Nana's Keepsakes

Ragged Romeo Anniversary Card

2012-01-25T13:49:00.001-06:00

Welcome to The Outlawz Thursday Twist Challenge. The challenge this week is “Anything Goes with the color Red”. It starts today, Thursday, January 26th and runs till next week Wednesday, February 1st. When entering your card/project in the Thursday’s Twist Challenge and gallery, please be sure to tag it with TT012612. Hope you’ll be able to join us for an opportunity to win some fabulous prizes offered this month.

I created this card for my husband for our 24th anniversary that we’ll be celebrating not until next month on the 6th. One of my New Year’s resolutions is to challenge myself to get special occasion cards completed ahead of time instead of waiting till the last minute. So far so good! We’ll see how the rest of the year comes along.

(side view)

(inside)

Recipe:

Digital Image: “Ragged Romeo” from Mo’s Digital Pencil (Colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Stamp Sentiment: “Happy Anniversary” from TAC – Trendy Greetings set.

Digital Sentiments: “To My Darling Husband” and “You Make My Heart Flutter” from Bizzy Becs – Scallop Style Valentines set.

Card Stocks: Red (Colorbok), Ivy (TAC), Prints (Colorbok – Rosewood) and White Paper Doily.

Die-Cuts: Sizzix Hearts.

Punches: MS Branch, MS Lace Hearts, MS Lace Scallop Heart Border, Stampin’ Up! Pinking Hearts Corner and Stampin’ Up! Pinking Hearts Border.

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

Tools: Sewing Machine and White Thread.

Embellishments: Red Rhinestones, Silver Filigree Corner, 4mm Blue & Red Roses, 10mm Blue & Red Roses, 15mm Deep Red Roses and 20mm Cream Roses (all roses from Wild Orchids Crafts), White Lace (Wild Orchids Crafts), Stickles – Star Dust, Viva Décor Cream Pearl Pen and 3D Foam Squares.

Challenges Entered:

Mo’s Digital Challenge – Challenge #118 – “Stitching (Real or Faux)” – January 25th.

Make It Monday – Challenge #73 – January 29th.

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Loves Me Not Birthday Card

2012-01-19T08:38:00.001-06:00

Welcome to The Outlawz Thursday Twist Challenge. The challenge this week is a “Happy Birthday theme”. It starts today, Thursday, January 19th and will run until next week Wednesday, January 25th. When entering your card/project in the Thursday Twist Challenge and gallery, please be sure to tag it with TT011912. Hope you’ll be able to join us for an opportunity to win some fabulous prizes offered this month.

Here is my card I created for my cousin Tina’s daughter, Katrina. She is 8 years old today. I tried something different this time too – sewing on my card. I have to admit that I truly like the way it turned out. Really gave it a little vintage/antique look.

(Inside Card)

Recipe:

Digital Image: “Loves Me Not” from Wee Stamps (Colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Digital Sentiments: “Have a Fairy Happy Birthday” and “Fairy Kisses and Birthday Wishes” from Crafty Cat.

Stamped Sentiment: “Happy Birthday” from TAC – Trendy Greetings set.

Card Stocks: Ivy (TAC), White (Georgia Pacific) and Prints (K&Company – Sparkly Sweet).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Circles, Spellbinders Floral Doily Motifs and Sizzix Branch w/Leaves.

Punches: EK Success Retro Flower Power, Daisy, McGill Mini Petals and Punch Bunch: Small/Medium Bellflower, Mini Daisy, Medium 5-Flower Corner and Medium Fern.

Inks: Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink and Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.

Embellishments: Star Dust Stickles, White Pearls, 1/8” Fuchsia/Lime Narrow Center Stitches (Really Reasonable Ribbon), White Lace (Wild Orchids Crafts), Silver Filigree Corner (Wild Orchids Crafts), Fiskars Pinking Scissors and 3D Foam Dots.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend!

Poinsettia Gatefold Card

2012-01-13T11:31:00.001-06:00

Another Christmas card I created using my new Spellbinders Layered Poinsettia Die-cut which I love. I also followed a tutorial for a Gatefold card that Shelly’s Images showed. So easy and elegant looking when completed.

(Inside Card)

Recipe:

Stamped Sentiment: “Holiday Wishes” from TAC – Holly Swirls set.

Tutorial: Gatefold tutorial from Shelly’s Images.

Card Stocks: Red and Patch (TAC), Dark Green and Olive Green (Colorbok), Gold (Recollections-Precious Metals), Gold Poinsettia Print (DCWV-Holiday Christmas Stack) and Prints (K&Company-Let It Snow).

Die-Cuts: Spellbinders Layered Poinsettia, Nestabilities Fleur de Lis Squares and Nestabilities Labels 2.

Embossing Folders: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots.

Punches: MS Holly Leaves Punch Around the Page, MS Branch and MS Holly.

Inks: Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

Embellishments: 3D Foam Squares, White Half Pearls and Multi Gingham Ribbon.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend and happy crafting!

Friends Forever Card

2012-01-12T12:25:00.001-06:00

Good afternoon! Today here in Wisconsin we are finally getting snow. They’re forecasting 3-6 inches, possibly more in some areas. It looks so beautiful with the snow sticking to the trees and coming down so peacefully. Tonight into tomorrow will be a different story when the wind becomes an issue and starts blowing and drifting.

Well, today it’s time for The Outlawz Thursday Twist Challenge. The challenge this week is a “Friendship Theme”. It will run from today, Thursday, January 12th till next Wednesday, January 18th. When entering your card/project into the Thursday Twist Challenge and Gallery, please use tag TT011212. Hope you’ll be able to join us for an opportunity to win some fabulous prizes offered this month.

Recipe:

Stamp Sentiment: “Friends Forever” from TAC – Bee-Cuze set.

Card Stocks: White (Georgia Pacific), Light Brown (Value Pack) and Burgundy, Mauve, Dark Green and Olive (Recollections-Holiday Traditions).

Die-Cuts: Memory Box Grapevine Wreath and Nestabilities Scallop Ovals.

Punches: MS Swirling Lace Punch Around the Page, MS Branch, Stampin’ Up! Small Ticket Corner Punch, EK Success Retro Flower Power (Roses) and Punch Bunch: Small Birch Leaf, Medium 5-Flower Corner, Medium Ash Leaf and Medium Fern.

Inks: Memento Black Tuxedo Ink.

Embellishments: Burgundy Stickles, Gold Metallic Thread and 1/2” Burgundy Swirls Sheer Ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Challenges Entered:

For Fun Challenges – Anything Goes – January 17th

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Framed Poinsettia Christmas Card

2012-01-07T06:00:00.000-06:00

I created this card for a few very special family members. This was my first attempt creating a framed card that was cut out by hand and then using the new Spellbinders Layered Poinsettia Die-Cuts.

Recipe:

Card Stocks: White (Georgia Pacific), Cranberry (Wausau Paper) and Green (Reflections-Spice Market).

Die-Cuts: Spellbinders Layered Poinsettia.

Punches: MS Holly Leaves Punch Around the Page, MS Holly and MS Branch.

Embellishments: White Half Pearls and Wine Gingham Ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

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Christmas Cards

2012-01-06T08:00:00.000-06:00

Here’s some Christmas cards I created before Christmas that I sent out to family and friends. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to post them until now.

Hanging Snowflake Ornament Card

Recipe:

Sentiment: “Merry Christmas” from Crafty Cat.

Card Stocks: Lt. Blue (TAC), Green (Basic Occasions) and Blues Pearlescent (Colorbok).

Die-Cuts: Memory Box Snowflake Ornament.

Embossing Folders: Stampin’ Up Snow Burst Textured Expressions.

Punches: MS Pine Needles Trim, MS Holly, MS Branch and Marvy 1 1/2” Scalloped Circle.

Inks: Peeled Paint Distress Ink.

Embellishments: Perfect Pearls Mists – Perfect Pearl (Misted Lt. Blue card stock and then embossed with Snow Burst Textured Folder), Viva Décor Ice White and Red Pearl Pens and 1/8” White w/Silver Trim Ribbon.

Snowflake Ornaments Hanging from Holly Card

Recipe:

Sentiment Stamp: “Happy Holidays!” from Gina K – Festive Frame Stamp Set (created by Melanie Muenchinger).

Card Stocks: Blue Pearlescent (Colorbok), Lilypond and Patch (TAC) and Holly/Stripe Print (K&Company-Let It Snow).

Die-Cuts: Memory Box Holly and Snowflake Ornament.

Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.

Embellishments: Viva Décor Ice White and Red Pearl Pens and White Scrapper’s Floss.

Swirl Christmas Tree Card

Recipe:

Card Stocks: Blue Snowflakes & Swirls (Paper Pizazz) and Silver (Pressed Petals).

Die-Cuts: Memory Box Winterland Tree.

Embellishments: Perfect Pearls Mists – Perfect Pearl (Misted tree to give a more sparkle look), Clear Rhinestones and Sheer White w/Silver Trim Ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

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Little Peeker Waiting For…

2012-01-05T14:07:00.001-06:00

This Little Peeker card was created for The Outlawz Thursday Twist Challenge. The challenge this week is to use “Punches or Dies”. It will run starting today, Thursday, January 5th thru Wednesday, January 12th. When entering your card/project in the Thursday Twist Challenge and Gallery, please use tag TT010512. Hope you’ll be able to join us for an opportunity to win some fabulous prizes this month.

(Inside Card)

Recipe:

Stamp: “Waiting For…Peeker” from Elisabeth Bell (Colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS, cut image out and popped up with 3D Foam Dots).

Sentiment: “Warm Winter Wishes” from Crafty Cat.

Card Stocks: Tan (Wausau Paper), Mauve (Bazzill Basic Paper), Ivy and Indigo (TAC) and Stripe (Colorbok).

Die-Cuts: Frosty Border, Frostyville Border and Madison Window (Memory Box Dies) and Tree (Marianne Design Die).

Embossing Folders: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots.

Punches: MS Snow Flurry Punch Around the Page and Punch Bunch: Mini Daisy, Mini Snowflake and Medium Fern.

Inks: Peeled Paint Distress Ink and Sakura Stardust Gel Pen.

Embellishments: Perfect Pearls Mists – Perfect Pearl (sprayed white card stock and cut out snowflake die-cuts and punches), Viva Décor Cream and Ice White Pearl Pen, Cotton Ball White Fun Flock and Gold Metallic Thread.

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Present Card

2011-12-01T12:01:00.001-06:00

This Present Card was created for The Outlawz Thursday Twist Challenge. The challenge this week is “All Wrapped Up!” – this includes Bright Christmas Papers, a Tag and Ribbon or Bow. It will run starting today, Thursday, December 1st till next week Wednesday, December 7th. When entering your card/project into the gallery at The Outlawz, please use tag TT1201. Hope you’ll be able to join us for an opportunity to win some fabulous prizes.

Inside Card

Close-up of Image

Recipe:

Digital Image: Timmy Penny Present from The Greeting Farm (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiment: Naughty of Nice from Bizzy Becs.

Rubber Stamp Sentiment: Merry Christmas from Craftsmart (purchased at Michaels).

Card Stocks: Red and Patch-Green (TAC) and Prints (Peppermint Forest).

Punches: Marvy Rounded Corner punch, Marvy 1” Circle punch, McGill 1 1/2” Scalloped Circle punch, MS Snow Flurry Punch Around the Page.

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Vintage Photo Distress Ink, Sakura White, Red Star and Stardust Gelly Pens and Black Gel Pen.

Embellishments: Glossy Accents (mice’s eyes, noses and mouths), Sterling Silver Snowflake Charm, White Thread, 1/8” Green Satin ribbon, 3/8” Snowflake Stripes on Green Satin ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon), Red Double Ruffle Satin ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon) and Velcro Circle.

Challenges entered:

Through the Craftroom Door – Challenge #15 - Happy Holidays (Use 3 different embellishments) – December 14th

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Acorn Mouse Card

2011-12-01T10:59:00.001-06:00

This card was originally created for the Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge last week. I haven’t been able to get it posted until now.

Recipe:

Digital Image: Acorn Mouse from Meljen’s Designs (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS, cut image out and popped up with 3D foam circles).

Sentiment: Be Thankful For The Little Things is from a set called So Thankful Circle Word from The Cutting Café (created sentiment to look like a ticket).

Other Digital Items: Acorn Bingo Card and Orange Scalloped Frame – merged together is from a set called Fall Time Bingo Set from The Cutting Café.

Template: Acorn Shaped Card from The Cutting Cafe.

Card Stocks: Dark Green, Dark Brown, Olive and Tan (Recollections-Holiday Traditions) and Prints (DCWV-Amber Autumn Fall Stack).

Die-Cuts: Spellbinders Shapeabilities Foliage Die-Cut.

Embossing Folders: Cuttlebug Distressed Stripes Embossing Folder.

