You're Fangtastic!! (GD Gig #9)

I have a Halloween project for you today. I was asked to join Craftin' Desert Divas as a guest designer for this week. I am so excited!

Here's all the info!

Welcome to a new Craftin Desert Divas linky party!!!

We would love for you to join us and share your Halloween creations.

Every other Monday will mark the beginning of a new semi-weekly linky party here. I will designate a theme and invite you to share projects you've made!!

And don't forget about the prizes! Every linky party will have a sponsor and a winner, plus a top 3! The winner will be announced on a semi-weekly basis. The more times you link up, the more chances you have to win!! Sponsors will be announced at the beginning of every linky party.

This party sponsors are...

CDD- One stamp set

The Cutting Cafe' - Any 2 files winners choice

Digital Delights by Louby Lou - $5 gift card

I got to use this 'You're Fangtastic!' clear stamp set. It's adorable and small enough to use on just about any project. (I am currently working on some teacher gifts that are embellished with this stamp.) 

The designer paper is from Doodlebug's Halloween Parade. I love this paper! It's perfectly Halloween without being scary. My kids (and most of the ones that I am crafting for) aren't into the scary part of Halloween yet. I used my Tim Holtz tag die to create the tag, cutting the DP just a bit smaller with my paper trimmer. The spider was die cut with my Shapabilities dies and coordinating scalloped circle dies.

I embossed my spider with white embossing powder and the sentiment with black, both from Stampin' Up. I tried to emboss my spider twice but the second time I added the powder, it stuck everywhere! I used my Embossing Buddy the first time, should I use it between every layer? Any help would be appreciated. :)

The ribbon is from the Target dollar spot and the twine is from their 'craft' section. I also found the rhinestones in the dollar section as well. You can't really tell in the pictures, but the rhinestones are orange, purple, and black, very bright and glittery.

The back is just black card stock so I will use a white gel pen to write my note.

I haven't decided yet who this bookmark/tag is going to; one of the kids or the librarian at their school who I volunteer for on a weekly basis. Either way, I think someone will be happy to have it. :)

Thanks for looking! I hope this finds you happy and healthy.

I would like to enter this project into the following challenges:
D.L. Art : October - Anything Goes
One Crazy Stamper : October - Halloween or Christmas
One Sweet Challenge : October - Halloween
Paula Holifield Crafts : October - Boo!
Eclectic Ellapu : October : Purple - Texture Paste or Embossing
Crafty Hazelnut's Pattern Paper Challenge : October
Crafting by Design : October - Anything Goes
Stamplorations : October - Stamps and Embossing
Die Basteltanten #42 - Fall or Halloween
3 Girl Jam : October - Halloween
Craft for the Craic #9 - Suitable for a Child
The Sweet Pea Stampers Challenge - Halloween
As You Like It - Favorite Fiber and Why (I enjoy using twine because it is thin and doesn't have to create a lot of bulk. It's also a 'worker bee' fiber, like here, keeping my ribbon in place.)
Aud Sentiments #117 - Anything Goes
Simply Create Too #72 - Halloween
CAS on Sunday #44 - Emboss It
The Corrosive Challenge #210 - Halloween
Crafty Boots - Autumn or Halloween
Stampavie and More #222 - Halloween
Creative Moments #53 - Anything Goes

Magical Birthday

This is my last post as a guest designer over at the Fairy Tale Challenge Blog.

The challenge this fortnight is to use the recipe Wood, Dots, and Twine.

This is another first for me. The Shaker Card. Took a little more time and effort than I was expecting but I guess I need more practice. Everything takes longer when it's your first time, right? :)

I used this adorable 'Pure Magic' stamp set by Sugar Pea Designs stamped up in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Simon 120 lb card stock. I colored him up with a combo of Copic markers (skin, hair and everything yellow) and Prismacolor pencils (clothing and rabbit). 

I used Stampin' Up's Basic Gray as my mat embossing with Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder. The veneer stars are from Studio Calico. The twine is Martha Stewart.  The star confetti was a RAK gift and the micro beads are Martha Stewart (form Terri). 

Laying down so you can see the bits and pieces a little better.

On the inside, I used a sentiment from the set. 

Thanks for looking! I hope this finds you happy and healthy.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Simply Create Too #71 - 'It's a Special Occasion'

Seize the Birthday - Optional Banners or Pendants   

Crafty Catz - HappyBirthday

Creative Fingers #50 - Anything Goes

WordArt Wednesday #151 - Anything Goes

Inky Impressions #178 - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp : Wednesday - Anything Goes

Creative Card Crew #71 - Twine

The Squirrel and the Fox #78 - Happy Birthday 

Craft Your Passion #232 - Clear 

Hobby Book - Embossing 

Stampotique #165 - One Stamp

A Texas-Sized Birthday

It's a new challenge over at the FairyTale Challenge Blog. 

This week our theme is 'Country Inspiration'. Use the colors of your country. 

Doodle Pantry has been kind enough to sponsor our challenge. 

Thank you, Doodle Pantry!!

I used Doodle Pantry's Texas-Sized Birthday . This set is actually a freebie with purchase. :) Doodle Pantry has always been very generous with their images, and they have something for everyone and everything. Being from Texas, I'm partial to this set. 

I colored the image with my Prismacolor pencils. I then matted my image on Stampin' Up's Real Red and Brilliant Blue card stock. My white layer is embossed with Cuttlebug's Happy Birthday embossing folder. My card base is Sahara Sand.

Thanks for looking! I hope this finds you happy and healthy.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Doodle Pantry #50 - Use a Digi
Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes w/ Optional 'Sweet Treats' 
Crafty Catz #246 - CAS
Crafts 4 Eternity #193 - Favorite Color Combo (Red, White, and Blue)
Brown Sugar #111 - Celebrations
Moving Along with the Times - Texture Time
CAS Colour and Sketch #91 - Sketch
Aud Sentiments #115 - For the Men
Word Art Wednesday #149 - Anything Goes
The Paper Shelter #173 - Embossing of Any Kind (Dry)
Simon Says Stamp : Wednesday - Create Your Own Background
Cardz 4 Guyz #35 - CAS
Fitztown #52 - Anything Goes
Crafting From the Heart #35 - Anything Goes
The Kraft Journal #188 - Anything Goes
Hobby Cutz #64 - For the Boys
Glitter N Sparkle #101 - Use a Digi
The Squirrel and the Fox #77 - For a Male
Pumpkin Spice #82 - Birthday
My Craft Creations - Anything Goes
Craftin' Desert Divas #39 - Anything Goes

I scream.

You scream! We all scream for ice-cream!

There's a new challenge over on the Hanna and Friends Challenge Blog. 

For this challenge, we want you to create something 'From the Kitchen'. 

Here in Texas, it is still hotter than hot. I refuse to turn on the oven and heat up the house so we tend to stick with the cooler side of cooking. It won't be long until we are busting out soups and stews but for now, it's still ice cold snacks. Hence, the ice-cream coming 'From my Kitchen'. :)

I used Simon Says Stamp August Card Kit to put this card together. Everything I used was included in this kit with the exception of the vellum, the embossing powder (Stampin' Up) and Stazon ink. This card measures 4.25 square so it still fits nicely in an A2 envelope and I can have a bit hanging off the side. 

I stamped my ice-cream cones out and colored them with my Prismacolor pencils. Then I added Glossy Accents to the ice-cream part and, once that was dry, I fussy cut them out. I used the background stamp included in the set to create the embossed pattern on my oval (Nestabilities) and backed it with vellum. 

On the inside, I used more of the ice-cream cones and put them together in a less structured way. 

Thanks for looking! I hope this finds you happy and healthy.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Retrosketches #131 - Sketch

Creative Fingers #47 - Anything Goes

Craft for the Craic #8 - Circles

Crafty Girls #26 - Anything Goes

Crafting by Designs : September - Anything Goes

Pause Dream Enjoy #18 - Puns

My Craft Creations - Anything Goes

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - September

Crafting Desert Divas #39 - Anything Goes

So sick and tired of...

...being so sick and tired. I have been out of commission for most of two weeks. Between a sick kid and then me getting it, I haven't been able to craft in what amounts to months in my eyes! :) When you are used to doing at least a little something everyday and you haven't been able to craft in almost two weeks, it feels like a VERY long time. But I'm back and on my way to healthy again. I still have a little ways to go but it's a little better everyday.

While I was out,  I missed two of my GD spot on the #99 "CAS" challenge on the FairyTale Challenge blog and the #204 "Special Card" Challenge Hanna and Friends Challenge blog. Here is a card I created for both.

This is for my in-laws' wedding anniversary this week.

I used Lil Inker Designs' set called 'It's today, right?'. I stamped it in Versafine Black Onyx ink and then forgot about that and used my Copics to color in the dress and flower. The ink bled a little bit so I won't be forgetting that again. :) The inside sentiment is from the same set with the same ink. I do love the crispness that Versafine provides for images like this. Makes them look professional in my opinion.

Thanks for looking! I hope this finds you happy and healthy.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Casology #111 - Under
Loves Rubberstamps #119 - Anything Goes
Aud Sentiments #114 - Sentiment Other Than Bday
Crafty Girls #26 - Anything Goes
Crafting by Designs : September - Anything Goes
Penny's Challenge #193 - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp : Wednesday - Stamp It, No Digis
WordArt Wednesday #148 - Anything Goes
Fantastic Tuesday #51 - Anything Goes
Cards Und More #114 - CAS
PaperTake Weekly - Anything Goes
Craftin' Desert Divas #39 - Anything Goes
My Craft Creations - Anything Goes

Lovely Little Lady (GD Gig #8)

I have been asked to join the Fitztown Challenge team for their #50 'Banners' challenge.
I am so excited.
And I always forget to use banners so this was a great reminder of how many uses they have. :) 

I used a Fitztown Cameo. They have so many gorgeous options. Lovely, lovely ladies. I colored her up using my Prismacolor pencils and a few Copic markers. The designer paper is the Hip Hip Hooray collection by American Crafts and the mats are Stampin' Up's Melon Mambo. The card base is Sahara Sand. I used some twine in my stash for my banners. I made the banners out of my Stampin' Up scallop and 1 3/8 punches. The glitter letters are also from my stash. I used a pearl for her earring that I got in the Micheals dollar area a couple weeks ago. I am always forgetting to use stuff like that but she just called out for a fancy earring. :) 

Thanks for looking! I hope this finds you happy and healthy. 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

All Sorts Challenge #273 - Bright Sunshiny Colors

Art by MiRan #13 - Anything Goes

Creative Corner - Girly

Creative Fingers #46 - Anything Goes

Stampin' Royals August Linky Challenge - Anything Goes

You're my SUPER Hero.

This is my third post for Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog. Come over and join me in the latest challenge, 'Stepper Cards'. This is my first card using this technique and it really was super easy to make. It's a nice way to jazz up a male card without turning it too girly. :) 

I made this card for my father-in-law, who, along with my MIL, has helped me immensely since my husband has been prepping and/or at trial for the last two weeks. I couldn't have done it without them. 

I started with an image from Sugar Pea Designs called 'My Hero'. I colored him up using my Copic markers. I Glossy Accented his glasses. The designer paper is Recollections 'Comic Heroes' pad. Love this stack. 

 

I fussy cut out some of the action bubbles from the paper line. I found the hardest thing about this card was figuring out how to decorate it. Hopefully, since this is my first, I will only get better. :) 

Thanks for looking! I hope this finds you happy and healthy. 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

SugarPea Designs #8 - Anything Goes

Hobby Cutz Challenge #61 - Favorite Challenge (today it's the stepper card ch :)) 

Crazy 4 Challenges #246 - More Than 1 Fold 

Clear It Out - Anything Goes w/ Anything Goes 

Top Tip Tuesday - Anything Goes

Sweet Stamps #183 - Anything Goes

Crafting From the Heart #32 - Anything Goes

Ooh La La Challenge #163 - Fancy Folds

Love to Scrap #36 - Anything Goes

Artistic Inspirations #105 - Anything Goes and/or Up, Up, and Away (SuperHeroes fly, right?)

Fairy Tale Stampers #43 - Anything Goes

613 Avenue Create #85 - Anything Goes

Left of Center #41 - Inspired by a Song (Batman Theme Song)

Brown Sugar #107 - Anything Goes

Creatalicious #66 - Up to the Sky (Superheroes fly.)

Art Impressions #142 - Show Off Your Sentiment

The Squirrel and the Fox #75 - Anything Goes

Art By MiRan #12 - Anything Goes

Crafty Girls #24 - Anything Goes

Stamping Sensations - Anything Goes

The Artistic Stamper : August - Anything Goes

Crafting by Designs : August - Anything Goes

Stampin' Royal Linky Party : August - Anything Goes

'Ruff day? (GD Gig #7)

I have the wonderful opportunity the join the talented Design Team over at Send a Smile 4 Kids this week. 

Here's a little bit about this awesome group and what they do.

Send A Smile 4 Kids is a charitable blog created for the purpose of collecting donated handmade cards to be distributed to children while they are inpatient at Children’s Hospitals. Currently we are donating them to the Children’s Hospitals in Neenah and Milwaukee, WI, University of Iowa Children's Hospital, Iowa City, IA, Blank Children's Hospital, Des Moines, IA, Sandford Children's Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD, and to the B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto and Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, in Canada.   On any given day, there are many children inpatient in these hospitals so we would love to receive as many cards as you can send to cheer them and their families. The kids may also use your cards as Thank You Notes to the nurses and doctors and to give to parents or relatives on special days like birthdays or Mothers or Fathers Day.  Any cards appropriate for children are welcome including any holiday (not religious specific please) and happy anyday cards. For more information, please click HERE.

The challenge is ANYTHING GOES for kids. There are many opportunities to win, and I hope you will join me and enter a card of your own. They have three sponsors for this challenge:

Dollar Graphics Depot is offering a $15 gift certificate.

Oak Pond Creations is offering THREE digis.

Fred She Said is offering a $10 gift certificate. 

WOW!! Thank you so much for sponsoring this challenge!! 

Isn't this Border Collie by Oak Pond Creations just the cutest? I'm already in the process of making another card with him (and the Trash Cats) so stay tuned for that. :)

I colored up my dog with my Prismacolor pencils. The paper is from TPC Studio's Paws and Claws Dog. You can see the mini album these scraps came from HERE. The Chocolate Chip card base is 5.5 inches square. The sentiment is from a Studio G dollar set I got at Michael at some point. It is stamped with Chocolate Chip ink. The veneer is from Studio Calico, I believe. This is the first time I have used wood veneers. I filled up the heart with Glossy Accents, as well as the 'woof' heart.

On the inside, I used more layers of scraps to add interest. I thought it would be cute to write the note on the orange polka dot paper. :)

Thanks for looking! I hope this finds you happy and healthy.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Colour Q #254 - Early Expresso, Pumpkin Pie, Coastal Cabana, Kiwi Kiss, and White
Going Grey w/ Scrap-Creations Challenge - Animals
PaperTake Weekly - Spots and Dots
Fantastic Tuesday #48 - Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create #84 - Anything Goes (w/ optional Summer senses)

Back to School...

This is my fourth guest designer post for the Fairy Tale Challenge Blog. 

This week the challenge is Back to School Bingo. 

So much fun! Our summer will be coming to an end in the next week or two so this challenge is much needed for me to get things ready for that first day back. This for a sweet little friend who started back to school on Wednesday.

I used Echo Park's Paper and Glue design paper. The card base is Stampin' Up's Sahara Sand and measures 5.5 inches square. I colored my Magnolia image with a combo of Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils. The ribbon is from Terri's stash and the apple charm can be found HERE.

Thanks for looking! I hope this finds you happy and healthy.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Try Stampin' on Tuesday #180 - Sketch
Magnolia-licious - Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create #84 - Anything Goes (w/ optional Summer senses)
Fantastic Tuesday #48 - Anything Goes
Pinspirational Challenge #120 - Anything Goes
Fitztown #48 - For the Kids
Crafting From the Heart #31 - Anything Goes
Use Your Stuff #148 - Inspired by Dr. Suess (primary colors)
Squigglefly #32 - Charm
Love to Create #128 - Inspired by a Book, Song, or Movie ('ABC' by The Jackson 5)

Manly Silhouette

This is my second guest designer post for the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge blog. 

This week Challenge #31 is Photos and/or Cameras.

Go easy on me...this is my very first shaker card EVER (and my second attempt). The first attempt failed miserably when I used the wrong adhesive for my foam. What is your favorite adhesive for this type of project?

My husband is heading out for a business trip shortly and I made some cards that he will (hopefully) find while he's away. :) I used Winnie and Walter's Leave It to Dad stamp set. This is a great set for 'Man' cards. I fussy cut my silhouette out, leaving a small border. My Polaroid is cut from a Lawn Fawn die. I used the square left over and embossed it with my Argyle Cuttlebug folder. I realize know it's a bit too small but oh well. I used star confetti that I received in a RAK many moons ago. I probably put too much in and it's sticking to the sides but, again, oh well. You have to learn by doing sometimes. :)

Thanks for looking! I hope this finds you happy and healthy.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges: