Perfect Paper Crafting and Your Next Stamp Blog Hop

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Welcome to the Perfect Paper Crafting and Your Next Stamp Blog Hop! 

For this hop, Perfect Paper Crafting is giving away a $50 gift certificate to their online store and Your Next Stamp is giving away a $50 gift certificate to their store.  Be sure to leave a comment on each blog in order to be eligible for the drawing!

You should have arrived here from Kim's blog.  If you didn't, you may want to head over to the Perfect Paper Crafting Blog to start at the beginning.

Here's the card I made using the Perfect Layers Ruler and Ellie Loves Ice Cream.  Your next stop on the hop is Paiit's blog. 

Here are some discount codes for you!  You can use code YNS5% for a 5% discount on all orders at the Perfect Paper Crafting store.  You can also save 15% on all orders at the Your Next Stamp store by using code YNSPLHOP15.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Enjoy the hop!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Your Next Stamp - Ellie Loves Ice Cream
Paper:  Carta Bella - Cool Summer; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Glossy Accents, Star Dust Stickles, Nestabilities, Perfect Layers Ruler, ribbon

The Greeting Farm's October Previews

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Good morning everyone!  If you're looking for my CC Designs post, please scroll down.  Today we are sharing some sneak peeks of the adorable October release over on the Greeting Farm Blog.  

This new stamp set is called You're Wanted and includes two adorable cowgirl Anyas and two sentiments!  I colored them with copics and colored pencils and matched them up with some cute papers from Carta Bella called Giddy Up!  

Be sure to stop by the Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of the DT is sharing today.  While you're over there be sure to enter your name to win some yummy rubber!   

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita


Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - You're Wanted
Paper:  Carta Bella - Giddy Up; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, TGF Film & Polaroid Die, MFT Western Star Border Die, hemp cord, brass brads, MFT star dienamic      

CC Designs October Preview - Day One

Happy Monday to all of you!  I hope you had a fabulous weekend.  Today starts the release of the new CC Designs October stamps and dies and I know you're going to love them!  I have made two cards to share with you today.

I used this sweet little Rodney on my first card.  Isn't he a cutie?  He was so fast and easy to color too.  If you need to make a lot of holiday cards, this little guy would be so perfect!  I colored him with copics and colored pencils and used Glossy Accents on his nose.  I added some Glamour Dust on the bell around his neck and the snow on the ground.  The sentiment is from the new Joyful Greetings sentiment set.  

I used Christmas with Ralphie on my second card.  Again, I colored the image with copics and colored pencils and applied Glamour Dust on the tree lights.  The sentiment is from the new Happy Christmas sentiment set.

Be sure to stop by the CC Designs Blog to see what the rest of the DT is sharing today.  Be sure to stop back by tomorrow because we'll have more previews to share with you. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Card 1
Stamp:  CC Designs - Rodney and Joyful Greetings Sentiments
Paper:  BoBunny - Mistletoe; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, embossing folder, ribbon

Card 2
Stamp:  CC Designs - Christmas with Ralphie and Happy Christmas Sentiments
Paper:  Fancy Pants; American Crafts
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, Spellbinders, ribbon, pearls

September YNS Challenge

Happy Friday to all of you!  There's still time to play along in the YNS Fun Friday September Challenge and the DT has some new projects to share with you this week.  Their monthly challenge includes a sketch and an inspiration photo.  You can choose to do one or both!

I went with the sketch this week and used a stamp from their new release, Silly Monsters.  I colored this cute little monster with copics and then used Glossy Accents on his eyeballs and tongue.  I added a few stars and the sweet little sentiment is part of the stamp set.  Be sure to stop by the YNS Challenge Blog to get all the details and to see what the rest of the team created this week.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Your Next Stamp - Silly Monsters
Paper:  Echo Park - All About A Boy; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Glossy Accents, nestabilities, MFT Star Die-namic

Autumn

Hello!  I can definitely tell that autumn is here.  We've had some very cool evenings and mornings this week.  I love the fall and all the gorgeous colors, but I always have a hard time saying farewell to the summer :(  Anyway, I've got a fall card to share today, using the September release stamps from CC Designs.

I have used CC Designs Autumn Words and then used the CC Designs Cutter Stamp Label Die to cut out my sentiment.  The little squirrel and acorns were stamped with the Ralphie & Mr McNutterson stamp set and colored with copics and colored pencils.  I used a "Give Thanks" bingo card cut from a sheet of Simple Stories paper, and then finished my card with some hemp cording and a button.  

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Fab N Funky Challenge 186  -  Button It Up
Love To Create Challenge 84  -  Color Inspiration
Loves Rubber Stamps Challenge 71  -  Show Us Your Fall Colors

Stamps:  CC Designs - Ralphie & Mr McNutterson and Autumn Words
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Happy Harvest; Simple Stories; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glossy Accents, hemp cord, CC Designs Cutter Stamp Label Die, button      

Witchy Lou

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Hello again friends!  Today is inspiration day over on the By LORi Designs Blog.  Lori has some of the most adorable Halloween images and the team has used them to share some fun ideas with you.

I used Witchy Lou with Treat Bag on today's card.  She's such a pretty little witch ... who wouldn't love to share their candy with her?  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and used a bit of Glamour Dust on her hairbow and treat bag.  I also used some Glamour Dust on the diecut hearts.  You can find all of Lori's adorable images in the shop here.  Be sure to stop by the blog to see what the rest of this amazing team is sharing today.  We also have a new member joining our DT today - Rosemary Bridges - so be sure to stop by and give her a warm welcome :)

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
613 Avenue Create Challenge 38  -  Anything Goes
Color Me Creative Challenge 77  -  Anything Goes
Creative Corner Challenge  -  Happy Halloween
LEJ Designs Challenge 72  -  Lots of Layers
OOZAK Challenge 22  -  Fall

Stamps:  By LORi Designs - Witchy Lou with Treat Bag; CC Designs Witch-ful Thinking Stamps by AmyR
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Haunted Manor; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, CC Designs Cutter Witches Fence, MFT Dienamics star die  

Garden Variety Tuesday over at TGF

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Hello again friends!  Today we are starting a new Garden Variety Tuesday Challenge over on the Greeting Farm Blog.  This week was Jessica's turn to pick a theme and she chose "Blue Raspberry".  Yummy - one of my very favorite color combos :)

I used Frou Frou Fabulous for my card and colored her with copics and colored pencils.  I used a bit of Star Dust Stickles on my image because every girl needs a little bit of sparkle, right?  My papers are from the Sweetness Collection from Authentique - love these papers!  

Be sure to stop by the Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of the DT is sharing today.  I hope you play along in our challenge this week. 

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Allsorts Week 225  -  Button Up
Creative Craft Challenges 2  -  Use Ribbon
Delightful Challenges  -  Buttons & Bows

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Frou Frou Fabulous
Paper:  Authentique - Sweetness; Kraft
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Star Dust Stickles, Nestabilities, Spellbinders Heart die, Martha Stewart doily border punch, seam binding, button, floss

Your Next Stamp After Party Post

Good morning everyone!  Well, isn't the new Your Next Stamp release fabulous?  Today the YNS DT is sharing more projects featuring this release and they've invited me to play along.  

I used the Silly Monsters stamp set for my card today.  The sentiment is just one of many monster-themed sentiments that are included with the set.  I colored these silly monsters with copics and used some Glossy Accents on them.  A few buttons and some ribbon finished off my card.  

Listed below are the DT members who are sharing some new projects with you today.  And don't forget that Karen is having an awesome sale over in the YNS Store.  

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita
    

Kerri Laura Nehring Julie Elak

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I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Clear It Out Challenge  -  Let's Hear It For The Boys
Come and Get It Challenge  -  Happy Birthday
Cutie Pie Challenge 53  -  a Cute One For The Boys
Eclectic Ellapu Challenge  -  For A Boy
Glitter N Sparkle Challenge 51  -  Male Cards
Totally Papercrafts Challenge 185  -  Birthday

Stamp:  Your Next Stamp - Silly Monsters
Paper:  My Minds Eye Lime Twist - Fly A Kite; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, seam binding, Glossy Accents, buttons, floss

Witchy Polly

Happy Monday to all of you!  I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  I have a Halloween card to share with you today.

This cute little witch is Witchy Polly and she's one of Jo Davies' new digi images from her Time For Tea Designs.  Well, I love Halloween so of course I had to color up this cutie ASAP!  She's colored with copics and colored pencils.  I applied Star Dust Stickles to the bubbles, and the star and moon on her cauldron.  Then I added a spiderweb in the corner, and some ribbon with a button.  Be sure to stop by Time For Tea Designs etsy shop to see all the adorable images Jo has available. 

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Card Mania Challenge 30  -  Cute As A Button
Crafty Ribbons Challenge 62  -  Anything Goes w/Ribbon
Creative Corner Challenge  -  Happy Halloween
Creative Craft Challenge 19  -  Use Ribbon

Stamps:  Time For Tea Designs - Witchy Polly; CC Designs - AmyR Witch-ful Thinking
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Haunted Manor; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Star Dust Stickles, ribbon, button, MS spiderweb punch

Your Next Stamp September New Release Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the September Your Next Stamp New Release Blog Hop!  We have some fabulous new stamps and dies for you this month and they are available now in the YNS Store!  We would love for you to hop along with us for your chance to win one of these adorable new sets:

The hop begins on Jen's Blog, and if you've been hopping along, then you should have arrived from Maureen's Blog.  You have until Tuesday, September 25th at 12 am (EST) to leave comments on all of the DT blogs for your chance to win!  Karen will announce the winners on the YNS Blog Wednesday, September 26th.   

Here are my projects using the new release:

I used Silly Monsters and colored them with copics and colored pencils.  I applied Glossy Accents to their eyes, and then added some twine and a few buttons.  The set includes some fabulous sentiments and I used one of them on my card. 

For my second card I use the lovely Catherine and also colored her with copics and colored pencils. I added plenty of Star Dust Stickles to the candle flames and then finished my card with a bow. 

As always, Karen is offering some amazing hop specials!  You will receive 15% off your entire order through September 27th.  Online code is YNSSEPT22NR.

Now it's time to hop on over to Peggy's Blog, but don't forget to leave a comment before you go!  Happy hopping and shopping! 

Hugs, Anita

Remember to leave comments along the way, you have until September 25th at midnight EST to comment for your chance to WIN!

1. Jen R.  2. Julie  3. Kerri  4. Laura  5. Maureen  6. Anita  7. Peggy  8. Thanh  9. Wendy M.  10. Karen - YNS Blog

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Card 1
Stamp:  Your Next Stamp - Silly Monsters
Paper:  My Minds Eye - Out Of The Blue; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Glossy Accents, hemp cord, buttons, Nestabilities

Card 2
Stamp:  Your Next Stamp - Catherine and Silly Monsters (sentiment)
Paper:  Simple Stories - Vintage Bliss; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Star Dust Stickles, seam binding

Your Next Stamp September Teaser

Hello friends.  I hope you're enjoying your weekend so far :) 

I just want to remind you that Your Next Stamp will be having their September New Release Blog Hop starting Sunday, September 22 at 12 am EST.  In the meantime I've posted a little sneak peek of one of their new releases and I know you're gonna love it! 

Be sure to stop by the Your Next Stamp Blog for all the details!  I hope to see you tomorrow :)

Hugs, Anita
  

Merry & Bright

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Hello friends.  This is my third post for today ... yes, I have been very busy lol!  I have finished one more Christmas card to add to my stash.  Hopefully I won't be scrambling to come up with Christmas cards at the last minute this year :)

This adorable image is Gingerbread Cookies, a digi you can find over at Funky Kits.  Isn't she a cutie?  I colored her with my copics and colored pencils and used some Glamour Dust on her star wand and the snow-covered ground.  I added some seam binding and pearls for embellishments.  I also used one of my new Memory Box dies, Night Sky Border.  I hope you find some time to get inky this weekend :)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Christmas Stamping All Year Long Challenge 34  -  Christmas Cheer
Crafty Ribbons Challenge 62  -  Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew Challenge 45  -  Christmas
Divas By Design Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Paper Creator's Crafts 14  -  make it Christmassy
Papertake Weekly Challenge  -  Make It Sparkle

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - Gingerbread Cookies; PTI - sentiment
Paper:  My Minds Eye - Vintage Christmas; Kraft
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, seam binding, nestabilities, pearls, Memory Box Night Sky Border  

Hello Sweetie

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Today starts a new Farm Fresh Friday Challenge over on the TGF Blog!  It was my turn to choose the challenge this week and I chose "paper piecing".

I used  the adorable Royal Cutie Pies, one of our new September releases from TGF!  I colored this cutie with copics and colored pencils and paper pieced her dress.  I added a doily and some punched flowers with pearls.  Be sure to stop by the Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of this amazing team is sharing this week.  There's a chance to win some yummy rubber so I hope you get your fingers inky and play along with us this week!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Royal Cutie Pies
Paper:  My Minds Eye Miss Caroline - Dolled Up; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, doily, EK Success flower punches, pearls

Your Next Stamp Challenge

It's Friday so that means the DT over at Your Next Stamp Challenge Blog is sharing new projects for their monthly challenge.  As a guest DT for this month, I also have a new card to share.  Their monthly challenge includes a sketch and an inspiration photo, and you can do one or both.

 

I followed their sketch this week and used this sweet and happy little Yippee Fhiona.  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and used some Star Dust Stickles on the flower on her headband.  I added some punched flowers with pearls.  Be sure to stop by the Your Next Stamp Challenge Blog to see what the rest of the team is sharing.  You can find all the challenge details while you're there too!  

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Challenges 4 Everybody #29  -  Anything Goes
Crafts 4 Eternity R142  -  Cute Kids
Loves Rubber Stamps Challenge Week 70  -  1, 2, 3 Challenge

Stamp:  Your Next Stamp - Yippee Fhiona
Paper:  Echo Park Paper - Hello Summer; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Star Dust Stickles, EK Success flower punches, pearls

Along Comes Polly

Good morning everyone.  Today I'm sharing a card I made using one of Jo Davies' new Time For Tea Designs digital images.

This adorable girl is Polly and isn't she a cutie?  I colored her with copics and colored pencils.  Then I fussy cut her and matched her up with some bright and fun Doodlebug papers.  The sentiment is from CC Designs' Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR Stamps.  I added some buttons, a paperclip, and some washi tape strips to finish my card.  You can find Polly and the rest of Jo's fabulous images over in her Etsy shop here.  


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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
4 Krafty Girlz Challenge 2  -  Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create Challenge 37  -  Anything Goes
Color Me Creative Challenge 77  -  Anything Goes
Created With Love Challenge 58  -  Anything Goes
Creative Knockouts 3  -  Texturize It
Cupcake Inspirations #228

Stamps:  Time For Tea Designs - Polly; CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR Stamps
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Take Note; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, buttons, QuicKutz paperclip die, Simple Stories Snap stickers

CC Designs September Review ... Captain Dawn

Ahoy maties!  Today over on the CC Designs Blog we're featuring some new cards using the fabulous September release! 

I used Tickled Pink Lil Lolita Captain Dawn for my card today.  She's colored with copics and colored pencils.  I paired her up with some simple Stories' Smarty Pants paper.  The sentiment is from the Webbie's Words Captains Sayings rubber stamp set.  Be sure to stop by the CC Designs Blog to see what the rest of the team is sharing!

Thank you for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Can You Digi It Challenge 44  -  Let's Go Somewhere
Creative Inspirations Challenge 232  -  Clean & Simple

The Greeting Farm - Captain Dawn; Webby Words Pirate Sayings
Paper:  Echo park - Smarty Pants; Kraft
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust,
hemp cord, nestabilities

Boo!

Happy Tuesday to all of you!  We have a new inspiration post over on the By LORi Designs Blog.  Lori has some adorable new Halloween images and the team has made some not-so-scary cards to share with you today :)

 I used Little Trick or Treat Gang on my card today ... aren't they the cutest?  I colored the gang with copics and colored pencils and added some white polka dots with acrylic paint.  I also used some Glamour Dust and Glossy Accents on my card.  The border punch is an old Martha Stewart punch I've had forever, and the papers are by Doodlebug Design.  I always love Doodlebug's Halloween line each year - such fun, bright colors!  Be sure to stop by the By LORi Designs Blog to see what the rest of this amazing team is sharing today.  You can find all of Lori's fabulous images in the shop here.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
ABC Challenge  -  V for Very Cute
OOZAK Challenge 22  -  Fall

Stamps:  By LORi Designs - Little Trick or Treat Gang; Hero Arts - Halloween Icons
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Haunted Manor; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, buttons, hemp cord, MS spiderweb border punch  

Winter Wonders Princess

Good morning friends.  I hope you're all enjoying your weekend!  I have a sweet Sugar Nellie card to share today and I've used one of our latest digi images from the Winter Wonders collection.

This is Princess ... isn't she lovely?  And she was so quick and easy to color too.  I know I'll be reaching for her for Christmas and birthday cards :)  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and then used Glamour Dust on her crown and the flower on her dress.  I added a doily and some sheer ribbon with a big bow and then tied on a sentiment.  I used a My Favorite Things Dienamic for the snowflakes and added pearls to the center of the snowflakes.  You can find Princess and the rest of the Winter Wonders collection over at Funky Kits.

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
One Crazy Stamper September Challenge  -  Christmas

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - Princess; PTI - sentiment
Paper:  My Mind's Eye; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, ribbon, MFT Dienamic - Snowflakes, pearls
 

Cheering You On

It's Friday so that means the DT over at Your Next Stamp is sharing some new projects for their monthly challenge.  Since I'm their guest DT this month I have a new card to share with you too.  Their monthly challenges include an inspiration photo and a sketch.

You can choose to do one or both, and this week I went with the sketch. 

I used this sweet little Sophie - isn't she a cutie?  She can be used for so many different occasions, too.  I colored her with copics and colored pencils.  Be sure to stop by the Your Next Stamp Challenge Blog to see what the rest of their team is sharing today, and to find out the challenge details. 

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards Challenge 48  -  Anything Goes

Stamp:  Your Next Stamp - Sophie
Paper:  Echo park - Bundle of Joy; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Spellbinders heart die

A Note To Say Hello

Happy Thursday to all of you.  The weekend will be here soon ... yeah!  We've been having some extremely hot weather in my area and the weekend is promising some cooler temperatures so I'm really looking forward to that.  Don't get me wrong ... I love summer and hate to see it go.  But this week we've had some of the hottest days we've experienced all summer!  Crazy weather around here, I tell ya!  Anyway, today I'm popping on here to share a card using a digi from Time For Tea Designs.

This sweet image is Party Time and I colored her with my copics and colored pencils.  My papers are by Fancy Pants and I added a heart-shaped doily and some ribbon with a bow.  I also added a few flowers with pearls.  You can find lots of other adorable images in the Time For Tea Designs shop so be sure to stop by and have a look! 

