Flappy Birthday!

Happy Monday my Crafty Friends!

I'm here to share a card I made  for From the Heart Stamps- September Stamp of the Month Challenge using the super cute Flappy Birthday.

 I used soft pastel colors for this card. CS and DP are both Recollections. Pastel Enamel Dots are also Recollections and the Sparkly Enamel Dots are from Close to my Heart.

I colored the image with SN Markers and used Glossy accents on the balloon and eyes of the 3 birdbrains. :o) I cut out the image and Sentiment with Nesting Circles from Lifestyle Crafts.

I used the same DP and CS inside the card as well.

I'd like to enter the following challenge 


From the Heart Stamps- September Stamp of the Month Challenge

Thank you for stoppin' by and Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~
Amy

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, 

Winter Friends

Good Evening! 

I just wanted to share a card I made for 

From the Heart Stamps- Stamp of the Month Challenge- July .

It's a progressive, so you play along this month and next month you'll get the next stamp of the month for free. How sweet is that?

I am cutting it close this month...phew...but honestly, where does the month go??? LOL!

This month we got Winter Friends.

CS is American Crafts and DP is from Recollections. 

I used the sketch from
 I {heart} Card Sketches #75

 I colored the image with Prisma Pencils. Slowly getting the hang of coloring with pencils. hehehehe! I used Diamond Stickles and White Liquid Pearls for snow.

I used Martha Stewart Snowflake Punch with Silver shimmer paper and topped the snowflakes with Buttons and Twine from my stash. 

 I'd like to enter the following challenges:

From the Heart Stamps- Stamp of the Month Challenge- July

 I {heart} Card Sketches #75 
(Did both Sketch and Twist:Buttons)

Thanks for stoppin' by!

TA DA!! It's Super Birdie!!!

Good Morning! 

I just wanted to share a card I made for 

From the Heart Stamps- Stamp of the Month Challenge- June .

It's a progressive, so you play along this month and next month you'll get the next stamp of the month for free. How sweet is that?

This month we got Super Birdbrain.

CS is American Crafts and Recollections. DP is "Starlight" from Digistamp Boutique

and "Hello Sunshine" from Bo Bunny. The star die cuts are from Marvy and Sizzix.

I colored the image with SN Markers.

 

 I used the sketch from Digi Sketch Challenge- For Men and\or Sketch

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

From the Heart Stamps- Stamp of the Month Challenge- June

 Digi Sketch Challenge- For Men and\or Sketch

(did both Sketch and Theme)

Martini Birthday Wishes!

Good afternoon my Crafty Friends

I'm here to share a card I made  for 

I {Heart} Card Sketches Challenge- #66

I turned the sketch and used Martini Chicks from 

From the Heart Stamps. 

I just love this set with the sentiments. I've used it several times now. I made this for a friend's Birthday- and yes she likes...no ADORES Martini's. LOL!

CS is American Crafts and DP is from DCWV. 

I colored the image with SN markers and used Glossy accents on the glasses. 

I finished it with flowers and my own homemade enamel dots. :o)

Here's the inside of the card:

It's hard to see in the picture, but I embossed in silver Happy Birthday Sentiment from Stampin' Up!

I'm happy to say, she loved the card!

I'd like to enter the following challenge:

I {Heart} Card Sketches Challenge- #66

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy

A Little Peace, Love & Joy!

It's time for a new challenge over at Sparkles Monthly Challenges. 

Our theme this month is 

"Baby it's Cold Outside"
(Scarves, Mittens, Hats, Boots etc)

Our amazing sponsor is

They have a FABULOUS Surprise Prize for one lucky winner!!

 I used Peace Love Joy from From the Heart Stamps.

Oh How I love me some adorable snowmen!! 

 I used DP from American Crafts and CS is from Recollections.
I used the sketch from i {heart} Card Sketches #64.

I colored the image with SN markers and used Liquid Pearls for snowflakes. Finished it off with a pretty snowflake from Recollections. 

You should come and join in the fun at Sparkles Monthly Challenges- it's a great way to get a head start on your Christmas Cards!

I'd like to join the following challenge:
 i {heart} Card Sketches #64

~hugs~
Amy

April Flowers!

Happy Friday!

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

If you play along this month, you get next month's free! How sweet is that?

 I colored the image with SN Markers.

 
I used the sketch from I {heart} card Sketches #62.

 But time got away from me. So I'm only now getting it posted, of course, AFTER, the challenge. Lol. 

I'd still like to enter the following challenge:

From the Heart Stamps- April Stamp of the Month Challenge 

Thank you for stoppin' by and happy Craftin'!

~hugs~
Amy

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

Don't Sweat It!

Hi my crafty friends! It's Friday and I was off today so got some craftin' done!

I'm here to share a card I made  for From the Heart Stamps- February Stamp of the Month Challenge using the super cute Birthday Candle Birdbrain from From the Heart Stamps. They are also have a GDT Call!!!

 I told you it was cute! PLUS it came with 16 sentiments!

If you play this month, you get next month's free!

Here's my card for their GDT Call:

I used the sketch from From the Heart Stamps- I {heart} Sketches #54

CS is from Recollections & Bazzil. DP's are from K & Company's "Amy Butler Belle Stack".

I colored the image with SN Markers

I used twine from my stash and Circle and Scalloped Circle Dies for the sentiments on the outside & inside of the card. Finished it off with bling from my stash for the eyes, inside sentiment and front upper corner. 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

From the Heart Stamps- February Stamp of the Month Challenge

From the Heart Stamps- I {heart} Sketches #54

Thank you for stoppin' by & Happy Craftin' my friends!

~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

Candy Cane Anneke!

Evening my friends! I've been playing the Progressive Monthly Challenge over at 

From The Heart Stamps- December Stamp of the Month Challenge.

This month we had a choice and I picked:

 Isn't she adorable?

And now without further ado.....

 I used DP's from Crate Paper "Sleigh Ride". Used Red Fiber ribbon and red glitter tape for contrast and dimension. 

I colored the image with SN Markers. Used Liquid applique, which I sprinkled with Fine Glitter. Glossy accents and Red Stickles on the Candy Cane.

Finished it off with Red and White Dots and Sentiment from Recollections.

I'd like to enter the following Challenge:

From The Heart Stamps- December Stamp of the Month Challenge

Thank you for stopping by!

~Big Hugs!~

Amy

Sparkles Monthly Challenge #50- Animals

Hello lovelies! It's the 15th so it's time for a new challenge over at

Our theme this month is ANIMALS. 

Our wonderful sponsor is

Prize:

I am so excited to debut my first card as a DT for Sparkles Monthly Challenges. What an amazing group of ladies. :o) 

So without further ado...

I used Balloon Ride from From the Heart Stamps. It's the free stamp of the Month for their November progressive Monthly Challenge.  How sweet are they hey?

Here's a closer look at the image:

I used the same DP's in the inside of the card:

Card recipe:

CS: American Crafts

DP: Upsy Daisy Designs

Image & Sentiment: Balloon Ride from From the Heart Stamps 

Inside Sentiment: "Holiday Tags" from Close to My Heart

Coloring Medium: SN Markers and white Gellyroll pen for extra highlights

Ribbon: American Crafts

Embellies: Glossy accents on the heart balloon and bling from my stash.

I sure hope you join us in this fun challenge and be sure to check out my teamies for their wonderful inspiring creations!

I'd like to enter the following challenge:

From the Heart Stamps- November Stamp of the Month Challenge

Sister Act Card Challenge #33- Anything Goes 

Jo's Scrap Shack FFC#26- Anything Goes 

Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges #6- Anything Goes 

Wags 'n WhiskersChallenge 117- Cards for kids  

Dynamic Duos- Happy Birthday SURPRISE Linky Party for Anne Marie Hile!!!!  

Seize The Birthday Challenge- Anything Goes/ texture 

Thank you for stoppin' by and Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy

Robyn's Fetish Challenges #185- MUST USE RUST, BLUE and CREAM

Happy Sunday Everyone!

For Challenge #185 over at Robyn's Fetish Challenge the theme this week is:

MUST USE RUST, BLUE and CREAM.

Our amazing sponsor this week is:

Prize:$12 Gift Certificate

I got to work with Fairy Dog 2. So much fun to color and work with!

 Here's a closer look:

Card Recipe:
CS: Recollections Navy Blue and Cream & American Crafts Deep Red
DP: Recollections "Red & Blue Stripes"
Color Medium: SN Markers & Stickles "Diamond" on wings
Image: "Fairy Dog 2" From A Day for Daisies
Sentiment: "Banner Wishes" from Close to My Heart Stamps
Ink: Memento "Nautical Blue" and Brilliance " Rocket Red Gold"
Dies: "Labels One" from Spellbinders
Embellies: Gold Brad and Pearls (colored w/SN Markers) from my stash
Misc: Pop dots 

Hope you have fun with this challenge like I did as I'm grateful for a lot of things and letting that special someone know how great they are! Be sure to check out the amazing creations the other DT's have created for you and leave them some luv!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Sister Act Card Challenge #32- Anything Goes 

Artistic Inspirations #67- Sentiment/Anything Goes 

 Love to Scrap Challenge #17- Anything Goes

House of Gilli- Thanks/Anything Goes 

Avenue 613 Challenge #45- Anything Goes w/Optional Twist Holiday Thanks 

Challenges 4 Everybody #33- Anything Goes 

The Squirrel and the Fox #56- Animal Antics 

Jo's Scrap Shack FFC #25 "Things with Wings"

Cheerful Stamp Pad Challenge #73- Angel Wings

Brown Sugar Challenge #67- Anything Goes 


Hugs and Happy Craftin'!

Amy