Sentimental Sundays #18 - Clean and Simple

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays. This is challenge #18, and the theme this week is: Clean and Simple

I've used stamps from the Taylored Expressions, 'You're My Hero' set. The images have been stamped on Kraft paper from PTI, and colored with Copic Sketch. Don't forget to check for a free set of sentiments on the Sentimental Sundays blog, you don't want to miss them!

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it. While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment. Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.

Other Challenges this Card Qualifies to Enter:
Taylored Expressions #126 - Sketch
Totally Papercrafts Challenge #31 - Clean and Simple
CES Challenges #1 - Anything Goes
The Corrosive Challenge #79 - for the Guys

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Guest Post - Party Time Tuesdays #13

Today I have a card as a Guest Designer at Party Time Tuesdays! If you're looking for some great birthday card inspiration, be sure to visit Kristie and the Design Team!

This is challenge #13, and the theme is: Child's Birthday

I've used Billy Blast Off from Clear Dollar Stamps, and Scenic Route paper. The image is stamped on PTI, and colored with Copics. The pearls are by Queen and Co, and the sentiment has Star Dust stickles around it.

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Sentimental Sundays #16 - Ribbon or Lace

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays. This is challenge #16, and the theme this week is: Ribbon or Lace

I've used a sentiment by the lovely Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) on my project this week. I've also used die cuts made with Sizzix and Papertrey Ink dies, a bit of lace and ribbon, flowers by Prima, and a touch of Ranger's distressing inks. Don't forget to check for a free set of sentiments on the Sentimental Sundays blog, you don't want to miss them!

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it. While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment. Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.

Other Challenges I'm entering:
Digital Tuesday Challenge #71 - Butterflies and/or Lace (I've used lace, and there are butterflies in the background)
A Crafty Little Place Challenge #51 - Tag
Papertake Weekly - Something Old (pearls), Something New (PI dies), Something Borrowed (Mae West's words), Something Blue (in the background)
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge #63 - Mini Beasts
Paper Pretties Wednesday Challenge #114 - Ribbon
Colour Create #51 - Color/Inspiration Challenge (plus Shabby Chic)
Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge #16 - Think Flowers
Creatalicious Challanges #13 - Vintage

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A Touch of Christmas #19

This is week #19 for A Touch of Christmas, and I've used a Memory Box stamp with PTI cardstock to create this card. I ran the white cardstock through with a Sizzix Texturz plate that resembles snowflakes, but getting a good picture of it proved nearly impossible. I also used the fun piercing set from Bazzill to add a bit more interest. I do have a hard time with CAS, but I'm trying!

Challenges entered:

Totally Papercrafts #15: For the faux stitiching

For Fun Challenges:  Anything Goes

Flutter By Wednesday #107

Welcome to challenge #107 with Flutter By Wednesday. This week we have a fabulous theme to follow that was chosen by Debby! She'd like for everyone to create something new, keeping it clean and simple with butterflies. Be sure to add the direct link of your new card or project on the FBW blog so that it's easily found when we come visiting! If you're having trouble linking directly, please read the 'How To' page on the blog which can be found: HERE

For my card I've used a butterfly from Studio Calico, and a vine from Memory Box. The images are stamped on PTI paper, I've used some Glossy Accents on the butterfly, and added some tiny Recollections pearls to the flowers and butterfly antennae.

You can find more information about this week's challenge by visiting the Flutter By Wednesday blog: HERE Please be sure and take a peek at the DT's cards for a bit of inspiration, and we look forward to seeing what you create!

SPCC33 and A Bit of Scraps

So, what do YOU do with all of those paper scraps? Well, Danni challenged a few of her blogging friends to pull them out and use them this weekend if we had the time. While my DP and background are not scraps, the other pieces are. Of course this really has made little difference in cleaning out my scrap drawer, but because of this I will be checking it more often. Thanks Danni!

I used the color challenge from Scrapmaster's Paradise Color Combo for this project. You can find SPCC33: HERE

What I used:
Stamps: Laundry and Sentiment by Lockhart Stamps (SCACD)
Paper: DP is from Bo Bunny, Scraps from Core'dinations, Papertrey Ink, and DCWV
Ink/Paint: Memento, Copic Sketch, Creative Inspirations
Accents: Dies cuts using Nestabilities by Spellbinders, Silver Dots by Colorbok, Gems by Darice

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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

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VC Stamps Challenges - 31

This card is for this week's VC Stamps challenges. I used the Nuts for You stamp from the Hearts and Hugs collection by Victoria Case. These stamps are just so cute! You can find challenge #31: HERE

What I used:
Stamp: Nuts for You by Victoria Case (Hearts and Hugs)
Paper: DP by Heidi Grace, solids by Core 'dinations and DCWV, stamped on Papertrey Ink
Ink: Memento, Copic Sketch, Spica Twinkle Pens
Accents: Clear gems, Ribbon, dry embossing with Sizzix Texturz plate (sanded)

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Sugarplums cutie for Mercy's Tuesday Challenge

Good evening everyone! Another Sugarplums girl, and this one is for Mercy’s Tuesday challenge this week. You can find challenge #51 : HERE One of the things I used on this card was the Polar White Flower Soft, and that was fun except for the glue that really had no interest in coming out of the bottle. If anyone has a better glue suggestion then I would love to hear it!

What I used:
Stamps: Sugarplums, bench and sentiment from the winter set (C. C. Designs at All that Scraps)
Paper: Eskimo Kisses by Basic Grey, Core ‘dinations, DCWV, Papertrey Ink
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Sketch, Sakura
Accents: Baubles by Stamping Bella, Flower Soft (Polar White), Pop dots

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Sweet Pea Rubber Stamps - December Guest Artist

It’s an exciting day for me as my December Guest Artist cards are up at the Sweet Pea Rubber Stamps blog! You can see that post: HERE
You can visit the Sweet Pea Rubber Stamps store: HERE
These are some of the loveliest stamps I’ve worked with, and it was really an honor to be chosen to share my cards this month.

What I used:
Stamps: Black Haired Lady and Sentiment by Ching-Chou Kuik Fantasy Collection sheet 3 (Sweet Pea Rubber Stamps)
Paper: My Mind’s Eye, Core ‘dinations, Papertrey Ink
Ink: Momento, Copic Sketch, Spica Twinkle Pens, Gelly Roll by Sakura
Accents: Gems, Nestabilities

What I used:
Stamps: My Buddy by Ching-Chou Kuik Fantasy Collection sheet 3 (Sweet Pea Rubber Stamps)
Paper: K and Company, DCWV, Papertrey Ink
Ink: Momento, Copic Sketch, Spica Twinkle Pens
Accents: Gems, Prima flower, Martha Stewart punch

What I used:
Stamps: Molly and Sentiment is from Gum Drop Gang Molly and Olivia Plate #14 (Sweet Pea Rubber Stamps)
Paper: My Mind’s Eye, DCWV, Papertrey Ink
Ink: Momento, Copic Sketch, Spica Twinkle Pens
Accents: Gems, brads, Martha Stewart punch, Nestabilities

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Nurse Anya

A nurse Anya card that I’ve made for a family member. I’m sure she’ll bring a smile.

What I used:
Stamps: Nurse Anya by TGF
Paper: My Mind’s Eye, Core ‘dinations, Papertrey Ink
Ink: Memento, Copic
Accents: Ribbon by Offray, Diamond Glaze, Prima flower, Gem, Recollections Pearls

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Ms. Chardonnay

I’ve used the Ms. Chardonnay stamp from the Every Day Gals collection by Victoria Case for this card. The colors were chosen for this week’s VC Stamp Challenges. You can find challenge #28: HERE
The sketch followed is by Mercy for her Tuesday challenge. You can find challenge #50: HERE

What I used:
Stamps: Ms. Chardonnay (Every Day Gals by Victoria Case)
Paper: DP by My Mind’s Eye, stamped on Papertrey Ink
Ink: Memento, Copic, Gelly Roll Clear Star and Gold Star
Accents: Trim by Wrights, Gems by Darice, Die Cuts using Nestabilities by Spellbinders, and Pop Dots

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In a Galaxy Far Far Away

With a special birthday coming up I had to find just the right image, and I really think this is the perfect pick. This little guy comes from the Galactic Friends set by Alota Rubber Stamps. The first time I saw it used was on Stamp Owl’s (Frances) blog, and if you’ve visited her site already then you know what a brilliant card designer she is. (she tempts me to go out and purchase every stamp she uses!)

I used this week’s Basic Grey sketch by Tara G, along with their Granola and Ambrosia papers for this card. I also used their Glazed Brads, which I just love that they’re coordinated to the paper sets! You can find the Basic Grey week 9 challenge: HERE

What I used:
Stamps: Galactic Friends by Alota Rubber Stamps
Paper: Basic Grey (Granola and Ambrosia), stamped on Papertrey Ink
Ink: Memento, Copic
Accents: Glazed Brads by Basic Grey, Diamond Glaze, pop dots

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Rain Rain Go Away

(if you’re visiting for FBW, please scroll down!)

This is another Gingersnaps cutie from C. C. Designs (All That Scraps). We had about 5 minutes of rain this morning before the sun was out again, so it was my perfect excuse to create a card with her!

Saturday Spotlight with Hidden Potential wanted us to use a stamp with a hat on. You can find SSHP09: HERE
Crazy 4 Challenges is punch happy this week! You can find C4C13: HERE

What I used:
Stamps: Gingersnaps by C. C. Designs
Paper: DP is Kaisercraft, stamped on Papertrey Ink
Ink: Stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black, Colored with Copic Sketch, and Spica Twinkle Pens
Accents: Punches by Marvy and Martha Stewart, Gems, eyelets, ribbon, Nestabilities die cuts by Spellbinders, and popdots.

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FBW86 - Bugg-A-Boo

Today is Flutter By Wednesday at Danni’s Dreams, and my first official posting with the DT! This week's guest designer is Mercy.  You can visit her blog:  HERE
Be sure to stop by the DT’s blogs (linked in the sidebar) to see their faeries, angels or butterflies for the week. You can join in on the FBW #86 challenge: HERE
* be sure to follow the new FBW blog so you won’t miss the challenges changing over in January! You can find FBW: HERE

What I used:
Stamps: Bugg-A-Boo faerie & Gingersnaps Butterfly (C. C. Designs/All That Scraps)
Paper: Papertrey Ink, DCWV, and My Mind’s Eye
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Sketch, and Spica Twinkle Pens
Accents: Doodlebug Designs Button, Clear Gem, and Nestabilities Die Cuts by Spellbinders

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Monsters Under the Bed

I’ve followed the sketch at VC Stamp Challenges and used one of Victoria’s cute stamps, Monsters Under the Bed. You can find challenge #27: HERE

What I used:
Stamps: Monsters Under the Bed by Victoria Case, Sentiment (Stamping Bella)
Paper: Memory Box, Papertrey Ink, DCWV
Ink: Memento, Copic, Spica
Accents: Gems, Pop Dots, Die Cuts by Nestabilities

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Crafty Catz - Week 2 DT Call

I’ve used a Sweet November faerie for week 2 of the Crafty Catz DT call. You can find that challenge: HERE

What I used:
Stamps: Sweet November (C. C. Designs/All that Scraps)
Paper: Core’dinations, Papertrey Ink, DCWV
Ink: Memento, Copic, Spica
Accents: K & Company flowers, Gems, Texturz plate from Sizzix, Sandpaper, Nestabilities die cuts, Queen Co, black perals

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Swiss Pixie for Flutter By Wednesday

I’ve used one of the Swiss Pixie’s (All that Scraps) as this week’s faerie for Flutter By Wednesday at Danni’s Dreams. You can find challenge #85: HERE

I’ve been asked to be on the DT for Flutter By Wednesday with Danni and her talented team of designers! Soon the challenges will have their own blog, so you’ll want to make a note of that new address. You can find it: HERE

What I used:
Stamps: Swiss Pixie (All that Scraps)
Paper: DP by JoAnn’s, Stamped on Papertrey Ink, Pizza Box cardstock is Papertrey Ink
Ink: Stamped with Memento, Colored with Copic Sketch and Spica Twinkle Pens
Accents: Ribbon by Michaels, Gems by Darice, Die cuts by Nestabilities

*Instructions for this cute Pizza Box can be found on SCS: HERE

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Morgan's Star

This is ‘Morgan’s Star’, another wonderful stamp set from StampInsanity (Stamps Happen). I’ve used this week’s sketch challenge at Crazy 4 Challenges. You can find C4C12: HERE

What I used:
Stamps: Morgan’s Star by StampInsanity (Stamp Happens)
Paper: Papertrey Ink and Core’dinations
Ink: Memento, Copic Sketch, Spica Twinkle Pens
Accents: Red Ribbon, Pop Dots

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Henry's Snowman

This is Henry and his snowman from Stamp Insanity (Stamp Happens). I’ve used this week’s sketch from Card Positioning Systems to create the card. You can find CPS143: HERE

What I used:
Stamps: Henry’s Snowman by Stamp Insanity (Stamp Happens)
Paper: Papertrey Ink and DCWV
Ink: Momento, Copic Sketch, Spica
Accents: Baubles by Stamping Bella, Nestability die cuts by Spellbinder, Pop Dots, and Ribbon

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