Merry Christmas to someone very Special !

I hope each of you are ready for a very Merry Christmas !  This past year I have had the honor to meet and work for one of the kindest ladies ever....Suzanne Dean... I call her "Boss Lady".  She is just a wealth of knowledge and talent and has a heart about 4 times as big as she is. This is the card I made for her and it will be heading to her as of today....be sure to stop by the rest of my teammates blogs to see the special card they made for her as well ....we are each posting on different days all through the holiday season to wish Suzanne one of the Merriest Christmas's ever !

My DP's are by Basic grey Jovial collection
Cardstock is Bazzill
Die is memory box frosty border

Challenges:
Pile it on - #49 Bling it up
Karen's Doodles - stripes and spots
Papertake Weekly - Last Christmas card of the year
Basic Grey Challenges - anything goes

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs♥

 

A White Winter Wonderland

Only 12 days till Christmas......are ready?  I am just need to do all the wrapping now.  I am sitting here enjoying a very cold wet winter day in Arizona....and it is suppose to stay that way for the next week !
We are in the last challenge of the year at CMC Challenge group this time it is all about

 ** HOLIDAY JOY--in Golds. Creams & Whites**

Show your holiday joy with sparkling colors of GOLD, CREAM & WHITE!

(yes you can use some other colors like hair/skin/etc but the majority of colors should be Gold, Cream &  Whites)

 For this Challenge we have LOTS OF PRIZES!!

AND A WAY TO DONATE TO A WONDERFUL CHARITY!!

WHAT YOU CAN WIN:

-1 person will win a NEW Provocraft CRICUT MINI machine

-1 person will win a NEW KINDLE E-READER

-1 person will win a $50 Gift Cert. to SCACD

-1 person will win a $25 Gift Cert. to the Paper Temptress

-1 person will win 5 digis from Tiffany Doodles and a $15 Gift Cert to 7 Kids College Fund and a Gilli Gift Bag

HOW TO PLAY:

4 different ways to enter

-Enter up to (2) TWO projects into the link system below by Jan. 5th

-Enter (1) one project into the BookEndz Challenge

-Donate a $3-5 donation to the Charity below for 1 entry

-Donate anything over $10 to the Charity and get 2 entries

OUR CHARITY:

Reading is Fundamental is the charity I have chosen to sponsor this season.  As you all know I am an avid reader and it amongst my very favorite things to do in my spare time.  I truly believe that literacy and reading opens up many doors in life for everyone.  Not only can you find joy in books but it opens your eyes to other cultures, places and people that is so worthwhile.  And just the fact that a huge part of life involves being able to read--to get through school, get a great job and navigate through life.  For me teaching children to read early on in life is a MUST yet so many children are not provided with the basic materials to learn to read.  So this charity is a non-profit that provides books to children and opportunities to bring literacy into areas that need it!

Click here to donate, but we would really love it if you would come and join us with a beautiful holiday card.

I knew what I was going to do as soon as Suzanne told us the challenge....

 

 My card is done with "Snowy with a snowflake" and the pine trees both are stamps from Magnolia-licious, I also used the fence doo-hickey die.  I used the snowflakes embossing folder and then went over it with Antique Linen distress ink.  The big gold snowflake under the sentiment is a "Whimsy die"  I have added stickles to the trees and the snowflake for bling.

Here is a side view of my card.

Challenges:

Just Magnolia - I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

Papertake Weekly - I'm dreaming of a ......Christmas 

Totally Tilda - White on White 

Raise the Bar - #86 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas 
Simply Magnolia - Christmas challenge 

Thanks for coming by today !  I wish each of you a very blessed Christmas season.

Hugs♥

I'm sexy and I know it !

Happy Hump Day  !  Are you almost ready for Christmas?  I have a few more things to get and then the wrapping to do.  We have had some very chilly weather come in here this week so it feels like Christmas :)
Are you looking for that perfect Christmas gift to you from with lots of love....hey I know I always get myself one well come on over to the CMC classroom and sign up for class 5 it is jam packed with lots of fun techniques

just look at the rusty old truck how cool is that and you can learn to color like that !

I had so much fun making this card for my DIL to give my son for his birthday it is so him LOL !   These cute little images are from Mo's Digital Pencil...I made this an easel card one of my favorite types of card.....this is one of the few cards for a man I have done that I think it turned out pretty good !

 My image is printed on Cryogen white and colored with copics.  I computer generated the sentiments.  DP's are just stuff I had laying around and then I use the MS border and corner punch to accent it.

So there you have and I have to tell you my good friend Sharon is always such an inspiration to me and I just love her to pieces...Hugs to ya my friend !

Challenges :
Sundays with Crissy - #24 anything goes
Simon Says - anything goes
Divas by design - anything goes
2 sisters challenge - punches

Ok that's it for me today !  Have a great week
Hugs♥

Look at that "Hair"

Happy Cyber Monday to you !  I hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving weekend and got to spend some time with those that are closest to your heart I know I did.  It is always a busy weekend for our family as my oldest son's birthday is the 27th....Yep he was my Turkey boy in 1975 :)
We have another fun challenge up for you at CMC Challenge this time we want to see you color some funky hair...using multi colors. You may use any image you like of course but NO BRUNETTES, BLONDES or BLACK Haircolors!!   I bet right about now everyone is ready for a break from Christmas cards !  
Our sponsor for this challenge is Simply Betty Stamps the winner will receive some stamps from them and a pack of cryogen white paper.

For my card I used the image called "Jude Pumpkins"  I thought he would fit very well with some funky hair.  I used Kraft cards stock as my base and just ran it through the cuddle bug for some dimension add a strip of perfect paper for birthday.....guy cards are just a challenge for me a few brads some distress ink and there we have it.  The sentiment inside says "You will always be my favorite pumpkin" Happy Birthday !  My oldest grand-daughter wanted this for her dads birthday !

I will be entering this card into the following challenges:

Crafty Purple Frog - For someone special...my son's birthday card
Paper Crafting journey - anything goes

Thanks for stopping by hope you have a great rest of your week I plan to as I am off work till Thursday !

Hugs♥

Just ask any Mermaid ......

Happy Tuesday everyone ! Are you making all those big plans for "Turkey Day" I can't believe it is just a week away time is just flying by.  We have a new challenge for you at CMC Challenge group the theme is "Colors of the Sea" we are being sponsored by the very talented Michelle Perkett.  Be sure to stop by her store and see what she has I am sure you will find something you like.

My image is colored with copics, with stickles added to her for shimmer.  I used the my cuttlebug folder bubbles.   Thought this was the perfect net like fabric to add the little shells and water bubbles on.  The little piece of Abalone on the edge was just the perfect finishing touch.  So what are you waiting for break away from those Christmas cards for a minute and come on play with us.

I will enter this into the following challenges:

Alphabet Challenge - U is for under the sea
Inky Impressions - Glitter it up
Paper Crafting Journey - #23 embossing
Crafty Catz - use a digital image

That is it for me today have a great week !
Hugs♥

Best Buds !

Happy Thursday to you !  Wow I tell you I had the coolest surprise in my comments a dear friend that I have not talked with in years found me cause of my blog.....our lives went in different directions and we lost track but hey now we are back on track again !  Waving hi to you Ginette !

Hey have you been over to the CMC Challenge group lately there is a new challenge up and this time it is all about the boys and their toys !  We have a great sponsor the very talented Mo Manning, the winner will get $15.00 to spend at Mo's store, so swing on by and check it out.  The winner will also receive a pack of Cryogen white paper.

I used her cute little image called "Buds" (boy) this so reminds me of my little grandson Tyler how he use to crawl all over my dog Nanna she was a big ole rottie that loved the babies, I miss her so much !  My image is colored with copics on cryogen white paper.  The DP's are Jillibean Spotted Owl soup collection.  The sentiment is from Magnolia.  Buttons and little bone are from my stash and I just added some stitching for some bling as boy cards are not my strong point.

