Amber Ink

Happy Thursday!  I have a new Amber Ink project to share with you today.

This image is called Wee Bee Pollinatin' and I colored it with my copics and colored pencils.  I added a little bit of stickles to the flower center.  I added some ribbon, a bow and a button.  A very quick and easy card.  Amber Ink has amazing images to choose from and she carries both digis and clear stamps.  She also has digi papers.  You can check out the shop here.  And for even more inspiration, check out the Amber Ink.lings Blog.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Digi Image:  Amber Ink - Wee Bee Pollinatin'
Paper:  Memory Box; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, StarDust stickles, ribbon, button

Simply Bella and Guest DT Call

Good evening peeps.  I hope you're having a wonderful week so far.  The week is half over so that means the weekend will be here before you know it.  I'm hoping for some really nice weather this weekend but unfortunately the weather report shows us getting lots of rain.  I sure hope all that rain brings some May flowers LOL!  Well, since you probably didn't come here for my weather report, let me get to my card.

I've seen these cards all around blogland and have always wanted to try one.  So, I finally made a free standing pop-up card.  You can find the directions here.  I colored the cute Bella Bunting with copics and colored pencils.  I added some stickles to her socks and the hearts on her hairbow and shoes.  I added some ribbon and a bow to the front and then added some flowers with pearls on top of the base.  The card folds flat for mailing.  I forgot to take a picture of it folded but you can see how it looks folded if you go to the site for directions.

You can find this adorable Bella Bunting and all the other sassy cuties over at Funky Kits.  Don't forget, there will be  a new challenge over at The Sugar Bowl tomorrow so be sure to stop by and check it out.  

I also want to mention that the Simply Sassy Design Team is holding a Guest DT call.  You can find out all the details here.  They're an awesome team of ladies and I know you would enjoy working with them and those adorable Simply Sassy images!

Thank you for stopping by.

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Allsorts Week 97  -  Blooming Blossoms
Craft Your Passion Challenge 52  -  Anything Goes
Crafty Pad challenge 115  -  Flowers
Crafty Purple Frog Challenge  -  Shape Up
Ellephantastic Challenge 25  -  Anything But Square or Rectangle
One Stop Craft Challenge Week 125  -  Spots & Dots
Pattie's Creations Challenge 18  -  Flowers or Flowers & Pearls
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle  -  Glitz
The Crazy Challenge 61  -  Just Add Flowers
Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge 51  -  Ribbon and Pearls

Stamp:  Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy - Bella Bunting
Paper:  Basic Grey Marjolaine; Bo Bunny
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, StarDust stickles, ribbon, circle punches, EK Success flower and leaves punches, pearls

   

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

Simply Sassy Blog Hop Winner

I want to thank all of you for joining in the Simply Sassy Blog Hop.  I used random.org and the winner of my blog hop candy is ...

          #30      Cheryl

Congratulations Cheryl!  Please contact me using the email in my sidebar and I'll have your package in the mail by this weekend.

  

Make A Wish

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Hello friends.  I hope you've been enjoying a wonderful weekend.  Today's weather has been fabulous.  It's a little windy and chilly, but the sun is shining!  I do believe spring is on it's way ... and I can't wait. 

I used Meljen's Birthday Cup Mouse on my card.  Isn't this just the cutest mouse?  I colored him with copics and colored pencils and added some stickles to his hat, the stars and heart, and the candle flames.  I cut out my star with my Sizzix die and added Glamour Dust around the edges of the star.  A little bit of ribbon and a bow, and my card was done.

Be sure to stop by the Meljen's Designs Challenges and Inspiration Blog to check out the amazing projects the DT created this week.  You still have time to play along in our latest challenge so be sure to check it out while you're there.  Here's the latest Meljen's release, which you can find over at Whimsy Stamps.  And there's still some time left to play along in the Meljen's Designs Anniversary Hop & Sale. 

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Birthday Sundaes Challenge 3  -  Anything Goes
Craft Your Days Away Challenge 17  -  Spots & Stripes
Creative Card Crew  -  For a Child
Desert Islands Crafters Challenge 5  -  Island Itinerary
Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge 53  -  Happy Birthday
Digital Tuesday challenge 104  -  For the Kids
Digis with Attitude! Challenge 20  -  Anything Goes
Stamp Something  -  April Digi Day
Mami Doodles Challenge 23  -  Use a punch or diecut
One Stop Craft challenge Week 125  -  Spots & Dots

Stamp:  Meljen's Designs Birthday Cup Mouse
Paper:  SEI; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glamour Dust, StarDust stickles, ribbon, Sizzix star die

Card Cupids

Happy Saturday to all of you.  I have some news to share today.  I have been selected as a monthly Guest Designer for the Card Cupids Blog Challenge. 

Card Cupids is a wonderful organization whose mission is "sending children smiles".  Their goal is to provide encouragement and joy by sending Card Cuddle Care Packages to children who are facing difficult challenges in their young lives, regardless of their economic background.  Card Cupids believes that every child needs to know that they are loved.  A stuffed animal to hold, along with cards that share a positive message can help lift the spirits of children that are faced with difficult challenges.  Card Cupids collects handmade cards to send to children along with new stuffed animals, coloring books, activity books, crayons and markers.  Their goal is to provide Card Cuddle Care packages to children in hospitals, foster care, and homeless shelters.

I'm thrilled to be working with this wonderful organization.  If you would like to find out more information about Card Cupids, visit their website here.  If you're interested in donating cards or other items for the Card Cuddle Care Packages, you can find all the details here.

The Card Cupids Blog posts a new challenge each Sunday.  I hope you stop by and check out their challenges each week.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

 

Meljen's Designs Anniversary Hop

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Hello and thank you for stopping by for our anniversary blog hop!  We are celebrating Meljen's Designs' one-year anniversary. Melissa has been in business designing these adorable digi images for a year and we want you to join in our celebration.  You should have arrived here from Meljen's Designs Challenges and Inspiration Blog.  If you didn't come from the blog, you may want to go back and start there.

Our blog hop begins at 10 am EST on April 1 and ends at 6 am EST April 4.  Three random winners will each get 2 free images of their choice.  You must comment on everyone's blog along the hop to be eligible for a prize.  The winners will be announced Monday, April 4 on the Meljen's Designs Challenges and Inspiration Blog.

And Meljen's Designs is also having a 50% off sale.  You can check out all the fantastic images here.  

I made a tissue box cover using Sick Little Bear.  Isn't she the cutest little bear you've ever seen?  Well, it's a pink blanket, so I've decided this cutie is a she.  I think this would make such a great addition to a get-well basket for a sick loved one or friend.  I colored her with copics and colored pencils.  I used a metallic pen on the water bottle stopper.  The side panels and top of the box were all embossed with my Sizzix Build A Bear embossing folder.  The blue trim around the lid was made with my EK Success paw print punch.  You can find the instructions and template for this tissue box over on Diane Z's amazing blog, PaperCookies. 

Your next stop on the hop is Audrey.  If you should happen to get lost along the way, here's the blog hop order:

          Anita   (you're here)
          Audrey
          Cheryl
          Darsie
          Dee
          Dianna
          Jessica
          Katja
          Marlena
          Melissa
          Nicole
          Robbie
          Sandy
          Meljen's Designs Blog

Thank you so much for stopping by to help us celebrate.  Don't forget to comment so that you're eligible for a prize.  And when you comment, I'd love to know which of the Meljen's Designs images is your favorite.  And remember, the 50% off sale is only good through April 4th, so don't miss out on this fantastic deal. 

I would like to enter my tissue box in this challenge:
Craft Your Passion challenge 51  -  Grin and Bear It

Digi Image:  Meljen's Designs Sick Little Bear
Paper:  Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor colored pencils, gamsol, metallic pen, Sizzix Build A Bear embossing folder, EK Success paw print punch
  

Simply Sassy Blog Hop

Good morning friends.  Welcome to a fun Blog Hop with Simply Sassy by Sugar Nellie.  The hop starts today, April 1 at 10 am gmt (that's 6 am EST in the states) and ends at 10 am gmt Sunday April 3.

You should have arrived at my blog from The Simply Sassy Blog.  Some of us might have a little candy to give away so make sure you visit everyone on the hop and leave a comment on each blog.

I used High School Student  for my card.  This was the first Simply Sassy image I ever colored and she's a dream to color.  Actually, this was the image I used when I tried out for a guest spot on the Simply Sassy DT, so of course I love her!  I used copics and colored pencils to color my image.  I added a little bit of stickles to the hearts on her lunch pail.  I made a little flower using some lace and added a heart button to it.  You can find this sweet girl and all the other cute Simply Sassy stamps at Funky Kits.

Here's the candy I have to offer.  It includes a package of flowers, a tin of butterflies, a package of buttons, some ribbon, and a few of my handmade yo-yo flowers.  I will announce the winner of my candy Monday afternoon.

Your next stop on the hop is Tracy.  Thank you for stopping by and enjoy the rest of the hop!   

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Paper Sundaes Challenge 62  -  Photo Inspiration
The Stamping Boutique Challenge 3  -  Handmade Flowers
Crafts and Me Challenge 28  -  Use Yellow

Stamp:  Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy High School Student
Paper:  My Mind's Eye; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, StarDust Stickles, button, black glaze pen, lace, MS border punch