Hello…… for Paper Players 136 and retrosketches #53

Hi Everyone.  Happy Saturday.

It's the fabulous Nance's turn to host the Paper Players challenge this week and she has an awesome color challenge for us all.

Now, everytime I do a color challenge, I need to go find a sketch challenge to use.  I popped across to Retrosketches and they had this great sketch:

Once
I saw the sketch, I knew that I wanted to use banners and the focal
element on the sketch led me to choosing the sentiment, too.

I
pulled out some Patterns Pack DSP and a new Papertrey Ink die and stamp
set that I got a couple of months ago.  I also decided to add texture
with the SU Vine and Hexagon embossing folders. 

Here's what I came up with for the two challenges:

In
order to make the vanilla focal layer pop, I distressed the edges with a
little Early Espresso Ink and then did the same on the vine layer, too.

Now,
you know what to do next….. pop along to the challenge sites and
check out the inspiration cards and play along.  You can check out what
the rest of the Paper Players team have created for you by visiting
their links below.

On a personal note:

Firstly,
hugs and love to Pammie.  I know this was a tough day for you, my
friend.  But I also know that Rose will be looking down on your today
with a smile on her face, hand in hand with Les.  I was thinking about
you, and her, a great deal today.

I thought some of you might like
to know that it appears that our little feline visitor may have visited
us Thursday night.  We  had left food out on the porch, just in case he
was hungry and returned.  We woke up Friday morning and the bowl of
food was almost entirely gone.   As usual, he left no little footprints
…. but we think it was definitely him.  You can see a photo of him on this post

Archimedes has been visiting us, too.  I thought you might like another photo of him.  I know I never get tired of taking them!

Isn't
he awesome?    We really do hope that he's going to continue to hang
around.  He sits in the trees all day, moving around occasionally.  Even
the building going on next door doesn't seem to phase him!

Beth…
you asked me about the sentiments I use.  I use a lot of sentiments
from Papertrey Ink and occasionally from Technique Tuesday.

Pam…
you asked about the camera that I use.  I use a Sony DSC H50.  I like
that it has a decent soom and that it has super steady shot
technology… important for me when I shoot on extended zoom.  However,
the one thing I haven't figured out yet, is how to take decent shots in
low light.  Other than that, I really like it.

As always, thank
you for visiting my little area of the stamping blogosphere.  Your
visits and your comments are much appreciated.   Warm hugs and prayers
for those of you who need a little lift tonight.  Have a fabulous Sunday

Hugs

Jaydee

Card recipe, all ingredients Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:

• Card stock:  Very Vanilla, Early Espresso
• DSP:  Patterns Pack:  Regal Rose, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party
• Stamp:  wonderful words: hello (papertrey ink)
• Inks:  Early Espresso, Lucky Limeade
• Tools:  Big Shot.  Vine Embossing Folder.  Hexagon Embossing Folder.  Hello die (papertrey ink)
• Accessories:  Pearls (non SU)