Punches: MS Cornflower and Branch punch, Stampin’ Up Small Ticket Corner punch and Punch Bunch: Medium Ash Leaf, Medium Oak Leaf and Large Fern punches.

Inks: Walnut Stain Distress Ink.

Embellishments: Perfect Pearls Mists-Perfect Pearl (sprayed mum flower), Glossy Accents (acorns, mouse’s eyes and nose), Recollections Ebony Microbeads (center of mum flower), 4mm Gold Rose Buds and 8mm Red Roses (Wild Orchids Crafts) and Brown/Tan Multi-Stripe Grosgrain ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

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Christmas Lantern

2011-11-17T16:48:00.001-06:00

I created this Christmas Lantern for my first posting at The Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge. I was recently asked to join their design team. I was truly so honored and excited that I accepted to be on their design team. The challenge this week is “Shapes and Snowflakes” and will run from Thursday, November 17th till Wednesday, November 23rd. Hope you’ll be able to join us for a chance to win some fabulous prizes.

Backside of Lantern

Lantern with Tea Light

Recipe:

Digital Images: Candle Angel and Leah Angel from Whimsie Doodles (colored images with Prisma color pencils and OMS, cut each image out and popped up with 3D foam squares).

Sentiments: Warm Winter Wishes and Snowy Greetings (Snowflake Christmas Seals – set) from Bross Art Addiction that can be purchased from Prairie Fairy (sponged around sentiment with Walnut Stain Distress Ink and added glitter to snowflakes).

Template: Lantern from Sandra’s Scrap Shop.

Card Stocks: Gold (Recollections – Precious Metals), Dark Green, Olive, Red and Dark Brown (Recollections – Holiday Traditions), White Glitter (Basic Occasions) and Acetate.

Punches: Martha Stewart Branch punch, McGill 1” Circle punch, Marvy 1 1/2” Scalloped Circle punch and Punch Bunch: Medium Fern punch and Small Sprig Leaf punch.

Inks: Walnut Stain Distress Ink and Sakura Stardust (candle holder on Angel).

Embellishments: Gold Ring, Red Carnation Flower, 20mm Brown Tone Roses, 15mm Olive Green Open Roses, 10mm Red Roses, 4mm Tan Rose Buds, White Baby Breaths (all flowers are from Wild Orchids Crafts), Viva Décor Gold Pearl Pen, Star Dust Stickles, Crystal Snow Ultra Fine Glitter (snowflakes on sentiments and Angel’s wings), 3/8” Gold Satin with Gold Edges ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon) and Tea Light (Dollar Tree).

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Anniversary Book Card

2011-10-17T23:56:00.001-05:00

Inside on the left side of book:

Tag:

Inside on the right side of book:

Back Cover:

Tag:

Recipe:

Digital Image: Harvest from The Greeting Farm (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS) and Tag from Cards Etc. Shop (colored swirls with a Sharpie).

Sentiment: Happy Anniversary from Sentiments 4 You.

Tutorial: Book Map from Karen’s Doodles Netherlands.

Card Stocks: Green and Violet (TAC), Prints (My Mind’s Eye-Deena’s Penny Lane), Script print (Digital) and White Doily.

Punches: MS Doily Lace Border punch, MS Lace Scallop Heart Border punch, MS Lace Heart punch, Marvy Rounded Corner punch, McGill 1 1/4” Circle punch, Marvy 1 1/2” Scalloped Circle punch, Marvy Small/Medium Daisy punch, Marvy Oak Leaf punch, MS Branch punch and Punch Bunch punches – Small Sprig Leaf.

Inks: Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

Embellishments: Sterling Silver Heart Charm, Jump Rings, Silver Decorative Corner (Wild Orchids Crafts), Recollections Antique Copper Microbeads, 4mm White Rose Buds and 8mm 2-tone Light Purple Roses (Wild Orchids Crafts), Viva Décor Kiwi, Ice White and Magenta Pearl Pens, 3D Foam, White Lace (Wild Orchids Crafts), Lime Green Flat Lace, 1/8” Olive w/White Center Satin ribbon, 1/8” Violet w/White Center Stitches Grosgrain ribbon, Tiny Sheer Purple Floral Organza ribbon (RRR), 5/8” Celery Satin/Grosgrain Double Band ribbon (RRR) and 5/8” Apple Shimmer Satin ribbon (RRR – Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a terrific week!

Speedy Recovery Criss Cross Card

2011-10-17T23:22:00.001-05:00

Recipe:

Digital Images: Broken Roger and Roger w/Flowers from Ellephantastic Shop (colored images with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiment: Wishing You a Speedy Recovery from Sentiments 4 You.

Card Stocks: Indigo (TAC), Blue prints (Colorbok), Greens and Tan (Colorbok) and Dark Brown (Wausau Paper).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Labels 4.

Punches: Blue Hills Studio Rose Bud Multi-Shaper punch, MS Branch, Marvy Rounded Corner and Punch Bunch – Small Birch Leaf, Small Sprig Leaf and Medium Rock Fern.

Inks: Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink.

Embellishments: Viva Décor Ice White, Sunny Yellow and Copper Pearl Pens, Glossy Accents (balloon and bear’s eyes and nose), 4mm Blue Rose Buds, 10mm Blue Roses and Carnations (Wild Orchids Crafts), White Scrapper’s Floss, White Helen Crochet Lace and Brown/Blue Square Print Sheer Organza ribbon (lace and ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon).

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Christmas Mandela Telescope Easel Card

2011-10-14T12:01:00.001-05:00

Here is another card I created for CDAC Progressive Challenge #4 using Mandelas image from Daisy Doodles.

Recipe:

Digital Image: Mandelas from Daisy Doodles (colored with Bic Markers and created a 3D Decoupage).

Sentiment: Happy Holidays from Crafty Cat.

Card Stocks: Ivy (TAC), Cranberry Tart (Gina K) and Christmas prints (K&Company-Glad Tidings).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Circles/Scalloped Circles and Spellbinders Floral Doily Accent.

Punches: Marvy 1 1/2” Scalloped Circle.

Inks: Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

Embellishments: Olive Rhinestone, Green Pearl Brad, 3/8” Wine Gingham ribbon, 3D Foam Circles, Viva Deco Gold Pearl Pen and Perfect Pearl (Perfect Pearls Mists).

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend!

Scaredy Cat Halloween Treat Bag

2011-10-14T11:01:00.001-05:00

This little treat bag was created for CDAC Progressive Challenge #4 using the darling image called Scaredy Cat from Designed2Delight.

Recipe:

Digital Image: Scaredy Cat from Designed2Delight (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiments: Scaredy Cat and Trick or Treat from Sentiments 4 You.

Template: Treat Bag from Sandra’s Scrap Shop.

Card Stocks: Orange, Green and Tan (Colorbok), Orange print (DCWV-Amber Autumn Stack) and Black print (Cloud 9 Design).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Labels 2 and Stars 5.

Punches: Marvy 1” Circle punch and Punch Bunch: Small Grape Leaf and Small Sprig Leaf.

Inks: Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

Embellishments: Sterling Silver Pumpkin, Sterling Silver Jump Rings, 4mm Tan, 10mm Orange and 15mm Jet Black Roses (Wild Orchid Crafts), Black Jute String, Black Glitter ribbon, Black Plaid Ruffle and Halloween Stars Satin ribbon (all ribbons are from Really Reasonable Ribbon), Glossy Accents (cat’s eyes and nose, pumpkins face and spider), Viva Deco Copper Pearl Pen (on sprig leaves) and 3D Foam Circles.

Challenge Entered:

Monday’s Greeting Cards at The Outlawz – Starry Night (must have stars) – October 16th

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Fall Wreath Window Luminary

2011-10-12T00:01:00.000-05:00

This week I am a Guest Designer at For Fun Challenges. The challenge is “To use Pumpkins but no Jack-O-Lanterns” on your card or project that will run from Wednesday, October 12th thru Tuesday, October 18th. They have a wonderful sponsor this week, Meljen’s Designs, that offers so many adorable digital images. The randomly drawn winner will receive 4 images of their choice. Be sure to join in for a chance to win some fabulous images.

The image I chose to create my project with is called Fall Wreath:

Recipe:

Digital Image: Fall Wreath from Meljen’s Designs (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS; cut image out).

Sentiments: Autumn is a Celebration of Colour and Warmest Autumn Wishes from Cuddly Buddly.

Template: Created a window and re-designed a luminary to fit the window and flower box and then added a cover.

Card Stocks: White Textured (Colorbok), Fall solid colors (Colorbok), Medium Brown (Basic Occasions), Lily Pond (TAC), Leaves print (K&Company-Tim Coffey Fall) and Acetate.

Punches: Fiskars Grass Border punch, MS Picket Fence Border punch, MS Doily Lace Border punch, MS Branch, Marvy Oak Leaf, Marvy Daisy (Mum flowers), Stampin’ Up Bird punch, Marvy 2” Scalloped Square, Punch Bunch: Mini Daisy, Small Sprig Leaf and Medium Rock Fern.

Inks: Vintage Photo Distress Ink and Sakura Stardust Pen (ribbon on wreath).

Embellishments: Glossy Accents (pumpkin and star on wreath), Viva Deco Gold and Ice White Pearl Pen, Black Brad, Wine Twine, 3D foam squares and Battery Operated Tea Light.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Fall Criss Cross Card

2011-10-05T00:01:00.000-05:00

This week I am a Guest Designer at For Fun Challenges. The challenge is “To Use Fall Leaves As Your Focal Point” that will run from Wednesday, October 5th thru Tuesday, October 11th. They have a wonderful sponsor, Di’s Digi Downloads that offers many darling images. The lucky winner of a random drawing from all entries will receive 5 (yes, FIVE) images of the winner's choice!! How wonderful is that? Be sure to join in for a chance to win images of your choice.

The image I chose to create my card is called Halloween Moon:

Recipe:

Digital Image: Halloween Moon from Di’s Digi Downloads (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiments: Autumn Abundance sentiment from Raindrop Echo Drops.

Tutorial: Criss Cross Card from Splitcoast Stampers.

Cardstocks: Burgundy, Orange, Yellow-Orange and Tan (Colorbok), Green (Best Occasions), Dark Brown and Beige (Value Pack), Clove and Goldenrod (Wausau Paper), Plaid, Stripe and Orange prints (K&Company-Tim Coffey Fall) and Leaf print (DCWV-Amber Autumn Fall Stack).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Ovals/Scalloped Ovals and Foliage.

Punches: MS Branch punch, MS, Laurel Leaf Border punch, Marvy Small Oak Leaf punch, Marvy Rounded Corner punch and Punch Bunch: Small Sunflower and Small Sprig Leaf punches.

Embellishments: Recollections Antique Copper Microbeads, Viva Deco Cream Pearl Pen, Penelope Crochet Lace and 3/8” Red Diamond Satin ribbon (both from Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you’re able to join this week’s challenge at For Fun Challenges for a chance to win some adorable digital images from Di’s Digi Downloads!

Swallowtail & Sunflower Card Box

2011-10-04T15:04:00.002-05:00

Recipe:

Digital Image: Swallowtail & Sunflower from CDAC Progressive Challenge (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiments: Cheery Day and True Friend tickets from When the Scrap Hit the Fun.

Template: Card Box from A Path of Paper.

Card Stocks/Digital Papers: Clove and Goldenrod (Wausau Paper), Ivy (Colorbok-Warm Earth Tones) and Prints (Digital papers).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Circles/Scalloped Circles, Nestabilities Ovals/Scalloped Ovals and Sizzix Branch w/Leaves Die.

Punches: EK Success Medium Daisy punch, Marvy Medium Daisy punch, MS Doily Lace Border punch, MS Branch and Blue Hills Studio Marta Multi-Shaper II.

Inks: Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

Embellishments: Recollections Antique Copper Microbeads, Orange Glass Bead, Small Silver Filigree Corner, Viva Deco Sunny Yellow Pearl Pen, Perfect Pearl’s Mists-Perfect Pearl, White Scrapper’s Floss, 1/4” Cream Mini Decorative Braid Trim and 1/4” Yellow Micro Gingham ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

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Pinecones and Baubles Card

2011-10-04T14:45:00.001-05:00

Recipe:

Digital Image: Long Ornament (made into a template) from Birds.

Sentiments: Tidings of Comfort and Joy sentiment from Crafty Cat.

Card Stocks: Ivy and Red (TAC), Brown (Natural-Value Pack) and Prints (DCWV-Holiday Collections and My Mind’s Eye-Sweet Dreams).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Ovals/Scalloped Ovals.

Punches: Marvy 1 1/2” Scalloped Circle punch, McGill Floral Petals, MS Branch, Punch Bunch punches: Medium Impatiens (used to make ornament), Medium Fern and Small Ovoid Petal (used to create pinecones).

Embossing Folders: Cuttlebug Argyle Embossing Folder.

Inks: Memento Desert Sand Ink and Walnut Stain Distress Ink.

Embellishments: Yes! Paste (used to put pinecones together), Viva Deco Gold Pearl Pen, Gold Thread, Gold Ribbon and Burgundy/Gold Reversible Stitched Edge ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

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Happy Birthday Harley Davidson Style

2011-10-04T14:30:00.001-05:00

I created this card for my husband for his birthday. We own a 2002 Harley Davison Softail FLSTC Heritage Classic and wanted to make a card for him that looked like our bike.

Recipe:

Digital image: Harley Davidson Softail FLSTC Heritage Classic and Harley Davidson Shield Emblem from Coloring Book.

Sentiments: Happy Birthday To You from Crafty Cat, September Birthday Circle/September Calendar from Blue Bird Flats and Happy Birthday To You from Sentiments 4 You.

Templates: Ticket Holder from Sandra’s Scrap Shop.

Card Stocks/Digital Papers: Golden Harvest (Designed 2 Delights), Kicking Leaves (Toucan Scraps), Microdots (Pink Gem), Bearly Mine Designs, Black (TAC) and Orange (Colorbok-Warm Earth Tones).

Die-Cuts: Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Motifs, Nestabilities Circles/Scalloped Circles and Sizzix Decorative Swirls Dies.

Punches: McGill 1 1/4” Circle punch and Stampin’ Up Extra Large Petite Pennants.

Embossing Folders: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots/Diamonds in the Rough Embossing Folders and Stampin’ Up Sizzix Square Lattice Textured Impressions Folder.

Inks: Memento Potter’s Clay Ink and Walnut Stain Distress Ink.

Embellishments: Sterling Silver Motorcycle Charm, Sterling Silver Jump Rings, Orange/Black Buttons, Black Scrapper’s Floss and Oyster Baker’s Twine (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

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With Deepest Sympathy Card Gift Box

2011-09-22T12:42:00.001-05:00

Recipe:

Sentiments: Sympathy sentiments from Nana Vic’s Designs and Blank Ticket Stub from Bizzy Becs.

Templates: Card Gift Box, Tag and Ticket Holder from Sandra’s Scrap Shop.

Card Stocks: Turquoise (Colorbok) and Digital Paper prints (Bearly Mine Designs, GTC and Pop & Stick).

Die-Cuts: Spellbinders Floral Doily Motifs, Floral Doily Accents and Sizzix Corner Flourish #2.

Punches: McGill 1/4” Round punch and Punch Bunch Medium Rock Fern.

Inks: Old Paper Distress Ink and Viva Deco Ice White Pearl Pen.

Embellishments: Pearl Brad, 4mm, 10mm and 15mm Mulberry Paper Roses and Baby Breaths (Wild Orchid Crafts), Silver Filigree Corner (Wild Orchid Crafts), ( 3/8” Turquoise w/Brown Dots Sheer Organza ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon), Turquoise Sheer Organza ribbon, White Estelle Crochet Lace (Really Reasonable Ribbon) and Prima Large White w/Turquoise Polka Dots Flower.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

School Pack Back Box

2011-09-14T13:07:00.001-05:00

This school pack back box was created for CDAC Progressive Challenge using this darling image, Madison from Stamp ‘n Doodle.

Recipe:

Digital Image: Madison from Stamp ‘n Doodle (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Template: Back Pack Box tutorial from Splitcoast Stampers.

Card Stocks: Purple (TAC), Back to School Items paper (Panda Bear – School Occupation) and Blue Plaids paper (Panda Bear – School Occupation).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Labels 4.

Punches: Punch Bunch Medium Rock Fern.

Inks: Memento Summer Sky.

Embellishments: Purple Mini Eyelets, Purple Button Brads, Mulberry Paper Roses (4mm, 8mm, 10mm – Wild Orchid Craft), Viva Deco Ice White Pearl Pen, Glossy Accents (apple and back pack), Velcro Circles, 3/16” Pink Stitched Edge Reversible Ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon) and Estelle White Crochet Lace (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend!

Triple Easel Birthday Card for Aiden’s 5th Birthday

2011-09-14T12:16:00.001-05:00

This card was created from my Grandson, Aiden’s 5th Birthday. He loves the movie Toy Story 3 so I thought it would be fun to make a triple easel card using the characters from the movie.

I also made his birthday cake.

Aiden and his 2 1/2 year old brother, Mitchell.

Recipe:

Digital Images: Toy Story characters from Coloring Book pages (colored images with Prisma color pencils and OMS, cut the images out and popped up some of them with 3D foam squares), Banner from Birds, Happy Birthday to You Music Sheet and You’ve Got A Friend In Me Music Sheet from Coloring Book pages.

Sentiments: Wishing You A Happy Birthday sentiment from Nana Vic’s Designs (Birthday Set 2), 5 sentiment from Blue Birds Flat, Happy Birthday sentiment from Sentiments 4 You and Special Day Calendar from Pink Gem Designs.

Card Stocks: Yellow, Green and Blue prints (Big Lots – Celebrate), Banner Swiss Dots prints (Martha Steward – Bright) and Banner Plaid prints (K & Company – Brenda Walton Small Wonders Boy).

Card: Triple Easel Card.

Punches: McGills 1 1/4” Circle and Marvy 1 1/2” Scalloped Circle.

Inks: Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink (sponged around sentiments and music sheets).

Embellishments: Black Scrapper’s Floss, Viva Décor Ice White and Copper Pearl Pen and Glossy Accents.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Birthday Magic Card

2011-09-14T11:37:00.001-05:00

This birthday card was created for my wonderful Mom. I wanted to make a really special card for her for everything she does for me. My mom is like my best friend. We talk almost everyday and no matter what, she is always there for me.

Recipe:

Digital Image: Daisy’s from The Stamping Boutique (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiment: Birthday sentiment and tickets from Nana Vic’s Designs (Birthday Set 2).

Card: Magic Card from StampArtic.

Card Stocks: Brown, Ivy and Olive (TAC), White Metallic (Vintage Cream), Yellow Daisy prints (Stitchy Stamps – Buttercups & Daisys), Green Stripe (Stitchy Stamps – Painted Garden) and Tan Gingham (Pink Gem – Gingham).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Circles, Floral Doily Motifs and Floral Doily Accent.

Punches: Fiskars Sunflower Border, Marvy 1 1/2” and 2” Circle, McGill 1 1/4” Circle, Marvy Small/Medium Daisy and Punch Bunch punches: Mini/Small Sun, Medium Oak Leaf, Medium Fern, Medium Single Petal and Large Daisy.

Inks: Antique Linen and Peeled Paint Distress Inks and Sakura Stardust.

Embellishments: Topaz Gemstones, Green Rhinestone Brads, Yellow Baby Breathes, Yellow Stickles (center of daisies), 3/8” Moss Green Swiss Dots Grosgrain ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon) and 1/2” Beatrice White Crochet Lace (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Thanks so much for stopping by!

With Deepest Sympathy Magic Card

2011-08-31T01:52:00.001-05:00

Recipe:

Sentiments: With Sympathy from Nana Vic’s Designs.

Tutorial: Magic Card from StampAntic.

Card Stocks: Ivy and Light Brown (TAC) and Prints (Colorbok – Rosewood).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Circles/Scalloped Circles and Ovals/Scalloped Ovals.

Punches: Blue Hills Studio Multi Shaper Punch – Rose Bud, EK Success Small/Medium Flower punches, McGill Giant Flower punch, McGill 1/4” Round punch (baby breaths), Stampin’ Up Bird punch and Punch Bunch Medium Fern punch.

Inks: Scattered Straw Distress Ink.

Embellishments: Pearl Brads, Rhinestone Flower Gem and 5/8” Capri Blue Satin with Grosgrain Edge Ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a fabulous day!

With Deepest Sympathy Napkin Fold Card

2011-08-31T01:35:00.001-05:00

Recipe:

Sentiments: With Sympathy from Nana Vic’s Designs.

Tutorial: Napkin Fold Card from Splitcoast Stampers.

Card Stocks: Ivy and Indigo (TAC) and prints (K & Company).

Die-Cuts: Spellbinders Shapeabilities – Parisian Motifs/Parisian Accents and Nestabilities Circles.

Punches: MS Deco Fan Corner/Border punches, EK Success Small/Medium Flower punch, McGill Giant Flower punch and Punch Bunch Small Birch and Medium Fern.

Inks: Scattered Straw Distress Ink.

Embellishments: Olive Rhinestones and 5/8” Ivory Sheer Ribbon.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Josh with Puppy–Father’s Day Card

2011-06-16T12:17:00.001-05:00

Welcome to Craft Us Crazy Challenge #10. The theme for this challenge is “Father’s Day and/or Masculine Theme” with two wonderful sponsor, Lauretta’s Digital Stamps was for the first week of the challenge and Pink Gem Designs is for this second week of the challenge. The challenge will run from June 9th thru June 22nd. Hope you’ll be able to join us at Craft Us Crazy for a chance to win fabulous challenge prizes offered by Lauretta’s Digital Stamps and Pink Gem Designs or be one of the Top 3 and entered to win a prize from our monthly sponsor, Stitchy Bear Digital Designs.

Sponsor Prize: 4 free digital images of winners choice.

Sponsor Blurb: Hi am Lauretta, i am also known under the nickname of ladypou. I am the founder of Craft Your Passion Challenge blog. I love to draw, and have started my own line of digital stamps in January 2010 called Lauretta's Digital Stamps. You can find my images here: http://laurettasdigitalstamps.blogspot.com/. I am also on other Design teams like MelJens Designs and Pattie's creations (both digital stamp artist) and on Karmascrap ( a weekly sketch challenge ) and also a store DT here in Canada called ( La cour a Scrap...booking) I love each and every place were i have fun creating and expressing my artistic passions. Please come and visit me on my personal blog: http://www.passioncartesetplus.blogspot.com/

Sponsor Prize: 4 IMAGES OF WINNERS CHOICE.

Recipe:

Digital Image: Josh with Puppy from Pink Gem Designs and Background Tree and Fence from Di’s Digi Downloads (merged images together and colored images with Prisma color pencils and OMS) .

Sentiments: Happy Father’s Day ticket from When the Scrap Hits the Fun and Sending You Kisses from NettieG’s Digital.

Card Stocks: Pistachio Gingham (created star fold) and Baby Blue Gingham (Pink Gem Designs-Gingham) and Patch and Jacaranda (TAC).

Punches: Marvy Rounded Corner, McGill 1 1/4” Circle and Marvy 1 1/2” Scalloped Circle.

Inks: Peeled Paint Distress Ink (sponged around sentiment), Memento Summer Sky and Angel Pink (sponged sky and around ticket sentiment) and White Gel Pen (dots on cheek).

Embellishments: Glossy Accents (puppy’s eyes, nose and tag on collar, star on sweater, boots and mushrooms), Lavender Flower Soft (flowers in tree and on ground) and Green Grosgrain ribbon.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a terrific weekend!

Anniversary Easel Cake Card

2011-06-16T11:02:00.001-05:00

Recipe:

Digital Image: Bride & Groom from May Britt’s Hobby Blog (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiment: Anniversary from NettieG’s Digital.

Card Stocks: Black, White and Light Green (TAC), Burgundy, Green and Yellow (Colorbok), Black prints (Colorbok) and Burgundy Polka Dots print (Paper Pizazz).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Labels 10, Circles/Scalloped Circles).

Punches: McGill 1 1/4” Circle, Marvy 1 1/2” Scalloped Circle, MS Branch and Punch Bunch punches: Mini Sun, Small/Medium/Large Blossom, Small Birch Leaf, Medium Fern and Small Lily.

Inks: Antique Linen Distress Ink (sponged around image), Burgundy Sharpie Pen (edges of centers) and Sakura Clear Star (ribbon on image).

Embellishments: Burgundy (flowers on image and dots on black scalloped card stock), Silver (around top of cake layers) and Yellow (center of flowers) Stickles, Opal Glitter Spray (flowers), Crystal Snow Ultra Fine Glitter (Bride’s gown and veil), Silver Love Heart Charm, Silver Jump Rings, Estelle Crochet Lace (around cake layers), Black Crochet Lace and Burgundy Swirls Sheer Organza ribbon (all lace trims and ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!

Birthday Cards

2011-06-16T10:36:00.001-05:00

The Green Lantern Birthday Cake Easel Card

Recipe:

Image: The Green Lantern (computer generated).

Sentiments: Number 6 from Blue Bird Flats and Happy Birthday To You from Scrap-A-Licious (added name to center of sentiment).

Card Stocks: Light Ivy and Patch (TAC), All Spruced Up (Gina K), Star print (Paper Pizazz), Green Argyle print (Recollections), Green Dots print (Welcome Baby) and Acetate.

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Circles and Scalloped Ovals.

Punches: McGill 1/4” Round, McGill 1 1/4” Circle and Marvy 1 1/2” Scalloped Circle.

Embellishments: Lime Green Stickles (around top and bottom of cake), Green Candles, Green Grosgrain ribbon and Hunter Green Grosgrain ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Dallas Cowboys Birthday Card

Recipe:

Image: Dallas Cowboys (computer generated).

Sentiments: Age 16 from Blue Bird Flats and Happy Birthday to You from Scrap-A-Licious (added name to center of sentiment).

Card Stocks: Indigo and Gray (TAC) and Stripe print (Miss Elizabeth’s-Patriotic).

Die-Cuts: Labels 2.

Punches: McGill 1 1/4” Circle and Marvy 1 1/2” Scalloped Circle.

Embellishments: Clear Star Buttons, Gray Satin ribbon and Blue Stars Satin ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a fabulous day!

Get Well Soon Sick Little Bear Easel Tissue Box Card

2011-06-16T09:23:00.001-05:00

Recipe:

Digital image: Sick Little Bear from Meljen’s Designs (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiment: Get Well Soon from Sentiments 4 You.

Card Stocks: Brown, Light Blue, Ivy, Lily Pond and Indingo (TAC) and prints (Colorbok).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Circles/Scallop Circles.

Punches: MS Hydrangea and Branch, McGill 1 1/4” Circle, Marvy 1 1/2” Scalloped Circle and Punch Bunch Punches: Small Sprig Twig and Medium Rock Fern.

Inks: White Gel Pen (dots on bear’s cheeks).

Embellishments: Glossy Accents (bear’s eyes and nose, thermometer and spoon), White Pearls, Silver w/White Center Charm, Silver Jump Rings, Brown Twill Tape (Really Reasonable Ribbon) and Blue w/Brown Edges Grosgrain ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend!

Remember–Memorial Day

2011-05-26T17:19:00.001-05:00

Welcome to Craft Us Crazy Challenge #9. The theme for this challenge is in honor of Memorial Day…“Remembrance and/or Love” with two wonderful sponsor, Stamp Fairy for the first week of the challenge and Digi’s by Phooka for the second week of the challenge. The challenge will run from May 26th thru June 8th. Hope you’ll be able to join us at Craft Us Crazy for a chance to win fabulous challenge prizes offered by Stamp Fairy and Digi’s by Phooka or be one of the Top 3 and entered to win a prize from our monthly sponsor, Stitchy Bear Digital Designs.

Prize Package:

$10.00 Gift Voucher

Digi’s by Phooka will be sponsoring Craft Us Crazy June 2nd thru June 8th.

Monthly Sponsor:

"Hi my name is Stitchy and I am Co-Owner of Stitchy Bear Stamps...we started this store April 1st, No Fooling haha..I live in upstate New York with my husband and two TEENAGE adults haha, I do say that loosely as they think they run the show here, NOT...

I been creating stamps for a little less than a year now and I am totally addicted to the craft..I started about 4 years ago making digital scraps and I knew there was much more out there, so a friend of mine introduced me to digital stamps...and the rest they say is history...I look forward to seeing all the beautiful creations come through...good luck everyone..stitchy xoxox"

Recipe:

Digital Image: Bunny 4 from Stamp Fairy (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiment: Remember sentiment from Sentiments 4 You (added Let Us Not Forget by the computer).

Tutorial: Star Fold Card from StampARTic.

Card Stocks: Indigo, Yellow, Light Ivy and Ivy (TAC), Burgundy (Colorbok-Warm Earth Tones) and Patriotic prints (Miss Elizabeth’s-Patriotic).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Circles/Scalloped Circles.

Punches: MS Stars Border, EK Success Small/Medium Daisy, McGill 1 1/4” Circle, Marvy 1 1/2” Scalloped Circle and Punch Bunch: Mini Star, Small Sparkle, Medium Single Petal and Medium Fern.

Inks: White Gel Pen (dots on bunny’s cheeks).

Embellishments: Silver Star Charm, Silver Jump Rings, Red Baby Breaths, Yellow Stickles (center of flowers), Glossy Accents (bunny’s nose and eyes) and 3/8” Royal Blue Swiss Dots Grosgrain ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Challenges Entered:

Digi Doodle Shop’s Best – Challenge #60 – Anything Goes – June 1st

DYSU Challenge Blog – DYSU #21 – Animals – June 1st

Fab ‘n Funky Challenges – Challenge #74 – Cute and Cuddly – May 31st

For Fun Challenges – Patriotic Colors – May 31st

The Paper Shelter – Challenge #15 – Anything Goes – May 31st

Scrapalicious Challenge – Challenge #4 – Memorial Day – May 31st

Simon Say Stamp! Challenge Blog – Stars and Stripes – May 31st

Creative Card Crew – Anything Goes – May 30th

Tuesday Throwdown – Challenge #50 – Stripes – June 6th

Lexi’s Creations – Challenge #40 – Spots and/or Stripes – May 29th

Paper Playtime – Challenge #46 – Anything But Add a Charm – May 29th

Stamps R Us Challenge Blog – Going Digital – May 29th

There’s Magic in the Air – Let’s Make our own Flowers – May 29th

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Baby Girl Easel Gift Box Card

2011-05-17T17:55:00.001-05:00

Welcome to Craft Us Crazy Challenge #8. The theme for this challenge is a “Favorite Embellishment and/or Something New” with two wonderful sponsor, Digital Delights by Louby Lou for the first week of the challenge and The Pixie Cottage for the second week of the challenge. The challenge will run from May 19th thru May 25th. Hope you’ll be able to join us at Craft Us Crazy for a chance to win fabulous challenge prizes offered by Digital Delights by Louby Lou and The Pixie Cottage or be one of the Top 3 and entered to win a prize from our monthly sponsor, The Cutting Cafe.

Welcome to Digital Delights, a magical place filled with little digi creations from all walks of life. We have a wide range of digital stamps which are delivered straight to your email 24/7! In addition we also have a growing range of "Delightful Piecings" which are paper pieced files designed to be used with your cutting machines or for hand cutting.

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Prize Package: 3 Digital Images of winner’s choice.

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Prize Package: $10.00 Gift Certificate.

Recipe:

Digital Images: Little Dumpling, Bow, Rattle and Accessories Bear from Digital Delights by Louby Lou (colored images with Prisma color pencils and OMS – images were all merged together to complete one picture).

Sentiment: Baby Girl sentiment from NettieG’s Digital Image.

Card Stocks: Yellow, Pink, Lavender, Green, Blue and Orange (Colorbok-Textured Soft Pastels), Yellow Print (Colorbok), Orange Print (Colorbok-Bright Florals) and Blocks Print (Welcome Paper).

Die Cuts: Nestabilities Circles/Scalloped Circles.

Punches: MS Butterfly, Fiskars Butterfly, McGill 1 1/4” Circle, Marvy 1 1/2” Scalloped Circle, Punch Bunch punches: Medium Fern, Small Bellflower, Medium Sweet Pea and Small Chestnut.

Inks: White Gel Pen (dots on baby’s face and teddy bear’s face) and Yellow Star Gel Pen (stars on rattle).

Embellishments: White Pearls, Purple Pearls, Lavender Buttons, Silver Bear Charm, Silver Jump Rings, White Scrapper’s Floss, Baby’s Breath, 1/8” Pink Minidots ribbon, 1/8” Lavender Minidots ribbon, 1/8” Yellow Satin ribbon, 3/8” Light Yellow Diamond Satin ribbon, 3/4” Lavender Plaid Ruffles and 1/2” Amelia White Crochet Lace (all ribbons and lace is from Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Challenges entered:

Really Reasonable Ribbon’s Ramblings – Challenge #24 – Anything Goes – May 29th

Through the Craft Room Door – Challenge #2 – Any Winged Thing – May 31st

Sentimental Sundays – Challenge #55 – Handmade Flowers – May 21st

Tuesday Throwdown – Challenge #49 – Baby/Child – May 23rd

Bunny Zoe’s Crafts – Challenge #12 – Lace – June 12th

Ooh La La Creations Challenges – Challenge #80 – Fancy Folds – May 29th

ECP Challenges – Challenge #38 – Pretty Pastel Colours – May 26th

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Strawberry Girl

2011-05-17T14:40:00.001-05:00

Recipe:

Digital Image: Strawberry Girl from Mo’s Digital Pencil (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiment: Thanks a Bunch sentiment from When the Scrap Hits the Fun.

Tutorial: Mini Brown Bag Basket from The Pink Elephant and So Berry Special Strawberries tutorial from Paperscrapz by Sherry Brickey.

Card Stocks: Brown Paper Bag, Yellows (Wausau Paper), Patch & Ivy (TAC), Cranberry Tart (Gina K), White Metallic (Pressed Petals – strawberry blossom flowers), Strawberry Prints (K&Company - Brenda Walton-Small Wonders and Berry Sweet).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Circles, Ovals/Scalloped Ovals.

Punches: Punch Bunch punches: Mini/Small Sun, Small Stamen, Small Birch and Medium Blossom.

Embellishments: Ivy Rhinestones, Red Brads, Silver Strawberry Charm, Silver Jump Rings, Yellow Stickles (center of flower and on sentiment), 5/8” Leaf Satin ribbon, 1/4” Moss w/White Dots Grosgrain ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon) and 1/2” Helen White Crochet Lace (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Challenges entered:

Really Reasonable Ribbon’s Ramblings – Challenge #24 – Anything Goes – May 29th

Bronte and Bella’s Challenge Blog – Challenge #82 - “Here Comes Summer” theme – May 18th

Sentimental Sundays – Challenge #55 – Handmade Flowers – May 21st

Through the Craft Room Door – Challenge #1 - Anything Goes

A Spoonful of Sugar – Challenge #152 – Anything Goes – May 23rd

Papertake Weekly Challenge – Bloom & Grow – May 23rd

Use It Tuesday – Challenge #7 – Bling – May 20th

One Stitch At A Time Challenge – Challenge #62 – Anything Goes – May 22nd

Thanks so much for stopping by!

CMIT Featured Designer Challenge – Flowers for Mother’s Day Lattice Card

2011-05-17T12:42:00.001-05:00

Recipe:

Tutorial: Lattice Card tutorial from Valita’s Designs & Fresh Folds.

Sentiment: Happy Mother’s Day sentiment from NettieG’s Digital Image.

Card Stocks: Pinks, Greens, Yellow, Cream and Tan (TAC) and print (K&Company-Classic K).

Die Cuts: Nestabilities Ovals/Scalloped Ovals.

Punches: MS Branch, McGill Small Snowflake, McGill Mini Petals, McGill 1 1/4” Circle, Marvy 1 1/2” Scalloped Circle, Fiskars Butterfly, Marvy Dragonfly, Punch Bunch punches: Mini/Small Sun, Medium Chestnut, Medium Fern, Medium Blossom, Medium Single Petal, Small Cherry Blossom and Small Sparkle.

Embellishments: White Pearls, Black Rhinestones, Silver Dragonfly Charm, Silver Jump Rings, Half 1” Styrofoam Ball (used for Rhododendron Bush) and 3/8” Tiny Butterfly White Multi Grosgrain Ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Challenges Entered:

Creating Memories in Time – Mother’s Day theme – May 31st

Through the Craft Room Door – Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by!

CMIT Featured Designer Challenge - Flowers for Mother’s Day Lattice Card

2011-05-17T11:43:00.001-05:00

Recipe:

Tutorial: Lattice card tutorial from Valita’s Designs & Fresh Folds.

Sentiment: Mother’s Day sentiment from Sentiments 4 You.

Card Stocks: Cream, Tan, Pink, Ivy, Light Ivy and Yellow (TAC) and print (K&Company-Classic K).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Labels 4.

Punches: MS Branch, McGill 1 1/4” Circle, Marvy 1 1/2” Scalloped Circle, Fiskars Butterfly, Punch Bunch punches: Medium Blossom, Small Cosmos, Small Lily, Small Sparkle, Small Birch Leaf and Medium Fern.

Inks: Sharpie Rust Marker (edges of center flowers) and Memento Angel Pink Ink (sponged edges of petals).

Embellishments: White Pearls, Pink Pearls, Silver Heart Charm, Silver Jump rings, Yellow Stickles (center of flowers on sentiment) and 3/8” Pink Linedots Grosgrain ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Challenges entered:

Creating Memories in Time – Mother’s Day Challenge – May 31st

Through the Craft Room Door – Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Wedding Cake Easel Card

2011-04-30T16:24:00.001-05:00

This card was created for a friend to give as a wedding card. I re-created the cake so that it had 3 layers and re-sized the easel card to fit over the cake when closed.

Recipe:

Digital Image: Jr. Bride & Groom from M & M (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiments: Wedding Day Greeting and To the Bride and Groom sentiments from Digital Doodling.

Card Stocks: Black and Ivy (TAC), White and Black Metallic-flowers (Pressed Petals), Prints (Colorbok) and Print for cake (DCWV-Holiday Stack).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Labels.

Punches: Punch Bunch Small/Medium Blossoms, Mini/Small Suns and Small Birch Leaf and Blue Hills Studio Marta Multi-Shaper II.

Embellishments: Black Rhinestones, Clear Rhinestones, Silver Flower w/Black Stone Charm, White Doily, White Glitter Flourish, Fuchsia Flower Soft (bouquet), Black Diamond Stickles (icing around cake layers), Star Dust Stickles (center of flowers on cake print), Crystal Snow Ultra Fine Glitter (veil and gown), Glossy Accents (shoes), Natural Flower w/Black Center Trim (around cake layers) and Silver Edge Organza Ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Challenges entered:

Through the Craft Room Door – Challenge #1 – Anything Goes – May 14th

ECP Challenges – Challenge #37 – Wedding Theme (Red, White & Blue, Love or Royal Wedding – May 12th

Cardmadfairy’s Digi Day Challenge – Challenge #7 – Weddings – May 12th

Crafty Ann’s Challenge Blog – Challenge #39 – Fancy Folds – May 5th

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge – Challenge #80 – Congratulations – May 5th

Sew Many Cards Challenge Blog – Challenge #52 – Easel Card – May 5th

Stampin’ For the Weekend – Challenge #8 – Wedding Theme – May 5th

Totally Papercrafts Challenge – Challenge #64 – Glitter – May 5th

Wags ‘n Whiskers – Challenge #53 – Use a Punch/or Die – May 12th

Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog – Wedding Theme – May 4th

Digi Doodles Shop’s Best – Challenge #56 – Anything Goes – May 4th

Really Reasonable Ribbon’s Ramblings – Challenge #23 – Double Dutch (Use 2 Ribbons, Laces or Trims) – May 12th

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Cuddle Bun Baby Mother’s Day Card

2011-04-28T01:21:00.001-05:00

Welcome to Craft Us Crazy Challenge #7. The theme for this challenge is a “Mother’s Day/and or Floral” with two wonderful sponsor, Meljen’s Designs for the first week of the challenge and Your Next Stamp for the second week of the challenge. The challenge will run from April 28th thru May 11th. Hope you’ll be able to join us at Craft Us Crazy for a chance to win fabulous challenge prizes offered by Meljen’s Designs and Your Next Stamp or be one of the Top 3 and entered to win a prize from our monthly sponsor, The Cutting Cafe.

Meljen's Designs is a lovely stamp company owned and illustrated by Melissa Jenkins. She illustrates whimsical rubber and digital images inspired by her kids and family. Meljen's Designs has new releases along with a new challenge every Thursday, freebies every Monday and a Guest Designer each month at the Meljen's Designs Blog. Please visit the Meljen's Designs line of stamps at the WHIMSY STAMPS STORE to browse and enjoy Melissa's wonderful images!

Prize: 4 Digi images of winner’s choice.

Your Next Stamp offers a unique variety of fun and whimsical rubber stamps for every occasion! Their signature lines include Fhiona and Friends, Heather Collections, Dale Designs and the humorous Franfou Collection. Stamps are produced with top quality rubber, which are then mounted onto cling foam, trimmed and are ready to use with any clear block!
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Prize: $10.00 gift certificate.

Monthly Sponsor - TOP 3 will be put in a drawing at the end of the month to win a terrific prize from monthly sponsor.

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Recipe:

Digital Image: Cuddle Bun Baby from Meljen’s Designs (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS – popped image up with 3D foam squares).

Sentiment: Mother’s Day sentiment from NettieG’s Designs.

Tutorial: Quilt Card tutorial from Splitcoast Stampers.

Card Stocks: Patch and Rose (TAC) and Prints (Colorbok).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Blossom Two.

Embossing Folders: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots and Textile Embossing Folders.

Punches: MS Small/Large Hydrangea punches, Punch bunch Fern punch, McGill 1 1/4” Circle punch and Marvy 1 1/5” Scallop Circle punch.

Inks: Aloe Vera Versa Magic Chalk Ink (sponged around image) and Sakura Clear Star (diaper, bow, hearts and background).

Embellishments: Silver Heart Charm, Pink Pearls (center of flowers), 5/8” Green/Pink Wire Ribbon and Glossy Accents (bunnies’ eyes and cheeks).

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!

Bunny Violets

2011-04-24T14:24:00.001-05:00

This card was created for my parents for Easter.

Recipe:

Digital Image: Bunny Violets from Angels Landing (colored images with Prisma color pencils and OMS, cut images out 3x’s and popped up with 3D foam squares).

Sentiment: Happy Easter sentiment from NettieG’s Digital.

Card Stocks: Purple and Green (TAC), Purple Floral print (Paper Pizzaz) and Purple/Green Stripe print (Colorbok).

Punches: McGill Birch punch, MS Branch punch, McGill 1 1/4” Circle punch and Marvy 1 1/2” Scallop Circle punch.

Inks: Summer Sky Memento Ink (sponged around image).

Embellishments: Glossy Accents (bunny’s eyes and nose), Yellow Stickles (center of flowers), Silver Bunny Charm, Silver Jump Rings, Green Gemstone Brads and 5/8” Lime Ribbon.

Challenges:

For Fun Challenges – Easter theme – April 26th

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a Happy Easter!

Birthday Gretel Cake with Candles Easel Card

2011-04-24T14:09:00.001-05:00

It’s that time of the month again for the Roses Challenge. This month was Sue’s challenge. Her challenge was to create a “FANCY FOLD” card. I had been surfing the web and came across this tutorial to create a birthday cake with candles easel card. How perfect! So, I decided to make this birthday card for my daughter, Karissa. Her birthday isn’t until July but now I have it done early. Hope you get some time to check out the other Roses cards (Betty, Connie, Kerrie, Mary Anne, Olga, Patti and Sue). Their links are located on the right side of my blog. As always they have done a spectacular job! Well, next month is my challenge. Be sure to stop back to see what I maybe challenging the gals the last Sunday of the month.

Recipe:

Digital Image: Birthday Gretel from CC Designs (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiments: Wonderful Birthday from NettieG’s Designs and The More the Candles the Bigger the Wish from Blue Bird Flats.

Tutorial: Birthday Cake with Candles Easel Card from Stempeleinmaleins.

Card Stocks: Olive and Teal (Best Occasions-Textured Earthtones), Cream (TAC), Prints (Colorbok) and Acetate.

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Circles, Labels 4, Labels 9 and Sizzix Scribbles Swirls Sizzlits Die.

Punches: McGill 1/4” Round punch, McGill 1 1/4” Circle punch, Marvy 1 1/2” Scallop Circle punch, EK Success Flower punch and Blue Hills Studio Isabella Multi-Shaper II punch.

Inks: Aegean Blue Versa Magic Chalk Ink (sponged around image) and Sakura Stardust (bow and wings), Yellow Star and Purple Star (candles on sentiment) and White Gel Pen (dots on cheeks).

Embellishments: Glossy Accents (balloons and flame on candle), White Liquid Applique (icing around top and bottom of cake), Crystal Snow Ultra Fine Glitter (on cupcake frosting), Silver Flower Charm, Silver Jump Rings, Purple Gemstone Brads, Tiny Purple Floral Sheer Organza Ribbon, Jungle Green Satin Ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon), Violet w/Cream Stitches Grosgrain Ribbon and Penelope Lace (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Thank you for stopping by! Hope everyone has a wonderful Easter!

Penelope Puppy

2011-04-14T00:03:00.001-05:00

Welcome to Craft Us Crazy Challenge #6. This week we have a “Thinking of You and Fuzzy Animals” with a wonderful sponsor, Robyn’s Fetish. The challenge will run from April 14th thru April 27th. Hope you’ll be able to join us at Craft Us Crazy for a chance to win a fabulous challenge prize offered by Robyn’s Fetish or be one of the Top 3 and entered to win a prize from our monthly sponsor, Stamp Fairy.

Sponsor Blurb: Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More is proud to sponsor this challenge.

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More, a division of I Did It Creations, was created and is owned by Robyn Weinrib. Robyn offers a wonderful variety of digital stamps and digital papers, designed to meet the needs of all digital paper crafting addicts for every occasion.

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More is happy to offer the winner of this challenge 5 digital stamps or 4 digital stamps and 1 digital paper set of their choice.

Sponsor Prize Package: 5 Robyn's Fetish digital products as a prize to the winner of your challenge. This may be EITHER 5 digital stamps OR 4 digital stamps and 1 paper set.

Recipe:

Digital Image: Penelope Puppy from Robyn’s Fetish (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiment: Thinking of You sentiment.

Card Stocks: Pink and Green (TAC) and Prints (K&Company – Berry Sweet).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Circles/Scallop Circles and Cuttlebug Vintage Dies (corners).

Punches: Marvy 1 1/2” Scallop Circle punch, McGill 1 1/4” Circle punch and EK Success Retro Flower Power punch.

Embellishments: Rose Rhinestones, Silver Paw Charm, Silver Jump Rings, Yellow Stickles (center of flowers), Glossy Accents (puppy’s eyes, nose and tongue) and 3/8” Delicate Flowers Grosgrain ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Challenges entered:

For Fun Challenges – Color Challenge (Pink, Blue, Purple, Green and Yellow – MUST CHOOSE AT LEAST 3 COLORS) – April 19th

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!

Woven Easter Bunny Basket

2011-04-12T20:58:00.001-05:00

Isn’t this Easter Basket so precious? How fun would these be to create for Aiden’s teachers for Easter and put some chocolate eggs in the basket. So, I made one to see how easy they were to weave card stock into a basket. Very simple to do! I will be making 4 more for Aiden to pass out to all of his teachers.

Recipe:

Digital Image: Easter Bunny from Meljen’s Designs (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiment: Easter sentiment from NettieG’s Digital.

Tutorial: Woven Basket tutorial from Qbees Quest.

Card Stocks: Bright Pink and Green (Target) and Print (The Sasha Paper Collection).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Circles/Scallop Circles.

Punches: EK Success Retro Flower punch, Marvy 1 1/2” Scallop Circle punch and McGill 1 1/4” Circle punch.

Inks: Sakura Stardust (background hearts, ribbon and Easter egg), Rose Star and Yellow Star (flowers on sentiment) Gelly Pens.

Embellishments: Glossy Accents (bunny’s eyes, nose and cheeks and Easter egg), White Pearls and 1/8” Olive Green Gingham ribbon.

Challenges entered:

For Fun Challenges – Bunny – April 12th

Meljen’s Designs – Challenge #53 – Easter Inspired – April 13th

The Stamping Boutique – Challenge #4 – Color (Pink, Green and Purple) – April 25th

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge Blog - Challenge #62 – Cute and Cuddly Animals – April 17th

Creative Inspirations – Challenge #57 – Easter – April 22nd

NettieG’s Digital Gems – Favorite Digi and Color – April 24th

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a fabulous day!

Donna Sunbonnet

2011-04-11T21:33:00.001-05:00

April’s Monthly Sponsor at Craft Us Crazy is Stamp Fairy.

Sponsor Blurb: Stamp Fairy officially launched in 2010. Gerda, artist and owner, creates cute and whimsical digital images for the young and old, inspired by her life, love and 4 cute cats. You will find adorable teddies bears, young boys and girls, fuzzy little bunnies and whimsical critters.

Stamp Fairy has up to 40 new releases per month along with a free image every Friday, a weekly challenge on Mondays and Guest Designers each month on their challenge blog.

Please visit the store and browse StampFairy’s wonderful images to inspire YOUR creativity.

Prize Package: $12.00 Gift Certificate

Recipe:

Digital Images: Donna Sunbonnet from Stamp Fairy and Beach Borders from Whimsie Doodles (colored images with Prisma color pencils and OMS, cut bear out and popped up 3D Foam Circles).

Sentiments: Life’s A Beach from Sentiments 4 You and It’s Your Day So Enjoy It from Scrapdictive.

Card Tutorial: Front Pocket Fold tutorial by Holly at Squigglefly.

Card Stocks: Indigo (TAC) and prints (K&Company – Sea Glass).

Punches: McGill 1 1/4” Circle punch, Marvy 1 1/2” Scallop Circle punch, Marvy Rounded Corner punch and Fiskars Threading Water Border punch.

Inks: Memento Sky Blue and Memento Angel Pink Inks (sponged around top of image for sky color).

Embellishments: Silver Shell Charm, Silver Jump Rings, Shell Gem, Pink Pearlescent Chalks-Shimmer (bear’s cheeks), Crystal Snow Ultra Fine Glitter (sand), Glossy Accents (beach ball, shovels, buckets and shells) and 3/8” Blue Diamond Ombre ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful week!

Hollie Watering

2011-04-08T09:11:00.001-05:00

Well, I recently decided to enroll in a Prisma Color Pencil class to learn different techniques using my color pencils. This included actually using a light source on the image where I have never done before. Also, creating other skin tones and hair colors by layering your colors that I had never tried. Talk about learning how to use my color pencils all over again. This technique has somewhat messed me up a bit with my coloring. I’ve colored this image 4 times and this is how the final project turned out.

Recipe:

Digital Image: Hollie Watering by Kelley Kids Digi Stamps from Stitchy Stamps (Colored image with Prisma Color Pencils and OMS).

Sentiment: You Make Happiness Bloom from TLC Creations (popped sentiment up with 3D Foam Squares).

Card Stocks: Jacaranda, Purple, Ivy (TAC), Blue Stripe and Green Polka Dots prints (Colorbok – Pastel Breeze) and Purple w/Dots and Purple Flowers prints (Colorbok – Pastels).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Labels 2.

Punches: EK Success Small/Medium Flower punch, Marvy Tiny Butterfly punch, MS Branch punch, MS Leaves punch, Fiskars Corner Snowflakes punch (center of flowers) and Blue Hills Studio Baby’s Breath 8 in 1 Punches.

Inks: Memento Summer Sky Ink (sponged around image).

Embellishments: Glossy Accents (Eyes, mouth, watering can, water drops and bumble bee’s wings), Silver Flower Charm, Silver Jump Rings, Yellow and Purple Pearls, Yellow Rhinestones (center of flowers), Yellow Baby’s Breath and 5/8” Grape w/Flowers Satin ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Bouquet of Flowers in Watering Can

2011-03-30T23:14:00.001-05:00

Welcome to Craft Us Crazy Challenge #5. This week we have a “Easter/Spring Theme” with a wonderful sponsor, Peggy Loves Vintage. The challenge will run from March 31st thru April 13th. Hope you’ll be able to join us at Craft Us Crazy for a chance to win a fabulous challenge prize offered by Peggy Loves Vintage or be one of the Top 3 and entered to win a prize from our monthly sponsor, Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps.

Sponsor Blurb: My husband and I have shared 36 years together and we have 2 sons and a daughter and 2 glorious grandkids ages 3 and 6. I started collecting vintage cards quite by accident. I was helping with my aunts estate sale and ran across her collection. The cards were so wonderful that I fell in love with them and have been collecting them ever since.
I love to get a new vintage scrapbook and read all about the lives and times of the individual. Some of their stories are truly inspiring.

Be sure and visit my <a target=_blank href="http://www.PeggyLovesVintage.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:100%;color:black;"><b>blog </b> </span></a>where you'll find some great inspiration, tips, tricks and some free vintage images for you to use.

I'm really excited about being an sponsor for Craft Us Crazy and sharing these beautiful vintage images with you. I hope that you come to love them as much as I do.

Prize: Winner can visit any of the stores (Etsy store http://www.etsy.com/shop/peggylovesvintage or Ebay store http://stores.ebay.com/packrat-basement-bargains) to choose 5 different cut outs of their choice. That's a $17.50 value.

Recipe:

Cut-out: Long 012 a (colored bouquet of flowers) from Peggy Loves Vintage (Printed image 4 times and popped up flowers with 3D foam squares).

Sentiment: Wishing you a Happy Easter sentiment from NettieG’s Digital.

Template: Watering Can Template from Waltzing Mouse Designs.

Card Stocks: Green, Violet and Yellow (TAC), Dark Brown (Bazzill Basics) and Tan (Best Occasions - Earth-tone Textured).

Die-Cuts: Cuttlebug Floral Borders Die-Cuts (trellis border).

Punches: Marvy 1.5” Scallop Circle punch, MS Hydrangea punches (Daffodil flowers), McGill Giant Butterfly punch and McGill Paper Blossoms Star Lily punch (leaves).

Inks: Memento Rich Cocoa Ink (sponged around watering can), Memento Potter’s Clay Ink (sponged around edges of yellow daffodils) and Antique Linen Distress Ink (sponged around sentiment).

Embellishments: Crystal Snow Ultra Fine Glitter (Flowers), Silver Butterfly Charm, Violet Pearls, Bronze Stud Embellishments, White Baby’s Breath and Lavender w/Purple Swiss Dots Grosgrain ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a fabulous week!

Mud Pie Cupcake Shaker Cards

2011-03-18T21:50:00.001-05:00

I truly apologize for my late posting for this week’s Craft Us Crazy Challenge. For 2 weeks I’ve been dealing with Vertigo. I thought at first I just had an ear infection. I went to the doctor on Monday to find out I have Vertigo and may be dealing with this for possibly 3 months. He said that I may have good days and bad days. What a horrible feeling – having things spin in slow motion and then speed up. Plus, thinking you’re not walking straight and dizzy all the time.

Challenge #4 at Craft Us Crazy is “Cupcakes and/or Celebrations” with a wonderful sponsor, Limited Runs Digi’s. The challenge will run from March 17th thru March 30th. Hope you’ll be able to join us at Craft Us Crazy for a chance to win a fabulous challenge prize offered by Limited Runs Digi’s or be one of the Top 3 and entered to win a prize from our monthly sponsor, Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps.

Sponsor Blurb: When I started creating Christmas cards for my friends I didn't realize how addictive it could be and it's slowly been getting larger.
We all start somewhere and it's been growing.Creating Digi's just happened to be a blend of using my drawing and computer
graphix together to create "Limited Runs"which is my digital stamp store. I've also started Freebie Fridays and will be doing
this for a Limited time too. Each may be posted from 1 day to ??? (Limited Time Offer) May you all enjoy my digi's as much as
I love to make them. So if your looking for some YUMMY cupcakes I've got over 70 Varieties to choose from and lots more
with more always in the works Don't worry there are also others available too from Cute to a little scary pop by and you'll see
what I mean!!! and Occassional Large seasonal Digi's for those who scrapbook digi's that are 8 By 8 Inches too these will pop
up from time to time and be limited runs too

Prize: Limited Runs is offering 3 Digital Images to the winner and an image EACH to the TOP 3.

These shaker cards were created for my twin grandsons, Logan and Mitchell. On Saturday they will be turning 2 years old. I can’t believe they’re going to be 2 already. Just seems like yesterday I was at the hospital waiting patience for them to be born so I could get my hands on them and give them lots of Nana kisses & hugs.

Recipe:

Digital Image: Mud Pie Cupcake from Limited Runs Digi’s (Colored images with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiments: Age 2 sentiment from Blue Bird Flats and Birthday sentiment from Crafty Sentiments (popped up sentiments with 3D Foam Squares).

Card Stocks: Brown and Blue (TAC), prints (Colorbok-Earth Tones) and Acetate.

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Ovals/Scallop Ovals.

Punches: Marvy 1.5” Circle punch.

Inks: Antique Linen Distress Ink (Sponged around sentiments).

Embellishments: Crystal Snow Ultra Fine Glitter (on cupcakes), Glossy Accents (windows on dump trucks), Blue Seed Beads, 3/8” Blue w/Brown Edges Grosgrain ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon) and Brown/Blue Square Print Sheer Organza ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Thank you so much for stopping by! Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Bird in Cherry Tree

2011-03-02T23:01:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Craft Us Crazy Challenge #3. This week we have a “Nature Theme” with a wonderful sponsor, CocoDingo. The challenge will run from March 3rd thru March 16th. Hope you’ll be able to join us at Craft Us Crazy for a chance to win a fabulous challenge prize offered by CocoDingo or be one of the Top 3 and entered to win a prize from our monthly sponsor, Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps.

Sponsor Blurb: Hi my name is Corinne and my nickname is frenchie on the forums ( I am orginally from France ). Lauretta's one of my best friends, and we created the Craft Your Passion challenge blog, together. My drawing artist name is CocoDingo. My blog of digital stamps is CocoDingo. You can view/purchase my images at: http://cocodingo.blogspot.com/. I am also with the design team of karmascrap. I’m a stampin’up demonstrator since last year. You can visit my personal blog at: http://passionscorinne.blogspot.com/. Here, You will find all of my passions on this blog: scrapbooking, cards, drawings and jewelery.

Prize: 4 digital images of winner’s choice.

March’s Monthly Sponsor

Sponsor Blurb: "Hi my name is Stitchy and I am Co-Owner of Stitchy Bear Stamps...we started this store April 1st, No Fooling haha..I live in upstate New York with my husband and two TEENAGE adults haha, I do say that loosely as they think they run the show here, NOT...

Prize: $10.00 gift certificate.

Recipe:

Digital Image: Bird in Cherry Tree from CocoDingo (Colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiment: Spring is Here sentiment from Scrap-A-Licious.

Card Stocks: Ivy, Pink and Black (TAC) and prints (Sasha Paper Collection).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Circles/Scallop Circles.

Punches: MS Branch punch, Marvy Small Butterfly punch, Marvy Small Daisy punch (center of flowers), Marvy Medium Daisy punch, McGill Butterfly punch, EK Success Rock Fern punch and Marvy 1 1/2” Scallop Circle punch.

Embellishments: Silver Flower Charm, Silver Jump Rings, Light Blue Pearls, Black Pearls, Glossy Accents (bird’s beak and eye and center of flowers) and Pink/Green with Flowers Offray Wired ribbon.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful week!

Bird in a Wreath Pyramid

2011-02-28T10:50:00.001-06:00

Well, it’s the last Sunday of the month which means time for another Roses Challenge. This month Patti had chosen for us to create a Monochromatic card. If you get a moment, check out the wonderful talented Roses (Betty, Connie, Kerrie, Mary Anne, Olga, Patti and Sue) to see their spectacular creations. Their blogs are listed on the right side of my side bar. Next month is Mary Anne’s challenge. Really excited to see what she has in stored for us to do.

Recipe:

Image: Bird in a Wreath Pyramid from CraftsuPrint (Decoupage – popped up with 3D foam squares).

Sentiment: Birthday Wishes sentiment from Sentiments 4 You.

Card Stocks: Ivy and Black (TAC)

Inks: Memento Desert Sand Ink (Sponged around sentiment).

Embellishments: Olive Rhinestones, 1/8” Moss Green Satin ribbon, 1/2” Moss Swirls Organza ribbon and 7/8” Ivory Crochet Lace.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Hugs, Kym

Fishing Bear Decoupage and Tackle Box

2011-02-20T00:01:00.000-06:00

Recipe:

Image: Fishing Bear Decoupage from CraftsuPrint.

Sentiment: “Happy Birthday” sentiment from Scrap-A-Licious.

Template: Tackle Box from Stamp ‘n Design.

Card Stocks: Brown and Green (Basic Occasions – Earthtone Textured) and Black (Pressed Petals – Vintage Creamed Solids).

Punches: Marvy 1.5” Scallop Circle punch.

Embellishments: Black and Brown Eyelets, Silver Eyelets, Brown Woven Fishing Basket (Dress It Up – Tiny Wilderness), 3D Foam Squares, Glossy Accents (Fishes, Tackle Box, Bobber, Lures on Hat, eyes and nose on bear), Dark Brown Jute (Really Reasonable Ribbon) and Totally Brown Twill (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a fabulous day!

Hugs, Kym

Hibiscus and Floral Decoupage Drawer Easel Card

2011-02-19T00:01:00.000-06:00

I created this Drawer Easel Card for my Mother-In-Law for her birthday.

Recipe:

Image: Hibiscus and Floral Decoupage from CraftsuPrint.

Calendar: 2011 Circular Calendar file from The Cutting Cafe.

Card Stock: Violet and Ivy (TAC) and All Spruced Up (Gina K Designs).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Scallop Circles/Scallop Ovals.

Punches: MS Branch and MS Leaf.

Embellishments: Silver Jump Ring, Silver Flower Charm, Violet Brad, Olive and Violet Rhinestones, Wooden Knob, 3D Foam Squares, 1/8” Violet w/White Stitched Center Grosgrain Ribbon, 1/4” Tiny Sheer Purple Floral Sheer Organza Ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon) and 1” White Abigail Crochet Lace (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!

Hugs, Kym

Winter Luminaria

2011-02-18T17:13:00.001-06:00

Welcome to Craft Us Crazy Challenge #2. This week we have a “Winter Theme” with a wonderful sponsor, Meljen’s Designs. The challenge will run from February 17th thru March 2nd. Hope you’ll be able to join us at Craft Us Crazy for a chance to win a fabulous challenge prize offered by Meljen’s Designs or be one of the Top 3 and entered to win one of the 2 monthly sponsors, The Cutting Cafe and Stamps Alive!

Sponsor Blurb: Meljen's Designs is a lovely stamp company owned and illustrated by Melissa Jenkins. She illustrates whimsical rubber and digital images inspired by her kids and family. Meljen's Designs has new releases along with a new challenge every Thursday, freebies every Monday and a Guest Designer each month at the Meljen's Designs Blog. Please visit the Meljen's Designs line of stamps at the WHIMSY STAMPS STORE to browse and enjoy Melissa's wonderful images.

Prize: Four Digi images of their choice.

Recipe:

Digital Images: Penguins Skating Buddy and Snow Bunny from Meljen’s Designs (Colored images with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Template: Luminaria from Splitcoast Stampers.

Card Stocks: Blue (Colorbok – Pearescent), Vellum (TAC) and Snowflake prints (K&Company – Let It Snow!).

Punches: Fiskars Lace Border, MS Snowflake, MS Branch and EK Success Retro Flower Power.

Inks: Sakura Stardust Gelly Pen (Swirls, heart, ice skate blades on Penguin and cheeks on Penguin and Bunny images) and Dark Blue Gelly Pen (Buttons on Bunny’s coat).

Embellishments: Battery Operated Tea Light, White Fun Flock (Fur on Bunny’s hat and tail), Crystal Snow Ultra Fine Glitter (Snow on Bunny image), Glossy Accents (Eyes, noses and cheeks on Penguin and Bunny images), Silver Jump Rings, Silver Snowflake charm, Olive Rhinestones and 5/8” Apple Shimmer Satin Ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Hugs, Kym

Valentine’s Conversation Boxes

2011-02-14T18:43:00.001-06:00

Happy Valentine’s Day!

These Conversation Boxes were created for Aiden’s teachers.

Recipe:

Template: Conversation Box template from The Cutting Cafe.

Digital Image: Heart Circle (Fun with Valentine’s Day file) from The Cutting Cafe.

Sentiment: Valentine’s Day Tag (Fun with Valentine’s Day file) from The Cutting Cafe.

Digital Card Stock: Light Brown, Light Pink and White Conversation Hearts Background (Words of Love Colored Set file) from The Cutting Cafe.

Card Stock: Pink and Green (Value Pack – Botanical Garden) and Kraft (MS).

Punches: MS Lace Scallop Heart Border punch, MS Doily Lace Border punch, EK Success Small Daisy punch, MS Branch punch and Marvy 1.5” Scallop Circle punch.

Inks: Sakura Stardust, Red Star and Pink Gelly Pens (hearts on tag).

Flowers: Each heart is cut from the Conversation Hearts Background digital card stock and popped up with Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots.

Embellishments: Light Pink Glitter Pearls, Cherry Baker’s Twine (Really Reasonable Ribbon), 3/8” Pink Random Hearts Grosgrain ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon) and 1/2” Natural Penelope Crochet Lace (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope everyone has a wonderful Valentine’s Day! Have a fabulous week!

Hugs, Kym

Valentine’s Hour Glass

2011-02-05T02:14:00.001-06:00

Supplies Used:

Digital Image: Hour Glass from Squigglefly (Colored images with Prisma color pencils and OMS, cut image out and popped up with 3D foam squares).

Sentiments: Happy Valentine’s Day sentiment from Squigglefly and Each Moment of a Happy Lovers Hour is Worth an Age of a Dull and Common Life sentiment from Raindrop Echo Designs – Anniversary Sentiments.

Templates: Heart Flowers from The Cutting Cafe – Fun With Valentine’s Day set.

Card Stocks: Red (TAC), White (Georgia Pacific) and Valentine prints (K&Company – Ka-Zoo).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Labels 2, Labels 4 and Double Ended Tags.

Punches: EK Success Small Daisy punch and MS Branch punch.

Embellishments: Crystal Snow Ultra Fine Glitter (on white branches and red sand on hour glass), Inkssentials Glossy Accents (hour glass), Silver Heart Charm, Silver Jump Rings, White Pearls, Red Rhinestones, 1/8” Red Satin ribbon, 3/8” Red with White Stitches Grosgrain ribbon and 3/4” Red Plaid Ruffles ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Challenges Entered:

Squigglefly Challenge #83 – SFC83 – Sketch plus RED/SPARKLE/HEARTS (Feb. 6th)

Really Reasonable Ribbon’s Ramblings - #17 – Pink, Red and White Color Challenge (Feb. 13th)

Sentimental Sundays – Challenge #41 – Happy Valentine’s Day! – plus a sentiment (Feb. 12th)

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! It’s Super Bowl Weekend – GO PACK GO! May the Green Bay Packers win!

Hugs, Kym

Dilly Duck and Ladybug Easel Card

2011-02-03T00:03:00.004-06:00

My really good friend, Jeri has just started her very own challenge blog called Craft Us Crazy Challenge. Her first challenge starts today and will run from February 2nd thru February 16th. The theme is “Anything Goes” with a wonderful sponsor, Digital Delights by Louby Lou. Hope you’ll be able to join her in Craft Us Crazy’s first challenge. Plus, a chance to win the challenge prize offered by Digital Delights by Louby Lou or be one of the Top 3 and entered to win one of the 2 monthly sponsors, The Cutting Cafe and Stamps Alive!

Welcome to Digital Delights, a magical place filled with little digi creations from all walks of life. We have a wide range of digital stamps which are delivered straight to your email 24/7!
In addition we also have a growing range of "Delightful Piecings" which are paper pieced files designed to be used with your cutting machines or for hand cutting.

Fancy a new blog makeover, header or new watermark, then stop by our sister site Delightful Custom blogs.

The winner will receive 3 digital stamps of their choice from Digital Delights by Louby Lou.

The TOP 3 will be put in a drawing at the end of the month to win a terrific prize from one of the monthly sponsors....

I started my business in 1993 to give me something to do. I had worked all my life and recently quit to be a stay at home mom to my new baby. I've always been interested in paper products and I didn't like paying full price for some of the things I wanted. So I started my business. I like to pass my savings on to others. I've made some really good friends over the years. I've always been a small business I only advertise word of mouth. Over the years I've kept as busy as I wanted to be.

It has been very interesting to see the hobby industry change over the years. I had a "scrapbook" store in my basement before Las Vegas knew what a scrapbook store was. I've dealt with Provo Craft the entire 18 years I've been in business and that has been fun, to watch them change!! The Cricut Messageboard has allowed me to expand my business but still do it "word of mouth".

That baby is almost 18 (March) and will be graduating HS in 2011, I will be ready to be busier at that time! She uses my supplies more then I do, I have decided I'm a collector of everything. I have more fun selling and helping others then I do creating. Maybe someday, when times are slower or I'm not being a "Taxi Mom" I can create. Until then, I collect!

Supplies Used:

Digital Image: “Dilly Duck and Ladybug” by Digital Delights by Louby Lou (Colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiment: Sentiment is by Devilish Designs.

Template: Frame card from Shaped Cards set by The Cutting Cafe (created card into an easel card).

Card Stocks: Yellow, Red and prints (The Breathe Paper Collection).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Ovals/Scallop Ovals.

Punches: MS Branch punch, EK Success Small/Medium Daisy punch.

Embellishments: Silver Flower Charm, Silver Jump Rings, Red Rhinestones, Inkssentials Glossy Accents (duck’s eyes, beak, feet and ladybug) and 3/8” Yellow Striped Satin ribbon.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Kym

Old-Fashioned Lady Skating Lantern

2011-01-17T08:00:00.000-06:00

Welcome to my very first posting for Squigglefly Challenge #81 – SFC81 - “Green, Silver and Flower”. The challenge runs from January 17th thru January 23rd. Please use a Squigglefly image only to enter into the challenge. If you do not have one, there are several FREEBIES available so you will be able to play along to possibly win an image of your choice. Remember to please use SFC81 for your keywords when up-loading your creation to any on-line photo galleries. Hope you’ll be able to join us. Would love to see what you may create. Check back every Monday to find out the winner and brand new challenge.

Supplies Used:

Digital Image: Old-Fashioned Lady Skating by Inger Harding from Squigglefly (Colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiment: Walking in a Winter Wonderland from Sentiments 4 You.

Card Stocks: Ivy (TAC), Silver (Colorbok – Pearlescent) and prints (My Mind’s Eye – Sweet Dreams Holiday Avenue).

Template: Lantern Gift Box by From My Craft Room.

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Circles/Scallop Circles and Ovals/Scallop Ovals.

Punches: MS Snowflake punch, MS Iron Gate Border punch and EK Success Small Daisy punch.

Inks: Sakura Stardust (Snowflake in center of sentiment, ice skates blades and purse).

Embellishments: Silver Pearls, Black Fun Flock (fur around coat), Crystal Snow Ultra Fine Glitter (snow), Acetate and 1/8” Silver ribbon.

Challenges Entered:

Sentimental Sundays Challenge – Challenge #38 – Winter plus a sentiment (January 22nd)

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you’ll be able to join in for this challenge at Squigglefly. Have a fabulous week!

Hugs, Kym

Are You Ready For Some Football?

2011-01-17T00:01:00.000-06:00

The question this week is, “Are You Ready For Some Football?” After an exciting weekend of watching some awesome football playoffs, the Green Bay Packers will be playing the Chicago Bears next weekend. From the choice of colors I did on the football bear I am obviously a Green Bay Packer fan at heart. GO PACKERS ALL THE WAY!!!!

I chose this fun template called Football Shaped Card from The Cutting Cafe. This set also includes the sentiment Are you ready for some FOOTBALL? I designed this card to be a football easel card.

Welcome to another challenge at Cards for Men with a fabulous sponsor, Meljen’s Designs. They will be sponsoring Challenge #2 – “Let’s Party”. The challenge runs from January 17th thru January 30th. I hope you will be able to join us for this challenge.

Prize: 4 Digital Images

Supplies Used:

Digital Images: Fall Ball Teddy Bear and Party Chips and Nuts from Meljen’s Designs (Colored images with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiment: Are you ready from some FOOTBALL? sentiment is from the Football Shaped Card template from The Cutting Cafe.

Template: Football Shaped Card from The Cutting Cafe.

Card Stocks: Brown and Yellow (TAC) and White (Georgia Pacific).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Ovals/Scallop Ovals and Double Ended Tags.

Embossing Folders: Cuttlebug Tiny Bubbles Embossing Folder.

Embellishments: Inkssentials Glossy Accents (Bear’s eyes, nose, cheeks, paw and helmet), White Eyelets, Green Brads, 1/8” White Satin ribbon and Foam Squares.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you’ll visit The Cutting Cafe to see Regina’s wonderful templates and Cards For Men to join in this week’s challenge for a possibility to win some images from Meljen’s Designs.

Hugs, Kym

Winter Girl Easel Drawer Card

2011-01-12T00:01:00.000-06:00

This week I used 2 templates from The Cutting Cafe to create my Easel Drawer Card. The first template I used is the Frame Shaped Card that I created into an easel card. I then used the month January from the 2011 Calendar Set to show the birth date that this card is intended for. What a fun way to personalize that special someone’s birthday by printing out the month and highlighting the date.

This week at For Fun Challenges there is a color challenge - “Black, Olive and Purple”. What a fun challenge using these fabulous colors together. The challenge runs from Wednesday, January 12th thru Tuesday, January 18th. Hope you’ll be able to join us this week.

Supplies Used:

Digital Image: Winter Girl from Inger Harding (Colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiment: Make a Wish – May all your wishes come true from Crafty Sentiments (Birthday Circles).

Templates: Frame Shaped Card and 2011 Calendar Set from The Cutting Cafe and Drawer template From My Craft Room.

Card Stocks: Black, Ivy and Violet (TAC), Black Glitter (Basic Occasions) and prints (My Mind’s Eye – Deena’s Penny Lane).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Circles/Scallop Circles.

Punches: MS Snowflake punch, EK Success Small Daisy punch and Marvy Rounded Corner punch.

Inks: Sakura Stardust Gelly Pen (girl’s lips, bows in hair, hearts on mittens, pom poms and snowflakes).

Embellishments: Silver Jump Rings, Silver Snowflake Charm, Black Rhinestones, Crystal Snow Ultra Fine Glitter (snow), Inkssentials Glossy Accents (eyes and lips), 3/8” Lavender Multi Gingham ribbon and 5/8” Purple Glitz ribbon.

Happy Birthday 4-Drawer Card Box

2011-01-08T12:30:00.001-06:00

Last month I won Top 3 and Guest Designer Spot at Gingerloft Challenge. I was able to pick out an image to play with for their upcoming challenge. The theme is “New Year, Birthday, etc.” So, I chose this darling image Playground2 and created a 4-Drawer Birthday card box. This one was really challenging for me. I ended up re-doing the flowers placement 3 times. I’m still not sure if this is what I exactly had in my mind to create.

Supplies used:

Digital Image: Playground2 from Gingerloft (Colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS, cut image out and popped up with 3D foam squares).

Sentiment: For A Special Friend – Happy Birthday sentiment from Sentiments 4 You.

Template: Star Shaped Card from The Cutting Cafe.

Tutorial: Box with 4-Drawers from Kirsten’s Blogg.

Card Stocks: Ivory, Brown, Ivy and Orange (TAC), Crinkled Brown, Blue, Yellow and Red (Wausau Paper) and Birthday prints (Celebrate).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Scallop Circles and Ovals/Scallop Ovals.

Punches: MS Branch punch, Marvy Small/Medium Daisy punch, EK Success Small Daisy punch, EK Success Small Retro Flower Power punch and EK Success Rock Fern punch.

Inks: Tea Dye Distress Ink (sponged around top of box and yellow flowers) and Sakura Stardust Gelly Pen (daisy flowers and ball on image).

Embellishments: Silver Flower Charm, Silver Jump Rings, Blue, Brown and Red Rhinestones, Black Diamond Stickles (center of daisies on image), 1/2” Wooden Buttons (knobs on drawers), Inkssentials Glossy Accents (dog’s eyes and nose and ball) and 5/8” Leaf Satin ribbon.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs, Kym

Snowflake Easel Candy Box Card

2011-01-06T20:07:00.001-06:00

Welcome everyone to my very first post for The Cutting Cafe. I created this Snowflake Easel Candy Box Card. I used The Cutting Cafe’s Snowflake Shaped Card template and Candy Box template. From the Snowflake Shaped Card template I created an easel card and from the Candy Box template I re-sized the box to be 5 1/2” x 5 1/2”. I wanted to show how The Cutting Cafe files can be changed to whatever size you may need.

Supplies Used:

Digital Image: WINBIRD Scarf from Bugaboo Stamps (Colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiment: Wishing you snowflake kisses from The Cutting Cafe (Snowflake Shaped Card).

Templates: Candy Box and Snowflake Shaped Card from The Cutting Cafe.

Card Stocks: Blue (Bazzill Basics), White Glitter (Basic Occasions) and Snowflake prints (K&Company-Let It Snow).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Circles/Scallop Circles.

Punches: MS Snowflake punch and EK Success Small Snowflake punch.

Embellishments: Blue Rhinestones, Silver Snowflake Charm, Jump Rings, Stardust Stickles (used on branch), Crystal Snow Ultra Fine Glitter (hat and scarf), Inkssentials Glossy Accents (bird’s beak) and 1/2” Blue Snowflakes on Sheer Organza ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you liked the combination of the Snowflake card and Candy Box. Have a wonderful day!

Hugs, Kym

Love Birds Tea Light Candle Box Card

2011-01-06T18:18:00.001-06:00

Welcome to another challenge at Cards for Men with a fabulous sponsor, The Stamping Boutique. They will be sponsoring Challenge #1 – “a sketch by Shirley”. The challenge runs from January 3rd thru January 16th. I hope you will be able to join us for this fabulous sketch challenge that one of our design team member’s, Shirley created. Thank you so much, Shirley! Here’s the sketch:

Blurb: I'm Tracey Malnofski, the artist and owner of The Stamping Boutique. My team and I are very happy to sponsor 2 Sketches 4 You. My store has been open since September 2009.I am currently a stamp artist for UnityStampCo. and I've worked for InStyleStamps, Squigglefly, and TheDigiShack in the past. I'm a professional artist and an active member of the Artist' Guild in my community. I have quite a busy household with a husband, 3 teenagers, 5 mini-dachshunds and an Appaloosa mare. It's noisy, but I love them all. I'm truly blessed.

"The Stamping Boutique" is dedicated to quality products and original artwork. We not only provide wonderful digital images in our store, but also several lines of red rubber images. Our designers are chosen for their character and personality,as well as, their beautiful designs. We work hard to give you our very best. Thank you so much for having us as your sponsor this week.

Prize: 5 images

Welcome to the first 2011 fun week at For Fun Challenges. This week’s challenge is a to create a “recipe” card/project. The recipe is as follows: 1 image, 2 buttons or brads and 3 different types of papers. The challenge runs from January 5th thru January 11th. Hope you’ll be able to join us.

Supply list:

Digital Image: Love Birds from The Stamping Boutique (Colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS and cut out).

Sentiment: Lighting Your Way for a Blessed New Year! (Done by me on the computer).

Template/Tutorial: Treat Box Card from Splitcoast Stampers.

Card Stocks: Beige and Ivy (TAC), Brown (Bazzill Basics), Brown Polka Dot print (K&Company-Glad Tidings) and Red and Tan prints (K&Company-Let It Snow).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Scallop Ovals and Double Ended Tags.

Punches: EK Success Small/Medium Retro Flower Power punch and MS Branch punch.

Inks: Antique Linen Distress Ink (sponged around sentiment).

Embellishments: Yellow and Red Rhinestones, Silver Flower Charm, Jump Rings, Velcro Dots, Acetate, Yellow Stickles and Brown/Tan Striped Grosgrain ribbon.

Just wanted to add regarding my project that I had made a major boo-boo. I was so excited to be creating my first Tea Light Candle Box Card that I completely forgot to place my image and papers according to Shirley’s sketch. It wasn’t until I sent my card to Donna that I noticed the mistake. I’m so sorry, Shirley! Your sketch was absolutely wonderful! I will make this one up to you, Shirley. Hugs and love ya!

Thanks so much for stopping by! It truly feels wonderful to be back again! Have a wonderful day!

Hugs, Kym

So Much News To Tell

2011-01-06T16:07:00.001-06:00

Happy 2011 New Year to everyone! You’re probably wondering what has been going on since I haven’t posted for quite sometime. Christmas is always a busy time for me. This year I worked on many different projects that consisted of using only card stock for the gifts I gave to my family. I will be posting these projects within the next week or so for everyone to take a look at.

For the first good news is that I have been chosen for Squigglefly’s Design Team. My first post will be on January 17th. I am so excited to be a part of this wonderful design team.

My second good news is that I have been chosen for The Cutting Cafe’s Design Team. I am really excited since Regina creates many fabulous templates and printable images. My style of card making has changed some as to where I’ve been challenging myself to create other projects besides a card all the time.

My last good news is that I have been chosen for Craft Us Crazy’s Design Team. My very good friend, Jeri has decided to start up her very own challenge blog. When she posted for a Design Team, of course I applied and was so thrilled to be chosen.

I am so very honored and humbled to be on these wonderful Design Teams. Including Cards for Men and For Fun Challenges. I cannot wait to start creating my cards/projects for all these spectacular companies.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Kym

Cards For Men Blog Hop

2010-12-06T03:00:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Cards For Men Blog Hop showcasing some stunning and spectacular Christmas themed cards/presents created by the awesome and talented Design Team. Now if you have arrived from Kitty’s blog you are in the correct spot. If not, I would hate for you to miss anything so please start at the Cards For Men blog.

It’s hard to believe it's been a year of challenges over at Cards for Men. A huge “Thank You” needs to be given to Donna for having an awesome blog challenge and fabulous Design Team! To celebrate we have lots going on with tons of prizes to be given away. There will be two challenges this time with the theme being “Christmas”. This will run from December 6th – December 19th, at midnight. The first challenge is to create a card or the second challenge is to create a present for that special man/boy in your life. You may participate in both challenges. A random winner will be drawn for each challenge and also the Top 3 chosen.

Here is my card and gift that I’ve created – Christmas Bingo Game and Card:

Templates: Christmas Bingo Game from The Cutting Cafe, 8 x 5.5” Box with Dividers from The Cutting Cafe and Christmas Stocking from The Waltzing Mouse.

Sentiments: Sentiments are from the Christmas Bingo Game from The Cutting Cafe.

Card Stocks: Red and Greens (TAC), Cranberry Tart (Gina K), Snowflake prints (DCWV-Holiday Stack) and Christmas prints – bingo chips (Cloud 9 Designs).

Die Cuts: Nestabilities Circles/Scallop Circles and Sizzix Snowflakes #15 Die-Cuts.

Punches: EK Success 1” Circle punch (bingo pieces).

Inks: Antique Linen Distress Ink (sponged around tag and sentiment), Black Sharpie (running stitches on stocking), Sakura Red Star and Green Star Gelly Pens (bingo words and tree on tag and tree on sentiment).

Embellishments: Velcro Circles (used on snowflake ribbon to attach around box) Red Brad, Apple Bakers Twine and Cherry Bakers Twine (Really Reasonable Ribbon), 5/8” White Snowflakes on Red Grosgrain ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon) and 5/8” Leaf Satin ribbon.

Also, we are having an Anniversary Blog Hop with many sponsors. You can get the full list of sponsors over at Cards for Men. Mine is Prairie Fairy Digital Stamps that offers many stunning images. If you haven’t already stop by Prairie Fairy, please do so, you will not regret it.

Sponsor Blurb: Hello! I am Roberta from Prairie Fairy Designs. I am a new digital stamp company featuring artwork not only created by me but also my two kids, ages 9 and 12. They are featured on the site as the Fairy Princess and the Prairie Prince.
I have been an artist for as long as I can remember and have always loved to create. Two years ago my sister-in-law invited me to a rubber stamp party. I laughed and said "Maybe I will buy something if I can use it to stamp on canvases.". Needless to say, I was hooked! Two years later and a lot of learning about computers, I have finally accomplished my goal.

While digital stamping is relatively new in the papercrafting scene, it is what I believe to be such an amazing tool. Printed images have such clarity and vibrancy and gone is the need to re stamp an image because you didn't press hard enough or maybe you pressed too hard! They are also a lot easier to store and they can be reprinted over and over again. The fact that you can rotate and flip files, print them off the size of a postage stamp or as large as a scrapbook page makes them such a versatile medium. It is my sincere hope that I can help anyone who has hesitations about using digital images to embrace these amazing creative tools. If you have any questions about going digital, check out the site and the blog for more information. So head on over to http://www.prairiefairydesigns.com/ and check it out!

Prize: 5 Digis from Prairie Fairy Digital Stamps.

For a chance to win this wonderful prize from Prairie Fairy Digital Stamps you just need to leave a comment at the end of this post. A random winner will be drawn on December 20th. Each stop will also have a word which you will need to collect to make a festive phrase. My word is 'WE'. At the end of the blog hop you should have collected 11 words. Leave the festive phrase in the comments section at Cards for Men for another chance to win a fabulous prize. A random winner will also be drawn on December 20th. Your next stop is Mandy’s blog.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Good luck to everyone who participates! Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and Joyous New Year with their family and friends!

Hugs, Kym

Snowman Candy Box

2010-12-01T10:35:00.001-06:00

Good morning and welcome to another fun week at For Fun Challenges. This week For Fun Challenges has a fabulous sponsor, Stamp Fairy. The challenge is to create a “Non-Traditional Christmas Card” (not an A2 or square card).

Sponsor Blurb:

StampFairy is a brand new company created and illustrated by Gerda Burghardt. She creates cute and whimsical digital images for the young and old, inspired by her life, love and her 4 cute cats.

The StampFairy store officially launched on November 5, 2010, please visit the store and browse StampFairy's wonderful images. StampFairy has new releases each Friday and offers a free digital image for all of our friends. We hope StampFairy's images inspire Your creativity.

Prize: 3 images of winner's choice.

Here is my project I created for Aiden to give to him in his stocking from St. Nick:

Digital Image: George Wintertime2 from Stamp Fairy (Colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS and cut image out).

Sentiment: From Santa sentiment from Sentiments 4 You.

Template: Candy Cane Box Set from The Cutting Cafe.

Card Stocks: Silver (Pressed Petals), Snowflakes prints (Joann’s-Peppermint Forest) and Acetate.

Die-Cuts: Sizzix Snowflakes #15 Die-Cut.

Inks: Antique Linen Distress Ink (sponged around sentiment).

Embellishments: Crystal Snow Ultra Fine Glitter (snowman), Snow Flower Soft (snow), Blue Snowflake Gem, Oyster Baker’s Twine (Really Reasonable Ribbon), Silver Snowflakes on White Satin ribbon and Chocolate Santas and Snowmen.

Challenges entered:

Really Reasonable Ribbon Ramblings – Challenge #13 Anything But a Card – Winter Theme (December 13th)

Totally Stampalicious! – Anything Goes (December 5th)

Christmas Stampin’ All Year Long – Challenge #72 Anything Goes (December 2nd)

Winter Wonderland – Shape Up! - (December 2nd)

Creative Inspirations – Challenge #89 Christmas Decorations – No Cards (December 7)

C.R.A.F.T. – Challenge #78 – Christmas Present (December 1st)

Creative Card Crew Challenge – Treat Boxes or Goodie Bags (December 7th)

Fresh Brewed Designs – FBC 24 Winter/Christmas Theme (December 1st)

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge – Challenge #60 Christmas (December 2nd)

The One Stop Craft Challenge – Challenge #108 Christmas Cuties (December 3rd)

Thanks so much for stopping by! For Fun Challenges is also doing a Design Team Call for anyone that may be interested in joining the team and having fun. Please contact Helen at CudahyCrafter@live.com Hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Hugs, Kym