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  Time For Tea Designs - Party Time; CC Designs - Sunny Sentiments by AmyR
Paper:  Fancy Pants - Park Bench; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, doily, seam binding, EK Success flower punches, pearls 

September Reviews at CC Designs

Hello friends!  Today we're reviewing some of our new September release stamps over on the CC Designs Blog.

This sweet little girl is called Twila's Leafy Friends and she is one of our Roberto Rascals stamps - isn't she a cutie?  I love that she's painting happy faces on the fall leaves lol!  I colored Twila with copics and colored pencils and then paired her up with some new fall papers by Doodlebug and Bella Bvld.  Some ribbon and a bow finished my card.  Be sure to stop by the CC Designs Blog to see what the rest of the team is sharing today.  I know you'll find lots of inspiration over there!
 
Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Craft Room Challenge  -  Trees and/or Leaves
Crafting For All Seasons Challenge 60  -  Back To School/For A Child
LEJ Designs Challenge 70  -  Autumnal Colors
Papertake Weekly Challenge  -  Child's Play
PB and More September Challenge  -  Autumnal Colors

Stamp:  CC Desigs - Roberto's Rascal Twila's Leafy Friends
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Happy Harvest; Bella Blvd - Thankful; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, ribbon

Summer Fun

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Hello again!  Today is Inspiration Tuesday over on the By LORi Designs Blog so we've got lots of new projects to share with you.

I used this sweet Lollipop Swimmer Finn on my card today.  I wanted to hang on to summer as long as I could so I figured I would make one more summer card before I move on to fall.  I colored him with copics and colored pencils and added some hemp cord and buttons.  Be sure to stop by the By LORi Designs Blog to see what the rest of the team has created.

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
ABC Challenge  -  Unlimited
Cupcake Inspiration Challenge 227 
Stampin For The Weekend Challenge  -  Colors of Summer

Stamp:  By LORi Designs - Lollipop Swimmer Finn
Paper:  Carta Bella - Beach Boardwalk; Simple Stories; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, hemp cord, buttons 

Garden Variety Tuesday at TGF

Happy Tuesday everyone.  We are starting a new Garden Variety Tuesday Challenge over on the Greeting Farm Blog today.  This week is was Sandie's turn to choose our challenge theme and she as decided on "textures" ... easy peasy, right?

I used Frou Frou Fabulous on my card today.  She's one of the new September releases from The Greeting Farm.  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and used some Glamour Dust on her dress.  I added some lace, ribbon, and punched flowers with pearls.  Be sure to stop by the Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of the DT is sharing today, and to find out how to enter our challenge!  

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Card Crafter's Circle #91  -  Mona Lisa
Challenges 4 Everybody #28  -  Anything Goes
Crazy 4 Challenges C4C262  -  Flowers and Pearls
Glitter N Sparkle Challenge 49  -  Add A Bow

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Frou Frou Fabulous
Paper:  Basic Grey - Olivia; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, lace, ribbon, EK Success flower punches, pearls, Glamour Dust  

September Guest at Your Next Stamp

Good morning to all of you!  A couple of months ago I played along in a challenge over on the Your Next Stamp Challenge Blog and I was invited back this month as a guest to play along with their awesome DT! 

Every month Your Next Stamp posts a challenge that includes an inspiration picture and a sketch.  You can do one or both.  I decided to use both of them for my card today.  The adorable image I used is Teacher Fiona.  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and used some Glossy Accents on the apple on her headband.

Here's the inspiration photo and sketch for September.  The challenge is open all month so I hope you play along.  You can find all the challenge details over on the Your Next Stamp Challenge Blog.

  

Thank you for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
2 Sisters Challenge 160  -  Back To School
Crafting For All Seasons Challenge 60  -  Back To School
Yumi & Fumi Handmade Challenge 23  -  Back To School

Stamp:  Your Next Stamp - Teacher Fiona
Paper:  My Minds Eye - School Daze; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Glossy Accents, brads