Birthday Cocoa...

It's time for Our Creative Corner Sketch Challenge! They have an interesting sketch this week (pictured below), and this is the first time I've made a card like this! It was surprisingly easy and I love the shape! My image is "Cupcake Cocoa" from the Sweet 'n Sassy Digistamp line! Monday there will be a Birthday Bash Blog Hop with the chance to win prizes! Stay Tuned!

I printed Cupcake Cocoa on Whisper White cardstock, then cut him out with a Circle Nestabilities. I sponged Memento Summer Sky ink onto the cut out before removing it from the die, then colored the image with Copic Markers. I added some Seashell glitter for some sparkle! I mounted my circle onto a Scalloped circle, then to an Scalloped Octagon piece. This was adhered to a white Octagon card. I added "faux" stitching, rhinestones and small scrolls. My sentiment from Inque Boutique was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and I finished the card off with two organza bows.

Carousel Horse...

It's Belli Challenge Day! Today the sponsor for the Belli Challenge is The Stamping Boutique and my card features the digital stamp "Circus Carousel"!

Challenge #88 uses COLOR SPRAY - this can be a home made mixture, Glimmer Mists, Walnut Ink sprays, a bottle filled with hairspray, reinker, and Pearl Ex, or even airbrushing with your Copic markers - whatever you desire!

I printed my image on Whisper White cardstock, colored with Copic markers then cut it out. I misted Stream and Wild Plum Alcohol Inks onto Glossy cardstock, then misted Blending solution over it for the mottled effect. I cut this piece out with the new Labels Ten Nestabilities and mounted it to my designer paper with punched corners by Martha Stewart. I glued my designer paper to sparkly glitter cardstock, then to an aqua card. I adhered my horse image onto my spritzed card piece with pop dots, then added silver pearls and sparkly flower buttons to finish the card. Card size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches

Fred, She Said Challenge with Snowdrops...

The challenge for this month is:

In March we leave Old Man Winter behind so let's create a VERY SPRING-Y project,
loaded with all those lovely pastel colors!

Be sure to use a "FRED, SHE SAID" image somewhere on your card! If you don't have one, there are LOADS of freebies available HERE!

~The prize again this month is...

a $20 gift certificate for the Fred She Said store! How sweet!

So get those entries in and remember you have until April  25th to get it done! We are looking forward to seeing your creations this month!!!

 

 

I printed the Snowdrops from "Spring Flowers"  on Whisper White cardstock, and colored with Copic Markers. I sponged Memento Summer Sky ink on the edges of the image. I adhered the image to another circle I had punched with a Martha Stewart corner punch. I mounted this to a glossy marbled cardstock, then to a purple glittery cardstock, and lastly to a Stonewashed Blue card. I added pearls and ribbon to finish the card! Card size: 5 x 6 inches

Paper Jewels & Critter Challenge Blog Hop!

Welcome to the first Critter Challenge Blog Hop sponsored by Paper Jewels! 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 "Critter Challenge" blog HERE and start your hop! Please take a moment to comment on our posts as we love feedback!

Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to participate in our "EASTER EGG HUNT" The Easter Egg you'll see on some of the designer's blogs indicate that they are giving away BLOG CANDY! To be eligible to win the prizes, you must comment on all the blogs as well as participate in the Challenge! The sketch is below and you'll need to add jewels on your creation! You can read more about the challenge on the Critter Challenge Blog! You have until March 30th to post your card or project to be in the drawing for the prizes. Once you've submitted your card, make sure you check back to see if you won!!

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

Critter Challenge Blog, Jennifer, Kathryn, Tracey, Moira, Darsie (that's me), April, Jacquie, Crystal, Audrey, Marsha, Paper Jewels Blog, Critter Challenge Blog

Here is my card creation for the Critter Challenge & Paper Jewels Blog Hop! Thank you for taking the time to play along. Now, to continue the blog hop, please visit April's Blog!

I stamped my "Easter Bunny" image on Whisper White cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I colored the image with Copic Markers then mounted it to glittery teal cardstock. My designer paper is from My Mind's Eye and I added rhinestone flowers and dots for my "jewels". My ribbon is from Michael's and I used a corner Martha Stewart punch on the small circle. My rhinestone ribbon slide is from Hobby Lobby.

I am offering Blog candy for the Blog Hop! Make sure you enter the challenge and comment on all of our blogs to be eligible!  My Blog Candy is Spellbinders Shapeabilities Fleur-de-lis Pendant Dies!

Bunny Girl and Chicks...

Click HERE for the "Fred, She Said" BLOG HOP!

I just purchased the cutest digistamps from Pink Cat Studio for Easter! They have such FUN images for all occasion and holidays! I just love their Halloween and Thanksgiving images!! My card is below and I had such fun with the bright neon colors!

My card fits the following Challenges: Stamp Simply, DareU2 Digistamp, Fussy & Fancy, I Love Digi Challenge, PaperPlay Challenges,  C.R.A.F.T. Challenge, Stampin' for the Weekend, Stamp with Fun, and Magical Crafts Challenges.

I printed "Lily paints an Egg" on Whisper White cardstock then colored with Copic Markers. I punched the edge with the new EK Success Argyle Punch Edger, then mounted it to a green glittery cardstock I had punched with the new Scroll and Hearts punch. I adhered that panel to a Cuttlebugged white cardstock, then to yellow glittery cardstock, then to a white card. I added Teal blue organza ribbon and a bow, and rhinestones to finish it off. Card size: 4 3/4 x 6 inches

Don't forget that it's Sneak Peek Week at Ethereal Forest Designs. The design team has created darling cards for the new images and sentiments that are being released on April 1st. Stop by and see their creations!

Lighthouse Sneak Peak...

Click HERE for the "Fred, She Said" BLOG HOP!

It's Sneak Peek Week at Ethereal Forest Designs. The design team has created darling cards for the new images and sentiments that are being released on April 1st. Stop by and see their creations! My card today uses the new Lighthouse digistamp along with a sentiment from the Lighthouse Sentiment set! This is just one of 11 images and sentiment sets they are releasing next week.

I first placed my sentiment on top of the Lighthouse using my drawing program then printed it on Whisper White cardstock. I colored the image with Copic Markers then sponged Memento Summer Sky and Paris Dusk on the sky area to resemble the night. I rounded the corners then adhered it to a glittery white cardstock, then to a dark blue card. I added a ribbon, a peel off border sticker and red pearls to finish the card. Card size: 4 1/4 x 5 3/4 inches

Bella and Baby...

Click HERE for the "Fred, She Said" BLOG HOP! 

It's Sneak Peek Week at Ethereal Forest Designs. The design team has created darling cards for the new images and sentiments that are being released on April 1st. Stop by and see their creations! 

My card today uses the new digistamp "Bella and Baby" by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps! Remember, today is Digi Day for Sweet 'n Sassy on SNR! The challenge is "Baby" and if you participate there's a free digi for you! You can find the sketch I used for my card HERE!

I printed the image on Whisper White cardstock, cut it out then colored with Copic Markers. My designer papers are from DCWV "Nursery - Girl" paper stack. I used Martha Stewart's Eyelet Lace Punch for my background panel, then layered my designer paper on top. I used Memento Tuxedo Black ink for my stamp by Studio G. I added a ribbon, a fluffy bow, a baby feet medallion and rhinestones to finish the card. Card size: 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches

Peek-a-boo Cocoa...

Click HERE for the "Fred, She Said" BLOG HOP!

Today is the start of Sneak Peek Week at Ethereal Forest Designs. The design team has created darling cards for the new images and sentiments that are being released on April 1st. Stop by and see their creations!

Our Creative Corner has a nice sketch where you can use those Oval Nestabilities to advantage! I flipped the sketch to fit my image "Peek-a-boo Cocoa" from Sweet 'n Sassy!

I printed Cocoa on Whisper White Cardstock, then cut him out with the Big Scallops Oval which is new from Spellbinders. I sponged on Memento Summer Sky and New Sprout inks before removing the image from the die. I colored the image with Copic Markers then pop dotted it onto a Dahlia cut out. I added my ribbon bow, a pretty daisy, rhinestones and pearls to finish the card. My designer paper is from the DCWV "Linen Closet" paper stack. Card size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches

Copper Roses...

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Midnight Madness has a pretty sketch this week where you can use your favorite coordinating designer papers! Recently, Die Cuts with a View came out with new paper stacks! You've seen me use "Linen Closet" on occasion and I love the soft aqua's, tans and ivory's that are in that paper pad. The new stack I used today is called "Natural" with shades of Copper, Orange, Tan, Ivory and Black. The papers are rich with metallic copper accents and I just love love love it! The sketch just screamed for these papers!

This card is pretty much a layering card, and it didn't take long to put this one together! My designer paper is from DCWV as stated above, and I used the Martha Stewart Doily punch for the strip. My butterfly is a stencil cut-out and I added ribbon, rhinestones and pearls to finish it off! Card size: 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches.

Critter Challenge #6

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Today is the Critter Sketch Challenge and we are inspiring you to use the colors Yellow, Blue, Red and White! The sponsor is Paper Jewels, and they are giving away a $15 gift certificate to a lucky winner at the end of the month!

I stamped my image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Whisper White Cardstock then colored with Copic Markers. My background papers are glitter cardstock and polished stone glossy paper. I vpunched my glittery cardstock with a Martha Stewart punch, added a pretty bow, a sentiment sticker and rhinestones to make this an easy and fast card! Card size: 5 1/2 x  4 1/4 inches.

Fred, She Said Third Blog Hop!

 Welcome to our THIRD "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!

Along the way, you will see a special CODE WORD. Collect them all up! Once you've reach the end of the blog hop (which will be the "Fred, She Said" Challenge Blog), follow the instructions to make your entry and your name will go in for a draw for a $20 Gift Certificate for the "Fred, She Said Store!" Don't forget, we have monthly challenges that are fun to do and you'll get inspired by the many creations by our design team!

My Special Code Word is: ALL

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., MARIA, LISA, LORA, DEANNE, and the FRED, SHE SAID CHALLENGE BLOG

This Blog Hop will run from today, March 22nd until March 28th. On the 29th, 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!

(My card today fits the following Challenges: Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge, Crafty Calendar Challenge, S2G Challenge, A Spoonful of Sugar, Crazy 4 Challenges, Rosie-D's Challenge, AllSorts Challenge, Our Creative Corner, Totally Gorjuss, Crafty Catz, Stampin' for the Weekend, and Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog)

My card uses the "Spring Flowers" image by Fred, She Said, as well as the "Pricking Pattern" that uses the Nestabilities Labels 8 die! I printed both the pricking pattern and the daffodils on Whisper White cardstock. I cut the daffodils out and colored them with Copic Markers. After pricking the pattern, I sponged Memento Summer Sky and New Sprout inks on the pricked pattern. I used the large fan punch by Martha Stewart to frame the images, and I used glittery cardstock for extra sparkle. I finished the card off with a pretty bow , a sparkly sticker butterfly and rhinestones. Card size: 5 x 5 1/4 inches

The Cheese in my Macaroni...

Thanks for everyone for the wonderful comments on my card for the Operation Write Home Spring Blog Hop! I hope you had a great time visiting all the blogs and know that it was for our troops!

My card today uses Ethereal Forest Designs digital images "Mischievous Mary" and one of the "Mouse Sentiments" that says "you're the cheese in my macaroni"! What a great male oriented card to give to someone you love! Their Sneak Peek Week starts on Wednesday, and boy, do we have some pretty cards for you! Stay Tuned!

I printed "Mary" on Whisper White cardstock, then colored with Copic Markers. I mounted the image to orange glitter cardstock, then to my designer papers by Die Cuts with a View. I punched the edges of one of my DP with the Bubbles punch by EK Success. I added rhinestones and a ribbon and called it done! I glued it to an orange card, sized at 4 1/2 x 5 3/4 inches.

Operation Write Home Blog Hop...

Operation Write Home's Mission is to support our nation’s armed forces by sending blank greeting cards to write home on, as well as cards of gratitude to encourage them. Saturday, they are having a Blog Hop and 84 blogs have signed up for this momentous occasion! Not only will you see wonderful creations that will inspire you but you'll give our Armed Forces a lot of love! You'll start the BLOG HOP at the OWH Stars and Stamps blog!

Once you've commented on my blog, you'll next hop to Jeannie's blog, TheBucketList Stamper!

My card today fits the Clean and Simple Sketch for the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge. (Sketch below) Yes, I went the easy way out, but I just couldn't figure out all the little bricks on the Fancy Sketch! Luckily, they gave us a chance to pick which sketch to do!

I printed my image from Delicious Doodles onto Whisper White cardstock, then colored with Copic Markers. I mounted my image on glittery cardstock. My designer paper is from the "At Home" Stack by Die Cuts with a View and my pearls are from Hobby Lobby. I finished the large card off with rhinestones and an organza bow. Card size: 6 x 6 3/4 inches.

Old Rugged Cross...

A great Gospel Hymn and a fabulous image to go with it by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps! They have a lot of wonderful digital images for Easter, whether it be religious or whimsical you prefer. I love the "Old Rugged Cross" and I used the new Egg Nestabilities for the frame. (Robin? Do you have the eggs? Oh wait, you don't!)

I printed the cross onto Whisper White cardstock, then colored with Copic Markers. I sponged Memento Summer Sky ink all around the image then laid it aside. My background is white glittery cardstock,  and I embossed with the Textile folder in the Cuttlebug. I cut out the center using the largest Egg Nestabilities, then added decorative pearls around the edge. I mounted my cross to the back of this then added a fancy tag with ribbons and pearls. My sentiment is from Studio G. I adhered the cross panel to glittery purple cardstock, then to a sky blue card. Card size: 4 3/4 x 6 inches

Sweet 'n Sassy & OCC Sketch ...

My card today is larger than what I normally make, but the OCC Weekly Sketch (below) seemed to call for a bigger card! I used Sweet 'n Sassy's cute Spring Chicks and Easter Blessing Sentiments for my images! 

Remember, today is Digi Day for Sweet 'n Sassy on SNR! The challenge is "EASTER" and if you participate there's a free digi for you!

I printed the Spring Chicks and the Easter Sentiment on Whisper White cardstock, then cut them out with a Circle Nestabilities. I colored the chicks with Copic Markers and outlined the sentiment with them as well!  Next, I sponged Memento Summer Sky and New Sprout inks on the outer rims of the circles. I mounted my chicks to pink glittery scalloped circles and my sentiment to a circle I punched with a Martha Stewart Eyelet Lace corner punch. My desiger paper is from Daisy D and my cardstock is from Bazzill. I added Prima Roses, rhinestones and a pretty organza bow to finish the card. Card size: 4 1/2 x 7 1/4 inches

My card also fits the following challenges: Sophisticat, The Pink Elephant, A Spoon Full of Sugar, Creative Card Crew,  Crafty Creations Challenges, Creative Inspirations, Little Red Wagon, One Stop Craft Challenge, Rosie-D's Challenge, Bee Crafty, Crafty Calendar Challenge, Susie's Sassy Designs, By the Cute and Girly, Tanda Stamps,  Pile It On.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happy Green Day to you! My daughter, Lee, will take that a different way, but she knows what I mean! Today, is Belli Challenge Day, and our challenge is to use Clips of any kind in our creations! Also, we've got a Sketch for you to play with, as well! Combine the two for a great card!

My card also fits the following challenges: Belli Challenge, Crafty Cardmakers, Cupcake Craft Challenges, Pollycraft Monday Challenge, My Favorite Things

 

My card uses a vintage image from my personal postcard collection, and I cut her out with an oval Nestabilities, then layered her to a scalloped oval glittery gold cardstock. I added rhinestones around the oval for a pretty frame. My background papers are polished stone glossy cardstock punched with Martha Stewart's Hydrangea punch, yellow glittery cardstock, and the clover paper is from Webster Pages. I got my swirly clips from Staples, and put it all together using the sketch below! I added a sweet organza bow and clover rhinestones to finish the card. Card size 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches

Spring Tulips...

Well, I'm feeling better, finally! Thanks to all the lovely "get well" wishes I've been receiving! I woke up this morning ready to work on cards and get ready for my card club on Saturday! I can't wait to show what I've made, but it will be after the party! I don't want to spoil the surprise!

My card today uses Fred, She Said's "Tulip Trio" which is being offered on the Stars and Stamps blog for free!  I really love the color combination I chose for this card. I took it from a Basic Grey 6 x 6 paper stack, and then purchased the entire set in 12 x 12!

I printed the tulips on Whisper White cardstock, colored with Copic Markers, then cut it out leaving a small white edge. My designer paper is from Basic Grey, and I used the new Nestabilities Labels Eleven with orange glittery cardstock. I punched the corners of my gray panel with a Fiskars punch, then mounted both pieces to white glittery cardstock. I raised my tulips up with pop dots, added organza grey ribbon with a bow, and finished it off with rhinestones. I glued it all together to a white card measuring 4 3/4 x 6 inches.

Sweet 'n Sassy Daisies...

Luckily for me, I have a backlog of cards for posting! After my two root canals, I've just had no energy for anything except watching old movies and reading. This card I'm posting today was used for Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Digi Day! They hold a different challenge every Thursday HERE!

I printed "April Daisy" on Whisper White cardstock, colored with Copic Markers, then added seashell glitter to the petals with a Quickie Glue Pen. I cut out the daisies leaving a white edge, then added a ribbon bow. My designer paper is from the "Linen Closet" stack by Die Cuts with a View, and I used the Spades Borderabilities for my ribbon treatment. I added pearls and a peel-off sticker sentiment to finish the card. Card size 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches.

Spring Wedding Card ...

I can't believe the balmy weather we've been having in upstate New York! With the birds chirping and the snow melted, you'd think Spring was already here! I know I can't wait to see the crocuses and daffodils poking their heads out to bask in God's bright sunshiny rays!

With Spring in mind, can you imagine a prettier wedding day than to be surrounded by new growth and the beautiful blossoms of life? A wedding symbolizes a new beginning in God's Grace for two people in love, and my card hopefully reflects that sentiment.

I printed "Wedding Bells" from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps on Whisper White cardstock, then cut it out with a Circle Nestabilities. I sponged Memento Summer Sky ink around the edges, then colored the image with Copic Markers. I adhered my circle to a glittery scalloped circle. then mounted it to another circle I had punched with the Deco Fan punch by Martha Stewart. Next, came my glittery purple circle, which was mounted to a larger glittery scalloped circle. I added self-adhesive pearls and a lavender tulle bow to the circles. I wrapped more tulle around my sparkly cardstock panel with the Deco Fan punched in the corners. I then mounted my decorated circle to the center. This was all glued to a soft lavender card measuring 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches.

Please hop over to the Sweet 'n Sassy store to see all the wonderful images that are perfect for weddings, birthdays, and all occasions! Make sure you take a look at the beautiful floral images, just in time for Spring, Easter and Mother's Day!

Cute Bunny & OCC ...

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Fred, She Said Designs is offering a FREE Tulips digital stamp for Mother's Day and I have been asked to write a tutorial for using the free image on the Stars and Stamps Blog. Please check it out and also the latest Half and Half Operation Write Home Campaign.

An early post today as I am headed north to the dentist for two root canals first thing in the morning! UGH!! I am not looking forward to this at all! I hope it all goes well, and if you don't see a post from me tomorrow, you'll know I came home and went straight to bed! This is my card for the Our Creative Corner Weekly Sketch!

This cute image is from All My Scraps and I printed it on Whisper White cardstock, then colored with Copic Markers. I matted the image to a glittery pink cardstock, then added rhinestones for a bit of bling. I folowed the OCC Sketch (below) using the Martha Stewart Doily Strip Punch with white glitter cardstock, and my background is a marbled glossy paper. I added ribbons, and pretty bow and buttons to finish the card. Card size: 4 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches

Sweet Bunny...

Click HERE to go to the Ethereal Forest Designs Blog Hop!

Fred, She Said Designs is offering a FREE Tulips digital stamp for Mother's Day and I have been asked to write a tutorial for using the free image on the Stars and Stamps Blog. Please check it out and also the latest Half and Half Operation Write Home Campaign.

Today's card fits the Midnight Madness Challenge, and the Little Paper Shop Challenge!

I purchased this darling bunny digital image from All That Scraps then printed it out on Whisper White cardstock. I colored with Copic Markers, then mounted it to a glittery turquoise cardstock. My designer paper is "Snowy Serenade" by Bo Bunny, and I glued it to a dark purple panel, then to an aqua glitter cardstock piece. I followed the Midnight Madness sketch (below) using Prima flowers, rhinestones, ribbon and sparkly jeweled flowers I found at Michael's in their wedding section. This card has a lot of glimmer and sparkle that's hard to see in the photograph! Card size: 5 x 6 1/4 inches

 

Operation Write Home...

Click HERE to go to the Ethereal Forest Designs Blog Hop!

Operation Write Home is a network of cardmakers who create blank handmade greeting cards in support of our nation's heroes for them to write home on. Operation Write Home recently started a new blog, Stars and Stamps, to inspire the many cardmakers. The Stars and Stamps blog features inspiration, challenges, tutorials, creativity and more! Operation Write Home is currently hosting a Half and Half challenge to inspire cardmakers to create Mother's and Father's Day cards.

Fred, She Said Designs is offering a FREE Tulips digital stamp for Mother's Day and I have been asked to write a tutorial for using the free image today on the Stars and Stamps Blog. Please check it out and also the latest Half and Half Operation Write Home Campaign.

 

I printed the Tulip Trio on Whisper White cardstock, then cut out the right side of the image. I colored with Copic Markers and sponged Memento Sky Blue ink onto the left side of the colored image to represent "sky". I then added self-adhesive rhinestones and a peel-off sticker butterfly. With a Photo Corner Punch by Martha Stewart, I made two photo corners from a scrap of pink dotted paper by The Paper Studio. I attached them to the upper and lower left corners and added self-adhesive square rhinestones. I adhered this panel to a butterfly embossed white cardstock by Bazzill, then glued it to a soft rosy pink card. I added a pretty bow to finish the card. Card size is 4 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches.

Critter Challenge #4

Click HERE to go to the Ethereal Forest Designs Blog Hop!

(Dealing with a migraine can be lousy, and I spent most of the day in bed with it! I'm so glad I had my next few days of cards stock piled in my stash. I also have to have 2 root canals done on Thursday, so if you don't see a post from me, you'll know I'm still not up to crafting.)

Today is the 4th Critter Challenge and our challenge was to "make a card using an image that has a flower in it. The image itself can be a flower or it can be an image that has a flower somewhere in it. The second part of the challenge is to use the color combination of blue, yellow and green." Lucky for me, I was able to find a designer paper that fit those requirements and my image is from Paper Jewels, the Sponsor for the Critter Challenge this month!

I stamped my imaged using Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Whisper White cardstock, then colored with Copic Markers. I mounted the image to a red cardstock panel. My sentiment is a digistamp from Sweet 'n Sassy's Love Sentiments I and I printed it on Whisper White cardstock. I cut it out with the Labels Nine Nestabilities then adhered it to a red cardstock piece. The designer paper is from the "Kids Stack" by Die Cuts with a View and I mounted it to a blue card. I added "faux" stitching around the edges of the image and the sentiment label, added rhinestones and finished it off. Card size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches.

Paper Jewels will be giving one lucky winner a $15 gift certificate to use in her online store. The give a way will be drawn at the end of the month. Participate each week in the Critter Challenge to increase your chances of winning!

Ethereal Forest Designs First Blog Hop!

Welcome to the First “Ethereal Forest Designs” Blog Hop!!! My blog is the first stop on the way to fantastic projects and cards from the Design Team! We've been hard at work using the wonderful images from Ethereal Forest Designs and are extremely excited to showcase their versatility!

As you start hopping, please make sure you comment on each one of the design team members blog, then go  to the Ethereal Forest Designs blog and make a comment! At the end of the hop, one lucky winner who has commented on all the blogs will receive a $10.00 voucher to the Ethereal Forest Designs Store.

Here is a list of the blog hoppers in case you lose your way: 

Darsie

Audrey

Betty

Charlene

Karen

Melissa

Shirley

Ethereal Forest Designs Blog

The winner will be announced on the Ethereal Forest Designs blog on Friday, March 12^th. Deadline to complete the hop will be Thursday, March 11^th!

Thank you for taking the time to play along and we appreciate your comments!. All of the images used in the design teams creations can be found at the Ethereal Forest Designs Store.

Now, to continue the blog hop, please visit Audrey's blog HERE!

Here is my creation for the Blog Hop:

 

My card uses "Jewel Planting" and it's a great "Spring" card, and perfect for those who love flowers or gardening! I printed Jewel on Whisper White cardstock, colored her with Copics, then mounted her to a brown cardstock panel. I punched a strip of white cardstock with the new Martha Stewart Iron Gate punch to make it look like a small garden fence and glued it at the bottom of the mound of dirt. 

My background paper is from the Paper Studio, and I adhered it to a medium blue cardstock, when glued it to a white card. I punched a border piece using the same blue cardstock with the Sweetheart Punch by Martha Stewart, and layered a green polka dot piece to it. I wrapped orange grosgrain ribbon around the piece then adhered it to my card. I added rhinestone flowers and orange strips of grosgrain for a decorative touch. 

My sentiment is from Studio G and I stamped them with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, then outlined it with an orange Copic Marker. I finished the card off with small orange and green rhinestones. Card size: 5 1/2 x 6 inches. This card fits the sketch (below) for Our Creative Corner's Sketch Challenge.

 

Yellow and Pink...

Don't forget the upcoming Blog Hop for Ethereal Forest Designs! You should see some of the cards and projects the design team has created!! And you get a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to their store!! The Blog hop starts Sunday, March 7th! Don't Miss IT!

Every Thursday, Sweet 'n Sassy has a challenge on their SNR Group! This week was using Yellow and Pink as our main colors! I used the "Best Friends" image and a sentiment from "Sunflower Sentiments" for my card. Read below as to how I made it!

My card also fits the sketch for Tuesday Morning Sketches!

 

I printed my image on Whisper White cardstock then colored with Copic Markers. I mounted the image to a glittery pink cardstock, then put it aside to construct my card. My tag was made using a Fancy Tag Nestabilities and I first printed my sentiment then cut it out with the tag.  My background paper is a Polished Marble glossy cardstock, and I adhered a glittery yellow cardstock that I had punched with the Martha Stewart Eyelet Lace Punch. I added a strip of lace I had threaded with pink ribbon, then made a fluffy bow. I put all my pieces together and added rhinestones to finish the card. Card size: 4 1/2 x 5 3/4 inches

Purple Larkspur...

My card for today features a beautiful digistamp from Sweet 'n Sassy called "July Larkspur". It is a monthly series of floral images that are a delight to color. Hop over to the store and see the wonderful selection of designs and sentiments available!

My card fits the Midnight Madness Challenge! (sketch below)

 

I printed my image on Whisper White cardstock, then cut it out with a plain Oval Nestabilities. I colored with Copic Markers, then sponged Memento Sky Blue ink over the image to simulate "sky". I mounted my image to two Labels 4 Nestabilities I had cut out of black velvet paper I purchased from Hobby Lobby. My background paper is a Marbled Glossy paper and I adhered it to another panel of black velvet paper. I added a side panel of lavender glitter paper I purchased from Hobby Lobby to a blue cardstock piece and glued it to my marbled paper. My swirl of pearls were also purchased at HL and I added small pearls around the oval and black pearls to the corners. My sparkly butterflies are peel-off stickers by Pop Ups by Plane Class! I finished the card off with tiny black pearls and blue rhinestones for the bodies of the butterflies. This is a large card measuring 6 3/4 x 6 inches.

A Winter Card...

Well, since we got a bit more snow this morning (thankfully, it melted off the roads), I decided that my Challenge Card for Our Creative Corner Weekly Sketch (below) had to be a Winter Card! We are still definitely "in" Winter mode in upstate New York!

This card fits the following challenges: Our Creative Corner, Jacksonbelle Tuesday, Cupcake Craft Challenge, Roses on Paper, A Spoon Full of Sugar, Little Red Wagon, and Your Next Stamp Challenges

This card uses the delightful digital image called "Catchin' Flakes" from Fred, She Said. I printed the image on Whisper White cardstock, then cut it out with a Plain Circle Nestabilities. I sponged Memento Sky Blue and Danube Blue on the edges before removing the die. I colored the image with Copic Markers, then mounted it to a Scalloped Circle Nestabilities cut out.  My designer paper is from the Paper Studio and I adhered it to a brown cardstock panel. I added a brown satin ribbon strip down the center of the card to fit the sketch, then glued my image circle to the center. I used spray adhesive on my felt snowflakes then covered them in sparkly Seashell glitter from Art Glitter Institute (I just love the glitz of it). I added my snowflakes, my big bow, and lots of pearl beads and rhinestones! I finally mounted the panel to a white card sized: 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches

Belli Challenge today...

The new Belli Challenge is today and we are using Eyelets on our creations! The sponsor is Sunshine Stamps but you don't necessarily have to use one of their images to play with the design team!

Here is what you need to do...
1. Anyone Can Play! Spread the Word! :)
2. Make a completed project/card with anything with Eyelets... Grab something you have had laying around for ages! It could be a punch, a charm, paper - just Grab it and create!
3. Share the link in the comments linking to Mr. Linky on the Belli Challenge Blog - CBC86. When you post to Splitcoaststampers or to your Blog, be sure and put CBC86 as the KEYWORD and mention of the challenge - with a link!

Here's my card for the challenge!

 

In my drawing program, I overlaid a saying from the "Mouse Sentiments" by Ethereal Forest Designs onto the digistamp HopSkotch bunny by Sunshine Stamps. I printed the image on Whisper white cardstock, then cut it out and colored with Copic Markers. My designer paper is from the "Kids Stack" of Die Cuts with a View, and my eyelets were added with the Crop-a-dile. I finished the panel off with twine threaded through the eyelets. I mounted it to dark purple cardstock, then to a lime green card, sized: 5 x 5 inches

Sweet 'n Sassy Iris...

Today was a long day, so I pulled a card from my stash that I haven't posted! It uses a flower of the Month digistamp from Sweet 'n Sassy Digistamps! So without further delay, here is my card!

I printed the image four times onto Whisper White cardstock, by rotating the image in my drawing program. I colored the irises with Copic Markers, then stamped my sentiment from Close to My Heart in the center. I sponged Memento Sky Blue ink onto the edges, added a few butterflies and rhinestones and matted it to a dark purple card. Card size 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches