Mother's Day

It is quite hard to keep track of Mother's Day if you're living in different countries ... you can check out the link HERE. I really hadn't realised that it was so diverse.

My mother lives in South Africa and Mother's Day is celebrated the second Sunday in May (same as the USA), but I live in Mauritius, and our Mother's Day is the last Sunday of May! I had better get this in the post first thing tomorrow morning.

How I love the Platinum Embossing powder. Here's a close-up of it.

I was inspired by the colours of the Altenew May Challenge.

I will also enter ...

... Happy Little Stampers May Watercolour Challenge

... Just Us Girls Word Week #392 : Mother

... CAS Watercolour May Challenge : Flowers

Altenew Adore You

Watercolouring with Distress Inks and the Altenew Adore You set.  

My entry for ...

... the Altenew May Challenge.

... Happy Little Stampers : Watercolour Challenge

... CAS Watercolour Challenge : Flowers

Follow your Dreams

I am such a dreamer ... and I picture so many things in my mind. Those thoughts just flow along ... wish I could get them all done!

This is my card for CASology #247: Flow Challenge. I wanted to use an Altenew stamp set as they are the sponsors for this week's challenge.

Deidre Payne

Hannelie Bester

Hazel Hodgkins

Jacquie Southas 

Janet Ribet (you are here)

Jen Wills 

Joyce Mehrberg

Judy Marino

Kymona Tracey

Melissa Chipperfield

Rachel Bergfeld

Sherrie Mannion

Sponsored by Altenew

CASology #246 : Season

When I saw the cue word of this week's CASology challenge, I just knew I wanted to use the Recipe for Happiness stamp set.

I'll give this card for my husband for our wedding anniversary as I just love the way we complement each other. It's so wonderful to have someone who's strengths make up for my weaknesses (and visa versa), and I don't have to be a master at everything! It makes for a much more tastier life.

A touch of embossing paste in a small area, keeps the card CAS.

There are so many different ways to take on this challenge, so don't forget to drop by the design team members to see their ideas. We also have the wonderful Donna Mikasa as our guest designer this week!

Deidre Payne

Hannelie Bester

Hazel Hodgkins

Jacquie Southas 

Janet Ribet (you are here)

Jen Wills 

Joyce Mehrberg

Judy Marino

Kymona Tracey

Melissa Chipperfield

Rachel Bergfeld

Sherrie Mannion

Sponsored by Unizo Studio

Rainbow Butterflies

I was intrigued by the watercolor dip technique of Dave, so I decided to give it a try. I really didn't think the watercolour paper could hold up to that much water, but I love the results.

I white embossed the Simon Says Stamp leaf background to give some more interest.

I will enter this to ...

... Addicted to CAS : Rainbow Challenge

... Card Concepts : Fresh Flutters Challenge

CASology #245 : Grow

I'm sure everyone in the Northern hemisphere is enjoying the start of spring. While down here in the tropics we are only too happy that we've had our first cool evening. 

Luckily for us, we can grow things all year round. I have granadillas flowering and bearing HUGE fruit, but no carrots in the vegetable patch at the moment!

The CASology Challenge cue word is GROW for this week. Let's see what your "green fingers" can create for this challenge.

Be sure to get more inspiration from the other DT members ...

Deidre Payne

Hannelie Bester

Hazel Hodgkins

Jacquie Southas 

Janet Ribet (you are here)

Jen Wills 

Joyce Mehrberg

Judy Marino

Kymona Tracey

Melissa Chipperfield

Rachel Bergfeld

Sherrie Mannion

Sponsored by Stamplorations. 

Happy Easter

Happy Easter to you all ... 

... I give Thanks for the life and resurrection of Jesus and Rejoice in the hope of eternal life.

Although I'm not normally a person for using a bunny for Easter, I could not resist the Simon Says Stamp Spring Seeds set.

I made one set for a friend using different embossing folders for the backgrounds.

And one bright one for my son's girlfriend who is visiting from the UK. Lovely Spring colours.

I will enter this to ...

... Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge : Spring colours

... Inkspirational Challenge #132 : Spring

... Addicted to Stamps & more : Make your Mark

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CASology #244 : Strong

Our CASology cue word for this week is STRONG!

I didn't have any sentiment in my stash that I wanted to use, so I typed up my own. A great way to decide on which font you want to use is the website wordmark.it, where you can type in the word or phrase you want, and it will bring up an example of that word/phrase in every font on YOUR computer. Simply brilliant!

We are sponsored by Kitty Bee Designs. Although I forgot to use their designs, go see what the design team has created.

Deidre Payne

Hannelie Bester

Hazel Hodgkins

Jacquie Southas 

Janet Ribet (you are here)

Jen Wills 

Joyce Mehrberg

Judy Marino

Kymona Tracey

Melissa Chipperfield

Rachel Bergfeld

Sherrie Mannion

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Best Wishes

My first card with the Altenew Beautiful Lady set ... and a light stencilling.

My card for ...

... The Card Concept Challenge : Purple Haze

... CAS(E) This Sketch Challenge #215

... Simon Says Stamp : National Craft Month

Have your cake ...

I've had this card in my head for a couple of days, but with visitors here and a number of house emergencies (leaks, overflows ...) I've not got into my studio until tonight. I'm wishing Kymona of the CASology design team a wonderful Birthday! May your layers be many and your frosting be thick!

And some lovely Wink of Stella to give a little sugary sparkle.

Come and play in the CASology challenge this week ...

Come and see what the rest of the design team have created ...

Deidre Payne

Hannelie Bester

Hazel Hodgkins

Jacquie Southas 

Janet Ribet (you are here)

Jen Wills 

Joyce Mehrberg

Judy Marino

Kymona Tracey

Melissa Chipperfield

Rachel Bergfeld

Sherrie Mannion

and this week's Sponsor: Serendipity Stamps

As it happens to be Kymona's birthday today, so be sure you stop by her blog and wish her a very Happy Birthday!  She's offering up a little blog candy too, so by taking the time to leave her a little blog love, you'll have a chance to win!