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!

Friday Coloring Challenge - The Outlawz

Good morning!  Happy Friday!  I hope you've had a good week and you have fun plans for the weekend!  It's been quite busy around here, but I'm looking for a little down time over the weekend.  Hope that happens! Right now, I am here with my DT post for this week's Friday Coloring Challenge at The Outlawz site.  The theme this week is "teddy bears" in honor of Teddy Bear Day, which is Tuesday.

Here is my teddy bear card:

My card base and mats are SU Pistachio Pudding and the patterned paper is from the October Afternoon Cakewalk 8x8 pad.  The darling image is Sugar 'n Spice Dolls Jasmine from Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  I colored her up with my Copics and framed her with a Spellbinders Floral oval diecut.  A chevron-striped bow 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 Friday Coloring Challenge and check out the adorable teddy bear creations from my teammies, Dawn, Penny and Kathi!  We hope you will play along!  Our September challenges are being sponsored by Vera Lane Studios.  Janet is offering the lucky winner a selected digi set from her Vera Lane Studios Etsy shop.  It will be a surprise which set the winner will receive, but I can tell you that you will love these digis!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Tuesday Morning Sketches #265 (pick one of three sketches; I picked TMS-238)
Addicted to Stamps Challenge #86 (pastels, soft colors)
Crafting From The Heart #34 (anything goes)
The Cutie Pie Challenge #77 (image with 2 characters or two images)

Here are the TMS sketches we could choose (mine is the top one, made square):

Have a great day and see you soon!

Summer Daze

Good morning!  Happy Wednesday!  Hope you've had a good week so far!  I've been super busy and haven't had much time for crafting except for my DT work.  I hope to remedy that soon!  Anyway, today it's my turn to post some DT inspiration over on the Digi Bells blog. 

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Buckaroo Blue and the patterned papers are from the Simple Stories Summer Fresh 6x6 pad.  The darling image is Summer Daze from the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection.  I printed it on MiC Blending Card and colored it with my Copics.  I added some Stickles to the hopping fish and the flowers in her hair.  I also added the sky and clouds with my Copics.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A few pearls and another fun little sun, created with tulle trim from Webster's Pages and a button, finished my card

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Digi Bells blog every day for wonderful inspiration from the DT and GDT using the delightful images from the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Friday Sketch Challenge #73 (sketch)
The Cutie Pie Challenge #73 (use a cute digi)
The Corrosive Challenge #203 (forever young)
Twisted Tuesday Challenge #80 (challenge: use pearls; twist: lots of layers)
Incy Wincy Challenge (summertime activities)
Open Minded Crafting Challenge #14 (water, water, everywhere)

Here is FSC-73:

 

Have a great day and see you soon!

Elisabeth Bell's World June/July Challenge

Good morning!  Happy Wednesday!  How has your week been so far?  Mine has been quiet.  I'm gradually adding back a little crafting, but still can't sit as long as I'd like.  I know I'll get there. I just have to be patient, which is not really my strong suit!  Anyway, I am here today with my DT post for this month's Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge.  The theme this time is "summer".  Perfect, right?  Elisabeth has so many wonderful stamps depicting a summer theme, so this should be easy peasy!

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are SU Bermuda Bay and the fun beachy patterned papers are from the Echo Park Summer Bliss 6x6 pad.  The adorable image is Little Best Friends from the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection.  I printed it on MiC blending card and colored it with my Copics.  I added in the sand and the sky with my Copics, too.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A few sparkly 3D shell stickers 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 summer creations from the rest of the Digi Bells!  We hope you will play along this time!  Please remember you must use an Elisabeth Bell image to enter, but it can be from any company.  You have until July 22nd to enter your project.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Craft Your Passion Challenge #219 (bold and beautiful; use bright colors)
The Cutie Pie Challenge #72 (girls, girls, girls and cute)
Crafting by Designs Challenge (here comes summer)

Have a great day and see you soon!

Dandelion Sprite

Hi again!  I know I am supposed to be doing other things right now, but I'm back with a second quick post because I forgot to share the card I made for the Stamps by Aurora Wings 1K Member Celebration Flash Contest on Facebook, which was to use the adorable Dandelion Sprite that Mitzi generously shared as a freebie during the celebration.

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Gumball Green and the patterned papers are from the Basic Grey Origins 6x6 pad.  I printed the cutie Dandelion Sprite on MiC Blending Card and colored it with my Copics.  I added some fine glitter to the dandelion "fluff".  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A bunch of yellow gems from my stash finished my card.

 

Here is a close-up of the image:

Thanks for dropping by again!  I will be around to see you soon!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
The Sketchy Challenges #73 (Annette's sketch)
The Cutie Pie Challenge #69 (bring on the bling plus cute)

Here is the sketch:

 

Enjoy the rest of your day!

Garden Fairy and Exciting News!

Hi there!  Happy Thursday!  Hope you've had a good week so far!  This is a prescheduled post because I am enjoying time with my BFF who is visiting from Michigan this week, so I hope you see it on time.  I have some exciting news to share!  I was invited to be a Guest Designer for the Crafty Little Fairies Challenge for the next two months!  I am thrilled because I always enjoy playing along with their challenges!  Have you heard they are going to a monthly challenge?  Check out all the details on the Crafty Little Fairies blog.  The theme for May is "in the garden".  Perfect for this time of year!

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are from my stash and the patterned paper is from the Best Creations Inc. A Walk in the Garden 6x6 pad.  The super cute image is On TipToe by Lili of the Valley.  I stamped it on MiC Blending Card and colored it with my Copics.  I added in the clouds and sky and grass with my Copics, too.  A pretty doily and a few Wild Orchid Crafts flowers finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to check out the gorgeous projects from the Crafty Little Fairies DT!  I'm sure they would love you to play along with the challenge!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge (sketch with a twist: something old and new; old patterned paper, new image; never used)
Addicted to Stamps Challenge #81 (things with wings)
The Cutie Pie Challenge #68 (April showers bring May flowers)
Loves Rubberstamps Challenge #101 (photo inspiration)
Crafting For All Season #76 (lots of layers)

Here is the CHAC sketch:

 

and here is the Loves Rubberstamps inspiration photo:

 

Have a great day and see you soon!

Little Miss Muffet Inspiration Post

Good morning!  Happy Thursday!  Wow, what a busy week it has turned out to be!  I am looking forward to a hopefully slower weekend!  Before we get there, I am here for my Thursday Little Miss Muffet DT post.  We have an inspiration post for you today.  The Little Misses are creating with some of our favorites from the fun February birthday releases!  Have you been enjoying our third birthday celebration?  There is still plenty of time to get in on the fun!  All month long there are daily specials, prizes, challenges and something new every Thursday.  Be sure to check out the LMM blog, store and Facebook page for all the latest news and specials!  There are a couple of fun things going on right now, including a blog hop and FB tagging party, booth with a chance to win prizes!  Check it out!

Here is my inspiration card:
 

My card base and mats are SU Real Red and the patterned papers are from the My Mind's Eye Hootenanny 6x6 pad.  The adorable image is Spencer's Party from Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  I printed him on MiC Blending Card and colored him with my Copics.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A bunch of festive gems finished my card.

 

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Little Miss Muffet blog and check out the fab creations from the rest of the Little Misses and our wonderful Guest Designer, Gaynor!  Don't forget, you can still play along with our Happy Birthday Challenge until Tuesday, February 25th at 11:55 PM CST. 

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Friday Sketch Challenge #63 (sketch)
Love to Create #103 (make it sparkle with bling)
Through the Craftroom Door Challenge (anything goes)
The Cutie Pie Challenge #63 (spots and dots)

Here is the sketch:

 

Have a great day and see you soon!

Little Miss Muffet - Super Saturday

Good morning!  Happy Saturday!  Hope your weekend is off to a great start!  I will confess that my cards are NOT actually in the mail yet, but they are done and I have purchased stamps, so I hope I can get them done later today or, at the latest, Monday morning.  I know, I know.  It wasn't going to happen again this year - lol!  Anyway, I am here with my DT post for Super Saturday at the Little Miss Muffet blog.  We have a freebie, a $1 stamp and a couple of spotlighted stamps at a reduced price for a limited time.  The Little Misses have some inspiration for you, too!

The freebie is Shade Tree and the $1 stamp is Christmas Shade Tree.  I love all these tree stamps, but just haven't managed to make cards with them.  I did make a card with one of the spotlighted stamps, Sugar 'n Spice Dolls Sugar.  The Sugar 'n Spice Sentiments are also spotlighted today.

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are GKD Turquoise Sea and the patterned papers are from the Echo Park So Happy Together 6x6 pad.  I colored up Sugar with my Copics and added some polka dots to her outfit with my Sharpie White Paint Pen.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A punched border and some Ice White Pearl Pen accents finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Little Miss Muffet blog and check out the wonderful inspiration from the Little Misses then head to the Little Miss Muffet store for your goodies.  Don't forget that you can enter our "you've been framed" challenge until Tuesday at 11:55 PM CST.  There is also a fantastic holiday sale going on right now.  Check out the details at the store!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Seems A Little Sketchy #54 (sketch)
The Cutie Pie Challenge #59 (for a special friend)
Oozak Challenge #27 (let's celebrate)

Here is SALS-54:

Have a great day and see you soon!

Little Miss Muffet - Inspiration Post

Good morning!  Happy Thursday and Happy Thanksgiving to my friends in the U.S. who are celebrating today.  I hope you have wonderful plans with your family and friends.  It is definitely a time to be thankful for so many blessings in our lives.  It will be sad for us, being that it's the first Thanksgiving without my Mom.  However, today I am thankful for having had the chance to reconnect with several of my cousins at her funeral this summer and I am happy to be keeping in touch with them now after many years of not seeing one another.

Anyway, I am here as always on Thursday with my Little Miss Muffet DT post.  Today we are doing an "inspiration post" on the blog.  We all got to pick some of our favorite Little Miss Muffet stamps to showcase and otherwise, it was anything goes.

Here is what I came up with:

My card base and mats are SU Real Red and the patterned paper is from the Recollections Festivus 6x6 pad.  I created a fun Winter scene by merging several images: Jolly Santa by Pollycraft for Little Miss Muffet Stamps and the Winter Sign, Winter Fence and Snow Village digis from the Winter Objects Collection by Make it Crafty.   I printed the merged image onto MiC Blending Card and colored the whole thing with my Copics.  I added some stars to the night sky with my Sharpie White Paint Pen and sparkle to the trim on Santa's suit with glitter.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A couple of Memroy Box Snowflake Corners finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the scene:

and a close-up of Santa:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Little Miss Muffet blog and check out the fantastic creations from the rest of the DT and our wonderful November Guest Designer, Jenny!  Hope we've given you some fun inspiration with our Little Miss Muffet creations!  Don't forget, you still have until Tuesday, December 3rd at 11:55 PM CST to enter our "all white that night" challenge.  We hope you will play along!

Also wanted to let you know about a big Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale over in the Little Miss Muffet store.  Barbara has some fabulous deals going for the next 5 days!  You definitely won't want to miss out!  Check the LMM blog for all the details.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Sentimental Sundays #182 (winter wonderland)
Through the Craftroom Door Challenge (anything goes)
The Cutie Pie Challenge #58 (cute scenes or backgrounds)
Charisma Cardz #46 (Christmas)
Divas by Design (use some red)

Have a wonderful day and see you soon!

Alcohol Markers Challenge - The Outlawz

Good morning!  Happy Friday!  At last we've reached the end of the week!  I hope you've got some fun plans for the weekend!  It's going to be pretty quiet around here, I hope.  We've got a couple of things on the "to do" list, but it's all easy, I think.  Anyway, as always on Friday, I am here to share my DT card for this week's Alcohol Markers Challenge at The Outlawz site.  The theme this week is "make a card for a child - any occasion".  The theme was selected in honor of Universal Children's Day.

Here is my child's card:

My card base and mats are SU Pale Plum and the patterned papers are from the Prima Meadow Lark 6x6 pad.  The sweet image is Li'l Princess Tu-tu from Elisabeth Bell's Digital Collection.  I printed her on MiC Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  I added lots of bling to the image: Diamond Stickles to her Tiara, Lavender Stickles to the star on her wand, and Lavender Lace Liquid Pearls to the scalloped frame and her top and boots.  The sentiment was a Friday Freebie from Sharon at A Piece of Heart blog.  I added some Wild Orchid Crafts roses, buds and carnations.  A few lilac pearls 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 darling creations from the rest of the DT!  We hope you will play along with us!  They are always lots of fabulous prizes to be won when you enter the challenges at The Outlawz!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Sunday Sketch and Stamp #183 (Anne-Marie's sketch)
The Cutie Pie Challenge #57 (card for a child or baby)
The Squirrel and the Fox # 57 (use violet)
Paper Crafting Journey (bling it up)

Here is the sketch:

Have a great day and see you soon!

Little Miss Muffet - New Release

Good morning!  Happy Thursday!  Hope you've had a good week so far!  I am having trouble sitting for very long since my surgery, so I am not getting to create and visit as much as I'd like.  I hope that I will do better every day.  Meanwhile, I am here with my DT post for Little Miss Muffet.  I had my card done ahead of time, just in case, and it's a good thing.  We have a new release for you today!  Lots of fun new Polka Dot Pals have hit the shop and are they ever cute!  Check out the new releases section of the Little Miss Muffet store to see them all!

Before I show you my card,  I wanted to let you know about a big sale going on in the Little Miss Muffet store.  Barbara is retiring over 100 rubber and digi stamps at a huge discount, so you'd better head over and grab your favorites before they are gone for good!

Now here is my card:

My card base and mats are SU Riding Hood Red and the patterned paper is from the My Mind's Eye Vintage Christmas 6x6 pad.  The adorable image is Polka Dot Pals Chrissie.  I added the face using Ready Face #2.  What a brilliant idea Barbara had to provide some cute faces that worked with these stamps!  I, for one, am a terrible artist so I would never have considered botching up one of the darling Polka Dot Pals with my own face! Anyway, I colored up the image with my Copics and added lots of Stickles and glitter to sparkle it up.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A triple-loop seam binding bow, a pearl button and Liquid Pearl accents around the scalloped frame finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Little Miss Muffet blog and check out the fabulous creations from the rest of the DT and our special  Guest Designers, Nic and Debbie!    Don't forget, you have until November 5 at 11:55 PM CST to enter our Spooktacular Challenge.  We hope you'll play along!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Sketch 'n Stash #124 (sketch)
Paper Crafting Journey (anything goes)
Through The Craftroom Door Challenge (anything goes)
Tammy's Scrapin' Corner Challenge (anything goes)
The Cutie Pies Challenge #56 (embellishment BINGO;  I used top row: bow, pearls, glitter)
The Corrosive Challenge #186 (tic tac toe; I used middle row: patterned paper, image, sentiment)

Here is the sketch:

Here is the Cutie Pies BINGO:

And finally, the Corrosive Tic Tac Toe:

Have a great day and see you soon!