D2D - "April Showers"

I made this card using the image from Faith at Designed2Delight for the challenge at Delightful Inspiration.  I thought when it went to Thursdays I would get mine in early...WRONG...  lol ... again I am about 10 minutes away from the deadline.  Oh well..the important thing is I made it.  Here's my card:

How cute is this little guy walking his little ladybug friend ?  I think Faith's birds are my favorites.  This was another quick card.  If you haven't been to D2D you really need to go.  She does a wonderful job..and such a nice person, too.

Supplies used:  (everything was from my stash :) )
poca-dot paper
yellow and red ribbons
red and blue cardstock
clear stamp from $1 bin
corner rounder
MS 3/4" square punch
Prismacolor Pencils and OMS

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Feeling Girly with Lindsay's Stamp Stuff

This one is a little bit different for me.  I am not a Girly-Girl and I live in a male dominated world...lol.  But this was a fun challenge nonetheless.  Here is the image I decided on:

I love this image.  You can find it HERE.  All of Lindsay's Stamps are available at MyGrafico  HERE.  

And here is my card:

I decide to make an easel card.  The image is colored with Prismacolor Pencils and OMS.  

Here are the supplies I used:  Pink embossed CS..white CS...Oval and Oval Scallop Nesties...MS Border Punch...Ribbon...Velvet Flowers... a gem ...a button...and Stickles.

Visit Lindsay's Blog and the stop by the rest of the DT blogs and see what they're up to.

Lindsay

Cheryl

Karin

Jennifer

I am entering this in these challenges:

http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/ - Flowers

http://magicalcraftsfortnightlychallenge.blogspot.com/  -  For The Girls

http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/  -  Get It All Out (ribbon)

http://paperplaychallenges.blogspot.com/  -  No Patterned Paper

http://dareu2digistamp.blogspot.com/   -  Flowers

http://sewmanychallenges.com/  -  Anything Goes

http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/  -  Blooming Blossoms

http://ssdschallenge.blogspot.com/  -  Girlie

http://clearlyistamp.typepad.com/  -  All Tied Up

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/  -  Anything Goes

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Daisy Doodles "Anything But A Card"

The challenge over at Daisy Doodles is "Anything But A Card".  Here is my project:

Yep!  Post-It Notes...All of the images are Daisy Doodles.  The top one is also Daisy Doodles Designer Papers from the Blue Designer Paper Pack.  I am thinking that one is my favorite.  You can find all of Daisy Doodles products HERE.  I searched and found several tutorials but these are the 2 that I used:

http://durcandesigns.typepad.com/stamping/2009/11/postit-note-holder-tutorial.html

and

http://emilygiovanni.com/?p=67

All of my images are colored with Prismacolor Pencils and OMS.  For some awesome inspiration go and check out the projects that the rest of the Design Team has created.  You can find their blogs on my left side bar.  They are certainly well worth looking at.  Then go over to Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges and play with us.  This is really a fun challenge!

I am entering this card in these challenges:

http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/  -  Flowers

http://digitaltuesdaychallenge.blogspot.com/  -  April Flowers

http://forfunchallenges.blogspot.com/  -  Anything But A Card

http://www.palspaperarts.com/   -  KISS - Keep It Simple, Sweetie

http://dareu2digistamp.blogspot.com/  -  Flowers

http://sewmanychallenges.com/  -  Anything Goes

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/  -  Anything Goes

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You Are My Anchor

I made a card earlier using the "Beyond The Reef" set from Daisy Doodles and when I put the card together I lost the anchor.  I searched and searched and couldn't find it so finished the card without it.  I make such a mess in my craft room that is really wasn't any wonder that it got covered up.  Anyway,  the next day it just resurfaced and I thought  "Oh..my anchor".  So I had the thought to print it bigger and make this card.  I saw this sketch somewhere and has saved it so decided to use it.  The sentiment is computer generated and inked with Tim Holtz Linen Distress Ink.  I watercolored the anchor  with Watercolor Pencils and an aquabrush.  The paper is K&Company and that is pretty much all there is to it.  As you know I tend to like simpler cards and this one fit the bill. I think I'll save it and give it to my hubby at some point.   So sometimes losing your stuff can lead you on to something else...lol.

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Winner of Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Anniversary Blog Hop

Thanks to everyone who stopped by last week on the blog hop.  The winner of the "Pretty Primitive Stamp Set"  is    Shelley !   Thanks so much for hopping with us.  Contact me at sewcool72@yahoo.com and we'll get your set out to you.  Congratulations!!


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D2D - Thanks "A Bunch"

Here's my card for the Designed 2 Delight Delightful Inspiration Challenge this week.

Another awesome image from Faith.  If you haven't been to her blog and shop you really need to check it out.   The challenge day is changing from Monday to Friday.  I really had fun with this card.  I colored the image with Prismacolor Pencils and OMS and cut it out with oval nesties.  All of the papers are from Daisy Doodles.  They can be found here.  This is the Lilac Designer Pack. The wording is a clear dollar stamp from  Inkadinkadoo stamped with lilac ink.  I added a lt. lilac organza ribbon and some yellow Scribbles dots.

I hope you like my card.

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Daisy Doodles Duck

Here is another one of my watercolor experiments.  This duck just begged to be watercolored...lol

This image is from Daisy Doodles.  It's one of her older ones I'd had for a while and I hadn't used it...I thought it would be fun to watercolor.  You can find Daisy Doodles Stamps here.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

http://stampwithfun.blogspot.com/  -  animals

http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/  -  use a neglected stamp

http://www.stampinroyalty.blogspot.com/  -  keep it simple sweetie

http://ooh-la-la-creationschallenges.blogspot.com/  -  vintage man

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LSS Hop, Shop and Crop - Day 3

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDSAY'S STAMP STUFF!!

Today is the last day of the 3 day blog hop, cyber crop and 50% off in the LSS shop anniversary event at the Lindsay’s Stamp Stuff Shop at MyGrafico!

 

Lindsay has a freebie for you too and you can get it in the Crop Room.

If you got here via Erin's Blog then you are on the right track.  (Wasn't her project awesome?)  If not then go back to Lindsay's Blog to start the hop from the beginning.  

Before I show you my project let me show you the sets I used:

Pretty Primitive can be found HERE              

Recipe Set can be found HERE.

Now for my project.

I decided to make a set of Boxed  Note Cards.  I printed the images that I wanted to use and cut and embossed them with the largest Oval Scallop Nestie.  They are colored with Prismacolor Pencils and blended with OMS.  I then cut cards from the largest Oval Nestie and adhered the scallops to them.  I made envlopes to go with each one.  I then used the Folio template from the Recipe set  to make a box for them.  There is a svg file but I printed the template and printed it on CS and cut it out.  It worked out perfectly.  All of Lindsay's sets are really versatile.  These are going to be a gift for my Aunt.  I didn't embellish so they could be mailed using standard postage.

Here they are individually:

I love these images....they are really a fun set to color.  Lindsay is giving away 18 digital stamp sets during during the LSS birthday event. You have a chance to win the Pretty Primitive Digital Stamp set used to make these projects right now. Leave a comment on this post for one chance to win. For a second chance to win, add the "I'm a fan of Lindsay's Stamp Stuff" badge to your blog and link to the Lindsay's Stamp Stuff store on mygrafico.   Leave a second comment letting me know you have done this. I will use random.org to pick a winner the evening of Monday, April 19th, and will post their name here on Tuesday, April 20th.   Please leave your email address to make it easier to get the free digital set to you if you win. (To help avoid spam type it in this format: shestampsblog at yahoo dot com) If you already have this set, don't worry you can still play. Lindsay will allow you to swap it with another set if you are picked.

.I really hope you have enjoyed my project.   The next stop on the hop is Melissa.  Ican't wait to see what she has in store for you.  If you get lost along the way you can go back to Lindsay's and see where you were.  And don't forget to visit the crop room when you're done.  Have Fun!!!!!!
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"Spring Peep"

This is the first image of the month from Faith at Delightful Inspiration.  I just love her birds...and this cute little fella is no exception.

I made a little one this time ... it measures 2-5/8" x 5-1/4".  The image is colored with Prismacolor Pencils and OMS.   Cut out with Nestie Scallop Rectangle and inked around the edges.  Added a ribbon and bow..stamped the sentiment and done.   Go over and check out all the beautiful entries at D2D.

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Lindsay's Stamp Stuff

Monday is normally my day for Lindsay's Stamp Stuff post..... there is a birthday celebration this week so I'm posting later in the week.  The Hop..Shop..and Crop starts tomorrow and runs through Thursday.  There will be lots going on.   Each day there will be a blog hop starting at Lindsay's blog with prizes all along the way.  All 3 days there is an awesome sale on Lindsay' Stamps.

There is also a  3-day crop in the mygrafico crop room. Go on over there now and join (it's free). Over the course of the 3-days you can pop in and out as often as you want to participate in the events and classes, join challenges or just see what is going on. The classes and crops are free. There will be freebies and prizes.

To join the crop, you will need to be a member of the mygrafico community. It's free to join. Join now so you are ready for the crop. (Click HERE to join)

To join the crop group (after joining mygrafico) click HERE

If you do not want to receive emails when people comment on the crop, after joining the crop room group, click on the "stop following" button. You are still a member but you won't get all the emails.

Remember, it is all FREE!

The next 3 days are going to be a blast!  So go to Lindsay's blog at 10 am in the morning to get in on the celebration.

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Daisy Doodles Pink + 1 other color

Hi!  It's time for another Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge.  Be sure and stop by and see what the new DT has created.  Some talented gals!   Here is my card:

I chose black for my other color.  The papers are 2 shades of pink.  I used Daisy Doodles "Flamenco".  Doesn't she make you want to dance?  The card is 5 1/2" square on black CS.  Supplies used:  K&Co. papers...black dots.... black organza ribbon ... black button..and oval and scallop circle nesties.  I watercolored my image.  

Go to Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges Blog and get your entry in.  You can purchase Daisy Doodles Stamps HERE.  All of her products can be viewed HERE.  Just click on the appropriate tab under the header.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

http://simpledoodles.blogspot.com/  -  Inspire Others

http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/  -  Ribbons and Bows

http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/  -  Bows

http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.com/  -  Girly Colors

http://www.palspaperarts.com/  -  Flowers

http://resqchallenge.blogspot.com/  -  Pink, Flowers, Buttons, Dies

http://creativecottagechallenge.blogspot.com/  -  Buttons and Bows

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Time to Vote

It is time once again to vote for your favorite card at Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge Blog.  The voting will run through tomorrow (Sunday) night.  So go and vote for your favorite card!  And don't forget new Challenge begins Monday morning.  (Hint:  Pink and one other color...shhhh! ..don't tell I told you)


Tomorrow the new Design Team will be announced.  Some talented gals...you are in for a treat!

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It's A Celebration

Mark your calendar....

It's a birthday party for Lindsay's Stamp Stuff. To celebrate we are going to Hop, Shop & Crop April 13-15. Lindsay will be holding a 3-day crop in the mygrafico crop room. Go on over there now and join (it's free). Over the course of the 3-days you can pop in and out as often as you want to participate in the events and classes, join challenges or just see what is going on. The classes and crops are free. There will be freebies and prizes. We also have a blog hop and other exciting things planned. Stay tuned for more details.

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Tips:

• To join the crop, you will need to be a member of the mygrafico community. It's free to join. Join now so you are ready for the crop. (Click HERE to join)
• To join the crop group (after joining mygrafico) click HERE
• If you do not want to receive emails when people comment on the crop, after joining the crop room group, click on the "stop following" button. You are still a member but you won't get all the emails.
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Daisy Doodles Sketch Challenge

Just wanted to remind you all of the Daisy Doodles Sketch Challenge going on.  Miss Daisy is adding a brand new digital stamp to the prize package.  The challenge runs until 7 pm EST Saturday.  Here is what you can win:

The challenge is a sketch challenge using this sketch:

I couldn't resist playing with this new image.  I paper pieced it and wasn't happy with my paper piecing (I am just learning) so I decided to try and color it using watercolor pencils and an aqua brush.

The image is called Home..sweet home and is just being released today.  I had tried several times to watercolor digis with no success.  Tried embossing off the printer and heat setting but the ink still wanted to bleed.  I am an instant gratification kinda girl and didn't have any fixative so started experimenting with things I had on hand.  I have a Prismacolor colorless blender pencil which I have not had luck with when coloring with my pencils but I thought I would try it on the image to prevent the ink from bleeding...and it worked.
I traced over the lines with the pencil and when I watercolored with my aqua brush it didn't bleed.  I am just learning to watercolor so forgive my coloring.  But this is a fun image to play with.  And you can win it at Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges Blog.  You have until Saturday at 7 pm EST to enter. 

I am entering this card in the following challenges: 

Sketch Saturday Challenge  -  Sketch  

Papertake Weekly  -  Open

Crafty creations challenge  -  Anything goes

Colour create Challenge   -  pastels

Totally papercraft Challenge  -  Digital

One stitch at a time Challenge   -  Anything goes

Polly craft Challenge   -  Anything goes

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Summer Breeze

Monday with Lindsay's Stamp Stuff.... the theme this week is "Inspired By Song".  Here is my card:

When I saw this theme I knew instantly what song would be my inspiration.  One of my all-time favorites....

"Summer Breeze" by Seals and Crofts  (1972)

I chose Mailbox Birds from Lindsay's Birds and Branches set.  You can find Lindsay's Stamps at MyGrafico.

I think this is probably one of my favorite sets.  And this image just reminded me of the song .      

I used green card stock and Daisy Doodles Designer Paper in greens...MS Butterfly punch..small scallop circle Nestie...Prismacolor Pencils and OMS...and 2 ribbons.  The sentiment is from one of the clear $1 stamps from Michaels.  I enjoyed coloring this image.  

Stop by the rest of the Design Teams blogs and see what songs inspired them.

Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator

Kristen Hamlin

Karin Martin

Jennifer Bliss

Cassandra Cushman

Tanya Johnson

Jessica Hammond

Christie Parker

I am entering this card in these challenges:

The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge  -  How Does Your Garden Grow?

The Pink Elephant  -  Nature
For Fun Challenge -  Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly  -  Open Challenge

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D2D - "Light Of Life"

For the final challenge of March Faith of D2D - Delightful Inspiration gave us this image..."Light Of Life".

I can't wait to see what the next one is.  Faith always has great images.  This one is a little different than usual.  I really like it.    Supplies used...turquoise card stock...tan card stock...paper from my stash...swirls cuttlebug embossing folder...brown organza ribbon...Prismacolor pencils and OMS...and stickles.

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Meet Sidney the Koala

I made this card for no other reason than I just felt like coloring Sidney.

Meet Sidney!  Isn't he cute...he looks quite pleased with himself.  I colored him with Prismacolor pencils and OMS, cut him out with oval nesties and inked around him with 3 different green inks.  I used 2 pieces of  CS, K&Co. and Daisy Doodles DSP ...all from my scrap basket.  Added 5 black dots and stamped for someone special  and he's done.

He just makes me smile  :)   How about you?

This card is for these challenges:

Cute Daisy May  -  For The Boys

Digital Tuesday Challenge  -  Scrap-It

For Fun Challenge  -  Anything Goes

Crafty Creations  -  Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly  -  Open Theme

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A Little Pink Basket

I have spent the last few days scouring the Whiff Of Jog Blog and found this little basket tutorial.  I have to say it was very quick and easy.

All it took was cardstock, paper, border punch, ribbon, glue, 2 brads and 2 buttons.  I used Daisy Doodles Designer Paper Pack - Pink for the basket and the flowers.  I am loving these papers.

These paper packs come in Pink, Blue, Lilac, Green and Yellow.  Each one has 20 different 2" x 2" papers that all coordinate together and can be mixed and matched..  I have successfully printed them up to 5 " x 7" which is perfect for cards.  They are only  $1.45 per pack.


I hope you like my little pink basket...they would be so cute for so many different things.


I am entering this in these challenges:

Cute Card Thursday  -  Dimensions

Fab N Funky Challenge  -  Spring Is In The Air

The Creative Cottage  -  Pretty Pink

Crafty Calendar Challenge  -  Flower Power

Papertake Weekly  -  Open Theme

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