With Love at Christmas

 It's time for a little Christmas in July!  Catherine Pooler has some of the cutest sets for Christmas.

I have used the Adorning Doves stamp and die set to create this card.  I embossed with a snowflake folder and and then stamped the "Holiday Glimmer Stamp with the Rockin Red ink pad.  I watercolored with the Rockin Red ink, and the Eucalyptus ink.  The dove is colored with copics.

Thanks for stopping by hope you have a great day and don't forget to stop by Passionate Paper Creations and grab a shopping discount for Catherine Pooler.

Be Silly, Be Kind, Be Honest

 Thanks for stopping by today!  I will be sharing a few Catherine Pooler creations with you.  I am working with the ExLibras set for this particular card. 

I have used the Twilight Reading Paper pack. the sentiment is from the Notable and Quotable set. I have watercolored the flower with the apricot ink pad. The sentiment dies are the ExLibras dies.  I embossed the background with a folder from my stash.

Be sure to stop by Passionate Paper Creations for a shopping discount code not a member just ask to join!

Have a blessed day and find some time to get creative it is good for your soul♥

Let's carve a Pumpkin

 Fall is definitely in the air...pumpkins a pumpkin spice are everywhere!  Look at this adorable image from Krista Smith.  

I really enjoyed working with this image I stepped out of my comfort zone and did some texture on the dress.  I also used an embossing folder called Picnic Quilt that my dear friend Rhea created!  My image is colored with copics.

Thanks for stopping by hope you have a great day!

A white Christmas

Thanks for stopping by hope you are having an amazing week so far...mine is just flying by the time goes so fast these days.  It is time for another challenge at Creative moments, and this time we want to see some sparkle.  I have used "Flat tire" from Stitchy Bear, I love the peacefulness this image conveys. 

 

The gorgeous papers are all from Paper Temptress.   Did you know that there is a big sale going on at Paper Temptress!!! That's right the Christmas Specialty package is going to be discounted 25% off, Kraft Cardstock is also going to be 25% off too, but why stop there? Heck the beautiful Mica/Metallic cardstock at 25% off too. So head on over and take a peek and stock up!

I have used the Heavenly white for the base.  My image is colored on Neenah solar white, I have embossed the beautiful Laser Silver Luster Text and then I backed the image and the embossed paper with Green Crepe Ruche.   I hope you have been inspired with my little clean and simple card.  Thanks for stopping by hope you find some time to get creative.

Challenges:
Crafting by Designs - get ready for Christmas
Party Time Tuesday - #190 anything goes
The Outlawz - Clean and simple
Crafty Calender - All about Christmas



Hugs,

The Gift

Is this not the cutest image I just fell in love with this little mer-couple.  He is so sweet bringing his treasure to her.  You can find this image and many other adorable images at Aurora Wings, in the mermaids collection.  This image is called "The Gift"
My card base is Heavenly White, the embossed paper is part of the spring package called Aquamarine Mica/Metallic just perfect for sea image.  The focal image is colored on Neenah Solar White.  All of these papers and many other beautiful papers can be found at PaperTemptress.  We all know beautiful cards begin with excellent card stock.  If you hurry up there is a great sale going until the end of this month with all papers 20% off, and some discounted even more so go on by and check out the savings you will get.

I have used stampendous glass glitter for the sea.  Tim Holtz distress glitter for the fins.  The netting was something I have had or awhile and it just worked perfect to add some seashells to.  All coloring done with copics.

Challenges:
Pile it on - #30 embossing
Melonheadz- things with wings or tails
Deep Ocean - Summer colors
Art by Miran - #11 anything goes
Crafty Girls - #23 anything goes

Thanks for stopping by hope you have a great week!
Hugs,

I ♥ you cheese!

Happy hump day!  Hope you are having a good one it is a busy one for me this week with work and then my granddaughter graduates High School tomorrow night a 8pm....where does the time go!  I am so proud of the fine young woman she has grown in to.  She has always been my "Princess" and always will be!

It's time for a new challenge at Creative Moments.  This challenge is anything goes with a twist to use twine.  We are being sponsored by Angie's Digis.  My little image is "Mouse eating cheese".  I think this little guy is just to cute, so I had to pop him up on a stair step card. I kept the card clean and simple to keep the focus on the image.

My image is colored with copics, papers are from my stash, and thought the little embossed sentiment fit just perfect.  I added a little stickles to the flower centers and the bees wings. 

Copics used:

Greys: W3, 5, 7
Cheese: Y26, 28
Greens: YG03, 17 and G14
Pinks: R81, 83, 85
Skin: E50, 51 and R11

Challenges:
 4 Crafty Girls - #18 anything goes
Penny's Paper Craft - #178 spots or stripes
Crafts Galore - May anything goes
Digi stamps 4 Joy - #92 anything goes
Paper Nest Dolls - #10 anything goes


Thanks for stopping by, have a great rest of your week!

Hugs,

It's been a Calgon type of day!

 

 

It is time for another challenge at CMC!  This time we want to see some skin....You can color any skin tone you would like but I think it would be fun if you tired something out of your comfort zone. 

