Christmas Kitty

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

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

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

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

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

Challenges:

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

Congrats on the New Nest

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

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

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

Thank you for stopping by!  Take care!

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

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

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

Challenges:

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

Thinking of You - Sympathy

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

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

Thank you for stopping by!  

Supplies:

Stamp:  Spring Bouquet by Alex Syberia Design

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

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

Fonts: Papyrus and Affectionately Yours

Challenges:

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

Teddy and Penguin Christmas Card

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

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

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

Supplies:

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

Challenges:

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

Leaping Trout Father's Day

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

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

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

Thank you for stopping by.  Have a great day!

Supplies:

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

Challenges:

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

Hang in There

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

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

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

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

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

Challenges:

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

Sending Love

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

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

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

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

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

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

Challenges:

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