Nuts About...Books!

Good morning!  I'm back with a new challenge from Tuesday Morning Sketches; our sponsor for the week is Bugaboo Stamps...I always love working with their images!  We've got a great sketch too!

Today I've used Nuts About-books...doesn't he look delighted to be back in school and into the swing of things?  (My kids are in their second week and all is well...I'm so glad they both like school!  It really makes everything so much easier....)  The image is colored with pencils and I've dotted the eyes with a black gel pen.  I've popped up the main image and added and extra banner just for fun, along with a few brads for embellishing.

Image: Bugaboo Stamps
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! (Teal---not sure which shade---discontinued), Doodlebug DP
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's Bugaboo creations, gain some inspiration, and play along!  I'd love to see your take on the sketch....

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Dream Valley Challenges: For a Child
Love To Create: Back to School
The Pink Elephant: Back 2 School

Thank you for stopping by; have a great week!

Angela

40TH Birthday

Good morning!  Thought I would share the card I made for my younger sister's birthday; as you see, she's the BIG 4-0!  I remember when I turned 30 and she couldn't believe I was "that old"!  LOL

I knew I wanted to go with a bit of humor and Stella fits the bill!  She is colored with pencils...I held myself in check with the glitter, as my sister really isn't a glittery type of girl...it was hard though.  I pieced together a background of DP strips, added some Bella Dots in the corners, and the number 40 to finish it off.  Below is the message inside:

Image/Sentiment: Bugaboo Stamps
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Poppy Parade, American Crafts DP
Embellies: Bella Dots
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, PTI Number Dies, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Craft Room Challenge: Something New (American Crafts 6x6 Pad)
Opus Gluei: The Start of Something Big (New Decade)

Thanks for stopping by; have a super weekend!

Angela

You Make Life Sweet

Good morning!  The ladies at Ruby's Rainbow have a new challenge; for this fortnight, Helen has chosen "Food and/or Drink" as our theme.  Sounds fun, right?!

I have used one of my summertime favorites today...Penny Black's adorable pig in a bikini.  I love her and can't resist her charming cuteness!  She is water colored with inks and I've dotted her eyes with a black gel pen and added a Swarovski crystal to her purse.  I've used some old (very) papers from my stash and added a Paper Smooches sentiment and some ribbon for embellishing.

Image: Penny Black
Sentiment: Paper Smooches
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU! Blush Blossom, Regal Rose, Bliss Blue, Marina Mist, and Chocolate Chip Ink Pads, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Spring Rain, and Dark Chocolate, The Paper Studio DP
Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystal in "Smokey Topaz", PTI Spring Rain Grosgrain Ribbon, SU! Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations for Helen's fun challenge...they've done some great work!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Butterfly Birthday

Good morning!  It's Tuesday, so that means we have a new sketch for you over at Tuesday Morning Sketches.  For this challenge, our sponsor is DRS Designs and they let me choose this lovely birthday sentiment..."thank you" to DRS Designs!

This card is all about the butterflies...sentiment (love it, plus it's a great font), paper, and embellishments.  I've done some distressing and put my Spellbinder's dies to good use.  The butterflies are Martha Stewart punches and I've coated them with a subtle glitter and added some Swarovski flatbacks for a little something extra.

Sentiment: DRS Designs

Ink: Palette Burnt Umber

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Aqua Mist, and Dark Chocolate, Prima DP

Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Smokey Topaz"

Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punches, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's cards and play along...it is a great sketch...give it a try!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

ABC Challenges: Lots of Layers

Come and Get it Challenges: Things with Wings

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Chicken Birthday...Farm-style

Hello there!  I have a new challenge from the Creative Card Crew; for this fortnight, our challenge is "Down on the Farm".  Hmmm, I grew up on a farm so I had some insight for this challenge....  My first thought was my Penny Black chicks...love them!

The chicks are colored with pencils and die cut.  I've used some "cozy" papers and done some distressing, then added some mini brads and a handmade flower for embellishing.

Image: Penny Black
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Orange Zest, and Dark Chocolate, My Mind's Eye DP
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics Dies (Upsey Daisy and Mini Royal Rose), PTI Dark Chocolate Felt, Green Felt (my stash), The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

You can check out the challenge details and the rest of the DT's creations, to gain some inspiration; we hope you will play along!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps: Shabby/Vintage
Card Crafter's Circle: Winged Things
The Sweet Stop: Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Clearly Digi Stamps August Release

 Hello!  It's the 15th of the month, so that means it's release time for Clearly Digi Stamps!  There are a bunch of great new sets and I have samples to share using 2 of them: New Pastures, and Chalk Talk.

I love making baby cards, so I knew right away I wanted to work with New Pastures...the little lamb is adorable!  I am working with a pre-colored image from the set, plus a sentiment and digi paper.  This set made it super easy to put together a cute, coordinated card in a snap; I simply printed the elements, did a bit of layering and added some Bella Dots for embellishment!

Image/Sentiment: New Pastures
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Smokey Shadow
Embellies: Bella Dots
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Next I've used another fun set called Chalk Talk...it is perfect for back to school!  I made a band to go around a new planner for my daughter.  I simply layered the pre-colored image and sentiment before printing and added some brads for embellishment.  For the card, I again layered elements from the set before printing and fussy cutting them.  I added some distressed  DP, die cuts, and Bella Dots.  What about your kids?  Do they think "School rules!"?  I think I'm pretty lucky because both of mine do, especially my oldest; she is eager to go back to school next week!

Image/Sentiment: Chalk Talk
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen, SU! Black Marker
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and True Black, Scrappin' Sports & More! DP, Little Yellow Bicycle DP
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, Bella Dots
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will head on over to Clearly Digi Stamps to check out the rest of the new release, and to get a bit of inspiration from the DT!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Asian Bonsai

Good morning!  It's Tuesday, so that means it's time for a new challenge at Tuesday Morning Sketches.  Our sponsor for the week is Clearly Digi Stamps; since this week is our judged challenge, we also have a twist...buttons and bows!  As you can see, I'm "twistless"...I just wasn't loving either on this card....

I went with a pre-colored digi and printed some matching DP from the Asian Plants set.  I love this little bonsai tree!  I've added a dry embossed panel and layered some die cut shapes.  For embellishing, I've added some Swarovski flatbacks.

Image: Clearly Digi Stamps Asian Plants
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Spring Rain, Hibiscus Burst, and New Leaf, Asian Plants DP
Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Rose"
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations.  We'd love to see you play along...with or without the twist!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

 Artistic Inspirations: Die Cuts/Punches
Polkadoodles: In the Garden

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

be you

Good morning; happy Monday!  Today's card features a Verve sentiment and is a bit shabby chic...I like the pairing with the crisp white.  The sentiment is stamped on DP, the papers are distressed and I've added a handmade felt flower and a smattering of pearls for embellishing.

Sentiment: Verve
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Hawaiian Shores, The Paper Studio DP
Embellies: Spare Parts Pearls
Extras: MFT Die-namics Dies (Royal Rose, Royal Leaves), The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Crafting by Designs: Celebrate Women
Crafty Creations Challenges: Texture
Paper Crafting Journey: Distressed or Vintage 

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Baptism Blessings

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing a card that I made for a co-worker; she had a grandson who was getting baptized and she pretty much left the design up to me.  How fun is that?  She did want to have Jacob's name on the card and liked the colors cream, blue, and green.

I was at Hobby Lobby and saw this pretty paper...it was even 1/2 price...lucky find!  I used the MFT onesie die and added some subtle glitter around the neckline, arms, and legs, then added some pearls.  I embellished with a handmade felt flower, stickpins, and a smattering of pearls.  I've used a bunch of dies on this one: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, multiple MFT Die-namic dies, and also the Corner Chomper...I think the rounded corners are a nice touch.  I didn't have cream envelopes large enough, so I made a box instead.  I used my Scor-Pal, lined it with Warm and Natural batting, and decorated the top to coordinate with the card.

Here's a close up of the card:

Here is a shot of the inside.

Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, SU! Marina Mist, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos
Embellies: Making Memories Stick Pens, Spare Parts Pearls, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Corner Chomper, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics Dies (onesie, rolled rose, royal leave), The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafty Boots: Die Cuts

Crafty Creations Challenges: Texture

My Creative Moments: Childhood

Natalie and Amy's Challenge: Celebrate Something

Oldie But a Goodie Challenge: Boys/Male Cards (stash item is M.M. Stick Pins)

One Stop Craft: Pastel Colors

Paper Pretties: Designer Duds (use 2 or more DP)

The Crafting Cafe: A Baby is Born

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Yes, Virginia....

Good morning!  It's time for another challenge from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight, Lesley has chosen "Vintage" for our challenge theme.  Sounds good, right?  I went with Christmas...it's right around the corner, you know!

I've had this stamp and DP in my stash for quite awhile and had always planned on pairing them.  I distressed my papers and added some die cut holly spritzed with Glimmer Mist and tied with twine, some pearls, and glass glitter (love the chunky look of it...so pretty!).

Sentiment: Penny Black
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, SU! Cameo Coral, October Afternoon DP
Embellies: SU! Glass Glitter, PTI Twine, Spare Parts Pearls, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in "Pearl"
Extras: Sizzix Holly Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will hop on over to Ruby's Rainbow to check out the vintage creations; why not play along?

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Deep Ocean Challenge Blog: Christmas in July
Jellypark Challenges: Christmas in July
Ooh La La Challenge: A Step Back in Time
The Hobby House: Christmas
The Paper Girls: Glitter, Glitter, Glitter

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

I can grow people...

Just a quick post here....  I want to share a card I made for a co-worker who is expecting her third child in September.  She is very large (and has been for months) and work is getting hard for her.  I thought maybe I could make her laugh and brighten her day.  I want to let her know that she looks great...she really does!  She wears the cutest clothes, accessorizes beautifully, and always looks like a true fashionista.

JJ is colored with pencils and I've accented her "bump" with an arrow embellished with Swarovski flatbacks.  I had a bit of DP left over, so I thought I would embellish the envie too.  I am hoping Katie likes her little surprise!

Image/Sentiment: Bugaboo

Ink: Printer

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Melon Mambo, American Crafts DP

Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics "Lead the Way" Die, Quic Kutz "Blossom" Alphabet Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I entered the card and envelope in the Dare to Get Dirty challenges over at Splitcoast Stampers.  What fun they were!  I have never played along before, but I will for sure again.  The sketch is from Papertake Weekly...I loved it, and will use it again for sure.

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela