Meljen's Cold or Snowy

Happy Thursday to all of you!  Since it's Thursday that means there's a new challennge over at Meljen's Designs Challenges and Inspiration Blog.  The challenge this week is to make something Cold or Snowy.

I used this cute Snow Bunny image for the challenge this week.  I colored my image with my copics and Prismacolor pencils and added some Glamour Dust to her hat and the snow for some sparkle and shine.  I put some Fluffy Stuff on her tail and puffed it up with my heat embossing gun.  I painted some Distress crackle paint around the edges of my dp.  I bought that paint months ago and decided I needed to give it a try...yeah, I need some more practice with that stuff LOL!  I used various snowflake punches and added some Glamour Dust and pearls to my snowflakes.

Here's Melissa's latest release.  Aren't these images adorable?  You can find all of Melissa's images over at Whimsy Stamps.  I hope you find the time to join us in our challenge this week.

Thank you for stopping by!

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
Alota Rubber Stamps Challenge 49  -  Bling It On
Alphabet Challenge  -  H is for Hats
Bunny Zoe's Crafts Challenge 7  Sparkle and Shine
CCEE1050 Challenge  -  Mittens
Corrosive Challenge 96  -  Bling It On
Crazy Challenge 47  -  Punch It
Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge 39  -  Anything Goes
Digital Tuesday Challenge 91  -  Anything Goes
Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge  -  Show Us Some Snow
One Stitch at a Time Challenge 43  -  Anything Goes
Sew Many Challenges  -  Anything Goes
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge 91  -  Snow Much Fun
Sugar Sweet Paper Treats  -  Anything Goes
Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge 42  -  Snowflakes

Stamp:  MelJen's Designs - Snow Bunny
Paper:  BoBunny, Marco's, Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, glaze pen, Stardust pen, Glamour Dust, Fluffy Stuff, Nestabilities, MS border punch, ribbon, Distress crackle paint, snowflake punches, pearls

Papertake Weekly Challenge

Happy Tuesday!  Today I'm one of the guest designers for the Papertake Weekly Challenge.  Their challenge theme this week is  --  be thankful  --  so you just need to make something that says Thank You.  You can get all the details here. 

I decided to use a stamp from my new Penny Black Mimi and Miles clear set.  I colored Mimi with copics and prismacolor pencils and added Stardust stickles to the heart in her hand and the tiny hearts on her dress.  I used my white acrylic paint to add some polka-dots to her yellow jacket.  I added a crocheted lace border and made a flower with the lace.  I also added some flowers, greenery, and little butterflies with pearls.  My tag is tied on with floss.

Be sure to stop by the Papertake Weekly Challenge to see the beautiful work from the other designers.  I hope you find some time to play along in their challenge.

Thanks for stopping by.

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
Allsorts Week 83  -  Free and Easy Anything Goes
Aud Sentiments Challenge 18  -  Anything Goes
Charisma Cardz Challenge 51  -  Pearls and Lace
Crafty Sentiments Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Crazy Challenge 47  -  Punch It
Cupcake Craft Challenge 122  -  Thank You
Diecut Dreams Challenge 79  -  How Girly Can You Get?
Paper Issues  -  New Challenge
Penny Black @ Allsorts December Challenge  -  Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder
Phindy's Place Challenge #36  -  Thank You
Quixotic Inspirations December Challenge  -  Thank You
Simon Says Challenge  -  Anything Goes

Stamp:  Penny Black Mimi and Miles
Paper:  October Afternoon, Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol,  crocheted lace, flowers, stickles, pearls, white acrylic paint, Nestabilities, MS punches (for branches, heart, scallop border, butterflies, tag)

Merry Christmas

It's finally here!  Can you believe Christmas is tomorrow?  My little grandson is so excited and it's so much fun to be around a child that still believes in Santa.  I'm glad I live so close to him.  I just can't image not being able to spend Christmas with him ... I am truly blessed.  Now, do I have any of his gifts wrapped?  No...and believe me, since he's the only grandchild, I've got a ton of wrapping to do.  So enough blabbering, let's get to my card.

I used Santa's Puppy Helper.  Isn't he just the cutest puppy with his little antlers on his head?  Hmm, I sure could use his help wrapping gifts today LOL!  This is a MelJen's Designs rubber stamp and you can find it at Whimsy Stamps.  I used copics and prismacolor pencils to color my image and added a little Stardust Stickles to the jinglebell on his antler and the wrapped candy.  Then there's a little Glossy Accents on the candy cane, and the puppy's eyes and nose.  I added some ribbon and a bow and tied a few tiny jinglebells onto the bow.

Thank you for stopping by and ...
I would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
Belli Challenge 107  -  Merry Christmas
Card Makin Mamas  -  Anything Goes
Critter Sketch Challenge 45  -  Anything Christmas
Cutie Sunday Challenge   -  Christmas
Digi's With Attitude! Challenge 11  -  Anything Christmas
Freshly Brewed Challenge 27  -  Merry Christmas
Paper Playtime Challenge 30  -  Christmas
Stampin' For The Weekend Challenge 53  -  Christmas
Sweet Stampin Challenge  -  Celebrations
2 Sisters Challenge 18  -  Christmas

Stamp:  MelJen's Designs - Santa's Puppy Helper
Paper:  SEI Kris Kringle, Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Stardust Stickles, Glossy Accents, Star Dust pen, ribbon, jingle bells, Martha Stewart daisy dots border punch

MelJen's Designs - A New Release

Hello peeps!  It's Thursday and that means Melissa has a new MelJen's Designs stamp release.  You can check out all her fantastic new stamps over at Whimsy Stamps. 

I used the Cozy Winter Mailbox image for my card today.  I colored it with my copics and prismacolor pencils and added Glamour Dust for some sparkle on the snow.  I used some of my snowflake punches and also added some Glamour Dust and a gem to each of the snowflakes.  I know most people are saying that they are tired of making Christmas cards and ready to move on to the next holiday.  But not me...I really enjoy making Christmas cards.  I still have so many new Christmas images that haven't seen ink so you'll probably see me making Christmas cards throughout the year.

Please be sure you stop by MelJen's Designs Challenge and Inspiration Blog to see what the talented DT members have created this week.

Thanks for stopping by!

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
Alice in Wonderland Challenge 144  -  Winter Wonderland
Allsorts Week 83  -  Free and Easy Anything Goes
Alota rubber Stamps Challenge 49  -  Bling It On
Bunny Zoe's Crafts Challenge 7  -  Sparkle and Shine
Craft Your Days Away Challenge 10  -  Punch It Out
Crafty Sentiments Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Digistamps4Joy Challenge 9  -  Anything Goes
Fun at Fairy Knoll  -  Winter
I Did It Challenge 34  -  Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Sew Many Challenges  -  Anything Goes
Simon Says Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Sundays with Crissy Challenge 12  -  Winter is Here
Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge 42  -  Snowflakes

Stamp:  MelJen's Designs - Cozy Winter Mailbox
Paper:  Fancy Pants, Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, Nestabilities, Fiskars border punch, snowflake punches, gems, ribbon

Totally Ladybug Tuesday

Happy Tuesday everyone!  We have a new challenge for you over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog.  Our lovely Tams chose the challenge this week and she's asking all of us to make cards inspired by a song.  For some reason, I was really having a difficult time with this one...until I picked up my new Expecting Nikki stamp.  And then I remembered a song by Alison Krauss titled Baby Mine.  I think Alison has such a beautiful voice and I love this song.  You can listen to it here.

I used my copics and prismacolor pencils to color this image and then gave Nikki some tiny pearl earrings.  I added a little touch of Stardust Stickles to her purse and shoes but it's hard to see in this picture.  I punched out some greenery with my Martha Stewart branch punch.  I used my flower punches and added a little white pearl in the center of each of the flowers.  I tied my sentiment with some embroidery floss.  Wow, what a beautiful and stylish mom-to-be!

OK, now to the part I'm sure you've all been waiting for...the winners of the Challenge Blog Hop last week.  The winner of my blog candy is Amanda R ... congratulations!  Amanda, please check in over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog to find out how to claim your prize.  And for the rest of you that played along last week, please check out the blog to see if you were a winner too!  While you're there, be sure to take a look at all the gorgeous cards created by the lovely DT this week. 

Thanks for stopping by.  I will be posting more cards throughout the holidays so if you have the time, please stop back by.
 
I'm entering my card in these challenges:
Allsorts Week 83  -  Free and Easy Anything Goes
Alota Rubber Stamps Challenge 49  -  Bling It On
Craft Your Days Away Challenge 10  -  Punch It Out
Crafty Sentiments Challenge  -  Anything Goes
I Did It Challenge 34  -  Anything Goes
Just Us Girls Challenge 64  -  Color Challenge
Lexi's Creations Challenge 29  -  Glitter and Pearls
Little Paper Shop  -  Let's Get a Little Square
One Stitch at a Time Challenge 43  -  Anything Goes
Pattie's Creations Challenge 9  -  Punch/Punches
Sentimental Sundays Challenge 34  -  Inspired by a Song
Stamp Something  -  Something with a Tag or Pocket
Stamps R Us Challenge 11  -  Anything Goes
Sweet Stampin Challenge  -  Celebrations

Stamp:  Ladybug Craft Ink  -  Expecting Nikki;  PTI  -  Mixed Messages (sentiment)
Paper:  SEI Chick-A-Doo
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Stardust Stickles, Stardust pen, Glaze pen, Nestabilities, MS lace heart punch, MS branch punch, flower punches, white pearls, MS tag punch, embroidery floss

Oh, Christmas Tree

Good morning!  I hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing weekend.  I didn't...well, it was a nice weekend but not very relaxing.  Had some last-minute shopping to do and omgosh I hate being around the malls at this time of year.  The traffic is crazy!  Anyway, I did find a little time to work on some cards.

I used Woodland Christmas Tree for my card.  The image is by MelJen's Designs and you can find it at Whimsy Stamps.  I used my copics and prismacolor pencils to color my image.  I used red stickles on the garland and heart, and Glamour Dust on the snow and the two stars.  I used a punch for my snowflake and added a button with a floss bow.  Very easy card which is exactly what I needed this close to Christmas lol!

Thank you for stopping by.  I hope you can find the time to stop by tomorrow for Totally Ladybug Tuesday.  We'll be announcing the winners of the blog hop prizes...yay!

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
A Spoonfull of Sugar Challenge 133  -  Christmas Cards
Allsorts Week 83  -  Free and Easy Anything Goes
Alota Rubber Stamps Challenge 49  -  Bling It On
Craft Your Days Away Challenge 10  -  Punch It Out
Crafty Sentiments Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Creative Card Drew  -  Anything Goes
Digital Tuesday Challenge 89  -  Sparkling Christmas
Ellephantastic Challenge 21  -  Wish Upon A Star
For Fun Challenges  -  Merry Christmas
Fun at Fairy Knoll  - Christmas
Glitterbabe's Challenge 25  -  Snowflakes
Karber Christmas Challenge 4  -  Christmas with a digi
Pattie's Creations Challenge 9  -  Punch/Punches
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge 44  -  Merry Christmas
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge 90  -  TREEmendous
2 Sisters Challenge 18  -  Christmas

Stamp:  Whimsy Stamps MelJen's Designs  -  Woodland Christmas Tree
Paper:  K and Company, Fancy Pants, Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, red Stickles, Stardust pen, snowflake punch, button, floss, Nestabilities

Happy Birthday

Good morning to all of you.  Yeah...it's finally Friday!  Wow, only one more week until Christmas.  Are you ready...do you have all your shopping done?  Not me, but I figure whatever doesn't get finished in time for Christmas this year will just have to wait until next Christmas LOL!

Anyway, I'm going to be talking about a birthday today.  You see, Kerry, the Queen Ladybug of Ladybug Crafts Ink had her 29th birthday last week.  And you may or may not know it but they also had a MAJOR snowstorm right before her birthday.  So of course my card didn't arrive in time for her birthday.  But she has finally received it so it's safe for me to show.

I often think those with December birthdays probably get cheated a little KWIM?  It's so close to Christmas...so are their birthday gifts combined with their Christmas gifts? ... are their birthday gifts wrapped with Christmas wrapping paper?  ... are their birthday cards made with Christmas images?  ...oops, sorry Kerry, but I just had to use this image for your card!

Now, I guess it probably seems strange to use a stamp from another company to make Kerry's birthday card, but I was already sending Kerry some LCI cards for her CHA booth.  Then I remembered that when I applied for Kerry's DT this past summer I had to send pictures of some of my favorite cards.  One of the pictures I sent Kerry was Mavis Builds a Sandcastle.  I found out later that Kerry really liked the Mavis card, so I wanted Kerry to have her very own "Mavis"!

Anyway, I colored Mavis with my copics and prismacolor pencils.  I used red Stickles on the holly berries and Glamour Dust on her dress.  I used some pearls on the flowers and added a ribbon and bow.  I tied the sentiment tag with some embroidery floss.

Here's the inside of the card before I wrote a little note to Kerry.  Well, I just had to finish the inside...nothing but the best for Kerry!  And besides, Mary J's habit of beautifully finishing the inside of her cards is starting to grow on me...which is NOT a good thing.  I am probably the slowest cardmaker in the world.  Honestly, it takes me forever to finish a card.  So the last thing I need is to start decorating the inside of my cards lol!

Thank you for stopping by.  I hope you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend. 

I'm entering my Kerry's card in these challenges:
Alota Rubber Stamps Challenge 49  -  Bling It On
Craft Your Days Away Challenge 10  -  Punch It Out
Crafty Sentiments Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew  -  Anything Goes
Creative Cowgirl Challenge 2  -  Anything Goes
Lexi's Creations  -  Glitter and Pearls
Papertake Weekly  -  Christmas Birthdays
Stamps R Us Challenge 11  -  Anything Goes

Stamp:  Stamping Bella - Mavis Wears Holly; PTI - Mixed Messages (sentiment)
Paper:  Fancy Pants, Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glossy Accents, Red Stickles, Glamour Dust, MS Punches - Doily Lace, branch, and small tag, Joy! Crafts flower diecut, pearls, embroidery floss, ribbon

MelJen's Designs - A New Challenge

Hi everyone!  Today is Thursday and that means we have a new challenge for you over at MelJen's Designs Challenge and Inspiration Blog.  Make sure you scoot over there to check out the latest projects by the talented DT and to get the details on the latest challenge.

I've used Bundled Little Snowboy for my card today and you can find him at Whimsy Stamps.  Anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely adore snowmen!  I used my copics and prismacolor pencils to color him and added my favorite Glamour Dust to make him sparkle.  I also used some Glossy Accents on his eyes, nose, and coal buttons.  I added a few sparkly punched snowflakes and a red bow to finish my card.

I hope you have a wonderful day.  Thanks for stopping by!

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
Alota Rubber Stamps Challenge 49  -  Bling It On
Alphabet Challenge  -  G is for Glitter
Bee Crafty Challenge 44  -   Winter but not Christmas (with digi)
Craft Your Days Away Challenge 10  -  Punch It Out
Creative Card Crew  -  Anything Goes
Cutie Sunday  -  Anything But No Christmas
Delicious Doodles Challenge 4  -  Recipe
Digi's With Attitude! Challenge 10  -  Anything Goes
Paper Cutz Challenge 71  -  Snowman or Snowflake
Paper Playtime Challenge 29  -  Snowmen
Stamp Something  -  December Digi Day
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge 89  -  Winter Wishes
Stamps R Us Challenge 11  -  Anything Goes
Totally Gorjuss Challenge 60  -  Snow

Stamp:  MelJen's Designs - Bundled Little Snowboy
Paper:  Fancy Pants, BoBunny, Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Nestabilities, Glamour Dust, MS double scallop punch, snowflake punches, ribbon, metallic dots, Glossy Accents, Stardust pen

Ladybug Crafts Ink Christmas Blog Hop

Well, today is Tuesday so that means it's Totally Ladybug Tuesday and the start of the LCI Christmas Blog Hop!  Our challenge this week was chosen by our Guest Designer, Jovita, and she has chosen the theme of Winter Wonderland. 

I used Nikki and Buttercup Building a Snowman for my card this week and colored it using my copics and prismacolor pencils.  I embossed my background using the snowflake folder from Cuttlebug's Winter Wonderland embossing set and added stickles and pearls to the snowflakes.  I cut mounds of snow and used Glamour Dust and stickles for some sparkle.  I used pop dots on my snow mounds to give them some dimension.  I don't think the picture really shows how much glitter is on this baby...but believe me, I truly had glitter everywhere lol!

OK, enough about the card.  Let's get to the fun ... the Christmas Blog Hop!  Since this is the season of goodwill, each DT member will offer a gift for someone to win.  That means there are 11 prizes to be won this week, in addition to the regular challenge prize!  So, you have two chances to win a prize this week.  First, you can enter your card in the Winter Wonderland challenge...and second, you can play along in the hop.

You should have arrived at my blog from Tams' blog.  If you didn't, go here to find the order of the blog hop.  Make sure that you have our LCI Christmas Blog Hop Banner loaded on your blog.  You can copy it from my sidebar if you don't already have it loaded.
   
As you stop by each blog please leave a comment letting us know you've visited.  Each DT member will ask a question.  All you have to do is answer the question, taking note of the first letter in your answer.  These letters will spell a word.  When you've finished the hop, email the word to lcichallengeblogspot@aol.com.  Here's a little clue...the word is related to Christmas.  You can play along even if you don't have a blog.

And, my question is ... what is the color of Santa's suit? 

Here is the blog candy I will be giving away.  It includes a Cuttlebug embossing folder, a 24-pack of 6x6 Daisy D's papers, two Martha Stewart tinsel glitters, Colorbox metal accents adhesive flowers, and the Hero Arts Sparkle Clear Cupcakes stamps with gems.

Thank you for stopping by.  I hope you have fun on the hop and good luck!

The next blog you want to visit is Pinky.

I'm entering my cards in these challenges:
Alota Rubber Stamps Challenge 48  -  Snowflakes
Alphabet Challenge  -  G is for Glitter
Bunny Zoe's Crafts Challenge 7  -  Sparkle and Shine
Crafty Pad Challenge 101  -  Embossing
Creative Card Crew Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations Challenge 90  -  White Design Papers Only
Critter Sketch Challenge 44  -  No pattern paper
Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #89 
Delightful Challenges  -  Embossing
Freshly Brewed Challenge 26  -  Sparkle and Shine
Iris' Spot Challenge 11  -  Holiday/Winter
Lexi's Creations Challenge 29  -  Glitter and Pearls
One Stitch at a Time Challenge 43  -  Anything Goes
Paper Cutz Challenge 71  -  Snowman or Snowflake
Paper Playtime Challenge 29  -  Snowmen
Pink Paper Paradise - Make it Monday #15
Pollycraft Challenge 74  -  White Christmas
Scrapbook Sisters Card Challenge 14  -  Snowflakes
Stamps R Us Challenge 11  -  Anything Goes
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge 89  -  Winter Wishes
There She Goes TSG85  -  Use Your Stash (pearls)
Totally Gorjuss Challenge 60  -  Snow
Woodware USA Challenge 5  -  Winter-themed card

Stamp:  LCI  -  Nikki and Buttercup Building a Snowman
Paper:  Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glamour Dust, Stardust Stickles, Cuttlebug Winter Wonderland embossing folders, pearls, pop dots

Ladybug Crafts Ink Christmas Blog Hop

I just wanted to remind you that on Tuesday, December 14, 2010, the Ladybug Crafts Ink DT will be having a Christmas Blog Hop ... and there wil be lots of prizes to win.

Grab the LCI Blog Hop Banner (over on my sidebar) and be sure you display it on your blog.  Then join us next Tuesday and play along with us.

Thanks for stopping by and stay warm!

Merry Merry

Good morning to all of you.  I hope you've been enjoying your weekend.  I got another Christmas card finished...yeah me!  I used MelJen's Designs Snow Star Ornament on my card and colored it with copics and prismacolor pencils.  I used my stardust pen for some sparkle and then added plenty of pearls.  This has been a really busy weekend and I didn't have a lot of time so I kept my card very simple.

Thank you for stopping by.  I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend...and try to stay warm!

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
Alice in Wonderland Challenge 43  -  Use red, green and one color
Belli Challenge 106  -  Christmas Embellishments/Papers
Cooking It Up Challenge 41  -  Layer Me a Red Christmas
Craft Your Days Away Challenge 10   -  Punch It Out
Craft Your Passion Challenge 35  -  Anything goes
Little Red Wagon Challenge 58  -  Use diecuts
Paper Pretties  -  Use Punches
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge 44  -  Merry Christmas
Stamp Something  -  December Digi Day
There She Goes TSG84  - Bring on the Bling!

Stamp:  MelJen's Designs  -  Snow Star Ornament
Paper:  K and Company, Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, pearls, Stardust pen, Martha Stewart punch, Nestabilities, ribbon

MelJen's Designs - A New Challenge

Happy Thursday to all of you.  We've got a new challenge today over at MelJen's Designs Challenge and Inspiration Blog.  The challenge is to use red, green, and gold.

I used Rudolph for my card today.  I colored Rudolph with copics and prismacolor pencils and added some Glamour Dust to his nose and the jinglebells.  I used my glaze pen on his eyes and hooves.  I stitched my image onto layers of red and green bazzill.  I used my Martha Stewart double loops punch, and added a bow and some pearls. 

Be sure to stop by MelJen's Designs Challenge and Inspiration Blog to see what the super talented ladies on the DT have created this week.  And while you're there, take a look at Melissa's latest release...this Rudolph image is just one of the many images included in this release.  I hope you can play along in our latest challenge.  I'd love to see your take on red, green, and gold!

Thanks for stopping by.

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
Challenge Up Your Life Challenge 33  - Advent/Christmas
Craft Your Passion Challenge 35  -  Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Creative Cowgirl Challenge #2  -  Anything Goes
Cutie Sunday Challenge  -  Green and Red
Freshly Brewed Challenge 26  -  Sparkle and Shine
My Time to Craft Challenge 118  -  Reindeer Greetings
One Stitch at a Time  -  Old Stash (dp)/New Stash (image)
Ooh La La Creations Challenge 68  -  Christmas Song
Paper Cutz Challenge 70  -  Christmas with 2 pattern papers
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge 44  -  Merry Christmas
Speedy the Cat's Friend's Challenge 32  -  Red and Green Card
Stamp Something  -  Christmas Color Combo
Stampin' Royalty Challenge 49  -  Winter Holidays
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge  -  Ribbon and Bows
2 Sisters Challenge 16  -  Sparkly Christmas

Stamp:  MelJen's Designs  -  Rudolph
Paper:  K and Company; bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, glaze pen, Stardust pen, Glamour Dust, ribbon, Martha Stewart double loops punch, pearls

Totally Ladybug Tuesday

Good morning everyone!  Today is Totally Ladybug Tuesday and that can only mean one thing...we have a new challenge for you over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog.  Our challenge was set by Gaelle this week and she asked us to use pearls on our projects.

