THERE'S MAGIC IN THE AIR AT PAPER CUPCAKES - GO GREEN

Happy Monday to all!!  Hope everyone's week is starting off great:)  We have a NEW CHALLENGE this week at THERE'S MAGIC IN THE AIR and our challenge this week is GO GREEN!  You can interpret this anyway you'd like - use something green, something about recycling, use recycled/repurposed materials - it's open to tons of different interpretations:)

For my card, I chose "Hello Sunshine" from PAPER CUPCAKES SHOP.  I colored the image with Copics and then cut with Lifestyle Craft dies as I did with backing paper.  I chose papers from The Angel Co. and CTMH as well as My Mind's Eye DP.  I added flowers and gems/pearls from Prima, stitched ribbon from my stash and a sentiment that I computer generated and then cut with Nesties.  I also embossed the green layer with a Cuttlebug folder.  Hope you like it:)

I hope you will come play along at THERE'S MAGIC IN THE AIR.  You have until Sunday evening on Oct. 9.  Remember, it is not required to use an image from PAPER CUPCAKES SHOP, but if you do, you'll get 2 entries instead of 1 for purposes of our random.org drawing for the winner.

Additional challenges entered:

CRAFTY ANN'S around the world (the Earth:))

PILE IT ON - do it for fun (fun flowers and had fun coloring this:))

WHOOPSI DAISY - SHOW US LACE AND PEARLS

Almost off to bed, but just wanted to let you know about our NEW CHALLENGE going on at WHOOPSI DAISY CHALLENGE.  Our challenge this week is LACE and PEARLS.  I love using both these embellies on my card, so woo hoo, what a great challenge!!  You have until 12 noon EST on Sunday, Oct. 9 to come play along:)

Remember anyone is eligible to enter our challenges, you are not required to use an image from WHOOPSI DAISY SHOP, but if you have one, we'd LOVE to see it!!  Also, Linnie has some FABULOUS NEW SHEETS in the shop that you are definitely going to want to purchase!

For my card today, I used this adorable WHOOPSI DAISY image, which I colored with Copics and cut out with Nesites.  DPs from Echo Park and My Mind's Eye.  Lace from JoAnn, pearls from Recollections, sentiment from Whimsy rubber stamps, cut out with Nesties.  Hope you like it and will come play along:)

Additional challenges entered:

ALY'S SUNDAY CHALLENGE - bows (2 bows on the image)

AUD SENTIMENTS - happy birthday

DO YOU STACK UP - swirls

PAPERMINUTES - sketch

CUDDLY BUDDLY - babies/kids

PAPER SUNDAES - lots of layers (7)

CRAFTER'S COMPANION MONTHLY - pink and green

CREATALICIOUS - anything goes

EMERALD GARDEN FAERIES - punches or dies

365 CARDS - lovely layers (7 layers)

CRAFTY EMMAS - totally gorjuss/pretty girls

MARK'S FINEST PAPERS - polka dots

YAY, I am on the DT at THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE!!

I am so thrilled to be working with Tracey (owner/creator/artist), Christy (TSB coordinator and shop manager), April (TSB challenge team coordinator) and the REST OF THE AMAZING TEAM at THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE.  I have been a HUGE fan of TSB since I started getting into digital stamping and I am just so excited to be working with all of Tracey's STUPENDOUS images!!

Another reason I LOVE THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE is because one of Tracey's image lines is "Audrey" and that's my name!!  As someone who can never find their name on a key chain, mug or magnet when I go to gift shops, it's nice to see images with my name (even though it has no relation to me specifically).  But, as always, I digress....

 

I have used the image "A.J. and Audrey."  I love this sweet image and had a great time coloring it - I adore all the details of Tracey's images, makes coloring them so much fun!!   I used my Copics and added Stickles for the ice cream.  The brad flower is from K and Co. and the sentiment is a clear stamp from my stash and is cut with Nesties.  Image cut with Lifestyle Crafts die and frame done with Nesites.  Basic Grey DP, and textured SU CS used.   Shiny domes are from my stash.  Hope you like it!!

Don't forget to check out our CHANGING SEASONS CHALLENGE over at THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE CHALLENGE BLOG.  Hope you will come play along:)

Additional challenges entered:

SPARKLES FORUM - something that sparkles

JELLYPARK - Design Seeds palette - wish brights

BIRD IS THE WORD - you and me
PAPERCRAFTING JOURNEY - die cuts/punches

ONE STITCH AT A TIME - USE A DIGI!!

Its Sunday again :O) So its time for another fantabulous challenge here at One Stitch At A Time!!  The  creators have been having another busy week filling the store with more gorgeous digi goodness. Why not pop over there to see whats been happening at STITCHY BEAR STAMPS SHOP!  Also, why not sign up for the Stitchy newsletter for all the latest news and offers..

To start us off Claire from Hope Jacare Doodles has created this gorgeous digi image

The digi image can be yours FREE ... All you have to do is spend $3 instore and its yours :O)

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Sunday October 2nd EST

For this weeks challenge We are asking you to 'Use a Digi'

Thats it !! A nice easy challenge for you all :O)

Be it Digi images of even Digi papers the choice is yours.

You don't need to use a STITCHY BEAR SHOP image to play in our challenge, however,

To be chosen for Top 3 you must use a StitchyBear Digital Stamps product. If you do use a SBDS digi please put #3 after your name when you enter. That way you won't miss a chance for Top 3 spot.

Our fantabulous sponsor this week is

With a £10 gift certificate to spend in store !!

For my creation this week, I am using digi papers from PANDA BEAR DESIGHNS and image "Ruffles" from STITCHY BEAR.  All digital elements can be found at STITCHY BEAR STAMPS SHOP.  Image is colored with Copics, and cut with Nellies dies.  I used a Martha Stewart border punch on yellow CMTH paper - other CS also from CTMH.  Sentiment from MFT Pure Innocence line, and cut with Nesties as is scallop circle.  Prima gems and ribbon from my stash round out the creation.  Hope you like it and will come play along with our challenge.   You have until Saturday, Oct. 8.  Can't wait to see what you create:)

DO YOU STACK UP - swirls

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - sketch

IT'S MIDWEEK REMINDER FOR JUST SOME LINES FALL COLORS CHALLENGE!

Hey everyone, I'm here to remind you we're half way through our FALL COLORS challenge over at JUST SOME LINES BLOG!!   You have until Fri., Oct. 7, 11:59pm EST to get those entries in. There's already so many fabulous creations and we'd love to see MORE!!


You can get to the challenge by clicking the challenge badge on the left sidebar of the JUST SOME LINES BLOG or by clicking HERE, whatever is easiest for you:) Remember, JUST SOME LINES images are not required to play along, but if you use one, you will get an additional entry into our random.org drawing for the winner!! Prize is $12 voucher to JUST SOME LINES SHOP - wow, what an AWESOME prize!!


I would like to share my card for the challenge using "Ladybird Cupcake" which can be found HERE - such a cool image. I colored it using Copic fall colors and cut wtih Nesties die. All DP is from DCWV, sentiment is from Our Craft Lounge clear stamp and cut with Cheery Lynn die. Gems are from Recollections. I sure hope you like it and will come join our challenge!!

Additional challenges entered:

MELJEN'S - circle and square in same creation
PAPERCRAFTING JOURNEY - die cuts/punches
WILLOW SKETCHIE - sketch
CRAFTS 4 ETERNITY - anything goes
CRAFTY CATZ - things with wings
OUR CRAFT LOUNGE - Autumn foliage

NEW RELEASES AND BLOG HOP AT SEW MANY CARDS!!!

Hi everyone and welcome to our SEW MANY CARDS OCTOBER NEW RELEASE BLOG HOP!!  I hope you are enjoying all the new releases for October, they are all super cute!!

You should have arrived from Zahreen's Blog, if you have not come from there, please go back to SEW MANY CHALLENGES and start at the beginning.

YOU ARE NOW at Audrey's Blog.  I have used "Baily Bear as Scarecrow" for today's hop.  I hope you like my interpretation.  I have colored Baily with Copics and Atyou Spicas and then done some paper piecing with DP from Cloud 9 Design and then cut out using Lifestyle Crafts die.  All other DP is from Fancy Pants Design.  Flowers are Prima, all textured CS is SU and sentiment as well as die used to cut out sentiment are from Memory Box.

 Other challenges entered:

THE HOUSE THAT STAMPS BUILT/REPEAT IMPRESSIONS - animal

I BRAKE FOR CHALLENGES - fall
LITTLE DARLINGS - fall or Halloween
4 CRAFTY CHICKS - anything goes
FOREVER FRIENDS - animal and paper piecing
MOVING ALONG WITH THE TIMES - spooky Halloween
RAINBOW LADY'S CHALLENGE - Autumn and flowers
STAMPIN' B's - Halloween
FUN WITH SHAPES AND MORE - die cuts plus shabby chic/vintage
GLITTER GEEKS - shabby chic
SKETCH AND STASH - sketch

We also have a new ALMOST FREEBIE for you this week.  To coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness month, Angela has designed images to reflect support of Breast Cancer research, patients and survivors.  The first of these is Baily Bear holding the Pink ribbon.  He can be found at SEW MANY CARDS SHOP .

 One of my very best friends was just pronounced a SURVIVOR - 5 years clean as of this May, so this card is in celebration of her!

I colored Baily with Copics and Atyou Spicas and cut out with Nellies die as I did with paper behind Bailey, which is embossed.  All embossing done with Cuttlebug and Sizzix EF.  Other papers are Basic Grey and JillieBean Soup.  JudiKins glitter used for ribbon, flowers are Prima and ribbon is from my stash.  Hope you like it!!

Btw, before I get you off to the next blog, I want to let you know we have a CHALLENGE this week as well and it is ANYTHING GOES, so, I hope you will come play along!!

Your next stop will be  Juelmarie's Blog, so hop on over and enjoy the rest of the hop!!

AI FACTORY - tri colors (pink, brown, white)
CRAFTY PURPLE FROG - lots of layers (6)
DUTCH DARE - bingo (ribbon, flowers, die cut)
MIDNIGHT MADNESS - sketch
CRAFTS 4 ETERNITY - anything goes

DIGITAL DELIGHTS THURSDAY AND NEW FORUM GROUP TO JOIN!!!

Good morning all!  Yay it's Thursday, which means just 1 more day til the weekend - WOO HOO!  It also means it's time for THURSDAY SHOWCASE over at DIGITAL DELIGHTS BLOG.  As always, the DIGITAL DELIGHTS DT girls have made some FABULOUS creations that you won't want to miss.  So, head on over to DIGITAL DELIGHTS BLOG and check them out.  I'm certain the girls would also love a visit to their personal blogs if you have a chance:)

Some other EXCITING NEWS - we have a NEW FORUM GROUP!!  This is especially exciting for me because I am DIGITAL DELIGHTS senior DT groups coordinator.  We are now part of the AMAZING Crafter's Cafe and you can find us by clicking the following link: DIGITAL DELIGHTS GROUP at THE CRAFTER'S CAFE.  Once we get 100 members in the group, Wendy, aka Louby Loo, will give us an EXCLUSIVE FREEBIE, so come join us today!!

Additionally, we've got a FABULOUS SALE going on at DIGITAL DELIGHTS SHOP which includes lots of SUPER images and sentiments.  Make sure you check back tomorrow for the new FREEBIE (OR ALMOST) FRIDAY.

Finally, there's a NEW CHALLENGE this week at DELIGHTFUL CHALLENGES and I'm certain the girls have a FUN new challenge for you to play along!!

All the images and sentiment used on my card can be found at DIGITAL DELIGHTS SHOP.  I have chosen my sentiment from Halloween Sentiments Set 1, then added images Ghillie Ghost and Halloween Toppers.  I went with a tri fold today and really had fun coloring and cutting out all the different images.  I used Copics and Atyou Spicas for coloring and added Stickles to the little devil's ears and tail.  Flowers are from Prima and Recollections, bling is Prima, sentiment cut with Nesties and all DP is Doodlebug Designs.  Hope you like it!!

Additional Challenges entered: CRAFTING FOR ALL SEASONS - fall colors CRAFTS AND ME - flowers FRESH BREWED - Autumn
I BRAKE FOR CHALLENGES - fall
LITTLE DARLINGS - fall or Halloween
MY MUM'S CRAFT SHOP - dress up
THE PIXIE COTTAGE - pop it up
365 CARDS - triple it (3 different methods on sentiment - colored with Copics, cut with Nesties, attached with pop sqaures)
LADYBUG CRAFTS INK - fall and fancy fold
ART IMPRESSIONS - Halloween
LITTLE MISS MUFFET - animals and monsters

WONDERLAND WEDNESDAY WITH JUST SOME LINES

Alice in Wonderland that is:)  It's my posting day over at JUST SOME LINES BLOG and I am using Emo Alice from JUST SOME LINES SHOP.  I love this sweet image amd just wanted to make her very subdued, so she is colored with some nice purples and greys and I like this color combo of Copics for blond hair - E50, Y21, Y26 and Y28 - just very soft and peaceful.  I added some brighter colors for the papers - using some textured red from SU with a Cuttlebug embossing folder and a nice textured pink.  DP is Bo Bunny and I am not sure where the cupcake paper is from, but I just love it. 

I made the sentiment using Word - thought it fit well with the image.  Flowers are some of the new Primas and I love them - nice and small and delicate with sparkle, just perfect.  I cut the image and backing with Nesties and used a Lifestyle Crafts die that I maneuvered around to fit the sentiment perfectly.  I sure hope you like it!!

Additonal challenges entered:

CRAFTS AND ME - flowers
DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY - anything goes
INKY IMPRESSIONS - punches or die cuts
THE PAPER SHELTER - for the girls
PENNY'S PAPER CRAFTY - anything goes
SIMON SAYS STAMP - anything goes
SCRAP CREATIONS - it's a girl thing
JEN'S DIGI STAMPS - it's a girl thing
PARTY TIME TUESDAY - anything goes
TUESDAY MORNING SKETCHES - sketch

THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE (new DT) and NEW CHALLENGE!!

Morning all!  First off, let me announce that I am THRILLED to be part of the DT at THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE CHALLENGE BLOG!!  We have challenges every other Tuesday and I can't wait for all of you to come play along!!  Our challenge this week is CHANGING OF SEASON (from summer to fall), so make something that represents this change:)

I have chosen "Cynthia fairy's Halloween tea social" from THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE SHOP as my image.  While you are not required to use a TSB image to play in our challenge, it will give you 2 ENTRIES instead of 1 into our random.org winner's draw.  Additionally, if you do a scrapbook/page layout, you will receive 2 ENTRIES into the draw.  I hope you will go check out THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE SHOP - you'll be glad you did!!

Also, don't forget to come visit THE CRAFTER'S CAFE, an AMAZING forum for crafters to come hang out.  Hope to see you there!!

I colored my TSB image with Copics and Atyou Spicas and cut her out using Lifestyle Crafts die, which I also used for backing layer.  I just love this fun image!  I added Stickles for the wings.  I chose blingy paper from DCWV, and polka dot paper from Bo Bunny.  Card base is textured SU.  Flowers , bling and pearls are from Prima.  Sentiment is from Northwoods rubber stamps and tag cut with Nellie's die and then attatched with twine from my stash.  I sure hope you like it and that you will come play along at THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE CHALLENGE BLOG!!  New creations only please and you have until Monday, Oct. 10 to submit your entries:)

Additional challenges followed:

PINK GEM CHALLENGE - sketch
CRAZY 4 CHALLENGES - Halloween card or decor
HIDING IN MY CRAFT ROOM - Halloween
MARK'S FINEST PAPERS - things with wings
STEMPELSONNE - stamp as main focus and Autumn

DI'S DIGI DESIGNS CHALLENGE - MAKE YOUR OWN FLOWERS!!

Well, a little late this week due to new internet provider installation on Friday, which pretty much put me a day or 2 behind and then busy Sat. with the boys both having soccer games and bowling league.  But, better late than never, right?!?

Anyway, we have a fun NEW CHALLENGE this week at DI'S DIGI DESIGNS CHALLENGE and our challenge this week is MAKE YOUR OWN FLOWERS!!  I sure hope you will come and join us. 

While it is not required for you to use images from DI'S DIGI DOWNLOADS, we would LOVE to see one!!  We are even offering PRIZE of 2 IMAGES OF CHOICE from DI'S DIGI DOWNLOADS to a random.org chosen entrant from those using DI'S IMAGES on their creations (sorry creations using Freebies given through the shop will not be included in the additional drawing).

Everyone who enters will also be eligible for our SPONSOR PRIZE, and this week, we have the AMAZING JOANNA SHEEN as our sponsor and she is offering $10 voucher to her shop JOANNA SHEEN SHOP.

For my card this week, I chose "Little Lou with duck" from DI'S DIGI DOWNLOADS as my image.  I just love Little Lou, she's so cute:)

DESIGNED 2 DELIGHT - die cut divas (all shapes, label and flowers are die cuts)

DRUNKEN STAMPERS - get well/thinking of you

CRAFTS 4 ETERNITY - Autumn theme
RAISE THE BAR - things with wings - duck
STAMPIN' FOR THE WEEKEND - what a cutie

CUTTING AND PUNCHING AT THERE'S MAGIC IN THE AIR WITH PAPER CUPCAKES

It's Monday again - why does the weekend always seem to fly by?!?  We have another FABULOUS challenge for you at THERE'S MAGIC IN THE AIR with PAPER CUPCAKES.  Our theme this week is PUNCHES AND CUTS - that's crafting punches and die cuts of course:)

Our challenge goes until Sunday, Oct. 2nd and we hope you will come play along.  While it is not necessary to use an image from PAPER CUPCAKES, we'd sure LOVE to see one!!  Plus, if you use a PAPER CUPCAKES image, you will get an extra entry for purposes of our random.org drawing for the winner!!

This week, I chose "Praise Him" for my image, WOW do I LOVE this image!!  I colored it with Copics and Atyou Spicas and cut using Nesties.  Papers are from Jillibean, ribbon from Michael's, sentiment is clear stamp and punched base and background using SU punches.  Bling is from My Mind's Eye.  I hope you like it!!

Other challenges entered:

PAPER SUNDAES - anything goes

RIBBON GIRLS - use ribbon plus brown and green

DRUNKEN STAMPERS - get well/thinking of you

CARD MAKIN MAMAS - punches (sentiment and backing)

JELLYPARK - Design Seeds palette - stem tones

MAMI DOODLES - sketch

WHOOPSI DAISY - LET'S MAKE OUR OWN EMBELLISHMENTS!!

We've got a NEW CHALLENGE over at WHOOPSI DAISY CHALLENGE this week, and our CHALLENGE is MAKE YOUR OWN EMBELLISHMENTS!!  You will have until Sunday, Oct. 2 at noon EST to enter our challenge.

You are not required to use a WHOOPSI DAISY image to enter our challenge, but we are always THRILLED to see one on your creations and Linnie has such an AMAZING collection of image choices, why not pick up some?  You get 4 images on each sheet for a very nice price - go check them out at WHOOPSI DAISY SHOP, you'll be glad you did!!

My card today features this beauty from sheet #21.  I colored her with Copics and Atyou Spicas and cut with Lifestyle Crafts dies.  I made the lace using a Martha Stewart border punch, the flowers using die cuts and SU punches and the butterflies using SU punches, a Cuttlebug EF and pearls from Bo Bunny.  Sentiment is from a clear Technique Tuesday stamp.  Papers are from SU and CTMH, DP from Bo Bunny, Doodlebug Designs and my stash.    I hope you like it and come play along at WHOOPSI DAISY CHALLENGE!!

Additional challenges entered: 

SENTIMENTAL SUNDAYS - step out of comfort zone - made own embellishments (flowers, butterflies and lace)

CARD MAKIN MAMAS - punches (lace is border punch and butterflies from punch)

OUR CRAFT LOUNGE - patterned papers

THE STAMP MAN - pears or pairs (pair of butterflies)

SWEET N' SASSY - border punch (I used it in the middle of card)

WAGS N' WHISKERS - lace

ONE STITCH AT A TIME - Challenge #81 .. Favorites

Well its been such a fun week here at Stitchy Bear Stamps.. The creators have been stacking the shelves with lots of yummy digi images for you to buy and create your fantabulous creations with.
Just as a thankyou to all our visitors Stitchy is giving you a FREE DIGI image named Starr... she is adorable !! You can get her by visiting Stitchy Bear Stamps.. adding Starr to you basket and any other goodies that you may wish to purchase whilst you are there ;O) ... When it gets to the coupons/ discount code section add a7b8ebc33b to there and Starr will be free .. Simple as that :O) - But you have to hurry, you only have til Midnight tonight to get her for free, that is Midnight in NYC time!!!
You can then of course use Starr to join in a challenge at One Stitch At A Time challenge blog.
Remember to put #3 after your name and you will be entered into our Top 3 .. So its win win :O)

To be chosen for Top 3 you must use a StitchyBear Digital Stamps product. If you do use a SBDS digi please put #3 after your name when you enter. That way you won't miss a chance for Top 3 spot

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This week we want you to use your favorites :O) So whatever you love when making cards, this is the week to spread your wings and fly with your favorites.

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Our Fantastic Sponsor this week is

My card is made with an image from Sue/Beary Dust Stamps.

SPARKLES FORUM - something that sparkles

STAMP, SCRAP AND DOODLE - favorite color (purple)

LILY PAD - bling

WILLOW SKETCHIE - sketch

EVERYTHING'S COMING UP OVALS AT SEW MANY CARDS!!

Hello all and HAPPY FRIDAY!  I love Fridays b/c it means the weekend is knocking at the door - better go open it so the weekend can enter LOL:)  It is actually raining and rather nasty here and a wee bit colder, but not too bad (low 60s).

We have a NEW CHALLENGE at SEW MANY CHALLENGES this week and it is to use OVALS on your project.  I use ovals all the time, so this was great fun for me!!

You have until 10pm EST on Thursday, Sept. 29 to enter our challenge.  While it is not necessary to use an image from SEW MANY CARDS SHOP, we'd sure love to see one!  Plus, we have a new ALMOST FREE FRIDAY image for you at SEW MANY CARDS SHOP, so head on over and pick that up!

I used last week's ALMOST FREE FRIDAY image for my creation today.  I printed it in 3 different sizes and colored them all exactly the same to make my own version of decoupage.  I think it tuned out pretty cool.  I cut the images out with scissors and used pop dots to stack them.  All perfect ovals cut with Cheery Lynn dies and all funky ovals cut with Nesties.  Not sure where Happy Birthday DP is from but other papers are Prism and SU textured CS and Basic Grey and Pebbles Inc. DP.  Flourish of pearls and gems from Prima.  Hope you like it!!

Additional challenges entered:

MELJEN'S DESIGNS - sketch