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)

Just a Little Something

 Hello!  Today I want to share the card I made for my mother in-law's birthday.   I took the opportunity to make a card to send to her and one for my stash.

When I saw this digital stamp from Alex Syberia Designs, I just had to buy it.  I love these beautiful flowers.

For the second card, I used the same design with similar papers.  I think a went overboard with the sequins but it still looks okay.

For each card, I printed the image 3 times.  Here is a closer look at the layers.

Lastly, here is a peek at the inside of the card.

Thank you for stopping by!   Stay safe!

Supplies:  

• Stamps:  Happy Mail digital stamp set by Alex Syberia Designs, Little Labels by Papertrey, (Inside Sentiment) Happy Moments from Gracie Ellie Designs
• Paper:  My Mind's Eye On the Bright Side 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white card stock, Papertrey kraft card stock
• Copic markers

Challenges:

• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #3 - Anything Goes
• Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (M,5E) - JAN- ANYTHING GOES
• The Corrosive Challenges - M, 3E - Always Anything Goes
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #2 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
• Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 01 2021 (W2 of 2)  and Wk 02 2021 (W1 of 2) -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES
• Crafty Catz - W, 3E - No. 534  -  ANYTHING GOES w/Optional Twist: Tie It Up
• Creative Craft Cottage Digi Creations (M, P3, E3) #121 - Include a Sentiment
• Daisy Chain Challenges (M, P5, E3) #48 - Happy Birthday
• Digi Doodle Studios Challenge Blog (M, P1, E3, use hand coloured image) #34 - Anything Goes

Happy Camper

 My husband really wants to purchase a travel trailer.  We talk about it almost daily trying to decide what size and style would work best for our family, places we want to visit, tips and tricks we have read on-line, etc.   

When I saw this camper stamp on Etsy from Pretty Cute Stamps, I knew it would be perfect for a birthday card for my husband.

I had the October Afternoon Campfire 8x8 paper pad in my stash and finally had the perfect opportunity to use them.   To add texture, I roughed up the edges of the papers and use some pieces die cut from a Starbucks coffee sleeve.  Lastly, I added some stickers that I found in my stash.

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Happy Camper digital stamp by Pretty Cute Stamps
• Papers:  October Afternoon Campfire 8x8 paper pad, Papertrey kraft and chocolate card stock, Georgia Pacific card stock

Challengs:

• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Something New  (the digital stamp used)
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #1 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
• Craft Rocket Challenges M 1st Thurs #77 January : For The Boys / Men
• Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 01 2021 (W1 of 2)  and Wk 51 2020 (W2 of 2) -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES
• Creative Craft Cottage Challenges (M, P7, F, E3) #136 - Must use a Digi
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #` - Anything Goes
• Make My Monday (2W, Top 3, 3E) #139 SOMETHING NEW IN YOUR STASH (WEEK 1)

Beary Happy Birthday

 Hello!  I hope you had a wonderful Christmas.  Ours was very small and low key but I enjoyed the time with my family.  This year Christmas was a lot less hectic and more enjoyable although I missed seeing my extended family.

My baby brother is turning 50!  I can't believe it because I certainly don't feel over 50.  Anyway, for his birthday I had to use this new digital stamp from Power Poppy.  I don't know why, but as soon as I saw this stamp, I though of my brother.  

I used the image again on the inside of the card along with a sentiment from the digital stamp set.

Thank you for stopping by.   I hope you have a safe, happy, and healthy 2021!

Supplies:

• Digital Stamp: Forest Fellas: Bernard Bear digital stamp set from Power Poppy
• Paper:  Simple Stories Winter Farmhouse 6x8 paper pad, Papertrey kraft cardstock, black cardstock, Georgia Pacific white cardstock

Challenges:

• 613 Avenue Create - M (1st Sunday), 8E Anything Goes w/ Optional Twist: Vintage
• Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge – Celebrate
• The Corrosive Challenges - M, 3E - Always Anything Goes
• Krafty Chicks W  #539 Any Occasion
• Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 50 (W2 of 2)  and Wk 51 (W1 of 2) -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES
• Polkadoodles - W, C10 - ANYTHING GOES
• Mod Squad  W, 3E – Bears
• Paper Shelter W, 3E - Anything Goes
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #51 - Anything Goes
• Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (M,5E) - DEC- ANYTHING GOES
• Digi Chooseday - Anything goes
• Gem of a Challenge - Anything goes

Happy Vibes

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing the card I made for my daughter's 19th birthday.  She likes the colors pink and black, loves drinking hot cocoa and frequently wears slouchy hats so I thought this adorable image was perfect for her birthday card. 

I'm still trying to perfect shaker cards.  I'm a little more pleased with each one.   I don't know how to keep the sequins, etc. from sticking around the frame of the shaker.  Do other people have this problem?

Have a great day! Thank you for stopping by.

Supplies:

• Image: Warm Hands, Warm Heart from All Dressed Up
• Papers: Carta Bella Farmhouse Market 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white card stock, Papertrey white card stock
• Medium: Copic markers

Challenges:

• The Corrosive Challenges - M, 3E - Always Anything Goes
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #23 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
• Di's Digis Designs 2W, 3E,SIO  Use a Digi Image (W2 of 2)
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #45 - Anything Goes
• Polkadoodles - W, C10 - ANYTHING GOES
• DL ART Thankful Thursday Challenge 2W 2nd & 4th Thurs 3E #271 Coffee Tea Or Cocoa (W1 of 2)
• All Dressed Up - Anything goes with ADU image
• Dream Valley Challenges (2W, 3E, C10)#237 LOTS OF LAYERS (WEEK 1)
• Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (M,5E) - NOV- ANYTHING GOES

Birthday Parade

Today I have a birthday card made using Animal Parade by Rachelle Anne Miller.  Since most of the birthday cards in my stash are feminine, I tried to make one that would be suitable for boys or men.

I don't have much to chat about.  My daughter Liz earned her EMT certification this past week.  Next week she leaves to go to UW-Green Bay to start working her way to be a surgeon.  I'm a bit nervous about my baby leaving the nest, especially with COVID.    Other than that I am lucky that I love my job and my company is doing well.  Work is keeping me busy.

I guess that is all for now.  Stay safe!   Thank you for stopping by!

Cheryl

Supplies:

• Image: Animal Parade by Rachelle Anne Miller
• Paper:  My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline Dilly Dally paper pad, Bazzill Basics red CS, Georgia Pacific white CS, Papertrey white CS, Starbucks coffee sleeve
• Medium:  Copic markers

Challenges:

Rachelle Anne Miller Digital Stamps – Birthday theme

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) - (August) Anything Goes w/ Optional Twist: Washi

Angie's Digital Stamps - M, 1st Sunday, 3E, Winner and Top Picks -  (August) Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Fall Colors

Stamping Sensations - M, 3E, Winner + Top 3, must use stamp (no pre-colored digis) Stamp must be focal point of project – (August) Make It Masculine

A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #17 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)

Polkadoodles - W, C10 - ANYTHING GOES

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

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

Creative Crafting Uncles (M, P15, E3, masculine) - #8 - Teddy (Bears)

Sparkles Forum Challenges (M, P15, 3E) #131 - Use at least 3 patterned papers

Deer and Bunny Birthday

I recently learned of Rachelle Anne Miller's amazing stamps on the Kit and Clowder Facebook group page.  On the group page, they were giving away a free Rachelle Anne Miller coloring page.   After downloading the freebie, I went immediately to her store and purchased a few digital stamps.    I thought this sweet image (Deer and Bunny) would be perfect for a birthday card.

Thank you for stopping by today!  

Cheryl

Challenges:

• Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 31 (W2 of 2)  and Wk 32 (W1 of 2) -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES (NO Precolored Images) Weekly Challenges run for 2 Weeks
• Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 191 -  ALWAYS  ANYTHING GOES  (W2 of 4)  (Closes 08/30)
• Polkadoodles - W, C10 - ANYTHING GOES - Challenges run weekly for 10 days - Wk 32 (Closes Aug 18th) and Wk. 33 (Closes Aug 25th)
• Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday M, Wed, E3 - Things Beginning with B (B is for Bunny)
• Paper Shelter  W, 3E - Anything Goes (runs till Aug 19)
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Midsummer Blues
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #32 - Anything Goes
• Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (M,5E) - AUGUST - ANYTHING GOES

They Say It's Your Birthday

Hello!  This week my dad celebrated his 78th birthday.  When making a card for his special day, I decided to make two birthday cards at the same time - 1 for him and 1 for my stash.

I enjoyed coloring this cute penguin from 2 Cute Ink.   I used a few pieces of DP left over from a paper pad and some washi tape.  The sentiments is from a very old Stampin' Up set.

This is a photo of my dad my brother took earlier in the week.  3 days after finishing radiation therapy, he is up this ladder caulking a crack in the cross bar.   I swear he never sits still.

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

Cheryl

Supplies:

Digital stamp - Celebration Penguin by 2 Cute Ink

Copic Markers

White Gel pen

Vellum

Black card stock

Stampin' Up white craft ink

White embossing powerder

My Mind's Eye 6x6 Fine and Dandy Tickled Pink paper pad

Washi tape

Misc. embellishments

American Crafts 4 x 5-1/2" card base

Challenges:

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) - (July) Anything Goes w/ Optional Twist: Sentiment as Focus

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

Stamping Sensations        - M, 3E, Winner + Top 3, must use stamp (no pre-colored digis) Stamp must be focal point of project – (July) All Creatures Great & Small

The Corrosive Challenges - M, 3E - Always Anything Goes

A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #15 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)

Crafty Friends Challenge 2W, 3E, - #140 - Happy Birthday (W1 of 2)

Di's Digis Designs 2W, 3E,SIO  Use Your Paper Scraps (W1 of 2)

Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 27 (W2 of 2)  and Wk 28 (W1 of 2) -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES

2 Crafty Critter Crazies (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) #40 - Anything Goes with a Critter

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

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

Creatalicious Challenges (2W, P15/last day of the M) #191 - Anything Goes with optional 3 of a kind

Stinkin' Inkers - M, E3  July- I See Spots

Tuesday Throwdown W -   #461 - Polka Dots (week 2)

 

Poppy Birthday

Hello!  I'm popping in to share the card I made for my sister in law's birthday.

I really enjoyed coloring this gorgeous poppy from the Beautiful Day digital bundle from Graciellie Design.  I didn't want to hide the flower with a bunch of patterned papers so I kept the design simple.  (CAS is so out of my comfort zone!)  I finished with a sentiment from Stampin' Up.  This stamp is from one of the very first stamp sets I ever bought.

Thank you for stopping by. Stay safe!

Cheryl


Challenges:

·        Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #17 - Anything Goes

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

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

·        Classic Design  Challenge (M, P1, ) Always Anything Goes 

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

·        Creative Craft Cottage Digi Creations (M, P3, E3) #113 - Add a Flower/s

·        Creative Sketchy Girls (M, P20) #47 – Flowers

·        Daisy Chain Challenges (M, P5, E3) #40 – Birthday

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

·        Sweet Stampers (M, P10, E3, use stamp or digi) #43 - Clean and Simple

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

·        Crafting Happiness Challenges (W) - #46 ANYTHING GOES OPT: OCCUPATION

·        Make My Monday  (2W, Top 3, 3E) #121 USE A DIGITAL STAMP  (Week 1) 

·        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) - (April) Anything Goes w/ Optional Twist: Use Geometric Papers

·        AAA - 2W, 3E, winner and Top Picks, strictly CAS cards - CAS + One Image w/Optional Twist: Inspired by TV (W1 of 2)

·        All Fun Challenges 2W (2nd & 4th Sun), E3, C2 - #6 Anything Goes w/Optional Twist: Colors* (W1 of 2)

