Let's Go Giants Let's Go!!!

I am still stoked that the San Francisco Giants won the World Series!  My husband thought I was crazy to make a card to mark the celebration, but when he saw what I did, he was amazed.

In honor of the Giants winning the World Series, I made a card using one of the cute new Marci stamps from La-La Land Crafts - Cheerleader Marci.  I know cheerleaders are not part of baseball, but I couldn't help but dress up Marci in the "awesome" orange and black. :)

Below is my card, which I will enter into La-La Land Crafts' Customer Gallery for this month:

Supplies:

Bazzil black cardstock

Designer paper from Recollections (Michaels)

May Arts ribbon

Martha Stewart scallop punch

EK Success corner punch

Hero Arts sentiment, stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and cut with Nestabilities label die-cuts

Cheerleader Marci was colored with Copics:

E00, E01, R85 (skin and lips)

E33, E35, E37 (hair)

YR04 and 100 (outfit and pom-poms)

Pom-poms were also sparkled with At You Spica orange and pitch black pens

Thanks for stopping by!  GO GIANTS!!!!

Hugs,

I Did It Creations - Open Challenge

Hi there!  It is time for another challenge from I Did It Creations!  Thanks to those who participated in the Cute Cute Cute challenge!  Definitely a lot of cute creations out there!

First off, this will be my last week with the I Did It Creations team. I will miss all the gals on the team, especially Robyn the owner and Jeanette the Design Team Coordinator, who I have been with for a long time. Please keep supporting them, they are very talented and have amazing things to offer!

And now for this week's challenge.  It's an open challenge!  Create to your heart's content, whatever inspires you!  This week's challenge is sponsored by Fanyella, who has amazing designs. Check them out at the store here!

To enter the challenge, please review the guidelines below as they have been updated:

All entries are eligible to be in the draw for one digi image of your choice from the challenge sponsor. If the winner has used an image from the challenge sponsor the prize will be a $5.00 coupon.

Each week the images used by the DT will be available upon request as a freebie to use in the challenge. Please email jeanette_wtrs@yahoo.com with Freebie Request on the subject line.

Add the link to your project to the challenge blog by Thursday, August 19th midnight EST.

Here is my card with Fanyella's image "Hopscotch"

Supplies:

Bazzil cardstock

Best Creations Inc. designer paper

Hopscotch cut with Nestabilities petitie oval and petite oval scallop and colored with Copics E00, Y17, R20, RV06, W1, W3 and the colorless blender

Sakura glitter pen

May Arts ribbon

pink stick on gems from my stash

Come back Saturday for my guest designer appearance for The One Stop Card Challenge sponsored by I Did It Creations!

Hugs,

I Did It Creations! - Buttons and Bows

Happy Friday!  Time for another challenge from I Did It Creations! 

This week's challenge is using two of my favorite embellishments: buttons and bows!  I must have every single color of the rainbow of buttons and ribbon!

To enter the challenge, your creation must have at least one button and bow plus one image.  If you have any images from I Did It Creations, show them some love!   Leave a link to your project on the challenge blog.  Deadline to enter is Thursday, July 22nd at midnight EST.

This week, our sponsor is Lil Diva.  Check out their designs here.  It was hard to pick just one. :)

Below is my card with Flower Fairy:

Supplies:

Bazzil cardstock

Bo Bunny designer paper

Basic Grey buttons

May Arts gold twine

EK Success corner punches

Flower Fairy's background was cut using Nestabilities Dahlia die-cuts and colored with the following Copics: E3, E00, E02, V06, V09, R20, W3

I am also entering my card to the following challenge:

Crazy 4 Challenges - Use buttons!

Be sure to check out the rest of the design team's creations:

Claudine 
Debbie
Faye
Jeanette - DT Coordinator
Nicole
Penny
Robyn - Owner
Stephanie AKA Stuffie
Trish 

Also, be sure to check out the store for all the latest images available.  And be sure to check out the forum, where there are lots of contests and challenges to participate in!

Thanks for stopping by!


Hugs,

I Did It Creations - A Sketch

Happy Friday!  Welcome to another challenge from I Did It Creations!  Thank you to those who participated in last week's "Special Occasion" challenge.  There were some great creations out there!

This week is doing something fun that I like to do - a sketch!  I love sketches!  There are many ways to interpret them.

To enter the challenge and be eligible for the prize, your creation should follow the sketch and include an image from the challenge sponsor.  You can interpret the sketch any way you want as long as you incorporate the elements.  Post your project to your blog and include the link at the challenge blog.  You have until next Thursday, July 22nd at midnight EST.

This week's challenge sponsor is none other than Robyn's Fetish!  Love their images.  For my card, I chose the image "Be Kind To Your Web Footed Friend."  Such a cute image!  If you like this image, check this image and the others at the store.

Below is the sketch and my card:

Supplies:

Bazzil orange and green cardstock

Designer paper from my stash

Sentiment from Inkadinko

Flowers and brads from my stash

May Arts yellow woven ribbon

Image cut with Nestabilities petitie oval and petitie oval scallop and colored with Copics

Be sure to visit the rest of the Design Team and their wonderful creations:

Claudine 
Debbie
Faye
Jeanette - DT Coordinator
Nicole
Penny
Robyn - Owner
Stephanie AKA Stuffie
Trish 

And check out the forum to see new challenges and more!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

Thanks to a wonderful friend

I wanted to make a thank you card to a very good friend of mine to thank her for the beautiful bracelet she made for me.  She just got started in making jewelry and her work amazes me.  For inspiration to make her thank you card, I checked out some challenges that I usually participate in plus some new ones.

And here is the card I created for my friend:

Supplies:

La-La Land Crafts Porsha stamp colored with Copics 100, E33, and R59

Bazzil black and white cardstock

My Minds Eye Designer Paper - for the background and Porsha's paper pieced dress

May Arts ribbon

The Robin's Nest dew drops

Martha Stewart border punch

Cuttlebug Bloom Dots embossing folder

Hero Arts sentiment

Nestabilities petitie oval and petitie scallop oval for Porsha's background and the sentiment

My card will be entered into the following challenges:

La-La Land Crafts - Color Challenge: use black, white and one other color ( I used red)
Project Tuesday - make an easel card
Crazy 4 Challenges - Color Challenge: use black, white, and red
Crafty Hos' Challenge: Color Challenge: use black, white and _________
KL Stampin N' Scrappin - Dry embossing
Thanks for stopping by!


Hugs,

Birthday Boy!

Today, I participated in the Chi Chi Memories sketch challenge.  I really like the sketches, but I REALLY love the images. :)  I won the last sketch challenge and got to pick either the birthday boy or birthday girl set.  I don't have a lot of "boy" themed images, so I chose the birthday boy set.  I LOVE IT!  I used two of the images for the sketch challenge for this week.  I love this card so much that I am going to make two for my friend's twin sons, who will be celebrating their 1st birthday in September.  Never too early to think about occasion cards. :)

Below is the sketch and my card for the challenge:

Supplies:

Bazzil brown cardstock

Designer paper from my stash

May Arts woven blue ribbon

Martha Stewart scallop punch

"Birthday Boy" sentiment colored with At You Spica baby blue and chocolate pens

Birthday Boy colored with Copics E00, E33, E37, B12, and the colorless blender

Birthday Boy's background cut with Nestabilities small scallop circle

Thanks for stopping by!

 Hugs,

I Did It Creations Challenge - Special Occasion

Happy Friday!  Welcome to another challenge from I Did It Creations!  First off, thank you to those who participated in both the weekly I Did It Creations challenge and the Operation Write Home Blog Hop over the 4th of July weekend!    Both events were so much fun and we appreciate the support.

This week's challenge is about special occasions.  For me, this year has marked so many special occasions - my parents' 40th anniversary, me and my husband's 9th wedding anniversary, birthdays and weddings.  That is the challenge for this week!  Make something for that special occasion.

To enter the challenge, your creation should have at least one image.  If you have any images from I Did It Creations, show them some love.  In fact, through July 15th, there is a 30% discount off of everything in the shop.  Check out the shop!  Leave a link to your project in the comments section of the challenge blog by next Thursday, July 15th at midnight EST.

Stitchy Stamps is the sponsor this week.  Check out their designs here.

Below is my Happy Birthday card for one of my best friends with China Doll.

 Supplies:

Bazzil cardstock

Hero Arts washi paper and sentiment inked with Memento Ladybug ink

Cuttlebug Asian embossing folder

May Arts gold twine

China Doll cut with Nestabilities labels die-cut and colored with Copics E00, R20, RV13, E37, W3 and the colorless blender.  At You Spica gold pen

Be sure to visit the rest of the design team and see their wonderful creations:

Claudine 
Debbie
Faye
Jeanette - DT Coordinator
Nicole
Penny
Robyn - Owner
Stephanie AKA Stuffie
Trish 

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

Another Red, White and Blue Creation!

Happy 4th of July!  Hope you are enjoying the day!

This week's Penny Black Saturday Challenge is to use the colors red, white and blue!  So appropriate for celebrating 4th of July.  This was a pretty easy challenge, as I still had some paper left over from my 4th of July projects, but couldn't decide on which Penny Black image to use. :) 

Here is my card for the challenge using the cute kitty with balloons from the PB Bubbly set.

Supplies:

Red and blue Bazzil cardstock

Designer paper from Scenic Route

Sentiment from Best Crafts designer paper

May Arts ribbon

Corners cut from my EK Success punch

PB image cut, usiing my Nestabilities petitie oval and petitie oval scallop die-cuts, glittered with Sakura glitter pen and colored with Copics W3, R20, R35 and B28.  Also used At You Spica pens gold, red and sky blue for the balloons

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

A Mother's/Daughter's Love

I had some time to participate in a couple of challenges.  One challenge that I did was for Chi Chi Memories.  I bought some images recently and they are so cute!  One of the images I got was called "Hug."  The image reminds me of the bond my daughter Olivia and I have.  For my first participation in Chi Chi Memories' sketch challenge, I was excited to create a card using the "Hug" image.

Below is the sketch to use and my card for the entry to the challenge:

Supplies:

Bazzil cardstock

Designer paper I got at last weekend's flea market at my favorite store: Memories Live On!

Martha Stewart punch

May Arts ribbon

Cuttlebug swiss dots embossing folder

Hero Arts sentiment inked with Memento Dark Cocoa ink

"Hug" image cut with my Nestabilities large circle and large circle scallop and colored with the following Copics: E33, E00, R37 and W3

Red gemstones from my stash

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

Thanking A Wonderful Friend

I thought I would take a break from cards and make something different.  I wanted to make a gift box with some jewelry that I am still working on to give to my friend as a thank you for being such a great friend.  I found this great tutorial on Splitcoast Stampers for an "all in one box."  It does make a cute box for favors.  Click here to see the tutorial. 

I am entering my box to La-La Land Crafts for their "white on white" challenge this week.  I do like the color white - very clean and can be used for simple and/or elegant kinds of projects.

Below is the box I made, using Window La-La, one of La-La Land Crafts' images:

Supplies:

Bazzil cardstock

Cuttlebug swirl embossing folder

May Arts ribbon

Window La-La colored with the following Copics: E00, E33, B52, BV04, RV11, and the colorless blender

Hero Arts sentiment

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

I Did It Creations! - 3-D

 Happy Friday!  Welcome to another challenge from I Did It Creations!  This week's challenge is to REALLY be creative and go 3-D!  It seems that things from movies to greeting cards are getting a fun dimensional look.  I just like the illusion part of 3-D - looking like the picture is coming towards you.

To enter the challenge to win two free images, your project must have some kind of 3-D look to it.  Using tools like foam dots or paint to create that dimensional look are great things to use.  You can use any image you like, but if you have any images from I Did It Creations, show them some love!  There is a freebie available to use at the challenge blog. Post your link to the comments section of the challenge blog by next Thursday, June 30th at 6pm EST.

This week, our designer is Fanyella Design.  This designer has some wonderful images.  Check out the store to see all of them!

Below is my card using Lili Mermaid:

Supplies:

Bazzil cardstock

My Mind's Eye designer paper

May Arts gold cord

Sassafras flower buttons

Buttons from my stash

Lilli Mermaid's background was cut using my Nestabilities large circle and large circle scallop
Foam dots for the "3-D" look for Lilli

Copics: B14, RV13, E00, E02, Y17, R08, and the colorless blender

Be sure to check out the rest of the team's creations!  And also give a hello to two new members: Trish and Debbie!  Check out their blogs!

Claudine 
Debbie
Faye
Jeanette - DT Coordinator
Nicole
Penny
Robyn - Owner
Stephanie AKA Stuffie
Trish

Thanks for stopping by!


Hugs,

Tellen's Place Challenge - Father's Day

Happy Wednesday!  It's time for another Tellen's Place challenge!  Went on vacation with the family for a bit which was great.  It was nice to come home after a relaxing time.

This week's challenge is to celebrate all the fathers out there!  With Father's Day approaching on the 20th, it is appropriate to start thinking about what to do for the fathers out there, as well as what to create for them.  I know I am thinking about those things!

To be eligible to be a part of the challenge, your creation should reflect on Father's Day. You may use any image you like, but if you have any Tellen's Place images, show them some love. Please direct your link to your project (not the entire blog) to good ol' Mr. Linky on the challenge blog.  Deadline to enter is Tuesday, June 15th at noon PST.

Below is the card I created for my daughter to give to her daddy on Father's Day:

I have to admit that making cards with a masculine theme are tricky for me, but I find lots of inspiration, thanks to the wonderful ladies on the design team.  So don't worry if you have trouble - there is lots of inspiration out there!

Supplies:

Bazzil cardstock

My Mind's Eye Quite Contrary designer paper

Basic Grey buttons with May Arts twine

Jessica with bike was cut using my Nestabilities large scallop rectangle and large rectangle die-cuts.  I colored her with the following Copic colors:

 E00, E37, R37, B45, 100, Y17, W3 and the colorless blender

EK Success corner punch

Hero Arts sentiment inked with Memento Rich Cocoa ink

Be sure to visit the lovely ladies on the design team for inspiration and show them some love!

Terry - wonderful owner
Jane
Joyce
Lyn
Pam
Robyn
Tanisha 

Thanks for stopping by!


Hugs,

I Did It Creations Challenge - Favorite Embellishment

Happy Friday!  Welcome to another challenge from I Did It Creations (AKA Robyn's Fetish)!  As of this week, many designers and artists have joined the challenge and shop.  You will be seeing these designers over the next few weeks and I have to say, their designs are remarkable!  Check out the shop to check out their designs.  The 50% off sale for the images ends this coming Monday, the 31st!

This week's challenge is to create something using your favorite embellishment.  I have many favorites, but what I really like to use are ribbon and buttons.  No matter what type of project and if its for a boy, girl, man or woman, I can always count on these embellishments to make my projects add that special touch.

To enter the challenge to win a free image, create a new project using your favorite embellishment.  Be sure to let us know what your favorite embellishment is. Link your project (not your whole blog) in the comments section of the challenge blog.  You have until midnight Thursday, June 3rd EST to enter!

Here is my card with the first designer from the newly I Did It Creations store - Glitterbabe:

I chose to use "glass of flowers" as my choice of image for my card.  I love how simple it is, but can be used for any occasion.

Supplies:

Bazzil cardstock

Basic Grey designer paper

May Arts brown ribbon and red twine

Basic Grey button

"Glass of Flowers" was cut using my Nestabilities labels die-cut and colored with the following Copic colors: Y17, R37, E08, and YG63

Check out the rest of the team's creations and show them some love:

Claudine
Faye
Guylaine
Jeanette - DT Coordinator
Nicole
Robyn - Owner
Stephanie AKA Stuffie

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

Tellen's Place Wednesday Challenge - Pink and Brown

 Happy Wednesday!  Welcome to another challenge from Tellen's Place!  It was great to see everyone's entries for the beach theme last week!  I wish the warm weather would come here soon in California! :)

This week's challenge focuses on two of my favorite colors: pink and brown.  I used these exact colors when I had my daughter's baby shower over two years ago.  Love the colors - classic and stylish.

To be eligible for the challenge, your project must contain the colors pink and brown as the focus colors.  You may use any image, but if you have Tellen's Place images, bring them on!  If you don't have one, the wonderful owner Terry has a freebie that you can use that is on the challenge blog.
Or check out the store for more images! Link your project (not your entire blog) over at the challenge blog to Mr. Linky.  Challenge ends on Tuesday, June 1st at noon.

Here is my card for this week's challenge:

Supplies:

Bazzil cardstock

Basic Grey designer paper

Martha Stewart border punch with May Arts ribbon and gems from my stash

EK Success corner punches

TP image colored with the following Copic colors: E35, E00, R20, RV11, E57 and cut with Nestabilities petitie oval and petitie oval scallop

Hero Arts sentiment, inked with Memento Rich Cocoa ink and cut with Nestabilities petitie oval and petitie oval scallop

Be sure to check out the rest of the team's creations:

Terry - wonderful owner
Jane
Joyce
Lyn
Pam
Robyn
Tanisha 

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

I Did It Creations (Robyn's Fetish) Friday Challenge - Pretty In Pink

 Happy Friday!  It's time for another challenge with Robyn's Fetish.  And with that, the challenge blog has a new name: I Did It Creations Challenge Blog!  Not only will images of Robyn's Fetish be available, but other artists as well.  Check out the details here.

This week's challenge is "Pretty In Pink." Your creation should have pink as the main color.  You may use any image you like, but if you have images from Robyn's Fetish or from any other artist on the new challenge blog, please show them some love! 

Here is my "pretty in pink" card with Ms. Piggy:

Supplies:

Pink cardstock from my stash

Basic Grey Green At Heart designer paper (isn't the name of the DP funny?)

Basic Grey button

May Arts gold and pink ribbon

Ms. Piggy colored with Copics RV13, RV14, W1, and 0, cut with Nestabilities large rectangle and large rectangle scallop

Hero Arts sentiment inked with Memento Rose Bud ink

I am also entering my card to Mojo Monday, using this week's sketch:

Be sure to check out the rest of the team's creations, surely not to disappoint:

Claudine
Faye
Guylaine
Jeanette - DT Coordinator
Nicole
Robyn - Owner
Stephanie AKA Stuffie

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great week and weekend!

Hugs,

Tellen's Place Wednesday Challenge - Butterflies or Dragonflies

Happy Wednesday!  Time for another challenge at Tellen's Place!  This week's challenge is to use butterflies or dragonflies in your project.  Such amazing insects I couldn't decide with one to use.

To be entered into the challenge, you must use a Tellen's Place image and use either butterflies OR dragonflies in your project. If you don't have one, there is one available for you to use on the challenge blog.  Post a link to your project (not your entire blog) to good ol' Mr. Linky on the challenge blog.

Here is my card:

I had a lot of fun making this card. :)  The fairy reminds me of a costume my daughter wore recently.

Supplies:

Bazzil cardstock

Best Creations. Inc. designer paper - also cut out the butterflies from the paper

Copic markers: RV11, RV13 (blending of colors), V04, E00, R20, E35, E37

Nestabilities petitie oval and oval scallop die-cuts

EK Success corner punch

May Arts ribbon

Stick-on pearls - Michaels

Butterfly - Doodads

Be sure to check out the rest of the Design Team's wonderful creations:

Terry - wonderful owner
Jane
Joyce
Lyn
Pam
Robyn

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

Hugs,

Robyn's Fetish Challenge - Across the "Border"

Happy Friday!  Welcome to another Robyn's Fetish challenge.  Hope you had a great week!  I know I am glad it's Friday!

This week's challenge is to use borders in your creation.  There are so many tools to use to make borders - paper punches, ribbon, stickers, possibilities are endless!

To enter the challenge, create a new project with at least one border.  You may use any images, but if you have any Robyn's Fetish images, why not show them some love.  There may be a freebie in store for you over at the challenge blog.  You can also visit the store to purchase a few images. :) Leave a link to your project (not to your entire blog) to the comments section at the challenge blog.

Here is my card:

I made this card for my godmother for Mother's Day, who loves cats!  Too Kewl Kitty was too adorable to not make the card. :) She also loves the color purple.

Supplies:
Bazzil cardstock
Basic Grey designer paper and buttons
Copics
May Arts twine and purple ribbon
Martha Stewart punch for the border
Nestabilities labels die-cuts
Hero Arts sentiments, inked with Memento ink
EK Success corner punches

Be sure to check out the other design team's creations:

Faye
Guylaine
Jeanette - DT Coordinator
Nicole
Robyn - Owner
Stephanie AKA Stuffie

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great weekend!

Hugs,