Archiver's Crop, Night Three

***Warning - Picture Heavy Post***

Hey y'all!  Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend.  As you might have noticed, there was no post for Archiver's Crop Night Two.  Turns out I went out with my hubby right after the crop last night, so you get two days worth of work in one post.  Woo hoo!  =D

First, I have a card for the CDAC Progressive Challenge challenge 14.

This adorable image is from A Day for Daisies. Isn't it great? I just love all of the stuffed animals.  It reminds me of when I was little and had a room FULL of stuffies.  It turns out I must have had babies on the brain this past weekend.  A third of the cards I made were either congrats for pregnancy or welcome baby. LOL 

Challenges:

CDAC Progressive Challenge: Round 14

This next card was created with an image from an artist I just found: Mayzy Art.  I saw this image over on my blogging buddy Trina's blog, and thought it was just awesome!  I had to get it immediately.  Trina did a better job coloring the image, but she rocks like that. =D

The front sentiment is from Create with TLC, and the inside sentiment is from Digi Doodle Shop. 

Challenges: 

There's Magic in the Air: Less is More

My next project was inspired by this fortnight's Digistamps 4 Joy challenge: Blue Water.  There's a deal going on in the Digistamps 4 Joy CDAC group that if you are a member of the group (or join), create a card for the current Blue Water challenge, link it up on the challenge blog, then link it to the group discussion you will get a free image!  It's a brand new image...I haven't even seen it yet.  I can't wait to see!  =D

It was made with a Digistamps 4 Joy image, one of my favorites actually.  I just love the fairies!  I really like playing with blue, so this challenge is a blast for me.  I hope y'all will play along!  The sentiment is from my head.  I think. I tried forever to find a good water quote, but couldn't really find anything.  I decided to go with this encouragement sentiment.

Challenges:

Digistamps 4 Joy: Blue Water (as a DT member, not actually entering the official challenge)

Now, this next card is one of my favorites from the weekend.  Sassy Studio Designs is having a DT call.  I just LOVE their images, so I decided to apply.  I'm really hoping it works out...wish me luck!

The image is (of course) from Sassy Studio Designs.  The flower was made with Paper Blossom punches.  I wish you could see the card in real life...the sparkle is just thrilling!  I can't wait until someone gets pregnant, hopefully with a girl, so I can give it to them!  =D

Challenges:

Ditzy-Craftymess: Baby or Anything Goes

Paper Sundaes: Spring Blossoms

Scrap-Creations: Flowers

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge: Handmade Flowers

Pixie Dust Studio: Your Favorite Things (The color pink, Fiolex Girls font, lace, lily made with Paper Blossoms punch)

Sweet Sketch Wednesday: Sketch

 

My final card was created for my grandma's birthday in August.

The image is from Sassy Studio Designs.  As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to have it.  My grandma is a huge Wonder Woman fan, so she's going to flip.  I got to use one of my favorite fonts (SF Comic Strip Shaded), so that's always fun.  I'm really thrilled with how this card turned out.  It took forever to make; the stars on the blue paper were originally a faded yellow/white.  I wanted it to match WW's pants, so I colored every star with a white unibal pen.  It took AGES, but was well worth it!  =D

Whew!  Ok, well that's finally it!  I am so happy I was able to go to this weekend crop.  We had a blast and got a lot done.  Now I'm ready for sleep and to recharge my creativity.  =D  Thanks so much for sticking around to the end of the post and we'll be seeing you soon!

CDAC Progressive Challenge 8

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!

Don't Be a Crab!

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!

Christmas Shaker

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!

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!

Angel Kisses

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...

Have a Magical Birthday!!

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!

CDAC Progressive Challenge 3 - Part 3

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

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

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!

CDAC Progressive Challenge 2 - Part 2

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

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 first.

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

CDAC Progressive Challenge

Crafter's Digital Art Center (or CDAC) is having a progressive challenge!  What's the grand prize?  A fabulous set of 12 Copic markers!  How cool is that?  When I heard about this, I definitely wanted to join in.  Here's what you do:

Go to CDAC here and join up (if you're not already a member).  CDAC is a fabulous place with so much to learn and such a great community...you definitely won't be disappointed with your membership!

After signing in, join the Progressive Freebie Challenge here, then follow the directions. There are some GORGEOUS images for this first section of the challenge, and you only have until 8/31/11 to get the first images free, so hurry up!  Don't worry, though...if you miss the first deadline, you can still buy the images for $1 to play along!

So, here's my first card for the kick off challenge.  I used this adorable image by Whoopsi Daisy. Isn't she CUTE?!?

Paper is from Kaiser Craft's Magic Happens collection.  Flowers are from a blog candy I won a few months ago.  Gems are from Recollections.  The image was colored with Copics, then highlighted with Stickles on her belt and flower in her hair. Sentiment was printed using Word and the background paper for the sentiment is from FreeDigitalScrapbooking.com.

Well, there's my first one!  I printed out the images forever ago, and meant to have the cards done weeks ago.  Now...time's almost up and I've FINALLY completed my first one. LOL Hopefully I'll have time to put together a couple more before the next session starts! =D

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you will join in the fun!