Piggy Boy

 When I saw this sweet digital image from Lee Holland Art, I knew I had to get it so I could make a Valentine's day card for my daughter.    I was also able to use my Scan N Cut to cut the postage stamp die cut and the X & O's.

My daughter had a pig stuffed animal, creatively named "Piggy Boy", that she took with her everywhere when she was young.  I tried to find some photos, but you know how it is, you can never find what you are looking for.   Here are a couple of L an Piggy Boy (although not the best photos).

Thank you for stopping by!

Cheryl

Challenges:

• Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 05 (W2 of 2)  and Wk 06 (W1 of 2) -  ANYTHING COLORING GOES
• Moving along with the Times M, 3E #139 February - Love, Anniversary, Wedding
• Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday M, Wed, E3 - Hearts or Flowers
• Little Red Wagon W, #640 – Valentine
• Critter Crazy Challenges (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) #59 - Anything Goes with a Featured Critter
• Bastel-Traum (M, P15) #108 - With Heart
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #06 - Anything Goes
• Through The Craft Room Door 2W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
• Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge (W, 5E) - Love is in thr Air
•  

Tons of Love

I used my new Scan N Cut to create the die cut background for this card.   I purchased the Heart Group Background file from PagebyPaige on Etsy.  It was the first time I used a die cut like this so I had a little trouble getting it all glued down.

The cute little elephant image is from Lee Holland Art.  

Thank you for stopping by!

Cheryl

Challenges:

• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #06 - Anything Goes
• Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge (W, 5E) - Love is in thr Air
• Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 05 (W1 of 2)  and Wk 04 (W2 of 2) -  ANYTHING COLORING GOES
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #3 - Anything Goes
• Moving along with the Times M, 3E #139 February - Love, Anniversary, Wedding
• Paper Shelter W, 3E - For the One You Love
• Critter Crazy Challenges (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) #59 - Anything Goes with a Featured Critter
• Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) #58 - Always Anything Goes with an Animal

Valentine's Day Hands

Although I have not had time to blog, I have been busy in my craft room.  My husband gave me a Brother's Scan N Cut for Christmas so I have had fun learning how to use it and incorporate it in my crafting.   Below is the first card I made using die cuts I made with my new machine.  

I made this Valentine's Day card for my husband using an image I won from Polka Dot Orchard.  I really liked it but was a bit intimidated to color it.  I finally decided to just jump in.

Thank you for stopping by!

Cheryl

Challenges:

• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - With Love
• Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - ANYTHING COLORING GOES
• Polkadoodles - W, C10 - week 6  ANYTHING GOES
• Paper Shelter W, 3E - For the One You Love
• Digi Doodle Studios Challenge Blog (M, P1, E3, use hand coloured image) #46 - Love and/or Friendship
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #05 - Anything Goes
• Jan's Digi Stamps Challenge (M, 5E) - January - Anything Goes
• Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 224   (W1 of 2)  -  ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES 
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #3 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)

Winter Polar Bear

I really love this sweet little polar bear from LOTV Digi Shop.   I printed an entire sheet of them to practice coloring white fur when ever I have some free time.    Today I actually had time to make a few cards and am sharing the first of them.

 

 Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Polar Bear from the Lili of the Valley (LOTV) digi shop on Etsy
• Papers:  Georgia Pacific white card stock, Paper Trey kraft card stock, Carta Bella Winter Fun 6x6 paper pad
• Misc:  Copic markers, sequins, misc snowflake die cut

Challenges:

• Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (2W (1st & 3rd Sun), E3) #170 Always Anything Goes
• The Corrosive Challenges (M, 3E) November - Anything Goes
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #24 - Anything Goes
• Allsorts  W,3E  - #652 -  Use a Hand Stamped or Digital Image
• Crafter's Castle - M, 1st Sat., E3 - November - Anything Goes
• Di's Digis Designs 2W, 3E,SIO  Use a Digi  (W1 of 2)
• Crafty Catz - W, 3E - No. 574 - ANYTHING GOES with Optional Twist Christmas Non-Traditional Colors  
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Anything Goes

Coffee Lovers 2021 Fall / Winter Blog Hop

 I can't believe that I haven't posted since August.  Time has just flown by.  The good news is that I was able to spend a little time here and there in my craft room even though  I didn't have time to update my blog.   

I saw the Coffee Loving Card Makers blog was sponsoring their Fall / Winter hop and it was the kick in the backside that I needed to make a project and actually post it.   I was limited on time so I combed through all my digital stamps to find something that I could color relatively quickly.  I found this old image called Cup of Friendship from KnK.  I always loved the images she created of dogs.  Anyhow, I thought this one would be perfect for the hop.  I wanted to draw in steam from the mug, but I was not confident in my skills so I left it off.

Be sure to check out the blog hop at the Coffee Loving Card Makers blog.  There is a little time left to join in the fun.

 Supplies:

• Stamp:  Cup of Friendship digital stamp from KnK, Tiny Words Christmas from Simon Says Stamp
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
• Paper:  Paper Trey white card stock, Pen & Gear white card stock; Echo Park Season's Greetings 6x6 paper pad, coffee filter
• Other:  Paper Trey Damask Snow Flake die, Perfect Pearls mist, Studio Katia Icy Sparkle crystals, misc. twine

Challenges:

• Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #46 - Anything Goes  
• Passion For Markers Challenge W - must use markers - #618 - Anything Christmas
• Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) #92 - Always Anything Goes
• Digi Doodle Studios Challenge Blog (M, P1, E3, use hand coloured image) #44 - Christmas / Winter
• Creatalicious Challenges (2W, P15/30) #223 - Anything Goes with option: Ribbon or Twine
• A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) Always Anything Goes

You are the Best!

My family has had a bit of a rough summer.  I wanted to send a card to a friend to thank her for all the support she has given me.  I used and image colored during a  Kit and Clowder coloring class and paired it with the eclipse technique demonstrated by Jennifer McGuire.

The image is from the Elements of Nature coloring class from Kit and Clowder.  Below is a photo of my coloring while in progress.

In this image the coloring is complete but I have not yet cut the image to fit my card or cut out the letters for "YOU".

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Challenges:

• Crafty Creations  M, 1st W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
• Creative Moments 2W, Wed 3E, #221 - Anything Goes
• House That Stamps Built W, 3E - Amything Goes
• Paper Shelter W, 3E - Color It
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Anything Goes
• Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #34 - Anything Goes
• The Corrosive Challenges (M, 3E) Always Anything Goes
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #17 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
• Bastel-Traum (M, P15) #104 - Plant

 

Snowman and Bird II

 I'm so happy I have extra images colored and waiting to be put on a card.  It have me the opportunity to make one more card for the BYSH Cardmakers blog hop during my lunch break.

I used some of the October Afternoon papers that I had stashed away.  All the DP pieces except the blue snow flake piece were scraps from other projects.  The heart boarder was also a scrap.   I have no idea where the 3 snowflakes came from but I pulled them out of the bin of extra die cuts on my desk.  I love when a card comes together and uses up bits and pieces from other projects.

My inspiration to make Christmas cards has come from the BYSH Cardmakers.  Click on the image below to stop by the blog and link up your holiday card. 

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies: 

• Stamps:    Snowman and Bird digital stamp from Whimsy Stamps
• Papers:  October Afternoon Holiday Style 8x8 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white card stock, Papertrey white cardstock
• Other;  Copic markers, sequins, misc die cuts

Challenges:

• Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 29 (W2 of 2)  and Wk 30 (W1 of 2) -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES
• Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 212 (W4 of 4)  -  ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES
• Pattie's Creations - M, 2E, SIO, includes an image freebie (MUST always use digital or stamped image) – July - No. 184  ANYTHING GOES
• Winter Wonderland - M, 3E,   JULY - CHRISTMAS MUSIC OR SONGS
• Krafty Chicks W  #570 Anything Goes
• Through the Purple Haze M 1st Thurs, E3, C10 July - Anything Goes Optional Christmas in July
• Creative Moments 2W, Wed 3E, #219 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
• Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday M, Wed, E3 - Christmas in July
• House That Stamps Built W, 3E - Anything Goes
• Simon Says Stamp