SOFTPENCIL TUESDAY - A CHARMED CHRISTMAS TREE

It's Tuesday, which means time for my SOFTPENCIL PROJECT this week!!  A few announcements before I get to my project this week.  You'll want to pop on over to the SOFTPENCIL BLOG to check out everything that is going on this week.   SOFTPENCIL is sponsoring a couple of different challenges this week, so you'll want to see the cards the challenges DT members created, they are FABULOUS.  We also hope you will give the challenges a looksee - I'm sure you'll find something you can create to be able to play along!!   You can also see all the work from the other SOFTPENCIL DT members, which is AMAZING.  If you have a chance, please stop by the other DT members blogs (links in my sidebar) and leave them some love as their work is so inspiring!!

As of now, the SOFTPENCIL SHOP is closed for maintenance, so the only place you can get the current SOFTPENCIL PRODUCTS is at SOFTPENCIL'S ETSY SHOP.  All current products will be available ONLY until Jan. 2.  Elizabeth is re-designing all her characters, so get your current SOFTPENCIL products while you still can.   Also,

Sale is going on, so you definitely want to get yourself over there to take advantage of all these GREAT OFFERS!!

One last thing before I get to my card.  Hope you will pop on over to SOFTPENCIL GROUP ON PCP for fun, chatting and getting to know the DT and other lovers of SOFTPENCIL!! 

This week the SOFTPENCIL DT got to play with the image "A Charmed Christmas Tree."  I think this image is so cute and really wanted to show all the amazing detail of the little girls, so I printed it out quite large and made it the cover of an accordian style photo album.

I used e. by Prima pearls and rhinestones, blingy flowers and snowflakes from Michael's.  DP is 3 Bugs in A Rug.  Images colored with Copics and Atyou Spicas, cut with Nesties and flowersoft used for snow.  Bow is Offray Satin.  Sentiment computer generated and used personal trimmer to cut.  Thanks for looking!

Also entered the following challenges: A CRAFTY LITTLE PLACE - anything goes
SCRAP CREATIONS - anything goes
TUESDAY THROWDOWN - embellish it
KARBER CHALLENGE - digi and sparkle
BUNNY ZOE'S - Christmas but no cards
WOODWARE USA - anything goes
MARK'S FINEST PAPERS - add a bow
ONE STOP CRAFT - Christmas cuties
MAGICAL MONDAY - wings
TOP TIP TUESDAY - anything goes

Add some sparkle to your embellies Tutorial for SHELLY'S IMAGES

How many of us LOVE buttons, brads and flowers with Sparkle, but don't want to pay inflated prices to get some?!?  If you fall into that category, I have an amazingly easy way to achieve the sparkle effect without spending a mint. 

First step, find some glitter - whatever color you wish and some glue.  If I'm doing a brad or flower I usually use a really light textured glue such as JudiKins glaze.  I like Mod Podge for the heavier items, such as buttons.  Although today I used JudiKins for the buttons and it worked fine.

Ok, now once you start this process, you need to work quickly because you don't want your glue to dry and get all clumpy when you add the glitter.  So I make a pile of glue and then some piles of glitter and dip the items in the glue and then the glitter and voila!

Then, just pick out your image - mine is from SHELLY'S IMAGES SHOP and make your card.  I didn't use all that I made because I didn't love the silver on the flower, but that's ok.  Might use it for something else:)

Hope you will find this helpful:)  Have a wonderful day!!

Challenges entered: ARTFUL INKABLES die cuts and punches
TUESDAY TAGGERS - Santa Claus
STAMPS R US - holiday cards
ONE STITCH AT A TIME - glitz it up
TOP TIP TUESDAY - anything goes

MARVELOUS MONDAY AT SHELLY'S IMAGES!

Time for another MARVELOUS MONDAY at SHELLY'S IMAGES SHOP.  TODAY ONLY, we have the image "CHRISTMAS EVE" on sale!!  You will definitely want to get this wonderful images.  To be able to see the DT's FABULOUS work using this image, please visit SHELLY'S IMAGES BLOG. 

Also, starting Wednesday, SHELLY'S IMAGES will be having some exciting events on SHELLY'S IMAGES BLOG, that you will definitely want to check out - THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS!!

Here is my card for today.

I colored this beautiful SHELLY'S IMAGES image with Copics and Atyou Spicas, cut out with Nesties and daubed with SU Cherry Cobbler ink.  DP is Echo park, buttons are from Denami Design.  I computer generated the sentiment and cut using Nesties.  Base of card is SU cherry cobbler and paper underneath sentiment is sparkly green from Marco's Paper.  Ornament sticker was purchased at Michael's.  I hope you like it!

This card is also for these challenges:

WHOOPSI DAISY - LET'S GET GIRLY CHALLENGE

It's Sunday, which means time for a new challenge at WHOOPSI DAISY CHALLENGES and this week we're GETTING GIRLY!!  We hope you will join our challenge this week.  Just visit WHOOPSI DAISY CHALLENGES and link up your project by Sunday morning EST.  You are not required to use one of our images to play with our challenge, but we'd sure LOVE to see them.  Plus, Linnie designs such GORGEOUS images and sells them at SUPER prices.  If you haven't seen WHOOPSI DAISY images, or even if you have - because new stuff is added to the store all the time, visit WHOOPSI DAISY SHOP and check them out!!

For my card today, I chose to go with pink and silver papers plus some brown mulberry paper.  Silver and pretty in pink CS are SU, dark pink is Prism.  I also used clear vellum which I embossed with EF that I got from CRAFTS U LOVE.  WHOOPSI DAISY image is from Sheet 141 and is colored with Copics and Atyou Spicas, cut with Nellie's die and Stickles added.  Sentiment is from Pink By Design clear stamps and staped with Encore silver ink, cut with nesties and attached with brads from American Crafts.  I also added pearl flowers from my stash and the sparkly butterful is from K and Co.  I hope you like it!!  I also hope you will visit the blogs of the other DT members and see their stunning creations.  Links are in my sidebar.

