Embellish It!

Hello peeps.  I hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend.  Mine was very relaxing.  Since it's Tuesday that means we have a new challenge for you over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog.  It was my turn to pick the challenge and I chose "make your own embellishments".  You can use punches, dies, or whatever suits you and you can add as many or as few embellishments as you want.  Now, how easy is that?

I used BFF's Phoebe on my card and colored her with copics and colored pencils.  I stitched around my image and used my Martha Stewart lace heart border punch.  My flower was made using a My Favorite Things die.  I handcut the little leaf and added a pearl to the flower. 

Be sure you stop by the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog to check out the gorgeous cards by the other DT members.  I hope you find time to play along in our challenge this week.

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
OohLaLa Challenge 81  -  Happy Birthday
Paper Pretties Challenge 155  -  Birthday Card
Scrappy Frogs Challenge  -  Happy Birthday

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Stamp:  Ladybug Crafts Ink - BFF's Phoebe
Paper:  My Mind's Eye Hip Hooray; DCWV
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, MS lace heart border punch, MFT flower die, felt, pearl 

I'm Making a Scene

Hello friends.  I hope you've been enjoying this holiday weekend.  We've been having beautiful weather.  It's been extremely hot the last two days but after all the rain we've had, I'm trying not to complain about the heat lol!  I've been wanting to make one of the side-step cards that I've been seeing all over blog-land.  The challenge over at Some Odd Girls is to make a scene, so I figured this would be the perfect time to make the step card.

I used Some Odd Girl's "Smell the Flowers Tia" for my card.  Isn't she adorable?  I colored Tia with copics and colored pencils.  I used my Martha Stewart punch for the fences, and My Favorite Things die-namics for the tree, grass, and flowers.  I stenciled the clouds behind Tia.  This card was a lot of fun to work on and super easy to make.  Sorry that this picture isn't the greatest.  For some reason I had a hard time trying to get a decent photo of this card :) 

Thank you so much for stopping by. 

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
2 Sisters Challenge 41  -  Anything Goes
Crafting For All Seasons Challenge 1  -  Anything Goes
cupcake Inspirations challenge 113  -  Inspiration
Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge 60  -  Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenge 8  -  Stamp Something
Incy Wincy challenge 96  -  Nature
Little Claire's challenge 8  -  Shaped Cards
Paper Crafting Journey Challenge 11  -  Anything Goes
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge 54  -  Here Comes Summer
Some Odd Girl  -  Make a Scene Challenge
Stamp Something  -  Sentimental Challenge
Stamp with Fun Challenge 113  -  In the Garden
Truly Scrumptious Challenge 57  -  Anything Goes

Stamp:  Some Odd Girl - Smell The Flowers Tia
Paper:  Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Martha Stewart fence punch, MFT die-namics tree, flowers, grass

Hap-Bee Birthday

Hello friends.  I hope you're having a wonderful holiday weekend.  I found time to make a card today.

I used Bees-Birthday from Bugaboo Stamps for my card.  I colored this happy little bee with copics and colored pencils.  I added some Glossy Accents to the antenna, feet and balloon, and used a little stickles on the hat and wings.  I added some ribbon and a fews buttons to finish my card.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
A Spoonfull of Sugar Challenge 153  -  Things with Wings
Allsorts Week 105  -  Things with Wings
Alota Rubber Stamps Challenge 59  -  Check It Out
Catch the Bug Challenge  -  Bright Colors
Crafting For All Seasons Challenge 1  -  Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Cupcake Inspirations Challenge 113
Inky Impressions Challenge 16  -  Shine On
Paper Crafting Journey Challenge 11  -  Anything Goes
Paper Shelter Challenge 15  -  Anything Goes
Sew Many Cards Challenge 55  -  Circles
Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge  -  Buttons
Stamps R Us Challenge  -  Goin Digital
2 Sisters Challenge 41  -  Anything Goes

Digital Stamp:  Bugaboo Bees Birthday
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Lime Twist; Bo Bunny; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, buttons, ribbon, Glossy Accents, StarDust Stickles

A New Release at Meljen's Designs

Hello peeps.  We have a new release over at Meljen's Designs and it's just in time for Father's Day.

I used Number One Dad on my card.  I love this image, and the stripes and plaids were so much fun to color.  I used copics and colored pencils and added a little bit of twine and a few buttons.  That's right ... no stickles, glitter, or flowers :)

Here's the latest Meljen's Designs release and you can find all these fabulous images over at Whimsy Stamps.  Please be sure to stop by the Meljen's Designs Challenges and Inspiration Blog to see the beautiful cards made by the super-talented DT.  While you're there, check out the details on our latest challenge.

Thank you so much for stopping by! 

Digital Stamp:  Meljen's Designs - Number One Dad
Paper:  Dovecraft; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, twine, buttons  

Simply Distressed

Good afternoon to all of you.  I hope you're all having a fantastic day so far.  I have a little something to share.

I used Sugar Nellie's Simply Sassy Vintage Boutique for my card today.  I colored this lovely lady with copics and colored pencils and then I decided I would distress my card ... to go along with the vintage theme.  Now I have to admit, I'm not much of a distresser.  For some reason I have a difficult time making myself rough up the edges of my paper lol!  But I think I've managed to do a decent job with the distressing, don't you?  I've added some lace and a lacey rosette that I made.  The pearl in the rosette is actually a brad that I've had forever.  My layout is Maria Therese's sketch from over at The Sugar Bowl.  There's still lots of time to join in that challenge so be sure to pop over and check out all the details.  If you would like to own this lovely lady you can find her over at Funky Kits.

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Birthday Sundaes Challenge 10  -  Pearls and Lace
Bunny Zoe's Challenge  -  Lace
CES Challenge 31  -  Embellish It
Ellephantastic  -  Birthday
Kaboodle Doodles Challenge 68  -  Distress, rip, tear, crumple
Sew Many Cards Challenge 54  -  Flowers and Lace
The Sugar Bowl Challenge 60  -  Maria Therese's Sketch

Stamp:  Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy - Vintage Boutique
Paper:  BoBunny Gabrielle Collection; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, lace, pearls, pearl brad
  

Life's A Beach

Hello friends.  I have a new card to share.

This little cutie is called Summer Butterfly Bear - Beach and she's from Bugaboo Stamps.  Isn't she adorable in her little polka-dot swimsuit?  She's got her beach towel, beach ball and sparkly sandles.  What more could a butterfly bear need for a relaxing day at the beach?  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and then added Glossy Accents to her antennae, nose, the beach ball, and the dots on her swimsuit.  I added some stickles to her wings and her sandles.  The little yellow polka-dot circle with the button is suppose to look like the sun, but I'm not sure how well that worked lol!  I used some twine (I love that stuff!) and a little fish-shaped button that I've had in my stash for years. 

Thank you for stopping by.

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
2 Sisters Challenge 40  -  Use a digi
Bugaboo Wacky Wednesday Challenge #2  -  Photo Inspiration
Crafty Calendar May challenge  -  Teddy Bears
Little Claire's Challenge 7  -  Sparkle
Mami Doodles Challenge 76  -  Spots and/or Stripes
My Partners in Crafting Crime Challenge 27  -  Twine, Jute, String
Party Time Tuesday Challenge 17  -  Animal Theme
Stamp Something  -  Beachy Colors
Stampin for the Weekend Challenge 9  -  Blue, Buttons, Bling
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge 112  -  BEARnecessities
Stamps R Us  -  Goin Digital
The Cheerful Stamp Pad Challenge 18  -  Color My World
Tuesday Throwdown #50  -  Stripes
Truly Scrumptious Challenge 57  -  Anything Goes
Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge 54  -  Circles
Simon Says  -  Sparkle and Shine

Digital Stamp:  Bugaboo Summer Butterfly Bear - Beach
Paper:  Fancy Pants; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Nestabilities, buttons, twine, MS border punch, Glossy Accents, StarDust Stickles

TLT Challenge 29 - Animals

Happy Tuesday friends!  We have a new challenge for you over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog today.  Our lovely Pinky got to choose the theme this week and she has asked that we use animals on our cards. 

I used Catflap Magnum on my card.  Isn't he a grumpy little thing?  I think he's mad because he's put on too much weight over the winter and can't get out his door lol!  I used copics and colored pencils to color my image and added a little Glossy Accents to his eyes and nose.  The sentiment is from the It's Only Words 2 set.  You can find all the Ladybug Crafts Ink stamps and other goodies here. 

Be sure to stop by the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog to check out the beautiful cards by the other DT members.  I hope you find some time to play along with us this week.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Clear It Out Tuesday  -  Colors
Desert Island Crafters Challenge 8  -  Cabio's Itinerary (pp, ribbon, die, buttons)
I Did It Creations Challenge 56  -  Anything Goes
Lexi's Creations Challenge 40  -  Spots and/or Stripes
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge 53  -  Anything Goes


Stamps:  LCI  -  Catflap Magnum and It's Only Words 2
Paper:  My Mind's Eye; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Fiskars border punch, Nestabilities, StarDust stickles, Glossy Accents, ribbon, button

Summer Peek Flowerpot

I hope you're all having a wonderful day :)  The weekend is finally here and I am really looking forward to relaxing and spending time with my family.  This has been a crazy week so it's going to be nice to just sit and chill ... and work on cards, of course! 

I've used a Bugaboo image called Summertime Peekers - Flowerpot on my card today.  Isn't she a cutie?  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and then added some stickles to the flowers.  I used white acrylic paint to add some polka dots to her hairbow.  I used some ribbon from my stash and added a little pearl to the butterfly.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
2 Sisters Challenge 39  -  How Does Your Garden Grow
Catch the Bug Challenge  -  Polka Dots and Stripes
City Crafter Challenge Week 57  -  Stripes and Polka Dots
Cupcake Craft Challenge 142  -  In The Garden
Lexi's Creations Challenge 40  -  Spots and/or Stripes
Mami Doodles Challenge 26  -  Spots and/or Stripes
One Stitch at a time Challenge 62  -  Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly Challenge  -  Bloom and Grow

Digital Stamp:  Bugaboo -  Summertime Peekers  -  Flowerpot; PTI - sentiment
Paper:  We R Memory Keepers; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, StarDust stickles, MS butterfly punch, Fiskars border punch, pearl, ribbon, white acrylic paint

Meljen's Designs Challenge

Happy Friday!  Wow, I was beginning to think the weekend would never get here.  This has been a really long week for me and I am soooo ready for some R & R this weekend.  Anyhow, Meljen's Designs has a new challenge so I have a card to share with you today.

I used Stitched Swirls Heart on my card.  I can think of so many uses for this pretty image.  In addition to Memorial Day and Independence Day, I thought this image would be great for a card to a soldier.  I colored the image with copics and colored pencils and added StarDust stickles to the yellow star.  The border punch is by Fiskars and the ribbon and button are from my stash.  Be sure to stop by the Meljen's Designs Challenges and Inspiration Blog to see what the amazing DT have created this week. 

Here's the latest Meljen's Designs release.  You can find these and tons of other wonderful images over at Whimsy Stamps.  I hope you can play along in our challenge this week. 

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Digital Stamp:  Meljen's Designs  -  Stitched Swirls Heart
Paper:  Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, StarDust stickles, Fiskars punch, ribbon, button, floss, Nestabilities

Simply Sophisticated

Well, I'm baaaack!  Wow, I haven't written a post in forever.  My hubby's surgery is done and we are finally home.  He had a couple of complications but everything is OK now and he's doing so much better.  I want to thank all of you for keeping us in your prayers and thoughts.  I have made so many wonderful friends through this blog and I appreciate all of you so much.  You're the greatest!  I've dusted the cobwebs off this old blog and have something new to share with you today.

This gorgeous image is 5th Avenue and she is one of the latest Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy stamps.  I have to say she truly is one of my favorite Simply Sassy images and I loved coloring her.  I used copics and colored pencils and then added lots of Glamour Dust to give her lovely dress tons of sparkle.  So then her shoes were looking a little plain, so I decided she needed a purse and shoes that sparkled too!  I cut the image out with Nestabilities and added Glamour Dust around the edge.  A few flowers finished my card.  I love easel cards but I never seem to be able to take very good pictures of them.  I'm afraid this picture may not do her justice ... she is so pretty IRL lol!

