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!

Guest Designer - The Sketchy Challenges #76

Hi again!  I'm back, as promised, with a special post for today.  I'm excited to tell you that I was invited to be the guest designer for this month's challenge at The Sketchy Challenges!  Of course, I said yes!  The Sketchy Challenges have gone monthly from now until September and there is also a theme and a twist: to use the sketch or not..  The theme this time is "Christmas".  I always love a chance to add to my Christmas card stash!

Here is the sketch (to use or not):
 

And here is my Christmas card using it:

My card base and mats are SU Cherry Cobbler and the patterned papers are from a couple of Christmas pads in my stash.  Sorry, I don't really know which ones.  The gorgeous image is Scarlett Holly by ching chou kuik from Sweet Pea Stamps.  I colored her with my Copics then added a bit of Shabby White Fran-Tage to the corners.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A dimensional poinsettia sticker and a few pearls from my stash finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the image:

Thanks for stopping by again and thanks to everyone at The Sketchy Challenges for having me as a GD! I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend! See you soon!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Papertake Weekly (anything goes; optional Christmas)
Loves Rubberstamps #110 (anything goes)
Deep Ocean Challenge #81 (add a sentiment)
The Squirrel and the Fox #73 (Christmas in July)

Sketch Saturday #317

Good morning!  Happy Saturday!  If you are celebrating in the US, I hope your holiday weekend is off to a great start!  Here's also hoping that Arthur didn't impact too many of you!  Bad timing for a hurricane, for sure!  I am here this morning with my DT card for this week's Sketch Saturday challenge.  We are sponsored this week by Ladybug Crafts Ink, who are offering the winner 5 digis of their choice from the Ladybug Crafts Ink shop.

Here is this week's fantastic sketch by Niki:

 

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Real Red and the pretty patterned papers are from the Webster's Pages Citrus Squeeze collection.  The sweet image is Bucket o' Blooms from Ladybug Crafts Ink.  I colored it with my Copics then added some Rouge and White Opal Liquid Pearl Accents.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A simple 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 Sketch Saturday blog and check out the beautiful creations from the rest of the Saturday Girls and our July Guest Designer, Sally.  We hope you will play along this week!

I am entering my card in the following challenge:
Paper Crafting Journey (final challenge: flower power)

Have a great day!  I'll be back shortly with a second special post for today.

Friday Coloring Challenge - The Outlawz

Good morning!  Happy Friday and happy 4th of July to those in the US and anyone else who might be celebrating!  It is a beautiful day here in AL and I can't wait to get out and enjoy it!  Before I do, I am here with my DT post for this week's Friday Coloring Challenge at The Outlawz site.  As you may have already seen, we've changed this challenge from using alcohol markers only to using any coloring medium.  You still must have a colored image on your project, but this gives lots more options, in case you prefer pencils, watercolors, etc.  Of course, you can still use your trusty alcohol markers!  Anyway, the theme this week is "red, white and blue".  Your project doesn't have to be patriotic, but we want to see these three colors.

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Lost Lagoon and the patterned papers are from the Authentique Celebrate 6x6 pad.  The beautiful image is Crimson Illusion by ching chou kuik from Sweet Pea Stamps.  I printed it on MiC Blending Card and colored it with my Copics.  I added silvery glitter to the leaves and Ice White Pearl Pen accents to the toadstools.  I finished my card with a simple bow and a couple of MiC chipboard butterflies.

Here is a close-up of the image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Friday Coloring Challenge and check out the gorgeous projects from my teammies, Dawn, Penny and Kathi.  We hope you will play along this week!  We have a new sponsor for our challenges this month.  For the month of July, we are sponsored by All Dressed Up Stamps, who are offering the randomly-selected winner 2 digis of their choice from the All Dressed Up Stamps Etsy shop.  Wendy has some adorable digis, so be sure to check it out.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenge #13 (patriotic colors: I used red, white and blue)
One Sweet Challenge July (red, white and blue)
Party Time Tuesdays #179 (red, white and blue)
A Creative Romance (colors of your national flag; mine are red, white and blue)

Have a great day and see you soon!

Little Miss Muffet Challenge #89 - Sketch Challenge

Good morning!  Happy Thursday!  The week is really flying by, isn't it!  I couldn't believe it was Thursday already and time for my Little Miss Muffet DT post.  We have a brand new challenge for you today!  This time it's a sketch challenge.  Those are always fun!

Here is the sketch:

 

Here is my take on the sketch:

My card base and mats are SU Night of Navy and the patterned papers are from the Bella Blvd. All American collection.  The adorable image is Jr. Hatter Lilly from Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  I printed her on MiC Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A few iridescent blue gems and a glittery star finished my card.

Here is 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 creations from the rest of the Little Misses and our wonderful Guest Designers, Anita and Cinni!  We hope you will play along!  You have until Tuesday, July 15th to enter.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #25 (anything goes)
Through The Craftroom Door Challenge (anything goes)
Tuesday Throwdown #202 (anything goes)
Twisted Tuesday Challenge #79 (challenge: red, white and blue; twist: stars)
Cute Card Thursday #328 (stars)

Have a wonderful day and see you soon!