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

Snowman and Bird

 I have another entry for the BYSH Cardmakers blog hop.  This is another image that I colored previously and had sitting on my desk.

I'm not sure I like the way it turned out.  I had the card "finished" but then decided to add the birch trees.  I think I should have left them off.  

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:  Carta Bella Winter Fun 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white cardstock, Papertrey white cardstock
• Other:  Copic markers, CTMH twilight ink, Fawn Lawn birch trees dies, Simon Says Stamp holiday sentiment strip

Challenges:

• Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 29 (W2 of 2)  and Wk 30 (W1 of 2) -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES
• Polkadoodles - W, C10 - ANYTHING GOES
• Aud Sentiments Challenge 2W,E5  Must include a sentiment #280 Anything Goes (+ A Sentiment) (W1 of 2)
• Crafty Gals Corner M, 2nd Wed, 3E, #221 - Christmas in July
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Anything Goes
• Fab n Funky W, #534 – Christmas
• Make My Monday (2W, Top 3, 3E) #153 TREES (WEEK 2)
• Dragonfly Dreams (M, 1st Sunday) July - Christmas in July
• The Corrosive Challenges (M, 3E) 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

Festive Wreath

 I have another card to share for the BYSH Cardmarkers blog hop.   This is another image that I colored and have had sitting on my desk for months.   I fussy cut out the wreath and kept the rest of the layout pretty simple (for me).  I also used colored cardstock to make the card base.  For some reason, I rarely do this but I like the way it looks here.

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:  Festive Wreath Digital Stamp Bundle from Graciellie Designs
• Papers:  Carta Bella Farmhouse Christmas 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white cardstock, misc. red and black card stock
• Other:  Copic markers

Challenges:

• Crafty Gals Corner M, 2nd Wed, 3E, #221 - Christmas in July
• Creative Moments 2W, Wed 3E, #219 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
• Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday M, Wed, E3 - Christmas in July
• Fab n Funky W, #534 – Christmas
• House That Stamps Built W, 3E - Anything Goes
• Paper Shelter W, 3E - Anything Goes (W1 of 4)
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Anything Goes
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #30 - Anything Goes
• Passion For Markers Challenge W - must use markers - #602 - Make It Bloom
• The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 2W, C15, E3 - #99 - Anything Christmas Goes  (week 1)
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes

Ho Ho Ho Kitty

Earlier this week I was able to color 2 copies of this cute kitty image.  I used one on a card earlier this week and found time to make another.   This was supposed to be a quick card but cutting and gluing 3 layers of kraft paper and then the dp took some time.

 

This cute digi is free from Sliekje Digi Stamps. 

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:

• Stamp:  FREE digital image from Sliekje Digi Stamps
• Paper:  Simple Stories Handmade Holiday 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white cardstock, Paper Trey kraft card stock, Bazzil Basics red cardstock
• Other: Pink & Fresh alphabet dies, Simon Says Stamp holiday sentiment, Copic markers

Challenges:

• Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #30 - Anything Goes
• Ike's World 4W, 1E - #146 -  Christmas in July or  Anything Goes  (week 4)
• Angie's Digital Stamps (M, 1st Sunday, 3E) July - Anything Goes + option: Flag
• Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (2W (1st & 3rd Sun), E3) Always Anything Goes
• The Corrosive Challenges (M, 3E) Always Anything Goes
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #15 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
• Show us Your Pussies - M, Cat Only Challenge- July -   Furrything Goes
• The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 2W, C15, E3 - #99 - Anything Christmas Goes  (week 1)

Christmas Mouse Again

 I used this sweet mouse on a card for the last BYSH Cardmarkers hop.  I almost always print at least two copies of digital stamps.  If I make a mistake, I have a spare, otherwise I can make more than 1 card.   I have had this little guy sitting on my desk for ages so I decided to quickly put him on a card during my lunch break.  I used some left over die cuts and pieces of paper in an effort to keep it quick and simple.

My inspiration to make some 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!

Cheryl

Supplies:

• Stamp:  Mouse with Bauble by Polly Craft
• Paper:  Echo Park Season's Greetings 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white card stock, Bazzil Basics red card stock, Stampin' Up vellum, Paper Trey white card stock
• Other: Copic markers,  EK Success snowflake punch, Memory Box Double Stitch Rectangle Cut Out die, Big Shot, Spica glitter pens, Simon Says Stamp sentiment strip, Paper Trey Damask Snowflakes die, Studio Katia Icy Sparkle Crystals

Challenges:

• Angie's Digital Stamps (M, 1st Sunday, 3E) July - Anything Goes + option: Flag
• The Corrosive Challenges (M, 3E) Always Anything Goes
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #15 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
• Crafty Calendar M,3E  July - Anything Goes
• A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) Always Anything Goes
• Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) #89 - Always Anything Goes
• Christmas Craft Creations M, 2nd Wed, E3 - Anything Goes Christmas
• Crafty Gals Corner M, 2nd Wed, 3E, #221 - Christmas in July
• Christmas Crafts All Year Round (M, P1) July - Something starting with M and/or N

Christmas Kitty

I have not had much time to craft lately but when I saw the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers were having a blog hop, I made some time to make a holiday card.

I used the BYSH card makers sketch 12 as inspiration for my card.  This cute digi is free from Sliekje Digi Stamps. 

Don't forget to stop by the BYSHcardmakers blog to link up your holiday creation and check out all the fabulous cards.   (click on image to go to the hop.) I hope I have time to make at least one more card before the hop is over.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

• Stamp:  FREE digital image from Sliekje Digi Stamps
• Paper:  My Mind's Eye Winder Wonderland 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white cardstock, Paper Trey kraft cardstock, misc. red card stock, coffee filter
• Other:  Copic markers, sewing machine, Paper Trey damask snowflakes dies, Toadally Green sequins from My Craft Spot, Simon Says Stamp holiday sentiment

Challenges:

• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #15 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
• Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas W, must be Christmas - #552 - Anything Christmas Goes - optional theme: Use Ribbon or Twine
• 2 Crafty Critter Crazies (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) #52 - Anything Goes with a Critter
• Crafter's Cafe (2W, P1/15, E5, F, C10) #270 - Layer it Up
• Creative Craft Cottage Challenges (M, P7, F, E3) #142 - Christmas in July
• Digi Doodle Studios Challenge Blog (M, P1, E3, use hand coloured image) #40 - Christmas in July
• Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog (M, P1, E5, Must Be Christmas) #36 - Anything Goes
• Christmas Craft Creations M, 2nd Wed, E3 - Anything Goes Christmas
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #28 - Anything Goes

Congrats on the New Nest

 Hello!  Sorry I have been absent for awhile.   Life has been a little too busy for my to enjoy crafting or post on my blog.    I have a few minutes this morning while I'm drinking my coffee so I thought I would take a moment to share a recent project.

My daughter's friend recently moved into her first apartment so I made this card using one of Tiddly Inks cute Wren images.  This is the first time I colored dark hair.   (Well, actually my second - I threw out my first attempt on this image.)  I think that because I am blonde, I tend to color blonde hair.  

We recently had a visitor to our yard, a female (I think) snapping turtle.   I think she was looking for a place to lay her eggs.   The first day we saw her we thought she just wondered off a little too far from the pond.  My husband and I were able to scoop her in a bucket and carry her back to the pond.  She was big and mad so it was a two person operation.  (Boy, she could really hiss! And I understand why they are called snapping turtles!)  The next day we saw her in our yard again.   That's when we realized it was around the time turtles lay their eggs so we let her be.  She scooted off into the underbrush and we haven't seen her since.  I hope everything worked out okay for her and she was able to get back to the pond with out encountering any predators (or well intentioned people interfering with her!)

Thank you for stopping by!  Take care!

Supplies:
Stamps:  Wryn New Nest digital stamp from Tiddly Inks

Papers:  Georgia Pacific white card stock, Paper Trey kraft card stock, My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline Fiddlesticks 6x6 paper pad

Other:  Copic markers, Paper Trey felt, Adorn It alpha stickers, Memory Box double stitch rectangle cut out die

Challenges:

• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #14 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
• Crafty Calendar M,3E  July - Anything Goes
• 2 Crafty Critter Crazies (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) #52 - Anything Goes with a Critter
• Bastel-Traum (M, P15) #102 – Animals
• Crafter's Cafe (2W, P1/15, E5, F, C10) #269 - Anything Goes
• Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) #89 - Always Anything Goes
• QKR Stampede (M, P1/P15, 4E, SIO) #423 - Always Anything Goes
• Creative Moments 2W, Wed 3E, #218 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
• Paper Shelter W, 3E - Going Digital
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #27 - Anything Goes

Thinking of You - Sympathy

I made this card for a friend that recently lost her father.    

It is a bit outside my comfort zone because I did not use designer paper.  I created the background panel with dry embossing, versa mark ink, and then heat embossing with pearl embossing powder.  In real life it is very pretty and just a bit shimmer.   I think it would also work well for a wedding card.

Thank you for stopping by!  

Supplies:

Stamp:  Spring Bouquet by Alex Syberia Design

Papers:  Georgia Pacific white card stock, Paper Trey white card stock

Other:  Copic markers, Cuttle Bug Distressed Stripes embossing folder, Versa Mark watermark ink, WOW! white pearl super fine embossing folder, white gel pen, Copic black multi liner, silver thread, pearls

Fonts: Papyrus and Affectionately Yours

Challenges:

• Crafting Happiness Challenges (W) - #100 - ANYTHING GOES OPTION: TAG
• Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge  (W, 5E)  BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS
• Angie's Digital Stamps - M, 1st Sunday, 3E, Winner and Top Picks -  (June) Anything Goes
• The Corrosive Challenges - M, 3E - Always Anything Goes
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #12 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
• Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 23 (W1 of 2)  and Wk 22 (W2 of 2) -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES

Teddy and Penguin Christmas Card

I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  It was very warm here but breezy and with low humidity so it wasn't too bad.  It was beautiful in the shade.  I know the farmers and gardeners probably are hoping for rain but it is nice to be able to go outside and not have to deal with mosquitos.

Even though it was hot this weekend, I had the chance to finish up a Christmas card.  I have had this image colored and sitting on my desk for weeks.  I put it together pretty quickly because I found the embossed panel in my left overs from other projects.   The DP pieces were also left overs.  I cut the sentiment out of a page from the DP pad.    Add a few embellishments and it was done.

Thank  you for stopping by.  I hope you have a wonderful week.

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Teddy and Penguin digital stamp from Lili of the Valley
• Papers:  Georgia Pacific white cardstock, Papertrey white cardstock, misc. red cardstock, My Mind's Eye Winter Wonderland 6x6 paper pad
• Other:  Copic markers

Challenges:

• Crafty Calendar M,3E  June - Anything Goes
• Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas W, must be Christmas - #545 - Anything Christmas Goes - optional theme: Winter Fun
• Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 21 (W2 of 2)  and Wk 22 (W1 of 2) -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES
• Crafty Catz - W, 3E - No. 554 - ANYTHING GOES  
• Polkadoodles - W, C10 - ANYTHING GOES
• Cute Card Thursday W,C5 #689 Anything Goes
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #22 - Anything Goes
• Passion For Markers Challenge W - must use markers - #594 - Make It Cute
• 2 Crafty Critter Crazies (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) #51 - Anything Goes with a Critter

Leaping Trout Father's Day

With Father's Day is quickly approaching, I started looking for a stamp to use to create a card for my dad who is avid fisherman.   I found the perfect digital image, Leaping Trout, from Power Poppy.  I used google to look at some images of rainbow trout so that I had a guide for coloring. I was really inspired by some of the painting by Anita Phillips.

After coloring the image, I decided to add a little something by using the eclipse technique for the letters "DAD".   After watching Jennifer McGuire's tutorial for the eclipse technique, I find myself using it frequently.  I think it just adds a little something special.

I finished the inside of the card with the image and a strip of designer paper.   

Thank you for stopping by.  Have a great day!

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Leaping Trout digital stamp set from Power Poppy
• Papers:  Georgia Pacific white card stock, Photo Play Camp Happy Bear 6x6 paper pad, Paper Trey kraft and black card stock
• Other:  Copic markers, alphabet dies from Papertrey, DMC floss, CTMH precut card board piece, Annabelle Stamps metallic gemstones

Challenges:

• 2 Crafty Critter Crazies (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) #51 - Anything Goes with a Critter
• Bastel-Traum (M, P15) #101 – Water
• Digi Doodle Studios Challenge Blog (M, P1, E3, use hand coloured image) #39 – Boys to Men
• Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (M,5E) - MAY - ANYTHING GOES
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #11 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
• Cut It Up  2W, 1E,  - No. 226 - Must use at least one die cut  NATURE (W2 of 2)
• Polkadoodles - W, C10 - ANYTHING GOES - Challenges run weekly for 10 days - 2021 Wk 22 (Closes 06/09) and Wk. 21 (Closes 06/02)
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Anything Goes
• Simon Says StampM, 5E – Artist Inspired

Hang in There

I'm a little behind in sharing this card.  I made it for my uncle before he was moved to hospice.  

I love this cute little elephant and teddy.   I colored a couple more but have yet to put on cards. 

I found the star in my stash of left over die cuts.  The 2 small pieces of patterned paper were also left overs that I kept just in case they would be useful some day.  The CAS design of this card is a little out of my comfort zone but I like the way it turned out.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

• Digital Stamps:  Hang in There digital stamp by All Dressed Up
• Papers: Simple Stories Say Cheese 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white cardstock, Papertrey white & kraft cardstock, red Bazzil Basics cardstock
• Copic markers, Copic multiliner, Sewing machine

Challenges:

• All Dressed Up Challenge – Anything Goes using a ADU image
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Dies or Punches
• Crafting Happiness Challenges (W) - #96 - ANYTHING GOES OPTION: HELLO
• Incy Wincy Designs (1st & 3rd Monday,5E) FOR A BABY AND/OR BALLOONS OR SWEETS
• Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (M,5E) - MAY - ANYTHING GOES
• Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge  (W, 5E)  FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS
• 2 Crafty Critter Crazies (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) #50 - Anything Goes with a Critter
• Creative Craft Cottage Digi Creations (M, P3, E3) #124 - Include an Animal
• Get Creative Challenges  (M, 1st Mon, 3E) APR - #101 ANYTHING GOES
• Crafty Creations  M, 1st W, 2E - Always Anything Goes

Sending Love

 It has been a hard couple of weeks for my family.  While navigating medical emergencies and several other events, I also lost my uncle/god father to leukemia.  I made this card to send to my aunt.

I used the eclipse technique for the word "LOVE".   The video from Jennifer McGuire was very helpful in learning and using this technique.

I originally was coloring the floral heart digital stamp as a way to take some time out for myself.  I used some of the techniques I learned in classes from Kit and Clowder, but I mostly wanted to color and try to relax for a little while.

I liked the way the flowers turned out (although the cast shadows are a little dark) so I decided to use the image for a card.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Floral Heart digital stamp from Graciellie Designs
• Paper: Georgia Pacific white card stock, Paper Trey white card stock, Stampin' Up purple card stock
• Other:  Copic markers, Memento ink, Kaiser pearls, PinkFresh Adore alpha dies, PinkFresh Scripted Bold Sentiments 1

Challenges:

• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #10 - Anything Goes
• Allsorts  W,3E  - #624 -  Anything Goes
• Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - ANYTHING COLORING GOES
• AudSentiments Challenge 2W,E5  Must include a sentiment #274 Flowers + A Sentiment
• Creative Moments M, Wed 3E, #214 - Anything Goes
• The Paper Funday M, 4E, #26 - Anything Goes/Optional Twist  is Flowers
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #19 - Anything Goes
• Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (M,5E) - MAY - ANYTHING GOES
• Make My Monday (2W, Top 3, 3E) #148 SYMPATHY (WEEK 1)
• Dies R Us Challenge (2W, P1/15, E3, die cuts) Always Anything Goes with a brand they sell
• Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
• Colouring in Scrapland (M 1st Mon, 2E) - MAY -  FLOWERS OR ANYTHING GOES

Christmas Roses

 I was able to make one more card for the BYSH blog hop.   As usual, I printed out two images in order to make 2 cards for my stash.  Since I messed up the leaves on one of the images, I cut out the flowers and used dimensional foam to add to the image that was colored better.

I added some Buttercup Perfect Pearls to the center of the flowers.  Now I wish I hadn't but I think it still looks okay.   I also added some stitching and a border made from a Starbucks coffee sleeve to add some texture.

Today is the last day to link your Christmas creation to the BYSH blog hop.  Click on the image below to see the details.

Thank you for stopping by!   Have a great weekend.

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Christmas Roses digital stamp from Just Inklined
• Papers:  Teresa Collins Christmas Cottage 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white card stock, Papertrey kraft card stock, Bazzil Basics red card stock, Starbucks coffee sleeve
• Other:  Copic markers, Simon Says Stamps Christmas sentiments, Buttercup Liquid Pearls, Scrapbook.com glitter brush, sewing machine, Spellbinders circle dies, Big Shot, sequins, Martha Stewart punch

Challenges:

• C.R.A.F.T. 2W,5E  Christmas
• Creative Moments M, Wed 3E, #213 anything Goes
• Fezziwigs Festive Frolics 2W, E3, - Festive Florals/Christmas (W1 of 2)
• House That Stamps Built W, 3E - Anything Goes
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Anything Goes
• Lemon Shortbread 2W, E3, no digital projects - #144 - Always Anything Goes (Week 2)
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
• Krafty Chicks W  #557 Anything Goes
• Addicted to Stamps and More
• Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 17 (W1 of 2)  and Wk 16 (W2 of 2) -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES (NO Precolored Images) Weekly Challenges run for 2 Weeks

Teddy and Penguin Christmas

 I have a quick share today.  I colored this image at lunch and quickly put the card together after work before I had to start making dinner. 

I'm going to keep this short.  I have to take care of the dirty dishes.  

I am linking up my card at the BYSH Spring blog hop.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Teddy and Penguin digital stamp from Lili of the Valley
• Paper: Echo Park Christmas This & That 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white card stock, Papertrey kraft card stock, Stampin' Up vellum
• Copic markers, enamel dots, Stampin' Up edge punch, sewing machine, Stickles

Challenges:

• House That Stamps Built W, 3E - Anything Goes
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #17 - Anything Goes
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
• GetCreative Challenges  (M, 1st Mon, 3E) APR - #100 ANYTHING GOES
• Fab n Funky W, #521 – Christmas
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Anything Goes
• The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 2W, C15, E3 - #93 - Anything Christmas Goes 

Christmas Mouse

 I have another card for the BYSH Blog Hop.  I am really enjoying this hop because it is giving me some much needed motivation to get a jump on making Christmas cards.

While looking through my Christmas digital stamps, I saw this cute little mouse and realized that I had not colored him before.  I used Microsoft Word to soften the lines of the images so that it would be more like lineless coloring.  I used a white gel pen to add back the accents on his sweater.

I always try to print/color multiple of the same image so that I can build my stash of cards.  I have another cute mouse colored and I hope I have time to create a card with him before the end of the hop.

Click on the image below for more information on the BYSH blog hop.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

• Stamp:  Mouse with Bauble by Polly Craft
• Paper:  My Mind's Eye Winter Wonderland 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white card stock, Bazzil Basics red card stock, Stampin' Up vellum, Paper Trey white card stock
• Other: Copic markers, twine, sewing machine, EK Success snowflake punch, white gel pen, Raindrops from Lucy's Little Things, Memory Box Double Stitch Rectangle Cut Out die, Big Shot, Spica glitter pens, Simon Says Stamp sentiment strip

Challenges:

• Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #17 - Anything Goes
• Passion For Markers Challenge W - must use markers - #589 – Sentimental
• GetCreative Challenges  (M, 1st Mon, 3E) APR - #100 ANYTHING GOES OPT. TWIST: NO TWIST
• Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (M,5E) - APR - ANYTHING GOES
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #9 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
• Di's Digis Designs 2W, 3E,SIO  Animals Acting Like Humans
• Crafty Catz - W, 3E - No. 548 - ANYTHING GOES, WITH TWIST ALL CREATURES BIG AND SMALL
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E – Anything Goes
• The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 2W, C15, E3 - #93 - Anything Christmas Goes  (week 1)

Bernard Bear Wishing Holiday Cheer

I love the Bernard Bear image from Power Poppy.  He reminds me so much of my brother (although I have never seen my brother in overalls).   I had the images colored and quickly created cards over the weekend for the BYSH blog hop.

I wanted to try my hand at creating a winter background again.  I really like the winter morning sky, but need to work more on the trees.

Check out the BYSH blog hop by clicking the graphic below.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Forest Fellas: Bernard Bear digital stamp set from Power Poppy, Holiday Treats from Paper Trey Ink, Holiday Wishes from Paper Trey ink (inside)
• Papers: Georgia Pacific white CS, Bazzil Basics red CS, Papertrey kraft CS, Echo Park Season's Greetings 6x6 paper pad
• Copic markers, White acrylic paint, CTMH Glitz Stardust glitter gel, Ranger Picket Fence distress stickles, Sequins, Twinery twine, Spellbinders circle dies, Echo Park enamel dots

Challenges:

• Angie's Digital Stamps - M, 1st Sunday, 3E, Winner and Top Picks -  (April) Anything Goes
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #9 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
• Di's Digis Designs 2W, 3E,SIO  Animals Acting Like Humans (W2 of 2)
• Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 15 (W2 of 2)  and Wk 16 (W1 of 2) -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES
• Crafty Catz - W, 3E - No. 548 - ANYTHING GOES, WITH TWIST ALL CREATURES BIG AND SMALL
• Polkadoodles - W, C10 - ANYTHING GOES           
• Creative Craft Cottage Digi Creations (M, P3, E3) #124 - Include an Animal

Cruizin' with my Gnomies

 I saw the BYSHC blog is having a Spring into Christmas blog hop and wanted to join in.  

I have been working on coloring these gnomes from LOTV.  I used a tutorial at Stamp and Colour by Delphine to help me create the background.

I used white acrylic paint and CTMH Add Glitz to create the snow both on the image and the pine branch die cuts.

I'm pretty happy with how they turned out but need to practice making the trees a little bit more.  I really like the sky in the background.

More information can be found about the hop by clicking on the image below.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

• Stamp:  Christmas Gnomes 7 by Lili of the Valley, (inside) Holiday Wishes by Paper Trey
• Papers:  Carta Bella Winter Fun 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white card stock, Paper Trey kraft card stock, Bazzil Basics red card stock
• Copic markers, white acrylic paint, CTMH Add Glitz, Sizzix Hidden Leaves dies

Challenges:

• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #9 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
• Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 15 (W2 of 2)  and Wk 16 (W1 of 2) -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES
• Polkadoodles - W, C10 - ANYTHING GOES
• Winter Wonderland - M, 3E, APR - ANYTHING CHRISTMAS GOES "PEACE ON EARTH"  (Closes 05/06)  
• 2 Crafty Critter Crazies (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) #49 - Anything Goes with a Critter
• Christmas Crafts All Year Round (M, P1) April - Something starting with G and/or H (Gnome and Hare are on my project)
• Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) Always Anything Goes
• Creative Craft Cottage Digi Creations (M, P3, E3) #124 - Include an Animal
• Dies R Us Challenge (2W, P1/15, E3, die cuts) Always Anything Goes with a brand they sell (Sizzix hidden leaves)
• Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog (M, P1, E5, Must Be Christmas) #33 - Anything Goes

 

Wryn Wishes

Hello!  Today I am sharing a card using one of the adorable Wryn images from Tiddly Inks.  I love these images.  As I have said before, she reminds me of my daughter when she was young.

My sister in law has a birthday later this month.  I can easily add a birthday sentiment to the inside of the card.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

• Stamp:  Wryn Wishes digital stamp from Tiddly Inks
• Paper:  American Crafts Dear Lizzy Neapolitan 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white card stock, Paper Trey white card stock
• Other:  Copic markers, white gel pen, sequins, Wink of Stella glitter brush, sewing machine
• Fonts: Bell MT, Fine Spring

Challenges:

• Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #16 - Anything Goes
• Passion For Markers Challenge W - must use markers - #588 - Add a Heart  (hearts in image)
• Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (M,5E) - APR - ANYTHING GOES
• Angie's Digital Stamps - M, 1st Sunday, 3E, Winner and Top Picks -  (April) Anything Goes
• LeAnn’s World 101 (M, P3, E3) #37 - Anything Goes
• QKR Stampede (M, P1/P15, 4E, SIO) #418 - Always Anything Goes
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #8 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)

Snail Mail reprised

This is the third card I made using this sweet snail image.  My daughter said this is her favorite because of the mini postage stamp.

 

This card is also for my box cards to spread cheer to local senior citizens.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

• Stamp:  Snail Mail digital stamp from Gerda Steiner Designs, Everyday Mini Postage Stamps from Whimsy Stamps
• Paper:  My Mind's Eye Six by Six Vanity Fair paper pad
• Copic Markers

Challenges:

• Aud Sentiments Challenge 2W,E5  Must include a sentiment #272 Anything Goes  (+ A Sentiment) (W2 of 2)
• C.R.A.F.T. 2W,5E  #594 INspired By A Book  - Inspired by Snail Mail by Samantha Berger
• Moving along with the Times M, 3E #129 Animals / Birds
• Creative Moments M, Wed 3E, #212 Anything Goes
• The Paper Funday M, 4E, #26 - Anything Goes/Optional Twist  is Spring
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #15 - Anything Goes
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #8 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)

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