Anything But A Card

Happy Tuesday to all of you. Today is Totally Ladybug Tuesday and that means we have a new challenge for you over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog. Our lovely Mary J chose the theme this week and she asked that we make anything but a card. I recently learned my niece is expecting her first baby so I decided to make a gift card holder so that I can give her a little something.  It's been a very long time but I can still remember how excited I was to start shopping for baby things. Well, I guess it hasn't been that long ago after all ... because I was just as bad about shopping for my first grandchild lol!

I used an image from the Baby Baby set for my gift card holder.  I colored the image with copics and colored pencils and used my Stardust pen on the zipper pull.  I cut out my image and matting layers with my Nestabilities.  I've included the dimensions in case you would like to make one of these holders.  They're super easy.

Cut your cardstock 4 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches and score at 3 1/2 and 7 inches.  Cut the last portion of the holder at an angle.  Decorate the holder as you like.  The belly band is 1 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches.  Wrap the belly band around the holder and adhere the ends.  If you are decorating with additional paper on the inside of the holder, wrap your belly band after all your paper layers have been adhered.  Be sure to leave a little "wiggle" room so the belly band isn't too tight.  I adhered my image over the overlapping ends of the belly band so that they're not seen.


                                                                                                            

Be sure to apply some adhesive along the bottom edge of the angle-cut portion so that it will adhere to the middle portion of the holder.  That way your gift card can't slip out of the bottom of the holder.                                                                         

Please stop by the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog so you can check out all the amazing projects by the rest of the talented DT.  I hope you find time to play along in our challenge this week.

Thank you so much for stopping by.



I'm entering my gift card holder in these challenges:
A Spoonful of Sugar Challenge 139  -  Anything But a Card
Simon Says  -  Anything But a Card
WhoopsiDaisy Challenge  -  Free and Easy

Stamp:  LCI - Baby Baby
Paper:  DCWV, Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Stardust pen, Nestabilities 

Cozy Little Chickadees

Hello Friends.  Yes, it's finally Friday.  That day of the week we all look so forward to.

I have a new card to share with you.  I used Meljen's Designs Cozy Little Chickadees on my card today and colored it with colored pencils and gamsol.  I added stickles to the snow and some Glossy Accents on the chickadee beaks.  I used the lace hearts border punch and added some ribbon and a bow.  A few pearls in the corners and my card was done.  A clean and simple card that didn't take a whole lot of time ... just what I needed lol!

Please be sure you stop by the Meljen's Designs Challenge and Inspiration Blog to see the fantastic projects made by the DT this week, and check out the new challenge while you're there.  You can find Cozy Little Chickadees and all the other adorable Meljen's Designs stamps at Whimsy Stamps.  In case you didn't know, all of Meljen's Designs digi stamps are 20% off this weekend.  Here's the latest Meljen's Designs release.  Aren't they just the cutest?

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

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
Critter Sketch Challenge 51  -  Critter
Delightful Challenges  -  Get Punchy
Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge 46  -  Nature
Do You Stack Up Challenge 6  -  Ribbons 
ECP Challenge 31  -  Love
Stampin Sisters in Christ Challenge 75  -  Signifies Love without Words
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge 97  -  Hearts Gone Wild

Stamp:  Whimsy Stamps Meljen's Designs  -  Cozy Little Chickadees
Paper:  Cosmo Cricket; Bazzill
Other:  Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Nestabilities, MS lace heart punch, StarDust stickles, pearls, ribbon

Simply Sassy

Hello friends!  Today is my first post as a guest DT for the Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy Design Team Inspiration Blog.     

I used Hippie Chick on my card today.  She was actually the very first Simply Sassy image I saw and I immediately fell in love with her.  I mean, how could you resist, right?  I used copics and colored pencils to color the image.  I added StarDust Stickles to some of the flowers in her hair and added tiny little pearls to the blue flowers in her hair.  I've used Glossy Accents on her lips but I don't think it really shows in the picture.  All of my papers are stitched and distressed with Tim Holtz distress ink.  I added some crocheted lace to my card and also used that to make a flower embellishment.  I added a pearl button to the flower and placed smaller pearls on my punched flowers and the butterfly.  You can find Hippie Chick and all of the gorgeous Simply Sassy stamps over at Funky Kits.

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
2 Sisters Challenge 25  -  The World is Our Oyster
CCEE1105 Stampers Challenge  -  Use a Punch
Pear Tree Challenge 35  -  Free For All
Sew Many Challenges 42  -  Anything Goes
Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge 41  -  Self-Made Flowers

Stamp:  Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy  -  Hippie Chick
Paper:  Graphic 45, Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran D'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, pearl button, Martha Stewart butterfly punch, crocheted lace, EK Success flower punch, pearls, Glossy Accents, StarDust Stickles, Tea Dye Distress Ink

Blog Hop Winner

Thanks for stopping by today.  It's time to announce the winner of the Lovey Pup image that I used on this card.

I had my husband pick a number and ...

                                                  the winner is ... #20  Laura

Congratuations Laura!  Please contact me using the email address in my sidebar.  I would appreciate it if you would use the words Blog Hop Winner in the subject line when you email me.

If you participated in the blog hop last week, then be sure to go to the Meljen's Designs Challenge and Inspiration Blog to see if you were a winner there.  And there's still time to participate in our current challenge.

Thank you for stopping by.

Totally Ladybug Tuesday

It's a Totally Ladybug Tuesday which can only mean one thing ... we have a new challenge posted for you over at the Ladybug Crafts Challenge Blog.  Our lovely Hayley chose the challenge this week and the theme she asked us to use is ... Love is in the Air. 

