Shabby Chic Easter Chick

Good morning!  It's time for a new sketch from the ladies at Tuesday Morning Sketches.  Jessi has drawn our sketch this week and also provided the DT with some awesome crochet mats to use...how cool is that?! I was so excited when I opened the package...the mats are really awesome!  A great big "thank you" to my teamie, Jessi!

I knew I needed to pick an image that was "just right" to use with my mat.  I decided to go with a Stampendous Easter chick...I think she is just adorable in her Easter finery!  I distressed my papers and embellished with a felt flower and a bit of bling.

Image: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Dark Chocolate, SU! Blushing Bride, Simple Stories DP
Embellies: MAMBI Bling, Handmade Flower
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics Royal Rose Die/PTI Dark Chocolate Felt

I hope you will take a peek at the rest of the line up at the TMS blog; play along for the chance to win some of Jessi's crochet mats!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Wee Henry Bunny

Good morning!  I thought I'd play along with the Hambo Hoedown "Totally Embellished" challenge this week...use your favorite embellishment.  I love glitter (bunny tail) and bling, so I went with those.  I CASE'd a darling sketch from Jen del Muro...it was so cute, it inspired me!

Image: Hambo Stamps
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen, SU! Black Marker
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, New Leaf, and Dark Chocolate, Doodlebug DP
Embellies: MAMBI Bling, Martha Stewart "Carrara Marble" Glitter, PTI Buttons
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, The Cat's Pajamas CutUps Dies (border and grass), QuicKutz Die (notebook page)

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

2 Sisters: Easter/Spring
Crafts 4 Eternity: Egg-cellent Easter
My Sheri Crafts: Easter
Raise the Bar: Spring is Just a "Hop" Away

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Happy Easter

Good morning!  It's time for another challenge from Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight, we would like to see an Easter card.  I went with a fun Bugaboo image and paired it with a loopy felt bloom...it reminds me a bit of a bunny tail!

Image: Bugaboo Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Melon Mambo, Doodlebug DP
Embellies: Wright's White Grosgrain Ribbon, Martha Stewart Glitter in "Carrara Marble"
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics Flower and Leaf Dies, PTI Raspberry Fizz Felt, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will head on over to R.R. to check out the rest of the DT's creations...we have 2 new  members...I hope you will welcome them!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Celebrate the Occasion: Easter
Cutie Pie Challenge: Easter
Digital Tuesday Challenge: Easter
Little Red Wagon: Easter
Simon Says Stamp: Easter/Spring

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Calendar Chick's Bunny Hop

Good morning (again)!  This time I'm back with a new challenge from the ladies at Tuesday Morning Sketches.  We have a fun sketch for you this week!  I went clean and simple, with an Easter theme, since it is just around the corner....

The chicks are colored with pencils; I've accented the pink chick in the middle with a touch of glitter and added some "blush" to her cheeks...or should I say feathers?  I coordinated my banners with the colors of the bunny ears and added a simple monochromatic brad to each one.  Can you believe that I found brads to match all three cardstocks?  In my stash too!  How often does that happen?

Image: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Spring Rain, SU! Pear Pizzazz and Blushing Bride
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, Art Glitter in "Angel Dust"
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities

I hope you will head over to TMS and check out the rest of the DT's creations...you will surely find some inspiration!  Why not leave a little love for their efforts too?

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

AGem of a Challenge: Easter/Spring
Addicted to CAS: Wings
Creatalicious Challenges: Lovely Easter
Glitter n Sparkle: Easter/Spring Colors
Opus Gluei: Spring Has Sprung
Polkadoodles: Easter
Sweet Stampin': Easter

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Hope your birthday is a hit!!!

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you at Creative Card Crew; for this fortnight we would like to see a masculine creation.  I rarely make masculine cards; for today's challenge I opted for a "little man" card and went with my "go to" favorite...Changito!  I love him!

My image is colored with pencils and I've accented simply with ribbon, some paper piercing and brads.  Easy peasy!

Image: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Blueberry Sky, SU! Real Red, Doodlebug DP
Embellies: SU! Red Grosgrain, Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Tim Holtz Piercing Ruler, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations.  If you'd like to play along for a chance for the prized, you can check out the challenge details here.

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Crafty Ribbons: One For the Boys
Little Miss Muffet Challenges: Boys Only
Make It Monday: Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Good morning!  I couldn't resist the Bugaboo Bingo challenge, so I thought I would pair it with some other challenges as well.  I went with the top row across: green-Bugaboo image-charm.  I also included a circle, diecut, and bling (glitter).  I used the Simon Says Stamp sketch...it was perfect for the image.

Image: Bugaboo Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Melon Mambo, Doodlebug and Reminisce DP
Embellies: SU! Melon Mambo Grosgrain Ribbon, Charm Me Charm, Martha Stewart "Sterling" Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Catch the Bug: Bingo
Cuttin' and Stampin': St. Patrick's Day
Digi Galore: St. Patrick's Day
Party Time Tuesdays: Luck of the Irish
Simon Says Stamp: Sketch
The Crafter's Cafe: Green/St. Patrick's Day
Whimsical Designs: Happy St. Patrick's Day

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Clearly Digi Stamps March Release

 Good morning!  It's the 15th, so that means it's time for another release from Clearly Digi Stamps...this is a big one!  So many sets to choose from...there really is something for everyone!  Today I am using the sets Kitty and Things and Cool Tape.

First up is Kitty and Things...I am a cat lover, so I knew right away I wanted to work with this set!  The set includes pre-colored images, outlines, sentiments, and digital papers.  I decided to repurpose an old Crystal Light container; I layered 2 pre-colored images and paired it with one of the DP choices.  I simply printed the image, diecut and layered it, punched holes to thread the ribbon, and tied it on to the paper covered container.   (I used red line tape to make a seam up the back of the container...it is good and sticky!)  To finish, I adhered layered diecuts to the lid.

Here's a picture of the back of the container...I tied the ribbon into a simple bow.

Here's a clean and simple card...I couldn't resist the darling DP!  I did a bit of distressing and added some Bella Dots for embellishing.

Next I have a card using Lisa Lara's Cool Tape.  I printed my sentiment and the flowers in varying sizes, cut them out and layered them.  For embellishment, I used some Swarovski Crystals.

I re-sized the elements, then layered the faux Washi tape with a sentiment, and printed my card base.  I thought a CAS card would be perfect for a quick note to one of the kids!

***This set is really fun!  The elements are 80% opaque, so you can layer them and see the image underneath.  Check out Lisa's fun floral card on the store blog!

I hope you will head on over to Clearly Digi Stamps to check out this awesome release...you will find some great inspiration!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

I Simply Adore You

Good morning!  Our Forever Friends challenge this month is "Flowers"...we would like to see you use lots of them!  We have switched things up a bit; we will be having half the team post at the beginning of the month and half the team post midway through.  There's still time to play along, so I hope you will...we have some great prizes!

Digi Stamp Characters will sponsor the prize for the randomly drawn winner.  Click here to see Heather Ellis' images; the lucky winner will get to pick 3 images!

Whoopsi Daisy Digis will sponsor the prize for the Forever Friends Favorite.  Click here to see the images; the lucky winner will get to pick 4 sheets!  Remember: To win in this category, you must use a Forever Friends image.

I couldn't resist Heather's darling image...I did a bit of coloring and paper piecing, then added some tiny pearls to her hat and shoe.  The sketch from Sketch N Stash...I knew I had to try it when I saw it!  I did

flip the image panel to make the image fit; I distressed my papers and added a rosette, felt flower, ribbon, and pearls for embellishments.  The sentiment is from MFT.

Image: Heather Ellis
Sentiment: MFT
Ink: Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Harvest Gold, SU! Ruby Red, Simple Stories DP
Embellies: The Paper Studio Pearls, PTI Harvest Gold Saddle-Stitched Ribbon, Handmade Felt Flower 
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics Dies (Royal Rose, Upsey Daisies (leaves), banner), The Cat's Pajamas Easy Rosette CutUps Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge: Floral Frenzy
Bunny Zoe's Crafts March Challenge: Girly
Celebrate the Occasion: Spring is in the Air
Crafting For All Seasons: Spring into Spring
Creative Moments: Add a Sentiment (I rarely do this!)
Deep Ocean Challenge: Cute and Cuddly
Digi Makeover Challenge: Easter or Spring
Fab 'n' Funky: Add a Sentiment
Freshly Brewed Designs: Paper Piecing and/or Accordion Fold (Woo hoo...I did both!)
Oldie But a Goodie: Feeling Floral (Items at least 6 months old: DP, Rosette Die)
Opus Gluei: Spring Has Sprung
Ribbon Carousel: Spring is in the Air
Sketch N Stash: Sketch

Don't forget that there is still time to enter the Forever Friends Candy Giveaway for March...click here to enter!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Happy St. Patrick's Day to Ewe

Good morning!  We have another fun sketch for you from Tuesday Morning Sketches; this week Bonnie has drawn our sketch and it is a fun one!  Since it's a judged challenge, we also have a twist this week...monochromatic green.  Perfect, since St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner!

I went with a fun image from Bugaboo; I did a bit of embossing and added brads and a diecut shamrock for embellishment.

Image: Bugaboo Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Wild Wasabi and Garden Green, Karen Foster DP
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, SU! Silver Cord
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, QuicKutz Shamrock Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will head on over to TMS to check out the details and see what the rest of the team has created for your inspiration.  Why not play along?  Remember to include the twist!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Card Makin' Mamas: Green
Creative Corner Challenges: Go Green
Dilly Beans: Going Green
Tammy's Scrapin Corner: Include a Shamrock
The Pink Elephant Challenge: St. Patrick's Day (use green)
Scrappy Frogs: Luck O' The Irish
Wags 'n Whiskers: Go Green

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Yellow and Green....

Good morning!  It's time for another challenge from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow...for this fortnight, Lesley  has chosen the colors yellow and green.  Have you ever seen a yellow and green St. Patty's Day card before?  I havn't, but I couldn't resist making one when I saw this funny Bugaboo Stella image....  Stella rocks!

The image is colored with pencils and I've added a bit of glitter to the shamrocks.  I kept the layout simple and just added some ribbon, a glittery shamrock and a button for embellishments.

Image: Bugaboo Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Harvest Gold, SU! Garden Green, Reminisce DP
Embellies: PTI Harvest Gold Grosgrain Ribbon, SU! Garden Green Grosgrain Ribbon, PTI Harvest Gold Button/DMC Floss, Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter (Stella's eyelids)
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Corner Chomper, QuicKutz Shamrock Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the yellow and green creations, and maybe leave a little love for the ladies' efforts.  What will you make?

Ruby's Rainbow is also holding a DT call; see blog for details!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Card Makin' Mamas: Green
Celebrate the Occasion: Luck of the Irish
Clear It Out: St. Patrick's Day/Use Green Stash Items (green ribbon, DP)
Make It Monday: Anything Goes
Really Reasonable Ribbon: Show Me the Green +Ribbon
The Ribbon Girl: Add Ribbon or Twine
Twisted Tuesday Challenge: Spring into Green (spring with twist of green)

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Are you "cured" yet?

Good morning; long time...no post!  Life has really gotten in the way of my crafty time lately, so it was fun to sit down and make a card...even though it took all day!  LOL  I have a new sketch from Melissa at Tuesday Morning Sketches.  Our sponsor for the week is DRS Designs and they let me pick this adorable image and sentiment...thank you so much to DRS Designs!

I did a bit of coloring, paper piecing, and distressing; for embellishing I added a snippet of ribbon, a button, and Bella Dots.  I'm liking how this turned out...love the cheery pink paired with the fun image!

Image/Sentiment: DRS Designs
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Melon Mambo, PTI Dark Chocolate, Simple Stories DP
Embellies: SU! Melon Mambo Grosgrain Ribbon, PTI Dark Chocolate Button, Bella Dots
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, MFT "File Tab" Die-namics, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will head on over to TMS to see the rest of the DT's creations.  Why not give this great sketch a try?  I'd love to see your version!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Creative Corner Challenges: Use Design Paper
Make It Monday: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela