Jingle Bell Birdbrain Chick

Good morning!  We have a great new sketch for you at From the Heart Stamps, along with an optional twist which is to "Distress Edges".  Check out the sketch:

I've used Faith's newest Birdbrain...I think each new Birdbrain is my favorite!  LOL  He's colored with pencils and I've added glitter to his hat, along with silver glitter to the jingle bells.  I don't always add sentiments, but this sketch was perfect for one, plus the sentiment was too darn cute not to use.  I've embellished simply with twine and a jingle bell.

Image/Sentiment: From the Heart Stamps "Jingle Bell Birdbrain Chick" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper; G.P. 110, CS, PTI Stamper's Select and Pure Poppy CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellies: PTI Twine in Pure Poppy, Make it Christmas Jingle Bell, Martha Stewart "Sterling" Glitter, Art Glitter in "Angel Dust"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  This will be our last sketch challenge for the year, running until January 3rd, but we will be back in January.  To those of you who observe..."Wishing you a Christmas that jingles all the way into the New Year!"

Challenges entered:

Brown Sugar: Anything Goes
Crafty Creations: Happy Holiday
Creative Knockouts: Winged Wonders
My Time to Craft: Last Minute Christmas Makes
Sweet Stampin': Merry Christmas

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Happy Birthday!

Good morning!  It's Oldie But Goodie day at Catch the Bug...I love breaking out those fun images from my stash!  I have a fun, colorful birthday card to share...add cupcakes and sparkle to the mix and you can't go wrong!  The cupcakes are colored with pencils and I've added a touch of glitter to the cherries on top.  I pulled some fun paper from my stash and added some sparkly CS too.  For embellishing I've added some mini brads and a candle tied with twine.

Image: Bugaboo Digital Stamp, Totally Stampalicious Sentiment
Ink: Printer, SU! Close to Cocoa Marker
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, G.P. 110, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS in "Lily White" and "Bon Bon", Bella Blvd. DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart Glitter in "Cherry Popsicle", Spare Parts Brads, PTI Dark Chocolate Baker's Twine, Cake Mate Candle
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...you are sure to be inspired!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Ruby's Rainbow Recipe Challenge

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Silvi has chosen our Recipe Challenge...she would like you to use Twine, Buttons, and Embossing.  Great challenge!

I went with a baby card...buttons and babies seem to go together....  I found a fun sketch from Retro Sketches and went to work; the brown panel is embossed and I've embellished with a stack of buttons tied with twine.  The focal point is a die cut onesie embellished with glitter and mini brads.

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and Dark Chocolate, SU! Pretty in Pink, Canvas Corp. DP
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter, Spare Parts Brads, PTI Dark Chocolate Button/Baker's Twine, Pink Button (stash)
Extras: MFT Onesie Die-namics Die, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Foam Tape

Please check out the challenge details here; we hope you will play along!

Challenges entered:

Die Cuttin' Divas: Make it Girly
Retro Sketches: Sketch
Southern Girls Challenge: Earn Your Stripes
The Crazy Challenge: It's All About the Stripes

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

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              

Christmas Cupcake

I'm back with another Bugaboo challenge card!  Monday's challenge was a color challenge...chocolate, cream, and raspberry...it made me think of sugarplums....  I didn't have a sugarplum image, but I did have a cupcake one so that worked just fine!

The image is colored with pencils and I've mounted it to look like a Polaroid.  I added a bit of Baker's Twine and a button for embellishing.  The sketch is from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge...I loved how clean and simple it is...I did tilt my image panel just for fun!

Image: Bugaboo Stamps
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and Dark Chocolate
Embellies: PTI Raspberry Fizz Button, Baker's Twine
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Summer Fun

Good morning!  We have another fun sketch for you at Tuesday Morning Sketches; this week is a real treat because Stamp Fairy is our sponsor and I love their images.  This one is Herb Summer 1 3...he is so cute...thank you to Gerda!

Herb is colored with pencils and accented with glitter.  His eyes (and the sun) are dotted with a gel pen.  I've cut out part of the popsicle and sun and popped them up...I've also applied a bit of glitter.  I used some cute Doodlebug paper from my stash, along with a button and twine for embellishing.

Image: Stamp Fairy Digital Image
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, G.P. 110, SU! Baja Breeze, Doodlebug DP
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter (Yellow), Martha Stewart Glitter (Cherry Popsicle), PTI Button and Baker's Twine
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will stop on over to the TMS blog to check out the rest of the Stamp Fairy creations!  Why not give the sketch a try and play along?

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Allsorts Challenge Blog: True Blue
Crafts for Eternity: Sweet Tooth
Creative Creations Challenges: For a Child
Digi Darla's Challenges: 3D
Love to Create Challenge: Something for Kids

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Happy Birthday!

Good morning!  It's Tuesday so that means we have a new sketch for you over at Tuesday Morning Sketches.  Our sponsor for the week is Bugaboo...I always love it when they sponsor...had a great time looking for an image to suit the sketch.  Thank you to Bugaboo for this cute cupcake border!

The cuppies are colored with pencils and the cherries have a bit of glitter on them.  I used Doodlebug sugar coated CS for the banner and oval, and embellished it simply with a candle, twine, and tag.  If you look closely, you will see 2 tiny brown brads at the top of the banner.

Image: Bugaboo Digital Stamp, Totally Stampalicious Sentiment
Ink: Printer, SU! Close to Cocoa Marker
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, G.P. 110, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS in "Lily White" and "Bon Bon", Bella Blvd. DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart Glitter in "Cherry Popsicle", Spare Parts Brads, PTI Dark Chocolate Baker's Twine, Cake Mate Candle
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's fun cards using this sketch.  Play along for a chance to win the prize from Bugaboo!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Creative Corner Challenge: Girly Birthday
Dream Valley Challenges: Happy Birthday
Dutch Dare: Birthday Fun
Opus Gluei: Color Challenge (All bright or all pastel---I went with bright.)
Simon Says Stamp: Happy Birthday

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

In The Garden....

Good morning!  Ruby's Rainbow has a new challenge for this next fortnight; our theme "In The  Garden" was chosen by Shaz.  With zero degree temperatures here at the present, this helps me look forward to spring...I am so ready for it!

As I was looking through my stamps for something to work with, I came across Stella and knew I had to ink her up...I love her quirkiness!  Do you like the smudges of dirt on her face?  She's colored with pencils and I've accented her crown and wand with yellow glitter.  The sketch is from Some Odd Girl; I've done a bit of distressing and added a button/twine for embellishing.

Image/Sentiment: Stamping Bella
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Dark Chocolate, and New Leaf, Jillibean Soup DP
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter, PTI Hibiscus Burst Button/Dark Chocolate Baker's Twine
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, MFT Large Scallop Die-namics Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the creations the girls have made...I would love to see your take on "In The Garden" too!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Crafty Cardmakers: Blooming Images
Ink it Pink: In The Garden
My Crafty Spot: Flowers
Paper Playtime: Use a Sentiment
Polkadoodles: Shabby Chic

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Canary Love

Good morning!  It's time for another challenge from the Forever Friends Monthly Team.  For this challenge we would like to see an animal/bird/butterfly (you don't have to include all three) on your card.

The Forever Friends Favorite winner will win two digis of their choice from Saturated Canary.  Remember, to be in the running for this you must use a Forever Friends product on your card.

The Randomly Selected Winner will receive a prize package from Joanna Sheen, including:

1 tin of water colour crayons
1 stamp set-vintage babies
1 stamp set-DIY
1 stamp set-Fairy
1 stamps set-Clock

See prize package below: 

Krista, from Saturated Canary let us pick an image to use...thank you, Krista!  I really had a hard time choosing, because I love her amazing images!  I choose "Canary Love" and I will admit that next came a good case of "coloring anxiety"!  LOL

The image is colored with pencils and I accented the red heart with a touch of subtle glitter.  I kept the layout simple...just distressed the papers and added a ribbon, felt heart, button/twine, and stickpins for embellishment.

Image: Saturated Canary "Canary Love" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Blueberry Sky, and Pure Poppy, Simple Stories DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, PTI Pure Poppy Twill, Red Felt Heart (Hobby Lobby), PTI Blueberry Sky Button/Pure Poppy Twill, Maya Road Stickpins
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 creations...their cards are amazing!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge: Gingham or Checks
Card Makin' Mamas: I'm In The Mood For Love
Celebrate the Occasion: Valentine Card with Ribbon
Corrosive Challenge: Hearts and Flowers
Crafty Cardmakers: Vintage Love
Creative Moments: Buttons and Bows/Anything Goes
Digital Tuesday Challenge: Hearts
Divas By Design: Winged Things
Fab 'n' Funky: Valentines or Hearts
Make It Monday: Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp: Have a Heart
Top Tip Tuesday: Let Me Call You Sweetheart (see tip below)

Tips and Tricks: Even if you are having "coloring anxiety", just go for it!  I am not the greatest at coloring, and I dreaded coloring this beautiful image.  I decided to just sit down, get busy, and enjoy the process.  After all, it's just paper and you can always try again.  You know what?  It turned out to be relaxing and fun!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Love

Good morning!  It's time for another challenge from the girls at Ruby's Rainbow; this fortnight Susie would like to see Valentines!

The fun image is colored with pencils and double matted.  I had DP layed out, but decided that I liked the plain red CS better so it turned out CAS.  I embellished simply with a felt heart, button, and twine.

Image: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Pure Poppy, and Dark Chocolate
Embellies: Red Felt Heart (Hobby Lobby), PTI Dark Chocolate Button/Pure Poppy Twine
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the Valentines to gain a bit of inspiration...why not play along?

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

City Crafter Challenge Blog: Forever Mine (use hearts)
Creative Creations Challenges: Keep it Simple
Fashionista Challenge: Red

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Santa Chick

Good Friday morning!  The weekend is almost here!  I'll be spending my weekend doing all things Christmas...baking, finish the shopping, wrapping....  How about you...what will you be doing?

I took some time out to make a card just for fun and relaxation...I picked a few challenges to participate in and used an old stand-by...a Stampendous Calendar Chick.  She's (or he) is colored with pencils and accented with glitter.  I used a PTI tag die and added twill and twine for embellishing.  I used Try Stampin' on Tuesday's sketch...it was a fun one...I will be using it again!


Image: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Pure Poppy, Doodlebug DP and Sugar Coated CS
Embellies: Martha Stewart Glitter in "Candy Apple", "Sour Apple", and "Sugar Cube", PTI Pure Poppy Twill and Twine
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, PTI "Tag Sale #3" Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Crafting For All Seasons: Green and Red with Glitter/Sparkle
Craft Your Passion: Recipe---3 DP, Ribbon or Twine, Circular Shape
Incy Wincy Designs: Christmas---Holly or Mistletoe
Penny's Paper Crafty: Merry Christmas
Sweet Stampin Christmas: Anything Goes
Try Stampin' On Tuesday: Sketch
Twisted Tuesday: Tags and Smiles (Twist is to use something that makes you smile...Stampendous Calendar Chick)

Thanks for stopping by today; enjoy your weekend!

Angela

Happy Fall

Good morning!  I'm back with another fun sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches; Theresa has designed our sketch for this week...I like the corner element, so many possibilities!  Our sponsor this week is Meljen's Designs and they let me pick this yummy Autumn Candy Apple to work with... thank you!  There are a lot of really darling images to work with...check them out!

I love Granny's Smith apples, so I wanted my card to be primarily green...I added a bit of caramel and some red for contrast.  The image is colored with pencils and the panel is popped up.  I was trying to figure out what to put in the upper left corner and then remembered my stash of alphabet beads...perfect!

Image: Meljen's Designs Digi Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI New Leaf, SU! Creamy Caramel, and Ruby Red, Imaginisce DP
Embellies: PTI Pure Poppy Baker's Twine, Alphabet Beads (Hobby Lobby)
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will head on over to the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog to see what the rest of the DT has created...it's a fun sketch...play along!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge: Polka Dots/Spots
DRS Designs: Autumn Greetings
Inky Impressions: Fall/Halloween
Pause, Dream, Enjoy Challenges: Candy
Scrappy Frogs: Fall/Halloween
Take the Pixie Challenge: Give Us Some Candy

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

You're #1 in my book.

Good morning!  It's Tuesday, so that means we have another challenge from Tuesday Morning 
Sketches...actually we have not 1 sketch, but 4.  This week you may take your pick of an "oldie but goodie"!  Our sponsor for the week is The Stamping Boutique and here are the sketches you have to choose from.

I went with a back-to-school theme again this week.  My daughter started high school yesterday and my son starts middle school today...I can't believe my babies are that old!  Time marches forward so quickly....

I went with a Stampendous Calendar Chick and paired her with some Fancy Pants Designs papers (love them!).  The image is colored with pencils, I did a bit of layering and embellished with Bella Dots and some Baker's Twine.  Sentiment is from PTI.


Image: Stampendous
Sentiment: PTI "Way To Go, Kiddo!"Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Aqua Mist, Dark Chocolate, and Pure Poppy, Fancy Pants Designs DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Embellies: Bella Dots, PTI Dark Chocolate Baker's Twine
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Please head on over to TMS to check out the rest of the DT's eye candy...I can't wait to see which sketch each of them chose!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog: Sentiment Must Include a Number
Blogger's Challenge: Back to School
Craft Your Passion: Power of Three (3 Bella Dots in 2 corners)
Created With Love Challenges: Three of a Kind (3 Bella Dots in 2 corners)
Creative Belli Challenge: Things With Wings
Cute Card Thursday: Back to School
Fashionista Challenge: Card for a Child
Lexi's Creations: Back to School or College
Make it Monday: Anything Goes
My Sheri Crafts: Back to School
Raise the Bar: Back to School
Simon Says Stamp and Show: No Rules
Simply Create Too: Back to School
Whoopsie Daisy: Include a Sentiment

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Anything But a Card....

Good morning!  It's time for another challenge from Ruby's Rainbow; this fortnight my teamie Jackie has chosen "Anything But a Card".  Sounds interesting, right?  The possibilities are endless!

At first I wasn't sure what to do, but I happened to find some fun little tin pails at Target's Dollar Spot.  I bought a few to have on hand and decided to embellish one and make a tag to match for our challenge.  It will be good to have on hand when a birthday party pops up.  The bucket could hold candy, nail polish, a gift card or all three!  LOL

I colored my little chick with pencils and cut her out with Nestabilities.  The tag is cut with a PTI die and I used Jen del Muro's July SFYTT for my layout.  I added a bit of ribbon, Baker's Twine and some brads.  The image panel is popped up.  For the pail, I picked assorted coordinating ribbons and tied them onto the handle.

Image: Stampendous Calendar Chick
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and American Crafts DP
Embellies: Assorted Ribbons, PTI Dark Chocolate Baker's Twine, Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, PTI Tag Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will head on over to Ruby's Rainbow to see what the rest of the DT created for this challenge...I would love to see your "Anything But a Card" too!

I am also entering my project in the following challenges:

Die Cuttin Divas: Anything Goes
Top Tip Tuesday: Focus on the Ribbon
Twisted Tuesday Challenges: Free For All

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Ruby's Rainbow: Cute Animal Challenge

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from the Ruby's Rainbow ladies...it is my turn to pick the challenge for this fortnight...yay me!  I choose "Cute Animals"...of course I was thinking of Changito!

I just received this stamp recently.  When I went to the Stampendous site, I noticed that they didn't have many Changito stamps available at all...I only found 2!  I also noticed that they are drawn a bit differently...the lines are a bit feathered.  Hmmm, I am really hoping that they aren't fazing Changito out!

My image is colored with pencils and I used the Mojo Monday sketch.  I had some fun tropical papers in my stash and used some twine and a hibiscus diecut for embellishing.

Image: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, PTI Chai, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Kraft, Vintage Cream, and Dark Chocolate, SU! Poppy Parade, Making Memories DP
Embellies: PTI Baker's Twine, Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Doodlebug Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT "Hibiscus" Die-namics, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will head on over to Ruby's Rainbow to check out the rest of the DT's "cute animal" cards...I'd love to see what you make too!

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Clearly Inspired: Some Like It Hot
Crafty Calendar Challenge: Fun In The Sun (option of sparkle)
Make It Monday: Anything Goes
Mojo Monday: Sketch
My Time To Craft: Make It Wet
Papertake Weekly: All Things Girlie
Oldie But A Goodie Challenge: Flower Power (DP 2+ yearls old)

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

TMS#155

Good morning; I'm back with another sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches.  This week I went with a fun image from Bugaboo that I've had in my stash...I was in the mood to make baby cards...I love making them!

The image is colored with pencils and I've accented the card with buttons/twine.  I have to tell you, picking out buttons is never an easy process for me...I have to dump them all out, sort through them, etc.  Do any of you do this?  Anyway, I had fun picking these out...not so much fun threading the twine though....  LOL

Image/Sentiment: Bugaboo Stamps
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, SU! Ruby Red, DP (unsure, it was a scrap)
Embellies: PTI Buttons and Baker's Twine
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will head on over to the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog to check out the rest of the DT's creations.  What will you create with this week's sketch?

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Make It Monday: Anything Goes
Sarah Hurley Challenges: Buttons
The Squirrel And The Fox: Kids or Babies
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge: Use Up Your Stash (really old scrap of DP, and buttons...I have a lot of those!)

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Happy 4th...from Margaret!

Good morning!  I was the lucky winner of the Bugaboo sketch challenge and my prize was 10 digital stamps...woo hoo!  Oh my gosh, I had so much fun picking them out!  I love Margaret, and Stella, and Gus....  I just had to work with one of them right away.  Since the 4th is right around the corner, I went with Margaret Calendar Month July.  Is she a hot tamale or what?  I'm loving her lipstick!

Margaret is colored with pencils and all of the white stars have some sparkly glitter...nice and festive!  I used some Doodlebug DP that I have had in my stash for years, added some ribbon and twine, along with another glittery star and a button.  The sketch is from Seems a Little Sketchy; I thought it was perfect for Margaret!

Image: Bugaboo Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Blueberry Sky, Enchanted Evening, and Pure Poppy, Doodlebug DP
Embellies: Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", PTI Blueberry Sky Grosgrain Ribbon, The Twinery Twine, PTI Enchanted Evening Button
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, EK Success Star Punch, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Card Makin' Mamas: Red, White, and Blue
Catch the Bug Challenge Blog: Use Twine, Buttons, and a Sentiment
Crafty Sentiments: Red, White, and Blue
Gingerloft Challenge: Red, White, and Blue
House of Gilli: Red, White, and Blue 
Loves Rubberstamps: Red, White, and Blue
Make it Monday: Anything Goes
Paper Pretties: Independence Day Inspiration
Pile it On: Make Your Own Embellishment
Tip Top Tuesday: Independence Day or Stars and Stripes
Totally Stampalicious: Red and White and ?
Use It Tuesdays: Be Patriotic! (I used Doodlebug DP that has been in my stash for years!)

My TIP (for Tip Top Tuesday) is:  Make what you like and don't second guess yourself!  My husband told me there was way too much going on with this one, but that's okay...we all have different tastes.  Create and enjoy the process!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

TMS#145

Good Tuesday morning!  It's time for another fun sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches; our sponsor for the week is StampingScrapping.

I decided to pair Fluffles with some bold and bright colors.  I don't know about you, but I'm ready for some pretty, bright colors after all the rain and dreary weather we've been having.  Bring on the sunshine!  The image is colored with pencils and the flower is accented with a bit of glitter.  The image panel is adhered with dimensionals, and I added some Bella Dots, ribbon and twine for embellishing.

Image: Stampendous
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Dark Chocolate, SU! Daffodil Delight, Jillibean Soup DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Embellies: Bella Dots, PTI Harvest Gold Grosgrain Ribbon and Dark Chocolate Baker's Twine
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Dimensionals

I hope you'll hop on over to the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog to check out the rest of the DT's creation
s.  Why not play along yourself for a chance to win a prize from StampingScrapping?
I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

By the Cute and Girly: Spring Is In The Air
Craft Us Crazy: Favorite Stamp Company
Desert Island Crafter's Challenge: Choose 3 (2. die cut shapes, 4. bright colours, 5. twine)
Dutch Dare Card Challenge: Spring has Sprung
Emergency Crafters: Bold and Bright
Forever Friends Stamping Challenge: Spring (must include and animal)
Freshly Brewed Challenges: Tic Tac Toe (die cuts, twine, flowers) 
I Brake for Challenges: Floral
Stampin for the Weekend: 4 or More Layers
Sweet Stampin': 4 Legged Friends

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