Sunshine & Summertime

Hi Everyone,

Wow it's almost May!  It's hard to believe another Month has gone by and it's time for our new challenge over at One Stitch At A Time. 

Our theme this week is "Here Comes Summer", who's not ready for summer!  Our Sponsor this week is Creative Craft World with a prize of 3 Promarkers.   

Don't forget to use a product from StitchyBear Digital Store to win our top prize.  Anyone who enters using a non SBDS product will be be placed into a separate draw and eligible to win $3.00 voucher to spend at the store.   Check out the wonderful sales and freebies that change every month! 

I got to use one of Stitchy's digis called "Sandy Bottom", you can find this cutie  in the Stitchy Bear Stamp section at the StitchyBear Digital Store.

 I will be entering my card into the following challenges:

•  Crafty Catz Anything Goes
•  Crafty Mess Distress & Embossing
• My Mums Craft Shop The Great Outdoors
• Wags'n Wiskers Distressing

Everything except the digi came from my stash.  As you can see I distressed, Stickled & Cuttlebugged my card.  Used my Copics along with all the rest of my faves.

A big thanks to our Sponsor Creative Craft World!

3 Promarkers 

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Time for a Shot!

Hi Everyone!

It's time for our new challenge at Simply Create Too. Our theme is "It's About Time" You have plenty of time to join in the fun!

I created a fun little card that's a tad on the darker side.  I used a digi by Delicious Doodles called Sparkling Cyanide.  You can find him at the Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps.

I kept the design pretty simple.  I will be entering my card into the following challenges:

• Anything Goes Time or Steampunk
• Aud Sentiments Anything Goes
• Crafts & Me Embossing
• Deep Ocean Use Punches/Dies
• Diva's by Design Buttons & Bows
• Fab'n Funky No DP
• Just keep on Creating Anything Goes
• Kaboodle Doodles Emboss It
• Lexi's Creations  Use Punches & Dies
• Love to Create Anything Goes
• Ribbon Carousel Anything Goes

I used all my faves to create my card. My Cuttlebug, Nesties, Tim Holtz clock Embossing Folder, SU label punch, Copics, Ribbon & a Black Button.

Hope to see you all join in the fun at Simply Create Too!

Thanks for stopping by, bunches of hugs

Let Your Dreams Soar

Hi Everyone,

Wow is this month moving fast or what!  It's hard to believe that May is just around the corner and that another Sunday has gone by.  It's time for our new challenge over at One Stitch At A Time. 

Our theme this week is "Anything Goes", super easy right...  No excuses not to enter!!!  There will 1 prize this week,  the Mini Collab.

Don't forget to use a product from StitchyBear Digital Store to win our top prize.  Anyone who enters using a non SBDS product will be be placed into a separate draw and eligible to win $3.00 voucher to spend at the store.   Check out the wonderful sales and freebies that change every month! 

The DT are all using products from the new Mini Collaboration pack. There will be a new one available every 2 weeks and it will be free with a purchase from the store of only $7.  

I got to use a digi called "Hot Air Balloon Set", you can find it in the GingerLoft section at the StitchyBear Digital Store.     I will be entering my card into the following challenges:

• 2 Sisters Use a Digi
• Just Keep on Creating Anything Goes
• Raise the Bar   Clouds
• Shelly's Anything Goes

 Everything except the digis came from my stash.  I used my Prismacolor Markers, cloud DP, Sakura Pen, and some clear gems.

Mini Collaboration

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The Whole World in our Hands

Hi Everyone!

It's time for our midway reminder at Simply Create Too. Our theme this time is  "Earth Day"   I used  Sassy Studio Designs "The Whole World in our Hands' digi.  

I up-cycled the button & ribbon.  Used my fave tools, cuttlebug with some Nesties & embossing folders.  Colored my image in with Prisma pencils.   This card will be going to Maddie, she will love it!

I will be entering card into the following challenges:

• Bearly Mine Embossing
• Paper Pretties Embossing
• Recycle, Re-Purpose/Invent Used Ribbon from flower arrangement & button from worn out sweater
• Tuesday Throwdown Recycling

Hope to see you all join in the fun at Simply Create Too!

Thanks for stopping by, bunches of hugs

A friend helps you grow

Hi Everyone,

There's still time to join in our monthly challenge at  The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog  Our theme for this month is to create using a "Spring theme with pastel colors".  Who doesn't love spring and pastel colors!

We are being sponsored by Meljen's Designs I used Tutu Sweet, isn't she the cutest!   I will be giving this card to one of my friends. I am sure it will bring a smile to her face.

I will be entering my card into the following challenges:

• Creative Inspirations Paint Spring
• Crafty Sentiments Use a Digi
• Delightful Challenges Stitching
• I Copic Spring Colors
• Little Darlings Pastels
• Paper Sundaes Anything Goes
• PaperTake Weekly A Stitch in Time
• Robyn's Fetish Spring Image
• Scrapper's Delights Spring has Sprung
• Stamp Scrap & Doodle Pastels
• Stampavie & More Spring
• Tammy's Scrapin Corner Add a Touch of Green
• The Corrosive Hit the Bottle/Stickles
• The Craft Garden Pastel Colours

Here's some of my favorite tools that I used to create my card, everything except the digi came from my stash:

• SU Sentiment
• Paper Trimmer
• Distressing Tool & Fingernails
• Cuttlebug, Nesties  
• Copic Markers
• DP & Cardstock
• Michael's  Butterfly Charm & a brad
• Janome Sewing Machine/Ric Rac
• ATG Gun & Scor Tape
• Stickles 

Hope to see everyone join in the fun!   

Don't forget to stop by our wonderful Sponsor Meljen's Designs

Thanks for stopping by, bunches of hugs

For You, Tiffany Doodles

Hi Everyone!

It's time for our new challenge at Paper Creations Ink. Our theme is "April Showers Bring May Flowers"  You have until April 30th to enter.


Our  wonderful sponsor for this challenge is Tiffany Doodles. I got to use "2 Butterflies" on my card..  I love the way it turned out! 


I got to use all my fave tools like my trusty Cuttlebug some Nesties and Embossing Folders, my Copics, some Stickles, Ribbon, a button and some floss.   Best of all it all came from my stash, except the digi.  Yippee!

I will be entering my card into the following challenges:

• Aud Sentiments  Spring & Summer Colors
•  2 Sisters Flowers
• Crazy 4 Challenges Buttons
• Crafty Ribbons Things with Wings
• Craft us Crazy Flowers
• Crafty Creations Flower Power
• Crop Stop Bows & Buttons
• Little Claires Spring
• Little Red Wagon Spring Colours
• Little Miss Muffet Spring Colors/Pastels
• PaperPlay Things with Wings
• Paper Shelter Buttons & Bows
• Sweet'n Sassy As cute as a Bug & a Button
• Totally PaperCrafts Things with Wings

Hope to see you play with us at Paper Creations Ink!  Don't forget to visit our awesome sponsor  Tiffany Doodles.

Thanks for stopping by, hugs

Have a great day!

Hi Everyone,

It's  Sunday and time for our new challenge over at One Stitch At A Time.  Our theme this week is "Bright".  Our prize is a  Gift Voucher from our sponsor Joanna Sheen.   

Don't forget to use a product from StitchyBear Digital Store to win our top prize.  Anyone who enters using a non SBDS product will be be placed into a separate draw and eligible to win $3.00 voucher to spend at the store.   Check out the wonderful sales and freebies that change every month! 

The DT are all using products from the new Mini Collaboration pack. There will be a new one available every 2 weeks and it will be free with a purchase from the store of only $7.  

I got to use a digi called "Abby", you can find her in the Beary Dust Stamp section at the StitchyBear Digital Store.   My friend is gonna love it!  I will be entering her into the following challenges:

• Crafts & Me 3D Embellishments
•  Fairy Fun Fridays Anything Goes
• Fat Pages & Cards with Attitude Anything Goes/Faces
• Paper Sundae's Anything Goes
• Paper Makeup Bright Colors
• Pixie Cottage Ribbons
• Stamptacular Sunday Freebie Week
• Wags'n Wiskers Anything Goes

 I used some of my favorite tools and goodies to create my card:  

• Cuttlebug, Nesties, & Embossing Folders
• Prisma Pencils
• MS Butterfly Punch
• Cheesecloth
• Ribbon
• Cardstock from Stash

£10 UK Gift voucher

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Cereal Box Bookmarks

Hi Everyone!



It's time for our new challenge at Simply Create Too. Our theme this time is  "Earth Day"  I made several bookmarks with recycled cereal boxes.    Can't wait to see what you all create!

I will be entering my bookmark into the following challenges:

• Clearly Inspired Go Green
• Creative Mondays Anything but a Card
• Ditzy Craftyness Anything but a Card
• Just Keep on Creating Anything Goes

Hope to see you all join in the fun at Simply Create Too!

Thanks for stopping by, bunches of hugs

Happy Easter Everyone!

Happy Sunday/ Happy Easter Sunday to all!   I guess we can eat all the chocolate we want, crating seems to burn the calories.  Thanks Kevin for this fantastic bit of info ....lol

hugs,

Confidence is Sexy...

Hi Everyone,

It's Sunday and time for our new challenge over at One Stitch At A Time.   Our theme this week is "Use A Digi", super easy right...   Our Sponsor this week is The Robin's Nest.     

Don't forget to use a product from StitchyBear Digital Store to win our top prize.  Anyone who enters using a non SBDS product will be be placed into a separate draw and eligible to win $3.00 voucher to spend at the store.   Check out the wonderful sales and freebies that change every month! 

I got to use a digi called "Windswept", you can find her in the Barbara Jenson section at the StitchyBear Digital Store.     I will be entering my card into the following challenges:

• Craft Your Passion Dots and Stripes
• Crafty Ribbons Black & White and 1 other color
• Divas by Design Anything Goes
• Joanna Sheen It's a Man's World
• MAWTT Va Va Voom
• PaperTake Weekly Anything Goes
•  Pile it On All about S-StickPin, Sexy,Stripes,Stamp,Spots
• Robyn's Fetish Anything Goes
• Sassy Studio Go for Broke
• The Crafty Pad Just Die-licious

I used some of my favorite tools and goodies to create my card.  My Cuttlebug, Nesties & embossing folders, Copic Markers.  All the DP, cardstock and embellies came from my stash.  Made my stickpin with leftover Valentine goodies.

Thanks Robin's Nest!

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Troop Easter Cards Part 2

Hi Everyone!



It's time for our midway reminder at Simply Create Too. Our theme is still the same, "Eggs & or Bunnies".    I just had to make a few more cards for the Troops.

I am entering this batch into the following challenges:

• Card Crafters Circle Chocolate Bunnies
• Card Makin Mamas Easter
• Crafty Catz CAS
• Dilly Beans Easter
• Glitter Geeks Easter

Of course I used all my favoritie goodies & tools from my stash to create my cards:

• Cuttlebug, Nesties & Embossing folders
• Prisma Markers
• Brads, twine, buttons,ribbon
• Punches

Hope to see you all join in the fun at Simply Create Too!

Thanks for stopping by, bunches of hugs

Hoppy Easter

Hi Everyone,

It's a new month and time for our newest challenge at  The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog  Our theme for the entire month is to create using a "Spring theme with pastel colors".  Perfect timing right!

We are being sponsored by Meljen's Designs I got to use several stamps to create my treat bags, Easter Bunny, Hop Along Bunny and Bunny Love. Aren't they all just the cutest!  

I am making these Gable Boxes for all my friends and family. There is a great tutorial here on how to make these. Gotta love Beate! I will be entering the following challenges:

• Crafty Cardmakers Easter
• Creative Stamp Friends Easter Package
• Diva's by Design Anything Goes
• Hooked on Crafts Easter
• Incy Wincy Easter
• Love to Create Bunnies,Chickies,Jelly(Top 5 Winner!)
• My Mums Craft Shop Easter
• Paper Craft Star Anything Goes
• Paper Shelter Easter
• Pixie Cottage Sweet Treats

Here's some of my favorite tools that I used to create my boxes, everything came from my stash:

•  Paper Trimmer
• ScorPal
• Cuttlebug, Nesties & Embossing Folders
• MS & SU Punches
• Copic Markers
• DP & Cardstock
• Dollar Store Jewelry Charms & Ribbon
• ATG Gun & Scor Tape
• Ribbon Cutter

Hope to see everyone join in the fun!   

Don't forget to stop by our wonderful Sponsor Meljen's Designs

Thanks for stopping by, bunches of hugs

For You, Natures Best

Hi Everyone!

It's time for our new challenge at Paper Creations Ink. We have a Nature theme!  Just use "Natural Materials like burlap,twine, cork, twigs, bark....or??" on your project.  Don't forget to add some paper in there too...


Our  wonderful sponsor for this challenge is  Shelley of Shelly's Images  .    Our winner will receive a $9.00 Gift Voucher, how cool is that!  You have until April 15th to enter.  I got to use "HoneyBee" on my project.  Isn't he just too cute!

Gotta tell ya that this challenge had me a little stumped at first..haha.  I remembered I had cork somewhere, that's the kicker...where or where did my cork go!  Anywho, my search paid off!  I found I had both thick and thin cork in my stash. 


The thin cork was perfect to punch out a button..yes it almost ruined my punch...yikes!  I gently ripped the thicker cork.  I added some twine and a branch too. 


I got to use all my fave tools like my trusty Cuttlebug some Nesties and Embossing Folders.  One of my yummy MS deep edge & label punches, Prisma pencils & markers and of course a wee bit of Stickles!  Yes, I added some cheesecloth & some gems too.

I will be entering my card into the following challenges:

• Addicted to Stamps Spring/Easter
• Catch the Bug Easter/Spring
• Come & Get It Spring
• Daisy Doodles Spring
• Delicious Doodles Texture
• Fairy Fun Friday's Spring
• Kraft Journal Make it Monday Celebrate Spring
• My Grafico Buttons & Bows
• Stamp & Create Spring
• Stamp Scrap & Doodle Spring
• Sweet Stampin Spring/Easter
• Tammy's Scrapin Corner Anything Goes
• The Craft Place It's all about Spring
• The Crazy Spring

Hope to see you play with us at Paper Creations Ink!  Don't forget to visit our awesome sponsor Shelly's Images

Thanks for stopping by, hugs