Holly Jolly Christmas

Hi there!  Happy Tuesday!  The week is already zipping along, isn't it?  It's a busy one for me so it seems to be going by even faster!  I am popping in with a quick post to share another Christmas card I made.  I am really trying to have them ready this year and I'm actually not doing too bad so far.   If only I was good at nice, flat CAS cards, I'd be all done for sure!

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are SU Real Red and the patterned paper is from the Basic Grey Aspen Frost collection.  The cute image is Christmas Nutcracker from Saturated Canary.  You can find her in Krista's store here.  I printed her on MiC Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  I added glitter to the ball on her leggings and Diamond Stickles to the lace around her collar.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A double-loop taffeta bow, a button and a few dimensional stickers from K & Co. finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  If I haven't been by to visit yet, I will be soon!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Saturated Canary Challenge #56 (sketch)
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge (Christmas)
Show It Off Sunday at Create With TLC (crafty linky party)

Here is the SC sketch:

Have a great day and see you soon!

Believe in the Magic

Hi there!  Happy Tuesday!  It's still Tuesday here, but getting later by the minute.  My week is off to a very busy start so this is the first chance I've had to pop in since I got back Sunday night.  I am here to share a card I made for a couple of challenges I enjoy doing when I have time.  I somehow managed to squeeze this one in.

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are SU Riding Hood Red and the patterned papers are from the October Afternoon Holiday Style 8x8 pad.  The festive image is Christmas Angel from Saturated Canary.  You can find her in Krista's store here.  I printed her on MiC Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A taffeta bow and a few gems from my stash finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  I am slowly but surely trying to catch up after my two weekends away.  I'll be by to visit as soon as I can.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Sketch Saturday# 281 (sketch)
Addicted-to-Stamps Challenge #67 (Christmas is coming)
Saturated Canary Challenge #54 (season's greetings)
Show It Off Sunday - anything goes at Create With TLC

Here is SS-281:

Take care and see you soon!

Dance in the Rain

Hi again!  I'm back with a second post today.  It's a miracle, I know.  I started feeling a little better this afternoon, so I went into the craft room and got a card done that I now want to share.  It's for a few challenges that I will name at the bottom of my post.

Here it is:

My circle easel card base and mats are SU More Mustard and the pretty fall-colored papers are from the Basic Grey Clippings (patchwork backgrounds), Black Tie, Oxford and Stella Ruby collections.   The adorable image is Sweet Oklahoma from Saturated Canary.  You can find her in Krista's store here.  I colored her skin, hair and bow with my Copics and paper-pieced the rest of the image.  The sentiment is a Friday Freebie from Sharon's A Piece of Heart blog.  You can see a close-up below.  A triple-loop bow of mustard grosgrain and a bunch of coordinated Basic Grey buttons finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored and paper-pieced image:

Here is a close-up of the sentiment:

Thanks for stopping by again.  I was able to get around to a few blogs today.  I will try to visit those I missed tonight.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Saturated Canary Challenge #53 (paper-piecing)
Basic Grey Challenges (Autumn colors - photo inspiration)
Love to Create Challenge #74 (photo inspiration)
Loves Rubberstamps Challenge #71 (Fall colors)
Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #186 (button it up)
Crafty Little Fairies (Autumn colors)
Cute Card Thursday #288 (pretty ribbon)

Oops, here is the Basic Grey photo inspiration:

and the Love to Create photo:

Have a great evening and see you tomorrow with my DT card for The Outlawz Alcohol Markers Challenge.

Alcohol Markers Challenge - The Outlawz

Good morning!  Happy Friday!  Hope you've had a great week and you have fun plans for the weekend!  I get to see some dear friends that I haven't seen in almost two years, so I am really looking forward to the weekend!  First things first, though.  I am here to share my DT card for this week's Alcohol Markers Challenge at The Outlawz site.  This week we have a color inspiration challenge for you.  We've never done one for this challenge, so we thought it would be fun.

Here is the photo we have for inspiration:

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are SU Baja Breeze and the patterned papers are from the My Mind's Eye Kate & Co. Cambridge and Collectable Unforgettable 6x6 pads.  My cute image is Fairy Wishes from Saturated Canary for Little Darlings Rubber Stamps.  She was another kind gift from my teammie, Tress when I won her blog candy awhile back.  I stamped her on MiC Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A satin bow and a few gems from my stash 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 makes from the rest of the DT!  We hope you will play along!  The August challenges are being generously sponsored by our own teammie, Dawn, who is offering the winner three digis of their choice from her Etsy shop, LilyPinkScraps.  She has some fab digis, so you won't want to miss out being in the running for this great prize!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Through The Craftroom Door Challenge (anything goes)
Saturated Canary Challenge #50 (winged things)
Sweet Sketch Wednesday #219 (sketch)

Here is SSW-219:

Have a wonderful day and I'll be back tomorrow with my Little Miss Muffet Super Saturday post!

Glamour and Glitz

Hi there!  Happy Wednesday!  How has your week been so far?  Good, I hope.  It's been raining cats and dogs here all week!  Between that and the thunderstorms, it was so dark yesterday that the streetlights came on in the daytime!  It's rumbling again out there, so I am going to try to get this posted before the storm gets too close.  I have a card to share with you that I made for a few challenges I like doing when I can.

Here it is:

My card base is GKD Heavy Base Weight White and the mats are SU Lavender Lace.  I created the embossed layer with a Cuttlebug Window Panes embossing folder to which I added some Basic Grey Bling It diamond gems. The patterned paper is from the Prima Meadow Lark 6x6 pad.  My glamourous image is Fancy from Saturated Canary.  You can find her in Krista's store here.  I printed her on MiC Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  I added lots of sparkle to her bodice and the flowers in her hair with Stickles.  I added pearls to her hair with my Viva Decor Ice White Pearl Pen.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A satin bow and a few more diamond gems finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the image:

Copic Colors:

Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, R20, R11

Hair: E21, E25, E29

Dress, gloves and hair ribbon: V20, V22, V25, V28

Flowers in hair: V01, V04, V06

Thanks for stopping by!  I am making good progress on visiting, so if I haven't been by yet, I will be shortly.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Saturated Canary #48 (glamour and glitz)
Crafty Sentiments Designs (bling it on)
Designed To Color Challenge #16 (sketch challenge)
Card Makin' Mamas #72 (monochromatic)
Stampin' for the Weekend (sparkle and bling)
The Squirrel and The Fox #48 (use something spooled; I used ribbon from a spool)

Here is the DTC sketch:

Have a great evening and see you soon!

Fairy Tales Do Come True

Hi there!  It's me again with a second post today.  Crazy, I know, but I've had a bit of "waiting around" time the last couple of days, so I've had a chance to finish coloring some images and making them into cards. This is another for a few challenges I like doing when I can find the time.

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are SU Not Quite Navy and the patterned papers are from the FabScraps Blue Heron collection.  The gorgeous image is Lovely from Saturated Canary.  You can find her in Krista's store here.  I printed her on Make it Colour Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  I added some Turquoise and Star Dust Stickles to the turquoise parts of her dress to make them shimmer.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  I added a triple-loop taffeta bow and a little metal dragonfly charm.  Some Wild Orchid Crafts roses and a spray of purple crystals finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful evening and I'll see you soon!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Saturated Canary Challenge #45 (show us your Lovely)
Sketch 'n Stash # 116 (sketch)
The Squirrel and The Fox #46 (use something metal; I used the dragonfly charm)
Cute Card Thursday #273 (once upon a time)
A Creative Romance Challenge #1 (anything goes)

Here is the sketch:

Be Yourself

Good morning!  Happy Saturday!  I hope your long weekend is off to a great start!  It's a beautiful day here and I'm looking forward to getting outside to enjoy some of it!  Before I do, I am here to share a card I made for a couple of challenges I enjoy doing when I can find the time.

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are SU Wild Wasabi and the patterned papers are from the GCD Studios Happiness by Kathy Davis 6x6 pad.  The image is Nevaeh from Saturated Canary.  You can find her in Krista's shop here.  I printed her on Make it Colour Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.   I added a few highlights with my Sharpie White Paint Pen and Viva Decor Ice White Pearl Pen.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  I thought it was perfect for this purple-haired beauty!   A few pearls in the corners finished my card.

Here is a close up of the image:

Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11

Hair and purple on outfit: BV000, BV02, BV08

Green: G40, G43, G46

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Saturated Canary Challenge #44 (different hair)
The Squirrel and The Fox #44 (here come the girls)
The Corrosive Challenge #174 (my sentiments exactly; sentiment on front)

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful day and see you soon!

Celebrate Every Day

Hi there!  Happy Tuesday!  Hope your week is off to a great start!  Mine has been busy so far, but the weather is gorgeous and that makes a big difference!  I'm on my way out so this will have to be brief, but I'm here to share a card I made for a couple of challenges I enjoy doing.  I haven't had much time for extra projects so I was happy to get this one done.

Here it is:

My card base and mats are SU Bermuda Bay and the patterned papers are from the Echo Park This & That 6x6 pad.  The cute image is Pricilla Pie from Saturated Canary.  You can find her in Krista's store here.  I printed her on Make it Colour Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  I added "pearls" to her hair and jewelry with my Viva Decor Ice White Pearl Pen.  I added a bit of Yellow Stickles the center of the flower in her hair and the ring on her finger.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  I used a Martha Stewart Edger Punch for the horizontal panel.  A turquoise crocheted flower and a few Recollections roses finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Copic Colors:

Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, R20

Hair: E21, E25, E29

Turquoise: BG10, BG11, BG13, BG49

Deep Rose: R81, R83, R85, R89

Gold/Yellow: Y21, YR23, E15

Thanks for stopping by!  I'll be by to visit when I get home tonight or tomorrow morning.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Saturated Canary #42 (color/photo inspiration)
Sketch Saturday #256 (sketch)
Stampin' for the Weekend (diecuts and/or punches)
Charisma Cardz #16 (polka dots)
Color Me Create Challenge #67 (celebrations)

Here is the SC photo inspiration:

And SS-256:

Have a great night and see you soon!

Find Your Inner Turtle

Hi there!  It's me again!  It's my second post today so if you are looking for my Little Miss Muffet DT card, please scroll down one post.  I'm back to share a card I made for a couple of challenges I enjoy doing when I have time.  It is for the Saturated Canary Challenge #41 (anything goes), Sketch Saturday #254 (sketch) and Digital Tuesday Challenge #206 (Springtime).

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are from my stash.  The paper in my file was not labeled, but I think it was some Bazzill cardstock I picked up at Archiver's.  The patterned papers are again from the Simple Stories Summer Fresh 6x6 pad (can you tell I like this one?).  My adorable image is Turtle Lurv from Saturated Canary.  You can find her in Krista's digi shop here.  I printed her on Make it Colour Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  I think I may have used every marker I have for this one - lol!  I added in the ground, grass, clouds and sky with my Copics as I have been recently.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  That's it!  No embellishments this time, just the sketch and scene, which is rare for me, but fun.

Here is a close-up of the image:

Oh, and here is SS-254:

Thanks for stopping by again!  I always appreciate your visits!
Have a great evening and I'll be back tomorrow with my Copic/ProMarker Challenge DT card.

Spring Happiness

Good morning!  Happy Monday and April's Fools Day!  Hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend!  The weather here left something to be desired, but otherwise it was very nice for me.  I am popping in quickly this morning to share a card I made for a couple of challenges I like doing when I can.

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are SU Bashful Blue and the pretty pastel patterned paper is from the Prima Meadow Lark 6x6 pad.  My sweet image is Lily, Bo and Peep from Saturated Canary.  You can find it in Krista's store here.  I printed it on Make it Colour Blending Card and colored it with my Copics.  I gave a try to the sky and clouds technique from one of Alyce's fantastic coloring tutorials.  Obviously, I need a lot of practice, but it was fun trying!  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A bunch of Wild Orchid Crafts roses and two fancy chipboard corners from Make it Crafty finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the image:

Thanks for stopping by!  I'll be by to visit once I get some stuff out of the way this morning.  Stay tuned because I will have lots of fun and exciting DT posts nearer the end of the week!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Papertake Weekly (sketchie free-for-all; I used sketch 77)
Saturated Canary Challenge #40 (pretty pastels)
Color Me Creative Classroom Challenge #65 (all about hair)

Here is the PTW sketch:

Have a great day and see you soon!

Spring Ray of Sunshine

Good morning!  Happy Tuesday!  Hope your week is off to a good start!  It's already been busy here so far, but I did find time to finish a card I was making for a few challenges I enjoy.  This one is full of Spring colors and flowers and if only the real weather would cooperate with some Spring sunshine, it would be great!

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are SU Pool Party and the patterned papers are from the My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing Tangerine 6x6 pad.  I used one sheet with text and one with flowers.  The sweet image is Sabrina from Saturated Canary.  You can find her in Krista's store here.  I printed her on Make it Colour Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  I added just a bit of Crystal Stickles to her underskirt and a Eucalyptus Stickles to the flower centers.  I cut out the image and a mat for it with my Cameo.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  The pretty flowers are all from the amazing Sunday Sweet Stuff I won from Jacque recently.  Thanks so much, Jacque!  Peach chevron ribbon and a few gems from my stash finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the image:

Thanks for stopping by!  I'll be by to return the favor as soon as I can get a few things on my list done.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Sweet Sketch Wednesday #198 (sketch)
Saturated Canary Challenge #39 (read all about it: use text or make a bookmark)
Forever Friends Fortnightly #58 (girls)
Incy Wincy (use pastels)
Love to Create #58 (pastel colors)
Card Makin' Mamas (Spring colors)
Digital Tuesday #203 (Spring colors)
Word Play Saturday March (inspired by the word "springtime")

Here is SSW-198:

Have a wonderful day and see you soon!

I Love You

Hi again!  Hope you're having a good day! I'm back with my second post of the day and I have to make it quick because I don't want to miss the deadline for one of the challenges I'd like to enter.

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are SU Cherry Cobbler and the patterned papers are from the Basic Grey Picadilly 12x12 paper collection.  My sweet image is Hugs and Kisses from Saturated Canary.  Krista generously offered her as a freebie on her blog recently.  I don't think she is in the store right now.   I printed her on Make it Colour Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  I added some white polka dots to the patch on her skirt and one of the hearts in the box.  I added a bit of sparkle to the lace trim on the hearts with Diamond Stickles.  I cut her out with my Cameo and popped her up on foam tape.  The image frame is a heart doily from Saskia.  I found the cut file on one of the online Silhouette forums (Silhouette Plus, I think).  It is cut out of Cherry Cobbler with the Cameo.  The sentiment "label" is from Create With TLC.  Paulette generously shared it as a freebie this past week. I think it's so fun! A bit of white lace, three roses from my stash and a few adhesive pearls finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the image:

Thanks for stopping by!  I am always grateful for your visits.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Saturated Canary #37 (love)
Loves Rubberstamps Challenge #39 (all about love)
Divas by Design (love and romance)
Cute Card Thursday #256 (an "eye" for detail; I used an image with big eyes)
One Stop Craft Challenge #215 (love is in the air)
Sweet Sketch Wednesday #193 (sketch)

Here is SSW-193:

Have a wonderful weekend and see you soon!