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

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

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 

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

 

Wishing you Peace, Love, & Joy

Hello!  I hope all is well with you.  It has been a busy, crazy week here.  I live just outside Kenosha, WI and things have been a little crazy.  It is so sad to see what has happened in my hometown.  To finish off the week, I moved my baby girl to college.  I know she has a good head on her shoulders but I am still worried about her and all the usual college issues kids run into and then add COVID into the mix.  With all that going on, I needed some serious crafting therapy.

I decided to use one of the Lili of the Valley digital images I bought during a sale a couple of months ago. I used this sweet image, Snowy Robins, and paired it with non-traditional Christmas colors to make 2 new cards for my stash.  

I used pretty much the same image, stamps, and papers to make 2 different cards.

 Thank you for stopping by!   I hope you have a great day.

Cheryl

Supplies:
Images:  Snowy Robins from LOTV Etsy shop

Stamp:  Papertrey sentiment stamp

Paper:  Simple Stories 6x8 Winter Farmhouse paper pad, Georgia Pacific, Vellum, Papertrey kraft paper, misc black & green card stock

Dies: Paper trey pine dies

Other:  Black ink, clear embossing powder, heat gun, twine, buttons, paint

Challenges:

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - 2W (1st & 3rd Sun) E3 Always Anything Goes

A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #18 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas W, must be Christmas - #504 - Anything Christmas Goes - optional theme: Something Beginning with letter S

Crimbo Crackers 2W, Must Be Christmas Related #214 Anything Goes (W1 of 2)

ABC Christmas, M 1st Wed. - P for Pine Trees/Q for Quiet/R for Robin

Christmas Craft Creations - M, 2nd Wed, E3 - Christmas Animals

House That Stamps Built W, 3E - Anything Goes

Little Red Wagon W, #564 - Use a Digi

Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Anything Goes

Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #34 - Anything Goes

Craft Hazelnut’s Patterned Paper challenge

Christmas Penguin Pals

 Hello!  I have a Christmas card to share with you today.  With the weather so warm it is hard to think about Christmas right now, but I know if I don't start making cards now, I will be scrambling later.

I bought this image, Penguin Pals, from the LOTV Etsy shop a few months ago during a sale.  After I colored the image, I had some problems putting a card together that I liked.   I'm still not totally satisfied but it is going in the stash.

Thank you for stopping by today.  Have a wonderful day!

Supplies:
Image:  Penguin Pals from LOTV

Papers:  Georgia Pacific white cardstock, Echo Park Winter Park 6x6 paper pad, misc. blue CS, vellum

Medium:  Copic markers

Other:  Bakers twine, Nuvo crystal drops, misc. gems

Challenges:

• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #16 - Anything Goes
• Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas W, must be Christmas - #502 - Anything Christmas Goes
• Di's Digis Designs 2W, 3E,SIO  Cute and Cuddly Animals (W2 of 2)
• 2 Crafty Critter Crazies (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) #41 - Anything Goes with a Critter
• Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper (M, P1) August - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper
• Digi Doodle Studios Challenge Blog (M, P1, E3, use hand coloured image) #30 - Things with Wings
• Let's Craft & Create Challenge (M, P5, F, E3) #162 - Anything Goes + option: Lots of Layers
• Christmas Craft Creations - M, 2nd Wed, E3 - Christmas Characters
• Fab n Funky W,1E, #492 – Christmas
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Use Your Favorite Tool  (My sewing machine)
• The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 2W, C15, E3 - #76 - Anything Christmas Goes  (week 1)
• Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog (M, P1, E5, Must Be Christmas) #25 - Anything Goes
• The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up (M, P1, E3, Christmas cards) #68 - Anything Goes + option: Shimmer and Shine
• Crimbo Crackers 2W, Must Be Christmas Related #212 Anything Goes (W2 of 2)

Christmas Teddy

Hello!  I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day.  The weather here was rainy and cold so I was able to spend some time in my craft room.

I have a couple of Christmas cards to share today.  This cute little bear was fun to color.  I purchased him from LOTV Digi Shop on Etsy the last time there was a sale. 

Thank you for stopping by.

Have a great day and stay safe!



Challenges:

Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes

Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #19 - Anything Goes

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 2W, C15, E3 - #71 - Anything Christmas Goes  (week 2)

613 Avenue Create - M (1st Sunday), 8E, Any Craft Accepted (check for recognition each week, top DT choices, winners, and crafter's voting by on-line community) - (May) Anything Goes

2 Crafty Critter Crazies (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) #38 - Anything Goes with a Critter

Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) Always Anything Goes

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper (M, P1) May - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper

Happy Little Stampers Christmas (M, P5) May - Anything Goes + option : Ornaments

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog (M, P1, E5, Must Be Christmas) #22 - Anything Goes

The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up (M, P1, E3, Christmas cards) #65 - Anything Goes + option: Deck the Paws

A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #10 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas W, must be Christmas - #489 - Anything Christmas Goes - optional theme: Include Tree/Trees

Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 18 (W1 of 2)  and Wk 17 (W2 of 2) -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES

Winter Wonderland - M, 3E, May  - YOUR FAVORITE COLOR COMBINATION    (Closes End of Month) 

Fezziwigs Festive Frolics, 2W, E3, #10 must be Christmas/Anything Festive (W1 of 2)

Hello Friend!

The robins are back in Wisconsin.  They are always a welcome sign that spring is on its way (even though it snowed last week).

When I saw this cute image of Teddy with Robin from  Lili of the Valley Digi Shop  I had to purchase it so that I could make some cards to send to friends that I am missing during self-isolation.

I created 2 different layouts using paper from My Mind's Eye Indie Chic Citron collection.

Thank you for stopping by to visit my blog.  I hope you will leave a comment.  Stay safe and healthy!

Cheryl


Challenges:

·        613 Avenue Create - M (1st Sunday), 8E  - (April) Anything Goes w/ Optional Twist: Use Geometric Papers

·        Angie's Digital Stamps - M, 1st Sunday, 3E, Winner and Top Picks -  (April) Anything Goes Optional Twist: Spring

·        Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - 2W (1st & 3rd Sun) E3 Always Anything Goes

·        A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #8 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)

·        Crafty Friends Challenge 2W, 3E, - #133 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)

·        Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 14 (W2 of 2)  and Wk 15 (W1 of 2) -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES 

·        Polkadoodles - W, C10 - ANYTHING GOES 

·        2 Crafty Critter Crazies (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) #37 - Anything Goes with a Critter

·        Cutie Pie Challenge  (M, 2nd Monday, must be cute) #146 BUNNIES, BEARS AND OTHER B'S

Under the Weather

How are you coping while in self-isolation?  I am lucky to be able to work from home but I still find I have time on my hands.  I have been using that time to try to get my crafting mojo back. 

I treated myself to a few new digital stamps from Lili of the Valley's digital stamp store on Etsy.  My card uses a sweet image called Under the Weather .  I used some paper out of my stash.  (My Mind's Eye Stella & Rose paper pad)

Thank you for stopping by.  Stay healthy!

Challenges:

   2 Crafty Critter Crazies (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) #37 - Anything Goes with a Critter

·        A Bit More Time to Craft (M, P1/15, E3) #114 - Always Anything Goes

·        A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) Always Anything Goes

·        Country View Crafts' Challenge (M, P1) April - Animal Magic

·        Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) Always Anything Goes

·        Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) Always Anything Goes

·        Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper (M, P1) April - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper

·        LeAnn’s World 101 (M, P3, E3) #25 - Anything Goes

·        Love to Craft (M, P1, E5 , no completely digital projects) #45 - Anything Goes

·        Pearly Sparkles Challenge (M, P1, E3) #50 - Bunnies, Birds, and/or Bears

·        Scribbles Designs Challenge (M, P15, 3E, SIO) #88 - B is for Birds or Bunnies

·        The Creative Crafters (M, P15, E3) #27 - Always Anything Goes

·        Double D Challenges 2W,1st/3rd Wed, E3 - Showers and Flowers/Mood Board* (W1 of 2)

·        Mod Squad  W, 3E – Birds

·        Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #15 - Anything Goes

·        Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes 

·        Artsystamper Challenge (2W) - #13 THINGS WITH WINGS (Week 2)

·        Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (1st & 3rd Monday,5E)  - APRIL - ANYTHING GOES (Week 2)