Sending Smiles

Good morning and Happy Friday!!!  This has been a very long week and I'm so glad the weekend is finally here. 

This sweet girl is Winter Socks from Time For Tea Designs.  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and used some fun papers from Crate Paper.  Some seam binding and a little bow of twine are my only embellishments.  Don't forget that Jo has a new release coming out so be sure to stop by the Time For Tea Designs Blog for a sneak peek!

Thanks for stopping by.  Stay warm!

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  Time For Tea Designs - Winter Socks; My Favorite Things - sentiment
Paper:  Crate paper - Bundled Up; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Nestabilities, seam binding, twine

You're The Cat's Meow

Happy Thursday to all of you.  Well, the weekend is almost here and unfortunately our weather channel is telling us we're in for another bunch of snow!  We had a couple of nice days and now our temps have dropped again - it's bitterly cold out there today.  Please, please tell me it will be over soon lol!  OK, enough whining about the weather.  I have a furry little critter to share with you today.

This cute image is Cat 'n' Ball from Time For Tea Designs.  I have so many friends that are cat lovers and I know they're going to love this adorable image.  I've colored this kitty with copics and prismacolor pencils and just added a few buttons for embellishments.

Just so you know, Jo has a new release coming up soon and I know you are going to love her latest images.  Be sure to keep an eye on the Time For Tea Designs Blog for the newest release.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge 84  -  Clean and Simple
Come and Get It Challenge  -  Sweet Domestic Animals
Delightful Challenges  -  Keep it Simple
DRS Challenge 111  -  Button Up
Get Inky Challenge  -  Buttons, Buttons Everywhere
The Cutie Pie Challene 63  -  Cute with Spots and Dots

Stamps:  Time For Tea Designs - Cat 'n' Ball; Inky Antics - sentiment
Paper:  Bo Bunny - Blast Off; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, buttons, twine

7 Kids College Fund

Good morning!  It's Wednesday so that means we have a new challenge for you over on the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog.   

I used  this sweet cowgirl from the You're Wanted stamp set by The Greeting Farm.  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and added some diecut stars.   

Supplies from the 7 Kids College Fund Store: 

You're Wanted by The Greeting Farm

Neenah Solar White Smooth Classic Crest Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

ProArt Paper Blending Stumps

Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue

 

Our challenge is "anything goes" and it's open for two weeks so why not join us?  If you use products (primarily the stamped image) carried in the 7 Kids College Fund store then you're eligible to win a gift certificate!  Be sure to stop by the 7 Kids College Fund to see what the rest of this amazing team created for our challenge! 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

 

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Love To Create Challenge 104  -  Anything Goes
Milk Coffee Challenge  -  Girly Challenge
One Crazy Stamper February Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Sister Act Card Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 184  -  Anything Goes
 

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - You're Wanted

Paper:  Carta Bella - Giddy Up; Bazzill

Other:  Copics, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, MFT Star Dienamics

 

 

Secret Admirer

Good morning!  I hope you all had a fabulous weekend.  We have a new inspiration post to share with you over on the La-La Land Crafts Blog. 

The inspiration over on the La-La Land Crafts Blog this week is "tic tac toe" and I have used this sweet  Secret Admirer Luka (w/sentiments) for my card.  I colored him with copics and colored pencils.  I used the Heart Banner Die, Scallop Border Die, Filigree Corner Die, and the Open Leaf Flourish Die.  I also added a few flowers and a little ribbon bow.  Be sure to stop by the La-La Land Crafts Blog to see the gorgeous work by the rest of the DT!

Copics Used:
Skin - E11, E00, E000, R11
Hair - E27, E23, E21
Clothes & Shoes - E47, E44, E43, E40, G28, G24, G40, B24, B21, B41
Flowers - G28, G24, G40, YR14, Y00, W1, R02, R11, R00
Envelope - W1, W0

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
ABC Challenge  -  F is for Flowers
Crafting From The Heart Challenge  -  Anything Goes/Use Flowers
Fab N Funky Challenge 204  -  Spots or Stripes
Shopping Our Stash Challenge 139  -  Embellish Me
Stampin' For The Weekend Challenge  -  Flower Power
The Cutie Pie Challenge 63  -  Spots and Dots

Stamp:  La-La Land Crafts - Secret Admirer Luka (w/sentiments)
Paper:  Authentique - Precious; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Wild Orchid Flowers, ribbon, Open Leaf Flourish Die, Filigree Corner Die, Scallop Border Die, Heart Banner Die

  

Thinking of You

Good morning.  I hope you're having a fabulous weekend.  Our weather is warming up a bit and yesterday was a gorgeous day.  I hope it stays this way for awhile :)  I wanted to share a card using one of this month's new releases from SugarPea Designs. 

This image is Tweet Friend.  I love this little girl peeking up at the Momma bird with her eggs ... so sweet!  I colored the image with copics and colored pencils and cut it out with the Stitched Circle Stax from My Favorite Things.  I've included a picture of the stamp set so that you can see the entire image and all the great sentiments that are included.

Don't forget to stop by the Sugarpea Design Blog where you can find tons of inspiration!  We also have an "anything goes" challenge here that's open until Sunday, March 16th.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
613 Avenue Create Challenge 60  -  Anything Goes
Cupcake Inspiration Challenge 249
Pile It On Challenge 8  -  Thinking Of You

Stamp:  SugarPea Designs - Tweet Friend
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Dolled Up; Kraft
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, MFT Stitched Circle Stax, Blueprints 1, and Fishtail Layer Stax, Nestabilities, twine

By LORi Designs Mini Hop

Happy Friday everyone!  Today we are having a mini hop to spotlight a couple of adorable By LORi Designs images.  You should have started over on the By LORi Designs Blog. 

I used this sweet little PJ ClairaBeth.  A perfect image for cute baby cards, right?  I colored here with copics and colored pencils.  I added some polka dots with acrylic paint and used Glossy Accents on her pacifier.

Now you need to hop over to Sheri's blog to see her fabulous creation!  There are 3 chances to win one of the cute images we are sharing today, so make sure you leave a comment at each stop.  You have until Sunday at midnight EST to enter the hop.  The winners will be announced on the By LORi Designs Blog on Monday. 

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

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  By LORi Designs - PJ ClairaBeth; SugarPea Designs - Tweet Friend (sentiment)
Paper:  Echo Park - Bundle of Joy; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glossy Accents, buttons, acrylic paint   

Especially For You

Good morning to all of you!  So it's Thursday and the weekend is almost here ... yay!  Since it is Thursday, that means I have a 7 Kids College Fund card to share today.

I used this cute little Strawberry Mouse stamp by Karen Middleton for Sweet Pea Stamps.  I thought this mouse was so adorable and this image can be used for so many different types of cards and occasions.   I really like it when I can use a stamp for more than one purpose.   
 

Supplies from the 7 Kids College Fund Store:

 

Strawberry Mouse by Sweet Pea Stamps

Neenah Solar White Smooth Classic Crest Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

ProArt Paper Blending Stumps

Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue

450 Quick Dry Adhesive from Helmar

Inkssentials Glossy Accents from Ranger

 

Thank you so much for stopping by!

 

Hugs, Anita

 

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:

Crafty Girls Challenge 12  -  Anything Goes

Crafty Ribbons 77  -  Anything Goes

SugarPea Designs Challenge

Good morning everyone!  Today we start a new challenge over on the SugarPea Designs Blog and our theme is "anything goes".  Easy peasy, right?  Our challenges are open for a month so you have lots of time to join us! 

I used this adorable One Big Hoppy Family for my challenge card.  Isn't this the sweetest image?  I colored it with copics and colored pencils.  I added some Liquid Applique to the bunny tail and a little Glossy Accents on their noses.  The picture below shows all the stamps in the set, including all the great sentiments.
 

Be sure to stop by the SugarPea Designs Blog to see what the rest of my teammates are sharing today. 

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Addicted To Stamps and More Challenge 83  -  Holidays
Creative Inspirations Challenge 253  -  Buttons
Divas by Design Challenge  -  Rubber Stamps Only

Stamp:  SugarPea Designs - One Big Hoppy Family
Paper:  Authentique - Hope; Kraft
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, MFT Stitched Circle Stax, Nestabilities, twine, buttons

Somebunny Loves You

Good morning all!  We've got some new projects that we're sharing over on the By Lori Designs Blog today.  

