Little Pumkpins

Hello!  I have more cards to share with you this week.  I used the Little Pumpkin digital stamp from All Dressed Up Stamps.   

Although both cards are very similar, the color of her dress is different in each.  I think I like the dress in blue better.

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Little Pumpkin digital stamp from All Dress Up
• Papers: Simple Stories Fall Farmhouse 6x8 paper pad, Simple Stories Autumn Splendor 6x8 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white cardstock, Papertrey Ink kraft card stock, Papertrey Ink chocolate card stock, misc black card stock 
• Medium: Copic markers

Challenges:

• All Dressed Up Facebook challenge
• Double D Challenges 2W,1st/3rd Wed, E3 - October/Mood Board*
• Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (M,5E) - OCT - ANYTHING GOES
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Anything Goes
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #43 - Anything Goes
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #22 - Anything Goes  
• Di's Digis Designs 2W, 3E,SIO  Halloween or Harvest (W1 of 2)
• All Dressed Up (2W, M, P15, E3, SIR) #110 - Anything Goes with ADU image
• Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper (M, P1) October - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper
• Sweet Stampers (M, P10, E3, use stamp or digi) #49 - Autumn or Halloween

Fall Dance

 Hello!  Today I wanted to share a card that I made using Fall Dance digital stamp from Rachelle Anne Miller Creative Studios.  I love this image.  It is another one that reminds me of my daughter when she was younger.  

Today was a beautiful autumn day.  It was a little cool but the sun was out this morning. The leaves are beautiful.  My husband and I took our dogs to our local park for a walk and saw a bald eagle.  We don't see too many of those around here so it was kind of exciting.

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

Cheryl

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Fall Dance digital stamp from Rachelle Anne Miller Creative Studios, Friendship Jar Fall Fillers by Papertrey Ink
• Papers: Simple Stories Fall Farmhouse 6x8 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white card stock, Papertrey Ink kraft card stock, misc black card stock

Challenges:

• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #22 - Anything Goes
• Crafter's Castle - M, 1st Sat., E3 - October - Anything Goes
• Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 41 (W2 of 2)  and Wk 42 (W1 of 2) -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES
• Crafty Catz - W, 3E - No. 523 -  ANYTHING GOES with OPTIONAL TWIST HATS 
• Pattie's Creations - M, 2E, SIO – Oct   - No. 175 - AUTUMN/FALL   
• Sweet Stampers (M, P10, E3, use stamp or digi) #49 - Autumn or Halloween
• The Crafting Challenge (M, P1, E3) October - Autumn and/or Halloween
• Aud Sentiments Challenge 2W,E5  Must include a sentiment #262 Halloween/Fall Sentiment
• Cardz 4 Galz 2W,3E #133 Fall/Autumn (not Halloween please) (W1 of 2)
• Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday M, Wed, E3 - Autumn/Fall
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E – Layers
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #42 - Anything Goes
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes

Apple Picking Bear

I was scrolling through my collection of digital stamps looking for an autumn or Halloween image to print and color.  When I saw this bear from Birdie Brown I just had to pick him.  For some reason he reminds me of my brother. (Don't tell him!)

Here is a closer look at this sweet bear.  Now I want to make a trip to the apple orchard.  I love their cider donuts and better yet, cider shakes!

Since I printed 2 images and was able to color them both without wrecking one, I had to make another card.  I decided to try my hand at another shaker card.

Thank you for stopping by!  I hope you have a great weekend!

Supplies:

• Image - Apple Bear digital stamp by Birdie Brown
• Papers:  Jillibean Soup - Apple Cheddar Soup 6x6 mini pad, Georgia Pacific white card stock, PaperTrey kraft and chocolate card stock.
• Medium:  Copic markers

Challenges:

• Aud Sentiments Challenge 2W,E5  Must include a sentiment #261Fall/Halloween Sentiment
• Moving along with the Times M, 3E #123 October- Animals and/or Birds
• Stinkin' Inkers - M, E3 October- Shades Of Fall
• Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday M, Wed, E3 - Autumn/Fall
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Make it Sparkle - I used sequins in the shaker card
• 2 Crafty Critter Crazies (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) #43 - Anything Goes with a Critter
• Bastel-Traum (M, P15) #93 – Fall
• Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) Always Anything Goes
• Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper (M, P1) October - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper
• The Crafting Challenge (M, P1, E3) October - Autumn and/or Halloween
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #40 - Anything Goes
• Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (M,5E) - OCT - ANYTHING GOES

Great Impressions Stamps - Harvest Mouse

Hello!  Happy Monday!  I have another new card using Harvest Mouse (F169) from Great Impressions Stamps. 

Last weekend, a friend from work wanted to come over to make a card.  She picked out Harvest Mouse to make a card and try her hand at Copic Markers.  While I was teaching her how to use Copic markers, I colored  this image.    Since he was sitting on my desk, I had to put him on a card.

 

 

This card also fits the new Great Impressions Stamps challenge – A BUTTON AND A BOW!   Stop by the Great Impressions Stamps blog to see the DT’s “A BUTTON AND A BOW” cards, see the challenge rules, and link up your project.

 

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day!

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Harvest Mouse (F169) from Great Impressions Stamps
• Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black
• Papers:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Papertrey Kraft & Dark Chocolate CS, Jillibean Soup Apple Cheddar Soup 6x6 DP pad
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Spellbinders Nestabilities dies, Stampin’ Up Photo Corners punch, Copic markers
• Embellishments:  Twinery baker’s twine, misc. button, Paper Studio gemstones

 

Challenges:

• 613 Avenue Create - W -  Challenge #39: Anything Goes No Twist this Week.
• Challenges 4 Everybody - 2W, 3E - (2nd Week) Challenge #30: Anything Goes
• Eclectic Ellapu - W, 2E - Celebrate Autumn.
• Lacy Sunshine - 2W, 3E, SIO, Challenge #18 Digi available. (2nd week) - Stitching-real or faux.
• Quirky Crafts - 2W - Challenge #20 (2nd week) Quirky Pumpkin Time.
• 2 Sisters - W - #164 Fall Fun
• Allsorts - W, 3E - #227 Autumn Color
• Catch The Bug - W, 3E, SIO - Anything Goes
• Colour Me Creative Challenge -2W, 3E - #77 (W2 of 2) Fall Colors
• My Sheri Crafts - 2W -  #120 (W1 of 2)  Stitch Time
• Sweet Stampin - W, 2E, must Stamp – Autumn
• Crafty Catz - W, 1E – No.201 - Anything Goes
• QKR Stampede – W, 4E, SIO – No. 59 - Fall Colors
• Simply Create Too - 2W - No. 47 - Week 2 - Fall/Autumn
• Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 27 - Anything Goes
• The Outlawz Copic/Promarker challenge W -  Must use Alcohol Markers – Animals
• 4 Crafty Chicks - W 4CCC-162 Fall/Autumn
• 4 Krafty Girlz - 2W E3 #3 Anything Goes
• Moving Along with the Times - W, E3, C unlimited Anything Goes
• Shelly's Images - M, SIO - (W1 of 4) Fall Photo Inspiration
• Crafting By Designs - F - Anything goes
• Creative Moments - 2W, 3E - #27 Autumn/Anything goes
• House That Stamps Built - 2W, SIO, 2 challenges at the same time starting alternate weeks (theme and sketch*) – Fall
• Penny's Paper-Crafty - 3E - #147 Anything goes
• The Stamping Chef - 2W – Stitching
• Creative Craft Challenges 2W, 3E - #20 Anything Goes
• Loves Rubber Stamps W - #72 Anything Goes
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E, -  Anything Goes
• Make it Monday - W - always Anything Goes

100 Days of Tombow

 

I was honored to be asked to participate in the “100 Days of Tombow” program.   To celebrate their 100th anniversary, Tombow kicked off a program to work with 100 bloggers across America to celebrate creativity and to showcase how “Tombow time” is enjoyed across the nation.  For each blogger that participates, Tombow will give a $100 product donation to the Council for Art Education.   You can find more information on the “100 Days of Tombow” here.

 

For my project, I paired up my Tombow products with one of my favorite stamps, Harvest Mouse (F169) from Great Impressions Stamps to make a wine bottle tag.  I like having some of these tags in my stash because the look so nice when giving a bottle of wine as a hostess gift.

 

 

I put down my usual adhesive to give Tombow’s  Stamp Runner, Dot Pattern adhesive a try.   I really liked using this Stamp runner.  You can use it as a tape runner and apply a strip of adhesive or more as a stamp to apply just a small spot of adhesive.    I love that it is initially repositionable but sets to a permanent bond.  For more details, click on the photo below to be taken to Tombow’s website.

 

 

Tombow also has a broad line of markers and colored pencils to use in your crafts.   You can see their entire product line at https://tombowusa.com/.

 

 

 

 

You still have time to enter the Fall Colors challenge at Great Impressions.  Stop by the Great Impressions Stamps blog to see the challenge details and link up your project.

 

Thank you for stopping by!   Have a great day!

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Harvest Mouse (F169) from Great Impressions Stamps and Tiny Tags from Papertrey Ink
• Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black & Rich Cocoa
• Papers:  Papertrey kraft & dark chocolate CS, Bo Bunny Apple Cider 6x6 paper pad
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Papertrey wine bottle tag die, Spellbinders Nestabilities dies, Copic markers
• Embellishments:  Hug Snug Tangerine seam binding, May Arts burlap twine, Tattered Angels Sugar Maple Glimmer Mist, button
• Adhesive: 

 

Challenges:

• 613 Avenue Create - W -  Challenge #36: Anything Goes
• Addicted to Stamps Challenge - 2W, Must use stamp- Challenge #63 (2nd Week) Anything Goes.
• Amusing Challenges - W, 2E, No Digi - Tags.
• Challenges 4 Everybody - 2W, 3E - (2nd week) Challenge #28: Always Anything Goes
• Creative Inspirations Paint - 2W, SIO - (1st week) Inspired by: Autumn Colors
• Hobbycutz  -W, 3E, SIO - Challenge #15 Anything Goes.
• Joanna Sheen Challenge - 2W, SIO, F - (1st week) Ribbons
• Penny Black and More - M, 3E, SIO, no digis - (September) (2nd Week) The option of a sketch and/or Autumnal colours
• The Corrosive Challenges - 2W, 3E -Challenge #182 (2nd week) All about Fall.
• Pile It On - Challenge #35 Tic Tac Toe*  (Pattern Paper, Dies, Autumn Colors)
• Catch The Bug - W, 3E, SIO - Anything Goes
• My Sheri Crafts - 2W -  #118 (W2 of 2)  Fall Colors
• Brown Sugar – W, E2 - No. 58 – Animals
• Inspire Me Fridays– W - No. 119 - Anything Goes!
• Wags 'n Whiskers - 2W, 2E, SIO - No. 112 - Week 1 - Ribbons and Bows
• 4 Krafty Girlz - 2W E3 #1 Anything Goes
• Craftin' Boutique Challenges - W, E3, Winner chosen via inLinkz voting #6 Fall Challenge
• Crafty Ribbons - W, SIO -   #60 Anything Goes with Ribbon
• Simon Says Stamp -  Animal
• Loves Rubber Stamps W - #68 Anything Goes
• Papertake Weekly W- Anything Goes
• Make it Monday - W - always Anything Goes

Great Impressions–Fall Garden

Hello!  I hope you have a fabulous weekend!  

I have a new autumn-themed card to share with you today using Fall Garden (H230) from Great Impressions Stamps.  This is such a pretty image.  I had fun coloring it this weekend.

 

 

This card also fits the theme of the new challenge on the Great Impressions Stamps blog – FALL COLORS.    The challenge ends on September 30th so you have plenty of times to link up your fall color creation.   Stop by the Great Impressions Stamps blog for the challenge details.

 

My card design was inspired by this card by the talented Michele Kovack.

 

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day!

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:   Fall Garden (H230) from Great Impressions Stamps
• Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black and Close To My Heart Autumn Terracotta
• Papers:  Neenah Classic Crest solar white CS, Papertrey kraft CS, Bazzill Basics Saltillo CS, Authentique Thankful 6x6 paper pad
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Spellbinders Circle Nestabilities, Die-Namics Designer Labels 3, Copic markers
• Embellishments:  May Arts burlap twine, burlap, misc buttons

 

Challenges:

• Artistic Stampers - M, must use rubber stamp, P1 – Autumn
• Card a Day Blog - M, 1E/theme, P1 - Autumn
• Country View Crafts' Challenge - M, P1 – Layers
• Just For Fun - M, P1, F, 3E - Colors of Autumn
• 613 Avenue Create - W -  Challenge #35: Anything Goes
• Addicted to Stamps Challenge - 2W, Must use stamp- Challenge #62 (1st Week) Anything Goes.
• Challenges 4 Everybody - 2W, 3E - (1st week) Challenge #28: Always Anything Goes
• Fashionable Stamping Challenges - 2W, 3E, no digi allowed - Challenge #55 (2nd week) Sew-N-Sew.
• Penny Black and More - M, 3E, SIO, no digis - (September) (1st Week) The option of a sketch and/or Autumnal colours
• The Corrosive Challenges - 2W, 3E -Challenge #182 (1st week) All about Fall.
• The Paper Players - W, C3#161, Falling for You
• The Squirrel & the Fox - 2W, 2E - (2nd week) Challenge #51 Spring or Autumn.
• My Sheri Crafts - 2W -  #118 (W1 of 2)  Fall Colors
• Outlawz Challenges W – Anything Goes
• Inspire Me Fridays– W - No. 118 - Anything Goes
• Pattie's Creations - 2W, 2E, SIO, include an image – No. 74 - Week 2 - Anything Goes
• Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 22 - Anything Goes
• Stampin With The Dragon - 2W, SIO – Week 1 - Buttons N Bows
• Happy Campers - M, 3E - #21 (W2 of 4) Use a Stamp
• Simon Says Stamp -  Anything Goes
• Make it Monday - W - always Anything Goes

Great Impressions–Harvest Mouse, part 2

Hello and happy Monday!  I hope you had a fabulous weekend.

 

This week I have another card to share with you using Harvest Mouse (F169) from Great Impressions Stamps.  

 

If you love this cutie as much as I do, you can get him here at the Great Impressions Stamps store.  Don’t forget there is free shipping (with in the US) on orders over $25.

You still have time to join the Great Impressions Stamps monthly challenge.   The August challenge is to create a SQUARE CARD.    Remember, if you use a Great Impressions Stamp on your card leave us a comment and we will enter you twice  in our random drawing for $20 to go shopping!  You can link up your square card and see the challenge rules at the Great Impressions Stamps blog.

 

Thank you for stopping by!  I hope you have a fabulous week!

 

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Harvest Mouse (F169) from Great Impressions Stamps
• Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
• Papers:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, CS, Papertrey Kraft CS, Paper Studio Black CS, American Crafts Night Fall DP
• Tools:  Stampin’ Up edge punch, Sewing Machine, Copic markers, Big Shot, Taylored Expressions Woodgrain impression plate
• Embellishments:  May Arts twine, misc. ribbon & button

Challenges:

• 613 Avenue Create - W -  Challenge #33: Anything Goes (optional: Twist: Use stitching Real or Faux
• Challenges 4 Everybody - 2W, 3E - (1st week) Challenge #27: Always Anything Goes
• Joanna Sheen Challenge - 2W, SIO, F - (2nd week) Embossing - Dry or Heat
• Colour Me Creative Challenge -2W, 3E - #75 (W1 of 2) Anything Goes
• Drunken Stampers - W - Twine
• Hiding in my Craft Room - W, 1E NSD1 - #111  Thread/Stitching
• Pumpkin spice - W - #33  Colored project
• Creative Corner - W, 3E  - No.32 - Anything Goes
• Docerela Creations- 2W, 1E, Must Stamp, SIO - No. 43 - Week 2 - ribbon & button
• Inspire Me Fridays– W - No. 116 - Anything Goes!
• Jellypark Challenges - 2W, 2E, SIO – Week 2 - Cuddly wuddly
• Pattie's Creations - 2W, 2E, SIO, include an image – Challenge 73 -Week 2 - Embossing Any Kind
• Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 20 - Anything Goes
• Stempelsonnen Challenge - 2W, 3E, stamp as main focus - No.95 - Week 2 - Anything Goes
• Craftin' Boutique Challenges - W, E3, Winner chosen via inLinkz voting Anything Goes
• Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes
• Pollycraft Challenges - 2W, 3E - #5 Buttons and Bows
• Flourishes Timeless Tuesday W- #233 Autumn Colours
• Make it Monday - W - always Anything Goes

Great Impressions–Count Your Blessings

 

Hello!  Happy Monday!  I hope you have a wonderful weekend.  I was able to spend time in my craft room.  I can’t believe I am working on autumn and Christmas cards.  It seems like summer just arrived!

This sweet stamp is Harvest Mouse (F169) from Great Impressions Stamps.   The shading on the stamp makes this image a breeze to color.

 

 

Don’t forget to check out the Great Impressions Stamps blog.   There you will find out about new releases, sales, and the Great Impressions Stamps challenges.

 

Have a great day!  Thank you for stopping by!

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Harvest Mouse (F169) from Great Impressions Stamps
• Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
• Papers:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, CS, Papertrey Kraft CS, Simple Stories Harvest Lane 6x6 paper pad
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Stampin’ Up edge punch, Creative Memories corner punch, Copic markers
• Embellishments:  Hug Snug Mango Orange seam binding, Hero Arts orange gemstones

 

Challenges:

• 613 Avenue Create - W -  Challenge #32: Anything Goes
• Challenges 4 Everybody - 2W, 3E - (2nd week) Challenge #26: Always Anything Goes
• PanPastel UK Challenge - W, 1E, SIO - Challenge #32 Cute and Cuddly
• Robyn`s Fetish - W -CHALLENGE # 172 - Lots of Layers.
• Allsorts - W, 3E - #219 Stitching
• Di's Digis Designs 3E 2W SIO - (W2 of 2)   Stitching
• Brown Sugar – W, E2 - No. 54 -  Anything Goes
• Inspire Me Fridays– W - No. 115 - Anything Goes!
• Jellypark Challenges - 2W, 2E, SIO – Week 1 - Cuddly wuddly
• Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 19 - Anything Goes
• ABC Challenge - P1/15 - S for Stitching
• Card a Day Blog - M, 1E/theme, P1 - Anything Goes
• Card and Scrap - 2W, P1/15 - Anything Goes
• Crafters Companion - M, cards only, SIO, P1 – Animals
• Just For Fun - M, P1, F, 3E - Anything Goes
• The Crafter's Cafe Challenge - M, P1 - Furry Friends and/or Friendship
• Crafty Ribbons - W, SIO - #56 Anything Goes with ribbon
• My Heart Pieces Digital Stamps Challenge - 2W, 3E - (W2 of 2) Stitching real or faux
• Sassy Studio Designs - W, SIO - #189 Use Kraft paper
• By LORi Designs - 2W - #52 Designer Paper (2nd week)
• Crafter's Cafe - F, 3E - #23 Furry Friends/Friendship
• Crafts and Me - 2W, 2E - #139 Anything Goes
• Whimsical Designs - 1E- Anything Goes
• City Crafter Challenge W - #171 Polka Dots
• Crafty Sentiments W, 1E, SIO – Animals
• Going Grey With Scrap-Creations 2W, 2E - Anything Goes
• Loves Rubber Stamps W - #64 Anything Goes
• Papertake Weekly W- Anything Goes
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E, -Always Anything Goes
• Make it Monday - W - always Anything Goes

Give Thanks

With Thanksgiving coming up later this week, I thought I would make one last autumn themed card for the year using my favorite autumn image, Blessed Harvest (digital stamp) by Whimsy and Stars Studio.  

 

 

I tried something a little different for me, I colored on kraft paper.  As often as I use kraft paper, I realized that I rarely color on it.   I also stepped outside my comfort zone again and left some white space.    Once I was finished with the card, I decided it looked a bit bare with out a sentiment so I created a rub on in order to add one on.  (You can see my tutorial on how to create a custom rub on here.)

Thank you for stopping by!   Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends!   Thank you for stopping by.

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:   Blessed Harvest (digital stamp) by Whimsy and Stars Studio
• Inks:  Distress Ink Antique Linen
• Papers:  Papertrey Rustic Cream & Kraft CS, Simple Stories Harvest Lane paper pad
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Spellbinders Nestabilities (circle),  Die-namics Designer Labels 3, Taylored Expressions Chicken Wire impression plate,  Stampin’Up Photo Corner punch, Copic markers
• Embellishments:  Burlap
• Techinque:  Custom rub on  (you can see my tutorial here).  Fonts used are Aparajita and MA Sexy

Challenges:

• Di's Digis Designs 3E 2W SIO - 2ndW Use Fall Colours
• Drunken Stampers - W - #106 Cut, Crop & Die
• My Sheri Crafts - 2W - 2ndW #98 Give Thanks
• Totally Gorjuss -  #158 Plain and Simple
• Card Makin' Mamas - 2W, 2E, cards only – Week 2, Thanksgiving/Thank You
• Inspire Me Fridays – Always Anything Goes
• Wags 'n Whiskers - 2W, SIO - Week 2, Be Thankful
• Aud Sentiments Challenge - 2W - (ends Nov-20) Use a sentiment with "thanks" in it
• CCEE Stampers - 1E, JFF - Fall or Thanksgiving theme
• Delightful Challenges - 1E, SIO – Thankful
• Paper Crafting Journey - 2W - (ends Nov-21) Anything goes
• Pixie Dust Studio - SIO - Thanksgiving or thank you
• Creative Belli - 2W - #156 Harvest/Fruit
• Digistamps 4 Joy - 2W, SIO  - #55 giving thanks
• House That Stamps Built - SIO - give thanks
• Inky Impressions - SIO - #85 Give thanks
• Penny's Paper-Crafty - 3E - #102 anything goes
• Simon Says Stamp - Thanksgiving/Thank You
• Sisterhood of Crafters  - 2W, 3E – Thankful
• Artistic Inspirations - W, E3 - Anything Goes
• Cards by Lady Anne / Monday Anything Goes Challenge - M, E4 - (ends 10th Dec) Always Anything Goes
• Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - 2W, 2E, SIO, F, must use digi - (1st week) Thanksgiving
• Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
• MyGrafico - 2W, SIO - Anything Goes
• Paper Playtime - 2W, F - Anything Goes
• Squigglefly - SIO – Thankful
• Tammy's Scrapin Corner - 2E on anything goes weeks - Thanksgiving or Fall

Pumpkin Teddy Wine Bottle Tag

Since I needed another autumn-themed wine bottle tag, I decided to make one using Acorns Pumpkin Teddy.    I love his little acorn hat.

 

 

I printed this image several times.  Once on my white CS so I could color the teddy and 3 times on book papers for the layers of the pumpkin, acorn and leaf.    To color them, I dabbed on ink using a sponge and then added a little shading using Copic markers.  

 

 

My family and I  visited Disney World last week and attended Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party.  We had so much fun!   I thought I would share a couple of photos of our costumes.

I was Rosie the Riveteer.  (I hate pictures of myself!  But, I am biting the bullet and sharing anyways.)

 

 

Here is a picture of all of us.   My DH is a replacement ref.  (We ran into some other Wisconsin-ites and they really gave him some ribbing!)  The girls, my daughter and a friend, are black cats.  (Hey, check out that bicep!  Thank you Jazzercise!)  Although in this photo it doesn’t look like many people are dressed up, but by nightfall I think about 90% of the people were in costumes.

 

 

In case you don’t know who Rosie is, here is a picture of her.  (Image by J.Howard Miller)

 

Thank you for stopping by!   I hope you have a fabulous Halloween and hope all my friends on the East coast in the path of Sandy stay safe.

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Acorns Pumpkin Teddy (digital stamp) from Whimsy & Stars Studio, Tiny Tags & Bitty Background Blocks from Papertrey Ink
• Inks: Close To My Heart Autumn Terracotta, Honey, & Chocolate ink, Distress Inks Antique Linen ink
• Papers:  Neenah Crest Solar White CS, Papertrey Kraft & Dark Chocolate CS, Bo Bunny Apple Cider collection paper pad, misc. book papers
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Papertrey Wine Bottle Tag & Tiny Tags die, Spellbinders Nestabilities
• Embellishments:  May Arts burlap twine, misc. button

 

Challenges:

• Cards by Lady Anne / Monday Anything Goes Challenge - M, E3 - Always Anything Goes
• Crafty Bloggers Network - M, SIO - (Oct) Anything Goes
• Digi Makeover Challenge - SIO, must use digi - Lots of Layers
• Eureka Stamps - 3E, F - Buttons & Bows
• Fashionista Challenge - M, (Running 3wks + voting week) - (3rd week) Anything Goes
• Kaboodle Doodles - Fall-themed items
• Love to Create - 3E - Lots of Layers
• Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
• Paper Playtime - 2W, F - (1st week) Anything Goes
• Stamps & Fun = Creativity - JFF – Stitching
• Tammy's Scrapin Corner - 2E on anything goes weeks - Anything Goes
• Totally Stampalicious - SIO - Anything Goes
• Victorine Originals - 2W, SIO - (1st week) BINGO (buttons, bows, coloring)
• Great Impressions - M, 3E, SIO - (Oct) Fall
• Quirky Crafts - 2W - (2nd week) Anything BUT a Card with Autumn Colours
• Scrappy Frogs - M - (Oct) Fall/Halloween
• Sentimental Sundays - must include a Sentiment – Pumpkins
• 2 Sisters - #115 Halloween or Fall colours
• Allsorts - 1E - #178 In stitches
• Colour Me Creative Challenge -3E, 2W - 1stW #55 Anything with a twist of Orange
• My Sheri Crafts - 2W - 1stW #97 Fall
• Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - 3E, 2W - Week 2, Stitching
• Fussy and Fancy - 2W – Week 2, Anything Goes
• Inspire Me Fridays – Always Anything Goes
• Pattie's Creations - 2W, 2E, SIO, include a digi / stamped image – Week 2, Autumn Colors
• Stampin' For The Weekend - 2W, 1E – Week 1, Anything Goes
• Sweet n' Sassy Digi Challenge - SIO, must use digi – Stitching
• Wags 'n Whiskers - 2W, SIO - Week 1, Fall Colours
• Delightful Challenges - 1E, SIO – Stitching (real or faux)
• House That Stamps Built - SIO - Anything but a card
• Inky Impressions - SIO - Fall/Halloween

Autumn Angel

Happy Tuesday!   I have a brand new, autumn-themed digi from Whimsy and Stars Studio to share with you today.   Mabelle will be putting this new image, Autumn Angel, in the shop today.  Isn’t she a sweetie?

