You Could Be Wishing On a Star....

Pink and Green

2012-03-01T07:00:00.000-06:00

Happy Thursday, y'all! It's time for the newest Digi Doodle Shop challenge! This week we want to see creations using Pink and Green. Sounds pretty simple, right? I love pink, and I love green, but I don't usually use them on the same card. When I started with this project, though, I realized how much I love the two colors together!

I decided to make a treat box using the same principal as in the tutorial here. I was originally going to follow the tutorial exactly with the heart dies, but realized the image I had printed was too big for the heart dies. So, I decided to go with scallops. The image I used is Pumpkin Carriage, found in the Anniversaries & Weddings section of the store. I colored it with Copics and Spica markers.

Well, now you've seen my little project, hop on over to the Digi Doodle Shop challenge blog to check out the amazing projects by the rest of the DT.

Remember, you don't have to use a Digi Doodle Shop stamp, but if you do your entry will count twice. Also, you can enter as many times as you want...as long as it's with a new card/project each time.

Since it's March 1st, there are new specials in the store and lots of other fun things going on. First of all.....Digi Doodle Shop is having a DT Call! Do you LOVE Digi Doodle Shop images? Would you like to work with them on a regular basis? Would you like to work with utterly fabulous people? =D Head on over here to check out the details for the DT Call! It's only open until March 15, so I hope to see you!

Also, Digi Doodle Shop is having a special Newsletter Contest! Click the picture below to head to the store and check out the details.

Don't forget the new special for March! Aren't these images fabulous?!?

Last, but not least, check out some of the newest images! Totally adorable.

Whew! That was quite a bit of info. =D Thanks so much for stopping by and we'll see you soon!

Inspire

2012-02-28T22:43:00.001-06:00

Hey y'all! This is going to be a really short post because it's getting late and I have to get up EARLY tomorrow. It rained/sleeted most of the night, and it's still going strong. Tomorrow's going to be a BAD drive to work, so I'm leaving about 2 hours early. Cross your fingers and say a prayer that I get there! =D

Anyway, I'm just popping by to show you my latest card. I created this for February 2012's Sketch For You To Try over at i{heart}2stamp.com. Here's the sketch. Fun!

Aaaaaaand.......here's my card!

I used the adorable Steampunker by Tiddly Inks. She was colored with Copics. Design papers are from DCWV's Tattered Time collection. The circle behind Steampunker is Core*dinations paper, embossed with a Sizzix embossing folder and lightly sanded. Metal embellishments are from Tim Holtz.

Well, that's it for now! Don't forget to stop by on Thursday to see the new Digi Doodle Shop challenge. Thanks for visiting, and we'll see you soon!

CAS 1-1-1-1

2012-02-22T01:00:00.000-06:00

Hello, hello, hello! Welcome to another Wednesday! I have a new Digistamps 4 Joy challenge for you. This one was kind of tough for me, but ended up being fun. This challenge is to create a CAS (Clean And Simple) card using only 1 image, 1 patterned paper, 1 design paper and 1 embellishment. First I thought, well, this will be easy. Easier said than done! I kept wanting to add to it, but I'm pretty happy with how my little card turned out. I hope you like it, too!

I used Peace, which can be found in the Faces category at the Digistamps 4 Joy store. I just love the sweet faces with the tiled backgrounds. (You may have seen this post using Joy.) I colored the image with Copics and used stickles to bring out the "Peace" signature. Paper and ribbon from my stash.

Well, I hope you liked my little CAS card! Now it's time to show me how much better you can do! =D Head on over to the Digistamps 4 Joy challenge blog to check out the rest of the DT and play along!

Thanks for stopping by!

Dust Bunnies

2012-02-16T07:00:00.000-06:00

Good morning my lovelies! I had a fabulous long weekend on my retreat. I didn't get many cards made, but I did finish my first sewing project since 7th grade. Yay! It's a hot mess, but it's MY hot mess. =D I'll post more pictures and details later. As much fun as it was to get away, it's so nice to be back home with my hubby and my furbaby. I got home just in time to be treated to a lovely dinner at Red Lobster. Mmmm....crab legs.... =D

Another thing I got home just in time for..........the new Digi Doodle Shop challenge! Plus, it's my favorite kind: Anything Goes! Woo and two hoos!!

I had gotten this fabulous sentiment from Wink Wink Ink a LONG time ago, but had never used it. It's so me, I just had to have it. (I really hate vacuuming and sweeping.) As soon as I saw this adorable Digi Doodle Shop image Little Sweeper, I knew they would be perfect together. (Want to know a secret? She's currently featured in the Spotlight at the store! Well, ok, it's not so much a secret, but you should still stop by and see the GORGEOUS cards made by two more of our DT members!) You can find her here, in the People section, subsection Children and Babies. Now, I tried to find a cute picture of dust bunnies, but as you can imagine...that wasn't easy. So I decided to use a public domain image of REAL bunnies. They're grey, though, so that's kind of like dust, right? =D Little Sweeper was colored with Copics (of course), the papers and frizzy ribbon are from my stash. All papers were edged with Colorbox chalk ink in Chestnut Roan.

Now you've seen my little card, hop on over to the Digi Doodle Shop challenge blog to check out the gorgeous projects by the rest of the DT.

Remember, you don't have to use a Digi Doodle Shop stamp, but if you do it will be entered twice. Also, you can enter as many times as you want...as long as it's with a new card/project each time. Don't have any Digi Doodle Shop images? Check out the 99 cent category! These images will be going away forever March 1st, so get them while you can!

Don't forget to check out the store to find out which fabulous images are 15% off for the month of February! See you later, and thanks for stopping by. =D

Loooooove!

2012-02-08T01:00:00.000-06:00

Happy Wednesday!! It's Digistamps 4 Joy challenge time! Woot, woot! Now, there's only a week until Valentine's Day, so what better time to create a love card? I made this one for my hubby. Don't worry, he doesn't read my blog so he won't see it before V-Day. =D

I used the gorgeous Flower Heart, which can be found here in the Frames and Borders section. I colored the image with Spica markers, and got to use my new border punch. Love it! I know it's a bit girly, but I think DH will like it anyway. =D

Why don't you head on over to the Digistamps 4 Joy challenge blog and check out the LOVEly creations by the rest of the team! =D Trust me, they are just gorgeous and very inspiring! You don't want to miss them.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope to see you play along!

Love is in the Air

2012-02-02T07:00:00.000-06:00

Good morning, my lovelies! I'm here to bring you the newest Digi Doodle Shop challenge. This week the theme is.......Love is in the Air! With Valentine's Day only 12 days away it's a great time to create some of those love inspired projects. Don't have a sweetie? How about making something for a parent, child, or dear friend?

Here's my design for this theme:

I used the adorable Girl Bear from the Bear Set found in the 99-cent Digi Deals category. I just love the cute little headband. The sentiment on the inside of the card is from Tiddly Inks. I used my new Fiskars border punch, which I am just so excited about! I also tried using a pin in my design for the very first time. I've always wanted to use pins, but never felt very comfortable with how it looked. This one turned out pretty ok, I think. All in all, I love this card. It's a bit too girly to give to the hubby, but I could give it to my mom or a friend.

Now you've seen my card, hop on over to the Digi Doodle Shop challenge blog to check out the incredible projects by the rest of the DT.

Don't forget to check out the store to find out which fabulous images are 15% off for the month of February! See you later, and thanks for stopping by. =D

Challenges:

Crafty Sentiments Designs: Punches and/or Dies

Fab 'n' Funky Challenges: Use a Digi Image

My Time to Craft: "A" is for Adorable

Paper Playtime: Anything Goes and Blog Hop

Paper Pretties Wednesday: Use Ribbon (Does lace ribbon count?)

Paper Sundaes: Valentine's

Sweet Stampin': Animals

Tuesday Throwdown: Use Hearts

Celebrate the Occasion: Use a Punch

The Crafty Pad: Show Some Valentine/Anniversary Love

New Images and a Sale

2012-02-01T09:13:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all! Just a quick post to let you know about the new images being released over at Digi Doodle Shop and this month's sale.

Here are the images. Aren't they adorable?!?

Plus, for the entire month of February select stamps will be 15% off! Head on over to Digi Doodle Shop to check them out! =D

Giveaway!

2012-01-26T11:34:00.004-06:00

Hey y'all! Just popping by to let you know about a huge giveaway that's going on. Jenny over at Wee Memories is going to CHA soon (do you KNOW how jealous I am?!?) and wants to clear some space in her studio. So, she's going to give away over $80 worth of super awesome stuff!! Go here to see the details, and you only have until midnight tonight to enter! Good luck!

One for the Boys

2012-01-25T01:00:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all! I'm here to bring you the newest Digistamps 4 Joy challenge. This week we want to see one for the boys! That's right, we want you to do a card for a boy/man. I find these sooo hard. It's almost impossible for me to finish a card without gems or Stickles, and I don't really have a lot of boy embellishments. Usually I end up with a very CAS card. LOL

I used the adorable Wolfie. Isn't he just the cutest?! He was colored with Copics, of course. My paper is Peek-a-Boo in the New Arrival - Boy line by Pebbles, Inc. The ribbon is from my stash. The buttons are chipboard stickers by Little Yellow Bicycle. The stars are metal embellies by Mark Richards. The sentiment is my own. The howling wolf on the inside was a recent freebie from Create with TLC.

Ok, now you've seen my card, head on over to the Digistamps 4 Joy challenge blog to see what the rest of the ladies came up with. We also have a fabulous creation by a very talented Guest Designer. Want to know who it is? Head on over! Thanks for stopping by!!

Challenges:

Celebrate the Occasion #47: Masculine Birthday

The Crafty Pad: Let's See Something For The Boys

New Images

2012-01-24T11:57:00.001-06:00

Hey y'all! Hope everyone's doing fine today. I'm just popping by to show off two of the images Digi Doodle Shop released today.

Aren't they just the cutest little things?!? You can find them in the New Products section and also in the Children/Babies section at Digi Doodle Shop. Let me tell you, I've already got a card planned out for that adorable little sweeper. =D

Don't forget, you've still got until tomorrow at 2pm CST to enter Digi Doodle Shop's Blue and Brown challenge. The winner gets $10 to the shop, so why not play along?

See y'all soon!

Achoo!

2012-01-19T07:00:00.000-06:00

Happy Thursday everyone! It's time for a new Digi Doodle Shop challenge. Woot woot! This week we have a color challenge for you. We want to see blue and brown, one of my favorite color combinations.

I used an adorable image called The Sneeze, another one of the fabulous, limited-time-only 99-cent Digi Deals. The image was colored with colored pencils and Gamsol. The papers and buttons are from my stash. The polka dot buttons were created with the Epiphany Crafts button maker.

Now you've seen my card, hop on over to the Digi Doodle Shop challenge blog to check out the incredible projects by the rest of the DT.

Just a quick note - the Digi Doodle Shop Design Team has been split in half. Our challenges will still be weekly, but I will only be posting for the challenges every other week. I will still be commenting, though, so I hope you continue playing along every week!

Birthday #2

2012-01-18T00:05:00.000-06:00

Well, as y'all may have seen in my previous post, the 16th was my mom's birthday. Not only was it my mom's birthday, it was also my hubby's birthday, our friend's birthday and our niece's birthday. Plus, next Monday is my MIL's birthday, and the 28th is another niece and our nephew's birthdays. Whoo! Looks like y'all will be seeing quite a few birthday cards from me the next week or so. LOL

Here's the second one I created: the one for my hubby. His favorite color is purple, which makes me giggle, so I always try to use that color in his birthday cards.

I used this fabulous image I just got from Kenny K called Bodacious Bev. I merged her with a keg of beer I found on public domain. The image was colored with Copics. The background paper is from my new kaisercraft paper. The gems, ribbon and cross came from my stash. The sentiment I printed out on word. It has always made me laugh, and my hubby is a beer connoisseur, so it was perfect.

Because of the colors, it's hard to see the bow on the front of the card. I tried to lighten up the picture a bit more and did a closeup so you could see the bow better. It's still a bit hard to see...but it's the best I could do. Sorry! =D

Well, thanks for stopping by!

Here's the challenges I am entering:

Kenny K Krafty Girlz: Bow-Dacious

Card Crafter's Circle: Happy Birthday

Charisma Cardz: Happy Birthday

Crafty Cardmakers: No Floral Embellishments

Cute Card Thursday: You're Having a Laugh

Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT: Bows

Birthday #1

2012-01-17T23:36:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all! Here's my first birthday card post.

Mom, if you're reading this....STOP RIGHT NOW!

lol I wanted to give this to you, but you wouldn't answer the phone. Hopefully I can get it to you before you log in. =D

For everyone else, I created this card for my mom's birthday. It's a little late, but I wanted to make sure to put some work into it. She's the best, and she deserves the best.

My papers are all from DCWV. The image on the front is from Tiddly Inks, and the image on the inside is from Happileigh Scrappin'. The sentiment I found on Split Coast Stampers, and it cracks me up. "The secret of an enjoyable birthday can be found in achieving balance.....forkful of cake, spoonful of ice cream, forkful of cake, spoonful of ice cream." Tee hee!

The sketch I used is from I (heart) 2 Stamp, the January Sketch for You to Try.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Charisma Cardz: Happy Birthday

Cute Card Thursday: You're Having a Laugh

Card Crafter's Circle: Happy Birthday

i(heart)2stamp: January SFYTT

Friends are the Flowers of Life - Tiddly Inks Blog Hop

2012-01-13T13:15:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all! Tiddly Inks is doing something fun and new (or at least to me)...a blog hop where ANYONE can be part of the hop! You can go here to see the details.

As soon as I heard about the challenge, I knew I wanted to participate. Also, I already had an image printed that I felt really went with the Friendship/Flower theme. So here it is!

Sorry the picture's a little dark. It looked alright at 2 am when I was resizing it! LOL I used the fabulous Flutterby, which is one of my favorite Tiddly Inks images and can be found here in the Tiddly Inks Basement. I've always loved this image, but for some reason had never quite found the perfect card. I merged Flutterby with Daisy Days from Happileigh Scrappin'. The image was colored with Copics, except for the flower petals, which were colored with Spica markers. The papers are from DCWV, Stampin' Up, and the purple butterfly paper is from stash; unfortunately I've forgotten where I got it. The little butterfly embellishments are from a punch a very nice woman loaned to me at my very first crop. The larger butterfly embellishments are chipboard butterflies I won in an Archiver's gift bag. They have been painted with Ranger Dobber ink and a permanent marker to make the body. There is ribbon from Michael's under the chipboard butterflies. You can't see it in the picture, but because I bent up the wings of the butterflies for dimension you can see it in real life...I promise! =D Stickles have been added to the chipboard butterflies and the ones in the image, and the gems are from my stash. I don't remember where the quote came from; I heard it once a long time ago and it has always stuck with me and I thought it was perfect for the image. It says "Friends are angels that give you wings when you forget how to fly".

As part of the creation of this card I used this week's fabulous sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Thank you so much for stopping by!! If you are part of the Tiddly Ink Blog hop - enjoy the rest of the hop and good luck!

Challenges:

Tiddly Inks: Blog Hop

Sweet Sketch Wednesday: Sketch

Rock Queen

2012-01-12T07:00:00.000-06:00

Good morning, y'all! We have a new Digi Doodle Shop challenge for you today. This week, we want to see...............embossing! That can be heat or dry embossing, so go crazy!

Now, anyone who knows me knows that I love to sing. Love, love, LOVE it. I'm always singing. Two of my very, very good friends run a karaoke company, and I love to go to their shows. I try to go to at least one show a week, sometimes two. I decided to make a card for the female half of the duo.

I used the awesome Karaoke Singer, one of the fabulous, limited-time-only 99-cent Digi Deals. She was colored with Copics.The papers and chipboard embellishments are from DCWV's Rockstar collection. The music and heart/guitar embossing are folders by Sizzix that I used with my Texture Boutique. The flower centers and pink/silver brad are from my stash.

Now you've seen my card, hop on over to the Digi Doodle Shop's Best challenge blog to check out the incredible projects by the rest of the DT.

Monochrome!

2012-01-11T01:00:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all! It's time for a new Digistamps 4 Joy challenge....and we want to see monochrome projects using the inspiration photo below!

Aren't those pretty colors? They're some of my favorites. =D Speaking of favorites, I was able to use one of my favorite Digistamps 4 Joy images for this challenge:

Lil Dragon! Isn't he just the cutest!?!? There's also a version with more detailed scales here. My card came out looking a little more teal than aqua and turquoise, but I think that's ok. It was as close as I could get! =D The papers are from DCWV, and the ribbon is from my stash. I also got to use one of my favorite die cuts for the frame. I like how much room it gives for an image. A lot of the Nestabilities don't give a lot of room, or at least the ones I own don't. LOL I typed the quote on Word. I can't remember where I first heard the quote. I've seen it on t-shirts and bumper stickers, and it just stuck with me.

Ok, now you've seen my project, head on over to the Digistamps 4 Joy challenge blog to see what the rest of the ladies came up with! Thanks for stopping by!!

Challenges:

Papertake Weekly: Die Cute Special

Paper Sudaes: Saturated Color

Pixie Dust Studio: Monochromatic

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!

2012-01-08T11:06:00.002-06:00

Good morning!! Well, it's time to announce the winners for the My Memories Suite giveaway! We only had (3) people who followed the entry rules, so the winner of the software is..........(drumroll please)...........

#2: Lori from Reflections from Granny!!

(sorry, I don't know how to get the picture from random.org onto my blog.)

The winner of the Designer Pack from My Memories that can be used with any software is.........

#1: Sara I!!

Thank you all so much for playing along. Remember, if you did not win the software, you can still get $10 off the software and another $10 in the store by using my special code in the promo code field: STMMMS22254

Thanks so much ladies! Lori, please contact me at MissStarlaMae at Yahoo dot com with your email so I can pass it on to Liz at My Memories.

Free!!

2012-01-06T09:36:00.004-06:00

Hey y'all! You only have until Midnight tomorrow (Saturday, January 7) to enter my My Memories Suite giveaway!

Remember, to enter, leave me a comment on this post with your favorite digital pack, paper or page from My Memories.

That's it! It's so easy to use; I just KNOW you'll love it!

As a bonus, a lucky second entry will win this fabulous Story Rock designer pack from My Memories:

It comes with (2) digital papers, (6) page elements and (2) quick pages. The best part? Although it would be fun to use these on the My Memories Suite software, you DO NOT have to have the software to use this pack! The quick pages are .png files, so it's easy to use them with any software!

Here's a page I just threw together even though I'm not on the laptop with my software.

So hurry up, go to this post to enter!

New Beginnings

2012-01-05T09:26:00.000-06:00

Good morning, y'all! How has your week been going? I wish I had a little more vacation time...I just was not ready to come back to work on Tuesday. Plus, having Mondays off really throws off my time all week. I feel like I'm a day behind. For instance, I felt like today was Wednesday instead of Thursday....which means I'm late on letting you know about the new Digi Doodle Shop challenge!! I sincerely apologize!

This week, our challenge is New Beginnings. There are all kinds of new beginnings...new jobs, new houses, weddings, births, retirements...the possibilities are endless!

Now, for the past couple of years in my family it seems that someone is always pregnant, so I decided to do a new baby card. I'm sure that someone in the family will get pregnant again soon. (Hopefully it's my turn! LOL)

I used the adorable Sleeping Infant, found in the People category under Children/Babies. I just love the face; isn't she adorable?!? I colored her with colored pencils and Gamsol. The papers are from Prima Marketing's Nursery Tales collection. The roses are from my stash; it's hard to see in the picture, but in real life they match the color of the roses on the baby's hat and shirt. The sentiment I found on Splitcoast Stampers.

Now you've seen my card, hop on over to the Digi Doodle Shop's Best challenge blog to check out the amazing creations by the rest of the team.

Challenges:

Crafts 4 Eternity: Quote

Critter Sketch Challenge Blog: Celebration

Fairytale Challenge Blog: Something Easy

Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes - Optional: New

Pile It On: Anything Goes

Southern Girls: Show Us Your Sparkle

Sweet Stampin': New Beginings

The Pink Elephant: Anything Goes

Top Tip Tuesday: Anything Goes

New Stamps and Great Deals!

2012-01-02T13:04:00.002-06:00

Hey y'all! I hope you had a fabulous and safe New Year. I'm just dropping by to tell you about some changes at over at Digi Doodle Shop.

First of all, there is a new category: 99 cent Digi Deals! That's right, any of these images are only 99 Cents. What a fabulous deal! Now the images currently in this section will only be there until March 1, 2012, and then they'll be gone forever, so get them while you can!

Second, Digi Doodle Shop has added rewards points! You will earn points with almost any purchase (points are not available for 99 cent images or gift certificates). These points can be used as money off future purchases. Get all of the details here. How sweet is that? I know I love getting money back on my purchases. =D

Finally, there are a number of brand new images being released this month. Just take a look at all these beauties! I see quite a few I'll have to add to my collection. =D

Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see you soon!

Scrapbook Software Giveaway!!

2011-12-31T13:05:00.000-06:00

**This post will stay at the top of my blog until the giveaway ends.**

Hey, y'all! I have some exciting news today. I don't know if you've seen these posts around blogland, but a number of people have been hosting giveaways for the My Memories digital scrapbook software. I love scrapbooking, but you know me...I spend so much time making cards that I rarely have time for any of my books. I thought that digital scrapbooking might be the solution to my problem. When I saw the giveaways, I looked into the software and thought it sounded like fun, so I entered a couple of them. Unfortunately at the time, I did not win. However, as I was cleaning out my emails a week or so ago, I noticed an email from Liz Gardner of My Memories....asking if I wanted to host a giveaway. Heck yeah I did!

I was able to download My Memories Suite and play around with it. Y'all, let me tell you, it's FABULOUS!! It's even better than I could have hoped! I found it extremely easy to use, and was quickly able to come up with a number of fun pages. My Memories Suite practically held my hand through the entire creation process. In one evening I created more scrapbook pages than I've been able to finish over the past YEAR. Plus, you can export the pages as picture files and have them professionally printed in photobooks. Not only that, there's a service right there on the My Memories website for photo books and calendars! This is definitely the scrapbook software for me. Check out the pages I created with the kits that come with the software:

Not only does My Memories come with some great kits, there are HUNDREDS more you can find at the My Memories website.

Here is one of the quick pages that I was able to download FREE at the site. (They have limited time freebies that are changing all the time.) All I had to do was download the quick page, add my picture, and voila! A beautiful page finished!

Finally, here's a couple of pages I created using the Bootiful Night set I bought. You know how much I love Halloween, and this was the perfect set for me.

NOW, for the ***really*** exciting part...the giveaway! Do you want this software? Come on...you know you do! Well, I have been given the opportunity to provide this software free to one of my followers. That's right...FREE! All you have to do is go visit the My Memories website and look around at all the fun kits. Come back here and leave a comment on this post telling me what your favorite digital kit or layout is, and don't forget to include your email! I will keep this giveaway open until January 7, 2012. The winner will be posted on January 8th.

Don't want to wait until January 8th? Want to get a head start on creating those fabulous pages? My Memories has given me a special offer to pass on to all of you!

Click on the image above and use code STMMMS22254 in the promo code field to receive $10 off the software. That's right, you'll get the software for only $29.97! You also get $10 off a purchase in the store, so load up on the fabulous kits.

What are you waiting for? Head on over to My Memories to check it out, and don't forget to come back here on January 8th to see if you are the lucky winner!

Christmas Cards, Boxes and Tags

2011-12-28T11:25:00.000-06:00

**WARNING - Picture Heavy Post**

Hey y'all! I'm writing a quick post to show off my last few Christmas cards and presents! I swear they were handed out on time, just posted late. LOL

This adorable image is Little Dancer 2 from A Day for Daisies. She was colored with Copics, and Stickles were added to the red trim. Papers are scrap pieces from DCWV, brads are from my stash. Oval shape is from my Nestabilities, and the strips were punched on each end with a circle to give it the flag look.

Challenges:

A Day for Daisies: Anything Goes

PaperPlay: Christmas

Pollycraft: Punch It

Sketch 'n' Stash: Sketch

The Play Date Cafe: Photo Inspiration

For this card I used Old World Santa from Bugaboo. Isn't he adorable?!? He was colored with Copics. Papers are from DCWV, large snowflakes are punches from Martha Stewart; ribbon, gems and little snowflakes from my stash. Sentiment from Hero Arts.

Challenges:

Cute Card Thursday: Sketch

These boxes were created with my Martha Stewart Scoreboard. Papers are from Stampin' Up. Ribbon from Michaels. The adorable snowman and mouse image is from Spyder's Corner. (Thanks, Diane!!) I colored the image with Copics. (Also, I forgot to take a picture before signing the boxes! Whoops!)

Challenges:

My Time to Craft: Winter Pals

These boxes were also created using my Martha Stewart Scoreboard. Papers from DCWV. Images from Simply B Stamps, colored with Copics. Ribbon from my stash. (I learned from my earlier mistake and took the pictures FIRST.) The second box was created for a Dude Time Doodles challenge...but I spent to much time relaxing instead of posting and am getting it posted one day past the deadline. Whoops!

Challenges:

Crafty Catz: Santa's Hat (girl box)

Penny's Paper-Crafty: Holiday Gifts

This tag went on a bottle of wine for my Aunt. The image and sentiment are from Wendy Made. The holly on the top I drew myself. Colored with Copics and Stickles.

Challenges:

CES Challenges: Party, Party, Party

Creatalicious: Purple, Green, Pink and White

Paper Sundaes: Celebrate

Pile it On!: Bling It Up!

Sweet Stampin: Sparkle and Bling

Totally Gorjuss: For Someone Special

This tag was for my Uncle, and went on a bottle of Captain Morgan's. The sentiment is from one of my favorite Christmas songs by Jimmy Buffet. The image was colored with Copics and distressed Stickles for the sand. Paper, holly and ribbon from my stash.

This image is from Dilly Beans, and was created for the Sweet Sketch Wednesday blog...but I missed the deadline. Like I said...too much vacation. (Or not enough?) The image was colored with Copics, papers from DCWV, ribbon and gems from my stash and sentiment from Hero Arts. Here's the sketch that inspired me:

Challenges:

Charisma Cardz: Anything Goes

Digital Tuesday: Winter Wonderland

Do You Stack Up: Stripes

Scrapbook Sisters: Anything Goes

Paper Playtime: Anything Goes and Include a Sentiment

Bearly Mine: Anything Goes

Phew! Thanks for sticking around...I'll have more cards to post shortly, and then stick around for something **really** fun! You won't want to miss it!

Something Old, Something New

2011-12-28T01:00:00.000-06:00

Good morning! I hope y'all had a great holiday! It's time for another Digistamps 4 Joy challenge. It's been a nice 4 week break, but now it's time to get back to the craft table! =D The new challenge is Something Old, Something New, in celebration of the New Year.

I used the gorgeous Joy to create a fun little gate-fold card. I colored the image with Copics and Spica markers. Papers are from DCWV and are my "something old". I've had this stack FOREVER. LOL The "something new" items are the butterfly, peacock feathers and flower die cuts, which I just got from K & Co. As soon as I saw the peacock feathers, I knew it would be perfect with this image.

Well now you've seen my project, head on over to the Digistamps 4 Joy challenge blog to see what the rest of the ladies came up with! Thanks for stopping by, and if I don't "see" you before the weekend, have a fabulous (and safe) New Year!

Christmas is Almost Here!

2011-12-22T07:20:00.002-06:00

Are you ready? I thought I was. Then I realized...even though it feels like I've been making Christmas cards since the 4th of July, I'm actually STILL (4) cards short. Whoops! Luckily I have tomorrow off work to finish wrapping presents, mail out my cards and gifts (sorry they're going to be late, y'all!), make envelopes for my cards and finish the rest of my cards. Eek!

Luckily this week's Digi Doodle Shop Challenge is going to help me out. This week is....Anything Goes!!

Some of you may recognize this image. It was one of the free images from our Pet Pardons promotion in November. I just love all the animals sitting there, hanging out with Santa. =D Image colored with Copics and Stickles added for accents. The papers are from DCWV. I don't remember where the stamp is from....I think Inkadinkado. I used white hero art ink for the stamp, but it didn't come out right, so I went over the entire stamp with a white unibal pen. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out! Flowers and ribbon are from my stash.

Now you've seen my card, hop on over to the Digi Doodle Shop's Best challenge blog to check out the amazing creations by the rest of the team.

PLUS.....for the whole month of December.....EVERYTHING is 25% off!! Only a week or so left for this deal...so hurry! =D

Challenges:
Glitter Geeks: Anything Goes
The Crazy Challenge: Christmas

A Saturated Canary Christmas

2011-12-15T23:49:00.002-06:00

I'm baaaaaack! Miss me? =D Well, I'm writing another post tonight because Saturated Canary is having a Christmas Link Up Party! She wants to see any Christmas/New Years project using a Saturated Canary digi or Simply Sassy stamp....then you go back and vote for your favorite! Voting is open to anyone...

I decided I just HAD to play along. I just discovered Saturated Canary in the past month or so, and I absolutely LOVE the images. =D Here's my entry for the party.

I used the adorable Winter Ragamuffin. I just LOVE that snowman!! My image was colored with Copics, then Stickles were added for accents. The papers are from TPC Stucio (shimmer white with snowflakes), DCWV (blue with snowflakes) and Stampin' Up (trees). Ribbon, metal snowflakes and flourishes are from my stash. The silver snowflakes are a punch from Martha Stewart.

Well, I really hope you'll head over to Saturated Canary and vote for your favorite. Of course, I hope it's mine, but there are a lot of talented people out there! =D You only have until 12/20/11 at midnight! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Saturated Canary: Christmas/New Years

Do You Stack Up: Winter

Charisma Cardz: Last Minute Xmas Makes

AiFactory: Christmas

The Sisterhood of Crafters: Christmas (Celebrate the Holidays)

Heart Song Inspirations: Snowflakes and/or Doilies

There's Magic in the Air: Winter Fun with Bling

Paper Sundaes: Anything Christmas

Critter Challenge Blog: Sketch

12 Days of Scary Christmas - Day 7

2011-12-15T23:27:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all! It's time for Day 7 over at Simply B's 12 Days of Scary Christmas. This theme is...the shape of Christmas. What does that mean? A star? A tree? Are you kidding?? Of course not! The team at Simply B want to see.....COFFINS! That's right, coffins all decked out for Christmas! (Well, I guess vampires have to celebrate the holidays, too....right?) Betty even included a link to a fabulous treat box tutorial over at MarthaStewart.com.

Let me tell you...the tutorial was AWESOME! It worked great, even my very first time! I will definitely be making more of these....possibly for EVERY holiday. LOL I usually give treat boxes to my coworkers for the holidays, and this one will be perfect!

I used the fabulous Vampiress Tilly. I just love her sassy attitude! I merged her with a great frame I found over at GraphicsFairy.com. The image was colored with Copics and Spica Markers. Flowers and ribbon are from my stash. Flowers started out white, then I colored them with my Copic. the leaves are from a Sizzix die. Papers from DCWV.

Well, I hope you like it! If you have a chance, check out the tutorial and come play along! The prize is a digi from a surprise, not yet released line. I don't know what it's going to be.....but knowing Betty, I know it's going to be fabulous! =D

Thanks so much for stopping by. See you soon!

Challenges:

Simply B Stamps: 12 Days of Scary Christmas - Day 7: Coffins

Cute Card Thursday: Stripes

Top Tip Tuesday: Gift

Fairytale Challenge Blog: Gift/Gift Box

Wags 'n Whiskers: Fancy Folds

The Crazy Challenge: More Than One Fold

Digi Doodle Shop Challenge #87

2011-12-15T07:00:00.001-06:00

Happy Thursday, y'all!! It's time for the new Digi Doodle Shop challenge. This week is...Paper Piercing! That's piercing, NOT piecing.

I used the fabulous Fairy in Flight. I colored it with Copics, then decided to fussy-cut it. Well, I'm just thankful I have a good relationship with my xacto knife.... =D My papers are from Stampin' Up. I pierced holes around the outside of each of the pieces. Before attaching the yellow and pink paper with the fairy I used a template to pierce some swirls to indicate flight. Pink butterflies are from my stash. The purple butterfly is a layered Stampin' Up punch, covered with clear Crackle Paint to add some curl and dimension. Ribbon is from my stash. Stickles added for accents since you can't have a fairy without sparkly fair dust!

Now you've seen my card, hop on over to the Digi Doodle Shop's Best challenge blog to check out the amazing creations by the rest of the team.

Remember, you don't have to use a Digi Doodle Shop stamp, but if you do it will be entered twice. Also, you can enter as many times as you want...as long as it's with a new card/project each time. PLUS.....for the whole month of December.....EVERYTHING is 25% off!! Woo hoo!! If there's an image (or two or three) you've been eyeing...now's the time to get it!

CDAC Progressive Challenge 8

2011-12-14T19:51:00.001-06:00

After last night's false start, THIS is my card for the 8th round of the Progressive Challenge over at Crafters Digital Art Center (CDAC). The theme is....Animals Hold Our Hearts!

The image is from McMahon Five Designs. Isn't it adorable? I love those bubbles. The sentiment is from TLC Creations. I colored the image with Copics, outlined with a light blue Spica pen, then shaded the paper with Colorbox chalk ink. The papers are from Stampin' Up, except for the blue paper, which is from DCWV. I drew lots of bubbles all over the blue paper with a light blue Spica pen. Blue gems are from my stash.

Well, thanks for stopping by. Hopefully I'll have time to make more cards for the next Progressive round since my holiday cards and projects will be over. We'll see you soon!

A Couple More Cards

2011-12-14T00:41:00.002-06:00

Hi again!! Be warned...this is kind of a long post. Have patience! =D

My first project was primarily made for the Simply Betty Stamps 12 Days of Scary Christmas. These challenges happen so quick...I ended up missing Day 5. BUT, today is another day, and I'm ready to play along with Day 6 which is............................Scary Bells! Now, if you didn't see my Day 4 post from a couple of days ago, you might not know that Betty has been rewriting some classic Christmas carols, turning them into Christmas scarols for inspiration!! They are hilarious! At least I think they are, so I'm going to share the words to Scary Bells with you. Everyone sing along.......

"Crashing through the night,

With a horrid mangling sound,

Clang each heart with fright,

To terrorize the town.

Bells from belfries ring,

Making spirits rise,

The freaky tones like voices moan throughout the midnight skies!

Oh!

Scary bells, scary bells,

Ring your ghostly call,

Oh what fun it is to scream and terrorize us all. Ah!

Scary bells, scary bells,

With your manic sound,

When you toll the spirits roll from six feet underground!

A day or two ago,

I thought I'd take a ride,

To see the mansion sights,

To see what was inside.

My horse began to rear,

The scary bells did clang,

I fell into an open grave to cheer myself I sang...

Scary bells, scary bells,

Ring your ghostly call,

Oh what fun it is to scream and terrorize us all. Ah!

Scary bells, scary bells,

With your manic sound,

When you toll the spirits roll from six feet underground!"

So what do you think? Inspiring, yes? Here's my card:

As you can see, I was inspired by quite a few things in the song. =D For images I've used Devina Digi from Simply Betty Stamps, Christmas Bells from Bits N Bobs (including the one I superimposed on the brougham), Brougham is from Arthur's Clip Art, and the graveyard scene is from Andy Bauer at The Digi Street. I wish you could see the bottoms of Devina and the Brougham...I did a TON of fussy cutting, not realizing no one would ever see it. LOL Oh well! Good practice I suppose. The images were all colored with Copics. You can't tell from the picture, but Devina and the graveyard are popped up with pop dots for added dimension.

Papers are from DCWV (trees) and Stampin' Up (red...thanks Jenn!). The sentiment was created by me, and edged with Momento Ink in London Fog. (I guess I was in a East Coast frame of mind. I tried thinking of a sentiment, and all that kept running through my head was "wicked cool". So....I figured I'd go with it. LOL) Ghosties are from my stash, part of a blog candy I won ages ago.

Challenges:

Simply Betty Stamps: Day 6 - Scary Bells

Cute Card Thursday: Anything Goes

Here's my second card:

This is my first (and unfortunately only) card for the 8th round of the Progressive Challenge over at Crafters Digital Art Center (CDAC). The theme is....Animals Hold Our Hearts! They really do hold mine. Except birds. I really can't stand birds, but this image by....BAH! Ok, the image is by Sugar Creek Hollow, and what I was going to say is that birds just creep my out, they always have, but this image was too cute not to use. As I was going to CDAC to verify the artist, I realized that this is actually an image from the *7th* round. Whoops! Guess this card actually ***isn't*** for the CDAC challenge. That will be coming tomorrow night, after work. LOL Well, anyway. I colored the image with Copics. Papers are from DCWV. The tag is from Dana's Inspirations. Ribbon is from my stash, and the stars are from Stampin' Up.

Challenges:

Paper Pretties: Use Ribbon

Craft Your Passion: Tag You're It

Tuesday Throwdown: For Someone Special (my hubby)

Cardmadfairy's Digi Days: Tags

Bee Crafty: Christmas

Ok, that's it for now! Sorry for the long post...thanks for sticking with me, and thanks for stopping by! We'll see you tomorrow. =D

Quick Post

2011-12-13T17:46:00.000-06:00

Quick post, 'cause I'm running out of time. I created this ATC using Crafty Sentiment's snowman couple. Colored with Copics, accented with Stickles, papers from DCWV, ribbon and snowflakes from stash.

Challenges:

Wicked Wednesday: Winter Fun

ATCs with Attitude: Anything Goes

I've only got a few minutes before the deadline, and my dinner's getting cold.......so I'll chat more later! Sorry about the quick post! Thanks so much for stopping by!!!!!

12 Days of Scary Christmas - Day 4

2011-12-10T03:52:00.002-06:00

Hey y'all! If you haven't heard, Simply Betty Stamps is challenging their followers to do the 12 Days of Scary Christmas. Due to illness and being *super* busy at work, I missed the first three days. However....I'm ready to play along with day 4!

Betty has a fabulous Christmas Scarol (snort!) to inspire us. Be prepared...it's a bit long, but it's just too cool not to post the whole thing.

Wreck the Halls
"Wreck the Halls with bones and spiders
Fa la la la la la la la la
'Tis the season for Ghost Riders

Fa la la la la la la la la

Don we now scary apparel

Fa la la la la la la la la

Dress up like Lock, Shock and Barrel

Fa la la la la la la la la

Join the chaos strike the harp

Fa la la la la la la la la

Ouch the wreaths are really sharp

Fa la la la la la la la la

If they eat you it's their pleasure

Fa la la la la la la la la

You'll become their Yule tide treasure

Fa la la la la la la la la

Wreck the halls with rats and roaches

Fa la la la la la la la la

Hurry, Christmas Eve approaches!

Fa la la la la la la la la

Drape them all be dark and thrilling

Fa la la la la la la la la

Look their lovely ooze is dripping

Fa la la la la la la la la

Try a taste of poison toddy

Fa la la la la la la la la

Leave a gift, leave us your body

Fa la la la la la la la la

Dig a grave then dig it deeper

Fa la la la la la la la la

Leave a present for the reaper

Fa la la la la la la la la....la la la la!!!"

How awesome is that?!? Love it! Here's my interpretation of "Wreck the Halls"...

I used Betty's image Spider Queen London. I just love her! The fireplace image I found on a public domain clip art site. The stockings on the fireplace I created myself. I used a blank Christmas stocking and a skull image that I placed all over the stocking. Both the stocking and skull were also from the public domain clip art site. Both images were colored with Copics and accented with Stickles. The papers are from DCWV, the ribbon is from Michael's craft stores, and the little skulls are from a blog candy I won ages ago. The sentiment on the front of the card is actually part of a bit by one of my favorite comics, Mitch Hedberg. He had a ton of fun one-liners, and this one totally seemed to fit. The inside sentiment is my own.

I'm actually pretty happy with how this turned out. I was ecstatic about the stockings...I just love the little skulls!

Ok, I'd chat more, but it's almost 4 am and I'm exhausted. I'll try to catch up more next post.

I am entering this card into the Simply Betty Wreck the Halls challenge, Forever Night's Freaky Friday Skelikinz Christmas challenge, and Dilly Beans Twisted Christmas challenge. A side note to the Dilly Beaners....I checked the rules, and I didn't see one saying whether or not a Dilly Beans image had to be used. If you actually do need to use a Dilly Beans image to participate in the challenges, I sincerely apologize. Please feel free to remove me from the running. Thanks!!

Nature!!

2011-12-08T07:00:00.003-06:00

Good morning, my lovelies! It's Thursday, which means it's time for another Digi Doodle Shop challenge. Woot woot! Bet you can't guess the theme....unless you read the title of the post, of course. LOL It's..........nature!

I used the adorable Sliding Penguins, which can be found here. I just love how joyful they look. I colored the image with Copics and accented the snow with Stickles. The paper is from DCWV, the snowflakes are from Martha Stewart (also accented with Stickles) and the sentiment is from Hero Arts. Gems in the center of the snowflakes are from my stash.

Now you've seen my card, hop on over to the Digi Doodle Shop's Best challenge blog to check out the amazing creations by the rest of the team.

Remember, you don't have to use a Digi Doodle Shop stamp, but if you do it will be entered twice. Also, you can enter as many times as you want...as long as it's with a new card/project each time. PLUS.....for the whole month of December.....EVERYTHING is 25% off!! Woo hoo!! If there's an image (or two or three) you've been eyeing...now's the time to get it!

I am also entering this card into a few challenges:

Bee Crafty: Christmas

Pollycraft: Christmas Fun

The Emerald Faerie Garden: Christmas - Nontraditional Colors

Dude Time Doodles: Holiday Spirit (I know glitter isn't SUPER manly, but...it's snow! Snow glitters! LOL If you don't agree that this could be a "dude" card, please feel free to remove.) =D

Craft Your Passion: Anything Goes + Glitter

The Pink Elephant #128: Snowflakes and Sparkle

Ladybug Crafts Ink: Snowflakes and Sparkle

Tuesday Throwdown: Celebrate the Season

Another Weekend Passes

2011-12-04T15:31:00.000-06:00

Well, it's Sunday again. I hate how quickly the weekends pass...especially when you're sick. I've been taking DayQuil and NyQuil all weekend and have really been out of it. Didn't get any Christmas shopping done...but...I did go to a 13 hour crop yesterday and was able to create some cards! I also made some new friends, which is always fun. =D

Here's the first card I created.

This adorable image is a freebie over at Stamp Fairy. His name is Oscar...isn't he cute?!? He was colored with Copic markers, and the snow was outlined with Stickles. The paper is from DCWV and Stampin' Up. Gems and gem snowflakes are from my stash. The paper snowflakes are a Martha Stewart punch. Sentiment from Stampin' Up. The sketch for the front is from Stamp Fairy.

Challenges:

Stamp Fairy: Sketch and Finish the Inside

Daisy Doodles: Christmas

Bee Crafty: Christmas

Here's the second card I made.

I just had to use my new Crafts & Me image again...I just love it so much! She was colored with Copics, and Stickles were added to the wings. The image was popped up to give dimension, and also to fit over the pearls. =D Papers are from DCWV and Stampin' Up. Sentiment by Hero Arts. The purple gems are from my stash. The pink pearl swirls are from Prima. They were originally white, but I colored them with my pink Copic marker to make them match.

Challenges:

Crafts & Me: Pearls and Swirls

Craft Your Passion: 'Tis the Season

Fairy Tale Challenge Blog: Christmas

The Emerald Faerie Garden: Non-traditional Christmas Colors

Bee Crafty: Christmas

Ok, here's another!

These two images are from Crafty Sentiments. Cute, no? They were colored with Copics, then Stickles were added. The star chains and star on the tree were colored with a Stardust pen. You can't really see it, but the bear and present are popped up to add some dimension. The papers are from Stampin' Up and DCWV. Ribbon is from my stash. The color inspiration came from this week's challenge at The Pink Elephant (TPE 127).

Challenges:

Crafty Sentiments: 1 Ribbon, 2 Images, 3 Papers

The Pink Elephant: #127, Photo Inspiration

Bee Crafty: Christmas

Ok, this is the final card...

This distressed card was created using a stamp from Tim Holtz. I've always loved this image of Santa...I call it the Holly King. It was colored and all papers were edged with Distress Inks, and of course stickles were added to the holly. Papers are from Tim Holtz. Front sentiment is from Inkadinkado, inside sentiment is from Hero Arts. Ribbon and lace are from my stash. The lace was originally white, but I colored it with Distress Ink. This is supposed to be a manly card. I know it has a ribbon and some Stickles, but it's still manly, right? I'd give it to a guy. If you disagree, please feel free to remove me from the masculine challenges. =D

Chalenges:

Southern Girls: Ribbon Madness

There's Magic in the Air: Vintage or Shabby Chic Christmas

Tuesday Throwdown: Masculine Holiday Card

Cards for Men: Fancy Fold

Cute Card Thursday: It's Just a Number

Do You Stack Up: Ribbon or Anything That Ties

Sweet Stamps: Gate Fold

Crafty Catz: Colors of Christmas, Option of Sparkles

Fab 'n' Funky: Anything Goes

Fooled ya! I've got one more! Really, though, it's an ATC....so it's not really a card, which means I was technically telling the truth. =D

This image is from the Wax Fruit Company. I colored the background of the image with a black Uniball pen, then outlined all of the petals and the outside of the ATC with Stickles. You can't really see it, but the image is popped up off the card. Paper is from Teresa Collins.

Challenges:

ATCs With Attitude: Flowers

Wicked Wednesday ATC: Black and White

Thanks for stopping by! We'll see you again soon! I think it's time to take more DayQuil and take a nap. =D

Win a $5 Gift Certificate to Digi Doodle Shop!

2011-12-02T11:25:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all! Want a chance to win a $5 Gift Certificate to Digi Doodle Shop? Here's how!

The Digi Doodle Shop currently has 538 followers. Until 12/1/2012, with every 50 new followers Digi Doodle Shop will draw a winner out of all the followers for a $5 gift certificate! How cool is that? The first drawing will be held when they reach 600 followers.

Want to get in on the action? Head over to the Digi Doodle Shop challenge blog and become a follower now!

Lots of Sparkle!

2011-12-01T07:00:00.001-06:00

Hello, and happy December 1st!! 24 more days until Christmas....you ready? I'm certainly not. I have a ton more Christmas cards to make. I'm doing a 13-hour crop on Saturday, so I'm planning on bringing my Ipod, my favorite Christmas music, and getting down to work! =D If you're like me and you still have cards to make...why not join in this week's Digi Doodle Shop challenge? This week, we want to see LOTS of sparkle!

Now, I tried to get a really good picture of this card, but it wasn't easy. If the light shined on one part, it didn't shine on the other. Trust me...it's just FULL of sparkle. =D I used the gorgeous Angel and Harp image. She was colored with Copics (skin and hair), a gold Spica marker (harp and seat), Stardust pen (angel robe) and Stickles (wings). The stamp is from Inkadinkado, embossed with Zing embossing powder in Copper. The papers and jewels are from my stash. It's hard to tell, but on the silver paper with white flowers, all of the swirls are covered with Stickles. =D

Now you've seen my card, hop on over to the Digi Doodle Shop's Best challenge blog to check out the amazing creations by the rest of the team. There are tons of sparkly inspirations!

Remember, you don't have to use a Digi Doodle Shop stamp, but if you do it will be entered twice. Also, you can enter as many times as you want...as long as it's with a new card/project each time. PLUS.....a new sale starts today! For the whole month of December.....EVERYTHING is 25% off!! Woo hoo!! If there's an image (or two or three) you've been eyeing...now's the time to get it!

How about these new stamps being released today?

Cute, no? I sure hope you play along with us this week!! Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see you soon.

Challenges:

Totally Gorjuss: Sparkle

'Twas the Night Before Christmas

2011-11-30T01:00:00.001-06:00

And all through the house, not a creature was stirring...not even a MOUSE!

Hey y'all! It's time for the next Digistamps 4 Joy challenge. This theme is Christmas...but no critters! That's right...no mouse, no dog, no cat, no lamb, no donkey...you get the picture. =D Easy peasy, right?

Plus....there's a little change in the rules this time. You have FOUR WEEKS to enter this challenge instead of the usual two weeks! How cool is that?!? AND.....if you enter a Christmas project with no animals...you can enter a second ANYTHING GOES project as long as you use a Digistamps 4 Joy image. Who doesn't love extra chances to win?!?

I decided to use the gorgeous 4 Seasons Winter and to create my first ever center step card. This is one of my favorite Digistamps 4 Joy images and I've been just itching to use her! I colored the image with Copics and used Stickles on the fur. Papers are from DCWV (blue) and TPC Studio (silver/white). The sentiments are from Hero Arts. Gems and snowflakes are from my stash.

Now that you've had a chance to see my card, head on over to the Digistamps 4 Joy challenge blog to see the fabulous creations by the rest of the design team. You will NOT be disappointed! Lots of fabulous inspiration to be found over there. =D

Thanks so much for stopping by. I really hope to see you all join in with the challenge this month!

Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

2011-11-29T00:05:00.000-06:00

Not me! =D The theme this week over at Wicked Wednesday ATC is Books/Reading. Quite a while ago I won some digis from Spesch Designer Stamps but just never got around to using them. You know how that goes, right? It seems like something else is always popping up, and before you know it so much time has passed. Well, this was the PERFECT chance to use one!

I used Little Red. Isn't she adorable? I love the little skull holding the cape together. The story of Little Red Ridinghood has always intrigued me. I love how many variations of the story there are...I especially love the ones where Red gets away from the wolf not by the help of some huntsman, but by her own cunning. Or maybe I just like the idea of a talking wolf. =D

I colored the image using Copics (skin, hair and basket), Spica markers (dress, stockings, eye, shoes and gloves) and a red Glaze pen for the the cape. The background paper is from DCWV's Immortal Beloved stack. The sentiment was printed in word with the Demons and Darlings font. Moon and "spooky" brad are from my stash.

Thanks so much for stopping by! We'll see you again soon!

Challenges:

Wicked Wednesday ATC: Books/Reading

ATC Blog Challenge: Anything Goes or Add Lace (Sorry I didn't get any lace!!)

Animals

2011-11-24T07:00:00.001-06:00

I scheduled this to post while I was gone...hope it works!

Hello hello! First of all, to all of my friends in the USA...

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Well, really, I wish a Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, no matter where you live. I know we all have something, if not many things, we are thankful for. Blessings to you all!

Ok, now down to business! It's challenge time over at Digi Doodle Shop, and this week we want to see....Animals! As many of you know, we are running a special with Pet Pardons (details later in the post), and the lovely ladies at Digi Doodle Shop thought this would be a good time to have an animal challenge.

I used the adorable Christmas Puppy, found right here. Guess what I want for Christmas! LOL Nah, we don't have room for another one, more's the pity. At least I can console myself by coloring beautiful images of them. =D The image was colored with Copics. Papers are by DCWV. Ribbon, flowers (white, colored with Copics), brad and "wish" sentiment are from my stash.

Now you've seen my card, hop on over to the Digi Doodle Shop's Best challenge blog to check out the amazing creations by the rest of the team.

Remember, you don't have to use a Digi Doodle Shop stamp, but if you do it will be entered twice. Also, you can enter as many times as you want...as long as it's with a new card/project each time. Plus, all animal stamps are 25% off for the month of November! PLUS, if you spend $7, you'll get one of these fabulous images:

and a chance to support Pet Pardons! It's a fabulous organization, so I hope you'll help support them!

Be safe, and thanks for coming by!

Another Batch of Cards

2011-11-22T23:08:00.002-06:00

Well, it's just been a busy, busy weekend. =D I've got another batch of cards...I hope you enjoy them!

First up, we have an autumn fairy card. The image is from Saturated Canary. Isn't she fabulous?!? She's one of the images I won as part of a blog hop candy from Tracy. Image colored with Copics. The papers are from Bo Bunny. The leaves and sentiment are from my stash.

Challenges:

Saturated Canary: Autumn Colors

This next card is using the beautiful Louise and Wreath by Guylou's Inimitability. The papers are from DCWV. Flowers and circle sentiments are from my stash. Image colored with Copics, Stickles added to wreath and outlining most of the papers.

Challenges:

Guylou's Inimitability: Christmas with a Wreath Twist

Papertake Weekly: Christmas Crackers

Crafty Ann's: Sketch

This one is my very first trifold card. I was so excited how it turned out! The image is a recent freebie from Tiddly Inks, colored with Copics and stickles added to fur. The papers are from TPC Studio. The main sentiment is from Hero Arts. The skates and sentiment are from Dear Lizzy and American Crafts. The snowflakes and penguin are from my stash. You can't really see it, but the strips of paper on the top and bottom center say "Let it Snow".

****************Also, a small tip!*************

I don't know if you're like me, but I have a TON of scrap paper. I love it, and still want to be able to use it on cards. To be able to find what I want quickly, I have three photo boxes that I use for scraps. I have them separated into warm, cool and neutral colors. Then I know exactly what box to go to depending on the color scheme of my project! Eventually I will add boxes for different seasons (i.e. Christmas, Halloween) to be able to find the papers even faster. =D

Challenges:

Tiddly Inks: Anything Goes

Do You Stack Up: A Splash of Blue

Crafty Sentiments: Metal (The snowflakes on the front of the closed card are metal.)

Top Tip Tuesday: More than One Fold

Ladybug Crafts Ink: Winter Blues

Charisma Cardz: Snowflakes

This ATC was actually created for the Wicked Wednesday ATC challenge. Unfortunately, silly me didn't pay attention to the TIME of the due date and missed it by a couple of hours. LOL Just shows...make sure to PAY ATTENTION to the deadlines! =D I thought I would still show it off, though, since I spent so much time on it. The image and sentiment are stamps by Penny Black. I just love the Penny Black girls...though Mimi is definitely my favorite. I won this stamp set as part of the Scrapfest swag from Archiver's. I colored it with Copics and glaze pens (for the outside of the flower wrapper and the flower petals). The paper is from DCWV, and I colored the flowers using Spica markers. I then added Stickles to the center of the flowers. You know me...can't create anything without Stickles! LOL The ribbon and butterfly punches were from my stash. I don't really do Thanksgiving cards, but I'm entering this into The Stamping Boutique's Thanksgiving/Give Thanks challenge. I figure it is still a give thanks project. If you do not agree, please feel free to remove me from the challenge entries. =D

Wow, like I said...busy weekend! Plus there were a few more I finished that you just don't get to see yet...they're part of my DT posts. Bet you can't wait, huh? LOL I hope you all have a fabulous week. Thank you so much for stopping by!

Don't Be a Crab!

2011-11-22T21:57:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all! I've got my first card for the first challenge in the second session of the Progressive Challenge over at Crafters Digital Art Center (CDAC). Whew! Now that was a mouthful! LOL The first challenge is....What's Cooking!!

I used this adorable crab by Tiffany Doodles. Mmmm....crab legs! LOL I thought this was just a fun little card, and would hopefully give someone a smile to get them out of a crabby mood. =D Or maybe I'll just keep it around to get myself out of crabby moods. Possibly a good sign for work! LOL

Well, thanks for stopping by. I'll be back soon with some more cards!

A Very Tiddly Christmas

2011-11-21T18:16:00.003-06:00

Hey y'all! I've got a few new cards to share with you. =D

This I created using the adorable BahHuggaBuggs from the Tiddly Inks basement. Image colored with Copics, papers from Stampin' Up, snowflake punch from Stampin' Up.

Challenges:

Tiddly Inks: Anything Goes

Sweet Stamps: Non-Traditional Christmas Colors

Fab 'n' Funky: Baby it's Cold Outside

Paper Shelter: Snowflakes

Crafty Catz: Snowflakes

Sweet Sketch Wednesday: #128

This next card is with a brand new stamp (to me anyway)....Irish Christmas Fae by Crafts and Me. Oooh, I just love this image!

Isn't she just gorgeous?!? You know how I love everything Irish. =D Image colored with Copics, and a Spica marker for the wings. The papers are from DCWV. The snowflake border is a border punch by Martha Stewart.

Challenges:

Crafts and Me: Simples

Mami Doodles: Fairy Tales are Real

Priscilla Styles: Midnight Madness Sketch 130

One last card for this post...not Christmas, though. As some of you know, the newest installment of the Twilight Saga movies was released in the US a couple of days ago. I do love the books and movies...but I always seem to be a fan of the bad guys. What can I say? Gotta love James and Victoria. =D Therefore, I chose to use Pixie Dust Studio's Victoria for their newest challenge: Twilight Inspired Red, Black and White/Silver....add Sparkle!

Victoria was colored with Copics and a silver marker. Skin was covered with Stickles. (Vampires glitter, you know. LOL) The papers are from DCWV's Immortal Love paper collection. Love Bites sticker is from Marah Johnson's Breathless collection, which was inspired by the Twilight movies. Bats, ribbon and gems are from my stash.

Whew! Hope you enjoyed my cards today! I should have a couple more coming up shortly. =D

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas....

2011-11-17T07:00:00.002-06:00

Thankfully, not too much like Christmas! I would gladly keep our streets snow free for as long as possible. However, I do really need to crack down on my Christmas cards....just about a month left to make them! That's why I was very excited for this week's Digi Doodle Shop challenge. This week we want to see.....red and green!

I used the fabulous Christmas Ornaments, which can be found here. Aren't they pretty? You can do so much with them....make them all one or two colors for an elegant look, make them all sorts of different colors for a fun and funky look... the possibilities are endless! Some of my favorite Christmas memories are of decorating the tree with the family... Christmas music on the stereo (usually the Muppet Christmas....mom loves that album). I colored mine with Spica glitter markers. I Just LOVE the sparkle. The green paper and holly paper are from DCWV. The gold paper is from We're Stampin' Mad...just had to add some gold for a little extra oomph! =D The ribbon and bells embellishment are from my stash. The sentiment is from Inkadinkadoo, and was stamped with Distress Ink in Pine Needles.

So, you think you can play along with our color challenge? Hop on over to the Digi Doodle Shop's Best challenge blog to check out the amazing creations by the rest of the team.

Remember, you don't have to use a Digi Doodle Shop stamp, but if you do it will be entered twice. Also, you can enter as many times as you want...as long as it's with a new card/project each time. Plus, all animal stamps are 25% off for the month of November! PLUS, if you spend $7, you'll get one of these fabulous images:

and a chance to support Pet Pardons!

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Wags 'n Whiskers: Christmas Themed

Totally Gorjuss: Christmas Traditions

Digital Tuesday: Christmas Time

Pile it On: Traditional Christmas

Heart Song Inspirations: Gold or Glitter

Tic Tac Toe

2011-11-16T01:00:00.002-06:00

Hello, hello! Happy Wednesday! =D It's time for another Digistamps 4 Joy challenge....and it's a fun one! This week is Tic Tac Toe...In Full Color!

So what does that mean? Easy! We want you to use the three colors in a tic tac toe line from the table above. It can be horizontal, vertical or diagonal.

I chose the blue, green and gold line, and made my very first waterfall card. The image I used is the fabulous Christmas Candle, which can be found here. I colored it with a gold Spica marker, a green Spica marker and a blue glaze pen. The gold paper is from We're Stampin' Mad, the blue paper is from Stampin' Up, the gems, ribbon and button are from my stash. The sentiment stamp is Inkadinkadoo.

Now that you've seen my card, why don't you head over to the Digistamps 4 Joy challenge blog to see the fabulous creations by the rest of the design team? They are very inspiring. =D Remember, you don't have to use a Digistamps 4 Joy image to play along, but if you do you have two chances to win!

Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see you soon!

...And the Winners Are...

2011-11-13T23:48:00.002-06:00

Hey y'all! Thanks for having patience with me. =D Once again, I really want to thank all of the people who played along with my blog hop and challenge. I also really, REALLY want to thank the girls that helped me out and were stops on my hop. You know I love you all dearly, and I just can't thank you enough for celebrating with me! I wouldn't be the crafter I am without your support and inspiration. Hugs!

Well, now that we got the mushy stuff out of the way...should we talk about the winners? =D I believe so! Here they are (I tried to get pictures of the Random Generator with numbers...but for some reason I just couldn't get the picture to show up on my blog. Sorry!):

The winner of a $10 gift certificate to Tiddly Inks is:

Kristy Lee!

The winner of a $10 gift certificate to Guylou's Inimitability is:

Ellis!

The winner of a $10 gift certificate to Simply Betty Stamps is:

Jenn Borjeson!

The winner of a $10 gift certificate to Digi Doodle Shop is:

Busy Busy Honey Bee (Karen C)!

AND finally...the winner of the grand prize from the challenge is.................... drum roll please...................

CARLA SUTO!

If all of the winners would please email me at MissStarlaMae at yahoo dot com, I will send you the codes. Carla, please email me with your address. If I do not hear from one (or more) of the winners by Saturday, November 19th, I will do a redraw for that prize.

Thanks again everyone for playing along. I really appreciate it, and I hope y'all had a blast. We'll do it again next year (or maybe sooner), kay? =D Big, big hugs!

Christmas Shaker

2011-11-13T17:13:00.000-06:00

I'm baaaaack.....LOL Told ya I'd see you soon. =D Yes, I've got ANOTHER card for the Progressive Challenge over at Crafters Digital Art Center (CDAC). The theme is still Winter Wonders.

I made a shaker card...I just love these! The image is from Daisy Doodles, colored with Copics, Spica markers, a silver Uniball gel pen and a red glaze pen. The papers are from DCWV, except for the gold, which I got at We're Stampin' Mad. The fun part is the shaker. I got this large oval piece of plastic called the Shake It by Impression Obsession. It's a self adhesive shaker pouch! To cover the edges, I used a Shaker Overlay from The Paper Cut. It started out as white, but I colored with a gold paint dabber by Ranger and then gold shimmer spritz by Tsukineko. The snowflake is a punch from Stampin' Up. I decorated it with Stickles....and hope that it counts as a 3D snow since I bent up the edges a bit. =D

Besides CDAC, I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Sweet Stamps: Red, Green and Gold

Sweet Sketch Wednesday # 127

Thanks so much for stopping by! I'll get those winners posted ASAP. =D

Have a Cool Yule!

2011-11-13T17:00:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all, happy Sunday! First off, I want to thank everyone for participating in my hop and challenge. I haven't picked the winners yet...sorry! I will try to get it done later tonight, but they will definitely be posted by tomorrow morning. There just aren't enough hours in the day, ya know? =D

I'm here today to bring you my entry into the SIXTH round the Progressive Challenge over at Crafters Digital Art Center (CDAC)! Wow...the final round for this session. Just crazy! (If you didn't participate in the first Progressive Challenge, you should definitely check it out for the newest one starting soon. It's a ton of fun!) The challenge this time is Winter Wonders, with an additional little challenge of using 3D snow.

I used this adorable image from Designed to Delight. I just think he's so cute!! The silver paper is from The Paper Company, the dp on the front is from TPC Studio and the dp on the inside is from DCWV. The image is colored with Copics, and I used a 3D snow pen for the snow. (I didn't realize I was going to end up covering most of it....but you can still kind of see it. LOL) The snowflake borders are from my new Martha Stewart border punch....love it!

In addition to CDAC, I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Stamp Insanity: Chill Out

Midnight Madness: Sketch 129 (MMSC129)

Thanks so much for stopping by, and we'll see you soon!

Time's Almost Up!

2011-11-12T20:05:00.001-06:00

Just a quick reminder...only 4 more hours to complete my blog hop and fairy challenge! Better hurry if you want a chance to win some fabulous prizes.... =D

Let's Get Sketchy!

2011-11-10T07:00:00.002-06:00

**For the Blog Hop and Fairy Challenge please scroll down**

Good morning! It's time for another Digi Doodle Shop Challenge!! Woot woot! This week we are challenging you to create a project using this sketch and either snowflakes or flowers (in place of the flowers in the sketch).

Pretty, huh? I had a lot of fun working with this sketch.

I used the beautiful Winter Snow Bird. I just love this image...between the cute little bird, the fabulous trees and the lovely holly along the edges...it's one of my favorites. =D I colored the image with Copics. It's kind of hard to see, but the majority of lines in the snow are outlined with Stickles. The snowflakes (which were part of a Martha Stewart border punch I cut apart) are also outlined with Stickles. I wish y'all could see it in real life...it's SO sparkly! =D

Well, now that you've seen my card, slide on over to the Digi Doodle Shop's Best challenge blog to check out the amazing creations by the rest of the team. They are just **fabulous**!

Remember, you don't have to use a Digi Doodle Shop stamp, but if you do it will be entered twice. Also, you can enter as many times as you want...as long as it's with a new card/project each time. Plus, all animal stamps are 25% off for the month of November! PLUS, if you spend $7, you'll get one of these fabulous images:

and a chance to support Pet Pardons!

I hope to see you join in our challenge this week! Thanks for stopping by, and we'll catch ya later. =D

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Craft Your Passion: Anything Goes + Brown (the trunks of the trees and mailbox post)

Crafty Catz: Anything Goes

Christmas Stampin' All Year Long: Favorite Sketch

Daisy Doodles: Anything Goes with a Digi

Papertake Weekly: Christmas

Top Tip Tuesday: Anything Christmas Goes

New ATC Challenges!

2011-11-09T21:44:00.001-06:00

**For the Blog Hop and Fairy Challenge please scroll down**

Hey y'all! I am here to share some exciting news. If you haven't heard yet, the amazingly sweet and talented Jenn from Stampin' Angel Jenn has started a new challenge blog! It's called Wicked Wednesday Weekly ATC Challenges. How awesome is that? A challenge blog for just ATCs! I don't know about y'all, but I am just thrilled. Now, this blog actually started about a month ago...but I've been a little bit MIA for a while, so I missed it until now. Well, I fully intend to start making up for that now! =D

This week's challenge is to create an angel ATC. A little while ago I purchased the Sugar 'n' Spice images from Tiddly Inks. I just love these images, and had printed them and colored them...but not yet created anything. So, what better way to use one than for my first ATC entry? The image was almost too big for the ATC, but I think I got it to fit alright...

For this ATC I used the adorable Angel Spice. Isn't she awesome? I love her hair. She actually came with two flying hearts, but I ran out of room so had to leave the second one off. I colored Angel with Copics, except for her lips and eyes, which are colored with Spica Markers. The base of the ATC is a Bicycle Joker playing card, which I covered with my background paper. The dp I think is from BoBunny. I outlined the clouds with Stickles to make them stand out a little more. The ticket is a stamp from Stampin' Up that I stamped, outline with a teal Le Pen and wrote my sentiment in the middle. Then the ticket was also outlined with Stickles.

I was pretty happy with how this one turned out...especially her hair! =D I usually have such a hard time with ATCs....I always feel mine are too plain, but if I embellish them too much I feel like they're too heavy and overdone. Then again, I have the same problem with my cards. LOL

I am entering this ATC in the following challenges:

Wicked Wednesday: Getting Angelic

Tiddly Inks: Anything Goes Continued

Digital Tuesday: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by! Hope to see you again soon! =D By the way....if y'all haven't gone through my blog hop or challenge yet, you have until Saturday at midnight. Lots of prizes, including gift certificates to some of my favorite companies (including Tiddly Inks). Hope you check it out!

It's a Blog Hop!!

2011-11-06T08:00:00.032-06:00

Hey y’all! Happy Sunday! If you’re new to my blog, welcome to my little corner of blogland. =D A year ago tomorrow I wrote my first post on this blog. Over this first year, I have found so many dear friends and had so much fun entering challenges, being part of some fabulous design teams, and just creating for the joy of creating. I decided this first anniversary needed to be celebrated in a big way, since this crafting community has become such a big part of my life.

On top of my one year blogaversary, I wanted to celebrate the birthday I just had. One year away from the big 3-0….time passes by so fast! Also, a couple of months ago I actually passed over 100 followers! It’s just so hard for me to believe there’s that many people out there who want to see what I’m up to and (hopefully) are inspired by me and my creations!

As part of my celebration, I decided to have a blog hop. I wanted to introduce y’all to some of the people who have really inspired me over the past year. All of these ladies are extremely talented, kind and caring. I would not be where I am today without their friendship and support. I hope y’all enjoy visiting them!

Now, before I get to the list for the blog hop, let’s talk about prizes, shall we? There are actually two parts to this celebration. The first is the blog hop. Every person that visits every stop in the hop and leaves a comment on each post gets entered into a drawing to win a $10 gift certificate to one of my favorite stamp companies. One will receive a gift certificate to Tiddly Inks, one to Guylou's Inimitability, one to Simply Betty Stamps and one to Digi Doodle Shop. Click on the links below to visit their stores and browse around!

The second part of the celebration is…..the challenge! Since I just LOVE fairies, I’m hosting a fairy themed challenge! All you need to do to enter is to create a fairy themed project and link it to Mr. Linky below! Only one entry per person, and please remember to link directly to your post and not to your blog. You have until 11/12/11 at midnight CST to enter. The candy pictured below is the grand prize for this challenge! It has a little bit of everything, so I hope it looks yummy! I tried to get a good picture....but there was too much stuff. =D You can't see everything, but you get the gist of it.

I am just so excited to share this celebration with you, so let’s get started! Below is the blog hop list, and below that is Mr. Linky. Remember, you have until midnight CST on 11/12/11 for both the blog hop and the challenge! Head on over to Vicki at Songbird’s Nest to start the hop, and you should finish up right back here. Have fun!

Vicki
Cely
Charlene
Lynn
Sara
Gina
Brenda
Tracy
Kim
Guylou
Starla

(P.S. There might be some issues with the timing due to Daylight Savings Time....if not all of the posts are up yet, please bear with us! LOL We'll get them all up ASAP)

Winter is Here!

2011-11-03T07:00:00.002-05:00

Just in case you weren't aware. =D At least it is in the northern hemisphere, and it's coming with a vengeance! So, to celebrate, Digi Doodle Shop wants to see some Winter cards for this week's challenge. Have you gotten a start on your holiday cards yet? Maybe this is a good time to start! =D

The first thing I always think of when winter comes is caroling. I've only done it a couple of times, but it was so much fun!! Unfortunately I don't currently live in the kind of neighborhood that would be good for that....but maybe some day! For now, I'll just have to stick to making cards with carolers on it. =D I used A Christmas Carol, which can be found here. Aren't they just adorable? They reminded me of something from a vintage ad, so I decided to do a distressed card. Papers are from Tim Hotlz and Stampin' Up. Sentiment is from Doodle Pantry. Image was colored with Copics, and papers were edged with Distress Ink in Pumice Stone. Ribbon and snowflakes are from my stash.

Well, now that you've seen my card, jump on over to the Digi Doodle Shop's Best challenge blog to check out the amazing creations by the rest of the team. You do not want to miss anything by these talented ladies!

Remember, you don't have to use a Digi Doodle Shop stamp, but if you do it will be entered twice. Also, you can enter as many times as you want...as long as it's with a new card/project each time. Plus, all animal stamps are 25% off for the month of November! PLUS, if you spend $7, you'll get one of these fabulous images:

and a chance to support Pet Pardons!

I hope to see you join in our challenge this week! Thanks for stopping by, and we'll catch ya later. =D

I am entering this into the current Crafts and Me challenge: Let the Music Move You

Mahalo!

2011-11-02T01:00:00.000-05:00

Hey, y'all! It's time for another Digistamps 4 Joy challenge! This challenge's theme is With Gratitude. We want to see any kind of project, as long as it says "thank you" in some form on it. It can be for any reason....and who doesn't love getting a little thanks?

I used the gorgeous Hula Honey, which can be found here, and colored her with Copics. The papers are from Stampin' Up. I printed the sentiment using Word with a fabulous font called Hawaii Lover, then outlined it with Spica marker and cut it out. Mahalo means thank you in Hawaiian. The flowers and ribbon are from my stash.

I just love how tropical this is. I could DEFINITELY use a Hawaiian vacation...how about you? =D

Just in case that isn't an option, why don't you head over to the Digistamps 4 Joy challenge blog to see the fabulous creations by the rest of the design team? They are very inspiring. =D Remember, you don't have to use a Digistamps 4 Joy image to play along, but if you do you have two chances to win!

Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see you tomorrow!

November Sales and Specials!

2011-11-01T09:19:00.002-05:00

Good morning, everyone!! I'm dropping in to let y'all know about the November Sale and Special going on at Digi Doodle Shop. This month, we have 25% of ALL animal images!! How great is that? There are some fabulous images...especially if (like me) you've procrastinated and have not yet made your holiday cards. LOL

Now, you know that every month Digi Doodle Shop has a special, where if you spend $5 you get some lovely freebies. This month is a little different. There is something very special happening this month at Digi Doodle Shop. Instead of getting the special images if you spend $5, you'll get it if you spend $7. Why the increase in price this month? Because $2 of that money will be given to a wonderful organization called Pet Pardons.

What is Pet Pardons? It is a Facebook application that focuses on saving the lives of shelter animals. As of June 7, 2011, it had already saved over 3,000 pets from Death Row across America. It's goal is to save shelter dogs and cats on Death Row, and also to promote no-kill shelters.

Here are the special images!

Stay tuned for a special card, using one of the special images, to promote this fabulous organization!

Angel Kisses

2011-10-31T15:53:00.000-05:00

Well, happy Halloween to all of my fellow Americans! To everyone else....Happy Monday! =D I hope your weekend was fabulous, and your new week is off to a fantastic start!

I'm here today to bring you my entry into the FIFTH round the Progressive Challenge over at Crafters Digital Art Center (CDAC)! I can't believe we're already almost to the last round...it's gone by so fast! (If you didn't participate in the first Progressive Challenge, you should definitely check it out for the newest one starting in mid-November <I think>. It's a ton of fun!) The challenge this time is Festive and Fancy, with an additional little challenge of using cool colors. Unfortunately, I didn't see the thing about cool colors until after my card was made. Whoops! However, most of the colors are cool, so I hope it's still ok...

I used this adorable image from Just Some Lines. I just think he's so cute!! The blue papers are from Stampin' up, the flower paper is from DCWV's Sweet Stack. The sentiment I printed out on Word. The image was colored with copics, and then stickles were added to the wings and halo. I used a souffle pen to outline a heart on the heart stickers. The silver elastic ribbon is from Michaels.

I hope everyone is having a fabulous day...and for my friends in the Northeastern USA...I hope you're all safe! I've been thinking about you, and just know that pretty soon we'll be in the same mess over here. =D

Stop by tomorrow for some fun new sales information, and don't forget my blog hop coming up next Monday. LOTS of prizes to be won! =D

Thanks for taking a look! We'll see you soon...

Blog Hop Fun!

2011-10-28T07:41:00.000-05:00

Hey y'all!! I'm just posting real quick to tell everyone about a fun little blog hop that's coming up in a little more than a week.

A little while ago (thanks to Cely's hop) I reached 100 followers, and I was so super excited! I'm just honored that so many people actually care what I am writing and creating. LOL Then, last Sunday was my birthday. Before you ask....29. One more year to the big 3-0! Surprisingly....I'm not stressing about that. =D Lastly, November 7th is my one year Blogaversary. I just can't believe it's been a year already!! Sometimes it feels like I've been doing this forever, and sometimes it seems like only yesterday. I can still remember sitting at Archiver's this time last year, creating my very first cards for the Michelle Perkett, Guylou's Inimitabililty and Midnight Madness challenges. I like to think I've grown since then, and I have met so many amazing people in this community that continue to inspire me every day...not only with their creativity and talent, but also with their big hearts.

So, to celebrate all of these milestones....I am having a blog hop and challenge! That's right! I'm so excited...and also nervous. LOL I've got a ton of incredibly talented ladies helping me out, and there are going to be quite a few prizes...so I really hope you'll stop by!!

I hope to see you there!

Good Morning!!!

2011-10-27T07:00:00.005-05:00

Hello and happy Thursday! Only one more day 'til the weekend! Woot woot! Is everyone ready for Halloween? (Well, everyone that celebrates it, anyway. LOL) I know I am. Plus, my aunt from Cali comes into town tonight, so I'm super excited to spend some time with her over the weekend.

Well, let's get down to this week's Digi Doodle Shop's Best challenge, shall we? This week is an easy one....anything goes! My favorite. =D

With winter coming up (too soon...), I decided to make a "home for the holidays" card. I used the fantastic Christmas Globe, which can be found here. I merged it with a sentiment in Word. I colored it with Copics, a silver Uniball pen and souffle pens (for the ornaments on the trees). I covered the globe with Glossy Accents, but it just didn't look right. Then I realized that my favorite part of snow globes is all of the glitter! So, once the Glossy Accents dried, I used a ton of Stickles. Then, to get that glassy sheen, I did another layer of Glossy Accents. The papers and flowers are from my stash.

Well now that you've seen my card, head on over to the Digi Doodle Shop's Best challenge blog to get some inspiration from the rest of the DT.

Don't forget, for the month of October all Halloween and Scenic images are 25% off! PLUS, there's the fall special...where any purchase of $5 or more gets you these images FREE! So, if you're not ready for Halloween, this is a good way to get it done. =D

Head on over to the Digi Doodle Shop to snap up these fabulous deals while they last!

I hope you'll join us this week with some of your fabulous creations! Remember, you don't have to use a Digi Doodle Shop stamp, but if you do it will be entered twice. Also, you can enter as many times as you want...as long as it's with a new card/project each time.

Thanks for stopping by! We'll see you soon!

Happy Monday!

2011-10-24T08:00:00.001-05:00

Wow, it's been a while since I've done a Monday post! Welcome to the new week! =D

Well, today I am so excited and honored to tell you that I am a guest designer for the Critter Sketch Challenge Blog! Woo hoo! They're such a great challenge blog, and I'm very excited to have the chance to work with them.

So, this week's challenge is to use three different pattern papers in your project. This was actually a little hard for me...I generally don't mix a bunch of patterned papers. However, I'm pretty happy with how this turned out!

The owl in tree image I found over at Public Domain Clipart. Some of my followers might recognize the girl...it's Pipper, one of Simply Betty's Burton Weenies. She's definitely one of my favorites! =D Both images were colored with Copics. All three patterned papers are from my stash, so I don't exactly remember where they came from. (Sorry!!) The sentiment I created on Word, then colored with Copics to match Pipper's outfit. The bats are from Martha Stewart. The ribbon is from Michael's craft stores.

I really hope you'll hop over to the Critter Sketch Challenge Blog and play along!

On a side note...I had some more inspiration for this card. It's the 12 Days of Halloween over at Simply Betty Stamps!! Now, y'all know how much I love Halloween, so there's NO WAY I wouldn't be playing along. This card is for the First Day of Halloween...

On the first day of Halloween my true love gave to me......an owl in a rotten oak tree!

Yep, I had to include an owl and a creepy tree in my card.

I really hope you liked it! Thanks ever so much for stopping by. Come back soon to see what's coming up for the rest of the 12 Days of Halloween.... =D

Purple and Green

2011-10-20T07:00:00.001-05:00

Happy Thursday!! You know what that means...time for another Digi Doodle Shop's Best challenge! This week we want to see projects using the colors purple and green. I just love this color combo. It reminds me of spring and sunny days.

I used the adorable Louis & Daisies image for my card, which can be found here. I just love the Louis images...he's such a cute and happy little dragon! I colored the image with colored pencils and Gamsol. I love the shading that happens with this medium. The papers are from We R Memory Keepers. The flowers I created with a punch, then outlined the middle with green Stickles. The ribbon is from Hero Arts.

Now that you've seen my project, head on over to the Digi Doodle Shop's Best challenge blog to get some inspiration from the rest of the DT.

Don't forget, for the month of October all Halloween and Scenic images are 25% off! PLUS, there's the fall special...where any purchase of $5 or more gets you these images FREE!

Head on over to the Digi Doodle Shop to snap up these fabulous deals while they last!

Thanks for stopping by! We'll see you soon!

Seein' Double!

2011-10-19T01:00:00.001-05:00

Hello, all my lovlies! Welcome to another happy Wednesday! It's time for the next Digistamps 4 Joy challenge. Woot woot! This challenge's theme is Embellish It: Seein' Double. What does that mean? Well we want to see two IDENTICAL embellishments on your project. Two brads, two buttons...go crazy!

I used the image Hangin' with Spidey. Isn't she adorable?!? (Some of you CDAC Progressive challengers might recognize her as the bonus image from the last round.) I colored her with Copics, then fussy-cut her out. Let me tell you...those spidey legs were some work. =D The papers are from my stash...sorry I can't really remember where they're from! The embellishments are from some blog candy I was lucky enough to win.

Well, now that you've seen my card, head on over to the Digistamps 4 Joy Challenge Blog to see what the rest of the design team has come up with. There are some *very* cool projects to see! Remember, you do not have to use a Digistamps 4 Joy image to play along, but if you do you get a chance to win the DT's choice award! How fun is that? =D I really hope to see you playing along!

Thanks for stopping by, and we'll be seeing you soon. (There are some very fun things coming up in the next few weeks....stay tuned!)

Have a Magical Birthday!!

2011-10-14T19:07:00.000-05:00

This is my favorite month. Not only does it contain my favorite holiday (Halloween) but it's also my birthday month. It's also the birthday month of one of my very best friends. To celebrate every year we go out for a nice sushi dinner...and I am SO looking forward to it! =D

I decided to make a birthday card for her this year. (Shocking, right? LOL) As well as being her birthday card, it is also my entry for this round of the Progressive Challenge over at Crafters Digital Art Center (CDAC)! The theme is Halloween/Mystical, and you now how much I love that! =D

I used this fabulous image by Simply Betty Stamps, one of my favorite stamp companies. I was so thrilled when I saw that it was one of the free images this challenge! I think it's just so adorable. I can think of worse ways to use witchy powers than to play with a kitten. =D The papers are from We R Memory Keepers. The image is colored with Copics, and the flowers are from JoAnn's Fabrics.

Thanks for stopping by! We'll see you soon!

Lavender and Lace

2011-10-13T07:00:00.024-05:00

Good morning, and happy Thursday!! Only one more day until the weekend, thank goodness. I do love my weekends, don't you?

Another great thing about Thursdays....it's Digi Doodle Shop's challenge time!! Woo hoo! This week we have a fun one for you....Lavender and Lace. Many of my friends say purple is their favorite color, so I love to make cards in all shades of purple...I know there's always someone who will love it! =D

For this week I used the fabulous Spring Gathering image, which can be found here. I just love that dress, and all of the pretty flowers. I colored the image with Copics. The papers are from DCWV's Once Upon a Time Mat Stack, Prima's Nursery Tales Stack, and DCWV's Glam Girls stack. The butterflies are one of my brand new EK punches. It's one of the ones that has three different settings, so it's perfect for layering. (Each butterfly is three layers, and then the top was coated with Stickles.) The lace and flowers are from JoAnn Fabrics.

I had so much fun with this theme...I really hope that you will have a little fun and join in! =D Head on over to the Digi Doodle Shop's Best challenge blog to get some inspiration from the rest of the DT. (These ladies are so talented; they just blow me away!)

Don't forget, for the month of October all Halloween and Scenic images are 25% off! PLUS, there's the fall special...where any purchase of $5 or more gets you these images FREE!

Head on over to the Digi Doodle Shop to snap up these fabulous deals while they last!

Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see you soon!

Distressed!

2011-10-06T07:00:00.001-05:00

Good morning, lovelies! I hope you are all having a fabulous week! =D As you may have seen last week, I am so honored and excited to have been accepted onto the Design Team for Digi Doodle Shop!! Their images are just so darn cute. Well, it's time for my first official challenge as part of the DT. Woot, woot!

This week's challenge is Distressing. I know how many people out there love this style, and I know how talented all my lovely followers are, so y'all should have absolutely NO problem with this one!

I used this lovely Antique Stove Set, which can be bought and downloaded here. The cool thing about this set is that it comes with a stove, bread, salt & pepper shakers, coffee urn and coffee cup that you can merge together as the occasion calls for! I had a coworker who was recently accepted into culinary school for pastry chefs, so I knew this stamp would be just perfect. The image was colored with Copics and Spica markers, cut out, then distressed and inked using Distress Ink in Pumice Stone. The papers are from various Tim Holtz paper packs. The knowledge charm is also from Tim Holtz. I tried to get the home made flower look by punching circles in 2 different sizes and then cutting slits to make the petals. The inside of the card says "A recipe has no soul. You, as the cook, must bring soul to the recipe. ~Thomas Keller". Perfect, huh? =D My coworker LOVED the card, so that's all that matters.

Alright, now that you've had a chance to look at my card, why don't you head on over to the Digi Doodle Shop Challenges to see what the rest of the DT cooked up! (Hee!) Trust me...all of the projects are just GORGEOUS. You do NOT want to miss seeing them!

After that, I really hope to see y'all join in the challenge! Don't forget, for the month of October all Halloween and Scenic images are 25% off! PLUS, there's the fall special...where any purchase of $5 or more gets you these images FREE!

Head on over to the Digi Doodle Shop to snap up these fabulous deals while they last!

Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see you soon!

Think Pink!

2011-10-05T01:00:00.001-05:00

Hi! Welcome to the first Digistamps 4 Joy challenge for October of 2011. For those of you that aren't aware, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. So, for our challenge, we want you to Think Pink and create a project with lots of pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness!

As many of you know, I was born in October. I've adopted the cure for breast cancer as my pet charity. I am always ready to support the cause, and even do a few fundraisers for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. In fact, there have been some very exciting developments coming out of Penn State recently...you can go here to read the details. We're one step closer to discovering a cure, and that is just fabulous. I was just thrilled when I found out the theme of this challenge. Who doesn't know someone who has fought, is fighting or has been affected by this disease? Sometimes even a little thing like a handmade card can bring so much joy.

For my card I used Dress on a Hanger, which is absolutely perfect for paper piecing. My papers are from DCWV's Glam Gal stack and Doodlebug Design's All Occasion designer paper value pack. The dies for the flowers are from Stampin' Up. The tag is part of a freebie set from Femke, which can be found here. The charm is a left over from breast cancer bracelets I made as a fundraiser years ago.

Why don't you head over to the Digistamps 4 Joy challenge blog to check out what the rest of the team created? You don't want to miss it!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I really hope to see you join in our challenge! =D Hugs!

I am also entering this into The Crazy Challenge: Think Pink

Arrr! Happy Birthday!

2011-10-03T20:24:00.000-05:00

Hey y'all! Thought I would share a fun little card I made for Zoe's birthday at Make it Crafty. (If you have MiC images and make a birthday card by Oct 12, you get an adorable image for free! Details here on the Make it Colourful blog.) I decided to finally play with the pirate image I had downloaded ages ago.

Images are from Make it Crafty, colored with Copics and Spicas. Papers are from Stampin' Up. Treasure map I found online. Ribbon is from Michael's. Sentiment is by ME. =D

I thought it was pretty funny. Luckily I had already planned on making this, because I was invited to a birthday party for a friend the same day. I was able to double dip with this card, which is always fun. =D

Thanks for stopping by! We'll see you soon!

It's a Sale!

2011-10-02T12:48:00.001-05:00

Hey y'all!! I'm just sending out a quick blurb to tell you about the sale currently going on at Digi Doodle Shop. For the month of October, you can get 25% off all Halloween and Scenic images! How great is that?

PLUS, a very cool special is going on right now! With any $5 purchase, you get the fabulous images below! How awesome is that? I just love the image with the house...it definitely reminds me of Fall, and just think of all the possibilities for creating a scene with your favorite people or animal stamps.

Well, that's it for now! We'll be talking to you soon. I hope you all had a fabulous weekend!!http://digidoodleshop.com/store/

Exciting News!

2011-09-29T07:53:00.000-05:00

Hey, y'all! Ok, I've got some exciting news...I was chosen to be a new member of the Digi Doodle Shop's Best DT! I can't even tell you how thrilled I am.

I am just so excited!!!! Everyone on the team is so very nice; I just know we're going to have a blast. I also can't wait to show all of you the fabulous images at Digi Doodle Shop! Trust me...they are seriously cute. I know not all of you were with me back in March, so I'm reposting this card I did with one of my favorite DDS images.

Sorry for the dark picture, but isn't he just the cutest little thing!?! There's also a girl version, with a floppy sun hat and high heels. =D

Ok, well thanks for stopping by! Hugs!

CDAC Progressive Challenge 3 - Part 3

2011-09-28T21:47:00.000-05:00

I told you I'd see you soon! =D Ok, here's my third card for the third series in the first Progressive Challenge over at Crafters Digital Art Center (CDAC)! The theme is *still* autumn/fall. When the leaves start changing and the weather starts getting chilly, I start thinking about hay rides and apple orchards. I've never been apple picking, but it just seems like such a fun thing to do...

...which makes this fabulous image by Glitterbabe just perfect! I was really happy with how this one turned out. Luckily I had red ribbon that matched my cardstock. I just love those sparkly leaves with the gemstones in the middle. They make me smile.

Ok, that's it for tonight. I'm hoping to get a few more cards done at some point this week, so hopefully I'll be seeing you soon. Thanks for stopping by. Hugs!

CDAC Progressive Challenge 3 - Part 2

2011-09-28T21:42:00.000-05:00

Hey y'all! Miss me? =D Well, I've just been working my butt off...haven't really had time to craft...but I made time for another card in the third series in the first Progressive Challenge over at Crafters Digital Art Center (CDAC)! The theme is still Autumn/Fall.

I just loved this duck image by Nicecrane Designs. Isn't it cool? I think this would make a great thank you card for a guy...maybe my grandpa.

Alright, thanks for stopping by! We'll be seeing you soon. (Very soon, in fact...I have one more card to post tonight. LOL)

CDAC Progressive Challenge 3

2011-09-21T21:16:00.000-05:00

Hey guys! It's time for the third series in the first Progressive Challenge over at Crafters Digital Art Center (CDAC)! This fortnight's theme is Autumn/Fall. It's definitely time for it! Weather's getting chilly, leaves are falling, weather's getting chilly...wait, did I already say that? =D

For my first card, I used this lovely image from Lia Stampz. Isn't she fun? I used pearls for her earrings...a little big, right? LOL I figure my grandma wears huge earrings, so that's ok. I can't remember where the papers are from...I think they're Bo Bunny. At least the gold leaf one is...

I'd talk more, but with my new work schedule I'm just exhausted. That's why I haven't been around the blogs much...I miss you all!! I promise I'll be around soon! Hopefully within the next month or so. Hugs!

Ok, thanks for stopping by...I hope to have some cards later this weekend so we'll see you then!

Flowers in Her Hair

2011-09-21T01:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Wednesday! It's time for another Digistamps 4 Joy challenge. This week is..........anything goes!! Woot woot! Hold on, there's a twist. You can use any image for the challenge, BUT if you use a Digistamp 4 Joy image...your entry counts TRIPLE!! That's right, three chances to win if you use a Digistamp 4 Joy image. Pretty cool, huh?

I used the images Flowers in Her Hair and Flower Corner. Isn't she gorgeous!?! She's definitely one of my favorites. The images were colored with Copics. You can barely see it in the picture, but the blue background paper has Chinese characters all over it. I used a background stamp in chalk ink to create the dp. I found the "beauty" sentiment and Chinese characters at Documents and Designs. This is the quote that's on the inside (also from Documents and Designs):

Ok, now that you've seen my card, head on over to the Digistamps 4 Joy Challenge Blog to see what the rest of the DT has come up with. I hope to see y'all play along with us this week! Remember, you don't need to use a Digistamps 4 Joy image, but if you do, your entry will be counted THREE times! Don't have any? You can find the **fabulous** images right here. Have fun!

Arrrrg!

2011-09-19T00:00:00.002-05:00

Good morning, and happy Talk Like A Pirate Day!! Arrrrg! =D If you haven't heard of Talk Like a Pirate Day...I wouldn't be surprised. It started as a joke a number of years ago, but has grown in leaps and bounds. Plus, who doesn't love a chance to talk like a pirate? Or perhaps wear a talking parrot? Or a peg leg? A hook for a hand? I know I never leave home without mine! =D

And now for something completely different. (Hee!)

It's time for the newest Happileigh Scrappin' challenge. Yay!! This time it was my turn to choose the challenge, and I chose "T" Time. I want to see things that begin with the letter "T". Turtles, tinsel, trees, Tatters the mouse, toys....the possibilities are endless. Get creative, and let's see what you've got!

As you can see, I chose to use a tub with a towel for my image. (The image is actually called Bubble Bath, and can be found here.) The sentiment is from Create with TLC. Aren't they a perfect match?

Well, now that you've seen my creation, hop on over to the Happileigh Scrappin' Challenge Blog to see what the other Happi Sisters have come up with. Remember, you do not need to use a Happileigh Scrappin' image, but we would love it if you did!! Sadly, this will be the last Happileigh Scrappin' challenge, so I hope to see you enter a project!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and we'll see you soon!!

Scrapfest 2011

2011-09-18T16:39:00.000-05:00

Good morning everyone! I hope y'all are having a fabulous weekend. I know I did! This week was the annual Scrapfest at Mall of America. Never heard of Scrapfest? Scrappers take over the Mall for the whole weekend, from Friday to Sunday. Crafters, vendors, classes, make and takes...it's one big pile of crazy!

Along with the major events at the Mall...every Archiver's store does a crop event called "Crop Around Town" on Friday and Saturday from 6:30 pm to 12:30 am. During the Crop you get all kinds of prizes and snacks, and a vendor comes to the store for demos and a make and take.

This year mom and I did not go to Scrapfest itself....but we did go to a Crop Around Town on both Friday and Saturday! Friday we got to meet the team from Basic Grey, and Saturday we met the We R Memory Keepers group. It was SO MUCH FUN!! =D We had an absolute blast....and got LOTS of fun goodies! Besides the make & takes and freebies from Archivers, mom and I both won two prizes on Saturday night! Our crop was split into two rooms, and there was a small contest of which room could finish the most pages/cards in a set amount of time. Our room won, so we got an extra goody bag. THEN, mom won one of the prize drawings, and I won one of the grand prize drawings. So much swag! =D Here's a picture of everything I won Friday and Saturday.

I tried to make sure everything showed in the picture. =D SO much new stuff to play with...I can't wait! =D

Next year we're going to try to make it to the Mall for Scrapfest, too. It should be exciting!!

Thanks so much again to Archiver's for the fabulous time and prizes!!

Thank you for stopping by, and we'll see you soon.

CDAC Progressive Challenge 2 - Part 2

2011-09-12T23:17:00.000-05:00

Hey guys! It's time for the second challenge in the first Progressive Challenge over at Crafters Digital Art Center (CDAC)! This challenge's theme is Back to School. I actually created two cards for this challenge, and here is the second. (See my previous post if you want to see the first card.)

I used a cute little bookworm from Jens Digi Stamps. (The image is the bookworm and the blue book he is sitting on.) The rest of the books and the checklist were from my dp. I just thought the image fit perfectly on top of the books! The image was colored using Copics. The letter background I created using cream colored cardstock and letter stamps in Sahara Versamark ink. The Back to School sign and notebook pages are embellishments from Jolee's Boutique.

Well, thanks for stopping by to take a look! I'll be posting my second card next, so stay tuned! =D

CDAC Progressive Challenge 2

2011-09-12T23:13:00.000-05:00

I used this adorable little girl from Tortagialla and a sweet little frame scene from Sweet Stamping Treats. The bookworm and apple are actually part of the dp, and the crayon is an embellishment from Jolee's Boutique. Both images were colored with Copic markers (except for the girl's glasses, which were colored with a Spica marker).

Well, thanks for stopping by to take a look! I'll be posting my second card next, so stay tuned! =D

All the Leaves are Brown...

2011-09-12T00:00:00.000-05:00

Happi Monday, everyone! I hope you had a fabulous weekend. I know I did. It's been busy as heck so I haven't been able to be online much....but I hope that will end soon. For now...we have a new Happileigh Scrappin' challenge for you! This week our challenge is Autumn. Leaves, fall holidays, fall colors, back to school...whatever you want!

I used the adorable Girl with Kite, which can be found here. I decided to create an 8 x 10 wall art. It goes in a frame, but the glass was causing issues when photographing. The girl was colored with Copics. The papers are from BoBunny. The leaves are confetti from Michaels Craft Stores.

Well, now that you've seen my project, head on over to the Happileigh Scrappin' Challenge Blog to see what the rest of the Happi Sisters came up with. Remember, you do not need to use a Happileigh Scrappin' image to play along, but we would love it if you did!

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

Whoops!!!

2011-09-11T22:02:00.000-05:00

So, I got on the computer tonight all ready to post for the Tiddly Inks challenge that's due in about a day. I was so excited to have finished! Work has been crazy busy, and I haven't been able to create anything in the past week or so. I opened up the challenge page so I could link to it...and realized I had done the wrong challenge!! That's right, I lost a week. Darn it! =( So here's the card I created for last week's (now closed) Reading Fun challenge! LOL

I used one of my favorite stories: The Princess Bride. I just LOVE that book, and the movie. I think this would make a great anniversary card...or maybe that's just me.

Ah well. I'm of to bed. Hopefully some sleep will clear my mind. I'll be trying to create a project for the current challenge by the due time tomorrow...wish me luck! =D

I Do Love That Spotlight...

2011-09-07T02:00:00.001-05:00

**Post 2 for the day...To see the Digistamps 4 Joy post please scroll down**

Guess what! Today I am extremely honored to be featured on Simply Betty Stamps Spotlight on You Wednesday. Squee! I am just so excited. =D I really love Simply Betty Stamps...they are fun and quirky, just like me! If you've never seen her stuff, please head over to the store and check them out. There is something for everyone, and you will *definitely* not be disappointed!

Now, I colored a number of images and was so prepared to create a brand new project for this feature. Unfortunately....life caught up with me, and I wasn't able to finish in time. =( However...that means you get to see some of my favorite past projects, juuust in case you missed them the first go round. =D

Here's one of my favorites:

I just love this Betty image. Her adorable net skirt, the cute little skulls and bats on her umbrella..it's so much fun!!

Ok, well thanks so much for stopping by to visit. If you want to see the rest of my spotlight cards, head on over to the Simpy Betty Stamps blog. There have been a number of fabulous releases recently, so you'll definitely want to check out the stamps at the store! Also, there are always fun challenges over at the Simply Betty Stamps Challenge Blog, so you might want to check that out as well. =D

We'll be seeing you soon!

The Colors of Fall

2011-09-07T01:00:00.001-05:00

Hey y'all, happy Wednesday!! Well, it's time for another Digistamps 4 Joy challenge. Here in the US Fall is fast approaching. It's sad to say goodbye to Summer...but I must admit that Fall is my favorite seasons. It has my favorite weather (a nice, even temperature, little humidity, and little SNOW), my birthday, and my favorite holiday (Halloween).

To get us ready for the season, we want to see some projects showing the colors of Fall! Now, you don't necessarily need to use a Fall image, just the colors. Here's a photo for some inspiration:

Isn't that pretty? =)

I used the adorable Monster...Dude. When I printed him, I realized he was throwing up the horns. (I don't know how I missed that the first time!) When I saw that, I just knew I had to do a rock-music-inspired project. I decided to create a bookmark for my husband's guitar books. I used papers from Bo Bunny's Zoology pack, and colored the image with Copics. The red cardstock was embossed with a Sizzix embossing folder, then shaded with Distress Ink in Vintage Photo. The "Rock" sentiment is from Die Cuts With a View's Rock Queen Chipboard Embellishments pack. I took the first picture using one of my hubby's guitar books, set to one of my favorite rock songs...Iron Man. =D

Now that you've seen my project, head on over to the Digistamps 4 Joy challenge blog and see what the rest of the team has created. I hope to see you play along with us this fortnight!

Thanks for stopping by. =D

Happy Monday!!

2011-09-05T00:00:00.001-05:00

And a happy Labor Day to those of you in the States! You know what that means...summer is just about over, and fall is raring to go. Cool weather is coming, leaves are changing colors... In honor of the upcoming season, Happi Sister Chris has picked a color challenge: yellow, brown and orange.

I used Leigh's adorable Jenny Jeans, Sunflower (three times), and one of Leigh's flower borders. All images are colored with Copics. The flowers are from Hero Arts and were also colored with Copics.

Well, now that you've seen my card, head on over to the Happileigh Scrappin' Challenge Blog to see what the rest of the Happi Sisters came up with. Remember, you do not need to use a Happileigh Scrappin' image to play along, but we'd sure love it if you did!

Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see you soon!

Never Wrong a Witch...

2011-09-04T03:51:00.000-05:00

Here's a card I made for the Craft Your Passion sketch challenge this week.

It's sponsored by Delicious Doodles, so I just had to use their images. I just love the little voodoo girl! That's right...never make a witch mad, you never know what they can do to you. =D The skull frames were something I found online. Images colored with Copics. The spider paper is red cardstock and a stamp by Inkadinkadoo. (The creepy bookshelf image on the top left is also from Inkadinkadoo.)

Thanks for stopping by!! I'd chat some more, but it's 3:46 am and I'm exhausted. =D We'll see you soon!

Craft Your Passion: Sketch

Haunted Design House HDH104: I Was Framed

The Corrosive Challenge Blog: Come to the Dark Side

Forever Night: Devilish Intentions

Bee Crafty: Dramatic Frames and Borders

Go Team!

2011-09-04T02:41:00.000-05:00

The Critter Sketch Challenge Blog has a fun sketch this week...

Cute, right? Well, as soon as I saw it, I thought "cheerleader". Something about pennants/flags always reminds me of cheerleading. But, you know me...no cutsie preppy pink cheerleaders for me. I remembered I had the perfect stamp from Simply Betty Stamps, and this is what I came up with:

Woo hoo! Go Pirates!! =D I had a lot of fun with this. I even tried to make little pom-poms! The image was colored with Copics. For the flags, I printed out the letters (using my Skull and Bones font) on blue cardstock, then punched the flags out using my Marvy Uchida punch. I lined each flag with black marker, and then again with black Stickles. The ribbon is from Michael's, the grey paper is from K & Company Elegance stack, and the blue polka dot paper is from We R Memory Keepers Spookville stack.

Well, thanks for stopping by! I hope you liked it. We'll see you again soon.

Critter Sketch Challenge Blog: Sketch #80

Simply Betty Challenges: Getting Sketchy With It

Cute Card Thursday: A Pinch & A Punch

Sparkles Forum Challenges: Punch It

Candy, Candy, Candy!!

2011-09-01T08:17:00.000-05:00

Guess what! It's time for more candy!! Yay!! =D I do love me some candy, and this is the best kind...the kind with NO calories. Whew! Take a look at the fabulous new candy being offered over at Tiddly Inks:

Looks yummy, right? Go HERE to enter. PLUS....if enough people enter, Christy will put a FREEBIE in the shop...possibly even TWO!! (150+ people enter = freebie, 300+ people enter = another freebie)

This only goes until September 15th, so you better hurry up and enter! =D

Help for a Very Special Lady

2011-08-31T06:56:00.000-05:00

I know many of you out there in the crafting blog world know of Karen (Krafty Karen). She has been going through a really rough time in the past few years, and could use a little help. If you go here to Wendy's blog, you can read about Karen's ordeal.

As a way to help raise money for some medical proceedures, Karen has been selling some card kits on the Paper Craft Kits (or Paper Creator for the UK) stores. These kits are absolutely adorable, and only $1.50 (£1.00 for the UK). They are digital, and come with papers, instructions and the images already colored. All you would need to do is print them out, cut them and fold. Of course, you can always add your own touches with embellishments and glitter!

If you're interested in taking a look at the kits, here is the USA store and here is the UK store.

One of the things I love most about this crafting community is how caring everone is, and how everyone bands together when times get tough. Hugs for everyone!

Come to the Dark Side...

2011-08-30T08:30:00.000-05:00

We have cookies. =D I've always loved that quote. Ok, now that I have your attention...

Are you a fan of Simply Betty Stamps? You should be! Betty has *fabulous* images in different styles. Yes, most of what you see from her on my blog are the ones that are both creepy and cute (skulls *everywhere*!!)...'cause those are my favorite...but she also does really sweet images (like Jude and his crew) and some really fun ones (like the recent Christmas release). I promise! You should go check her out.

You know what else you should do? (LOL, sorry I'm being so bossy today...) You should join the new Simply Betty Stamps group at Paper Craft Planet! Why, you ask? Well, besides being a group of AWESOME and funny girls, you could get a free image! That's right...when the group reaches 500 members, Betty will give THIS image as a freebie!

Squee!! Is she not adorable?!? Look at her cute little kitty...and her fun little doll..and all the pretty pretty skulls... LOL

Ok, so I hope you join the group! We're going to have a blast, and I'd love to see you there...

Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see you soon!