Fin-Tastic Birthday Mermaid*

Happy Tuesday Morning! Well... we got through Monday, so that is saying something! It was a Monday too!  Wow! Just one of those days.. Busy! Bailey stayed home yesterday not feeling well. I'm wondering if she has strep throat. We will see how she feels when she wakes and we may go in for a strep test. Michael has to go in this morning for a vaccine booster, which means that he will be late to school. Then when he gets out of school it is right on to work. They have him scheduled for 4:00 pm; he doesn't even get off the bus until 4:15 pm HAHA! Great planning on their part. I'm working from home today and I have a lot to get done. I'm hoping the nurse visit will be quick and I can get back home. Have a great day everyone!

Here is my Birthday creation for today:








This is my blue monochrome creation using Embrace the Ocean from Ching-Chou Kuik. I colored the image with my Faber-Castell Pencils. I added some clear Wink of Stella to her hair. The bubbles were cut from a Sizzix die. The rectangle right under the image is cut from a My Favorite Things die. The wave die cut at the bottom is from Memory Box. For the background around her I used several shades of blue watercolor pencils. I used blue Wink of Stella on the bubbles and then covered them with Diamond Glaze. I used paint for the pearls around her. I added some blue tulle under the image. I also added some different shades of blue dew drops. On the top I added some ribbon and a seahorse charm hanging from the handmade bow.

Challenges:

• Challenge #278: Use A Digi (3/3) @ Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #47: Anything Goes @ Inspiration Destination.
• Anything Goes (2) @ Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Wednesday Challenge.
• Sketch (1/1) @ The Outlawz Sketch Challenge*
• Challenge #325: Fantasy (2/5) @ C.R.A.F.T. Challenge.
• Challenge #162: Birthday (1/3) @ DL Dot Art.
• Challenge #240: Summer (2/3) @ Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge.
• August Challenge #51: Summer Card w/Water or Ice (2/3) @ Creaine Challenges*
• FFC #102: Lazy Days of Summer (2/3) @ Jo's Scrap Shack.
• Challenge #5: Beachy Keen / Summertime (2/3) @ Morgan's Art World*
• Backgrounds (watercolor) (1) @ Splendiferous Creations.
• August: Anything Goes w/Ribbon @ 3 Girl JAM.
• DSC #141: Celebrations (2/3) @ Digitally Sweet Challenges.
• Challenge #2: Anything Goes @ A Bit More Time To Craft.
• Challenge #151: Happy Birthday (1/3) @ Glitter n Sparkle Challenge Blog.
• Blue (1/3) @ That Craft Place Ltd Challenge Blog.
• Fair and Square @ Crafty Boots Challenges.
• August: Anything Goes @ 2 Creative Chicks.
• August: Monochrome (1/2) @ Ching-Chou Kuik Facebook Challenge.
• August: Summertime @ Country View Crafts Challenge.
• August: Anything Goes w/a Handmade Bow @ Craft-Dee BowZ.
• August: Movie, Book, Song (Little Mermaid) (2/3) @ Crafty Time Challenges.
• N for No Design Paper @ Alphabet Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #146: Birthdays! (1) @ Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge.
• Challenge #23: Anything Goes @ Not Just Cards Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #23: The Little Mermaid (1) @ Dream Factory*
• Challenge #276: Anything Goes (2/3) @ Craft Your Passion Challenges.
• Challenge #22: No Printed Paper (1/3) @ Get Creative Challenges.
• Birthday Wishes! (1/5) @ Incy Wincy Designs.
• August 25-31: Anything Goes (1/2) @ Through The Craft Room Door.
• Challenge #98: Use A Sentiment (2/3) @ Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge.

New Release at SLSLines Digistamps

Good morning everyone! I have spent so much time the last couple of weeks looking for a house. I have not been able to craft or anything! It is really exhausting! I'm hoping to get a bit of crafting done over the next couple of weeks to get me back ahead! I'm so behind right now! We will see how that goes! We have put in a bid for a house.. we should know something by Tuesday morning. Other than that... I've been reading and sleeping. And when I start to read, I fall asleep LOL So, definitely more sleeping than reading LOL And a lot of running around!

Hello everybody!

It is the day of New Releases SLS Lines! You can find these wonderful images in the shop " SLSLines "!

Welcome to the “SLSLines Designs’ blog hop”! We are so excited to have you join us today!

At each stop of the hop we hope you will be inspired by the creativity of the design Team from “SLSLines Designs”. You are sure to find many wonderful projects that will be at the top of your crafting lists!

If you happened across this post out of order, please head to the "SLSLines Designs’ blog" to start at the beginning of the hop.


Now how about some blog hop prizes?? 3 digistamps will go to a hopper.

What do you need to do to be eligible for these amazing prizes?

1. Become a follower of each blog in the hop, if you aren't already.
2. Leave some comment love at each stop.
3. If you do both of the above, check back here at the “SLSLines’ blog” for the winners on 25th December!

Now for the blog hop lineup:

- SLSLines Blog
- Valou
- Vicky
- Lady-Ann
- Susan K. YOU ARE HERE
- Bettina
- Maureen

I hope you have enjoyed the first stop on our wonderful hop!

Be sure to head on over to the other stops for more inspiration, comment and become a follower to be eligible for the prizes!

Good luck!
Sal, Valou and the DT Team








For this card I used my Watercolor pencils and created the rainbow pattern in the background. I colored the image with Copic markers. The sentiment was printed. I also layered the image a bit. I added some gems on the outside and inside. I added some ribbon on the inside.

Copic Markers Used:

• Violet: V20, V22, V25
• Purple: V12, V15, V17
• Blue: B21, B23, B26
• Green: YG25, G24, G28
• Yellow: Y00, Y11, Y15, Y18
• Orange: YR01, YR04, YR07
• Red: R24, $35, R46

Challenges:

• Anything Goes @ Divas By Design
• Dec 16th-23rd: Anything Goes @ Through The Craft Room Door
• Challenge #61: Anything Goes @ Creative Fingers Challenge Blog
• HIMCR #179: Freestyle @ Hiding In My Craft Room
• Challenge #77: Anything Goes @ Creative Card Crew
• Challenge #163: Anything Goes @ Word Art Wednesday
• Challenge #15: Digi/Rhinestones or Ribbon @ CCC Digi Creations
• December: Anything Goes @ Sketches For All / Stacy H-W's Cards and More Cards
• Challenge #166: Anything Goes @ Use Your Stuff
• Challenge #34: Always Anything Goes @ Scribbles & Scrap Blog and Challenge
• Anything Goes @ That Craft Place Ltd Challenge Blog
• Challenge #208: Anything Goes @ Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog
• Challenge #49: Everything Goes @ Fairytale Stampers
• Challenge #25: Anything Goes @ The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge

Happy Monday

Good morning everyone! Or evening.. depending on where you are! :)  It is another Monday. The kids and I came back to my sister's house after church yesterday. We enjoyed the day swimming and just hanging out together. My oldest even came over and spent a lot of the day with us. I cooked hamburgers on the grill. We will be here for just a couple more days. My mother and sister come home on Tuesday.. still no idea what time, but at least I know the day!

Today begins a new challenge

The theme this week is BINGO!  I used A Day for Daisies wonderful graphic "Dragon's Gift". I love this image.. I love the little dragonet and I duplicated it on my card. For Bingo I used American Crafts Glitter Ribbon, the Free Space, and Stickles.

So, everything I used... American Crafts Glitter Ribbon, The Art of Glittering System: Crystal Transparent, Stamp "Friendship" from Stampin' Up, Stickles: Orange Peel, Turquoise, and Yellow, Derwent Water Color Pencils to color the image. That little piece of ribbon sticking up.. I've fixed that LOL  I fussy cut the little dragonets.. cut extra wings for two of them, popped them and lifted the edges. I popped some of the little tulips as well and on the fairy I cut extra wings for her, popped them and lifted the edges.. really gives them a great look.. like she has two sets of wings like she should LOL  I stickled all the little dragonet wings and glittered the fairy wings.  Hope you enjoy :)

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Challenges:

• Challenge #3: Anything That Shines @ Papelitos
• Challenge 44: Anything Goes @ Divas by Design
• Challenge #49: Angels & Fantasy @ Southern Girls Challenge
• Challenge #117: Anything Goes @ Digi Doodle Shop
• Royal Digi Challenge #10: Anything Goes @ The Scrapbook Queen
• Wings @ Card Cupids
• BBB24: The Beauty of Winged Things @ Flourishes
• Anything Goes #21 @ Liastampz
• Anything Goes @ Mema's Crafts
• Monday Challenge #1: Anything Goes @ The Crafty Bloggers Network
• Challenge #112: Things with Wings @ Sentimental Sundays
• Make It Monday #99 @ Make It Monday
• Day 138: Imagine This - Enchanged @ 365 Cards