IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS

Hi all, it is almost that time again when that jolly old guy in the red suit makes his annual appearance. I sure hope that he finds my temporary residence. But, just in case I decided to  post this Christmas card.

 

 

It is made using My Minds Eye lost and found Christmas. I used spellbinders dies and Recollections die cut, a Martha Stewart punch. I love this set of papers which was bought at Michaels for 70% off the regular price and I used the pad to make about 10 cards and used almost the whole thing. There are a few sheets left and I will use them in a mini album.

 

Charisma Cardz Anything goes

Crafty Creations Anything Goes

PaperTake Weekly Last Christmas card of the Year

Cute Card Thursday Celebrations

 

 

 

PURPLE ALTERED BOX

Ok, I know that it has been a long time since I posted any of my projects. I have been creating and making some videos to post on YouTube here is my channel. Would love for you to stop by for a visit. This is a recent project that I have altered. It is a wooden box that I bought at Michaels. This is what it looked like when I got it.

 

 

This is the finished box. The lace was given to me by a friend and I sprayed it with  dylusions crushed grape spray. the flowers are from several different places, The Paper Studio, Recollections and Wild Orchid Crafts. I made the stick pin and  the bling is Recollections. I first painted by box with Martha Stewart pearl paint. But, that was a little lighter than I wanted. So, I then covered it with Viva Inka Gold metallic rub, violet. I love the richness of the colors. The trim around the bottom is from Tim Holtz and I sprayed it with dylusions crushed grape spray also. The metal corners were rubbed with the Inka gold also.

 

Underneath the Tim Holtz trim is some grey burlap from the Paper Studio and some glitter ribbon It is really prettier in person.

 

 

Well, that is it. I really like how this box turned out and it is a gift for my daughter. You can see the video for this here. Stop on by for a visit.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope to do better about posting in the future.

 

Charisma Cardz Fancy Flourishes (flourish bling on top of box)

 

THANK YOUR TEACHERS AT TUESDAY THROWDOWN # 145

Good morning, it is Tuesday and time for another fun challenge at Tuesday Throwdown. This weeks challenge is "Thank Your Teachers" and the Sponsor is BUGABOO STAMPS. Jodie Mackrel is the owner and she has created lots of fabulous images.

My project this week is the wonderful little notebook. The DP is from K and Company. It is made using scraps from a mini that I am working on. I used several Spellbinders dies and a junior legal pad. The cover is made with card stock from Gina K. And as you can I see I created a pocket so the I could keep up with small bits of papers. On the front cover I used and image from Bugaboo Stamps and colored it with copics V01, V20, V17, V04, V91, E11, E13, E15. The stamped sentiment is from Michaels $1 bin. I punched it out with a EK success punch. I used a Martha Stewart punch to make a little decorative strip to go under the spellbinders, the corner bling is from Recollections.  I received the butterfly from my friend Terry in a swap that we recently did. I really like how this tuned out and I am going to take it to work and use it on my desk. I did glue to legal pad down. Well that is it for this post, I do have some challenges.

 

Party Time Tuesdays Anything Goes

Die Cuttin Divas Anything Goes

Creative Card Crew Bling

Love To Create Punches and or Dies

Allsorts Challenge Blog Anything but a Card

Crafty Catz The Color Purple

Pattie's Creations Design Anything but a Card

Stampin' for the Weekend Die Cuts and or Punches 

 

SPRING AT BROWN SUGAR #34

Don't you wish that spring would just get here and kick out this cold weather. I do, it has been raining and cold for days and my bones have been complaining loudly. But, at Brown Sugar Challenges this week the challenge is spring and our sponsor is "DIGI DARLA" they have some really cute images and you should check them out.

I colored the image with copics E11, E13, E23, E09, Y32, YG11 and a Martha Stewart glitter pen on the bows and the butterflies, the butterfly punch is just a small one from my stash.. The papers are from Basic Grey Wisteria paper pad. I have had this pad for several years and the piece used makes me think of a field of flowers. The card stock is Recollections and the metallic blue is Bazzill. The stamp is from the $1 bin at Michaels. The bling is from my stash.

One Stitch at a Time Spring

Crafty Creations Flowers or Fairies

 Crafty Catz Anything Goes

 

 

 

RECIPE CHALLENGE AT TUESDAY THROWDOWN #141

Time sure does fly when you are having fun. Now it is Tuesday again and time for another fun challenge at Tuesday Throwdown. This week it is a recipe challenge "TWOS".