 

 

Here is a look at the image and sentiment.

 

 

Be sure to stop by the Whimsy & Stars Studio blog and leave a comment by October 4th. Mabelle will be giving away one of her new digis to a lucky commenter. You can find all the details on the Whimsy & Stars Studio blog.

 

If you love Whimsy and Stars Studio digital images, be sure to check out the design team call!

 

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day!

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Autumn Angel (digital stamp) from Whimsy and Stars Studio,  Tiny Tags from Papertrey Ink
• Inks:  Close To My Heart Autumn Terracotta & Chocolate inks
• Papers:  Neenah Crest solar white CS, Papertrey Kraft & Dark Chocolate CS, My Mind’s Eye Stella & Rose Mabel paper pad
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Fiskars edge punch, Papertrey Tiny Tags die, Copic markers
• Embellishments:  Diamond Stickles, May Arts burlap twine, misc. buttons, Studio Calico Autumn jewels

Challenges:

• Creative Stamp Friends - 2W - (1st week) Autumn Colors
• Forever Friends - 2W - (1st week) Anything Goes
• Kaboodle Doodles - Colors of Autumn
• Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
• Tammy's Scrapin Corner - 2E on anything goes weeks - Fall Colors
• Paper Pretties - SIO - Fall Inspiration
• Stamp with Fun – Autumn
• Stamps & Fun = Creativity - JFF – Autumn
• The Cutie Pie Challenge - 2W, cards - (1st week) Use a Digi
• There's Magic in the Air - 2W, SIO - (1st week) Anything Fall
• Totally Stampalicious - SIO - Anything Goes
• Catered Crop - 2W - (1st week) Halloween (Fall/Harvest)
• Gingerloft - 2W - (1st week) Stitching (Real or Faux)
• Robyn`s Fetish - Sewing (Real or Faux)
• Catch The Bug - 3E, SIO -  Seasonal / Fall Harvest
• Hiding in my Craft Room - 1E NSD1  #65 Anything Goes - show YOUR style
• Just Some Lines 2W, SIO - 2ndW Lets Celebrate Fall
• My Sheri Crafts - 2W - 1stW #95 Apple or Pumpkin
• Broken Box Stock – 2W, 3E, SIO  – Week 2, Fall Foliage Colors
• Delicious Doodles - 2W, 1E, SIO – Autumn Colors, Autumn Scenes
• Inspire Me Fridays – Always Anything Goes
• Our Craft Lounge - SIO – Buttons and Bows
• DRS Designs - 1E, SIO – Pumpkins
• MilkCoffee Challenge - 2W, 3E, SIO - (ends Oct-10) Welcome Fall
• Flutterby Wednesdays - 1E, must have butterfly or fairy - #207 open
• Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
• Sassy Cheryl's - 1E, SIO - #135 Let's Think About Fall

Some Of My Favorites

It was a crazy, busy week and I didn’t have the time to make a new project to share with you.    So that you don’t miss me too much (LOL),  I thought I would share some of my favorite autumn/Halloween themed projects that I have created in the past using Whimsy and Stars Studio images.  (There are 9 total in the slide show.)

 

 

Autumn Favorites VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

 

All of these images are available in the Whimsy and Stars Studio shop.

I hope to some new projects to share with you next week.

 

Thank you for stopping by!

 

 

 

Don’t forget to check out my blog candy!  Click on the photo to go to the post.

Happy Fall

Even though it still seems like summer, I dug out my autumn/harvest type decorations over the weekend.  I love the colors of autumn.  My family thinks I’m a little nuts because having a clean house and putting out my autumn decorations makes me happy.   

While I was in the “autumn” mood, I decided to make another autumn themed project using “Blessed Harvest” from Whimsy and Stars Studio.  I wanted to make a coordinating wine bottle tag and a card.   I hope they are not too matchy-matchy.   

 

 

Here is a closer look at the wine bottle tag. 

 

And here is a look at the coordinating card.

 

 

I hope you have a wonderful day!  Thank you for stopping by!

 

 

While you are here, don’t forget to check out my blog candy.

 

 

Supplies:

Card-

• Stamps:  Blessed Harvest (digital stamp) by Whimsy and Stars Studio,  Limitless Labels by Papertrey Ink
• Inks: Close To My Heart chocolate Ink
• Papers:  Neenah Crest solar white CS, Papertrey kraft & dark chocolate CS, My Mind’s Eye Stella & Rose Mabel paper pad
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Stampin’Up edge punch, Copic markers, Papertrey Tiny Tag die
• Embellishments: Jenni Bowlin button, May Arts twine, Hug Snug Mango Orange seam binding, misc. button

Wine Bottle Tag-

• Blessed Harvest (digital stamp) by Whimsy and Stars Studio, Tiny Tags by Papertrey Ink
• Inks: Close To My Heart chocolate Ink
• Papers: Neenah Crest solar white CS, Papertrey kraft & dark chocolate CS, My Mind’s Eye Stella & Rose Mabel paper pad
• Tools: Sewing machine, Stampin’Up edge punch, Copic markers, , Papertrey Tiny Tag die  & Wine bottle tag die
• Embellishments:  May Arts twine,  misc. button

 

Challenges:

• Creative Mondays - 2W - (2nd week) Anything Goes
• Digi Makeover Challenge - SIO, must use digi - Welcome Autumn
• Eureka Stamps - 3E, F - Autumn Colors
• Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
• Make it Monday with Kraft Outlet - must include Kraft cardstock - Lavishly Layer
• Marker POP Challenge (formerly iCopic) - 2E, must use Markers - (1st week) Color Something
• Paper Pretties - SIO - Use Ribbon
• Stamp and Create - M, 1E/week - (Sept) Anything Goes
• Tammy's Scrapin Corner - 2E on anything goes weeks - Anything Goes
• One Stitch At A Time - SIO – Autumn
• PanPastel UK Challenge - 1E, SIO - Autumn/Fall
• Pile It On - It`s a Stitch Up
• The Crafty Pad - SIO - Autumn Colours: Brown, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green (at least 2 colours)
• The Squirrel & the Fox - 2E, 2W - (2nd week) Anything Goes
• Crazy 4 Challenges - #C4C154 Anything goes with a fall twist
• Speedy and Friends -#125 Favourite Technique (Coloring with Copic markers)
• Colour Me Creative Challenge -3E, 2W - #52 Fall Colours*
• Inspire Me Fridays – Always Anything Goes
• Our Craft Lounge - SIO – use Twine
• Simply Create Too - 2W - Week 1, Anything Goes
• C.R.A.F.T. - 5E – Autumn
• Delightful Challenges - 1E, SIO – Anything but a card
• Digi Doodle Shop's Best - SIO – Anything goes
• Do You Stack Up? - 3E – Kraft & twine
• My Heart Pieces Digital Stamps Challenge - 2W, 3E -  (ends Sep-26) Anything goes
• Shelly's Images - SIO, 2W - (ends Sep-19) Anything goes
• Simply Create - must be digital/papercraft - Always anything goes
• Creative Belli - 2W - #152 Autumn (old twine, seam binding and buttons)
• Make it Monday – Anything goes
• MFP SpeedyTV Simple Salutations – Autumn/fall

It’s Fall

The weather over the weekend was cooler and really put me in the mood for autumn.   On Sunday, I baked some Oatmeal Pumpkin Chocolate Chip mini-muffins.  Not only did they taste really yummy but they left my house smelling wonderful.   I also had to break out my recipe for Autumn Pork Chops.  Yum, yum, yum!  I just love this time of year. 

I’m not just going to tempt you with my favorite autumn recipes, I also have a card to share with you.  This is a new image from Whimsy & Stars Studio and it perfect for the season.  I LOVE this image.  I also broke out some new autumn-themed papers.

 

 

Although it is a bit hard to tell in the photo, the center part of both pumpkins is layered and popped up to add some dimension.

 

Have a fabulous week!  Thank you for stopping by!

 

P.S.  Don’t forget to check out my blog candy.  Click on the photo below to be taken to the details.

 

 

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  It’s Fall (digital stamp) from Whimsy & Stars Studio
• Inks:  Distress Ink Tea Dye
• Papers:  Papertrey kraft CS, Stampin’Up Pumpkin Pie CS, Neenah Crest solar white CS, Bo Bunny Apple Cider paper pad
• Tools: Copic markers, Sewing machine, Big Shot, Spellbinders Nestabilities Label One, Taylored Expressions Chicken Wire impression plate, Cropodile
• Embellishments:  Burlap, misc. leaf ribbon, May Arts jute ribbon, eyelets, Sakura gelly roll pens in gold glitter and white

Challenges:

• Bunny Zoe's Crafts - M, 1E - (Sept) Distressing
• Craft Your Passion - Blast from the past - Challenge # 109 Torn or distressed edges
• Cupcake Craft - In Stitches
• Eureka Stamps - 3E, F - Fall Fun
• Lexi's Creations - 2W - (2nd week) Autumn Colours (ends 15th Sept)
• Lollipop Crafts - 2W - (2nd week) Fall Frolic (ends 16th Sept)
• Love to Create - 3E - Ribbon or Twine
• Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
• Make it Monday with Kraft Outlet - must include Kraft cardstock - Autumn Colors
• Stamp and Create - M, 1E/week - (Sept) Anything Goes
• Tammy's Scrapin Corner  - 2E on anything goes weeks - Fall Inspiration
• Gingerloft - 2W - (2nd week) Birds of a Feather
• Great Impressions - M, 3E, SIO - (Sept) Sentimental Journey
• Kenny K`s Krafty Krew - 1E, SIO - Autumn Hues
• Pile It On - Patterned Paper
• The Squirrel & the Fox - 2E, 2W - (1st week) Anything Goes
• 2 Sisters - #108 Fall
• Send a Smile for Kids - 2W 2E -  2ndW Cute Fall or Halloween card
• * Bloggers - JFF – bring on the fall
• Clearly Inspired - 2W, 1E, SIO - Week 1, leaves
• Inspire Me Fridays – Always Anything Goes
• Raise The Bar – M, celebrate fall
• My Heart Pieces Digital Stamps Challenge - 2W, 3E -  (ends Sep-12) Lots of layers
• Paper Crafting Journey - 2W - (ends Sept-12) Anything Goes
• Shelly's Images - SIO, 2W - Anything goes
• Inky Impressions - SIO - anything goes
• My Mum's Craft shop - 3E - #73 anything goes
• Heck of a Challenge – Anything goes

And the Winner is…..

Did you vote?    Are you anxiously waiting to find out the winner?

 

 

Your wait is over!  The winner is …   Sunflower Bird!   Head over to the Whimsy & Stars Studio blog to download this little cutie as a freebie while you can. (While you are there, don’t forget to sign up as a follower so you don’t miss out on any future freebies.)  He will be available only until this Saturday, Sept. 8 at Noon (Eastern Time).  After that, you will be able to find him in the Whimsy and Stars Studio store.

 

Here is a card that I put together using this new, autumn-themed image.

 

 

When I think of autumn birds, for some reason crows always come to my mind.   I wish all the crows around my house were as cute as this little bird!   (Did you know a group of crows is called a “murder””?  No wonder they have such a sinister reputation.)

You may be wondering about the other image “It’s Fall”.  Don’t worry, if you love that image as much as I do, it will be available in the Whimsy and Stars Studio store later today.

 

Thank you for stopping by!  Don’t forget to stop by the Whimsy & Stars Studio blog to download Sunflower Bird before Saturday.

 

 

To check out my blog candy, click on the image below!

 

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Sunflower Bird (digital stamp) by Whimsy and Stars Studio
• Inks:  none
• Papers:  Papertrey kraft & dark chocolate CS, Jillibean Soup Dutch Mustard Soup paper pad
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Copic markers, Big Shot, Spellbinders Nestabilities circle dies
• Embellishments: Hug Snug orange seam binding, Divine twine baker’s twine, misc. buttons, Jillibean Soup Dutch Mustard Soup die cuts

 

Challenges:

• Deep Ocean Challenge - 2W - #33 Things With Wings
• LEJ Designs SIO -  #19 Autumnal
• Our Daily Bread Designs Challenge 1E, SIO - You Leave Me In Stitches
• Papelito's Stamps 3E - Anything Goes
• Papertake Weekly -Anything Goes
• Ribbon Carousel Challenge - must include spooled item - #69 Beautiful Bows
• Through The Craft Room Door 3E - Always Anything Goes
• Tuesday Alchemy -Anything Goes
• Use It Tuesdays - 2W, must use hoarded supply's & say what you used -  Use That Ribbon  (Old ribbon, twine & papers)
• Craft Your Passion - Floral Images
• Digi Makeover Challenge - SIO, must use digi - Button Up!
• Lexi's Creations - 2W - (1st week) Autumn Colours
• Lollipop Crafts - 2W - (1st week) Fall Frolic
• Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
• Stamp and Create - M, 1E/week - (Sept) Anything Goes
• Stamp with Fun – Button
• Tammy Scrapin Corner - 2E on anything goes weeks- Anything With Wings
• The Pink Elephant - Use Patterned Paper
• There's Magic in the Air - 2W, SIO - (1st week) Things with Wings
• Ladybug Crafts - M, P1, 3E - Anything Goes
• Unique Crafters Challenge - M, P1, 3E - Anything Goes -
• One Stitch At A Time - SIO - Use a Digi
• Catch The Bug - 3E, SIO -  Anything Goes
• Send a Smile for Kids - 2W 2E -  1stW Cute Fall or Halloween card
• Inspire Me Fridays – Always Anything Goes
• Pause, Dream, Enjoy – You're So TWEET (birds or chicks)
• Inky Impressions - SIO - anything goes
• My Mum's Craft shop - 3E - #73 anything goes
• Penny's Paper-Crafty - 3E - #92 Sewing
• Paper Crafting Journey - 2W - (ends Sept-12) Anything Goes
• Shelly's Images - SIO, 2W - Anything goes

Autumn Fun

It’s getting to be autumn and time for back to school.   It was “Meet Your Teacher” night at my daughter’s school last night.  She was suffering from the stomach flu and wasn’t able to go.  (Insert sad face here.)  While I stayed home with her, my husband stopped by the school to drop off her school supplies.    

I have an autumn card to share with you today using Acorn Squirrel from Whimsy and Stars Studio.  This sweet little squirrel makes me smile.  I love her cute little face.

 

While you are here, don’t forget to check out my blog candy give away.

 

 

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day!

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Acorn Squirrel (digital stamp) by Whimsy and Stars Studio
• Inks:  None
• Papers:  Neenah Crest Solar White CS, Paper Studios black CS, Papertrey kraft CS, American Crafts Night Fall DP
• Tools:  Copic Markers, Big Shot, Die-namics scallop die
• Embellishments:  The Twinery Charcoal baker’s twine (from Papers and Such), May Arts black jute ribbon, misc. button

Challenges:

• Paper Shelter Challenge - 3E, SIO - #79 layers on layers
• Simon Says Stamp - anything goes
• Everybody-Art-Challenge - #202 Anything Goes
• LEJ Designs SIO -  #18 Anything Goes
• Party Time Tuesdays - 3E (2E anything goes wk) - PTT #83 Anything Goes
• Eureka Stamps - 3E, F -  Anything Goes (again)
• Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
• Paper Playtime - 2W, F - (2nd week) Polka Dots PLUS Sentiment
• Squigglefly - SIO - Falling into Fall
• Tammy Scrapin Corner - 2E on anything goes weeks- Lots of Layers 
• The Crazy Challenge - 2W, 4E - (2nd week) Anything Goes
• Totally Stampalicious - SIO - Anything Goes
• Great Impressions - M, 3E, SIO - (Aug) Anything with Animals
• One Stitch At A Time - SIO - Use a Digi
• A Gem of a Challenge - 2W - 2ndW - #53  Animals or Teddies 
• Mayzy Art 2W SIO 1stW Fluffy