Elisabeth Bell's World July/August Challenge

Hi again!  I'm back, as promised, with my DT card for this month's Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge!  The theme this time is "for the boys".  You can make anything you'd like with a masculine theme, but you must use an Elisabeth Bell stamp (any company).   This came at a perfect time for me because I actually needed a birthday card for a little boy.  This one has already gone out to little Danny Nickerson, who turned 6 today.  Danny is from my hometown in MA and is battling a rare form of brain cancer.  There's been a huge outreach in the community to get lots of cards to Danny for his birthday and the response has been truly overwhelming!  You can read about it here.

Anyway, here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Real Red and the party-themed patterned paper is from the We R Memory Keepers Hip Hip Hooray collection.  The cute image is Party Present by Elisabeth Bell for Sweet Pea Stamps.  I stamped it on MiC Blending Card and colored it with my Copics.   The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  Some polka dot ribbon, a couple of epoxy balloon stickers and a few buttons 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 wonderful projects from the Digi Bells, GDT and our Guest Designer for the challenge, Linda!  We hope you will play along!  You have until August 22nd to enter your project for a chance at a great prize from Polkadoodles.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Seize the Birthday (birthday, optional topping: string or twine)
613 Avenue Create #81 (anything goes/party theme)

Enjoy your day and see you soon!

"Fore" Your Birthday

Hi again!  I'm back with a second quick post today.  I'm not really supposed to be up, but I wasn't resting well and I was antsy to post a card I made for a couple of challenges. Obviously, I'm not a very good patient - lol!  Anyway, I'll make it quick. There are a lot of Father's Day/masculine challenges out there and I went with the masculine theme for all of them.  Since I lost my Dad 6 years ago and my father-in-law last month, I don't really do Father's Day cards.

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Not Quite Navy and the patterned papers are from the Authentique Loyal 6x6 pad.  The golf bag image was a freebie from Tiddly Inks with the purchase of the Father's Day-Vintage Truck digi.  I printed it on MiC Blending Card and colored it with my Copics.  I added some grass under it with my Copics, too.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.   A bit of stitched ribbon on the tag finished my masculine card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by again!  I'll be back tomorrow with a special post, so hope to see you then.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Tiddly Inks Challenge #135 (Lou's sketch)
Hobby Cutz Challenge #51 (Father's Day or masculine)
Craft Your Passion Challenge #217 (Father's Day or for the men/boys)
Tuesday Throwdown #199 (for a special Man)
Seize the Birthday (summertime plus birthday)
Digi Galore (nautical or blue)
Papertake Weekly (for the boys)
Cute Card Thursday #325 (so macho)

Here is Lou's Tiddly sketch:

Have a great evening 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!

A Lot of Happy Birthday

Hi there!  Happy Sunday!  Hope you've had a nice weekend!  It was gorgeous here and I just got home a bit ago, so I'm just now getting a chance to share a card with you.  It is another inspiration post for my GD stint with the Make it Crafty Facebook group.   I have two "inspirations" for you.  One is for the MiC FB group monthly challenge, which for April is  to create a birthday card.  I am also showcasing the digi that is only $1 this month if you are a member of the Facebook group. Head on over there and join up if you haven't already and you will get a code that will get you the fun digi for just $1!  It doesn't get better than that and you get tons of MiC inspiration and fun chat to boot!

 

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Bermuda Bay and the patterned papers are from the My Mind's Eye Kate & Co. Cambridge Court 6x6 pad.  The cute image is Lizzie With Gift from Make it Crafty.  I printed her on MiC Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  Some polka dot ribbon and a few leopard print gems from my stash finished my card.

 

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  If you love Make it Crafty like I do, you'll definitely want to head over to the Make it Crafty Facebook page and check out the fabulous inspiration from the amazing DT!  There's always a fun challenge every month and a $1 digi, too!  Don't miss out!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Seize the Birthday Challenge (birthday theme with optional topping of white on white)
Time Out Challenge #3 (birthday with option to make it masculine)

Enjoy the rest of the day and see you soon!

Penny Black and More Guest Designer

Good morning!  Happy Sunday!  Hope you've had a good weekend so far!  It's been relatively quiet here with a bit of time for catching up on things.  You are probably surprised to see me on a Sunday!  I'm here with something really fun today!  Based upon entering this card, I was invited to be a Guest Designer for March for the Penny Black and More Challenge!  Of course, I said yes!  The theme for the March challenge is "so sweet".

Here is my "sweet" card:

My card base and mats are SU Strawberry Slush and the patterned papers are from the October Afternoon Woodland Park 8x8 pad.  The fun image is Let's Party from Penny Black.  I stamped it on Hammermill Digital Cover Stock and colored it with my Copics.    I added a bit of Yellow Stickles to the star and the candle.  I colored in a sky and some grass with my Copics, too.  The sentiment is computer-generated. 

 

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by! Check out the fun challenge over at Penny Black and More!  I'm sure the team would love it if you'd play along this month!

I am entering my card in the following challenge:
Seize the Birthday (anything goes)
The Corrosive Challenge #194 (animals)

Have a wonderful day and see you soon!

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!

Happy Birthday, Delphine!

Good morning!  Happy Monday!  Hope you had a great weekend and your week is off to a terrific start!  I am popping in this morning to share a birthday card I made for a someone special over in the Make it Crafty Facebook group.  It's Delphine's birthday and we are celebrating by making her a birthday card using a new image by Make it Crafty that was named after her!

Here is my card for Delphine:

My card base and mats are SU Island Indigo and the patterned papers are from the My Mind's Eye Collectable " Unforgettable" 6x6 pad.  The fun image is Artistic Delphine from the new Carefree Women Digi Collection from Make it Crafty.  I printed her on MiC Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  Just a few pearls from my stash finished my card.

Here is a close-up of Delphine:

Copic Colors:

Skin: E50, E51, E21, E11, BV20

Hair: E50, E53, E43, E57 

Top: R81, R83, R85, R89

Dress: B000, B02, B05, B07, B09

Stockings: YR20, YR21, YR23, YR24

Beret and Shoes: E41, E42, E43, E44, E47

Thanks for stopping by!  I'll be around to visit once I've gotten a few things done this morning.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Sunday Sketch and Stamp #192 (Anne-Marie's sketch)
Sentimental Sundays #192 (birthday card for special woman in pastels with sentiment)
Love to Create #101 (birthday celebration)
Seize the Birthday Challenge (anything birthday; optional twist: chevrons)

Here is the sketch:

Have a great day and see you soon!