Happy Easter!

Good morning!  I was looking through the challenge list at Feline Playful and found some that I could combine into a CAS card.  This is what I came up with...what do you think of all the sparkle?!  I'm loving it!

The image is colored with pencils, diecut, and layered on second diecut with a dimensional.  I made a rainbow out of Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS (love the stuff!) strips and added a simple sentiment.

Image: DeNami Designs
Sentiment: Pink Cat Studio Digi
Paper: Gina K Pure Luxury, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Dimensionals

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog: "Happy Easter" Sentiment
CAS Stamping: Sketch
Card Crafter's Circle: Easter
4 Crafty Chicks: Easter
Moving Along with the Times: Cute 'n' Cuddly
Polka Doodles: Easter and Blog Hop
Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes
Simply Create Too: Eggs and/or Bunnies
Stampin' for the Weekend: Anything Goes
The Pixie Cottage: Cuddly Critters
Totally Papercrafts: Easter
Whimsy Stamps: No Patterned Paper

Thanks for stopping by today; enjoy the weekend!

Angela

Changito's Bunny Hop

Good morning!  It's time for another challenge from Ruby's Rainbow...this fortnight our theme is Easter.  I couldn't resist breaking out Changito and friends....  They are so darn cute!  The one in the middle looks like he has had a few too many Reeses peanut butter eggs!  LOL  Do any of you like them?  Go ahead...indulge...I do!

The image is colored with pencils and I added a bit of subtle glitter to their bunny ears.  I kept the layout really simple because I love this DP...didn't want to cover too much of it up!  I used a Cuttlebug embossing folder to add a bit of texture to the vertical panel and finished it off with some Bella Baubles.

Image: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Gina K. Pure Luxury (cardbase), Flair Designs DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Bella Baubles
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Dimensionals


I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Anything Goes Challenge Blog: Get Ready for Easter
Clear It Out Challenge Blog:  Clear It Out (Easter-use pastel papers)
Oldie But A Goodie Challenge: Easter Wishes (Use something that is at least 6 months old-my favorite Easter DP)
Tip Top Tuesday: Easter or/and Animals
Totally Stampalicious: Critters
Try it on Tuesday: Easter Theme

I hope you will head on over to Ruby's Rainbow to see what the rest of girls have made to inspire you!  Why not make an Easter card and play along?

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

TMS#139

(Today's 2nd post, please scroll down or click for Creative Card Crew post.  Thank you.)

Good Tuesday Morning!  Since it's Tuesday, that means I have another fun sketch to share with you from Tuesday Morning Sketches!  This is a fun one...I like the unique shape and the fact that you can make it CAS or jazz it up a bit.

We recently went on a little trip to get some stuff for our attic addition; I couldn't pass up the opportunity to do a little bit of craft shopping too.  Do you think you could drive by your favorite craft store and not stop?   Not me!  I have always liked making baby cards and I couldn't pass up these pretty papers from the Doodlebug "Sugar and Spice" collection.  I used 3 of the papers here, but there are plenty more in my stash!  LOL  I bought a stash of the boy themed papers too....

There's very little stamping on this card; just the onesie, which I paper pieced.  I added a bit of pink glitter around the trim of the onesie just to give it a touch of sparkle...after all, most girls like a bit of sparkle!  For embellishing, I added a touch of grosgrain ribbon and some Doodlebug buttons from my stash that matched perfectly.  The finished card size is 7 1/2" x 4".

Image: PTI Bitty Baby Blessings
Paper: Gina K. Pure Luxury (this is NICE stuff!), PTI Dark Chocolate, Doodlebug DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU! Black Marker
Embellies: SU! Chocolate Grosgrain Ribbon, Doodlebug Buttons (DMC floss), Doodlebug Glitter
Extras: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Dimensionals


I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Card Makin' Mamas: Buttons
Delicious Doodles: The Wonder of Life
S J Krafts: 1,2,3 (1 image, 2 fibers: ribbon/floss, 3 DP) Added Extra: include 3 of something (buttons)
The Paper Shelter: Paper Piecing
Waste Not Wednesday: Use Your Forgotten Stuff (Doodlebug buttons...have had these for 3-4 years!)

I hope you will head on over to the TMS blog to check out what the rest of the DT has in store for you; hope to see you play along too!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Creative Card Crew: Spring

Good morning!  It's time for another fun challenge from the ladies at Creative Card Crew; our theme for this fortnight is "Spring" and our sponsor is StampFairy.  I love Gerda's images...am always happy when I get to work with one!

My friend Denise was telling me about her bathroom remodel and it sounded so pretty, that I thought I would borrow her color palette for this card.  Blue and yellow...isn't it fresh and pretty?  Just like Spring!

Lenny is colored with pencils and his eyes are dotted with a black gel pen.  I used Spellbinders dies to cut and layer the image,  then added some acrylic gems and grosgrain ribbon for embellishments.  I used the sketch from Create With Connie and Mary, not realizing it was supposed to be Stampin' Up! only.  It really is a fun sketch...will probably use it again.

Image: Stamp Fairy
Ink: Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Spring Rain and Harvest Gold, The Paper Studio DP
Embellies: PTI Harvest Gold Grosgrain Ribbon, Yellow Acrylic Gems (Hobby Lobby)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Dimensionals


I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

2 Sisters Challenge Blog: Spring is in the Air
Fashionable Stamping Challenges: Spring is in the Air
Opus Gluei: Animals
Raise the Bar: In the Garden
There's Magic In the Air: Magical Monday: Less is More

You can check out the rest of the DT's Spring Creations here.  Why not play along and show us your version of "Spring"?

Thank you for stopping by today; have a great week!

Angela

Chasing Butterflies

Good morning!  Today I have a springy card to share, featuring the cute bunny from The Cat's Pajamas...isn't he sweet?!  Since my crafting time is limited, I combined some different challenges to make 1 card.  It' a fun challenge to see what I can put together....

The bunny is colored with pencils and his eyes and belly button are dotted with a black gel pen.  The little butterflys are colored, then coated with glitter so they are nice and sparkly!  I used a couple of different CutUp dies; grass and cloud border.  I added a few Bella Dots for embellishment.

Image: The Cat's Pajamas
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Regal Rose, Soft Suede, and Pear Pizzazz, Doodlebug DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Embellies: Bella Dots, Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust"
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, The Cat's Pajamas CutUp Dies (glass, cloud border), MFT Die-namics RicRac Die, Dimensionals


I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafts and Me: Light Airy Spring Colours
Deep Ocean Challenge Blog: Butterflies
Dutch Dare Card Challenge: Cute and Cuddly
Flutter By Wednesday: Anything Goes (must have butterfly, fairy or angel)
House of Gilli: Colors of Spring
Little Darlings Challenges: Spring is in the Air
Mojo Monday: Sketch
Paper Creations Ink: Things with Wings
Papertake Weekly: BINGO (diecuts, free, glitter)
Sassy Cheryl's: Think Spring
The Cat's Pajamas: Supply Challenge: "Grass with Class"

Thanks for stopping by; enjoy your weekend!

Angela

It's All About the Peeps!

Good morning!  Did you think I meant the edible Peeps?  LOL  I see the Easter ones are in the stores...do any of you like them?

It has been awhile since I've played along with Bellariffic Friday, but I had a bit of free time today so I combined the sketch with some other challenges.  I've been in a bit of a funk lately, but I like how this one turned out!

The Peeps are colored with pencils and their eyes are dotted with a black gel pen.  I did some paper piecing with the cup and added a big dose of glitter to the heart (love that sparkle!).  For embellishing, I kept it simple; a felt flower/leaves and some Swarovski flatbacks.

Image: Stamping Bella
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Fine Linen, and True Black, Fancy Pants Designs DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen, Stampin' Up Black Marker
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter, Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Black Diamond", Felt Flower/Leaves
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, MFT Die-namics Flower Die, TCP Cut Up Die (leaves), PTI Felt


I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Bellariffic Friday: Sketch
Crafty Purple Frog: Anything Goes
Craft Room Challenge: Bling and Glitter/Sparkle
Cute Card Thursday: Anything Goes
Paper Shelter: Paper Piecing
Papertake Weekly: BINGO (gems, diecuts, flowers)
Pixie Dust Studio: Your Favorite Things
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge: Handmade Flowers
Stamp and Create: Paper Piecing
Tuesday Throwdown: Spring Cleaning (use hoarded supplies---I used script DP and Swarovski flatbacks)

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Better Late Than Never....

Hello there!  We made a last minute trip out of town yesterday, so I didn't get this card posted.  I think this little Changito image is so cute...I love his tooth!

Changito is colored with pencils; his eyes are dotted with a gel pen and the shamrock is covered with a subtle glitter.  I used an embossing folder to add a bit of texture to the 2 green cardstock panels, and added some black brads and grosgrain ribbon for embellishing.  I like how this one turned out!

Note: I am wondering if there might be something wrong with me....  It seems I am only motivated to work with Changito these days!  I'm sure this phase will pass, so please bear with me.  (Wink!)

Image/Sentiment: Stampendous
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and True Black, SU! Garden Green and Pear Pizzazz, Karen Foster Designs DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads (large), Reminisce Brads (small), Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Dimensionals

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

365 Cards: Shamrockin' It
Crazy 4 Challenges: Green
Daring Cardmakers: Lucky Green
Little Red Wagon: Lucky You
Mojo Monday: Sketch
Rainbow Lady's Challenge Blog: St. Patrick's Day
Sassy Cheryl's: Wearin' of the Green
Sentimental Sundays: Metal (plus sentiment)
Simon Says Stamp: A Bit O' Green
Sweet Stampin': Use Lots of Green
Use it Tuesday: Green (plus hoarded supply...shamrock DP)
Wags n' Whiskers: Luck of the Irish

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Ruby's Rainbow: Lace

Good morning!  It's time for another fun challenge at Ruby's Rainbow; the theme for this fortnight is lace.  Real lace, lace diecuts, etc...you choose!

