Another Weekend Passes

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

A Very Tiddly Christmas

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

Winter is Here!

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

Happy Birthday, Olivia!

One of my good friends at work has the most adorable little daughter, Olivia.  Well, Olivia is turning 4, and I just had to make her a card.  (I remember when she was born...my how time flies!!)  I recently did a Hello Kitty blog hop with the lovely Cely at Hawaii Paper Party, and that inspired me to make another Hello Kitty card for Livy.

I am just having so much fun with these Hello Kitty dies!!  I created the numbered background paper with a "4" stamp, and edged the flowers to make them stand out a bit more.  I know Livy loves Hello Kitty, so I'm hoping she loves her card.  =D

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Challenges:

Crafts and Me #47 - Make it Count