Thursday, April 30, 2015

You are my Sunshine

Hello there - I'm home from work today with an awful sinus infection.  It started Monday and by yesterday morning, the left side of my face was just throbbing with sinus pain.  I ended up going to the dr. and they prescribed an antibiotic so I've been taking that along with Sudafed Sinus Pain & Pressure.  I have zero energy and my head is just so foggy, so I'm home resting on the couch today.  Nothing to do but blog, right?  :)  Here's what I have for you today:


I would like to enter this into the following challenges:


I used the new digi image from TGF called Blush Bebe, corela. Papers are from Doodlebug Designs, ribbon tag and butterfly are from my stash. Peace.

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Spring has Sprung & One for the Boys & Sweet Girl

Good morning - a few things to share today, first up is my card for our reminder post at:



I would like to enter this into the following challenges:


I used Cute Big Eye Chibi Girl Alex, colored with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits and markers.  I love this new paper I got from MarkerPop when they had a sale a while back.  New paper inspires me.  The ribbon is from Stampin' Up!  The sentiments are from SRM Stickers and the button is from my stash.
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And we also have a new challenge for you today at:


Our sponsor is Fred, She Said - and we used these fun Nolan images to create our ATC's.  I'd like to enter mine into the following challenges:

Little Red Wagon: "B"elieve It (things that start with B... boy, bumblebee, blue, banner)

My stash item for the Clear it Out challenge is my designer paper.  I don't make a lot of boy cards so I tend to have a stash of boyish papers!
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And last for today is my card for the following challenges:

Crafty Gals: Stripes and/or Polka Dots
Crafty Boots: Things with Wings
DigiStamps4Joy: Sketch


I used I'm So Sorry Fairy from DigiStamps4Joy, colored with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits.  Papers are from Simple Stories.  Sentiment stickers are from colorbok. Thank you and have a great Wednesday!  :)  Peace.

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Rodeo Kid & Smile

Good morning - I have 2 cute cards to share today (I was a busy girl this past weekend and am trying to cram in all of the projects I made that have to be entered into challenges by April 30! LOL), here is the first one:


I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:


I used Abi & Pony from Digi Stamp Boutique, colored with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits.  Papers are from carta bella, and I added the little "live your dream" charm as a finishing touch.

And here is card #2:


This one I'd like to enter into the following challenges:


I used Ally from Emerald Faeries, colored with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits.  Papers are from Penny Black.  Ladybug, ribbon & button slider are from my stash.  Peace.

Monday, April 27, 2015

Enchanted Queen of Hearts & Save the Seals

Hello and happy Monday!  Two cards for you today, here's the first:


I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:


I used this sassy Queen of Hearts digi from Alicia Bel, colored with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits markers, and Stickles.  Papers are from carta bella. I finished it off with some gemstone & pearl stickers and a little crown charm.
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This next card is for a very special cause:




I'm on the Oddball Art Design Team, and our wonderful and fearless leader Lizzy Love holds this cause near and dear to her heart.  Lizzy lives in Canada, where the annual "Seal Slaughter" occurs, unfortunately, year after year.  Click on the badge above my card to read more and help.  I'm entering this into the Simon Says Stamp Challenge: Clean & Simple.  Peace.

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Walking on Sunshine

Hey there - I was so darn productive today, I couldn't even wait to share one of the cards I made so I'm blogging twice in one day.  hee hee  :)  Here you go:


I made this for the following challenges:
The East Wind Facebook Challenge:  It Started with a Song (Going to California by Led Zeppelin, specifically the lyrics "Someone told me there's a girl out there with love in her eyes and flowers in her hair")

I colored the gorgeous freebie I got from the East Wind with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits.  I love this new paper pad from Jessica Hogarth Designs called Sail Away.  I added a piece of fiber-lace-netting and some seashells in the corner to finish it off.  Peace.

Mad!

Good morning - happy Sunday!  Since going back to work, I've really learned to appreciate weekends again!  :)  This morning I threw a pork shoulder in the crock pot with some onion, garlic, and fresh-squeezed orange juice after rubbing the shoulder with salt, pepper, oregano, and cumin... looking forward to pulled pork carnitas tacos and quesadillas tonight for dinner.  Yum.  And now I get to craft all day and not worry about cooking later.  Double yum.  ;)

So this morning I'd like to share this card I made with one of the fabulous digi images from SLS Lines:


I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:


This is my first time using the Mad Hatter digi from SLS Lines, and I colored him with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits with a bit of marker - then I covered his glasses lenses in Crackle Accents, which gave his eyes a funky appearance.  Papers are from Simple Stories - film strip die cut was made on my Silhouette and the text stickers are from colorobok.  Peace.

Saturday, April 25, 2015

hello sunshine!

