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!

Sweet Summer Surprises

Hi again!  I'm back again, as promised, with my Digi Bells DT post.  It is my turn to post some inspiration over on the Digi Bells DT blog.  My card today features the adorable "Sweetest Surprises" from the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection. Who wouldn't love to be sitting daydreaming with a big ice cream cone?

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are SU Bermuda Bay and the fun patterned papers are from the Echo Park Summer Bliss 6x6 pad.  I printed the cute image on MiC Blending Card and colored it with my Copics.  I added a bit of Stickles to the flowers and butterfly and Glossy Accents to the cherry on the cone.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A few fun flower buttons and a simple blow finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for coming by again! Be sure to visit the Digi Bells blog every day for wonderful inspiration from the Digi Bells and GDT with the beautiful images from the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 (sketch from the past plus buttons and bows)
Allsorts Challenge #265 (summer girls)
Sentimental Sundays #213 (summer plus a sentiment)
Love to Create Challenge #122 (3 or more DPs; I have 5)

 

Here is the SSW2 sketch:

Have a great day and see you soon!

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 #57

Hi again!  I'm back with a second post today, because it's already Wednesday morning in Brisbane and time for a new Elphine House Australia Challenge!  The theme this month is "Spring is in the Air".  Indeed it was in the air here over the weekend, but not so much today!  Hope all the blooming beauty isn't damaged by tonight's freeze!   Anyway, I'm here to share my DT post for the new challenge.

 

Here is my Spring card:

My card base and mats are SU Kiwi Kiss and the patterned papers are from the Basic Grey Fresh Cut 6x6 pad.  The adorable image is Laura Flowers For You from Elphine House Australia.  I stamped her on MiC Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  I added a bit of Stickles to the flower centers and the butterfly.  I also added grass, clouds and the sky with my Copics.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  Some chevron-striped ribbon and a little scissors charm 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 Lynda, Lynne and Julie.  We hope you will play along this time!  All you have to do is follow the theme and use an Elisabeth Bell image.  It can be from any company.  You have until Tuesday, May 20th, Brisbane time to enter your project.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Allsorts Challenge #254 (Spring blossoms)
Loves Rubberstamps Challenge #99 (Easter or Spring)

Have a nice evening and see you soon!

Ditzie Digi Design Challenge #1

Good morning!  Happy Sunday! Hope you've had a great weekend so far!  Well, the time has finally come! Today we launch the new Ditzie Digi Design Challenges!  We will have a new challenge every two weeks and theme is always "anything goes".  The design team will be showcasing the fantastic digis in the Ditzie Digi Design Etsy shop. You'll definitely want to check it out!

 

OK, here is my first DT creation:

My card base and mats are SU Blue Bayou and the patterned papers are from the My Mind's Eye Cut & Paste "Adorbs" 6x6 pad.  The mod image is Retail Therapy from Ditzie Digi Design.  I printed her on MiC Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  I added a bunch of bling and called it a day.  I'll add an appropriate sentiment when I know who it's for.

 

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Ditzie Digi Design Challenge blog and check out the fab creations from the rest of the amazing DT!  We hope you will play along! 

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Friday Sketch Challenge #66 (sketch)
Crafty Girls Challenge #15 (anything goes)
Allsorts Challenge #253 (no flowers)

Here is FSC-66:

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!  Mine isn't!  I am late with my post this morning because I entered the wrong time when I scheduled it.  Sorry about that!  Anyway, I am here now with my DT post for Super Saturday at the Little Miss Muffet blog.  We have a new freebie, a special stamp for just $1 and a spotlighted stamp available at a reduced price and lots of inspiration with all three.

The freebie this week is Cactus Tree and the $1 stamp is Christmas Cactus Tree.  Both are so fun, but unfortunately, I didn't manage to get cards done with them.  I did make a card with the spotlighted stamp, Swings 'n Slides Snowballs, though.  This cutie makes for a perfect Christmas or Winter card!

My card base and mats are SU Riding Hood Red and the patterned papers are from the Recollections Festivus 6x6 pad.  I colored up Snowballs with my Copics, then added a little Snow-Tex (thanks, Jenny) to the snow on the ground and the snowballs.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.    A Memory Box Snowflake Corner and a red taffeta bow 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 inspiration from the rest of the Little Misses then hop over to the store for the special deals.  Don't forget there is a huge Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale going on for a couple more days!  You won't want to miss out on the big discounts!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Friday Sketch Challenge #57 (Alison's sketch)
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge (anything goes)
Allsorts Challenge #235 (inspired by a Christmas song; I used Let it Snow)

Here is FSC-57:

Have a wonderful day and see you soon!

Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge November/December

Good morning!  Happy Monday!  Hope you had a great weekend and your week is off to a good start!  Maybe not so much for those in the path of this early winter storm!  It is very cold here and it's going to rain for days, but we don't expect any of the snow and ice that is predicted for up north.  It sure is going to wreak havoc for those who planned to travel for Thanksgiving.  Anyway, I am here today with my card for the new Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge for November/December.  I get to join in this month as part of the current Digi Bells GDT.  The theme this time is "monochromatic".

Here is my card:

My shaped card base and mats were cut with my Cameo using an Artisan Frame file from the Silhouette store.  The patterned paper is from the Graphics 45 Little Darlings 8x8 pad.  The sweet image is Little Lamb from the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection.  I printed her on MiC Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  She's framed with a Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight diecut.  I added Liquid Pearl accents around the frame. I used some pretty lace, organza rosettes and a triple-loop seam binding bow.  I created my own stick pin with Swarovski Crystals and pearls.  Wild Orchid Crafts roses, rosebuds and a lily 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 Digi Bells and my fellow GDT, Linda.  We hope you will play along with any Elisabeth Bell image and a monochromatic theme. You have until Sunday, December 22 to enter.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
613 Avenue Create #47 (create your own challenge)
Allsorts Challenge #234 (bring on the bling)
Love to Create #93 (use your 3 favorite embellishments; I used flowers, lace and pearls)
Divas by Design (make it pretty)
Crafty Little Fairies (Lace 'n Pearls)

Here is the 613 Ave. C. challenge grid:

Column 1: image, patterned paper

Column 2: shaped card, diecut

Column 3: Liquid Pearls

Column 4: pearls, bling, flowers

Column 5: ribbon, lace

Have a great day and see you soon!

All Spruced Up

Hi again!  I'm back with another quick post!  I was feeling pretty well this afternoon so I put together a vintage Christmas card to add to my stash.  I used another pre-colored vintage image from my files so I didn't have to sit and color.  All I had to do was design, glue and go!

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are GKD Fresh Asparagus and the patterned papers are from the My Mind's Eye Vintage Christmas 6x6 pad.  The sweet image is Snow Girl with Topiary from The Graphics Fairy.    I added a bit of Shabby White Fran-Tage to the image for some texture.    The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  It was from Paulette's recent Winter Club.  If you have never done one of her Clubs, you are really missing out! You get lots of fabulous digital images, sentiments and papers sent every day right to your mailbox.  Check out the upcoming Club here.  I added lots of pretty embellishments to my collage: a Silver Vintage Metal Corner, Wild Orchid Crafts Ivory Roses and Red Berries and some vintage lace.  A triple-loop seam binding bow, a pearl spray and a metal dove that I also Fran-Taged finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the image:

Thanks for stopping by again!  I made a little progress with my blogging today and I hope to make more later.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Allsorts Challenge #231 (Christmas cheer)
A Creative Romance (add metal)
Papertake Weekly (anything goes; optional Christmas)
Fab 'n Funky #192 (traditional Christmas colors)
Crafts and Me Challenge #142 (vintage Christmas)
Live & Love Crafts Challenge #17 (vintage Christmas collage)

Here is the LLC Christmas collage photo inspiration:

Have a great evening and see you soon!

Little Miss Muffet Challenge #69

Good morning!  Happy Thursday!  Hope your week is going well so far!  As I mentioned yesterday, mine has been very busy, but I am slowly, but surely, getting a few things accomplished.  I am here now to share my DT card for Little Miss Muffet.  We have a new challenge for you today and the theme is a color challenge - to use pink and gray for your creation.

Here is what I came up with:

My card base and mats are SU Basic Gray and the patterned papers are from the My Mind's Eye Stella Rose Hazel 6x6 pad.  The cute image is Sonny Honeycloud Butterflies by Pollycraft for Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  I colored her up in pink and gray with my Copics.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A paper butterfly with bling and a few pink pearls from my stash finished my card.

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

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Little Miss Muffet Challenge blog and check out the fabulous pink and gray creations from the rest of the DT and our wonderful guest designers, Deb and AJ!  You have until Tuesday, September 24, at 11:55 PM CDT to enter your project.  Hope to see you play along!  All the rules and details are in the challenge post and on the blog sidebar.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Sketch Saturday #275 (sketch)
Allsorts Challenge # 223 (butterflies)
Tuesday Throwdown #164 (anything goes)
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge (anything goes)
Loves Rubberstamps Challenge #69 (sentiment on front of card)

Here is SS-275:

Have a great day and see you soon!

Alcohol Marker Challenge - The Outlawz

Good morning!  Happy Friday!  Hope you've had a good week and you have fun plans for the weekend ahead!  I think we will be dodging thunderstorms all weekend, but hopefully, there will be some breaks in the action to get out and do a few things.  Before getting on with the day, I am here to share my DT card for this week's Alcohol Markers Challenge at The Outlawz site.  The theme this week is "music".  Interpret that any way you'd like, but you must have some coloring with alcohol markers (any brand) on your project.

Here is what I came up with:

My card base and mats are SU Real Red and the patterned papers are from the Bo Bunny Surprise 6x6 pad.  The fun image is Retro Chester by Pollycraft for Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  Isn't he just the cutest?  I colored him up with my Copics and framed him with a Spellbinders Scalloped Circle diecut.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  I added a few pieces of confetti, a sparkly epoxy balloon and a few gems to finish 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 fantastic creations from the rest of the DT!  We hope you play along this week!  Our August challenges are being sponsored by our very own DT sistah, Dawn, who is offering up three digis from her LilyPinkScraps Etsy shop to one randomly-selected participant in this month's challenges. There are also lots of fabulous site-wide prizes to be won when you enter any of the challenges at The Outlawz.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Seems A Little Sketchy #45 (sketch)
Tammy's Scrapin' Corner #74 (music)
Through The Craftroom Door Challenge (anything goes)
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge (animals)
Allsorts Challenge #218 (photo inspiration)

Here is SALS-45:

and here is the Allsorts inspiration photo (I went with the bright colors in the pic):

Have a great day and see you soon!

Little Miss Muffet - Sunday Spotlight

Good morning!  Happy Sunday!  Hope you've had a good weekend so far! I am slowly, but surely, easing back into card-making and blogging.  I may be a little hit or miss for awhile, but I am trying to find my routine again. It's time for another Sunday Spotlight on the Little Miss Muffet blog.  This week, the spotlighted stamp is the adorable Call Me Chester from Pollycraft for Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  You can purchase this cute rubber stamp at 30% off from the Little Miss Muffet Stamp store.

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are SU Midnight Muse and the patterned papers are from the Basic Grey Clippings and Oxford collections.  I colored up Call Me Chester with my Copics.  The sentiment was created with my Cameo.  A few Webster's Pages Whimsies finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Little Miss Muffet Challenge blog for more inspiration from the DT with Call Me Chester!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Sketch Saturday #267 (sketch)
Crafty Friends #7 (inspired by a song; I used Call Me by Blondie)
Allsorts Challenge #215 (fur or feathers)

Here is SS-267:

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and see you soon!

Little Miss Muffet - New Release

Good morning!  It's Thursday again and time for my Little Miss Muffet DT post. We have another new release this week and you won't believe all the total cuteness this time!  There are some new Fancy Sunbonnet stamps from Bugaboo and more adorable Polka Dot Pals from Little Miss Muffet Stamps! You can see all the new stamps in the What's New section of the Little Miss Muffet store.

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are SU Lavender Lace and the patterned papers are from the GCD Studios Happiness 6x6 pad.  My darling image is Daisy from the Polka Dot Pals range from Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  I printed her on MiC Blending Card and colored her up with my Copics. I added Stickles here and there for a bit of sparkle.  The sentiment is a digi from Create With TLC.  Some pretty lace, satin ribbon and a few matching flower buttons finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Little Miss Muffet Challenge blog and check out the adorable creations from the rest of the DT and our wonderful guest designers, Lis and Stephanie!  You still have until next Tuesday, July 9th, to enter our current challenge, "seeing stars".  We hope you will play along!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Sketch Saturday #265 (sketch)
Sentimental Sundays #161 (all things digital; my image and sentiment are digis)
Oozak Challenge #17 (anything goes, girly theme)
Papertake Weekly (anything goes)
Through The Craftroom Door Challenge (anything goes)
Loves Rubberstamps Challenge #59 (anything goes)
Allsorts Challenge #213 (lavender and lace)
Divas by Design (cute)

Here is SS-265:

For those in the US, have a fun a safe 4th of July and hope to see you soon.

And thank you for all the kind and comforting comments on my previous post about my Mom.  I am deeply grateful for your condolences and prayers.

Beauty Comes From Within

Good afternoon! Happy Tuesday! Hope you had a good weekend and your week is off to a great start!  I've been struggling to find crafting time recently, but I did manage to make a card for a few challenges I enjoy, so I'm popping by to share it.

Here is what I came up with:

My card base and mats are SU Baja Breeze and the patterned papers are from the My Mind's Eye Kate & Co. Cambridge Court 6x6 pad.  The adorable image is Little Mama from Elisabeth Bell's Digital Collection.  She is the newest addition to Elisabeth's digital collection and I was lucky enough to have won her when the Digi Bells did their blog hop with her!  I had to use her right away!  I printed her on Make it Colour Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  I added a bunch of pink Stickles to her accessories and used my Viva Decor Rose Paper Pen to give dimension to the strand of pearls on the ground.  I added lots more accents with my Viva Decor White Pearl Pen.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  I added a bunch of girly embellishments: some heart lace, a triple-loop seam binding bow, a bling butterfly, three pretty pearl accents that I won from Miriam's Crafting Supplies, and a bunch of mulberry paper roses from my stash.  Most are from Wild Orchid Crafts, but a couple are from the wonderful Sweet Stuff I won from Jacque's blog.

Here is a close-up of the image:

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
613 Avenue Create #22 (create your own challenge from grid; see below what I used)
Sketch N Stash #115 (sketch)
Craft Your Passion #165 (haberdashery items)
Tammy's Scrapin' Corner #65 (add texture)
Hobby House Challenge #1 (anything goes)
Charisma Cardz #21 (divas)
Allsorts Challenge # 209 (here come the girls)

Here is SNSS #115:

Here is the 613 Avenue Create grid:

From Column 1: image, patterned paper, sentiment

From Column 2: any sketch, diecut

From Column 3: Stickles, Liquid Pearls

From Column 4: pearls, bling

From Column 5: ribbon, lace

Thanks for stopping by!  I'll be around to visit very soon!