I used Nikki and Ben Under the Mistletoe  for my card today.  I love it when I can use stamps for more than their intended purpose.  By simply masking off the mistletoe, this stamp makes a perfect image for a Valentine's Day card.  I used copics and colored pencils to color my image.  I added a little stickles to the flower on Nikki's hat and used my Stardust pen on Ben's watch for some sparkle.  I outlined my heart sentiment with Glamour Dust.  I used some white crocheted lace and a little red heart-shaped button to finish my card.

Please be sure you visit the Ladybug Crafts Challenge Blog to see the beautiful projects the rest of the DT created.  I hope you find some time this week to play along with us in our challenge. 

Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  LCI - Nikki and Ben Under the Mistletoe; PTI - Simple Little Things
Paper:  BoBunny; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran D'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Stardust pen, Nestabilities, Glamour Dust, lace, button, Stardust stickles

A Little Reminder

I just wanted to remind you that the Meljen's Designs Lots-o-Lovin Blog Hop ends tomorrow, Feburary 8, at 8 pm eastern time.  You can find all the details in my post here.  I'll be announcing the random winner of the Meljen's Designs Lovey Pup image here on my blog Wednesday, February 9.

Thanks for stopping by!

Longing Tilda

Happy Sunday to all of you.  I hope you're staying nice and warm wherever you are.  It snowed yesterday and it looks like we may get more snow tomorrow ... enough already!  We've really had a lot of snow this winter and I'm done with it, lol.  I decided to stay in and catch up on my card-making since the weather was nasty.

I colored Longing Tilda with my prismacolor pencils and added some Glamour Dust around my image.  I added a bow and some chocolate pearls to finish my card.  Very clean and simple. 

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

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
2 Sisters Challenge 25  -  The World is Our Oyster
Belli Challenge 110  -  Jewelry
Just Magnolia and HAnglar STanglar Week 92  -  Anything Goes with optional Flowers
Magnolia Stamp Lovers  -  Glitter Challenge
Paper Play Week 5  -  Stamp it Out
Papertake Weekly  -  Anything Goes
Sew Many Challenges 42  -  Anything Goes
Totally Stampalicious  -  No Occasion

Stamp:  Magnolia Longing Tilda
Paper:  Fancy Pants; Bazzill
Other:  Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Nestabilities, ribbon, pearls, Glamour Dust, flower punch

Meljen's Designs Lots-O-Lovin' Blog Hop

Hello and thank you for stopping by for the party.  The hop starts today, February 3 at 8:00 am eastern time and ends February 8 at 8:00 pm eastern time.  So, what are we celebrating?  Well, Meljen's Design Team has added 3 lovely new team members ... yay!  The new designers are Candace, Darsie, and Robbie and you'll get to see their amazing work when you stop by their blogs.

If  you've arrived here from the Meljen's Designs Challenge and Inspiration Blog,  then you're in the right place.  If not, then go there to start the blog hop.

And what are the prizes you can win on this blog hop, you ask?  Well, there's One Grand Prize of four digis of the winner's choice.  You have to complete the entire blog hop and leave some love on each of the Design Team member's blogs in order to be eligible for the Grand Prize.  Be sure you finish your hop at the Meljen's Designs Challenge and Inspiration Blog for this prize.

You can also win a prize just by leaving a comment on my blog.  I will be giving away a Lovey Pup (see below) image to one lucky random winner ... so you have more chances of winning in this hop!  The other dt members are also giving away an image on their blogs.   

I used Lovey Pup on my card today.  He's so cute, who wouldn't love receiving a card with this adorable puppy?  I used my copics and colored pencils and added a little stickles to some of the hearts.  I added a doily and  used my Martha Stewart lace heart punch for the border.  A bow with a little button finished it off.

In case you get lost along the way here's the order of the blog hop:

Anita   -  you're here
Audrey
Candace
Cheryl
Darsie
Dee
Dianna
Jessica
Lauretta
Lisa
LisaM (guest dt)
Marlena
Melissa
Nicole
Robbie
Sandy
Meljen's Designs Challenge and Inspiration Blog

Now don't forget we also have a new challenge for you over at Meljen's Designs Challenge and Inspiration Blog.  And here's a peak at Melissa's latest release which can be found over at Whimsy Stamps.

Don't forget to leave a comment.  I will be announcing the random winner of Lovey Pup here on my blog on February 9 at 10:00 am eastern time.  So your next stop on this hop is Audrey's blog.  Thank you so much for stopping by today!

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
Bunny Zoe's Challenge 8  -  Love is in the Air
City Crafter Challenge Week 42  -  All You Need Is Love
Corrosive Challenge 101  -  Button It Up
Creatalicious Challenge 18  -  Ribbon and Lace
Creative Craft World  -  Love Card Challenge
Cute Card Thursday Challenge 150  -  Banish the Blues
Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge 45  -  Valentine
Mami Doodles Challenge 19  -  The Magic of Love
Paper Crafting Journey Challenge 3  -  Love is in the Air
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge 46  -  Hearts A Flutter
Simon Says  -  Love is in the Air
Simply Create 36  -  Give Your Heart Away
Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge 40  -  Valentine Card
The Cheerful Stamp Pad Challenge 10  -  Be My Valentine

Stamps:  Whimsy Stamps Meljen's Designs - Lovey Pup; Inky Antics (sentiment)
Paper:  We R Memory Keepers; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Star Dust pen, doily, Star Dust stickles, nestabilities, MS lace heart punch, ribbon, button, floss