 

This week, our challenge is a recipe but, one which may be a little different that most. We want you to use "TWOS"..

 

1. 2 MAIN COLORS

(OTHER COLORS IN THE IMAGE OR NEUTRALS ARE FINE)

2. 2 THINGS THAT START WITH "T"

(after all, we are Tuesday Throwdown)

3. 2 different Ribbons

 

The Sponsor this week is "Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps", she has some really fun images and you should stop by and check her out.

I colorde my image using copics B00, B01, B02 B000, E11, E13,YR04, YR14, YG63. I used some Martha Stewart glitter pens on the beaks and bow. The bling is from my stash and the sentiment was typed on the comuter. My 2 T's are TICKET AND TAG. The ribbons are scraps from my stash, the papers are also scraps of Bazzill. And that is it for this project. So, come on and join us at Tuesday Throwdown. It is sure to be lots of fun.

Love to Create Tag your it

 

 

SPRING TIME/EASTER

Good morning, I am here with a short post. I had a chance to play with Tilda and decided it was time for a little more springtime. This is the first time that I have used so many stamps and images on one project. I wanted to make a scene look like a park. The tree is a Penny Black stamp (splendor 3977H), the tulips are Magnolia as is Tilda. My favorite place to shop for Magnolia Stamps is Magnolia-licious Online Store, the owner Diana Crick is wonderful and so is the service.

The bench is from Sugar Plums. The eggs are a stamp from Craftsmart, bought in the clearance rack at Hobby Lobby. I used the Martha Stewart punch floral vine and Spellbinders curved rectangles. The card stock is bazzill. The ribbon is from my stash and the sentiment is a digital freebie, I forget where it is from. The bling is from my stash.

 

All images were colored with copics:

Tilda- E00, E11, E13, E09, E25, G21, G24, G12, Y13, Y15 and spica lemon and mint glitter pens

Tulips- Y13, Y15, Y17, Y19, Y21 and spica lemon/buttermilk glitter pen

Chick - Y13, Y15, Y35

Eggs - RV06, RV19,RV21 and spica pink glitter pen.

The bench - E25, E27, E29

Well, that is it for this card. I will be entering it into the following challenges. I hope that you have enjoyed your visit. I will return soon.

 2 Sisters Challenge Easter/Spring

Raise The Bar Spring is a Hop Away (bunny, chick, or baby animal)

Crafts 4 Eternity Easter

Pattie's Creations Designs Challenge Easter

Crafty Catz Challenge Sparkle and a Bow

Cute Card Thursday Easter Parade

Little Red Wagon Easter

Simon Says Stamp Easter/Spring

Creative Inspirations Spring Colors

Party Time Tuesday Yellow, Blue, Green, Pink

Oldie But a Goodie Easter

Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Spring

Digital Tuesday Challenge Easter

 

 

GUEST DESIGNER AT DIGITAL TWO FOR TUESDAY

I was recently offered an opportunity to do a Guest designer spot at Digital Two for Tuesday a wonderful vintage blog that offers lots of free and gorgeous images. Cora Harkin is the owner and you should really stop by for a visit. I know that you will find at least a few images that you can't resist.

 My technique this week is DISTRESS RESIST. In my search to find out how to do this. There are several different styles. First I used versmark to stamp my tree branches/leaves and covered that area with clear embossing powder, then used the heat gun to emboss it. After that was done I used Tim Holtz distress inks wild honey and faded jeans with a sponge applicator to cover the embossed areas. Using a piece of paper towel I wiped off the excess ink and the emblossing comes through beautifully.

I colored this beautiful bird with my copics E31, G24, R22, Y13, Y11, Y17. the background stamp is from Studio G. the sentiment is from the $1 bin at Michaels and the card stock is from my scrap file. I used a Martha Stewart corner punch that I recently purchased and used the faded jeans ink around the edges of the image. I really like how this card turned out and can't wait to send it to a friend who lives out of town.

Tammy's Scrapin Corner Anything Goes/Any Artist

Paper Playtime Anything Goes

Jackson's Digital Expressions Inks and Such/Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesdays Anything Goes
Anything Goes Challenge Blog Anything Goes at Anything Goes
 

 

 

 

A SPOOKY GOOD TIME AT DIGITAL TWO FOR TUESDAY

Hi all, I have just arrived at my destination. (BEACH TRIP WITH THE GIRLS), so I am very late getting this post up. But, I just wanted to take a minute to get this posted and to tell you to go on over to Digital Two for Tuesday

I have made more Halloween items this year than I normally do. This week it is for a spot over at Digital Two for Tuesday. Where one of my projects is being featured this week. Cora Harkin the owner of this wonderful blog posted a few months ago that she was looking for some guest designers and I signed up. This is my first card using one of her vintage Halloween images.  She offers so many free image I know that you will find something that you like.

I think that the little girl dressed as a pumpkin is just so cute. I colored the image with my copics E11, E13, E33, E31, E53, E57, E59, V15, V17, V25, W3, W5, W7, YR04, YR02, Y38, YG63, G12. I used my sukura glitter pens on the word Halloween. The background paper is from the Martha Stewart 5x7 pad. the card stock is Bazzill the ghost is from my stash and so are the spiders, the word stamps are from a Paper Studio set from 2010.

The Sisterhood of Crafters Halloween

Creative Inspirations Halloween

Creative Belli Halloween

Tuesday Throwdown Halloween

PartyTime Tuesday Trick or Treat
2 Sisters Challenge Cute and Creepy
Brown Sugar Challenge Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks Happy Halloween
Cute Card Thursday Something Scary

Well, it is time to go out and enjoy the beach.

2 SISTERS SKETCH CHALLENGE #95

Good morning all, it is time for another 2 Sisters Challenge. This week it is a sketch challenge. So stop on by and join us for another fun challenge. The design team would love for you to stop by their blogs and check them out. You can get there from my sidebar.

Since we are so close to father's day, I thought that I would make a card for my son who is always talking about trying the game of golf. He is a father of 2 and I thought that he might get a kick out this one. I don't usually get to make a lot of male cards. I have only the one son. But, there are 4 granddaughters and a daughter and lots of sisters. So you know why I love to play with bling. Making this card was really fun and I would like to thank our sponsor for the great images that we received to play with.

Digi Doodle Shop



This is the sketch.

The image that I have used is Tag Focus. It was colored with copics E11, E13, E15, E50, E51, G21, G24, C1, and YR14. I also use the grey spica glitter pen on the golf club and yellow spica on the golf ball. The papers are from my scrap file and the DP are from K and Company and the gold is from Walmart. All of the papers in that pad are shiny without the glitter. I used a Martha Stewart punch to make the scalloped edge on the middle band and a Recollection 1" circle punch for the gold circle. The card stock is Bazzill.

Secret Crafter Happy Father's Day

Simply Create Too Happy Father's Day

One Stop Craft Challenge Father's Day

Delicious Doodles Challenge For the Fellas

Crafty Catz Challenge Summer Time

Phindy's Friday Challenge Father's Day/Masculine

Cardmadfairy's Digi Days Challenge Father's Day or Masculine

Creative Inspirations Card for a Male

Well, that is it for now. I am off to pack up the car for a full day of scrapbooking with friends. See you soon.

2 SISTERS STARS CHALLENGE #92

Good morning, it is Saturday again and time for another fun challenge over at 2 Sisters Challenge Blog, This week it is Stars.  We want to see stars on your creation.

Our sponsor this week is Meljens Designs and the image I have used is Baby Stork. Meljens Designs has some really fun images and I enjoy using them on my projects. This is going to be used on a scrapbook page in a 1st year baby album. Fun, fun, fun. The image is colored with copics RV02, R00, R83, Y00, Y02, Y04, Y35. I used a Martha Stewart corner punch on the corner of the colored image and a crop-i-dile chomper on the corner of the card stock. The sentiment was done on the computer and I used the star embossing folder from Cuttlebug. The bling is from my stash. That is it for my project. So, come on over to 2 Sisters and join in the fun. And I am sure that my team members would love for you to pay them a visit. You can reach them from my side bar.

Fussy and Fancy Friday  New Baby

Cute Card Thursday A Touch of Sparkle

Divas by Design We are Tickled Pink

Simon Says Stamp Clean and Simple

Creative Belli Baby/New Arrival

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS #4

Good morning bloggers, time is quickly running out for Christmas preparation. Only two more weeks to finish all of your shopping and decorating. I do love Christmas. I have been playing along with Tim Holtz and his 12 days of Christmas. Although, I am only up to #4. I hope to finish them all by the end of the year. Mostly, because I love trying the new techniques even though I don't have all of the products that he uses. I just emprovise with the things that I do have.

 I used the #8 tag, and sail boat blue (andirondack alcohol ink) along with the silver fixative to get the color of the tag. I then stamped snowflakes with a recollection stamp using versamark ink and heat embossed. The snowman was cut from the Joys of the Season cricut cartridge and I used crackle accents to get the cracked look. I colored it with the same inks as the tags. The clear charm is Tim Holtz, the button is from my stash and the #25 is a chipboard letter set. The ribbons are from my stash. I did not have any white tulle (which is what Tim used). The pearls are Tim Holtz as is the wishes coin. The snowflake is cut with a Martha Stewart punch. Well, that is my tag, now on to #5.

The Pink Elephant Snowflakes and Sparkle

Incy Wincy Designs Non Traditional Christmas colors

Paper Playtime Make a cricut project with button

Top Tip Tuesday Let it Snow

Ladybug Crafts Ink Snowflakes and Sparkle

Tuesday Throwdown Celebrate the Season

ABC Christmas Challenge Anything Christmas

Creative Belli Blog Winter and Christmas

Creative Inspirations Snow Much Fun

Simon says Stamp Anything Christmas

Crafty Purple Frog Challenge Its cold Outside

Cute Card Thursday Anything Goes

Moving Along with the Times Last Minute Christmas

Paper Play Challenges Snowmen

Cardmad Fairy Digi Days Challenge Tags

Crafty Catz Weekly challenge Anything Goes

Simply Create too Embossing

Well, that is it for now, I can't believe that so many of my favorite blogs have challenges that fit my little tag. Hope that you have enjoyed your visit. I will be back with more really soon.



CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Good morning fellow bloggers. It is so good to be back with another post and this time I am thinking Christmas. My plans were to be at least almost finished with my Christmas cards this year. Guess what, I have not even started. Not only have I not started mine, but I promised my sister that I would make her some also. (she is paying) and I have not started. So to get in the mood, my project for the Card Making group over at Stampin' Dymonz this week was to make a Purse Card and I decorated it in a Christmas design. Not bad for a first try.  We would love for you to join us at Stampin' Dymonz there is a lot going on, we have scrapbooking, cards, swaps of all kinds and there is so much talent in one place that it is scary sometimes. Stop by and make your self at home. You may meet some old friends or you just might make some new ones. I did....

The card stock is Bazzill, the DP is My Minds Eye, the buttons (Christmas tree, snowman, snowflakes are from Hobby Lobby.
Martha Stewart score pad
adehesive
brads from stash
ribbon from stash

Well, that is it for my project. Hope that you liked it and that you enjoyed your visit. I would love to read what you think. Yes, there are challenges.

Crafty Creations Challenge Christmas in July

The Pixie Cottage Emboss it

Digi Doodles Shop's Best Anything Goes

Totally Gorjuss Christmas in July

Allsorts Challenge blog Last Week of Free and Easy

Fussy and Fancy Friday Christmas in July

Crafty Catz Challenge Christmas in July

Sew Many Cards Challenge blog Anything Goes

Alphabet Challenge M is for metal (brads)

Next week it is Vegas with my daughter, I have been preparing things for months now and it is finally getting close. I have already checked out the scrapbook stores and have two that I plan to visit when I get there. We are visiting the Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon. I am just so excited. I will post a new project before I leave.

BABY SCRAPBOOK PAGE

Good morning, today I am back with a new post, this time it is a scrapbook layout. I  have so many baby pictures of my grandchildren and just not a lot of time to get the work done. The layout for this page was one that I did at a scrapbook class and it has been sitting in a box every since. I loved the technique of stamping with versamark ink and then brushing on Perfect Pearls (the colors are so gorgeous) and once you brush off all of the excess powder, spray with a fixative (finally figured out what that was and bought some at Michaels yesterday), let dry and the page is ready to add your photos and embellishments.

Petaloo flowers
Corinations cardstock
Versamark
Perfect Pearls (Ranger)
Bazzill
Martha Stewart corner punch
Hero Stamps
Studio G (you bring joy sentiment)
Zig zag stitiching on my little Pixie
Buttons from stash

I have come to the end of my post and yes, there are challenges:

Creative Inspirations Blue, Green and 1 other color

C.R.A.F.T. challenge Include stitiching

Digi Doodle Shop Best Stitching

Southern Girls Challenge Anything Goes

Delicious Doodles Challenge Things that Flutter (butterflies)

Sew Many Cards Challenge Punch It

One Stitch at a Time Things with Wings (butterflies)

I hope that you have enjoyed your visit and I will be back soon with more fun stuff.

SMELL THE ROSES

Good morning, I am here with a card that is not for any special reason or occasion. It was made as part of my DT duties at Stampin' Dymonz Scrap Shack, this weeks card is the stair step card, the directions can be found at Splitcoast Stampers. It is probably one of the easiest cards to make and can be decorated anyway you like. Over at the Scrap Shack I am a moderator in the Card Making Group and this last month has been great. I have made 3 cards  that I had never done before and revisted this one. I have made several stair step cards in the past. I really enjoy trying new designs and it definitely takes you out of your comfort zone.

I don't know why I never use these colors together very much, I think this is probably only the second time that I have. The combo of the two are really pretty together. I used 3 Martha Stewart punches, the roses are all from my stash. The card stock is Bazzill and a lot of the pieces were scraps. (I am working very hard to make my scrap pile smaller. The butterflies were punched with a Marvy punch and colored with spica glitter pens, pink and melon. Both stamps are from the dollar bin at Michaels and colored with copics RV06, RV04, RV11, RV21, RV34, G12, G21.

Well, that is it for now except for the challenges. I hope that you have enjoyed your visit and will return soon. There is much more creating to be done.

Top Tip Tuesday 2 or more Stamps

Craft Your Passion Let it hang out

Lollipop Crafts Bling It

Creative Belli Tool Shed (use forgotten tools--Martha Stewart punches)

PaperTake Weekly Pale Pretty Pastels

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge Pink and Green

Crafty Purple Frog Challenge Things of Beauty (flowers)

Digi Doodle Shop Best Anything Goes

PaperPlay Challenge Blossoms and Blooms

2 Sisters Challenge Anything Goes

Allsorts Challenge Things with Wings

SPRING TIME BIRTHDAY

Good morning everyone, I have a new card and some sad news. At least sad for me. This week I got the news that Tellen's Place was changing its format and with the direction that it was going  they would no longer need the services of a full design team. I am now out of a position. I will be looking for a new team to work with and if any of you know of anything I will be willing to listen. When I started blogging Tellen's Place was one of the first blogs that I joined in with the challenges and from there it led to a position on the team. Terry is a wonderful lady and it was a pleasure to work with her. I love the images that her son draws and I will continue to use them on a regular basis. You can visit Terry at the new format and still get the images you love at Tellen's Place Designs, there are lots of new designs and she will have blog candy and even a few challenges. I will be joining in myself. Thanks for a great opportunity Terry.

My new card is another Kenny K image and it was created for the oldest granddaughter of a friend. but, I think that it gives a feel of Springtime with the Basic grey papers (from the Wisteria pack). I love the dragon flies in the background, the flowers are Prima and the bling is from my stash. I used the Cuttlebug spots and dots folder the the card stock is from Bazzill. I colored the image with copics E00, E11, E13, E25, E42, BG93, BG95, BG10, W3, W5, YG61 and the spica glitter pens melon and mint. The punch is Martha Stewart and the ticket sentiment is from a set sent to me by a friend. The sketch is from Lollipop Crafts.

I embossed the inside with one of the folders from the Cuttlebug art deco set and the stamped sentiment is from Stampendous.

Craft your Passion Challenge Spots and Dots

Kenny K Krafty Girlz Challenge Springtime

Fussy N' Fancy Friday Challenge Springtime

PaperTake Weekly challenge Spots and Stripes

Digital Tuesday Challenge Pretty Punches

Top Tip Tuesday Open challenge

 The Pixie Cottage sketch / Happy Birthday

ABC Challenge S is for Sparkle

Simon Says Stamp Emboss it

C.R.A.F.T. challenge Flowers

Basic Grey Challenge Easter/Spring
Pixie Dust Studios Spring Forward

Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Anything Goes

Delicious Doodles Challenge Anything Goes
Totally Gorjuss Bling it On

Well, that is it for today. Don't forget, if you know of any DT calls let me know. I will be looking for work. I hope that you have enjoyed your visit. I will be back soon. Because, I have really been busy creating this month. Lots of birthdays and orders for more cards.

BIRTHDAY WISHES (YOU ARE FABULOUS)

Wow, its Monday evening already and I really feel like I could use a nap. But, instead I am here to post a new card. This card is one of 3 that a friend asked me to make for her 3 granddaughters. This one is for the first birthday which is on the 28th of April. The young lady is going to be 17 years old. I chose a Kenny K image because after going through my stash, I thought this one would be perfect.

The image was colored with copic E09, E11, E13, E25, E15, BOO, B93, B95, C3, C5, C7 and spica sky blue glitter pen. The DP is by My Minds Eye (Stella and Rose) Hattie Papers. I really loved the colors and the designs and I just had to have this pad. The card stock is Bazzill. The paper flowers were kind of plain so I used some martha Stewart glitter to spice them up, ribbon and bling are from my stash. I used 2 different Spellbinders, curved rectangles and Dahlia, I also used one of the Spellbinders ribbon labels. The embossing folder is from the art deco set by Cuttlebug. I stitched with my little purple Pixie. and the sentiment (you are fabulous) is a $1 stamp from Michaels. The happy birthday stamp is from a clear set of stamps. Yes, there are several challenges.

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge Stitching

Digil Doodles Shop's best Stripes

Kenny K's Krafty girlz Anything Goes

4 Crafty Chicks Get Sketchy (the sketch)

2 Sisters Challenge Bingo (Punches/Die cuts-Embossing-Ribbons)

Paper Romance challenge Paper flowers
Incy Wincy Bright and Bold

Cupcake Craft Challenge Lot's of Layers
One Stitch at a Time Challenge Make it Sassy
Delicious Doodles Challenge All Stitched UP

Well, that is it for now and I will return with more creativity soon. Thanks for stopping by.

BIRTHDAY WISHES

Happy Friday everyone. Has it seemed like a really long week to anyone else. I love the photography class and I think that I am learning a lot. About f/stops and shutter speeds, lighing and knowing what everything in your menu means. Checking your settings before you start shooting. There is much more to learn. I will be posting some of my photos just as soon as I get some time to get them on the computer. It probably won't be until after this class session ends next week. I will be signing up for more. The class I am in right now is a beginners class and I plan to work at this until I make it to the advanced class. The photographer/teacher is fabulous and funny. He really loves what he does and enjoys sharing it with others. He takes the time to listen to your questions and never makes you fill like you have asked a stupid question. Ok, enough about that.

Since my birthday was on Tuesday, isn't it fun that the challenge at Tellen's Place this week is Birthdays. The DIVA's have had a fun time creating and you can see all of these at Tellens's Place. The challenge is open to all and you don't have to use a Tellen's image, but if you do, you get extra points when we vote. This week Terry is offering a freebie and you get that on the challenge blog. Please remember that there is only one ENTRY per person. If you enter more than once the Divas will not leave a comment on the second entry and it will not be considered in the voting. We love stopping by your blogs to visit and leave a little love.  So stop on by Tellen's and show us your birthday love. The card that I made is done with an image from the 2009 designs. and since it was my birthday it is a card for me and about me.

This image was colored with copics E00, E11, E13, E15, E09,  BV00,BV02, BV04, I used a purple glaze pen on the hat, belt and shoes. The bling balloon is from my stash as is the flowers and brad. The punched edges were sent to me by my team mate Sandra. She is just so sweet. She punched me lots and lots of different shaped pieces and I can't wait to get to them. The DP is Basic Grey (kioshi) I do love this paper and I hate to waste any of it. The it's all bout me stamp is from the $1 bin at Michaels. To make the ME stand out, I used Martha Stewart glitter on it.  the celebrate and it's my party stamps are from a $1 clear stamp set that I think came from Michaels also. Well that is it for this card. And maybe, there are a couple of challenges.

Papertake Weekly Putting on the Glitz

Lollipop Crafts Use your favorite Coloring medium (Copic are mine)

PaperPlay Challenges Use Shine (I used glitter, I guess that qualifies)

Stamp Something Something Funky

I have come to the end of this post. I hope that you have enjoyed your visit and  please come back soon.

STRIPES!

Happy Friday my wonderful blogger friends. And since it is Friday, it is time for another Tellen's Place  challenge. This week we want to see your STRIPES. That's right show us your stripes and then  link your creation to the Tellen's Place blog and you are in. Please remember that there is only one ENTRY per person. Once you are linked, the DIVAS will stop by your blog and leave you just a little love. If you use a Tellen's Place image, you will also receive extra points in the voting. So please stop by and join us for another exciting challenge.

The image that I have used is from the 2009 collection. I always loved this particular DIVA and thought this would be a great time to pull her out.

The Diva was colored with copics E11, E13, E15, E25, G20, G21, G24, V04, V06, spica glitter pens, lilac and lavender. The papers are Basic Grey (kioshi pad). The card stock is Bazzill, the Martha stewart punch is a new one for me. And would you believe that I through the packaging away without writing down the name. I know, I have to stop that. The hearts were bought at Hobby Lobby, just because some of them had stripes on them. The sentiment is from a clear stamp set.

Yes, there are challenges this week.

Cute Card Thursday Hearts and flowers

Pixie Dust Studios Be My Valentine

Craft Your Passion Challenge Anything Goes

City Crafters Challenge All that Glitters

Raise the Bar Valentine's Card (No pink or Red)

Stamptacular Sunday Hearts gone Wild

The Paper Players Love is in the Air

Fab N' Funky Tempting texture

Well, that is it for now. I hope that you have enjoyed your visit and hope to hear from you again soon.

A VISIT WITH SANTA CLAUSE

Hi all, just a short post for today. I have been kind of sad today, yesterday I lost a very special person in my life. She has been a valuable influence on my life for all of my life. And her absence will be felt for many years to come. I was not very creative today and spent some time going through old photos remembering happy times. So, while I did not make any cards, I did do some scrapbooking and my project today is of a picture of me with Santa Clause.

The picture was taken at Walmart last year. I was walking through the store doing my shopping and I guess Santa was having a slow day. They asked me if I wanted to take a picture with Santa and I agreed. When I told my granddaugthers that I had taken a photo with Santa, they got such a kick out of that. The DP paper is from The Paper Studio. The paper pieced Santa is from Kayla Kreations. The paper with the swiss dots is Bazzill. I cut the title with my Cricut and the snowflakes were punched with a Martha Stewart punch and glitter paper from Walmart was used for both. And since I am here, I guess I might as well enter this page into a couple of challenges.

Allsorts Challenge Blog Last Minute Christmas Project

Ellephantastic Challenges Winter/Christmas

Totally GorjussSnow

Pixie Dust Studios Let it Snow

Alphabet Challenge Glitter (Used glitter paper for my title)

Anything Goes Challenge Blog All the Colors of the Rainbow (only have to use 2)

Penny's Paper-crafty Challenge Merry Christmas

Cooking it up with Katie Make it Red, Layers, Christmas

Well, that is it for now, I will be back tomorrow with another scrapbook page. I hope that you enjoy this. I would love to hear from you.

A PURPLE BIRTHDAY WISH

Happy Sunday everybody. Finally I have finished my Christmas cards and they are ready to address and mail. And that is why I am just finishing my first card for posting. I think that I have mentioned before that I am in a birthday club, well I only have a few more cards to make and this is one of them. Her choice of colors were purples so that was right up my alley. The image  is from Kenny K. Krafty Girlz the challenge is Monochromatic. I used a freebie that I got from Kenny K. a few weeks ago. She's called Holla Back Girl. The 2 DP are digital paper from Gina K at Stamp TV. They were freebies also. One is deep plum, although it did not print that way and the other is like embossed leaves although you can't see that with all the layers. I have to work on my color output. The card stock is from The Paper Studio. the image is colored with copics E00, E09, E11, E13, E25, W1, W3, W5, V01, V04, V12, spica glitter pens; lilac, lavender and gold. The punch is Martha Stewart. The flowers are Petaloo. The embossing folder is from the new Art Deco set by Cutlebug. I got it recently at Hobby Lobby with a 40% coupon. The ribbon is from my stash as is the bling. The sentiment is from a clear stamp set.

Well, that is it for this card and yes there are more challenges.

Paper Play Challenges Monochrome

Craft Your Passions Challenge Monochrome
Creative Belli Blog Red, Ribbon Ric Rac anything ( R)
Delicious Doodles Challenges Use a Digi
A Crafty Little Place Anything Goes

Pricilla Styles Midnight Madesss Sketch #82

Well, I hope that you like this card and leave lots of comments. I thrive on your comments. Thanks for stopping by and I will see you again soon.