Monday, January 30, 2012

A Few of My Favorite Things

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  

Sunday, January 29, 2012

I'm a Guest Sweet Sunday Stamper!


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

Saturday, January 28, 2012

A Valentine Mouse

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

Friday, January 27, 2012

Be My Valentine

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

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

A Sketch by the Divas

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 

Monday, January 23, 2012

Warm It Up

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

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Let's Party!

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

Friday, January 20, 2012

Be My Valentine

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 

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

ABC Christmas Challenge

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

Monday, January 16, 2012

It's Time For Bingo

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

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Thank You Bunnies

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

Friday, January 13, 2012

Friends are the Flowers of Life - Tiddly Inks Blog Hop

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

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

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Winter Fairy Talva

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

Monday, January 9, 2012

Anything But a Card

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  

Friday, January 6, 2012

Cold and Frosty Hugs

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