Saturday, February 28, 2015

Sketch Saturday #350

Good morning!  Happy Saturday!  Hope your weekend is off to a great start!  It's still pretty cold here, but the sun is shining and that makes for a nice start to the day.  I am here with my DT card for this week's Sketch Saturday challenge.  The sponsor this week is our own Saturday Girl, Niki, who has a special prize for the winner.

Here is this week's sketch, designed by Vannessa:

 
Here is my card:
 

My card base and mats are SU Pool Party and the patterned papers are from the My Mind's Eye Jubilee "Sherbet" 6x6 pad.  The sweet image is Love is in the Air by Katerina Koukiotis, available at Sweet Pea Stamps.  It is the image we were to use for Part 2 of the Progressive Challenge in the Sweet Pea Stamps Friends and Fans FB group.  I colored it with my Copics, of course.  The sentiment is from an old Gina K. Designs set and is stamped. 

Here is a close-up of the image:
 

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Sketch Saturday blog and check out the new sketch and all the gorgeous creations from the rest of the Saturday Girls and our February Guest Designer, Donna!  We hope you will play along!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Sweet Pea Stamps Friends and Fans Progressive Challenge Part 2 (use this image)
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge (anything goes)
Creative Fingers Challenge #69 (anything goes)

Have a fantastic weekend and see you soon!
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Friday, February 27, 2015

Digi Bells Blog Hop

Hi again!  I'm back, as promised, with my DT card for this month's Digi Bells Blog Hop. Today we welcome a brand new little set to the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection.  You are sure to love the darling Anna and Puppy Surprise!  You may recognize these cute images.  They were once one stamp that was available from SCACD.  Lissy Bee has split them up and added them to the digital collection.  Now you can use either or both images for your creations! 

You should have arrive at my blog from the wonderful Julie's blog.  If not, you will want to head over to the Digi Bells blog and start hopping from there so you don't miss a single beautiful project.

Here is my card:
 

My card base and mats are SU Hello Honey and the patterned papers are from the My Mind's Eye Collectable "Remarkable" 6x6 pad.  I merged the two images back together and colored them with my Copics.   The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A few pearls from my stash finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored images:


Thanks for stopping by!   Your next stop on the hop is the talented Linda's blog.  Be sure to leave comments at every stop along the way to increase you chances of winning one of these cute digis!  You have until Friday, March 6th to hop.  The winners will be announced on the Digi Bells blog on Saturday, March 7th. 

Here is the full line-up in case you should get lost:
Mary Lou
Linda S.
Julie
Carla (you are here)
Linda
Kim     
 
Enjoy the rest of the hop and have a great day!
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Friday Coloring Challenge - The Outlawz

Good morning!  Happy Friday!  Hope you've had a good week and you have fun plans for the weekend!  It was a crazy week weather-wise, but the temperatures are supposed to start rising this weekend so hopefully it will be a little nicer.  I am here this morning with my DT card for this week's Friday Coloring Challenge at The Outlawz site.  The theme this week is "anything goes, with the option to add a Christmas twist".  You can use any coloring medium you'd like, but you must have a hand-colored image on your project to enter.

Here is my card:
 

My card base and mats are SU Baja Breeze and the patterned paper is from one of the Christmas Mat Stacks in my stash.  The beautiful image is White Christmas by Joanne Schempp, available at Sweet Pea Stamps.  I colored it with my Copics and added lots of Star Dust Stickles to the snowflakes to make them sparkle.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A few pearls from my stash finished my simple 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 gorgeous creations from my teammies, Penny, Laine and Kathi.  We hope you will play along.  It is your last chance this month to get in on the chance for the fabulous prize of 4 digis being offered by our wonderful sponsor for February, Sweet Pea StampsSweet Pea Stamps has so many amazing digis in their online store.  Be sure to check them out!


I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Craft Your Passion Challenge #250 (anything goes)
Tuesday Throwdown #233 (anything goes)
Fab 'n Funky Challenge #248 (Christmas, plus snowflakes)

Have a great day and I will be back a little later with my DT card for this month's Digi Bells blog hop.
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Thursday, February 26, 2015

Little Miss Muffet Challenge #106 - Sketch Challenge

Good morning!  Happy Thursday!  Hope you've had a great week so far!  It's a Winter wonderland outside here!  Luckily, we only got an inch or two south of Birmingham, but north of the city they got up to a foot!  Crazy for Alabama!  It is really pretty, but I will be happy when it warms back up and seems more like Spring!  Anyway, I am here with my DT project for the new Little Miss Muffet challenge that started today.  The theme is a "sketch challenge".  Easy, peasy!  We are still celebrating the LMMS's 4th birthday, so you will continue to see the Little Misses and ourt wonderful guests showcasing the new birthday-themed stamps.

Here is the sketch:
 

Here is my card:
 

My card base and mats are GKD Turquoise Sea and the patterned papers are from the We R Memory Keepers Hip, Hip Hooray collection.  The fun image is Celeste Amberglow Cupcake Party by Pollycraft for Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  I colored her with my Copics.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  

Here is a close-up:
 

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 February Guest Designer, Jane!  We hope you will play along with the challenge!  You have until Tuesday, March 10th to enter.  Don't forget, we still have our extra birthday challenge going on until March 15th.  You need to use one of the new birthday releases to enter. If you use one of the new releases, you may be able to enter your card in both challenges!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Through the Craftroom Door Challenge (anything goes)
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #48 (anything goes)

Have a great day and see you soon!
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge February/March

Good morning!  Happy Wednesday!  Hope you've been having a good week so far!  Believe it or not, we are under a Winter storm warning and a state of emergency has been declared in Alabama!  It's just started drizzling now, but we may get freezing rain or snow throughout the morning.  Good grief!  Anyway, I am here now with a "two-fer".  Today starts the new Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge.  The theme is "pink".  It is also my turn to post some inspiration for you on the Digi Bells DT blog, so I've combined my projects.

Here is my card:
 

My card base and mats are GKD Innocent Pink and the patterned paper is a digital paper from Michele Roos designs.  The darling image is Rachel, Little Angel from the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection.  I have colored her in soft pastels with my Copics.  The sentiment is stamped.  Some pretty lace, Wild Orchid Crafts flowers and a few pearls from my stash finished my card. 

Here is a close-up:
 

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!  We hope you will play along this month.  Please remember you must use an image by Elisabeth Bell (any company) to enter. You have until, Sunday, March 22nd to share your project.

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:
613 Avenue Create #112 (anything goes/birthday)
Corrosive Challenge #218 (things with wings)

Have a great day and see you soon!
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Saturday, February 21, 2015

Sketch Saturday #349

Good morning!  Happy Saturday!  Hope your weekend is off to a great start!  I've got a ton to do today, but before I get on with it, I am here with my DT post for this week's Sketch Saturday Challenge.  The sponsor this week is A Random Fan, who is offering the lucky winner 3 digis of their choice from the A Random Fan Etsy shop.


Here is this week's sketch, designed by Debra:

Here is my card:
 

My card base and mats are SU Riding Hood Red and the patterned papers are from the Crate Paper Fourteen 6x6 pad.  The cute image is Sweet & Sassy from Art by MiRan.  I colored her with my Copics, then fussy-cut her and popped her up on foam tape.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A star punched from glitter paper finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:


Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Sketch Saturday blog and check out the fabulous creations from the rest of the Saturday Girls and our wonderful Guest Designer for February, Donna!  We hope you will play along!

I am entering my card in the following challenge:
Art by MiRan Challenge #26 (anything goes)

Have a great day and see you soon!
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Friday, February 20, 2015

Friday Coloring Challenge - The Outlawz

Good morning!  Happy Friday!  Hope you had a great week and you have fun plans for the weekend!  It's been a crazy week, but I am hoping for a little downtime over the weekend.  It is supposed to warm up a little, so looking forward to getting outside for a change!  I am here now with my DT card for this week's Friday Coloring Challenge at The Outlawz site.  The theme this week is color inspiration.  You don't have to use the exact colors, but we want to be able to recognize the overall color palette below. You can use any coloring medium you'd like, but you must have a hand-colored image somewhere on your project to enter.

Here is the color inspiration photo, courtesy of Design Seeds:


Here is my card:
 

My card base and mats are SU Crumb Cake and the patterned papers are from my stash.  I think one might be from a K & Co. stack and the other from Magnolia, but don't hold me to it!  The beautiful image is Moon of Wintertime by Elaine Cox, available from Sweet Pea Stamps.  I colored it with my Copics.  I added Star Dust Stickles to the snowflakes.  A few gems and a triple-loop seam binding bow 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 gorgeous creations from my teammies, Kathi, Penny and Laine!  We hope you will paly along this week!  Our wonderful sponsors for the month of February is Sweet Pea Stamps.  The prize is 4 digis of the winner's choice, so don't miss out on your chance to win beautiful digis from Sweet Pea Stamps.


I am entering my card in the following challenge:
Creative Fingers Challenge #68 (anything goes)

Have a great day and see you soon!
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Thursday, February 19, 2015

Little Miss Muffet - Inspiration Thursday and More

Good morning!  Happy Thursday!  Hope you've had a great week so far.  Sorry to be MIA again.  I've got a lot going on at the moment and I haven't been finding much extra time for crafting and blogging.  I hope to get back to a regular schedule soon.  I am here now with this week's DT post for Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  It's Inspiration Thursday, so be sure to visit the Little Miss Muffet Stamps Facebook group throughout the day for fabulous inspiration from the Little Misses and out wonderful Guest Designers!  And there's more!  Little Miss Muffet Stamps is celebrating its 4th birthday!  For the next three weeks, there will be special birthday-themed new stamp releases and there is an extra Birthday Challenge posted on the blog today.  All the details are there, so hop on over and check it out!  Of course, there will be fun and games and prizes to be won!  You'll definitely want to visit the Facebook group frequently over the next few weeks so you don't miss out on any of the celebration!

OK, on to my card for today:


My card base and mats are SU Not Quite Navy and the patterned papers are from the My Mind's Eye Cut & Paste "Phresh" 6x6 pad.  The adorable image is one of the newly-released birthday stamps.  She is Jr. Hatter Jocelyn.  I colored her with my Copics.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A couple of ribbed buttons and some Baker's twine finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored  image:
 

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Little Miss Muffet Facebook group and blog for lots of inspiration and all the details about the special birthday challenge.  You also still have time to enter our regular bi-weekly challenge.  The theme is "anything goes" and you have until Tuesday, February 24th to enter.  If you use of the new birthday releases, you could even combine challenge!  Double the chance to win great prizes!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Through The Craftroom Door Challenge (anything goes)
Crafting From the Heart Challenge #47 (anything goes)
Craft Your Passion Challenge #249 (anything goes)

Have a great day and see you soon!
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Sunday, February 15, 2015

Little Mama

Hi there!  Happy Sunday!  Hope you've had a good weekend so far!  We've been busy enjoying a visit from our friends and I haven't been near the computer much.  I am here now to share some inspiration with you for the Digi Bells DT.  It is my turn to post on the Digi Bells blog.  I've got a very simple card for you, featuring the darling Little Mama from the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection.

Here is my card:
 

My card base is SU Cherry Cobbler and the patterned paper is from the Crate Paper Fourteen 6x6 pad.  I have printed Little Mama on MiC Blending Card and colored her with my Copics. I added some Red Stickles to her jewelry and Red Liquid Pearls to the pearls by the kitty. I've framed her with two ornate Spellbinders die cuts.  A red satin bow 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 featuring the charming images from the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection!  Also, there is a Guest DT call going on right now four March, April and May.  You can find all the details in a pinned post on the Digi Bells blog.  You have until February 28th to apply.

Enjoy the rest of your day!
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Friday, February 13, 2015

Friday Coloring Challenge - The Outlawz

Good morning!  Happy Friday!  Hope you've had a good week and you have fun plans for the weekend!  I am going to be busy spending time with our good friends who are visiting, so I won't be on the computer much in the next few days.  Before heading out this morning, I am here with my DT post for the Friday Coloring Challenge at The Outlawz site.  The theme this week is " have a heart".  We want to see a heart somewhere on your project.  You can use an coloring medium you'd like, but you must have a hand-colored image on your creation to enter.

Here is my card:
 

My card base and mats are SU Cherry Cobbler and the patterned papers are from the Carta Bella Beautiful Moments 6x6 pad.  The gorgeous image is Valentia by Joanne Schemmp, available at Sweet Pea Stamps.  I have colored in pinks and red with my Copics.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A few gems 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 gorgeous creations from my teammies, Penny, Laine and Kathi.  We hope you will play along!  We have a fabulous sponsor for the month of February.  It's Sweet Pea Stamps and the prize for this month's winner receives 4 digis from the Sweet Pea Stamps online store.  You'll definitely want to check out all the amazing digis there!


I am entering my card in the following challenges:
One Sweet Challenge February (all about love)
MarkerPop Challenge #62 (anything goes)
Crafting For All Seasons #95 (have a heart)

Have a wonderful day and I will be back a little later with my Digi Bells DT post.
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Thursday, February 12, 2015

Little Miss Muffet Challenge #104

Good morning!  Happy Thursday!  Hope you are having a good week so far!  I have out-of-town guests coming for the weekend, so have been busy getting ready for that!  Wouldn't want my dear friend to see the disaster area my craft room is at the moment! I've got to tidy up a little so we'll have a place to work while she is here. Can't wait! Before getting to that, I am here with my DT post for the new Little Miss Muffet Challenge.  The theme this time is "anything goes", so there's no excuse not to join in!

Here is my card:
 

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 cute image is Polka Dot Pals Daisy.  I added her face with the Polka Dot Pals Add-on Faces.    I 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 the colored image:


Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Little Miss Muffet blog and check out the gorgeous creations from the rest of the Little Misses and our wonderful Guest Designer for February, Jane!  We hope you will play along!  You have until Tuesday, February 24th to enter.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Craft Your Passion Challenge #248 (anything goes)
Crafting From The Heart #46 (anything goes)
Through the Craftroom Door Challenge (anything goes)

Have a great day and see you soon!
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Sunday, February 8, 2015

Sketch Saturday #347

Hi there!  Happy Sunday!  Hope you've had a great weekend!  I am popping in quickly to share my DT card for this week's Sketch Saturday challenge.  I know I am a day late but I had a few issues posting and waited until today when they were resolved.  Anyway, our sponsor this week is A Day For Daisies, who are offering the lucky winner a $12 GC to the ADFD shop.
 


Here is this week's sketch, designed by Niki:
 
Here is my card:


My card base and mats are SU Pool Party and the patterned papers are from the My Mind's Eye Just Sayin' 6x6 pad.  The sweet image is Helping The Flowers from A Day For Daisies.  It was offered as a freebie a couple of years ago and I was lucky enough to get it.  I colored it with my Copics.  Two Washi tape banners and a single wild rose from my stash finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:


Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Sketch Saturday blog and check out the  gorgeous creations from the rest of the Saturday Girls and our wonderful Guest Designer for February, Donna!  We hope you will play along! 

I am entering my card in the following challenge:
613 Avenue Create #110 (anything goes/color bingo)

Here is the bingo card:
 

I chose the diagonal with pink, free and green and used aqua as my free color.

Have a great day and see you soon!
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Saturday, February 7, 2015

Make it Colourful Challenge #18

Hi again!  I am back with a second post today.  If you are looking for my DoveArt Blog Hop post, please click here or scroll down one post. I am back now with my DT post for the new Make it Colourful Challenge.  The challenge for this month is "color on Kraft with pink".  You can use any coloring medium you'd like, but you must color on Kraft paper.  If you haven't done this before, it's a great chance to try something new!  I had only tried coloring on Kraft once before, so it was something different for me, too.  As always, the fabulous Make it Crafty DT has plenty of amazing inspiration for you on the Make it Colourful blog.

Here is my card:
 

My card base and mats are SU Primrose Petals and the patterned papers are from the Authentique Uncommon 6x6 pad.  The sweet image is Penny In Love, one of the newly-released Love Collection from Make it Crafty.  I colored her on Kraft with Prismacolor Pencils.  I definitely need more practice with this technique, but trying something new is what these challenges are all about!  The chipboard sentiment is from the Doodle Love Words Chipboard set, also new from Make it Crafty.  A simple bow finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:
 

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Make it Colourful Challenge blog and check out the outstanding creations from the rest of the DT!  We hope you will join in on the challenge.  There is a special album set up in the Make it Crafty store photo gallery just for challenge entries.  Can't wait to see what you create!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 #43 (sketch)
Cute Card Thursday #359 (crazy in love)
Fab 'n Funky Challenge #245 (hearts and/or flowers; I used hearts)
Crafting For All Season #95 (have a heart)

Here is the sketch:
 

Have a great day!  I'll be back shortly with my Sketch Saturday DT post, my last for the day!
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