This little cutie is Puddle Jumper Darla and Bunny.  She would be perfect for an Easter card or you could send her to a special friend "just because".  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and used some StarDust Stickles on her flower.  I also added some white paint dots to her hairbow.  The little fishtail banners were cut from bright and cheery Doodlebug papers and I simply added a big button and some hemp.  A quick and easy card!  Be sure to stop by the By LORi Designs Blog for more inspiration.

Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Creative Card Crew Challenge 55  -  Keep It Simple & Sweet

Stamp:  By LORi Designs - Puddle Jumper Darla and Bunny
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Flower Box; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, StarDust Stickles, hemp, button, My Favorite Things Fishtail Flag Layers

You Are Fabulous!

Good morning everyone!  I hope you had a great weekend.  I have a new Marci to share with you today.

The inspiration over on the La-La Land Blog this week is "for a friend" and I decided to use this adorable Retro Marci with Sentiments.  What friend doesn't enjoy being told that she's fabulous, right?  And you can't get much cuter than this Retro Marci with her poodle skirt, saddle shoes and cat's eye glasses!  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and added some tiny pearls to her eyeglasses.  I used the Scalloped Banner Die and added a little heart to each scallop.  I added the Scallop Border Die along the bottom of the card.  Be sure to stop by the La-La Land Blog to see the gorgeous projects the DT made this week! 

Copics & Prismacolor Pencil:
Skin:  E21, E00, E000, R11, R20
Hair:  E25, E23, E21
Clothes and Shoes:  RV10, V000, Prismacolor Process Red, W1, W3, W5, W7

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge 181  -  Use Pearls
Addicted To Stamps & More Challenge 82  -  Make Your Mark
Cards Galore Encore Challenge 2  -  Add Bling
Color Me Creative Challenge 87   -  Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion Challenge 201  -  Girly Girl
Created With Love Challenge 76  -  Friends
Cute Card Thursday Challenge 308  -  Clever Cutting
Cutie Pie Challenge 63  -  Cute and Spots and Dots
Ooh La La Creations 150  -  Fashionista

Stamp:  La-La Land Retro Marci w/Sentiment
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Madison Avenue; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, pearls, La-La Land Scalloped Banner Die and Scallop Border Die

SugarPea Designs' Valentines Day Sale

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you!

 

I just wanted to let you know that Wendy is having a fabulous sale over at SugarPea Designs this weekend, and shipping in the USA is only $2.95.  So why not treat yourself to a little Valentine gift? 

 

Have a fabulous day!

 

Hugs, Anita

 

7 Kids College Fund Challenge - You Give Me Butterflies

Good morning to all of you.  It's Wednesday and that means we have a new challenge over on the 7 Kids College Fund Blog.   

I used this sweet Fluttering By Doodle Garden stamp by My Favorite Things and colored her with copics and colored pencils.  I added sparkle to her wings and used some fun papers by Doodlebug Design.

Supplies from the 7 Kids College Fund Store:

Fluttering By Doodle Garden Stamp from My Favorite Things

Flower Box 6x6 Paper Pad by Doodlebug Design

Neenah Solar White Classic Crest Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

ProArt Paper Blending Stumps

Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue

Our challenge is "anything goes" and it's open for two weeks so there's plenty of time for you to enter!  Be sure to stop by the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog to see what the rest of the team is sharing today. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

With Love

Hello sweet friends.  I hope you had a great weekend.  We had very cold temperatures and more snow!  I can't believe how much snow we've had this year.  I am sooo ready for spring, how about you?  OK, enough complaining from me :)  I have a new Marci to share with you today.

The inspiration over on the La-La Land Blog this week is "With Love" and I chose to use this sweet Heart Cupcake Marci (with sentiments).  I colored her with copics and colored pencils.  I used the String of Hearts Border Die and placed a pearl in each heart.  I added some seam binding and then tied on the key and lock from the Heart Key and Lock Die.  Be sure to stop by the La-La Land Blog to see the gorgeous projects by the DT!  

Copics and Prismacolor Pencils:

Skin - E11, E00, E000, R11

Hair - E27, E23, E21

Clothes - B02, B01, Prismacolor 1027, RV02, RV10, V000, Prismacolor 994

Cupcake - W5, W3, W1, RV02, RV10, V000, Prismacolor 1030, E44, E43, E40, R37, R24

Shoes - W7, W5, W3

Envelope - E40, R24

Ground - W2, W1, W0

 

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

Hugs, Anita
     
I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Bunny Zoe's Crafts February Challenge  -  Hearts/Love
Cupcake Inspirations #247
Cute Card Thursday Challenge 307  -  Lots Of Love
Eureka Stamps Challenge 76  -  Hearts (Love Is In The Air)
Glitter n Sparkle Challenge  -  Valentines/Add Red
The Cutie Pie Challenge 62  -  My Cutie Valentine

Warm Winter Cocoa

I have had this digi image for quite awhile and finally found some time to color her.

This is Maddie - isn't she adorable?  The image is Warm Winter Cocoa by Sassy Cheryl.  She was so much fun to color.  You can find Maddie and all the rest of Cheryl's sweet digi images here.  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and added a bow and some pearls.  The sentiment is from CC Designs and I thought it would go perfectly with Maddie!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Addicted to Stamps & More Challenge 81  -  Anything Goes
Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge  -  Cuppa Cocoa
Loves Rubber Stamps Challenge 89  -  Anything Goes
One Crazy Stamper February Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Sassy Cheryl's Show Me Thursday 138

Stamps:  Sassy Cheryl's - Warm Winter Cocoa; CC Designs - sentiment
Paper:  Carta Bella - Winter Fun; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, seam binding, pearls   

Little Miss Muffet Guest

Yay ... it's finally Friday!  Have you seen the Happy Birthday release over at Little Miss Muffet?  If not, you'll want to pop over and check out their adorable images.  

I was so excited when Faye asked me if I would like to be a guest designer for their release.  Of course I said yes!  I chose this sweet Polka Dot Pals Daisy and colored her with copics and colored pencils.  I love this image - she's so sweet!  I added a banner from La-La Land Crafts and some punched flowers with pearls.

Be sure to stop by the Little Miss Muffet Blog to see what their amazing team created for this special birthday release!

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  Little Miss Muffet - Polka Dot Pals Daisy; MFT - sentiment
Paper:  Carta Bella - It's A Celebration; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, pearls, La-La Land Heart Banner Die, EK Success flower punches    

Hello Sweetie

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Good morning to all of you.  Today I'm sharing a card I made for the 7 Kids College Fund Blog.  

This little sweetie is from the Royal Cutie Pies stamp set by The Greeting Farm.  She's colored with copics and I added a bow and some little diecut hearts.  The papers are by Bo Bunny. 

Supplies from the 7 Kids College Fund Store:

 

Royal Cutie Pies stamp by The Greeting Farm

Head Over Heels 6x6 paper pad by Bo Bunny

Neenah Solar White Smooth Classic Crest Cardstock

Momento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad

Copics

ProArt Paper Blending Stumps

Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue

Mini Heart Collection Die by Memory Box

 

Thank you so much for stopping by!

 

Hugs, Anita

 

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Aud Sentiments Challenge 99  -  Loving Inspiration
Creative Knockouts Challenge 23  -  Be Mine

SugarPea Designs Sweet Sneaks - Day 4

Hello everyone!  Welcome to Day 4 of the SugarPea Designs' February sweet sneaks! 

We have this adorable little girl and her kitty.  Aren't they the cutest?  I just think this is such a sweet little scene.  The stamp set is What's New?  from the Sweet P collection. 

Would you like to WIN the What's Mew? stamp set?  Hop along and leave some love for all our designers.  One lucky person will be randomly selected to win the What's Mew? stamp set.  We will announce not only the winner of today's stamp set, but also the winner of the entire February release to one very lucky person who attends our online release party on the SugarPea Designs Facebook tonight between 8:00 and 9:00 pm EST!  The February release will be launched in the SugarPea Designs online shoppe at 9:00 PM EST tonight!

Thank you for stopping by.  Enjoy the hop!

Hugs, Anita

SugarPea Designs Sweet Sneaks - Day 3

Hi all!  Have you been loving our February release this week?  Well, I'm back with Day 3 of our February sweet sneaks! 

 

This adorable fella is Gnome Sweet Gnome, a 4x4 stamp set from the SugarPea Designs' Bean Stalk Collection.  He's such a cute little gnome and the set includes his home and lots of perfect gnome sentiments too!  I colored him with copics and colored pencils.  I cut him out and matted him using my nestabilities and then I added some twine and a few buttons.

 

So, would you like to win the Gnome Sweet Gnome stamp set?  Hop along and leave some blog love for our designers.  One lucky person will be randomly selected to win the Gnome Sweet Gnome stamp set.  We will announce not only the winner of today's stamp set, but also the winner of the entire February release to one very lucky person who attends our online release party on the SugarPea Designs Facebook this Thursday night between 8:00 and 9:00 PM EST!  The February release will be launched in the SugarPea Designs online shoppe at 9:00 PM EST this Thursday night!

 

Thanks for stopping by.  Enjoy the hop!

Hugs, Anita

 

SugarPea Designs Sweet Sneaks - Day 2

Good morning everyone and welcome to Day 2 of our February SugarPea Designs' Sweet Sneaks!  Did you fall in love with our bunny family we shared with you yesterday?  Well, I think you're going to love the sweet stamp we're sharing with you today too!

Today's sweet sneak features Tweet Friend.  Isn't this image adorable?  This stamp set comes with lots of great sentiments too (see the entire set below).

Would you like to win the Tweet Friend stamp set?  Hop along and leave some blog log for the designers.  One lucky person will be randomly selected to win the Tweet Friend stamp set.  We will announce not only the winner of today's stamp set, but also the winner of the entire February release to one very lucky person who attends our online release party on the SugarPea Designs Facebook this Thursday night between 8:00 and 9:00 PM EST!  The February release will be launched in the SugarPea Designs online shoppe at 9:00 PM EST this Thursday night!

Thanks for stopping by.  Enjoy the hop!

Hugs, Anita

SugarPea Designs Sweet Sneaks - Day 1

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Good morning everyone.  I am excited to announce that today is Day 1 of our February SugarPea Designs Sweet Sneaks!  We've got the most adorable stamps this month and I know you're going to love them!

Today's Sweet Sneak features One Big Hoppy Family.  Don't you just love this momma bunny with her babies?  This stamp set includes the whole bunny family and lots of sentiments too (see the entire set below)! 

 



Would you like to win the One Big Hoppy Family stamp set?  Hop along and leave some blog love for our designers.  One lucky person will be randomly selected to win the One Big Hoppy Family stamp set.  We will announce not only the winner of today's stamp set, but also the winner of the entire February release to one very lucky person who attends our online release party on the SugarPea Designs Facebook this Thursday night between 8:00 and 9:00 PM EST!  The February release will be launched in the SugarPea Designs online shoppe at 9:00 PM EST this Thursday night!

 

Thanks for stopping by.  Enjoy the hop!

 

Hugs, Anita

 

 

La-La Land Guest DT

I have some exciting news to share with you!  I have been asked to be a Guest Designer with the amazing La-La Land Crafts team for the next couple of months!  

The inspiration over on the La-La Land Blog this week is "Hearts & Lace" and I chose to use this adorable Sweetheart Marci for my card.  Isn't she just the cutest little thing?  I colored her with copics.  I added a little Glossy Accents on her lips and hair baubles and also used the Filigree Corner Die.  I made a small rosette with the lace and then added a little heart button.  

Copics:

Skin - E11, E00, E000, R20

Hair - E57, E55, E51

Clothes - G28, G24, G40, RV02, RV10, V000

Shoes - C7, C5, C3

Hearts - R59, R37, R24

Background Shading - B000, Colorless Blender, Prismacolor Pencil 1025

Ground - W2, W1, W0

Don't forget to stop by the La-La Land Blog to see the inspiration from the amazing team!  

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Allsorts Challenge 244  -  Love Is In The Air
Craft Your Passion Challenge 199  -  Love Is In the Air
Hanna and Friends Challenge 189  -  Hearts
Ooh La La Creations Challenge 150  -  Use A Heart
One Crazy Stamper February Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Stamp and Create February Challenge  -  Love Is In The Air
The Crazy Challenge 164  -  Love Is In The Air
The Cutie Pie Challenge 62  -  My Cutie Valentine

Stamp:  La-La Land Crafts - Sweetheart Marci
Paper:  We R Memory Keepers - Love Struck; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Glossy Accents, lace, button, La-La Land Filigree Corner Die