Card Challenges & More

Going to Be Gone

2011-07-15T09:28:00.005-05:00

Hello to all my blogger friends. I am sorry to have been pretty MIA for such a long time. I have had some health issues and lots of family matters to work out. I will be gone out of the state for the next few months and will not be able to make any cards at that time. Hope to be back in full force again sometime in 2012.

Take care everyone............see you soon.

Guest Designer for Shelly's Image for 4th July

2011-07-04T23:00:00.014-05:00

I am a please to be a Marvelous Monday Guest Designer for Shelly at Shelly's Images today. Here is one of her great new images for 4th of July. Pop over to Shelly's Images blog to see all the other creative things the DT have made to inspire you.

Here is my card that I would like to submit to the following challenges. Printed paper is from Target; digital image is from Shelly's Images; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; embossing on metallic cardstock; clip from Around the Block; ribbon, glitter stars and epoxy blue stars from my collection. TFL

Midnight Madness #110 - Sketch

Craft Us Crazy #11 - Red, White & Blue and/or Summer Theme
Off the Wall Craftiness #56 - Red, White & any shade of Blue
Fairy Tale #18 - America
Pals Paper Arts #100 - What's Your Technique
embossing and coloring with color pencils and OMS

Simply Create Challenge

2011-06-30T22:24:00.006-05:00

We are ready for our #47 challenge at Simply Create. You are going to have fun with this one. We are creating with Silhouettes. Sure hope that you can join us for this challenge. Be sure to pop over to Simply Create on Friday to see all the very creative way the DT has used Silhouettes to inspire you.

Here is my card. Printed paper is DCWV and Paper Studio; stamped image is Prima; Spellbinders die cut with paper piercing; epoxy sentiment is Heidi Grace; Prima flowers layered with gem centers; ribbon from Target. TFL

Sketch Saturday #161 - Sketch

365 Cards #119 - Feeling Punchy

Pile It On #26 - Going Round in Circles

Phindy's Place #61 - Going Round in Circles

Creative Belli #120 - Letter G

green, gem, girlfriends

Sketch Frenzy Friday, 365 Cards, PaperPlay Challenge, Queen Kat Designs, Crafty Creations, Bearly Mine, Totally Papercraftsand Bee Crafty

2011-06-28T22:18:00.017-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed papers from Target; digital images are Designed 2 Delight, coloring done with chalks and Prismacolor pencils; images are popped up; Stickles, Spellbinders die and corner punch; glitter stickers from Target; ribbon from my collection. TFL

Sketch Frenzy Friday #061711 - Sketch

Designed 2 Delight - use image Tropical Summer
Designed 2 Delight DT Challenge - Red, White & Blue
365 Cards #116 - So"fan"tastic - use favorite tools, techniques & embellishments
PaperPlay Challenge #25 - Stars & Stripes
Queen Kat Designs T3 #2 - Use Chalks
Crafty Creations #124 - Let It Shine
Bearly Mine #13 - Summer is Here

Totally Papercrafts #72 - Spots & Stripes
Bee Crafty #51 - Summers Here

365 Cards, Phindy's Place, Do You Stack Up, Cards for Men, CRAFT, Creative Inspirations, Sew Many Cards, Party Time Tuesday, Papertake Weekly, Shellys Images, 2 Sisters Challenge, Splendiferous Creations, Delightful Sketches, If the Shoe Fits Scrap It and Ooh La La Creations

2011-06-20T11:00:00.002-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Background is glitter cardstock; hand stamped start paper with Studio G stamps; machine stitching; Spellbinders stars layerd with tiny star bling. TFL

365 Cards #104 - sketch

Phindy's Place #60 - Black & White
Do You Stack Up #24 - Use a Star
Cards for Men #13 - Stars
CRAFT #107 - Include Stitching
Creative Inspirations #62 - Stitching
Sew Many Cards #57 - Punch It
Party Time Tuesday #20 - Father's Day
Papertake Weekly - Dads & Lads
Shellys Images - TTT - Boys - Men
2 Sisters Challenge #44 - For a Guy
Splendiferous Creations - It's Manly Baby
Delightful Sketches - Anything Goes
If the Shoe Fits Scrap It #83 - For the Men
Ooh La La Creations #82 - Fathers Day Special Man

Sketch Saturday, Basic Grey, Charisma Cardz, Tuesday Morning Sketches, Simon Says Stamp, Designed 2 Delight, Marks Finest Papers, Stamp Something, Crafty Emma, Crafts & Me and Scrap Creations

2011-06-20T10:45:00.000-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed papers are Basic Grey (Eva) and Hot Off the Press; digital image is Designed 2 Delight; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Glossy Accents on vase; Stickles & gems; Spellbinders label dies layered; stamped sentiment is SU; lace, wooden button & ribbon from my collection. TFL

Sketch Saturday #160 - Sketch

Basic Grey Challenges #46 - Color Combo
Hot Pink, Lime Green, Brown/Kraft

Charisma Cardz - Pink & Green

Shabby Tea Room #67 - Classic Patterns
photo inspiration colors, dots and /or gingham

Simon Says Stamp - Bingo
Shape, Lace, Flowers or Button, Lace, Sentiment or Shape, Ribbon, Sentiment

Designed 2 Delight - Progressive June Challenge
use Fresh Cut image

Marks Finest Papers - Use at least one button
Stamp Something - Something with pretty papers
Crafty Emma - Lots of Sparkly Flowers
Crafts & Me #39 - Bling It On
Going Grey Scrap Creations - Anything Goes

Simply Create Challenge......Wings

2011-06-16T21:58:00.001-05:00

Thank you to everyone who entered our All About Dad challenge at Simply Create.....lots of fabulous projects were submitted. Now we are ready for our #46 challenge and it is Wings.....lots of things come to my mind. Sure hope that you will join us for this fun challenge. You are just going to be amazed at all the creative things the DT at Simply Create have made to inspire you....but sure to pop over and see our creations.

Here is my card. Printed paper is Paper Studio; digital image is from Hope Jacare Doodles; coloring is done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; the foliage and birds in the tree are layered and popped up; Spellbinders deckled oval; flower rub ons are Cloud 9; crochet flower was a RAK from a friend; ribbon, button and twine from my collection. TFL

SPCC #104 - Color Combo
Marina Mist, Tempting Turquoise and Soft Suede

Critter Sketch #69 - I Love Chocolate
Digital Tuesday Challenge #115 - Get Out the Gingham
I Did It Creations - Birds
Do It With Digi's #12 - Animal Magic
Lexi's Creations #42 - No Sentiment

365 Cards #100 - My Happy Place
I love sitting in my sunroom watching the birds in the backyard.

The Crafty Pad #125 - Just Because You Can
Top Tip Tuesday #38 - Open Challenge
Scrap Creations - Anything Goes

Creatalicious Sketch Challenge

2011-06-15T07:00:00.001-05:00

The new challenge is posted up at Creatalicious Challenges and it is to use this fabulous sketch. Printed paper is DCWV & Making Memories; digital image is Designed 2 Delight; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; glitter chalk for sky; Spellbinders label die; Martha Stewart butterfly punch with dots embossing; sentiment tag is Sizzix with embossed edges; stamped sentiment is My Sentiments Exactly; Prima flowers with Stickles center; ribbon and butterfly charm from my collection. TFL

Crafty Hos' -Bright Colors - Red, Yellow, Blue & Green

2 Sisters Challenge #43 - Recipe
1 image, 2 papers, 3 different embellishments

Designed 2 Delight - Progressive June Challenge
use Mary Mary image

A Gem of a Challenge #23 - Bloomin Charmin
flowers & charms

Designed 2 Delight - DT Challenge - Going Buggy
use a bug

One Stitch at a Time #66 - Tag It
365 Cards #101 - Words of Wisdom
use sentiment that makes you feel good

Do You Stack Up #23 - Birthday
Birthday Sundaes - Embossed

Cupcake Inspirations #115 - Photo Inspiration

Totally Papercrafts #70 - Summer
Stamp Something - Something Punched

Sketch N Stash, Crafts 4 Eternity, Just Tracy's Crafts, Charisma Cardz, Fussy & Fancy, Crazy 4 Challenges, Craft Us Crazy, Cupcake Craft, and Totally Stampalicious

2011-06-13T22:32:00.002-05:00

Here is my card for the challenges. Papers are from old wall paper sample books; digital image is from The Digi Street; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS with Glossy Accents; numbers from old Basic Grey alpha sheet; Spellbinders oval with paper piercing; stamped sentiment is My Sentiments Exactly. TFL

Sketch N Stash #63 - Sketch

Crafts 4 Eternity #23 - Colour Recipe - Strawberries & Cream
Just Tracy's Crafts - Strawberries & Cream
Charisma Cardz #23 - How old?
Fussy & Fancy - Man Card
Crazy 4 Challenges #91 - Masculine Card
Craft Us Crazy #10 - Father's Day or Masculine
Cupcake Craft #146 - Boy Oh Boy

Totally Stampalicious - Anything Goes

Sketch Saturday, Allsorts, Quirky Crafts, Mark's Finest Papers, PaperPlay, Mami Doodles, Delicious Doodles, Daisy Doodles, Polka Doodles and CRAFT

2011-06-13T19:33:00.004-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed paper is DCWV; digital image and sentiment are Digital Delights; coloring done with Shimmer H2O paints; Spellbinders diamond die cut; EK Success border punch; QuicKutz embossing folder; buttons from my collection. TFL

Sketch Saturday #159 - Sketch

Allsorts #107 - Recipe for the Boys
1 designer paper, 2 punches or dies; 3 buttons

Quirky Crafts #12 - Under the Sea
Mark's Finest Papers #59 - Father's Day
PaperPlay #23 - Father's Day / Man's Card
Mami Doodles #27 - Card for a boy or man
Delicious Doodles #29 - Father's Day

Daisy Doodles #35 - Happy Father's Day
Polka Doodles #23 - Something for Dad
CRAFT #106 - Father's Day

The House That Stamps Built, Cards for Men, Doodle Pantry, The Shabby Tea Room, Crop Stop, Phindys Place, Sew Many Challenge, There's Magic in the Air, One Stop Craft and Stamping Vacation

2011-06-12T18:18:00.004-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Background Cuttlebug and QuicKutz embossing folders; digital image fish double layer and popped up; sentiment and image are Doodle Pantry; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Stickles and Glossy Accents for water; Spellbinders die labels; ribbon from Hobby Lobby. TFL

The House That Stamps Built #J111 - Sketch

Cards for Men #12 - Blue & Black
Doodle Pantry #13 - Use a Doodle Pantry Image
The House That Stamps Built - Texture - Father's Day
The Shabby Tea Room #65 - Technique Embossing
Crop Stop #23 - Twice as Much Fun - 2 embossing folders

Phindy's Place #59 - Water
Sew Many Challenge #56 - Father's Day
There's Magic in the Air - Masculine
One Stop Craft #135 - Father's Day
Stamping Vacation - What a Guy - Fishing

Shannon's Sentiments Sketch Challenge

2011-06-11T05:00:00.049-05:00

First of all I want to thank Shannon and the Design Team at Shannon's Sentiments for the opportunity to be a Guest Designer this past month. It has been so much fun working with Shannon's great sentiments and images.

This week at Shannon's Sentiments the challenge is to use this fabulous sketch that Michelle has created.

Here is my card for the challenges. I have made my own designer paper and flower embellishment with the very cute flowers from Shannon's Sentiments; coloring is done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Stickles; printed paper is Hot Off the Press; ribbon from Hobby Lobby; digital sentiment is Shannon's Sentiments; gem and brads from my collection. TFL

Incy Wincy Designs #97 - Tic Tac Toe
brads, ribbon, something green
brads, gems, Stickles

Stampin Sisters in Christ #92 - Use Something New
stripe paper is Hot Off the Press

Paper Sundaes #72 - Let's get Sentimental
The Crafty Pad #124 - Stripes
Stamp & Create - Summer
Ooh La La #81 - Happy Birthday
Craft Your Passion #61 - Anything Goes
Birthday Sundaes #12 - Anything Goes Birthday

Phindy's Place, Designed 2 Delight, Stamp Something, Mark's Pinest Papers, One Stop Card Crafts, Totally Stampalicious, Crafty Calendar, Truly Scrumptious, Corrosive Challenge, 365 Cards, Crafters Companion, Crafty Hos', Pile It On, Crop Suey and Creative Cowgirls

2011-06-09T20:51:00.009-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed paper is from Target; digital image is Designed 2 Delight; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; glitter chalk; Spellbinders lacey square; Martha Stewart butterfly punch; stamped sentiment if Studio G; Prima flowers with gem centers; various ribbons from my collection. TFL

Phindy's Place #58 - Sketch

Designed 2 Delight - Progressive June challenge

Stamp Something - June Digi Day
Mark's Pinest Papers #58 - Flowers
One Stop Card Crafts #134 - Texture
Totally Stampalicious - Ribbons, Ribbons & more Ribbons - use 3 different ones
Crafty Calendar - Things with Wings
Truly Scrumptious #58 - Summer Sparkle
Corrosive Challenge #119 - Summer Colours

365 Cards #96 - Ad Inspired

Crafters Companion #13 - Here Comes Summer
Crafty Hos' - Summer - Let the Fun Begin
Pile It On #23 - Summer Heaven
Crop Suey - Summer
Creative Cowgirls - Summertime Fun

Shannon's Sentiments Challenge

2011-06-04T05:00:00.003-05:00

The challenge this week at Shannon's Sentiments is "Graduation" with a bit of a twist to use paper tearing. Be sure to pop on over and take a look at all the very creative things that the DT has made to inspire you this week.

Oh I did have fun creating this card using some of the new May releases at Shannon's Sentiments (stars, oval for sentiment, flourishes and sentiment); coloring done with Prismacolor pencils; all the printed papers have torn edges; Stickles on stars and then I punched the shadow stars; Prima flower; buttons with floss; ribbon is American Crafts. TFL

Sketch Frenzy Friday #052711 - Sketch

For Fun Challenges - End of School
Ribbon Carousel #5 - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesday #18 - Anything Goes
Mami Doodles #27 - Let's Party
Crafts & Me #37 - Punch It Out
Shelly's Images - Seeing Spots
365 Cards #91 - Orange, Green & Blue
The ABC Challenge - V is for Variety
use 3 different types of embellishments
Top Tip Tuesday #36 - Wrap It Up with Ribbon
Delicious Doodles #28 - Texture
Crafty Catz Weekly #85 - Lots of Circles

We are honoring Dads/Father's at Simply Create

2011-06-02T17:15:00.003-05:00

Thank you so much to everyone who made a project for the Simply Create Special Day challenge.....WOWZER there are some really fabulous projects!! It is going to be very hard to pick the Top 3...I have to make mine the Top 5 or 6.

We are ready for challenge #45 at Simply Create and we are making Dad's/Father's projects and you will need to use the word dad or father somewhere on your project. You must be sure to pop over to see all the fabulous things the DT has made to get you all inspired.

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed papers are K&Company, Making Memories and Crafty Secrets; digital pocket watch image is from Ike's Art (be sure to check out all the fabulous images she has made); Stickles and Glossy Accents on the glass part of the watch; digital sentiment ticket is Bizzy Becs; stamped sentiment is Studio G; used distressing tool and ink for distressing edges; paper piercing; ribbon and heart button from my collection. TFL

Papertake Weekly - Sketch

SPCC #102 - Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler & River Rock
Simon Says Stamp - Father's Day - For a Male
Lexi's Creations #41 - Father's Day or a Man Card
Craft Your Passion #60 - What a Guy
Aud Sentiments - A Sentiment - Card for a Male
Freshly Brewed #49 - It's a Guy Thing
Craft Your Days Away #21 - Father's Day - Special Man
Easy Craft Projects #39 - For Dad
The Paper Shelter #16 - Glad for Dad

LaCard Monkey #58 - Man Card
2 Sister's Challenge - Anything Goes

Shannon's Sentiments Challenge

2011-05-28T05:00:00.004-05:00

I am hosting the challenge this week at Shannon's Sentiments. I have chosen a Friend - Friendship theme (use the word friend or friendship) and use the colors purple, green, white & black. I do hope that you will join me over at Shannon's Sentiments for this challenge.

Here is my card. Papers are Chatterbox; this very beautiful sentiment and digital images (rose & butterfly) are some of Shannon's Sentiments new May releases; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; rose is popped up; Spellbinders large scalloped oval and oval; layered two ruffled ribbons; machine stitching; gems and black pearls on butterflies bodies from my collection. TFL

Sketch N Stash #62 - Sketch
neglected stash is ribbons that I have had for a long time

Papertake Weekly - Pale Pretty Pastels

Paper Sundaes #70 - Pop It Up

365 Cards #84 - Monday Prompt - Ruffles

Tuesday Throwdown #50 - Stripes

The House That Stamps Built #DCC525 - Stitching

Crafts & Me #36 - Gems & Pearls

One Stitch at a Time #63 - Bling It On

Lollipop Crafts #40 - Bling It

Flashback Friday

2011-05-25T23:46:00.000-05:00

Amy at Flashback Friday has a challenge of using your first posted wedding card. Here is my first blog posted wedding card. Printed papers are K&Company; ric rac trim and sentiment rub on. TFL

HERE is my original post of my card in June 2009.

Digital Tuesday, CPS, Color Throwdown, Simon Says Stamp, Shelly's Images and I Did it Creations

2011-05-24T15:32:00.005-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed papers are DCWV and Target glitter paper; digital image is The Stamping Boutique; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Stickles; mesh ribbon, embossed sticker; ribbon, Prima flowers and button. TFL

This week The Stamping Boutique is sponsoring the Digital Tuesday challenge. You have the chance to win 5 digital images.

Digital Tuesday - Add Texture

CPS #219 - Sketch

Color Throwdown #142 - Basic Black, Lime Green & Basic Gray

Simon Says Stamp - Sparkle & Shine

Shelly's Images - Show Us What You Got

I Did it Creations #56 - Anything Goes

The Stamping Boutique has a new challenge that starts today....

2011-05-24T08:00:00.010-05:00

We are ready for another challenge at The Stamping Boutique and this time we are using Red, White and Blue colors. Take a look at what the DT has made to inspire you. Hope that you will be able to join us for this challenge. You will have a chance to win some fabulous The Stamping Boutique images.

Here is my card that I made using the Summer Laundry Line from The Stamping Boutique; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; glitter chalk for sky; Stickles in the sand; printed papers are K&Company and Miss Elizabeth's; gem brads; stamped sentiments are Studio G and SU. TFL

I am submitting my card to the following challenges.

Sketch Saturday #156 - Sketch

Freshly Brewed #47 - Red, White & Blue

Truly Scrumptious #57 - Anything Goes

Totally Papercrafts #67 - Don't Be Square

Crafty Catz #83 - Anything Goes

Delicious Doodles #26 - Let the Sunshine

Stamp Something - Beachy

4 Crafty Chicks #38 - Brads

Allsorts #104 - Birthday
Photo Inspiration

Sketch Frenzy Friday, Fussy & Fancy Friday, Cupcake Inspirations, The Crafty Pad, 365 Cards, Secret Crafter Saturday and Woodware USA

2011-05-23T23:00:00.000-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed papers DCWV & Miss Elizabeth's; Spellbinders label dies; paper piercing; stamped sentiment is SU; pinking scissors; ribbon, lace and butter from my collection. TFL

Sketch Frenzy Friday SFF052011 - Sketch

Fussy & Fancy Friday - Recipe
3 papers, 2 embellishments, 1 ribbon

Cupcake Inspirations - Photo Inspiration

The Crafty Pad #122 - Lace & Bows

365 Cards #78 - Pretty in Pinking

Secret Crafter Saturday #135 - Wedding Anniversary

Woodware USA #28 - Anything Goes

365 Cards, Wee Memories, Little Red Wagon, For Fun Challenge and Less Is More

2011-05-23T19:30:00.001-05:00

Here is my card for the challenges. Stamped tree is Unity Stamps; Stickles; flowers are Repeat Impressions; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils; sentiment is SU. TFL

365 Cards #77 - White Space
I flipped the sketch

Wee Memories #57 - Stamp It

Little Red Wagon - Use a Tree on Project

For Fun Challenge - Get Well

Less Is More #16 - Theme Butterflies

365 Cards and Wplus9 Design Studio

2011-05-23T19:18:00.001-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Corner of 12" circle scrapbook paper is My Little Shoebox; other papers and cut outs are DCWV; heart is popped up. TFL

365 Cards #82 - Caught in a Corner
cut a piece of 12x12 large print scrapbook paper

Wplus9 Design Studio #15 - Color Cue
kraft, bright pink, dusty blue, yellow

365 Cards, Claudia & Company, Craft Your Passion, Pollycraft, CES Challenge, Incy Wincy, There's Magic in the Air, Sew Many Cards, Birthday Sundaes, Paper Playtime and Stamping Vacation

2011-05-23T14:55:00.001-05:00

Here is my card for the challenges. Background is recycled paint chip sample; I made the ribbon flower with button center; stamped sentiment; lace, pearls and dragonfly charm from my collection. TFL

365 Cards #81 - Asymmetry

Claudia & Company #82 - Girl's Birthday

Craft Your Passion #59 - Let It All Hang Out
make something hang over the edge

Pollycraft #94 - Embellishment Bingo
Lace, Charm, Pearls

CES Challenge #37 - Embellish It
use at least 3 different Embellishments

Incy Wincy #95 - Lavendar & Lace

There's Magic in the Air - Let's Make Our Own Flowers

Sew Many Cards #54 - Flowers & Lace

Birthday Sundaes #10 - Pearls & Lace

Paper Playtime - Anything Goes and Add a Charm

Stamping Vacation - Just One
use one of something

Marvelous Monday at Shelly's Images.......GOAL

2011-05-23T12:01:00.002-05:00

Shelly has created this awesome soccer image "GOAL" for us to use today for Marvelous Monday. Be sure to pop over to see all the awesome ways the DT at Shelly's Images have used this great image. This is my last week as a Guest Designer for Shelly's Images. Thank you, Shelly for the fun opportunity to work with your wonderful digi's.

Here is my card. I decided to create a little soccer field for my card. Printed paper is Paper Studio; all the digital images are Shelly's Images (soccer goal, sun, clouds and grasses); coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; glitter chalk for the sky; fringed grossgrain ribbon for some added texture on the grass; stamped sentiment is CTMH; stamped stars are Studio G. TFL

365 Cards #79 - Fabulous Fringe
create your own fringe from ribbon

Digital Tuesday #111 - Seeing Stars

Digi Stamps 4 Joy - Boys, Boys Boys

Crafty Sentiments - Children's Cards

One Crazy Stamper - Boys & Men

Ai Factory - Boys Will Be Boys

Crafts & Me #35 - Anything Goes

Shannon's Sentiments new challenge - Birthday

2011-05-21T05:00:00.032-05:00

This week at Shannon's Sentiments the challenge is Birthday. Hope that you will be able to join us for this challenge.....be sure to pop over and see all the cards that the DT has made to inspire you.

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed paper is K&Company; digital image and sentiments are Shannon's Sentiments; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Spellbinders label die; ink distressing; Stickles; ruffled ribbon, gems & Martha Stewart flower punch. TFL

365 Cards #76 - Sketch

Charisma Cardz #20 - Birthday's in Pink

The Crazy Challenge #67 - Green & Pink

The Pink Elephant #100 - Recipe
fav color combo, polka dots and crinkle ribbon

Simon Says Stamp - Sparkle & Shine

Crafts 4 Eternity #20 - Recipe
flower, ribbon & bling

2 Sister's Challenge #40 - Use a Digi

La Card Monkey #57 - They Say it's Your Birthday

It's a Special Day at Simply Create....

2011-05-20T23:49:00.003-05:00

We are ready for #44 challenge at Simply Create and we are making Special Day cards. I have made a birthday card for a special day for a good friend. Please join us for this challenge. Our DT has made some fabulous projects to inspire you....go check them out at Simply Create.

Music paper from my scraps; stamped images are Repeat Impressions; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils; stamped my own little letter tiles with Studio G alpha stamps; button and twine from my collection. TFL

Party Time Tuesday #16 - Sketch

Colour Create #71 - White, Cream, Brown
optional extras - one additional color, flowers & button
Stamping Vacation - Yellow Flower
ABC DT Challenge - April Showers Bring May Flowers
Cute Card Thursday #165 - Let's Get Krafty
CCEE Stampers - April Showers Bring May Flowers
365 Cards #80 - Cute Cute - Make own individual letters
CRAFT #103 - Happy Birthday to Us
My Partner in Crafting Crime #27 - Twine, Jute or String
Pollycraft #93 - Music
A Spoonfull of Sugar #152 - Anything Goes
If the Shoe Fits Scrap It - CAS
Alphabet Challenge - CAS

Midnight Madness, Do You Stack Up, Paperplay Challenges, Simon Says Stamp, Rainbow Lady's and Shelly's Images

2011-05-19T21:55:00.002-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed paper is EK Success; digital image is The Stamping Boutique; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; glitter chalk for water; Stickles; Spellbinders scalloped circle; Cuttlebug die cut flourishes with Stickles; dew drops. TFL

The Stamping Boutique is sponsoring Do You Stack Up this week and you can win 5 free digital images.

Midnight Madness #104 - Sketch

Do You Stack Up - Color Combo
celery, white and sea glass blue

Paperplay Challenges #20 - Sparkle Galore

Simon Says Stamp - Sparkle & Shine

Rainbow Lady's #153 - With a Flourish

Shelly's Images - TTT Anything Goes

Inspirational Card Sketches, Stamping Vacation, Simon Says Stamp, I Did it Creations, Designed 2 Delight, Sentimental Sundays, Papertake Weekly, Fab N Funky and Scrap Creations

2011-05-18T22:44:00.003-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed paper is K&Company; Spellbinders label die cuts; stamped sentiment is Paperworks; handmade flower from ribbon, eyelet lace, beaded lace and button center; Stickles. TFL

Inspirational Card Sketches #115 - Sketch

Stamping Vacation - Color Combo - Steel Blue & Rose

Simon Says Stamp - Sparkle and Shine

I Did it Creations #55 - Lace & Ribbon

Designed 2 Delight - Handmade May Flowers

Sentimental Sundays #55 - Handmade Flower

Papertake Weekly - Bloom & Grow

Fab N Funky #73 - Make Your Own Blooms

Scrap Creations - Graduation

Stamp N Doodle, Crafty Catz, Totally Stampalicious, 365 Cards, Craft Your Days Away, The Shabby Tea Room, Squigglefly, Craft Your Passion, Crafty Calendar, Allsorts, Stamping Vacation, Simon Says Stamp, There's Magic in the Air and Crafty Cardmakers

2011-05-18T22:22:00.001-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Background is embossing with score tool; digital image is Squigglefly; coloring done with color pencils and Stickles; Spellbinders circles; Martha Stewart flower punches with gems. TFL

Stamp N Doodle - Sketch

Crafty Catz #82 - Pink, Black & White
Totally Stampalicious - Black & White & one other color
365 Cards #53 - Ad Inspired
Craft Your Days Away #20 - White & One Color
The Shabby Tea Room #62 - Monochromatic
Squigglefly #98 - Anything But the Usual
embossing with score tool; coloring just a small portion of image
Craft Your Passion - Cuttie Patootie
Crafty Calendar - Teddy Bears
Allsorts #103 - Teddy Bears Picnic
Stamping Vacation - Watch This Grizzly Adams
Simon Says Stamp - Sparkly & Shine
There's Magic in the Air - Embossing
Crafty Cardmakers #46 - Embossing

365 Cards. Polka Doodles, Daring Cardmakers, Kaboodle Doodles and Charisma Cardz

2011-05-17T22:23:00.002-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Die cut flower is Spellbinders; die cut embossed butterflies are SU; stamped sentiment is SU; gems and ribbon from my collection. TFL

365 Cards #71 - Sketch

Polka Doodles #19 - Menu Choice
use one thing from each section
colour - pink, image - butterfly, embellishment - ribbon
embellishment - gems

Daring Cardmakers - Darlin Bugs of May

Kaboodle Doodles #67 - Tic Tac Toe
embossing - die cut - flowers

Charisma Cardz #19 - Under the Weather

365 Cards, Getting Cricky with KAndrew, City Crafter and Lexi's Creations

2011-05-17T21:59:00.003-05:00

Here is my card for the challenges. Printed papers are DCWV; embossing folders QuicKutz and Cuttlebug; stamped sentiment if Studio G. TFL

365 Cards #74 - Sketch

Getting Cricky with KAndrew - Simply Sundays Retro Daddy

City Crafter #57 - Stripes & Polka Dots

Lexi's Creations #40 - Spots & Stripes

365 Cards, Crafts 4 Eternity, Designed 2 Delight, Ribbon Carousel, Aud's Sentiments, Top Tip Tuesday, Cardmadfairy's Digi Day, Really Reasonable Ribbon, Tuesday Throwdown and Pile It On

2011-05-17T18:54:00.006-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Misc ribbons; digital image is Designed 2 Delight; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS. TFL

365 Cards #72 - Sketch

Crafts 4 Eternity #19 - Color Combo
Lemon Drop, Grenadine, Vanilla, Coal & Guacamole

Designed 2 Delight - Progressive Challenge May
use Skater Boy image

Ribbon Carousel - RCC3 - Clean& Simple

Aud's Sentiments #28 - No Sentiment

Top Tip Tuesday #34 - One for the Kids

Cardmadfairy's Digi Day #8 - For the Boys

Really Reasonable Ribbon #24 - Anything Goes

Tuesday Throwdown - Baby / Child

Pile It On - Boys & Girls Come Out to Play

365 Cards, If the Shoe Fits Scrap It, Tuesday Morning Sketches, Totally Paprcrafts, Stamping Vacation

2011-05-17T16:59:00.002-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed paper is Colorbok; stamped image with crayon resist technique; lace doily, ric rac trim and beaded trim from my collection. TFL

365 Cards #75 - Sketch

If the Shoe Fits Scrap It - Black & White with a Splash
of one of these red, yellow or blue

Tuesday Morning Sketches #94 - Crayon Resist Technique

Totally Paprcrafts #66 - Anniversaries

Stamping Vacation - Embellish It Challenge
beads

Cupcake Inspiration, Less is More, Incy Wincy and 365 Cards

2011-05-16T20:41:00.005-05:00

Here is my card for the challenges. Embossed background with QuicKup folder; stamped image is Martha Stewart; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; stamped sentiment is Studio G. TFL

Cupcake Inspiration - Photo Inspiration

Less is More #15 - One Layer Embossing

Iincy Wincy #94 - Clean & Simply

365 Cards #59 - Feeling Krafty
use kraft paper and nature theme

Shannon's Sentiments, Stamp Fairy, Cooking It Up with Katie, 365 Cards and Phindy's Place

2011-05-16T16:06:00.001-05:00

Here are my cards for these challenge. Printed paper is DCWV; digital images and sentiments are Shannon's Sentiments; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Spellbinders die cut; ribbon, buttons floss & brads from my collection. TFL

Shannon's Sentiments - CDAC use at least 3 buttons
CDAC - Red, White & Blue

Stamp Fairy - Recipe use 3 embellishments

Cooking It Up with Katie #61 - Brads, Letters & Image

365 Cards #64 - White Space Sketch

Phindy's Place #55 - One Image - Two Cards

Marvelous Monday at Shellys Images

2011-05-16T08:00:00.005-05:00

It is Marvelous Monday at Shelly's Images and look at the Marvelous pansy image we are showcasing!!

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed papers are all Basic Grey (Oh Baby Girl and Sugar Rush) border sticker is also Basic Grey (Wisteria); all digital images are Shelly's Images; coloring is done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; buttons and ribbon from my collection. TFL

Crafty Hos' #15 - Sketch

Fresh Brewed #46 - Photo Inspiration

Basic Grey #44 - Mix & Match
use several different lines of Basic Grey

Delicious Doodles #2 - Inspired by Nature

Birthday Sundaes #- Circles

The Crafty Pad #121 - Holes

CES Challenge #36 - Holidays

The Corrosive Challenge #116 - Birthdays

Ai Factory - Nature Walk

Cupcake Craft #142 - In the Garden

One Stitch at a Time #62 - Anything Goes

365 Cards, The Shabby Tea Room, Simon Says Stamp & Show, Paper Playtime and Tiffany Doodles

2011-05-15T22:30:00.000-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed paper is Paper Studio; digital images are Tiffany Doodles; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; rose is layer three times; ruffled ribbon and braided trim; stamped sentiment is SU. TFL

365 Cards #70 - Sketeh

The Shabby Tea Room #61 - Ruffled Up

Simon Says Stamp & Show - Anything Goes

Paper Playtime #45 - Make a Tall card

Tiffany Doodles #12 - Flower Power

Tuesday Morning Sketches, Stamptacular Sunday, One Stop Craft, Digital Tuesday and Craft Us Crazy

2011-05-15T08:13:00.015-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed papers are Colorbok; digital image is The Stamping Boutique; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Stickles; stamped sentiment is Studio G; Spellbinders rectangle and scalloped rectangle; SU border punch; Cuttlebug border embossing folder and silk flower. TFL

This week The Stamping Boutique is sponsoring the challenge at Stamptacular Sunday. You could win 5 digital images!!!!

Tuesday Morning Sketches #93 - Sketch

Stamptacular Sunday #111 - Pinkalicious

One Stop Craft #131 - Ice Cream
use images or colors

Digital Tuesday #110 - Thinking of You

Craft Us Crazy #8 - Something New & All Your Favorites
new SU border punch, favs Spellbinders & CB embossing folders

Shannon's Sentiments BLOG HOP

2011-05-15T05:00:00.002-05:00

Hello and Welcome to the Shannon's Sentiments BLOG HOP. We are all using images and sentiments from the May New Releases. Aren't all of these super great images and sentiments that we have been showing you the last few days.
If you have arrived here from the blog of Pankti Modi then you are in the right spot.

Here is my card and I am using images and sentiments from the Shannon's Sentiments Friendship and Lots of Thanks sets. On the vase of flowers I have combined two identical images by flipping one of the Flowers with Vase images and then layering it on top of the other image and I also cut out two of the flowers and popped them up. For the sentiment I have combined the oval frame, swirl and for a Special Friend sentiment and layered two of the butterflies to give it some depth. The lace, ribbon, buttons with twine and gems are from my collection. TFL

I am also submitting this card of the following challenges.

SPCC #99 - Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Certainly Celery
Critter Sketch #64 - Color Challenge - Green & Yellow
Top Tip Tuesday #33 - Flower Frenzy
Creative Card Crew - May Flowers
Ribbon Carousel #2 - Shabbby Chic-ness
Fab N Funky #72 - Buttons & Bows
Crafty Sentiments - Buttons
Stamping Vacation - No Embossing of Any Kind

Shannon is having Fabulous Sale: 25% off May 15th - 22nd

Use code: MayRel25

Sentiments Storefront - http://shannonssentimentsstorefront.blogspot.com/
Cindy Groh - http://cre8ivecindy.blogspot.com/
Michelle Single - http://www.wannastamp.com
Christy Dillman - http://christyszaneycreations.blogspot.com/
Jen Leeflang - http://jencraftsa.blogspot.com/
Laura Visser Anderson - http://sandytozartdesign.blogspot.com/
Tammylee Newberry - http://tammyleestampcorner.blogspot.com/
Qadirah Gomez - www.crafty-whimsyone.blogspot.com
Pankti Modi - http://paintdlove.blogspot.com/

YOU ARE HERE ----Guest Designer - Linda Bowman

http://cardchallengesandmore.blogspot.com/

Shannon Hawkins - Owner - http://shannonssentiments.blogspot.com
link to store - http://sentimentsstore.myshopify.com/

Thank you for stopping by.....now after you leave me a comment you are ready to hop over to Shannon's blog and you will be able to see what fabulous project she has made to share with you.

Stamptacular Sunday, Wee Memories, Simon Says Stamp and Stamping Vacation

2011-05-15T00:02:00.001-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed paper is from Target; image is Miss Elizabeth's glitter sticker; border is rub ons; stamped sentiment is Studio G. TFL

Stamptacular Sunday #110 - sketch

Wee Memories #56 - Get Sticky
use sticker

Simon Says Stamp - Look what the stock brought

Stamping Vacation - Sticky Situation - Baby Related Sticker

Creatalicious Challenge for May

2011-05-14T13:56:00.003-05:00

First I would like to announce that this is my first post as a Guest Designer for Creatalicious.

The challenge this month at Creataliciuous is Flourishes.....it's all about flourishes they can be die cuts, stamps or pattern paper just use your imagination to see how many flourishes you can add to your project.

Here is my card. Digital image is Lauretta's Digitals; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Glossy Accents on the glass part of the sunglasses; all papers have been embossed with flourishes embossing folders - Cuttlebug, Sizzix and QuicKutz; sentiment ticket is Bizzy Becs; circles and die cut flourishes are Spellbinders with Stickles; circle spiral metal clip; open weave burlap ribbon from my collection. TFL

Creative Belle #117 - S is for.....
swirls, sand, sunglasses, sparkle

Queen Kat Designs - Triple Tiara Tuesday
photo inspiration

City Crafter #56 - By the Sea

Fresh Brewed #45 - Beach or Summer

PaperPlay #19 - Celebrating Summer

Rainbow Lady #152 - Let's Feel It - Texture

Tuesday Throwdown #48 - Die Cuts

Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturdays - Old Supplies
circle clip, fish charm, open weave burlap ribbon

Shannon's Sentiments May Release - Final Day and Challenge

2011-05-14T05:00:00.026-05:00

Welcome to our final preview day!!!!! We're combining it with our usual Saturday challenge today so you'll get lots of eye candy for the new releases.

Today we're featuring the Getaway Car and Bride and Groom images as well as the Just Married and Lots of Thanks Add-on sets.

The full sets with a blog hop will be starting at 6am EST on April 15th at the "Shannon's Sentiments" blog.

We will also be hosting a chat at our CDAC group page at 8pm EST on the 15th as well.

Cindy is hosting the challenge this week and has challenged us to create a card featuring 3 flowers and no patterned papers.

Here is my card for the challenge. Images used are Shannon's Sentiments Bride & Groom and Just Married Sign; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Stickles; Spellbinder lacey square; background is glitter cardstock; paper lace, trim, roses and pearls from my collection. TFL

I am submitting this card to the following challenges.
Sketch & Stash #61 - Sketch (old stash roses & paper lace)
Lollipop Ladies #20 - Fruit Salad - Round or Square
Pals Paper Arts - Here Comes the Bride
365 Cards #67 - Royally Crafted
Crafty Creations #118 - Anything Goes
Penny's Paper-Crafty #52 - Anything Goes
Stamping Vacation - Clear as Mud - Church (do not use image of church)

Check out what the other members of our team have created with these images.

Shannon Hawkins

Michelle Single

Christy Dillman

Jen Leeflang

Laura Visser Anderson

Tammylee Newberry

Qadirah Gomez

Pankti Modi

Stop back tomorrow for our big Release Day blog hop stating at 6am EDT!!!!

Corrosive Challenge, Limited Runs, Do It With Digi's, Shellys Images, Moving Along With the Times, CCEE Stampers and 365 Cards

2011-05-13T14:35:00.003-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Background is Cuttlebug embossed glitter cardstock; printed paper is DCWV; digital image and sentiment are Limited Runs; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Stickles; gems from my collection. TFL

Corrosive Challenge #115 - Sketch

Limited Runs - Use Embossing

Do It With Digi's - Sassy & Sparkly

Shellys Images - Bling It Up

Moving Along With the Times - Two B's
Bling and Black

CCEE Stampers #12 - Chocolate Nuts or Just Really Nutty

365 Cards #68 - You Can Do It

365 Cards, Do You Stack Up, Pollycraft, Cards for Men, The Crazy Challenge, I Did It Creations, Cute Card Thursday Frosted Designs, Stamp Something and Stamping Vacation

2011-05-13T13:14:00.002-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed paper and tag are DCWV; distressed edge with tool; stamped sentiment is Studio G; 3-D embellishments are Jolee's; ribbons are American Crafts and Joann's. TFL

365 Cards #73 - Sketch

Do You Stack Up #19 - Add a Tag

Pollycraft Challenge #92 - Boyz to Men

Cards for Men #10 - Someone Special

The Crazy Challenge #66 - Anything Goes

I Did It Creations - Monochromatic

Cute Card Thursday #164 - It's so Distressing

Frosted Designs - ribbon or twine

Stamp Something - Anything Goes

Stamping Vacation - Name That Card
Every Journey Begins & Ends with You

Shannon's Sentiments May Release - Day #2

2011-05-13T05:00:00.002-05:00

It's finally time for the "Shannon's Sentiments" May release!!! This month we are releasing 4 large individual images along with 4 Add-On sets, and 2 full sets.

Today we're featuring the Calla Frame and Spring Door images along with the In Sympathy and Friendship Add-On sets..

The full sets with a blog hop will be starting at 6am EST on April 15th at the "Shannon's Sentiments" blog. We will also be hosting a chat at our CDAC group page at 8pm EST on the 15th as well.

Here is my card using the Calla Lily Frame and Heartfelt Sympathy sentiment. Papers used are Daisy's d's; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Martha Stewart borders punches; metal heart charm and ribbon from my collection. TFL

Submitting this card to the following challenges.
Delightful Sketches - Flowers
Creative Cowgirls - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp & Show - Anything Goes
Crafts & Me #34 - Punches
Papertake Weekly - Fancy Punch
Easy Craft Projects #38 - Pretty Pastel Colours
Just Tracys Crafts - Sentiments

Check out what some of our other design team members at Shannon's Sentiments have created using these images.

Shannon Hawkins

Cindy Groh

Christy Dillman

Qadirah Gomez

Linda Bowman - Guest Designer

We'll see you again tomorrow for the final set of previews and our next challenge.

Shannon's Sentiments May Release - Day #1

2011-05-12T05:00:00.001-05:00

It's finally time for the "http://sentimentsstore.myshopify.com/">Shannon's Sentiments" May release!!!
This month we'll be releasing 4 large individual images along with 4 Add-On sets, and 2 full sets.

Today we're starting out featuring the Puppy Love and Independence Day sets.

The full sets with a blog hop will be starting at 6am EST on April 15th at the http://shannonssentimentsstorefront.blogspot.com/">"Shannon's Sentiments" blog.

We will also be hosting a chat at our http://priscillastyles.ning.com/group/shannonssentiments">CDAC group page at 8pm EST on the 15th as well.

Check out what some of our design team members have created using these images.
http://shannonssentiments.blogspot.com/">Shannon Hawkins
http://www.wannastamp.com/">Michelle Single
http://cre8ivecindy.blogspot.com/">Cindy Groh
http://christyszaneycreations.blogspot.com/">Christy Dillman

We'll see you again tomorrow for another set of previews.

May Release at Shannon's Sentiments - DAY 1

2011-05-11T20:29:00.000-05:00

It's finally time for the "Shannon's Sentiments" May Release!!! This month we'll be releasing 4 large individual images along with 4 Add-On sets, and 2 full sets.
Today we're starting out featuring the Puppy Love and Independence Day sets.

The full sets with a blog hop will be starting at 6am EST on April 15th at the "Shannon's Sentiments" blog.

We will also be hosting a chat at our CDAC group page at 8pm EST on the 15th as well.

Check out what some of our design team members have created using these images.

Shannon Hawkins

Michelle Single

Cindy Groh

Christy Dillman

We'll see you again tomorrow for another set of previews.

Sketches By Carly, Do You Stack Up, Colour Create, Hot Spot, Designed 2 Delight, Totally Papercrafts, Card Ideas, Lexi's Creations, Kaboodle Doodles, Claudia & Company and Crazy 4 Challenges

2011-05-10T23:57:00.004-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed papers are Paper Studio; digital images are Designed 2 Delight; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Stickles; glitter chalk for the sky; Spellbinders oval; ric rac trim; sentiment tag is Spellbinders; stamped sentiment is SU; ribbons and buttons from my collection. TFL

Sketches By Carly #30 - Sketch
flipped sketch 1/4 turn

Do You Stack Up #18 - Purple

Colour Create #70 - Color Combo
aqua, green, purple & white with extra option - glitter

Hot Spot #HSC4 - Case a Cake
photo inspiration

Designed 2 Delight - Progressive May Challenge
use Pail of Flowers image

Totally Papercrafts #65 - Recipe
1 image, 2 papers, 3 embellishments

Card Ideas - Use Feminine Image & Carly's Sketch

Lexi's Creations #39 - Friendship

Kaboodle Doodles #66 - Lots of Layers

Claudia & Company #81 - Butterflies

Crazy 4 Challenges #86 - April Showers bring May Flowers

Digi Doodle Shops Best, Crafty Hos', Wee Memories, Stampin Sisters in Christ and Fab N Funky

2011-05-10T15:55:00.005-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Background has been stamped to look like stripes; digital frames and sentiment are Digi Doodle Shops Best; Martha Stewart butterfly punch layered acrylic and cardstock; ribbon, flowers, pearls, gems and twine from my collection. TFL

Digi Doodle Shops Best #57 - Sketch

Crafty Hos' - Color Challenge
pink, black & splash of green

Wee Memories #55 - CRAFTS
color, ribbon, acrylic, floral, twine & stamps
I have used them all.

Stampin Sisters in Christ #88 - All Things Beautiful

Fab N Funky #71 - Put Those Papers Away
make own background papers

Twisted Sketches, 365 Cards and Stamping Vacation

2011-05-10T14:21:00.009-05:00

Here is my card for the challenges. Printed papers are from my scrap pile; ink distressing; stamped sentiments are Studio G and Hero Arts; buttons and fiber from my collection. TFL

Twisted Sketches #58 - Sketch
twist - Laugh

365 Cards #57 - Say It With Subtlely
use a sentiments that can be used for male or female

Stamping Vacation - Dancing Tree
photo inspiration

We Are Seeing Circles at The Stamping Boutique

2011-05-10T10:00:00.001-05:00

The challenge at The Stamping Boutique is CIRCLES. How many ways can you think of to add circles to your card?? Be sure to pop over to The Stamping Boutique to see all the creative projects that the DT has created to inspire you.

Here is my circle easel card for these challenges. Printed paper is Paper Studio; digital image is Aletha in a circle from The Stamping Boutique; coloring is done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Stickles; Spellbinders scalloped circles; dotted ribbon layered on lace; buttons; circle stamped sentiment is Studio G; lots of machine stitching; stamped inside sentiment is My Sentiments Exactly; flower decorative button and circle flower stickers from my collection. TFL

Fussy & Fancy - Sketch by Mindy

365 Cards - Sketch

Scrap Creations - Circles
The Crafty Pad #120 - Spots & Dots

Lollipop Crafts #38 - More Than One Fold

Polka Doodles #18 - Easel Card

Paper Sundaes #68 - Magical & Mythical

Let's Craft & Create #19 - Sew Lovely

Stamping Vacation - Ribbon Over Lace

Digi Doodle Shops Best, Pals Paper Arts, Paper Cutz, Craft Us Crazy, Stamping Vacation, AiFactory, Incy Wincy Designs and Delightful Sketches

2011-05-09T21:50:00.002-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Digital image is Limited Runs; coloriing done with Prismacolor pencils; Spellbinders circle and scalloped circle; ric rac trim and gems from my collection. TFL

Digi Doodle Shops Best #57 - Sketch

Pals Paper Arts - Color Challenge
Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait and Poppy Parade

Paper Cutz #90 - Mother's Day

Craft Us Crazy #17 - Mother's Day and/or Flowers

Stamping Vacation - Special Month Challenge - May

AiFactory - Mother's Day

Incy Wincy Designs - Mother's Day / Girlie

Delightful Sketches - Mother's Day or Someone Special

Guest Designer at Shelly's Images....

2011-05-09T08:05:00.001-05:00

I am very excited to announce that I will be a Guest Designer at Shelly's Images for the next three weeks.

The Marvelous Monday theme at Shelly's Images is T is for Trouble. Be sure to pop over to see all the other very creative projects by the DT.

Here is my card using the very cute new Shelly's Images digital image. Printed paper is from my old stash; coloring on image is done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Glossy accents on fish bowl and water; Spellbinders large scalloped circle; paper piercing; stamped sentiment is TAC; ink distressing; layered ribbon from my old collection; Prima flowers with gem center. TFL

The House That Stamps Built M411 - Sketch

CCEE Stampers #1118 - Cinco de Mayo
bright colors

Stamping Vacation - Pick 3
shaker box, red ribbon, floral paper, anything orange,
something square, any brad, fairy image, pop dot, arrow

Pile It On #19 - Funny Bone

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge #133 - Dust Off Your Stash
use old papers & embellishments

Simon Says Stamp - Paper Piecing or Piercing

2 Sisters Challenge #38 - Distressing

Bugaboo - Mays Anything Goes

Sketch Saturday, SPCC, The Shabby Tea Room, Phindy's Place, Creative Inspirations, Bee Crafty, Ellephantastic, Digi Stamps 4 Joy and One Stop Craft Challenge

2011-05-08T16:45:00.007-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed paper is DCWV; digital image is Phindy's Place; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Stickles; Spellbinders die cut; stamped sentiment is Studio G; Cuttlebug border embossing folder; chipboard number is Heidi Grace; ribbon, flowers and mini brads from my collection. TFL

Sketch Saturday #154 - Sketch

SPCC #98 - Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turquoise, Very Vanilla

The Shabby Tea Room #60 - Sweet Dreams picture inspiration

Phindy's Place #54 - Embossing

Creative Inspirations #110 Embossing

Bee Crafty #50 - Birthday for Little Ones

Ellephantastic #26 - Birthday Party

Digi Stamps 4 Joy #18 - It's A Celebration

One Stop Craft Challenge #130 - Birthday's

Less is More, Stamping Vacation, Creative Inspirations, Paper Play and Crafty Creations

2011-05-08T14:41:00.003-05:00

Here is my card for the challenges. Background paper is embossed; machine stitching; glitter frame is Colorbok; Spellbinders die cuts; stamped sentiment is Studio G; Stickles; flowers with gem center. TFL

Less is More - Colour Challenge White on White

Stamping Vacation - Very Vintage Challenge - Sewing

Creative Inspirations #59 - Glitzy & Bling

Paper Play #18 - Show Us Your Style

Crafty Creations #117 - Anniversary

Stamping Vacation, The House That Stamps Built, One Stitch at a Time, Birthday Sundaes, Really Reasonable Ribbons, Digital Tuesday, Simon Says Stamp, Mami Doodles, Ooh La La, Try It On Tuesdays and Sentimental Sundays

2011-05-08T10:42:00.001-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed papers are from my scrap bin; digital image is The Stamping Boutique (Matroyshka doll 2); coloring is done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; corner rounder; paper piercing at corners; used my new SU border punch and Prima flowers with dew drop center; used some old lace and ribbon; stamped sentiment is SU. TFL

The Stamping Boutique is sponsoring One Stitch at a Time this week and you could be the winners of 5 digital images.

Stamping Vacation - Sketch

The House That Stamps Built - Color Challenge
Kraft, Robin Egg Blue and Rust

One Stitch at a Time #61 - Fancy Folds

Birthday Sundaes - Recipe
3 different embellishments (lace, ribbon, flower) & 2 patterned papers

Really Reasonable Ribbons #23 - Double Dutch
use 2 ribbons, laces or trims

Digital Tuesday #109 - Ribbon & Lace

Simon Says Stamp - Paper Piercing

Mami Doodles #25 - Let's Get Girly

Ooh La La #79 - Tres' Chic

Try It On Tuesdays - Something Old & Something New

Sentimental Sundays #54 - Anything Goes

Critter Sketch, CES Challenge, Doodle Pantry, Do It With Digi's, The ABC Challenge and Pollycraft Monday

2011-05-08T00:24:00.001-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed paper is Doodlebug; digital image is Doodle Pantry; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; digital sentiment is Sentiments 4 You; Spellbinders circle; 2 ribbons from my collection; window die cut with Spellbinders oval. TFL

Critter Sketch #63 Sketch

CES Challenge #35 - Use Favorite Colour Combo

Doodle Pantry #12 - Must use a Doodle Pantry image

Do It With Digi's #9 - I Can See Clearly
use acetate or an aperture

The ABC Challenge - T is for 2 or more images

Pollycraft Monday #91 - Anything Goes

Mark's Finest Papers, Stamping Vacation, Crafty Cardmakers, One Crazy Stamper, The Crazy Challenge, Stamps R Us and Top Tip Tuesday

2011-05-07T23:56:00.002-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed papers are Paper Studio; stamped sentiment is Studio G. TFL

Mark's Finest Papers #54 - Use paper, stamps & ink
no embellishments

Stamping Vacation - You Name the Challenge
designer paper as focus on card

Crafty Cardmakers #45 - Steampunk or Machines

One Crazy Stamper - Boys & Men

The Crazy Challenge #65 - Cards for Men

Stamps R Us - For Men In Our Lives

Top Tip Tuesday #32 - Open Challenge

Sunday Sketch & Stamp, Lollipop Crafts, Cooking It Up with Katie, If the Shoe Fits Scrap It, Cute Card Thursday,The Crafty Pad, Simon Says Stamp & Show, Stamping Vacation, Alphabet Challenge and 365 Cards

2011-05-06T23:58:00.003-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed papers are 7 Gypsies and Heidi Grace; digital image is Stitchy Stamps; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Spellbinders scalloped circle; stamped sentiment frame is Basic Grey; stamped sentiment is Studio G; stamped flourish is Autumn Leaves; ink distressing on edges; pearls are Prima; Martha Stewart border punch; Cuttlebug embossing border. TFL

Sunday Sketch & Stamp #53 - Sketch

Lollipop Crafts #37 - Recipe
3 stamps, 2 pattern papers, 1 embellishment

Cooking It Up with Katie #60 - Recipe
green, punching, use 2 of something (pattern papers)

If the Shoe Fits Scrap It #78 - May Goes Green - use some Green

Cute Card Thursday #163 - I Like Chocolate a Lot
use lots of browns

The Crafty Pad #119 - Pearls & Swirls

Simon Says Stamp & Show - Hands

Stamping Vacation - Clockmaker

Alphabet Challenge - A is for Around the World

365 Cards #61 - I've Been Framed
use image of a frame

Crop Stop, Delicious Doodles, 365 Cards, Crafty Catz, 4 Crafty Chicks, Stamp Something, Crafty Ann's, Moving Along with the Times, Shelly's Images, Daring Cardmakers, Raise the Bar and Crafty Sentiments

2011-05-06T19:56:00.001-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed papers are ColorBok; digital image is The Stamping Boutique; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Stickles; stamped quote and flowers are Studio G; stamped sentiment is Print Works; Spellbinders scalloped circle; felt ribbon from Michael's; button, ribbon & flowers from my collection. TFL

The Stamping Boutique is sponsoring Crafty Catz this week and you could win 5 digital images of your choice.

Crop Stop #18 - Sketch

Delicious Doodles #24 - Fantasy / Mythical
365 Cards #65 - Mythical Creatures
Crafty Catz - Give Us a Quote / Sentiment
4 Crafty Chicks - Recipe 1 button, 2 ribbons, 3 patterned papers
Stamp Something - Digi Day
Crafty Ann's #40 - Happy Birthday
Moving Along with the Times - Have Some Cake
Shelly's Images - TTT Sugar & Spice - Girly & Sweet
Daring Cardmakers - Flowers for May (lily of valley)
Raise the Bar - Flower Power - use 3 patterned papers & flowers
Crafty Sentiments - Flowers

News from The Stamping Boutique....

2011-05-06T14:03:00.000-05:00

On Tuesday, May 10th Tracey at The Stamping Boutique is having a "Dollar Digi Day",

what does this mean you may ask?

Well all the images located in the "What's New" section of the store will be $1 each! This means all the latest images will be at a huge fraction of cost, currently there are over 75 images in that section.

Also don't miss out as this weekend on May 7th & 8th as The Stamping Boutique will be hosting a blog hop and I'm sure there will be some surprises along the way! The team will be split up in two groups and you can hop along on Saturday or Sunday or both, whatever is most convenient for you! Lots of chances to win!!!

Also I am very excited to announce that I will be a Guest Designer for the month of May at The Stamping Boutique. So please join me and all the fabulous challenges they will be sponsoring for May. You will have the chance to win some fabulous images of your choice. There are so many ways to win at The Stamping Boutique so be sure to use some The Stamping Boutique images and post a link to your projects on The Stamping Boutique monthly challenge where someone will win 5 images and that person could be YOU!!!

Listen to What Mom is Saying....

2011-05-05T08:03:00.003-05:00

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Metal Challenge at Simply Create. You showed us some very awesome ways to use metal.

For our new challenge at Simply Create we are paying tribute to Mother's and what they might say. Hope that you will be able to join us for this challenge. Be sure to pop over to see all the wonderful projects that the DT has made to inspire you.

I want to take this opportunity to wish all the Mother's a really wonderful Mother's Day.

Here is my card. Papers are Basic Grey ( Sweet Threads); digital image is The Stamping Boutique; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Spellbinders deckled rectangle; swirl stickers are EK Success; paper piercing; hand stitching with floss; butterfly charm; layered silk, glitter chipboard and stamped sentiment is Studio G. TFL

The Pink Elephant #99 - Sketch

Crafts & Me #33 - Swirls
Our Creative Corner - Fab Floss
Getting Cricky with K Andrew Designs - Sew Fabulous
Craft Us Crazy #7 - Mom's &/or Flowers

Cupcake Inspirations #109 - Mother's Day - picture inspiration

Basic Grey #42 - Be Charming
Flutter By Wednesday #153 - Open use butterfly, fairy or angel
Tuesday Throwdown - Mother's Day
Party Time Tuesday - Mother's Day
Papercraft Star - Simon Says Use Your Own Sketch
Stamp & Create - Charms or Crowns
I Did It Creations - Mother's Day
Stamptacular Sunday - Mum's the Word
Craft Your Passion #56 - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Paper Piecing or Piercing
Scrappy Frogs - Anything Goes
Stamp N Doodle - Mother's Day
For Fun Challenge - Mom's Day or Flowers
Auds Sentiments - #27 - Happy Mother's Day
Sentimental Sundays #53 - For Those Special Women

Tuesday Morning Sketches, Top Tip Tuesday, Totally Stampalicious, Little Red Wagon, Creative Card Crew, Patties Creations, 365 Cards, Marks Finest Papers, Queen Kat Designs, Digital Delights, 4 Crafty Chicks, The Lollipop Ladies and Papertake Weekly

2011-05-03T23:02:00.004-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed paper unknown; stamped sentiments SU and Studio G; ink distressing; piercing; Prima flowers; Martha Stewart border punch; beads on pin; ribbons and trims from my collection. TFL

Tuesday Morning Sketches #92 - Sketch

Top Tip Tuesday #31 - Squares Challenge
Totally Stampalicious - Kickin It Old School - use stamp not used in 6 months

Little Red Wagon #78 - For Mom
Creative Card Crew - For Mom
Patties Creations #20 - Mother's Day
365 Cards #63 - Rhyme Time - sentiment should rhyme
Marks Finest Papers #53 - Use a Hat Pin

Queen Kat Designs - May's T3 - Distressed Day
Digital Delights - Distressing
4 Crafty Chicks - Distressing

The Lollipop Ladies #19 - Ribbons Galore - picture inspiration

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Inspirational Card Sketches, Cute Card Thursday, Polka Doodle, CRAFT, Designed 2 Delight, Stamp Something, CCEE Stampers, If the Shoe Fits Scrap It, Do You Stack Up, Paper Playtime, There's Magic in the Air, 365 Cards, Crafting Journey, Totally Papercrafts, Fussy & Fancy, Simon Says Stamp and Moving Along With the Times

2011-05-03T19:05:00.004-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed paper is DCWV; digital image is Designed 2 Delight; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Spellbinders squares and circle; ink distressing on edge; Stickles; Sizzix die cut embossed butterfly; stamped sentiment is Studio G; gems, ribbon, fibers, flowers and gems from my collection. TFL

Inspirational Card Sketches #113 - Sketch

Cute Card Thursday #162 - Use any sketch from another challenge
Polka Doodle #11 - Aqua, Blue, Purple & Stashbox Stamps
CRAFT #100 - Recipe - 1 ribbon, 1 tag, 2 squares 1 circle
Designed 2 Delight - Progressive May Challenge - use Flutterby Fairy image
Stamp Something - Something with Wings
CCEE Stampers #1117 - Add a Butterfly
If the Shoe Fits Scrap It #77 - Things With Wings
Do You Stack Up #17 - Make It Pop - 3-D Effect
Paper Playtime #44 - Friends
There's Magic in the Air - Birthday Challenge
365 Cards #60 - Sparkle & Shine
Crafting Journey #9 - Bling
Totally Papercrafts #64 - Glitter
Fussy & Fancy - Springtime
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Moving Along With the Times #96 - Anything Goes

Sketch Frenzy Friday, A Spoonfull of Sugar, Stampin Sisters in Christ, Kaboodle Doodles, One Stitch at a Time, One Stop Craft Challenge, Charisma Cardz, Simon Says, Crafty 4 Eternity, Birthday Sundaes, Digi Doodle Shops Best and Ai Factory

2011-05-03T17:31:00.010-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Cuttlebug emboss background; digital image is The Stamping Boutique; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Stickles, Spellbinders diamond die cut; 3-D sticker tag from Elizabeth's; brads; machine stitching; May Arts ribbon. TFL

This week The Stamping Boutique is sponsoring A Spoonfull of Sugar and you can win 5 digital images.

Sketch Frenzy Friday - Sketch

A Spoonfull of Sugar - White & one other color
Stampin Sisters in Christ #87 - No Designer Paper
Kaboodle Doodles #65 - It's the B's Knees - use embellishments that start with B - birthday folder, brads, bow and bling
One Stitch at a Time #60 - Emboss It
One Stop Craft Challenge #129 - In Stitches
Charisma Cardz #17 - April Showers / May Flowers
Simon Says - Anything Goes
Crafty 4 Eternity #17 - Anything Goes
Birthday Sundaes #7 - Anything Goes Birthday
Digi Doodle Shops Best #56 - Anything Goes
Ai Factory #78 - Anything Goes

Twisted Sketches, The Corrosive Challenge, Pals Paper Arts, Less Is More, 365 Cards, Simon Says Stamp, Cupcake Craft, Shannon's Sentiments and Stamping Vacation

2011-05-02T16:30:00.008-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed paper is Colorbok; silver Magic Mesh; punched and layered flower embellishment with Dew Drop center; buttons from my collection. TFL

Twisted Sketches #57 - Sketch
twist shine

The Corrosive Challenge #114 - Turquoise & Pink

Pals Paper Arts #91 - CAS with Buttons

Less Is More #13 - Congratulations or Thank You

365 Cards #56 - Big Announcement

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Cupcake Craft - Something Beginning with "C"
sentiment - congratulations

Shannon's Sentiments - Make Own Embellishment

Stamping Vacation - Magic Mesh

365 Cards, Fab N Funky, Crafty Cardmakers, Stamping Vacation, Crafty Creations, Cooking It Up With Katie, Quirky Crafts, Creative Belli, Crafty Sentiments, Fresh Brewed, Totally Papercrafts, Lili of the Valley, Delicious Doodles, Simon Says, A Spoonfull of Sugar, Stampin for the Weekend and Kaboodle Doodles

2011-04-27T23:31:00.008-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Background is embossed with Cuttlebug folder; digital image is Beccy's Place; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Stickles; stamped sentiment is SU; gems; corner punch SU; ribbon, tag and bow with pearl are from my very old stash of embellishments. TFL

365 Cards #55 - Sketch

Fab N Funky #70 - Red White & Blue
Crafty Cardmakers #44 - Royal Wedding
Stamping Vacation -Wedding
Crafty Creations #116 - White Space
Cooking It Up With Katie #59 - Recipe ribbons, tag & finish with bow
Quirky Crafts #9 - A Right Royal Affair
Creative Belli #116 - Royal
Crafty Sentiments - Royal Wedding
Fresh Brewed #44 - Weddings

Totally Papercrafts #63 - Weddings
Lili of the Valley #94 - Love is in the Air
Delicious Doodles #22 - Anything Goes
Simon Says - Anything Goes
A Spoonfull of Sugar #149 - A Right Royal Knees Up
Stampin for the Weekend #8 - Wedding Theme
Kaboodle Doodles #64 - Here Comes the Bride

Creative Inspirations, Designed 2 Delight, Fussy & Fancy, Card Ideas, Birthday Sundaes, Creative Card Crew, Charisma Cardz, Simon Says and Delicious Doodles

2011-04-27T22:57:00.003-05:00

Here is my gift bag for a friends granddaughter who really loves frogs. Printed papers are DCWV and Target; digital image and sentiment are Designed 2 Delight; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Spellbinders scalloped rectangles; ribbon and buttons from my collection. TFL

Creative Inspirations #109 - Spring Colour
Pink, Yellow & Green

Designed 2 Delight - April Progressive Challenge
use Bullfrogs & Butterflies image

Fussy & Fancy - Springtime

Card Ideas - ABC - 123 with a twist
Anything But a Card - 1 ribbon, 2 different papers, 3 buttons

Birthday Sundaes #6 - Create Birthday Packaging

Creative Card Crew - Child's Play

Simon Says - Anything Goes

Delicious Doodles #22 - Anything Goes

Guest Designer for Penny's Paper-Crafty - Welcome Home

2011-04-27T07:00:00.008-05:00

I am so excited to be the Guest Designer today for the "Welcome Home" themed challenge at Penny's Paper-Crafty. Thank you for asking me to be your Guest Designer.

Here is my easel card for these challenges. Printed papers are Paper Studio and DCWV; digital image Heart House is by Nikki at Limited Runs; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Spellbinders label die cut for the shape of this card; digital sentiment is Daisy Doodles; Martha Stewart butterfly punches with Stickles; my recycled item is green tissue paper from a gift I got for Easter; tissue is ruffled to look like grass; handmade flowers from ric rac; buttons, ribbons and pearl cotton from my collection. TFL

The Shabby Tea Room #59 - Butterfly Wishes

Daisy Doodles #32 - May flowers
Crafty Emma #33 - Spring Colors and Image
Craft Your Passion Away #55 - Show Us Your Layers
Nettie G's - Bugs & Plants (handmade flower)
Let's Craft & Create #18 - Say it with Flowers
Scrap Creations - Flowers
The Stamping Boutique #5 - Winged Things
Flutter By Wednesday #152 - Recipe 3 flowers, 2 patterned papers, 1 button & butterfly
Moving Along with the Times #95 - Recycle
If the Shoe Fits Scrap It #76 - Happy Earth Day
Creative Craft - Recycling
For Fun Challenges - Green Recycle Something
CCEE Stampers #1116 - Use Pleated Ribbon or Paper
Our Creative Corner - Easel Cards
Pile It On #17 - 2 or more Ribbons
Incy Wincy Designs #91 - Buttons & Bows

Monday Challenge at Paper Cupcakes

2011-04-25T05:00:00.005-05:00

For the challenge this week at Paper Cupcakes we are doing Multi-fold cards. There are so many really great folds so be sure to pop over to Paper Cupcakes see all the inspiration that the DT has to show you this week.
This week is my last week as a Guest Designer at Paper Cupcakes There's Magic in the Air. It has been great fun working with Nina and the very talented DT. Thank you for the opportunity to be a Guest Designer for April.

Here is my Triangular Tri-Fold with my own twist. Printed papers are K&Company; faux stitching; Sunflowers digital image and sentiment ticket are Paper Cupcakes; coloring done with Prismacolor color pencils and OMS; Glossy Accents on vase; Spellbinders die cut label; glitter chipboard swirl is Colorbok; Martha Stewart butterfly punch with Glossy Accents; lace, ribbon, button and floss from my collection; stamped sentiment inside is Hero Arts with faux stitching. TFL

Queen Kat Designs - Triple Tiara Tuesday
Jade green, Moss green, Squash, Dove

365 Cards #45 - Triangular Tri-Fold Card

Crafty Ann's #39 - Fancy Folds

I Did It Creations - Recipe
1 image, 2 printed papers, 3 embellishments

Digi Doodle Shops Best #55 - Glitter & Glitz

A Gem of a Challenge #19 - Pearls & Swirls
use one or both

Stamp Something - Recipe
Flowers, Buttons & Sparkle

Frosted Designs - Birds &/or Butterflies

Flutter By Wednesday #151 - Open
butterfly, fairy or angel

Stamping Vacation - Animal Applause
Creature with cocoon

Scrap Creations - Digital image

Creative Inspiration #58 - Digi Day

Stamptacular Sunday #108 - Pile It On
use at least 5 layers

Delicious Doodles #22 - Anything Goes

Lollipop Crafts, The Pink Elephant, Crafts & Me, Daisy Doodles, Crafty Sentiments, Creative Inspiration and Digital Tuesday

2011-04-23T00:33:00.005-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed papers are Paper Studio; digital image is Daisy Doodles; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; cotton ball for tail; scalloped punch for Studio G sentiment; sequin flower with gem center; glitter butterfly is Colorbok. TFL

Lollipop Crafts #35 - Sketch

The Pink Elephant #98 -Color Combo

Crafts & Me #31 - Pink & Sweet

Daisy Doodles #31 - Easter

Crafty Sentiments - Easter Cards

Creative Inspiration #108 - Pets / Animals

Digital Tuesday - Pretty Punches

Stamp Vacation, Alphabet Challenge, 365 Cards, Stamp Fairy, Crafty Catz, Delicious Doodles and Little Red Wagon

2011-04-22T23:59:00.002-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed papers are DCWV; all digital images and round sentiment are Stamp Fairy; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Stickles; sun is layered and popped up; ric rac, button & ribbon from my collection. TFL

Stamp Vacation - Sketch

Alphabet Challenge - Y is for Yellow

365 Cards #52 - Spring Cleaning
2 pieces paper you've had at least a year
something had for as long as you've been scrapping ( yellow ric rac)
ribbon you've had for a least 2 years

Stamp Fairy - For the Girls with a Sentiment

Crafty Catz #79 - Children's Card

Delicious Doodles - Anything Goes

Little Red Wagon #77 - Clouds

Stampin Sister's in Christ, For Fun Challenge, 4 Crafty Chicks, Paper Play, Rainbow Lady's Challenge and Cute Card Thursday

2011-04-22T19:43:00.005-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed papers are CTMH; Cricut die cut basket from Doodle Charms; handle wrapped with twine; CTMH Easter time stamp set; flower from Michaels; ribbons and metal clip from my collection. TFL

Stampin Sister's in Christ #85 - Use Versamark or
same color ink on same color paper

For Fun Challenge - Easter

4 Crafty Chicks #34 - Happy Easter

Paper Play #16 - Easter Time

Rainbow Lady's Challenge #149 - Sweet Treats for Easter

Cute Card Thursday #161 - No Text

Bring out your Metals.....

2011-04-21T23:32:00.000-05:00

You sure did WOW us with your beautiful and very creative Egg creations for our previous challenge. This week at Simply Create we are being creative with Metals. So dig around and show us what you can do with Metals on your project....remember you have two weeks to post up for this challenge at Simply Create. You really must pop over to see all the fun things we have to show you for inspiration this time. Oh yes we do have a sponsor for this challenge....Dude Time Doodles and they sure do have some really fun images.

Here is my card. Printed paper is DCWV; digital image cowboy is Dude Time Doodles and fence is Stamp Fairy.com; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; metal charm; garden twine that I have had forever; fiber and metal paper clips; sentiment computer generated. TFL

Sketch N Stash #59 - Sketch

One Stitch at a Time #58 - Make It Sassy

A Spoonfull of Sugar #148 - Let's Celebrate

Birthday Sundaes #5 - Anything Goes Birthday

Card Ideas - Let's Hear It for the Guys

Top Tip Tuesday #30 - Open Challenge

Shelly's Images - Show Us What You Got

Card Patterns, Basic Grey Challenges, Less is More and Shannon's Sentiments

2011-04-20T20:27:00.003-05:00

Here is my card for the challenges. Card base is clear acetate; printed paper is Basic Grey Kioshi; digital sentiment is Shannon's Sentiments; pearls are Prima. TFL

Card Patterns #111 - Sketch

Basic Grey Challenges #42 - Easter / Spring

Less is More #11 - Acetate

Shannon's Sentiments #22 - Easter

Sketch Saturday, The Stamping Boutique, Do It With Digi's, A Day for Daisies, Papertake Weekly, Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturday, Cooking It Up with Katie, ABC Challenge, Fresh Brewed and 365 Cards

2011-04-20T20:20:00.004-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed papers are K&Company and Doodlebug; digital image is A Day for Daisies; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; glitter chalk; Stickles; circle sentiment is Sentiments 4 You; stamped sentiment is My Sentiments Exactly; Spellbinders die cut; EK Success border punch; Prima flowers; gem centers and ribbon from my collection. TFL

Sketch Saturday #151 - Sketch

The Stamping Boutique #4 Color Challenge
pink, purple, green

Do It With Digi's #8 - Fairies, Pixies & Elves

A Day for Daisies - Dots & Stripes

Papertake Weekly - Spots N Stripes

Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturday - Recipe
3 patterns papers, 3 flowers, 3 sparklys, 1 ribbon

Cooking It Up with Katie #58 - Recipe
start with flowers, for a lady, finish with pink

ABC Challenge - S is for Sparkle

Fresh Brewed #43 - Lots of Sparkle

365 Cards #4 - One of a Kind
use this phrase

Unscripted Sketches, Creative Card Crew, Try It On Tuesday, Bugaboo Stamps, Crafty Creations and 365 Cards

2011-04-20T20:15:00.009-05:00

Here is my card for the challenges. Printed paper is Paper Studio and DCWV; digital image is Bugaboo Stamps; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; buttons recycled from an old craft project made years ago; pearl cotton from my collection. TFL

Unscripted Sketches #102 - Sketch & Use Something Recycled

Creative Card Crew - Recycle Something

Try It On Tuesday - Upcycling

Bugaboo Stamps - Easter

Crafty Creations #115 - Easy as 1, 2, 3
1 technique, 2 embellishments, 3 pattern papers

365 Cards #50 - Use the 365 Cards blog for inspiration

Party Time Tuesday, Paper Play Challenge, Incy Wincy Design, Designed 2 Delight, If the Shoe Fits Scrap It, The Secret Crafter, Stamps R Us, The Crazy Challenge, Top Tip Tuesday and Crafty Hos'

2011-04-19T18:17:00.003-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed paper is Paper Studio; digital image is Designed 2 Delight; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Stickles; clear bling center from Creative Charms; Spellbinders circle; QuicKutz embossing folder and flourish die cut; hand stitching with floss; stamped sentiment is SU; ribbon from Michaels. TFL

Party Time Tuesday #12 - Sketch

Paper Play Challenge #15 - Photo Inspiration

Incy Wincy Design #90 - Bright & Bold

Designed 2 Delight - April Progressive Challenge
use Ladybug Balancing Act image

If the Shoe Fits Scrap It #75 - Recipe
2 die cuts, embossing, clear bling

The Secret Crafter #130 - Stitching

Stamps R Us - Bugs & Embossing

The Crazy Challenge #63 - Friendship

Top Tip Tuesday #30 - Open Challenge

Crafty Hos' - Recipe
use both digi & rubber stamps

365 Cards, CCEE Stampers, DZ Doodles, Claudia & Company, Totally Stampalicious, Stamping Vacation and Getting Crickey with K Andrew

2011-04-19T18:14:00.004-05:00

Here is my card for the challenges. Background paper recycled from old sheet music; digital image DZ Doodles; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; stamped sentiment is Studio G; gem balloons with twine. TFL

365 Cards #48 - Sketch

CCEE Stampers #1115 - Pink & Black

DZ Doodles - Black & White & one other color

Claudia & Company #80 - Clean & Simple

Totally Stampalicious - Keep It Simple

Stamping Vacation - White Space

Getting Crickey with K Andrew - I'll Sing You a Song / Music Theme

Inspirational Card Sketches, Charisma Cardz, Sew Many Cards, Tuesday Throwdown, Frosted Design, Critter Sketch, Pile It On and Stamping Vacation

2011-04-19T15:58:00.005-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed papers are Paper Studio and K&Company; Spellbinders die cuts; stamped sentiment is Studio G; Martha Stewart border punch; ribbons and button from my collection. TFL

Inspirational Card Sketches #111 - Sketch

Charisma Cardz #15 - Pink, Black & Green

Sew Many Cards #50 - Recipe
2 designer papers, 1 flower, 1 button

Tuesday Throwdown #45 - Polka Dots

Frosted Design - Make Homemade Embellishment

Critter Sketch #61 - Punches and/or Dies

Pile It On #16 - Smells Like Rubber
use only stamps no digitals

Stamping Vacation - Fancy Button

The Shabby Tea Room, I Did It Creations, A Spoonfull of Sugar and Cupcake Craft Challenges

2011-04-18T17:52:00.001-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed paper is K&Company; image from internet; corner punch; Prima flower and gems; stamped sentiment is Studio G; ric rac trim from my collection. TFL

The Shabby Tea Room #58 - How Egg-cellent Recipe
use pastels, stripes, pink, green, yellow & sparkles

I Did It Creations #51 - Happy Easter

A Spoonfull of Sugar #147 - All Creatures Great & Small

Cupcake Craft Challenges #138 - Lots of Layers

Pals Paper Arts, Our Daily Bread Designs, Sentimental Sundays, Kaboodle Doodles, Stamp N Doodle and The Crafty Pad

2011-04-18T17:28:00.003-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Poem (from internet author unknown) printed on vellum; deco scissors for edge; image of flowers recycled from birthday card; ribbon from my collection. TFL

Pals Paper Arts #89 - Flowers

Our Daily Bread Designs #57 - No Coloring

Sentimental Sundays - Celebrate Spring/Easter

Kaboodle Doodles #63 - Thoughts of Spring/Easter

Stamp N Doodle - Easter

The Crafty Pad #116 - Easter

Hello Sunshine at Paper Cupcakes

2011-04-18T05:00:00.047-05:00

The challenge this week at Paper Cupcakes There is Magic in the Air is to make a Hello Sunshine - bright cheerful card using green, yellow and orange. Be sure to stop over to see what fabulous projects that the DT has made to inspire you. Don't forget to pick up this very cute Hello Sunshine freebie this week.

I have created an Easel Card and used the Hello Sunshine digital image and Variety Sentiment Tickets from Paper Cupcakes store. The coloring was done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; glitter chalk for the sky; printed papers are Paper Studio; EK Success border punch; fiber, large brad, buttons; pearl cotton bows and ribbon from my collection. TFL

Cupcake Inspirations #107 - Photo Inspiration

Fab N Funky #68 - Spotty & Dotty

Craft Your Passion #54 - Use Dots

Paper Sundaes #65 - Texture

Crafty Ann's Challenge #38 - Raise A Smile

Paper Cutz #87 - Buttons & Bows

Simon Says Stamp - Card for a Child

Totally Papercrafts #62 - Springtime

365 Cards #46 - Fancy Folds - Easel Card

Creatalicious, For Fun Challenge, 2 Sister's Challenge, Easy Craft Projects, Craft Your Days Away, The Lollipop Ladies and Rainbow Lady's Challenge

2011-04-17T22:57:00.001-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed papers are K&Company; embellishments are Sandy Lion; Stickles; ribbon is American Crafty; deco scissors with paper punch; sentiment Studio G. TFL

Creatalicious #21 - Easter
include colours pink, green,
yellow, blue

For Fun Challenge - Spring
chose at least 3 of the colors
blue, purple, green, yellow

2 Sister's Challenge #35 - Bingo
choose 3 in a row - ribbon, gems, flowers

Easy Craft Projects #36 - Easter

Craft Your Days Away #18 - Easter

The Lollipop Ladies #18 - Easter Eggs
with glitter & sparkle

Rainbow Lady's Challenge #148 - Springtime

Critter Sketch, Raise the Bar and Crafts 4 Eternity

2011-04-17T17:15:00.005-05:00

Here is my card for the challenges and I am going to use it as a graduation card for my niece. Printed paper is DCWV; digital imageand sentiment is Beccy's Place; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS;glitter chalk for sky; lace doily, feather, charm, ric rac and lace from my collection. TFL

Critter Sketch - # 60 - Sketch

Raise the Bar #62 - Tree-mendous

Crafts 4 Eternity #15 - Recipe
Doily, charm and feather

Tuesday Morning Sketches, Cupcake Craft, Stamping Vacation and 365 Cards

2011-04-17T14:34:00.008-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed papers are DCWV; digital image and sentiment on front are Bugaboo Stamps; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; ribbon from Target; pills image inside are from internet; bandaid is Simple Doodles and stamped sentiment is Studio G. TFL

Tuesday Morning Sketches #89 - Sketch

Cupcake Craft #137 - Doctors & Nurses

Stamping Vacation - Lots of paper squares & circles together

365 Cards #42 - Fancy Folds - Pop-Up inside

The Corrosive Challenge, Squigglefly, City Crafter and Papertake Weekly

2011-04-16T21:47:00.001-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed paper is Making Memories; digital image is Squigglefly; 3D pearl paint; Stickles; Prima flowers; pearls; Cuttlebug embossed vellum; faux stitching; ribbon from my collection. TFL

The Corrosive Challenge #111 - Sketch

Squigglefly #93 - Fabric & Stitching

Cased This Card

City Crafter #52 - Cased This Card

Papertake Weekly - Truly Dimensional

Midnight Madness, Really Reasonable Ribbon, Cardmadfairy, Simon Says Stamp & Show, Truly Scrumptious, Crop Stop and Etsy Inspired

2011-04-16T19:15:00.004-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed papers are K&Company; distressed edges with tool and inks; digital image is Designed 2 Delight; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; lace, ribbons and sentiment staple from my collection. TFL

Midnight Madness #99 - Sketch

Really Reasonable Ribbon #22 - Violets, Lilacs & Plums

Cardmadfairy - Recipe
1 digital image, 2 patterned papers, 3 embellishments

Simon Says Stamp & Show - Distressing

Truly Scrumptious #55 - Vintage

Crop Stop #15 - Vintage

Etsy Inspired #135 - Creating Is Fun
inspired by lace

365 Cards, Birthday Sundaes, Digi Stamps 4 Joy, Simon Says Stamp, The House That Stamps Built, Digital Tuesday and The ABC Challenge

2011-04-16T18:37:00.004-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed papers from my paper scraps; ballerina digital image Digi Stamps 4 Joy; banner digital image Tiddly Inks; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Stickles; Sizzix embossing folder. TFL

365 Cards #41 - Sketch

Birthday Sundaes #4 - Inspiration Picture

Digi Stamps 4 Joy #16 - Monochromatics

Simon Says Stamp - A Card for a Child

The House That Stamps Built - Child Birthday & Embossing

Digital Tuesday #106 - Little Women

The ABC Challenge - S is for Sugar & Spice

365 Cards

2011-04-16T16:09:00.008-05:00

Here is my card for the 365 Cards #47 Fancy Folds - Gift Card Holder challenge.

Papers are from my paper scraps; Sizzix diecut balloon and flourishes; sentiment Studio G; string from my collection. TFL

Off the Wall Craftiness, Crafty Catz Weekly, Top Tip Tuesday, CRAFT, Creative Inspirations, Daring Cardmakers and Cooking it up With Katie

2011-04-15T23:26:00.001-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed papers are K&Company; image is from internet; corner punch; ric rac trim, ribbon and charm from my collection.

Off the Wall Craftiness #51 - Easter
picure inspiration

Crafty Catz Weekly #78 - Furry Friends

Top Tip Tuesday #29 - Spring has Sprung

CRAFT #98 - Easter

Creative Inspirations #107 - Easter

Daring Cardmakers - Spring Fling
Spring or Easter

Cooking it up With Katie #57 - Recipe
1 image, 2 patterned papers, 3 embellishments

Little Red Wagon, Creative Belli, Delightful Sketches, Penny's Paper Crafty, Papercraft Star, Moving Along With the Times, Craft Your Passion and Crafts & Me

2011-04-15T22:53:00.001-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed paper is DCWV; image is from internet; paper and silk flowers layered with brad center; paper lace that has been inked; ribbon from my collection. TFL

Little Red Wagon - Easter

Creative Belli #115 - Egg's, Bunnies
my old forgotten embellishment is the paper lace

Delightful Sketches - Easter

Penny's Paper Crafty #51 - Easter

Papercraft Star #41 - Easter Project
using one or more of the colors

Moving Along With the Times #94 - Mmmm Chocolate

Craft Your Passion #53 - 2 x 2
image of two or two of everything

Crafts & Me #30 - Ribbons

Cards for Men, Simon Says Stamp and Stamping Vacation

2011-04-15T17:39:00.002-05:00

Here is my card for these challenge. Printed paper is DCWV; image is sticker and fibers from my collection. TFL

Cards for Men #8 - Easter

Simon Says Stamp - Card for a Child

Stamping Vacation - No No Black Iink

Card Patterns, Queen Kat Designs, The Shabby Tea Room, Happy Monday Challenge, Do You Stack Up, Flutter By Wednesday, Digi Doodle Shops Best, A Spoonfull of Sugar and Freshly Brewed

2011-04-14T23:36:00.005-05:00

Here is my card for the challenges. Papers are Chatterbox; digital image and sentiment are Deedee's; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Spellbinders lacey die cut; Martha Stewart border punch; stamped sentiment is Studio G; velvet ribbon with beads from my collection. TFL

Card Patterns #110 - Sketch

Queen Kat Designs - Triple Tiara Tuesday
inspiration photo

The Shabby Tea Room #57 - Doilies & Lace
inspiration photo

Happy Monday Challenge - Easter

Do You Stack Up #15 - Scallops

Flutter By Wednesday #150 - Soft Pastel Colors
butterfly, fairy or angel

Digi Doodle Shops Best #54 - Stripes

A Spoonfull of Sugar #147 - All Creatures Great & Small

Freshly Brewed #42 - Cute & Sweet

Crafty Emma, One Stop Craft, Stamping Vacation and Less is More

2011-04-14T23:05:00.003-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Background Cuttlebug embossing folder; stamped sentiment is Penny Black; flowers and gems from my collection. TFL

Crafty Emma #31 - Monochromatic

One Stop Craft #125 - Monochrome

Stamping Vacation - Monochromatic
use yellow

Less is More #10 - One Layer Challenge
sentiment focus

Unscripted Sketches, Crafty 4 Eternity, Stamp It Crazy, Daring Cardmakers, Crafty Creations, Craft Us Crazy, Creative Cowgirl, Party Times Tuesday, Paper Playtime, Cute Card Thursday and Shelly's Images

2011-04-14T22:46:00.005-05:00

Here is my card for the challenges. Printed papers are DCWV; digital image is Designed 2 Delight; paper piecing and Prismacolor pencils; Spellbinders die; stamped sentiment is Studio G; brads, and flowers from my collection. TFL

Unscripted Sketches #101 - Sketch

Crafty 4 Eternity #15 - Colour Recipe

Stamp It Crazy - Spring Colors, 3 brads, 1 flower

Daring Cardmakers - Draw a bird or paper piece one

Crafty Creations #114 - Paper Piecing

Craft Us Crazy #6 - Thinking of you sentiment and/or Animals

Creative Cowgirl - Springtime & Rainy Days

Party Times Tuesday #11 - April Showers

Paper Playtime #43 - Weather

Cute Card Thursday #160 - Weather Inspired

Shelly's Images TTT - Flowers & April Showers

The House Than Stamps Built, Shannon's Sentiments, 365 Cards, Lets Craft & Create, Crafty Cardmakers Spotlight, Stamp Something and Stamping Vacation

2011-04-14T16:15:00.003-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed paper is Paper Studio; stamp image a RAK from a friend; digital sentiment is Shannon's Sentiments; 3D palm tree is EK Success; magic mesh and cording from my collection. TFL

The House Than Stamps Built #A611 - Sketch

Shannon's Sentiments - Blue, Yellow & White

365 Cards #38 - Just a Touch
color only 2 parts of image using 2 different colors

Let's Craft & Create #17 - Mad About the Boy

Crafty Cardmakers Spotlight - Card for Teenage Boy

Stamp Something - Sassy or Circles
or something with sassy circles

Stamping Vacation - Queensland, Australia

Queen Kat Designs, Limited Runs, 365 Cards, Creative Craft Challenge, The Stamp Man, Crafty Catz and Aud's Sentiments

2011-04-14T14:31:00.003-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Background is Cuttlebug embossing; digital image is Limited Runs; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils and OMS; Stickles; gems; sentiment sticker, ribbon and lace sticker from my collection. TFL

Queen Kat Designs - Triple Tiara Tuesday - Sketch

Limited Runs - Glitter, Sparkles & Bling

365 Cards #39 - Inspired by Sponsor Heart Song Design

Creative Craft Challenge - Embossing

The Stamp Man #20 - Embossing

Crafty Catz Weekly #77 - Embossing

Aud's Sentiments #26 - Anything Goes

Midnight Madness, Nettie G's, Designed 2 Delight, Crafty Hos', Simons Says Stamp, 365 Cards, Paper Play and Kaboodle Doodles

2011-04-11T20:32:00.004-05:00

Here is my card for these challenges. Printed paper is from Target; digital image is Designed 2 Delight; coloring done with Prismacolor pencils, glaze pens, copic marker, chalk inks; Spellbinders dies; Cuttlebug die cut corner; Prima flowers, buttons, gems and ribbon from my collection. TFL

Midnight Madness #98 - Sketch

Nettie G's - Favorites - digi & color

Designed 2 Delight - April Progressive Challenge
use Garden Party image

Crafty Hos' - Color Challenge - pink & green

Simon Says Stamp - Spring Colours &/or Easter

365 Cards #40 - Clever Coloring
use 4 different methods for adding color to one image

Paper Play Challenge #14 - Critter Galore

Kaboodle Doodles #62 - Cute & Cuddly Animals

The House That Stamps Built, Wee Memories, Stamp Scrap & Doodle Saturday

2011-04-11T20:12:00.001-05:00

Here is my card for the challenges. Background is inked with a brayer; stamped images are TAC and Inkadinkado; sentiment is Studio G; twine with button from my collection. TFL

The House That Stamps Built - Scenic Card

Wee Memories - Tangled Up - use twine

Stamp Scrap & Doodle Saturday - CAS