I decided to use Puppy Surprise Ruby and make a Christmas card.  I colored my image with copics and prismacolor pencils and used Glamour Dust on Ruby's wings.  I used Cuttleug's Swiss Dots and Snowflakes embossing folders for my background, and my Nestabilities to make a round frame to surround Ruby.  I used various punches for my snowflakes and sprinkled them liberally with Glamour Dust.  I added a pearl to the center of each of the snowflakes.

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and visit my blog.  Please be sure to stop by the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog so you can check out the gorgeous projects made by the DT!  And don't forget that Kerry is having a fantastic sale this month at Ladybug Crafts Ink.  I hope you have time to play along in our challenge this week.

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
2 Sisters Challenge #16  -  Sparkly Christmas
Alota Rubber Stamps Challenge 48  -  Snowflakes
Card Makin Mamas Challenge 11  -  Anything Goes
Challenge Up Your Life Challenge 33  -  Christmas
Corrosive Challenge #93  -  Red and White for Christmas
Craft Your Days Away Challenge #9  -  Texture
Craft Your Passion Challenge 35  -  Anything Goes
Crafty Pad  -  Anything Goes
Crazy Challenge 44  -  All I Want for Christmas is You
Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #88
Let's Ink It Up Challenge #7  -  Christmas with Sparkle/Bling
Lollipop Crafts Challenge 19  -  Welcome Winter
Paper Playtime Challenge 28  -  Snowflakes
Paper Romance Challenge 27  -  Winter Theme
Pattie's Creations Challenge 7  -  Recipe
Pear Tree Challenge 29  -  Winter Wonderland
Pink Paper Paradise Make It Monday 
Secret Crafters Challenge 112  -  Christmas
Sew Many Challenges #34  -  Snowflakes
Stamps R Us Challenge #10  -  Holiday Cards
Sweet Stampin Challenge  -  Make Your Own Backing Paper
There She Goes TSG84  -  Bring on the Bling!
Totally Papercrafts Challenge 45  -  Christmas Punches

Stamp:  Ladybug Crafts Ink - Puppy Surprise Ruby
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glamour Dust, Nestabilities, Glaze pen, Cuttlebug embossing folders, snowflake punches, ribbon

Just Cute Bears and Friends

Good morning.  I hope you are all enjoying your weekend!  Today we have a new challenge for you over at Just Cute Bears and Friends Challenge, and the challenge is...Anything But A Card.

I made a tissue box cover using Mavis Wearing Holly by Stamping Bella.  Is this not just the cutest kitty you've ever seen?  I'm usually more of a dog lover, but when I saw this image, I just had to have it!  There are more adorable Mavis images and you can check them out over at Stamping Bella.  I got the pattern for the tissue box cover from Diane Zechman at Paper Cookies.  If you want to see lots of other beautiful projects, be sure to check out her blog.

I colored my image with copics and prismacolor pencils and added some Glamour Dust and stickles for some holiday sparkle.  I also added some Glossy Accents to her little nose.  I used the snowflake embossing folder from the Cuttlebug Winter Wonderland set and added the red scallops using my Martha Stewart doily lace punch.  I had a Martha Stewart punch that I used for my leaves and then added some pearls for the berries (on the lid).

Thank you for stopping by today.  Please be sure to stop by the Just Cute Bears and Friends Challenge so you can check out all the beautiful projects by the talented DT!  This will be our last challenge for 2010 and it will remain open until January 1, 2011.  I hope you can find some time to join us.

I'm entering my tissue box in these challenges:
2 Sisters Challenge 16  -  Sparkly Christmas
A Crafty Little Place Challenge 66  -  Anything Goes
Artful Inkables #34  -  Punches/Diecuts
Bunny Zoe's Crafts Challenge 6  -  Christmas  -  But Not A Card
Challenge Up Your Life 33 -  Christmas
Craft Your Days Away Challenge 9  -  Texture
Fussy and Fancy Friday Week 25  -  Anything But A Card
Mami Doodles Challenge 15  -  Gift Items
Rainbow Lady's Challenge 129  -  Christmas Animals
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge #112  -  Christmas
Stamping Bella  -  Gifts
The Fuzzy Wuzzy December Challenge  -  Christmas Something
There's Magic in the Air  -  Anything Goes
Totally Stampalicious  -  Anything Goes
Woodware USA Challenge 3  -  Anything Goes

Stamps:  Stamping Bella  -  Mavis Wearing Holly
Papers:  Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Winter Wonderland embossing folder, Glossy Accents, Glamour Dust, Stickles, MS doily lace punch, MS leaf punch, pearls

Yummy Cocoa

Hello peeps!  Today I used an image by MelJen's Designs called Penguin's Cocoa.  Isn't that penguin just the cutest thing?  He actually looks warm and toasty sitting there with his mug of yummy cocoa.  He's one of the images in MelJen's Designs latest release, which you can find here. 

I used my copics and prismacolor pencils to color this image.  The "Let it Snow" sentiment is a freebie from Melissa and you can find it here.  I added some snowflakes with pearls and used Glossy Accents on his beak and feet and on the cocoa, too.  I sprinkled Glamour Dust on his hat and the snowflakes for some sparkle. 

Be sure to stop by the MelJen's Designs Challenge and Inspiration Blog to check out all the beautiful cards made by the talented DT.  We also have a new challenge for you...it's the sketch that I used on my card.  I hope you find time to play along with us this week in our challenge.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend!

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
A Crafty Little Place  Anything Goes
ABC Christmas Challenge  -  Y for Yuletide
Alota Rubber Stamps Challenge #48  -  Snowflakes
Artful Inkables Challenge #34  - Punches/Diecuts
Christmas Stampin All Year Long Challenge 72  -  Anything Goes
Crafts and Me Challenge  -  Snowflakes
Crafty Pad Challenge 99  Snowflakes
Diecut Dreams Christmas Club Challenge 45  -  Use a Diecut
Digital Tuesday Challenge 87  -  Animals at Christmas Time (digi)
Ellephantastic Challenge 20  -  Red and Green
Karber Weekly Challenge 16  -  Sparkle
One Stop Craft Challenge 108  -  Christmas Cuties
Paper Romance Challenge 27  -  Winter Theme
Rainbow Lady's Challenge 129  -  Christmas Animals
Sew Many Challenges #34  -  Red and Green
Stamp it Crazy Challenge 15  -  Christmas Free For All
The Paper Variety  -  Tic Tac Toe (diecut/card/holiday theme)
There's Magic in the Air  -  Anything Goes
Totally Stampalicious  -  Anything Goes

Stamps:  MelJen's Designs  - Penguin's Cocoa, Let it Snow (freebie)
Paper:  Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glossy Accents, glaze pen, Nestabilities, Glamour Dust, stardust pen, snowflake punches, pearls

Holiday Redbird

Happy Wednesday!  Can you believe it's December already?  Wow, the time is just flying by and I really need for it to slow down.  I have most of my Christmas shopping done...yay!  But there are so many other things I wanted to make before Christmas and I'm running out of time.  But I did manage to get another Christmas card made.

This image is by MelJen's Designs and it's called Holiday Bird.  This image is a freebie, can you believe that?  You can go here to print a copy.  I colored the image with my copics and prismacolors.  I used stickles on the star and my Stardust pen on the swirls for some Christmas sparkle.  I used some pearls to decorate the corners and added a bow and a pretty little red flower to finish it off.  This was a very easy and quick card.

Thanks for stopping by!

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
Christmas Stampin All Year Long Challenge 72  -  Anything Goes
Craft Your Days Away Challenge 9  -  Textures
Crafty Sentiments Challenge 45  -  Christmas
Cute Card Thursday Challenge 140  -  Blast from the Past (Challenge 49 Animal Magic)
Delightful Challenges  -  Flower Power
Diecut Dreams Christmas Club Challenge 45  -  Use Diecut
Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge 35  -  Color Combo
One Stop Craft Challenge 108  -  Christmas Cuties
Paper Cutz Challenge 69  -  Anything Goes
Paper Play Week 47  -  Stars
Paper Sundaes Challege 46  -  Adorn Those Corners
Scrappy Frogs Challenge Blog  -  Merry Christmas
Sew Many Challenges #34  -  Red and Green
Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge 31  -  Bow

Stamp:  MelJen's Designs  -  Holiday Bird
Paper:  Imaginisce, Cloud Nine, Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, stardust pen, glaze pen, ribbon, flower, pearls, stickles

Totally Ladybug Tuesday's Color Wheel

Good morning everyone!  Today is Totally Ladybug Tuesday and that means we have a new challenge for you over on the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog.  Caz, our guest DT member for November, chose our challenge this week and she picked the color wheel.  She asked that we design a card using the color that is opposite our favorite color on the color wheel...hmm, have I confused you yet? 

