Sugar Nellie "Bags of Fashion" Blog Hop

Good morning sweet friends!  I hope you've been enjoying our "Bags of Fashion" blog hop today!

If you've arrived here from my sweet DT sister and amazingly talented Pat then you are in the right place.  If not then you may want to hop over to the Sugar Nellie Blog to start at the beginning.  Aren't you in love with these gorgeous new images?  I haven't picked a favorite yet but today I'm sharing the beautiful ...

Chelsea

I know you're anxious to finish up the hop so I won't list all my card details here (you can find all the info at the bottom of this post).  If you should happen to get lost along the way you can always hop back over to the Sugar Nellie Blog to find the full list.  I hope you remembered to leave comments at each stop so you're in for a chance to win some yummy rubber!!!  All four of these beautiful new images are on sale now over at Funky Kits and right now you can get a special price for the set of 4!  Your next stop is the Sugar Nellie Blog.  

Thanks for joining us today!  Have a wonderful weekend.

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - Chelsea; LCI - sentiment
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Sunny Side; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Martha Stewart doily lace punch, doily, flowers, ribbon

Killer Heels

Hello everyone!  Today I'm participating as a guest designer along with the amazing Ladybug Crafts Ink DT in their latest blog hop!  It's time for a new release at Ladybug Crafts Ink.  There are six new images in the Killer Heels collection and to celebrate the Ladybugs are having a blog hop.

OK, so here are their rules for the hop:

1)  Leave a comment on each of the blogs as you hop
2)  Some of the blogs will have a "letter" for you to collect.  Collect all the letters and once you figure out what the letters spell, send an email to lcichallengeblog.aol.com
3)  Leave a message on their challenge blog telling them which of the six images is your favorite
4)  Display their badge (see above) in your sidebar to help spread the word

You should have arrived here from Diane's blog.  If not, you may want to start over on the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog so that you don't miss any of the stops!

 

Here is the card I made using one of the new images.  I colored the shoes and purse with copics and colored pencils and then added some tiny black beads.  This is my first time at coloring leopard-skin pattern so hopefully I've got it right lol!  I used a Martha Stewart punch-around-the-page and then layered my image onto Bazzill cardstock.  The sentiment is from a previous LCI clear stamp set.  I added a sheer black bow to finish my card.

 

Your next stop on the hop is Susan's blog.  If you should happen to get lost along the way you can always hop over to the challenge blog to get the right order.

 

Thank you so much for hopping along with us today.  Enjoy the hop and good luck!

 

Hugs, Anita

 

Stamps:  Ladybug Crafts Ink - Killer Heels

Paper:  Bazzill

Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, pearls, MS Layered Arches Punches, ribbon  

 

The Wrinklies Blog Hop

Hello everyone.  It's a big day over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge Blog.  Kerry has a new release of stamps and we are having a blog hop to celebrate!

OK, so here are the blog hop rules ... yes, I know, we all hate rules but you gotta have a few lol.

1)  Visit each of the DT members in order and leave a comment on each of their blog hop posts

2)  Once you have finished the hop, leave a comment on the challenge blog telling us which is your most favorite of the new images

3)  Display the blog hop banner on your blog, either in a post or on your sidebar

That's it ... easy peasy, huh?  The hop will close at 12 pm midday GMT on Monday, September 12.  The winners will be announced at 9 am GMT on Tuesday, September 13 on the Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge Blog.  You should have arrived at my blog from Tams' blog.  If not, please go back and start at Kerry's blog.

I have used the new Grow Old With Me Wrinkley stamp on my card today.  I've colored this sweet couple with copics and colored pencils and paper pieced their chair.  I've added some ribbon and a bow.  The sentiment comes with this stamp, along with two other fabulous sentiments. 

Today is my last post as a Ladybug as I have decided to step down from the DT.  This was my very first DT and I want to thank Kerry for giving me the chance to design for her.  You girls have such enormous talent!  We started off as strangers with a love of stamping and have become (I think) a close group of supportive, fabulous friends.  You girls are amazing and I'll still be checking you out in blogland :) 

So, the next DT you want to visit on this hop is the lovely Gaelle.  I hope you enjoy the hop and good luck!

Thank you for stopping by.

Stamp:  Ladybug Crafts Ink - Grow Old With Me Wrinkley
Paper:  October Afternoon; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, black glaze pen, ribbon, embossing folder 

Who Doesn't Love a Sale?

Hello peeps!  Great news ... Ladybug Crafts Ink is having a fabulous sale ... 50% off all stamps!  And the sale has been extended through Monday, September 5.  Be sure to stop by the shop and check it out.

Show Us Your Favorite Stamp

Happy Tuesday to all of you!  We have a new challenge for you over on the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog.  Our lovely Kerry chose the theme for this challenge and she wants to see what you create using your favorite stamp!

I used Roadster Nikki on my card and colored her with copics and colored pencils.  I used Glossy Accents on her sunglasses, the car headlights, and the license plate.  I used a metallic pen on the car bumper and door handle.  Doesn't she look like she's having a fun day with her little dog Buttercup by her side?

Be sure to stop by the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog to see what the amazing DT has created for this challenge.  I hope you ink up your favorite stamp and join in our challenge.   Also be sure to check out the Ladybug Crafts Ink Store because Kerry is running a fabulous sale!

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

Stamp:  LCI - Roadster Nikki
Paper:  Echo Park; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glossy Accents, metallic pen, ribbon, black glaze pen

Summer Birthdays

Happy Tuesday!  We have a new challenge for you over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog.  Our lovely Sue set the challenge this week and she selected summer birthdays. 

I used BFF's Phoebe for my birthday card this week.  I colored this little cutie with copics and colored pencils and cut her out with a nestability.  I used just a little touch of Glamour Dust on the package bow.  I added a butterfly, ribbon and bow, and a few pearls.

Be sure to stop by the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog to see the gorgeous cards the rest of the DT made.  If you played along in our blog hop or challenge last week, you can also check to see if you were one of the lucky winners!

Thank you so much for stopping by.

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
2 Sisters Challenge 46  -  Birthdays
Craft Your Passion Challenge 65  -  Anything Goes
Emerald Faerie Garden Challenge 4  -  Sugar & Spice

Stamp:  LCI - BFF's Phoebe
Paper:  The Girls' Paperie; Bazzill; Marco's
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, Nestabilities, MS butterfly punch, ribbon, pearls

It's Time to Hop!

Hello peeps!  It's another big day at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog.  Kerry has a new release of Christmas stamps so we are having a blog hop to celebrate.  You should have come from Pam's blog.  If you didn't, you can stop by Kerry's blog as she's the first stop on the hop.

Our lovely Amanda chose our theme this week and she chose Christmas in June.  I used the new O Christmas Tree image on my card.  I colored this sweet scene with my copics and colored pencils.  I added some Glamour dust to some of the tree ornaments and Glossy Accents to others.  I punched my snowflakes and added lots of Glamour Dust and a little pearl to each one.  Some ribbon and a bow finished my card.  The sentiment  (along with another sentiment) is included in the set.    

So here are the rules of the hop: 
     -  Display the blog hop banner on your blog
     -  Visit each DT blog and leave a comment on each of the blog hop posts
     -  Leave a comment on the challenge blog stating which of the new stamps is your favorite

So do you want to know what the prizes are?  Well of course you do!  The 1st prize is the full set of all 4 stamps.  Then 5 runners-up will receive one stamp of their choice from the new release.  The winner and runners-up will all be chosen at random.  The hop closes at 12 noon GMT on Monday, July 4 and the winners will be announced at 9 am GMT on Tuesday, July 5.  Please remember you can also enter our challenge this week for a chance to win a stamp.

So your next stop on the hop is the fabulously talented Amanda.

Thank you so much for stopping by. 

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Crafty Ann's Challenge 43  -  Christmas in June
Crafty Hazel Nut's Challenge 26  -  Anything Goes
I Did It Creations Challenge 61  -  Mid year Christmas
Paper Sundaes Challenge 75  -  Sundae Bar (purple/gems)
Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge 61  -  Make it Sparkle


Stamp:  LCI - O Christmas Tree
Paper:  BoBunny; Bazzill; Marco's
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, white acrylic paint, ribbon, snowflake punch, pearls

Lots of Red

Hello friends!  It's Tuesday so that means we have another challenge for you over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog.  This week our lovely Gaelle chose the theme and she's asking that we use red on our cards.  Easy peasy, right?

I used Football Jack and colored him with my copics and colored pencils.  I cut him out with my deckled nestabilities and added some Glossy Accents to his football.  Yes, here in the states this is a soccer ball, but since Jack lives in Scotland, it's a football :)  I added some twine and a button.  The sentiment is from the Sentimental Numbers set. 

Please be sure you stop by the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog to check out the beautiful work by the rest of the DT.  Since our challenge is super easy this week, I hope you can find some time to play along.  You can check out the stamps and all kinds of other goodies over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink shop.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Stamp:  LCI Football Jack and Sentimental Numbers
Paper:  Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Nestabilities, embossing folder, twine, button, Glossy Accents

 

Totally Ladybug Tuesday Challenge #32

Happy Tuesday to all of you lovely peeps:)  We have a new challenge for you over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog.  Our lovely Tams has picked our challenge theme this week and she wants to see you use numbers on your card.

I've used Baby Baby on my card.  I colored this little cutie with copics and colored pencils and added a little Glossy Accents to his zipper pull.  The sentiment and number are from the Sentimental Numbers set.  I've added some turquoise twill stripe ribbon and a few buttons to finish my card.

Please be sure to stop by the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog to see the beautiful work by the rest of the DT.  I hope you can find some time this week to play along in our challenge.  You can find the stamps and ribbon I used on my card here. 

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Stamp:  LCI - Baby Baby and Sentimental Numbers
Paper:  Fancy Pants - Baby Mine; DCWV
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, ribbon, nestabilities, buttons, floss, MS border punch, Glossy Accents

Totally Ladybug Tuesday - Challenge #31

Hello everyone.  It's Tuesday so that means we have a new challenge for you over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog.  This week our lovely Pami got to choose the theme and she's asking us to make something with a male theme.  Yikes, Pami, don't you know those are the hardest cards for me lol?

I used Cheeky Jack on my card and colored him with copics and colored pencils.  I added a touch of Glossy Accents to his tongue and cut him out with my nestabilities.  I added a few buttons and my sentiment, which is also from LCI.  You can find these fabulous stamps and many other goodies over at Ladybug Crafts Ink.    Please be sure you stop by the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog to check out the amazing work by the DT.  I hope you find some time to play along in our challenge this week.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Craft Room Challenge 1  -  Anything Goes
Daisy Doodles Challenge 35  -  Make a Masculine card
Dream Valley Challenge 8  -  Stamp Something
Fussy and Fancy Challenge  - Card for Man or Boy
House of Gilli Challenge 9  -  Use Buttons
Papertake Weekly Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Scrappy Frogs Challenge  -  Happy Birthday
Stamp Man Challenge 24  -  Boys and Men
The Stamping Boutique Challenge 8  -  Men Only
There's Magic in the Air  -  Masculine


Stamp:  LCI Cheeky Jack and Sentimental Numbers
Paper:  Fancy Pants; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, button, twine, Glossy Accents

Embellish It!

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

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

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

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

Thank you so much for stopping by!

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

TLT Challenge 29 - Animals

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

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

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

Thank you so much for stopping by.

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


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

Totally Ladybug Tuesday - Hayley's Way

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

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

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

Thank you so much for stopping by.

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

We're Going Dotty over at Ladybug Crafts Ink

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

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

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

Thank you so much for stopping by.

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


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

TLT Blog Hop

Happy Tuesday friends!  Are you ready for some fun?  It's Totally Ladybug Tuesday and this week the ladybugs are celebrating with a Blog Hop.  Kerry has a new set of stamps and wait until you see them!  You should have arrived here from Pinky's blog.  If you didn't you can go to the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog to find the correct order.     

There are four new sets and I've used Ruffle Shoe set. Aren't these shoes and purse gorgeous? I used copics and colored pencils to color them and then added some Stardust stickles to the flowers on the shoes. I added some tiny little pearls to the purse. I stitched around my image and added some candy dots. I made a little flower rosette by gathering some ribbon and put a pearl brad in the middle of the rosette. What I wouldn't have given for a pair of shoes like this back in the day (sigh).  Since I wouldn't be able to walk in shoes like this without breaking my neck, I'll just have to be content with having these shoes on a stamp, rather than in my closet, lol.  Be sure to check out the inside of my card too.  All the new stamp sets come with fabulous sentiments!

 Here's what you'll need to do to play along in the hop:

- Visit each DT member's blog and leave a comment

- Leave a comment on the Challenge Blog once you have finished the hop

- Display the blog hop banner either in a post or on your sidebar

Check out the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog to find out all the prizes you can win. The hop closes 12 noon GMT on Monday, May 2, and the winners will be announced at 9am GMT on Tuesday, May 3. And if you don't win a prize, you can still enjoy the stamps at a discount price until May 2. You can check out the latest release and the rest of the fabulous Ladybug Crafts Ink stamps here.

Now, the next stop on the hop is Kerry.  So hop on over and check out her beautiful work.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Cooking It Up With Katie #58  -  Show Me a Pink Flowery Lady
Craft Challenge 99  -  Flowers
Crafts and Me Challenge  -  Pink & Sweet
Delicious Doodles Challenge 22  -  Anything Goes
Let's Ink It Up Challenge 13  -  Show Us Your Stitching
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge 2  -  All That Glitters
Paper Sundaes Challenge 66  -  Sundae Bar (sparkle and pearls)
Tuesday Throwdown #46  -  Use brads or eyelets


Stamp:  Ladybug Crafts Ink  -  Ruffle Shoe
Paper:  3bugsinarug - Chloe; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Stardust stickles, Fiskars border punch, black glaze pen, pearls, Pebbles candy dots, ribbon, pearl brad

Anything Goes for TLT

Happy Tuesday everyone.  It's time for another Totally Ladybug Tuesday and this week it's easy peasy ... anything goes.

I've used Catflap Magnum for my card and colored him with copics and colored pencils.  I used some Glossy Accents on his eyes and nose and just a little touch of stickles on the flower.  I added some twine and buttons to finish my card.  He looks like he's pretty upset, doesn't he?  Well, I think maybe someone has been calling him names ...

Here's the inside of my card.  Looks like Magnum is letting everyone know he doesn't need to diet lol!  Make sure you head over to the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog to see the amazing work by the DT.  I hope you can play along in our challenge this week.  And remember, you can find all the fabulous LCI stamps and other goodies here.   Now, check out this last bit of information ...

That's right, we're going to be having a blog hop next week to celebrate a new release.  We'd love for you to post our banner on your blog. 

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Cooking It Up woith Katie #57  -  Easy as 1, 2, 3
Craft Your Passion Challenge 54  -  You've Been Spotted
Crafty Catz Challenge 78  -  Furry Friends
Little Claire's Challenge 5  -  Animals
Paper Pretties PWC149  -  2 PP

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Stamp:  LCI Catflap Magnum
Paper:  Basic Grey; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glossy Accents, StarDust Stickles, twine, buttons, Nestabilities, EK Success paw print punch

TLT - Pami's Celebration

Happy Tuesday to all of you.  First of all, I want to apologize for not having visited your blogs the last few days.  I was out of town and had almost no internet access so I wasn't able to check out your wonderful projects.  I hope to catch up on my visits to your blogs in a day or two.  Hubby and I went to visit friends we hadn't seen in a couple of years.  Our friends live a few miles from Nashville TN and we had so much fun with them.  The weather was beautiful ... almost 90 degrees on Sunday.    There's so much to see and do around Nashville.  I really wish we could have stayed a few more days.  But they're coming back home to visit family in a couple of months so we'll get to see them again soon.

Anway, since it's Tuesday, it's time for a new challenge over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog.  This week our lovely Pami got to choose our challenge ... and she chose celebrations.

I used Birthday Cake Robyn and colored her with copics and colored pencils.  I added some Glamour Dust to her crown, the cake, and the candle flame.  I added some ribbon and a little bow.  Isn't she adorable?  You can find Robyn and all the other LCI goodies here.  Please be sure you stop by the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog to see all the wonderful projects by the talented DT.  I hope you play along in our challenge this week.  Remember, you have a chance to win if you play along.           

                                

Thank you for stopping by.

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Crafty Sentiments  -  Glitter It Up
Desert Island Crafters Challenge 5  -  Ribbon, Glitter, Birthday
Paper Sundaes Challenge 64  -  Childhood Memories
Woodware USA Challenge 22  -  Anything Goes


Stamp:  LCI - Birthday Cake Robyn and Sentimental Numbers
Paper:  October Afternoon; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, MS border punch, Glamour Dust, ribbon

Totally Ladybug Tuesday Challenge 22

Happy Tuesday to all of you.  We have a new challenge for you over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog.  Our lovely Tams got to choose the challenge this week, and she has given us a sketch to follow.

I used a Baby Baby stamp and colored her with copics and colored pencils.  I added some pink dots and Glossy Accents to the blanket.  I gathered some eyelet lace to use around part of my image and added a few buttons to the card.  Be sure you stop by the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog to see the awesome projects made by the DT.  You can find all of the Ladybug Crafts Ink stamps and other goodies here.   I hope you find some time to play along in our challenge this week.

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
CES Challenge 30  -  Children
Corrosive Challenge 110  -  Pastel Colors
Craft Your Passion Challenge 52  -  Anything Goes
Happy Monday Challenge  -  Polka Dots, Checks, Stripes
Mami Doodles Challenge 23  -  Use Punches or Diecuts
Thank you for stopping by.

Stamp:  Ladybug Crafts Ink - Baby Baby
Paper:  Fancy Pants
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, nestabilities, lace, buttons, Glossy Accents, ribbon, pink acrylic paint

The Ladybugs are Making Flowers

Good morning to all of you.  Since it's Tuesday that means we have a new challenge for you over on the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog.  This week our lovely March guest designer, Amanda, chose the theme and she asked that we make our own flowers. 

I used Shopping Nikki and colored her with copics and colored pencils.  I used a metallic pen on her jacket buttons and belt buckle, and  paper-pieced her shopping bags  I used a Fiskars border punch and added some ribbon.  I made my flowers with my EK Success flower punches and added a pearl inside each one. 

Be sure to stop by the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog to see what the super-talented DT created this week.  I hope you find time to make your own flowers and play along in our challenge this week.  Remember, you can find Shopping Nikki and all the other fantastic Ladybug Crafts Ink stamps here.

Thank you for stopping by for a visit.  I hope you can stop by again tomorrow as I'll have another card to share with you.

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Stampin Sisters in Christ Challenge  -  Paper Piecing
2 Sisters Challenge 32  -  Make Your Own Embellishments

Stamp:  LCI - Shopping Nikki
Paper:  My Mind's Eye; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, metallic pen, EK Success flower punches, Fiskars border punch, ribbon, pearls

Totally Ladybug Tuesday Challenge #20

Hi everyone!  Today is Tuesday so that means it's time for another Totally Ladybug Tuesday Challenge.  Our lovely Gaelle selected the challenge this week and she is asking that we go monochromatic.  I really struggled with trying to create something using only one color family, so this was not an easy challenge for me.  But in the end, I think Nikki looks rather lovely, if I do say so myself lol!  

I used Winestool Nikki on my card.  I colored her with copics and colored pencils.  I used lots of Glamour Dust to make her dress and matching shoes sparkle.  I guess I thought she needed lots of glitter so she didn't look too drab with the beige/brown color combo.  I also added some sparkle to her glass.  I used my MS punch for the branches and my flowers were made using EK Success punhes.  I added some pearls to finish my card. 

Be sure to stop by the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog to check out the amazing work by the DT, and I hope you find time to play along in our challenge.  You can find all the wonderful LCI stamps, felt, ribbon, buttons, and more over in the shop. 

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Charisma Cardz Challenge 11  -  To 'Die' For
Cupcake Craft Challenge 134  -  Monochromatic
Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge 51  -  Anything Goes
Let's Ink It Up Challenge 11  -  Diecuts/Punches
My Sheri Crfts Challenge 49  -  Monochromatic

Stamp:  Ladybug Crafts Ink - Winestool Nikki
Paper:  Bo Bunny Double Dots; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, colored pencils, gamsol, Glamour Dust, MS branch punch, EK Success flower punches, Fiskars border punch, pearls