Glitter Candles~

I had some fun with my second creation for today. Also I very happy with how it turned out!!!
It uses the following challenges:
Three Clovers Designs: use bling
and
Tuesday Morning Sketches: sketch shown below (new one for me) This is what I came up with~

Supplies:

Stamps: cake and candles (Eat Cake: Stampin' Up!), saying (Big Bold Birthday: Stampin' Up!), and polka dots (Polka Dot Basic: Papertrey)

Cardstock/Ink: rose red, black, white, designer paper pack, and pretty in pink

Extra: circle punch, rhinestone (for the dot in I), pink glitter, and brads

Thanks for stopping by and see ya tomorrow!!!

Christmas Cupcake~

Sorry about not having anything for all of you yesterday. I was not feeling well, and needed a little nap.
But today, I'm feeling ten times better. Also I have two different posts for you (making up for yesterday)!!!
For the first one, I combined the following challenges:
Wacky Wednesday #22: use buttons (went really simple with my buttons)
Cottage Studio: Christmas in July
Kaboodle: use a digital image
and lastly
Sweet Sunday: sketch shown below
Here is my creation:
another image by Pink Petticoat

Supplies~

Stamp: cupcake (Pink Petticoat)

Cardstock/Ink: light gray, white, red, designer paper pack, celery, and green galore

Extra: buttons, scalloped and circle punch, and ribbon

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Birthday Fishes~

Happy Monday~
Today, I have a short post again (husband is home).

The challenges I used for today are:
Cute Card Thursday: eyelets
Paper Blooms: animal
and
The Pink Elephant: sketch below


My creation~
Supplies~
Stamps: fish in balloon (Dustin Pike) and saying (Pond Life: Papertrey)
Cardstock/Ink: white, summer sunrise, apricot, turquoise, designer paper pack, and brilliant blue
Extra: eyelets, cuttlebug, embossing folder, and liquid glass


Thanks for stopping by!!!

Before I head out~

Hello everyone~
Just want to share a quick card, before we head out for the weekend. The plan was to get a few cards finished that would be shared over the weekend, but it didn't happen. Sorry! Although, I will be back on Monday with more creations and challenges! Supplies~
Stamps: polka dots (Polka Dot Basics: Papertrey) and saying (Tags for Spring: Papertrey)
Cardstock/Ink: white, black, temping turquoise, and designer paper pack
Extra: oval punches, paper punch, and turquoise brads

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend!!!

I'm a Winner

Just wanted to share with all of you that I'm the winner for last weeks color challenge over at SP Color Challlenge!!! If you are looking for a fun color combos be sure to check her out.

Rhinestone Flowers~

Just a quick post before I head out to dinner with my husband!

Challenges:

Spoon Full of Sugar: use swirls

Heart Hugs: inspired by picture ( made by Daily Pincushion over at Esty) love the colors used!!!

and lastly

Stamping 411: sketch shown below picture

My creation~

Supplies:

Stamps: swirls (Fancy Flourishes: Papertrey), b with flower (Happy Birthday: Lizzie Anne Designs), square (celebration frames: Lizzie Anne Designs), and flowers (delight in everything: CTMH)

Cardstock/Ink: teal, white, and lemon tart

Extra: rhinestones and squares 3-D

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Look What I Got~

This is my very first award!!!

Thank you so very much to Kristin over at Leading a Craftastic Life.
The Rules Are:



1. Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, and his or her blog link.



2. Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you've newly discovered.



3. Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

After looking and looking at tons of new blogs, I have picked out 15 more blogs that inspire me!!!

1. Creative Witty Blog Name Here

2. Random Vintage Finds

3. Scraps by M

4. Paper & Such

5. Muriel LA

6. My5Bratz Creations

7. Anne's Corner

8. Libby's Little Addiction

9. Mephisto's Blog

10. Fun Paper Candy

11. Paper Craft Patti

12. Stamp Smiles

13. Nessy's Notes

14. Hand to Heart Cards

15. Robin Egg Ribbion

Just Because Butterfly~

Hello and Happy Monday~
I keeping this short due to having some things to finished before my husband comes home early.
Today's card is inspired by the following challenges:
Stampin' B Design Team: use a butterfly on your project
Allsorts challenge: use one of everything
OCC challenge: use three embellishments
and lastly
The Fresh Batch: sketch shown below Here is what I came up with~

Supplies~

Stamps: butterfly-3-D (Fluttering by: Verse Visual)

Cardstock/Ink: designer paper pack, hibiscus, black, and white

Extra: button, ribbon, scalloped circle punch, and rhinestone

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Time to enjoy some tea~

Here is my quick weekend creation!!! Supplies:
Stamps: saying and tea pot (Tea Time: Papertrey)
Cardstock/Ink: lemon tart, summer sunrise, designer paper pack, and berry sorbet
Extra: paper punch and sunrise silk ribbon

Thanks for stopping by and see ya tomorrow!!!

Fairy Birthday~

Happy Sunday Everyone~
Today, I have two different posts for you all due to not getting my card finished for yesterday.
So for my first one~
I had some fun with this one. Not only was the sketch fun but also the little fairy I added. She is made by Sandra Dry Digi Stamps. If you like fairies, be sure to check her out!

Over the last couple of day, you may have noticed that I'm starting to combine a few challenges for each creations. This is because with so many challenges out there (which I'm seem to be finding a new one all of the time) I just don't have enough time it the day to make only one creation for each challenge. I love taking part in all of the challenges, and thankful for all of you wonderful creative people for sharing your challenges that inspire us all! So if you have a favorite challenge that you have, I would love it if you would share it with everyone here!!! I'm always looking for a new challenge.

Now on to the card~
The challenges used:
Flutter by Wednesday: use pink and brown with a fairy or butterfly
and
Mojo Monday: sketch shown below
Here is my creation~

Supplies~

Stamps: fairy (Sandra Dry) and saying (Fancy Florals: Verse Visual)

Cardstock/Ink: berry sorbet, white, blush, chocolate, designer paper packs (Stampin' Up! and Papertrey)

Extra: flower, circle punch, glitter, rhinestone, scalloped rectangle, silk blush ribbon, paper punch, and brad

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Christmas in July~

I'm finished with my HUGE post, and it's time to share. Let me tell you first, that I will NOT be doing this again anytime soon!!!

I have 3 different creations for the same challenge: Christmas Card All Year' Round

Which has us use ONLY one stamp in 3 different ways. If that wasn't enough, I decided to add more challenges to each creation. For a grand total of 14 Challenges!!!

The 3 challenges (Loonie challenge, Cute Card Thursday, and Three Clovers) I want to share had all of the same theme: Christmas in July. Which all of you get a card as inspiration. Thanks for a wonderful theme (we can never start too early).

Before I tell you about each card, just want to let you know that the stamp used in by Digistampcharcters. If you are in the mood, like I am for Christmas, she has some super cute girl ones!!!

Now on to my first card~

The challenges used are:

Kaboodle Blog #9: use buttons and bows

SP Color Challenge: use colors kiwi, chocolate, baja, and razzleberry

and

Sketchy Thursday #44: sketch shown below

My first card~

Supplies~

Stamps: girl with snowman (digistampcharacters)

Cardstock/Ink: scarlet jewel, kiwi, baja, black, white,and chocolate

Extra: scarlet polka dot ribbon, scarlet buttons, paper punch, water pen, cuttlebug, scalloped oval punch, and embossing swirl template

For my second creation~

The challenges are:

Christmas Stampin All Year Long: create inside and outside of the card

Paper Make Up: use buttons

Color Dare: use colors kraft, brocade, teal, and chocolate

and lastly

Midnight Madess (sketch from last week): sketch shown below

Here is what I came up with~

Inside of my card~Supplies~

Stamps: girl with snowman (digistampcharacters)

Cardstock/Ink: kraft, brocade, teal, white, black, and chocolate

Extra: buttons, snowflake punch, cuttlebug, glitter

Now for my last card~

The challenges are:

Christmas All Year' Round: make 5 of the same or different with colors Red, White, and blue

Creative Inspiration: faux stitching

and for the final challenge:

Delightful Sketch: shown below

Here is my card~

A picture of all 5 of the same card~

Supplies:

stamps: girl with snowman (digistampcharacters)

cardstock/Ink: red, spring rain, not quite navy, white, brown, navy, designer paper pack, and black

extra: white gel pen, needle piercing, and blue ribbon


It is now time for me to rest. Thanks for stopping by!!!

With an Apple~

First, I want to let all of you know that the HUGE post I was planning on finishing this morning. Just didn't happen. I'm still working on it!!! Keep your fingers crossed that I will get it done tonight, and have it for you all tomorrow.
Although, for today I have one of my favorite challenges~
Sweet Sunday created by Karen over at The Sweetest Thing. If you have noticed my NEW watermark over the last week, you would know whom I got it from. ~Karen~
I love her watermarks, and don't forget to check out her super cute new ones. So if you need one or are looking for a new one, click HERE! She makes it super easy.

