Lucky Charms

Good (early) morning!  We have a new challenge for you at Creative Card Crew; for this fortnight our theme is "Lucky Charms" and our sponsors are:

I love the image I'm working with today...thank you Delicious Doodles!  The image is colored with pencils; I thought it would be fun to just color the baby, then I decided to add a bit of make-up to the mother as well.  The sketch is from Sketch Saturday; for embellishing I've added some ribbon and a charm.

Image: Delicious Doodles Digital Image

Ink: Printer

Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Marina Mist and Garden Green, The Paper Studio DP

Embellies: Watch Us Charm, Satin Ribbon (stash) 

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

You can check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  We do hope you will play along!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Fairy Tale Challenges: Baby

Robyn's Fetish: Cards For a Young Boy

Sketch Saturday: Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

KISS

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you at Creative Card Crew; for this fortnight our sponsors are Marianne Designs and QKR Stampede...that's right, 2 sponsors and 2 prizes!  The theme is KISS...Keep It Simple & Sweet.

Thank you for QKR Stampede for the darling image...I love those dainty roses.  The image is colored with pencils and I've used a die cut sentiment...this gift enclosure fits in a 2 1/2 x 4 envelope...it's tiny!

Image: QKR Stampede
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, Bazzill Bling
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, QuicKutz Die

You can check out the DT's creations HERE, along with the challenge details...we hope you will play along!

I am entering my gift enclosure in the Love to Scrap: Who Loves Ya Baby? (use the word love) challenge.

Thanks 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

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

Hoppy Christmas

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from both the Creative Card Crew and Tuesday Morning Sketches...the challenge theme for both blogs is "Anything Goes" so I thought I would do 1 post since time is a bit short during the holidays.

I've used a From the Heart Stamps image called Hoppy Christmas...I fell in love with this one the first time I saw it!  The adorable spotted frog is colored with pencils and I've added some super sparkly glitter to his Santa hat and heart, along with some subtle glitter to his green spots.  For the rest of the card, I went monochromatic to keep the focus on the image.

Image: From the Heart Stamps Hoppy Christmas
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Pure Poppy
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Polar Bear" and "Pink Smoothie", Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, PTI Pure Poppy Button/DMC Floss, PTI Pure Poppy Twill
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots

The Creative Card Crew challenge will run for 3 weeks; you can check out the challenge details here.

The Tuesday Morning Sketches challenge will run for 2 weeks; you can check out the challenge details here.

Merry Christmas to you!

Angela

Sweet Treats

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from the Creative Card Crew; for this fortnight we would like to see "Sweet Treats".  Mmmm, sounds good!

I went with a cute Stampendous image from my stash.  She is colored with markers and pencils, and I've added a few touches of glitter...the gingerbread men, her apron, and oven mitts.  For embellishing I've added some mini cookie cutters and brads.

Image/Sentiment: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Tempting Turquoise, Kaisercraft DP
Embellies: Dress It Up Cookie Cutters, Spare Parts Brads, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter (gingerbread men), Art Glitter in "Polar Bear (girl's outfit)
Extras: Spectrum Markers, Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots

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

I am also entering my card in Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge: For a Child 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

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

Snowy Christmas

Hello!  It was a busy week/weekend; between work, Homecoming activities, the dance, and cupcakes I didn't seem to get much accomplished.  We sure did have lots of fun though!

I combined the Creative Card Crew Christmas Challenge with Tuesday Morning Sketches sketch.  Our Sponsor for Tuesday Morning Sketches is Raisin Boat...they sent me an adorable set called Snow Animals.  It was a fun set to work with...thank you Raisin Boat!

I started by stamping the center panel with trees and "snow".  The Santa Snow Bird was colored with pencils, glittered up, and mounted on some die cuts.  The papers are lightly distressed, and I've added ribbon and a glittery, layered snowflake for embellishing.

Image: Raisin Boat
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Palette Burnt Umber, SU! Soft Sky
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Dark Chocolate, and Pure Poppy, The Paper Studio DP
Embellies: PTI Vintage Cream Grosgrain Ribbon, SU! Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Art Glitter in "Polar Bear", PTI Button
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT "Let it Snowflake" Die-namics Dies, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will stop over to check out the DT cards and details for Creative Card Crew's Christmas Challenge here.

You can check out Tuesday Morning Sketches sketch here, along with the DT samples.

I hope you will play along with both challenges...you could do as I did and combine the two!

I am also entering my card in the following challenge:

Crafty Cardmakers: Winged Things
Addicted to Stamps: 1, 2, 3 (1 DP, 2 ribbons, 3 different stamps---snowbird, tree, snowflakes)

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Stay tuned....

Hello!  My post for Creative Card Crew's Christmas Challenge will go live at 6 a.m.  See you then!

Angela

Ivy Fairy

Hello there!  We would like to see "Wings" on your creation for our latest challenge at Creative Card Crew; our sponsor for this challenge is Delicious Doodles.  I am working with the lovely Ivy Fairy today; thank you to Delicious Doodles for the image!

The image was shaded a bit in grayscale; I thought it looked so pretty that I would just add hints of color.  In addition to coloring the ivy, I've added a bit of color to her face (eyes, cheeks, and lips) and a hint of pale blue to her beautiful wings.  I've done a bit of distressing to the papers and for embellishing, I've added glitter to a portion of her wings and pleated some ribbon.

Image: Delicious Doodles
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Garden Green, PTI Smokey Shadow, My Mind's Eye "Miss Caroline" DP
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", SU! Garden Green Grosgrain Ribbon, PTI Smokey Shadow Grosgrain Ribbon
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's lovely creations, get the details, and play along with our challenge...I would love to see your "winged" creation!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Crafty Catz: Ribbon Pleating
Crafty Ribbons: Anything Goes With Ribbons
Cute Card Thursday: Things With Wings
Digi Haven: Vintage or Old
Jellypark Challenges: Things That Fly
Simply Create Too: Vintage (or Old)
Sketch Saturday: Sketch
Sweet Pea Stampers: Fantasy

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

CAS Baby

Good morning!  We have a new challenge, for this fortnight, from the Creative Card Crew.  We would like to see lots of pink or blue, or a baby card...yay, I love both!

This card started out pink, but I ended up switching to a white card base...I think I like it better.  The onesie is paper pieced, the trim colored with a pencil, and accented with glitter.  I've done very minimal embellishing...a simple button with a Swarovski flatback (it's a bit hard to see...it's pink) on top.

Image/Sentiment: PTI Bitty Baby Blessings
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU! Black Marker
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Dark Chocolate, Doodlebug DP
Embellies: PTI Dark Chocolate Button, Swarovski Flatback Crystal in "Rose", Doodlebug Glitter
Extras: Prisma Pencil, Spellbinder's Nestabilities. The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

You can check out all of the challenge details and gain a bit of inspiration HERE.  We'd love to have you play along!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

A.R.T.: Sketch
CAS: Glitter

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

No Designer Paper!

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you from Creative Card Crew...for this fortnight we would like to see a card without designer paper.

I don't know about you, but what comes to my mind is a clean and simple card.  I thought I'd go with red/white/blue since the 4th is just around the corner...then I decided to try coloring on Kraft...just for something different!  I've added some glitter to the chick's hatband and sparkler, along with some nice and sparkly glitter CS.  I played around with some sparkly star die cuts, but decided to just leave it super simple.

Image: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Kraft, Doodlebug Glitter CS
Embellie: Doodlebug Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations...I would also love to see your DP-free creations!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Artistic Inspirations: Fur or Feathers
Card Mania Challenges: Kraft Paper
Cupcake Craft: Not for Flowers (CAS, no flowers)
Paper Playtime: Red, White, & Blue

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Poppy

Good morning!  I have a card to share for our new challenge at Creative Card Crew; our sponsor is Delicious Doodles and we would like to see you use punches or dies on your card.  The image I'm using is called Poppy, isn't she beautiful?  I love her ethereal look.  Thank you to Delicious Doodles!

Poppy is colored with pencils and mounted on Spellbinders die cuts.  I found the "perfect" paper in my stash and went with a simple sketch to let the image shine; embellishments include some die cut banners and brads.  The papers are also lightly distressed.

Image: Delicious Doodles
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and True Black, SU! Marina Mist, and Christy Tomlinson Design DP
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Cat's Pajamas CutUps Banner Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Please take a peek at the DT's inspiration...maybe even leave them a little love for their efforts.  How about getting out your punches and dies and playing along?

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

A Die For a Sketch: Sketch and Use a Die
Crafting When We Can: Punches and/or Die Cuts
Pause, Dream, Enjoy Challenges: Use Foam Tape

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Happy Anniversary

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from the ladies at Creative Card Crew...for this fortnight, we would like to see "White on White".

The sentiment is stamped in gray, just to keep things soft.  I added some dry embossing, grosgrain ribbon, and a felt bloom for texture.

Sentiment: Paper Inspirations
Ink: PTI Smokey Shadow
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select
Embellies: Wright's White Grosgrain Ribbon
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, MFT "Loopy Bloom" Die-namics Die/White Felt (my stash), The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will stop by the challenge blog to check out the rest of the DT's creations and to see the challenge details.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

ABC Challenges: Wedding and Anniversary
Crafty Boots: Celebrations
Crafty Ribbons Challenge: No Designer Paper
Dilly Beans: Celebrations
Perfect Sentiment: Dry Embossing
Polka Doodles: Anniversaries

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

I'm Just a Phone Call Away....

Good morning!  I'm here with a new challenge from the ladies at Creative Card Crew...we would like to see some bling!

As I was contemplating what to make, I decided to go a bit understated instead of full blown bling.  I used glittery CS and just a touch of bling.  I used my all-time favorite...Swarovski flatbacks...they are so sparkly and gorgeous in real life!  I used a stamp/die set from MFT that I had in my stash and paired it with some vintage style paper.

Sentiment: MFT "Ring Me" 
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, The Paper Studio Black Glitter CS, Cosmo Cricket "UPcycle"
Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals
Extras: MFT "Ring Me" Dienamics Dies

I hope you will head on over to the Creative Card Crew to check out what the rest of the ladies have created.  Play along for a chance to win a prize from Scrapping Center!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Creative Corner: Clean and Simple
C.R.A.F.T.: I chose "Bling it Up"
Less is More: Sketch
Paper Crafting Journey: Add a Sentiment

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Rain, rain, go away....

Good morning!  I have a new challenge to share with you from the Creative Card Crew; for this fortnight, our sponsor is Stamp Fairy (love!) and we would like to see some clouds on your project!  Thank you to Stamp Fairy for this adorable image...Patsy is having fun playing in the rain!

I had fun making this card!  I printed the image multiple times so I could paper piece Patsy's raincoat, boots, and umbrella.  The other portion of the image is colored with pencils and her eyes are dotted with a black gel pen.  I let the cute cloud DP do the work for me and embellished simply with ribbon, Bella Baubles, and diecut clouds.

Image: Stamp Fairy Patsy 4
Ink: Printer, SU! Black Marker, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Berry Sorbet, Echo Park, Bella Blvd., and PTI DPs
Embellies: PTI Berry Sorbet Saddle Stitched Ribbon, Bella Baubles
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Flat Bottom Cloud Die-namics Dies, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will head on over to CCC to check out the rest of the DT's creations; why not play along for a chance to win a prize from Stamp Fairy?

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards: Bring on Spring
Creative Creations: Easter/Spring
Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges: Dew Drop Embellishments
Polka Doodles: Paper Piecing
Pretty Little Ribbon Shop: Spring is in the Air

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Hope your birthday is a hit!!!

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

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

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

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

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

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

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Happy Birthday

Good morning!  It's time for another challenge from the Creative Card Crew; this fortnight we would like to see birthday cards!

I used Dottie from Bugaboo and intended to use their sketch as well...I did get a bit derailed though....  Does that every happen to you?  Oh well!  I thought it might be nice to make a "man card" to add to my stash.  The image is colored with pencils and I've added a diecut arrow and Bella Dots for embellishing.

Image: Bugaboo Digital Stamps
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Dark Chocolate, SU! Brilliant Blue, Lil' Davis Designs DP
Embellies: Bella Dots
Extras: MFT Lead the Way Die-namics Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Card Makin' Mamas: It's Birthday Time
Cards Galore: One for the Men
My Time to Craft: Men Only
Stella Says Sketch: Sketch

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations...why not play along?!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Creative Card Crew Chocolate Challenge

Good morning!  It's time for another fun challenge from the Creative Card Crew; for this fortnight, our challenge is chocolate...mmm!  I've had a lot going on lately and I confess to running out of time, so I ended up using a card I had CASE'd from Wanda, of Cullen-ary Creations.  I thought it was so cute, that I made a few for my stash.  I changed the colors and the sentiment, but stuck with her layout and diecut shapes.

Sentiment: Verve
Ink: Palette Burnt Umber
Paper: PTI Fine Linen and Dark Chocolate,  Doodlebug Glitter CS, Bo Bunny DP
Embellies: Bella Dots
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilites, PTI Border Die

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's cards and play along for a chance to win a prize from Pizzazz Aplenty.

I'm realizing it's been a week since I posted; it has been whirlwind the past 2-3 weeks.  My 14 year old has kept me hopping.  She plays AAU volleyball and had a sore, bruised back from "digging" and rolling to her back to jump up.  When I checked her back, I discovered she has scoliosis...I felt sick to my stomach.  Our visit, the next day, to our family doctor confirmed my suspicions.  Next stop was X-Rays...which made me even sicker to my stomach...and a visit to an orthopedic surgeon, who is a friend and colleague .  We are heading to a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, whose specialty is spines, tomorrow.  We will find out more about her treatment plan then.  My friend thinks she will likely be in a brace for 20 hours a day, which will prevent further curvature, but will not fix the damage already done.  Only surgery, consisting of hooks and rods in her spine, will fix that.  It has been an emotional time...I wish it was me instead.  My daughter is an athlete; it's hard to understand how/why this could be missed during her athletic physicals.  So, all you mothers out there, please check your daughters' backs...now!  I understand that this doesn't occur in schools like it used to.  Do you all remember the school nurse checking your back?  That simple screen is very important!

In addition to this, she had just started a cupcake fundraiser to raise money for a trip overseas the summer of 2014.  It has really taken off; right now we are living and breathing cupcakes...dozens and dozens of them!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela