Just A Pigment Of My Imagination

Being Cute

2012-02-29T04:00:00.000-05:00

Hello friends. I have an adorable little girl image to show you today.

This little cutie is Honey Pip from the Home Grown Sherbet Pip collection over at Funky Kits. She's colored with Distress Inks and I matted her on some Nestabilities and a doily. I also used some lace and a button. My yummy papers are from a blog candy I won from sweet Maria Therese.

Have you stopped by the Sugar Nellie Blog this week? We have a fabulous new release and some of the DT are sharing sneak peeks so be sure to stop by and check out their gorgeous creations.

Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamp: Sugar Nellie - Honey Pip; My Favorite Things - sentiment
Other: Distress Inks, lace, button, doily, Nestabilities

Precious Remembrance Guest Designer

2012-02-28T13:00:00.001-05:00

Happy Tuesday to all of you. Dyane of Precious Remembrance Shop chose me as a Guest Designer for the month of March. I'm so excited! I'll be working with the fabulous stamp set you see pictured below.

Oh, I am so in love with these sentiments and they're so versatile ... I can't wait to start sharing my projects with you. The Precious Remembrance Shop is a new retailer that carries their own line of high quality photopolymer clear stamps. Dyane currently has two brand new stamp sets and will be adding more collections in the next couple of months. They ship worldwide and have both first class and priority mail available. And you can also estimate the shipping charges before checkout ... I love that feature! You can visit the Precious Remembrance Blog where Dyane shares tutorials and all the latest cards. She's also over on Facebook in case you'd like to check it out.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Hugs, Anita

Sugar Nellie Sneak Week

2012-02-27T23:00:00.000-05:00

Be sure to stop by the Sugar Nellie Blog this week for our "sneak peeks".

A New Challenge over at Pollycraft

2012-02-27T03:00:00.001-05:00

Happy Monday morning to all of you. We have a new challenge over on the Pollycraft Challenge Blog. Our lovely Sheena chose the theme this week and she wants to see your interpretation of "teenage dreams".

I used the adorable Sonny Honeycloud - Poetry on my card today. She's colored with copics and colored pencils. I used some glitter paint on the flower in her hair. I added some flowers, brads, and a butterfly.

We are being sponsored by Letraset this week. Be sure to stop by the Pollycraft Challenge Blog to see the gorgeous work by the rest of the DT.

Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamp: Pollycraft - Sonny Honeycloud Poetry; PTI - sentiment
Paper: My Mind's Eye - Rosy Love Blossoms; Bazzill, Coredinations
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, EK Success flower punches, Fiskars border punch, brads, Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter Paint, MS butterfly punch, pearl

Flying By to Say "Hi"

2012-02-25T08:00:00.003-05:00

Hello friends. It's Saturday so that means we have a new challenge for you over on Di's DigiDesigns Challenge Blog. Our challenge is "lace and pearls".

I used the sweet little Butterfly Izzy and colored her with copics and colored pencils. I used Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter paint on the butterflies. I dug into my older stash again for my papers (yeah me!).

Be sure to stop by Di's DigiDesigns Challenge Blog to see what the rest of the talented DT have created. Our challenge is being sponsored by Joanna Sheen. If you play along in our challenge you have a chance to win a voucher to her fabulous shop.

Thanks for stopping by.

Stamp: Di's DigiDownloads - Butterfly Izzy; Whimsy - Garden Bun Bun Fairy (sentiment)
Paper: Memory Box - Gossamer; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Nestabilities, embossing folder, pearls, EK Success flower punches, MS punches, lace, Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter Paint

Exciting News

2012-02-24T14:00:00.000-05:00

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Be sure to join us over on the Sugar Nellie Blog.

A Spring Release at StampFairy

2012-02-24T09:30:00.001-05:00

Good morning. Since this is Friday that can only mean one thing ... we have a new release over at StampFairy. Gerda has created some adorable spring images for us.

This sweet little bear is part of the Linda Spring collection. Isn't she a cutie? I colored her with copics and colored pencils and used Glossy Accents on her nose. I added some ribbon, a button, and some pearls. The papers are some I've add forever but thought they worked well for a spring card.

Here's the entire collection. Did you notice the pretty flower in the collection? that's a freebie that Gerda is giving away :) Be sure to stop by the StampFairy Blog to check out the beautiful work by the rest of the DT.

Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful weekend.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:

Crazy Challenge 107 - Use punch or die
Delightful Challenge - Use Pattern Paper
Lollipop Crafts Challenge 68 - Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey Challenge 3 - Make it Cute
Truly Madly Crafty Challenge - Ribbon and Bling

Stamp: StampFairy - Linda Spring; PTI - sentiment
Paper: We R Memory Keepers - Madame Royale; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, seam binding, button, pearls, Glossy Accents

Delia's Birthday Wishes

2012-02-22T04:00:00.001-05:00

Happy Wednesday to all of you. Today I'm sharing a card I made for the Sugar Nellie Blog. I'm also using this card for the "Bling It Up" challenge that starts today over on the Divas By Design Challenge Blog.

This beautiful little fairy is Sugar Nellie's Delia and you can find her over at Funky Kits. She's colored with Distress Inks and I've added lots of Glamour Dust to make her sparkle. This card is for a good friend's granddaughter who will soon be turning 5. She loves pink so I think this will be the perfect card for little Emily. And I'm sure she'll love the glitter ... what 5 year old girl doesn't love glitter lol?

Please stop by the Divas By Design Challenge Blog to see the gorgeous work by the rest of the DT and to find out all the challenge details. The challenge is being sponsored by The Digi Garden.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Bunny Zoe's Challenge 21 - Celebrations
Card Crafter's Circle Challenge 10 - To Die For
Crafty Catz Challenge 120 - Favorite Things (ribbon, sparkle)
Crazy Challenge 107 - Use a punch or die
Glitter Geeks Week 7 - Girls & Boys
Hiding in my Craft Room Challenge 34 - Glitter Glitter
Paper Crafting Journey Challenge 3 - Make it Cute
Paper Sundaes Challenge 108 - Birthdays
Totally Papercrafts Challenge 104 - Ribbons and/or Bows

Stamp: Sugar Nellie - Delia; PTI - sentiment
Paper: My Mind's Eye - Madison Avenue; Bazzill
Other: Distress Inks, Glamour Dust, Memory Box Die - Macarena Corner, Spellbinders Die - stars, ribbon

Ribbons & Buttons

2012-02-20T03:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Monday friends. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Well, since it's Monday that means ... we have a new challenge for you over on the Pollycraft Challenge Blog. Our sweet Lynsey chose our theme this week and she wants to see your ribbons and buttons.

I used Celeste Amberglow - Cookin' Up Some Love. She's one of the new releases over in the Pollycraft Shop. I colored this cutie with copics and colored pencils. My cupcake ribbon is some I've had for a while and I'm so happy when I actually use up something in my stash lol!

Our challenge is being sponsored by Pollycraft. Paula is generously giving away 10 digis to the winner, so why not play along and try to win yourself some fabulous digis? Please stop by the Pollycraft Challenge Blog to see the gorgeous work by the rest of the DT.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a fabulous week!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp: Pollycraft - Celeste Amberglow Cookin' Up Some Love; Sentiment - Inkadinkado
Paper: 3BugsinaRug - Chloe; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, cupcake ribbon, buttons, Nestabilities

Color Me Creative Guest Designer

2012-02-19T06:00:00.000-05:00

Hello friends. The Color Me Creative DT invited me to be a guest designer for their current challenge, "Lots of Laughs & Bright, Fun Colors". Well, of course I had to go with a Bugaboo image!

I used JJ Housework - Cook for my card. I just love Bugaboo's JJ character and I think this sentiment is hilarious! I colored this sassy lady with copics and colored pencils and used Glossy Accents on her wine glass. You can find all the challenge details here. They also offer lots of classes and you can find out all about their classes while you're there. The challenge is open until March 2 so why not join in?

Thanks for stopping by. Hugs, Anita

Stamp: Bugaboo - JJ Housework Cook
Paper: My Mind's Eye - Fly a Kite; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Nestabilities, ribbon, button, floss, Glossy Accents

Owl Always Love You

2012-02-18T06:00:00.002-05:00

Hello friends. As I mentioned yesterday, Pollycraft has a new release of some adorably sweet girls.

This little cutie is Celeste Amberglow - Owl Always Love You. I just love that stuffed owl that she's hugging. She's colored with copics and colored pencils. My sentiment is computer-generated. I used some felt hearts and added a bow with a button. Be sure to stop by the Pollycraft Blog to see the gorgeous work by the DT. All of these new cuties are available now over in the shop.

Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Celebrate the Occasion Challenge 50 - Valentine's Day
Crafting For All Seasons Challenge 20 - Love is in the Air
Fussy and Fancy Challenge 56 - With All My Heart
Hooked on Craft Challenge 17 - Hearts
Joanna Sheen challenge - Love is in the Air
Paper and Such - Love Challenge
Paper Crafting Journey Challenge 3 - Make It cute
Totally Papercrafts Challenge 104 - Ribbons and/or Bows

Stamp: Pollycraft - Celeste Amberglow Owl Always Love You
Paper: We R Memory Keepers - Love Struck; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, ribbon, button, felt hearts

Pollycraft's New Release

2012-02-17T14:00:00.001-05:00

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Hello friends. We have a fabulous new release over on the Pollycraft Blog.

This sweetheart is Celeste Amberglow - Cupcake Party. I think she's such a cutie and I love her outfit, especially that ruffled skirt. She's colored with copics and colored pencils. I applied Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter paint to the cupcake frosting and Glossy Accents on the cherry. The felt heart is from a package I picked up at the local Hobby Lobby store ... I seem to be using them alot lately so I hope you're not sick of seeing them lol!

Be sure to stop by the Pollycraft Blog to see all the cuties in the new release. The DT also has some fabulous inspiration to share with you. The new Celeste Amberglow gals are available in the shop here.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Crafty Ann's Challenge 59 - Bold & Bright
Do You Stack Up Challenge 59 - Layers
Fabulous Friday Challenge - Brads and/or Eyelets
Glitter Geeks Week 7 - Girls & Boys
My Craft Spot Challenge 44 - Girly Girl Projects
Paper Crafting Journey challenge 3 - Make It Cute
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge 73 - Anything Goes
Stamp n Doodle Challenge - Food/Drinks

Stamp: Pollycraft - Celeste Amberglow Cupcake Party
Paper: Echo Park - Summer Days; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, felt heart, brads, Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter Paint

Are You Ready For Spring?

2012-02-17T09:00:00.002-05:00

Happy Friday to all of you. Are you ready for spring? I know I am! StampFairy has some adorable new spring images that are being released today.

I used this cute little bunny from the Clementine Spring collection. I just love her spring bonnet. I colored sweet Clementine with copics and colored pencils and used Glossy Accents on her nose. My papers are Viola from Memory Box ... just love the papers in this collection. A big button and a few brads finished my card.

Here's the entire collection. The sentiment on my card is a freebie Gerda is giving away this week. Be sure you stop by the StampFairy Blog so you can see the fabulous projects made by the rest of the DT. I know you'll find lots of inspiration over there.

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge 95 - Anything Goes
Love To Create Challenge 2 - Buttons & Bows
Paper Play Week 7 - Critters
Truly Scrumptious Challenge 74 - All Creatures Great & Small

Stamp: StampFairy - Clementine Spring
Paper: Memory Box - Viola
Other: copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glossy Accents, button, floss, brads

Sweet Little Elise

2012-02-15T04:00:00.004-05:00

Happy Wednesday to all of you. I hope you are all managing to stay warm where you are. I have a Sugar Nellie card to share with you today.

I have used this adorable Elise on my card. I colored her with copics and colored pencils and added some glitter paint to her little heart. I followed the sketch from over at The Sugar Bowl Challenge. There's a little tag hidden behind the picture and that's where I stamped my sentiment. But of course I forgot to take a picture of that lol! She's obviously well-loved because she's sold out right now but I'm sure she'll be back in stock soon over at Funky Kits. Be sure to check out the Sugar Bowl Challenge for tons of inspiration. And if you play along you have a chance to win some fabulous Sugar Nellie rubber stamps :)

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
2 Sisters Challenge 78 - I Heart You
Crafty Boots Challenge - Valentines
Crazy Challenge 106 - Valentines Day
Fairy Fun Friday Challenge 72 - Let Me Call You Sweetheart
Joanna Sheen Challenge - Love is in the Air
My Sheri Crafts Challenge 78 - Love is in the Air
Simon Says Stamp - Tag It
Sugar Bowl Challenge 77 - Kiki's Sketch
The Squirrel and the Fox Challenge 11 - Valentines Day

Stamp: Sugar Nellie - Elise
Paper: We R Memory Keepers - Love Struck; Marco's
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter Paint, floss, die-scallop tag

A Sweet Little Mouse

2012-02-13T03:00:00.003-05:00

Happy Monday friends. We have a new challenge for you over at the Pollycraft Challenge Blog. It's our sweet Arabella's turn to pick our theme and she has decided we should use the colors red, pink and cream. Well, as it's almost Valentine's Day, I thought I would get one more card made for the occasion.

I used this adorable little Marley - Be Mine Mouse and colored him with copics and colored pencils. Doesn't he have the sweetest little face? I added a seam binding bow, a felt heart, and a couple of buttons. And guess what ... NO sparkles! Can you believe it? It's been a very long time since I've made a card without Glamour Dust, glitter paint, or Stickles :)

Our wonderful sponsor this week is Sew Sweet. Do be sure to check out Emma's shop as she has fabulous merchandise such as buttons, ribbon, felt, twine, and all kinds of other sweet goodies. You'll also want to stop by the Pollycraft Challenge Blog to see all the gorgeous red, pink and cream projects by the DT.

Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Craft Room Challenge - Cute and Cuddly
Crafty Pad Challenge 157 - The Letter B (bow, buttons)
Creative Inspirations Paint - Inspired by Hearts

Stamp: Pollycraft - Marley Be Mine
Paper: Pebbles - With Love; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, seam binding, buttons, floss, felt heart

A New Di's DigiDesigns Challenge

2012-02-11T08:30:00.000-05:00

Good morning friends. Are you managing to stay warm? We've been having some snow and it's sooo cold outside. We've actually been very lucky as this has been a very mild winter so I really shouldn't complain ... but I am so ready for spring!

We have a new challenge for you over on Di's DigiDesigns Challenge Blog. Our new challenge is "snow, snowmen, snowflakes", so I figured this would be the perfect time to add to my Christmas card stash.

I used Di's Reindeer Holly. I colored this sweet image with copics and colored pencils and used Glossy Accents on the reindeer's nose. I sprinkled Glamour Dust on her fur trim and the snow. I added some snowflake diecuts, a seam binding bow, and a button to finish my card.

Our challenge is being sponsored by Sketching Stamper Digis. Please stop by Di's DigiDesigns Challenge Blog to get all the challenge details and to see the beautiful work by the DT.

Thank you for stopping by and stay warm!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes
Scrapbook Sisters Card Challenge 70 - Anything Goes

Stamp: Di's DigiDownloads - Reindeer Holly; PTI - sentiment
Paper: Basic Grey - Picadilly; Bella Blvd - Bliss; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, MFT die - snowflakes, Memory Box die - Snowflake Corner, Nestabilities, seam binding, button, pearls

Be My Valentine

2012-02-10T11:00:00.004-05:00

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Hello again! StampFairy is a sponsor over on the Crafty Catz Challenge, so I'm playing along as a guest designer this week. Their theme is "Valentine's" - easy peasy, right?

I used this cute little image from the Barry Throughout the Year collection. I used my copics and colored pencils to color him. I applied Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter Paint to his wings and the hearts, and of course there's Glossy Accents on his nose. I added a bit of ribbon, a felt heart, and some buttons to finish off my card.

Please be sure to stop by the Crafty Catz Challenge for all the challenge details and to see some fabulous Valentine's inspiration.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
CMC Copic Challenge 36 - Colors of Love
CRAFT Challenge 141 - Valentine's Day
Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge 58 - Raspberry Delight
Crafty Boots Challenge - Valentine's Day
Creative Inspirations Paint - Inspired by Love
Cupcake Craft Challenge 178 - Pink & Red
Delightful Challenges - Love
DYSU Challenge 58 - Love
Fussy and Fancy Challenge 56 - With All My Heart
One Stop Craft Challenge 168 - For The One I Love
Stamps R Us Challenge - Valentine/Love

Stamp: StampFairy - Barry Throughout The Year; Sentiment - Inkadinkado
Paper: Pebbles - With Love; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, ribbon, felt heart, Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter Paint, buttons

Bee My Honey

2012-02-10T09:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning friends. We have a new release for you over on the StampFairy Blog.

Meet Barry Bee - isn't he adorable? He's colored with copics and colored pencils and I've added lots of Glamour Dust to his wings. I also used some Glossy Accents on his nose and antennae. We are suppose to get a couple inches of snow tonight but Barry reminds me that spring will be here eventually lol! I also think he's perfect for a Valentine card.

Here's the entire Barry Bee collection. Please be sure to stop by the StampFairy Blog to see the wonderful work created by the rest of the DT. You're sure to find lots of inspiration over there.

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Alota Rubber Stamps Challenge 76 - Love Challenge
Charisma Cardz Challenge 5 - Things with Wings
CRAFT Challenge 141 - Valentine's Day
Daisy Doodles Challenge 52 - Romantic Theme
Do You Stack Up Challenge 58 - Love
Hanna and Friends Challenge 131 - Be My Valentine
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge - It Must Be Love
Sentimental Sundays Challenge 88 - Feel the Love
Stamp with Fun Challenge 147 - Love
The Stamping Boutique Challenge 25 - Valentines

Stamp: StampFairy - Barry Bee
Paper: My Mind's Eye Stella & Rose - Hattie; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, ribbon, button, EK Success border punch

My Sugar Nellie Debut

2012-02-08T04:00:00.005-05:00

Happy Wednesday! Today is my first day to post over on the Sugar Nellie Blog. I'm so excited to be a part of this talented DT! Be sure you stop by to see all the gorgeous projects.

So here's my Sugar Nellie DT card. I used Cherry Pip on my card. Isn't she adorable? You can see all the Sherbet Pips over at Funky Kits. I colored this little sweetie with copics and colored pencils. I added some lace and a little heart charm. I used the My Favorite Things dienamic for my flowers and then added a little pearl to each one. Since this little girl is so sweet, I thought this sentiment would be perfect for her.

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:

Allsorts Week 140 - Free and Easy

Craft Us Crazy Challenge 20 - Anything Goes

Craft Your Days Away Challenge 38 - Get Stitchy With It

Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Let's Get Girly

Fussy and Fancy Challenge 59 - Polka Dots

Just Tracy's Challenge - Female Project

Ribbon Carousel Challenge 39 - Anything Goes

The Crafty Pad challenge 156 - Fresh Spring Colors

The poodles Parlour Challenge - Anything Goes

Stamp: Sugar Nellie - Cherry Pip; My Favorite Things - sentiment

Paper: My Mind's Eye Lime Twist - Happy Go Lucky; Bazzill

Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, MFT die - flowers, lace, pearls, charm, floss

Exciting News!

2012-02-06T10:00:00.004-05:00

Hello friends. I have some exciting news to share with you.

Me, Maria Therese, and Kathrin (from the Simply Sassy DT)

have joined the Sugar Nellie DT.

I am so excited to be a part of this amazing team!

I will have my first post for Sugar Nellie later this week.

I hope you stop by to see my very first Sugar Nellie DT project :)

Hugs, Anita

Chill Out

2012-02-06T03:00:00.004-05:00

Good morning friends. We have a new challenge over on the Pollycraft Challenge Blog. It was my turn to choose the theme and I decided on "Chill Out". So you can make something related to winter or your interpretation of "chill out" might be something relaxing.

I used Cuthbert Skiing for my frosty, winter card. He's colored with copics and colored pencils and I added some Glossy Accents to his nose. There's Glamour Dust on the hat and jacket, and I embossed the diecut circle with a snowflake embossing folder.

We are being sponsored by My Mum's Craft Shop. Be sure to stop by the Pollycraft Challenge Blog to see the lovely projects by the rest of the DT. I hope you join us in our challenge this week :)

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:

Cute Card Thursday Challenge 202 - Buttons and Bows

Digistamps4Joy Challenge 35 - One For The Boys

Party Time Tuesday Challenge 53 - Anything Goes

Stamp: Pollycraft - Cuthbert Skiing; My Favorite Things - sentiment

Paper: Echo Park - Winter Park; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, ribbon, MFT die - snowflakes, pearl, button, MS icicle punch, Nestabilities, embossing folder

Sweet Love

2012-02-03T09:00:00.005-05:00

Hello friends. We have a new release to share with you today over on the StampFairy Blog.

This cute little girl is from the Molly and Sam in Love collection. She's colored with copics and colored pencils and I added glitter paint to her hearts. My papers are by Doodlebug and I also added a little heart-shaped doily.

Here's the entire collection and they are perfect for Valentine's Day, or an engagement or anniversary card. Be sure to stop by the StampFairy Blog to see the beautiful cards made by my teamies.

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
CRAFT Challenge 140 - Color Combo
Craft Room Challenge - Valentine's
Daisy Doodles Creative challenge 52 - Romantic Theme
Delightful Challenges - Punches and Dies
Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge 93 - Love is in the Air
Joanna Sheen challenge - Love is in the Air
Little Miss Muffet Challenge 28 - Valentine or Love
Paper Sundaes Challenge 105 - Valentine's
Stamps R Us Challenge - Valentine/Love
The Stamping Boutique Challenge 25 - Valentine's

Stamp: StampFairy - Molly and Sam in Love; sentiment - Penny Black
Paper: Doodlebug Design - Sweet Cakes; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Nestabilities, doily, EK Success border punch, ribbon, floss, button, Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter Paint

I'm Love Sick

2012-02-02T14:15:00.002-05:00

Hello friends. I hope you're having a great week so far. Only one more day till the weekend ... yeah! I have an unusual Valentine card to share with you today :)

This adorable image is Nurse and she's one of Mo's fabulous images. My daughter is a nurse so when I saw this image I just had to have it and finally found some time to color this sweetie. I thought this would make a great Valentine card for her to give to her sweetheart. Definitely not your typical Valentine card, right? I colored this little nurse and her teddy with Distress Inks. I used a doily, some ribbon, a button, and some pearls. My sentiment is from a My Favorite Things Pure Innocence stamp set and I thought it was perfect for this card.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Alota Rubber Stamps Challenge 76 - Love Challenge with no Red
Crafty Purple Frog challenge 33 - Valentine's Day/Show Us Some Love
Cute Card Thursday Challenge 202 - Buttons and Bows
Hiding in my Craft Room Challenge 31 - Untraditional Valentine's Day
Mo's DP2 Challenge 120 - "Anything Goes" with a Mo image
One Stop Craft Challenge 167 - Stitching
Paper Pretties Challenge 191 - Ribbon or Twine
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge 72 - Love is in the Air
Squiggle Stamps Challenge - All Loved Up
The Paper Shelter Challenge 49 - Love is in the Air

Stamp: Mo's Digital Pencil - Nurse; sentiment - MFT
Paper: 3bugsinarug - Chloe; My Mind's Eye - Hip-Hooray; Bazzill
Other: Distress Inks, pearls, doily, ribbon, button

Bee Mine

2012-02-01T11:00:00.001-05:00

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Happy Wedneday! StampFairy is a sponsor over at the Fab 'n' Funky Challenges so I'm playing along as a guest designer this week. Their theme is "use a digi" so how easy is that?

I used this cute little image from the Lenny Bee Collection. Lenny is colored with copics and colored pencils and I've added Glamour Dust to his wings and the flower. There's Glossy Accents on his antennae. I used some brads, a heart-shaped button and some ribbon.

Please be sure to stop by the Fab 'n' Funky Challenge to check out all the challenge details and to see the fabulous work by the dt.

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Anything Goes Challenge 59 - To The One I love
Craft Your Passion Challenge 95 - Beary Sweet
Fussy and Fancy Challenge 55 - Polka Dots
Heart Song Inspirations Challenge 33 - Buttons and/or Brads
Little Darlings Challenge 16 - Polka Dots
My Time to Craft Challenge - "A" is for Adorable
Simon Says Stamp - Animal Antics
Truly Madly Crafty January Challenge - Anything Goes

Stamp: StampFairy - Lenny Bee Collection
Paper: Graphics 45 - LeCirque Collection; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, Nestabilities, heart button, ribbon, brads, floss

Anything Goes over at Divas by Design

2012-02-01T05:00:00.002-05:00

Good morning friends. We have a new challenge today over on the Divas by Design Challenge Blog. Our new challenge is "anything goes". I hope you can play along with us.

I have used Tickled Winter Little Lolita Evie from Tickled Pink Stamps. I fell in love with this adorable image the moment I saw her. She's colored with copics and colored pencils and I used Liquid Applique on the fur trim of her outfit and boots. There's Glamour Dust on the little snowman she's holding and also on the snowflake dies. I used some seam binding and pearls to finish my card. My layout is the sketch from The Paper Players Challenge this week.

Our challenge is being sponsored by Craftie-Charlie and Tickled Pink Stamps. Be sure to stop by the Divas by Design Challenge Blog to check out the amazing work by the rest of the DT.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Punches and/or Dies
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge 170 - Ribbons
The Paper Players Challenge 80 - Sketch Challenge

Stamp: Tickled Pink Stamps - Tickled Winter Little Lolita Evie; sentiment - Hero Arts
Paper: BoBunny - Snowfall Collection; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glamour Dust, Liquid Applique, seam binding, snowflake punch, MFT die - snowflakes, pearls

A Few of My Favorite Things

2012-01-30T03:00:00.002-05:00

Good morning friends. I hope you had a fabulous weekend? It's Monday so that means we have a new challenge for you over on the Pollycraft Challenge Blog. It is our lovely Lou's turn to pick our theme and she wants us to show some of our favorite things. So easy, right?

Since one of my favorite things is snowmen I decided to use this adorable Swings and Slides Merry Christmas - Snow Buds image. I colored this cute couple with copics and colored pencils. I added some of my very favorite Glamour Dust for some sparkle. I'm also very fond of snowflakes, pearls, and ribbon so those got tossed onto my card too :) These are just a few of my favorite things. If I added all of my favorites I would have to make my card about 12" x 12" just to hold them all lol!

We are being sponsored by the fabulous Crafty Emma's Store and she is giving away a voucher to the challenge winner. Be sure to stop by the Pollycraft Challenge Blog to see all the fabulous work by our wonderful DT. I hope you create something with your favorite things and join in our challenge this week.

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
CES Challenge 70 - Check It Out
Crazy 4 Challenges C4C121 - Layer It On
Creative Inspirations Challenge 147 - Anything Goes
DigiDoodle Shop Best Challenge 92 - Anything Goes
Secret Crafter Challenge 170 - Ribbon

Stamp: Pollycraft Swings and Slides Merry Christmas - Snow Buds
Paper: Basic Grey; Marco's
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glamour Dust, ribbon, pearls, MFT die - snowflakes; snowflake punch, Nestabilities

I'm a Guest Sweet Sunday Stamper!

2012-01-29T02:00:00.012-05:00

Good morning friends. Today I'm a guest over on the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge. I have been a big fan of Karen's challenges for the longest time and a few weeks ago I finally was able to play along in their sketch challenge. Well, I received an email from Karen asking if I would like to be the very first Guest Sweet Sunday Stamper. I was so excited and of course I jumped at the chance to play along with this team of talented ladies! So here's my card for the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge SSSC151.

I used this adorable little Heidi from Sylvia Zet's Wee Digi Stamps. I colored this cutie with copics and colored pencils and added some Glamour Dust to her outfit, the falling snow, and the ground. I added some snowflakes and pearls to finish off my card. I hope you like it.

Here's the sketch and you can find all the challenge details over on Karen's blog. Be sure to stop by all the Sweet Sunday Stamper's blogs to see what they've made with this week's sketch.

Dana White
Jennifer Tapler
Karen Giron
Karen Motz
Lynn Put
Sarah-Jane Kale'
Vicki Burdick

Thanks Karen for letting me play along with your amazing DT today!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
CMC Challenge 35 - Frosty, Icy, Cold Projects
Cute Card Thursday Challenge 201 - You're a Gem
Delicious Doodles Challenge 11 - Winter Wonderland
Sassy Cheryl's Challenge 99 - Light Blue & Brown
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Stamp and Create January Challenge - Anything Goes
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge 149 - Diamonds or Pearls (I prefer pearls)

Stamp: Sylvia Zet's Wee Digi Stamps - Heidi; PTI - sentiment
Paper: BoBunny - Snowflake Collection; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glamour Dust, snowflake punch, Memory Box die - Frosty Border; MFT die - snowflakes, pearls, MS tab punch

A Valentine Mouse

2012-01-28T04:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Saturday friends. We have a new challenge for you over at Di's DigiDesigns Challenge Blog and the theme is "Valentine's". So why not make a Valentine card for your sweetie and play along in our challenge?

I used this adorable Mouse With Love image. I colored this cutie with Distress Inks and added glitter paint to the butterfly. I used Glamour Dust on the die-cut hearts and added some lace and a little bow. The charm actually has the word "love" on it but I'm not sure you can tell that from the photo.

Our challenge is being sponsored by Joanna Sheen who's offering a $10 voucher to our lucky challenge winner. Be sure to stop by Di's DigiDesigns Challenge Blog to check out the gorgeous Valentine's creations by the rest of the DT.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Alota's Stamp Challenge 75 - Hearts
Corrosive Challenge 141 - I {Heart} You
Cupcake Craft Challenge 176 - All You Need Is Love
DRS Designs Challenge 9 - Hearts
Inky Impressions Challenge - Heart You
Paper Creations Ink Challenge 17 - Love/Romance
Pixie Colttage Challenge 105 - Love and Kisses
Sweet Stamps Challenge 51 - Love
The Stamping Boutique Challenge 24 - Diecuts
Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 82 - So Charming

Stamp: Di's DigiDownloads - Mouse with Love
Paper: Pebbles - With Love; Bazzill; w/c paper
Other: Distress Inks, Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter Paint, lace, ribbon, charm, Glamour Dust, Nestabilities

Be My Valentine

2012-01-27T09:00:00.003-05:00

Happy Friday! We have a new release for you over on the StampFairy Blog and let me tell you, they are soooo adorable! The cutest little images and just in time for Valentine's Day ....

Here is Molly Love and I colored her with my distress inks. I added a bit of Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter Paint to the little hearts and then added some ribbon and a bow to finish my card. And do you see that cute sentiment? Gerda is offering it as a freebie so how sweet is that?

Here's a picture of the entire collection. See, I told you they were adorable lol! Be sure to stop by the StampFairy Blog to see all the fabulous creations by the amazing DT.

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Craft Us Crazy Challenge - Full of Love
Cupcake Inspirations Challenge 144
Do You Stack Up Challenge 56 - Ribbons
I Did It Creations Challenge 91 - Love
Poodles Parlour Challenge - Valentine/Love
Sentimental Sundays Challenge 86 - Diecuts
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge 148 - Seeing Spots
The Ribbon Girl Challenge 15 - Blue and Pink

A Sketch by the Divas

2012-01-25T08:15:00.000-05:00

Hello friends. We have a new challenge today over on the Divas by Design Challenge Blog and it's a sketch.

I used Dear Santa by Di's Digi Downloads. I love this image and figured I might as well get started on my Christmas cards for this year. This little guy is colored with distress inks and I've used Glamour Dust on the fur parts of his hat and suit.

Our sketch challenge is sponsored by Di's DigiDownloads. Please be sure to stop by the Divas by Design Challenge Blog to get all the challenge details and to check out the beautiful work by the DT.

Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamp: Di's DigiDownloads - Dear Santa; PTI - Signature Christmas (sentiment)
Paper: Echo Park Paper - Season's Greetings; Bazzill; w/c paper
Other: Distress Inks, Glamour Dust, doily, Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter Paint, Memory Box Die - twigs & berries, Glossy Accents

Warm It Up

2012-01-23T03:00:00.003-05:00

Hello all! It's Monday so that means we have a fabulous new challenge for you over on the Pollycraft Challenge Blog. It was our lovely Mary J's turn to select the theme and she has chosen Warm It Up (keep warm, warm/hot colors, anything that makes you feel warm).

I used Sonny Honeycloud - Lifes a Beach for my warm it up card. Oh how I wish I were somewhere nice & sunny so I could wear an outfit like hers lol! I used copics and colored pencils and added some Glossy Accents to her sunglasses. I applied some Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter Paint to the sun to make it sparkle. And since Sonny is all dressed up for the beach I thought this sentiment would be perfect for her.

We are being sponsored this week by Crimson Cloud. Be sure to stop by the Pollycraft Challenge Blog to check out the fabulous projects by the rest of the DT. I hope you play along with us this week.

Thanks for stopping by and try to stay warm!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge 73 - Summer in July
Hooked on Craft Challenge 16 - Something Bright
Sentimental Sundays Challenge 86 - Diecuts
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge 148 - Seeing Spots
Sundays with Crissy Challenge 25 - Beat the Mid Winter Blues
The Stamping Boutique Challenge 24 - Diecuts

Stamp: Pollycraft - Sonny Honeycloud Lifes a Beach; Sentiment - MFT PI Sunshiney Day
Paper: We R Memory Keepers - Sunkist; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter Paint, Glossy Accents, seam binding, button, floss, MFT die - sun, Memory Box die - Classic Scallop

Let's Party!

2012-01-21T08:00:00.008-05:00

Hello friends. I have another new digi to share with you today. I picked up this little cutie (and a few of her friends) as a Christmas gift to myself.

This is Let's Party ... Sassy Sally and she's from Sassy Cheryl's Digi shop. Isn't she adorable? I colored her with copics and colored pencils and used some glitter paint on her skirt ruffle and the pom-pom on her hat. I added a seam binding bow and a couple of buttons to finish off my card.

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Cardmadfairy's Digi Days Challenge 25 - Ribbons & Bows
Crafty Catz Challenge 116 - Buttons & Bows
Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Anything Goes
Freshly Brewed Challenge 79 - Buttons & Bows
Joanna Sheen Challenge - Celebrations
Party Time Tuesday Challenge 51 - Happy Birthday
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge 71 - Ribbons & Buttons
Sassy Cheryl's Challenge 98 - Bright & Cheery To Chase Away The Winter Grey

Stamp: Sassy Cheryl's Digis - Let's Party ... Sassy Sally; Sentiment - Penny Black - Party Time
Paper: My Mind's Eye - Fly a Kite; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter paint, Fiskars border punch, seam binding, buttons, floss

Be My Valentine

2012-01-20T09:00:00.006-05:00

Happy Friday! We have a new release for you over in the StampFairy Shop and I think you are going to love these adorable little bears.

This little cutie is from the Barry Love collection and I colored him with copics and colored pencils. I used some Glossy Accents on his nose and feet. I added some seam binding with a bow and a little heart button. These new Valentine papers are from We R Memory Keepers and I love their patterns.

Here's the entire collection, including a freebie that Gerda is giving away. Please be sure to stop by the StampFairy Blog to check out the gorgeous work by the rest of our talented DT!

Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and stay warm!

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Celebrate the Occasion Challenge 46 - Any Occasion with polka dots
Craft Us Crazy Challenge - Full of Love
Crafty Creations Challenge 153 - Valentine Theme
Just Tracy's Craft Challenge - Love is in the Air
Scrapbook Sisters Card Challenge 67 - My Sweet Valentine
Sentimental Sundays Challenge 85 - ribbon
The Ribbon Girl Challenge 15 - Blue and Pink
The Ribbon Reel Challenge 19 - Pink Polka Dots
Wags n Whiskers Challenge 71 - Valentine/Love Card

Stamp: StampFairy - Barry Love
Paper: We R Memory Keepers - Love Struck; Marco's
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Nestabilities, Glossy Accents, MS Lace heart punch, seam binding, button, floss

ABC Christmas Challenge

2012-01-18T07:00:00.003-05:00

Hello friends. StampFairy is a sponsor over on the ABC Christmas Challenge so I'm playing along as a Guest Designer this week. Their theme is Anything Christmas so how easy is that?

I used Gingerbabies CandyCanes and colored this sweet guy with copics and colored pencils. I used Liquid Applique for the gingerbread frosting and added some Glossy Accents on his cute little nose. Be sure to stop by the ABC Christmas Challenge to see all the beautiful projects by their DT and guests.

Thank you for stopping by.

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Craft Room Challenge - Clean and Simple
Crazy Challenge - Tic Tac Toe (diecuts, words, pearls)
Shopping Our Stash Challenge 35 - Across The Border
Speedy Fox & Friends Challenge 90 - Use a Border Punch

Hugs, Anita

Stamp: StampFairy - Gingerbabies CandyCanes; Sentiment - PTI Signature Christmas
Paper: October Afternoon - Holiday Style; Melissa Frances - Deck the Halls
Other: Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Nestabilities, Glossy Accents, pearls, MS lace heart punch, Liquid Applique

It's Time For Bingo

2012-01-16T03:00:00.001-05:00

Hello friends. It's Monday so that can only mean one thing ... we have a new challenge for you over on the Pollycraft Challenge Blog. It was the lovely Cazza's turn to choose the theme this week and she is asking us to play Bingo!

I used this little fairy from the Pollycraft Swings & Slides Enchant and Explore Set. Isn't she a cutie? I colored this sweet fairy with copics and colored pencils and applied glitter paint to her wings. I added some polka dots to her top with acrylic paint and finished my card with some ribbon and a sentiment.

Our challenge is sponsored by Pollycraft and if you play along you have a chance to win 10 digis of your choice! Be sure to stop by the Pollycraft Challenge Blog to see the beautiful creations by the rest of the amazing DT and to find all the challenge details.

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Card Crafter's Circle Challenge 5 - Happy Birthday
Challenge Up Your Life - Bingo (ribbon, button, die cuts)
Charisma Cardz Challenge 1 - Happy Birthday
Creative Inspirations Paint Challenge - Inspired by Birthdays
Joanna Sheen Challenge - Celebrations
One Stop Craft Challenge 165 - On the Spot + Ribbon
Sentimental Sundays Challenge 85 - Ribbons
Simon Says Challenge - Spots and/or Stripes
Truly Madly Crafty January Challenge - Anything Goes

Stamp: Pollycraft - Swings & Slides Enchant and Explore Fairy
Paper: My Mind's Eye Stella & Rose - Gertie; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, seam binding, Nestabilities, Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter Paint, Tim Holtz' Tiny Tabs and Tags die, metallic pen, button, floss, acrylic paint

Thank You Bunnies

2012-01-14T09:00:00.001-05:00

Happy Saturday friends. Are you managing to stay warm wherever you are? We are having extremely cold weather and snow so I'm staying indoors where it's nice and toasty. We have a new challenge over at Di's DigiDesigns Challenge Blog and the theme is "Thank You".

I used Bunnies Summertime for my card and colored this cute scene with copics and colored pencils. I used glitter paint on the butterfly, Liquid Applique on the bunny tails, and Liquid Pearls on the mushrooms. My lovely crochet flower was handmade by the sweet and extremely talented Arabella. I was the lucky winner of her recent blog candy and it included quite a few of these beautiful flowers. I'm quite proud of myself for using the flower instead of hoarding them lol!

Our latest challenge is being sponsored by Michelle's Scrapbooking and More. Please be sure to stop by Di's DigiDesigns Challenge Blog to see the gorgeous makes by the rest of the DT. You'll find all the challenge details there too. I hope you play along with us in our "Thank You" challenge.

Thank you for stopping by and stay warm!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp: Bunnies Summertime; Sentiment - PTI
Paper: Cosmo Cricket - Togetherness; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter paint, Nestabilities, Liquid Applique, Liquid Pearls, buttons, Fiskars border punch, twine, crocheted flower

Friends are the Flowers of Life - Tiddly Inks Blog Hop

2012-01-13T15:30:00.001-05:00

Hello again! I decided to join in the Tiddly Inks Blog Hop. Thank you, Christy, for inviting us to play along with your team :)

I'm using one of Christy's latest releases, Wryn - Grow a Little Love. These little Wryn characters are absolutely adorable and of course I had to have all of them!  I colored this sweetie with distress inks and added some glitter to the hearts in her flower pot. If you stop by the Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog you can find all the blog hop details.

Thank you for stopping by.

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge 39 - Here Come The Girls
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Die Cute Special
Simon Says Challenge - Spots and/or Stripes
The Ribbon Reel Challenge 19 - Pink Polka Dots
Totally Papercrafts Challenge 99 - Spots & Stripes

Hugs, Anita

Stamp: Tiddly Inks Wryn - Grow a Little Love
Paper: My Mind's Eye - Happy Go Lucky; Marco's; w/c paper
Other: Distress Inks, Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter Paint, Nestabilities, WOC flowers, MS branch punch, ribbon, MFT die - Mini Tabs Quartet

Clementine's Birthday Wishes

2012-01-13T09:00:00.003-05:00

Happy Friday friends! We have a new release over at the StampFairy Shop and let me tell you, they're as cute as can be.

This is Clementine Winter 2. I think these little bunnies are adorable and they're so fun and easy to color . I used copics and colored pencils and added Glossy Accents to her nose. The snowballs and ground snow are covered with Glamour Dust. I've added a few snowflakes to finish my card.

Here are all the images included in today's release and you can find them here. Please be sure to stop by the StampFairy Blog to see the beautiful work by the other DT members.

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Card Crafter's Circle Challenge 5 - Happy Birthday
Charisma Cardz Challenge 1 - Happy Birthday
CRAFT Challenge 137 - Celebration
Winter Wonderland Challenge - Birthday Wishes

Stamp: StampFairy - Clementine Winter 2; Whimsy - Party Mini Letter Seals
Paper: October Afternoon - Holiday Style; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, nestabilities, Glamour Dust, Fiskars border punch, MFT die - snowflakes, Glossy Accents, snowflake punches

Winter Fairy Talva

2012-01-10T16:35:00.007-05:00

Hello friends. Over the holiday season I did a little shopping for myself -- well, you know, just in case Santa got busy and forgot to pick up some of the things on my wish list :)

This is Winter Fairy Talva from Mo's Digital Pencil. I fell in love with this sweet image as soon as I saw her! I colored her with distress inks and used Glamour Dust, Distress Crackle Paint, and Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter Paint to make her sparkle and shine. I thought this would be a perfect card for a friend with a winter birthday.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
2 Sisters Challenge 73 - Things with Wings
Birthday Sundaes Challenge 38 - Birthday Card
Bronte and Bella's Challenge 116 - Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion Challenge 92 - Mythical Creations
Crafty Emma's Challenge 67 - Anything Goes
Fairy Fun Friday Challenge 69 - Things with Sparkly Wings
Little Darlings Challenge 14 - Cold
Sentimental Sundays Challenge 84 - Snow, Blue and/or Glitter
Tuesday Throwdown Challenge - Baby It's Cold Outside

Stamp: Mo's Digital Pencil - Winter Fairy Talva
Paper: BoBunny; Bazzill; w/c paper
Other: Distress inks, Glamour Dust, Distress Crackle Paint, Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter Paint, Memory Box dies - Snowflake Corner and Frostyville Border, MFT die - snowflakes, MS snowflake punch, pearls, cheesecloth

Anything But a Card

2012-01-09T03:00:00.001-05:00

Hello friends and happy Monday :) We have a new challenge today over at Pollycraft. Our lovely Jane has chosen the theme this week and she wants to see anything but a card.

I decided to make a little mini pizza box and fill it with candy hearts. I used Spencer's Bucketful of Love to decorate my treat box. I colored this sweet little bear with copics and colored pencils. I painted Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter Paint on the hearts and used Glossy Accents on his nose. I wrapped a ribbon around my treat box and added a little felt heart with a button.

We are being sponsored this week by Haley over at Funky Farm Scrapbook Barn. Be sure to stop by Haley's shop and check out all the fabulous product she has to offer. And for more eye candy, stop by the Pollycraft Monday Challenge Blog to see what my amazing teamies have created this week. We would love to have you join in our challenge.

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

I would like to enter my candy box in these challenges:
Alota Rubber Stamps Challenge 74 - A, B or C (B Bear)
Delightful Challenges - Have a Heart
Karen's Doodles Challenge 95 - Valentine's/Love

Hugs, Anita

Stamp: Pollycraft - Spencer's Bucketful of Love
Paper: Bazzill
Other: Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, nestabilities, ribbon, felt heart, button, floss

Cold and Frosty Hugs

2012-01-06T09:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Friday friends. It's been quite a while since I posted. I intended to take a little break over the holidays, but then my mojo went missing so I've been gone longer than I planned. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and got lots of crafty goodies from Santa :)

We have a new release over in the StampFairy shop. This cute little snow couple is called George and Friends. I used copics and colored pencils, along with plenty of Glamour Dust. I added tiny little pearls for the snowlady's buttons. I followed this week's sketch from the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge Blog.

Here's a picture of all the images included in the latest release. Please be sure to stop by the StampFairy Blog to check out the amazing work by the rest of the DT.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Crafty Calendar December Challenge - Cold & Frosty
Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Love and Romance
Creative Card Crew Challenge 1 - Snow Day
Creative Inspirations Paint Challenge - Inspired by Something New (new image, new digi papers)
Digital Tuesday Challenge 141 - Winter Wonderland
Little Darlings Challenge 14 - Cold
My Craft Spot Challenge - Winter Wonderland
Sentimental Sundays Challenge 83 - Anything Goes
Sweet Stamps Challenge 48 - Winter
Sweet Sunday Sketch 149

Stamp: StampFairy George and Friends
Paper: Echo Park Digitals - Sleigh Ride; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glamour Dust, pearls, ribbon, Nestabilities, MFT snowflake die, MS tag punch, button, twine

All Things New

2011-12-31T08:00:00.008-05:00

Hello friends. We have a new challenge over on Di's DigiDesigns Challenge Blog. Our challenge is "All Things New", such as New Year, new baby, new home, etc.

I used Di's Angel Bear to make a baby card. I colored this sweet little bear with copics and colored pencils and used Glossy Accents on his nose and feet. I added Glamour Dust to the star, his wings, and the cloud. I added a bow with a sentiment tag and some brads.

Our challenge is being sponosored by Joanna Sheen and you have a chance to win a $10 voucher to their fabulous shop. Please be sure to stop by Di's DigiDesigns Challenge Blog to check out the amazing work by the rest of the DT. We would love to see you play along in our challenge.

Thank you so much for stopping by. I'll see you next year ;)

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Allsorts Week 135 - New Beginnings
Crafter's Companion Challenge 19 - New Beginnings
Creative Inspirations Paint Challenge - Anything Goes
Flutter By Wednesday #183 - Open
Party Time Tuesday Challenge 48 - Anything Goes
Sassy Cheryl's Show Me #56
Sweet Stampin Challenge - New Beginnings

Stamp: Di's DigiDownloads - Angel Bear; Sentiment - PTI
Paper: Little Yellow Bicycle - Babysaurus; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glossy Accents, Glamour Dust, brads, ribbon, floss, MS tag punch, Nestabilities

Favorite 5 Christmas Cards of 2011

2011-12-25T23:15:00.001-05:00

Hello friends. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! I can't believe it's been a week since my last post. I have really enjoyed spending time with family and friends this past week. I saw this post over on Debby's blog and thought I would play along.

I used Sugar Nellie's Knitted with Love. You can find my original post here.

This little cutie is StampFairy's Christmas Kids 1 and the original post is here.

This sweet teddy and snowman scene is from Di's Digi Downloads and you can see the card details here.

This card uses Sugar Nellie's Simply Sassy All Wrapped Up and you can find the card here.

And the last one is using Pollycraft's Swings & Slides Merry Christmas - Snowballs. You can find the original post here.

Wow, it was hard to pick just 5 favorites! If you decide to play along, leave me a comment so I can visit your blog. I would love to check out your favorites for 2011.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Spread the Holiday Cheer

2011-12-19T10:30:00.001-05:00

Happy Monday friends. Are you ready for Christmas? It will be here before we know it and I have so many things still to do ... starting to get a little stressed lol! Anyway, there's a new challenge starting today over on the Critter Sketch Challenge Blog.

I used StampFairy's Peekers Molly on my card and colored her with copics and colored pencils. I cut out a frame with my nestabilities and added some ribbon with jinglebells and sparkly snowflakes with pearls. OK, I'm off to try to tackle some of the things on my mile-long "to do" list :)

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
ABC Christmas Challenge - Yippee It's Almost Christmas
Cooking it up with Katie Challenge 86 - Anything Goes
Crafting For All Seasons Challenge 14 - Christmas
Crafty Ribbons Challenge 8 - Traditional Colors for Christmas
Creative Inspirations Paint Challenge - The Holidays
Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Christmas
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturday Challenge - Bells
Victorine Originals Challenge 23 - Christmas Challenge

Stamp: StampFairy - Peekers Molly
Paper: Fancy Pants
Other: copics, Prismacolor pencils, nestabilities, Glamour Dust, ribbon, jinglebells, floss, MFT snowflake die, Tim Holtz tab die

Peace on Earth

2011-12-17T08:00:00.011-05:00

Hello friends. We have a new challenge for you over at Di's DigiDesigns Challenge Blog. Our latest challenge is to make a Christmas or winter card/project. Pretty easy, right?

I used this adorable image called Dressing Snowman on my card. I just love this little scene with the teddy and birds adding the finishing touches to their new friend. I used Distress Inks to color the image and added Glamour Dust (of course lol!) to their hats, the snowman, and the ground snow. I added Liquid Pearls to the falling snow and some Glossy Accents to the teddy's nose.

Please stop by Di's DigiDesigns Challenge Blog to see the lovely cards made by the rest of the DT. This challenge is being sponsored by There She Goes Clear Stamps.

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

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Bling It On Challenge - It's Christmas
For Fun Challenge - Christmas Anything Goes
Frosted Designs Fabulous Friday Challenge - Ribbon
Joanna Sheen Challenge 1 - Christmas Wishes
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge 36 - Cute & Funky Christmas
Paper Sundaes Challenge 99 - Anything Christmas
Pretty Little Ribbon Shop December Challenge 5 - Christmas with a Bow
Stampin For The Weekend Challenge 22 - Christmas
There's Magic in the Air Challenge - Winter fun with Bling

Stamp: Di's DigiDownloads - Dressing Snowman; PTI - sentiment
Paper: Fancy Pants; Bazzill
Other: Distress Inks, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, Liquid Pearls, ribbon, snowflake punch

Turn on the Twinkle

2011-12-16T09:00:00.006-05:00

Happy Friday friends. We have a new release over at StampFairy today. Gerda has more adorable little Christmas bears and I'm sure you're going to love them as much as I do.

I used this little cutie from the Barry Countdown to Christmas 2 collection. I colored him with copics and colored pencils and added some Glamour Dust to his stars for sparkle. I used Glossy Accents on his nose and the pads of his feet.

This shows all the adorable images included in this lastest collection. Be sure to stop by the StampFairy Blog to check out the fabulous work by the rest of the DT.

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

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge 68 - Christmas
ABC Christmas Challenge - Yippee - It's Almost Christmas
Charisma Cardz Challenge 49 - Last Minute Christmas Makes
Creative Card Crew Challenge - Tis the Season
Cute Card Thursday Challenge 195 - Stripes
Paper Sundaes Challenge 99 - Anything Christmas
Pixie Cottage Challenge 100 - Anything Goes Christmas

Stamp: StampFairy - Barry Countdown to Christmas 2; Printworks - sentiment
Paper: Basic Grey - Wassail; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, nestabilities, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, ribbon

Merry Christmas at Divas by Design

2011-12-14T04:00:00.008-05:00

Hello friends. We have a new challenge for you over at the Divas by Design Challenge Blog. Our new challenge is "Merry Christmas" and it's open for 4 weeks, so you've got plenty of time to enter that last-minute Christmas card.

I used Penny Black's Ornamental Mimi on my card and colored her in traditional Christmas colors. I added lots of Glamour Dust to her hat, wings, and the stars on her ornament. I added some pearls to the snowflakes and the sentiment is by PTI.

Please be sure to stop by the Divas by Design Challenge Blog to see the gorgeous work by the rest of the DT and to find all the challenge details. We are being sponsored by Delicious Doodles and StitchyBear Stamps.

Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
All That Scraps Challenge - Anything Goes
Aud Sentiments Challenge 43 - Any Winter Holiday Sentiment
Crafts 4 Eternity R49 - Colour Recipe (red, green, cream)
Crafty Emmas Challenge 65 - A Traditional Christmas
Creative Card Crew Challenge - Tis the Season
Creative Craft Challenge - Faux or Real Stitching
Cupcake Inspirations Challenge 140
Frosted Designs Fabulous Friday Challenge - Glitter
One Stop Craft Challenge Week 161 - Traditional Christmas Colors
Party Time Tuesday Challenge 46 - Red & Green Christmas
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge Blog 68 - Merry Christmas
Sweet Stampin Challenge - Things with Wings
The Cutie Pie Challenge 7 - Use a Sentiment
The Squirrel and the Fox Challenge 7 - Christmas
Victorine Originals Challenge 23 - Christmas

Stamp: Penny Black - Ornamental Mimi; PTI - Sentiment
Paper: Melissa Frances - Deck the Halls; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glamour dust, MFT die - snowflakes, pearls

A Snowball Fight

2011-12-12T13:30:00.006-05:00

Hello friends. I have a Christmas card to share. I love making Christmas cards. I know some of you are tired of making them and you're ready to move on. Not me ... I don't think I ever really get tired of making them lol!

Today I've used this adorable Swings and Slides Merry Christmas - Snowballs from the Pollycraft shop. Now, isn't he just the cutest? Such a sweet innocent face and you know he's getting ready to let those snowballs fly at someone lol! He's colored with distress inks and I used Glamour Dust on the snowballs and ground snow. I added some snowflakes with pearls and a little sentiment ornament.

Thank you for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Aud Sentiments Challenge 43 - Winter Holiday Sentiments
Crafty Calendar December Challenge - Cold & Frosty
Creative Card Crew Challenge - Tis the Season
Digistamps 4 Joy Challenge 33 - Merry Christmas but no mouse in the house
Glitter Geeks Challenge Week 27 - Let it Snow
Hanna and Friends Challenge 123 - Winter Card
Heart Song Inspirations Challenge 28 - Snowflakes and/or Doilies
My Sheri Crafts Challenge 75 - Let It Snow
The Cutie Pie Challenge 7 - Use a Sentiment
The Squirrel and the Fox Challenge 7 - Christmas
The Stamping Boutique Challenge 21 - No Traditional Christmas Colors

Stamp: Pollycraft - Swings and Slides Merry Christmas - Snowballs
Paper: BoBunny; Bazzill
Other: Distress Inks, Glamour Dust, Martha Stewart icicle punch, Memory Box die - snowflake corner, MFT die - snowflakes, Whimsy Stamps die - ornament, twine, pearls

Mimi Dear

2011-12-10T09:00:00.009-05:00

I have a sweet little girl to share with you today.

This is Mimi Dear by Penny Black. I adore the Mimi images and I especially love this one with her little reindeer nose and antlers - too cute! She's colored with copics and colored pencils. There's Glamour Dust on the stars, her dress, and the snow on the ground. I used Liquid Pearls for the snow in the sky and Glossy Accents for her little reindeer nose.

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Aud Sentiments Challenge 43 - Winter Holiday Sentiments
Come and Get it Challenge - Anything Christmas
Craft Your Passion challenge 87 - Anything Goes + Glitter
Crafty Boots Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations Challenge 174 - A card with a Sentiment
Creative Card Crew Challenge - Tis The Season
Cupcake Craftroom December Challenge - Traditional Christmas
Cute Card Thursday Challenge 194 - Anything Goes
Heartsong Inspirations Challenge 27 - Christmas
My Mum's Craft Shop challenge 35 - Traditional Christmas
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge 68 - Merry Christmas

Stamp: Penny Black - Mimi Dear; PTI - sentiment
Paper: Memory Box - Yuletide; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, Liquid Pearls, ribbon, buttons, floss, Marvy heart punch

Countdown to Christmas

2011-12-09T08:30:00.000-05:00

Happy Friday friends. We have a new release for you over on the StampFairy Blog.

This cute little bear is one of the adorable images from the new Barry Countdown to Christmas collection. I love these new bears that Gerda has designed. I colored this sweetie with copics and colored pencils and used Glamour Dust on the hat, ornaments, and ground snow. There's Glossy Accents on his nose and one of the red ornaments. The tiny little ornaments that I've tied with silver cord ... well, that image is a freebie from Gerda this week and you can make it any size you like. How fabulous is that? My snowflake is from a die and I added a little heart button and sentiment tag.

Here's the entire Barry Countdown to Christmas collection and you can find them over in the StampFairy Shop. Please be sure to stop by the StampFairy Blog to see the gorgeous work by the rest of the DT.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Aud Sentiments Challenge 43 - Winter Holiday Sentiments
Come and Get It Challenge - Anything Christmas
Craft Your Passion Challenge 87 - Anything Goes + glitter
Crafty Ann's Challenge 55 - Christmas Bingo (red, green, silver)
Crafty Boots Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations Challenge 174 - A Card with a Sentiment
Crafty Emma's Challenge 64 - Bear Necessities
Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Snowflakes
Creative Card Crew Challenge - Tis The Season
Cute Card Thursday Challenge 194 - Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey - Christmas Challenge
Penny's PaperCrafty Challenge 68 - Merry Christmas
Ready - Teddy - Go Challenge 5 - Anything Goes
Tueday Throwdown Challenge 77 - Celebrate the Season
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - Snowflakes

Stamp: StampFairy - Barry Countdown to Christmas
Paper: October Afternoon - Peppermint Sticks; Jillibean Soup - Christmas Eve Chowder; Marco's
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, Martha Stewart Icicles punch, My Favorite Things snowflake die, Tim Holtz Die - Tiny Tabs & Tags, buttons, floss, silver cord

Just For You

2011-12-07T05:00:00.006-05:00

Happy Wednesday to all of you!

This beautiful girl is Sugar Nellie's Simply Sassy Picture Pose. She's colored with copics and colored pencils. I added a bow with a little flower and some flowers with pearls. I promise the colors I used match the dp much better IRL lol! You can find this adorable image and lots of others over at Funky Kits.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
2 Sisters Challenge 68 - Punches and/or Dies
Crafty Boots Challenge - Anything Goes
Do You Stack Up Challenge 48 - Ribbon
The Ribbon Reel Challenge 16 - Anything Goes

Stamp: Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy - Picture Pose
Paper: Echo Park - Times & Seasons; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, seam binding, pearls, EK Success flower and leaves punches, Spellbinder's heart die, flower

Owls Carol

2011-12-03T13:00:00.006-05:00

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Happy Saturday friends. We have a new challenge for you over on Di's DigiDesigns Challenge Blog. Our new challenge is "all white except the image".

I used Owls Carol on my card. These adorable animals are colored with Distress Inks. I used Glamour Dust on the snow and Liquid Applique on the bunny's tail. The snowdrops are made with Liquid Pearls. I've embossed my cardstock and cut out a frame with nestabilities. The snowflakes are various dies and punches.

Be sure you stop by Di's DigiDesigns Challenge Blog to see the amazing work by the rest of the DT. We are being sponsored by Cheery Lynn Designs. I hope you play along in our challenge. It's open for two weeks and you could be the lucky winner of a $15 voucher!

Thank you so much for stopping by.

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
2 Sisters Challenge 68 - Punches and/or Dies
Catch the Bug Challenge - Anything Goes
Come and Get It Challenge - Anything Christmas
One Stop Craft Challenge Week 160 - Let It Snow
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturday Challenge - Holiday Card
Sweet Stampin Challenge - Snowmen, snowflakes or snow

Hugs, Anita

Stamp: Di's Digi Downloads - Owls Carol
Paper: Bazzill, Strathmore w/c paper
Other: Distress Inks, Liquid Applique, Glamour Dust, Liquid Pearls, Sizzix embossing folder, snowflake dies & punches, ribbon, nestabilities, pearls

A StampFairy Blog Hop

2011-12-03T03:00:00.002-05:00

Good morning friends. I have a special post for you today. StampFairy is celebrating its birthday, so Gerda and the Stampfairies are hosting a blog hop. And guess what? Everyone who completes the hop wins a prize! Now, how great is that?

Gerda has released two very special collections showcasing two of her delightful characters. These collections showcase the characters in 12 monthly themes throughout the year and the Stampfairies have each created a calendar using these images. Some of us are teasing you with only a month or two of our calendars, but some of my teamies will be sharing the entire 12-month calendar with you!

Please make sure that you leave a comment on each teamie's blog and collect a letter from each blog along the trip. The letters are randomly placed but will spell a short phrase. Once you've completed the hop, left your comments at each and every blog, collected your letters, then you need to work out the phrase and email it to Gerda at webmaster@stampfairy.com. This will get you a freebie image. That's right, a freebie for everyone who completes the hop and emails the correct phrase to Gerda. And I'll let you in on a little secret: the freebie image is adorable!

So, let's get on with the hop. If you have arrived here from Sharon's blog then you are in the right place. If not, please pop back to the StampFairy Blog to start at the beginning so you don't miss anyone.

My calendar showcases Barry and I'm sharing the months of April, November and December. I'll share the recipe for each calendar page below in case you're interested. I will be finishing my calendar pages over the next couple of weeks and then I'll assemble it with my bind-it-all.

The next stop on the hop is Martina's blog, but be sure you leave me a comment first so that you qualify for the freebie. You also need to make note of this letter:

Thank you so much for stopping by. The blog hop ends December 31, 2011, so get hopping before the deadline. If you get lost along the way, hop back to the StampFairy Blog to find the list of blogs.

I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Hugs, Anita

April Calendar
Stamp: Barry Throughout The Year
Paper: 3 Bugs in a Rug - Chloe; Echo Park - Little Girl; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glossy Accents, ribbon, button, floss, Nestabilities

November Calendar
Stamp: Barry Throughout The Year
Paper: We R Memory Keepers - Autumn Splendor; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glossy Accents, MS border punch, buttons, twine, Nestabilities

December Calendar
Stamp: Barry Throughout The Year
Paper: Jillibean Soup - Christmas Eve Chowder; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, StarDust Stickles, MS icicle punch, twine, Whimsy Ornament Die, Nestabilities

Have a Magical Birthday

2011-12-02T09:00:00.009-05:00

Hello everyone! Today is Friday so that means we have a new release to share with you over on the StampFairy Blog.

This adorable little girl is Molly Fairy and I've colored her with copics and colored pencils. I added some polka dots to her shirt and boots with acrylic paint and used Glamour dust on her wings and wand. The sentiment is a freebie that Gerda is giving away and you can pick it up here.

Here's what the new collection looks like and it's available over in the shop. Be sure to stop by the StampFairy Blog to check out the amazing cards by the rest of the DT.

And there's even more happening over at the StampFairy Shop. Gerda is having a fabulous sale and all prices are 50% off, including the new releases. So if you've been wanting some new images, now is the time to stock up!

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge 66 - Birthday
Craft Your Days Away Challenge 34 - Buttons or Bows
Crafty Boots Challenge - Anything Goes
Creative Craft Challenge - Free For All
Do You Stack Up Challenge 48 - Ribbon
Paper Crafting Journey Challenge - Anything Goes
Simon Says Challenge - Anything Goes
The Ribbon Reel Challenge 16 - Anything Goes
The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Polka Dots
Victorine Originals Challenge 22 - Ribbon

Stamp: StampFairy - Molly Fairy
Paper: Crate Paper - Neighborhood; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glamour Dust, Nestabilities, MS doily lace punch, ribbon, button, floss

A Heartbreaking Story

2011-12-01T14:55:00.000-05:00

Hello friends. I stopped by Claudia Rosa's blog today. She has a heartbreaking true story on her blog about a family that could use some help. Please stop by her blog to read the story. Thank you so much.

Hugs, Anita

You Make My Life Sweet

2011-11-30T05:00:00.010-05:00

Happy Wednesday! All of you wonderful visitors certainly make my life sweeter.

This beautiful girl is called Domestic Goddess. She's one of the latest Simply Sassy releases over at Funky Kits. She's out of stock right now but I'm sure she'll be back in the shop shortly. I used my Distress Inks to color this sweetie. Wish I looked this cute when I was cooking ... bet my hubby also wishes I looked this cute when I was cooking lol! I added some flowers with tiny pearls and some twill ribbon. That twill ribbon is some I've had forever and bought it on clearance for super cheap. The sentiment I picked up for 50 cents at a garage sale held by my LSS and I knew I'd be able to use it someday. I love a bargain and I especially love when I actually use them instead of shoving them on a shelf and forgetting about them :)

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Card Makin Mamas Challenge 34 - Sentiments
Crafty Boots Challenge - Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey Challenge - Anything Goes
Simon Says Challenge - Anything Goes
The Ribbon Reel Challenge 16 - Anything Goes
Victorine Originals Challenge 22 - Ribbon

Stamp: Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy - Domestic Goddess
Paper: Melissa Frances - Kitschy Kitchen; Bazzill
Other: Distress Inks, doily, EK Success flower punches, pearls, Martha Stewart twill tape, Inky Antics stamp (sentiment)

Celebrate

2011-11-29T11:45:00.005-05:00

Hello friends. I'm sorry I haven't been around for a couple of days. A nasty bug came to visit me and I didn't think it was ever going to leave. I finally shoved it out the door last night and now I'm feeling much better. So I'll be around to catch up on all your blogs soon.

Please meet Cinderella, one of the latest Simply Sassy images released by Sugar Nellie. I just love this stamp as I think she's so pretty. OK, I know I say that about all of them, don't I lol? She's colored with distress inks. I've used Glamour Dust on her tiara and the bows on her shoes. I added some flowers and some glittered hearts to finish my card.

My sweet teamie Mary J is featured in our Simply Sassy Tuesday Spotlight today so be sure to stop by and check out all her gorgeous work.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Crafty Boots Challenge - Anything Goes
Creative Craft Challenge - Free For All
Ooh La La Creations Challenge 94 - Lots of Sparkle
Paper Crafting Journey Challenge - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesday Challenge 44 - Anything Goes
Sassy Cheryl's Show Me #52

Stamp: Sugar Nellie - Cinderella (available at Funky Kits)
Paper: My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Market Street and Madison Avenue; Bazzill
Other: Distress Inks, Glamour Dust, Martha Stewart lace heart punch, MFT flower die, Spellbinders heart die, pearls

Furry Friends

2011-11-26T10:00:00.001-05:00

Hello friends. I hope you've been having a fabulous weekend! I have a new card to share today.

This cute little image is by Sugar Nellie and it's called Furry Friends. I've had this stamp for a while now and just got around to inking it up. I colored with Distress Inks and added lots of Glamour Dust to the fur on her hat and mittens, and the snowflakes.

Thank you for stopping by.

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Aud Sentiments Challenge 42 - Any Winter Holiday Sentiment
Bunny Zoe's Challenge 18 - Anything Christmas with Pearls
Card Makin' Mamas Challenge 34 - Sentiments
Charisma Cardz Challenge 46 - Snowflakes
Crafty Calendar November Challenge - Winter Wardrobe
Creative Inspirations Challenge 139 - Winter Colours
Delicious Doodles Challenge 7 - Hairy Legs
Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge 84 - Animals
Glitter Fairies Challenge 4 - Non-Traditional Christmas
Ooh La La Creations Challenge 93 - Bingo (ribbon, diecut, sparkle)
Papercraft Star Challenge 72 - anything goes
Paper Crafting Journey Challenge - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Christmas Crackers
Penny Black and More at Allsorts November Challenge - All Creatures Great and Small
Ribbon Carousel RCC30 - Holiday Hoopla
Sassy Cheryl's Challenge 91 - Anything Goes
Stampin for the Weekend Challenge 21 - Friends
Stamps R Us Challenge - Bling It On
The Craft Garden November Challenge - Christmas with a twist
The Poodles Parlour Challenge - Christmas
The Sugar Bowl Challenge 72 - Gayle's Sketch + ice & snow
Totally Papercrafts Challenge 94 - Christmas
Truly Scrumptious Challenge 70 - Christmas with pearls or vintage

Stamp: Sugar Nellie - Furry Friends; PTI - Signature Christmas (sentiment)
Paper: Fancy pants - Traditions Falling Snow
Other: Distress Inks, Glamour Dust, pearl, floss, ribbon, MFT snowflake die, Whimsy Stamps Ornament die, MS snowflake trim punch

Blog Candy Winner

2011-11-25T19:00:00.005-05:00

Good evening friends. I want to thank all of you for entering my blog candy. I wish I could send each and everyone of you a token of my appreciation. I want to welcome my new followers and I hope that you will continue to visit me.

So, the lucky winner of the blog candy is

Jennifer Scull

Congratulations Jennifer! Please send me your mailing address so I can get your candy in the mail. My email address is in the right sidebar.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

A StampFairy Winter

2011-11-25T09:00:00.006-05:00

Happy Friday friends. If you're in the States, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday. All I can say is I ate way too many desserts :) OK, since it's Friday that means we have a new release over at StampFairy.

This adorable little girl is Molly and she's a new image from the Molly Winter 2 collection. I colored this cutie with distress inks and added some Glamour Dust on the snowman and the snow. My snowflakes have plenty of Glamour Dust and I added some pearls to their centers. I used Glamour Dust around the edge of my sentiment tag and added a little button tied with floss.

Here's the entire Molly Winter 2 collection. Please stop by the StampFairy Blog to see the amazing work by the rest of the DT. And remember there's still time to enter the StampFairy Challenge and you can find all the details here.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge 65 - Snowflakes
ABC Challenge - D is for Dazzle
Aud Sentiments Challenge 42 - Any Winter Holiday Sentiment
Charisma Cardz Challenge 46 - Snowflakes
Crafty Calendar November Challenge - Winter Wardrobe
Digital Tuesday Challenge 138 - Sparkle and Shine
Hooked on Crafts challenge 12 - Something Punched
Just Some Lines Challenge - Tic Tac Toe (punch/die, digi, glitter)
Paper Crafting Journey Challenge - Anything Goes
Paper Creations Ink Challenge 13 - Christmas Time

Stamp: StampFairy - Molly Winter 2 collection; MFT - Merry & Bright (sentiment)
Paper: Jillibean Christmas Eve Chowder; Bazzill; Marco's
Other: Distress inks, Glamour Dust, pearls, button, floss, MFT snowflake die

Thinking of You

2011-11-23T04:00:00.004-05:00

Hello and happy Wednesday. I have a little Simply Sassy image to share today.

I have used Cinders on my card today. Wish I looked that good when I was cleaning house, don't you lol? I colored her with distress inks and added some lace and ribbon, a handmade flower, and a little heart-shaped button. A very clean and simple card. You can find Cinders and the other adorable Simply Sassy images over at Funky Kits.

Thank you for stopping by. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Creative Craft Challenge - Free For All
Inky Impressions Challenge 34 - Make Your Own Embellishment (I made the flower)
Sassy Cheryl's Show Me #51 - Show Me Thursday

Stamp: Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy - Cinders
Paper: MME Lost & Found - Sunshine; MME Stella & Rose - Hattie; Bazzill
Other: Distress Inks, lace, ribbon, button

Whimsy Inspiration

2011-11-22T10:00:00.007-05:00

Good morning to all of you. My blogging buddy and teammate Maria Therese has me hooked on making Christmas tags to attach to my packages this year. I have made a few with colored images but then decided to make some using Whimsy's sentiments. These were so easy to make and took very little time. I think they'll really dress up the packages this year.

I used Christmas Sentiments, Season's Greetings Sentiments, and Warm Winter Wishes Sentiments by Raindrop Echo Designs over at Whimsy Stamps.

After I printed off my digi sentiments I cut them out with Nestabilities. Using Bazzill cardstock, I cut out the matting to place behind my sentiment and then adhered both of these to a pretty doily.

I cut an even larger Nestabilities circle from Bazzill and adhered it behind the doily. This made the tag sturdier and this is where I will write the recipient's name.

I punched a whole at the top and added some ribbon so I can tie on the tag. On the front of the tag, I used a glue pen all around the edges of the sentiments and added Glamour Dust. Then I decorated them with various punches, flowers, and pearls.

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

I would like to enter my tags in this challenge:
2 Sisters Challenge 66 - Let it Sparkle
Bows and Berries Challenge 14 - Tags
Bunny Zoe's Challenge 18 - Christmas with Pearls
Crafts 4 Eternity R 46 - Embellishment Bingo (snowflakes/bling/doily)
Crafty Ribbons Challenge 6 - Anything But a Card
Crimbo Crackers Challenge 2 - Make it Sparkle
Ribbon Carousel Challenge RCC30 - Holiday Hoopla
Squiggle Stamps Challenge - Anything But a Card
Sweet Stamps Challange 42 - Tags
Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 75 - Lots of Circles

Stamps: Raindrop Echo Designs by Whimsy Stamps
Paper: Bazzill
Other: Doilies, Nestabiities, Glamour Dust, ribbon, flower, MS leaf punch, MS snowflake punch, MS hollyberry punch, MS peppermint candy punch, pearls

Simply Sassy Blog Hop Winner

2011-11-21T10:20:00.001-05:00

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I want to thank everyone that came hopping along on the Simply Sassy Blog Hop over the weekend.

The winner of the beautiful Tease Me stamp is Kathy who said:

"Such a fresh and fun image, perfect for a teen or hairdresser. Love the soft color palette you've used. Stunning card."

Congratulations Kathy! Please email me with your mailing address (my email is in the right sidebar).Hugs, Anita

Christmas Fun

2011-11-21T04:00:00.008-05:00

Happy Monday friends. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Since it's Monday that means we have a new challenge for you over at the Pollycraft Challenge Blog. Our theme for the new challenge is Christmas Fun.

I have used this adorable new Swings and Slides image for my card. Isn't he just the cutest? As soon as I saw him I thought of my little grandson so of course I had to color him! I used Distress Inks to color this sweetie and then added Glossy Accents to the reindeer nose. The bow on the package has Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter paint and I also used this paint on the snowflakes. Some twine and a little ornament sentiment finished my card.

Now I've already told you that our theme is Christmas Fun but I also want to tell you that we have 4 prizes up for grabs for this challenge! Why so many prizes? Because it's a super special 4-week challenge! So if you've still got Christmas cards and projects to complete, play along in our challenge for a chance to win one of the fabulous prizes being offered. Our Christmas Fun challenge is being sponsored by Rainbow Studios, Bunny Zoe's Crafts, The Ribbon Girls, and Crafty Emma's Store.

Stop by the Pollycraft Challenge Blog to get all the challenge details and while you're over there be sure to check out the amazing work by my teamies!

Thank you for stopping by.

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Anything Goes Challenge 54 - A Real Sweetie
Crafty Catz Challenge 109 - Snowflakes
Crafty Emma's Challenge 62 - Snowflakes
Cupcake Craftroom November Challenge - Sweet Christmas
Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge 83 - Colour Combo of Red & Green
Frosted Designs Fabulous Friday Challenge - Die Cuts
Here Come The Boys Challenge 15 - Red/White/Green Colour Combo
Hooked on Crafts Challenge 12 - Something Punched
Winter Wonderland Challenge - Awww What a Cutie

Stamp: Pollycraft - Swings and Slides
Paper: Jillibean Soup - Christmas Eve Chowder; Coredinations
Other: Distress Inks, Glossy Accents, Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Paint, twine, Whimsy Stamps Ornament Die, PTI sentiment, MFT snowflake die

A Simply Sassy Blog Hop!

2011-11-19T03:00:00.004-05:00

Hello friends and welcome to the Simply Sassy blog hop! We are celebrating the release of Set 11 of the gorgeous Simply Sassy stamps, and for this launch weekend the whole set is on sale for the price of 5 stamps! One of the 7 stamps, Season's Greetings, is a limited edition stamp and will only come with Set 11 during this launch weekend. So if you want the limited edition stamp, you must buy the set this weekend. This stamp will not be sold as an individual stamp.

You should have arrived here from Kathrin's blog and I'm sure you enjoyed her beautiful work. If you get lost along the way, hop over to the Simply Sassy Blog to see who's next on the hop. The hop ends Monday, November 21, at 12:00 noon UK time (that's 7:00 am est here in the States).

I used Tease Me for my card. Isn't she beautiful ... so sweet and sassy! I colored this cutie with distress inks. I've used lots of goodies on this card and since I know you're anxious to hop along, you can check my recipe below if you want more details on the embellishments.

So, would you like a chance to win a fabulous stamp from Funky Kits? Well, of course you would! Each of the DT will be giving away the stamp that was used to make their blog hop card. Well, actually, we won't give you our dirty used stamps - you'll get a pretty new one lol! So be sure to leave me a comment for a chance to win this gorgeous Tease Me stamp. I will post the winner's name on Tuesday so be sure to check back to see if you were the lucky winner.

Now you want to head over to Elaine's blog to check out her gorgeous work. And don't forget to leave comments all along the way. All of these new Simply Sassy stamps are available over at Funky Kits.

Thank you for stopping by and good luck!

Stamp: Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy - Tease Me
Paper: Fancy Pants - Wishful Thinking; Bazzill; Marco's
Other: Distress Inks, cheesecloth, lace, Sew Sweet seam binding, Martha Stewart doily lace border punch, EK Success leaf punch, WOC flowers, pearls, Whimsy - Friendship Tickets Sentiments

It's Time for Fall Colors

2011-11-19T01:34:00.003-05:00

Hello friends. Are you ready for the weekend? Well, we have a new challenge for you over at Di's DigiDesigns Challenge Blog and I hope you can play along.

Our challenge is to use fall colors. I have colored this adorable image, Hitching a Ride, with copics and colored pencils. I used some Glossy Accents on his nose and a black glaze pen on his buttons.

Please be sure to stop by Di's DigiDesigns Challenge Blog to see the amazing work by the rest of the DT. This challenge is being sponsored by Joanna Sheen. Stop by the challenge blog for all the details.

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:

City Crafter Challenge Week 83 - Four Legged Friends
Cutie Pie Challenge 5 - Bears
Jen's Digi Stamps Challenge 8 - Autumn/Fall
Paper Sundaes Challenge 95 - Digital Images

Thank you for stopping by.

Stamp: Di's DigiDownloads - Hitching a Ride
Paper: We R Memory Keepers - Autumn Splendor; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran D'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glossy Accents, Black Glaze pen, wood flower pot button, ribbon, twine

Here Comes Santa

2011-11-18T09:00:00.007-05:00

Happy Friday! We have a new release for you over on the StampFairy Blog.

This little cutie is Tommy and he's one of the new images in the Tommy - Here Comes Santa collection. He's colored with copics and colored pencils and I've added some Glamour Dust. I've also added a bow with a button to finish my card.

Here's a picture of the new collection and they're available over in the shop now. Please be sure to stop by the StampFairy Blog to check out the gorgeous work by the rest of the DT. Don't forget there's still plenty of time to play along in our StampFairy Challenge.

Thank you for stopping by.

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Crimbo Crackers Challenge 2 - Make it Sparkle
Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge 83 - Colour Combo of Red & Green
Incy Wincy challenge - Tic Tac Toe (red, Christmas sentiment, ribbon)
Ooh La La Creations Challenge 93 - Bingo (ribbon, diecut, sparkle)
Pretty Little Ribbon Shop challenge 4 - Buttons & Bows
Winter Wonderland Challenge - What a Cutie

Stamp: StampFairy - Tommy Here Comes Santa
Paper: Jillibean Soup - Christmas Eve Chowder; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, EK Success border punch, Nestabilities, Glamour Dust, ribbon, button, floss

A Simply Sassy Sneak Peak

2011-11-16T05:30:00.011-05:00

(Please scroll down for my Divas by Design post)

Hello friends. The Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy set 11 will be released this Saturday in a blog hop, but I have a little sneak peak to share with you today!

This little cutie is called Book Club -- isn't she adorable? I colored this sweet girl with distress inks. I added a seam binding bow with a little apple button and then some punched flowers with pearls. My grandson started kindergarten this year and he loves his teacher (and school, thank goodness). So I thought this sweet image would make a perfect card for his teacher. My daughter can include a gift card for his teacher's favorite little shop or restaurant and my grandson can give it to her for Christmas.

The Simply Sassy set 11 will be available Saturday over at Funky Kits. If you want to see more sneak peaks this week stop by the Simply Sassy DT Blog. And don't forget to mark your calendars for our blog hop this Saturday, November 19. You'll want to start here for the hop.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
2 Sisters Challenge 65 - Anything Goes
Aud Sentiments Challenge 41 - Thank You or Thanksgiving
Corrosive Challenge 137 - Give Thanks
Creative Card Crew Challenge - Thankful
Dutch Dare Challenge DDCC138 - Punch Time
Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge - Be Thankful
Hooked On Crafts Challenge 12 - Somethng Punched
My Sheri Crafts Challenge 73 - Be Thankful
Party Time Challenge 42 - Sketch and/or Thank You
Sentimental Sundays Challenge 81 - Thanksgiving/Thank You
Simon Says Stamp - Thanksgiving/Thanks
Stamp, Scrap, and Doodle Saturday - Thank You
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge 138 - Punch It
Through the Craftroom Door Challenge14 - Giving Thanks
Victorine Originals Challenge 71 - Thanks/Thanksgiving

Stamp: Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy - Book Club
Paper: American Crafts; October Afternoon; Bazzill
Other: Distress Inks, EK Success border and flower punches, seam binding, button, black glaze pen, pearls

Divas by Design Challenge

2011-11-16T04:00:00.010-05:00

Happy Wednesday to all of you. We have a new challenge over on the Divas by Design Challenge Blog and our latest challenge is to create something monochromatic.

I have used Polar Bear by Digi Gardens and colored him using Distress Inks. My snowflake corner is a Memory Box die and the snowflakes are from a My Favorite Things die. I added a couple of gems and then applied lots of Glamour Dust to make this cutie sparkle.

Our Divas by Design challenge is being sponsored by The Digi Garden. Be sure to stop by the challenge blog to see the beautiful work by the rest of the DT. I hope you can play along in our new challenge.

Thank you for stopping by.

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
City Crafter Challenge Week 83 - Four Legged Friend
Craft Your Passion Challenge 54 - Let It Snow
Critter Sketch Challenge 91 - Monochrome
Cutie Pie Challenge 5 - Bears
Delightful Challenges - Snowflakes
Dutch Dare Challenge DDCC138 - Punch Time
Glitter Fairies Challenge 4 - Non-Traditional Christmas
Heart Song Inspirations Challenge 25 - Gold or Glitter
I Did It Creations Challenge 81 - Everybody Loves Teddy
Mami Doodles Challenge 37 - Christmas
Ooh La La Creations Challenge 93 - Bingo (ribbon, diecut, sparkle)
Sweet Stamps Challenge 41 - Non-Traditional Christmas Colors
The Craft Garden November Challenge - Christmas with no red or green

Stamp: The Digi Garden - Polar Bear; sentiment - PTI Signature Christmas
Paper: Little Yellow Bicycle Club - Winter Twig; Bazzill
Other: Distress Inks, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, MFT snowflake die, Memory Box snowflake corner die, gems

Friends Fur-ever

2011-11-14T04:00:00.002-05:00

Happy Monday! We have a new challenge for you over on the Pollycraft Challenge Blog. Our lovely Joey has chosen the theme of Friends, Friendship this week.

I have used Swinging Friends from the Swings and Slides Collection. I love this sweet image. I've colored this cutie and her kitty with copics and colored pencils and then stippled in some clouds. A bow with a button and some pearls were the only embellishments I added.

I hope you play along in our challenge this week. We're being sponsored by Quixotic Paperie. Stop by their shop and check out their fabulous selection of stamping goodies. Also be sure to stop by the Pollycraft Challenge Blog to see all the gorgeous work by the rest of the DT.

Thank you for stopping by.

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Alota Rubber Stamps Challenge 70 - Recipe
Charisma Cardz Challenge 44 - Cutesy
CRAFT Challenge 128 - Cute
Crazy Challenge 93 - Recipe
Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge 46 - Anything Goes with a Digi
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge 31 - Sugar and Spice
Ooh La La Creations Challenge 93 - Bingo (pearls, ribbon, buttons)
Paper Sundaes Challenge 95 - Digital Images
Pretty Little Ribbon Shop Challenge 9 - Buttons and Bows
The Squirrel and the Fox Challenge 5 - Summer

Stamp: Pollycraft - Swings and Slides Collection - Swinging Friends
Paper: Pebbles - Floral Lane; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, seam binding, button, floss, pearls

Guess What's Just Around The Corner ...

2011-11-13T11:15:00.000-05:00

Please join us :)

Hugs, Anita

StampFairy Christmas Scenes

2011-11-11T08:10:00.001-05:00

Happy Friday friends. We have a new release over at StampFairy. Gerda has created some adorable little Christmas scenes.

I have used Lenny Christmas Scenes and colored it with copics and colored pencils. I applied Glossy Accents to their cute noses. I used crackle paint on the lightpost and fence and added some sparkle with Glamour Dust. Do you see that cute sentiment on my card? That's a freebie from Gerda - how sweet is that?

Here's a picture of the new release and you can find all these cuties over in the shop. Be sure to stop by the StampFairy Blog to check out the gorgeous work by the rest of the DT.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
A Gem of a Challenge 33 - Cold & Frosty
Catch the Bug Challenge - Anything Goes
CRAFT Challenge 128 - Cute
Creative Inspirations Paint Challenge - Anything Goes
Do You Stack Up Challenge 45 - Inspired by a Song (We Wish You a Merry Christmas)
Dutch Dare Challenge DDCC128 - Punch Time
Paper Creations Ink Challenge 12 - Holiday Wishes For Kids
Simply Create Challenge 56 - Love You Bear-ly Much
Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge 80 - Fall or Winter Theme

Stamp: StampFairy - Lenny Christmas Scene
Paper: Graphic 45 - Christmas Past Collection; Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glamour Dust, MS fence punch, Nestabilities, Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paint, Memory Box Die, Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter Paint, ribbon, Glossy Accents

All Wrapped Up

2011-11-09T04:00:00.006-05:00

Hello friends. I have managed to get one more Christmas card completed.

I used Sugar Nellie's Simply Sassy All Wrapped Up and colored her with copics and colored pencils. I added distress crackle paint and Glamour Dust to the tree and snowflake corner. I used Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter Paint on the package bows to give them a little sparkle too. I added a seam binding bow and attached a little sentiment tag with a pearl. You can find this sweet Christmas image and lots of other adorable images over at Funky Kits.

Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Card Makin Mamas challenge 32 - Cut It Out
Cupcake Craftroom November Challenge - Sweet Christmas
Delightful Challenge - A Very Sparkly Christmas
Mami doodles Challenge 37 - Christmas
Papertake Weekly Challenge - First Christmas
Party Time Tuesday Challenge 41 - Bling It On

Stamp: Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy - All Wrapped Up
Paper: Graphic 45 - Christmas Past Collection, Jillibean Soup - Christmas Eve Chowder, Bazzill
Other: Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glamour Dust, seam binding, Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter Paint, Fiskars border punch, Memory Box Die - Snowflake Corner, Tim Holtz Die - Tiny Tabs and Tags, Sizzix Die - Christmas Tree, pearl, Tim Holtz Distress Crackle paint