Love Keeps the Nest Warm...

Happy Thursday y'all! Hope everyone is having a fab week & looking towards to an even better weekend....one that is indoors where it's cool that is! I don't know about y'all, but here in Oklahoma, we have had over 30 days of 100+ temps. Any activity that is either indoors or in the water is a must right now! And speaking of indoors, I have been craftin' away in my little cave & whipped up a card for this week's AiFactory DT challenge. I used a sweet little sentiment from the digi store & made sure to incorporate this week's challenge, which is to layer it up. I do hope you'll hop over HERE & play along with us for a chance at a prize, and a fabulous Top 3!

 

Supplies

Digi Sentiment from This Little Birdie Set by AiFactory

Cardstock - Recollections

Ink - KI Memories

Ribbon - American Crafts

Pearl Strand - Offray

Studs/iRock - Imaginisce

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Doilie, Patterned Paper - Stash

 

Thanks so much for stopping by & taking a peek at my card! I do hope you'll play along with us at AiF this week too. Make sure to check back this weekend for another crafty post...until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card into the following challenges!

AiF - Layers

PIO - Life's a Picnic

Tuesday Throwdown - Something Metallic

My Graffico - Anything Goes

Really Reasonable Ribbon - Cool It (cool summer yellow!)

Amber's Crafts & Stuff - Circles & Swirls

CCEE - Hug Week

Truly Scrumptious - Sketch (flipped & tweaked a little!)

Catch a Wave w/AiFactory!

Happy Thursday my crafty peeps! I'm back with another card to share with y'all, although this time my ego may need a little boost cause I'm just not feeling this card. What I am feeling for sure though is that adorable little surfer dude clip art! He is so cute & his friends that accompany him in the set are just as sweet...you can grab them from AiFactory RIGHT HERE! Okay, I actually think if it wasn't for the super cute surfer kiddo on my card, I think it would be pretty blah. I kinda like the sentiment too & I added some raindrops to jazz it up a little & make it appear like water is on his surfboard, but I am not sure about the LO. I think that is what's getting me the most. The majority of the time I truly love what I create, but every once in awhile don't ya just feel like something you made isn't quite good enough? Please tell me I'm not the only one, although I do know that I am my own worst critic. I do like my papers too & think they give the card a rustic, tribal beach feel, but what do y'all think? What's missing...do you have any suggestions?

Supplies

Surf's Up Clip Art Set by AiFactory

Cardstock - Close to My Heart

Patterned Paper - The Paper Studio, Autumn Leaves,Top Line Creations

Ribbon - Prima

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Buttons/Fniber/Adhesive Raindrops - Stash

Thanks so much for visiting me again today because it totally means the world to me!! I also value y'all's opinions & can't wait to hear your suggestions, if you have any. In the meantime, hop on over to the AiFactory Challenge Blog & play along with us this week in our Summer Fun Challenge! As always, there are some fun prizes up for grabs along with a Top 3...it could be you!! Make sure to visit the AiFactory Store too & shop not only for this little surfer sweetie set, but also check out their other amazing products like digi stamps & brushes. Check back later this week for another crafty post (i've been working on a little bit of everything - even some home decor stuff!) & until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card into the following cool challenges!
Fresh Brewed Designs - For the Guys
Bee Crafty - Summer's Here!
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Splish Splash

Mother's Day Cards & a New AiFactory Release!

Hey y'all! I'm back to share with you a pair of Mother's Day cards for the wonderful women in my life...my mom & mom in law! This week the challenge over at AiFactory is to create a Mother's Day project, so I whipped up these beauties using a couple of sentiments from AiFactory's Mother's Day New Releases. You can go HERE to get these sentiments, and some beautiful digi's, for your very own! Lately, I've been seeing a lot of cards featuring just sentiments & I always love how they look. So this week I decided to focus on just the sentiments myself, and I have to say I absolutely adore how they turned out...love them & hope you do too!

(btw, i need to give credit where it's due & i totally cased this card from Andrea @ Ewen Style. her card is gorgeous & the sentiment is just fabulous...thanks for the inspiration girl!)

Supplies

Wonderful Mom Digi Sentiment by AiFactory

Cardstock - The Paper Studio, The Paper Temptress

Patterned Paper - The Paper Studio

Ribbon - Michael's, Stampin' Up

Hat Pin, Beads, Pearls - Stampin' Up

Rhinestones - Prima

Flower - 

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

And this lovely little gem is the second card I created for the challenge. I love pink & brown together as a combo & it turned out even better than I had hoped. This one will probably go to my mom, while the other one will be for my mom in law, but then again, I love them both & might change my mind!

Supplies

You're Loved Digi Sentiment by AiFactory

Cardstock - Bazzill, The Paper Studio

Patterned Paper, Ribbon - Stampin' Up

Pearls - Prima

Lace - Offray

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Die Cut Paper Trim, Hat Pin - Stash

Thanks so much for stopping by & taking a peek at both my card creations today...as always, I totally appreciate y'all! I will be back on Saturday with another fun PIO creation, as well as Sunday with a YMH project. And you definitely don't want to miss out on Saturday's post...because us PIO gals & friends of PIO are havin' a blog hop...woo-hoo! It's gonna be fantastic w/lots of fab prizes too! In the meantime, hop on over to AiFactory & play along with our current Mom's Day themed challenge...there are always great prizes up for grabs! Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my cards into the following challenges!

Catered Crop - FTR#11 (flourishes, polka dots, white, flowers, ribbon, sparkle)

Really Reasonable Ribbon - 2 or More Ribbons

Card Makin Mamas - For a Loved One

Creative Card Crew - For Mom

Paper Issues  - Party Time!

Top Tip Tuesday - Open

Tuesday Throwdown - Mother's Day

Speedy the Cat/Mark's Finest Papers - Use a Hat Pin
Southern Girls - Let's Hear It For The Girls!
Crafts & Me - Swirls (on both cards patterned paper & on the swirly, flowery pearls too!)

Digital Tuesday - Ribbon & Lace (You're Loved card has both!)
There She Goes - 3D Flowers
Creative Stamp Friends - Mother's Day
Design Dollies - Pink/Brown Color Combo

Hi Cutie Scalloped Card

I guess I am just addicted to Spring colors lately 'cause here I am, back again with another bright and bold project! And, that happens to be our challenge this week too over at AiFactory. For this card I decided to step out of my comfort zone a little & try my first shape card...yes, I said first. I usually do a variation of rectangle or square, sometimes a tag if I'm feeling really wild. (btw, sarcasm comes at no extra charge here on my blog...lol!) But this week, lo and behold, I braved a scalloped card & liked how it turned out. Of course it helped that I got to play with this adorable AiFactory digi stamp, Ella in the Clouds...isn't she super sweet?! Just love her, but of course, I love the entire Ella Line by AiFactory. So visit the AIF Store HERE to grab your very own Ella in the Clouds & check out the rest of the Ella Line, too!

Supplies

Ella in the Clouds Digi Stamp by AiFactory

Coloring - Prisma Pencils

Sentiment - Hambly

Ink - Staz On, Studio G

Cardstock - Tattered Angels

Patterned Paper - Close To My Heart

Journal Spot - Shabby Chic Crafts

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots

Ribbon/ Felt/ Flowers/ Dew Drops - Stash

Now, hop on over to the AiFactory Challenge Blog & take part in our latest challenge, Bright & Bold, for your chance to win some fun stamps from AiF. Also, check out all of their products they offer HERE in the store that include clip art, digi paper, brushes, and more! And, as always, the challenge blog is also where all of us DT members post our creations & those gals are talented...so visit HERE for some inspiration. Until next time, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card into the following challenges!

My Graffico - Anything Goes

Digital Tuesday - For the Kids

Tuesday Throwdown - Florals

All Sorts - For a Special Lady

Amber's Crafts & Stuff - Flowers

Spring Wishes!

Spring is in full swing here in Oklahoma & I am soooo happy...the flowers are blooming, the grass is green, the trees have leaves, & the days are getting more gorgeous by the minute! And since we already have beautiful green grass (& I hope you do too where you are!), I decided what better place to take a photo of my bright & happy spring card this week. Again, this little card is pulling double duty for 2 DT's...Your Memories Here & Pile It On! This week I am using some fun Pebbles, Inc. & Cosmo Cricket papers, two fun products you can find in the YMH Store! Over at Pile It On! this week we are challenging everyone to create a 'Cutie Patootie' card....what a fun & easy challenge. All of us DT gals were lucky enough to get to play with some fabulous AiFactory images...since they are our rockin' sponsor this week!! This adorable little birdie duo from the AiF's Love & Romance collection can be snagged RIGHT HERE, but please take the time to check out all of their other amazing digital stamps, plus clip arts + more!

Supplies:

Love & Romance Collection Digital Bird Stamp by AiFactory

Coloring - Prisma Pencils

Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket, Pebbles

Journaling Cards & Sentiment Spots - Shabby Chic Crafts

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots

Buttons/Baker's Twine/Pom Pom Ribbon - Stash

And if you love that pom pom ribbon as much as I do, then you must check out the Prima ribbon at the YMH Store! There are some very similar ribbons featured there, plus some new & uber fun products are coming all the time! As well, I have to say, not only am I in love with this AiF image, but I am so in love w/Shabby Chic Crafts' journaling spots, dots, & sentiment tags! If you haven't checked them out, please do; they sell only journaling embellishments & they are all super fabulous. Now, hop on over to PIO & join us in our Cutie Patootie challenge for your chance to win a super cool prize from AiFactory: your choice of 3 images PLUS a month long GDT spot!! How cool is that? Not too mention, PIO always picks a Top 3 & you don't want to miss out on that either! Also hop on over & visit our DT Blog for Your Memories Here because there is sooo very much crafty inspiration on display! Big Hugs & Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card into the following challenges!
PILE IT ON - Cutie Patootie
Paper Sundaes - Photo Inspiration (such a SPRING-y image!)

Cupcake Inspirations - Photo Inspiration (again, inspired by those awesome SPRING-y flowers!)
Paper Cutz - 3 Patterned Papers & Any Theme
My Graffico - Anything Goes
EIC - Inspired by the colors in THIS @ Fresh Metal Jewelry
Southern Girls - Add an Animal
Catered Crop - FTR8 (patterned paper, mini print, blue, Prismacolors, ribbon, buttons, spring, circles, & scallops)
Stamp Something - Spring
Claudia & Company - Color Combo (yellow, rose, lavendar)
Papertake Weekly - Something Girlie!
Stampin' with the Dragon - Bring on Spring
Kraftin' Kimmie - Welcome Spring w/Spring Colors
Simply Create - Do It Yourself!
Card Makin' Mammas - Animals
Digital Tuesday - Button Up
Clear It Out Challenge - Buttons
Bee Crafty -Spring Flowers
Meljen's Designs - Punches (used border punches)
Crafts & Me - Anything Goes

Get Well Soon Tissue Box!

 

This week I really decided to step 'outside the box' (bad pun intended!) & challenge myself to whip up this cute little tissue box using some super adorable clip art images by AiFactory. The cutie "Boo Boo Fixer" images are perfect for so any get well projects, especially for the kiddos, & you can grab your own set (which features 12 different images for both boys & girls) right HERE! Now, the inspiration for this tissue box came from Dorcas Designs who was the FTR7 winner over at Catered Crop. I absolutely love Catered Crop as Linda always has such fab inspiration & challenges. Right now she is featuring a variety of pretty paper box tutorials so make sure to visit HERE & be prepared to create!

 

Supplies

Little Doctor Medical Clip Art Kit from AiFactory

Tissue Box - Kleenex

Cardstock - The Paper Studio

Patterned Paper - Making Memories, Cloud 9 Design, My Mind's Eye

Embossing - Cuttlebug Embossing Borders

Ink - Tim Holtz Distress (walnut stain)

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots

Stash - Baker's Twine

I had so much fun creating this tissue box & can't wait to make a few more! Definitely easy & the perfect gift for someone under the weather...it would definitely brighten someone's day! I hope you take time to join us over at AiFactory for this week's challenge, which is to create a get well project. Such a fun & easy challenge & you don't want to miss out on your chance to win some images from the AiFactory store or place in the Top 3! And if you decide to whip up your own tissue box, I would love to see it so make sure to send me a link so I can visit. Make sure to check back Sunday as I'll have 2 super fun posts to share with you for Your Memories Here & Pile It On! Until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my project into the following fun challenges...check 'em out!

AiFactory - Get Well

Catered Crop - FTR8 (tissue box, tissues, patterned paper, mini print, blue, brown, green, children, ribbon, circles)

Delicious Doodles - 3 Dimensional

Tuesday Throwdown - Anything But a Card

All Sorts - Make A Gift Box

Paper Sundaes - Embossing

Owl Treat Bag & a New Challenge at AiFactory!

 

Spring is in the air here in Oklahoma...finally! And since everything is starting to bloom, I was inspired to use some bright spring colors for this week's challenge over at the AiFactory - Thing with Wings. The DT was given some fun owl themed graphics to play with & as y'all know, I just love owls! These guys are super cute & great for any project such as cupcake toppers, favor bags, or tags...and you can grab your own right HERE. For my project I decided to whip up a super fun & easy treat bag using a plain ol' brown paper lunch bag. It'll be perfect to toss some goodies in for a friend or neighbor & brighten up someone's day!

Supplies:

Owl Clipart Images by AiFactory

Patterned Paper - K & Co., Creative Memories

Cardstock - American Crafts

Die Cuts - Cricut Home Accents & George Cartridges

Sentiment - Studio G

Ink/Punch - Stampin' Up

Ribbon - Tattered Angels (orange solid) & Michael's

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro & Pop Dots

Stash - Twine & Dew Drops

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit today! I'll be back later today or tomorrow to share a fun Your Memories Here project with you, so stay tuned. And, it would be awesome if you hopped on over & joined in our challenge this week at AiFactory. Plus, while you are there, you can grab some great inspiration from the other DT Divas! Happy Craftin'! 

I'm also entering my goodie bag into the following challenges!

AiFactory - Things w/Wings

Papertake Weekly - Triotastic

Little Claire's - Flowers

Crafty Sentiments - Animals

CCEE - Cutie Patootie w/Green (owl w/green polka dots)

Catch the Bug - Scallops

What's Cookin'? (good lookin'...i couldn't resist!)

"Hey good lookin'!, Whatcha got cookin'? How about cookin' something up for me?"
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I'm sorry...I couldn't resist! I used to love that song by Hank Williams Sr. when I was little and matter of fact, I still do. I also absolutely love to cook (my stepfather calls me Miss Betty..after Betty Crocker...lol!) so getting to play with this new release from AiFactory was a definite treat for me! With the 'In the Kitchen' Digital Stamp set from AiFactory you get a total of 11 stamps...and each one of them are awesome & fun so go HERE to grab your own fabulous set! You can also buy the In the Kitchen Set already colored in two wonderful shades...just go HERE & HERE! I can also see this darling apron printed on some fun patterned paper & pieced together, especially with some retro or vintage inspired paper. You will be so glad you grabbed this set because I can see these cuties used on everything from recipe exchanges, to barbecue invitations & more! I also had a blast using theses stamps to make this card. It was fun to dress it up & add a little something special to the apron, as well as adding those fun dimensional glossy accents to the cuppies. I also added some black puff paint to the bottom of the apron for a more dimensional aspect. It doesn't show up too well, but it feels so cool! lol!

 Supplies

In the Kitchen Digi Stamp Set by AiFactory

Coloring - Prisma Pencils

Patterned Paper - Sassafrass (cherry delicious collection), Cosmo Cricket (joy ride collection)

Cardstock - Creative Memories

Ink - Tim Holtz Distress Ink (walnut stain)

Pens - Sharpie (black med. point), Sakura Jelly Roll (white)

Paint - Black Puff Paint by PolyMark

Pearl Trim - Offray

Glossy Accents - Dimensional Magic by Mod Podge

Ribbon/Paper Trim/Adhesives - Stash

So what are you waiting for? Hop on over to the AiFactory Challenge Blog & play along with our current 'Food' challenge. The prize is fabulous & there's always a Top 3 too! Plus, the DT provides some fantastic crafty inspiration. Make sure to check back later this week for another fun post featuring some always fabulous YMH goodies & until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card creation into the following challenges!
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - Lovin' from the Oven
Catered Crop - FTR5 (cardstock, black ink, ribbon, repeating patterns, scallop trim)
Little Claire's Designs - Anything Goes
DYSU - Dots (small blue polka dot paper!)
Simply Create - Bright & Bold
Creative Card Crew - Friendship
EIC - Inspired by the retro feel of THIS at Glow Girl
Cupcake Inspirations - Photo Inspiration (inspired by baking that yummy cuppie!)
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - Going Sentimental
Paper Sundaes - Pick Your Sundae Toppings (pink & distressing ink)

XOXO...Love is in Air at AiFactory!

 Love is in the air! As is the snow...LOL! If you are like us, we just had a major blizzard & have been trapped inside the house since Tuesday. It doesn't look like anyone is going anywhere for the next day or so either, so more time to spend with the family & crafting...woo hoo! And with that, I want to share with you my latest card for the AiFactory DT featuring this adorably cute digi stamp from the Ella Collection. Isn't she soooo cute?! I just loved playing with her! If you want to grab Ella for yourself, visit HERE! You can also purchase a Love You Ella Digi Stamp Set by visiting HERE! I also want to give credit where it is due because I was totally inspired to create this card using a LO I found HERE at Prairie Paper & Ink. Loved Amy's design & just switched a few things up to give it my own flair!

Supplies

Love You Ella Digi Stamp by AiFactory

Coloring Pencils - Prima

Pen - Black Copic Atyou Spica Glitter Pen

Cardstock - Stampin' Up, Paper Temptress

Patterned Paper - The Paper Studio (black polka dot), Target $ Spot (red hearts)

Ribbon - Michael's

Sentiment/Ink - Stampin' Up

Flowers - Prima

Stash - Buttons, Floss, Adhesives

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you take the chance to join in our current challenge, Red/Pink, at AiFactory. There is also some fabulous inspiration on the web site too, & don't forget all the fun digi's available in the AiFactory Store! Until next time, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my creation into the following challenges!

AiFactory - Red/Pink
Speedy the Cat - Valentine Card
Cupcake Inspirations - Inspiration Photo (inspired by hearts)
Bee Crafty - Hearts
EIC - Inspired by Too Cute Kawaii Little Sweetheart Valentine Earrings HERE
Paper Play - Stamp It Out
Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - Reduse, Reuse, Recycle (red ribbon is from Christmas gift)
Craft Your Days Away - Love
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - Flower Power
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes + Flowers
Moxie Fab World - Tuesday Trigger (Inspired by hearts/valentine feel)
Embellish Magazine - Hearts

Howdy Cowboy!

Hey y'all! Just wanted to share with you a new card I created for the AiFactory DT. It features this adorable cowboy digi stamp that you can get for yourself HERE! This little guy was fun to play with & has some super cute images to accompany him in the Little Cowboy Digital Set...make sure to check them all out!

Supplies:

Little Cowboy Digi Stamp by AiFactory

Coloring Pencils - Prisma

Pen - Black Copic Atyou Spica Glitter Pen

Patterned/Solid Paper - Making Memories

Ink - Tim Holtz Distress Ink (walnut stain)

Stash - Ribbon, Dew Drops, Adhesives 

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by & visit...I really appreciate it! I also appreciate the comments I receive...it makes my day to know someone took the time out of their day to leave a kind word on my blog! Make sure to hop on over to the AiFactory site & play along with our 'For the Boys' challenge & your chance to win a grab bag full of fun digi images! 

Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card into the following challenges!

Stamp Something - Cute

Bee Crafty - Rough Around the Edges (ink distressing)

Crafty Creations - Heat It Up (warm colors)

PaperPlay Challenges - Layers

Fab n Funky - Delight in your Digi's
Crafty Sentiments - Favorite Things (DP, Digi's, Distresing, Ribbon) 
Stampin' B's - Song (Michigan City Howdy Do by Johnny Cash)

Christmas Card featuring NEW AiFactory Release!

Hello there everyone! As Christmas gets closer, the Christmas projects just keep coming...including this card which is my first official post as part of the AiFactory Design Team!! I am so excited to be part of this fabulous team & have the opportunity to showcase their awesome line of digital stamps & digital products. This adorable little digi stamp, & can be found HERE, is from a brand new line being introduced today, Holiday Birdy in a Cage! There are several coordinating stamps featuring this pretty bird & you can check them all out HERE in the AiFactory store.

Supplies:
Coloring - Prisma Pencils
Pens - Sakura White Jelly Roll & Sharpie Black Fine Tip
Paper - DCWV, American Crafts, Tattered Angels, Stampin' Up!
Bling - Prima
Pearls/Hat Pin/Flowers - Stampin' Up!
Ribbon - Upcycled from last year's Christmas present

Thanks so much for taking a peek at my card! I would love it if you hopped on over to the AiFactory blog & checked out the current challenge. If you play along, you have a chance to win an amazing prize...however, from now until Christmas, if you participate in the challenge AND post about it on your blog, you will have the opportunity to win the entire Holiday Celebrations Stamp Set! Here is a cute pic of it:

Wouldn't it be perfect for so many Holiday projects?! So check it out the site, play along with the challenge, & chat it up on your blog! It's that easy! Happy Christmas Craftin'!!

Fabulous Crafty News!!

Guess what my crafty peeps? You are looking at the newest Design Team member for AiFactory! Woo-Hoo! I am so totally psyched to finally share this great news with you because I have been holding it in for a few days! I felt so blessed when the rockin' Tammy contacted me & asked me to be part of their fab team. I have played along with their challenges for quite awhile & it really is an honor to design with a group that you admire so much. AiFactory Challenges has such a creative & inspirational team that I am looking forward to getting to know better - not to mention the opportunity to play with all their fabulous products such as digi stamps & paper, graphics, clip art, photoshop brushes, & more!!

If you haven't ever visited AiFactory before, please take the time to hop on over to their site & see the latest challenge, as well as check out all of the other DT members & their work, as well as grab you some FREEBIES to play with. Plus, if you visit the AiFactory Store, you will find amazing stamps & fab prices too! Make sure to check back next Thursday for my first official crafty post as a AiFactory DT member...we're gonna highlight an amazing new holiday stamp line you will love! Happy Craftin'!