Snowy Mittens

Good morning!  I have a card to share using this week's From the Heart Stamps sketch...there are still a few days left in the challenge, so I hope you will play along.  One random winner will win a $5 voucher, and all who enter will win a $1 voucher to the store.  Here's the sketch:

Isn't it a great one?  Get busy!

I had some great paper in my stash that's very textured, so I thought it would be fun to paper piece the mittens.  Don't ask my why, but I thought it would be fun to get out the acrylic paint and glitter...I will say I did have fun, but made quite the mess.  LOL  Loose glitter is so much messier, in the winter, when the air is so dry...static cling!  Anyway, I painted and sprinkled to my heart's content.  I finished the card with some snowflakes embellished with Swarovski flatback crystals

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Mitten"
Ink: Printer, SU! Black Marker
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! CS (discontinued-not sure of color), Fancy Pants Designs DP
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Ruby"
Extras: Corner Chomper, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT "Let it Snowflake" Die-namics, Foam Tape

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Die Cuttin' Divas: Winter Fun
Glitter n' Sparkle: Bling it Up
Kaboodle Doodles: Baby it's Cold Outside
Melonheadz Friends: Winter Fun
Whoopsi Daisy: Bling and Sparkle

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

All my love

Hello again; we have a new challenge for you from Tuesday Morning Sketches; this week Jenee has chosen a great sketch!

I went with a fun pre-colored image from Doodle Pantry that coordinated with some papers in my stash; I've put my Spellbinder's dies to good use and embellished with ribbon, glitter, and Bella Dots.

Image/Sentiment: Doodle Pantry Tree Glee
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Dark Chocolate and Hibiscus Burst, Bo Bunny DP
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Pink Smoothie", PTI Hibiscus Burst Grosgrain Ribbon/Dark Chocolate Twill, Bella Dots
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots 

You can check out the sketch and challenge details HERE, along with a bit of inspiration.

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Hiding in My Craft Room: For a Loved One
Opus Gluei: Trees
Simply Create Too: Valentine's Day or Use Hearts

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

1 Ribbon, 2 Papers, 3 Pearls/Gems

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you at Creative Card Crew; this one is a recipe challenge and our sponsor is Aurora Wings.

I new right away that I wanted to work with this image...she is so pretty!  She's colored with pencils, the papers are lightly distressed, and I've embellished with ribbon and 3 blue pearl brads.  The layout is from Sketch Saturday.

Image: Aurora Wings Elf with Poppy Bloom Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Sahara Sand, PTI True Black, Christy Tomlinson DP
Embellies: My Mind's Eye Brads, Black Grosgrain Ribbon (my stash)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

You can check out the rest of the DT's creations and challenge details HERE; we'd love to have you play along with our 1,2,3 challenge!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Crafting For All Seasons: For the Girls
Paper Crafting Journey: Vintage, Distressed, or Shabby Chic

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Nurse Dottie

Good morning!  It's time for Bugaboo's new Stella Says Sketch challenge...it's a great sketch and I went with Dottie Nurse...she cracks me up!  Yes, I am a nurse...no, I do not dress like that...those heels just wouldn't do!  LOL

Dottie is colored with pencils and I used some fun paper that has been in my stash for a loooong time; I rounded the corners on the DP for a bit of interest and added some bling to dress it up a bit.

Image: Bugaboo Dottie Nurse Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer'Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Bordering Blue, PTI Pure Poppy, Frances Meyer DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart Bling
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Corner Chomper, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots

Here is our sketch:

You can check out the rest of the DT's cards HERE; remember you have 2 weeks to play along for a chance to win some Bugaboo images.

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Bastel-Traum: Get Well Soon
Charisma Cardz: It's a Boy Thing
Digi Sketch Challenge: One For the Men
Ooh la la Creations: A Man Card
Totally Papercrafts: One For the Boys

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

happy birthday to ewe!

Good morning!  Have you been playing along with Bugaboo's 4th Birthday celebration?  I sure hope so; there are some GREAT prizes up for grabs!  Wednesday is Humor Me Wednesday so we would like to see a funny birthday creation.

I thought this image was a hoot, so it was an easy choice for this challenge.  It's colored with pencils and I've done some simple layering and embellished with a twine-tied button.  This is attached to a simple, handmade birthday box with a surprise inside:

Moolah!  What young person doesn't appreciate some of that? (I will be saving this for my son's birthday.)  I printed a cute poem embellished with some DP corners for one side and for the other I rolled some bills, tied them with twine, and used just a touch of taperunner to hold them in place (they are easy to remove).  Voila'...card and gift all in one easy package!

Image: Bugaboo "Make it Snappy-Birthday Ewe" Digital Stamp 
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Pure Poppy and Dark Chocolate, Doodlebug DP
Embellies: PTI Dark Chocolate Button/Pure Poppy Baker's Twine
Extras: Scor-Pal, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out what the rest of the team has created to tickle your funny bone.

I am also entering my project in the following challenges:

Crafting From the Heart: Anything Goes/Fancy Folds
Crafts 4 Eternity: Fancy Folds
Deep Ocean Challenge: Birthdays
Lexi's Creations: Fancy Folds

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

i {heart} u

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Helen has chosen our challenge and she would like to see you use a doily on your card.  Let's get to it!

This simple card took me forever to make; I almost threw in the towel a couple of times, but since I didn't want to waste the paper I kept plugging away!  LOL  Why is clean and simple so hard?  I have done no stamping on this card, but I did put my dies to work...doily, flower, heart, alphabet.  For embellishing, I made a felt flower and used some cool zebra print bling (I couldn't resist buying it..I LOVE animal print!) that has been in my stash just waiting for it's moment to shine!

Ink: SU! Black Marker
Paper: SU! Melon Mambo, The Paper Studio Black Glitter CS, Echo Park DP
Embellies: Spare Parts Bling
Extras: Corner Chomper, PTI Doily Details Die A and Block Alphabet, MFT Rolled Flower Die-namics Die/PTI Raspberry Fizz Felt, Verve From the Heart Die

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's doily creations...they are sure to inspire you...we hope you will play along!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

My Time to Craft: All About the Love
Sentimental Sundays: More Than 3 Layers
Try it on Tuesday: Celebrations

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Need a hug?

Good morning sketch fans!  So sorry my post is up a bit late; I put in a 14 hour day yesterday and then had a treacherous drive home.  It is cold, cold, cold here!  I found my car coated with ice, which took awhile to clean...by the time I was done, my fingers were numb.  Then I hit the icy road for home and had to deal with blowing snow as well.  I was a bit into the drive and decided maybe it wasn't such a good idea, but had to keep going.  I was trying to keep pace with the semi in front of me so I wouldn't loose sight of his tail lights but was afraid to drive as fast as he was.  I finally made it to town and ran into the worst white-out of the trip...there is an open field...not good!  After showering and talking to hubby and the kids, I sat down...and fell asleep!  What a day!

Back to this week's Tuesday Morning Sketches sketch....  Debbie has chosen our sketch and Doodle Pantry is our sponsor.  I went with Vintage Bear and shabbied my card up a bit...I really do like using my distressing tool...there's just something fun about it!  LOL  I embellished simply with Swarovski flatbacks and a button.

Image/Sentiment: Doodle Pantry Vintage Bear
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Raspberry Fizz and Smokey Shadow, Echo Park DP
Embellies: PTI Raspberry Fizz Button, Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Black Diamond", Gray Grosgrain Ribbon (my stash)
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

You can check out the rest of the DT's creations HERE, along with the challenge details...I hope you'll give the sketch a try!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Happy Mail

Good morning!  It's time for From the Heart Stamps new sketch challenge...and it's a good one...check it out!

I love the paper pieced background...it's so fun and a great chance to use some pretty DPs.  I went with a Valentine image and colored it with pencils.  Since the background is so busy, I embellished simply with mesh ribbon and a button.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Happy Mail"
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P 110, SU! Bermuda Bay and Ruby Red, TCP Studios DP
Embellies: The Paper Studio Mesh Ribbon, PTI Button/DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots

I hope you will give the sketch a try; remember, one lucky winner will receive a $5 gift voucher to the shop and all who enter will receive a $1 gift voucher.  Also, there are a couple of new stamps in the shop...and a free one...you can see them HERE.