March was my month to pick an image for our monthly challenge on SCS.  Since the wedding season is right around the corner, I went with this fun Changito image.  I love the look of sheer delight on her face!  The image is colored with pencils and accented with glitter.  I distressed the edges of the DP, and added crochet lace, Prima flowers, and a ribbon tab.

Image: Stampendous
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and Dark Chocolate, SU! Regal Rose, Pebbles DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Embellies: Wright's Crochet Lace, Prima Flowers, SU! Brown Grosgrain Ribbon, Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust"
Extras: Crayolas/Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Dimensionals

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's lacey creations.  You have 2 weeks to play along, so I would love to see what you come up with using lace....

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Tuesday Morning Sketches #137

Good morning!  (For Creative Card Crew post, see below.)  It's time for another fun sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches; this week is our judged challenge and the added twist is "monochromatic".  Our sponsor for the week is There She Goes stamps.

I was lucky enough to have a set from There She Goes; this one is called "Love Birds".  The birds are colored in gray tones and I added a pop of pink to the hearts, plus a bit of glitter.  The background squares and the image panel are sponged in gray to soften the edges.  I added a bit of grosgrain ribbon to finish my card.

Image: There She Goes
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, True Black, and Hibiscus Burst, SU! DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, PTI Smokey Shadow
Embellies: PTI Hibiscus Burst Grosgrain Ribbon, SU! Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Doodlebug Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Dimensionals

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations...you just might be inspired to play along yourself!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Creative Card Crew: Vintage

Good Tuesday morning; it's time for another fun challenge from the Creative Card Crew!  Our theme for this fortnight is vintage and our sponsor is Simon Says Stamp!

I have to say that while I love vintage, it is very hard for me to pull off, so this was really a struggle....  I had several different ideas before I came across this DP from 7 Gypsies...I knew it would be perfect and went to work!  There is no stamping involved with this card; mainly die cutting, scoring, and sponging.  I used my Scor-Pal to score a few lines on my Kraft cardbase, then gently swiped an ink pad along the scoring before adding a bit of sponging.  I like the aged look!  I also added a bit of ink to the DP to "dirty it up" a bit.  I added my felt die cuts, a button, a pearl, and a needle with floss to finish the card.

Paper: PTI Kraft and True Black, 7 Gypsies DP
Ink: Palette Burnt Umber
Embellies: PTI Button, K&Company Pearl
Extras: Scor-Pal, Spellbinders Nestabilities, PTI Dress Form Die, MFT Die-namics Rolled Flower Die, PTI Pure Poppy Felt, Black/Green Felt (my stash), DMC Floss

I would love to see your take on vintage...maybe you can give me a few ideas!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

TMS#136

Good Tuesday morning!  Marie has designed our sketch this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches.  It's a really versatile one; as soon as I saw it, I thought that you could do a large image in the bottom panel, or use a cute little image in the circle....  I decided I'd used a DeNami chick...love them!

The chick is colored with pencils; her eyes are dotted with a black gel pen and I added just a touch of glitter to the center of the flower.  I added a bit of paper piercing for interest and popped the image panel up on dimensionals.

Image: DeNami Designs
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Baja Breeze and Rose Red, 3 Bugs in a Rug DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Embellie: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Tim Holtz Piercing Ruler, Dimensionalss

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's cards today...I know I can't wait to see their interpretation of the sketch!  What will YOU do with the sketch?!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Angela

February SFYTT

Good morning!  Wow, 4 posts in 3 days...I must be setting a record here!  LOL  I just barely squeaked in Jen del Muro's February Sketch For You To Try.  I uploaded to SCS last night, so I made the cutoff....

It seems lately I keep reaching for Changito!  I decided to go with a "little man" card today; I thought this Doodlebug DP would be perfect...I love the bright colors.  The images are colored with pencils and accented with subtle glitter (couldn't help it...it's not too sparkly though).  Changito's eyes are dotted with a black gel pen.  I added a bit of Baker's Twine and some brads for embellishing.

Stamps: Stampendous
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Dark Chocolate, and Pure Poppy, Doodlebug DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Embellies: PTI Pure Poppy Baker's Twine, Spare Parts Brads, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Dimensionals

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps: Birthday Card with Dots
Card Makin' Mamas: Happy Birthday
Divas By Design: Spots and/or Stripes
Sassy Cheryl's: Are You Seeing Spots?
Shopping Our Stash: Sentiments Required (Stash=Baker's Twine)
Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes
The Perfect Sentiment: Anything Goes with a Die-Cut
Wags and Whiskers: Masculine Birthday

Thanks for stopping by today; have a good one!

Angela