 

We have a great sponsor this time for you with lots of cute images!

 

 

The winner of the challenge will receive a $10 gift certificate!

The challenge runs through Mar. 28th so come on over and join us and show us some

SKIN

 

I have a little inspiration for you here with this adorable little image her name is

Hic......ooooops

 

  

I have choose to do  African American skin tone and I have to say I was a little nervous as I have never done this skin tone before! So what are you waiting for grab some markers and come play along with us who knows you could be the next guest designer!

 

My image is colored with copics:

Skin:  E11, 13, 21, 25

Hair: E25, 47

Tub: R81, 85

 

 

I have popped her up for some dimension.  The black cardstock is embossed with bubbles.  All of the cuts were done on the Silhoutte.

 

I will be entering the following challenges:

 

Without words - and relax, hobbies or leisure

QKR Stampede - anything goes

Crafting by Designs - Mar anything goes

Die Cut Diva's - Let's emboss it

Love to Create - #107 Clean and Simple

Stampin' for the Weekend - anything goes

Marker Pop - #39 anything goes

 

Thanks for coming by I hope you all have a great week!

Hugs,

 

 

Joy to the world!

Good Thursday morning to you all!  It is a beautiful day here it is raining and I love the rain and here in AZ we don't get to see a whole lot of it :)  I am having so much fun being back in my craft studio and I am really enjoying looking at all the beautiful ideas and images on all your blogs!  I am so excited to have a Christmas card done already that is amazing! 

I made this card with everything from my stash!  Tilda is colored with copics I believe she is "Secret Tilda" from the Christmas 2010 collection.  There are 9 layers to this card.  The DP's are "Holiday Sentiments, Fancypants designs and "Happy Holidays" by Echo Park.  The poinsettia is a Prima.  I used the "Snowflakes" embossing folder for the gold card stock.

I am going to enter this card into the following challenges:
Magnolia-licious - anything goes
Stamp and Create - Christmas in July
Totally Tilda - Titian Tilda with Red Hair
Sister Act - anything goes
Sweet Stamps - Christmas Greenery
CMC Challenge Group - anything goes
A.R.T - #7 anything goes

That's it for me today hope you have a great day!
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♥

Snowy says "Merry Christmas"

It's Friday can you believe that it is here already.... I tell you the days are just flying by, it is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is next Thursday.  I have been working hard on getting my Christmas cards done, and using up all those pieces laying around or the things I have on hand...a few of us are on a mission not to buy anything new until summer, now that does not include ink, paper to stamp on etc.  I had this little image colored and was trying to decide what to do with her...Snowy is a girl today :) and I knew I wanted to do a mostly white card.  I was looking at the challenge blogs I say this cute sketch on Cute Card Thursday and one of the DT gals Annie had use the embossed snowflake folder on hers so I thought oh my that is perfect for my little Snowy, so here is my take on the sketch.  My image is stamped on Cryogen white cardstock, colored with copics.  Flowers are from Wild Orchid crafts.  Snowys ear muffs have fun flock on them and her bells have glossy accents. Her little coat edge is done in puff paint.  Be sure to stop by and see what Christina and Danielle and Rene  have made in their quest to use up their inventory.

Challenges:
Cute Card Thursday - #139 sketch
Magnolia-licious challenge blog - pink and yellow
ABC Christmas Challenge - X is for Christmas

Have a great day thanks for stopping by.
Hugs♥

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas

Happy Monday to you all I hope you had a nice weekend.....My card today is for the Magnolia-licious Group they have a new challenge blog where the first challenge is a color challenge...pink and yellow this is not a combo I usually use so this took me out of my comfort zone a little but I am happy with the end result.  I combined it with the Magnolia-lcious Highlites Nov. Monthly challenge where we were to make a shaker card.  I cut my card and all the layers with on my wishblade,  ran the base through the cuttlebug, "Snowflakes" embossing folder then went over the embossing with a light pink chalk.  The next layer raised for dimension a with the acetate shaker box in-between.   The DP is Basic Grey from the Porcelain collection 6x6 pad.  I have used the new little mini  "Tilda in the winter night" she is colored with copics and I have added fun flock to her coat, glossy accents to her shoes and stickles for the lantern. The little snowflakes are from my stash.

For the inside of my card I have used 2 of the Pine Trees colored with copics with puff paint and stickles for dimension.   Another little mini "Starlight Tilda" from the winter collection, perched on the snowy hill colored with copics with stickles on her wings and star.  I chalked my card base in blue, and then added puff paint for the snow edge and then filled in with fun flock.  My sentiment is from a little dollar bin clear stamp.  All of the stamps I used can be purchased here from Diana.  I hope you enjoyed my little card as I had so much fun putting this together.

Challenges:
Saturday Challenge - challenge #109 Sparkle and Shine
Crazy 4 Challenges - Christmas Card
A Spoon Full of Sugar - challenge #129 snow or snowflakes
Paper Pretties - Embossing
Crafty Calendar Challenge - Challenge #14 Winter snowflakes
Craft your Days Away - Challenge #8 Christmas Trees

Thanks for coming by have a great crafting week !
Hugs♥