Cooking It Up #70 - Emboss a Summer Punch

It's time for a new recipe for your cards and paper craft projects at at Cooking It Up With Katie!

This weeks ingredients are:

Use some Embossing (wet or dry)
Make it for Summer
Add a little Punching (or die cutting)

We had a double sponsorship from the fabulous Digi's With Attitude and Digi Doodles Shop!

Challenges:
AI Factory - Anything Goes
Stamp Something - Something Digi
One Stitch At A Time - Use a Digi
Frosted Designs - Coloring
Stamp, Scrap and Doodle - Friendship
Card and Scrap - Summer
Clear It Out - Summer
Everybody Art - Summer
Crafty Ann's - Summertime
Colour Create - Pink, Green and White
Alota Rubber Stamps - Tic Tac Toe! (I chose Glitter, Stamp and Ribbons)
Crafters Companion - Glitter and Glitz
The Friday Mash Up - Glitter
Wags N Whiskers - Sparkly
The Poodles Parlour - Round and Round The Garden (3 entries only)
Little Claire's - Things With Wings
My Time To Craft - Fairy tales or Fairies
Flutterby - Open (with a Fairy, Angel or Butterfly)
The Craftroom Door - Embossing
The Crazy Challenge - Embossing
The Crafty Pad - Gone Fruity

Card Recipe:
Image - Strawberry Fairy
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Blossom Song by DCWV
Strawberries - Jolles
Die Cut - Spellbinders
Border Punch - Martha Stewart
Embossing Folder - Sizzix
Sentiment - Bits of Ivory
Ribbon - The Whimsy Cottage
Glitter - Stickles

I gave this sweet fairy the glitter treatment, it comes and goes my love affair with glitter, and it's on the upward trend at the moment! LOL
I do hope you can drop by and play with us at Cooking It Up With Katie!
Katie

Card Ideas Challenge - Get Your Bling On!

It's a new team challenge over at Designed 2 Delight and this week we want to have to use our sunglasses as we want you to "Get Your Bling On!"
We want to see Rhinestones, Pearls, Glitters, anything that sparkles and shines!

Challenges:
Come and Get It - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
AI Factory - Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Happileigh Scrappin - Anything Goes
Crafty Ho's - Anything Goes
Stamp Something - Something Digi
Frosted Designs - Coloring
Stamp With Sarah Kay - Summer
Card and Scrap - Summer
Clear It Out - Summer
Crafty Ann's - Summertime
Tuesday Throwdown - Summertime
Cupcake Craftroom - Soft and Sweet (2 entries only)
The Poodles Parlour - Round and Round The Garden (3 entries only)
Sentimental Sunday's - In The Garden (plus a sentiment)
Kaboodle Doodles - In The Garden
Crafter's Companion - Glitter and Glitz
Amber's Crafts - Sparkle and Shine
The Friday Mash Up - Glitter
Wags N Whiskers - Sparkly
Victorine Originals - Bling/Make it Sparkle
Digital Tuesday - Doilies

Card Recipe:
Image and Sentiment - Strawberries by Designed 2 Delight
Paper - Watercolor Bouquet K and Co
Medium - Copic Markers
Doily Die - English Tea Party by Cherry Lynn Designs
Pearls - Recollections
Glitter - Stickles in Diamond

I absolutely love this paper pad, so soft and pretty and yet all that glitter gives it a subtle glam look. I added Stickles to the strawberries flowers and lots of pearls and I really love how it all turned out.
I hope you'll get sparkly and play with our challenge at Designed 2 Delight
Katie

Cooking It Up #69 - Show me your New Favorite Old Thing!

Well we've had our little vacation at Cooking It Up With Katie and now it's back to challenges!

This week we have a new sponsor and it's The Stamping Boutique

The new recipe is:
Something Old
Something New
One of Your Favorite Things/Techniques

Challenges:
Digi Doodles Shop - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Happileigh Scrappin - Anything Goes
Sew Many Challenges - Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
Stamp Something - Summer Fun Something
Thrilling Thursday - Summertime
Crafty Ann's - Summertime
Tuesday Throwdown - Summertime
Stamping Scrapping Central - Summer (1 entry only)
Stamp With Sarah Kay - Summer
Card and Scrap - Summer
There She Goes - Summer
Clear It Out - Summer
If The Shoe Fits - Summer
Paper Playtime - Summer
CCEE - Summer or Winter
Critter Sketch - Summer Fun
Die Cut Dreams - Holiday (Vacation) Fun
Crazy Challenge - The Sun is Out
Tuesday Taggers - From The Beach
Crafting For All Seasons - Beach/Ocean
Catch The Bug - Make a Splash
The Shabby Tearoom - 3 Patterned Papers (photo inspiration too)
Frosted Designs - Circles
Phindys Place - Die Cuts
Bloggers Challenge - Embossing
The Crafty Pad - Something Clear (the dewdrops)

Card Recipe:
Image - Summer Laundry Line
Paper - Beach Babe by Fancy Pants
Medium - Copic Markers
Dewdrops - Robins Nest
Sentiment - Printed
Embossing Folder - Sizzix
Acrylic Accents - Target $1 Spot

The sentiment is from of my favorite songs from my childhood and everything about this card makes me smile and remember the younger carefree days :)
I hope you like it and will come over and play with us at Cooking It Up With Katie this week.
Katie

The Pixie Cottage Challenge #80 - Emboss It!

It's time for another "Once Upon a Wednesday" at The Pixie Cottage and this week it's a super easy challenge, we want you to "Emboss It!"

Challenges:
Thrilling Thursday - Anything Goes
2 Sisters - Anything Goes
Totally Stampalicious - Anything Goes
Papercutz - Anything Goes
Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Clear It Out - Anything Goes
Crafty Ann's - Embossing
The Crafty Pad - Embossing
AI Factory - Layers (at least 2)
Phindy's Place - Double Up (use two of something, I used two stamps masked together)
Totally Gorjuss - Punch or Die
Everybody Art - Garden

Card Recipe:
Image - Apple Bench by Sandra Hammer and Darling Sisters by The Greeting Farm
Paper - Jack and Jill Paper Pad by Prima
Medium - Copic Markers
Embossing Folder - Sizzix
Die Cut - Spellbinders Large Scalloped Circles
Sentiment - Garden Vignettes by Bits of Ivory
Butterfly Die Cut - Marianne D Creatables
Pearls - Bridal Dept
Roses - Wild Orchid Crafts

This is the fabulous sketch we have for you this week!

I masked the two images together and I absolutely love that there are so many of The Pixie Cottage stamps, in both rubber and digital versions, that work as backgrounds to the very popular character stamps made by other companies. This makes them so versatile and the perfect compliment to your stamp collection.
We hope you can get out your embossing folders or powders and heat gun and join in with us at The Pixie Cottage this week.
Katie

Pile It On - Fun In The Sun

EDITED TO ADD - Was chosen as an Artists Pick at Hand Stamped Sentiments!
Got a Gold Medal at Thrilling Thursday!Thanks so much!!

It's Sunday so that means another chance to Pile It On!
This week we are asking for creations with the theme of "Fun In The Sun!".
We have a brand new sponsor and it's the designs from the super artists at Paper Pretties!

Challenges:
Digi's With Attitude - Anything Goes
2 Sisters - Anything Goes
Papercutz - Anything Goes
Clear It Out - Anything Goes
Thrilling Thursday - Anything Goes
Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
KB Cute - Use a Digi
Stamp With Fun - Sketch
Papertake Weekly - Getting Cute
Moving Along With the Times - Cute and Cuddly with A Punch
Do You Stack Up? - Wings (3 entries only)
Crafty Ann's - Embossing
The Crafty Pad - Embossing
Kaboodle Doodles - Embossing
Paper Pretties - Embossing
AI Factory - Layers (at least 2)
Aud's Sentiments - Sentiment to make you Smile
Charisma Cardz - Sunshine Colors
Prairie Fairy - On Holiday/Vacation
Daring Cardmakers - Wish You Were Here
Bunny Zoe's - Fun In The Sun
Polly Craft - Summer Fun
Hand Stamped Sentiments - Summer Fun
Hanna and Friends - Summer
Crafty Purple Frog - Take A Dip
Really Reasonable Ribbon - Cool It! (and ribbon)
Deep Ocean - Ribbon
Totally Gorjuss - Punch or Die

Card Recipe:
Image - Webster by Paper Pretties
Paper - My Minds Eye Fine and Dandy True Blue
Medium - Copic Markers
Sentiment - Printed
Embossing Folder - Sizzix
Fabric Brads - Heidi Grace
Border Punch - Martha Stewart
Twine - The Twinery
Button - Stash
Ribbon - The Whimsy Cottage

This is such a super cute image, it just makes me smile!
I know that my family back in England would love to see some more sun for this Summer but here in Texas I'd be very happy to send it you and have some cooler, even rainy, days!
Anyway, the sunshine colors are so much fun to create with that you just have to join in with us at Pile It On this week
Katie

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Tag You're It!

Edited to Add - Placed in the Top 3 at Ooh La La!.Thanks so much!!!

This week at A Spoon Full of Sugar we are challenging you to include Tags.
You could choose to add a tag to your card or make tags instead of (or as well as) a card.
I decided to make a Trio of Teddy Bea Tags!

Challenges:
Clear It Out - Anything Goes
Allsorts - Anything Goes
Ooh La La - Tag It!
Crafty Catz - Tags
Bearly Mine - Tag You're It!
Crafty Ann's - Embossing
Kaboodle Doodles - Embossing
Frosted Designs - Use a quote
Papertake Weekly - Getting Cute
Stamptacular Sunday - Animal Antics
I Did It - Animals
Die Cut Dreams - Animal Antics
Creative Card Crew - Animal Antics
Teddy Bo and Co - Teddy Bea Only
Fresh Brewed Designs - 3 of Something
Bunny Zoe's - Fun In The Sun
Polly Craft - Summer Fun
Happileigh Scrappin - Make Your Own Embellishment

Tag Recipe:
Images - Ladybird, Ladybird, Teddy Bea Bee and Sitting, Waiting for You all from Teddy Bo and Co
Paper - Stella And Rose Mabel by My Minds Eye
Medium - Copic Markers
Sentiments - Cloud 9
Flower Punches - Family Treasures
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby
Rhinestone - Michaels $1 Spot
Tag Die - Accucut Tag #4 Large
Embossing Folder - Sizzix

I used 3 different sizes of the same style flower punch and after punching I put them through an embossing folder. Then I layered them and slightly cupped the petals up and added a rhinestone to the center.
These are all so cute and I think I'll add them to a scrapbook layout or two, or maybe save them for a special gift.
I hope you've enjoyed them as much as I enjoyed making them.
Katie

A Spoon Full of Sugar - All Creatures Great and Small

This week at A Spoon Full of Sugar we are looking for your creations featuring Animals, any Animal at all!

Challenges:
CRAFT - Animals/Pets
Paperplay - Critters
Kaboodle Doodles - Cute and Cuddly Animals
Totally Gorjuss - Fluffy
Sentimental Sundays - Treasured Memories
Digital Tuesday - Little Women (use a female digital image)
Stamptacular Sunday - Girls and Swirls
Aud's Sentiments - Card For a Child
Fussy and Fancy - Card for a Child
Crafty Ann - Smile
My Time To Craft - On The Spot (use something with spots on it)
Creative Inspirations - Punches or Dies
Fresh Brewed Monthly Challenge - Flowers
CCEE Stampers - Doily or Lace
Frosted Designs - Brads
Card Cupids - Just Two Colors (I chose pink and green)
I Did It - Sing A Song (Perfect Day by Lou Reed)

Card Recipe:
Image - Little Girl Bear Hugs by Meljen's Designs
Paper - Dots Martha Stewart Pink KI Memories
Medium - Copic Markers
Doily - Wilton
Flowers - Prima
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby
Border and Corner Punch - Eyelet Lace by Martha Stewart
Sentiment - The Paper Studio
Patterned Brad - Making Memories

I know Teddies are only toy animals but this image was too cute not to use!
It is such a happy image and sure to bring a big smile to whomever sees it :)
I hope it made you smile and that you'll come along and play with us this week at A Spoon Full of Sugar!

Pile It On - Romantic and Fancy - It's a Bunny Wedding!

"Romantic and Fancy" is the challenge theme this week at Pile It On
We are sponsored by Whimsy Stamps so be sure to join for a chance to win something wonderful from them!

Challenges:
Digi's With Attitude! - Anything Goes
Stamp Something - Something Digi
Crafty Ann's - Elvis Song Inspiration (Love Me Tender)
Whimsie Doodles - Punch It Out
Thrilling Thursday - Get Punchy
Pals Paper Arts - Punches
Stamptacular Sunday - Buttons, Bling and Bloom
Card Making Mama's - Embellish it
Charisma Cardz - Bling and Sparkle
Crop Stop - Shine On
Frosted Designs - Bling
Paper Romance - Bling
Scrap, Stamp and Doodle - Glitz
Flutterby - Buttons and Bows (and Butterfly, Angel or Fairy)
Pixie Dust - Fluttering Wings
Secret Crafter - Butterflies
Little Miss Muffet - Stitching
If The Shoe Fits - Stitching
Belli - Seamstress
Wags N Whiskers - Ribbons and Pearls
Cute Card Thursday - Couples
Southern Girls - Animals
CRAFT - Photo Inspiration (wedding)
Amber's Crafts - Flowers
Crafty Creations - Bunnies
Alys Sunday - Bunnies
Desert Island Crafts - Pick 3 or more (I picked ribbon, bow, pearls)
Reasonable Ribbon - Dies and/or Punches and Ribbon

Card Recipe:
Image - Love Bunnies by Whimsy Stamps
Paper - The Linen Closet by DCWV
Medium - Copic Markers
Die Cuts - Spellbinders Fleur De Lis (used as a mat and as the corners)
Butterfly Punch - Martha Stewart
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby
Bow - Offray
Doily - Wilton
Pearls - The Paper Studio and Recollections
Rhinestone Flowers - The Paper Studio

This little loved up couple sure are cute! I've had the image for ages but never used it and I certainly think it is romantic enough for this challenge!
We hope to see you "putting on the Ritz" for our "Romantic and Fancy" challenge this week at Pile It On

Guest Designer at Inspirational Card Sketches for The Pixie Cottage

Today Michelle from The Pixie Cottage is sponsoring the challenge over at Inspirational Card Sketches.
I was asked if I'd like to design a card based on their sketch and of course said yes :)

Challenges:
Alys - Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
Paperplay - Shabby Chic/Vintage
Crazy Challenge - Lovely Ladies
Little Miss Muffet - Designer Paper (1 entry)
Card Makin Mama's - Something Green
Do You Stack Up? - Green
Dare 2 Be Sassy - Green
Corrosive - Green
House of Gilli - Green
Kaboodle Doodles - Green
The Shabby Tearoom - Green
Crafty Creations - Feminine Birthday in Blue and Green
Crafty Ann's - Birthday
Auds Sentiments - Birthday
Crafty Sentiments - Birthday
Fun With Shapes and More - Birthday
Rubber Cafe - Real or Faux Stitching
4 Crafty Chicks - Real or Faux Stitching
Totally Papercrafts - Pearls and Lace
Sentimental Sundays - Pearls and Lace
Alphabet Challenge - R is For Ribbon
The Crafty Pad - Ribbon
Gingerloft - Flowers
Crafty Calendar - Spring
Cute Card Thursday - Signs of Spring
Die Cut Dreams - Spring Garden Scene

Card Recipe:
Image - Spring Hannah with Butterflies
Paper - Cafe Mediterranean
Medium - Copic Markers
Butterfly Punches - Martha Stewart
Ribbon - Michaels
Lace - Offray
Pearls - Recollections
Sentiment - Karen Foster

This was the sketch that the team worked with.

It was a great sketch to work with and I hope you can play along with it too.
Be sure to check out the other post today for a new card for A Spoon Full Of Sugar.
Katie

It's Your Special Day - Another Teddy Bo and Co Card

OK, it's time for a "Just Because" card and this is another Teddy Bo image, if you've been following my blog recently you'll know how much I love these images!
This one is a Valentines image but I think it works just as well for a Birthday Card too.
I love the blue and brown color combination, it lends itself so well towards the Vintage/Shabby Chic style and I'm really enjoying creating in that style at the moment.
Tomorrows project is also in this style so if you like it be sure to come back.
Also maybe now is the time to add yourself as a follower as I have just passed 90000 hits and am approaching 400 followers so it could be time for some blog candy!

Challenges:
Do You Stack Up - Anything Goes (3 entries)
Papertake Weekly - Sketch
Fuzzy Wuzzy - Happy Birthday (must have an animal as the focus)
Going Grey - Happy Birthday
Crafty Ann's - Happy Birthday
Creative Inspirations Paint - Birthday
Craft Your Passion - Girly Girl
Sweet Stampin - Girly
Teddy Bo and Co - Duck Egg Blue and Chocolate
2 Sisters - Teddy Bears
Gingerloft - Furry Friends
Lil Red Wagon - Animals
Wags N Whiskers - Punches
Digital Tuesday - Punches and Digi
I Did It - Punches or Dies
Hand Stamped Sentiments - Use a Die Cut
Tuesday Throwdown - 3D (add dimension with pop dots etc)
Anything Goes - Distressing
CCEE Stampers - Distressing
Corrosive - Distressing
Stampin Sisters in Christ - At least 3 Buttons
Pink Elephant - Buttons, Lace and Ribbon
Fresh Brewed Designs - Ribbons and Bows
Thrilling Thursday - Ribbon
Digi Doodles - Spots/Dots
The Paper Variety - Stitching
Fussy and Fancy - Embossing or Paper Piecing
Shannon's Sentiments - Fussy Cutting

Card Recipe:
Image - Love Letter Teddy Bea
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - K and Co Wild Saffron
Border Punch - Martha Stewart
Embossing Folder - Sizzix
Ribbon and Lace - Unknown
Buttons - Unknown

I printed and colored 3 copies of the image and decoupaged the finished piece to give lots of definition. I distressed the edges of the mats and added chalk ink to enhance it even more. I even inked the antique style lace to add to the shabby chic style. Although this is a "cute" image I do think that it lends itself to the vintage feel that is so popular right now.
I absolutely love this line of images of can't wait to see all the new ones they keep coming out with.
If you like this card be sure to check back on Wednesday for another Teddy Bo card :)

A Cheeky Little Valentine

I couldn't share this one until today as it is actually my husbands Valentine cutie!
(that's why you don't see the inside of this one ;))
We may be English but now live in Texas and he knows I have a little penchant for a good "Cowboy Romance" book and so I thought I could be his Cowgirl for the day :)
Also this is my first Kenny K card, some of my favorite card makers use these super images but I've not played with one until this card.

Challenges:
Kenny K - Circles
Cards For Men - 1 Image, 2 Papers and 3 Embellishments
Bearly Mine - For Men/Boys
Ooh La La - For Someone Special
ECP - Love
Totally Gorjuss - Love
Crafty Calendar - Love
Rainbow Lady - All About Love
Dutch Dare - Love Is In The Air
One Stop Crafts - Love Is In The Air
Scrap Stamp and Doodle - Love Is In The Air
Crafty Ann's - Love Is All Around
Winter Wonderland - For The One I Love
The Sisterhood of Crafters - In Love With Valentines
Crafty Sentiments - Valentines
Crafty Purple Frog - Valentines/Romance
AI Factory - Valentines
My Sheri - Valentines
CRAFT - Valentines
Sew Many Challenges - Valentines
Stampin For The Weekend - Valentines
Delcious Doodles- Valentines
Pixie Dust - Be My Valentine
Crafty Catz - Love/Valentines
Stamp Something - Something for Your Valentine
For Fun - Hearts
Stampin Royalty - Hearts
The Stamp Man - Hearts
Crazy 4 Challenges - Hearts
The Crafty Pad - Hearts

Card Recipe:
Image - Cheyenne by Kenny K
Paper - 365 Degrees by Pink Paislee
Medium - Copic Markers
Corners and Heart - Colorbok
Brads - Spare Parts

I used the great box tutorial on Rach's blog and it is so quick and easy.
Anyway, if my sweetie is reading this, Happy Valentines Day!!!

All I Want for (a Pink) Christmas....Is You!

It's time for a super sweet Christmas card and this time it's not a Christmas image but I just love it.
And although I really like the traditional colors for Christmas I must admit to loving last years Basic Grey image Eskimo Kisses and the pink theme that runs through it.

Challenges:
Crafty Creations - Buttons
Creative Cottage - Someone Special at Christmas
Paper Playtime - PS I Love You
Lollipop Crafts - Girlie
Crafty Emma's - Pink
Polly Craft - A Glittery Christmas
Creative Inspirations - A Pink Christmas
Thrilling Thursday - Anything Goes Christmas Theme
The Stampman - Christmas
Scrapbook Sisters - Christmas
Creative Inspirations - Christmas or Winter
Anything Goes - Embossing (I embossed the image before coloring as I used Versafine ink that smudges with Copic's unless embossed)
Passionately Artistic - Linky Party (link any and all your projects)
Fresh Brewed - 2 of More Patterned Papers
The Paper Variety - 1 color of mist/Paint, 2 flowers or chipboard pieces and 3 patterned papers
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
Hanna and Friends - Card with "Inner Life" (decorate the inside too)
Crafty Ann's - Non Traditional Christmas Colors
No Time To Stamp - Non Traditional Christmas Colors
Stamps R Us - Sparkle and Scallops
The Secret Crafter - Sparkle and Shine
Paper Romance - Everything But The Kitchen Sink (lots of everything!)
My Partner in Crafting Crime - Marker Madness
Stamping With The Dragon - Inspired by a Holiday Song (the title)
Incy Wincy - Rock On (music inspired)
Crafts and Me - Glitter
The Crafty Pad - Christmas Sparkle
Crafty Purple Frog - Sparkle
One Stitch At A Time - Favorite Colors (I love coloring with Pinks)
Sentimental Sundays - Childhood

Card Recipe:
Image - Sweet Dreams by Penny Johnson
Paper - DCWV Eskimo Kisses
Medium - Copic Markers
Die Cut - Beaded Circles by Spellbinders
Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts
Border Punch - French Scroll by Martha Stewart
Mist - Homemade with Viva Precious Metal Color Paint in Mother of Pearl
Glitter - Glamor Dust

I see many of my English cardmaking friends using Glamour Dust on their cards and although Decor are an American company you don't see it in the big box stores very often, so it was wonderful to see it in Hobby Lobby in the Christmas department.
I used Elmers glue pen under the the glitter and it worked wonderfully. I only have the Crystal and the Gold but I'm sure I'll be using them both on many cards before Christmas comes :)

Katie

Cooking It Up #35 - Make a Girly Lilac Bow!

It's time for another great recipe at my Cooking It Up With Katie challenge blog.

This week's recipe is:

Make it Girly
Add a little Lilac
Tie a Bow


And the challenge is sponsored by Robyn's Fetish.

Challenges:
Crafty Ann's - Ribbon, Gems and an Embellishment made of paper/card
Stempel Magie - Stitching
The Paper Players - 1 paper, something punched and a sentiment
Southern Girls - Glitter It Up
Totally Gorjuss - Sparkle
Craft Your Passion - Glitter/Sparkles
I Did It Creations - Open week
2 Sisters - Anything Goes
Crafty Purple Frog - Anything Goes
Speedy The Cat's Friends - Die Cut or Punch
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Let's Get Punchy

Card Recipe:
Image - Robyn's Fetish
Paper - DCVW
Medium - Copic Markers
Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts
Bow - Offray
Sentiment - The Paper Studio
Border Punch - Martha Stewart
Ribbon - American Crafts
Mist - Shimmer

I think this little girl look so cute and I hope you do too!
I misted the flowers in Shimmer mist to give it a little extra sparkle but it doesn't really show on the photos.

Chi Chi - 4th of July Boy!

Another day with lots of posts, I hope you make time to see them all!
Today is another of my guest cards for Chi Chi Memories.
I got to use the super 4th of July Boy that you either buy in a Patriotic Set or just by himself

Challenges:
Sew Many Challenges - Fancy Fold and 4th of July
Wildflower Patch - Fancy Fold
Friday Sketchers - Sketch
Stamp Something - Summer Something
Crafty Ann's - Embossing
Tuesday Throwdown - Dry Embossing
Creative Card Crew - Easel card
Fresh Brewed - Anything Goes



Card Recipe:
Image - 4th of July Boy Patriotic Set or just by himself
Paper - DCWV The Summer Stack (2008)
Medium - Copic Markers
Sentiment - The Paper Studio
Border Punch - Martha Stewart





I hope you liked this little bit of America brought to you by this transplanted Brit!

Treehouse #55 Pink, Mellow Moss, white (1 other your choice)

It's time for another challenge at The Treehouse and this week it's brought to you by Gloria.
She has given us a color challenge of Pink, Mellow Moss, White and another color if you need it.
Following on from last week's tottering teacups today I have their best friend, the Teapot!

Challenges:
Allsorts - Sketch
Everybody Art - Green and Pink
KL Stampin Scrappin - Get Shabby
Challenge Up Your Life - Vintage
The Shabby Tearoom - Photo Inspiration
Crafty Ann's - Embossing
Tuesday Throwdown - Dry Embossing
Fun With Shapes and More - Flowery
Practical Scrappers - Flowers
Dare U2 Digi - Blooms and Butterflies
Crafty Calendar - Bugs and Beasties
One Stitch at a Time - Seeing Double
Cuttlebug Challenge - Inspired by Inchies (all the squares behind the image have been embossed)
Simon Says Stamp - Friends




Card Recipe:
Image and Sentiment - Time For Tea by Treehouse Digitals
Paper - K&Co Classic K Margo
Medium - Copic Markers
Embossing Folder - Sizzix
Roses - Wild Orchid Crafts
Butterfly punch - Martha Stewart






I really like how this one turned out, it is such a homely image and reminds me of very fond memories of times I spent as a child with my Nana. She's now 94 but can still make a great pot of tea.
Have fun with our color combo and be sure to link your entries over at The Treehouse