Stamp of the Week - Bear with Heart

Repeat Impressions "Stamp of the Week" is on their blog "The House that Stamps Built", and the "118-I, Bear with Heart" is the featured stamp! I also used "1919-G, I love you beary" for the sentiment. Make sure you visit their blog for the special offer on this stamp! The details to this offer is only available on their blog! Also, check out the rest of the design teams' fabulous creations with this versatile stamp.

All Ears...

I just love this card! I used an adorable image from Deedee's Digis called "All Ears" and not only can it be used for friendship but for Easter as well! There are some nice friendship sentiments included with the set!

Fred, She Said Blog Hop - Roses

Welcome to our "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 follow the instructions to make your entry and your name will go in for a draw for a $25 CAD Gift Certificate for the "Fred, She Said Store!" or a $25 Gift Certificate to CROPSTOP! We'll be choosing 2 winners on Friday, February 4th! So get hopping!

My Special Code Word: WITH

You should have come here from MICHELLE's blog, but here is a list of the blog hoppers in case you lose your way (in this order, left to right):

TRACEY, ROBIN, TRACY, DANIELLE,  ANNE, MARLENA, NANCY, SONYA, CAROL, MICHELLE, DARSIE (you are here), and the FRED, SHE SAID CHALLENGE BLOG (the end of your journey)

Thank you for taking the time to play along. Now, to continue the blog hop, please visit FRED, SHE SAID CHALLENGE 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 using one of the newest images called Hearts & Roses:

What If Wednesday - Winter Tree

Today is the "What if? Sketch Challenge" over at "The House That Stamps Built" and I created a pretty card  with the  "1609-J, Winter Tree" stamp by Repeat Impressions.

You can read all about the Challenge on the The House that Stamps Built blog! Check out the rest of the design teams magnificent creations for the sketch challenge!

 

 

Midnight Madness - Winter Emma

It's Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge day and I used an image from Fred, She Said called Winter Emma and the Chickadee. Our weekly sponsor is the Beary Scrap and our monthly sponsor is Lindy's Stamp Gang.

Valentine Cake Box Treat...

Here's a pretty Valentine Cake Box Treat I created using the Cake Box die cut from Creative Cuts & More. My sweet image is from a new digistamp set called Hearts & Roses by Fred, She Said. I used the pre-colored Peach version! I just love that you can purchase pre-colored digis for when you are in a hurry! "I Love You" is a sentiment from Fred, She Said that comes with the Hearts & Roses set, and my  other sentiment is a Dollar Stamp from JoAnn's.

My little Valentine treat box qualifies for the "Just Us Girls" #68 Challenge to make a 3D Valentine Treat Box.

Hopeful Heart...

Here's a pretty card I created using an image called "Hopeful Heart" from Deedee's Digis. There are some fabulous digis for Valentine's at the store, so take some time to look through them all!! Check out the Dollar Digi section as well!

I Love you this much!

Here's a darling new image from Fred, She Said called "I Love You This Much" and it is available in black and white for you to color yourself or pre-colored. I used the ivory pre-colored image for my card!

Fred, She Said is having a Blog Hop on the 28th, and wait until you see my card!! You won't want to miss it, I promise!!!

Valentine's Day Blog Hop...

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It's Blog Hop time with Creative Cuts & More!  We are showcasing diecuts for your Valentine's Day crafting! In case you didn't know, the Blog Hop starts at Diecut Diva's blog and continues from there. You want to make sure you stop at every blog along the way and see the fantastic cards and projects that were created for this Blog Hop! Make sure you leave each designer lots of love!

If for some reason, one of the links is broken along the way, do not worry!  Just hop back over to Diecut Diva's blog where the complete list of designers will be.

Make sure you visit us all: Die Cut Diva, Dawn Lusk, Dawn Lotharius, Darsie (that's me), Kristine, Chris, Becky, Kim, Robin Parker (Guest Designer), and Noelle!

Creative Cuts and More is a company that specializes in die cuts for all occasions. You can find almost any kind of basic die cut for party favors, cards, and any project you can imagine. Hop over and take a peek at what they have to offer!

Once you've finished here, head on over to Kristine's blog!

My project is doing double duty for the Belli Challenge! Our challenge is to use embellishments with the Letter P! I used pink and pearls on my card  and created a Heart Pocket box!!

The dies I used from Creative Cuts &; More are: Heart #01 - Large, Heart to Heart - Small, Heart Pocket Box, Primitive Hearts - Petite, and Antique Label - Small

CASE Wednesday - Aristotle

The House That Stamps Built has CASE Wednesday today! One of the team's designers will create a card, and the rest of the design team and participants are to CASE the card. To CASE a card is to create a new card using the same layout, or colors, etc. of the original card. 

Here is Joy's card that we had to case!

 

 

And here is mine, using "4009-G, In all things" by Repeat Impressions:

Midnight Madness - Love Birds

It's Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge day and I used an image from our weekly sponsor, priscillastyles store, called "Love Birds". Our monthly sponsor is Lindy's Stamp Gang.

