Ladybug Crafts Ink Christmas Blog Hop

Well, today is Tuesday so that means it's Totally Ladybug Tuesday and the start of the LCI Christmas Blog Hop!  Our challenge this week was chosen by our Guest Designer, Jovita, and she has chosen the theme of Winter Wonderland. 

I used Nikki and Buttercup Building a Snowman for my card this week and colored it using my copics and prismacolor pencils.  I embossed my background using the snowflake folder from Cuttlebug's Winter Wonderland embossing set and added stickles and pearls to the snowflakes.  I cut mounds of snow and used Glamour Dust and stickles for some sparkle.  I used pop dots on my snow mounds to give them some dimension.  I don't think the picture really shows how much glitter is on this baby...but believe me, I truly had glitter everywhere lol!

OK, enough about the card.  Let's get to the fun ... the Christmas Blog Hop!  Since this is the season of goodwill, each DT member will offer a gift for someone to win.  That means there are 11 prizes to be won this week, in addition to the regular challenge prize!  So, you have two chances to win a prize this week.  First, you can enter your card in the Winter Wonderland challenge...and second, you can play along in the hop.

You should have arrived at my blog from Tams' blog.  If you didn't, go here to find the order of the blog hop.  Make sure that you have our LCI Christmas Blog Hop Banner loaded on your blog.  You can copy it from my sidebar if you don't already have it loaded.
   
As you stop by each blog please leave a comment letting us know you've visited.  Each DT member will ask a question.  All you have to do is answer the question, taking note of the first letter in your answer.  These letters will spell a word.  When you've finished the hop, email the word to lcichallengeblogspot@aol.com.  Here's a little clue...the word is related to Christmas.  You can play along even if you don't have a blog.

And, my question is ... what is the color of Santa's suit? 

Here is the blog candy I will be giving away.  It includes a Cuttlebug embossing folder, a 24-pack of 6x6 Daisy D's papers, two Martha Stewart tinsel glitters, Colorbox metal accents adhesive flowers, and the Hero Arts Sparkle Clear Cupcakes stamps with gems.

Thank you for stopping by.  I hope you have fun on the hop and good luck!

The next blog you want to visit is Pinky.

I'm entering my cards in these challenges:
Alota Rubber Stamps Challenge 48  -  Snowflakes
Alphabet Challenge  -  G is for Glitter
Bunny Zoe's Crafts Challenge 7  -  Sparkle and Shine
Crafty Pad Challenge 101  -  Embossing
Creative Card Crew Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations Challenge 90  -  White Design Papers Only
Critter Sketch Challenge 44  -  No pattern paper
Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #89 
Delightful Challenges  -  Embossing
Freshly Brewed Challenge 26  -  Sparkle and Shine
Iris' Spot Challenge 11  -  Holiday/Winter
Lexi's Creations Challenge 29  -  Glitter and Pearls
One Stitch at a Time Challenge 43  -  Anything Goes
Paper Cutz Challenge 71  -  Snowman or Snowflake
Paper Playtime Challenge 29  -  Snowmen
Pink Paper Paradise - Make it Monday #15
Pollycraft Challenge 74  -  White Christmas
Scrapbook Sisters Card Challenge 14  -  Snowflakes
Stamps R Us Challenge 11  -  Anything Goes
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge 89  -  Winter Wishes
There She Goes TSG85  -  Use Your Stash (pearls)
Totally Gorjuss Challenge 60  -  Snow
Woodware USA Challenge 5  -  Winter-themed card

Stamp:  LCI  -  Nikki and Buttercup Building a Snowman
Paper:  Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glamour Dust, Stardust Stickles, Cuttlebug Winter Wonderland embossing folders, pearls, pop dots

Ladybug Crafts Ink Christmas Blog Hop

I just wanted to remind you that on Tuesday, December 14, 2010, the Ladybug Crafts Ink DT will be having a Christmas Blog Hop ... and there wil be lots of prizes to win.

Grab the LCI Blog Hop Banner (over on my sidebar) and be sure you display it on your blog.  Then join us next Tuesday and play along with us.