I have also entered the following challenges:
ALY'S SUNDAY CHALLENGE - fairies, etc.
I DID IT CREATIONS - Open challenge
ONE STITCH AT A TIME glitz it up
STAMPIN SISTERS IN CHRIST - encouragement or congratulations
CRAFT YOUR DAYS AWAY texture
ALPHABET CHALLENGE - e is for embossing
DIGIS WITH ATTITUDE! - pink, silver, white
CHARISMA CARDZ - for a girl
AI FACTORY - friendship
MERCY'S SKETCH CHALLENGE - sketch

NEW CHALLENGE AT STAMPIT CRAZY!!

It's time for a NEW CHALLENGE at STAMPIT CRAZY BLOG.  Our challenge this week is ANYTHING GOES, but WITH A HOLIDAY THEME.  You are not required to use a STAMPIT CRAZY image on your project, but we sure would LOVE to see one if you have one, or you can get some images at STAMPIT CRAZY SHOP.  You will have until 5pm CST next Saturday, December 4 to enter your creation at STAMPIT CRAZY BLOG.  Can't wait to see your projects. 

This week the DT got to play with Christmas Tink - I just love this spunky gal!!  I followed the sketch from TUESDAY MORNING SKETCHES.

DP is Echo Park, SU and Bo Bunny.  I colored my STAMPIT CRAZY image with Copics and Atyou Spicas, and cut with Nesties then did her wings with Stickles.  Sentiment is a clear stamped, stamped in silver and cut out with punch as is scalloped circle.  Sparkly silver paper is from Marco's Paper.  Textured base CS is American Crafts.  Used Sizzix die with 4 windows movers and shapers die for card.  Ribbon is from MFT.  Pearls are Mark Richards.  EK Success border punch used on SU silver CS at bottom of window.  I hope you like it, thanks for looking!!

Other challenges entered include:
2 SISTERS - nontradtional Christmas colors
BEE-CRAFTY - digi and something hidden
MARK'S FINEST PAPERS - add a bow
OUR DAILY BREAD DESIGNS - snowflakes
BAH HUMBUG - Christmas and shades of blue
CHRISTMAS STAMPIN' - Christmas and anything goes
STAMPING WITH DRAGON - fantasy
TOTALLY PAPERCRAFTS - untraditional Christmas colors

BLOG CANDY WINNER & MORE COMING SOON...

Well, happy Saturday to all.  Hope you are having a nice weekend.  We have a family thing to go to in a couple hrs., so I just wanted to update everyone.  It has been a hard decision to try and decide who would win my THANKSGIVING BLOG CANDY, because I am sooo THANKFUL for ALL of you!! After much thought, I have decided to give it to:

LORRAINE from LORRAINE'S CREATIONS!

Lorraine has been my follower for a very long time and a great and supportive friend.  CONGRATS Lorraine.  Make sure you e-mail me your address.:)

Going forward, I am celebrating my BLOG-IVERSARY as well as CHRISTMAS in December, so I will have LOTS of give-aways.  All you will need to do is be/become a follower to be eligible.  I will list it a bit later.  Thanks as always to all of you for your friendship and support of my creative endeavors and so much more.  Hugs!!

FREEBIE FRIDAY AT DIGITAL DELIGHTS!!

It's FRIDAY, which means it's FREEBIE FRIDAY at DIGITAL DELIGHTS!!  Visit DIGITAL DELIGHTS SHOP and visit the Freebie section to pick up your FREEBIE.


Every week we will have a character, accessory or sentiment designed to compliment many of our images.

This week we have another Christmas Christmas Sentiment (from our Marlooney's Quirky Quips!!) Enjoy:) CHIMNEY SANTA SENTIMENT

 Dont worry if you missed the last weeks as it is now in the store for sale.  Also, there's a new set "Just Chillin" available in the shop and don't forget our BIG SALE going until NOVEMBER 28!!

SEW MANY CARDS RED & GREEN CHALLENGE

Time for another NEW CHALLENGE at SEW MANY CHALLENGES and it is a COLOR CHALLENGE - make your card or creation using the colors RED AND GREEN.  Although it is not necessary to use a SEW MANY CARDS IMAGE, we'd certainly LOVE to see one!!

Make sure you stop by SEW MANY CARDS SHOP to pick up this week's FREEBIE and also to check out all the NEW and EXCITING images in the shop.  This week's FREEBIE is "Bear on a Sled."  Isn't he cute?!?  (The FREEBIE is black and white)

Here's my card for this week.  I chose the image of Hershey decorating his dog house.  I colored my SEW MANY CARDS image with Copics and Atyou Spicas.  I chose K & Co. (red DP) and Cloud 9 Design DPs.  Base CS is a sparkly green paper I got from Marco's Paper.  I also used this to make the snowflake from a Marianne's die which I then ran through the Big Shot using Cuttlebug snowflake EF.  Ribbon is from MFT.   Sentiment is from Unity, stamped in SU handsome hunter, cut with SU punch and daubed with SU cherry cobbler.

Hope you like it, please let me know.   Remember, you have until 10pm next Thurs., Dec. 2 to enter your creation at SEW MANY CHALLENGES BLOG.  Can't wait to see your creations:)

I have also entered this card for the following challenges:
CRAFTY SENTIMENTS - Christmas
DIGI DOODLE SHOP'S BEST - red and green
STAMPIN' B's - Holiday card
CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS - red, green and gold
INKTEGRITY - anything goes
FAB 'N FUNKY - anything goes
PINK GEM - sketch
4 CRAFTY CHICKS - inspiration photo

CANDY UPDATE

Just a quick update - I will be announcing the winner of my candy tomorrow!!  I will also have upcoming Christmas/Blog-iversary candy - woo hoo!!  If you have won my candy from the past times, it will be mailed out Friday, Nov. 26 (tomorrow).  I apologize for my slowness, but between battling illness and trying to get ready for the holidays as well as keep up with my 4 kids every day, time has gotten away from me a bit, but I am getting caught up.  Thanks to all my AMAZING followers - HUGS & HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

DIGITAL DELIGHTS THURSDAY SHOWCASE & HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE & welcome to another Thursday Showcase for the DIGITAL DELIGHTS BLOG.  The DT have once again displayed their AMAZING talents with a super collection of projects.  If you get a chance, please stop by their blogs (links on my sidebar) and leave them some love.   Also on the DIGITAL DELIGHTS BLOG, you will find an ABSOLUTELY STUNNING card from our Tuesday Guest Designer as well as some SUPER COOL tutorials from some of our DT members.


Make sure you check out DIGITAL DELIGHTS SHOP for an AMAZING SALE

20% off all Digital Stamps and Delightful Piecings.
Use code GFG101121170124 at checkout
Sale ends midnight November 28th
You definitely don't want to miss this AWESOME SALE!! You'll also want to grab these newly released Gingerbread Tags - available colored or black and white.  They are a perfect compliment to any Christmas project!

Finally, remember that a NEW CHALLENGE starts today at DELIGHTFUL CHALLENGES BLOG.  Hope you will join the challenge!:)

My card today uses "Pickles the Penguin" who is an adorable little penguin.  I have colored him with Copics & Atyou Spicas, cut with Nesties and decorated with Liquid Applique and Stickles.  DPs used are Imaginisce, Best Creations and SU.  Sparkly pink from Marco's Paper used for sentiment tag as well as card base.  Snowflakes are from Michael's.  Pearls are from Mark Richard's.  Tag cut out with SU punch.  Sentiment is from C.C. Designs rubber stamp, stamped in Staz-on black.

I hope you like it, I am super happy with how it turned out!!
I have also entered the following challenges:
DIGITAL TUESDAY - digi and snow
KARBER - digi and at least 2 DPs
PAPER SUNDAES - sketch
CHRISTMAS CARD - light pink, grey, orange and white
SCRAPBOOK SISTERS - Let it snow
CRAFTY CREATIONS - Christmas
LOLLIPOP CRAFTS - Christmas
TOP TIP TUESDAY - lots of layers
EASY CRAFT PROJECTS - snow

FRESH BREWED DESIGNS WINTER/CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE

Good morning and welcome to another NEW CHALLENGE from FRESH BREWED DESIGNS BLOG.  Our challenge this week is WINTER OR CHRISTMAS.  Is everyone starting to get in the holiday spirit?  I know we are around here.  The Christmas lights and decorations will go up this weekend and then we will start the countdown.  Winter may already have come to Ohio, we have a chance of snow for Thanksgiving Day, although I don't think we'll wind up getting any.

Please pop on over the the NEW FRESH BREWED DESIGNS SHOP and check out all the GREAT images Heather has created including the newest edition of RED RUBBER STAMPS!!

For my card this week, I chose to go with Christmas and used some of my favorite DPs from a Cloud 9 designs pack that I just love and wish I remembered where it came from so I could get another one.

I used the FRESH BREWED DESIGNS IMAGE "Meet Me Under the Mistletoe," which I flipped and then colored with Copics, Atyou Spicas and Stickles.  Base CS is SU Cherry Cobbler and green paper is Bazzill.  Tag is Sparkly green paper from Marco's paper, stamped with Amuse clear stamp and embossed with Sparkle Creations Gold EP.  All lace and furry trim from Webster's Pages.  Ornament is a sticker, but not quite sure where it is from.  Thanks so much for looking and hope you will join our CHALLENGE at FRESH BREWED DESIGNS BLOG.

Other challenges entered:
MY TIME TO CRAFT - something with tag on it
KARBER CHALLENGE - digi and at least 2 DPs
LEXI'S CREATIONS - traditional Christmas colors
SCRAPPY FROGS - Christmas
MAMI DOODLES - fuzzy
LOLLIPOP CRAFTS - Christmas
TOP TIP TUESDAY - lots of layers
IF THE SHOE FITS SCRAP IT - glitter and sparkle
FLOURISHES TIMELESS TUESDAY - sketch

NEW CHALLENGE AT DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY - FEATHERS!!

Wow, we had an AMAZING response to last week's challenge at DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY BLOG.  Thanks to everyone who played along:)  It is now time for our new challenge and the challenge is FEATHERS.  We hope you will join us - you have until late Tues., Dec. 7 EST (the challenge blog is in South Africa time zone, so I get mixed up on the exact time - sorry) to link up your project at DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY BLOG.   Don't forget to stop by DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY SHOP to pick up the FREEBIE there and also the check out all the FABULOUS NEW IMAGES!!

This week, the DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY got an AWESOME TREAT because our own DT Member Margy has created 2 FABULOUS images for us to use on this challenge.  I LOVE both images, but chose to use this one

I colored Margy's WONDERFUL image with Copics and Atyou Spicas.  I used SU Chocolate chip, Cajun craze, tempting turquoise and basic grey for my papers.  I embossed the Basic Grey and the Cajun craze papers with Cuttlebug EF that is peacock feathers.  Ribbon is SU chocolate chip, image and cut out behind it done with Nesties as are feathers behind circles.  Sentiment is from Unity.  Thanks for looking and can't wait to see your creations:)

I have entered this card to the following challenges:

FRIDAY SKETCHERS - sketch

CURTAIN CALL - colors SU cajun craze, tempting turquoise, chocolate chip, basic grey and white (I used GP white)

EVERYBODY ART - shapes

TOP TIP TUESDAY - lots of layers

SOFTPENCIL TUESDAY - SWEET SAILORS

It's Tuesday, which means time for my SOFTPENCIL PROJECT this week!!  A few announcements before I get to my project this week.  You'll want to pop on over to the SOFTPENCIL BLOG to check out everything that is going on this week.   Plus, Elizabeth has shared some SUPER EXCITING news about the new SOFTPENCIL STUDIOS coming in 2011!!  You can also see all the work from the other SOFTPENCIL DT members, which is AMAZING.  If you have a chance, please stop by the other DT members blogs (links in my sidebar) and leave them some love as their work is so inspiring!!

As of now, the SOFTPENCIL SHOP is closed for maintenance, so the only place you can get the current SOFTPENCIL PRODUCTS is at SOFTPENCIL'S ETSY SHOP.  All current products will be available ONLY until Jan. 2.  Elizabeth is re-designing all her characters, so get your current SOFTPENCIL products while you still can.  For NOVEMBER, everything in the SOFTPENCIL ETSY SHOP is 20% off!!  Also,

Sale is going on, so you definitely want to get yourself over there to take advantage of all these GREAT OFFERS!!

One last thing before I get to my card.  Hope you will pop on over to SOFTPENCIL GROUP ON PCP for fun, chatting and getting to know the DT and other lovers of SOFTPENCIL!! 

For our DT projects this week, we are using the image "Sweet Sailors," which is so adorable.  I have colored my SOFTPENCIL image with Copics, Atyou Spicas and Stickles.  It is cut out with Nellie's die, distressed with SU Cherry Cobbler ink and then I laced pearls through it.  Papers are SU Cherry Cobbler and Crumb cake and TAC white.  Each paper is embossed with Sizzix EF - red and white use same EF and different one used on Crumb cake.  White piece is distressed with SU Cherry Cobbler ink.  Lace/ribbon is from The Girl's Paperie.  I had a lot of fun making this, and I hope you like it as well.

I am entering this card for the following challenges:
SWEET SUNDAY SKETCH - sketch
THERE SHE GOES - color - cherry cobbler, crumb cake, white
GINGERLOFT - great outdoors
CRAFTY EMMA - lace
CRAZY 4 CHALLENGES - circles
AI FACTORY - bring on the bling
A SPOONFULL OF SUGAR - anything goes
ARTFUL INKABLES - all about punches/dies
PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - punch or die cut

MARVELOUS MONDAY AT SHELLY'S IMAGES!

It's Monday and although I always start Mondays kind of slowly, SHELLY'S IMAGES SHOP does not because over there, it's MARVELOUS MONDAY!!  So head on over there and get your FEATURE IMAGE - "Sleigh Ride" for a SPECIAL PRICE TODAY ONLY!!  This image is FABULOUS, head on over to SHELLY'S IMAGES BLOG and check out what the DT has created with this wonderful image.

Here is my card.   I colored the image with Copics and Atyou Spicas, cut out with nesites and distressed with Su Handsome Hunter.  I chose Sparkly green CS from Marco's Paper as my base.  DP strip is from Kaiser Craft.  Pearly ribbon is from my stash.  Present sticker is something I just bought (will add who makes it later).  SU Poppy Parade is embossed with Sizzix "Merry Christmas" EF and Bazzill textured tan paper also embossed with Sizzix folder.  I followed the sketch from THE SWEET STOP.

Inside is Echo Park DP and sentiment is from sheet of stickers from Paper Maniac.

I hope you like it and that you will go visit SHELLY'S IMAGES to pick up your image TODAY at the SPECIAL PRICE:)

Challenges to be listed later...

WHOOPSI DAISY HOLIDAY CARD CHALLENGE

Welcome to my announcement of the NEW CHALLENGE at WHOOPSI DAISY CHALLENGE BLOG.  This week we are challenging you to make HOLIDAY CARDS.  You have until next SUNDAY, Nov. 28, 7:30pm EST to enter the challenge over at WHOOPSI DAISY CHALLENGE BLOG.   While you are not required to use a WHOOPSI DAISY image, we'd sure LOVE to see one!  You can find all the AMAZING images at WHOOPSI DAISY SHOP and also a FREEBIE!!  Linnie's designs are so WONDERFUL and you get 4 images per sheet at a really FABULOUS price, so I hope you will check it out:)

As I have mentioned, I have been experimenting with lots of different papers, layers and textures and my card for this week's WHOOPSI DAISY challenge is no different.  I chose to make another gate fold card.  I used 3 of the images from WHOOPSI DAISY SHEET 150 for my card.  I chose a Grey Bazzill textured CS for the base.  SU basic black is used as 2nd layer and then I embossed red vellum from Marco's Paper with a Cuttlebug EF.  Button is from Jilliebean and green lace is from Webster's Pages.  Images are colored with Atyou Spicas and Copics, cut with nesties and daubed with SU handsome hunter.

For the inside of the card, I chose to follow the sketch from

SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY

I created the sentiment using Microsoft Word and cut out using nesties.  I colored my WHOOPSI DIASY image with Copics and Atyou Spicas, cut out with Nesties and daubed with SU handsome hunter.  Lace is from Hero Arts.  Green ribbon is from my stash.  DP is Kaisercraft.  Snowflake is cut using Marianne's die and sparkly red paper from Marco's Paper, which is also used for the 2nd layer.  Pearls are Mark Richards.  Scallops done with Quickutz die.  I hope you like it and that you will come join our challenge at WHOOPSI DAISY:)

Other challenges entered:
CRAFTY PAD - red and green
GINGERLOFT - outdoors
SCRAPPY FROGS - Christmas
2 SISTERS - snowflakes
BEE-CRAFTY - Digi and something hidden
CRAFTY EMMA'S - lace
MARK'S FINEST PAPERS - circle
OUR DAILY BREAD - holiday
STAMPING WITH THE DRAGON - inspired by holiday song
TOTALLY PAPERCRAFTS - snow/snowflakes
CRAFTY CREATIONS - beautiful insides

CRAFTY HOs' SKETCH CHALLENGE

Happy Sunday!!  Yesterday was quite busy.  We had a party for the younger 2 of my 4 kids.  Their birthdays were in Sept. and Oct., but because of soccer, we couldn't schedule the party until this weekend.  There were over 30 kids, although thankfully, it was at the roller rink and not here, which made clean up very easy!!;)  Anyway, yesterday was the only day this week that I didn't post anything yet it seems like it's been an eternity since I posted something new!

Ok, enough jabbering.  I am excited to share our NEW CHALLENGE over at CRAFTY HOs' this week.  It is a sketch challenge and the sketch is from our very own SCRAPPY.  She makes great sketches, and this one is no exception.   You have until 11:59pm EST on Sat., Nov. 27 to enter your project over at CRAFTY HOs'.  Can't wait to see what you create:)

I have flipped the sketch for my creation.   I chose the "Snowbaby and Pogo in a Pickle" image from CARDMADFAIRY CREATIONS.  I love this sweet image.  I have colored it with Copics and Atyou Spicas, cut it with nesties and decorated with Stickles.  All DP is from Kaisercraft mini stack.  Holly bling is from Basic Grey.  Base CS is SU Poppy Parade.  Sentiment from Martha Stewart Crafts stamped on red vellum using Staz-on black.  Brads are from Doodlebug Designs.

Other challenges entered:

ALY'S SUNDAY CHALLENGE - Aly's favorite things - eskimo
THE CRAFTY PAD - red & green
GINGERLOFT - outdoors
ONE STITCH AT A TIME - season or event
SCRAPPY FROGS - Christmas
CRAFT YOUR DAYS AWAY - Christmas trees
SCRAP, STAMP AND DOODLE - no flowers
STAMPIN FOR THE WEEKEND - winter
DARING CARDMAKERS - 3 of something (3 DPs)

FREEBIE FRIDAY AT DIGITAL DELIGHTS!!

Looking for a NEW FREEBIE this week?!?  Visit DIGITAL DELIGHTS by LOUBY LOO SHOP and click on the Freebie section.

Every week we will have a character, accessory or sentiment designed to compliment many of our images.

More Christmas stamps coming this week....... STUCK UP THE CHIMNEY SANTA - I just LOVE this fun image!!

The freebie will be in black and white.
Dont worry if you missed the last weeks as it is now in the store for sale.

FUN AT FAIRY KNOLL THANKFUL CHALLENGE!

Good morning, if you are up at this early hr. (6am) like me, I hope you got some good sleep:)  It's FRIDAY and that means a NEW CHALLENGE at FAIRY KNOLL BLOG.  Our challenge this week is THANKFUL - this can be anything you are thankful for or Thanksgiving card.  Your projects must be entered by Nov. 25 at noon PST at FAIRY KNOLL BLOG.  Remember our BLOG HOP is still going on (scroll down for blog hop post) until Sunday and gives you the chance to win ALL 9 OF FAIRY KNOLL's WINTER HOLIDAY/CHRISTMAS IMAGES!!  So, I hope you will play along with that:)

Remember that while you do not have to use a FAIRY KNOLL image in your creation, we'd LOVE to see one.  You can find FREEBIES at FAIRY KNOLL SHOP.  Also, maximum entry per person is 2.  Thanks and have a great day!!

I made a gate fold card this week.  I used Bazzill textured yellow and green CS, SEI DP, an orange metallic/sparkle paper from Marco's Paper and a green vellum also from Marco's (local store, though you can order through their website).  Ribbon is from my stash, button flowers are Basic Grey, sparkly bling leaves are from Jolee's Boutique.  I colored my FAIRY KNOLL image with Copics and Atyou Spicas, cut with nesties and distressed with SU garden green ink.  Green vellum is embossed with Sizzix EF.  Need to check who makes sentiment stamp on front, but it is stamped in Staz-on brown and cut using nesties.  Hope you like my card:)

I have also entered the following challenges:

SHIRLEY'S 2 GIRLS - thanks and leaves

AUD SENTIMENTS - thankful w/ sentiment
CCEE STAMPERS - buttons
CRAFTY CREATIONS - beautiful insides
PAPER PRETTIES - Thank you
SISTERHOOD OF CRAFTERS - thankful
CREATIVE CARD CREW - give thanks
CRAZY CHALLENGE - thank you or Thanksgiving
SKETCH AND STASH - sketch
C.R.A.F.T. CHALLENGE - use vellum

SEW MANY CARDS CHALLENGE - TURKEY AND A PUNCH!

Happy Friday everyone!!  Saturday is probably my favorite day of the week because I can sleep in and stay up late, but Friday is a close second!!  Life has been busy to say the least.  After doing basically NOTHING for 4 days due to being sick, I have just been trying to catch up on stuff all week.  Can't believe it's Friday already.

Friday means there is a NEW CHALLENGE at SEW MANY CARDS CHALLENGE BLOG and this week, in celebration of THANKSGIVING, our challenge is to make a project with a TURKEY AND A PUNCH.  I love fall colors, so I had great fun making this card.  I hope you will take part in our challenge this week - make sure to link your project at SEW MANY CARDS CHALLENGE BLOG by Thurs., November 25 (Thanksgiving Day) to be eligible for our prize.  It is not required to use an SMC image to play along with us, but we'd sure LOVE to see one!!  All of Angela's FANTASTIC images can be found at SEW MANY CARDS SHOP.

I chose Donovan the Donkey with a turkey in wagon as my image.  I LOVE this fun image!!

I colored the image with Copics and Atyou Spicas then cut out using Nellie's die.  Ribbon is from scrapbook.com, DP is SEI, base CS is SU cherry cobbler and brown is Prism.  Small flowers are cut from a McGill punch that has multiple flowers and larger flower is also cut with a punch.  I hope you like it and that you will come play along with the challenge!!

I have entered the following challenges as well:

AI FACTORY - die cut or punch

DIGI DOODLE SHOP'S BEST - anything goes

HODGE PODGE SHOP - anything goes

PALS PAPER ARTS - ribbon or fabric

THE PIXIE COTTAGE - sketch plus ribbon

DIGITAL TUESDAY - digi plus anything with wings (turkey)

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - Autumn

CRAZY CHALLENGE - thank you or Thanksgiving

SHIRLEY'S 2 GIRLS - Thanks and leaves

FRESH BREWED CHALLENGE - SHOW US YOUR STYLE!!

I am so pleased to share my first FRESH BREWED DESIGNS card with you as a member of the DT!!  We have a NEW CHALLENGE today and the theme is SHOW US YOUR STYLE (anything goes!).  You can find the CHALLENGE at  FRESH BREWED CHALLENGE BLOG.  Make sure you also swing by the NEW FRESH BREWED DESIGNS SHOP.  Heather, our FABULOUS owner and illustrator, has a huge selection of AWESOME digis and is also featuring rubber stamps!!  So, please visit the shop and check it all out.

For my card this week, I followed the sketch from THE PINK ELEPHANT. I really enjoyed working with this sketch.  I chose some of my favorite colors - purple, pink, brown and green for this card.  I used one of my FAVORITE techniques, dry embossing - I used a Sizzix EF.  Papers are SU kraft and pretty in pink.  Sentiment is from Verve.  Flower bling is Darice.  Nellie's dies were used to cut image and background paper.  MFT die used to make scallop border.  All DP is from K & Co.  Sentiment cut with Quickutz die and daubed with SU purely pomegranate.  Ribbon is from my stash.  FRESH BREWED DESIGNS IMAGE colored with Copics, Atyou Spicas and Stickles.  I hope you like it and that you will play along with the challenge!!

You have until Tues., Nov. 23 to get your entry linked up to the challenge blog.  Although we'd LOVE to see you use a FRESH BREWED DESIGNS image, it is not required to play in the challenge.  Thanks and have a great day!!:)

Challenges entered:
CRAFTY CARD MAKERS - dry embossing
CRITTER CHALLENGE Texture
SIMON SAYS STAMP - sparkle
STAMPS R US - sparkle and scallops
PAPER SUNDAES - pick your toppings - I chose embossing and ribbon
PAPER PLAYTIME - P.S. I love you (anything you love - coffee, parties, the colors I used for this card)

FAIRY KNOLL WINTER BLOG HOP & NEW DT!!

It's time to give an OFFICIAL warm welcome to the NEW DT members of FAIRY KNOLL - YAY!!  We are also celebrating winter or the coming of winter with a BLOG HOP!!  Told you my blog would be BUSY today!  Please make sure you are on the right path.  You should have arrived from ALEX'S BLOG.  If you have not come from there, please go back to FAIRY KNOLL CHALLENGE BLOG and start at the beginning.

For the hop, you will need to comment on each DT member's blog.  You can win all of the FAIRY KNOLL winter images or the image used by certain DT members.  There may also be a few SURPRISES along the way:)

For my card, I chose this FAIRY KNOLL IMAGE of  Winter Wonderland.  I colored the image with Copics and Atyou Spicas and used Liquid Applique for the fur on the fairy's hat, collar and for the snow.  DP is from Best Creations, border is a nestie border die, flowers are K & Co.  Base CS is SU pretty in pink and textured SU garden green is the 2nd layer.  I hope you like it:)

Well, it's time for you to move onto the next blog, and that would be our AMAZING owner & illustrator BRANDI'S BLOG Have fun and good luck:)

Challenges entered:
THE SWEET STOP - sketch
ELLEPHANTASTIC - Christmas or a butterfly
MARK'S FINEST PAPERS - snowflake
SWEET STAMPIN - snowflakes
FAB N' FUNKY - use something you have forgotten about (image and borderabilities die)
STARS & STAMPS - winter theme

SEW MANY THINGS HERE ON MY BLOG TODAY!! SEW MANY CARDS BLOG HOP IS FIRST

Wow, busy day in life and on my blog.  Hope everyone is GREAT!!!  Lots to get through and getting tired, so must stop chatting so much;)  Welcome to SEW MANY CARDS BLOG HOP!!  If you arrived here from SEW MANY CARDS CHALLENGE BLOG, you are in the right place.  If not, go ahead and start from the beginning. 

Today, we are all sharing images from the NOVEMBER VIP club.  What a FABULOUS idea - you can join the SEW MANY CARDS VIP Club and pay each month, or join for 6 months or a year at a time.  The VIP CLUB is not only a FANTASTIC way to get the SMC IMAGES each month, but as a club member, you will also get exclusive benefits such as templates and video tutorials.  WOW!!  Go check it out at SEW MANY CARDS SHOP.

I am showcasing the image of HALEN THE HARE for the blog hop.  If you wish to win my image or any other images along the way or the GRAND PRIZE, you will need to stop at each blog along the hop and leave comments.  Sounds easy enough, right?

                                                               Front/closed card

                                                                            Open

I am loving fancy folds this week, so I have chosen this tri-fold for my card.  Embellishments are SEI (felt tree) and Mark Richards (pearls).  All DP is Best Creations.  SU pretty in pink is embossed with Sizzix EFs.  Sentiment is from Hero Arts clear stamps, stamped in SU garden green and distressed with SU purely pomegranate.  Base is textured SU CS in Garden green.  HALEN is colored with Copics, Atyou Spicas, Stickles and Sakura white glaze pen.  I hope you like this and have a great time on the hop.

Your next stop is

DARLING's BLOG.  Hope you have a WONDERFUL time!!

Challenges entered include:

ANYTHING GOES - emboss it

A SPOONFULL OF SUGAR distressing
FLOURISHES - Christmas
CRAFTY CARD MAKERS - dry embossing
WOODWARE USA - red, green, brown
THE CRAFTY PAD - Christmas sparkle
SCRAPPY FROGS - Christmas
CRAFTY EMMA - think pink

SOFTPENCIL TUESDAY - MERRY CHRISTMAS

It's Tuesday, which means time for my SOFTPENCIL PROJECT this week!!  A few announcements before I get to my project this week.  You'll want to pop on over to the SOFTPENCIL BLOG to check out everything that is going on this week.   SOFTPENCIL is sponsoring the challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS and the CI DT have made some FABULOUS projects using SOFTPENCIL images, so you'll want to see those!   Plus, Elizabeth has shared some SUPER EXCITING news about the new SOFTPENCIL STUDIOS coming in 2011!!  You can also see all the work from the other SOFTPENCIL DT members, which is AMAZING.  If you have a chance, please stop by the other DT members blogs (links in my sidebar) as their work is so inspiring!!

As of now, the SOFTPENCIL SHOP is closed for maintenance, so the only place you can get the current SOFTPENCIL PRODUCTS is at SOFTPENCIL'S ETSY SHOP.  All current products will be available ONLY until Jan. 2.  Elizabeth is re-designing all her characters, so get your current SOFTPENCIL products while you still can.  For NOVEMBER, everything in the SOFTPENCIL ETSY SHOP is 20% off!!  Also,

Sale is going on, so you definitely want to get yourself over there to take advantage of all these GREAT SALES!!

One last thing before I get to my card.  Hope you will pop on over to SOFTPENCIL GROUP ON PCP for fun, chatting and getting to know the DT and other lovers of SOFTPENCIL!!

This week, we are working with the image "MERRY CHRISTMAS."  I LOVE this image because it reminds me of the joy and simplicity that I like to take in at Christmas time.

Craft Your Passion (link below) has a technique challenge this week for a diamond fold, which I had actually never seen before and thought it was SUPER COOL, so I followed the tutorial linked to the Craft Your Passion Challenge blog.  I chose DP from Basic Grey and base is SU textured more mustard.  SOFTPENCIL Image is colored with Copics, Atyou Spicas, Sakura glaze pen (white) and Stickles.  Image cut by hand.  Sentiment is Amuse clear stamps, stamped with SU cherry cobbler, cut with Nesties and distressed with SU old olive.  Gold trim is from Pink Paislee.  I do not remember who makes sparkly red flowers/flourishes.  I hope you like it, I'm pretty psyched how it turned out:)

I have also entered this card for the following challenges:
CRAFT YOUR PASSION - diamond fold (instructions for this fold provided on the blog)
LEXI'S CREATIONS - traditional Christmas colors
POLLYCRAFT - glittery Christmas
CRAFTY PAD - Christmas sparkle

CUPCAKE INSPIRATIONS - Inspiration Photo                                                       

CHRISTMAS CARD CHALLENGES - nontraditional shaped Christmas card

2 SISTERS - Christmas

BEE-CRAFTY - Digi and Christmas

CRAFT YOUR DAYS AWAY - Christmas tree

WHOOPSI DAISY EASEL CARD CHALLENGE

Good Tuesday morning everyone!  Wow, I haven't posted since Fri. - yikes!  I am FINALLY feeling better after being down and out since mid-day on Thurs.  I had some sort of virus which left me with Vertigo for several days, which was NOT fun!!  Anyhow, I'm trying to do some catching up and then moving forward with this week's projects.

We have a NEW CHALLENGE this week going on at WHOOPSI DAISY CHALLENGE BLOG and I hope you will go check it out and make a card for it.  Our challenge this week is MAKE AN EASEL CARD.  If you need some inspiration, you need look no further than WHOOPSI DAISY CHALLENGE BLOG because the DT samples are FABULOUS!!  You have until Sunday evening EST to get your projects done and linked over there.  Starting this week, we will have a "Top 3" winners chosen each week, an awesome BADGE to go with your win and also 1 sheet of digis (4 images)!  WOW!!! 

Remember, while it is not necessary to use a WHOOPSI DAISY IMAGE, we'd love it if you did.  Watch for the next FREEBIE in the WHOOPSI DAISY SHOP plus you'll find MANY new sheets and they are AMAZING, so go on over and have a look!

Here's my card closed

and open.

I followed the sketch from SKETCH SATURDAY .  I used Basic Grey and SU DP, MFT ribbon, pearls from Mark Richards, buttons from JoAnn and flowers from Prima.  Base CS is SU cherry cobbler (quickly becoming my new fav!)  Sentiment is from a clear set, stamped in Staz-On black and cut using nesties.  WHOOPSI DAISY IMAGE is colored with Copics and Atyou Spicas.  I hope you like it!!

I am also entering in the following challenges:
I DID IT CREATIONS - Traditional Christmas colors
DARING CARD MAKERS - Poppies or vibrant red
DIGI's WITH ATTITUDE! - Use Sparkle, Ribbon, and 2 pieces of Patterned Paper
CRAFTY SENTIMENTS - red flowers
ALY'S SUNDAY CHALLENGE - all about music
SECRET CRAFTER - sparkle and shine
INCY WINCY - Rock on
STAMPS R US - sparkle and scallops

SEW MANY CARDS BLUE & WHITE CHALLENGE

I am SUPER EXCITED to announce that I am back on the DT for SEW MANY CARDS - woo hoo!!  I am a bit late posting this week's challenge card due to being sick.  I have chosen Marvin the Mouse with Santa Hat as my image for the week.  Our challenge over at SEW MANY CARDS CHALLENGE this week is a card using colors WHITE & BLUE.  Please come on over the challenge blog and join us!  You have until 11:59pm on Thurs., Nov. 18 to get your challenge entry done and linked up to our Inlinkz tool.  You do not have to use an SMC image, but we'd sure love to see one.

Btw, Christmas images are still on sale until Monday 11/15/10 use the coupon code CHRISTMAS2010
at SEW MANY CARDS SHOP

I colored my SEW MANY CARDS image with Copics, Atyou Spicas, Liquid Pearl and Stickles.  Then cut with nesties.  All DP is Echo Park.  Sizzix EF used on SU baja breeze.  Flower is Prima.  Lace if from Craft Brulee.  Snowflake border punch is Martha Stewart.  Sentiment is from C.C. Designs rubber stamps - stamped clear and embossed with Adirondak silver EP.  Silver paper is from LSS.  Base of card is TAC white 100.  I hope I have all the details correct, I am starting to feel dizzy again so I need to go lie down.  Hopefully will be back in an hr. or so to continue catching up.

AI FACTORY - punch or die cut
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - anything goes
SASSY STUDIO DESIGNS - anything goes
CCEE STAMPERS - store bought flowers
PAPER PRETTIES - embossing
NO TIME TO STAMP - Christmas in Nontraditional colors
CHARACTER CAFE - embossing
PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - sketch

SLOWLY TRYING TO CATCH UP

FREEBIE FRIDAY AT DIGITAL DELIGHTS!!

EVERY FRIDAY WE WILL HAVE A NEW FREE DIGITAL STAMP AVAILABLE FOR GRABS AT OUR STORE


Visit DIGITAL DELIGHTS by LOUBY LOO and visit the Freebie section.  Every week we will have a character, accessory or sentiment designed to compliment many of our images.

This week we have another Christmas Christmas Sentiment (from our Marlooney's Quirky Quips!!) Enjoy:) NAUGHTY SANTA SENTIMENT

Dont worry if you missed the last week's as it is now in the store for sale.

ALL APOLOGIES & POSTS LATER - HOPEFULLY

Hi everyone!  I have literally been in bed for the past 24 hr. only being able to stay upright for about 5 mins. at a time every few hrs.  I am feeling a bit better now, but still not great.  My poor kids are off school today for conferences and I've barely seen them b/c I've been in bed.  Thankfully I did all their confernces last Fri.  I have posts for

SEW MANY CARDS (first as new DT!!)
FAIRY KNOLL and
STAMP-N-DOODLE from yesterday, that I am hoping to get done and posted today.

I am really sorry that I have been unable to do them, but this illness came on very suddenly and unexpectedly and has knocked me out.  Hope you are all having a WONDERFUL day!!:)

FRESH BREWED DESIGNS PARTY ON PCP!!

Sorry this is so late posting.  I have been in bed since 1:30pm with some horrible virus that made me dizzy and have a tummy ache.  I'm not sure if I caught it from the older of my 2 boys or if I had a bad reaction to lunch that I ate at a restaurant, but the past 5.5 hrs. have been very UNFUN!  I hope you can make it to the party - it's 3 hrs. long, so you have plenty of time.

If a good cup of Fresh Brewed Designs is what you've been craving, have we got the thing for you!!!
Did you know Fresh Brewed Designs has MOVED into a NEW shop?!?! To celebrate,
NEW FRESH BREWED DESIGNS SHOP

We're having a PARTY!! And not just any party ~ A GRAND OPENING PARTY!!!

The best part is, you can come in your bathrobe and slippers! You don't even really have to shower ... if you don't want to!

It's a pajama party! And you know what is at parties?

Games, prizes, chatting, crafting and lots of fun.

Be sure to invite ALL your friends!

Where:Paper Craft Planet Group : Fresh Brewed Designs CLICK HERE

When: November 12 from 7-10 EST

We will have one BIG game and one BIG prize. Here is a

pic of what YOU could win if you attend.

What do you have to do to get in on the fun?

Just follow these simple rules:

1. Become a follower / join the PCP group

2. Post a picture of the candy and a link to the PCP group on your blog

3. RSVP to our Grand Opening Party.


We have been grinding out some of our best beans and we all know that there's no substitute for the "Fresh" stuff! So tell everyone you know and we'll "half-decaf, mocha, latte, macchiatto, with a shot of skinny caramel" our way into a caffeinated frenzy!

Can't wait to start the PARTY with you all!!!

DIGITAL DELIGHTS THURSDAY INSPIRATION - SANTA'S HELPER

It's Thursday, so that means time for a NEW PROJECT showcasing an image from DIGITAL DELIGHTS SHOP.  I just LOVE all the ADORABLE Christmas images in the shop and I know you will too, so make sure to go check them out:)  Plus, SELECT Christmas images are ON SALE for 50% off, you won't want to miss this sale!!

If you have a chance, please stop by DIGITAL DELIGHTS BLOG and check out the FABULOUS creations from the rest of the DT.  If you have time to visit their blogs and leave some love as well, that would be wonderful.

Furthermore, TODAY, DIGITAL DELIGHTS is hosting DIGI DAY on SNR CARD UNIVERSE.  You can find the DIGITAL DELIGHTS GROUP ON SNR by clicking HERE.  You will find a FREEBIE and if you complete a card using it and post to DD Group, you will get another FREEBIE, and they are both AWESOME!!

Also, there's a NEW CHALLENGE today at DELIGHTFUL CHALLENGES and we sure hope you will play along!!

For my card today, I chose Merilee, Santa's Helper.  I think she is SOO SWEET!!  I chose to follow the sketch from  SWEET SUNDAY SKETCH .

SU textured always artichoke is the base for my card.  DPs are from Echo Park (snowflakes) and from Imaginisce (scarf & sock paper).  Pearl flowers are from Jolee's Boutique, roses are from Webster's Pages, sparkly snowflake brad is from Doodlebug Design and sentiment is from C.C. Designs rubber stamps, stamped in SU cherry cobbler, cut with nestie and daubed with SU old olive.  DIGITAL DELIGHTS image is colored with Copics, Atyou Spicas and Stickles.  Image and snowflakes DP are cut with Quickutz dies.  Thanks so much for looking.

Challenges entered are:
ABC CHALLENGE - h is for holidays
FRESH BREWED DESIGNS 2 or more DP
INKTEGRITY - ribbons/flowers (my flowers are part of a ribbon!)
STAMPOTIQUE - girly girl
SCRAPBOOK SISTERS - Christmas colors
STAMPAVIE & MORE - tag
YOUR NEXT STAMP - YNS It - use yellow, stickles and/or nestie (I used all 3:))
FLOURISHES TIMELESS TUESDAY - glitter
MY TIME TO CRAFT - roses