Ahoy Matey!

Happy Sunday fellow crafters!

It's time for a new challenge over at 

Crafting When We Can Challenges.

Our theme this challenge is:

FOR A CHILD

Our amazing sponsor this challenge is

 Check Challenge blog for prize details.

A Random Fan has such adorable images! Was so excited!!! I got to work with Pirate Adventure. 

It was perfect timing too, as my nephew's birthday is coming up, and I just know he'll love it!

CS is from Bazzil and the DP's from Recollections. 

Twine, button, brad and pearls are from my stash. I used my Marvy Tag punch for the sentiment I created. 

This lil' mate was colored with SN Markers. Here's a closer look:

Be sure to check out the awesome creations my teamies did for more inspiration. I sure hope you join us this challenge!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Little Fairies Challenge- Add a Tag

Kitty Bee Designs- Aloha Friday Challenge #20- Play Pretend

The Doodle Garden Challenge #1- Anything Goes

Craftitude Challenge #61- AG or Use A Brad/Eyelet

A Random Fan Challenge #5- Trains, Planes & Automobiles!

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy

Christmas Subway Art

Happy Saturday my lovelies!

If you play along with the Digistamps4Joy Monthly Christmas Challenge you will get next month's free! Then by Christmas you will have 12 Christmas cards already done! How sweet is that?

This month we got some Christmas Paper to play with.

It reminded me of  Subway Art so that's how I used it.

Here's my card:

 CS is Bazzil and I used "Snowflakes" EF from Cuttlebug for texture. Finished it off with a red satin bow and some bling from Recollections.

I'd like to enter the following challenge:

DigiStamps4Joy Christmas Challenge- March

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Craftin'!

~HUGS~

Amy

Happy, Happy Hippo!!!

Hello my crafty friends! It's time for a new challenge over at

Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenges!!!

Our theme this challenge is:

ANIMAL ANTICS!

We have some amazing sponsors and prizes as well.

Prize: 5 Images

 Prize: 4 Images

Prize: 4 Images

Prize: 3 Images

I used the sweet Happy Hippo 2 from Just Some Lines.

Loved this coy lil' Hippo!!

I went simple this week as I wanted the focus to be on her and the Spring flowers. Used my Icicles Die from Marianne Designs- just turned it into grass.  The Leaf and Sentiment die are from Sizzix and the flowers and enamel dots are Recollections. 

I colored the Happy Hippo with SN Markers; then fussy cut her out. I created a frame using my Circle Die from Spellbinders. 

Be sure to check out my teamie's creations for more inspiration- trust me, they are FABULOUS!!

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~
Amy

Love Soars!!

 Hello my lovelies!

If you are looking for Fresh Brewed Designs Candy Post~ Click Here ~

It's Wednesday, and I'm here to share 

my card with you for

 

For today's card I used Love Lifts You. Love the different sentiments and  fun color palette's. 

Here's a closer look at the image, which I've cut twice and made the balloon top 3D with pop-dots so the twine hangs down; also used Glossy accents on the hearts:

RECIPE:

CS: American Crafts

DP: Recollections

MISC: Glossy Accents, Enamel Dots, Button & twine from my stash

Thank you for stopping by- be sure to check out all the great Digi sets at Diane's Daydream Designs. 

I'd like to enter the following Challenge:

Word Art Wednesday Challenge #125 

Simon Says Stamp- Anything Goes with Buttons 

Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenge #28- Anything Goes 

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge #188- Make it Pop! (Balloon is 3D with pop-dots)

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy

Blossoms & Butterflies Gift Set

COME AND JOIN IN THE FUN!!

MARCH BLOG CANDY

LINK UP CHALLENGE

You still have time to join in the fun!!

Want to see what you can win?

YOU HAVE TO FOLLOW ALL RULES TO WIN!

(Check Challenge blog for Rules)

There is something for everyone at  Fresh Brewed Designs. 

Here's some inspiration for you!

I used "Blossoms & Butterflies" ~just perfect for SPRING! 

 I made a Candle & Card Gift set using
"Blossoms & Butterflies" to welcome Spring. 

I colored the images with SN Markers. Ribbon, Brads and Pearls are from my Stash. 

Butterfly is from EK Punch Tools. "Baby's Breath" from Cuttlebug & "Chevrons" from Lifestyle Craft EF were used. CS is American Crafts. White Gellyroll marker was used for a dotted border on the card. 

 

I'd like to enter the following Challenges:

613 Avenue Create Challenge #64- Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge #49- Anything Goes

Through the Purple Haze Challenge #34- Bingo (Flowers (image and EF), Image & Punch) 

The Paper Shelter Challenge #151- Spring Delights 

Thank you for stopping by and Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Hamlet the Pig!

Happy Wednesday!

I'm here to share a card I made  for From the Heart Stamps- March Stamp of the Month Challenge using the super cute Hamlet Pigwit- Think Spring.

I colored the image with SN Markers. 

 

I used the sketch

Recipe:

CS: American Crafts

DP: Echo Park

Die: Lacy Circles, SU Paper Piercer, Cuttlebug Word Phrases

MISC: Baker's Twine & Recollections Enamel Dots

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

FTHS- I {Heart} Sketches with a Twist #59

From The Heart Stamp of the Month Challenge- March

Thank you for stopping by and Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy

Fairy Surprise!

Good Morning Lovelies!

Here's our {Pin}sperational Pic for this week's challenge at {Pin}sperational Challenges.

 It's ANYTHING GOES! WOOHOO!!

Our amazing sponsors are:

Prize: 3 Digi's

Prize: 4 Digi's

Prize: 3 Digi's

I used the beautiful Fairy- Butterfly Flutterby from 
Art by Mi Ran.

I tried my hand at at a pop-up box. The jury's still out on it. ;o)

I used CS from Bazzil and DP's from CWVW & Recollections. Flower's, brad and bling are from my stash. Dies used were EK Butterflies & Exotic Butterflies from Cheery Lynn Designs. Sentiment is from Recollections and embossed with Plum EP.

I colored the magical image with SN & Tombow Markers.

I do hope you'll join us for this fun challenge~ Be Sure to check out the AMAZING projects from my teamies for more inspiration!

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy

Egg- Stra Special Surprise!

Hello my lovelies!

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

You have to come play along as then you will get next month's amazing Digi free!

This month we got "Uneggspected" 

Such sweet images and sentiments to choose from.

 I just love this little kitty!

And I just had to use 2 of the sentiments. 

Here's the inside with the second sentiment.

Recipe:

CS: Bazzil, American Crafts

DP: From DCWV

Die: Large Scallop from Spellbinders
Ribbon: American Crafts
Embellies: Bling from my stash, Egg & Enamel Dots from Recollections.

I'd like to enter the following Challenge:
 
Deedee's Digi's- Digi of the Month Progressive Challenge- March

Happy Craftin'

~hugs~
Amy

Nothing but the Fairy Best for You!

Happy Thursday my friends!

It's time for another challenge over at Creative Knockouts!!

Our theme this week:Things with WINGS

Our amazing sponsor this week is:

I used Holding A Flower. Just loved the earnest look on her pixie face. Too cute!

 I went with Spring colors as I'm anxiously waiting for it! 

I colored the image with SN Markers.

Card Recipe:

CS: American Crafts

DP: DCWV

Sentiment: Penny Black

Dies: Scalloped Circled from Spellbinders, Marvy Circle Punch.

Misc: Stickles in purple, Diamond and Yellow. Liquid pearls in Violet and Yellow. Lace Ribbons from Recollections.

Be sure to check out the gorgeous creations from my teamies and leave them some love. :o)

I'd like to enter the following challenges:
A Day For Daisies Challenge #91- Anything Goes 

The Shabby Tea Room- Week 210- Anything Goes 

Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenge #27- Anything Goes 

Ooh la la Creations Challenge #152- To A Special Lady 

Cutie Pie Challenge #65- Cute one for Mum 

Simon Says Stamp- Glitter It! 

613 Avenue Create Challenge #63- Anything Goes with the option to use 2D or 3D flowers 

Sister Act Card Challenge #48- Anything Goes 

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy

Birthday Surprise!

Hello my Lovely friends!

It's Wednesday so that means I get to share a cute card I made for 

For today's card I made a card for my nephew who's birthday is coming up. 

I used DD- Birthday Bash KD Kit. This kit is AMAZING! There are fun images, digi papers, Photo Mats,  Sentiments, Bingo Cards and so much more. I  know this is a kit I will use a lot of!

Ok, can I just point out his happy lil' grin?? I LOVE THAT!! Mind you, I'd be uber happy too with a cupcake... ;o)

I layered the ribbon/heart on the wrapper for dimension. 

Recipe:

DD- Birthday Bash KD Kit

CS from Bazzil

DP from my stash

Red brad from Recollections

Thank you for stoppin' by, hope your day is full of sweet surprises!

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy 

A little Love & a whole lot of Elegance!

Happy Sunday fellow crafters!

It's time for a new challenge #65 over at 

Crafting When We Can Challenges.

Our theme this challenge is:

HEARTS & FLOWERS

Our amazing sponsor this challenge is

See Challenge blog for prize info.

I used the sweet Valentine- Cute Girl Stamp from Art by Mi Ran.

 I colored the image with SN & Tombow Markers. The image was cut out and for dimension I used pop-dots. The Border is from EK Tools and the flower from Recollections. The bling is from my stash. CS base is from American Crafts & the shimmer CS is from my local craft store. DP is from K&Company "Geo Floral" Stack. Just loved the gold embossing in the paper for shine and texture. 

Here's a closer look at my image:

This was such a fun image to color and work with- Thank you Mi Ran!

I look forward to seeing your "HEARTS & FLOWERS" Creations this challenge. Check out the amazing creations from my teamies for more inspiration. 


I'd like to enter the following challenges:
Art by Mi Ran Facebook Fan Group- March Challenge- Flower 

Art by Mi Ran Challenge- Anything Goes 

Stampin' for the Weekend- March 14- Anything Goes 

Sister Act Card Challenge #48- Anything Goes 

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper- March Challenge 

~hugs~
Amy

It's a Girl!!

Hello my crafty friends! It's time for a new challenge over at

Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenges!!!

Our theme this challenge is:

USE SOME BUTTONS!

We have some amazing sponsors and prizes as well.

Prize:5 Images

 Prize: 3 Images

Prize: 3 Images

Prize: 5 Images

I used the uber cute "Baby Bunny Girl" from Gerda Steiner Designs . Sorry I couldn't locate it in her shop- so it may no longer be available. 

Isn't that baby bunny just the cutest???

CS is from American Crafts and Bazzil. DP is from My Mind's Eye. I used baby booties/Pin Dies from Michael's & Scalloped Oval from Spellbinders. The Sticker, Doily,  twine, buttons and lace are from my stash. 

I colored the lil''Bunny with SN Markers.

So BUTTON UP and get craft my friends, I look forward to your creations!

~hugs~

Amy

Easter Wishes!

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

Our theme this month is 

Easter Parade ( Flowers, Rabbits, Chicks, Chocolate ) 

Our lovely sponsor this month is

The amazing prize is

 How sweet is that?

I used the adorable Cute Chicklets Easter Collection from DigiStamp Boutique.

 CS is American Crafts and DP's are from Recollections and My Mind's Eye. Eggs are also from Recollections. I used Beaded Circles from Spellbinders. Flowers and Charm Sprigs are from my stash. 

I colored the lil' Chick with SN Markers. 

I look forward to your creations this month. I'm sure they will be EGG-Stra special! ;o)

I'd like to enter the following Challenge:
DigiStamp Boutique March 14 Customer Competition 

~hugs~
Amy