Little Miss Muffet Challenge #93

Good morning!  Happy Thursday!  Hope you've had a good week so far!  This post is pre-scheduled, so I hope it goes off on time.  I am going to be tied up all morning with an outpatient procedure, but I hope to feel well enough to come around later in the day.  Anyway, I am here with this week's DT post for Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  We have a brand new challenge for you this week!  The theme is "blue and green".  Yep, that's it.  Just use blue and green for your creation.

Here is my blue/green card:

My card base and mats are Kiwi Kiss and the patterned papers are from the Echo Park Paradise Beach 6x6 pad.  The pretty image is Nimiane Mermaid from Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  I colored in soft aqua shades with my Copics.  I added Liquid Pearls to her hair and Green and Crystal Stickles to the shells and spots.  I also added some Glossy Accents to the bubbles.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.   That's it.  I didn't want to add anything else this time.

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 fantastic creations from the rest of the Little Misses and our wonderful Guest Designers, Karen, Sharla and Donna!  You have until Tuesday, September 9th to enter the challenge.  We hope you will play along!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #33 (anything goes)
Through The Craftroom Door Challenge (anything goes)
Tuesday Throwdown #210 (anything goes)

Have a great day and hope to be back a little later on today to visit!

Born To Be Wild

Hi there!  Hope you've had a good day!  It was a very busy one for me so I'm just getting to pop in and post the card I made for a few challenges.  It is for the May Sketch For You To Try on Jen Del Muro's blog, Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge #94 (paper piecing), Through The Craft Room Door Challenge (photo inspiration), Our Creative Corner Challenge (also photo inspiration; use orange, blue and white or cream and brown) and Love to Create Challenge #16 (sentiment inspired by a song).

Here is the May SFYTT:

Here is the TTCRD inspiration photo:

and the OCCC inspiration photo:

Finally, here is my card:

I layered the sketch panels with patterned papers in the inspiration colors from the Authentique Gathering 6x6 pad.  My fun image is Bling Baby from Kenny K.  I printed her on Copic X-Press It Blending Card and colored all but her outfit with my Copics.  I printed a second image on patterned paper from the same pad and paper-pieced her clothes.  The sentiment, inspired by the song Born To Be Wild, is from Create With TLC.  I finished my card by adding a bit of shimmer to her turquoise jewelry with a Spica pen.

Thanks for stopping by!  Hope to see you again soon!

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #168

Hi there!  Hope you had a great day!  I'm back with a second post today to share the card I made for the Timeless Tuesday Challenge #168 on Flourishes blog.  The theme was "pink" - main color had to be pink.

Here is my pink card:

I started with a card base of GKD Innocent Pink and layered with patterned papers from the Echo Park Victoria Garden 6x6 pad.  The image is from Flourishes A Year In Flowers 2.  I stamped it on Cryogen White and colored it with my Copics.  It was cut out with Spellbinders Classic Circles and matted with a Spellbinders Lacey Circles diecut.  I added some pearls around the scallops.  The sentiment is from an old SU set.  I finished the card with some sheer ribbon and another white pearl for the center of the bow.

I am also entering my card in the following challenges: Love to Create Challenge #14 (Mom or special lady), Tuesday Throwdown #97 (motherly love), Through The Craftroom Door Challenge #25 (Happy Mother's Day, option to add pearls) and Card Patterns Sketch #164.

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great evening and hope to see you again soon!

Playing In the Rain

Hi again!  Have you had a good day?  I managed a little crafting time today, so I am back to share the card I made for a few challenges I like to do.  It's for the Little Miss Muffet Challenge #33 (April showers), Sweet Sketch Wednesday #150 and Through The Craftroom Door Challenge #24 (show a favorite technique).

Here is SSW-150:

Here is my card for the challenges:

I started with a card base of GKD Lipstick Red and layered with two patterned papers from the Niki Sivils It's Raining, It's Pouring Collection.  My adorable image is Paprika from Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  She is only available as a rubber stamp now, but I had her as a digi.  My technique for the TTCRD challenge is paper-piecing.  I printed Paprika three times, once on Cryogen White and once each on two more papers from the same collection. I colored her hair, face and hands with Copics, then paper-pieced the rest from the two extra images.  Not sure what I was thinking when I decided to cut out each tiny button on her coat - lol! Some stitched ribbon, a crocheted flower and a button from my stash finished off my card.  

Thanks for stopping by again.  I'll be out the rest of the evening, but hope to see you tomorrow for the Copic/Promarker Challenge on The Outlawz!

Mo's DP2 Challenge #129 - Anything Goes (Sketch Optional)

Good morning!  It's Thursday!  Happy day for me because it's time for another fun Mo's Challenge!  Before I get to this week's theme, we have some exciting news! We have a new addition to the Mo's Challenge DT!  The super-talented Barb Hardeman has joined our fun and fabulous group!  Be sure to check out her blog here.  She does amazing work and we're thrilled to have her join us!  OK, on to the challenge.  This week's theme is "anything goes", but you do have the option to use a terrific sketch designed by our own, Iulia.  It's up to you - go where your inspiration takes you!

Here is my card for the week:

I started with a card base of SU Pool Party and layered with patterned papers from the My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline Howdy Doody 6x6 pad.  My adorable Mo's image is Peaches.  You can find her in Mo's store here.  I printed her on Cryogen White and colored her with my Copics.  I added a bit of Stickles to the two butterflies to make them sparkle in the spring sun!  The fun word art is from Paulette at Create With TLC.  You can find it in her store here.  I colored that with my Copics, too.  Some scalloped lace and a few little roses finished off my card.

I'm entering my card into the following other challenges: Through The Craftroom Door Challenge #23 (spring is in the air, must have butterfly), Challenge #40 on Suzanne Dean's Color Me Creative Classroom (spring pretties) and Sketch Saturday #201 (below, which I flipped):

Thanks for stopping by today!  Be sure to visit the Mo's Challenge blog and check out the absolutely gorgeous creations from my unbelievably talented teammates!  We hope you'll be inspired to pick out your favorite Mo's image and play along!  You could be the lucky winner of a GC to Mo's store!

Have a great day and see you soon!

A Couple of Cards

Hi there!  How has your day been so far?  I hope it's as nice in your neck of the woods as it is here in AL!  It's warm and sunny and really feels like spring!  Yay!  I'm popping in to share a couple of cards I made.  One is for The Corrosive Challenge #144 (paper piecing and optional use green) and the other is for the Through The Craft Room Door Challenge #21 (sketch challenge) and Crafty Emma's Store Challenge #75 (flower frenzy).

Here is my card for The Corrosive Challenge:

I started with a card base of GKD Chocolate Brown and layered with SU Pool Party and patterned paper from the Basic Grey Wander collection.  My image is Latte Lori from Sassy Studio Designs.  I printed her twice, once on Cryogen White and once on green dotted paper from the Graphic 45 Once Upon A Spingtime 8x8 pad.  I colored her with Copics then paper pieced her dress and shoes from the second image.    The sentiment is from Paulette at Create With TLC.  A green satin bow finished my first card.

Here is the sketch for the TTCRD Challenge:

Here is my card for the two challenges:

I started with a card base of Papertrey Aqua Mist and layered with flowery patterned papers from the My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Life of The Party collection.  My pretty image is Leah Drinking a Cup of Java from Guylou's Inimitability.  I printed her on Cryogen White and colored her with Copic markers.  The sentiment is from Paulette at Create With TLC.  A couple of rhinestone flourishes and a few flowers finished off my card creation.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great night and hope to see you tomorrow for another fun Mo's Challenge!

You're A Winner!

Good morning!  Did you all have a good weekend?  Some of you here in the US get to be off for another day for President's Day.  If you are one of the lucky ones, enjoy!  I am popping in really quickly to share the card I made for two challenges - Through The Craftroom Door Challenge #20 (CAS, but must have a sentiment) and The Paper Players #83 (CAS - masculine).

Here is my card for the challenges:

The card is pretty self-explanatory.  The patterned paper is from the My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Two Breeze 6x6 pad.   My image is Big Guy Golfing from Mo's Digital Pencil.  He can be found in Mo's store here.  I printed him on Cryogen White and colored with Copic markers.  The sentiment is from an older Gina K. Designs set called King of The Grill.    That's it - a super simple masculine CAS card for my stash.

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

Copic/Promarker Challenge - The Outlawz (and More)

Good morning!  Happy Friday! Are you looking forward to the weekend like I am?  Hope you have something fun planned!  I'm here bright and early to share my DT card for this week's Copic/Promarker Challenge on The Outlawz site.  This week, the theme is "monochromatic/vintage coloring".  My card is also for this week's Craft Your Passion Challenge #91 (anything goes + distressing) and Challenge #17 at Through The Craftroom Door Challenge Blog (monochromatic).

Here is my card:

I started with a card base of SU Blue Bayou and layered with monotone papers from the My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Portobello 6x6 pad.  I saw a similar sketch somewhere, but I can't remember where I saw it.  If you recognize it, let me know and I'll link it.  My sweet image is Jack & Ginger from Mo's Digital Pencil.  You can find it in Mo's store here.  I printed it on Cryogen White and colored in monochromatic colors with my Copics.  I did a bunch of distressing around all the panels.  I cut out the banner from the patterned paper and added it to the top of the card.  A bit of crocheted lace trim finished my vintage card.

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to visit the Copic/Promarker Challenge thread and feast your eyes on the gorgeous creations from my amazingly talented teammies and our wonderful Guest Designer for January, Linda Palmer!  We hope you'll be inspired to pull out your Copics and join in on the challenge.  As always, there are some great prizes up for grabs!

Have a great day and hope to see you soon!

Card Patterns #144 (and more)

Hi there!  Happy Saturday!  Hope your weekend is off to a great start!  DH and I went out for an early breakfast then ran a bunch of errands so we wouldn't have to face the crowds later.  I'm hoping I'll be able to spend some time in the craft room this afternoon!  Before that, I am popping in to share my DT card for this week's Card Patterns Sketch.  This week we are again being sponsored by Kim at My Craft Spot.

Here is Card Patterns Sketch #144:

Here is my take on the sketch:

I started with a card base of GKD Fresh Asparagus and layered with patterned papers from the Graphic 45 Christmas Past 8x8 pad.   My vintage image is a digi called A Day of Skating from Create With TLC.  It was offered as a freebie during last week's Create With TLC Winter Wonderland Blog Hop.  I printed it on Cryogen White and colored with Copics.  I added a bit of Ice Glitter to the snowy hills in the background.  The sentiment is from the Shiny and Bright set, also from Create With TLC.  The image and sentiment panels were cut with Spellbinders Petite Oval Nestabilities.  I added some gold pearl accents around the scalloped frames with Gold Liquid Pearls.  I used some of the beautiful hand-dyed ribbon and Baker's Twine from My Craft Spot that Kim generously provided to the DT.  An old button from my stash finished my vintage Christmas card.

My card is also for two other challenges I like to do: this week's Color Throwdown #170:

and the current challenge at Through The Craftroom Door #15 (holiday theme and use at least three embellishments on your project - I used seam binding, Baker's Twine, glitter, Liquid Pearls and a button).

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Card Patterns Sketch blog to see the gorgeous creations from the rest of the amazing DT, Kim (our sponsor) and our wonderful Guest Designer, Diana!  We hope you'll be inspired to play along with us this week!

Many Thanks and A Few Challenges

Hi there!  Happy Wednesday!  It's been another busy day for me, but I thought I'd pop in quick to share a card I made for a few challenges I like to do.  Lucky for me, they all had the same theme this week!  With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it's no surprise that a lot of challenges are having a Thanks/Thanksgiving theme.  My card is for the Our Creative Corner Challenge (Pumpkin or Pumpkin Pie), the Corrosive Challenge #137 (Give Thanks), the Through The Craftroom Door Challenge #14 (Giving Thanks - had to use the word thanks) and finally, the Simons Says Stamp Challenge (Thanksgiving/Thanks).

Here is my card for the challenges:

I started with a square card base of SU Pumpkin Pie and layered with patterned papers from the Bo Bunny Forever Fall 6x6 pad.  I stamped the cornucopia from Impression Obsession with Memento Tuxedo Black onto Cryogen White and colored it with Copics.   The sentiment is from an old retired SU set, but I'm not sure of the name of it.  I added a brown pearl flourish and a triple-loop wrinkled ribbon bow.  Some punched leaves and a small orange rose finished my card.

Thanks for stopping by!  Hope to see you again soon!

Card For a Couple of Challenges

Hi there!  Hope you are having a great day!  It's a gorgeous day here, but I've been stuck inside doing things around the house.  I hope to remedy that soon!  Meanwhile, I'm popping in quickly to share the card I made for a couple of challenges. It is for this week's Our Creative Corner Challenge, which was to make a masculine card with non-traditional masculine colors.  It is also for Challenge #13 over at the Through The Craft Room Door Challenge Blog, which this time was themed "Fall" in Love.  You had to include leaves and it was optional to use the color brown or tan.

Here is my card for both challenges:

I decided to make a thank you card for my DH.  I used patterned papers from Bo Bunny called Forever Fall.  I thought the rich yellow, orange, burgundy and teal would make for good non-tradional male colors.  I stamped the fall wreath from Impression Obsession onto Cryogen White with Memento Tuxedo Black and colored with Copics.  I sponged around the image panel with one of my new Tim Holtz Fall Distress Inks - Gathered Twigs. The sentiment is from Gina K. Designs Thanks A Million set and it's stamped with SU Bermuda Bay. I added a bit of teal raffia for a more masculine look than ribbon and I finished it off with a few gold rhinestone leaves.

Thanks for stopping by!  Hope to see you again soon!