Saturday, April 30, 2016

Katie's Birthday


I made this card for my niece who will be turning 17 next week.  The image was a freebie from Cuddlebug Cuties called Christina.  She is colored with copics and cut out with Lawn Fawn large stitched rectangle die.  Layout is for Stella Says Sketch #408 over at Catch the Bug Blog. The Happy Birthday badge was a freebie (not sure where from) that was cut out with SB large circle die and matted with SB large scalloped circle die.  DP is from My Minds Eye and cs from The Paper Studio.

Challenges:

Hiding In My Craft Room - Freestyle
Inspiration Destination Challenge #83 - ATG
Kraftin Kimmie Stamps Challenge #329 - Use 3 Punches or Dies (3 dies)
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #275 - Sew Charming (Faux Stitching)
Stella Says Sketch Challenge #408
Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge #128 - ATG

Friday, April 29, 2016

QKR Stampede Challenge #189 - April Showers Bring May Flowers

Can you believe it's the end of April already?!  It's also time for a new challenge at QKR Stampede, and this week is "April Showers Bring May Flowers".  If that holds true, we should a ton of flowers as we've had A LOT of rain!  I chose image #7402 In the Rain...isn't he adorable!!!  I colored him with copics, glossy accents for the rain and puddle, cut out with SB large scalloped die, and matted with SB large circle die.  Layout is Kraftin' Kimmie Sketch for April.  Flower DP is from DCWV, digital umbrella paper purchased from ColorfulDigiDesigns at Etsy (couldn't find the paper to link), and cs from my stash.  Banners were hand cut and the flower gems from my stash.

Stop by QKR Stampede's challenge blog to see the gorgeous cards my DT sisters have made and join our fabulous challenge!  The prize for winning is 2 digital images of your choice, but if you use a QKR image you will win 3 digital images of your choice!  Hope to see you there!

Challenges:

613 Avenue Create Challenge #173 - ATG
Inspiration Destination Challenge #83 - ATG
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - ATG
Through The Craft Room Door April 26-May 2 Challenge - ATG

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

From The Heart April Progressive Monthly Challenge

My card today is for From The Heart April Progressive Challenge.  The image is called Time to Bloom and it comes with 3 images and 6 sentiments.  If you did not participate in last months challenge,  you can purchase this image for $3.50 OR received it FREE with a $10 purchase and the code TICK-TOCK.  The layout is for From the Heart's  i {heart} Sketch with a twist #149.  I imported the images into Silhouette Studio, copied and pasted the flowers four times, and put the butterfly in the middle.  I colored them with copics, cut out with SB large scalloped die, and cut out the mat on the Cameo.  The sentiment is From the Heart collection Apple Blossom Birds.  DP is from Echo Park Summer Bliss 6x6 pad, pink cs from Craft Smith red and pink 12x12 pad, and turquoise dot from Bo Bunny.  Flower gems from stash.

Challenges:

613 Avenue Create Challenge #173 - ATG
Brown Sugar Challenge #195 - ATG
Craftin Desert Divas "In The Garden" Linky Party - Week 1
Eureka Stamps Challenge #190 - Add Some Bling 
From The Heart April 2016 Monthly Challenge
Hiding In My Craft Room #248 - Any Holiday (Mother's Day)
Inspiration Destination Challenge #82 - ATG
i {heart} Sketch with a twist #149 - Use a Die Cut
Kraftin Kimmie Stamps Challenge #328 - Seeing Double
Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge #127 - ATG w/Twist For a Lady/Girl
Through The Craft Room Door April 26-May 2 Challenge - ATG

Friday, April 22, 2016

QKR Stampede Challenge #188 - Color Challenge




It's time for a new challenge at QKR Stampede and this week is a color challenge!  I chose image #19801 Ice Cream Bear, colored her with copics, glossy accents on her eyes, cut out with SB large circle die, and matted with SB large scalloped die.  Layout is for Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 Sketch #87.  Papers/ribbon are all from my stash and pearls from Michaels.  I heat embossed the sentiment that is a Sizzix framelits w/stamp set.

Stop by QKR Stampede's challenge blog to see all the colorful cards my DT sisters have made and join our fabulous challenge!  The prize for winning is 2 digital images of your choice, but if you use a QKR image you will win 3 digital images of your choice!  Hope to see you there!

Challenges:

613 Avenue Create Challenge #172 - ATG
Catch The Bug April Bingo Challenge - Sentiment, Pearl, & Embossing
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #108 - ATG
Inspiration Destination Challenge #82 - ATG
Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Wonderful Wednesday Challenge
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge #274 - ATG
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Make it Girlie
Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 Sketch #87
Through The Craft Room Door April 19-25 Challenge - ATG

Friday, April 15, 2016

QKR Stampede Challenge #187 - Snail Mail-Snails or Anything Postal


Can you believe it's the middle of April already?!?!  It's also time for a new challenge at QKR Stampede and this week is "Snail Mail-Snails or Anything Postal".  I chose image #8601 Air Mail, colored him with copics, glossy accents on his eyes, and cut out with Lawn Fawn large stitched square die.  Layout is for Stella Says Sketch Challenge #407.  DP are by The Paper Studio and red cs from my stash.  I stamped the postage stamp with versa mark and heat embossed with black embossing powder, Fiskars scalloped punch, red, white, and blue hemp cord and gems from Hobby Lobby.

Stop by QKR Stampede's challenge blog to see all the AWESOME cards my DT sisters have made and join our fabulous challenge!  The prize for winning is 2 digital images of your choice, but if you use a QKR image you will win 3 digital images of your choice!  Hope to see you there!

Challenges:

613 Avenue Create Challenge #171 - ATG w/Optional Twist/Masculine
Brown Sugar Challenge #194 - ATG
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #107 - ATG
Doodle Pantry Ants in the Pantry Digital Challenge #16
Hiding In My Craft Room Challenge #246 - Super Scraps Saturday
Inky Impressions April Challenge - All About Boys
Inspiration Destination Challenge #81 - ATG
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #273 - ATG
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Lets Do The Polka  
Stella Says Sketch Challenge #407
Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge #125 - ATG w/Twist CAS
Through The Craft Room Door April 12-18 - ATG

Friday, April 8, 2016

QKR Stampede Challenge #186 - Spring has Sprung


It's time for a new challenge at QKR Stampede and this week it's "Spring Has Sprung".  I chose image #6804 Infatuated.  Isn't he adorable?!?!  I colored him with copics, mixture of fun flock/flower soft for the tail, cut out with SB large oval die, and matted with SB large oval lacy die.  Layout is for Mojo Monday Challenge #442.  Purple butterfly paper from American Girl Collection and the rest from my stash.  Martha Stewart butterfly punch with clear Wink of Stella on it.

Stop by QKR Stampede's challenge blog to see all the "Springy" cards my DT sisters have made and join our fabulous challenge!  The prize for winning is 2 digital images of your choice, but if you use a QKR image you will win 3 digital images of your choice!  Hope to see you there!

Challenges:

613 Avenue Create Challenge #170 - ATG
Brown Sugar Challenge #193 - ATG
Catch The Bug March Challenge - ATG
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #106 - ATG
Creative Card Crew Challenge #110 - Die Cut
Hiding In My Craft Room #255 - Wild Blushing Primrose
Inspiration Destination Challenge #80 - ATG
Kraftin Kimmie Stamps Wonderful Wednesday Challenge
Mojo Monday Challenge #442
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #272 - ATG
Through The Craft Room Door Challenge April 5-11 - ATG

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Amy's Birthday Card

My card today is for my best friends birthday.  The image is from Whimsie Doodles and called Margarita's Digital Stamp (scroll to the bottom of the page).  I colored it with copics, glossy accents on the glass and cherry, and cut it out with Lawn Fawn large stitched rectangle die.  The layout is for Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 #86 challenge.  Lime DP purchased on Etsy, chevron DP from Doodlebug Design hello sunshine 6x6 pad, yellow cs by The Paper Studio, and aqua cs by Bazzill.  Teal twine from Hobby Lobby and Margarita charm from Michaels.



Challenges:

613 Avenue Create Challenge #170 - ATG
Catch The Bug March Challenge - ATG
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #106 - ATG
Creative Card Crew Challenge #110 - Die Cut
Inspiration Destination Challenge #80 - ATG
Kraftin Kimmie Stamps Wonderful Wednesday Challenge
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #272 - ATG
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Happy Birthday
Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge #124 - ATG w/Twist Beverages
Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 Sketch #86
Throught The Craft Room Door Challenge April 5-11 - ATG

Rest In Peace Mother


I wanted to let everyone know the reason I haven't been posting any cards or commenting on your posts.  My precious Mother passed away on Easter Sunday.  She had overcome many obstacles in her lifetime from polio as a child to breast cancer in 2006.  Last fall she was diagnosed with the same type cancer cells as the breast cancer was.  Her treatment this time had weakened her muscles, especially in her throat, so she had a hard time swallowing.  On March 21st she had a mini stroke and then several over the next few days.  Our hearts are broken, but we know she is at peace and in a much better place!  Rest In Peace Mom...I miss you SO MUCH!