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

My Time to Craft: All About the Love
Really Reasonable Ribbon: Valentine's Day/Love and Ribbon
Simply Create Too: Valentine's Day or Use Hearts

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Bugaboo's 4th Birthday Blog Hop

Good morning; so glad you have joined us to celebrate Bugaboo's 4th birthday!  Today's Tic-Tac-Toe challenge marks the start of our fun filled celebration; we hope you will both hop along and play along for a chance to win some great prizes.  You should have arrived here from Min's blog; if not, you may want to start at Bugaboo's Catch the Bug blog so you don't miss anything.

Here is the card I have created:

Birthdays, bright colors, glitter, bling, and Stella...what could be better?  I've played the bottom row...Bugaboo Image-Cupcake-Scallop...plus there's also Cake and Bling.

Image: Bugaboo "Stella Birthday-life of the party" Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Winter Wisteria and Dark Chocolate, Doodlebug DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Smoked Topaz"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots

Your next stop is Billie's blog.

You can check out the challenge details HERE, along with the fabulous prize details.  One lucky commenter on my blog will win the image I've used today!  Sounds good, right?  Now get hopping!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Hanna and Friends: Sketch
Little Red Wagon: Inspired by Orchid
Stampin' for the Weekend: Happy Birthday

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Life Happens Over Coffee

Good morning; I'm back with a new challenge from Tuesday Morning Sketches!  This week Jessi has chosen her favorite sketch from last year and she is also our sponsor; it's also a judged challenge, so there is the additional twist of "Tone on Tone/Monochromatic".  Guess what you'll be playing for?  Jessi's amazing crocheted mats...in Valentine colors!  I am guessing you will want to play along (wink)!

I've made a shabby chic style card today...I thought it would go perfectly with the crocheted mat; I've done some distressing and paper piecing, then embellished with a flower and some mini brads.  Sometimes it's fun to go grubby!

Image/Sentiment: Verve "Better With You"
Ink: Palette Burnt Umber
Paper: SU! Blushing Bride, PTI Dark Chocolate, My Mind's Eye DP
Embellies: Prima Flower, Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Crochet Mat by Jessi Fogan, EK Success 3D Dots

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Artistic Inspirations: Anything Goes/Feminine
Incy Wincy Designs: Add Texture

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Sundae Sweeties

Good morning!  Creative Card Crew is back with a new challenge to kick off 2014; for this fortnight Kenny K is our sponsor and we have a sketch for you.  Here's our sketch:

I snagged this adorable freebie from his site, colored it with pencils, and accented it with glitter.  I paired it with some fun Valentine DP from my stash and added some Bella Dots for embellishing.

Image: Kenny K. Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Fine Linen and Dark Chocolate,
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Bella Dots
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots

You can check out the rest of the DT's creations here.  We hope you will play along for a chance to win a prize from Kenny K.!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Consciousness

Good morning!  It's time for a new "Stella Says "Sketch" challenge; along with a new challenge, the sketches have a new, updated look.

What do you think?  Pink and animal print...I love it!

I went with Gus today...he always puts a smile on my face...and colored him with pencils.  I've embellished the card with banners, die cut stars, and brads.

Image: Bugaboo Gus Tidbits-Consciousness
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Baja Breeze and Cherry Cobbler, Bella BLVD DP
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT "Stacking Stars" Die-namics Dies, EK Success 3D Dots

Check out the DT's creations to gain a bit of inspiration, then play along for the chance to win some Bugaboo images!

I am also entering my card in the following challenge:

The Crazy Challenge: Cards for Men

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Frosty the Snowman

Good morning!  The ladies at Ruby's Rainbow have a new challenge; for this fortnight, Shaz has chosen "Film or Song Title" for our theme.  Bet you know what I picked, right?

That's right, "Frosty the Snowman"!  I have used some of the contents from a card kit sent to me by my Secret Sister, Jessica.  Isn't the snowman image darling?  I couldn't resist using him for this challenge!  Also, if you look carefully, you will see the music on the DP.  The image is colored with pencils and I've accented it with 2 kinds of glitter along with a black gel pen.  The sketch is from Sketch Saturday; I've used a die from The Cat's Pajamas, a bit of vellum, some twill, and mini brads for embellishing.

Image: MFT Pure Innocence Happy Heart Snowman
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Pure Poppy, SU! Buckeroo Blue, Unknown DP, The Paper Studio Vellum
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Spare Parts Brads, PTI Pure Poppy Twill
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, The Cat's Pajamas Snowflake Lace Paper Die, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots

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

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge: Something New (new stamp set)
Fan-tastic Tuesday: Anything Goes (must be square)
Shopping Our Stash: Use Something New (new stamp set)
Tuesday Throwdown: Snowman Fun

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

I Heart You

I'm back with a new challenge from Tuesday Morning Sketches.  To kick off the new year, we are having each designer pick a sketch for the first 7 challenges.  Since my name starts with "A",  I am up first!  I chose Sketch #190 from March 19th of last year.  I love that you can dress it up or down!

I decided to go clean and simple and used a new set from Doodle Pantry called Loving Critters. I printed a pre-colored image and some matching DP and went to work.  The image is die cut and mounted, then accented with glitter.  The banners are secured with red brads.

Image: Doodle Pantry "Loving Critters"

Ink: Printer

Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Pure Poppy, Doodle Pantry Digital DP

Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter

Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots

Do you ever get done with a project and think, "That just isn't right?"  Here's a peek at my first try...I decided the white card base just didn't work.  Isn't it amazing what a difference a little color makes?

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations and challenge details, then play along!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Send a Smile 4 Kids: Valentines 4 Kids
The Crafter's Cafe: Animal Friends
Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Happy Birthday, Chick!

Good morning!  I hope the winter weather hasn't hit too hard and that you're staying warm!  It is frigid here...no school today, so we'll be having some fun at home.  Does "Mom, I'm bored!" count as fun?  LOL

After a short holiday break, we are back with a new sketch at From the Heart Stamps...it's a fun one, so I hope you will give it a try!

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It's the birth of a new year, so I decided to make a birthday card and went with Birdbrain Balloon.  I think maybe she's had too much cake!  How do I know?  That's what I look like when I've had too many cupcakes!  LOL  She's colored with pencils, and I've given her a bit of sparkly eye shadow along with a sparkly balloon.  I pulled some of my favorite papers from my stash (I've had them forever...I ration them!) and done some layering and embellished with some twill and a bunch of colorful buttons; yes, I do love buttons!  I like how bright and cheery this one turned out.

Image: From the Heart Stamps Birdbrain Balloon
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Bermuda Bay, PTI Dark Chocolate, Bella BLVD DP
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, PTI Buttons/DMC Floss, PTI Dark Chocolate Twill
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestablities, EK Success 3D Dots

I hope you will check out the team's creations...there is an amazing line-up and they will surely inspire you to play along!  Don't forget that 1 lucky winner will receive a $5 voucher for Faith's store and all who enter will get $1 to spend.  What are you waiting for?  Get busy!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

A Little Bit Crafty: Celebrate
Challenges 4 Everybody: Anything Goes
Charisma Cardz: Birthdays
Crafty Calendar: Let's Celebrate
Creative Knockouts: All That Glitters
Glitter n Sparkle: Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesdays: Party
Stamping Sensations: Ribbon, Buttons, and Bows (any or all of these elements)

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

From the Heart Stamps Blog Hop

Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps Blog Hop...January brings cold weather, so we are showcasing winter themed cards today!  I am so happy that you will be hopping along with us!  As you visit each blog, please leave a comment on the entry.  One random commenter on each blog will be selected to win the image that the designer has used on their card; in addition, 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 Stephanie's blog, you are in the right place; if not, you can start at the From the Heart Stamps blog so that you don't miss anything.

Here is my project, using "Winter Dog Walk".

The image is colored with pencils and I've paper pieced the dog's collar and leash.  There are touches of glitter too...gotta love the glitter even though it is a mess in the winter with the dry air and static cling!  LOL  I've added some ribbon and a layered (glittered!) snowflake for embellishing.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Winter Dog Walk"
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Pink Pirouette and Melon Mambo, October Afternoon DP
Embellies: SU! Melon Mambo Grosgrain Ribbon, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Art Glitter in "Polar Bear"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone,  MFT  Die-namics (snowflakes), Spellbinder's Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots

Now head over to Dee's blog to see her beautiful creation.

Thank you for hopping with us today!  The hop will end Monday, January 6th at 6 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted Wednesday, January 8th at the From the Heart Stamps blog.  Stay warm and good luck!

Angela

Oldie But Goodie

Good morning!  I've got some news and a card to share this morning; this is my first post as a member of the Bugaboo Design Team...pinch me, please!  I love Bugaboo's images, so I was thrilled when I was offered the opportunity.

It's Oldie But Goodie Thursday and my card features Ruby Tidbits-Overdrawn.  "What do you mean I'm overdrawn?  I still have checks left!"  I have to say that I love her cheeky approach to shopping!  Ruby is colored with pencils and I've added some glitter to her shopping bags and earrings.  The buttons on her shoes are dotted with a black gel pen.  I selected some patterns from a pad of DP and pieced them together for the background, which is attached with brads.

Image: Bugaboo Stamps
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Pretty in Pink, PTI True Black, Pink Paislee DP
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Polar Bear", Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations on the Bugaboo blog.

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

ABC Challenges: "C" is for Colorful
Digi Galore: Girly
Natalie and Amy's Challenge: One For the Girlies

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

I got your back

Hello there; it's time for Doodle Pantry's January release!  Laurie has released 31 (yes, 31!) new items, so be sure you visit the shop to take a peek and shop.  It was hard to choose a set for today's card, there are so many cute new sets...I'll be posting more creations throughout the month, so stay tuned!

I'm working with a fun set called Silly Critters...there are some adorable animals included, along with sentiments and digi papers.  I thought the turtle was so cute...then I remembered that I had some cute ladybug buttons that would work well with the image (I just cut the shank off).  I went clean and simple to let the image shine; I just combined the image with the coordinating sentiment, added some ribbon and embellished the image panel with die cut circles and the buttons.

Image/Sentiment: Doodle Pantry Digis
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI New Leaf and True Black
Embellies: Favorite Findings Buttons, SU! Black Grosgrain Ribbon
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities

You can check out the January items here.  Also, you can shop and save 40% until January 3rd...why not ad a few goodies to your cart?  Check out the details are here.

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Happy New Year

Good morning and Happy New Year!  I hope you have had a wonderful holiday season and may the New Year be your best ever!

We have a new challenge for you at Flat Friends...Anything Goes!  I couldn't resist using one of Emma's new New Year digis...she is so pretty!

The image is colored with pencils and I've added a coating of crystal fine glitter to her gown; it has a lovely subtle sparkle.  I've used some fun animal print DP and embellished with a handmade felt flower and gem.

Image: Flat Friends Digi Stamp
Ink: Computer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Bermuda Bay, PTI True Black, Heidi Swapp DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, The Paper Studio Gem
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, MFT Rolled Rose Die-namics Die/PTI True Black Felt, EK Success 3D Dots

You can check out the rest of the DT's creations and challenge details here.  We look forward to seeing your creation; you have 1 month to play along and although we would love to see a Flat Friends image, you may use any image.  So get your craft on for a chance to win some of Emma's darling images!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

A Little Bit Crafty: Celebrate
Card Mania Challenges: Happy New Year
Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards: New Beginnings
C.R.A.F.T.: New Year/New Beginnings/New Baby
Creative Craft Challenges2: Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesdays: Party
The Crazy Challenge: Celebrate the New Year
Twisted Tuesday: New Beginnings, w/ Twist of Use Something New (new Heidi Swapp DP)
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge: Show Us Celebrations

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela