Thursday, November 28, 2013

North Pole Eddie


Happy Thanksgiving to those of you that celebrate the holiday.  I will be travelling to Dallas where I will see both my kids and their families.  We will have 2 birthdays to celebrate on Friday also.  So big holiday.

This is North Pole Eddie.  I think he is such a cute little elf.  He is my project for Delightful Thursday for Digital Delights.  The image, sentiment, and designer paper can  all be found at the Digital Delights Digi Store.

North Pole Eddie               North Pole Eddie (colored) 

   Winter fun sentiment set              Christmas magic digital paper pack

My Card Recipe:
Cardstock - The card base and matting is SU Garden Green and the DP is Digital Delights Christmas Magic Paper Pack.
Stamps - All stamps are by Digital Delights.  Image is North Pole Eddie and sentiment is from the Winter Fun Sentiment set.
Die Cuts - I used SB Circle and Lacey circle.
Flower - Petaloo
Glitter - I used Star Dust Stickles on the sign, star, and elf's cap and Wink of Stella White Glitter Pen on the snow.
Other - I used Liquid Pearls around my image as falling snow.  The pearls and ribbon are from my stash.

Copic Sketch Markers Used:
C5, C7, E000, E00, E01, G43, G46, R20, R27, R29, Y08, Y26

Challenges Entered:
Oldie but a Goodie Challenge - Ribbon and/or Lace (Ribbon and Flower are over a year old)
Shopping Our Stash Challenge - #129 - Holiday or Winter
Sweet Stamps Challenge - #145 - The Holidays
The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - #18 - Bows
Crafting When We Can Challenge - #58 - Winter

Digital Delights Challenge:
The new challenge at the Digital Delights Challenge blog starts today.  The theme this week is Favorite Things (use your favorite embellishments or technique).  So, go join the fun.

Thanks for dropping by and have a safe and blessed day.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Non-Traditional Christmas Colours


Don't know about the rest of you guys, but it is cold here in Texas.  It has been cold here for several days now and I am tired of it.  But, it is supposed to start warming up some tomorrow.  Yea!  Anyway I am back today with a new challenge at Creative Craft Challenges 2.  The theme is Non-Traditional Christmas Colours and the sponsor is Dustin Pike


My Recipe:
Cardstock - The card base is SU Pool Party and the DP is from Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses 6x6 paper pad.
Stamps - The image is a digital stamp from Sugar Nellie called Sparkle and Shine.  The sentiment is from Christmas Elf Marci set by La La Land Crafts.
Die Cuts - I used SB Circle and Large Scallop Circle.
Punches - I used SU 1 1/2" Circle Punch for the mat and 1 1/4" Circle Punch for the sentiment.
Ribbon - This is SU Ruffled Ribbon in Pool Party
Pearls - These are Flat Back Pearls from Inky Impressions.
Glitter - I used Crystal Stickles to accent her hat and boots.

Copic Markers Used:
Sketch Markers - B21, B23, BG11, E000, E00, E01, E42, E43, E50, E51, E53, R20, RV10, RV11, V15, Y11, YG11, W1, W3
Spica Glitter Pens - Lavender, Lemon, Melon, Pink, Turquoise

Challenges Entered:
Make My Monday Challenge - Contemporary Christmas
Come and Get It Challenge - Anything Goes with a Twist (Use a Digital Stamp)
Pile It On Challenge - #47 - Non-Traditional Christmas
The Corrosive Challenge - #188 - Happy Holidays
Stampin' for the Weekend Challenge - Feeling Festive
Creatalicious Challenge - #57 - Christmas Time
Designed to Color Challenge - Christmas/Winter
Charisma Cardz Challenge - #46 - Christmas

Go on over to Creative Craft Challenges 2 and check out what my teamies have made.  There are some fabulous projects there to see.  Thanks for dropping by and have a blessed day.

Friday, November 22, 2013

Snow


There is a new challenge at Simply Create Too.  The theme is Snow (or Use Only White).  So, I tried to create a little winter wonderland here.  I used Snowman and Girl from Whimsy and Stars Studio and lots of die cuts.  I also used lots of sparkle and shine although this does not photograph too well.

Card Recipe:
Cardstock - All CS is Georgia Pacific
Stamps - by Mabelle R.O. at Whimsy and Stars Studio
Die Cuts - SB Floral Ovals Decorative Element; Memory Box Frostyville Border; Sizzix Christmas Tree; MFT Die-namics Let It Snowflakes
Embossing Folder - Sizzix Christmas Dots
Glitter and Shine - Stickles Crystal and Stardust; Wink of Stella Brush in Glitter White; Imagine Crafts Sparkle Sheer Simmer Spritz
Pearls - From my stash

Copic Markers Used:
E000, E00, E01, E81, R20, R39, R59, Y11, YG11, YG13, YR00, YR01, YR30

Challenges Entered:
Creative Knockouts Challenge - #12 - Snowflakes
Happy Campers Challenge - #24 - Glitter It
Little Miss Muffet Challenge - #74 - It'll Be White on the Night
Christmas at Sweet Stampin' Challenge - White on White
Inkspirational Challenge - #43 - White on White
Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Embossing
Try It On Tuesday Challenge - White on White
Use Your Stuff Challenge - #110 - Let It Snow

Drop by and take a look at the rest of the Design Team projects at Simply Create Too.  They have some fabulous projects.  Thanks for dropping by and have a blessed day.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Christmas Bongo


It's Delightful Thursday at Digital Delights and I am here with Christmas Bongo.  Isn't he an adorable pup?  And this is my first attempt at making a Rocker card.  Turned out pretty good if I may say so.  The sentiment is from the Winter Tickets Sentiment set.  You can find both of them at the Digital Delights Digi Shop.

Christmas Bongo Christmas Bongo (colored) Winter Ticket Sentiments set

Cardstock Recipe:
Cardstock - CS is Georgia Pacific and DP is from my scraps
Stamps - Digital Delights
Die Cuts - SB Circle and Scallop Circle; MFT Die-namics Let It Snowflake
Glitter - Star Dust Stickles
Rhinestone - From my stash

Copic Markers Used:
E11, E13, E15, E17, E18, G43, G46, R27, R29, R59, R89

Challenges Entered:
The Paper Shelter Challenge - #138 - Christmas is Coming
Bearly Mine Challenge - #113 - Christmas Traditional Colors (Red and Green) Using Die Cuts
Christmas Card Challenge - #51 - Bling
Come and Get It Challenge - Christmas Gift
Great Impressions Challenge - Holiday Card or Tag
Cards Galore Challenge - Animals
Creatalicious Challenge - #57 - Christmas time
Designed to Color Challenge - #23 - Christmas/Winter
Die Cut Divas Challenge - Holidays and Celebrations
Sparkles Forum Challenge - #50 - Animals

Digital Delights Challenge:
The Digital Delights Challenge blog has a new challenge going on.  The theme this week is Anything But a Card.  So, go join in on the fun.

Thanks for dropping by and go check out the rest of the Design Team at Digital Delights.  Have a blessed day everyone.

Mr. Snowman

  
Morning fellow crafters.  I know it has been a week since I last posted, but I have been doing some fun things.  I have been making some glittered ornaments and they are so easy.  Also, I have been working on Christmas cards and birthday cards for my son and granddaughter.  

So, there is a new challenge going on today at Paper Crafting Journey and you are going to want to join in.  The theme is Bling It Up!  So, we want to see lots of bling on your cards.  The sponsor is Digi Stamps 4 Joy.

Digi Stamps 4 Joy

I have used Mr. Snowman from our sponsor for my card which I cut out with my Cameo.  He is a cutie.  I used rhinestones on the snowflakes and snowman for accent.  Here is a close up.


