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.

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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)

Catered Crop–Seeing Red

Hello!  I’m back. I’m sorry I have been gone so long.  Things have been so hectic that I haven’t had the chance to spend time in my craft room for months.  I was able to sneak away to my craft room for a while this weekend and hope to make it a regular event.

I decided to use the Catered Crop’s Seeing Red recipe swap and take the opportunity to cook up some note cards to give to my mother in-law.  Although I only had time to make 4 cards, it was great to spend time in my craft room again.

 

 

 

As always, Linda cooked up a fabulous Pinterest board to help get our creative mojo flowing.   Click on the photo below to go to her Seeing Red inspiration board.

 

 

Don’t forget to link up your Seeing Red creations at the Catered Crop.

 

Thank you for stopping by!

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Fancy Flourishes & Little Labels from Papertrey Ink
• Inks:  Close To My Heart Hollyhock & Papertrey Ink Kraft inks
• Papers:  Papertrey white CS, My Mind’s Eye Miss Caroline Dolled Up 6x6 paper pad, misc. scrap red CS, Starbucks coffee sleeve
• Tools:  Stampin’ Up label punch, Martha Stewart butterfly punches
• Embellishments:  Red & White bakers twine, misc. buttons, Berry Red mixed sequins from My Craft Spot

 

Challenges:

• Creative Card Crew 2W - #71 Twine (week 2)
• {Pin}spirational 2W - #125 - Anything Goes
• Crafting At the Weekend -M,  E3,  #5 Anything Goes + DT Call
• Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 76 - Anything Goes
• A Gem of a Challenge - 2W (W1)  #129 CLEAN and SIMPLE
• Brown Sugar – W, E2 - No. 113 - Anything Goes
• Amusing - W, 2E, no digi -  Die Cuts
• Outlawz Twisted Thursday - W - Anything Goes Twist: Anything Goes
• Red Rubber Inspirationals - W, E3, must have stamping: #139 Stay focused on stamping..anything goes
• 613 Avenue Create - W - #91 Anything Goes w/Optional Use a Heart
• Whoopsi Daisy - W, SIO - 2 or More Designer Papers
• The Pink Elephant Monday Card Challenge - W, cards - Anything Goes
• The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - 2W, E2, SIO - (Week 1) Always Anything Goes
• My Craft Creations - 2W, Challenge links on top - (Week 1) Always Anything Goes
• Crafting from the Heart - W, E3 - Always Anything Goes
• Cards in Envy - 2W, E3, A2 Cards only (4.25x5.5") no more than ¼" thick - (Week 3) Twine
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
• Die Cuttin' Divas W, must include a Die-cut - #185 Anything Goes

Last Post for 2012

I can’t believe we are at the end of 2012.    I hope that 2013 is a little smoother than this past year has been.      I have one last project to share with you.

 

I made this card for my hubby’s birthday last week.   I had to look at a lot of image on google in to color this guy.   He looks like the one that sometimes visits my yard.   He is missing the light colored speckles from his back but, to be honest, I was afraid of messing him up if I tried to add them.

 

Thank you for stopping by!   Have a Happy New Year!  

 

While you are here, don't forget to check out my blog candy!  (click on photo below for details)

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Fall Pheasant (digital stamp) from Digi Doodle Shop, Background Basics & Tiny Tags II from Papertrey
• Ink:  Close To My Heart Chocolate & Autumn Terracotta ink, Papertrey kraft ink, Distress Ink antique linen
• Papers:  Neenah crest solar white, Papertrey kraft CS, Memory Box Valise paper pack
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Sweet n Sassy leaf die, Papertrey Tiny Tags die, Copic markers, Papertrey linen/canvas texture plate
• Embellishments:  May arts twine, misc. burlap ribbon & button

 

Challenges:

• Crafty Bloggers Network - M, SIO - (ends 31st Dec) Anything Goes
• Digi Makeover Challenge - SIO, must use digi - Anything Goes with a digi
• Kaboodle Doodles - Anything Goes
• Make it Monday - W - always Anything Goes
• The Pink Elephant Monday Card Challenge - cards - Anything Goes
• Challenges 4 Everybody - 2W, 3C - Always Anything Goes
• Here Come the Boys - 2W, 3E, cards only, must be masculine - (4th week) Anything Goes
• One Stitch At A Time - SIO - Use a Digi
• Opus Gluei - JFF, 2W - (1st week) Free for All
• Wags 'n Whiskers - 2W, SIO - Week 3, Anything Goes
• Aud Sentiments Challenge - 2W - (W2) Anything with a sentiment
• My Heart Pieces Digital Stamps Challenge - 2W, 3E - (W2) Anything goes
• Simply Create - must be digital or papercraft, follow - Always anything goes
• Digital Tuesday - include a digital element -#191 Layers

Pet Sympathy

My sister in-law recently lost 2 of her cats so I made her a sympathy card using Meljen’s Designs “Kitty Angel”. 

 

 

I experimented with coloring on kraft paper for this card.  I’m not sure if I love the results but it was a learning experience.

Last week was also a hard week for my family.  We lost Allie who was a member of our family for over 14 years.    It was such a sad day.    Below are a few photos of my girl.  We miss her.

 

 

Thank you for stopping by!

 

 

P.S.   Stop by Annette’s blog and help her celebrate meeting her crafting goals this year and her many blessings.   See her blog  HERE for a chance to link up and win.

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:   Kitty Angel (digital stamp) from Meljen’s Designs,  With Sympathy: Loss of Pet from Papertrey Ink
• Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress Ink Frayed Burlap
• Papers:  Papertrey kraft CS, Paper Studio black CS, Memory Box Valise paper pack
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Papertrey Tiny Tags die & Linen texture plate, Fiskars edge punch, Copic markers
• Embellishments:  Hug Snug black seam binding, Vintage Baker’s Twine, button, Spica gold and clear pens, Sakura white pen

Challenges:

• Meljen’s Designs Challenge – Anything goes
• One Stitch At A Time - SIO - Use a Digi
• Make It Monday – Anything goes
• Hiding in my Craft Room - 1E NSD1  #76 Go Digital
• Card and Scrap - 2W, P1/15 - (ends Dec. 28) Anything goes
• Inspire Me Fridays – Always Anything Goes
• Wags 'n Whiskers - 2W, SIO - Week 2, Anything Goes
• MyGrafico - 2W, SIO - (2nd week, ends 23rd Dec) Anything Goes
• Tammy's Scrapin Corner - 2E on anything goes weeks - Anything Goes
• Digital Tuesday - include a digital element -#191 Layers
• Papelitos Stamps 3E - #24 Anything Goes
• Through The Craft Room Door 3E - Always Anything Goes!
• Vickie's Challenges **NEW**-M- Anything Goes

Happy Birthday Amber Ink!

Twelve short months ago we made our big debut,

So now we'd like to commemorate our 1st birthday with you!

This flash mob of torchbearers always light our way.

Won't you please jog along on our special day?

Leave your comments here and there over the next 48.

On Friday we'll announce the loot. Don't wait...let's CELEBRATE!

I was lucky enough to be an Amber Ink torch bearer last February and am thrilled to be able to take part in this blog hop celebrating the first birthday of Amber Ink!

Since it isn’t a birthday party with out presents, cake, and a little vino, I made this card for the hop. Of course I had to add lots of gemstones because Amber, Pam and my teamies all deserve a little, well, make that a lot, of sparkle.

Your next stop on the hop is Michelle! Below you should also find a complete blog hop list, courtesy of a InLinkz tool. I won’t have a chance to check to make sure it works correctly on the day of the hop, so if there are any problems, you will be able to find the complete blog hop list on the Amber Ink blog.

Don't forget to hop around to all the blogs and leave comments for your chance to win Amber Ink goodies.

Thank you for hopping by!

P.S. While you are here, you might want to check out my blog candy post.

Supplies:

• Stamps: Bake A Cake, Perfect Package, & Hope, Wine, & Popcorn from Amber Ink
• Inks: None
• Papers: Neenah Crest CS, Stampin’ Up Real Red, Bazzill Basics blue CS, Memory Box Brioche paper collection
• Tools: Sewing machine, Stampin’ Up edge punch, Copic markers
• Embellishments: Paper Studios gemstones, Sakura stardust & white gelly roll pens

Challenges:

• All Sorts Challenge – Anything Goes
• Birthday Sundaes – Anything goes bday card
• Bling It On – Anything Goes with bling
• Catered Crop – FTR16 – I used red, cake, copics, border punch, birthday
• Dare to Be Sassy – Edge punches
• Ellephantastic – Celebration
• Gimme A Break – Something New (new papers & new images)
• Gingerloft Challenge – Make it sparkle
• Hanna & Friends –Birthday
• Ladybug Crafts Ink - Summer Birthday
• Pattie's Creation Challenge - Glitter or Bling
• Southern Girls Challenge – Birthday
• Stampavie – Birthday
• Victorine Stamps - Bling
• Wags N Whiskers – Birthday
• Whoopsi Daisy – Sparkle & Shine