I'm having a blogger issue and wonder if any of you have run into this problem.  If so, I'd love to know how to fix it.  When I try to upload a photo to my blog, all I get is a yellow triangle with an exclamation point and the words "server rejected".  In order to load my photos for this post, I had to do it in the edit mode rather than the compose mode.  Any help would be greatly appreciated :)

Thank you so much for stopping by!

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
A Spoonfull of Sugar Challenge 152  -  Anything Goes
Clear It Out Tuesday  -  Colors
Desert Islands Crafters Challenge 8  -  Cabio's Itinerary (glitter, flowers, dies)
Little Claire's Challenge 7  -  Sparkle
One Stitch at a Time Challenge 62  -  Anything Goes
Pear Tree Challenge 49  -  Stamped Images
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge 53  -  Anything goes
Sew Many Challenge 53  -  Anything Goes
Simon Says  -  Sparkle and Shine
Stamp Something  -  Anything Goes
Terrifically Thrilling Thursday Challenge  -  Bling It Up
Totally Stampalicious  -  Black, White and WOW

Stamp:  Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy  -  5th Avenue which can be purchased here
Paper:  Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Nestabilities, Glamlour Dust, flowers

Lazy Susan Buggies

Hello friends.  We have a new challenge this week over at the Meljen's Designs Challenges and Inspiration Blog.  Our challenge this week is Graduation.  I'm sure we all need some graduation cards this time of year, so why not join in our challenge? 

While I definitely need to get some graduation cards made, I decided I'd work on those later as I've been wanting to color this image for so long.  This image is called Lazy Susan Buggies and I love this image.  I absolutely adore these daisies with the bumble bees and ladybugs.  I think it's one of my favorite Meljen's Designs images ... well, OK, I know I say that about all of them lol!  I colored with my copics and colored pencils and added some StarDust stickles to the bumble bees and tiny hearts.  I added a little Glossy Accents to the ladybugs.  I love the red and white combo.  I think it looks so crisp and summery.

Be sure you stop by the Meljen's Designs Challenges and Inspiration Blog to see what the talented DT members have come up with this week.  Pictured below is the latest Meljen's Designs release.  Aren't they perfect for your graduation cards?  I hope you are able to join in our challenge this week.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you're enjoying your weekend!

Stamp:  Meljen's Designs  -  Lazy Susan Buggies available at Whimsy Stamps
Paper:  Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Swiss Dots ef, StarDust Stickles, Glossy Accents, ribbon

A Card Cupids Challenge

Good morning peeps.  We have a new challenge for you over at Card Cupids.  The challenge this week is to make cards with flowers.  The flowers can be stamped, digital, or added as an embellishment.  Now, how easy is that?

Card Cupids is being sponsored by Sassy Studio Designs this week.  I used Rah Rah Rhonda.  Isn't she a cutie?  I colored her with copics and colored pencils.  I added lots of stickles to her pom-poms ... hey, what's a cheerleader without sparkly pom-poms?  I used some Prisma flowers, jute, and a button to finish my card.

Remember, you have until 11:59 pm on Sunday, May 15 to enter the challenge.  Be sure to stop by the Card Cupids Blog to get all the details about the challenge and to read about the wonderful work this organization does.  While you're there, be sure to check out the beautiful cards made by the other DT members.   

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Digital Stamp:  Sassy Studio Designs  -  Rah Rah Rhonda
Paper:  Crate Paper; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, StarDust stickles, Prisma flowers, twine, button

A Simple Gift Bag

Happy Thursday to all of you.  The weekend will be here before you know it ... yeah! 

Today I have a little gift bag and tag to share with you.  Let's start with my tag.  I used Sugar Nellie's Simply Sassy Oh La La.  Isn't she adorable in her little beret?  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and used a black glaze pen on the buttons on her boots.  I adhered her to a tag that I cut out with one of my old Sizzie dies.

If you would like to see how I made the little gift bag, then stop by the Simply Sassy Blog .  You may have seen these bags around blogland, but if you haven't, I've included all the instructions over there.  Wouldn't these be great for little graduation gifts or teacher appreciation gifts?

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Stamp:  Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy  -  Oh La La (from Funky Kits)
Paper:  My Mind's Eye; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, black glaze pen, Sizzix die, Spellbinders circle dies, MFT die, twine

Simply A Sneak Peek

Happy Wednesday everyone!  I have a little sneak peek to share with you today.  Sugar Nellie is preparing to release set 7 of the Simply Sassy images and I used one of the new images on my card.  

This little sweetie is called Missing You.  Isn't she gorgeous?  I definitely think she looks like she's missing someone as her face looks a little sad, doesn't it?  I used my copics and colored pencils to color this cutie.  I followed Erika's sketch from over at The Sugar Bowl.  I added some punched flowers with pearls and a few pearls in the corner of my card.

Remember there's still plenty of time to join in the challenge over at The Sugar Bowl.  The latest Simply Sassy images will be avilable over at Funky Kits this Saturday so make sure you stop by to check them out.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
The Sugar Bowl Challenge 59  -  Erika's Sketch

Stamp:  Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy Missing You
Paper:  My Mind's Eye; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, MS branch punch, EK Success flower punches, Spellbinders Nestabilities, pearls

I'll Be Back

Hello friends.  If you don't see any comments from me on your blogs, please don't think I've forgotten you.  My husband is having surgery so I won't have much blogging time over the next week or so.  I have some posts prescheduled so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Blogger doesn't fail me :)

I'll be around to check out your beautiful blogs as soon as I can.  Take care!

Totally Ladybug Tuesday - Hayley's Way

Hello friends.  I hope you're having a wonderful week so far.  We have a new challenge over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog.  Our lovely Hayley chose the theme for this week's challenge and she chose Black + White + One Other Color.

I used Martini Nikki this week.  Doesn't she look like she's enjoying a nice leisurely evening?  I colored Nikki with copics and colored pencils and added lots of Glamour Dust to her blouse.  I embossed my cardstock and used my new MFT die as a mat behind Nikki.  The ribbon is from my stash and I thought it worked perfectly for this card.

Be sure to stop by the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog to check out the gorgeous cards made by the other DT members.  I hope you find some time to play along in our challenge this week.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Stamp:  LCI  -  Martini Nikki
Paper:  Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, Swiss Dots embossing folder, MFT die, ribbon
 

Birthday Fishes

Hello friends.  I hope you're enjoying your weekend.  A friend of our family has a birthday coming up and he's an avid fisherman.  I mean the man eats, talks, and sleeps fishing lol! 

So here's the card I made for our friend.  I just love this image ... I think his big eyeglasses are just too cute!  The image is from Pollycraft and it's called Maurice - Caught One.  I colored Maurice with my copics and colored pencils and used Glossy Accents on his eyeglasses.  I used some stickles on the fish, and added some buttons and twine.  My sentiment is computer-generated.

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

I would like to enter my card in:
Birthday Sundaes  -  Anything Goes
Bunny Zoe's Crafts Challenge 11  -  One For The Boys
Crafty Ann's Challenge 40  -  Happy Birthday
Crazy Challenge 65  -  Cards For Men
Digistamps4Joy Challenge 18  -  It's a Celebration
Ellephantastic Challenge  -  Happy Birthday
One Stop Craft Challenge 130  -  Birthdays
Pixie Cottage Challenge 68  -  One For The Boys
Pollycraft Challenge 91  -  Anything Goes
Stamp Something  -  May Digi Day Challenge
Stamps R Us  -  For The Men In Our Lives
There's Magic in the Air  -  Birthday Challenge
Totally Papercrafts Challenge 65  -  A Recipe

Digital Stamp:  Pollycraft - Maurice Caught One
Paper:  Fancy Pants; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, buttons, twine, Glossy Accents, StarDust stickles
 

Eeek! It's a Mouse!

Hello friends.  Are you ready for the weekend?  I hope you have a fabulous one planned and that the weather cooperates :)

I made my card using a Bugaboo digital stamp.  Isn't this little mouse a cutie?  I colored her (well, it has a pink balloon, so it has to be a she, right?) with copics and colored pencils.  I added a little touch of stickles to the heart on her fanny.  I used stickles on the balloon and then added Glossy Accents to make it shine.  My border punch is Martha Stewart lace hearts and the flowers are from my EK Success punches.  A very quick and easy card that will find its way to Card Cupids.  If you're not familiar with this wonderful organization, please check it out here.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Catch the Bug Challenge  - Flowers and Pastel Colors
Craft Your Passion Challenge 56  -  Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly  -  Anything Goes
Stamp Something  -  May Digi Day Challenge
Terrifically Thrilling Thursday  -  Sugar and Spice

Digital Stamp:  Bugaboo  -  Critter Balloon - Mouse
Paper:  Cloud Nine; My Mind's Eye
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, StarDust stickles, Glossy Accents, EK Success flower punches, MS Lace heart punch, buttons, nestabilities, ribbon

   

A Measure of Love

Happy Thursday friends.  I hope you've been having a fantastic week so far.  We've been having a lot of rain (again) so I've used that as a reason to stay inside and get some cards finished.  Since it's Thursday, that means we have a new challenge over at the Meljen's Designs Challenges and Inspiration Blog.  Our challenge this week is to make a 4" x 9 1/4" card. 

I used Garden Fairy and Measure of Love on my card.  These are two of the images from Meljen's adorable new release.  I used copics and colored pencils to color the images.  I've added some stickles to the fairy's hearts and wings.  I used Glossy Accents on the measuring cup and hearts.  I used a little bit of ribbon and a pretty little bow to finish my card.  

Be sure to stop by the Meljen's Designs Challenges and Inspiration Blog to check out the beautiful work by the awesome DT.  Here's the latest Meljen's Designs release.  Aren't they all adorable?  You can find these images and all the other Meljen's Designs images at Whimsy Stamps. 

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Digital Stamps:  Meljen's Designs - Garden Fairy and Measure of Love
Paper:  Marco's
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glossy Accents, StarDust stickles, ribbon, swiss dots embossing folder

Simply Flirting

Good evening friends.  I have a new card to share with you.

This is Winking Student.  Isn't she adorable?  And her pink shoes ... they're so cute and girly!  I think she looks like she's being sassy and flirting with a cute boy in her class.  I used my copics and colored pencils and then added some stickles to her hair wraps and the little hearts on her socks.  I used Glossy Accents on the apple but I don't think it really shows in the picture.  The border punch is by Martha Stewart.  I used some lace and twine, and then added one of my yo yo flowers.  A few buttons tied with twine finished off my card.  

If you love the Simply Sassy stamps as much as I do, then you'll want to visit the Simply Sassy Blog.  You're sure to find tons of inspiration, and every Thursday one of their amazing DT members shares a tutorial.  And don't forget about The Sugar Bowl Challenge.  Every other Thursday they post a new challenge.  They will be posting a new challenge tomorrow so be sure to check it out.  You'll have two weeks to enter and there's the chance to win lovely prizes.

Thank you so much for stopping by for a visit. 

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Craft Your Passion Challenge 56  -  Anything Goes
Pear Tree Challenge 47  -  Free For All
Ribbon Carousel RCC1  -  Get Inspired
Stamp With Fun Challenge 109  -  Lace or Ribbon
Totally Gorjuss Challenge 78  -  123

Stamp:  Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy  -  Winking Student (from Funky Kits)
Paper:  My Mind's Eye; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, lace, buttons, twine, StarDust stickles, Glossy Accents, buttons, yo yo flower

Divas By Design Challenge

Welcome friends!  Today starts the beginning of the Divas By Design Challenge Blog.  I am so excited to be working with these talented ladies!  Our challenges will run bi-weekly starting today, May 4.  Our very first challenge is anything goes, so as you can see it's easy peasy and you have two weeks to enter ... yeah!  You can use rubber stamps, digi stamps, or no stamps.  All we ask is that you follow our theme and have fun while you're doing it!

I used a hAnglar & sTanglar image for my card.  I colored this beautiful little sweetie with copics and colored pencils and added Glamour Dust to all her hearts.  I ink distressed and stitched all my papers ... OK, I know it doesn't look very distressed, but that's about as bold as I get with my distressing lol!  I added some lace and ribbon, and attached a little heart button to my bow.  I added some flowers and butterflies to finish my card.

Be sure you stop by the Divas By Design Challenge Blog to check out the beautiful work by the rest of the DT.  Our challenge is being sponsored by Di's Digi Downloads so be sure to stop by their shop to see all their adorable images.

I hope you can join in our very first challenge.  Thank you so much for stopping by!

I would like to enter my card in:
AI Factory Challenge 78  -  Anything Goes
CCEE Stampers CCEE1117  -  Add a Butterfly
Corrosive Challenge 114  -  Turquoise and Pink
Craft Us Crazy Challenge 7  -  Moms and/or Flowers
Crafts 4 Eternity R 17  -  Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenge 6  -  Flowers
House of Gilli  -  Layers and Stitching
Just Magnolia and hAnglar stAnglar Challenge Week 104  -  Buttons, Bows and Bling
Let's Ink It Up Challenge 14  -  Embellish It
Little Miss Muffet Challenge 8  -  Diecuts or Punches
Mami Doodles Challenge 25  -  Let's Get Girly
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge 4  -  Cute & Girly
One Stop Craft Challenge 129  -  In Stitches
Paper Crafting Journey Challenge 9  -  Bling
Stamp With Fun Challenge 109  -  Lace or Ribbon
Totally Papercrafts Challenge 64  -  Glitter
Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge 53  -  Use Die or Punch

Stamp:  hAnglar stAnglar
Paper:  Melissa Frances; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glamour Dust, lace, ribbon, button, flowers, MS leaf punch, Fiskars border punch, MS butterfly punch, pearls
  

We're Going Dotty over at Ladybug Crafts Ink

Good morning friends.  I hope you're having a wonderful Tuesday :)  We have a new challenge today over on the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog.  Our lovely DT coordinator, Lisa, chose the theme this week and she has asked us to "go dotty"!  So as you can see, our challenge this week is super easy so there's no reason for you not to play along, right?

I used this adorable little Football Jack and colored him with copics and colored pencils.  I cut him out with my Spellbinders deckled rectangles, and then used my MFT die to cut the grass.  I added some brads and a button.  My sentiment is from It's Only Words 2.

Be sure to stop by the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog to see the amazing work by the DT.   You can get all the details about the challenge while you're there, too.  I hope you find some time to play along with us this week and show us how you get dotty!  You can find all the fabulous LCI stamps here.  And while you're in the shop be sure to check out the gorgeous ribbons, felt, and other goodies.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Bunny Zoe's Crafts Challenge 11  -  One For The Boys
Crafts 4 Eternity R17  -  Anything Goes
Crazy Challenge 65  -  Cards For Men
Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge 56  -  Anything Goes
Paper Cutz Challenge 89  -  Anything Goes
Pixie Dust Studio Challenge 72  -  Anything Goes
Simon Says  -  Anything Goes
Stamps R Us  -  For The Men in Our Lives


Stamps:  Ladybug Crafts Ink - Football Jack and It's Only Words 2
Paper:  Jillibean Soup; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, nestabilities, brads, button, twine, McGill word punch, MFT grass die

Bugaboo Stamps

Bugaboo has a new look and a new store and you can find it here.  But before you go check it out, they want to share this information with you.

During the month of May everything is 50% off so this is a great time to stock up.  With the grand re-opening of the store they are offering some wonderful prize packages for their loyal followers.  You could be the winner of a gift certificate, or you could be the lucky winner who gets 7 free images every month for the rest of 2011!  Every order you place in May will get your name placed in the pot for a chance to win one of five gift certificates they're giving away at the end of the month. 

How can you win?  Go here to find out all the details!