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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Witch Stella


Good morning!  The ladies at Ruby's Rainbow have a new challenge for you; this fortnight Jennifer has chosen our challenge...Halloween, or use the colors of orange/purple/black.  I had this new Stella image just waiting to be used for a card...go Stella!  (Her crabbiness just makes me laugh!)

Stella is colored with pencils and I've used a black gel pen to dot her eyes (and the spider).  You can't see it well here, but I've used glitter accents...buckle, eye shadow, star, spider web.  The image is popped up and I've added some buttons for embellishing.

Image: Bugaboo
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Perfect Plum, We R Memory Keepers DP
Embellies: Assorted PTI Buttons/DMC Floss, Art Glitter in "Polar Bear"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the DT's cards, gain a bit of inspiration, and play along!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

C...is for Challenge: Buttons
Crafty Catz: Spots and Stripes
Deep Ocean Challenge: Button it Up
Sketch Saturday: Sketch
Try it on Tuesday: Halloween
Tuesday Throwdown: "Witch" way to the candy?

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Survivor


I'm back again with a new challenge from Tuesday Morning Sketches; our sponsor this week is Saturated Canary.  I love Krista's images!

I have dedicated my TMS October posts to Breast Cancer Awareness, so I pulled out this cutie from my stash to finish the month.  The image is colored with pencils and I have gone the clean and simple route with the sketch, keeping the SCS HYCCT challenge of "Flat is Fabulous" in mind.  I die cut some hexagons for the background and just slightly popped up the image.  I finished with a simple stamped sentiment.  This card can be sent with just a regular stamp; I don't know about you, but that doesn't happen too often!

Image: Saturated Canary
Sentiment: MFT "Have Hope" Set
Ink: Printer, PTI Smokey Shadow
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Pink Pirouette, PTI Smokey Shadow, the girls' paperie DP
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, MFT Chevron Die-namics, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Please check out the challenge details and the rest of the DT's creations here.  Why not play along?  The sketch is a fun one...you can go CAS or add lots of layers...the choice is up to you!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

The Squirrel and the Fox: Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
SCS HYCCT October 1, 2013: Flat is Fabulous Challenge

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Pumpkin Barry



Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from the ladies at Creative Card Crew; for this fortnight our sponsor is Stamp Fairy and our theme is "Teddy Bear Picnic"...we would like to see you use Teddy Bears on your card.  This was a fun one!  Stamp Fairy has adorable bears, so I pulled Barry from my stash and whipped up a Halloween card.  As for the picnic...I'm sure this little cutie will soon be munching on his Halloween treats!

I combined this challenge with the Digi Sketch Challenge, which was a sketch and a 1,2,3 challenge (now that's really a challenge!).  The image is colored with pencils and Barry's eyes are dotted with a black gel pen.  I pulled some papers from my stash that are bright and cheery...not scary, and embellished with glittery bats and Bella Dots.

Image: Stamp Fairy Barry Halloween 1
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Pumpkin Pie, PTI True Black, Doodlebug DP, The Paper Studio Black Glitter CS
Embellies: Bella Dots
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Bat Punch, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

You can check out the challenge details and the rest of the DT's cards here; we do hope you will play along!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

2 Sisters Challenge Blog: Cute and Spooky
Card Makin' Mamas: Trick or Treat
Come and Get it Challenges: A Little Boo for You
Craft Your Passion: Halloween
Crafting for all Seasons: Too Cute to Spook
Crafts 4 Eternity: Happy Halloween
Creative Belli: Halloween (Bella Dots)
Digi Sketch Challenge: Sketch, plus 1,2,3 challenge (1 image, 2 embellies (bats and Bella Dots), 3 DP)
Dream Valley Challenges: Halloween
Hiding in My Craft Room: Use a Critter
Love to Create: Halloween
Pile it On: Embellishment Crazy (sparkly bats, Bella Dots (20 of them!))
SCS HYCCT October 15, 2013: Warm and Furry Fuzzies
Sweet Pea Stampers: Halloween
The Sisterhood of Crafters: Trick or Treat

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Locket Special


Hello!  I just wanted to share a great special Origami Owl has through tonight; if you are a sports fan or animal lover, these are for you!  Or for that special someone on your Christmas list....