Stamp of the Week - Rose Window

Repeat Impressions "Stamp of the Week" is on their blog "The House that Stamps Built", and the "917-I, Rose Window" 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! Also, check out the rest of the design teams' fabulous creations with this versatile stamp. 

This folding card tutorial can be found HERE! I adjusted it to make a 5 inch square card! Email me for the measurements!

Holiday Sunday - Winter Scene

This scene was a Christmas tag I purchased at Michael's which I then made into a card! What do you think of that big bow?? 

Catchin' Flakes...

Here's a cute card I created using an image called "Catchin' Flakes" by Fred, She Said. Remember, you can get her images in pre-colored form if you are in a time crunch, or black and white for coloring yourself.

Ladybug Love...

I created a darling Valentine card using the Heart Window A7 Scallop Card - Vertical from Creative Cuts & More. Oh my gosh, the open heart can be decorated so many ways! You could put an image on the inside of the card to peek out from the opening, put a dangling cupid charm in the center and more! 

My too too cute image and sentiment is from the "Love Bug" digistamp set by Deedee's Digis!!

What If Wednesday -

Today is the "What if? Sketch Challenge" over at "The House That Stamps Built" and I created a pretty card  with the  "1317-L, Vase of Tulips" stamp by Repeat Impressions.

You can read all about the Challenge on the The House that Stamps Built blog! Check out the rest of the design teams magnificent creations for the sketch challenge!

 

 

Midnight Madness - Forget-me-not...

It's Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge today, and my card features a pretty stamp called "Forget-me-not" from Doodle Pantry, our weekly sponsor! It's hard to photograph, but I received beautiful mica sprays and powders from our monthly sponsor Lindy's Stamp Gang, which I dusted over the surface of my card.

Thank you...

Thanks for all the lovely comments and emails I received for my previous post "Peony in a Jar". The die I used for the frame is by Marianne's Creatables called Frame & Swirls which I purchased from Cuddly Buddly Crafts in England. 

The gorgeous image I used for the card is from Fred, She Said!

Peony in a Jar...

Here's a gorgeous card I made today using a pre-colored digi from Fred, She Said called Peony in a Jar. I love using the pre-colored digis when I'm in a crunch or have been particularly lazy. They print out so crisp, and you can whip up a card quickly! Of course, you can purchase the uncolored versions and then get out your favorite coloring medium and have fun!

Winter Sleigh...

Here's a pretty table decoration I created using the Sleigh - 3D die cut from Creative Cuts & More. I also used Snowflakes made of acetate (Snowflake #01 - Large) and (Snowflake #01 - Small) velvet paper  from CC & M. You can get any of their dies in every color, style and shade of paper you can think of! I coated the acetate snowflake with glass glitter and boy, does it sparkle in real life! My sentiment is from Stampendous, and my lacy snowflake is from K & Co.

Belli Challenge - Snow

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Today is Belli Challenge and you have to create a card or project with the theme "SNOW". Well , I got a new punch set by Martha Stewart and just had to show it off! My image is from Imag-e-nation Just Inklined Digi's. As you can see, I glittered the heck out of it, for the snow and went crazy with the rhinestones!

CASE Wednesday - Life's Moments

The House That Stamps Built has CASE Wednesday today! One of the team's designers will create a card, and the rest of the design team and participants are to CASE the card. To CASE a card is to create a new card using the same layout, or colors, etc. of the original card. 

Here is Lynette's card that we had to case!

and here is my version of her card using "6113-K, Life is not..."

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Midnight Madness - Penguins Little Letter

It's a new year and time for new sketches from the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge. We've got a lot of fun sponsors like our weekly sponsor "CraftBrulee" and our monthly sponsor "Lindy's Stamp Gang".  My card uses a delightful image called "Penguin's Little Letter" from Meljen's Designs (which you can purchase at the Whimsy Stamp Store).

Stamp of the Week - Mermaid

Repeat Impressions "Stamp of the Week" is on their blog "The House that Stamps Built", and the "4112-O, Mermaid" 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! Also, check out the rest of the design teams' fabulous creations with this versatile stamp.

Kiss Me Bear...

Well, the old year is gone and a new one has begun! I think I made about a thousand Christmas cards!! Did I send any out? Heck no, who had time? Now, I'm on to the next holiday which is Valentine's Day! Deedee has so many cute, cute images that would work perfect for your Valentine crafting. I used Blowing You Kisses, which I just love, love, love. It's an image that is great for so many occasions, not just for Valentine's! 

I'm looking forward to bringing you more cute cards with Deedee's Digis as we start this brand new year!

Happy New Year to ALL!!

This post is dedicated to my sweet sister, Robin. Throughout this year, I've watched her grow into a fabulous card maker. Her style is cute, crisp, and stylish, with a bit of whimsy thrown in. She is now a designer for several digi companies and I'm just so proud of her talent! She's my mainstay when the world has me down, my confidante, and my best friend in the whole world. I'm thankful that God made her my sister and my friend. LYTAM dear baby girl and Happy New Year!!

Of all my cards, this one is her favorite: