SUPERMOM

Good morning!  Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps May Blog Hop; our theme this month is "Mother's Day" or "For a Special Lady"...hop along for some fabulous inspiration from the DT!

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry.  One random commentor will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the store.  In addition, one commentor on the From the Heart Stamps blog will win a $15 gift voucher to the store!  

If you have arrived from the From the Heart Stamps blog you are in the right place...I am first on the hop today!  I went with Super Birdbrain...I love turning this image "girlie"!  I've used pencils for coloring (love the pink and yellow color combo!) and accented her "Supermom" gear with glitter.  I've embellished with some bling and a beaded sentiment.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Super Birdbrain" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Harvest Gold, Bazzill (pink), Jillibean Soup Patterned Paper
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter, Alphabet Beads (Hobby Lobby)/DMC Floss, Bling
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Now head on over to Imke's blog to see her fabulous creation!

Thanks for hopping with us today; the hop will end on Monday, May 4th at 6:00 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted, on the From the Heart Stamps blog, on Wednesday, May 6th.  

Challenges entered:  

Cute Card Thursday: Use a Sentiment
DL.ART: Mother's Day
Southern Girls: Get Wordy
Sweet Sunday Sketch:  Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!  

Angela

Sketch Saturday

Hey there!  We have a great, new sketch for you this week at Sketch Saturday; our sponsor for the week is Bunny Zoe's Crafts.  Here is the sketch:

When I made my card for today, I was looking ahead to spring and incorporated The Cat's Pajamas Inspiration Challenge.  The adorable bunny is colored with pencils, his eyes are dotted with a black gel pen, and I've added a touch of yellow glitter to the flowers in his basket.  I had fun mixing the patterned papers with this one!  For embellishing I've added some clouds and a sun...I've put my dies to work.  I also did some subtle distressing.

Image/Sentiment: The Cat's Pajamas

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Harvest Gold, SU! Night of Navy, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS, Jillibean Soup and October Afternoon Patterned Papers

Embellies: Martha Stewart "Lemon Drop" Glitter

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, SU! Modern Label Punch, The Cat's Pajamas Cloud Die, Foam Tape

Challenges entered:

4 Crafty Chicks: Flowers

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog: Anything Goes

My Time to Craft Challenge Blog: Love is All Around

Paperminutes: Flower Power

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...I hope they will inspire you to play along for the chance to win a prize from Bunny Zoe's Crafts!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Sketch Saturday

Good Saturday morning!  We have a new sketch for you at Sketch Saturday, along with Simon Says Stamp for a sponsor.  Check out the awesome sketch from Debra:

I love this sketch, it was perfect to showcase my tiny DeNami chick image!  (Love DeNami's adorable chicks!!!)  I made this card for a co-worker who just retired...her favorite color is yellow so this Nurse Chick was the perfect image.  She is colored with pencils...how do you like her red clogs?  She is very trendy!  LOL  I did some simple layering and kept the pattern small so that it didn't overpower the chick; I've embellished simply with some grosgrain ribbon.

Just a word about the retiree....  Mary Ellen put in more than 40 years as a staff nurse...that is simply amazing!  She is awesome and will truly be missed...I better stop, I am getting teary-eyed....  To sum it up...Congratulations Mary Ellen for a job expertly done and Best Wishes for your retirement!

Image: Denami
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Harvest Gold, SU! Dark Red (not sure of color), Jillibean Soup Patterned Paper
Embellie: Grosgrain Ribbon (a small scrap from my stash)
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, The Cat's Pajama's CutUp Die (leaves), Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  Play along for a chance to win an awesome prize from Simon Says Stamp!

Challenges entered:

Clear It Out: Anything Goes (stash items: patterned paper and scrap of ribbon)
Creative Moments: Anything Goes/New Beginnings (new beginnings-retirement card)
Top Tip Tuesday: Keep it Simple

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Santa Mouse

I'm back again with another challenge for Bugaboo's Christmas in July week!  In addition to New Release Tuesday, today we have a Recipe Challenge...we would like to see Kraft, Embossing (dry or wet), and Snowflakes on your project.  Sounds fun, right?  I do love a good recipe challenge!

I love this darling mouse...he has such a cute expression!  He's colored with pencils and his Santa hat is accented with glitter.  I've used snowflake patterned paper paired with embossed CS strips and a die cut snowflake.

Image: Bugaboo "Mouse Ornament" Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! CS (not sure of shade), PTI Dark Chocoalte, Jillibean Soup Patterned Paper, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS
Embellie: Art Glitter in "Polar Bear"
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, MFT "Let it Snowflake" Die-namics Dies, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Foam Tape

I hope you'll check out the rest of the DT's projects and play along for the chance to win some great prizes!

Challenges entered:

Crafty Boots: Christmas in July
My Perfect Life: Any Christmas Card Goes
Quirky Crafts: Christmas in July with Die Cuts/Punches (Winner!)
Sweet Stampin': Christmas in July
Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge: Sketch

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Thank you!

Good morning...happy Wednesday...we are halfway to the weekend!  It's time for a new challenge from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight, Debbie has chosen our challenge and it is "Stamping...Rubber or Digital".  Sounds like fun!

I went with a digital image from From the Heart Stamps...yes, a Birdbrain!  Love them!  I added a sentiment and printed the image twice so I could pop up the flower in her hand; the image is colored with pencils and accented with glitter.  I've done a bit of distressing and simply added ribbon for embellishing.  This will be a good one for my stash...you never know when you will need a "thank you"....

Image/Sentiment: From the Heart Stamps Flower Chick and Bouquet Chick Digital Stamps
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Pumpkin Pie, PTI Dark Chocolate, Jillibean Soup Patterned Paper
Embellies: SU! Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain Ribbon, Art Glitter in "Polar Bear"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  Why not play along?

Please check out the From the Heart Stamps weekly inspiration post here.

Challenges entered:

Aud Sentiment Challenge Blog: Two Word Sentiment
Brown Sugar: Dots and/or Stripes
Dragonfly Dreams: Anything with Wings

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

For You

Good morning!  It's time for a new sketch from From the Heart Stamps...along with a twist!  This week I chose the twist and it is: 1 Ribbon/2 Patterned Papers/3 Embellishments.  

The adorable Birdbrain is colored with pencils and her heart and eyelids (because every chick needs eye shadow!) are accented with glitter. I went with bright, cheery yellow and springy papers to coordinate.  I hate to confess that I had a bit of a struggle doing my own twist!  LOL  Since ribbon was a part of the "recipe" I figured that didn't count, so my 3 embellishments are: glitter (heart and eyelids), crystals, and handmade flower.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Flower Chick" Digital Image

Ink: Printer

Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Daffodil Delight, PTI Dark Chocolate, Jillibean Soup

Embellies: Martha Stewart Glitters in "Candy Apple" and "Lemon Drop", Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Smoked Topaz", Handmade Flower (MFT "Blueprints 5" Die-namics Dies/PTI "Pure Poppy" Button, Swarovski Flatback Crystal in "Smoked Topaz")

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape 

Here is the sketch we are working with this week:

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here.  Remember, the twist is optional but you must use a From the Heart Stamps image to enter this challenge.  I can't wait to see what you create!

Challenges entered:

Alphabet Challenge Blog: "F" is for Feathers
Opus Gluei: Flowers for All
The Ribbon Girls: Flowers

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Bugaboo's Freebie Friday

Good morning!  It's Freebie Friday over at Bugaboo Stamps and this cute image, "Mama Bird",  is up for grabs!

I've colored the image with pencils and added a bit of subtle glitter to their tails.  I went with springy papers, layers, and embellished with some seam binding and a button.

Image: Bugaboo "Mama Bird" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Baja Breeze, PTI Dark Chocolate, Jillibean Soup DP
Embellies: SU! Baja Breeze Seam Binding, PTI Dark Chocolate Button/DMC Floss, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

You can check out the DT's inspiration cards here, then snag the image here.

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

What's Up?

Good morning!  I have a card to share that I made last week...yes, last week!  How does time get away like that?  Doodle Pantry sponsored last Thursday's Creative Knockouts "Furry Friends" challenge; while my card was posted on the D.P. blog, I hadn't posted here yet.

I used an adorable pre-colored image called Jiggles Giraffe; the set includes outlines, pre-colored images, sentiments, and patterned papers.  I paired the image with some paper from my stash; I wanted to highlight the pretty bow, but wanted a bit of yellow too.  (The third time is a charm...that's how many tries it took to get this right!  LOL  I kept picking out color combos, cutting the papers, and then deciding "No, that's not it!")  I printed an extra bow, cut it out, and popped it up for a little extra "oomph"; I added some mesh and brads for embellishing.

Image: Doodle Pantry "Jiggles Giraffe" Digital Stamp Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Daffodil Delight, PTI Dark Chocolate, Jillibean Soup DP
Embellies: Paper Mart Brown Mesh, Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Challenges entered:

Incy Wincy Designs: Furry Friends
Wags 'n Whiskers: Lots of Layers

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Humor Me Wednesday

Good morning; it's Humor Me Wednesday at Bugaboo!  Humor Me Holidays for this week are:

1st-April Fool's Day or International Fun at Work Day
3rd-Don't Go to Work Unless it's Fun Day
4th-Walk Around Things Day or National Walk to Work Day
6th-Sorry Charlie Day

I decided to go with "Don't Go to Work Unless it's Fun Day".  As some of you know, I'm a nurse and I work on a Ortho/Neuro unit.  It's really hard, but rewarding work; most of our patient population are elderly and I love working with them...they are really neat people!  Healthcare can be crazy busy though, and sometimes you need just a bit of fun; this Stella image reminded me of a girl I used to work with 20+ years ago.  Connie had an amazing sense of humor and the patient's really loved her; one day she told a joke that I never forgot:

Question: Who invented the hospital gown?
Answer: Dr. Seymore Butt

Alright, I hope I havn't offended anyone with that....  Anyway, this card is for Connie!

Stella is colored with pencils and I've added a touch of subtle glitter to the dots/trim on the gown.  I paired the image with a fun sketch and embellished simply with a sentiment and brads.

Image: Bugaboo Stella Nursing-ICU Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Lemon Tart, SU! Cherry Cobbler, Jillibean Soup DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Basic Grey Brads
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the Humor Me Wednesday projects here!

Challenges entered:

Craft Room Challenge: Is This Humor?
Sketch Saturday: Sketch (#265 June 29, 2013)

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Humor Me Wednesday

Good morning; it's Humor Me Wednesday at Bugaboo!  Humor Me Holidays for this week are:

10th-Middle Name Pride Day
11th-Worship of  Tools Day
12th-Plant a Flower Day
13th-Jewel Day or Popcorn Lover's Day
14th-Learn About Butterflies Day or National Potato Chip Day
15th-Incredible Kid Day
16th-Everything You Do is RIGHT Day

I decided to go with Plant a Flower Day...I have had this funny Stella image in my stash and have been waiting to use it!  She cracks me up!  Dare I say she has a point though?  LOL  She is colored with pencils and I've used a bit of the "sparkly stuff" and mini brads for embellishing.

Image: Bugaboo Stella Summer Blocks-Teenagers and Flowers Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Daffodil Delight and Ruby Red, Jillibean Soup DP
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Spare Parts Mini Brads
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, SU! Punch, Foam Tape

You can check out the rest of the DT's creations here...they are sure to tickle your funny bone!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Created With Love: Think Spring
Digi Sketch Challenge: Sketch

Make My Monday: Spring
Melonheadz Friends: Bright Colors

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

think SPRING

Good morning; so glad you have joined us for From the Heart Stamps March blog hop!  "Spring is in the Air" and today we are showcasing spring-themed creations to inspire you.  As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry.  One random commentor will be selected from each blog to win the image that the designer used.  Additionally, one commentor on the From the Heart Stamps blog will be selected to win a $5 gift voucher to the store.

If you have arrived from From the Heart Stamps blog, you are in the right spot...if not, you may want to start there so you don't miss anything.

I have used Flower Pot Chick and paired her with a lovely floral DP.  She is colored with pencils and accented with a subtle glitter.  Note that I said "she"...in my world most of the birdbrains are a "she"...that way I can give them a bit of glittery eye shadow!  LOL

Image: From the Heart Stamps Flower Pot Chick
Sentiment: From the Heart Stamps Hamlet Pigwit Think Spring
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Cool Caribbean, PTI Dark Chocolate, Jillibean Soup DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities

Next up is my teamie, Dee...you will love what she has created for today!

We hope you have enjoyed hopping with us today!  The hop will end Monday, March 10, 2014 at 6 a.m. EST; winners will be posted on From the Heart Stamps blog on Wednesday, March 12, 2014.

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Allsorts Challenge: Spring is Coming
Come and Get It Challenges: Flowers Galore
DRS Designs: For the Birds
Oldie But a Goodie Challenge: Spring has Sprung (my oldie is the DP)
Sketch Saturday: Sketch
Sweet Stamps: Spring Flowers
Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Puppy Love

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from Emma at Flat Friends; for December we challenge  you to use the colors blue/green/pink.  Sounds fun, right?!

Color challenges are a bit tough for me, but I remembered this DP in my stash and went from there.  I've used the adorable Puppy Love, which is colored with pencils, distressed the papers, and added a handmade felt flower and pearls for embellishing.

Image: Flat Friends
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Soft Sky, PTI New Leaf, Jillibean Soup DP
Embellies: Spare Parts Pearls, Felt Rose
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone,  Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT "Royal Rose" and "Royal Leaves" Die-namics Dies, EK Success 3D Dots

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations to gain some inspiration; you've got the whole month to play along!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

So...What's Up Chick?

Good morning!  I have a card to share using this week's From the Heart Stamps sketch...it's a great one!

I used one of the Birdbrain Chicks (my favorite of Faith's images!); this little cutie is colored with pencils and she has just a touch of glitter on her spotted tummy and eyes (a girl has got to be glam, right?!).  I put my Spellbinder's dies to good use on this card and did a bit of layering.  For embellishing, I've added some twill and Bella Dots.

Image: From the Heart Stamps What's Up Chick?
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Harvest Gold and Dark Chocolate, Jillibean Soup DP
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Pink Smoothie", Bella Dots, PTI Dark Chocolate Twill
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Here's a link to the challenge; there's still time to play along if you would like to give it a try!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Artistic Inspirations: Use a Sentiment/Anything Goes
Challenges 4 Everybody: Anything Goes
Crafty Creations: Dies and Punches
Jo's Scrap Shack: Things With Wings
Make It Monday: Anything Goes
Nutcrafters: Recipe (1 image, 2 papers, 3 different embellishments (glitter, twill, Bella Dots))
Pile it On: Show Us Your Tools (Cuttlebug and Spellbinder's Dies)
The Paper Girls: Cut it Out
Twisted Tuesday: Pop Dots and Polka Dots

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

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

Cabbage Patch Kid

I'm back with this week's challenge from Tuesday Morning Sketches....  We have a simple sketch and a fun sponsor...C.C. Designs Rubber Stamps!  I was excited to use one of my Meoples images...love them!

Do you remember the Cabbage Patch Kids craze?  That was the first thing I thought of when I saw this image!  She is colored with pencils and her eyes are dotted with a black gel pen.  I've done a bit of distressing and embellished with some buttons/floss.

Image: C.C. Designs Rubber Stamps
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Cherry Cobbler, Jillibean Soup DP
Embellies: Buttons (my stash), DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics Blueprints 3, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations, along with this week's sketch.  There's a prize up for grabs, so why not play along?

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

A Little Bit Crafty: Something Sweet
Craft Your Passion: In the Garden
Ooh La La Creations: Welcome Little One
Sweet Pea Stampers: For the Children
Sweet Stampin': Cute and Cuddly

Thank you 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

Hey Chickie

I'm back with my second post today!  (Please scroll down for Creative Card Crew post.)  We have another sketch challenge for you at Tuesday Morning Sketches...Jessi designed our sketch this week and I think you'll like it...so many possibilities!

I was trying to come up with a tiny stamp to put in the circles...then I remembered my DeNami chicks...they're perfect!  I colored the cute, tiny chicks with pencils and added a bit of glitter to their bows.  The chick panels are popped up just a bit whereas the sentiment is popped up higher, plus I added some leaves to that flower.  It's pretty simple on one hand, but on the other hand there are a lot of layers.

Image/Sentiment: DeNami
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Harvest Gold, and Dark Chocolate, Jillibean Soup DP, My Mind's Eye DP (leaves)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Embellie: Doodlebug Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Dies, MFT Royal Leaves Die-namics Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will head on over to TMS to see what everyone else has created with Jessi's sketch.  What will you create?

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps: Things With Wings
ATCs and Cards With Attitude: Add a Sentiment/Anything Goes
Dilly Beans: Anything Girl
Paper Pretties Monday Challenge: Use 2 or More Circles
Southern Girls: Animal Crackers
The Crafty Pad: Anything Goes
The Squirrel and The Fox: Flowers, Hats, or Horses

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Clear Dollar Stamps July Release

Good morning!  I have a few new sets and samples from Clear Dollar Stamps to share with you today, so let's get to it!

First up is a set called "Veterinary Clinic"; as soon as I saw it, I knew I wanted to work with it!  I made a scrapbook page featuring our puppy Paisley.  She is 7 weeks in the photo...I can't believe how tiny she looks!  She is close to 4 months old now, and has gotten huge!  I chose a couple of images from the set and paired them with some text.  I added a bit of color with pencils (I used purple to complement the color of her collar) and finished the page with a photo of Paisley.

Image/Sentiment: Clear Dollar Stamps "Veterinary Clinic" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Basic Gray and Elegant Eggplant
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, QuicKutz Hand Tool and Photo Corner Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Next I have a couple of cards using a set called "Cherries on Top".  For my first card, I chose a bunch of cherries and paired it with a coordinating sentiment.  The cherries are colored with pencils and diecut with Spellbinder's dies.

Image/Sentiment: Clear Dollar Stamps "Cherries on Top" Digital Set
Ink: Printer (dark brown)
Paper: SU! Pink Passion, PTI Dark Chocolate, Doodlebug DP
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

This card was fun to make because I learned some new tricks!  My daughter downloaded some free software so I can change the color of my images/sentiments, layer the images, etc.  Coming from a very non-technical person like myself, I must say I was elated when I was able to get all of the elements "just right"!  I lined up the cherries, added the cute little smilie face, and added a sentiment.  I was even able to position the  elements so I could just trim the CS, score a foldline and voila'!  I colored one cherry and scored some lines for definition.  I like the CAS look of this one.

Image/Sentiment: Clear Dollar Stamps "Cherries on Top" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Scor-Pal

The last set I'm showing today is called "Ice Cream Sticks".  It has a fun variety of images and sentiments, and I was eager to work with it as I am an ice cream lover!  I used a sketch from Charisma Cardz for my first card.  I paired the image with some fun, summery bright colored DP and colored the ice cream to coordinate.

Image/Sentiment: Clear Dollar Stamps "Ice Cream Sticks" Digital Set
Ink: Printer (dark brown)
Paper: PTI Hawaiian Shores and Dark Chocolate, Jillibean Soup DP
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks: Stripes
Crafting For All Seasons: Ice Cream/Popsicle

I used a sketch from the CAS blog for my next card.  The image is printed on CS and DP, then cut out and popped up.  I added a banner with the sentiment and some Bella Dots.

Image/Sentiment: Clear Dollar Stamps "Ice Cream Sticks" Digital Set
Ink: Printer (dark brown), SU! Marker (Close to Cocoa)
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Dark Chocolate, American Crafts DP
Embellies: Bella Dots
Extras: The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I did some more paper piecing with my last card.  I popped the cone up and elevated the sentiment in the middle.  I finished with a couple Bella Dots.

Image/Sentiment: Clear Dollar Stamps "Ice Cream Social" Digital Set
Ink: Printer (dark brown), SU! Marker (Close to Cocoa)
Paper: PTI Kraft, Stamper's Select, Dark Chocolate, and Dotty Biscotti DP
Embellies: Bella Dots
Extras: The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering this card in Love to Create's 3 of Something challenge.

Well, that's it for today; I hope you will head on over to Clear Dollar Stamps to check out the new goodies!  Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Summer Holidays

Hello there!  I'm back with a new challenge from Forever Friends...Summer Holidays!  Sounds good, right? Our sponsor for this challenge is Bugaboo Stamps...I love their images!

The cute turtle is colored with pencils, the umbrella is paper pieced, and the image is cut and layered with Spellbinders dies.  I used a few diecuts for embellishing and added a few Bella Dots too.  The DP is from Jillibean Soup...I love how bright and cheery it is!

Image: Bugaboo Stamps Digital Image
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen, SU! Black Marker
Paper; G.P. 110, PTI New Leaf and Dark Chocolate, and Harvest Gold, Jilliebean Soup DP  
Embellies: Bella Dots, Doodlebug Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Flat Bottom Clouds Die-namics/PTI Felt, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos 

I hope you will stop on over at the Forever Friends challenge blog to check out the rest of the DT's "Summer Holidays" cards.  We'd love to have you play along, just remember to include an animal somewhere on your card!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

By the Cute and Girly: A Day at...(the beach)
Digital Tuesday Challenge: Kids
Fresh Brewed Challenges: Summertime
Lexi's Creations: At the Beach
Little Red Wagon: Life's a Beach
Oldie But a Goodie Challenge: Summer Holidays (Bella Dots)
Tuesday Throwdown: Summertime

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