Fun In The Sun

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Hello sweeties!  It's Tuesday so that means we have a new inspiration post over on the By LORi Designs Blog.

I used this adorable Lollipop Tube Dude Taylor (oh yes, say that 3 times real fast lol!)  Anyway, he looks like he's ready for the beach, doesn't he?  I colored him with copics and colored pencils and used some Glossy Accents on his swimming mask.  You can find lots of other great summer images by Lori in her shop here.  Be sure to stop by the By LORi Designs Blog to see what the rest of the DT is sharing today.  I know you'll find lots of inspiration over there :)  If you love Lori's images as much as I do, you may want to enter my Birthday Blog Candy for a chance to win a $20 gift voucher to the By LORi Designs Digital Stamps Shop ... but hurry, my candy closes August 8!     

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita


I would like to enter my card in these challenges:

Crafty Creations Challenge 232  -  Summer
Creative Fingers Challenge 1  -  Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations Challenge 224  -  Bingo  (twine/ribbon, buttons, sentiment)
Cute Card Thursday Challenge 279  -  Beside The Seaside
Delicious Doodles Challenge 46  -  Summertime
Glitter N Sparkle Challenge 43  -  Clean and Simple
Kitty Bee Aloha Friday Challenge 4  -  Summer
Stamp n Doodle Challenge  -  Summer's Here
The Pink Elephant Challenge TPE210  -  Masculine

Stamps:  By LORi Designs - Lollipop Tube Dude Taylor
Paper:  Carta Bella - Beach Boardwalk; Bazzill 
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glossy Accents, ribbon, button

CC Designs August Preview - Day Three

Happy Tuesday and welcome to my blog.  We are continuing to share previews of the CC Designs August stamps.  

Today's card features one of our Drozy's Darlings images ... Glenda.  I colored her with copics and colored pencils  and used a metallic pen on the hat buckle.  The sentiment is from our new stamp set Tickled Pink Fright Night Sentiments.  Be sure to stop by the CC Designs Blog to see what the rest of the DT is sharing today, and while you're there be sure to sign up for a chance to win! 

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  CC Designs - Drozy's Darlings Glenda and Tickled Pink Fright Night Sentiments
Paper:  Creative Imaginations - Hallow's Eve; Kraft; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, ribbon, floss, charm

The Greeting Farm's August Previews

Hello and happy Monday to all of you!  Today we're sharing some sneak peeks of the fabulous August release over on the Greeting Farm Blog.  

This new stamp is Birthday Anya 3.  Isn't she a cutie?  I colored Anya with copics and colored pencils.  On my first card I also used TGF's Film & Polaroid Die to diecut the heart.  Be sure to stop by the Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of this amazing team is sharing today.  While you're there, be sure to enter your name for a chance to win beautiful Birthday Anya 3!

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Card 1
Stamps:  The Greeting Farm - Birthday Anya 3; CC Designs Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR Stamps
Paper:  My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline - Howdy Doody
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, doily, TGF Film & Polaroid Die, button, twine

Card 2
Stamps:  The Greeting Farm - Birthday Anya 3; PTI (sentiment)
Paper:  My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline - Howdy Doody; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, pearls, McGill Tab Punch, EK Success flower punches, ribbon

CC Designs August Preview - Day One

Good morning to all of you!  I hope you're having a fabulous weekend.  Today starts the previews of the CC Designs release of new stamps and dies for August.  Once again, we've got a great selection and I know you're going to love them!

Today I'm using the adorable CC Designs Book Abigail ... isn't she a perfect image for those back-to-school and teacher cards?  I colored her with copics and colored pencils.  The sentiment is from the School Logos stamp set; this set has lots of fabulous school-related sentiments.  I also used the CC Designs Cutter Guys Die for the eyeglasses.  Be sure to stop by the CC Designs Blog to see what the rest of the DT is sharing with you.  And please stop back each day this week to see the rest of the CC Designs August previews!

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
613 Avenue Create Challenge 30  -  Anything Goes

Stamps:  CC Designs - Book Abigail and School Logos
Paper:  October Afternoon - Fly A Kite and Thrift Shop; Fancy Pants - ABCs; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, CC Designs Cutters Guys Die (glasses), MFT Notebook Edge Die, paperclip die

TGF's Farm Fresh Friday - The Great Outdoors

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Hello sweet friends.  This is my second post for today so you will need to scroll down to see my previous post.  Today starts a new Farm Fresh Friday challenge over on the Greeting Farm Blog.  Our sweet Peggy chose our theme this week and she wants to see ... the great outdoors! 

I used this cute little Surfer Ian on my card today.  I colored him with copics and colored pencils and used a metallic pen on his necklace.  My papers are by Little Yellow Bicycle - love the blues and greens!  I added some twine and a diecut sun with a button to finish my card.  Please be sure to stop by the Greeting Farm Blog to see what this awesome DT has created for today!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  The Greeting Farm - Surfer Ian; MFT - sentiment
Paper:  Little Yellow Bicycle - Splash; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, metallic pen, Lifestyles Nesting Circles, MFT Dienamic - sun, twine, button

Sunny Smiles Just For You

Happy Friday to all of you!  Today I'm showing another Summer Adorable digi from Sugar Nellie.  This little cutie is called Summer Smiles

I colored her with my copics and colored pencils and used just a bit of StarDust Stickles on her blouse and shoes.  My papers are by Echo Park and I really love the cheery colors in this 6x6 pad.  The leafy flourish is by Memory Box and the butterflies are by CC Designs Cutters and Impression Obsession dies.  You can find this digi and the rest of the gorgeous Sugar Nellie stamps over at Funky Kits.

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge 152  -  Pennants
CRAFT Challenge 217  -  For The Girls
Crafter's Cafe Challenge 21  -  Anything Goes
Rhedd & Rosie's Challenge 11  -  Anything Goes
Wags n Whiskers Challenge 109  -  Photo Inspiration
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge  -  Use 2 or More Diecuts

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - Summer Adorable Summer Smiles; CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR Stamps
Paper:  Echo park - Hello Summer; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, StarDust Stickles, pearls,  CC Designs Cutter - Butterfly Border, Memory Box Die - Lavish Branch, Impression Obsession Die - Butterflies

Life Is Sweeter With You

Hello sweet friends!  It's Tuesday so that means we have a new inspiration post over on the By LORi Designs Blog.

I used one of Lori's newest images, Puddle Jumper Lollipop Boy.  Isn't he a doll?  I colored him with copics and colored pencils and added some Glossy Accents on his lollipop.  A very CAS card with some twine, scrap dp, and a few buttons.  Be sure to stop by the By LORi Designs Blog to see what the rest of the DT is sharing today!

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you're having a fabulous day!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge 151  -  Let's Hear It For The Boys
Addicted To Stamps and More Challenge 54  -  CAS
Great Impressions July Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Here Come The Boys Challenge 56  -  Anything Goes
Paper Makeup Stamps Digi Makeover Challenge 98  -  Color It

Stamps:  By LORi Designs - Puddle Jumper Lollipop Boy; CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR
Paper:  MME - Fly a Kite; Bazzill; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glossy Accents, border punch, twine, buttons
 

Have A Bright, Sunshiney Day

Happy Monday friends!  I hope you had a wonderful weekend with lots of gorgeous, sunny weather :)  Today I'm sharing a card using another new release by Time For Tea Designs.

This image is Beach Girl and I'm not sure where she is right now but I would love to be there lol!  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and added some twine and a button.  The little sunglasses are from an Impression Obsession die that I recently picked up.  I did add some Glossy Accents to give them some shine.  The sentiment is by CC Designs.  You can find Beach Girl and the rest of Jo's fabulous images in her Etsy Shop.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
C is for Challenge #2  -  Summer
CRAFT Challenge 216  -  Inspiration Photo
Hobbycutz Challenge 11  -  Summer
Kitty Bee Aloha Friday Challenge 4  -  Summer
Simon Says Stamp Challenge  -  By the Sea
Victorine Originals Challenge 64  -  Summer Colors
Wags n Whiskers Challenge 108  -  Summer Fun

Stamps:  Time For Tea Designs - Beach Girl; CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR Stamps
Paper:  Fancy Pants - Beach Bum; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glossy Accents, twine, button, Star Dust Stickles, Impression Obsession Die - glasses  
 

Birthday Wishes

Hello sweet friends.  I hope you're having a wonderful weekend so far.  Today I have a new card to share featuring one of Sugar Nellie's new Summer Adorable digis.

This little sweetie is Ballet Student and I colored her with copics and colored pencils.  Isn't she a pretty little thing?  She makes such a wonderful birthday card for a girl ... young or old!  I added some ribbon and a bow and a few flowers.  You can find Ballet Student and the rest of the new Summer Adorable collection over at Funky Kits.

Thank you for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Crafting When We Can Challenge 49  -  Floral
Crafty Cardmakers Challenge 96  -  Birthday

Stamp:  Sugar Nellie - Summer Adorable Ballet Student; PTI - sentiment
Paper:  Bella Blvd - Sand & Surf; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, ribbon, MS branch punch, WOC flowers

Happy National Lollipop Day!

Happy National Lollipop Day!  How does a By LORi Designs blog hop sound to help celebrate such a FUN and YUMMY day?  Who doesn't LOVE lollipops?!?  To help get the party started, Lori has created not ONE but TWO new images featuring lollipops!  YAY!!!

 

We would like to introduce you to Pedal Pusher Lollipop Girl and Puddle Jumper Lollipop Boy!  They are both available for sale in the shop today and can be found here.  

And here's the card I made using the sweet and adorable Pedal Pusher Lollipop Girl.  Now what's a hop without PRIZES?

Grand Prize:  Pedal Pusher Lollipop Girl and Puddle Jumper Lollipop Boy
2nd Prize:  Pedal Pusher Lollipop Girl
3rd Prize:  Puddle Jumper Lollipop Boy

Three random winners will be chosen.  All you need to do is leave some love at each stop along the hop.  You have until 11:59 EST on Sunday (July 21st) to leave comments for a chance to win!  Winners will be announced on the BLD Blog on Monday (July 22nd).  Good luck to all and Happy Hopping!

Hugs, Anita

Farm Fresh Friday - Lace and Pearls

Good morning and happy Friday!  We have a new Farm Fresh Friday Challenge over on the Greeting Farm Blog.  It was our lovely Maria Therese's turn to choose the challenge this week and she wants to see some lovely lace and pearls.  These are two of my favorite embellishments so I really had fun with this one!  

I used the gorgeous Miss Anya Garland on my card and colored her with copics and colored pencils.  I used some Star Dust Stickles on her heart garland.  The heart is from TGF's new Film and Polaroid Die.  My papers are some older My Mind's Eye.  I thought these colors worked perfectly for her and it always makes me happy to be able to use some older dp from my stash.  Makes me feel less guilty about all the new pads I'm always bringing home lol!  Yes, I am a paper hoarder :)  OK, be sure to stop by the Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of the amazing DT is sharing today!  I hope you find some time to get inky this week and play along with us.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Card Mania Challenge 25  -  Pearls and/or Gems
Charisma Cardz Challenge 28  -  Girly
Created With Love Challenge 50  -  Anything Goes
DRS Challenge 79  -  Lucky Stripes

Stamps:  The Greeting Farm - Miss Anya Garland; Precious Remembrance Shop - Friend Stamp Set
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Union Square; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, lace, pearls, Star Dust Stickles, ribbon, TGF Film & Polaroid die

Baby Boo's Shower Hop

Good morning Jessica ... and everyone else too!  I hope you're having lots of fun hopping along through Baby Boo's Shower Hop.  As I'm sure all of you know by now, our fabulous Jessica is expecting a new addition to her wonderful family soon and here's the card I made for her:   

 

I used Baby Anya and Ian to make my card ... I love this little giraffe!  So anyway, I first "met" Jessica when she emailed me to ask if I would be interested in joining TGF's DT.  I've had the pleasure of getting to know Jess over the past year and she is such an AMAZING person!  Jess, whenever you mention your family it is so obvious that you are crazy in love with all of them!  I know how much you are all looking forward to Baby Boo being a part of your family and I just have to say ... Baby Boo couldn't ask for a more loving family to be born into.  So I just want to say 'Congratulations' to you, Chris, and your sweet children on the upcoming birth of Baby Boo!

 

OK, now onto the hop.  You should have arrived here from Suzanne's blog.  If you didn't, you may want to hop over to the Greeting Farm Blog to start at the beginning.  Your next stop on the hop will be Jo's blog.

 

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the hop!

 

Hugs, Anita

 

Stamps:  The Greeting Farm - Baby Anya and Ian

Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Sugar & Spice; Bazzill; Neenah

Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Star Dust Stickles, ribbon, embossing folder, button, floss

You're Too Sweet

Happy Thursday to all of you!  Today I'm sharing a card featuring a new release by Time For Tea Designs.  

This sweet image is called Girl With Giant Ice Cream.  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and added some Glossy Accents to her sunglasses for some shine.  My papers are by Authentique ... I just love these soft, muted colors!  I added some ribbon, a button, and some pearls.  The sentiment is by CC Designs.  You can find this image, along with the rest of Jo's adorable digis over in her Etsy Shop.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Challenges 4 Everybody 24  -  Anything Goes
Crafting By Design Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Crafting Musketeers Challenge 3  -  Ribbons & Pearls

Stamps:  Time For Tea Designs - Girl With Giant Ice Cream; CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR
Papers:  Authentique - Sweetness; Kraft
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glossy Accents, ribbon, buttons, pearls  

You Make My Heart Spin

Good afternoon friends.  Since it's Tuesday that means we have a new inspiration post over on the By LORi Designs Blog. 

This adorable image is Lollipop Prue and I think she's sooo cute!  I colored her with copics and colored pencils.  I cut her out and added dimension dots so that she's popped up off the embossed background.  I cut the hearts with a Spellbinders die.  I don't often make cards with so much white space but I actually like the way it turned out.  Be sure to stop by the By LORi Designs Blog to see what the rest of the DT sweeties are sharing today!

Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
CMC Copic Challenge 72  -  Anything Goes
Created With Love Challenge 50  -  Anything Goes
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge 7  -  Just For Girls
Southern Girls Challenge 73  -  No Spoolin
Sweet Stamps Challenge 126  -  Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 156  -  Anything Goes

Stamps:  By LORi Designs - Lollipop Prue; CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR
Paper:  Doodlebug Designs (scraps); Beckett Expression
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, embossing folder, Spellbinders die

CC Designs' Make It Monday

Happy Monday everyone!  Today over on the CC Designs Blog I'm sharing a little summer project I made using one of their new stamps.  So I thought I'd also share it here on my blog.

You will need small brown paper bags and any embellishments you want to add.  I chose to use ribbon, a button, and some twine.  You'll also need a stamp pad and your choice of stamps.

Since I made my bags for an outdoor BBQ, I decided to use the ant stamp from the Webbie's Words Ants Go Marching Sentiments Rubber Stamps.  So the first step is to stamp your image(s) on the brown paper bag.

Then I added my ribbon and tied on the button using a piece of twine.

To finish the bag all you need to do is add a folded napkin and some plastic utensils.  I think these would also be cute to stick in your kids' lunchbags!

Thank you for stopping by today!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my project in this challenge:
RCC83  -  Celebrate Your Heritage

Stamp:  CC Designs - Webbie's Words Ants go Marching Sentiments Rubber Stamps
Other:  Brown paper bag, ribbon, button, twine, napkin and plastic utensils

Sugar Nellie's "Summer Adorables" Launch Day Blog Hop

Good morning to all of you!  I hope you've been enjoying our "Summer Adorables" blog hop today.

If you arrived here from my amazingly talented teammate Lisa 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.  Are you as in love with our new Summer Adorables as I am?  I think they're all absolutely gorgeous!  So today I made a card using the beautiful ...

A Little Bit Shy

I know you're anxious to hop so I won't bore you with the details of my card (you can find all the info at the bottom of this post).  Be sure to leave comments at each stop so that you have a chance to win some yummy rubber!  If you happen to get lost along the way, just hop over to the Sugar Nellie Blog to find the full list.  You can find all the new Summer Adorable images over at Funky Kits now!  OK, your next stop is Fiona and I know you're going to love her beautiful creation! 

Thank you for hopping with us today.  I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - A Little Bit Shy; CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR Stamps
Paper:  Carta Bella - Cool Summer; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, doily, twine, buttons, yo yo flower

Just Because

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Happy Friday to all of you!  Today I have a Sugar Nellie card to share with you.  I love Sugar Nellie's Fairy Glen collection and this little sweetie is one of the newest additions to these beautiful fairies. 

She is called No Shell Like Home and I colored her with copics and colored pencils.  I added lots of Glamour Dust to her fairy wings and the flowers she's wearing.  I also added a diecut flourish and some pretty roses with pearls.

I hope you stop back tomorrow as we're having a fabulous Sugar Nellie blog hop!

Thank you for stopping by.  Have a fabulous weekend!

Hugs, Anita
 
I would like to enter my card in these challenges:  
Aud Sentiments Challenge 84  -  Two Words
Creative Fingers Challenge 1  -  Anything Goes
Totally Papercrafts Challenge 175  -  Things with Wings

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - No Shell Like Home; PTI - sentiment
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Breeze; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, MFT Dienamic - Layered Rose; Cheery Lynn Designs - Mini Fanciful Flourish

Farm Fresh Friday - Punches and/or Die Cuts

Good morning and happy Friday to all of you!  We have a new Farm Fresh Challenge starting today over on the Greeting Farm Blog.  It was my turn to choose the theme and I chose punches and/or dies ... easy peasy right?

I used the adorable Cheeky Lessons on my card.  I just love this sassy little gal!  I colored her with copics and colored pencils.  I also used TGF's new Film & Polaroid Die.  My papers are by My Mind's Eye and the sentiment is from PTI.  Be sure to stop by the Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of the team is sharing over there.  I hope you find some time to play along in our challenge this week!

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Creative Creations Challenge 14  -  For You Teacher

Stamps:  The Greeting Farm - Cheeky Lessons; PTI - sentiment
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - School Daze; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, TGF Film & Polaroid die, ribbon

Yumi & Fumi Handmade 1st Birthday Blog Hop Celebration

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Good morning to all of you!  Today we are celebrating Yumi & Fumi Handmade's 1st Birthday with a blog hop and I want to thank Leanne for inviting me to play along with her amazing Design Team!  I've just recently discovered their stamps and I have to say ... they're adorable!  As you hop through the blogs today and see the Y & FH images I'm sure you'll agree that their images are fabulous! 

Leanne asked us to make our celebration cards using this photo for inspiration.  Wow, what a gorgeous picture, right?  Such warm, bright colors in this photo.  

So here's the card I made using Fumi with Turtle.  I love this cute little image :)  If you want to know more details about my card you can find them below.  Please head over to the Y&FH Blog for the complete list of blog stops to find your next stop.  You can also find all the details about prizes, etc. while you're there.  Be sure to leave a comment at each blog along the way in order to be eligible to win :)

Thank you for stopping by and enjoy the hop!

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  Y&FH - Fumi w/Turtle; CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Abbey Road; Neenah; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, doily, Star Dust Stickles, Pebbles flower 

CC Designs July Review

Good morning friends!  Today over on the CC Designs Blog we are sharing some new projects featuring the fabulous images from the CC Designs July release.

I used this sweet CC Designs Swiss Pixie Summer Swing Birgitta and colored her with copics and colored pencils.  The sentiment is from AmyR's Sweet Summer Sentiments - this stamp set has tons of fabulous sentiments.  I can tell this set is going to be one of my favorite go-to sentiment sets.  I used some of my older My Mind's Eye papers and added a doily, some ribbon, and a few buttons.  Be sure to stop by the CC Designs Blog to see what the rest of the DT is sharing!

Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
The Pink Elephant Challenge TPE207  -  Woodgrain

Stamps:  CC Designs - Swiss Pixie Summer Swing Birgitta and AmyR's Sweet Summer Sentiments
Paper:  My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline - Dolled Up; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, doily, ribbon, floss, buttons

Happy Summer

Good afternoon friends!  Well, it's Tuesday so that can only mean one thing ... we have a new inspiration post over on the By LORi Designs Blog.

I thought I would use one of Lori's adorable new digis, Lollipop Tubin' Tolla.  Isn't she a cutie?  Lori just recently added six new summer Lollipop digis and you can find all of them here.  I colored Tolla with copics and colored pencils.  And since Tolla just recently had a pedicure I made sure I colored her toenails pink and added some Glossy Accents to make them shiny.  I know you can't really see that in the photo, but believe me they're pink and shiny lol!  Be sure to stop by the By LORi Designs Blog to see what the rest of our DT is sharing today.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Aud Sentiments Challenge 84  -  Two Words
Card Crafter's Circle Challenge 82  -  Ice Ice Baby
Crafty Catz Challenge 190  -  It's Child's Play
Get Inky Challenge 8  -  Summer Sun Fun
Eureka Stamps 47  -  Hitting The Beach
Paper Makeup Stamps Digi Makeover Challenge 96  -  Anything Goes
DRS Challenge 77  -  Summer Sun, Summer Fun
Sunday Stamps SSC53  -  Color Challenge

Stamps:  By LORi Designs - Lollipop Tubin' Tolla; CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR
Paper:  Echo Park - Paradise Beach; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, button, Glossy Accents, MFT die-namics sun die  
 

Celebrate

Good morning to all of you.  Yes, I do realize that the Independence Day celebrations have come gone here in the States, but I do have one more card I wanted to share with you.

This little cutie is Lollipop Independence Julie.  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and then added just a tiny bit of Glamour Dust to the stars and ruffle on her dress.  My papers are by Authentique and I love their 6 x 6 patriotic pad.  A very CAS card with a little bit of hemp and a few diecut stars.  Don't forget you can find Julie and tons of other sweet & summery images over in the By LORi Designs Digi Shop.  

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges
2 Sisters Challenge 151  -  Red,White & Blue
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards #42  -  4th of July
Craft Lovin' Challenge Blog  -  Independence Day Challenge #3
Creative Inspirations Challenge 221  -  Red, White and Blue
Cute Card Thursday #276  -  Stars and/or Stripes
Digi Haven Challenge  -  Red, White & Blue
Milk Coffee Challenge  -  Use Country Flag Colors
QKR Stampede Challenge #46  -  Rock the Red, White & Blue
Ribbon Carousel Challenge RCC83  -  Celebrate Your Heritage
Stamp N Doodle Challenge  -  Independence Day

Stamps:  By LORi Designs - Lollipop Independence Julie; PTI - sentiment
Paper:  Authentique - Pride; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, hemp, MFT die-namic star die

Have A Special Birthday

Good morning friends!  I hope you're enjoying your weekend.  We have been getting so much rain in our area and the weather report shows rain almost every day for the next week.  Geez, I think I need to get started on that ark!  Well I know you didn't stop by to hear me complain about the weather so let me share a card I made using one of the new Sugar Nellie fairies.

This little sweetie is called A Little Bit Of Gossip ... isn't she adorable?  I used my copics and colored pencils to color her and then added some Glamour Dust to her flowers and wings.  I also added some Glossy Accents to the little lady bug.  My papers are by Maja Design (thanks Elaine) and they're such gorgeous papers that I really want to just hoard them.  But I've been trying to make myself use them lol.  I added a bow, some pearls, and a birthday sentiment to finish my card.  You can find this lovely fairy over at Funky Kits.  

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Addicted To Stamps & More #52  -  Make Your Mark
Crafting For All Seasons Challenge 55  -  Make It Girly
Emerald Fairies Challenge 45  -  Happy Birthday
Glitter n Sparkle Challenge 40  -  Fantasy/Fairy Tale
Hanna and Friends Challenge 175  -  Birthday
OOZAK Challenge #17  -  Anything Goes with a Girlie Theme
Stacey's Birthday Linky Party

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - A Little Bit Of Gossip; Whimsy Stamps - Party Mini Letter Seals
Paper:  Maja Design - Vintage Spring Basics; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, circle punch, ribbon, pearls, Liquid Pearls   

CC Designs July Release

Hello friends!  I just wanted to let you know that C.C. Designs' new July stamps and dies are now available over in the store .  Happy shopping!

Hugs, Anita

Celebrate

Hello sweet friends.  For those of you in the States, I hope you had a fabulous holiday!  We went to a cook-out with lots of yummy food and also went to see our local fireworks.  Even though we live in a tiny little town, thanks to lots of local businesses donating $$$ we have an amazing fireworks display each year :)  So anyway, we have a new Farm Fresh Friday challenge starting over on the Greeting Farm Blog today.  Our lovely Rosie chose our theme this week and she wants to see "red, white & blue with ribbon". 

I used this adorable Do Si Do Anya on my card.  Of course you don't have to make a "patriotic" card ... just be sure to use the colors Rosie is requesting :)   I've colored this sweetie with copics and colored pencils.  I used my Doodlebug Designs paper and cut circles with my nestabilities, and cut some stars using my star die.  I added some ribbon and tied on a little tag to finish my card.  Please be sure to stop by the Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of the DT is sharing.  I hope you play along with us this week because of course there's a chance to win some yummy rubber! 

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Crafting By Design Challenge  -  Show Us Your Colors (USA)
Crafty Sentiments Challenge  -  Red, White & Blue
Cute Card Thursday Challenge 276  -  Stars and/or Stripes
Inky Impressions Challenge 115  -  Red, White & Blue
Party Time Tuesday #127  -  Patriotic Themed Project
Ribbon Carousel RCC83  -  Celebrate Your Heritage
Shopping Our Stash #108  -  Red, White & Blue
Simon Says Stamps Challenge  -  Patriotic
Tuesday Throwdown #154  -  Stars & Stripes
Yumi & Fumi Handmade Challenge 19  -  Red, White, Blue & Kraft


Stamps:  The Greeting Farm - Do Si Do Anya; PTI - sentiment
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Stars & Stripes; Bazzill; Kraft
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Nestabilities, ribbon, Martha Stewart tag punch, MFT die-namic star die