Thanks for stopping by and stay warm!

Merry Merry

Good morning to all of you.  I hope you've been enjoying your weekend.  I got another Christmas card finished...yeah me!  I used MelJen's Designs Snow Star Ornament on my card and colored it with copics and prismacolor pencils.  I used my stardust pen for some sparkle and then added plenty of pearls.  This has been a really busy weekend and I didn't have a lot of time so I kept my card very simple.

Thank you for stopping by.  I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend...and try to stay warm!

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
Alice in Wonderland Challenge 43  -  Use red, green and one color
Belli Challenge 106  -  Christmas Embellishments/Papers
Cooking It Up Challenge 41  -  Layer Me a Red Christmas
Craft Your Days Away Challenge 10   -  Punch It Out
Craft Your Passion Challenge 35  -  Anything goes
Little Red Wagon Challenge 58  -  Use diecuts
Paper Pretties  -  Use Punches
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge 44  -  Merry Christmas
Stamp Something  -  December Digi Day
There She Goes TSG84  - Bring on the Bling!

Stamp:  MelJen's Designs  -  Snow Star Ornament
Paper:  K and Company, Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, pearls, Stardust pen, Martha Stewart punch, Nestabilities, ribbon

MelJen's Designs - A New Challenge

Happy Thursday to all of you.  We've got a new challenge today over at MelJen's Designs Challenge and Inspiration Blog.  The challenge is to use red, green, and gold.

I used Rudolph for my card today.  I colored Rudolph with copics and prismacolor pencils and added some Glamour Dust to his nose and the jinglebells.  I used my glaze pen on his eyes and hooves.  I stitched my image onto layers of red and green bazzill.  I used my Martha Stewart double loops punch, and added a bow and some pearls. 

Be sure to stop by MelJen's Designs Challenge and Inspiration Blog to see what the super talented ladies on the DT have created this week.  And while you're there, take a look at Melissa's latest release...this Rudolph image is just one of the many images included in this release.  I hope you can play along in our latest challenge.  I'd love to see your take on red, green, and gold!

Thanks for stopping by.

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
Challenge Up Your Life Challenge 33  - Advent/Christmas
Craft Your Passion Challenge 35  -  Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Creative Cowgirl Challenge #2  -  Anything Goes
Cutie Sunday Challenge  -  Green and Red
Freshly Brewed Challenge 26  -  Sparkle and Shine
My Time to Craft Challenge 118  -  Reindeer Greetings
One Stitch at a Time  -  Old Stash (dp)/New Stash (image)
Ooh La La Creations Challenge 68  -  Christmas Song
Paper Cutz Challenge 70  -  Christmas with 2 pattern papers
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge 44  -  Merry Christmas
Speedy the Cat's Friend's Challenge 32  -  Red and Green Card
Stamp Something  -  Christmas Color Combo
Stampin' Royalty Challenge 49  -  Winter Holidays
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge  -  Ribbon and Bows
2 Sisters Challenge 16  -  Sparkly Christmas

Stamp:  MelJen's Designs  -  Rudolph
Paper:  K and Company; bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, glaze pen, Stardust pen, Glamour Dust, ribbon, Martha Stewart double loops punch, pearls

Totally Ladybug Tuesday

Good morning everyone!  Today is Totally Ladybug Tuesday and that can only mean one thing...we have a new challenge for you over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog.  Our challenge was set by Gaelle this week and she asked us to use pearls on our projects.

I decided to use Puppy Surprise Ruby and make a Christmas card.  I colored my image with copics and prismacolor pencils and used Glamour Dust on Ruby's wings.  I used Cuttleug's Swiss Dots and Snowflakes embossing folders for my background, and my Nestabilities to make a round frame to surround Ruby.  I used various punches for my snowflakes and sprinkled them liberally with Glamour Dust.  I added a pearl to the center of each of the snowflakes.

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and visit my blog.  Please be sure to stop by the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog so you can check out the gorgeous projects made by the DT!  And don't forget that Kerry is having a fantastic sale this month at Ladybug Crafts Ink.  I hope you have time to play along in our challenge this week.

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
2 Sisters Challenge #16  -  Sparkly Christmas
Alota Rubber Stamps Challenge 48  -  Snowflakes
Card Makin Mamas Challenge 11  -  Anything Goes
Challenge Up Your Life Challenge 33  -  Christmas
Corrosive Challenge #93  -  Red and White for Christmas
Craft Your Days Away Challenge #9  -  Texture
Craft Your Passion Challenge 35  -  Anything Goes
Crafty Pad  -  Anything Goes
Crazy Challenge 44  -  All I Want for Christmas is You
Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #88
Let's Ink It Up Challenge #7  -  Christmas with Sparkle/Bling
Lollipop Crafts Challenge 19  -  Welcome Winter
Paper Playtime Challenge 28  -  Snowflakes
Paper Romance Challenge 27  -  Winter Theme
Pattie's Creations Challenge 7  -  Recipe
Pear Tree Challenge 29  -  Winter Wonderland
Pink Paper Paradise Make It Monday 
Secret Crafters Challenge 112  -  Christmas
Sew Many Challenges #34  -  Snowflakes
Stamps R Us Challenge #10  -  Holiday Cards
Sweet Stampin Challenge  -  Make Your Own Backing Paper
There She Goes TSG84  -  Bring on the Bling!
Totally Papercrafts Challenge 45  -  Christmas Punches

Stamp:  Ladybug Crafts Ink - Puppy Surprise Ruby
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glamour Dust, Nestabilities, Glaze pen, Cuttlebug embossing folders, snowflake punches, ribbon

Just Cute Bears and Friends

Good morning.  I hope you are all enjoying your weekend!  Today we have a new challenge for you over at Just Cute Bears and Friends Challenge, and the challenge is...Anything But A Card.

I made a tissue box cover using Mavis Wearing Holly by Stamping Bella.  Is this not just the cutest kitty you've ever seen?  I'm usually more of a dog lover, but when I saw this image, I just had to have it!  There are more adorable Mavis images and you can check them out over at Stamping Bella.  I got the pattern for the tissue box cover from Diane Zechman at Paper Cookies.  If you want to see lots of other beautiful projects, be sure to check out her blog.

I colored my image with copics and prismacolor pencils and added some Glamour Dust and stickles for some holiday sparkle.  I also added some Glossy Accents to her little nose.  I used the snowflake embossing folder from the Cuttlebug Winter Wonderland set and added the red scallops using my Martha Stewart doily lace punch.  I had a Martha Stewart punch that I used for my leaves and then added some pearls for the berries (on the lid).

Thank you for stopping by today.  Please be sure to stop by the Just Cute Bears and Friends Challenge so you can check out all the beautiful projects by the talented DT!  This will be our last challenge for 2010 and it will remain open until January 1, 2011.  I hope you can find some time to join us.

I'm entering my tissue box in these challenges:
2 Sisters Challenge 16  -  Sparkly Christmas
A Crafty Little Place Challenge 66  -  Anything Goes
Artful Inkables #34  -  Punches/Diecuts
Bunny Zoe's Crafts Challenge 6  -  Christmas  -  But Not A Card
Challenge Up Your Life 33 -  Christmas
Craft Your Days Away Challenge 9  -  Texture
Fussy and Fancy Friday Week 25  -  Anything But A Card
Mami Doodles Challenge 15  -  Gift Items
Rainbow Lady's Challenge 129  -  Christmas Animals
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge #112  -  Christmas
Stamping Bella  -  Gifts
The Fuzzy Wuzzy December Challenge  -  Christmas Something
There's Magic in the Air  -  Anything Goes
Totally Stampalicious  -  Anything Goes
Woodware USA Challenge 3  -  Anything Goes

Stamps:  Stamping Bella  -  Mavis Wearing Holly
Papers:  Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Winter Wonderland embossing folder, Glossy Accents, Glamour Dust, Stickles, MS doily lace punch, MS leaf punch, pearls

Yummy Cocoa

Hello peeps!  Today I used an image by MelJen's Designs called Penguin's Cocoa.  Isn't that penguin just the cutest thing?  He actually looks warm and toasty sitting there with his mug of yummy cocoa.  He's one of the images in MelJen's Designs latest release, which you can find here. 

I used my copics and prismacolor pencils to color this image.  The "Let it Snow" sentiment is a freebie from Melissa and you can find it here.  I added some snowflakes with pearls and used Glossy Accents on his beak and feet and on the cocoa, too.  I sprinkled Glamour Dust on his hat and the snowflakes for some sparkle. 

Be sure to stop by the MelJen's Designs Challenge and Inspiration Blog to check out all the beautiful cards made by the talented DT.  We also have a new challenge for you...it's the sketch that I used on my card.  I hope you find time to play along with us this week in our challenge.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend!

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
A Crafty Little Place  Anything Goes
ABC Christmas Challenge  -  Y for Yuletide
Alota Rubber Stamps Challenge #48  -  Snowflakes
Artful Inkables Challenge #34  - Punches/Diecuts
Christmas Stampin All Year Long Challenge 72  -  Anything Goes
Crafts and Me Challenge  -  Snowflakes
Crafty Pad Challenge 99  Snowflakes
Diecut Dreams Christmas Club Challenge 45  -  Use a Diecut
Digital Tuesday Challenge 87  -  Animals at Christmas Time (digi)
Ellephantastic Challenge 20  -  Red and Green
Karber Weekly Challenge 16  -  Sparkle
One Stop Craft Challenge 108  -  Christmas Cuties
Paper Romance Challenge 27  -  Winter Theme
Rainbow Lady's Challenge 129  -  Christmas Animals
Sew Many Challenges #34  -  Red and Green
Stamp it Crazy Challenge 15  -  Christmas Free For All
The Paper Variety  -  Tic Tac Toe (diecut/card/holiday theme)
There's Magic in the Air  -  Anything Goes
Totally Stampalicious  -  Anything Goes

Stamps:  MelJen's Designs  - Penguin's Cocoa, Let it Snow (freebie)
Paper:  Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, Glossy Accents, glaze pen, Nestabilities, Glamour Dust, stardust pen, snowflake punches, pearls

Holiday Redbird

Happy Wednesday!  Can you believe it's December already?  Wow, the time is just flying by and I really need for it to slow down.  I have most of my Christmas shopping done...yay!  But there are so many other things I wanted to make before Christmas and I'm running out of time.  But I did manage to get another Christmas card made.

This image is by MelJen's Designs and it's called Holiday Bird.  This image is a freebie, can you believe that?  You can go here to print a copy.  I colored the image with my copics and prismacolors.  I used stickles on the star and my Stardust pen on the swirls for some Christmas sparkle.  I used some pearls to decorate the corners and added a bow and a pretty little red flower to finish it off.  This was a very easy and quick card.

Thanks for stopping by!

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
Christmas Stampin All Year Long Challenge 72  -  Anything Goes
Craft Your Days Away Challenge 9  -  Textures
Crafty Sentiments Challenge 45  -  Christmas
Cute Card Thursday Challenge 140  -  Blast from the Past (Challenge 49 Animal Magic)
Delightful Challenges  -  Flower Power
Diecut Dreams Christmas Club Challenge 45  -  Use Diecut
Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge 35  -  Color Combo
One Stop Craft Challenge 108  -  Christmas Cuties
Paper Cutz Challenge 69  -  Anything Goes
Paper Play Week 47  -  Stars
Paper Sundaes Challege 46  -  Adorn Those Corners
Scrappy Frogs Challenge Blog  -  Merry Christmas
Sew Many Challenges #34  -  Red and Green
Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge 31  -  Bow

Stamp:  MelJen's Designs  -  Holiday Bird
Paper:  Imaginisce, Cloud Nine, Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, stardust pen, glaze pen, ribbon, flower, pearls, stickles