Hey There, Pumpkin!

Happy Friday my Crafty Friends!

I'm here to share a card I made  for From the Heart Stamps- August Stamp of the Month Challenge using the super cute Pumpkin Pigwit

It's a progressive monthly challenge and it´s never to late to join!

 CS is American Crafts and DP is from my scraps. Love it when I can do that. hehehe

I used the awesome sketch at:

I colored the image with SN Markers and White Gellyroll marker. I just noticed his nose ran must have been when I put it down or from changing the ink in my printer???? GROAN...I hate when that happens. :(

I finished it with Buttons & Twine and orange pearls.

I'd like to enter this lil' guy in the following challenges:
I {heart} Card Sketches #77

From the Heart Stamps- August Stamp of the Month Challenge

Thank you for stoppin' by, 

Waiting for you!

Happy Thursday Everyone!

It's time for another challenge over at 4 Crafty Chicks.

The lovely Lori is hosting today's 

Challenge #209:
Something Old and Something New!

This was a great challenge for me to dig through my stash for my something old.  There was a lot of " Oh right, I forgot I had that" and "What was I thinking when I bought that??" & "Hmmm, what is this?" hehehehe. 

I did manage to find an Amazing Die set from My Favorite Things that  I don't use often enough...think it's been over a year. :( I also found vintage lace for my something Old. For my something new, I used a new stamp I haven't used yet and  bought some new DP..although my search did prove I didn't need any. but shhhhhhh! ;o)

Here's an Easel Card using Pure Innocence - 049 
From Heather Ellis- Digistamp Characters 

Here's a side view:

 CS is American Crafts and Recollections and DP is from American Crafts. 
Die are Die-Namics Blueprints 3 and Circle and Scalloped Circle from Spellbinders. Of course the Ribbon and Lace are the other Hidden Gems from my Stash Search. 
 

I colored the image with SN Markers and White Gelly Roll Marker. I edged it in Turquoise from Stampin' Up! and added Tiny Punched Butterfly Dies.

Here's the top:

 

Here's the bottom/Inside

I've had another fun and delightful Month creating with these 4 Beautiful, talented and Crafty Chicks.

Thank you! THANK YOU! THANK YOU Ladies!

 

Necking Giraffes

Good Morning! 

Time for a new Challenge over at

COME AND JOIN IN THE FUN!!

August Challenge #2
~GLITTER GALORE~

(*THERE WILL BE NO BLOG CANDY FOR THIS MONTH*

We will be awarding one lucky winner a guest designer spot for the month of

October as well as a winner of 3 Digital Stamps per challenge)

I made a card using the sweet Necking Giraffes. I made this for my Dad to give my mom for their anniversary next month.

I used Glitter CS from Michael's. Thought it was perfect for this challenge and have been waiting for a chance to use it! ;o) Base and Layer CS are from Recollections. Ribbon is from my stash- another item waiting for the right moment to be used. LOL! Finished it off with a Sentiment punched with my Marvy Circle Punch and layered on Ironwork Accents Die from Spellbinders.

I colored the image with SN Markers:

I decorated the inside as well but used different DP (Recollections) as the Glitter CS would have been too heavy. 

I look forward to your creations this challenge!

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Flower Pot of Surprise!

Good Morning my crafty Friends!

I'm here to share a card I made as an August Stepsister for 

The theme this challenge is:

FANCY FOLD

For this challenge I went with a Gate-Fold Card using Summertime Peekers- Flower Pot from Bugaboo Stamps. 

 

Inside: 

 CS is American Crafts and DP's from Recollections.  Die Cuts are Labels and Iron Works Accents from Spellbinders. Finished it with Pearls  and Sentiments from Crafter's Companion.

I colored the image with SN Markers and White Gelly Roll pen.

I wanted to thank the Sisterhood for an amazing Month of Fun  Challenges and Sisterhood of Craftiness! :o)

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Come and Get It Challenge- AG with a Sentiment

Through the Purple Haze Challenge #54- AG

Through the Craftroom Door- Aug 26- Sept 1 

613 Avenue Create Challenge #86- AG 

Catch The Bug- August Color Challenge 
 

Aud Sentiments Challenge #114- Any Sentiment other than Birthday 

Delightful Challenges- Layer it! 
 

Pumpkin Puppy!

Good Evening Crafty Friends!

I'm here to share a card I made for The Stamping Dragon FB August Challenge 

 using "Pup in Pumkin". Such a cute image!

CS and DP are Recollections. Sentiment is from Sizzix Dies.  

I colored the image with Prismacolor Pencils- Still learning...lol!

I layered the image on a Beaded Circle Die from Spellbinders. 

I finished it off with Twine, Button and Homemade enamel dots from my stash.  I used the same DP and CS inside as well. 

 I used the Sketch from the C.R.A.F.T. Challenge- August 21st Sketch

I'd like to enter the following Challenges:

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge- August 21st Sketch

  The Stamping Dragon FB August Challenge 

Chocolate is Divine!

Good Morning Crafty friends!

 It's time for a new challenge over at

For Challenge #224 the theme is:

HANGING OUT!

At least one element on your card 

should be off the page.

This challenge I used Sweet Chocolate Bar  and Chocolate Diva.

Now I went with a color combo of Red and Brown...not one I've ever used before. Not sure about it so let me know what you think!

Base is Shimmer CS from DCWV and Red CS and DP's are Recollections.  

I used Oval and Scalloped Oval dies from Spellbinders for the image and Labels for the Sentiment (From the Heart Stamps-A Chocolate Affair). I colored the image with SN Markers and Moondust Gellyroll pen (Choc. Box Lid):

I paper pieced the Chocolate Bar with Shimmer CS and Recollections DP- Can you tell I'm a Milk Chocolate Lover??- I finished it off with flowers and Brad from my stash:

I sure hope I've inspired you to join us this challenge! Be sure to check out the amazing inspirations from my Teamies and leave them some luv!

TAG You're it!!

Happy Thursday everyone!

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

Our theme this week is

TAG IT!!
Incorporate a TAG in your creation.

Our FABULOUS sponsor this challenge is:

I used Bettie Bow from our amazing sponsor.

 CS and DP's are from Recollections. 

I used the fun sketch from 

I colored the image with SN markers:

I made the tag and used Brads, Button, twine and Ribbon from my stash. 

Finished it with a "Happy Birthday" Peel-off and Enamel dots from Recollections.

I sure hope you join us this fun challenge sooooo

TAG YOU'RE IT! ;o)

I'd like to enter the following challenge:

Tuesday Morning Sketches #263 

Monkey'n Around!

Happy Thursday Everyone!

It's time for another challenge over at 4 Crafty Chicks.

The Totally Fabulous Tamie is hosting today's 

Challenge #208:
Masculine

Now I always have a hard time with Masculine cards, as I have to stop myself from adding Bling or flowers, my 2 go-to embellies! LOL!

I used Moses The Monkey from SkDigi's. I just adore Sonia's images. :o)

 I made a center Step card with CS from American Crafts and DP from DCWV. I used Jungle Leaves Die from Sizzix and home-made yellow enamel dots.

I colored the image with SN markers:

 Be sure to check out the amazing creations from 

the 4 Crafty Chicks- you won't be disappointed!! 

Study Time!

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

Our theme this month is:

BACK TO SCHOOL

Our lovely sponsor this month is:

 Prize: 2 Dies or 1 Die & 1 Stamp

For this month's card I used Coffee Break from
 The Paper Shelter. 

I thought it looked like she was studying and how cute is she??? I wished I looked that good studying at University!LOL!

 CS and DP's are all from Recollections. I used my Labels Dies from Spellbinders and Star Punch. Finished it off with twine and flowers in Blue and Gray. 

Here's a closer look at the pre-colored image which I mounted with pop-dots:

Here's a side view- I used the same DP's inside:

So with school time fast approaching, get inspired and join us in this fun challenge. Be sure to check out my teamies AWESOME creations for more inspiration!


I'd like to enter the following challenges:


The Paper Shelter Challenge #169- Punches and Dies

Brown Sugar Challenge #107- AG 

 

Hey Cupcake!

Happy Thursday Everyone!

It's time for another challenge over at 4 Crafty Chicks.

The Talented Tina is hosting today's 

Challenge #207:
COLOR COMBO
PINK, LIME & TURQUOISE!

So incorporate these 3 colors  in your creation

I used Cupcake Trio from Meljen's Designs.

 CS is American Crafts and DP's are all from Recollections. There's a whole lotta layers going on here. LOL!
The Sentiment is from Gina K Designs- Sweetest Blessings Set

I colored the image with SN Markers and Moondust Gellyroll Pen- Finished with Liquid Pearls in Turquoise and Pink:

I used different sized Circle Dies from Spellbinders for the Circle Cutout. Finished with Enamel Dots and Twine from my stash.

I finished the inside with some of the same DP and CS, sentiment from same Stamp Set and Happy Birthday Peel-off Sticker.

Hope you've been inspired and join in this fun Color Challenge!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:
Sentimental Sundays Challenge 219- Decorate the Inside 

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps- Wonderful Wednesday Challenge 

Little Red Wagon Challenge 250- Happy Birthday 

As You Like It Challenge- Aug 14- 2 Favorite Embellishments 
~Enamel Dots and Bakers Twine- Adds color and dimension and can be masculine or Feminine. :o)~

4 Crafty Girl Challenges- AG 

Fan- Tastic Tuesday Challenge #48- AG 

Red Carpet Studio Challenge #76- Sixteen Candles 

Stamping Sensations August Challenge- AG 

Milk Coffee Challenge- Add Stripes