Some Bunny Love and a Bit of News

I recently had the wonderful surprise of becoming one of the design team members for Melissa Jenkins, the artist behind MELJENS Designs! Very exciting news for me, as I'm really having fun with Digi stamps now. You can find the announcement, and list of DT members to visit, on the DT blog: HERE Remember to 'follow' the blog because challenges start on April 1st!

If you haven't seen Melissa's work, just wait until you see how fun and sweet her images are! This adorable bunny couple is one of the freebies from her blog (this cutie was from the Operation Write Home Springbreak Hop). It's called Bunny Love. Too cute, right? She also has Freebie Mondays, so be sure to stop over there and see yesterday's post!

MELJENS Designs blog: HERE
MELJENS Designs DT blog: HERE
MELJENS Designs store: HERE

What I used on this card:
Bunny Love digi stamp by MelJen Designs, BoBunny and Core'dinations paper, Prima flowers, EK punch, Nesties, Dew Drops from The Robin's Nest, Copic Markers, Spica pen, and a bit of chalk.

Guest post at Raise the Bar

Hope everyone is having a great Friday! It's a gloomy day today, but we can always use the rain that's so rare this time of year.

I was a guest this week on Raise the Bar for challenge #8, and their theme for this challenge is: Go Green. You can stop by their blog to enter: HERE

I used Hello Ian from The Greeting Farm, he is SUCH a cutie, isn't he? I used some Basic Grey DP (Origins) and Core'dinations solids. Added a bit of silk ribbon and gems and colored him with Copic markers with a bit of paper piecing (hat and scarf).

Simply Teal

I love these Pure Innocence cuties by Heather Ellis. The papers I used for this card are from Bo Bunny and Core'dinations.

This card was made for two challenges:
Saturday Spotlight #20: Theme - Clean it Up (kept the card very simple)
Crafty Creations #57: All Shades of One Color (used teal/aqua)

Flutter By Wednesday #99

Good Morning, and welcome back for Flutter By Wednesday! Today's challenge is #99 and Danni has shared an inspiration picture.

Be sure to add your Tinker Bell inspired card or project to Mr. Linky on the FBW blog.  Please use a direct link so that it's easily found when we come visiting!  You can find more information on this week's challenge by visiting the Flutter By Wednesday blog: HERE 

If you have some time, please check out what the other DT members have created. Their links can be found in the sidebar on the Flutter By blog, as well as in my own sidebar to the right.

With the fun picture of Tink for inspiration, I pulled out my Tinker Bell stamps from EK Success. I paper pieced her dress and shoes with some Core'dinations paper, added some flower soft to the puffs on her shoes, and colored her in using Copic Sketch markers and Creative Inspirations paints. The decorative papers used are from S.E.I. and the solids are from Core'dinations. A few accents were added...a flower from Prima, punched leaves using EK and McGill punches, Blue Moon beads, a swirl using a Sizzix die, and other cuts made using Nestabilities by Spellbinders. I used the Bow Easy on the ribbon to finish things up.

A Touch of Christmas #6

Hi! This is week six of A Touch of Christmas with Danni and I! If you have time to join us please feel free to share a link to your work. Be sure to stop by Danni's blog to see what fun touch of Christmas magic she has to share this week.

What I used:
Stamps: Rockin' Around by Elizabeth Bell (Belles 'n Whistles)
Paper: Creative Imaginations, Core'dinations
Ink: Memento, Copic Sketch, Shimmerz
Accents: Prima Flowers, Gem, McGill Punch

Thanks so much for stopping by!

A Touch of Christmas #5

Hi! This is week five of A Touch of Christmas with Danni and I! If you have time to join us please feel free to share a link to your work. Danni's taking a break this week, and should be back to share in the Christmas fun again next Thursday.

The sweet snowman I've used on my card is from Sassy Cheryl's. "First Snowman" is a digi stamp, and like the rest of Cheryl's beautiful artwork he was impossible to pass-up!

What I used:
Stamp: First Snowman by Sassy Cheryl's
Paper: Sandylion, Core'dinations, Papertrey Ink
Ink: Ink Jet printer, Copic Sketch
Accents: Kaisercraft Pearls, Gems, Flower Soft, Gems & ribbon from my stash

Thanks so much for stopping by!

TGF CHA Relay - Charlotte

This was my entry for Day 2 in The Greeting Farm's CHA Relay. I think I've gained a new appreciation in digi stamps doing these, and I don't seem to be having the problems I had with spreading ink that I did before.

You can find the Relay info on their blog: HERE

What I used:
Stamp: Charlotte Digi from The Greeting Farm
Paper: Scribble Scrabble, Core'dinations
Accents: Pearls by Queen and Co., Gems by Darice

Thanks so much for stopping by!

TGF CHA Relay - Mer Ian

This is my Mer Ian for the CHA Relay at The Greeting Farm. He's such a cutie!

You can find details of the Relay challenge: HERE

What I used:
Stamps: Mer Ian Digi Stamp from The Greeting Farm
Paper: K and Company, Core'dinations
Ink: Memento, Copic Sketch, Spica Twinkle Pen
Accents: Stickles, Prima Flowers, Gems, Die Cuts with Nestabilities by Spellbinders

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Stamping Bella Weekend - Last Project

For my last Bella Weekend project I used Miranda the Teacup Girl from Stamping Bella. This week's challenge at Project Tuesday is a mini pizza box and I couldn't resist! I'm also joining in on the challenge for Copic Buzz to make anything but a card, and to use a kitchen theme.

You can find the Project Tuesday challenge: HERE
You can find Copic Buzz #26: HERE

What I used:
Stamps: Miranda the Teacup Girl from Stamping Bella
Paper: Core'dinations, DCWV
Ink: Memento, Copic Sketch
Accents: Darice gems, Kaisercraft Pearls, Prima Flowers

Please be sure to stop by the creative blogs of some lovely ladies who also accepted Danni's invitation to spend the weekend inking up our Stamping Bella goodies:

Danni

Michelle

Kristie

Jennie

Nancy

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Stamping Bella Weekend - Card #3

This is Scarlett the Teacup Girl from Stamping Bella, my third card for Danni's Bella weekend. I've used this week's sketch from Friday Sketchers, and the colors from Copic Colour Challenge.

You can find Friday Sketchers #86: HERE
You can find Copic Colour Challenge #48: HERE

What I used:
Stamps: Scarlett and Happy Birthday from Stamping Bella
Paper: My Mind's Eye, Core'dinations
Ink: Memento, Copic Sketch, Spica Twinkle Pen
Accents: Prima Flowers, Pop Dots, Pearls by Kaisercraft, Gems by Darice

Please be sure to stop by the creative blogs of some lovely ladies who also accepted Danni's invitation to spend the weekend inking up our Stamping Bella goodies:

Danni

Michelle

Kristie

Jennie

Nancy

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Stamping Bella Weekend - Card #2

This is Chloe the Coffee Mug Girl from Stamping Bella, my second card for Danni's Bella weekend. I've used the theme of hearts from the Creative Belli Challenge, the colors from The Play Date Café Challenge, and this week's sketch from Our Creative Corner (turned to work with my image).

You can find the Creative Belli Challenge #83: HERE
You can find The Play Date Café Challenge #13: HERE
You can find Our Creative Corner: HERE

What I used:
Stamps: Chloe the Coffee Mug Girl from Stamping Bella
Paper: My Mind's Eye, Pink Paislee, Core'dinations, DCWV
Ink: Memento, Copic Sketch
Accents: Doodlebug Designs Sugar glitter

Please be sure to stop by the creative blogs of some lovely ladies who also accepted Danni's invitation to spend the weekend inking up our Stamping Bella goodies:

Danni

Michelle

Kristie

Jennie

Nancy

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Stamping Bella Weekend

I've started off this year hoping to ink up more of the stamps I have here, so that eventually they will all be used. When Danni mentioned wanting to do a Stamping Bella weekend, and asked if I'd like to join in, I jumped on the opportunity. So my first choice for this fun stamping weekend was Meredith, one of the adorable Teacup Girls. I chose to use this week's lovely sketch from Creative Inspirations, and the wonderful colors for Color Throwdown. I also used a touch of Shimmerz while coloring the image, which I can see will quickly become an addiction. Thanks so much Danni, I'm happy you introduced me to them!

Creative Inspirations #44 can be found: HERE
Color Throwdown #76 can be found: HERE

What I Used:
Stamps: Meredith the Teacup Girl from Stamping Bella, Sentiment by Stamping Bella
Paper: K and Company, Core'dinations, DCWV
Ink: Memento, Copic Sketch, Shimmerz Angel Wings

Please be sure to stop by the creative blogs of some lovely ladies who also accepted Danni's invitation to spend the weekend inking up our Stamping Bella goodies:

Danni

Michelle

Kristie

Jennie

Nancy

Thanks so much for stopping by!

A Touch of Christmas #3

Welcome back for week three of A Touch of Christmas with Danni and I! Have you started your cards for next Christmas? I hope you'll decide to join in and share a link to your work. Be sure to stop by Danni's blog to see what Christmas goodie she has to share with you. You can find her: HERE

This week I chose one of the cute stamps from the Warm Cocoa Wishes set from C. C. Designs. I also had fun with this image and did a bit of paper piecing with the snowman's mug.

What I used:
Stamps: Warm Cocoa Wishes from C. C. Designs (All That Scraps)
Paper: American Crafts, Core'dinations
Ink: Memento, Copic Sketch, Gelly Roll Clear Star
Accents: Gems by Doodlebug Designs and Darice, snowflake from Joann's, hand cut paper piecing

Thanks so much for stopping by!

C4C20

For this week's Crazy 4 Challenges sketch I used a Ketto image from Stamping Bella, and turned the sketch to put her in the oval. You can find challenge #20: HERE

What I used:
Stamps: Ketto from Stamping Bella
Paper: DP is Sugar Rush by Basic Grey, Solids are Core'dinations, Image stamped on Papertrey Ink
Ink: Memento, Copic Sketch, Spica Twinkle Pens
Accents: die cuts with Nestabilities, ribbon was a dollar find at Target

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Ginger Bell

When I saw the pink and Grey color challenge on Cute Card Thursday I knew exactly which stamp set I wanted to use. (Ginger Bell from The Greeting Farm) You can find challenge #95: HERE

To help make assembling the card so much easier, I used this week's sketch from Friday Sketchers. You can find challenge #85: HERE

What I used:
Stamps: Ginger Bell from The Greeting Farm
Paper: Bo Bunny and Core'dinations
Ink: Memento, Copic Sketch
Accents: die cuts using Nestabilities by Spellbinders, Pop Dots

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Flutter By Wednesday #92

It's time for another Flutter By Wednesday! This is an open week for the Flutter By challenge, so you'll just need to use a faerie, butterfly or angel in your card to join in.

Please be sure to visit the FBW blog where you'll find the links to all of the DT members, and Mr. Linky to share your own card. You'll want to see what the team has to share with you this week! HERE

What I used:
Stamps: Fairy Song by Joan Elliott for Ladybug and Friends
Paper: DP by Scribble Scrabble, solids by Core 'dinations
Ink: Memento, Copic Sketch, Spica Twinkle Pens
Accents: Pearls by Kaisercraft

Thanks so much for stopping by!

C4C18 and Hope Stamps Eternal 39

This week's challenge at Crazy 4 Challenges is Polka Dot Fun!  You can find C4C18:  HERE

I was really feeling like doing a color challenge too, and found a wonderful cupcake inspiration challenge at Hope Stamps Eternal. You can find challenge 39: HERE

What I used:
Stamps: Lily at the Beach by Pink Cat Studio
Paper: DP by My Mind's Eye, Solids by Core 'dinations and DCWV
Ink: Stamped with Memento, Colored with Copic Sketch and Spica Twinkle Pens

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Creative Inspirations #41

Hello All! Here's wishing you all a Happy and Healthy 2010!

This is just a little Thank You card for this week's Creative Inspirations Wednesday challenge. You can find challenge 41: HERE

What I used:
Stamps: Budding Artists from Wags 'n Whiskers, sentiment from C.C. Designs
Paper: DP by K and Company, Solids by Core 'dinations
Accents: Pearls by Recollections, die cuts using Nestabilities by Spellbinders

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Flutter By Wednesday - 90

The stamp I've used for this week's Flutter By Wednesday is Angel Whispers from Wags 'n Whiskers. This is an open week for Flutter By Wednesday, so please join us with your card or project showing off your Faerie, Butterfly or Angel. You can find challenge #90 at Danni's Dreams: HERE

You can find a listing of the Flutter By Wednesday DT members at Danni's Dreams, as well as in my sidebar. Don't forget to follow the new Flutter By Wednesday's blog so you don't miss its launch in January 2010. You can find the blog: HERE

What I used:
Stamp: Angel Whispers from Wags 'n Whiskers
Paper: DP by Bo Bunny, solid by Core 'dinations, stamped on Papertrey Ink
Ink: Memento, Copic Sketch, Spica Twinkle Pens
Accents: Flowers by K and Company, Gems, die cuts using Nestabilities by Spellbinders

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Crazy 4 Challenges - 17

Crazy 4 Challenges has a really fun sketch this week, and of course I just had to play! You can find challenge #17: HERE

What I used:
Stamps: Travel Anya by The Greeting Farm, sentiment by CC Designs
Paper: DP is from The Boyfriend collection by Cosmo Cricket, solids by Core 'dinations, stamped on Papertrey Ink
Ink: Momento, Copic Sketch, Spica Twinkle Pens
Accents: die cuts using Nestabilities by Spellbinders

Thanks so much for stopping by!