Mother's Day in Portuguese!

Hello my crafty Friends! 

It's time for a new challenge over at 

Sparkles Monthly Challenges. 

Our theme this month is:

IT'S SPRING- Use 5 flowers on your project!

Our lovely sponsors this month are:

 Prize - £10 Goody Bag
(UK only due to postage)

I had a card request for a Mother's Day card with a Portuguese sentiment and she enjoys gardening...so here's my take on it.

 I used the Arched Window Die from La-La Land Crafts and layered that onto an Embossed CS using "Bricks in the Wall" by Couture Creations to make it like her own cottage window with flowers. I went over with White Staz On Ink to get definition in the bricks. The Flower Dies are from MFT and La-La Land Crafts. I cut out the window and used acetate for the "Glass". CS is Recollections.

Here's a Closer look at the flowers:

Here's the Inside flap "Window":

and the other side:

I made the sentiment using Pic Monkey and made a border with "Fantasy Phlox" stamps by Rubber Stamp Tapestry in a variety of memento Dew Drop Inks.

I hope I've inspired you to play along this month and I look forward to your beautiful Creations.

Happy Craftin'!
~hugs~
Amy

Relax * Refresh * Restore

Hello my crafty Friends! 

It's time for a new challenge over at 

Sparkles Monthly Challenges. 

Our theme this month is:

RIBBONS & BUTTONS

Our lovely sponsors this month are:

and

 Prize

Today I used Yoga Pose Juno from My Whimsical Little World. 

Went with Pastel teal and Purple. Used CS from American Crafts and DP from Crafty Smith. Used Leaves from Marianne Designs, Flowers, Ribbon, Twine and Button all from my stash. Finished with Enamel and Bling from Recollections.

Colored the Image with SN Markers and Prismacolor pencils for some shading. 

The Sentiment is from Shelley's Images. 

I can't wait to see your makes this challenge. Be sure to leave some love for my teamies and their fabulous makes!

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy

Hello Friend!

Hello my crafty Friends! 

It's time for a new challenge over at 

Sparkles Monthly Challenges. 

Our theme this month is:

TEDDY BEARS

Our lovely sponsors this month are:

Prize: 7 Digi Stamps

&

Prize: £10 voucher 

This challenge I used A Gentle Touch from Crafty Sentiments.

  I used DP's from Recollections and CS from American Crafts. The Heart Banner Die is from Lalaland Crafts. Enamel dots are from Recollections as well. Sentiment is from Heidi Swapp in Pink Colorbox ink.

I colored the image with SN Markers and die cut with Circle Dies from Lifestyle Crafts. 

Here's the inside of the card with the same design as the front and a sentiment from Heidi Swapp:

 I look forward to your TEDDY BEAR creations this month! Be sure to check out the beautiful creations from my teamies for more inspiration. 

Have a DICE Birthday!

Hello my crafty Friends! 

It's time for a new challenge over at 

Sparkles Monthly Challenges. 

Our theme this month is:

Something for the Boys

Our lovely sponsors this month are:

Prize: 3 Digi's

Prize: $10 Voucher

For this challenge I used Juggling Mice from House Mouse.  Love this stamp for Masculine cards. :o)

Used CS from American Crafts and DP from DCWV. Love the red and black color palette for Masculine Cards. Finished with enamel dots and a "Happy Birthday" peel-off.

I colored the image with Chameleon Markers. Used Glossy accents on the Dice and die cut it with Lifestyle Crafts Circle Dies. 

Here's the inside of the card with the same design as the front and a sentiment I did up using Pic-Monkey:

Look forward to seeing your "Something for the boys" creations this challenge. 

Martini TIME!

Hello my crafty Friends! 

It's time for a new challenge over at 

Sparkles Monthly Challenges. 

Our theme this month is:

RAISE A GLASS TO THE NEW YEAR
~Use Anything Drink Related~

Our lovely sponsors this month are:

Prize: $12 Voucher

Prize: £10 voucher

I used my new stamp I got for Xmas, Martini Mice  from House Mouse Designs. Think it's so cute and funny- Love these meeces!

 I don't normally do CAS, but I'm really happy with how it turned out. :o)

I used CS from Recollections and sentiment from Stampendous! I finished with a doodled border and black dots from Close to My Heart. 

I colored the image with SN Markers and used Glossy Accents on the Glass. 

Here's the inside of the card with a sentiment from Close to My Heart "Banner Wishes":

I look forward to your creations this month!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:
Fab 'N' Funky Challenges- Something New 
(new stamp)

House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenges- HMFMC 185 Anything Goes or Optional Sketch 
(did Anything Goes)

Penny's Paper- Crafty Challenge #210- Anything Goes 

Scrapper's Delights Challenge #38- Anything Goes 

Hambo Hoedown- New Year, New Stash 
(new Stamp)

Cute Card Thursday Challenge #356- Just for Laughs 

Birthday Selfie

Hello my crafty Friends! 

It's time for a new challenge over at 

Sparkles Monthly Challenges. 

Our theme this month is:

5TH ANNIVERSARY
~ANYTHING GOES~

Our lovely sponsor this month is:

Prize: $12 Voucher

I made this card using Let Me Take A Selfie Amy from Simply B Stamps. 

 I used DP's from Scraps Stash and CS from American Crafts. Finished with Enamel Dots from Recollections and a Happy Birthday Peel-off from my stash. Finished with my La-La Land Crafts Hearths Banner Die.

Colored the image with SN markers and Prismacolor Pencils. 

Here's the inside:

I look forward to your creations this month. Be sure to check out the amazing creations from my teamies for more inspiration. 

Happy Craftin'!
~hugs~
Amy

A Silver Christmas!

Hello my crafty Friends! 

It's time for a new challenge over at 

Sparkles Monthly Challenges. 

Our theme this month is:

THE BIG GUY (Santa)

Our lovely sponsor this month is:

 Prize: 2 Dies or 1 Die & 1 Stamp

For this month's card I used a Stamp From Recollections and Embossed it in Silver EP from Recollections. 

I used DP and CS and Shimmer paper from Recollections. I used my Lifestyle Crafts Circles dies to cut out and layer the image. I paper pierced around the edges and with a white Gellyroll Marker made a faux stitching border. Layered Glitter Tape onto Black satin ribbon and finished it off with Silver Bling and a sentiment from Stampin' Up!

Here's a closer look at the image:

I used the same design inside the card but with a Recollections Sentiment:

I look forward to seeing your Santa Creations this month! Be sure to check out the fantastic creations from my teamies too for more inspiration and leave them some luv!

Happy Craftin'!
~hugs~
Amy

Rockin' Birthday!

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

Our theme this month is 

Fall/Autumn Colors

Our amazing sponsor is

Check Challenge blog for Prize info.

This challenge I used Rockin' Birthday Cutie from Simply B Stamps.

 CS is Recollections and DP is from My Minds Eye. Used Banner from La-La-Land Crafts, Ovals and Fancy Ribbon dies from Spellbinders. Sentiment is from Stampin' Up! Dots and flowers are from my stash. 

I colored the image with SN markers- as you can see the ink wasn't quite dry when I did the skin tones on the face. DOH!:(

Here's the inside with same DP's used as the front and sentiment from Stampin' Up!

I hope i've inspired you to come and join in the fun this challenge. Be sure to check out the FALL-TASTIC inspiration's from my teamies. 

I'd like to enter the following Challenges:
613 Avenue Create Challenge #93- AG 

Through The Craftroom Door Challenge Oct 14-20th- AG 

{PIN}spirational Challenges #126 (went with Fall Colors)

Creative Moments Challenge #53- AG

Inky Impressions Challenge #181- AG 

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps- It's Wonderful Wednesday- AG 

Scrappers Delight Challenge #33- AG or Monochrome  (AG)

Crafty Girls Challenge #28- AG 

Loves Rubber Stamps Challenge #122- Pretty Woman

A Random Fan Challenge #16- AG

Happy Craftin'!
~hugs~
Amy

Hello Beautiful!

Hello my crafty Friends! 

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

Our theme this month is:

THINGS WITH WINGS

Our lovely sponsor this month is:

 Prize: 2 Dies or 1 Die & 1 Stamp

For this month's card I used Heather Feathers from 

Simply B Stamps. 

I made this Easel Post-it Note Holder for a friends Desk. You can find the tutorial at StampARTic here.

CS and DP are from Recollections. I inked the sentiment with Colorbox Lilac and finished it off with enamel dots in deep purple, also from Recollections.

Here's the side view:

I colored the image with Prismacolor Pencils and SN Markers. 

Had so much fun with this! 

I sure hope you've been inspired to join in this fun challenge this month. 

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy

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