A Cuppa Love 4 U!

Good Morning my sweets! It's mid-week and that means the weekend is almost here!

Even better than that is my exciting news that I am now a DT member for

 Freshly Brewed Challenges!

So honored and excited to be able to create with Heather's Java-liscious designs at Fresh Brewed Designs. 

For my introductory creation I used Warm My Heart Mug.

When  I saw this, I thought of Heather, as we've become great friends over crafting and our love of JAVA...hehehehe.

I kept it pretty CAS as I wanted the focus to be on the sweet image, and used soft pastel colors. Maybe, it is just me waiting for SPRING! ;o)

I colored the image with SN Markers and Moondust gellyroll on the sleeve stitching. 

 CS is from American Crafts & DP is from stash. Bling and flowers are also from my stash.

There are still a few days left to play along in our challenges!!

Our month long CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE

BIG BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY  CHALLENGE

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you

 "Java nice day!"

~Hugs~

Amy

I Love You Truly!

Hello my crafty friends! 

I have a sweet little card to show you,But first,
 let me share with you some seriously fabulous news! 

Are you ready???

Well I'm delighted to tell you that I am now a member of the Dream Team!

What's is the Dream Team you ask? Well it means I am on the DT for 

Diane's Daydream Designs!

You really need to check out the sweet, amazing images Diane has...there is something for everyone and every occasion! Of course the DT Gals are just fabulous and have some amazingly beautiful creations for you too!

Since February, is literally around the corner, I decided to make a CAS Valentine's card. 

I used Chalkboard Valentine Love, and I have to say, 

I love how versatile this set is and know I will use it plenty in the future.

Now without further ado...

I just loved the Teal and Peach in the chalkboard sentiment, so based my design around those colors. 

My CS is from American Crafts and I embossed the peach with Grunge Lines EF from Embossaliscious.

I finished it off with Twine in peach and natural with a button. I then used Liquid pearls in the corner to balance it out. 

I sure hope you enjoy this card as it was a delight to create. 

Be sure to stop by next Wednesday to see my next creation and check out more of Diane's Images here!

~HUGS~

Amy

Meow Got Mail!

Happy Tuesday my lovelies!

I'm here to share my card I made  for From the Heart Stamps- Stamp of the Month Challenge using Kitten and Heart from From the Heart Stamps. 

It's free this month! Best part is, if you play this month, you will get next month's free too!

I made this one for my mom...Hope she doesn't read this before valentine's day!

I used CS from American Crafts and DP from my scraps pile. I colored the image with SN markers. 

I made his eye white, as we had a cat with a "patch" like that. 

I'd like to enter the following challenge:

From the Heart Stamps- Stamp of the Month challenge- January

Indulge!

Happy Tuesday everyone! It's time for a new challenge over at 

{Pin}spirational Challenges!

Here's our {Pin}spirational Photo:

Doesn't that look scrumptious???

Our lovely sponsors this week are:

 Prize: 4 Digi's

Prize: 2 Sheets of Digi's

Prize: 3 Digi's

I used Clara Cupcake from Hope Jacare at Stitchy Bear. 

I used CS from American Crafts and DP's from DCWV Sweet Stack. MS Punch and Sizzix Tags were also used. Brad, pearls and ribbon are from my stash. 

I colored Clara with SN Markers and Moondust Gellyroll for some sparkle. Sentiment is from Gina K. Designs. 

I sure hope you join us this week with this delicious {Pin}sperational Photo this week. 

~Hugs~

Amy

Cocoa Hugs!

I'm baaaaack...with another card for you tonight. ;o)

Imagine That! By Kris has a monthly Progressive Challenge.

For the Month of January we got the adorable
Jenn & Friends set

 
If you didn't get a chance to play last month, you can still play along by purchasing Jenn & Friends at a discounted price! Not only that, you'll get next month's free!

Here's my card:

I used the pre-colored version and a sketch #50 from i {heart} Card Sketches. I replaced the bow with a sentiment from the image set. DP's are from DCWV and Recollections; CS and glitter ribbon tape are from American Crafts. I used the large Swatch Die from Spellbinders and Snowflake punch from Martha Stewart Crafts.

Here's a closer look at the sweet image & sentiment:

I'd like to enter the following challenges:
Imagine That! Digi's by Kris Progressive Challenge-January

i {heart} Card Sketches #50

Thank you for stopping by and Happy Craftin' my friends!

~Hugs~
Amy

Bunny Love!

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 Digi of the Month.

For January we got "Sending My Love." 

 

It's  a monthly progressive challenge, and, really,  how can you resist playing with such a fun, adorable image?

Well without further ado... 

This was the first time I used the pre-colored version and it was so much fun to work with. 

I used the sketch #27 from Sketch N Stash Challenge #131 since I didn't color my own image. I just loved all the layers!

I used DP's and CS from Recollections. Glitter Ribbon Tape from American Crafts and the 3D Heart Stickers, Ribbon and bling are from my stash. 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

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

Sketch N Stash Challenge #131

Thank you for stopping by and Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy

 

Sassy Birthday Wishes to you!

Ode to Thursday and...wait for it...Wait for it...
 it means it's time for another challenge over at Creative Knockouts!! ;o)

Our theme this week is: BIRTHDAY TIME

Our amazing sponsor this week is:

I got to work with the adorable Birthday Sandy Digi.

 

Here's my card for a good friends birthday who is sweet yet sassy! Sure hope she likes it!

 I used the Spotlight technique and layered the base image onto DP from Recollections. The base card is also from Recollections. The Ribbon is from American Crafts.

 

I colored the image with SN markers and used a Marvy Circle Punch. Here's a closer look:

 

 

 I used Banner stickers, flower and feathers from Recollections as well. The fern leaves are from Memory Box Dies.

I sure hope you join us this challenge and be sure to check out the amazing creations from the DT for more inspiration. 

Thank you for stopping by and Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy

CWWC #61- RECIPE

Good Mornin'! Hope you are all having a fantastic Sunday!

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

Our theme this challenge is RECIPE.

1 Image, 2 Ribbons/Twine and 3 Main Colors.

Our wonderful sponsor is 

I used Sassy Fashionista - The New Sassy Cassie from Sassy Studio Designs.

I used DP's from DCWV and CS from Bazzil. The sentiment is Got Style from Fresh Brewed Designs For the Recipe, I used Pink, Brown and Blue; with both Ribbon and Twine. I just love how Sassy she is!!! ;o)

I colored the image with SN Markers. Here's a closer look:

I do hope you join us and if your looking for more inspiration be sure to check out my teamie's  wonderful creations!

~Hugs~

Amy

Warm Java Wishes!

Hello my crafty friends! Its Saturday, so it's time for a new challenge over at
Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenges!!! Woohooo!

Our theme this challenge is:
WARMTH (FOOD OR CLOTHING)

Our amazing sponsors are:

Prize: 5 Images

 Prize: $5 Gift Certificate

 Prize: 5 Images

Prize: 5 Images

I used Coffee Grandma from Digi Darla Designs.

CS is from American Crafts and DP's from Recollections. Ribbon and bling are from my stash. 

I colored the image with SN markers & used different Liquid Pearls for the corners.
 Here's a closer look:

The inside of the card:

I sure hope you can join us this challenge; if you need more inspiration, please check out the AMAZING creations from my teamies!!

Thank you for stopping by and Happy Craftin'!

~Hugs~
Amy

Treat Yourself!

Hello my lovelies! It's time for a new challenge over at Sparkles Monthly Challenges. 

Our theme this month is 
SHOW US YOUR NEW STASH!

Our amazing sponsor is

Prize: 2 Dies OR 1 Die and 1 Stamp

Now without further ado...

  I used a new S.W.A.L.K. stamp set "Deserve a Treat" and DP's I got for Christmas. CS is Bazzil.

I stamped the image 3 times. One for the base, 1 for the Sofa paper piecing and 1 more for the top layer which I colored with SN Markers and then cut her out and pieced her onto the other 2 layers. 

I used liquid pearls for her earrings and buttons and Glossy Accents on the wine glass. 

Nothing beats a good book, a crisp glass of wine and of course CHOCOLATE!! ;o)

I had a lot of fun trying out my new goodies and can't wait to see your creations with your new stash too!

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~
Amy

My Father is a Classic!

Happy Tuesday everyone! It's time for a new challenge over at 

{Pin}spirational Challenges!

Here's our {Pin}spirational Photo:

We have 3 amazing sponsors...yep 3!!!

Prize: 3 Digi's

Prize: 5 Digi's

Prize: 4 Digi's

Here's my card using Dodge Tourer 1914 From The Stamping Dragon.

CS is from American Crafts and DP's from Recollections "The Regent Street" Stack.

I kept it CAS, as once I saw the image, I just thought of my dad and his love for classic cars...so I got an early start to his Father's Day card. 

I changed the color of the digi to brown with Picasa.

The sentiment is from Just Rite "All in The Family" Sentiments. I finished it off with some buttons from Close to My Heart.

I cut out the hat from the DP's and used it to decorate the inside of the card:

I look forward to seeing your creations this week & be sure to check out my teamies for more inspiration. 

~HUGS!~

Amy

DS4J- January Christmas Challenge

Hi again, I'm back to share with your the New Progressive Christmas Challenge over at  Digistamps4Joy!

For January, we got the amazing Christmas digi:

Here's my card:

The CS is Recollections and the DP is from DCWV, as is the sentiment. I used the large circles and Beaded circles from Spellbinders. I used a red ribbon to finish it off. 

I colored the image with SN markers. 

This is a great challenge to get your Christmas Card stash going, so be sure to join in the fun!

I'd like to enter the following challenge:

Digistamps4joy -Monthly Christmas Challenge January 2014

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy

Rosie by Any Other Name...

Hello my crafty friends! Art by Miran has a special freebie for all her followers. 

Her name is Rosie and she was just the sweetest lil thing to color. 

So be sure to check out Miran's blog and become a follower!

Here's my take on Rosie.

Told you she was sweet!

I used lilac netting under her hat and love how it turned out. 

I went with a Centre Step card and different tones of roses from Michael's.

I colored the image with SN Markers and used a DP from Recollections and CS from Bazzil. The sentiment is from Hero Arts. The pearls are from my Stash. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Polkadoodles- Week 2 Girly- Girly- Girly! 

Sister Act Card Challenge #39- Anything Goes 

613 Avenue Create- Party Time- Anything Goes

Sweet Pea Stampers- Anything Goes

Digitally Sweet Challenges- Anything Goes with Luna Girl 

Fussy and Fancy Challenge #105- Monochromatic 

Thank you for stopping by and Happy Craftin'!

~Hugs~

Amy