Thinking of You

Hi there!  Happy Monday!  Hope you had a nice weekend and your week is off to a great start! My weekend was busy, but we didn't really do anything special, just a lot of running around.  And here we are at Monday again already!  I am popping in quickly to share a card I that I managed to finish in between other things this weekend.  It is for a few challenges I like doing.

 

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Bermuda Bay and the patterned papers are from the Bo Bunny Ambrosia 6x6 pad.  The beautiful image is Fairy Fae from Delicious Doodles.  It is also available from Sweet Pea Stamps.  I printed it out and colored it with my Copics.  I added some Diamond, Aqua and Fruit Punch Stickles for some added sparkle.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A satin ribbon, jeweled charm and a bunch of flowers from my stash finished my card.

 

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  I'll be settling in shortly for a visit to your blogs! 

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Digi Sketch Challenge (fairies/sketch)
613 Avenue Create #83 (anything goes; optional friendship)
Sweet Pea Stampers (thinking of you/missing you/just because card)
Delicious Doodles Challenge #97 (anything goes with DD; optional use favorite colors; I did).
Sentimental Sundays #218 (fave hair combo and sentiment; my fave is Copics E50, E53, E43, E57)
Sweet Pea Stamps Friends and Fans FB Art Contest (anything goes with SPS)

Here is the Digi Sketch layout:

Have a great evening and see you soon!

Snowdrop Fairy

Hi again!  I'm back with a quick second post today.  Now I am actually up and have already been out to an appointment.  I have my coffee in hand and the day is ahead of me.  Before getting going, I am here to share a card I made for a couple of challenges I enjoy doing.  I'm cutting it down to the wire on a least one of them, so I'll be brief.

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are GKD Fresh Asparagus and the patterned papers are from the Basic Grey Curio 6x6 pad.  The fairy image is Snowdrop Fairy from Delicious Doodles.  I colored it with my Copics.  I took a bit of license with the colors I used.  I know that snowdrops are mainly white with green detail, but I made them mostly shades of green. You can't see it well in the photo, but I spritzed the main image with Iridescent Gold Glimmer Mist.  I didn't add a sentiment yet.  I'll wait until I know how I'll use it.  Some Webster's Pages trim and a few pearls from my stash were my only embellishments.

Here is a close-up:

 

Thanks for stopping by again!  Hope to see you soon!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Delicious Doodles Challenge #95 (anything goes with DD)
Left of Center Challenge #35 (fairies)
Allsorts Challenge #266 (fairies)
Divas by Design (things with wings)

Have a great day!

Alcohol Markers Challenge - The Outlawz

Hi there!  Happy (very early) Friday! Hope you had a great week and you have fun plans for the weekend!  It's likely to be more of the same for me, since I'm still not that mobile, but hoping it will still be a good time.  I am here early to post my DT card for the Alcohol Markers Challenge at The Outlawz site.   I've got a couple of other fun posts later, so I hope you will pop back if you have time.  Anyway, our theme this week is "anything goes" with the end of the month option to add a Christmas twist.  I try to do this when I can so I can build up my holiday card stash before the press is on. You can do anything you'd like this week, but please remember to have coloring with alcohol markers (any brand).

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are SU Riding Hood Red and the patterned papers are from the Melissa Francis Deck the Halls 6x6 pad.  The beautiful image is Poinsettia Fairy from Delicious Doodles.  I printed it on MiC Blending Card and colored it with my Copics.  I added lots of Red and Gold Stickles for added sparkle.  Two pretty gold bead caps and a 3D poinsettia sticker finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Alcohol Markers Challenge and check out the gorgeous creations from my wonderful teammies, Dawn, Penny and Kathi!  We hope you will play along!  It doesn't get easier than "anything goes".  Delicious Doodles is sponsoring the June Challenges.  Teri is offering the lucky winner 4 digis of their choice from her shop.  She has loads of fantastic digis there, so check it out!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
The Corrosive Challenge #202 (favorite coloring medium; mine is Copics)
Left of Center Creative Challenges #34 (use metal;  I used metal bead caps)
Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #222 (Christmas)

Have a great day and hope to see you a little later on.

Peace On Earth

Good morning!  Happy Monday!  Hope you had a great weekend and your week is off to a terrific start!  My weekend was quiet, as expected.  I didn't get much crafting done, but I did manage to make a card for a couple of challenges I enjoy doing.

Here is my card:

I made up a Christmas card.  You can never have too many in your stash before the rush comes!  My card base and mats are SU Riding Hood Red and the patterned papers are from the Carta Bella Festive 6x6 pad.  The beautiful scene is A Robin's Christmas from Delicious Doodles.  I colored it with my Copics and added some Star Dust Stickles to make the snow sparkle.  The sentiment is a Flourishes stamp.  A punched border, some olive satin ribbon and a few gems from my stash finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the scene:

Thanks for stopping by!  I'm going to get a few things done and then come around visiting.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Friday Sketch Challenge #72 (sketch)
Delicious Doodles Challenge #93 (make a scene)
Delicious Doodles June FB Contest (anything goes with Delicious Doodles)

Here is FSC-72 (I flipped it):

Have a great day and see you soon!

Alcohol Markers Challenge - The Outlawz

Hi again!  I'm back with a second post today.  If you are looking for my Make it Crafty Sitting Pretty Blog Hop post, please scroll down one.  I am back to share my DT card for this week's Alcohol Markers Challenge at The Outlawz site.  The theme this week is a color inspiration.  You don't have to match the colors exactly, but we'd like to be able to see the general color palette on your project.  And please remember that you must have coloring with alcohol markers (any brand) to enter.

Here is the color inspiration, courtesy of Design Seeds:

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Pistachio Pudding and the patterned papers are from the October Afternoon Nine to Five 8x8 pad.  The beautiful image is Butterfly Bliss from Delicious Doodles.  I printed it on MiC Blending Card and colored it with my Copics.  I added glitter to the butterfly wings for some sparkle.  A triple-loop seam binding bow and a Wild Orchid Crafts Cherry Blossom from my stash finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by again!  Be sure to visit the Alcohol Markers Challenge and check out the fabulous creations from my teammies!  We hope you will join us for the challenge this week!  The June challenges are being sponsored by Delicious Doodles.  Teri is offering the winner 4 digis of their choice from her shop.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Sketch N Stash Challenge #141 (sketch)
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #23 (anything goes)
Deep Ocean Challenge #80 (favorite color combo; mine is aqua, yellow and orange)
Divas by Design Challenge (3 or more layers)

Here is the sketch:

Have a wonderful day and see you soon!

Under the Sea

Hi there!  Happy Tuesday!  Did you think I'd disappeared again?  I did, kind of.  I ran out of all the cards I'd made before my surgery and haven't been able to sit very long to make more.  I did manage to put a card together to share today.  It's for a few challenges I like doing, one that was ending today.

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are SU Bermuda Bay and the patterned papers are all from the Webster's Pages Seaside Retreat Petite Papers pack.  The gorgeous image is Marina from Delicious Doodles.  It is also available in rubber and as a digi from Sweet Pea Stamps.  I printed the digi on MiC Blending Card and colored it with my Copics.  I added lots of Stickles (Aqua, Turquoise, Purple, Yellow and Red) and some Ice White Pearl pen accents. I machine-stitched two zig zags down the left panel.  A few Wild Orchid Crafts Cherry Blossoms, a simple bow and a metal fish charm finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  If I can stand a little more sitting later, I'll pop on by to visit.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 #17 (sketch)
Delicious Doodles #92 (stitch it)
Creative Fingers Challenge #39 (anything goes)
The Squirrel and the Fox Challenge #72 (use something metal)
Delicious Doodles June FB Contest (anything goes with DD)
Sweet Pea Stamps Friends and Fans Art Contest (anything goes with SPS image)

Here is SSW2-17:

 

Have a great evening and see you soon!

Queen of the Forest

Good morning!  Happy Friday!  Hope you had a great week and you have fun plans for the weekend!  I was supposed to have another back surgery today, but they rescheduled it for Monday, so my weekend will be spent getting everything in order for the time I will be out of commission.  Starting Monday, most of my upcoming posts will be pre-scheduled, but I hope it won't be long before I'm back posting live.  Anyway, I am here today with my DT post for this week's Alcohol Markers Challenge at The Outlawz.  The theme this week is "inspired by a song, book or movie title".  This leaves plenty of room for your interpretation, but please remember that you must have coloring with alcohol markers (any brand) on your project. I was inspired by the song "Queen of the Forest" by Ted Nugent.

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are GKD Chocolate Brown and the patterned papers are from the Bo Bunny Forever Fall 6x6 pad.  the beautiful image is Fern the Forest Fairy from Delicious Doodles.  She is also available from Sweet Pea Stamps.  I printed the image on MiC Blending Card and colored it with my Copics.  I added some Ice White Pearl Pen accents to the toadstools.  A few opaque gems and a punched butterfly finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Alcohol Markers Challenge and check out the gorgeous work from my DT sisters, Dawn, Penny and Kathi!  We hope you will play along this week!  We have a new sponsor for the June challenges, Delicious Doodles.  Teri is offering the winner 4 digis of their choice from her shop.  You won't want to miss out on the chance at this awesome prize!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Sunday Sketch and Stamp #209 (Francesca's sketch)
Delicious Doodles Challenge #91 (use your favorite DD image)
Left of Center Challenge #33 (interpret a movie; mine is "Epic" with the main character being Queen Tara, queen of the forest)
Deep Ocean Challenge #79 (inspired by a song; mine is Queen of the Forest by Ted Nugent)
Crafts & Me Challenge #149 (add wings)
Sweet Pea Stamps Friends and Fans FB Art Contest (anything goes with Sweet Pea Stamp)
Delicious Doodles June FB Contest (anything goes with Delicious Doodles)

Here is the sketch:

 

Have a great day and see you soon!

Katarina

Good morning!  Happy Tuesday!  Hope your week is going well so far! I've got tons to do today, so I am going to make this brief.  I am popping in to share a card I made for a couple of challenges I enjoy doing.  I also wanted to mention that Lisa Tyrell has a fabulous candy on offer on her blog.  Be sure and check it out!  It includes gift vouchers for two awesome on-line shops! You won't want to miss it!

Here is my card:

 

My card base and Mats are SU Basic Black and the patterned papers are from the atd Story of Us 5x7 pad. The gorgeous image is Katarina from Delicious Doodles.  I printed her on MiC Blending Card and colored it with my Copics.  I added some snow glitter to the trim on her cloak and dress.  I didn't add much in the way of embellishments here.  I just added a couple of crackle glass gems to finish my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  I will be around to visit once I'm home from a couple of appointments.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Delicious Doodles Challenge #90 (for the love of animals)
Corrosive Challenge #200 (anything goes)
Seems a Little Sketchy #66 (sketch)
Cute Card Thursday #323 (blues and hues)

Here is  the sketch:

 

Have a great day and see you soon!

Alcohol Markers Challenge - The Outlawz

Good morning!  Happy Friday!  Hope you've had a good week and you have some fun plans for the weekend!  I'll be away for a couple of days, so my time on the computer will be limited and my posts will all be pre-scheduled.  I am here this morning with my DT card for this week's Alcohol Markers Challenge at The Outlawz site.  This week, the theme is "anything goes" with the optional twist to make a Christmas card for your stash.  You don't have to make it Christmas, but you must have coloring with alcohol markers (any brand) on your project.

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are SU Cherry Cobbler and the patterned papers are from the My Mind's Eye Christmas 6x6 pad.  The beautiful image is Queen of the Holly from Delicious Doodles.  I printed I on MiC Blending Card and colored it with my Copics.  I added some pearl accents to her jewelry with my Viva Décor Ice White Pearl Pen.  The sentiment is stamped.  Some wide crocheted lace and a few pearls finished my card. 

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Alcohol Markers Challenge and check out the fabulous creations by Dawn, Penny and Kathi.  We hope you will play along this week.  It doesn't get any easier than "anything goes"!  It's your last chance to get in the running for the fantastic prizes being offered by our sponsor for May, Ditzie Digi Design.  There are three prizes: 1st place is three digis, 2nd place is two digis and 3rd place is one digi.  Lots of chances to win!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Papertake Weekly (sketchie free-for-all; I used #90 shown)
Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #218 (Christmas)

Here is the PTW sketch:

Have a great weekend and see you soon!

Keepsake of Time

Good afternoon!  Happy Monday!  Hope you had a great weekend and your week is off to a good start!  The sun is finally shining again here.  Hope it stays that way for awhile!  I am popping in quickly to share a card I finished up for a few challenges I enjoy doing.  I have another busy week so I wasn't sure when else I'd be able to get my post in.

 

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are Bravo Burgundy and the patterned papers are from the Webster's Pages Nature's Storybook collection.  The beautiful image is Lilleth from Delicious Doodles (Teresa Sherman).  It is also available as a digi from Sweet Pea Stamps.  I printed it on MiC Blending Card and colored it with my Copics.  I added a bit of Stickles to the centers of the large open lilies and some Liquid Pearls to her hairpiece and earring.  The sentiment is from A Piece of Heart.  Sharon generously shared it as a freebie here.  A vintage-style, fabric flower and a spray of Wild Orchid Crafts Gypsophila finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  I've got to run a couple of errands, then I'll be by for a visit.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Delicious Doodles Challenge #88 (a bit moody-mine is pensive; remembering)
One Sweet Challenge for May (flowers)
Sweet Pea Stamps Friends & Fans Facebook Art Contest (anything goes with an SPS image)
Kit and Clowder May Challenge (flowers)
Sunday Sketch and Stamp #207 (Louise's sketch)
Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #216 (color/photo inspiration)

Here is the sketch:

 

And here is the color inspiration:

Have great evening and see you soon!

Fairy Fae

Hi there!  It's me again. I'm back with a second quick post today to share a card I made for a few challenges I enjoy doing.  It's not often I have time to make a card just because, so I was happy to finish this one.

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are Kraft and the masculine patterned papers are from the My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Two Breeze 6x6 pad.  The beautiful image is Fairy Fae from Delicious Doodles. You can also find her in the Sweet Pea Stamps stop.  I printed her on MiC Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  I added some Ice White Liquid Pearls to the butterflies and background and some Crystal Stickles to her wings.  A few opaque gems from my stash finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored-image:

Thanks for stopping by!  I will around to visit as soon as I wrap up my DT commenting.

I am entering ,y card in the following challenges:
Sweet Pea Stampers (Kraft)
Left of Center Challenge #31 (card for a male)
Delicious Doodles Challenge #87 (blue and brown)
Delicious Doodles May Facebook Challenge (blue and brown)
A Creative Romance (one for the boys)
Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #215 (pretty hair)

Have a great evening and see you soon!

Peace

Hi there!  Happy Monday!  I hope your week is off to a great start!  Sadly, our friends headed back home today.  We had a wonderful time while they were here!  I'm already looking forward to the next time we can get together.  I've spent the day trying to catch up with things around the house and in my craft room.  I am popping in really quickly to share a card I made for a few challenges I enjoy doing.

 

Here is my card:

There is not much to describe.  I was going for a "white on white" look.  I embossed the left panel with my Snowflakes embossing folder and I cut a scalloped border for the right with the Cheery Lynn Border Carnivale die.  The tranquil image is Snowy Mailbox from Delicious Doodles.  I only lightly shaded it with my gray Copics, then I added some Polar White Flower Soft to some of the snowy areas.  The Peace sentiment was cut with my Cameo.  Some wrinkled ribbon and a sparkly metal snowflake from my stash finished my card.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Delicious Doodles Challenge (white on white)
Sketch N Stash Challenge #138 (sketch; I flipped it)
Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #214(Christmas)
Card Mania (emboss it)

Here is the sketch:

Have a great evening and see you soon!