Love to Play Ball is offered for $58

Love to Play Fetch is offered for $62

Both locket combos are below 1/2 price!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Birdbath Chick


Good morning!  I've made another card for the SCS HYCCT challenges; this one is for the "Peace and Quiet" challenge...no words on the front of the card.

I thought this From the Heart Stamps image, Birdbath Chick, was the perfect image...I went with soothing aqua, but added a pop of pink!  She is colored with pencils and I've added a touch of subtle glitter to her eyelids...a girl still needs to look her best while relaxing in her bubble bath...right?!  The bubbles are nice and sparkly, but the camera failed to capture that; I've also added some iridescent ribbon and die cut bubbles for embellishing.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Birdbath Chick"
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Melon Mambo, American Crafts DP
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Polar Bear", Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Ribbon (my stash)
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Corner Chomper, QuicKutz Dies (bubbles), The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Craft Room Challenge: Our Feathered Friends
Creative Corner Challenge: Femme Fatale
Fetch a Sketch: Sketch
Ooh La La Creations: Things with Wings
Party Time Tuesdays: Glitter
Savvy Handmade Cards: Gone Batty (use bats or birds)
Use it Tuesdays: Creatures (hoarded item is iridescent ribbon...it's been in my stash for years!)

Thank you for stopping by; have a super weekend!

Angela

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Faith



Hello!  I'm sharing another card, that I made for SCS HYCCT challenges; this one is for the "Many Colors of Cancer" challenge.  I chose black, which stands for melanoma.  For my card, I am using Doodle Pantry's Special Ribbons set; it has colored ribbons to represent the different kinds of cancer, matching DPs, and sentiments.  The sketch is from last week's Just Add Ink challenge.

I printed the word "Faith" on my background panel, rounded the corners and adhered it to a black card base.  The ribbon DP was matted and popped up with dimensionals to frame the word.  For embellishing, I've added a button and Swarovski flatback crystal.  The inside is lined with a white panel with the sentiment "It's not what we say that matters, It's what we DO!"

Sentiment: Doodle Pantry "Special Ribbons" Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI True Black, Doodle Pantry "Special Ribbons" DP
Embellies: PTI Button, Swarovski Flatback Crystal in "Black Diamond"
Extras: Corner Chomper, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos
 
My Mother was diagnosed with melanoma last spring; thankfully she is doing well as it was caught early.  It was such a surprise as she has not been one to be in the sun a lot; she noticed a "freckle" that didn't look quite right.  When the biopsy came back as melanoma, she underwent a wide excision biopsy.  Even though I'm a nurse, this was not something I was familiar with.  I was shocked at how big her incision was!  She now has to have full body screenings every 3 months; they also recommend her siblings and children be screened too.  This is a deadly form of cancer!  Please be proactive; wear sunscreen and examine your skin for changes.

Doodle Pantry is having a Wild West Sale through October 27; all western themed products are 30% off!  You can check out some awesome cards from the DT and the sale details here.

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Mister Old Fart


Good morning!  Today I have a humorous card to share...featuring Bugaboo's Gus at his finest!  LOL  This was made for a friend from work who needed a card for a 90th birthday celebration.  This image/sentiment from my stash was a perfect fit...I hope the "birthday boy" enjoys it!

The sketch from Here Comes the Boys is from their last challenge...it was perfect.  Gus is colored with pencils...don't you love his bunny slippers?  I've done a lot of layering and added some mesh and ribbon for embellishing.

Image/Sentiment: Bugaboo
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Orange Zest and Dark Chocolate, My Mind's Eye DP
Embellies: Brown Mesh, PTI Canyon Clay Satin Ribbon
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, PTI Number Dies, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks: Multiple Layers
Catch the Bug: BINGO (2 designer papers/orange/sentiment and ribbon/orange/player's choice (humor))
Crafty Ribbons: Anything Goes with Ribbon
Daring Cardmakers: Digital (image/sentiment)
Heck of a Challenge: Autumn Colors
Opus Gluei: Something For the Man in Your Life (this is made for a friend, for a man in her life)

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Keep Calm and Fight On


Good morning!  We have a new Tuesday Morning Sketches challenge for you; this week, our very own Jessi has drawn the sketch and is also our sponsor...the winner of this challenge will receive 20 (yes, 20!) of her crocheted mats!

It's a great sketch; I went clean and simple and paired it with one of the SCS's HYCCT challenges, which was to use die cuts.  It was fun to let the dies do the work!  The t-shirt is cut out of DP and I've made a pink ribbon out of Swarovski crystals.  Some of the circles and the t-shirt are popped up for dimension.

Sentiment: MFT "Have Hope"
Ink: PTI Hibiscus Burst
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, MAMBI DP
Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Rose"
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT "Girly Graphic T-Shirt" Die-namics

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations and the challenge details here.  We hope you will play along!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Milk Coffee: Spots and Dots
SCS HYCCT October 4, 2013: Let's "Punch Out" Breast Cancer
That Craft Place: Colour Pink
The Paper Shelter: Use 2 Colors Only
The Squirrel and the Fox: Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Save the hooters!


Good morning!  I've been trying to play along with some of the SCS Hope You Can Cling To challenges and this card was made for the "Blingtastic" challenge.  I went with one of my favorites, Stella, and used the Stella Says Sketch sketch.

Stella is pretty in pink and I've embellished the card with floral die cuts, buttons, and Swarovski flatbacks.  I love her funny sign and the expression on her face!

Image: Bugaboo
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and True Black, MAMBI DP
Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "AB", PTI Buttons
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spectrum Noir Markers, Corner Chomper, MFT Upsey Daisy Die-namics Die

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Crafty Creations: Sparkle and Shine
SCS HYCCT October 14, 2013: A'Blingtastic'
Stella Says Sketch: Sketch
Sweet Pea Stampers: Sparkle and Shine
Use Your Stuff: Bling it Up

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

When life throws you scraps...


...make a quilt!

Good morning!  We have another fun challenge for you from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight, Shaz has chosen our challenge.  Can you guess what it is?  Button It!

I didn't have a concrete plan and then saw this Mo Manning image...I thought it would be perfect!  Her impish grin is just utter cuteness!  The adorable "Fairy Needle" is colored with pencils and her wings are accented with glitter.  The sentiment states: "when life throws you scraps make a quilt".  The quilt-like DP was in my stash...how lucky was that?  Things were finally coming together!  Then I was threading the buttons and thought; "Hmmm, do quilts have buttons?"  I guess mine would!  LOL  The layout is a simple one and the papers are slightly distressed.

Image/Sentiment: Mo Manning
Ink: Printer
Paper: SU! Blushing Bride and Poppy Parade, Lily Bee Designs DP
Embellies: PTI Assorted Buttons/DMC Floss, Doodlebug Glitter (white)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Please check out the rest of the DT's button creations here; we invite you to play along!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

A Little Bit Crafty: A Little Bit Shabby
Crafty Cardmakers: Shabby Chic
Dream Valley Challenges: Buttons
Make My Monday: Texture
The Paper Girls: Sew it On
Try It On Tuesday: Textures (buttons, distressing)
Twist of Faith: Things With Wings

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Survivor


I'm back with this week's Tuesday Morning Sketches challenge; our sponsor for the week is Doodle Pantry.  When I saw this adorable bird and the encouraging sentiment, I knew they would be perfect paired with this sketch and the SCS HYCCT challenge "It's a Cover Up" (hidden message).

The image colored with pencils and accented with glitter.  When I adhered the panel, I just glued around 3 edges so I could insert my hidden message.  The DP is slightly distressed and I've added some buttons and Swarovski flatback crystals for embellishing, along with a twill tab to pull out the hidden message.


Image/Sentiments: Doodle Pantry "I Will Survive"
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Harvest Gold and Dark Chocolate, Jillibean Soup DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart Glitter (pink), PTI Buttons, Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Light Rose", PTI Dark Chocolate Twill
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestablities

You can check out the rest of the DT's creations and challenge details here.  Play along for a chance to win a prize from Doodle Pantry!

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Cutie Pie Challenge: Cute and Tagtastic
Dream Valley Challenges: Buttons
Ooh La La Creations: Things with Wings
SCS HYCCT October 8, 2013: "It's a Cover Up" (hidden message)

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

you are my sunshine...


Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from the ladies at Creative Card Crew; for this fortnight, our theme is "Sun, Moon, Stars".

I knew right away, when I saw this Bugaboo image, that this was the perfect image for me...I love that huge grin!  The image is printed, colored with pencils, cut out, and accented with glitter.  I added whimsical cloud DP, some ribbon and a button.  I think this will surely put a smile on the recipient's face!

Image: Bugaboo Stamps "You Are My Sunshine"
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Bella BLVD DP
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter (yellow), SU! Baja Breeze Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, PTI Button/DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

You can check out all the challenge details here, along with some wonderful cards to inspire you.  I hope you will play along!

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafts 4 Eternity: CAS
Digi Makeover Challenge: CAS
Paper Playtime: Ribbons and Buttons
Retro Sketches: Sketch #85
SCS HYCCT October 2, 2013: "Hope You Have a Great Day!" (put a smile on someone's face)

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Monday, October 14, 2013

Hope



Good morning!  We have a new sketch for you to try at From the Heart Stamps.  I went clean and simple to let the pretty butterfly shine.  The image is colored with pencils with a bit of glitter on the dots.  I printed the ribbon on pink CS, cut it out, glittered it, and popped it up.  For embellishing I used a glitter CS strip and some grosgrain ribbon.

Here is this week's sketch:


Image: Hope Butterflies and Blooms Awareness Set
Paper: SU! Pretty in Pink, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS, MAMBI DP
Ink: Printer, SU! Black Marker
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter (pink dots), Doodlebug Glitter (white, pink ribbon)
Extras: Corner Chomper, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

You can check out the challenge details here...I hope you will play along!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Crafting When We Can: Make it Sparkle
Crafty Little Fairies: Pretty in Pink
SCS HYCCT October 10, 2013: "Words to Inspire You"
That Craft Place: Think Pink

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Just Wear Pink

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Good morning!  It's Tuesday, so that means we have another sketch challenge for you from the ladies at Tuesday Morning Sketches.  We also have a twist this week, which is to use fancy dies...I don't have too many of those, so I did some layering instead.

I used a new set from Doodle Pantry, created for Breast Cancer Awareness, called Just Wear Pink.  It's an awesome set that includes outlines, pre-colored images, sentiments, and cooridinating DPs.  Today I went with a pre-colored image and paired it with some fun DP in my stash.  I printed the image, cut it out, and popped it up on a subtle pink dotted background.  I've added some Swarovski flatback crystals for a bit of shine.

Image: Doodle Pantry "Just Wear Pink" Digital Image
Ink: Printer, SU! Black Marker
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Raspberry Fizz and True Black, MAMBI DP
Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Black Diamond"
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations and the challenge details.  It's a fun, versatile sketch...why not give it a try?!

I am entering my card in the Link Up For Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Challenge.

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Monday, October 7, 2013

Trick or Tweet



Good morning!  I don't know about you, but I love a good sketch to get my card making process going...it just seems to make everything fall into place so much easier.  How about a great sketch to get the week off to a good start?  Here is the latest sketch from From the Heart Stamps:


I switched it up just a bit and made a square card...I really wanted to use the new Bewitchin' Birdbrains image.  Let me tell you, it was really hard to added the "trick or tweet" banner because I had to cover up some of the pink bird!  LOL  I think she is just too cute...I love her pretty pink shade and her glitter eye shadow too!  I had seen a challenge to make a Halloween card and use pink...I certainly couldn't resist playing along, especially after I found the perfect DP in my stash.  (I can't find the challenge now...hmmm....)  For embellishing I've added lots of diecuts and glittery elements.

Image: FTHS Bewitchin' Birdbrains
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Raspberry Fizz and True Black, SU! Summer Sun, The Paper Studio Black Glitter CS, Doodlebug DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart Glitter (purple and yellow), Doodlebug Glitter (pink), PTI Black Button/ Swarovski Flatback Crystal
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Corner Chomper, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Lil' Inker Designs Cloud Dies/MFT Black Licorice Felt, Martha Stewart Bat Punch, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

You can check out the rest of the DT's creations here.  I hope you will give the sketch a go and play along!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

365 Cards: 1 Card Squared
613 Avenue Create: Anything Goes
Card Makin' Mamas: Trick or Treat
Corrosive Challenge: Cute and Creepy
Crazy 4 Challenges: Halloween
Cut It Up: Think Pink
Pile It On: Favorite Color as Main Color

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Friday, October 4, 2013

From the Heart Stamps Blog Hop


Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps Blog Hop.  We are welcoming fall today as well as welcoming some new team members!  (Yay, one of them is me!)

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry.  One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win the image that the designer used.  Additionally, one commenter on the From the Heart Stamps blog will be selected to win a $5 gift voucher to the store!

If you have arrived from Ruza's Blog, you are in the right place; if not you can start at the From the Heart Stamps blog so you won't miss anything.

Here is my project, using Autumn Flower Jar.


Image: FTHS "Autumn Flower Jar"
Ink: Printer, Palette Burnt Umber
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Ruby Red and Garden Green, PTI Dark Chocolate, October Afternoon DP
Embellies: PTI Dark Chocolate Twill, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone. Corner Chomper, MFT Upsey Daisy Die-namics Dies, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Now head over to Dee's Blog to see what she has created.

Thanks for hopping with us today.  The hop will end on Monday, October 7 at 6 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps blog on Wednesday, October 7.

Have fun hopping and good luck!

Angela

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Eeeeekk!!!


Good morning!  It's time for another challenge from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Nick has chosen our challenge...I have to say it was really a tricky one for me!  Are you ready?  The challenge is to use "Autumn Colors", specifically yellow/orange/turquoise.  Let's get to it!

I paired this challenge with the Tuesday Morning Sketches sketch:
The image is colored with pencils and the pumpkin and candy are accented with glitter.  Fluffles has googlie eyes and the mouse's eye is dotted with a black gel pen.  The papers are lightly distressed and I've added a felt cloud and glittery bats for embellishing.

Image: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Summer Sun and Bermuda Bay, Doodlebug DP, The Paper Studio Black Glitter CS
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter (yellow), Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Googlie Eyes (Hobby Lobby)
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Martha Stewart Bat Punch, MFT Die-namics Cloud Dies/Rain Cloud Felt, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

You can check out the rest of the DT's wonderful creations here...I hope you will be inspired to join us!

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafty Cardmakers: Cute and Furry
Created with Love Challenges: Halloween

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Bee Birdie


Hello!  Today is my first post as a member of the Doodle Pantry DT and I'm excited to work with Laurie's images...I especially love the ants, but I find I am really enjoying the birds too!

Today I am sharing a card made with one of the October release sets; "Bee Birdie" features both uncolored and colored images, sentiments, and coordinating papers.  I am working with a colored image today, along with one of the matching papers.  I liked the touch of blue in the wings, so thought I would use that for my card base and accents.  I've done a bit of distressing to some of the panels and added a button and twine for embellishing; there's also a touch of glitter on the wings.

Image: Bee Birdie
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Blueberry Sky and True Black, Doodle Pantry DP
Embellies: PTI Blueberry Sky Button, Devine Twine, Art Glitter in "Angel Dust"
Extras: The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

We would love to have you play along with us!  You may now use any digital image, but ONLY those who use a Doodle Pantry image will receive "Angel Birdie".  One entry per person, please.  There will also be a sale at the Doodle Pantry shop from October 1-7; October images will be 25% off.  "Stocking Ants" is "free with purchase"; it's an adorable set so now is a great time to shop...click here to see the new goodies!

I am also entering my card in the Card Mania: Cute as a Button challenge.

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela              

You're My Cup of Tea


Good morning...I have some fun news to share...I have accepted a position on the Flat Friends DT!  Of course I didn't hesitate when Emma invited me...I am tickled to work with her adorable images!  New challenges are posted on the 1st of the month and you have the month to play along.

This month we have an inspiration challenge; check out the photo:


Isn't she chic?  I love the splash of red!  I decided it would be fun to paper piece "You're My Cup of Tea"...isn't he adorable peering over the edge of the cup?  His head and part of the tea bag are popped up to add dimension.  (As I was fussy cutting those tiny hands, I wondered why I thought it was such a good idea?!  LOL  It was some tricky trimming!)  I love the layout from Fusion...it's clean lines work well with the stripes; I've added a handmade felt flower and leaf stick pins for embellishing.

Image: Flat Friends
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Pure Poppy and True Black, Fancy Pants Designs DP
Embellies: Handmade Felt Flower (PTI Pure Poppy Felt/MFT Royal Rose Die-namics Die/Bella Dot), Maya Road Stick Pins
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's lovely cards...we would love to have you play along too!

I am also entering this card in the Fusion: Sketch + Inspiration Photo challenge.

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela