Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge - December/January

Good morning!  Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!  I hope you are enjoying wonderful times with family and friends!  I am taking a quick break to pop in and share my DT card for this month's Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge.  The theme this time is "shaped cards".  You can use any shape, just no squares or rectangles. Please remember you must use an Elisabeth Bell image (any company)to enter.

Here is my card:

 

My shaped card base and cut-outs were created with my Cameo using a file from the Silhouette store.  The patterned paper is from the Basic Grey Picadilly collection.  The adorable image is Daisy from Elphine House Australia.  I colored her with my Copics, then fussy-cut her and popped her up on the card.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A simple red satin bow finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge and check out the gorgeous creations from the rest of the Digi Bells, the GDT and our special guest, Denise!  We hope you will play along!  You have until Thursday, January 22nd to enter.

Have a wonderful day and I'll see you soon! 

Elphine House Australia Challenge #65

Hello, again!  I'm back today with my DT project for the new Elphine House Australia Challenge.  The theme for this challenge is "traditional Christmas colors".  We want to see your holiday creation with lots of green and red and gold/silver.    Please remember that you must use an image designed by Elisabeth Bell (any company) to enter. 

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Cherry Cobbler and the patterned papers are from the My Mind's Eye Vintage Christmas 6x6 pad.  The darling image is Danny Boy Christmas Tree from Elphine House Australia.  I stamped it on MiC Blending Card and colored it with my Copics.  I added some Stickles to the star and ornaments and Liquid Pearls to the garland.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A fancy doily and a few pearls from my stash finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Elphine House Australia blog and check out the sweet creations by Lynda and Julie.  We hope you will find time to play along!  The challenge is going to run 2 months this time, so you have until Tuesday, February 17th to enter.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Digi Sketch Challenge (waiting for Christmas and sketch)
Incy Wincy Challenge (anything Christmas goes)
Card Mania #62 (Christmas)

Here is the sketch:

 

Have a nice evening and see you soon!

Elphine House Australia Challenge #64

Hi again!  I'm back with a second post for today, although that's because it's already tomorrow in Brisbane, Australia and it's time for another Elphine House Australia Challenge.  The theme this month is "favorite colors".  It couldn't be easier than that!  Please remember that you must use an image designed by Elisabeth Bell (any company) for your project.

Here is my DT card:

 

Those who know me know that these aren't my "real" favorite colors.  They are only my favorites this time of year when I love the warm colors of Autumn.  My card base and mats are SU More Mustard and the patterned papers are from the Bo Bunny Forever Fall 6x6 pad.  The sweet image is Daisy Scattering Love from Elphine House Australia.  I stamped her on MiC Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  I cut out the "thankful" sentiment with my Cameo.  A simple bow and a few gemstone leaves finished my simple card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

 

Thanks for stopping by again!  Be sure to check out the new Elphine House Australia challenge and feat your eyes on the gorgeous creations from Lynda and Julie.  We hope you will play along with your favorite Elisabeth Bell image and favorite colors!

I am entering my card in the following challenge:
Seems A Little Sketchy Challenge #78 (sketch)

Here is the sketch:

 

Have a great evening and see you soon!

Elphine House Australia Challenge #63 - Pumpkins

Hi there!  Happy Wednesday (at least in Brisbane)!  It's still Tuesday night here, but it's time for me to share my DT card for the new Elphine House Australia Challenge.  The theme this month is "pumpkins".  You can use any Elisabeth Bell image you'd like, but we want to see one or more pumpkins on your project.  The pumpkin doesn't have to be in the image.

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Really Rust and the patterned paper is from my pile and I have no idea whose it is.  All I know is that it has pumpkins!  The cute image is Tommy's Apples For Mommy from Elphine House Australia! I stamped him on MiC Blending Card and colored him with my Copics.  I added a few opaque gems and a 3D pumpkin sticker to finish my cute Autumn card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Elphine House Australia blog and check out the darling creations from Lynda and Lynne!  We hope you will find time to play along this time.  You have until Tuesday, November 18th, Brisbane time to enter your project. Don't forget you need to use an image by Elisabeth Bell to enter.

I am entering my card in the following challenge:
Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenge #21 (pumpkins/jack-o-lanterns)

Have a great evening and see you soon!

Elphine House Australia Challenge #62

Hi there!  Happy Tuesday (Wednesday in Brisbane)!  Hope your week is going well so far.  I'm sorry to be missing again lately.  I've got a few things going on and I'm scrambling to get everything done right now.  I hope to be back on track soon.  Anyway, I'm here now with my DT post for the new Elphine House Australia Challenge.  The theme this month is "an apple a day".  We want to see one or more apples on your project.  That's it, other than you need to use an Elisabeth Bell image.  It can be from any company that sells her designs.

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are GKD Fresh Asparagus and the patterned papers are from the Webster's Pages Spring Market Petite Papers pack.  The cute image is Shasha With Red and Golden Apples from Elphine House Australia.  I stamped it on MiC Blending card and colored it with my Copics.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A gingham bow and button finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Elphine House Australia blog and check out the gorgeous creations from Julie and Lynda!  We hope you will play along this month!  You have until Tuesday, October 14th Brisbane time to enter.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Friday Sketch Challenge #78 (sketch)
The Corrosive Challenge #208 (Autumn/Fall)
Craft Your Passion Challenge #231 (harvest)
The Cutie Pie Challenge #36 (shades of Autumn)
Creative Moments Challenge #51 (anything goes/Fall colors)

Here is the sketch, which I flipped:

Have a great evening and see you soon!

Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge - August/September

Good morning!  Happy Monday!  I hope you had a good weekend and your week is off to a great start.  I haven't been around the computer much of late and I apologize for not visiting regularly.  There is just a lot going on right now and I'm scrambling to get everything done.  Hopefully it will calm down soon.  Anyway, I am here now to share my DT post for the new Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge.  The theme this time is "pretty in pink".  It should be any easy one for you!  Remember you must use an Elisabeth Bell image, but it can be from any company selling her designs. We are being sponsored by Elphine House Australia.

 

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are GKD Innocent Pink and the beautiful patterned paper is a digital paper from Michele Roos' Butterfly Garden collection.  She generously shared this one as a freebie awhile back.  The sweet image is Sophie's Birthday Balloon from Elphine House Australia.  I stamped it on MiC Blending Card and colored it with my Copics.  It's hard to see, but I added a little bit of White Opal Liquid pearls to her bracelet.  The sentiment is from SU.   Some beautiful lace, Wild Orchid flowers and lots of pearls finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge blog and check out the gorgeous creations from the Digi Bells, our GDT, Annie and Linda, and our guest for the challenge, Kim!  We hope you will play along!  You have until September 22nd at 6:00 PM Arizona time to enter your project.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Divas by Design (pretty pearls)
Crafting For All Season #84 (monochromatic)

Have a great day and see you soon!

Elphine House Australia Challenge #61

Hi there!  Happy Wednesday (at least in Brisbane).  It's still Tuesday night here and it's time for me to share my DT card for this month's Elphine House Australia Challenge.  The theme this month is "recycle or re-use something" for your project.  That leaves it pretty wide open, but please remember that you must use an Elisabeth Bell image.  It can be from any company that carries Elisabeth Bell designs.

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Summer Starfruit and the patterned papers are from the Kaisercraft Botanical Odyssey 6.5x6.5 pad.  The sweet image is Emma's Gift of Love from Elphine House Australia.  I stamped her on MiC Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  My recycled/reused item is the doily in the background.  I lifted it from under a dessert dish at dinner recently.  I actually do that whenever they are still in decent condition.  You never know when a used doily will come in handy  for card projects!  The scalloped border is a diecut from the same paper pad.  A few gems from my stash finished my card.

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

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Elphine House Australia challenge blog and check out the gorgeous creations from Lynda and Julie.  We hope you will play along!  You have until Tuesday, September 16th, Brisbane time to enter your project.  Don't forget to use an Elisabeth Bell image.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Sketch N Stash #145 (sketch)
Craft Your Passion Challenge #226 (at least 3 patterned papers)

Here is the sketch:

 

Have a great evening and see you soon!

Elphine House Australia Challenge #60

Hi there!  Happy Wednesday (at least in Brisbane, it is!)!  Hope you are having a good week so far!  My week is off to a busy start, but I hope it will quiet down a little toward the end of the week.  Anyway, it's for another Elphine House Australia Challenge and I am here with my DT post for the challenge. The theme this time is "punched/handmade flowers".  We want to see handmade flowers on your project.  No store-bought flowers allowed! 

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Sage Shadow and the patterned papers are from the Echo Park Victoria Garden 6x6 pad.  The sweet image is Katrina My Sister Shasha from Elphine House Australia.  I stamped it on MiC Blending Card and colored it with my Copics.  I made two simple pink roses out of light cardstock using Heartfelt Creations flower dies.  A chevron-striped ribbon bow, a tiny metal heart charm and a few pink pearls finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Elphine House Australia blog and check out the beautiful creations from Lynda and Julie.  We hope you will play along!  You must use an Elisabeth Bell image (any company).  You have until Tuesday, August 19th, Brisbane time to enter.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Card Mania Challenge (add a charm)
Love to Create Challenge #124 (petals and pearls)

Have a wonderful evening and see you soon!

Elphine House Australia Challenge #59 - Rain or Shine

Hi again!  I'm back with my DT post for the new challenge on the Elphine House Australia blog. It's hard to believe a whole month has already gone by!  The theme for Challenge #59 is "rain or shine".  It's your choice, but please remember you must use an image from Elisabeth Bell (any company) to enter.

Here is my card:

I went for "shine" for my theme.  My card base and mats are SU Pool Party and the patterned papers are from the My Mind's Eye On The Sunny Side 6x6 pad.  The adorable image is Carrie Three Wheeling from Elphine House Australia.  I stamped her on MiC Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  I added in some grass, a path and a cloudy sky with my Copics, too.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  Some dotted ribbon and a few pearls from my stash finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Elphine House Australia Challenge blog and check out the wonderful creations from Lynda, Julie and Lynne.  We hope you will play along this month!  You have until Tuesday, July 15th, Brisbane, Australia time to enter using any Elisabeth Bell image.

I am entering my card in the following challenge:
Addicted to Stamps Challenge #84 (outdoors)

See you very soon, I hope!

Elisabeth Bell's World May/June Challenge

Good morning!  Happy Sunday!  I hope you've been having a good weekend so far!  I'm popping in because it's time for a new challenge at Elisabeth Bell's World.  The theme this month is "pearls and lace".  We are generously sponsored by Elphine House Australia.

Here is my card:

I decided to make a circle easel card.  The card base and mats are SU Primrose Petals and the patterned paper is from the Kaisercraft Tea Break 6.5x6.5 pad.  I used my Spellbinders Grand Circles and Scalloped Circles dies to make the easel card.  The beautiful image is Sophie's Birthday Balloon from Elphine House Australia.  I colored it with my Copics and added a bit of glitter and Liquid Pearls.  The sentiment inside is stamped.  Some pretty lace, lots of flowers and a pearl spray finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge blog and check out the gorgeous creations from the rest of the Digi Bells, our GDT members, Carol and Karen, and our Guest Designer for the challenge, Marianne.  We hope you will play along!  All you have to do is follow the theme and use an Elisabeth Bell image (any company).  You have until June 22nd to enter your project.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Charisma Cardz Challenge #11 (May flowers)
Loves Rubberstamps Challenge #104 (fun with your name: C-cherry blossoms, A-aqua, R-roses, L-lace, A-alcohol markers)
Craftitude (use a die)
Allsorts Challenge #260 (happy birthday)

Have a wonderful day and see you soon!

Elphine House Australia Challenge #58

Hi there!  Happy Tuesday (Wednesday in Brisbane)!  Hope your week is going well so far!  It's time for a new Elphine House Australia Challenge.  The theme this time is "pearls and polka dots".  Fun, right, and easy peasy, too!

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are SU Bermuda Bay and the patterned papers are from the Echo Park This & That 6x6 pad.  The sweet image is Emma's Gift of Love from Elphine House Australia.  I stamped her on MiC Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  I added a bit of Stickles for some sparkle.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  Some Liquid Pearls accents and a few more pearls from my stash finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Elphine House Australia Challenge blog and feast your eyes on the gorgeous creations by my teammates, Lynda and Lynne.  Julie is on vacation this month.  We hope you will play along!  You have until Tuesday, June 17th, Brisbane time to enter your project and all you need to do is follow them theme and use an image from Elisabeth Bell (any company).

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Seize the Birthday Challenge (topping: flowers)
Digi Sketch Challenge: (anything goes and sketch)

Here is the sketch:

 

Have a great evening and see you tomorrow!

Elisabeth Bell's World - February/March Challenge

Good morning!  Happy Tuesday!  Hope your week got off to a great start and you are cruising right along! My week has already been busy, but it's all good.  I am here this morning to share my GDT card for this month's Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge.  The theme this time is "happy birthday".  We can never have too many birthday cards at the ready!

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Primrose Petals and the patterned papers are from the Carta Bella Alphabet Junction 6x6 pad.  The cute image is Emma's Gift of Love from Elphine House Australia.  I stamped her on MiC Blending Card and colored her with my Copics. I added a bit of sparkle to the gift with Stickles.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC. 

 

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge blog and check out the gorgeous creations from the Digi Bells and my co-GDT, Linda!  We hope you will play along this month!  You have until March 22nd at 6 PM Arizona Time to enter you project.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Sketch N Stash #133 (sketch; I flipped it)
Incy Wincy Challenge ( birthdays)
Seize the Birthday (topping - a heart; there is a small heart on her gift tag)

Here is the sketch:

Have a wonderful day and see you soon!

Elphine House Australia Challenge #53 - With A Twist

Hi again! I'm back with my DT post for this month's challenge at Elphine House Australia.  I apologize for being late with my post.  I had an eye appointment this afternoon and they dilated my eyes.  I am still having trouble looking at the computer screen!  Anyway, we have something a little different for you starting today. This time, you have your choice of playing along with either or both of two themes - the one we had planned for November and/or the December challenge theme.  The current challenge will run until December 30th and we will announce the winners on December 31st.  Starting in January, we will be back to our normal monthly schedule.  We will have a mid-challenge inspiration post for you, but head on over to the Elphine House blog right now to see some gorgeous DT inspiration with both themes!

Without further ado, the two themes are "falling leaves" or "let it snow".

Here is my card for the "falling leaves" theme:

My card base and mats are cardstock from my stash.  The patterned papers are from the Bo Bunny Autumn Song 6x6 pad.  The sweet image is Tommy Apples for Mom by Elisabeth Bell for Elphine House Australia.  I stamped him on MiC Blending Card and colored him with my Copics.  I framed him with an ornate leaf frame cut with my Cameo using a file from the Silhouette store.  I layered the frame over another piece of patterned paper.  The "thankful" sentiment was also cut with my Cameo using a file from Miss Kate Cuttables.  A bunch of Recollections paper leaves, a few rhinestone leaf stickers and some olive gems from my stash finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Elphine House blog and check out the gorgeous creations for both themes from the rest of the DT.  We hope you will play along!  Don't forget, you must you an Elisabeth Bell image (any company) to enter the challenge.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Papertake Weekly (giving thanks)
Card Makin' Mamas #76 (thankful tidings)
Sentimental Sundays #181 (giving thanks)
Stamp and Create November Challenge (feather or leaves)
Craft Mojo November Challenge (anything goes)

Have a great day and see you soon!

Elphine House Australia Challenge #51

Hi again!  I'm back, as promised, with a new card and some exciting news!  Elphine House Australia recently held a DT call and of course, I entered.  You know how I love Elisabeth Bell's beautiful stamps!  I am thrilled to share that I was selected as one of the new DT members!  I am still pinching myself to be sure it's true!  I am so delighted and honored to be working with this amazingly-talented group of designers and I hope you will enjoy my creations with the wonderful EHA stamps by Elisabeth Bell!

We have a new challenge for you today.  Did you see that the EHA challenges have changed to only once monthly?  The challenges will start at 9:00 AM on the third Wednesday of every month and run until 9:00 PM the Tuesday before the next challenge (Brisbane, Australia time).  The theme for Challenge #51 is "simply cute".  We want to see your cute creations with any Elisabeth Bell stamp.  Easy, peasy, since all Elisabeth's stamps are adorable!

Here is my first DT card:

My card base and mats are SU Bermuda Bay and the patterned papers are from the My Mind's Eye Collectable "Unforgettable" 6x6 pad.  The cute image is Carrie Princess: Three Wheeling from Elphine House Australia.  I stamped her on MiC Blending card and colored her with my Copics.  I added a cloudy sky, a path and some grass, also with my Copics.  Some Wild Orchid Crafts Cherry Blossoms and Sweetheart Blossoms and a few pink pearls from my stash finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Elphine House Australia blog and feast your eyes on the stunning creations from the rest of the DT!  We hope you will join us for the challenge!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Sketch N Stash Challenge #121 (sketch)
Paper Crafting Journey (flowers)
Designed to Color Challenge #22 (anything goes)
Card Makin' Mamas #74 (for the kids)

Here is the sketch:

Have a wonderful day and see you soon!