Special Delivery Snail

 Hello!  I have another card for my stash of cards to send to local senior citizens.  (See my post here if you would like to send some cards.)  I love this little snail and made a few cards featuring him.  

I was able to use up some more bits and pieces of paper from other projects, although I had to die cut the green and vellum circles.   A bit of washi, some sequins and a staple finished up the card.   

I love printing sentiments using my computer.  There are so many free fonts available that I am always able to find something to use.   In this case, since I wanted to use a circle that was die cut sometime previously. (One of the bits and pieces.)  I printed the sentiment on a scrap piece of paper.    Then using a bit of 3M delicate surfaces (purple) tape I aligned the circle with the sentiment and then sent it back through the printer.  Easy peasy!

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day.

Supplies:

• Stamp:  Snail Mail digital stamp from Gerda Steiner Designs
• Paper:  Alla Prima 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white card stock, Paper Trey white card stock, Stampin' Up vellum
• Other: Copic markers, white gel pen, sequins, mini stapler, washi tape

Challenges:

• Aud Sentiments Challenge 2W,E5  Must include a sentiment #272 Anything Goes  (+ A Sentiment) (W1 of 2)
• C.R.A.F.T. 2W,5E  #593 Communication (W2 of 2)
• 2 Crafty Critter Crazies (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) #49 - Anything Goes with a Critter
• A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) Always Anything Goes
• Clever Dexter Challenge (M, P1, E2) #16 - Anything Goes
• Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) Always Anything Goes
• Creative Craft Cottage Digi Creations (M, P3, E3) #124 - Include an Animal
• Digi Doodle Studios Challenge Blog (M, P1, E3, use hand coloured image) #37 – Animals
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #14 - Anything Goes
• Unicorn Challenge M, E3, No fully digital projects April - Include an Animal
• Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper (M, P1) April - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper
• Pearly Sparkles Challenge (M, P1, E3) #61 - Animals, Birds, and/or Insects
• Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge  (W, 5E)  LAYER IT

Snail Mail

Hello!  I love this cute snail and had fun coloring him.  This card is for the stash that I am sending to spread cheer to some local seniors.  (See my post here if you would like to send them cards.) 

I fussy cut the snail and used some bits and pieces of paper left from previous projects.   I printed the sentiment in Word using the Impact Label free font.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

• Stamp:  Snail Mail digital stamp from Gerda Steiner Designs, Pretty Perches from Clear Dollar Stamps
• Paper:  My Mind's Eye Six by Six Vantiy Fair paper pad, Georgia Pacific white cardstock, Paper Trey white cardstock
• Other:  Copic markers, white gel pen, washi tape, sequins, sewing machine

Challenges:

• Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #14 - Anything Goes
• Lemon Shortbread 2W, E3, no digital projects - #143 - Always Anything Goes (Week 1)
• Passion For Markers Challenge W - must use markers - #586 - Animal Antics
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
• Unicorn Challenge M, E3, No fully digital projects April - Include an Animal
• Crafting Happiness Challenges (W) - #91 - SUNSHINE or ANYTHING GOES
• Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (M,5E) - APR - ANYTHING GOES
• Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge  (W, 5E)  LAYER IT
• Dragonfly Dreams - M, Winner + Top Picks – (April) Feature a Creature

Another Easter Card

 Today I am sharing another Easter card using the cute Bunny with Carrot digital stamp from Gerda Steiner Designs.  

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

• Bunny with Carrot digital stamp from Gerda Steiner Designs
• Copic markers

Challenges:

• Crafting Happiness Challenges (W) - #90 - BUNNIES or ANYTHING GOES
• Cutie Pie Challenge (M, 2nd Monday, must be cute) #157 BUNNIES & BLOOMS: EASTER OR SPRING CARDS
• Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (M,5E) - MAR - ANYTHING GOES
• Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge  (W, 5E)  EASTER/ SPRING
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #7 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
• Do-Al(l) Kreatives (M, P1, E3, no pure digital projects) #51 - Easter

Easter Bunny

 Hello!  I have a couple of Easter cards to share with you today.  They both used the same digital stamp and designs but different papers.  

The sentiment was created in Word using a free font, printed on the vellum and heat embossed.   I also embossed polka dots on the vellum to give it a little something interesting.  

I did not add too many embellishments as I wanted these to be easily mailed.

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Supplies:

• Bunny with Carrot digital stamp from Gerda Steiner Designs
• Bountiful Backgrounds from Verve Stamps
• Copic markers

Challenges:

• Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - 2W (1st & 3rd Sun, E3) Always Anything Goes
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #7 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
• Love to Craft (M, P1, E5 , no completely digital projects) #56 - Always Anything Goes
• Sweet Stampers (M, P10, E3, use stamp or digi) #54 - Easter or Spring
• Aud Sentiments Challenge 2W,E5  Must include a sentiment #271 Animals  (+ A Sentiment) (W1 of 2).
• C.R.A.F.T. 2W,5E  #592 Spring\Easter + DT Call
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Spring/Easter Mood Board*
• Sisterhood of Crafters 2nd/4th Wed,3E - Easter/Spring
• Passion For Markers Challenge W - must use markers - #584 - Bunnies and/or Blooms
• Polkadoodles - Anything goes

New Easter Chickie

 Hello!  I have a couple of Easter cars to share today.   I can't believe Easter is right around the corner.  I'm not ready!  I still have to purchase goodies for the Easter baskets.

Below are the cards I made today to send to a couple of friends.  The coloring in the photos looks a little wonky but it looks better in real life. 

Thank you for stopping by! 

Cheryl

Supplies:

• Stamps:  New Chickie by Chrissy Armstrong for Whimsy Stamps digital stamp, Limitless Labels from Papertrey Ink
• Ink:  Chocolate from Close To My Heart
• Papers:  American Crafts Dear Lizzy Neapolitian 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white card stock, Paper Trey Ink white card stock, Bazzil Basics kraft card stock
• Tools:  Memory Box Double Stitch Rectangle dies, Swingline mini stapler, sewing machine

Challenges:

• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #7 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
• Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper (M, P1) March - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper
• DL.Art Linky Challenge (M, P1, enter once per day) Always Anything Goes
• Do-Al(l) Kreatives (M, P1, E3, no pure digital projects) #51 – Easter
• Sweet Stampers (M, P10, E3, use stamp or digi) #54 - Easter or Spring
• Aud Sentiments Challenge 2W,E5  Must include a sentiment #271 Animals  (+ A Sentiment) (W1 of 2)
• C.R.A.F.T. 2W,5E  #592 Spring\Easter + DT Call
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Spring/Easter Mood Board*
• Sisterhood of Crafters 2nd/4th Wed,3E - Easter/Spring
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #12 - Anything Goes

Drink Coffee!

Hello!  I'm popping in to share another card quick card for the Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Hop.   

This card went together really quick.  I have a little bin on my desk that I use to save all the die cuts and little bits that I cut but didn't use on a card.  For this card the only thing I cut was the pink coffee cut lid and the pink heart, the rest of the pieces were in my handy little bin.

I feel like I want to add something to the card, but I'm not sure what.  I tried various sequins, gem stones, buttons, etc. but nothing seemed right so I left it as it is.

Link up your coffee, tea, hot cocoa/cider project by clicking on the graphic below.

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Supplies:

• Echo Park Coffee and Friends 6x6 paper pad

Challenges:

• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
• Crafting Happiness Challenges (W) - #89 - OUTDOORS or ANYTHING GOES
• Dream Valley Challenges (2W, 3E, C10) #244 ANYTHING GOES (WEEK 1)
• GetCreative Challenges  (M, 1st Mon, 3E) MAR - #100 ANYTHING GOES OPT. TWIST: ST. PATRICK'S DAY
• Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (M,5E) - MAR - ANYTHING GOES
• The Corrosive Challenges - M, 3E - Always Anything Goes
• 2 Sisters On The Blog (M, P1, E10) #48 – Coffee
• Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) Always Anything Goes
• Love to Craft (M, P1, E5 , no completely digital projects) #56 - Always Anything Goes
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - 2 or More Patterned Papers

Life Happens, Coffee Helps

 Hello!  I have not had a lot of time to craft lately and when I do have time, I am sadly lacking in creativity.  When I saw the post for the Spring/Summer  Coffee Lovers Hop, it was just the kick to get me going.  Although we finally had some nice, spring weather here, I spent some time in my craft room making cards for the hop.

Although I have quite a few coffee themed digital stamps and stamps, I used the hop as an excuse to purchase this cute owl on a coffee cup from  AlexShopsArt on Etsy.  The Echo Park Coffee and Friends 6x6 paper pad made these cards together pretty easily.

I am working to make a number of cards to send to a senior community.  I sent a care package before Christmas and hope to another one ready to send soon.  (If you would like to send cards or notes, please click here for the details.)  I'm sure some of these cards will make their way into the care package.

Don't forget to link up your creation and hop along with the Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Hop for lots of caffeinated inspiration.

Thank you for stopping by!

Cheryl

Supplies:

• Digital Stamp:  Cute owl in a nightcap on a cup with the inscription "coffee" by AlexShopsArt
• Paper:  Echo Park Coffee and Friends 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white cards stock, Papertrey white card stock, misc. black card stock, Stampin' Up Vellum
• Copic markers

Challenges:

• Angie's Digital Stamps -  (March) Anything Goes + Optional Twist: Green
• 2 Crafty Critter Crazies #48 - Anything Goes with a Critter
• Crafts Galore Encore  Always Anything Goes
• A Gem of a Challenge  #6 - Anything Goes
• Colour Crazy Challenge -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES
• Polkadoodles - ANYTHING GOES
•  Crafty Creations  - Always Anything Goes
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - 2 or More Patterned Papers
• The Paper Funday M, 4E, #25 - Anything Goes/Optional Twist Green
• Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
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