On to the sketch for this week: #26
This is what I came up with~

Supplies~

Stamps: girl with apple (digistampcharacters)

Cardstock/Ink: designer paper, celery, perfect plum, green galore, pale plum, chocolate, black, and cocoa

Extra: circle punch, celery ribbon, and flower rhinestone

Thanks for stopping by!!!

My Sons My Treasure~

I'm posting super late today due to running around this morning with one of my boys! Although, I do plan on having a Huge Post tomorrow for all you (no boys in the morning).
For today~
I combined 3 different challenges for my creation today:
Color Chef: #14 colors brown, turquoise, and orange
Pile It on: #6 sketch shown below and for the last challenge~
Cinema Saturday: your treasure
Mine is my family!!!

So here is what I came up with~

Yes, it is a scrapbook page. It has been really long since I've done one.

Supplies~

Stamps: polka dots (Polka dot Basic: Papertrey)

Cardstock/Ink: orange, brown, and turquoise

Extra: bottle cap, rub-on summer theme, silk turquoise ribbon, orange glitter, and crystal effects

Thanks for stopping by and see ya tomorrow!!!

Celebrate with a cupcake~

Today, I have another short post due to my craft room being a complete mess and cards left unfinished on top of my desk. Over the last couple of days I have been so busy with creating. Which things got just a little out of control. So it is time to clean up for tomorrows creations!!!
Anyway on to the card~
I combined three different challenges for my card today~
Digital Tuesday: 1. digital image, 2. designer papers, and 3. embellishments
The Color Dare: Moss green, Vanilla, and Pretty in Pink
and lastly
Midnight Madness #10: sketch shown below My creation~

Supplies:

Stamps: cupcake (Cupcake: Pink Petticoat) and celebrate (Mega Mixed Messages: Papertrey)

Cardstock/Ink: moss green, vanilla, pretty in pink, and two different designer papers

Extra: cream buttons, moss and cream ribbon, and rhinestone

Thanks for stopping by and see ya tomorrow!!!

Monkey Fun~

Here is another fun creation that I did over the weekend!

This is inspired by a NEW challenge I found the other day: Digital Tuesday Challenge. For this weeks challenge, we were to use the theme: also sweet birthdays and a digital image.
Supplies~
Stamps: monkey with cupcake (Dustin Pike) and saying (Shapes by Design: Papertrey)
Cardstock/Ink: saffron, banana, celery, green galore, chocolate, cocoa, blush, red, blue, orange, and white
Extra: white brads and white gel pen


Thanks for stopping by!!!

Circles and Hearts~

Hello Everyone~
Hope all of you had a wonderful weekend!
I'm keeping this super short due to some family coming to visit with us.
My creation today combines the following challenges:
Color Throwdown #50: red, turquoise, and kiwi
and
Clean and Simple #50: sketch shown below My card:

Supplies~

Stamps: hearts (Holiday Blitz: Stampin' Up!), circles (Borders and Corners Circle: Papertrey), saying (Mega Mixed Messages: Papertrey), and Polka dots (Polka Dots Basic: Papertrey)

Cardstock/Ink: kiwi, white, red, and turquoise
Extra: red twill ribbon, circle punch, paper punch, and 3-D hearts

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Simple Birthday Wish~

Hello Everyone~
Here is my quick weekend card: Supplies~
Stamps: saying (Wishing you: Papertrey)
Cardstock/Ink: hibiscus, cream, designer paper pack, and apricot
Extra: slit paper punch and silk hibiscus ribbon


Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend!!!

A Prayer for You~

For my second card today~
I combined 4 different challenges:
Danni's Dreams Flutter by Wednesday: use buttons and bows with a butterfly or fairy
Creative Belli Blog: use texture on your card ( I used my gold 3-D paint and cuttlebug with embossing template)
Bee Crafty #8~ things with wings (image used created by Bee Crafty)
and lastly
Clean and Simple: Sketch #49 shown below

Here is my creation~

Supplies~

Stamps: saying (Damask Designs: Papertrey) and Fairy Angel (Bee Crafty)

Cardstock/Ink: designer paper pack, white, moss, black, rose red, regal rose, mustard, and summer sun

Extra: buttons (yellow and berry), paper punch, ribbon, gold 3-D paint (hair), glitter, and embossing template with cuttlebug

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend!!!

Santa Wishes~

Happy Friday!!!
The weekend is almost here, and the weather looks like it will be wonderful for it.


Today I have card inspired by two different challenges:
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge: theme Christmas in July
Just Christmas and Birthday Cards: sketch below

Here is my creation~

This cute Santa is designed by Dustin Pike. It is his July Freebie. If that wasn't enough, his complete collection is on SALE for $25.00 until the 12th.
Supplies~

Stamps: saying ( Bright and Merry: Papertrey) and Santa (Dustin Pike)
Cardstock/Ink: old olive, red, white, going gray, sand, blush, and designer paper pack
Extra: Oval punch, slit punch, glitter, and red brads




Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to check back later for my second of the day!!!

Buttons and Circles Bird~

Hello Everyone~
I have a cute card to share today~
It seems that the new craze is birds. Everywhere I turn there is something to do with them. Well, I found two different challenges this week that the theme is birds.
Crafty Creations #23: birds is the theme
and
Cinema Saturday Creative Challenge#39: use black and white and theme To Kill a Mockingbird Here is what I came with~

I needed to add just a little color!

Supplies~

Stamps: bird and saying (Everyday Classics: Papertrey)

Cardstock/Ink: black, white, pumpkin, and paper pack

Extra: corner paper punch, black and white buttons, and black and white ribbon

Thanks for stopping by and see ya tomorrow!!!

Thankful berries~

So I finally sat down to create my card today (after playing on the computer most of the morning)!!!
I have another creation made up of 3 different challenges:
Sweet Sunday Sketch #25~ shown below
Jewelry Inspiration #44: using colors vanilla, plum, mustard and rust
and
Etsy Inspired #43: be inspired by Whichgoose

Here is the picture I used to be inspired ~
I love the leaves and berries!!! Plus the colors worked too.

My creation~

When I saw the colors and inspiration, my first thought was Thanksgiving time. My mind must be getting ready for the Holidays!!!

Supplies~

Stamps: leaves, wreath, word: thankful (Rustic Branches: Papertrey)

Cardstock/Ink: plum, vanilla, mustard, and rust

Extra: paper punch, corner punch, and cream brads

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Teal and Fizz Flowers~

So I have another creation for you today, packed full of challenges!!! While I was able to do two different cards, my last one turned out just okay for me (I believe it is cause I didn't use any white or cream on it).
Here are the challenges:
SP Color Combo (just found it today): using colors Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede, and Melon Mambo~ sadly I don't have the new In Colors, so I used Raspberry Fizz, Teal, and Cocoa
Charisma Cardz: to use buttons on your project
Papertake Weekly Challenge: use your Favorite Things~ mine are stamps, buttons, flowers, and ribbon
The Fresh Batch (just found it today): using sketch below Here is the creation that uses all of the challenges listed above~

Supplies~

Stamps: leaves (Beautiful Blooms: Papertrey)

Cardstock/Ink: teal, white, raspberry fizz, two different designer paper packs, and cocoa

Extra: teal ribbon, flower paper punch, pink button, white gel pen

Now for my second creation~

Like I said before not my favorite.

Supplies~

Stamps: flower and background (True Friend: Stampin' Up!)

Cardstock/Ink: raspberry fizz, teal, and cocoa

Extra: polka dot teal ribbon, paper punch, pink glitter pen, and teal rhinestone brad

Thanks for stopping by!!!

I'm super excited~

I have some wonderful news~
I got picked to be the guest designer for December for Pile It On!!! Which just happens to be my favorite month.

Be sure to go check them out: Pile it on

Mouse Wishes~

Hello Everyone~
Today my post is a little later due to getting everything back to normal after the 4th of July! Plus the boys started VBS this week.
While the day has been super busy, I did get a chance to play a little.
For today's creation I combined 3 different challenges:
Pile It On: 3 different embellishments
Monday Lunchtime sketch #77: shown below
and
Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #11: using colors light gray, bright red, bright pink, black, and grass greenHere is what I came up with~
Another new image from Digistampcharacters.

Supplies~

Stamps: mouse with flowers (digistampcharacters) and saying (Wishing you: Papertrey)

Cardstock/Ink: new leaf, black, white, pixie pink, designer polka dot paper, poppy red, and gray (watercolor pencil)
Extra: rhinestone (top of mouse in center of flower), green silk ribbon, white gel pen, gray brads, and hot pink flowers

Thanks for stopping by!!!