Card Recipe:
Cardstock - CS is SU Riding Hood Red and DP is Imaginisce Cottage Christmas-All That Glitters
Stamps - Image is Digi Stamps 4 Joy and Sentiment is SU Snow Much Fun
Embossing Folder - Sizzix Dots
Ribbon - SU
Glitter - Wink of Stella Glitter White and Imagine Crafts Sheer Simmer Spritz
Rhinestones - From my stash

Copic markers Used:
BG11, BG13, E31, E33, N3, N4, R27, R29, Y23, Y26, YG11, YG13, YR02, YR04
Black Spica Pen

Challenges Entered:
Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Christmas
C...is for Challenge - #10 - Winter is Coming
The Crafty Bloggers Network Challenge - Christmas
Paper Playtime Challenge - #23 - Sparkle
CMC Copic Challenge - #81 - Wintry, Frosty, Cold
Crafty Calendar Challenge - All Things Christmas
Word Play Saturday Challenge - Snowman
ABC Christmas Challenge - W for Winter Wishes
Crafty Creations Challenge - #249 - Ready for the Holidays - American Thanksgiving or Christmas
Stamp n Doodle Challenge - Christmas Friends

The Design Team has some great projects to show you, so drop by Paper Crafting Journey and check them out.  Thanks for dropping by and have a blessed day.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Give Thanks


Thanksgiving will be here before you know it.  So, in honor of this holiday I give you Tiny The Turkey.  I think he is sooo cute.  Today is Thursday and this is my creation for Delightful Thursday at Digital Delights.  You can get the image at the Digital Delights Digi Shop.

Tiny the Turkey            Tiny the Turkey (colored)
 
Card Recipe:
Cardstock - CS is SU Early Expresso and DP is from the Authentique Thankful Collection 6x6 pad
Stamps - Image is Digital Delights and Sentiment is Close to My Heart
Ink - Distress Ink is Scattered Straw and Sentiment is stamped in SU Real Red
Die Cuts - SB Circle and Scalloped Circle
Punch - SU Scallop Border Punch
Embossing Folder - Smitten by Anna Griffin for Cuttlebug
Ribbon - SU Scallop Polka Dot in Pumpkin Pie
Pearls - From my stash
 
Copic Sketch Markers Used:
E23, E25, E40, E42, E43, E44, R05, R17, Y17, Y19, Y35, Y38, YR12, YR14, YR16, YR18
 
Challenges Entered:
Going Grey with Scrap-Creations Challenge - Give Thanks
Tuesday Throwdown Challenge - #173 - Gratitude
Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party - #19 - Happy Thanksgiving
Get Inky Challenge - #17 - Thanks or Thanksgiving
Kaboodle Doodles Challenge - #197 - Bountiful Harvest/Blessings
Lexi's Creations Challenge - #103 - Thankful/Thanksgiving
Parade Your Crafts Challenge - #8 - Grateful
The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - #17 - Give Thanks
The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Embossing

Digital Delights Challenge:
There is a new challenge starting today at the Digital Delights Challenge blog.  The theme this week is Thankful [thank you for military--Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, in general].  So head on over there and check out the Design Team projects.  And don't forget to join in the challenge fun.

I want to thank everyone for dropping by and taking a look at Tiny The Turkey.  Now the Delightful Design Team has some great projects to show you, so go check them out at Digital Delights.  Have a blessed day all.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Mouse With Christmas Cookie


Hi fellow crafters!  It is time for another new challenge at Creative Craft Challenges 2.  This time we have a Recipe Challenge for you. 
Recipe:
1 Image
2 Designer Papers
3 Flowers
 
Now that is pretty easy, right?  So, I have created a card using this recipe.  I have used 1 image.  This is Mouse With Christmas Cookie from Robyn's Fetish.  I have used  2 Designer Papers from My Mind's Eye and 3 flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.  We have a great sponsor for this challenge.  It is Robyn's Fetish.
 
 
My Card Recipe:
Cardstock - CS is SU Garden Green and DP is MME 12 Day's of Christmas "Season's Greetings"
Stamps - Image is Mouse With Christmas Cookie from Robyn's Fetish and Sentiment is SU Teeny Tiny Wishes set
Die Cuts - SB Oval and Scallop Oval
Punches - SU Oval and Scallop Oval
Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts
Ribbon - From my stash
Pearls - Inky Impressions Flat Back Pearls in Red
Other - Crystal Stickles Glitter and White Liquid Pearls
 
Copic Sketch Markers:
C00, C1, C3, E33, E35, E37, E42, G07, G14, R01, R02, R27, R29, W1, W3
Marvy Red Twinkette Pen
 
Challenges Entered:
Hobby Cutz Challenge - #24 - Winter Wonderland or Glitter & Sparkle
2 Sisters Challenge - #169 - Christmas Sparkle
Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Christmas is Coming
Creative Creations Challenge - #23 - Sparkle and Shine
Jingle Belles Challenge - Holiday Traditions (Traditions is making and giving Christmas cookies)
Totally Papercrafts Challenge - #192 - Use Glitter
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - #232 - Christmas

Head on over to Creative Craft Challenges 2 and check out the rest of the Design Team projects.  You will not be disappointed.  Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day.
 



Thursday, November 7, 2013

PCJ Case a Card Challenge


There is a new challenge at Paper Crafting Journey.  The theme is to Case a Card.   I used the Cheerleader stamp from The Paper Shelter and cased a card from one of their Design Team members, Carol.  You can find her card on her blog here: http://carol-mylittlepieceofheaven.blogspot.co.uk/search?updated-max=2013-08-01T06:00:00%2B01:00&max-results=20.  And our sponsor of course is The Paper Shelter!  They are offering the winner a $20 Gift Certificate to their store.

The Paper Shelter
 
Card Recipe:
Cardstock - CS is SU Midnight Muse and Bashful Blue.  DP is from Prima Introspection 6x6 paper pad
Image - Cheerleader from The Paper Shelter
Die Cuts -  Shapez die by SB Frame 5 by Xyron; Hearts are La La Land Heart Banner
SVG Cuts - Banner from Silhouette Store
Punch - EK Success Lattice Chain Large Edger Punch
 
Copic Markers:
B91, B93, B95, B97, E000, E00, E01, E21, E23, E25, G14, R20, R22, R24
 
Challenges Entered:
Inky Impressions Challenge - #133 - Dies and Punches
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - #152 - Lots of Layers
Bearly Mine Challenge - #111 - Anything Goes
Digi Makeover Challenge - #113 - Lots of Layers
613 Avenue Create Challenge - #44 - Anything Goes
 
Check out my teamies' projects at Paper Crafting Journey.  They have some fabulous cards to show you.  Thanks for dropping by and have a blessed day.


Sleigh Ride Marcia


It is new release day at Digital Delights.  The new release that I am showcasing today is Sleigh Ride Marcie.  What a cutie!  I cut her out with my Silhouette Cameo.  You can find her here at The Digi Shop.

Sleigh ride Marcie         Sleigh ride Marcie (colored)              

I used Georgia Pacific white cardstock for the card base and white mat.  The red designer paper is from the Holly Jolly Digital Paper Pack.

Holly jolly digital paper pack
 
 The Merry Christmas sentiment ticket is from the Winter Ticket Sentiment set.
 
Winter Ticket Sentiments set
 
I colored Marcia with these Copic Sketch markers:  B0000, B000, C2, C3, C5, E000, E00, E01, E31, E33, E42, E43, E50, E51, E53, G43, G46, R20, R27, R29, Y23, Y26.  I also used a Black Copic Spica pen on her glasses.
 
I tried to give the feel of hills of snow where Marcia is sledding.  I accented them with Icicle Stickles.  I used the Memory Box Frostyville Border die cut and also MFT Die-namics Let It Snowflakes die cuts.  I sprayed the white mat and die cuts with Imagine Crafts Sparkle Sheer Simmer Spritz to give them a bit of sparkle.  I also used Glossy Accents on Marcia's glasses and Diamond Stickles on her hat.  The snowflake centers are Silver Glitter Candi Accents from The Paper Studio.
 
I would like to enter this card in these challenges:
Fab n Funky Challenge - #192 - Traditional Christmas Colours
The Paper Shelter Challenge - #136 - Winter Fun
Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge - Traditional Colors
Created With Love Challenge - #65 - Christmas Reds and Greens
Cutie Pie Challenge - #56 - Cute With Embellishment Bingo (Glitter, Die Cut, Card Candi)
A Gem of a Challenge - #104 - Christmas is Coming
Allsorts Challenge - Week 231 - Christmas Cheer
Totally Gorjuss Challenge - #202 - Anything Goes With Snow

There is a new challenge starting today at the Digital Delights Challenge blog.  The theme this week is All That Glitters.  How easy is that?  I use a lot of Stickles on my projects.  I love that glitter.  Go have some now and join the challenge.

My Design Teammates have some fabulous Delightful Thursday projects ready to inspire you.  So, head on over to Digital Delights and check out the rest of the new releases.  Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day.




Monday, November 4, 2013

Button Mushroom Fairy


It's that time again for a new Cute and Fun Challenge at House of Cards.  This month is a Color/Photo Inspiration Challenge.  Be Inspired by the photo, colors or both.  If you go with colors, please choose at least three.  Here is your inspiration.

 color nature
 
I went with the colors to create my card.  I used Elaine Cox's Button Mushroom Fairy from Sweet Pea Stamps.  Lots of bling and sparkle added to the fantasy of the card.

Card Recipe:
Cardstock - CS is SU Old Olive and DP is MME Howdy Doody "Baby" Chantilly Paper
Stamp - Sweet Pea Stamps
Distressed Ink - Bungled Sage
Punches - Punch Bunch Leaves and a Corner Rounder
Flowers - Martha Stewart Crafts
Ribbon (Mat) - Rhinestone Ribbon Wrap
Other - Diamond Stickles and Liquid Pearls

Copic Markers Used:
E000, E00, E01, R20, YG01, YG03, YG41, YG45, YR00, YR01, YR02, YR04
Spica Pen - Sand

Challenges Entered:
The Corrosive Challenge - #186 - Tic-Tac-Toe (Bling, Dies or Punches, Flowers)
Brown Sugar Challenge - #66 - Things With Wings
Creative Corner Challenge - Can't Touch This
Cute Card Thursday Challenge - #293 - Sparkles
Flutterby Wednesday Challenge - #259 - Any Winged Creature
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - #151 - Add Black or Bling

Do go by House of Cards and check out the rest of the Design Team cards.  They are really fabulous.  Thanks for dropping by and have a blessed day.


Friday, November 1, 2013

Bingo Mid-post at Simply Create Too


Good morning everyone.  I hope ya'll have been participating in the Simple Create Too Bingo Challenge.  This is a mid-post reminder to get in there and play.  Here is the Bingo card:


Choose any ONE letter [B, I, N, G, or O] and use ALL THE ITEMS listed DOWN under your letter]--have FUN!

I have used the letter N on my card.  As you can see I have used Red, a Bow, 3 Layers, Flowers, and a Die Cut.   So, this should be an easy and fun challenge.  
 
Card Recipe:
Cardstock - CS is SU Riding Hood Red and all the DP is from my Scraps
Stamps - Image is from The Paper Shelter and is called Santa Cute Helper
Die Cuts - SB Circle and Lacey Circle
Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts
Ribbon - from my stash
Other - Liquid Pearls; Crystal Stickles; SU Candy Dot Brad Base and Candy Dot
 
Copic Markers Used:
E000, E00, E01, E51, E53, E55, G14, G28, G43, G46, N5, N7, R20, R27, R29, Y23, Y26
 
Challenges Entered:
Inky Impressions Challenge - #132 - Traditional Christmas
Paper Pretties Challenge - #282 - Bold Colors
The Stamping Chef Challenge - #5 - Recipe: 1 Image; 2 Papers; 3 Flowers
Whimsy Inspirations Challenge - #65 - Anything Goes
The Cutie Pie Challenge - #56 - Cute with Embellishment Bingo (Glitter, Ribbon, Flower)
Cute Card Thursday Challenge - #293 - Sparkles
4 Krafty Girlz Challenge - #5 - Anything Goes
 
Check out the Design Teams projects for the Bingo mid-post at Simply Create Too.  Thanks for dropping by and have a blessed day.