·        Dragonfly Dreams - M, Winner + Top Picks – (April) Add A Flower/Flowers

·        The Corrosive Challenges - M, 3E - Always Anything Goes

·        The Library Challenge - 2W, must be inspired by chosen book's cover, title, or story -  The Girl on the Train* (W1 of 2) (Inspired by colors on the cover)

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Catered Crop–Good Birthdays Recipe Swap

The Catered Crop has a recipe challenge for every one.  Who doesn’t need birthday cards?    I always feel like I am rushing to get them done and popped in the mail on time (or only a little late).  So this is your chance to get a couple birthday cards made before the last minute!  Yeah!

 

 

I escaped for a while into my craft room on Sunday afternoon. Wouldn’t you know that I finally find time to get up there and then  I can’t come up with a single idea.  That is when Pinterest really comes in handy.   After surfing around for a bit, I was inspired by this beautiful card by Joy Taylor at Simple by Design.  I used different papers and changed the layout a bit. 

Of course if you are looking for some birthday inspiration, Linda from the Catered Crop has put together this fabulous Pin-spiration board.    You can click on the photo below to go to the board.

 

 

If you are inspired to make some birthday cards, don’t forget to share them by posting your link at the Catered Crop. 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Beautiful Butterflies from Papertrey Ink, Today, Tomorrow and Always from Mark’s Finest Papers, Dream Text from Stampendous
• Inks:  Tulip & Blush from Close To My Heart
• Papers:  Papertrey white & kraft CS, Stampin’Up Vellum, My Mind’s Eye Six by Six Vanity Fair paper pad
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Fiskars edge punch, Stampin’ Up photo corner
• Embellishments:  May Arts burlap twine, My Craft Spot Toadally Green sequins, misc. pearls
• Techinques:  Stamp kissing ~

Challenges:

• Craft-Dee BowZ - M, E3, project must have bow - (February) Anything Goes with a HANDMADE BOW
• Craft Your Passion - W, E3 - Girly Girl
• Make it Monday - W, papercrafts only - Always Anything Goes
• The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - 2W, E2, SIO - (Week 1) Anything Goes
• 613 Avenue Create - W - Challenge #58 Anything Goes
• The Corrosive Challenges - 2W, 3E -Challenge #193 (1st week) In Stitches.
• Cards Galore Encore - M, P1, E3 #2 Add a gem, glitter, candi or any bling you fancy
• Crafting Musketeers - M, P2, 1E #10 Butterflies
• Feeling Crafty Challenge - M, P1, E3  #25 Dies and/or Punches
• One Crazy Stamper - M, P1, E5 Anything Goes
• Hiding in my Craft Room - W, 1E - #135  Designer Paper X3
• Bloggers - W, JFF – Two or More Patterned Papers
• Brown Sugar – W, E2 - No. 81 - Use a Die Cut or a Punch
• Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 44 - Anything Goes
• 4 Krafty Girlz - 2W, E3 (W2 of 2) # 11 Anything Goes
• Inklings and Yarns - 3E, JFF - Always Anything Goes
• Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
• Papertake Weekly W- Lovely Layers
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E, - Always Anything Goes
• Top Tip Tuesday 2W, 3E - #121 Stitching
• Tuesday Throwdown W- #182 Anything Wth Wings

Catered Crop–Animal House Recipe Swap

Linda has a new, fun recipe swap at the Catered Crop.  This time around the theme is “Animal House”,  Just add wild life, pets, or any animal (dogs, cats, bears . . . ) anywhere in your paper project.

I made a birthday card for my daughter. (Can I say I can’t believe she is 12!!  Where has the time gone?)  I thought these cute bears from Lili of the Valley were perfect both for her birthday and for the “Animal House” challenge.

 

 

Linda has curated an “Animal House” Pinterest board to get our creativity started.  Click on the photo below to be taken directly to the Pinterest board.

 

 

Stop by the Catered Crop and link up your Animal House project by December 7th.

 

 

Thank you for stopping by!

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Birthday Bumps from Lili of the Valley,  Mega Mixed Messages from Papertrey Ink
• Inks:  Tuxedo Black, Close To My Heart Tulip
• Papers:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Papertrey Kraft CS, October Afternoon Cakewalk 8x8 paper pad
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Stampin’ Up edge punch, Papertrey Journaling tabs & numbers dies, Copic markers
• Embellishments:  May Arts burlap twine, misc. buttons, cereal box (to make the chipboard numbers)

 

Challenges:

• Cutie Pie Challenge - 2W, must be "cute" - (1nd week) CUTE SCENES AND BACKGROUNDS
• Kaboodle Doodles - W, 3E - Buttons & Twines
• Love to Create - W, 3E - 3 of your Favorite Embellishments ... (buttons, twine, die cuts)
• Make it Monday - W, papercrafts only - always Anything Goes
• Paper Playtime - 2W, F - (1nd week) Anything Goes
• The Outlawz Greetings Challenge – Anything Goes
• 613 Avenue Create - W - Challenge #47 Anything Goes w/optional Twist -Create Your own Challenge*
• Amusing Challenges - W, 2E, No Digi - Anything Goes.
• Challenges 4 Everybody - 2W, 3E - (1st Week) Challenge #34: Anything Goes 
• Colour Me Creative Challenge -2W, 3E - #82 (W1 of 2)  Anything Goes
• Docerela Creations- 2W, 1E, Must Stamp, SIO - No. 50 - (W1 of 2) -  Anything Goes
• Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 34 - Anything Goes
• Totally Papercrafts W, 3E– No. 194 - Add a Bow
• 4 Crafty Chicks - W Anything Goes
• 4 Krafty Girlz - 2W E3 (W2 of 2) Anything Goes
• Aud Sentiments Challenge - 2W, E5 (W1 of 2) #94- Any Sentiment
• Inklings and Yarns - 3E, JFF - Always Anything Goes
• Penny's Paper-Crafty - 3E - #154 Anything goes
• Whimsy Inspiration -M, 3E, SIO - Anything goes
• Just B Creative Crazy – Anything goes linky party

Catered Crop–Sentiment-al Birthday

Hello!  I have another quick card to share with you for the Catered Crop’s Sentiment-al challenge.

 

I made the birthday card for a friend and really loved it.    Then I decided to add some liquid pearls.  Hmmmm….. Not sure what I think.   What do you think?  What do you do if you added just a bit too much?

 

Don’t forget to join the Catered Crop’s Sentiment-al recipe swap.  You can see the swap details and link up your paper project here.

 

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day!

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Communiqué Sentiments Mini Stamp Set & Signature Greetings (inside of card) by Papertrey Ink
• Ink:  Close To My Heart Cranberry
• Papers:  Papertrey kraft CS, October Afternoon Sidewalks 8x8 paper pad
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Papertrey edge die
• Embellishments:  May Arts burlap twine, Petal Pink Liquid Pearls, Cotton Candy Stickles, Close To My Heart Glitz, Viva White Pearl Pen, October Afternoon Sidewalks Chip N’Stick

Challenges:

• Creative Moments - 2W, 3E - #25 Birthday/Anything goes
• Inklings and Yarns - 3E, JFF - Always Anything Goes
• The Perfect Sentiment - cards only -must have sentiment on front - Ribbon/Baker's twine/Binding tape
• Stampotique Designers' Challenge - 1E, SIO - #115 Lots of Layers
• Everybody-Art-Challenge W - #243 Happy Birthday
• Papertake Weekly W- Anything Goes
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E, -Always Anything Goes
• Eclectic Ellapu - W, 2E -It's Sentimental.
• Glitter n Sparkle - W - Challenge #48 Anything Goes.
• Allsorts - W, 3E - #222 Sentiment
• Di's Digis Designs 3E 2W SIO - (W1 of 2)   Birthdays
• Inspire Me Fridays– W - No. 118 - Anything Goes!
• Make it Monday - W - always Anything Goes
• Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 20 - Anything Goes
• Aud Sentiments Challenge - 2W, E5 (W1 of 2) #88- Any Sentiment
• Seize The Birthday - 2W - Must be Birthday Card  (W1 of 2) Anything Goes

Great Impressions–Lots of Banners

Happy Monday!  I have a new card using Great Impression Stamps to share with you today.  I made this card using Tags (G483) stamps from Great Impressions Stamps and scraps of paper. 

 

 

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day!

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Tags (G483) from Great Impressions Stamps
• Inks:  Close To My Heart Crystal Blue, Honey, Cranberry inks
• Papers:  Papertrey kraft CS,  October Afternoon Sidewalks 8x8 paper pad
• Tools:  Big Shot, Provo Craft Seeing Spots embossing folder, Stampin’ Up photo corners punch
• Embellishments:  misc. bakers twine

Challenges:

• 613 Avenue Create - W -  Challenge #30: Anything Goes (optional: Twist: Friendship Day)
• Amusing Challenges - W, 2E, No Digi - Anything Goes.
• Challenges 4 Everybody - 2W, 3E - (2nd week) Challenge #25: Always Anything Goes
• Eclectic Ellapu - W, 2E - Anything Goes
• One Stitch At A Time - W, SIO -Challenge #174  Anything Goes.
• Pile It On - Challenge #30 Anything Goes.
• Allsorts - W, 3E - #217 Kraft It
• Speedy and Friends - W, #170  Tie It Up
• Bloggers - W, JFF – They Say It's Your Birthday
• Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - W, 3E – No. 134 - Anything Goes
• Inspire Me Fridays– W - No. 113 - Anything Goes!
• Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 17 - Anything Goes
• Art Impressions Stamps Challenge - 2W 2E, SIO - #114 (W2 of 2) Twine Time
• MilkCoffee Challenge - 2W, 3E, SIO  (W2 of 2) Emboss it
• Divas by Design - 2E - Anything Goes
• Paper Shelter Challenge -3E, SIO - #122 Anything Goes
• Anything Goes Challenge 2W, 5E - #97 Anything Goes at Anything Goes
• Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge 2W, 1E, SIO –Birthdays
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E, -Always Anything Goes
• Top Tip Tuesday 2W, 3E - #106 Spooled Items
• A & T Emerald Faeries - M, PI, E3 - "Happy Birthday"
• An Inky Situaton - M- P1- Enter once a week, JFF Rubber stamps or punch art (NO digis) Anything Goes
• The Crafter's Cafe Challenge - M, P1 - Anything Goes
• Make it Monday - W - always Anything Goes

Great Impressions Stamps–They Say It’s Your Birthday

Hello!  Happy Monday!   Today I am sharing a birthday card made with Great Impressions Stamps.  I made this card for a co-worker’s birthday.

 

 

Did you  have a good weekend?   We went to Fest Italiana in Milwaukee in the late afternoon.  It was beautiful down by the lake.  Once we were there, we saw that Matt Nathanson and the Plain White T’s were playing at one of the stages.  Bonus!  Matt Nathanson put on a great show.  PWT’s were okay.  They sounded a lot better than I expected.

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

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Bicycle with Flowers (G481) and Sweet Sentiments (E791) from Great Impressions Stamps
• Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black ink
• Papers:  Papertrey kraft & dark chocolate CS, Neenah Crest Solar White CS, October Afternoon Sidewalks 8x8 DP pad
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Fiskars edge punch, Copic markers
• Embellishments:  Venetian Red Hug Snug seam binding, misc. baker’s twine, Kaiser pearls, misc. button

Challenges:

• 613 Avenue Create - W -  Challenge #29: Anything Goes
• Addicted to Stamps Challenge - 2W, Must use stamp- 3rd week) Lots of Layers
• Challenges 4 Everybody - 2W, 3E - (2nd week) Always Anything Goes
• Hobbycutz  - 2W, 3E, SIO - (1st week) Summer
• PanPastel UK Challenge - W, 1E, SIO – Summertime
• The Squirrel & the Fox - 2W, 2E - (2nd week) Use Something Spooled
• Colour Me Creative Challenge -2W, 3E - #73 (W1 of 2) through Aug 2  Anything Goes
• Pumpkin spice - W - #29  Summer
• Word Play Saturday - M, E4 (1 per wk) (2nd Sat)   Birthdays
• Brown Sugar – W, E2 - No. 51 -  Anything goes
• Inspire Me Fridays– W - No. 112 - Anything Goes
• Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 16 - Anything Goes
• Stempelsonnen Challenge - 2W, 3E, stamp as main focus - No.93 - Week 2 – Summer
• Art Impressions Stamps Challenge - 2W 2E, SIO - #114 (W2 of 2) Twine Time
• Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes
• Crafts and Me - 2W - #138 Anything Goes
• Inklings and Yarns - 3E, JFF - Always Anything Goes
• Inky Impressions - SIO - #117  Summer
• Lady Anne's Stamp Challenge - M, must use a stamp - anything goes
• Anything Goes Challenge 2W, 5E - #97 Anything Goes at Anything Goes
• LEJ Designs W, SIO - #62 Anything Goes
• Papertake Weekly W- Buttons & Bows
• Songbird 2W, 2E, cards - #24 Ribbon
• Tuesday Throwdown W- #156 Anything Goes
• Use It Tuesdays 2W, must use hoarded supplies & say what you used - #60 Birthdays (old seam binding, twine & button)
• Make it Monday - W - always Anything Goes

Great Impressions - Tons of Happy Days

 

Hello!   I have a card that I made with one of my new Great Impressions stamps.    This cute elephant struck my fancy as soon as I saw him.  Isn’t he sweet?  

 

 

I am still trying to become more comfortable with CAS cards.   Look, no DP on this one!   I still can’t bring myself to make a single layer card, but I’m sure I’ll get there on of these days.

 

Have a week filled with “Tons of Happy Days.” Thank you for stopping by!

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Elephant with Kite (F548) and Tons (C449) from Great Impressions Stamps
• Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black ink
• Papers:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Papertrey White CS, Stampin’ Up Real Red CS
• Embellishments:  May Arts burlap twine, misc. washi tape, Copic markers

 

Challenges:

• 613 Avenue Create - W - Anything Goes
• Challenges 4 Everybody - 2W, 3E - Always Anything Goes
• Creative Inspirations Paint - 2W, SIO - (2nd week) Red, White, Blue
• Penny Black and More - M, 3E, SIO, no digis - (June) CAS (Clean and Simple)
• Craft Lovin Challenge Blog- 2W, 3E, F, SIO, G Rated Projects(W2 of 2) Anything Goes
• My Time to Craft - W - #227 Spots and Stripes
• The Hobby House - M Random Winner; Top 3 (June) Anything Goes
• Clearly iStamp - 2W, 1E, SIO - No. 1 - Red, white and blue
• Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - W, 3E – No. 129 -Spots and stripes
• Inspire Me Fridays– W - No. 108 - Anything Goes!
• Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 12 - Always Anything Goes
• Stampin' For The Weekend - 2W, 1E – Week 1 - Anything Goes
• Stampin With The Dragon - 2W, SIO – Week 1 -  Anything Goes
• Sassy Studio Designs - W, SIO - #182 Clean and Simple
• Inklings and Yarns - 3E, JFF - Always Anything Goes
• Inky Impressions - SIO - #113 Anything Goes
• Lady Anne's Stamp Challenge - M, must use a stamp - anything goes
• Pollycraft Challenges - 2W, 3E - #1 Anything goes
• 365 Cards - Day 162 White Space
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E, -Always Anything Goes
• Make it Monday - W - always Anything Goes

Catered Crop–The Fabric of Our Lives

 

Hello crafty friends!  Linda at the Catered Crop came up with a fun challenge for us.  This time around, we want to see your creations using FABRIC!  How fun is that?  Just use some fabric in your paper crafty project.

Well, you know that they say timing is everything.  I had a few ideas but when I went up to my craft room I found a pair of jeans my daughter put on my desk for me.  She said that since they are too small and have a rip in the knee, she thought I might be able to use them for something.  How right she was!

 

 

 

As always, Linda has curated a Pinterest board chock full of inspiration.  Check out her board Fabric Of Our Lives.   Click on the photo to go directly to her board.

 

 

Be sure to link up your project using fabric at the Catered Crop.   I can’t wait to see what you create!

 

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day.

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Beautiful Butterflies from Papertrey Ink
• Ink:  Kraft dye ink from Papertrey Ink
• Papers:  Papertrey kraft CS,  Bazzill Basics CS, Georgia Pacific white CS
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Martha Stewart butterfly punch, Big Shot, Papertrey Beautiful Blooms II dies, Taylored Expressions Woodgrain impression plate
• Embellishments:  Twinery maraschino bakers twine, misc. button.
• Other:   Misc denim and gingham fabric scraps

 

Challenges:

• Oldie But A Goodie Challenge 2W, must use something at least 6mts old  & state what it is- Inspired by a Song (The Beatles “Birthday”) (Red fabric is OLD)
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E, - Alway's Anything Goes
• Make it Monday - W - always Anything Goes
• 613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
• Scrappy Frogs - M - (May) Anything Goes
• The Corrosive Challenges - 2W, 3E - (1st week) Sentiment on the Front
• Creative Corner - #18 ..Things with Wings
• Inspire Me Fridays– Hosted on New Blog - 102 - Anything Goes!
• Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. #6 Always Anything Goes
• Crafty Ribbons - 2W, SIO - #45 (W1 of 2) No designer paper
• Delightful Challenges - 1E, SIO - Stash It...use things from your stash (red fabric)
• Paper Crafting Journey - 2W - (W2 of 2)  Anything Goes

Great Impression Stamps–Party Ducks

It’s Monday so that means it’s my day to post on the Great Impressions Stamps blog.     Actually, today is my last post on the blog.  Don’t worry, I’m not leaving the team!  I will still be a part of the Great Impressions Stamps design team but my projects will be posted on the Great Impressions Stamps Facebook page.   You will also still be able to see my projects on my blog too.  Be sure to like the Great Impressions Stamps Facebook page so you don’t miss out on anything.

Today I have a birthday card using Party Ducks (G458) and Sweet Sentiments (E791) from Great Impressions Stamps.   These ducks certainly look like they are having a good time.  Aren’t they cute?

 

 

Have a great day!  Thank you for stopping by!

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Party Ducks (G458) and Sweet Sentiments (E791) from Great Impressions Stamps
• Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black
• Papers:  Neenah Classic Crest solar white CS, Papertrey kraft CS,  Echo Park Sweet Day 6x6 paper pad
• Tools:  Fiskars edge punch, sewing machine, Copic markers
• Embellishments:  Sakura white gelly roll pen, Spica clear and lipstick glitter pens

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Challenges:

• Colour Me Creative Challenge -3E, 2W - #67 (W1 of 2) Any Color - Celebrate!
• Drunken Stampers - W - #125 Up – balloons
• My Time to Craft - W - #219 Use Kraft
• Outlawz Challenges Pam    12 – anything goes
• Send a Smile for Kids - 2W 2E -  (W2 of 2) Birthday Fun for kids
• Aud Sentiments Challenge - 2W -(W1 of 2) #79 Birthday Sentiment and Birthday Blog Hop
• Paper Crafting Journey - 2W - (W2 of 2) Use a Sentiment
• Crafting By Design - Anything Goes
• Penny's Paper-Crafty - 3E - #124 Anything Goes
• Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
• Sisterhood of Crafters  - 2W, 3E - Anything Goes
• Going Grey With Scrap-Creations 2W, 2E - Insects Or Animals
• Make it Monday - W - always Anything Goes