4U friend & some blog candy

My card for totday fulfills the challenge at No Time to Stamp, which was to use the word "friend".

It also fullfils the Tealy Good challenge at Cute Card Thursday which was to use a teal/red color combo. I will admit that these are colors that I would never have put together if it weren't for the challenge. Nor would I have searched for my Friendship word puzzle so I could have the word "friend" on this card.

And, since I was feeling a little "out of my box" with the colors, I searched for a sketch and found one on Truly Scrumptious. So, this card, in its entirety was challenge based. I'm so glad there are blogs to help us feed our mojo.

Here's my card:

Again, I know you can't tell - but the rectangular piece in the middle is attached with foam tape. The button and ribbon at the corner hide a stamping error - my laziness got the best of me and I tried to stamp with an incorrect size acrylic block ... um, let's just say after that I got up and got my blocks! Oh, and I put the paper in the Cuttlebug upside down, so my dots are "reverse embossed" ... uh, yeah. Only you paper crafters would know ... (or understand the error, perhaps?).

Supplies: Stamp set - CTMH Friendship word puzzle. Paper - really old DCWV and American Crafts. Embellishments - all unknown sources, from my stash. Tools - Cuttlebug dot folder, EKSuccess scallop circle punch.

And, while you're blog hopping today, be sure to visit Alanna. She is celebrating 300 posts and a whole lot of hits. Visit her blog!

Make it a great day today!

Do you like giveaways?

Check out this new sketch challenge blog: Get Sketchy!

They are having a giveaway on August 3 - be sure to go see how to win!
Make sure you leave a comment, and tell 'em I sent you there.

Another candy offer ...

Visit Tammy's blog for another blog candy offer.

(Uhh, yeah. I'm blog hopping today. It's a good distraction to the ever growing mess in the craft room. Sooner or later - yeah, probably later - I have to clean it up as there are four women joining me tonight to make cards. Egads!)

No worries. If I find more candy, I'll post them! :) You can count on me!

Want some blog candy?

Check out Lissa's blog for a great giveaway!