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!

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

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

it's Belli Day!

It's the Belli Challenge today! Today we focus on Die Cuts and our sponsor is Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps! Being a design team member of both, I was able to choose a wonderful image to showcase! I printed out the "Birdie Bathtime" but realized I had printed it too large! So, my card is on the large size today, and can be framed!

In other news, I've been asked to join the design team of Repeat Impressions, a wonderful stamp company with many delightful images for holiday and all occasion! Stay tuned as I start my exciting duties and start creating with their stamps! You can see their blog HERE!

I printed the image on Whisper White cardstock, colored with Copics, then cut it out with the Labels Eight Nestabilities. My designer papers are from the Garden Party pad from Die Cuts with a View. My punches are by Martha Stewart and EK Success. I added pretty swirl pearls and fluffy bows to finish it off. Card size: 6 3/4 x 8 1/2 inches

Midnight Madness & Fred, She Said Crocus...

Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge has a very fun and detailed sketch this week! See the sketch below! I used Fred, She Said's newest "Spring Flower" Crocus for my main image! When you purchase the digistamp set, you'll get Snowdrops, the Crocus, a Daffodil and Tulips along with a Paper Piercing frame!

I printed the Crocus on Whisper White cardstock, cut it out with a Nestabilities Circle, then sponged Memento New Sprout ink on the edges before removing it from the die. I colored my image with Copic Markers, then mounted it to a glittery purple Scalloped Circle piece. I then adhered the image panel to a circle I had punched with the Martha Stewart Eyelet Lace corner punch. My designer papers are from Die Cuts with a View "Baby Boy -Nursery" stack and another paper I got from AC Moore. The side panels with the punched edge is an EK Success Edge Punch called Scrolls & Hearts. I made my "laces" with brads and self-adhesive pearls, then finished the card with more pearls for accents! Card size: 5 1/4 x 7 1/4 inches

Easter Chicks...

 My card today is also being showcased on the Sweet n' Sassy Digi Blog! I used the "Spring Chicks" and "Easter Blessings" digistamp sets for my creation! Take a peek below to see how I made the card! Scroll down further to read about the wonderful gift they are giving to the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation when you purchase a particular digistamp set!

I printed my images on Whisper White cardstock, cut them out with a Square Nestabilities, then colored with Copic Markers. I sponged Memento Summer Sky and New Sprout inks on each image. I mounted each image to a glittery blue Scalloped Square Nestabilities cut out, then added pretty pearls. My background is made using Martha Stewart's Score Board, and I accented each diamond with baby pearls. My bow is resting on a glittery Fancy Tag, and my ribbon piece was made using the new Daisy punch by Martha Stewart. Card size: 4 1/2  x 5 .3/4 inches

 

The is a very special set because 100% of the sale goes towards Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, which is a charity to help the fight against childhood cancer.There is a fundraiser page set up HERE if you would like to donate without purchasing the set or donate beyond the set. Hopefully one day we will find a cure to this ugly disease. You can read more about it at the Sweet 'n Sassy Store!

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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

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

OCC Challenge...

It's time for another Sketch Challenge with Our Creative Corner (sketch is below) and I've made two versions this week! One is more elaborate than the other, but both work well for Birthday Cards! I pulled out my Scalloped and Plain Heart Nestabilities to fit the sketch and I just love how this simple layout can make such a pretty card!

My designer papers are from K & Company's paper stack called "Classic K" and it has beautiful floral and swirly papers in tones of green, rose and ivory! I glittered the swirls on my background paper and used the Botanical Floral punch by Martha Stewart for my strip. I added an organza bow, a decorative flower, pearls and a peel off sticker sentiment, then mounted it all to a rose card to finish it off. Card size: 4 3/4 x 6 1/4 inches

My second card has minimal embellishments and I stamped my sentiment (Inkadinkado) with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I glittered my swirly background and my floral heart, added pearls and a pretty bow to finish the card. I mounted it to an ivory card sized 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches.