Janna's Creative Outlet

I'm back!

2012-01-27T22:33:00.000-05:00

Hello there! It's been a while and I'm not sure if anyone is still out there checking up on me :) But I thought I'd share a card I just made with a newer stamp in my collection. It is a Sweet Pea Stamp by Connie Fong.

I just love the sweet innocence of this image! I used some K & Co papers, Wild Orchids flowers and some pearls from my stash I got at CKC last year. The ribbon is also from my stash. The sentiment is from Whimsy Stamps Birthday Postage stamps set and the butterflies are the Elegant Butterflies Die from Whimsy Stamps. I used Copics and gel pens to color. The image was cut and matted using Nestablilities and my Big Shot.

Thanks for visiting and I hope to see you soon!

Stamp Something Beach Colors and HOP STOP PRIZE WINNER!

2011-05-20T09:00:00.003-04:00

Hi all! Welcome back! Thanks for stopping by and seeing what's new! I love the comments and appreciate each one! Before I get to this week's project for Stamp Something, I want to announce the winner for the Hop prize from In2Stamps...

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-05-20 00:03:25 UTC

That is Sandra P! Congrats Sandra! Please email me at jannamarie12@yahoo.com to claim your prize!

Now, on to this week! We want to see beach colors! Our sponsor is Sugar Nellie!

Thanks for visiting! Hope you enjoy seeing all of the DT member's fabulous work!

Hop!

2011-05-13T19:10:00.000-04:00

Hi All! Welcome to the next stop on the hop! You should have arrived from ERIN'S blog. If not, hop on back to the beginning and see what's going down!

Our challenge this week is ANYTHING GOES! And I have a wonderful sponsor to mention...

Here's a little info about the company:

In2stamps is proud of bringing really adorable designs to create the most adorable cards. All our stamps are made of high quality deeply etched, unmounted, untrimmed red rubber so they can give you a lifetime of stamping pleasure.

You can discover our complete range and new May releases at the In2stamps online store: http://www.in2stamps.com

Also be sure to check out our inspiration blog http://in2stamps.blogspot.com/ with hundreds of inspirational ideas!

As for the winner: winner will receive 3 stamps of our choice.

So here's my card:

I used Kenny K's "All That." She's colored with Copics and the sentiment is from the Stamping cartridge for Cricut.

To enter to win the In2Stamps prize, use Mr. Linky below!

Now hop on over to LISA C's blog for the next stop! Happy Hopping!

Creative Card Crew's Recycling!

2011-04-19T18:00:00.000-04:00

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by today! I'm here to share my latest creation! Our challenge this week over at Creative Card Crew is to recycle something. I used two images from our fabulous sponsor, Paper Pretties! I colored them with Copics and paper pieced her skirt and cut them out. I cut the corner into the sides of a milk jug. I shredded some scrap green cardstock to use as grass for the bottom of the container. The flowers are from a SU punch. I layered them and stuck them to the insides of the jug. I used the Crop-a-Dile to punch holes around the opening so I could weave the ribbons through. Where the date is stamped on the jug, I pierced holes and stuck in square brads. I stamped the sentiment from a wood dollar stamp. I colored it with Copics. Then I punched it out with a label punch and put a square eyelet in to attach it to the top of the jug.

Thanks for checking it out! Hope you find some inspiration and recycle something fun!

Happy Easter!

Stamp Something April Showers

2011-04-15T09:00:00.001-04:00

Sorry for my absence! Life gets in the way of crafting sometimes! This week I am here to share my card for Stamp Something's "April Showers" challenge sponsored by Whiff of Joy. We want to see rain, water, watercolor, etc. So I used a raindrop embossing folder on the pink cardstock. I used watercolor pencils on the image and sentiment. The paper has rainbows and clouds. All of the other elements are from my stash. Thanks for stopping by today and hope you visit the rest of the DT's projects!

No RuBBER Stamps!

2011-03-22T18:00:00.002-04:00

This week at Creative Card Crew the challenge is NO RUBBER stamps! We are sponsored by the ALWAYS fabulous Whimsy Stamps! I used Crissy Armstrong's "Gift Horse" image. I am a dunce and the sentiment is stamped (Raindrop Echo's Birthday Seals!) OOPSIE!!! Oh well! Papers are Basic Grey and the ribbon and tag are from Denise's stash because I made this card when I was at her house :) Thanks for looking!

Challenges:
Everybody-Art-Challenge - Happy Birthday
Make it Monday - Anything goes
Crafty Pad - Use a Digi
Gingerloft - Die Cuts or Punches
One Stitch At A Time - Something for the Boys

Stamp Something Sweet!

2011-03-18T09:00:00.001-04:00

Hello! This week at Stamp Something, our sponsor is Sugar Nellies! So the challenge is show something Sweet! Here's my interpretation...a "Congratulations" card! The image is colored with Copics and a glitter pen with a little Glossy Accents. The paper is DCWV from Stack 6 and the sentiment is using the Cricut. Thanks for looking!

Challenges:
Charisma Cardz - Use Die Cuts
Stamp Insanity -Gold or Metalic
Paper Pretties - masculine
Your Next Stamp Challenge - sparkle

SS Cream & Green

2011-03-11T14:42:00.000-05:00

This is my card for Stamp Something's Cream and Green challenge sponsored by Michelle's Scrapbooking!

Stamp Something Digi!

2011-03-04T09:00:00.000-05:00

So this is another Digi Day challenge card for Stamp Something! I used Sassy Studio Design's Freebie to create this card. I colored her with Copics and a gel pen. Inside the card says "Enjoy your Day." Run on over to SS and see what other fabulous Digi images were used!

While I'm here, I must admit overstretching my schedule so I neglected to post my SS card last week and my Creative Card Crew this week. So here they are:


Something with Flowers--Stamp Something last week


Gothic Challenge--Creative Card Crew this week.

Hope you enjoy! Thanks for stopping by today!

Challenges:
Digital Tuesday - Celebrations
Bearly Mine - Birthday card

Stamp Something Funky!

2011-02-18T09:00:00.001-05:00

So this week we want to see Funky at Stamp Something! I used this cute Sugar Nellie and since I don't have much that falls into "Funky" as far as my current Sugar Nellie collection, I went with bright, funky colors! The paper is Cosmo Cricket and the buttons are all from my stash. Thanks for stopping by! Please run on over to see the rest of the DT's talented work!

Challenges:
Paper Crafting Journey - anything goes
Samuel Taylor's Challenge - use Copic or Promarkers

Friendship with Phindy's!

2011-02-15T21:23:00.000-05:00

Here's my card for CCC's "Friendship" challenge this week! I used "Squeezes" by Phindy's place. I colored the girl with Copics and the kitty with white Fun Flock and Copics. The paper is DCWV and BG. The flowers are Primas. Thanks for checking it out today!

Challenges:
Cuttlebug Spot -Gate Fold cards
Bunny Zoe's Crafts-Spring - flowers Everywhere!
Craft Your Passion - Pink
Karens Doodles - Animal Friends
Stamping Scrapping Central - Pink
Challenges:

A Rockin' Birthday Card

2011-02-13T12:17:00.000-05:00

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by today. This is the card I shared on Whimsy Inspirations today. This hot Kenny K image (available in rubber NOW at Whimsy Stamps) is called, "Star." I just love her look! I made this card for a special person who just loves her rock! So I blinged, tattered, and adorned this card in all elements of rock. But I made sure to put the girly bow to make sure she knows we all know she's still a sweet girl :) The background stamp I used on the red cardstock is "Music Notes" by Raindrop Echo Designs for Whimsy. And the postmark sentiment is also from RED. Thanks for checking it out today and be sure to visit often to see lots more inspiration!

Challenges:
2 Sisters - Hearts
BasicGrey - BG ITEM and Hearts
Crazy 4 Challenges - Hearts
Little Claire's - Anything Goes
Annabelle Stamps - say it with polka dots
Stamp Man – hearts
Stampin With The Dragon - anything goes

Stamp Something for Your Valentine!

2011-02-11T09:00:00.001-05:00

Happy Friday! Thanks for stopping by today! I am sharing my card for Stamp Something this week. The challenge is "For your Valentine." Whiff of Joy is sponsoring us this week. I colored my image with Copics. I went with a very simple design. The paper is DCWV and the ribbon and heart charm are from my stash. Thanks for visiting and I hope you visit the rest of the DT for different Valentine ideas!

Challenges:
C.R.A.F.T. - Valentine's
Crafty Sentiments -Valentine's/Love
Do You Stack Up? -ibbon
Paper Romance - clean & simple Valentine card
Pixie Dust Studio - be my Valentine
Samuel Taylor's Challenge - use Copic or Promarkers
Crafty Creations - use 3 words on your card/project
Freshly Brewed -use a charm
Penny's Paper-Crafty - hearts a flutter
Stampin' Royalty - hearts
Tiffany Doodles - Valentine's

Two to share....

2011-02-08T18:01:00.000-05:00

So I completely spaced on posting my Stamp Something project on Friday. Well it is Digi Day over there and I had the pleasure of working with a MelJen's Design.

So now today I am sharing my card for CreativeCardCrew's "For a Loved One" challenge. Our sponsor is Robyn's Fetish. I used "Luv Bear" as the image as well as some of their Summer papers. Adorable, right?

I finished the card off with my Cricut for the sentiment and the die cut hearts.

Thanks for visiting today! Hope you have fun visiting the rest of the talented teams from CCC and SS!

Pink and Purple

2011-02-01T18:58:00.000-05:00

Thanks for stopping by! Pink and Purple is the challenge at Creative Card Crew this week! We are sponsored by Simon Says! I used "Meagan" from TGF Wild Sprouts series. The papers are DCWV "Nana's Kids." I used my Cricut for the sentiment and the hearts. Thanks for visiting me today and I hope to see you back Friday for Stamp Something!

Stamp Something Winter!

2011-01-28T09:00:00.001-05:00

Hello and Happy Friday! Today I am sharing my Winter card I made for Stamp Something this week! Our sponsor is Simon Says. I used an image my dear friend stamped me from Belle's and Whistles. I colored her with Copics and glitter gel. I used my Nesties for the layers and embossed them with the CB Snowflakes folder. I sprayed the whole card with the Perfect Pearl Mist. I finished it off with Glitter and half pearls. Thanks for checking it out today!

Show Us The Colors of Your Country!

2011-01-25T19:46:00.000-05:00

Hello and thanks for visiting today! I am quickly sharing this Digital Delights card I made for Creative Card Crew this week. This is Love You Larry. Our challenge was to use the colors of your country. Of course I'm from the USA so I used the red, white and blue! I finished it with the little white star brads I got in a set from Target. Hope you enjoyed this cute little bug! (BTW...the "BUG" part of the card is from an alphabet set I have.) Have a great night!

Stamp Something Cute!

2011-01-21T09:00:00.001-05:00

Hello and Happy Friday! I am happy to share with you my card for the "Something Cute" challenge at Stamp Something this week...sponsored by Sugar Nellie! This image is "Arthur." I colored him with Copics, a white gel pen and some Glossy Accents. The papers are scraps from my stash and the buttons are also from my stash. The sentiment I did using an alphabet wood block set I have. Thanks for checking it out today! See you soon!

Challenges:
AiFactory -anything goes
Delightful Challenges - celebration
Pixie Dust Studio - buttons
Penny's Paper-Crafty - anything goes

For Men!

2011-01-18T20:34:00.000-05:00

Hello! This week at Creative Card Crew we would like to see your manly cards! Our sponsor is Digis with Attitude! I got to work with Grumpy Gretchen Mechanic for my card. I colored her with Copics and glitter pens. The background paper is gray cardstock embossed with the CB Diamond Plate folder and then sprayed with Perfect Pearl Mist. The sentiment is from Whimsy.

Thanks for visiting today!

Challenges:
Cards For Men - MASCULINE and Let's Party
Gingerloft - Celebrations
I Did It Creations - Brr I'm turning blue (use blue)
Pile It On - Anything Goes

Stamp Anything Whimsy!

2011-01-14T09:00:00.001-05:00

So this week is "Anything Goes" at Stamp Something sponsored by Whimsy Stamps! I have used "Luscious Linda" by Kenny K in the new rubber collection exclusively from Whimsy!

I colored her with Copics and a silver glitter pen. The paper is DCWV "All Dressed Up" stack. The ribbon is from my stash.

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you visit the rest of the DT for more fun and Whimsy! And be sure to stop by Whimsy Stamps for tons of great products!

Challenges:
AiFactory - anything goes
Stampavie and More - glitter
Incy Wincy Designs - Go Dotty
Ooh La La Creations - Bling it on
There She Goes-Black, Red, Grey Pink
Paper Sundaes - Circles

Digi Day!

2011-01-07T09:00:00.001-05:00

Hello! Welcome! Today I am sharing my card for Stamp Something's Digi Day! There are many sponsors as always. I used this A Day for Daisies image called "You Make Me Happy." I colored it with Copics. The paper is BG and I spritzed the whole card with some Ranger Perfect Pearl Mist. The flowers are Prima and Wild Orchids. The ribbon and paper doily are from my stash. Thanks for stopping by today!

New Beginnings at Creative Card Crew!

2011-01-04T18:00:00.004-05:00

Hello and thanks for stopping by today! I am sharing my card for our new WEEKLY challenge at Creative Card Crew! I made it for the ladies at my bank. The challenge is New Beginnings! I used the freebie "Happy New Year Anya" digi from The Greeting Farm. I colored her with Copics and the paper I used is from DCWV "All Dressed Up" Stack. The embellishments are from my stash. Thanks for visiting me and I hope to see you back very soon!

Challenges:

Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Sparkle and shine

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes

Ooh La La Creations - A Toast to 2011

One Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes

Paper Sundaes - Something New (new year)

Quirky Crafts - New Beginnings

Stamp Something Glittery!

2010-12-31T09:00:00.002-05:00

Hi there and Happy Friday and New Year's Eve! Over at Stamp Something we want to see some glittery creations! I am sharing this card I made...it's a birthday card using Cuddle Anya from TGF. The paper is My Mind's Eye. I used my new Cricut to make the ballon and the 1. I added the glitter to the 1 and used glittery ribbon for the balloon string and the lace ribbon in the background. Thanks for stopping by to check it out! Happy New Year!

Challenges:
Moving Along With The Times birthday and circles
Simon Says Stamp - time to party, celebrate
Party Time Tuesdays - BIRTHDAY and Anything Goes
Aly's Sunday Challenge (2 weeks) - anything goes

Craft Your Days Away - punches or die cuts

Whimsy Kenny K New Release!

2010-12-16T11:59:00.004-05:00

Whimsy Stamps have some fab news to share with you today - we have a new rubber artist joining our team.... KENNY KIERNAN!

As many of you will know, Kenny K is currently a digital stamp artist (amongst many other things) and although Whimsy will not be carrying any Kenny K digis, we are making some of Kenny's existing designs into rubber and then hopefully adding some new designs along the line that will be exclusive to the Whimsy rubber collection!

So to celebrate this wonderful new venture, the Whimsy Stamps DT plus our fab special Whimsy guests Elaine Hughes, Deb, and Janna, are holding a BLOG HOP to showcase the EIGHT images that are being made into rubber:

All That
Devilish Donna
Download Diva
Kitty Katastrophe
Luscious Linda
Movie Star
Rock Chick
Troublemaker

Remember that Whimsy Stamps will be carrying the rubber versions of these stamps only. Kenny K will continue to offer the digital versions in his store. The rubber stamps are available to PRE-ORDER from today from the Whimsy store, and will hopefully be in stock and start shipping the week of the 27th!!

Our super-talented Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) has designed some wonderful digital sentiments that work fabulously with these images - thank you Ann! These are also being released today!

If you would like to participate in the hop and you didn't arrive here from Crystal's blog, please CLICK HERE to return to the beginning of the hop at Simonne's blog.

The hop starts today (Thursday December 16th at noon EST) and ends on Thursday December 23rd at noon EST.

For this hop we have 4 different prize draws! The grand prize of ALL 8 of the new release rubber stamps is being hosted by Denise at the very end of the hop, but there are also 3 mini candy stops throughout the hop! I'm not going to tell you where they are, so you'll just have to keep on hopping to find them! *wink* [Winners will be announced on December 23rd after the hop ends - what a wonderful Christmas present for those lucky hoppers!]

For my blog hop creation I used .......

Kitty Katastrophe as a Christmas card with Whimsy Designer Papers!

So now it's time for you to continue the hop by hopping on over to Iris's blog where I know she has something amazing to show you!

Finally, here is a complete blog hop list in hopping order:

Simonne Clay
Lori Pachkowsky
Donna Smith
Debbie Eastman
Erin Bailey
Elaine Hughes
Patricia Garcia
Annika Ryan
Deb Routledge
Chris Olsen
Vanja Stevanovic
Ann Vento
Marley van der Heijden
Crystal Irwin
Janna Sicard
Iris Wiechmann
Vicki Parson
Denise Lynn

Thank you so much for hopping with us today and I hope you enjoy this exciting new release!

Stamp Something Digi!

2010-12-11T12:43:00.000-05:00

Digi day at Stamp Something this week! I used a MelJen's for Whimsy Image! The sentiment is also from Whimsy Stamps!

Thanks for stopping by!

Anything Goes at the Crew!

2010-12-07T18:55:00.000-05:00

Welcome! Thanks for coming by today! Our challenge at Creative Card Crew this time is "Anything Goes!" So I went with a precolored digi from Whimsy Stamps! This image is called "Leap of Joy" by Crissy Armstrong for Whimsy Stamps. I layered with white cardstock, blue cardstock embossed with the CB Snowflakes folder and inked with SU White Craft Ink. I finished it with glittered snowflake mini ornaments and sticky gems in blue and white. Thanks for checking it out and I hope you visit the rest of the DT for more fun and inspiration!

Challenges:
Craft Your Passion - anything goes
Cards For Men (2 weeks) - MASCULINE and christmas
Crazy Challenge (2 entries) - christmas
Paper Playtime -snowflakes
Stamps R Us (2 weeks, 2 entries) - holiday cards
There She Goes - bling
Christmas Card - CHRISTMAS, optional monochromatic
Crafty Pad - anything goes
Stamptacular Sunday - blue christmas

2010-12-03T09:00:00.001-05:00

Hello and Happy Friday! Stamp Something this week is "Holiday Colors." I went with Crissy Armstrong's "Christmas Turtle" from the Digi Collection at Whimsy Stamps! I colored him with Copics and a white gel pen. The sentiment is also from Whimsy's "Holiday Ticket Sentiments" by Raindrop Echo Designs for Whimsy. The papers are Whimsy and DCWV. The ribbon is from JoAnn and the tree is a button from Michael's. Thanks for stopping by today and see you soon!

Challenges:
Dutch Dare: Christmas
Rainbow Lady: Christmas animals
ABC: Christmas
Crafty Little Place: Anything goes

2010-11-23T23:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Tuesday! Welcome! Here is my project for our Goodie Boxes and Treat Bags challenge at Creative Card Crew this time! I used "Santa's Puppy" from Whimsy's digital collection as well as the Holiday ticket sentiments and the new ticket die! The paper is Rusty Pickle and the flowers are Primas! Thanks for stopping by and please visit the rest of the DT for more!

Thankful Somethings

2010-11-19T09:00:00.001-05:00

Hello! Thanks for stopping by today! It's been crazy for me lately...not really in the mood for crafting. But I had to play with my latest Whimsy purchases to make my card this week! We want to see "Thanks," at Stamp Something this week. Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving or not, we want to see "Thankful!" I used a SU sentiment and I added "Give" to it. The calendar stamp is from Whimsy. I added the turkey from the Whimsy Holiday Postmarks set. The stamped background is Whimsy's "Life Defined." The papers are Basic Grey. And I finished it off with the Primas and some jeweled centers.

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you check out the rest of the DT's wonderful creations!

Challenges:

AiFactory - die cut or punch (notebook punch on calendar)

Pals Paper Arts - ribbon or fabric (ribbon on lower layer)

ABC Challenge (2 weeks) - holidays

Sisterhood of Crafters - thankful

Creative Card Crew (2 weeks) - give thanks

Paper Take Weekly - autumn colors

Crazy Challenge (2 entries) - thank you or thanksgiving

Crafty Hos' - fall colors

Give Thanks at CCC!

2010-11-09T19:48:00.000-05:00

So thanks for stopping over today! Our challenge at Creative Card Crew this time is "Give Thanks!" Our sponsor is MelJen's Designs! So I got to work with these adorable Pilgrim Teddys! The sentiment is from a SU set I had. I used a stitching stamp for the borders and the print "paper" is actually a napkin using the felted cardstock technique. Hope you like it! Thanks for visiting me today and please be sure to check out the rest of the DT and welcome our newbies!

Sketch Something!

2010-11-05T09:00:00.001-04:00

Happy Friday! Welcome to our Sketch Challenge at Stamp Somethinghttp://stampchallenges.blogspot.com/! I used one of the new MelJen's rubber stamps from Whimsy! This is Chilly Bun Bun Fairy! Isn't she darling? I colored her with Copics. The embossing is the Snowflakes folder for CB. The sentiment is from Whimsy. Thanks for stopping by today and please visit the DT for more fun takes on the sketch!

Challenges:
ABC: Glitter (wings, snowflake)
Creative Cottage: Embossing
Artful Inkables: Blue, White, Silver
Everybody Art Challenge: Untraditional Christmas
2 Sisters: No designer paper

Stamp Something Pink!

2010-10-29T09:00:00.001-04:00

Hi there! Thanks for joining me for Stamp Something's challenge this week! We are celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month by Stamping Something Pink! Our sponsor this week is Simon Says Stamp! I went with Cupcake Kiki. The sentiment is Whimsy Stamps. The papers are DCWV. The image is colored with Copics and glitter. Thanks for stopping by and please visit the rest of the DT for more pink creations!

Challenges:
Delightful Challenges: Circles
ABC: Glitter
Craft Your Passion: Bling, sparkle or glitter
Cupcake Craft: Sweet treats
I Did It Creations: Anything goes
One Stitch at a Time: Celebrations
2 Sisters: Anything goes
Totally Gorjuss: Sparkle

CCC Punch it!

2010-10-27T16:45:00.000-04:00

I went with the same image I used last time Fred She Said sponsored us...I actually took it off the card I made previously, and made it into this corner bookmark! I love it so much more this way! I used an EK Success punch on 3 layers to make the "lattice" look. The image is colored with Copics. Thanks for checking it out!

It's Digi Day!

2010-10-22T09:00:00.001-04:00

Welcome to another Digi Day with Stamp Something! We've been busy creating some adorable cards for you this week! Today, I am sharing "Anna's Hallowe'en" by Crissy Armstrong for Whimsy's Digital Collection! Isn't she a doll? I colored her with Copics and a white gel pen. The shoes and tiara are also glittered. The paper I believe is My Mind's Eye. The sentiment is from a clear set I have.

Thanks for stopping by today and please visit the DT for more Digi fun!

Challenges:
Aly's: Halloween
Paper Sundaes: For someone little
Craftalicious: Anything goes
I Did It Creations: Make a card for a girl
Challenge Up Your Life: Autumn
Crazy for Challenges: Autumn
One Stop Crafts: Halloween
2 Sisters: Halloween
Sweet Stampin': Ribbon

Stamp Something Halloween!

2010-10-15T09:00:00.001-04:00

Hello! Happy Friday! It is POURING out here! Can't wait to get outside :( Anyway...we're gearing up for Halloween over at Stamp Something this week! Our sponsor is Bunny Zoe Crafts!

I went with "Bobby's Hallowe'en" by Crissy Armstrong for Whimsy's Digital Collection. Isn't he the cutest?? He is colored with Copics (available at Bunny Zoe!) and highlighted with a white gel pen. His zipper is colored with a silver glitter pen. The ticket sentiment is by Raindrop Echo Designs and it's a digi for Whimsy as well! The background paper is Basic Grey (also available at Bunny Zoe!).

Thanks for stopping by today! Please visit the rest of the talented DT!

Challenges:
Challenge Up Your Life: Autumn (Halloween is in Autumn!)
Bee Crafty: Halloween
Basic Grey: Sparkle (the zipper pull)
Create 4 Fun: Use a digi
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle: Halloween/fall
Aly's: Halloween
By The Cute and Girly: Spooky
Lexi's Creations: Spooky
The Pink Elephant: Childhood

Creative Card Crew Fairy Tales!

2010-10-12T09:00:00.002-04:00

Hello! Thanks for stopping by today! I am sharing this card I made for CCC's "Fairy Tale" Challenge. Our sponsor is Digital Delights! I used their "Sparky the Knight," image. He's colored with Copics. The sentiment is Raindrop Echo Designs. Thanks for checking it out and please visit the rest of our DT's blogs! And check out our DT call too!

Challenges:
Crafty Ann's: Digi (image and sentiment are digi), favorite coloring medium is Copics
Polka Doodles: Make your own embellishments (pennant chain)
Create 4 Fun: Use a digi
Polly Craft: It's a fairy tale

Whimsy's New Release!!!

2010-10-08T11:59:00.002-04:00

Hello! And Welcome to the new release hop! You should have come from Marley's blog...if not, go ahead and start back at the beginning at Chris's blog. This is one of the new rubber releases from MelJen's Designs for Whimsy Stamps! Isn't it a cutie?! This is "Snow Kitty," available at Whimsy TODAY! I just love the snow cover and the scarf! Adorable! I colored this little guy with Copics, a snow marker, and the some fine snow glitter in the shaker card.

This card doubles as my Stamp Something DT card this week as our challenge is "Punch" something! I used a Martha Stewart snowflake punch, layered with snowflake brads and some Diamond Stickles. The green cardstock is embossed with the Fiskars Snowflakes embossing plate.

Thanks for stopping by today and keep on hopping to Annika's blog next!

Challenges:
Stamp, Scrap and Doodle: Anything goes
Paper Sundaes: Something from your stash (snowflake brads were deep in the brad bin!)
Stamptacular Sundays: At least 5 layers
Incy Wincy: Sparkly glitter (glitter in the shaker, circle is lined with glitter, Stickles on the brads)
Ooh La La: Nothing floral
Pollycraft: Anything goes
City Crafter: Hooray for the Holidays
A Spoon Full of Sugar: Sparkle and shine (glitter)
Penny's Paper Crafty: Circles

Whimsy Holiday Release Blog Hop!

2010-10-03T12:00:00.007-04:00

Welcome to my stop on the hop! You should have arrived from Chris's blog. If not, head on back to the start of the excitement at Bev's place!

Now, onto the fun! I am sharing another version I colored of "Jingle Bell Ride," by Crissy Armstrong for Whimsy Stamps! Isn't it just beautiful? I love how each of her horses come to life every time you color them! I colored with Copics and glitter pens. The flowers are Prima, the paper Basic Grey "Wassail," and the lace is from my stash. The sentiment is part of the new release as well!

Thanks for coming by and please hop on over to see Simonne next! Happy Holiday Hopping!!!

Challenges:
Crazy Challenge: No ribbon or buttons
Charisma Cardz: Christmas crafting
C.R.A.F.T.: Fancy floral
Basic Grey: Sparkle
Stamp, Scrap and Doodle: Anything goes

Sneak Peek for Whimsy...

2010-10-01T22:31:00.000-04:00

Hi All! I'm back today to share a sneak peek at one of the newest stamps being released over at Whimsy! This is the gorgeous "Jingle Bell Ride," by Crissy Armstrong for Whimsy Stamps.

Isn't it divine? I just love the classic look with all of the detail! I am so excited about ALL of the new Whimsy releases! Please come back Sunday for Whimsy's release of the new Holiday line! They are worth a look-see! And there is a super fun blog hop planned...so be ready!

Thanks for stopping back over!

Challenges:
Charisma Cardz: Christmas
C.R.A.F.T.: Fancy floral
Crazy 4 Challenges: Bling
Totally Gorjuss: Christmas
Crafty Pad: Christmas sparkle
A Spoon Full of Sugar: Spots and Stripes
Creative Cottage: Bling it on
Creative Inspirations: Christmas
Penny's Paper Crafty: Circles

Stamp Something to Celebrate!

2010-10-01T09:00:00.001-04:00

Welcome! Happy Friday! I am very excited for the weekend as the state's biggest fair is going to be in full swing! I just can't wait for that apple crisp and ice cream :)

Today I am sharing my card for our Celebrate challenge over at Stamp Something! Our sponsor is Sweet and Sassy! I had my card made before the images were available. So this image is from Whimsy Stamps. I colored it with Copics and a white gel pen. The sentiment is also Whimsy and detailed with Copics and glitter pens. Thanks for stopping by today and PLEASE come back tomorrow when I'll have a sneak peek at one of Whimsy's new releases!!!!

Challenges:
One Stop Crafts: Snowflakes (background paper)
Totally Gorjuss: Christmas
The Crafty Pad: Christmas and sparkle (the background paper is glitter snowflakes, glitter on the Christmas tree in the sentiment)
Wild Orchids: Ribbons and bows
Creative Inspirations: Christmas

Bloomin' Marvelous with The Crew!

2010-09-28T06:59:00.000-04:00

Hello! Today I am sharing my DT card for Creative Card Crew. Our challenge FLOWERS this week with our challenge sponsored by Fred She Said. I used this Teacup Pansies image and colored it with Copics. I layered several layers of cream colored cardstock and embossed with CB Stylized flowers and Script folders. Hope you like it! Thanks for stopping by! Please visit our talented DT for more ideas!

Challenges:
Colour Create: All white (off white/cream)bonus Embossing
Crazy Challenge: No ribbon or buttons
Incy Wincy: Anything goes
Pollycraft: No DP

Stamp Something in Fall Colors!

2010-09-24T09:00:00.002-04:00

Happy Friday! Today at Stamp Something, our challenge is to use Fall/Autumn colors! Our sponsor is the wonderful Simon Says Stamp! I chose this gorgeous Sweet Pea image, "Light of Beautitude," and colored her in orange and reds with Copics. The sentiment is from SU. The papers are DCWV (available at Simon Says) and My Mind's Eye. The ribbon is from my stash. I finished the image off with colored glitter gel on the wings. Thanks for stopping by today and hope to see you again soon! Please visit all of the new DT for more fun fall colors!

Challenges:
Paper Sundaes: Fall/ Halloween colors
Creative Stamp Friends: Autumn
Everybody Art Challenge: Autumn
Little Red Wagon: Glitter
Your Next Stamp: Give thanks
Charisma Cardz: Anything goes

Monochromatic with a new stamp

2010-09-21T07:28:00.000-04:00

Hi there! Happy Tuesday! I spent a relaxing weekend at camp with my family and had lots of time to sit and color! I got tons of new Sweet Peas. This is "Silk Dance," my first time NOT using "standard" hair color. I thought it would make a pretty monochromatic card. So I went with all purples. I used 3 different purple/lavender cardstocks, embossed one with Waves texture plate by Fiskars using the CB. The flowers are a combination of Primas, nylon blooms and glass bead flowers. The image is colored with Copics. I finished the distressed edges with dark purple glitter gel. Thanks for stopping by today! See you soon!

Challenges:
365: Scent inspired (grape)
A Spoon full of Sugar: Anything goes
Tuesday Taggers: It takes all sorts
Crafty Pad: Embossing (background paper)
Secret Crafter: Anything goes
Crafty Ann's: Monochromatic
Fairy Fun: Embossing
ABC: Distressing

It's Digi Day!

2010-09-17T09:00:00.003-04:00

Hi Everyone! Happy Friday! I'm preparing to head up to camp for the last time this year so this will be a quickie! This week is Digi Week at Stamp Something! We have tons of sponsors, so come check them out! I made 2 cards for this week. Sassy Studio Designs "Little Honeys: Belle Honey," using Black Leaf paper, "New Years Patterns." She's colored with Copics and Glossy Accents.

And the second card is "Baby Boy," from Digi Doodle Shop. I colored him with Copics. The paper is DCWV, "Nursery Baby Boy."

Thanks for checking these out and be sure to head back to Stamp Something to visit the rest of the DT!

Challenges:
Creative Stamp Friends: Distressing
ABC: Distressing
Penny's: Anything baby

Autumn or Fall with CCC!

2010-09-14T06:43:00.000-04:00

Thanks for visiting me today! Our challenge is Autumn or Fall over at Creative Card Crew this time! Our sponsor is Sassy Cheryl. I used her Digi Star Annie for this card. I colored her with Copics and a white gel pen. I colored the stars she's holding with gold Stickles. The leaves are from Walmart and I layered them with colored glitters. The ribbon is from my stash, the paper DCWV "Crafty Stack," and the sentiment is SU from the "Window on the World," set. Thanks for checking it out and please visit the whole DT for some fabulous work!

Challenges:
Sketch Saturday: Sketch
Paper Play: Autumn
Allsorts: Colors of Autumn
Stamp, Scrap and Doodle: Thank you
Aly's Sunday: Sparkle and glitter

Birthday and Santa!

2010-09-12T12:03:00.000-04:00

Hi there! I have a little a Christmas card to share today! I am trying to get a jumpstart on my cards this time! I used the absolutely lovable "Jolly Puppy Kisses," by Crissy Armstrong. I colored them up with Copics. The sentiment is from the "Holiday Postmarks," set. I embossed the white background strips with CB Snowflakes. The paper is from a stash I have...not sure the maker!

Challenges:

A Spoonfull of Sugar: Animal
Creative Belli: Old stamps
365 Thurs: fave tool for coloring; Copic, fave tool for dimension; Cuttlebug embossing
Fussy and Fancy: Christmas Colors
Fun Fairy Friday: Embossing

Next, I want to share this birthday card I made for my friend's daughter. She just turned 4 and today is her birthday party! I know she loves horses, so what better stamps than Crissy's Carousel horses?

I used the birthday carousel horse called, "Party Pony." I colored her with Copics and Glossy Accents. The papers are DCWV, "Nana's Nursery." The flower is from my stash and the ribbon is as well. I used the tag punch and layered it. The sentiment is Whimsy AND a mini alphabet set.

Thanks for stopping by!

Challenges:
Incy Wincy: Celebrate
Lexi's Creations: Flower Power
Ooh La La: Stripes
Shabby Tea Room: Tag your it
A Spoon Full of Sugar: Animals
Creative Cottage: Celebrations
Penny's Paper Crafty: Happy Birthday
Paper Cutz: Tags
Totally Papercrafts: Let's go Dotty
Paper Sundaes: 3 types of embellishments: ribbon,eyelet, flower
Simple Doodles: color me with Dots

Stamp Something with Spots and Stripes!

2010-09-10T09:30:00.000-04:00

Welcome! Thanks for stopping over today! I'm sharing my card for Stamp Something's Spots and Stripes challenge this week. Our sponsor is Michelle's Scrapbooking! I went with this gorgeous Sweet Pea "Holly Fairy." The paper is Basic Grey. The flowers are Prima and the ribbon is from my stash as are the brads. Thanks for checking it out! Visit our DT for more beautiful inspiration!

Challenges:
Stamp Scrap & Doodle: Christmas
Corrosive: Old olive and Real Red
Lexi's Creations: Flower Power
Ooh La La: Stripes
My Time to Craft: Jeweled

Something Cute!

2010-09-03T09:30:00.001-04:00

Hi All! Thanks for stopping by again today! I've been busy this week...posts every day just about! I have TONS of cards to share, so keep coming back for more :) Today I have my card for Stamp Something's Cute Challenge. Our sponsor this week is Bugaboo Stamps! I used BBBugs Butterfly. I colored her with Copics and glitter gel. I embellished her wings with pink rhinestones. The paper is K & Co. The ribbons are from my stash as are the paper flowers and letter brads. Thanks for checking it out and please visit the rest of the DT and show some love!

Challenges:
Sketch Saturday: Sketch
Aly's: Pretty in pink
Stamptacular Sunday: Pretty in pink
Pollycraft: Add a little nature (branch punch, flowers)
Wild Orchids: Make it sparkle (wings, antennae)

MelJen's Thursday Release!

2010-09-02T09:00:00.002-04:00

Hi There! I'm just here to share a card I made for MelJen's new digi release, "Fall Teddy." Isn't he darling! He's available at Whimsy Stamps! Today!!! I was quite excited to color him up and make a card! I LOVE teddy bears and football is my "napping" sport. My favorite thing to do in the fall (aside from baking!) is to fall asleep to a football game while cozied on the couch. Something soothing about the sounds of the whistles and the screaming...lol!

So I colored this cutie with Copics. The sentiment is a clear stamp I have in my stash. The paper is from Cosmo Cricket. The stars are from Rusty Pickle from a grab bag I got at CKC a few years ago. And I stitched the edges of the paper with my sewing machine. Thanks for checking it out today! See you tomorrow for Stamp Something! And be sure to check back on September 8th..Raindrop Echo Designs has some exciting news:

Challenges:
Totally Papercrafts: Plain and simple
Allsorts: Park inspiration (always people playing football in our parks around here!)
Corrosive: For the guys
Shabby Tea Room: Old meets new (old embellishments, new image)
Charisma Cardz: Inspired by a song (Allstar by Smashmouth)
Paper Play: In stitches

Club Anya Saturday Sketch

2010-09-01T19:30:00.001-04:00

So I decided to play with my newest Anya...Flirty Anya! I entered her in the Club Anya Saturday Sketch challenge. I colored her with Copics and paper pieced her dress. The papers are SEI and the ribbons are from my stash. The backing paper behind Anya is a piece of tulle. The sentiment is from Whimsy Stamps and punched with a label punch from EK Success. The flowers are punched with a SU triple flower punch. Thanks for checking it out!

Challenges:
Rainbow Lady: Sparkle and shine (backing papers)

Crafty Cardmakers: Glitter and sparkle
A Crafty Little Place: Anything goes
Cuttlebug Challenge: Pink (mine is a coral-ly pink...hope it counts!)
Club Anya: Sketch

Back to School at Creative Card Crew!

2010-08-31T09:00:00.000-04:00

Hello! Happy Tuesday! The challenge this week at Creative Card Crew is "Back to School!" Our sponsor is the wonderful Simon Says Stamp! We all love this time of year so we made some cute cards to celebrate!

I went with "Teddy Bear Teacher," by MelJen Designs. I colored her with Copics and embellished her with half pearl earrings (available at Simon Says), jewels on her shoes and a feather in her hat. The paper is "homemade" with a ruler and blue and red colored pencils and a notebook punch (available at Simon Says!). The ribbon and buttons are from my stash. The sentiment, paper clip and binder clip were also in my stash! Thanks for stopping by and please visit all of our DT...their stuff is AMAZING!

Challenges:
Little Red Wagon: Back to school
Fussy and Fancy: Back to school
Paper Cutz: Metal (sentiment, binder clip)
Stampin' 4 the Weekend: Anything goes
Bee Crafty: Anything goes
Crafty Ho's: Use your school supplies
Crafty Pad: Simply pearls (earrings)
Simple Doodles: Back to School
Cupcake Craft: Let's get digital (image)
Incy Wincy: Back to school

Back to School Somethings!

2010-08-27T09:30:00.000-04:00

Well, it's that time again! Back to school here! At Stamp Something, we are celebrating! Our sponsor is the amazing Simon Says! I went with MelJen's Designs "I'm Sorry." I cut out the sentiment and colored the bear with Copics. The sentiment I typed up on the computer and punched it out. The paper is DCWV (available at Simon Says!) and the buttons are from my stash. Thanks for stopping by today and please visit the rest of our wonderful DT!

Challenges:
Aly's: Get dotty
Little Red Wagon: Back to school
Fussy and Fancy Friday: Back to school

Get Well Soon

2010-08-23T18:41:00.002-04:00

Hi All! I'm here in rainy, chilly NH taking care of my dearest friend's fur babies. It's the PERFECT crafting weather (and I prefer these types of days anyway!) She has lots of inspiration here...so I've been crafting away! I'm sure she'll be pleased to know that I've been raiding her scrap bags too!

Anyway, here's one of MANY cards I've whipped up today (so far I've done 7!) This is Cheeky Nurse from The Greeting Farm. I just LOVE these Cheekys! They are my current favorite images! I colored her with some Copics and a white gel pen. The papers are actually from the Dollar Tree. They came in a wedding pack I bought years ago. The ribbon is from my friend's stash.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I'll be back later to share some more!

Challenges:
Papertake weekly: Sketch
Quixotic Paperie: Old (papers), New (stamp), Borrowed (ribbon), Blue (eyes are bluish green)
City Crafter: Girl or woman image
Aly's Sunday Challenge: Get dotty
Pixie Dust: Polka dots

So late...

2010-08-22T09:31:00.000-04:00

So this was SUPPOSED to be posted on Friday...our new challenge at Stamp Something is Digi Day...use a digi image! We have several digi-sponsors this week!

Here's what I have to share:

This is image is called "Rosie." It's from Wink Wink Ink. Isn't she adorable? I made this card for my friend's daughter who is starting middle school this fall. She goes by the nickname "Rosie," so I thought the card would be perfect for her! I colored her with Copics and the papers are DCWV. The flowers are Wild Orchids and the ribbon is from my stash. I used pink staples to adhere the sentiment (which is from Whimsy Stamps). I drew stitching to complete the look.

The next card I have to share is one I whipped up using an image from Prairie Fairy. He's called "Honey Beary."

The image is colored with Copics. The papers are DCWV and Basic Grey. The ribbon is from my stash. I used the charms with silver brads to complete the card.

Thanks so much for stopping by today to check out my creations! Please visit all of our extremely talented DT for more inspiration!

Challenges:
Kaboodle Doodles: add a little metal
The Pink Elephant: Ribbon and Sparkles (the pink paper is glittered)
Pollycraft: In stitches
Sketch and Stash: Sketch (bottom card)
Wild Orchids: One for the girls (top card)
Digi Tuesday: Use your scraps (top card was from the scrap bin!)
My Time to Craft: Glitter and Glitz (top card has glittered paper)

Sparkle and Shine with The Digi Shack at Creative Card Crew!

2010-08-17T07:16:00.000-04:00

Thanks for coming by today! We have a fun challenge over at CCC this time! It is Sparkle and Shine! Unfortunately, my photos leave a lot to be desired! I Stickled the flowers and the mane and tail in gold. This image is from The Digi Shack. It's such a gorgeous image! I loved coloring it! I finished the image with some white highlights and Glossy Accents on the eyes. The embellishments are typewriter brads from Rusty Pickle (I got them at the CKC this year), Wild Orchid roses, Rustic star from Rusty Pickle (CKC grab bag last year), and some vintage lace I got at a barn sale. Thanks for visiting today and please check out the rest of the talented DT's cards!

Challenges:
Kaboodle Doodles: Add a little metal (brads)
The Pink Elephant: Ribbon and Sparkles (lace and sparkles?)
Corrosive: Faux techniques (distressing, aging)
Bizzy Bec's: Vintage
By The Cute and Girly: Animal antics

Fairy Tale Somethings!

2010-08-13T09:30:00.001-04:00

Hi there and Happy Friday! It's been another long, busy week for me here! I'm happy it's time for the weekend! I'll be off to camp before you know it!

So today at Stamp Something, the challenge is "Fairy Tale Somethings." The sponsor this week is Magnolialicious. So I used "Tilda Flying," for my card. I went with an easel card. The papers are BG Kioshi. The flowers are from a local cake/candy shop's clearance bin! The image is colored with Copics, the dress is paper-pieced. Then I stamped the image on acetate and added the Stickles for the sparkle on the wings and the wand. The sentiment is also layered with acetate and the stamp is from Whimsy. The button is from my stash...the pearls too. The ribbon is from the Dollar Tree and the charm is filled with super fine pink glitter and I got that from Joann.

Thanks for stopping by and please visit our amazingly talented DT!

Challenges:
Basic Grey: Pearls
Magnolia Down Under: Easel cards
Crafty Cardmakers: Birthdays
Wild Orchids: One for the girls
Crafty Creations: Winged things
Creative Cottage: Acetate (on image and sentiment)
Charisma Cardz: Easel cards
MelJen's: use 2 of the same image on one card (I stamped the image on cardstock, then again on acetate and overlayed...does it count??)
Pixie Dust: Pretty in pink

I'm Sorry!

2010-08-08T08:59:00.004-04:00

Hello! Just popping by to share a fun tunnel card I made for the Whimsy Inspiration Blog. I really almost wish I had someone to send it to! I love the bright colors and fun accents! This is the front of the card. The sentiment is from the "I'm Sorry" digi sentiments set by Raindrop Echo Designs. I used lots of nesties and an oval cutter too!

This is the inside. I used Crissy Armstrong's, "Love Me Anyway?" for the main image. The adorable little kitty is colored with Copics. I finished with the sentiment from the "Love Me Anyway" digi sentiment set by Raindrop Echo Designs. Papers inside are K&Co. and outside are a combo of K&Co, and Basic Grey. Flowers are Wild Orchids, ribbon from Walmart. Thanks for stopping by today!

Challenges:
Project Tuesday: Tunnel card
Color Throwdown: Tangerine tango, daffodil delight, old olive
Simon Says: Sing it, Baby! (I'm Sorry, Brenda Lee)
Daring Cardmakers: August Peridot--MY birthstone :) (green cardstock)
Basic Grey: Pearls (Orange paper is BG)

Stamp Something Photo Inspiration!

2010-08-06T09:30:00.001-04:00

Hello! Thanks for visiting today! I am sharing this card I made for our Photo Inspiration Challenge at Stamp Something this week! I took the "make a wish" aspect of the photo. I took the lavender and magenta colors from the photo as well. Our sponsor this week is Paper Jewels. I colored this beautiful Sweet Pea image (one of my newest obsessions!) with Copics and some glitter paint. The sentiment is from Whimsy Stamps Ticket Sentiments set. The flowers are Primas. Thanks for checking it out and please visit the rest of the DT for more inspiration!

Challenges:
Your Next Stamp: Birthday
Penny's Paper-Crafty: Anything Goes
Tuesday Taggers: Black
Cupcake Craft: Distressing
Ooh La La: Birthday
Crafty Pad: Ribbons and Flowers
Challenge Up Your Life: Celebrations
Cute Card Thursday: Whatever
Dutch Dare: Anything Goes

A Wedding Wish

2010-08-03T22:13:00.000-04:00

Hello...back again to share a card I made for my friend, Diana's wedding! She got married last month and she's coming home for a celebration party this week...so I get to give her the card this weekend! I used the digi "Wedding Cake and Kisses," from Whimsy Stamps. I colored them with Copics and Stickles. The cardstock is embossed with CB D'vine Swirls. I used the fuschia and orange ribbons (that I used on her place cards!) to match the flower. The sentiment is from a Stampin' Up set. So...I should share the place cards too!

The picture on the left is the happy couple's place cards. The picture on the right is the full box of 134 little chairs! The ribbons signified meal choices and coordinated with the flowers at the wedding. I can't wait to see all of the pictures!

So thanks for visiting again! Please come back again! I've been busy creating lots! Have a great night!

Challenges:
Dare U 2 Digi Stamp: Sketch
Crafty Creations: Summer Lovin'
Aimee's: Something for a friend
Allsorts: Dressing up
Bee Crafty: Clever use of a digi
Challenge Up Your Life: Celebrations
City Crafter: Yum
My Time to Craft: Let's eat cake or drink it up
Papertake Weekly: White and bright

Cute And Girlie with MelJen's at CCC!

2010-08-03T04:00:00.001-04:00

This week our wonderful sponsor at Creative Card Crew is MelJen's Designs, available at Whimsy Stamps! The images are perfect for our Cute and Girlie Challenge this week! I did this little cutie with Copics and tons of sparkles. The papers are DCWV Nursery stacks. The flowers are from the Dollar Tree as is the ribbon. This was for a special little 3 year old who's birthday I missed...the inside of the card reads, "Let's pretend...That I didn't miss your birthday!" "Hope it was a Happy Day!" She asked me if it was her...LOL! She's too funny! Anyway, thanks for stopping by today! Visit the DT for more fun!

Challenges:
Creative Inspirations: Animals
Simon Says: Dots
Dutch Dare: Anything goes
Paperplay: Anything goes
Daring Cardmakers: It's a girl thing
Stampin' B's: Birthday cards
Bee Crafty: All about the image (clever use of a digi---I sparkled the heck out of it!)
Challenge Up Your Life: Celebrations
Rosie D's: All creatures great and small (mouse counts, right?)
Crafty Pad: Ribbon and Flowers
By The Cute and Girly: Animal antics
OohLala: Birthday
Pollycraft: Fit for a princess

Stamp Something Christmasy!

2010-07-30T09:30:00.001-04:00

So with the heat the last few weeks, Christmas was the last thing on my mind! But I had this adorable Crissy Armstrong image for Whimsy Stamps already colored and ready to go. Our sponsor this week is Simon Says Stamp! So I had to use some Basic Grey paper and Prima flowers (both available at Simon Says!) I am really looking forward to the cooler weather...this challenge just makes it feel closer :) Thanks for stopping by today and please visit our wonderfully talented DT!

Challenges:

Sketch and Stash: Sketch (flowers were deep in the stash!)
Create 4 Fun: Flowers
Tuesday Taggers: Christmas in July
Little Red Wagon: Christmas in July
Aud Sentiments Challenge: Choose your own Christmas sentiment (metal JOY sentiment)
Dutch Dare: Anything goes
PaperPlay: Anything goes
Polka Doodles: Something for male or female
Totally Papercrafts: Going to the movies (Frosty the Snowman)

A Thank You

2010-07-28T07:38:00.000-04:00

So I've been DYING to use my new Cheeky's from TGF! I just LOVE this chick! She's just so sassy and cute! I colored her with Copics. Papers are DCWV, flowers are Wild Orchids and the sentiment is Whimsy Stamps. I got the little star embellies at Michael's. Thanks for looking!

Challenges:

Cards and Things: Sketch
Daring Cardmakers: Layer it Up
Create 4 Fun: Flowers
Penny's Paper-Crafty: Recipe 1 ribbon (twine), 2 DP's, 3 embellishments (cherry blossoms)

Stamp Something Flowery!

2010-07-23T09:30:00.001-04:00

Happy Friday! So glad!!! Hope you all had a great week! Today I am sharing my card for Stamp Something's Flowery Challenge! We're sponsored this week by Wild Orchids Crafts! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these flowers!

So I used this adorable image Jelly Bean by Crissy Armstrong for Whimsy Stamps. This cutie is colored with Copics. I put bows on the ears because this card is for one of my customers due to have a second baby girl next week! The papers are DCWV, the ribbon from my stash, the brads are Debbie Mumm and the flowers are Wild Orchids cherry blossoms. The sentiment is also Whimsy Stamps.

Thanks for stopping by and please visit all of the talented DT!

Challenges:
Stamp With Fun: Sketch
Stamp, Scrap and Doodle: Animals
My Time to Craft: Check pattern (background paper)
Papertake Weekly: Cute
Crafty Creations: Happy or sweet

Time for a sketch at CCC!

2010-07-20T16:42:00.000-04:00

It's challenge time at CCC and we have a sketch for you this week! Our sponsor is Crafty Addicts and they are offering 3 pearl pens as a prize to the lucky winner!

I used a pixie image a friend stamped for me. I colored her with Copics and 3D glitter. The flowers are Prima and my stash. I used a jumbo paper clip and a mini shaped clip to embellish. I finished the card with silver Stickles and a rhinestone flower topped with a green pearl brad. The sentiment is Whimsy Stamps. Thanks for stopping by today! Be sure to visit the rest of the DT and their fabulous creations!

Challenges:
Papertake Weekly: Cute
Your Next Stamp: Flower power

Digi Day at Stamp Something!

2010-07-16T09:30:00.000-04:00

Hello! Welcome to another digi day at Stamp Something! We have several fabulous sponsors who have some fun images to play with!

I have 2 cards to post because we had so many sponsors to showcase!

My first card the image is called "Sticky Elbow," and it's from Phindy's Place! Isn't she adorable? I colored her with Copics and paper pieced her dress. I used some 3D iridescent paint on the ice cream cone. The papers are K & Co. and I outlined in white Ice Stickles. The sentiment is from a set I had in my stash. The flowers are Prima.

The next card is called "Military Baby," by Sew Many Cards. I thought it was perfect for a friend of mine who just had her latest baby! I colored this cutie with Copics. The sentiment and star stamps are part of a set from GF. The ribbon I got on clearance at WalMart. Papers are DCWV. I used the CB Stars folder on the background.

Thanks for stopping by today and visit the rest of the talented DT to see more digi fun!

Challenges:

Phindy's Card
Charisma Cardz: Pink
Colour Create: Warm pink, chocolate and white (shoes and ice cream cone are the "chocolate.")
C.R.A.F.T.: babies/children
Sketch Saturday: Sketch
One Stop Crafts: Monochromatic
365 Saturday: Rubber and a digi (sentiment is rubber, image is digi)

Sew Many Card
C.R.A.F.T.; Babies/children
Our Creative Corner: Cork (one backing paper actually looks like cork)
365 Saturday: Rubber and a digi (sentiment and star stamp are rubber, image is digi)
Corrosive: Sketch

Winner!!!!

2010-07-13T12:00:00.001-04:00

Hi there! I just wanted to thank everyone who participated in the Wishes for Bella hop and made the beautiful cards to send her!

The winner of my grab bag is:

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2010-07-13 00:02:54 UTC

That's Karen McAlpine! Congratulations! Please email me at MissJanna@aol.com with your mailing address and I'll get those goodies right out to you!

Thanks for your participation!

My Friend

2010-07-13T07:20:00.000-04:00

Happy Tuesday! I've been a little crazy with cardmaking this last few days! I'm just enjoying stamping and creating for fun! This a card I made using an image a friend stamped for me. I colored this cutie with Copics. The sentiment is a Whimsy. The paper is Basic Grey. Flowers are Wild Orchids (lg) and some from my stash. Ribbon is from The Dollar Tree. Thanks for looking and I'll see you back real soon!

Challenges:
Quirky Crafts: Sketch
ABC: Y is for You and Me
Allsorts: Hearts (there's one on the image!)
Crazy 4 Challenges: Red, Black and White (those are my main colors...hope it counts)
Wild Orchids: Say it with Flowers

Another card for fun

2010-07-12T07:17:00.000-04:00

Hi there! Back again! I returned home this weekend after caring for a sweet dog for a week. I've got my crafting corner back in order and my mojo is on high power! So I have this card to share.

My dear friend, Denise, was kind enough to let me stamp up some of her Magnolias to use so that's where this cutie came from! I tried to follow the sketch from Sunday at 365. I did turn it and move some things. The flowers are Wild Orchids. The papers are from DCWV Linen Closet. The letter tags I had in my stash. I "hand" stitched (lol) the pieces and the background paper. Tilda is colored with Copics. Thanks for visiting! See you again soon!

Challenges:
365-Sunday-Sketch (turned and moved)
Lexi's Creations: real or faux stitching
Our Creative Corner: Cork (the brown paper looks like cork)
Penny's: 7 something (7 paper sections)
Your Next Stamp: flower power

Quick one...

2010-07-11T22:51:00.000-04:00

Hi there! Thanks for visiting me today! I just wanted to quickly share this post. I made this card for the sketch challenge at PollyCraft today. I left off the bottom "strip" because I did extra layers and the flowers. The image, I got from a friend. The sentiment is Whimsy. Flowers are Primas and papers are DCWV and SEI. Thanks for checking it out!

Pollycraft: Sketch
Double Dutch: Movie Madness--Dumbo

Stamp a Recipe Something!

2010-07-09T09:30:00.001-04:00

Happy Friday, All! Thanks for coming by today! I'm looking forward to a day off and going to hang out with my bestest friend and the kiddos! Before I head out, I wanted to share our challenge at Stamp Something this week! It's a recipe: 1 Image, 1 Ribbon, 1 paper.

So I decided to whip up this "thank you" card for one of my customers. I went with Reeta from GF. I colored this adorable image with Copics and paper-pieced the skirt. I used my Nesties to frame it and a white gel pen to draw the designs around the frame. The sentiment is from Whimsy Stamps. The flowers are little silver ribbon flowers I found on clearance at Ben Franklin. The ribbon is a $1 clearance find at Wal-Mart. Paper is Basic Grey. Thanks for looking and please visit the amazingly talented DT for more eye candy!

Challenges:
The Crafty Pad: Animal fun
The Pink Elephant: 3 layers, 2 die cuts, and ribbon
Little Red Wagon: Nesties
Stampin' B's: Polka dots

Blog Hop Wishes For Bella

2010-07-06T12:00:00.002-04:00

Welcome! If you are here hopping for Bella, you should have come from Patricia's blog. If not, go back to the beginning at Denise's blog and start there!

For those of you who don't know what is going on, this is my contribution for sending Wishes for Bella a RAK Blog Hop Event. Here in NH, USA, Bella Tucker (a young girl in a nearby town) has undergone some major life altering trauma. After a serious illness, this vibrant young lady lost all of her limbs. The family is devastated and needs all sorts of support! For more information, please visit http://www.bellatucker.org/.

So what we are doing is getting as many cards as we can sent to Bella to brighten her days!

If you would like to participate, which I hope you do, please mail cards to:

The Bella Tucker Fund

P.O. Box 199

Londonderry NH

03053

Now if you do mail a card, you can enter to win a Blog Candy Prize! I am offering a GRAB BAG full of goodies! I don't have a picture because I want to surprise the winner...LOL...Just teasing! I will have a pic, hopefully soon! But at the moment, I'm away and cannot access the prize to photograph it! I will tell you that there is an assortment of paper, ribbon, a Greeting Farm stamp, some flowers and more! To be eligible to win, just enter below showing me a picture of the card you are mailing or have mailed to Bella!

For a chance to win the GRAND PRIZE...visit Erin's Blog to enter!

Thanks for stopping by today and Hop on over to Lisa next!

Image: Kiki La Rue, Papers: DCWV Sweet Stack, coloring: Copics.

Challenges:
Crafty Creations: Ice cream and cakes
Creative Cottage: Anything Summer
Paperplay: Card for a child
Crafty Calendar: Summer
Prairie Fairy: Anything Goes
Totally Papercrafts: One for the girlies
Crazy 4 Challenges: Ribbon
Anyone for Anya: Anything Goes
Quirky Crafts: Ribbon
Pile it On: Favorite things (ice cream, Kiki and color combo!)
Ooh la la: Simply Summer
By The Cute and Girly: Warm summer days (ice cream fixes that!)

Creative Card Crew To "Die" For Challenge!

2010-07-06T04:00:00.001-04:00

Hello All! Welcome to another challenge at Creative Card Crew! This week we'd like to see you use Die Cuts on your projects! I went with some Spellbinders for my scalloped backings. The image is Cheeky Glamour by TGF...my FAVORITE stamps! I colored her with Copics and the papers are DCWV Rustic Stack. Flowers are Wild Orchids with Gold Stickles on the edges.

Thanks for stopping by and please visit the rest of the DT for more fun! Also, CCC is having a DT call! We're looking for a handfull of people to fill some gaps so please head on over to CCC to enter!

Challenges:

Prairie Fairy: Anything Goes

Totally Papercrafts: For the Girlies

Crazy 4 Challenges: Ribbon

Anyone for Anya: Anything goes

Quirky Crafts: Ribbon

Pile It On: Favorite things (GF Stamps)

Stamp Something Colors of Your Flag!

2010-07-02T09:30:00.001-04:00

Hi there! Welcome to Friday and another Stamp Something challenge! This week we'd love to see you make a card using the colors of your flag! Of course, I am from the USA, so I went with red, white and blue. The papers are Rusty Pickle, the flowers are Wild Orchids, the image is Cheeky Rockabilly by TGF, the sentiment and ticket stamps are Whimsy Stamps. And this Cheeky chicky is colored with Copics. Thanks for stopping by to check this out today and please visit all of the new amazing DT girls!

Challenges:
Quirky Crafts: Ribbon
Papertake Weekly: In stitches
ABC: Xtra dimension
Pixie Dust: Red, white and blue

A Big OOPS!

2010-06-28T22:51:00.000-04:00

Okay...VERY LATE POST! I'm so sorry...last week was a crazy busy week and I left for the weekend on Friday afternoon for camping! So I completely spaced this post!

The challenge is vintage flowers at Stamp Something this week! You have until Thursday at 7PM EST to enter the challenge, so we'd love to see you there! And Simon Says is our fabulous sponsor!
Thanks for looking and hope you've already visited the DT!

Challenges:
Rainbow Lady: Ice cream colors (chocolate and vanilla)
Fun With Shapes and More: Distressing
Challenge Up Your Life: Vintage
Corrosive: Flowers
Quirky Crafts: Ribbons

Creative Card Crew: A New Challenge in more ways than one...

2010-06-22T04:00:00.001-04:00

Hello Everyone and Happy Tuesday to you all! Thanks for coming by today! I have some news to share...

I am the proud new leader of Creative Card Crew! Our dear Paula has decided that it is time for her to bow out for a much needed rest and she asked me to take over. It is a huge honor and responsibility and I'm excited to be the one to do it!

So for our challenge this time, we wanted to see easel cards! Linda W chose this fantastic idea! And our sponsor this week is the fantabulous:

and the prize is a $15 gift Certificate

Excited yet? You should be! So here's my card:

This is Beach Baby Jayme by Crissy Armstrong for Whimsy Stamps. It's a FREEBIE DIGI at the Whimsy store! I colored her with Copics and the papers are from DCWV "Linen Closet." The ticket sentiment is also from Whimsy Stamps. Thanks for stopping by and please visit all of the super talented DT for more Whimsy fun!

Challenges:
Quirky Crafts: Summer
Aly's Sunday Challenge: Flowers

Stamp Something Summer!

2010-06-18T09:30:00.001-04:00

Happy Friday! Today I have a card I whipped up for our Summer Something challenge at Stamp Something this week! Our sponsor is LaLa Land Crafts! I got to work with Snorkel Sherman. Isn't he fun? I went with a sketch and decided to make a shaker card...but the glitter keeps sticking to the glossy accented goggles...lol! He's colored with Copics. Thanks for stopping by and please check out the rest of the DT!

Challenges:
Kraftin' Kimmies: Summer/water theme
Quirky Crafts: Summer
Rosie D's: Blue+fish (cat is swimming with fins...does that count...lol?)
Truly Scrumptious: Sketch

Charisma Cardz: All about bling (glitter water)
Hand Full of Stamps: Water

Stamping on Fabric

2010-06-14T22:10:00.000-04:00

So I decided to experiment. I had this plain apron that I had intended on decorating. Today was the day! I used my Alota Stamps cake. I stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black. I colored with Copics. It did bleed slightly...thus the shading...lol! I hand wrote "eat cake." Hope you like it!

Challenges:
Cute Card Thursday- Anything but a square (not a card, does it count?)
YNS- Buttons (3 tiny ones in center of cake's flowers...didn't photo well!)
Allsorts-Buttons

Whimsy Inspirations

2010-06-13T11:31:00.000-04:00

Hello! Thanks for stopping by today! This is a card I posted for Whimsy Inspirations. This is the Woodland Fairy by MelJen Designs Fairy Tale Collection for the Whimsy Digital Collection. I colored her with Copics and highlighted with white gel pen. The flowers are felt and I added a rhinestone flower to the center of the solid flower. The "stitching" is a combination of free hand and a border stamp. The branch punch finished the flowers. I also added a rhinestone brad to her dress for a little more sparkle.

In the second photo, you can see the sentiment is a pullout tab. The sentiment is from Raindrop Echo Designs for Whimsy and it is a rubber stamp set. I used a new EK Success label punch for the backing. Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you stop by Whimsy for more inspiration! Have a great day!

Challenges:
Cupcake Craft: Dazzle Us
Pollycraft: Ribbon and bling
Sketch and Stash: Sketch (I used scrap cardstock from my stash to do all of the layers)
Challenge Up Your Life: Critter cratters and bling (I'm guessing on the critter cratters!)
Everybody Art Challenge: Things with wings (butterfly, bird)
Rainbow Lady: Fantasty (woodland fairy princess) and tag
Aly's Sunday: Sewing

Stamp Something Happy!

2010-06-11T09:30:00.003-04:00

Happy Friday, All! Glad to have you back! This week's challenge at Stamp Something is to stamp something Happy! Our sponsor is Karen's Doodles this week and she kindly let us work with her images. I chose "Born to Ride."

I went with the Tent Card design to make this card for my step-dad for Father's Day. I gave him an early card...so this is the one that doesn't go with a gift...lol! I used black base, street sign paper from Rusty Pickle, silver brads, black mini brads, and the CB Diamond Plate embossing folder. The biker is colored with Copics and silver glitter markers on the chrome parts. I Glossy Accented his lenses and the lights. Hope you enjoy it and please visit the rest of the DT for more fun images and projects!

Challenges:
C.R.A.F.T.: Father's Day
Cards for Men: Father's Day
Double Dutch: Father's Day
My Time to Craft: For someone special/Special occasion
Our Creative Corner: Summer
Paper Cutz: Father's Day, digital image
Karen's Doodles: Embossing

Creative Card Crew Thank Yous!

2010-06-08T07:24:00.001-04:00

Happy Tuesday! Thanks for stopping by today to see our new challenge at Creative Card Crew! The theme is Thank You! The sponsor this week is our own Victoria and here's the prize she's offering:

Here is a little Bio from our Victoria at Blue Jelly Stampin

I'm an independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator based in Nottingham but can ship anywhere in the UK! I run some virtual clubs, so you don't have to host a party at home to take advantage of hostess benefits but if you live in or around Nottingham I'd be happy to help you host a Stampin' Up! party at home and arrange a fun night for you an your friends. I also run classes in Nottingham too - a great place to meet other crafter's and have a laugh too. If you're interested in buying products for yourself at a discount or you're interested in joining my Stampin' Up! team, please get in touch and I'll be happy to help.

So my card is based on a sketch, DCWV papers, half pearls, the sentiment was stamped and sent to me...unsure of who's it is, and the flowers I made from the same papers and cardstock. Thanks for checking it out and please visit the rest of the DT for more fun!

Challenges:
Truly Scrumptious: Sketch
Daring Cardmakers: Pearls

Charisma Cardz: Flowers
Stamp, Scrap and Doodle: Handmade embellishments
A Spoonfull of Sugar: Floral delights

DIGI DAY AT STAMP SOMETHING!

2010-06-04T09:30:00.002-04:00

Happy Friday! Today at Stamp Something, we are starting something very exciting. We are having a DIGI DAY!!! This week and one week each month, we'll be showcasing digi's from multiple companies!!! And that means multiple prizes for you!!!! And all you need to do to play along is use a digi!!! It can be a digi image, sentiment, paper, whatever! Just print it and play along! We have 5 Digi Sponsors, too!

My card is using an image from MelJen Designs! I colored it with Copics. Papers are DCWV. Thanks for looking and please see the rest of the DT and play along for a chance to win!

Challenges:
Charisma Cardz: Flowers
PaperPlay: Flowers and Sparkle (brads are sparkle)
Cupcake Craft: Summer Delights
The Pink Elephant: Use bright fun colors
Everybody Art Challenge: Summer
Gingersnap: Wings (butterflies)
LaLa Land: Summertime
Little Red Wagon: Altered embellishments (the swirl clip with butterfly charm...clip originally had a letter on it)

Whimsy Digital Release Blog Hop!

2010-06-01T12:00:00.003-04:00

Welcome! Hope you are enjoying the fun digital release hop today! We are so excited to be sharing all of Whimsy's latest digital creations! If you are just joining us on the hop, you need to go to: Whimsy Inspirations and start at the begining. If you've come from: Erin's blog, you are in the right place! So I am sharing "Daddy's Heartbeat," by Crissy Armstrong for Whimsy Stamps. I just love this image so much! I colored them with Copics and highlighted with white gel pens. It was a load of fun to color! I just love all of Crissy's images! The sentiment is part of the "Daddy's Heartbeat" sentiment setBut not to forget that MelJen Designs, Raindrop Echo Designs and Katie Sowa also have brand new additions to the digital line! So check them all out! They are ALL amazing!

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to head over to: Crystal's blog next. Have fun hopping and remember to go to Whimsy Stamps to buy your digi's today!

Challenges:

Friday Sketchers: Sketch

C.R.A.F.T.:Blue and green

I Love Digi: For my dad (for a dad)

Aly's: Ribbons and bows

Crafty Pad: Card for a male

Cuttlebug Spot: Dads & Grads (used CB and a Spellbinder set)

Stamp Something Birthday Recipe!

2010-05-28T09:30:00.002-04:00

Hello and Happy Friday! What a long (and hot) week! I'm so glad it's over! Four day weekend for me now! So I'm here to share our challenge over at Stamp Something and it's a Recipe Celebration! We would like to see patterned paper, a ribbon, a bow and a tag!

So for my card, I used a Sweet Pea image (available through our sponsor, Paper Jewels) called "Dark Royalty." I colored her with Copics. I have to say probably my best coloring to date! The papers are DCWV "Linen Closet." I embellished with ribbons from my stash, a handmade paper rose and pale blue half pearls. I used the McGillis branch punch for the greenery on the rose. The tag is stamped with a Whimsy accessory and a Whimsy sentiment. I really hope you like it and please visit all of the DT for some wonderful mojo! Thanks for stopping by today :)

Challenges:

365 (Monday)-Flora and fauna

Allsorts: Tag, ticket or label

Aly's Sunday Challenge: Ribbons and bows

Colour Create: Soft green and light aqua

C.R.A.F.T.:.: Blue and green

Mojo Monday: Sketch (flipped sideways)

Top photo: Shown with tag sentiment pulled out.
Bottom photo: Tag sentiment slid in.

Late Posting for a Little Birthday!

2010-05-26T22:17:00.001-04:00

Hi there! Hope everyone is having a wonderful week! It's incredibly hot and uncomfortable here in NH and I'm looking forward to the cool down coming! So I am sharing a card today I made last week for my niece's birthday. She turned three this Monday.

I went with a GF Hope and Grace image and colored her with Copics. I tried out the tissue paper punched flower technique and finished it with a pink jeweled brad and some tiny black half pearls. The sentiment pulls out of the side. The "3" is a wooden number I ended up with in a grab bag. I heat embossed it in black and finished it with marker (which you can see by the Stickles on the base of the image...the Stickles made it run!) The paper is Martha Stewart and I used a border stamp on the sides of the image. I embossed the black cardstock with Paisley CB folder. Thanks for looking an have a great day!

Challenges:
Little Red Wagon: Birthday
Quixotic Paperie: Emboss it (black background cardstock)
Pixie Dust: Add a pearl (mini half pearls on corners and flower)
Allsorts: Tag, ticket or label (pullout tag "Happy Birthday")

CCC Pink and Green Challenge and a RAK Event!

2010-05-25T06:40:00.001-04:00

Happy Tuesday, Everyone! Thanks for stopping by today! I have a fab project to share today! Our challenge at Creative Card Crew is a color challenge! Pink and Green! The sponsor is:

Crafty Addicts and Heather has given us some fabulous flowers as the prize:

What a great prize! My card is made for a special reason...

One of our dear DT members at Whimsy Inspirations has a sister who is terminally ill. She has dealt with some troubling news, finding out that Cancer has spread through her body. Lisa has asked that we all make a card for her sister, Jayme, and send it to her to cheer her up and make her smile. Lisa also mentioned that she loves frogs, so if we could do something with a frog, it would be fantastic. To read the whole story, click HERE. For an ADORABLE FREEBIE by Crissy Armstrong for Whimsy Stamps, created in honor of Jayme, click HERE.

So here's what I made:

I used the Whimsy Frog and colored him with Copics. His eyes were colored green and then glittered with green sparkly glitter! The lily pad is a Prima Hydrangea folded. The sentiment is my sad attempt at a play on words...instead of "a hug for you," I did "a frog for you." Hope it at least makes her smile :)

To participate in this sweet and most thoughtful cause, please go to Lisa's Blog to do you part and make someone's day.

Thanks for stopping by.

Challenges:
Ooh La La: Bright and Cheerful
Rosie D's: Easel card
Inky Impressions: Flowers (F-Flowers, E-Easel, S-Sparkle)
Your Next Stamp: Cut it out pop it up
Charisma Cardz: 3D (frog)
Stampin' For the Weekend: Make someone smile/cheer up
One Stop Crafts: Birthstones (my birthstone is Peridot which is what the gems look like to me!)
Totally Gorjuss: Bling it on

Anya Ink Challenge

2010-05-22T09:22:00.000-04:00

Hi there! Here's a project I made particularly for the challenge over at Anya Ink. They wanted to see an easel card. So I went with "Eric," from GF. I colored him with Copics and tried to do the same hair coloring technique that Mary Giles does (she has a fab tutorial HERE).

The papers are DCWV. I got the red glitter letters at Joann during Valentine's Day clearance. The ribbon is also from Joann. Thanks for looking! See you again soon!

Challenges:
Anya Ink: Easel card
Stamp With Fun: Stripes
Creative Belli: Hole punches (eyelets)(old stash is the eyelets...I just found them!)
Anyone for Anya: Anything but square
Rosie D's: Easel card
Stampin for the Weekend: Cheer Up/Make someone smile

Stamp Something 2 of Something

2010-05-21T09:30:00.000-04:00

Happy Friday! I hope you are joining in our Blogaversary Hop at Stamp Something! There are lots of goodies to be won, so get hopping! Today I am sharing our challenge at Stamp Something...2 Somethings! Our sponsor is Karen's Doodles.

The image I used is called "I love you this much (Boy)." Isn't he so sweet? I made this little treat box from a tutorial on SPC. The papers are Cosmo Cricket, the image is colored with Copics and the triangle paper clips are my "2" of something! Thanks for checking it out today! Please visit the rest of the DT for more eye candy!

Challenges:
Charisma Cardz: 3D
Dare U 2 Digi Stamp: One for the boys
Daring Cardmakers: Boyzone
Kraftin' Kimmies: Anything but a card
Our Creative Corner: Boys
Creative Cottage: One for the boys

Stamp Something Blog Hop Celebration!

2010-05-20T19:00:00.002-04:00

Hello! Welcome to my stop on the Stamp Something Celebration Blog Hop! We are celebrating TWO YEARS! So amazing! You should have come from Tanja's blog. If not, go back to Stamp Something and start from the beginning.

We are also honoring our regular sponsor, Heidi at Simon Says Stamp! She rocks! And the winner of the hop is going to receive a $20 gift certificate to shop at Simon Says!

The theme for the hop is "Cake/Cupcakes." I made this card using this Alota Stamps cupcake. I used DCWV papers, "Linen Closet," available at Simon Says! The cupcake liner is paper pieced and the sprinkles are Glossy Accented.

Thanks so much for visiting. Your next stop is: Melissa's blog! Please have fun hopping and keep your eyes open for blog candy...there are several DT members offering individual prizes for participating in this celebratory hop! You have until 7PM on May 27th to enter!

Challenges:
Secret Crafter: Metal
Crafty Creations: Celebration
Creative Belli: Hole punches
LaLa Land: Birthday

Whimsy NEW Release!

2010-05-17T15:58:00.000-04:00

Hi all! Thanks for stopping by! I am here to tell you about the new Carousel horses being released for sale TODAY at Whimsy Stamps! There's a fabulous blog hop to join if you are interested in a shot at winning some stamping fun! Please visit Crissy's Blog for the first stop!

I used the "Proud to Be" set. I colored the horse with Copics and glitter pens. I got the template for the gable box from SCS.

The sentiment is also included with the horse! If you love this Carousel horse by Crissy Armstrong for Whimsy Stamps, please go hopping to try to win or purchase this AND the other set called "Party Pony." Thanks for stopping by today!

Challenges:
Allsorts: Birthdays (birthday gift inside)
Kraftin Kimmie: Anything but a card
Secret Crafter: Metal (charm)
By the Cute and Girly: Celebrations
Everybody Art: Make a gift (gift box)
Papertake Weekly: Shiny, sparkly (glitter, charm)
Creative Cottage: Fancy folds
Cute Card Thursday: Someone special (this is a birthday gift)

Father's Day...a little early

2010-05-16T17:40:00.000-04:00

Hi there! Just wanted to quickly share this card I made to give my step-dad. I bought him a portable hammock to camp with but because he started camping already, I decided to give him the gift tonight so he can appreciate it next weekend at camp. I saw this stamp on Ebay and thought it would make a perfect card for Father's Day. Inside I stamped "Happy Early Father's Day." I colored the chair with Copics. The background papers are embossed with CB Mesh and Herringbone. The center rectangle (with image) was cut with Spellbinders. I finished it off with 3 button brads in black. Thanks for checking it out today! Have a great night!

Challenges:
Stamp, Scrap and Doodle: Masculine
Cupcake Craft: Buttons (button brads on bottom right)
Little Red Wagon: Brads (button brads on bottom right)
Stampin for the Weekend: Card for a man

Stamp Something to Celebrate!

2010-05-14T09:30:00.000-04:00

Happy Friday! What a reason to celebrate! It's the weekend! At Stamp Something today, we are having a celebration sponsored by Motivet!

This is "Doraline Surprise." Isn't she a cutie? She's colored with Copics. I decided to make this little favor box (or decorate this little favor box!) with some Basic Grey paper, yellow lace ribbon, rhinestones and a handmade flower (a little rough, but it's a new technique for me).

This view shows the metal painted sentiment and the flower up close. The branches were punched and the leaves are Prima tropicals. Thanks for stopping by today and please visit the entire DT for more fun!

Challenges:
Cuttlebug Spot: Flowers (die cut flowers for handmade flower were embosses with Textile folder)
Lala Land: Anything goes
Pixie Dust Studio: Cut it out (image cut out)
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle: Anything but a card

Creative Card Crew Sketch

2010-05-11T07:07:00.001-04:00

Thanks for stopping over today! We have a fun sketch challenge over at Creative Card Crew this time! Our sponsor is the fabulous:

This weeks sponsor is Simon Says Stamp:

and the prize is a $20 gift certificate.

So here's the sketch:

And here's my rendition:

This is one of my newest stamps--Greeting Farm's "Fleur Anya." I just love her flowing hair and the pretty blossoms paired with the cute dress. I just immediately envisioned yellow. So I went with a yellow base card and the papers are SEI "Windsor." I layered with dark brown textured card, stitched in black. The flowers are a combination of Primas and stuff from my stash. I used a branch punch and half pearl buttons and yellow rhinestones to finish it off. "Anya" is colored with Copics and a white gel pen for highlights. The sentiment is Whimsy Stamps.

Thanks for dropping in. Please visit the rest of the DT and have a great day!

Challenges:

Delightful Sketches- Punches

Polka Doodles- Summer Blossoms

Totally Papercraft- Stitching

The Crafty Pad- Punches

The Pink Elephant- Yellow, DP and Buttons (half pearl buttons)

Mother's Day Wishes and Sharing my Workspace

2010-05-09T11:34:00.000-04:00

Happy Mother's Day! So glad to see you! I hope each and everyone of you is spending this special day with your special lady, whether it be your mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter or granddaughter! Enjoy it!

Today I am sharing a post I just did for the Whimsy Inspirations Blog. Sundays are now "Share your workspace," day. So I posted this pic to show just how little space I destroy each day :)

I wish I had more room to spread out...but I have a huge desk on the other side of the room for the computer...the sewing machine is on a rolling cart...and in the middle is my bedroom furniture. Someday...I'll have a whole room :)

Next, I'll show you the card I made for my Mom. I used the new "Three Little Pigs," digi image for Whimsy by MelJen Designs. Isn't it adorable?! They are colored with Copics. The sentiment is from Raindrop Echo Designs for Whimsy and it's "Three Pigs Sentiments." My mom LOVES pigs, so I thought this would be perfect!

Thanks so much for stopping by today to visit! Enjoy your day today!

Challenges:
Lexi's Creations: Animals
The Pink Elephant: Mommy, I love you
Dare U 2 Digi Stamp: Anything goes
Totally Papercrafts: Stitching

Stamp Something Week 100!

2010-05-07T09:30:00.000-04:00

Happy Friday and welcome to my blog! Today I am sharing a card made for Stamp Something's Week 100 "Birthday" challenge sponsored by Whiff of Joy! It's our 2 year anniversary on top of being the 100th challenge, so it's super exciting! Today I am sharing my boy birthday card I made using Oakley Sitting.

I colored Oakley with Copics and a white pen. The sentiment is from Whimsy. The papers are Cosmo Cricket.

So thanks for stopping by and please be sure to hop on over to the rest of the DT's blogs to see some fabulous inspiration! Happy Birthday! - I mean Happy Stamping ;)

Challenges:
Papertake Weekly: Sketch
Creative Belli: Birthday
Simon Says: Birthday
Cute Card Thursday: Boys or Men
Corrosive: Birthday/Celebrate
Pile It On: Boyish Colors
Stamp With Us: Birthday

Whimsy Inspiration's New Monthly Challenge!

2010-05-05T20:24:00.000-04:00

Okay...so I'm SO LATE today with this post! But Whimsy's Inspiration blog is hosting a new monthly challenge to celebrate new Digi releases! Today marks the launch of the newest line from artists, Crissy Armstrong, Melissa Jenkins, Ann Vento (sentiments) and Whimsy Design Studio! The challenge for today is a recipe:

Please use markers, pretty papers, flowers, and of course a Whimsy image!!!

So my first card for the challenge portion of Whimsy Inspirations is below. I used the new "Gracie's Roses," by Crissy Armstrong. Isn't she just adorable! I colored her in Copics and then embellished her with green 3D glitter gel. The flowers are from my stash and the papers are DCWV.

So thanks for checking it out! Please run back to Whimsy Inspirations to play along or to just soak up some Inspiration!

Challenges:

365 (Thurs) all that glitters...3 colors of glitter (I used purple, green and silver)

Charisma Cardz: Girly with flowers

Delightful Sketches: Punches (branch punch, tag punch)

Sketch and Stash: Sketch (flipped)

Incy Wincy: Anything goes

Three for Today!

2010-05-02T22:40:00.001-04:00

Hi All! Thanks for stopping by today! I am sharing what I made today...2 Boy Birthday cards and a Thank You! I went to the CKC in Manchester, NH yesterday with some friends and we had a ball! It wasn't quite as big as we are used to, but it was still worth my while! I got TONS of new goodies to play with! Including "Camille," by the GF. I also got 2 other GF stamps, the Martha Stewart scoring board, tons of papers and lots of other stuff! I'm so excited! So lets get to it!

So this is a card made for the boy I babysit. He's a HUGE Star Wars fan, so I thought this adorable digi from the Greeting Farm called "Chibi Kendo," would be perfect! The papers are Cosmo Cricket. He's colored with Copics and the "light saber" is coated with Glossy Accents.

Challenges:
Creative Belli: Birthday (old forgotten stash is the button)
Corrosive: Celebrate, Birthdays
Stamp With Us: Birthday

This is "Camille" by The Greeting Farm. I picked her up at the CKC from Scrap-Mart! I love her! She's colored with Copics and the fur is Fun Flocked. The sentiment is Whimsy Stamps. I also got the bling at the CKC!

Challenges:
ABC: T is for Thank you
Crazy 4 Challenges: Sketch
Totally Gorjuss: In stitches

And Finally...

This is a card I made for my nephew's birthday. I won this digi on a challenge blog, but the designer escapes my memory! Oopsie! I paper pieced the skateboard and the papers are all Cosmo Cricket.

Challenges:
Corrosive: Birthday
Pile it On: Boyish colors
Stamp With Us: Birthday
By the Cute and Girly: Celebrations
Creative Belli: Birthday (old stash, tag tiles)
LaLa Land: Altered embellies (tags are letters on other sides!)
Truly Scrumptious: Sketch and hidden message (hidden message is photo below)
365 Wednesday: Moving Parts (sliding tag)

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope to see you back soon!

Stamp Something Sketch

2010-04-30T09:30:00.001-04:00

Happy Friday! This week's challenge at Stamp Something is a sketch! Our sponsor is Simon Says Stamp. I used "Angel Anya" from the GF. She's colored with Copics, Glossy Accents and 3D glitter gel. The stickers are K &Co. Thanks for stopping by and please head over to the DT pages and leave some love!

Challenges:
Allsorts: inspiration (butterflies)
Stamp, Scrap and Doodle: Girly
Simon Says: Buttons, bows and bling (pearls for buttons, bow in her hair, bling is glitter on DP and beads on stickers)
Charisma Cardz: Girly with flowers

April Showers Bring May Flowers

2010-04-27T06:36:00.000-04:00

Thanks for joining me for another challenge at Creative Card Crew! This week our challenge is "April Showers bring May Flowers!"

We are sponsored by our regular sponsor Crafty Addicts

and this is the prize.

My card is "Rainy Day Emma" by Whimsy Stamps. I colored her with Copics and paper-pieced her umbrella. I accented the image with some glossy accents for rain. (Hard to see due to photo. Apologies!) The flowers are Primas with rhinestones and the sentiment is printed on the computer. Thanks for stopping by and please visit the rest of the DT!

Challenges:
Cute Card Thursday: Sketch
Rainbow Lady: April Showers
Penny's Paper-Crafty: Anything goes
Quixotic: Make a splash

Stamp Something Charmed!

2010-04-23T19:04:00.000-04:00

Welcome to Friday! So happy to be here...lol! Today at Stamp Something, the challenge is "Charms." The sponsor is Bunny Zoe this week! I used the "Wings of Hope" by Crissy Armstrong for Whimsy Stamps image for my card. It's colored with Copics, 3D glitter gel, Glossy Accents and white gel pen. The papers are DCWV "Flower Shower" pack. The flowers are Primas and another unknown maker. The sentiment is Whimsy. Thanks for stopping by today and I'll see you soon! And don't forget to visit the rest of the DT!

Challenges:

Allsorts- in stitches

Crazy 4 Challenges- Sketch (top right is hidden by flowers, bottom left is sort of visible)

One Stop Crafts- Things with Wings

Totally Gorjuss- Charming

The Crafty Pad- Stitching

Bizzy Bec's- Flowers and Wings

Stamp With Fun- Animals

A Spoon Full of Sugar- Happy Birthday

ABC- S is for Sparkle (wings are glittered)

Simon Says- Things with wings

Your Next Stamp-Stitching

Cooking it Up with Katie: digi image (this was a digi first!), purple, use something 3x's (flowers)

Hand full of Stamps- use 2 different papers-old stock

Fun with Shapes and More- Charms

Whimsy Inspiration "Encouragement."

2010-04-18T10:16:00.000-04:00

Happy Sunday! The weather has finally improved here (well, it stopped raining anyway!) and I'm feeling pretty good! Hope you are enjoying your day wherever you are! Today I have a card I made for my friend's daughter. She recently applied to a summer program for gifted children. It required application, essay, interview, etc, and she's only eleven! Well, she's waiting to find out and so I thought this card would be perfect for her whether she wins the spot or not. The sentiment is so fitting! It's encouraging without congratulating OR sympathizing. And who can resist this sweet turtle called "Hang in There," by Crissy Armstrong for Whimsy Stamps Digital collection?!?! I just love the sweet face! He's colored with Copics and accented with Glossy Accents. The papers are DCWV "Flower Shower," pack. The sentiment is by Ann Vento of Raindrop Echo Designs for Whimsy's Digital Collection and it's called "Hang in There," Sentiment set. So thanks for stopping by and checking in! Please scroll through the Whimsy Inspirations Blog to see more exciting images from Whimsy!

Challenges:
Sketch and Stash: Sketch
Little Red Wagon: Dry embossing (the green DP is embossed with a Sizzix texture plate and sanded)
Cute Card Thursday: Touchy feely (the raised bumps on shell, eyes, and embossing on green DP)
Dare U 2 Digi: Heavy Metal (charm)
Stampin' B's: Sun and encouraging sentiment (the card is bright and sunny feeling)