!
Hugs...


16 comments:

Barb Ghig said...

You are so creative, Carol! I love how you designed this card so much! The puzzle pieces are so fun, and I love how you stamped them...very cool!

~amy~ said...

Such a fun card and I love that sentiment!

Carole said...

OOH love this and the sentiment....super card...bet she loves it! xx

Monika Skinner said...

Hi Carol. Love the modern feel of your card with just the right amount of popping red! Great take on our sketch and even better use of the puzzle pieces! Thanks for joining us at STAMPlorations. GoodLuck! Have a lovely weekend. Hugs Monika xxx

Bobby said...

This is a great card, Carol, and you even made your own background paper. Way to go!

I Card Everyone said...

Oh my - I've not seen this set! This is fantastic, c, love the black, white, red theme and the sentiment is so true!!!
=] Michele

Susanne Vargas said...

What a great card! Love the sentiments, inside and outside!

Taunya Butler said...

Well, what a wonderful card!!!! Love the red, black and white and the puzzle pieces - how very fun!! So, I have been trying to piece the puzzle together of just how long you have been a positive influence in my life!! I cannot seem to figure out when we met and started being blogging buddies!!! Anyways - there is no puzzling the fact that you have made a big difference in me and my blogging!! So, anyways - awesome card and have an awesome weekend!!!

Greta said...

What a great card, Carol! Didn't get a card done, but I really love that sketch & you used it perfectly!

Dana said...

Ok, just breath!! hehe!! Lovely card!! The pop of read is perfect!! I love the puzzle pieces!! Just an awesome card!!

Anita in France said...

So clever, Carol ... the tumbling puzzle pieces are fabulous leading down to that wonderful sentiment ... love that pop of luscious red! Hugs, Anita :)

Barb Ghig said...

Hi sweetie,
I've been trying to reach you by email and for some reason it won't go through. Could you please send it to me at miguelghigliotty7@gmail.com when you have a chance? Thanks :)

Tracey McNeely said...

Cute cute cute puzzle pieces stamps! Love this fun card.

Katie Ann Brooks said...

fun card and fun colors. Oh and you nailed it about life- a big puzzle!

Marlena M. said...

This is such a fun card Carol! She will love it~

Monika Reeck said...

Miss C..great Idea to use that puzzle for that sketch..I was struggle with that sketch n pass the challenge. You have a clever idea...love this card too..hugs..Monika