My favorite color is red so when you look at the color wheel, green is on the opposite side of the wheel.  So I had to use green for my card today.  The image I used for my card is that cute little Cheeky Jack, and you can find him here.  I used my copics and prismacolor pencils to color my image and used Glossy Accents on his tongue.  I added a button with a twine bow...I figured since the bow was from twine it would be OK for a boy's card.  I have such a hard time making male cards.  If I can't add ribbon, lace, flowers or glitter, then I really struggle with the finishing touches lol!  I added some brads and my sentiment and my card was finished.  This is what I call a clean and simple card...no frills or frou-frou (is that really a word?)

Now, be sure you stop by the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog to see what the amazing DT has created this week.  If you joined us last week for Michele's sketch, thank you!  I hope you'll be able to join in our challenge this week, too...there's a chance to win a prize.

During the month of December, Kerry is offering a Buy One - Get One 1/2 price sale.  And if you buy two stamps, you get two at 1/2 price.  If you've been wanting to treat yourself to some new LCI stamps for Christmas, now is the time.  I mean, think about it...you pick out and order your own stamps and you know you're gonna love that Christmas gift!  It's one size fits all and no standing in a long line to return something you don't like, right?  You can check out all of the Ladybug Crafts Ink stamps here.

Thanks for stopping by!

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
Artful Inkables #34  -  Punches/Diecuts 
Craft Your Days Away Challenge 9  -  Texture
Fab 'n Funky Challenge 50  -  Going with the Flow
For Fun Challenges  -  Anything Goes
Hodge Podge Shop Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Inktegrity's Hump Day Inspiration #34  -  Anything Goes
Paper Cutz Challenge 69  -  Anything Goes
Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge 31  -  Bow
There She Goes TSG83  -  Cards for Kids
There's Magic in the Air  -  Anything Goes
Totally Stampalicious  -  Anything Goes
Woodware USA Challenge 3  - Anything Goes

Stamps:  LCI Cheeky Jack and Sentimental Numbers
Paper:  Scenic Route, Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glossy Accents, brads, button, twine, Nestabilities

Little Robbie

Happy Monday to all of you.  Today I have a card with a Whipper Snapper image.  I absolutely love Whipper Snapper stamps...they are so adorable.  I bought this cute little stamp last year and I'm just now getting around to making it into a card.  Yes, I am sooo slow lol!

I colored my image with Prismacolor pencils and gamsol.  My papers are BoBunny (from last year).  I am almost out of this dp and I wish I could find more...it's one of my favorite Christmas papers.  I love the color combo and the big snowflakes and polka-dots.  I used my Martha Stewart doily lace punch and added some ribbon and a glittered snowflake.  I applied stickles on the snow, greenery, and the berries.  My sentiment is from PTI.   

Thank you so much for stopping by.

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
ABC Christmas Challenge  -  X is for XMas
Alota Rubber Stamps Challenge 47  -  Let's Celebrate Christmas
Bah Humbug Challenge 40  -  Feeling the Blues
Belli Challenge 105  -  Rs (ribbon)
Christmas Stampin All Year Long Challenge 72  -  Anything Goes
Craft Your Days Away Challenge 9  -  Texture
Crafty Calendar Challenge 14  -  Winter with Snowflakes
Crafty Catz Challenge 60  -  Christmas
Crafty Creations Challenge 95  -  Christmas is Coming
Crafty Sentiments Challenge 45  -  Christmas
Creative Cottage Challenge 28  -  Nontraditional Christmas
Fab 'n Funky Challenge 50  -  Going with the Flow
For Fun Challenges  -  Anything Goes
Freshly Brewed Challenge FBC24  -  Winter/Christmas Theme
One Stop Craft Challenge 108  -  Christmas Cuties
Papertake Weekly  -  Cut it Out
Pink Paper Paradixe Make it Monday 
Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge 12  -  Christmas Theme
Scrappy Frogs Challenge  -  Merry Christmas
Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge 31  -  Bow
Stampin for the Weekend Challenge 51  -  Winter
Woodware USA Challenge 3  -  Anything Goes

Stamps:  Whipper Snapper - A Home For Robbie; PTI - Mixed Messages
Paper:  BoBunny, Bazzill
Other:  Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, MS doily lace punch, Nestabilities, ribbon, snowflake punch, stickles, Glamour Dust