Papercraft Star Challenge #110

Hello everyone!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  It's Wednesday, which means there's a new Papercraft Star challenge posted.  The challenge this week is Back to School.  With everyone getting ready for that across the US, it's a perfect challenge for this week.  For all of the details, click HERE.

I love this little MFT girl with her apple.  She's adorable!  I colored her with my Copics, and then used my Nesties to cut her out.  I had these adorable October Afternoon papers in my stash, and found them to be perfect for this weeks challenge.  All in all, I think my card turned out well, and I've got another card for my stash.  I've also combined the following challenges in my card.  Popular theme this week!

My Sheri Crafts Challenge #92 - Back to School
Craft Your Days Away #52 - Anything Goes
Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #175 - Back to the Books
Stampin Sisters In Christ #154 - Punches or Dies
Creative Inspirations Paint - Back to School
Lollipop Crafts Challenge #88 - Back to School
My Grafico Challenge #135 - Back to School
Paper Pretties Monday Challenge #54 - Back to School
Sassy Cheryl's Challenge #130 - Back to School

I do hope you'll head over to see the fabulous projects posted by my fellow designers.  Ros is our featured member this week, and she's used some gorgeous digi's from our weekly sponsor, THATB.  Maybe you'll even get to play along with us this week?

That's all for me.  I'm off to work, then I need to finish packing.

Have a wonderful day!
Hugs!

FYI Challenge #29

Hey ya'll!

I hope the week has been good to you.  I'm happy to say that it has been quite nice for me this week.  The first week of the month is usually nice and quiet.  Thank goodness!

I have another FYI project for you today.  Since it's the first challenge of the month, we have a new sponsor as well.  For all of the details, click HERE.

Here is the new inspiration photo.

I loved the contrast between the colors.  The different shades of greens and browns are fabulous.  I also like the sharp peaks in the back, set against the cloudy sky.  How awesome to be living on the plane, like those who've built houses there.  The waterfall is the perfect touch to a gorgeous photo.  Below is the card I created based on the photo.

I tried to include the textures as well as the greens and browns.  I paper pieced the digi image from Fresh Brewed Designs, and cut it out so that I could pop it up on dimensionals.  I wasn't sure what I was going to use this card for just yet, so I left it without a sentiment.  I dig it.  I have also included the following challenges in my card.

Crazy 4 Challenges #134 - Paper Piecing
Paper Sundaes #118 - Ribbon & Pearls
Stampin Sisters In Christ #137 - Include green
Freshly Brewed Challenge #94 - Tic Tac Toe (I chose buttons, Fresh Brewed image and patterned paper)

I do hope you'll head over to the FYI blog to see what gorgeous creations are posted.  They're all super fab!  As usual. :)

Stay crafty my friends!

Use It Tuesdays Challenge #30

Greetings!!

I have another UIT challenge for you.  This challenge is: April showers bring May flowers.  For all of the details, click HERE.

I've had the embossed cardstock from Core'dinations in my stash for at least two years now.  All of the patterned paper has been in my possession for at least a year, and the stamps are over six months old.  It's nice to use up more of my stash that's been slightly hoarded.  I created this card with the idea that I wanted a different shape, that I hadn't ever used before.  I like how it turned out.  I've combined the following challenges in my card today.

Sweet Sunday Sketch #157 - Sketch
Card Caravan #17 - Spring
Stampin Sisters In Christ #136 - Soft Pastels

The other lovely designers have created some fabulous projects today.  Hopefully, you'll get to check them out and maybe play along with us this time. :)

Hugs!

Thankful for You

Hi everyone!

Wow, there are tons of fall/autumn themed challenges out there.  I can't believe I actually made a card, just for fun, in the midst of all of the craziness that is my life these days. lol  Check it!

After getting my photo edited, I realize that it's super busy.  Maybe that's because my brain is on overdrive and I couldn't help but project that onto my card. lol  Anyway, after creating this last week, it fits the following challenges this week.  Yay!

Papercraft Star #69 - Flourishes
Card Makin' Mama's #32 - Die Cuts (my rolled flowers are dies, and I used my Nesties)
2 Sisters Challenge #64 - Ribbon
Card Caravan #5 - Handmade Flowers
Come And Get It - Autumn Blessings
Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #135 - Photo Inspiration with cute pumpkins and fall colors.
Stampin Sisters In Christ #114 - Use A Very Old Stamp (the sentiment hasn't been used in over a year)
Sparkles Forum #24 - Autumn

I hope ya'll have a wonderful day!  I'll be back soon with another crafty post.
Hugs!

Drunken Stampers Challenge #77

Hola!

So, I'm behind once again.  In my craziness last week, I totally forgot to create a project for this weeks Drunken Stampers challenge, which went live on Saturday.  I guess the month of October is just going to be my "off" month. lol  I hope to get it together by the time November arrives.  Anyway, this weeks challenge is pretty cool.  The challenge is books.  For this weeks challenge, click HERE.

I got this stamp at Hobby Lobby recently and fell in love with it.  Don't be surprised if you see it again, frequently. lol  My card came together rather quickly, once I had decided on the colors and layout.  I'm really digging the lace with the chocolate ribbon up top.  It's very pretty.  I've combined the following challenges into my card:

Lily Pad Blog - Sketch
Stampin Sisters In Christ #112 - Theme of Time (I used the Clockworks embossing folder on the top blue strip)
Corrosive Challenge #135 - Flying Things (of course, I have butterflies on my card)

I do hope you'll head over to the Drunken Stampers blog to see everyone's creations and maybe play along.  We had some wonderful participation last challenge, and look forward to seeing what you come up with for this challenge.

Have a great day!
Hugs!

Christmas Card Challenge Week #38

Howdy ya'll!

I hope you've had a good weekend.  I certainly did.  I have done nothing but create stuff.  I didn't even leave the house once yesterday.  That almost never happens. lol  It's amazing what happens when your creative mojo kicks into full gear and you just go with it. :)

I have another Christmas Card challenge to share with you today.  This weeks challenge is glitter. *shudder*  I'm not sure I've mentioned this before, but I am totally phobic to glitter.  And when I mean phobic, I MEAN phobic. lol  I'm not sure why though.  I never use loose glitter and aside from the occasional use of Stickles, you won't find any glitter on my projects.  If I need a bit of sparkle somewhere, I use my Sakura Stardust pen.  Needless to say, this weeks challenge was just that, challenging.  I did get a card put together though.  For this weeks challenge, click HERE.

The patterned paper in the background came glittered already.  I just cut it down to size, and added my other elements.  You can see a little bit of it up in the top left corner, but just barely.  I used last weeks Taylored Expressions sketch (TESC144), and last weeks Stampin Sisters In Christ challenge (#102), which was to incorporate music.  I love my results and the look of the card, even though I had trouble with the glitter part. lol

Please keep in mind that all challenges are optional.  Any Christmas/Winter/Holiday card will do.  The idea is to help get your Christmas card stash started.  Also, it is not necessary to use a SCRS stamp on your card, but we sure love it when you do.  I do hope you'll head over to see the wonderful cards that my friends have created for you today.  They're all pretty fantastic, as usual.

Have a great day!
Hugs!

Hello

Yola!!

I got some time this weekend to participate in a few extra challenges.  For some reason, my creative mojo decided to go into overdrive, and I was in create mode for most of the day on Sunday.  At least I got caught up on a few DT projects, and was able to play with my toys for more than an hour. :)

Here is the first of several I have to share this week.

I LOVE this color combo!!  The yellow with kraft and white looks so fantastic together, and yellow is always so cheerful.  I think I'll use this combo again soon.  I struggled a bit with the layout, but in the end, it all worked out.  I like how it finally came together.  I've combined the following challenges into this card:

Sketchbook Saturday #24 - Sketch
CR84FN #36 - Yellow, Kraft, Neutral (I used white.)
Stampin Sisters In Christ #102 - Incorporate Music (I embossed the kraft panel under the sentiment with the Tim Holtz music embossing folder.)
Paper Sundaes #82 - Just Saying Hello

That's it for me today.  It's back to work. *sigh*  I'll be back soon with another card.
Hugs! 

CIC #100 - Smile!

Hi everyone!

This is my second post of the day.  For this weeks CCC, please scroll down.

I'm really excited to bring you today's CIC project.  It's our 100th challenge and we've got some awesome stuff happing this week.  First things first.  Below are details on this weeks fabulous sponsors.  And yes, I did say sponsors, as in more than one.  This is going to be a long post, so make sure to get comfy!  

The Octopode Factory has some really unique stamps and is offering a $10 credit to their store.  You must check them out!!  They're oh so adorable, in a quirky kind of way.



Next on our list is Anita Be Stampin.  Anita has a lot of fabulous images and I think I will need to purchase at least one of each in her store. lol  She is being gracious to us this week and offering $15 credit to her store.  You'll need to go check out everything she has.  I'm totally drooling!

Another of our sponsors this week is Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps.  They've got some wonderful stuff in thier store and are being very generous in offering 5 digital images and a coordinating paper pack.  Nice, huh?  I would totally play along just for that. lol

As an added bonus this week, our very own Rachel, is also offering a great prize.  Doesn't this stuff look fantastic?!  Wow, I can just imagine the things you can create with this prize.

So now, after all of that teasing, I bring you this weeks inspiration photo.  You can check out all of the details on the 100th post happenings by clicking HERE.



Oh my word!  When I first saw this photo, I couldn't help but smile.  I love everything about this, and it makes me happy to know that Spring is just around the corner.  I {heart} these cupcakes!!  Here is the card that was inspired by these yummy little treats.

I tried not to overdo with the pink, since I'm not a huge fan, but I think it balances everything really well.  These papers worked well together, and I like all of the layers, textures, and dimension provided by all of my elements.  I love how the big flower is the center of attention too.  Gosh, I think I {heart} my card today.  I seldom say that, but boy oh boy, do I like it.  I've also included the following challenges.

Mojo Monday #179 - Sketch 
Stampin' Sisters In Christ #76 - Use Green In Your Card
The Pink Elephant #94 - Recipe: Buttons, Lace & Ribbon (I followed loosly with bling, lace, and twine, hope they don't mind too much)

Wow, I think this is the longest post I've EVER created. lol  Are you overloaded with inspiration and happiness like me?  Well then, I hope you'll head over to the CIC to check out the festivities and see what the other Sweeties have created for you today.  I'll be back soon with another something crafty. :)

Have a wonderful day!!
Hugs!

Happy Birthday!

Hi everyone!

I got some time in yesterday to create a card for fun, and am really excited to share it with all of you.  It's been months since I've just created something for myself and I had a blast. 

I needed another birthday card for work, and wanted something really girly for my co-worker.  I'm pretty sure this is VERY girly. lol  I'm really digging the new Nesties I got too.  This is the first time, in a while that I've used a butterfly on a card, and I've missed them.  I'm sure you'll be seeing more of them again soon.  I've combined the following challenges into this card.

Sweet Stop Sketch #90 - Sketch
Paper Sundaes #51 - Circles
Color Chef #69 - Tone on Tone, Monochromatic
Stampin Sisters In Christ #71 - Wings
Crazy 4 Challenges #69 - Inspiration Photo (I used the colors)
Speedy The Cat's Friends Challenge #37 - Embossing
Crafty Cardmakers #37 - Use Red and a Die Cut (my card is sorta red, right?)

I'm sorry for the late posting as I was busy with work stuff and forgot to schedule this post.

Have a wonderful day!
Hugs!