Paper Playtime Challenge - Love & Weddings

Happy Monday!  It is Digi Monday over at the Paper Playtime Challenge blog.  To participate in the challenge all you need to do is make any kind of project that has the theme of Love or Wedding.

My first card I am showcasing the digi stamp company Prairie Fairy:

My next card I am showcasing the digi stamp company AI Factory:

My last card I am showcasing the digi stamp company Digis with Attitude:

Love-alicious Card:
Digi image from Prairie Fairy
My Pink Stampers Love-alicious stamp set
PTI - Spring Rain, Enchanted Evening and white cardstock
PTI - Spring Rain Grosgrain ribbon
Seeing Spots Cuttlebug Embossing folder
SU! Markers
Liquid Applique for the marshmallows (They balloon up under the heat gun)

Love Birds Card:
Digi image from AI Factory
My Pink Stampers Love-alicious stamp set
PTI - Hibiscus Burst, Blueberry Sky and White cardstock
D'vine Swirls Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Random Pink Ribbon
SU! Markers

Crazy About You Card:
Digi image from Digis with Attitude
My Pink Stampers Love-alicious stamp set
PTI - Hibiscus Burst, Simply Chartreuse and white cardstock
Polka Dots Cuttlebug Embossing folder
Random Pink Ribbon
SU! Markers

~ Thanks for looking!

Hugs!

This card was so super simple to create thanks to the Pink Cat Studio digi image.  It came colored so I just had to print it out then cut it out w/ a Nestabilities.  Simple.  :)  I love how it turned out.  So pretty.

Something I like about digi images is that the cost is really low (this image is $3.50) and you can use the image as many times as you want, color it anyway you want and make it any size you want.

I also had to share a picture of my dogs.  I just thought it was so funny.  I was up really late one night and my dogs decided to try and sleep on the same bed.  Tavis went across the bed and Kyla was on her back going the opposite way.  And yes, her arms are going straight up in the air.  And Tavis is glaring at me because I keep taking pictures and the flash keeps going off at them.  I just thought it was really funny.  lol  You can click on the image to enlarge it.  :)

Cards Recipe:
Pink Cat Studio - Itty Bitty Betty - Flower Hug
My Pink Stampers Simply Sweet Occasions stamp set
PTI - White, Lemon Tart and New Leaf cardstock
PTI - Hibiscus Burst satin ribbon
Simply Spots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Nestabilities - Large Labels
Bow Easy

~ Thanks for looking!

Paper Playtime Challenge - Friends

Happy Monday!  Hope your Easter was great, mine was so nice and relaxing.  Today is the start of the Paper Playtime challenge, it runs for 2 weeks.  You need to make a project that deals with the theme of Friends.  I am showcasing 4 out of the 11 Digi Image companies that are sponsoring the challenge.  So a lot of prizes are being given away at the challenge.  I'll have the link to their companies by the images and the card recipes at the end of the post.

The first is AI Factory:

Next is Digital Delights by Louby Lou:

This one is by Digi's with Attitude:

The last one is by Prairie Fairy:

Be sure to head on over to the Paper Playtime Challenge to participate.  It's so much fun!

AI Factory Birds of a Feather Card Recipe:
Owl Images 
My Pink Stampers Tweetie-Hoo Puns stamp set
PTI - Blueberry Sky, Simply Chartreuse and white cardstock
PTI - White Satin Ribbon
Cuttlebug Seeing Spots Embossing Folder

AI Factory Friends Fur-Ever Card Recipe:
Dog and Cat Friend Images
My Pink Stampers Punny-licious for sentiment and Even More Punny-licious for paw print
SU! Markers
PTI - Dark Chocolate, White and Orange Zest cardstock
PTI - Orange Zest Saddle-Stitch Ribbon

Digital Delights by Louby Lou Wedding Card Recipe:
Bride & Groom Image in Color
My Pink Stampers Love-alicious Stamp Set
D'vine Swirls Cuttlebug Embossing folder
PTI - True Black, Sweet Blush and White cardstock
PTI - Sweet Blush Satin ribbon

Digi's with Attitude Birthday Cake Card Recipe:
Grumpy Gretchen Big Deal Birthday 2010 Image
My Pink Stampers Sweetest Cupcakes stamp set
SU! Pink & Green cardstock (Don't know the official names)
SU! Markers
Random Pink Ribbon
Diamond Stickles

Prairie Fairy Elephant Card Recipe:
Elsie & Elwin Elephant Image
My Pink Stampers Everyday Life stamp set
SU! Purple & Pink cardstock (Don't know the official names)
SU! Markers
Cuttlebug Seeing Spots Embossing folder
PTI - White Satin Ribbon
Nestabilities Lables 8 Die

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PPC Digi Monday - Happy Easter

It's time for the new Paper Playtime Challenge!  It's Digi Monday which means we are showcasing digital images on our projects.  The challenge theme is anything goes.  So you can submit anything for the next two weeks at Paper Playtime challenge to be eligible to win the prizes.  We are being sponsored by numerous Digi Stamp companies.  The digi stamp that I am showcasing is from Prairie Fairy called Bo Billy Bunny.  I thought he was adorable.  The idea that I had was to make a boy Easter card.  So I printed the bunny on blue cardstock and then highlighted some of the areas w/ my Versamark pen to make the areas darker.   I like the way it turned out.

Be sure to head on over to the Paper Playtime to participate in the challenge.  Also head on over to Prairie Fairy's blog to check what other creations they sale.  So cute!

Card Recipe:
Prairie Fairy Digi Stamp - Bo Billy Bunny
My Pink Stamper - Happiest Moments stamp set
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Seeing Spots
PTI - Spring Rain, Lemon Tart, Spring Moss & White cardstock
Random ribbon
Versamark Pen
White Gel Pen

~ Thanks for looking!

PPC Digital Monday - I'm Hoppy For You!

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Today is Ditigal Images Monday over at Paper Playtime Challenge.  The project I chose to do is an image from Doodle Pantry called Froggie.  I used the colored image.  I didn't know that they colored the images in for you.  It sure takes the pressure off of having to color something if you're not great at it.  :)  I love this froggies expression.  He is so Hoppy! ahem, I mean Happy!  :D

When I saw this image I knew exactly what sentiment to put with it.  I pulled out My Pink Stampers Buggy Punnies stamp set.  The sentiment is just perfect w/ this image!

I'll tell you how I perfectly center my digi images.  It's super easy:  I opened a Microsoft Word document and inserted a label the size of my card, 5" x 3.75".  I also have 1 inch margins on all sides.  I then insert the image inside that label and then just print the document.  Once printed I cut off the 1" margins then cut the 5" x 3.75".  Perfect!  :)

Make sure you head on over to the Paper Playtime challenge and submit a project.  The challenge theme is anything goes so you can submit ANYTHING.  They will be giving away a LOT of prizes so have some fun this week w/ us over at Paper Playtime Challenge!!!  :)

Card Recipe:
Doodle Pantry Froggie colored
My Pink Stampers Buggy Punnies stamp set
PTI - Sweet Blush cardstock & saddle stitched ribbon
PTI - Simply Chartreuse & Cream cardstock
Bow Easy tool

~ Thanks for looking!

Episode 33: PPC Digi Monday - Mushrooms

This weeks challenge over at the Paper Playtime Challenge is 'Anything Goes!'  Seriously!  Any project that you create this week submit it over there.  We have several digital stamp companies that are sponsoring this challenge so there will be several prizes given.  How exciting!

I created a mixed card.  I used the digital stamp from Digital Delights by Louby Lou and a Cricut cut.  The digital stamp is part of the Little Red Riding Hood stamp set.  If you go over to the Paper Playtime blog you'll see how it was intended to be used.  I only used the mushrooms, enlarged them, colored them and cut them out.  I then cut the butterfly from Create a Critter Cricut cartridge to go on the card.  I like how it turned out.  A lot of dimension.  I colored in the mushrooms w/ my colored Sharpies.  They blend pretty well.

Card Recipe:
Digital Delights by Louby Lou - Little Red Riding Hood
Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge
Martha Stewart Grass border punch
PTI - Raspberry Fizz, Plum Pudding, True Black, New Leaf and white cardstock
Sharpies markers

~ Thanks for looking!

Paper Playtime Challenge #30 - Christmas

This week at Paper Playtime Challenge the theme is Christmas.  The challenge is being sponsored by Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps.  The image I used on my first project was one of theirs.  Isn't it adorable??? So make sure you submit your Christmas project at the Paper Playtime Challenge blog to be eligible for the prize.

The following card I made for my dogs groomer.  She is so fantastic w/ them so I wanted to send her a card as a thank you.  I think it turned out really great.  The only thing I'm not a fan of is the collars.  Oh well.  Those dogs look a lot like my dogs I think.  So cute!

Card Recipe Holly Jolly Digital Stamp Card
Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamp - Candy Cane Bear
My Pink Stampers Christmas Wishes stamp set
Seeing Spots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
SU! Markers and Green Paper
PTI - Pure Poppy cardstock & Saddle stitched ribbon
Stickles

Card Recipe Doggie Christmas Card
Stamping Bella's Butch & Mimi stamp
Create a Critter Cartridge - bones
Simply Charmed Cartridge - Stocking
Paper Dolls for Every Day Cartridge - Leash
Chore Chart Cartridge - Dog Bowls
PTI - Simply Chartreuse, Pure Poppy, Stampers White cardstock
Seeing Spots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
1/8" circle punch for the dots on the dog bowls
SU! Markers
Diamond Stickles
Glossy Accents on the water in the water bowl

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Episode 17: Paper Playtime Challenge - Snowflakes

This weeks Paper Playtime challenge is sponsored by The Stamping Boutique and the challenge theme is Snowflakes.  The image I used is from The Stamping Boutique.  Isn't is SO cute!  I love this little peeking penguin.  The original image is actually an ornament but I trimmed off the hanging part of the ornament.

Card Recipe:
George & Basic Shapes - Larger red circle
The Stamping Boutique - Peek A Boo Penguin
Scrappy Moms Winter Wishes stamp set
Action Wobble
SU! Markers and circle punches
PTI - Pure Poppy cardstock and saddle stitch ribbon
PTI - Spring Rain & Stampers White cardstock
DCWV The Christmas Stack w/ Glitter
Diamond Stickles

~ Thanks for watching and looking!

Episode 13: Paper Playtime Challenge - Thank You

This week over at Paper Playtime Challenge the theme is "Thank You".  You can interpret anyway you want.  The winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to Digital Delights by Louby Lou.  She has some fabulous digital stamps!!!  I made two cards for this challenge.  One using a digital stamp from Digital Delights and another using my Cricut.

Card Recipe for Digital Delights Card:
Card size: 5x5
Digital Delights digital image: Pickles the Penguin
My Pink Stampers 'Winter Punnies' stamp set
PTI - Enchanted Evening cardstock & ribbon & Stampers white cardstock
SU! Scallop circle punch & markers
Stickles
DCWV 8x8 The Christmas Stack w/ Glitter

Card Recipe for Sew Thoughtful Card:
Cricut Nifty Fifties cartridge
Scrappy Mom's 'The Charmed Life' stamp set
Technique Tuesday 'Hanging by a Thread' stamp set
SU! 6x6 Patterns Pack III
PTI - Dark chocolate & Enchanted Evening cardstock
DCWV Metallic paper

~ Thanks for looking & watching!

Episode 9: Paper Playtime Challenge - PS I Love You

This weeks Paper Playtime Challenge is to create some type of project, with paper, that deals with Love.  Our sponsor is Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps.  The image I used is from them.  I loved this snowman.  He is just adorable w/ his little heart buttons on his coat.  So participate in the challenge and you can interpret the theme anyway you like.  The winner will receive free digital images!

I added the stitching and stickles after I made the video.  I love how the baby blue stickles looks like snow falling.  On to the video...



Card Recipe:
Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps - Sammy Dah Snowman
My Pink Stampers Winter Punnies stamp set
SU! - Brocade Blue cardstock & marker
SU! - Bashful Blue cardstock, marker & 1" Stitched Ribbon
PTI - Stampers White cardstock
Baby Blue Stickles
Action Wobbles - Coming out in January 2011

~ Thanks for watching and looking!

Episode 6: Paper Playtime Challenge #24 - You Rock!

Here is a quick card I made for the Paper Playtime Challenge.  Create some paper craft project with the theme of You Rock.  You can interpret the theme anyway you like.  This week our sponsor is The Stamping Boutique.  The image I used was one of theirs.  Isn't it really fun?  :)  On to the video...



Here is a pic of the card:

Card Recipe:
The Stamping Boutique - Alexis image, can purchase HERE.
SU! Gable Green and Pink Passion paper and marker
SU! Orchid Opulence marker
Random purple ribbon and bling
Silver Stickles

~ Thanks for watching!

Paper Playtime Challeng #22 - Halloween

This weeks Paper Playtime Challenge is Halloween.  Make any kind of paper project that has to do w/ Halloween and submit it HERE.  Challenge closes midnight on October 31st.  The sponsor this week is The Stamping Boutique.  The image on my card is one of theirs.  Isn't it so cute?  :)

Card Recipe:
Card Size: 5x5
The Stamping Boutique - Halloween Journal
My Pink Stamper's Spooky Pun sentiment
PTI - Plum Pudding cardstock and stitched ribbon
PTI - Simply Chartruese cardstock
Cuttlebug Polka Dots embossing folder
Black Diamond and Orange stickles
SU! Markers
Crop-a-Dile Corner Chomper

~ Thanks for looking! and don't forget to participate in the challenge.  A prize is involved!

Paper Playtime Challenge #18 - Water

This week over at Paper Playtime challenge the challenge is Water.  Actually it's "Listen to the Rhythm of the Falling Rain" but they are accepting anything that deals with water.  Be it snow, baths, rain, puddles, etc. So use your imagination and have some fun!  The sponsor for this week is The Stamping Boutique.  The winner of the challenge will get some free images from their website and boy do they have some cute images over there!  Like this one:

Card Recipe:
4.25" x 4.25" size card
The Stamping Boutique - Snowfriends
Enchanted Evening, White & Spring Rain PTI cardstock
My Pink Stampers Winter Punnies stamp set
SU! Markers
Cotton Candy, Silver & Lavender Stickles
2-way Zig glue Pen + Glitter on the snowmen

~ Thanks for looking!

Paper Playtime Challenge #15 - Castles, Knights, & Damsels in Distress

Over at Paper Playtime this weeks challenge is 'Castles, Knights, and Damsels in Distress'. What a fun challenge! Our sponsor this week is Digital Delights by Louby Loo. They are offering a prize to the winner of the challenge. For more details head on over to Paper Playtime.

The image used is from Digital Delights and he is called Augustus the Dragon. How cute is he? :) I colored him in w/ my SU! markers and added Diamond Stickles to his wings and tail. The present is a SU! stamp that I cut out and put it between his hands. I did print out the dragon image a second time, colored his hands and cut them out individually so it looks like he holding the present. The paper is from SU! and the ribbon is some random ribbon I had on hand. I used the Mesh Cuttlebug embossing folder. I think it looks like dragon/lizard skin. The stamp sentiment is from the My Pink Stampers Family & Friends stamp set.

~ Thanks for looking and be sure to participate in the challenge for fun and for a prize! :)

Paper Playtime Challenge #14 - Old MacDonald Had a Farm E.I.E.I.O.

This week at the Paper Playtime challenge website the challenge is to make a project, any project that has to do with a farm. Our sponsor this week is The Stamping Boutique. Make sure you head on over there to submit your project for a chance to win a prize from The Stamping Boutique! Plus it's always fun to participate in challenges. :)

For my submission I chose this adorable farmhouse window from The Stamping Boutique. I colored it in w/ my SU! markers. I used a marker and a ruler for the design on the curtains. I printed out the image again, colored it, and cut out the dishes, curtains and pie/rolling pin images and pop dotted them off the image. I also used Tim Holtz Vintage Photo distressing ink on the image to make it look more antique-y. :) Then added green stitching string for added embellishment. The paper is from SU! and PTI.

Come back on Wednesday. I have a wonderful card to share with you and some YUMMY blog candy!

~ Thanks for looking!

Paper Playtime Challenge #12 - Zoo Theme

This week over at Paper Playtime the challenge is a ZOO theme, interpret it anyway you want. This week I'm also lucky to be the Paper Playtime Queen of the week! So Fun!!! :) Along w/ that we have Digital Delights by Louby Loo as our sponsor this week. If you participate in the challenge you will be entered in to a giveaway by Digital Delights. They have some really adorable images. Just like the one I used in the challenge below. The image is called Timmy the Tiger. I wanted to make it two different ways to show the versatility it could have:

I made one that could be used for a boy's birthday or for any occasion. I made it for my younger brother that's on his mission. Thought it was cute and that he would appreciate it. :) I colored in the image w/ SU! markers. The ribbon is random ribbon I had on hand, the paper is PTI. I used the Polka Dots cuttlebug embossing folder but used it backwards so the dots are indented instead of popping out. The message I put on there w/ my computer.

The next one I used the same image and made a baby boy card. The paper and markers used are from SU! The ribbon is from Pebbles, it's their blue stitched ribbon. I used the EK Success Puppy paw border punch. And then used the Polka Dots Cuttlebug embossing folder but used it the "correct" way.

~Thanks for looking and be sure to participate in the challenge. Check back in a couple of days, I did another take on the Zoo theme that I think is pretty darn funny. ^_^

Paper Playtime Challenge #11 - School Days

This week at Paper Playtime Challenge their weekly challenge is titled School Days. You can interpret the challenge anyway you want. This week we have a sponsor, The Stamping Boutique! Be sure to enter in the challenge to win the prize given by The Stamping Boutique!!! To see the other entries and to enter yourself go HERE.

I made the card for my Aunt who is a teacher. It is to wish her good luck in the upcoming school year. The images I used are from the Stamping Boutique. I love 'em! The background paper and pencil you can get HERE then do a search for school and a search for pencil. I printed the background off and cut it out in an angle. I then used Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress ink on the white paper to give it a more worn look. The pencil I colored in w/ SU! markers and pop dotted it off the paper. I used PTI paper.

My niece helped me w/ the idea of this card. She suggested I put the ribbon, also from PTI, at an angle like the paper. Never have done that before, turned out pretty good. :) I was then trying to decide how to write out Good Luck. I hate my handwriting and so my niece asked if I had any alphabet stamps. I almost reverted to my tween years and hit my head and said 'Duh!'. :) The alphabet stamps I used are from Sassafras Lass Mini Hombre stamp set.

~ Thanks for looking and make sure you head over to Paper Playtime Challenge to participate!

Paper Playtime Challenge #8 - Flower Power

I'm really excited about this challenge because we have a SPONSOR!!! Thank you Digital Delights by Louby Loo. You can go to their site HERE. The direct link to where I got this adorable digital stamp is HERE. Doesn't this make a cute baby card?

I printed off the image twice. I colored in the larger pink and purple flower, cut it out and pop dotted it off the main image. You can see the dimension below.

I used SU! markers to color in the image. The pink and purple paper is also from SU! The ribbon is from PTI.

Now, head on over to the Paper Playtime challenge website HERE. The challenge is to make a project w/ Flower Power in mind. You can interpret the theme anyway you'd like. If you participate in the challenge you are entered in a great giveaway that is sponsored by Digital Delights.

~ Hope you participate and Thanks for looking! OH, and in case you were wondering, my entry will not be included in the giveaway. :)