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

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

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)

A Perfect Pair (FTC #97)

This is my third post for the Fairy Tale Challenge blog. I'm having so much fun joining in their challenges and hopefully you will join in too. :) (SORRY this is late. I am having computer problems. If anyone has any advice about a good personal computer (PC or MAC doesn't matter), please give it to me.)

Our new challenge is Sun, Beach, and Sea.

I used a stamp set that I don't know the name of, or even where I got it, but it came in its own pouch, like the plastic pencil pouches used in school. If anyone knows the maker, please share with me. I colored the image up using my Prismacolor pencils. The color combo came from a challenge **** but I'm too late to enter because of my computer's failure. I couldn't find my sentiment 'the perfect pair' so I haven't added it yet. I figured it would show up as soon as I posted this. :) The embossing folder is Cuttlebug and the die cut is Shapeabilities. I used my corner rounder on the mats below my image and the card base.

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

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

I know an artist. (GD-FTC)

This is my second post as a guest designer over at Fairy Tale Challenge Blog.  :)

I hope you'll join me in this 'Super' challenge. There are multiple sponsors and prizes. Lots to win. :)

 Here's my project.

I'm actually related to an artist. My brother-in-law is a fabulous art teacher at the Art Institute in Kansas City. And he's making a name for himself around town as well. We go on a family vacation every summer and he couldn't join because he had to teach a summer semester. I thought we would send him this card to let him know we missed him. :)

I used Artemis by Rick St. Dennis. This is my first Rick St. Dennis experience and I must say that it was quite easy coloring up this image. The shading is already drawn in for you so I just added the color with my Prismacolor pencils and a few Copic markers. I used my Nestabilities circle dies, as usual. :) I printed out my own sentiment that I found on the internet. The paper is from Amy Tangerine's Sketchbook paper pad. The card base is Neenah Desert Storm.

I think it looks really cool being all black and white with a colorful focal point.

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

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

WordArt Wednesday #141 - Anything Goes
Colour Q #250 - Black, White, and 'Spot' of Color (or all 5)
Casology #104 - Pet
Crafting From the Heart #27 - Anything Goes
Wags N Whiskers #133 - Anything Goes
Digi Stamps 4 Joy #96 - For the Boys
The Cutie Pie Challenge #73 - Use a Cute Digi
Great Impressions Challenge : July - Animal Friends
Crafting by Designs : July - Anything Goes

You float my boat. (GD Gig #4)

I have been asked to be a guest designer over at Fairy Tale Challenge Blog for the next couple of months. I couldn't be more excited! I love the chance to work with others from all over the world. The inspiration is just amazing. :)

I hope you'll join me in the challenge going on right now. It is 'For a Child'. Here's my project.

I used There She Goes stamp set called 'Float my Boat'. Unfortunately, TSG is no longer selling stamps. :( Still makes me sad to think about it. I inked and stamped my image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and then colored him up with my Prismacolor pencils. A very CAS card.

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

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Casology - Float
Creative Knockouts #44 - Child's Play
Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes w/ Optional Stars and Stripes
SweetPea Stampers - Gor the Boys
The Crafter's Cafe #70 - Red, White, and Blue
Craftin' Desert Divas - Red, White, and Blue
Artistic Impressions #98 - Anything Goes w/ Red, White, and Blue
Eclectic Ellapu: Pink - Furry Friends
613 Avenue Create #78 - Anything Gies
Sentimental Syndays #213 - Summer
Crazy 4 Challenges #242 - Summer
Crazy Challenge #174 - By the Sea
Catered Crop - Summer Lovin'
The Corrosive Challenge #202 - Favorite Medium
Time 4 Scrap #43 - Anything Goes
Fantasy Stampers #13 - Here Comes Summer
Cards in Envy - Fun in the Sun
Sparkles #57 - At the Beach/Symmet Fun