Doodling Around!

This was made for the Stock The Pantry over at Doodle Pantry.
I made this fun fold card using one of Laurie's awesome images and one of her background papers! I placed a doily behind the image and used a MS punch for the lace look on the sides of the card front! A pretty easy card when you use the pre-colored images. I love them!

Blog Candy Giveaway

Cheryl over at She Stamps by Cheryl has an awesome giveaway! Check it out on her blog and the pic below!

How wonderful it would be to win those Copic markers! I would also love to win the coloring techniques book. Maybe I will get lucky or maybe you will if you go over and check out the details! Good Luck everyone!

Patches of Pink Giveaway

Patches of Pink has a special Cricut Cartridge giveaway and a sweet digital stamp too! Here is what I did with their digi... My background paper is really shimmery so click on my photo to see it closer...!

Go on over and check it out!
Thanking Patches of Pink for this digital image! I am also entering this card into the following challenges:
Divas by Design - Die Cuts/Punches
Flutterby Wednesdays -Butterfly, Fairy or Angel
Paper Shelter - Anything Goes #20

D2D challenge...

Here is my card for the challenge with Designed to Delight at Delightful Inspirations' progressive challenge. I did a simple card where I used both images that Faith had sent us. I colored with Copic markers, used a scrap of DP for the background and mounted it on a card base that I made using yellow card stock. Thanks for looking!
I would also like to enter the following challenges:
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenges - Something Old and Something New (my paper is old- the image new)
Ruby's Rainbow - #6Flowers
Scrapbook Sisters - Summer Fun
My Time To Craft - Here Comes Summer

It's a Critter Monday!

Today our challenge (#71) at Critter Sketch is a recipe: 2 papers, 1 image, 1 sentiment and 1 paper flower. I chose to make a small gift box which is perfect for a gift card. My papers are from Quick Quotes, my image is from Hero Arts and I made the paper flower.



The sentiment is from Sentimental Sundays.I used a Spellbinders die for the sentiment and backing paper. I stamped the scalloped circle for my flower with a stamp from SU. I then crumpled up the scallops a few times to get the worn look before I put the flower together. I really like how it turned out. And the best part? It was done with the little scrap pieces left over after I made and covered the box! An exact match! My image was cut out using a scalloped punch.
Go on over to Critter Sketch and check out all of the creations done by our D.T. and then give the challenge a go!
I am also entering this into the following:
Bloggers Challenge- Things with Wings
Fabulous Friday - Black and while plus 1 other Color
Fun With Shapes - Must include a die cut/ punch
Inspire Me Fridays - Always Anything Goes
Stretch n Bubbles - DT call

Happi Monday!

This week's challenge at Happileigh Scrappin' is "Stars & Stripes". Your creation must have both /or either of these on it to qualify for the hallenge. I chose to use the sweet turtle digi that is fast becoming my favorite! I made him red, white, and blue in honor of the 4th of July and added the stars and stripes digital image behind him. I colored all with my Copic markers and then used some stains and Tattered Angel mists to age the background. I love how it turned out! A doily was then added to the card and a clothing tag that I had removed from one of my shirts)lol)! Go over and check out all of my Sisters art work and then try your hand at the challenge! Happy Monday everyone.
I am also entering this into the following:
Sentimental Sundays - Red, White & Blue plus a sentiment
Delightful Inspirations - Red, White and Blue &/0r Christmas too
My Sheri Crafts - Independence/Canada Day
Paper Playtime - Red, White & Blue!

IDIC Christmas Challenge

This week at I Did It Creations we are challenging you to do a Christmas card! Only 6 months until Christmas is here once again! I have used a lamppost image from Robyn's Fetish for my card. It is colored with Copic and watercolor crayons. My papers are from DCWV. My ribbon is from Michael's. Come join us in the fun and festivities! I love getting ready for Christmas don't you? Our Design Team have lots of inspiration for you at IDIC!
I am also entering this into the following challenges:
Crafty Hazels - Anything Goes (Christmas only
Designed 2 Delight - Red/White & Blue,and/or Christmas too!
Crafty Ann's - Christmas

D2D Progressive Challenge

Another week and another wonderful image from Faith! This week we got to play with this cutie! I colored with Copics and Stickles. Used scissors for the card edging and a SU corner punch. A piece of gingham ribbon rounds out the card! Go and check out the challenge at Delightful Inspiration and jump in! You will be happy you did!
I am also entering this card into the following:
Crafty Creations - Let It Shine
Deep Ocean Challenge - Flowers
Scrapbook Sisters - Anything Goes

Be Bright!

The challenge at Happileigh Scrappin' Challenge Blog this week is all about brightness! We want to see bright colors on your creations! Reds, yellows, oranges, etc....The brighter the better! My image is done with Snuffles the cat image...How adorable is he?! I used Copics to color and the framed him out in a piece of packaging that I got some stuff in from SEI at the CK Convention I went to on Saturday. I try to think "green" as much as possible! I cut flowers out of felt and then sprayed the top two with spray adhesive and added Flower Soft to them. I think they look kind of neat... My sentiment is from somewhere in Digiland...sorry I don't have a company's name with it.My papers are all from Michaels. My little butterfly is also from the $1 spot at Michaels.
Check out all of the other wonderful, bright creations by the DT at Happileigh Scrappin' and then try your hand at it! Have a great Monday everyone! My grandson graduates from Kindergarten this afternoon and I can't wait to be there!
I would also like to enter the following challenges:
Delightful Inspirations - Orange & Pink
Creative Inspiration Paints - Bright Colors
Southern Girls - Anything Goes

Retro at IDIC

This week at I Did It Creations we are sponsored by Digis With An Attitude and we are going retro! Pull out those "hippie" stamps and images from the late 60's and early 70's and join in our fun! I got to work with this wonderful Hippie Chick and she sure did bring back memories...Yes, I was a hippie! I still remember using bleach to paint peace symbols into my jeans and ironing my hair straight! I thought I was so "cool"! Haha! Listening to Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin for hours... What a perfect life! I had all of the fun and none of the responsibility!
MY card was colored with my trusty Copic markers. I used a frame that I actually found a "stash" of in one of my craft drawers (don't know where they came from...sorry). I used a bright green card stock from AC Moore for the card base and popped on a flower to finish it off. Easy Peasy...Like; "Far out Dude" !
Hop on over to IDIC and check out all of the great creations the DT have done for you and then join our challenge. You can request any image that the DT have used too so you can play along with us...Get the info at our site!
Happy Father's Day to all of you Dads out there!!!
I am entering the following:
Digi's With An Attitude - Anything Goes (with a DWAA image)
Inspire Me Friday - Always Anything Goes
Delightful Challenges - Anything Goes
Welcome to The Challenge # 103 - Inspired by a Song (Aquarius/Let the Sunshine by The Fifth Dimension)

D2D challenge

Another week and another wonderful image from Designed 2 Delight's progressive challenge! Faith sent those who participated in last week's challenge this image to work with...
...called "Mary, Mary ... I added the sunflower and ladybug image(Another of Faith's images) to the Mary image to change it a little bit.I also flipped the main image.
I colored with my Copic markers and used a Quick Quotes powder puff ink to distress the edges. I also cut up parts of an old card for the gold trim and butterflies... My designer paper is a scrap from my scrap pile...so I don't know who it is from. I used a stamp from SU for the round sentiment. My birthday sentiment is from a freebie on line. Here is a little peek at the inside of my card...

Leave me some lovin' !
I am also entering the following challenges:
Flutter By Wednesday - butterfly and pink, orange,green
For Fun Challenges - Wow-It's finally Summer!
Freshly Brewed Challenges - Put a song in your Heart (Mary, Mary Quite Contrary...a song that was popular in the late 60's!)
Saturdays' Designer Challenge - Going Buggy

Critter Challenge 69 !

Another Monday and another great challenge for you from Critter Sketch Challenge Blog . This week we challenge you to make your creation Chocolate! Chocolate must be the main color of your creation. I used a freebie by Stamp Fairy who is our sponsor for this challenge. Go on over and check out the darling images she has for sale and the Freebies to try out!
My tag was made using brown (chocolate) card stock for the tag to which I punched the edge with a Martha Stewart punch. My backing for the image came from the packaging for the brads that I used on this! The brads are from the $1 spot at Michael's. A ribbon rounds out the tag nicely.
Check out all of the other creation's at Critter Sketch and than come play with us!
Leave me some lovin' !

So Happi!

This week at Happileigh Scrappin' we challenge you to use embossing on your creation. Dry or wet...just show us embossing! I have chosen this cute image (which is a freebie)for my card...

I printed off the image 3 times and popped up the window, door and top of the mushroom for a 3D effect. It looks really cool IRL. I used 2 different embossing folders in my Cuttlebug for the embossing. My card stock is from SU and the kraft paper is still from the package that came as packing. Go on over to Happileigh Scrappin' and check out all of the wonderful creations that the DT have done for you and try your hand at our challenge!
Have a great Monday everyone!
I am entering this into the following:
The Crafty Pad - Just Because You Can
Sweet Stamps - Embossing

Thank you Card

I made this card after checking out the card on page 55 of this months' Paper Crafts magazine. I loved the sewing they showed and had to try it! These are going to be used for thank you cards for some of my end of year teacher gifts...
I am entering it into the following:
Digi Doodle Shop - No Backing papers
Fabulous Fridays - Stitching
Inspire Me Fridays - Always Anything Goes
Stamp Something - Something Punched

IDIC "For the Birds" Challenge

This week our challenge at I Did It Creations is a fun one using birds. Bird images, bird papers. cutouts, etc....what do you say? Are you game?
My image is from Hope Jacare Doodles and is called "Tree House". I colored with Copic markers. I also added a chipboard bird from Twiddleyblitz that I colored with Copics. My sentiment is a retired one from Stampin' Up. I added some sheer ribbon the the tag with the sentiment. My checked paper is a scrap from my dwindling pile (yay!), and some kraft paper from a delivery box!
I am entering this into the following challenges also:
Creative Card Crew - Things with Wings
Card Cupids - Animals
Digital Tuesday - In the Garden
Crafty Calendar -Things With Wings

On the Fence!

This week Faith gave us this super cute fence image to play with for her progressive challenge. Since this is the first week of the month; the image is free over at Delightful Inspirations! So head on over , get it, do a card with it, and get it on her blog so you can be in line for another free one next week.
I colored with both Prisma and Copic markers. I added some Prima flowers with brad centers to round out the card front. I also used digital paper from TLC and a brown paper bag piece which I have embossed and distressed with inks. Voila! One more card done!
I am also entering this into the following:
Creative Craft World - 3 or more brads
Divas by Design - Flowers
Craft Room - Anything Goes
Digital Tuesday - In the Garden

Flower Show at Happileigh!

This week I got to choose the challenge for our design team at Happileigh Scrappin' and I chose "flowers" and stitching...real or faux...that's up to you! Let us see your flowers! Flowered paper, images, stamps, embellishments...whatever you want to share with us! Here is what I created with one of Leigh's uber cute images...



I colored with Copic markers, I sewed with my sewing machine, and then added brads to the centers of the flowers. I used chalks for the butterfly. The sentiment is also from Leigh...
Check out what the rest of the design team have created for your enjoyment at Happileigh Scrappin' and then try your hand at our challenge.
I am also entering this into the following:
Fairy Fun Fridays - Summer Fun
Make it Monday - Always Anything Goes

Doodle Pantry 5th of Month Challenge#13

It is the 5th of June and that means it is the monthly challenge at Doodle Pantry! The only rule is that you must use a Doodle Pantry image. I used this beautiful image of Almond blossoms and did something I normally don't do...I hardly colored it! I wanted the blossoms to take center stage so thought I would only color those...I don't know if I like it or not but to use one of my husbands favorite quotes, "It is what it is".
I used a paper grocery bag for my background paper to which I embossed and distressed with inks. I love the way it turned out.
Go on over and check out the challenge... you will love it!
Have a great week everyone!
I would also like to enter this into the following:
Delicious Doodles - Textures

Hats Off! (or I Should Say On) at IDIC

Today is a super fun theme.... Hats... perfect for so many occasions. This week we are sponsored by Floppy Latte and I have used a really beautiful silhouette of a lady with her hat. There were so many wonderful silhouettes that it was difficult to choose only one!
I colored with Copic markers. A Tim Holtz distress ink was used for distressing the edges of my image which was cut with a Nestibility die. I used a sentiment from TLC. I love Paulette's sentiments. The white flowers are from my local junk store, and I made the other flowers. I used a punch for my leaves.A litte bit of a Sakura glitter pen and I was finished with my card!
Come join us at our challenge this week. You might just win a nice prize. All you have to do is ask and a free digi will be sent to you of any used by the DT. for this challenge. Pay us a visit at IDIC, check out all of the wonderful creations by our talented DT and then join in the fun!
I am also entering this into the following:
2 Sisters Challenge - Silhouettes
Inspire Me Fridays - Always Anything Goes

DT Call for Lia Stampz

There is a new digital stamp company called Lia Stampz that is looking for it's first Design Team. The info for the DT call can be found here.
Lia has so many wonderful images in lots of different categories! It would be fun to work with them!

I was given this adorable digital stamp entitled Kiki for my card. I thought I would try to do a card that would be good for a woman or a man. Those masculine cards always seem a little harder to do...(I think because I always want to add ribbon, flowers, etc.!)
Anyway...here is the card I did for the DT call...


I used digital papers for my designer paper. They are from Toucan Scraps (orange), Happileigh Scrappin'(white with checks and bees) and TLC(green).I also used kraft packing paper and green solid card stock. There are 10 layers of papers! I really like how they look together. I used white cardstock from Walmart for my card base. My image was colored with my wonderful Copic markers...(I really do love them!) The added brad embellishments and the sentiment are from Michael's $1 spot. Thanks for looking!
P.S.
After checking out Lia's blog I realized that Kiki is a parrot! I hope she will forgive me for making her an owl...perhaps she is ready for Halloween? lol!
I would also like to enter this into the following challenges:
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes
Craft Your Day Away - For Your Special Man/Father's Day
DT's Saturday Challenge (D2D) - Masculine card/ no Flowers
Easy Craft Projects - #39 For Dad
Wee Memories - Free For All

Bloom!

This flower image was the freebie this week from Delightful Inspiration. I loved it and wanted to keep it big...so it is! lol! I really am pleased with the way this flower takes center stage and looks like it is really blooming right on the front of my card!
I am also entering this into the following challenges:
D2d- progressive challenge
Art Impressions - Happy Summer
Papercrafting Journey - Anything Goes
Divas by Design - Flowers