Hello there!  Last night we celebrated our daughter's 20th birthday by going out to dinner, we had such a good time.  The waitress was kind enough to take a picture for us - so this is (standing up) Mikey, me, Jeremy, my papa and my best friend Tanya and then sitting down is Cass & my mom:


I'm very proud of the young lady my daughter is growing into.  You always hear people saying you can't be friends with your children - well, I disagree.  My daughter is my very best friend and she's a sweetheart.  Happy 20th birthday, Cass!  We love you!
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I have a card to share today, as well:


I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:


I used the adorable Gabbie Mermaid image from Faery Ink, colored with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits.  Papers are from Authentique - sentiment is from SRM Stickers, and I added a few pearl stickers from my stash.  Peace.

Friday, April 24, 2015

World Traveler: Just Some Lines Emo Rebecca and Pookie with Suitcase

TGIF!!!  Today I have a card using one of the adorable new images at Just Some Lines:


I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:


I used Emo Rebecca and Pookie with Suitcase from Just Some Lines, colored with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits.  I love this fun new paper I got, this one is by xx.  The buttons, Eiffel Tower charm, & lace are from my stash and the little text stickers are from Tim Holtz.  Peace.

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Choose Hope

Good morning!  My card today is for the following challenges:




I used Butterfly for a Cause from Sami Stamps, all papers are from My Mind's Eye.  The sticker sentiment and ribbon charm were in my stash.  Peace.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Happy Birthday Cass & Wicked Wednesday ATC

Happy Earth Day and happy 20th birthday to my baby girl, Cassidy Rae.  :) My daughter has been a ray of light in my life since the minute I found out I was pregnant with her.  I enjoyed my baby girl so very much, and I loved watching her grow into a toddler, preschooler, teenager, and now an adult.  She is my biggest supporter, my best friend, and she will always be my precious baby girl.  Happy Birthday, Cass! This is the card I made for her:


I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

Ppinkydolls Facebook Challenge: Easter or Spring Colors
Digi Choosday: Spots & Dots
Papertake Weekly: Cute as a Button
One Stitch at a Time: Daughters/Girls
Crafting for all Seasons: Milestone Celebrations

I used Pinky with Flaffy Kitten from Ppinkydolls, colored with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits.  Papers are from My Mind's Eye - number dies are from My Favorite Things.
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And we have a new challenge for you today at:

Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge: CASE a DT Member!


I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

Crafty Gals Corner: Girls, Girls, Girls
Simon Says Stamp: Clean and Simple
Sweet Stamps: Pearls
Top Tip Tuesday: 3 of Something (pearls)
AllSorts: Quick & Easy Does It

I used Lucy Loo Mermaid from The East Wind, cropped to exactly ATC size (3.5 x 2.5 inches) and colored with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits and lots of Stickles.  I inked up the edges and added some pearl stickers and a little sentiment sticker from Tim Holtz.  Peace.

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Happy Spring!

Good morning!  Today I have 2 cards to share, the first one is for the following challenges:
 
Creaine Challenge (sketch) 


 
I used "Northern Nightfall" by Ching-Chou Kuik, colored with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits.  Sentiment is from SRM Stickers.  Papers are from My Mind's Eye.

And here's my 2nd card for today:



I'd like to enter this one into the following challenges:


I used Emily Gothic Ragamuffin,  colored with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits.  Papers are from Trimcraft, and I added some lacy ribbon and a little ribbon tag - I spritzed the image with some Pink Bubblegum Glimmer Mist to finish it off.  Peace.

Monday, April 20, 2015

Digi My World: We're Not In Kansas Anymore

Hello there - welcome to Day 1 of our previews of the new release at Digi My World, We're Not in Kansas Anymore!

http://www.digimyworld.blogspot.com/

You can find the digi stamps here on Friday when they are released, I used the adorable Wicked Witch of the West image:


 
I would like to enter the top card into the following challenges:


My top card includes a broom die, a little paper clip that totally looks like witch feet to me, and a sentiment created with my Dymo Caption Maker.  I colored her with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits and added some colored gem stickers.  Bottom card features a little witch hat brad, skull & crossbones charm, and a piece of rick rack from Stampin' Up!  I printed the bottom witch on green DP and then paper-pieced her dress & hat, and colored her hair to be even greener using pencils & markers.  Peace.

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Emo with Heart Balloon: Just Some Lines

Good morning!  It is an absolutely gorgeous day outside, I can't wait to get some sun on my face.  Jeremy & I are dropping Trev off at work (YAY!) around noon then heading out to lunch at this awesome little place called Vintage.  It's an old auto repair station converted into a restaurant, check it out here.  My friend Leah works there and we always have fun when we do Saturday lunch dates there.

Today I have a card with one of our new images at Just Some Lines called Emo with Heart Balloon:


I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:


This paper pad is a new one I just got from Carta Bella, I just love black and white with pink & red!  Ribbon is from SU!  Peace.

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Groovy Chicks & Spring

Happy Wednesday!  :)
Today we have a new challenge for you at:


I'd like to enter this ATC into the following challenges:


I used Hippie Chick from All Dressed Up, colored with a combination of markers, pencils, and mineral spirits.  Sentiment was created with my Dymo Caption Maker (thank you so much to the Dymo folks who leave such nice comments on my blog!), and the peace sign sticker is from my stash.

Next up - we have a new challenge for you today at:



I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:


I used Creepy Cute Big Eye Bunny Girl, colored with Prisamcolor pencils & mineral spirits.  Sentiment is from A Day for Daisies.  Papers are from Authentique - ribbon is from my stash.  The little skull was made by my buddy Glo. Peace.

Monday, April 13, 2015

Have a Magical Day!

Good morning!  Today Lizzy Love has a new release of rubber stamps at Whimsy Stamps, this is the adorable Moondrop:
 
 
 
I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
 
 
I colored with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits.  Papers & stickers are from Simple Stories.  Peace.

Sunday, April 12, 2015

April Showers

Hello there - it is absolutely beautiful out today.  Finally!  We had the windows open and I crafted all day and then I took a break and we went for a ride to get ice cream.  This is one of the cards I made today:


I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

 
I used Girl in Umbrella from Chi Chi Memories, colored with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits and I paper-pieced her umbrella.  Papers are from My Mind's Eye - I added a little flower charm & pearl stickers for embellishments.  Sentiments are from SRM Stickers.  Peace.

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Smile - SLS Lines

I love Saturdays.  I love weekends, but Saturdays are my favorite. Today I'm making some cards and waiting for my sister to stop by with a yummy fatoush salad from this restaurant we like, El Basha.  I'm practically drooling in anticipation so I guess I'll blog today's card while I wait!  :)  This is for the following challenges:



I used Voodoo King Skull, Day of the Dead from SLS Lines.  I colored him with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits, a touch of markers, and some glitter.  Papers are from We R Memory Keepers.  Alpha stickers are from Colorbok.  Peace.

Friday, April 10, 2015

Beautiful - Lacy Sunshine

Hello friends - I'd like to enter today's card into the following challenges:





I used Pansy from Lacy Sunshine, colored with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits.  Papers are from Penny Black.  Ribbon is from SU!  The rest of the embellishments are from my stash.  Peace.

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Pura Vida

Hello there - today we have a new challenge for you at:

I'd like to enter my ATC into the following challenges:





So as you can see, I created an ATC with a folded cover.  Our sponsor this week is DRS Designs and I loved this little pig with the grass skirt.  LOL  Papers are some old ones from Stampin' Up!  The sentiment is a tribute to a couple of great guys who live in Costa Rica, Keith & Al.  :)  Peace.

Monday, April 6, 2015

Some Bunny Loves You

Good morning!  Today I'd like to share a creation I made for my DT post at:

http://digimyworld.blogspot.com/

I'd also like to enter this into the following challenges:



This adorable image is from a set called Bunny Suit Samantha (Digi My World) - I colored her with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits and paper-pieced her outfit, bunny ears, hair bows, and the egg.  Papers are from Authentique - paper flowers/pearl stickers are from my stash and I made the sentiment with my Dymo Caption Maker.  Peace.

Saturday, April 4, 2015

A Beautiful Soul

Hello there!  Today I'm heading to a memorial service, a very good friend of mine lost his younger brother a few weeks ago.  These things always make me want to tell the people I love how much they mean to me.  I encourage you all to do the same.

This card was actually made for a friend of mine at work, Ruthie, who lost her dad suddenly. He loved Hawaii and had a place there, so I used that theme for the card I made for Ruthie.  I always try to focus on the good, the happy memories and the things that make us smile when we think about someone we've lost.  Here's the card:


I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:


The image is from Make it Crafty, and I colored it with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits. I added Stickles glitter to the seashells and glued 3 real seashells onto the corner.  Papers are from My Mind's Eye. Peace.

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Wicked Wednesday & Oddall Art New Release

Good morning!  Happy April Fool's Day!  Do you know the history behind this silly holiday?  Click here to read all about it - it's actually quite interesting!  We have a new challenge for you today at:

Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge: April Fool's or Your Favorite Holiday

I'd like to enter this ATC into the following challenges:



Our sponsor is Creepie Cute Stamps and I used my new paper pad from Authentique for the background, then colored the image to match.  Inked the edges of the ATC and added the "April Fool" sentiment with Tim Holtz alpha stickers.

Next up - we have a new release and a new DT introduction at:

I'd like to enter my creation into the following challenges:

The image I used is called Simon Owl Heart #189 and I colored  him with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits.  This is a special birthday card for a very special young lady in my life - her name is Paige and she's turning 16 on April 14.  Her mom Donnell was a good friend of mine and she passed away in November of 2013 after battling ovarian cancer.  Eleven years after losing her baby Kaitlyn to cancer, and I just think that is one of the most unfair things I've ever heard, but it happened and she's the reason I got this tattoo on my left arm last Fall (the teal ovarian ribbon is in memory of Donnell & the little gold ribbon is in memory of Kaitlyn):



Anyway, I used my favorite new paper pad from Authentique on this card along with some coordinating cardstock stickers, then finished it off with some black pearl stickers and hot pink gems.  I'm sending it to her next week along with a bracelet I found that has the same quote as the card - She Believed She Could, So She Did.  Thanks for visiting!  Peace.