Love Never Melts

Good day my lovelies!

It's Thursday, so that mean's it's time for another challenge over at Creative Knockouts. 

Our theme this week is TIC-TAC-TOE 1,2,3

BOSSING	DISTRESSING	SHAPED CARD
STAMPS	SENTIMENT	DIES
FLOWERS	PEARLS/BLING	RIBBON/TWINE

You pick 1 from row 1, 2 from row 2 and 3 from row 3. 

Our amazing sponsor this week is:

I went Horizontally~ 
Shaped card
 stamps & sentiments
flowers, pearls and twine.

I used the adorable #525 Three Penguins.

CS is from American Crafts and DP is "Special Delivery" from Echo Park Designs.

"Ribbon Loop" Martha Stewart Round-the-Page punch was used for the top shape on the easel card.

Sentiments are from Close to my heart "Flakey Friends" and "Frosted".

I colored the image with SN markers and used white Enamel Accents on fur trim. Pink liquid pearls was used on the scarf.

Poinsettia's from Michaels, Snowflakes from Recollections, Silver Pearls are from Close to My Heart and the button and twine are from my stash. 

Have fun with this challenge and check out my  teamies  amazing creations for more inspiration. 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Fab N Funky Challenge #195- Cute Critters 

Addicted to Stamps Challenge #73- Holidays 

ABC Christmas Challenges- X for Out of the BoX - NO Squares allowed!  

Stampavie & More Challenge #199- Christmas 

The Stamping Chef #7- Easel Cards 

Word Art Wednesdays Challenge #108- Anything Goes 

Crafting by Designs- Christmas/Winter 

Handmade Harbour Party #15- Winter Fun 

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy

GDT- Freshly Brewed Challenges Week 4

Happy Wednesday my crafty friends! This is my last submission as a GDT for Freshly Brewed Challenges for the month of November!

It's been a pleasure being a guest designer this month for Heather and Freshed Brewed Challenges. I've had a fabulous time and made some amazing friends. So thank you for what has been an amazing experience!~Big Hugs~

Ok back to business...

The theme this month is: LET IT SNOW or CHRISTMAS

You can play with any image and it's a month long challenge, so you still  have a few days left to play along! 

The amazing prize this month is 3 digi's from 

So this week I thought what could I give my Coffee/Tea lovin' friend to make her smile since I can't see or shop with her? Well besides the obvious..a Hot Cuppa ..it's just hard to mail liquids...Canada Post frowns upon it. hehehe

So here's what I came up with~ A Latte card with a Matching Mini Purse with tea inside~Mmmmmmm!
 I used

WARM AND COZY LATTE DIGITAL STAMP

I LOVE YOU A LATTE DIGITAL SENTIMENT

I colored the image with SN Markers and some pink buttons. I used pop dots for dimension on the image. Used my scalloped Dies from Spellbinders with some grey pearls.
CS is from American Crafts and the paper is from Upsy Daisy Designs. Velvet Ribbon and buttons from my stash.

Inside of the card:

Treat Bag:

So now to mail it and have her call me so we can chat on the phone with a nice hot cuppa tea!

You still have time to join in this month's challenge...SO COME AND JOIN IN THE FUN  HERE!

Need an image? Stop by The Fresh Brewed Designs Shop!

USE THE CODE "SNOW" at checkout to 

receive 35% off your digi orders all month long! 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create- #47- Anything Goes

Craft Sentiments Designs Challenge: Anything Goes (Nov 25) 

Inky Chicks Challenge #18- Buttons, Bows and Bling 

LEJ Designs Challenge #81 - Buttons Bows or Beads 

Party Time Tuesdays #148- Anything Goes 

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge Nov. 26th to Dec. 2nd- Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart Challenge #1- Anything Goes

Lady Anne's Challenge #8- More than 1 Layer

Love to Create Challenges #93 - 3 of your Favorite Embellishments  Mine are Pearls, Ribbon and Buttons! OOoo how I love Buttons. ;o)


Thank you for stopping by and Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy

A Vintage Thank You!

Happy Monday!
It's time for another challenge over at

  Craft Your Passion Challenges!!!

Our theme for Challenge #90 is:

Thanksgiving/Give Thanks

Our lovely sponsor this week is:

   Prize: 4 Digi's of choice

The Sugar Kissed Cottage is where you will find vintage and art deco inspired digital stamps to fuel your crafty side! 


 So I went with a vintage feel for my card. 

I used soft backing paper from DCWV and inked a doily with Tea Stained Distress ink and cut in half and layered it. The velvet flower is from Recollections and the 2 pink/white ones are Prima Flowers.

I colored the image with SN Markers and Inked it with Distress Ink in "Victorian Velvet". 

I finished it off with satin Ribbon, pearls and Sentiment  from Close to my heart which was stamped with Victorian Velvet and brown.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:
Bunny Zoe Crafts- November Challenge- Shabby Chic/Vintage

Crafting from the Heart- Challenge #1- Anything Goes

613 Avenue Create- #47- Anything Goes

My Craft Creations Challenge 18th-30th November

Path of Positivity Challenge #8--THANKFULNESS

The Paper Girls Challenge #44- Time to give THANKS

The Pink Elephant Challenge #227- Be Thankful



Be sure to check out my teamies blogs for more fantastic inspiration!

Thank you for stopping by and Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~
Amy 

A Ducky Christmas!!

Hello my lovelies!

It's time for  Deedee's Digi's- Digi of the Month Challenge!

She's done it again with the Super Cute November Digi of the Month 

How can you resist playing with such a fun, adorable image?

I colored the image with SN Markers and Silver Gellyroll marker. I used Diamond Stickles for the snow. 

Here's a closer look at the image:

Here's the inside of the card with a sentiment from "Daniels Tree" Pack.

I used the sketch from Feeling Sketchy #74, I loved the CAS design. 

I'd like to enter this Ducky of a Card into the following Challenges:


Deedee's Digi's- Digi of the Month Challenge- November

 Feeling Sketchy #74

Stay Crafty my Friends!

~hugs~

Amy

Robyn's Fetish Challenge #187- VINTAGE STYLE

Hello my lovely fellow bloggers!

For Challenge #187 over at Robyn's Fetish Challenge the theme this week is:

VINTAGE STYLE

Our amazing sponsor this week is:

  Prize: $12 Gift Certificate to the store

I had the pleasure of working with Things Missed Vintage Set 2. These images are so sweet and adorable!

Ok, I don't ever do Vintage cards, so when this theme came around I started sweating immediately. hehehe So a good friend of mine, Susan, gave me some pointers on making cards look vintage. I hope you like my first attempt. 

I colored the image in SN markers, but I wanted to make it soft and look like it was vintage, and I love how it turned out!

For this card I used my Distressing tool on the edges...it was a first for that too. Think it could have used more! lol. I also Inked all the edges with Tea Stain Distress Ink.

Card Recipe:

CS: Recollections Kraft

DP: DCWV

Image: Things Missed Vintage Set 2

Coloring Medium:SN Markers

Ink: Tea Stain Distress Ink

Dies: Savannah Border and Delicate Chain from Memory Box

Flowers: Recollections and Prima Flowers

Embellies: Liquid Pearls in Platinum Pearl & Buttercup Yellow, Button from Recollections

I can't wait to see your creations this week! Be sure to check out the amazing creations from my teamies too!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Crazy Challenge #158- Vintage 

Create with TLC- Show it Off Sunday- Party #8 

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy

 

CWWC #58- WINTER

Good morning everyone!

It's time for a new challenge over at Crafting When We Can Challenges. 

Our theme for Challenge #58 is WINTER.

Our amazing sponsor is 

Check Challenge blog for prize info. 

I used Winter 10 for my card this challenge. And can I say how sweet this image is???

I colored the image with SN markers. Used "Diamond" Stickles and White Liquid Pearls for snow.

Here's a closer look at the image.

The Sentiment is #0199 Winter Wonderland from Molly Blooms.

I used Brilliance Rocket Red Gold ink. 

I used the sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday #233

Card Recipe:

CS: DCWV (White Glitter Base card) & Red & White from Recollections

Image: Winter 10 from Fitztown

Sentiment: #0199 Winter Wonderland from Molly Blooms.

Coloring Mediums: SN Markers, Liquid Pearls, Stickles and  Brilliance Rocket Red Gold ink

EF: Snowflakes from Cuttlebug

Dies: Scalloped Oval and Fleur De Lis Squares from Spellbinders

Embellies: Glitter tape from American Crafts and  White Frosty Gems from Recollections.

I'd like to enter the following Challenges:

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #233

The Paper Shelter#138- Christmas is Coming 

One Crazy Stamper- November Christmas Challenge 

Oozak Challenge # 26 :Holidays and anything goes 

Fab N' Funky Challenges- Anything Goes 

 Crafty Creations Challenge #249 Ready for the Holidays: American Thanksgiving or Christmas

ABC Christmas Challenge- W is for Winter Wishes 

613 Avenue Create #47- Anything Goes 

Sister Act Card Challenge #34- Anything Goes 

Sentimental Sundays Challenge #182: Winter Wonderland  

Be sure to check out my teamies blogs for more inspirations this week, they are FANTASTIC.

Thank you for stopping by and Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy

GDT for THE CRAFT CHALLENGE

Happy Thursday Everyone! I'm very excited... Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps is sponsoring the  C.R.A.F.T. Challenge and I am a GDT this challenge from the Robyn's Fetish Design Team!! 

I just want to Thank the
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge for this wonderful opportunity!

The inspirational Picture this challenge:

Don't you just love this? Makes me excited for the Winter Season!

For my card this challenge, I used Carl The Snowman  and Snowman Word Art from Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps.

I used DP's from DCVW's Seasonal Collection. I embossed white CS from American Crafts with a Snowflake EF from Cuttlebug. I used green and white Gellyroll pens for the faux stitching.

I colored the images with SN Markers and Atyou Spica Pens. I used glossy accents on the "Heart" Word of the sentiment and Diamond Dust for the snow on Carl.  Green pearls finished off Carl's scarf and snowflakes from my stash with red bling were used to finish off the card. 

Here's a closer look at the image:

Come and join in the fun at The C.R.A.F.T. Challenge!

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy

Oh how I love me some Penguins!

Hi my blogger friends! Happy Wednesday!

 Yay half way thru the week and then the weekend is here!! WOOOHOOO!

I'm here to show you my card for this month's SKdigi's FANtastic Linking Party!!

This month it's "Chilly the Penguin"

You get this adorable Freebie if you played in the progressive challenge last month. If not, you can purchase it here.

Ok, I love me some Penguins and these were just so cute, I used both!

I colored the image with SN Markers and White Gellyroll for highlights. 

 
I used an ornament pin from Recollections on the "Girly Penguin" and a glitter gem from Close to my Heart on the "Boy" touque {Yep, we say touque in Canada...;o)}

The CS and Ribbon are from American Crafts and the DP is from Recollections. I just loved the vibrant non-traditional Christmas colors. The Snowflake is a prize from a Sentimental Sunday Blog hop. 

I'd like to enter the following Challenge:

SKdigi's FANtastic Linking Party- November

Thank you for stopping by and Stay crafty my friends!

~hugs~

Amy

GDT- Freshly Brewed Challenges Week 3

Happy Wednesday my lovelies! This is my third submission as a GDT for Freshly Brewed Challenges for the month of November!

The theme this month is: LET IT SNOW or CHRISTMAS

You can play with any image and it's a month long challenge, so you have time to come and play along! 

The amazing prize this month is 3 digi's from

I've had such an amazing time working with the adorable images Fresh Brewed Designs. Heather is so amazingly talented!

This week I made a candle for a special friend.  

I used April Swings and Warm My Heart Sentiment from The Fresh Brewed Designs Shop.

You can find a tutorial on how to stamp on candles here .

Here's a closer look at the image & Sentiment that I colored with SN Markers and Gellyroll pens which added some glitter.

 I finished it off with Pink Satin ribbon from Recollections and bling from my stash. 

You still have time to join in this month's challenge...SO COME AND JOIN IN THE FUN  HERE!

Need an image? Stop by The Fresh Brewed Designs Shop!

USE THE CODE "SNOW" at checkout to 

receive 35% off your digi orders all month long! 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Just B Creative Crazy November Linky Party 

613 Avenue Create #46- Anything Goes 

Crafty Girl Challenges #6- Anything Goes 

Happy Campers Challenge #24- Glitter it 

Hanna and Friends Challenge #184- Glitter 

All Sorts Challenge #233- Make a Gift 

Musically Challenged Challenge #13- Girls Just Wanna Have Fun  Inspired by the song with the Girl Swinging and smiling...she's definitely having fun! ;o)

Artistic Inspirations #68- Anything Goes/Friendship

Creative Creations Challenges #23- Sparkle and Shine

Through the Purple Haze Challenges- Pink, Purple or Red 

All Crafts Challenges- October/ November

Fab n Funky Challenge #194- Anything Goes 

Through the Craft Room Door-Challenge Nov. 19th to Nov. 25th  




 

  Thank you for stopping by and Happy Craftin'!


~hugs~
Amy

Salty Wishes to You!

Hi fellow bloggers, I hope your week is starting off well. 
We had hail today...so that was...well it was fun to watch but not actually walk in. Was out walking my dog, Bubbaganoush, when it hit...didn't think he could move that fast!hehehe

 
Imagine That! Digi's by Kris has a fabulous Progressive Freebie Monthly Challenge.Play this month to get next month's image free! 

This month, we got to use the adorable Birthday Seahorse! It came with the cutest sentiments too!

Here's my card:

I colored the image with SN markers and what fun I had! I used glossy accents on the balloons, air bubbles and pupil.

Card Recipe:

CS: American Crafts and Recollections

DP: Scraps from my stash

EF: Waves from Cuddlebug

Dies: Marvy Circle Punch, Circle from Spellbinders and Corner Punch

Embellies: frosted dots from Recollections & Glossy Accents 

 

I'd like to enter the following Challenge:

 

Imagine That Digi's Monthly Progressive Challenge #14- Birthday Seahorse 

 

 

Thank you for stopping by and Happy Craftin'!

 

~hugs~

Amy