Noel Wreath...

I just purchased some new digi images from Meljen's Designs and created this pretty card for her "Red, Green and Gold" Challenge! My sentiment is by Inkadinkado and my paper is from the Christmas Combo stack from Die Cuts with a View! My punched strip is by Martha Stewart! Stay tuned for more cute cards using her images!

World Cardmaking Day Sales!

SALE SALE SALE!! Nothing like a sale to get you started on your cards for the holidays! Deedee's Digis and Fred, She Said is having a SALE on their digis for World Cardmaking Day!

Deedee's Digis is offering a Buy 2, Get 1 Free sale, and Fred, She Said has 25% off Everything with purchases over $10.00! Woohoo! Now's the time to get those fabulous digis you love from both artists!

Make sure you leave a comment that you found your way from my blog!!!

I'm pulling a class card out of the box for today's card, since I've been under the weather (my sister's fault)! *cough*sneeze*cough* This card uses a JustRite stamp set "Witch Way to the Treats" and Halloween Punches from Martha Stewart and EK Success.

Many Thanks...

Happy Saturday!! I've created a cute card using the sweetest bear by Deedee's Digi's  from the "Little Things" digistamp set and I just love her! Her little butterfly perched so prettily is the basis for my card. I used a Martha Stewart butterfly punch for the circle that frames the bear! My sentiment is from the "Fluttering By" digistamp set, also by Deedee's Digis.

Holiday Sunday: Polar Bear...

I've had a horrible migraine all day, so I'm posting a quick card that my card class made a few weeks ago! The image is from Delicious Doodles!

Holiday Sunday - Snowflake...

It's Holiday Sunday and here's a quick card I made using the Fleur de lis Pendant Die from Spellbinders. My corner punch is the Iron Gate punch from Martha Stewart, and I used the large Snowflake embossing folder that I got on HSN. This card measures 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches and I added lots of pearls for bling!

First Snowman Card...

Here's my first Snowman card using a Rub-on! That's right, the image on my card is a rub-on and it is for the Belli Challenge! You must use a rub-on to participate in their challenge this week! I also used the new Lotus Die from Nestabilities. I see a lot of pretty cards with this die! I embossed my background with a snowflake folder I got on HSN, and my border is the Snowflake punch border by Martha Stewart.

I'm posting real quick tonight, because my daughter is in town and we are playing Monopoly!! Have a great evening :)

Sarah Kay...

I have fallen in love with the darling Sarah Kay images! Do a search in Google and you'll find such sweet images to color! My card for the Midnight Madness Sketch features the image "Precious Moments" from Stampavie. My designer papers is from Basic Grey "Origins". I love this paper pad!!! My corner punch is the new Scroll Lace punch set by Martha Stewart.

The sketch for the Midnight Madness Challenge is below, and as you can see, I turned the sketch to make it work for my image! I just love those pearl swirls from Prima Marketing, don't you! The flowers I got in the floral section of Hobby Lobby.

 

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Happy Memorial Day!

Please take a moment to remember those who have fought and died for our freedom today! Remember to do this everyday as well!

This is my last week on the Critter Challenge Design Team, having stepped down to pursue another opportunity. My card follows the sketch on their blog, and my image is from Fred, She Said. My designer papers are by Basic Grey!

Happy Ever After...

One of MY cards is in the finalists for the "Priscilla Award" on the Midnight Madness Blog, so please, please, go and vote for me HERE!!!

My card today features a Fred, She Said digital stamp called "Rose Spray and Candle." I printed the image on Whisper White cardstock, colored with Copic Markers, then cut it out. My sentiment stamp is from Inkadinkado, and I used Memento Tuxedo ink on Bazzill cardstock. I used my Plain and Scalloped Heart Nestabilities, and the Swiss Dots and Textile Embossing Folder from Provocraft. My corner punch is from Martha Stewart. Gold pearls and a shimmery satin gold-trimmed ribbon finished the card!

Stamp of the Week...

Repeat Impressions "Stamp of the Week" is on their blog "The House that Stamps Built", and the"Vase of Tulips" is the featured stamp! Make sure you visit their blog for the special offer on this stamp! The details to this offer is only available on their blog!

I stamped the Vase of Tulips on Whisper White cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, then colored with Copic Markers. Next, I cut it out with a Circles Nestabilities then "aged" it with Linen Distress Ink.  I mounted it to a Scalloped Circle cut out, then added tiny pink pearls on the scallops. My designer papers is from a paper stack by Paper Studio called "Mirabelle". The punched edges are done with the Lattice punch by Martha Stewart. I added a fluffy organza bow, more pearls, mounted it to a green panel, and then to an ivory card. Card size: 5 x 6 1/4 inches

Sweet Butterfly...

I had fun with the Our Creative Corner's Sketch Challenge this week. I didn't even use a digital or rubber stamp on it! Can you imagine? I did use a pretty butterfly from a die I got from England! and I layered it onto a scalloped circle cut out. I used a Martha Stewart punch for the lower edge, some silky rickrack for the upper portion and my flowers are from Prima Marketing. I sponged on Memento Pear Tart ink onto the wings of the butterfly, then finished the card off with sparkly rhinestones. My designer paper is from the "Porcelain" pad from Basic Grey. Card size: 4 3/4 x 6 inches

Blue Heron...

Today is the "What if? Challenge" over at "The House That Stamps Built" and I am using a fabulous stamp called the Great Blue Heron from Repeat Impressions. I just love, love, love this stamp! The sketch to follow is below and you can read all about the Challenge on the blog! Check out the rest of the design teams magnificent creations for the sketch challenge!

I stamped the Heron on Whisper White cardstock, then colored with Copic Markers. I sponged on ink with my Colorbox Stylus for the water and sky. I then rounded the edges then adhered it to a glittery soft blue cardstock with rounded corners. My punched strip uses a Martha Stewart punch, and my sentiment stamp is from Repeat Impressions as well. I added black rhinestones, and a gingham ribbon to finish the card. Card size: 4 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches

Creative Cuts and More Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Creative Cuts and More Blog Hop! Today we're kicking off the launch of Creative Cuts and More’s brand NEW website! The Blog Hop starts at  the Creative Cuts and More Blog, and if  you didn't start there, you'll want to head back to read the details on how you can enter to win 1 of 5 Creative Cuts and More Gift Certificates.  Also, for one week only, all new die cuts in the Creative Cuts and More store will be on sale for 10% off!

I made Bridal Party/Wedding Favors using several of the die cuts from their store. They are quick and easy to make, and they can stand alone, or you can add ribbons, laces, and more to make them pop!

If for some reason one of the links is broken along the hop do not worry, hop back over to the Die Cut Diva blog where the complete list will be. Now for more creations as we celebrate the new website for Creative Cuts and More!

The next stop on the Blog Hop is STEPHANY ZERBE! 

Here is my challenge card for the Critter Challenge as well!

Stamp of the Week...

Repeat Impressions "Stamp of the Week" is on their blog "The House that Stamps Built", and the sweet "Clover Bunny" is the featured stamp! Make sure you visit their blog for the special offer on this stamp! The details to this offer is only available on their blog!

Here are the members of the design team that have created a card for this week. Why don't you hop over to each blog and leave a comment on their lovely creations!

 

Dana, Harriet, Joy, Lynette, Ayana, Michele and myself! 

 

 

Have a Great Day!

Just a quick post tonight, with a too cute card! I got this new stamp from Hobby Lobby the other day, and couldn't wait to color the baby up! Enjoy!

Red Strawberries ...

My card today features a delightful new image from Fred, She Said! Luscious Strawberries! I'm eating a banana split with yummy strawberries on top right now! So fitting! The sketch is from today's Our Creative Corner Sketch Challenge, and I just love how my card turned out!

I printed the Strawberries on to Whisper White Cardstock, colored it with Copic Markers, then cut it out with a Circles Nestabilities. My designer paper is from the "Farmer's Market" stack by Die Cuts with a View. I  layered the strawberries cut out onto a Nestabilities Blossom cut out and used red pearls for embellishments. My red strip is punched with the new EK Success Scroll Edger punch, and my sentiment stamp is from Inque Boutique. I added a red organza bow to finish the card. Card size: 4 1/2 x 6 inches

Violets and Bees...

The Critter Challenge's sponsor this week is Dustin Pike and they have such adorable images to color! Our sketch today (you can see the sketch on the Critter Challenge blog) was fun and we had to use green on our card! I love the bright primary colors I used on this little bee!

Repeat Impressions "Stamp of the Week" is on their blog "The House that Stamps Built", and the sweet "Violets" is the featured stamp! Make sure you visit their blog for the special offer on this stamp! The details to this offer is only available on their blog!

Here are the members of the design team that have created a card for this week. Why don't you hop over to each blog and leave a comment on their lovely creations!

 

Dana, Makiko, Harriet, Joy, Lynette, Julie, Robin and myself!

Happy Mother's Day...

Our Creative Corner Sketch Challenge combined with an image from Sweet 'n Sassy makes up my card for today! The image I chose is "Bear Hug" which is perfect for a Mother's Day card! (sketch shown below)

I printed Bear Hug on Whisper White cardstock, cut out with small scissors, then colored with Copic Markers. My designer paper is from K & Co. and I used the Iron Gate border punch by Martha Stewart. My sentiment stamp is by Hampton Art, and I used Memento Rich Cocoa ink for it. My final touches were swirly pearls I colored with a matching Copic Marker, as well as brown self-adhesive pearls and an organza bow. Card size: 5 3/4 x 4 3/4 inches

You light up my life...

It looks like I'm in a blue and yellow mood by the cards I've been making this week! I've found some wonderful designer papers with those colors and they just make me happy! My card today is for the Our Creative Corner Sketch Challenge, and make sure you hop over to the OCC blog to see the rest of the design team cards!

I printed "Delightful Cocoa" from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps on Whisper White cardstock, then cut out with an inverted circle Nestabilities. I colored the image with Copic markers, then mounted it to a scalloped circle Nestabilities. My designer papers are from Die Cuts with a View, and I used the Looped Punch by Martha Stewart. I finished the card off with bright yellow grosgain ribbon and pearls. Card size: 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches

Fred for All Blog Hop and OCC Sketch!

Welcome to our FOURTH "FRED, SHE SAID" Blog Hop! If you just happened to drop by my blog and you are not aware of this wonderful event taking place, please go back to the "Fred, She Said" blog HERE and start your hop! Please take a moment to comment on our posts as we love feedback!

Follow the instructions at the end of the blog hop, at the Challenge Blog, to make your entry and your name will go in for a draw for a $20 Gift Certificate for the Fred, She Said Store.

Here is a list of the blog hoppers in case you lose your way (in this order, left to right):

FRED, SHE SAID, SHELLY, MICHELLE, CAROL L., DARSIE (you are here), JUDY, CAROL H.,  LORA, SONYA, DEANNE, and the FRED, SHE SAID CHALLENGE BLOG

This Blog Hop will run from today, April 15th until April 22nd. On the 22nd, the winner will be announced on the "Fred, She Said" blog.

Thank you for taking the time to play along. Now, to continue the blog hop, please visit Judy's Blog! When you are finished hopping, why not check out the "Fred, She Said" store!

Here is the card I made for the "Fred, She Said" Blog Hop! This is also my card for the Our Creative Corner Weekly Sketch Challenge.

I printed the Fred, She Said flowers and leaves on Whisper White cardstock, colored with Copic Markers then cut them out. I used the smaller die from the Pendant Nestabilities for my squares to fit the sketch. I added swirly black pearls, ribbon, and a sweet dragonfly as well. Card size: 6 x 6 inches