Challenges:
Mo's Digital Challenge - thanks
Jens Digi stamps - polka dots
Sew Many Challenges - 2 background papers

That's it for me today, have a great week !
Hugs ♥

Happy Fall Y'all

Wow what a beautiful Saturday it is here in AZ.  The AC's are off, windows and doors are open with a delish pumpkin pie candle burning!  It has been a great week for me as I have been on vacation, had lots to deal with and  get done so it was a perfect time for a vacation.   I still have today and tomorrow to enjoy so today has been spent in my craft room.  I just love days like this with nothing to do but what I want to....so this little card somewhat reflects the mood I have been in this week..thinking and reflecting on the beauty of each day !

I just love this little Tilda she can be used for so many things I am not sure of her name but I am sure you could find her at Magnolia-licious.  The little fence and tree background is from my stash, the pumpkins are a freebie from Make it Crafty.  My image is colored with copics and the sky is done with chalk. I added a little stickles to her hair tie and lace on her shirt and shoes just for that girly fun....I used one of those cheap dollar bin punches for the extra leaves I thought it gave it just the perfect touch.  Tilda is fussy cut and popped up for dimension.

 

Don't forget to stop by the CMC challenge group , we have a new challenge starting today and our sponsor is Mo's Digital Pencil so stop and by and break out the copics and join in the fun.

I will be entering this little card in the following challenges,

Totally Tilda - #34 Autumn Leaves...use leaves on your project

Magnolia-licious Challenge blog - photo inspiration

Crafty Boots - Autumn or Halloween

Craft your days away - Autumn

Have a great rest of your weekend !

Hugs♥

A Spooktacular Day

Hi there a good Monday evening to you...hope you had a great weekend.  Wow can you believe it is almost Halloween where did this year go...holy cow I can't believe the holidays are already upon us.   It is funny how the time goes so fast the older we get !  The weather here is beautiful a little on the warm side in the afternoon but hey that is better than snow.  I am starting vacation this coming Saturday...just staying home this time and hanging out.  My grandson is in his first MMA tournament so we will be there on Sat and then heading to Fear Farm later that night.

It's time for a new challenge over at CMC Challenge group and this time we want to see you Halloween creations.  Glitterbabes is our sponsor this time and the winner will receive a $10.00 gift certificate and a pack of Cryogen Paper ....sounds like a good reason to play along to me, plus you are entered into the monthly drawing for the shopping spree at Ooazk !

I have used the Boot House digi from Make it Crafty  , then I added my sweet Tilda with a broom you can find her at 7 Kids College Fund.  My images are stamped on Cryogen white, Tilda and the tombstone are popped up for dimension.  All images are colored with copics I have added stickles the spider web and flowers for bling.  The sky was done with chalk.   I used the MS border punch for the edge.   This card was lots of fun to color !

Challenges :
7 Kids College Fund Challenge #32 - Halloween
Totally Tilda Challenges - Halloween
Paper Pretties - Halloween
Simon Says Stamp - Halloween or Goth
Creative Card Crew - Spooky Fun
Fussy and Fancy - Halloween/Fall

That's it for me I hope you have a Spooktacular Week !
Hugs♥

Wishing you .....

Hi there hope all is well in your neck of the world...things are good here.  Have you been thinking about taking a copic class well if you have and you live in the San Jose area you are in luck as Suzanne Dean will be there on Sat. Oct. 22nd you can get all the info and sign up at CMCroad.com.  Suzanne is a wealth of knowledge and a lot of fun so go ahead and treat yourself.

This is the birthday card I made for my granddaughter's 16th birthday....I have to say I saw an example card on the crafts and me site that I snagged this coloring scheme and flower and feather in her hair from this lady...it was just the perfect fit for the scheme we had going for her.  My image is called "Forever Rose" from
Crafts and Me.  My image is colored with copics, my DP's are Basic Grey "Bittersweet" I used a MS border punch and the Magnolia flourish Doohickey Die...sentiment is from Whimsy Stamps.  I added fun flock to the little thing her hand is leaning on for a little deminsion.

Challenges:
ABC Challenge - anything goes
Anything Goes Challenge - die cuts and  punches
Papertake Weekly - anything goes

That's all for me, have a great rest of your week !
Hugs ♥

A little Christmas in October

A very happy Saturday to you all....it is a very special weekend in our household as my oldest Grand-daughter turns 16 tomorrow, however we had her party last night and I have to say it is one of the best parties I have ever been to.  My daughter-in-law, myself and her other grandma had so much fun making this such a special day for her...  This is a picture of her and her boyfriend "Julian" and he did get her this beautiful Tiara for her birthday and this is my son and my wonderful daughter-in-law Kim

 Okay enough of the family and on to the reason you are here.....yep you guessed it right it's time for another challenge over at the CMC Challenge group and this time we would like to see you use those copics and make it look like you colored with distress inks......the winner of this challenge will get to choose 3 stamps from Magnolia-licious and a pack of cryogen white paper which is my favorite paper to color by far.  You will also be entered into the monthly drawing for the shopping spree and Oozak...now who does not want some more copics or refills!

For my card I have used "Unwrapped Tilda" and she is in stock at Magnolia-licious...she can be used for so many different occasions. If you would like learn how to color to in the distress style, Suzanne has 4 great videos on You Tube showing you how here is the link for video #1.  My DP's are Basic Grey Eskimo kisses, solid card stock from my stash.  The cute little "Banner Pennant" is from Whimsy Stamps, I just love it and have seen so many cute cards with it used from my good friend Sharon... thanks Chickie !  Used the new MS border punch that embosses also.  I added a little stickles to her hair ribbon and the snow flakes.

Challenges :

Simon Says - anything goes
Paper Shelter - for the girls

That's it for me have a great weekend !
Hugs♥

Treasure the Moment.....

A very happy Monday evening to you all, hope you had a great weekend !  I took the day off yesterday and just enjoyed my day with my DIL and grand-kids, shopping and then watching a movie, some yard work and a nice dinner.  The weather here is just beautiful I so love this time of year as it still warm in the afternoon and cool in the evenings and mornings...now don't get me wrong it can still get cooler but this sure beats 113 !
It's time for another challenge at CMC challenge group , this time we want to see your copic skills with coloring in black/white or sepia colors with one pop color.  I had never done this type of coloring before so it was a new challenge for me too !

 I used the digi image "Melissa" from Funky Kits.  My image is colored with copics E40,41,42,43,44,47 and my one color pop is R89,  I used walnut distress ink for the edges of the image....all DP's, Kraft card stock, etc are from my stash.  I added a little stickles to the flower for that little glimmer.

Challenges:
Inspire Me Fridays - anything goes
The Squirrel & the Fox - anything goes
Crafty Ribbons challenge - anything goes
Creatalicious Challenges - anything goes

That's it for me have a great week !
Hugs ♥

Blowing Birthday wishes your way !

Hi there what a beautiful day it is here is AZ. it was actually a little cool here this morning.  I am so loving the change in the weather as I am over the heat of summer !
I have a couple of days off work so I am enjoying them in my craft room...I need to get started on some Christmas cards and get ahead on some DT projects so that is my goal.
You still have a couple more days to enter the challenge at the CMC Challenge group we want to see some fall colors and then be on the lookout for the next challenge....you won't want to miss that one lots of fun and will stretch your copic skills !
This is a birthday card I made for my dear friend Gail....and I did not post it cause I wanted her to see it first and then forgot all about it till she posted the adorable card she made for me on her blog ! Gail makes the cutest cards and has a heart of gold...

My image is colored with copics...I am sorry but I lost the list I am pretty sure they are the BG's and YR's and E00, E000 and R20 for her skin.  I have added stickles to her wings and glossy accents to the bubbles for accent.  The sentiment stamp is on from the dollar bin at Michael's.  I have no clue what the papers are as I made this from a card kit I rec'd from a great group of gals on SCS..if you have never played along there you should give it a try...great ladies and lots of fun.

I used an MS border punch for the inside with a sentiment stamp that was a gift .... thanks Nora !
Little charm says made with love is from my stash,

Challenges:
Pile it on - #37 layers..... at some points there are 8 layers
Icopic - #47 High contrast
Truly Scrumptious - #65 decorate the inside
Southern Girls - layers and birthday

Thanks for coming by hope you have a great crafting day !
Hugs ♥

Have a Magical Day !

Hi there happy Tuesday to you ....hope you are having a good day !  I have had a great day went to see "The Help" this morning what a great movie be sure to take some tissue with you.  Today is a special day it is my grandson Ricky's 8th birthday and this card was made for that occasion.  Happy Birthday little man I love you ♥

It's time for another challenge over at CMC Challenge group this time we want you to be "Fall Inspired or Halloween inspired" we have a great sponsor who so very kindly furnished the DT with our images,

the winner will receive a $15.00 gift cert at Stamp Fairy and a pack of cryogen white paper..plus you are entered into the monthly drawing for the shopping spree at Oozak so head on over to be inspired and get to coloring.

My image is Tommy Wizard he is colored with copics.  My Dp are Reminise harvest plaid.

the "have a magical day" is a freebie from the Stamp Fairy, the birthday tag/sentiment in the back is computer generated.

Challenges :
Creative Card Crew - anything goes
Little Red Wagon - border punches - MS spider web border
Squiggle Stamps - halloween
Stamp Something - something digi
Secret Crafter - colors of Autumn

That's it for me thanks for stopping by !
Hugs ♥

We are "Old Sames"

Good Thursday evening to you all...wow what a week here and the temps are still over 110 !  I tell you I am over summer and the humidity, sure could use some nice fall days !  Do you like to read ?  Well there is a new book club called "Bookendz" and we are reading a new book every month !  For the month of August we are reading "Snow flower and the Secret Fan" by Lisa See .... what a great book about friendship, culture, love and betrayal.  What an eye opener to just how lucky we are as women to live in the USA....so if you want a can't put it down book go check this out.

I made a "Tri fold shutter" card, as I thought it would be perfect to showcase my to images.  I have used Chinese Tilda and you and find her at Magnolia-licious she is in stock and there is also a mini if you are interested.  The little Big eyed image in the back is a digi "Chibi Japan" from the "Greeting Farm" .  My DP's are from a stack called "Global Views"  I have to say I think this is one of my favorite cards to date...and a first for me in coloring black hair since my class with Suzanne.  The little Chibi image was actually in the trash :) as her hair looked horrible but I took her out and kept working with her and the colorless blender and I am happy with the end result.

The inside of my card is the verse from Jer. 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, plans for welfare to give you hope and a future"  This card is going to a very special young lady in our family that is going to college studying language and want to do missions in China and teach English and the love of Christ.....I am so proud of you Emily !

My image is colored with copics...

Blacks - C1, 3, 5, 7, 9

Tilda's dress - RV0000, 91, 93, 95

Browns E30, 33, 35, 37

Chibi dress - YR20, 21, 23, 24

Skin E00, 000 and R20

Little cherry blossom embellishment is from Recollections,  and I used the "Labels 5" from Spellbinders.

Challenges:

Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenges - shaped card

City Crafter's - Best of Friends..my card is based on 2 friends

Paper Take Weekly - Dies to die for

Bookendz group - Friendship/Asian

Tuesday Throwdown - dimension and texture

That will do it for me today thanks for stopping by!

Hugs ♥

Vixie and the butterfiles

A very happy Sunday evening to you !  It is time for another challenge over at CMC Challenge group this time we are teaming up with the fabulous Zoe from Make it Crafty she was so kind to give me these images. 

 If you would like to play along you have a chance to win....

*A pack of Copic Blending Paper

*$15 to spend on digi images at Make It Crafty

(both gifts from Zoe of Make It Crafty)

I had so much fun making this little card up. I have used the "Whimsical Log" and "Vixie" my images are colored with copics.  I have added some flower soft to the log for the moss and stickles to her wings, the flower centers and butterflies.  The papers and ribbon are from my stash.

I cut a scalloped piece of paper and then just used chalk to make my clouds.  

Log E42,43,44,47

Greenery G40, 94, 99

Hair E33,35,30

Flowers and mushroom R00, 32, 35, 37

Dress and mushroom B00, 21, 24, 26

W5 for shading

I hope you have enjoyed my little creation and that you will join us in the challenge.

Challenges:
Paper Crafting Journey #17 - anything goes
City Crafters 70 - use your scraps
Digis with attitude - anything goes

Thanks for stopping by !
Hugs ♥

Welcome Friends

A good Saturday morning to you !  It's time for another challenge at CMC Challenge group this time it is all about "Friendship" and coloring those embellishments with your copics.  so come on by and join in the fun the winner of the challenge will receive a "Gilli stamp" of their choice plus 4 copic markers or refills of your choice...plus you are entered into the monthly draw at "Oozak" for a $50.00 shopping spree so what are you waiting for?  Don't forget to stop by and see what my DT sisters have came up with for this challenge you can find their links on my sidebar.
I was also able to play with my good friends in our "Use up the inventory challenge"  This week it is swirls and curls, it has been awhile due to moving etc. that I have been able to join them.  I hope to be playing a little more regularly now. Be sure to stop by Christine's  and from there you can hop to all the other players.
My image is colored with copics.
Hair E27,30,31,35
Skin E000,00 and R20
Dress R81,83,85
Shoes C00,01
I have colored the flowers and brads with R85.
My paper is Basic Grey and misc from my stash.
I added some glitter to her tiara  and shoes and used rhinestones for her earrings and necklace.  My swirls are the Magnolia Doohickey die you can get from Magnolia-licious .

I will be entering this card into the following challenges:
Stamping for the Weekend - Spots and Dots
Craft us Crazy - anything goes
Paper Shelter - Challenge #25 flowers, flowers

That's it for me today !
Hugs♥

Tilda is blowing love your way ♥

 

A very happy Sunday to you all, hope you are having a good end to your weekend!  I can’t believe that the month of July is over with already where does the time go?  I have been on vacation this past week and really got to relax and enjoy myself getting caught up on some coloring and doing some reading.  Hey if you like to read stop on by the CMC group site and check out the new “BookEndz” group we are reading a great book called “Snowflower and the Secret Fan”

So drop on by and join in the fun…

I have had this image colored for a long time it is actually from my beginning days of coloring and was just waiting for the perfect reason to make her into a card.  I can tell you that she is colored with the RV’s with stickles added to her for accent.  She is one of my favorite images called “Tilda blowing hearts” and you can get the mini version of her at Magnolia-licious.

The DP is “Express yourself creatively”.  I have used walnut stain and antique linen DI’s to give the vintage look.  I used RV95 to tip the roses to match Tilda’s dress. 

Challenges:

Cute Card Thursday – sketch #175

Craft us Crazy – anything goes

Copic Creations – pastels

Thanks for stopping by that’s it for me !

Hugs♥

Sweet “n” Sassy

Happy Saturday to you all !  It is a great day in the neighborhood here as I started vacation yesterday, and I am so ready to just relax, and do nothing !  We are settled into the new house and loving it… I am loving my new craft studio it is a dream come true.

It is time for another challenge at the CMC challenge blog

We want to see you use the COLORS--Aqua, Red, Cream/White on your projects with Copics! This is one of my fave color combos and perfect to cool down the heat of summer!

Use any image you want BUT MAKE SURE YOU LINK BACK TO THE CMC CHALLENGE in your blog post!!

ALL PROJECTS MUST BE NEW & NOT BACK-LINKED!!

The Prize for the winner of this challenge (randomly chosen) will get:

The Prize is from The Paper Shelter

$15 Gift Certificate to spend in their online store!!

 

Don’t forget you will also be entered into a monthly drawing for a $50.00 gift certificate from

I have used the “Gothic Girl”  I just thought she had a little attitude and would look just the part in the color challenge we were given ….. actually she is not to far off from some of the girls I see on a daily basis LOL !

She is colored with copics and I have not a clue as to who these papers are by I just picked them out as we were sorting papers the other day,  The bling are some rub ons I got from my favorite scrapbook store in CA and the brads were a gift from my Sis thanks so much.

Copics used:

Bg10,11,72,75…E50,51,53,55…C1,2,3…W5…R22,24,29

Challenges I am entering:

Cardmadfairy’s Digi Days challenge – oh so girly

Casual Fridays – use a rub on ( mine is the bling scroll)

Fussy and Fancy – summer (she is dressed for summer)

Paper Cutz – anything goes

That’s it for me hope you have a great day !

Hugs♥