Friday, December 30, 2016

Snowy Thank You


Happy Friday.  Today I made a thank you card.  I purchased a new paper pack from BoBunny.  It is the Altitude Collection.  I love the purple and blue together.  I dug through my stash of die cuts.  I don't think I have ever used the large snowflake dies.  They are from Sizzix and needed to be dusted off before I could use them.  I hope you all have tools like that too, hope I'm not alone.  Not only is the paper new I purchased the Spellbinder Phase Set 2 with a coupon from Michaels.  
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Cut It Up - Something Old and Something New (Old - jewels, dies; New - Paper, dies) 
Daring Cardmakers - Thank You
Fussy and Fancy - Winter
The Crafty Addicts - Let It Snow
CRAFT - ATG

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Warm Wishes


I hope you are having a crafty day.  Today my card is using the digital stamp set Bitty Christmas from Doodle Pantry.  I colored the mugs and flipped one.  The sentiment also comes with this fun set.  I now need to get a coffee gift card and send it to my cousin and tell her I would love to have coffee with her in person right now!!  Do you have a friend that you miss terribly?  Send them a card and tell them that.  Love in the mail.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Tuesday Morning Sketch - Anything Goes
Fussy and Fancy - Winter
Inkspirational - Neutrals

Sunday, December 25, 2016

New Years Resolution


Merry Christmas!  Over at 4 Crafty Chicks they are asking us to share something on our projects that is part of our "New Years Resolutions".  I have been thinking about this for several months at the end of this year.  One of my resolutions this year is to show people how much they mean to me.  I have not been good lately about sending cards out.  That needs to change.  I have a goal to send out at least one card a week.  So this is my first of many "thinking of you" cards.  For no reason, just to let people know I care.  I'm going to work hard at this resolution to keep.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Hand Stamped Sentiments - Purple, Teal, and Green
4 Crafty Chicks - Resolution
CRAFT - ATG

Sunday, December 18, 2016

Christmas Cardinal


Only a week till Christmas.  I can't believe it!  Time is ticking down so quickly.  Today I have made a card using the 2 Cute Ink image called Winter Cardinal.  My grandparents love cardinals so this card will go to them.  This chubby little guy is just too cute.  I hope your Christmas cards are all done and mailed.  I am a little behind but I'm not going to let that get me down.  Hope your week is productive.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Come and Get It - Christmas
Crafty Hazelnut - Cute Christmas

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Baby Jesus Nuggets


Madi, my granddaughter, and I have been working on a project together.  You can tell by the picture below she is overjoyed with it.  The stamp set is very old and from a company that is no longer in business - I'm sad for that.  The set is called Baby Jesus Nuggets by Clear Dollar Stamps.  Madi goes to a private Christian school so this is her treat for their Christmas party on Friday.  I did all the stamping, Madi colored all the Baby Jesus' and cut them out.  The set also comes with a manger that you can stamp and cut out.  My first intention was to do that part also but....well, this was enough.  
This is a picture of all of them on a kitchen plate.  A total of 32.  Because we each ate one of the nuggets to make sure they would be a good treat for the class. 
I asked her to pick out her favorite one.  She said this one because of the beautiful stripes on the blanket and because I helped her cut it out.  I wish I would have taken pictures during the whole process but it was all I could do to keep the project going smoothly. Hehe 
Madi and I would like to submit out Baby Jesus Nuggets into these challenges:
CRAFT - Christmas
Christmas at Sweet Stampin' - Christmas Song - Away in a Manager
Little Red Wagon - Christmas Song - Away in a Manager
The Male Room - Christmas
Try It On Tuesday - Celebrate

Monday, December 12, 2016

Helping Santa


This darling elf is from Bugaboo Images.  I just love those ears.  He is called Elf Candy Cane.  Another sweet card added to the Christmas Card stack.  I think I am getting close to having enough.  Now to get them ready to send out.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Stella Says Sketch - Sketch
Come and Get It - Christmas
Pile It On - Any Holiday
Crafty Boots - Christmas
Dream Valley - Christmas

Sunday, December 11, 2016

Wishing you a "mice" Christmas


I always love a good pun.  Over at the Catch a Bug challenge they wanted to laugh.  So I when I was looking at my Bugaboo Images I thought this was cute.  This sweet little mouse is called Girl Mouse.  She is so sweet in her little dress and big bow.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Catch the Bug - Make Us Laugh
Crazy 4 Challenges - Sketch #323
My Time To Craft - Christmas Animal
The Stamping Boutique - Fancy Folds

Friday, December 9, 2016

Day 7 of Christmas Chaos


WooHoo!!  Today is the last day of the Christmas Chaos over at Bugaboo Images.  I made it - all seven days.  I wasn't able to craft every day but I did get all the projects done.  Today was freebie day and bingo day.  I used the line glitter, snowflakes, and non-traditional colors for Christmas.  I used the friday freebie Crabby Cat Christmas.  He is so crabby and cute all at the same time.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Bugaboo Day 7 - Bingo and Freebie
Glitter, Snowflakes, and Non-Traditional Christmas Colors
Crafty Catz - Non-Traditional Christmas Colors
Fussy and Fancy - Christmas in Pastels
Crafty Gals Corner - Anything Goes

Day 6 of Christmas Chaos


Well, my Christmas Chaos is in full swing.  Just as I'm sure yours is.  But looking forward to making a project or card for Bugaboo has been been a fun part of the chaos.  Today is flashback day.  I took that very literal.  I looked through old images I already had printed out.  I found these Christmas Words - Joy.  The "J" and the ribbon were already colored - this would have been from at least last year.  The paper is...old old old.  I have no idea how long I have had it.  Plus it is the scrap from making the tag for Day 3.  The ribbon was a scrap - not even enough for a bow so just a knot had to due.  The sparkly circles are from years gone by now only two remain in the package and no I could not get rid of them.  They will hang around for another year I'm sure.  The stocking charm was in the charm stash - so your guess is as good as mine.  So this was a great clean up project and so much fun make.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Crafty Ribbon  Christmas with Ribbon
Die Cut Divas - June Sketch with Red and Green
Creative Corner - Christmas Time

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Day 5 Christmas Chaos


Well, I really enjoyed some relaxing time in my craft room this evening.  Tonight was my Granddaughters Christmas program at school.  A fun start to the evening now listening to Christmas music on Pandora.  For my Day 5 of Christmas Chaos at Bugaboo I made a card using A Kids View Santa Tree.  I couldn't really figure out a "funny" Christmas card so I went with an image that made me chuckle.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Bugaboo Day 5 Christmas Chaos - Funny? I chucked at this image.
City Crafter - Christmas Tree
Deep Ocean - Santa is Coming to Town
Hand Stamped - Christmas Tree
(Pin)spirational - Photo little girl excited with a present
Fab 'n' Funky - Make Someone Smile
Little Red Wagon - Santa is Coming to Town

Day 4 of Christmas Chaos


Well, the Christmas Chaos has reached my house.  I am behind in staying up with the chaos days at Bugaboo but....I am bound and determined to get caught up.  Gotta have goals - especially during this time of the year.  Today my card uses the image Heels - Christmas and I NEED these shoes!  Not sure where I would where them but I want them badly!!  They are on my Christmas list.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Bugaboo Day 4 - Clean as Snow - No Pattern Paper
Try It On Tuesday - Celebrate
Crafting by Designs - Any Holiday
4 Crafty Chicks - No Pattern Paper

Monday, December 5, 2016

Day 3 of Christmas Chaos


Happy Day 3 of Christmas Chaos over at Bugaboo Images.  Today is make a tag with red and white stripes.  I used the stripes in the ribbon I used.  This cute stamp is called Make It Snappy - Merry Christmoose.  Hehe
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Bugaboo Day 3 Christmas Chaos - Tag with Red and White Stripe
Crafty Boots - Christmas
Crafty Cardmakers - Anything But a Card
Dream Valley - Christmas
Dragonfly Journeys - Christmas Critters
My Time To Craft - Christmas Animals
Craft For The Craic - Anything But a Card

Sunday, December 4, 2016

Day 2 of Christmas Chaos


Well this is my entry for day 2 of Christmas Chaos over at Bugaboo Images.  Today was this sketch below.  This gingerbread girl is just too cute holding a candy cane.  She is very sweet in her pink dress, all set for a Christmas party.  It's not too late to join the chaos fun!
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Come and Get It - Christmas
Pile It On - 2 Patterned Papers
Sunday Stamps - Gingerbread Dreams

Need a Hug?


Need a hug today?  These cuties will be more than glad to help you out.  Aren't they darling!  They are from non other than Bugaboo Images.  All this week they are celebrating the chaos of Christmas and I am going to try and join in the fun.  This is my day 1 card - the theme is "Sparkles".  This super cute couple is from the set called Snowman 002 Couple.  Have some fun and come join in the chaos.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
The Paper Players - Snowflakes
Sweet Stampin' - Let It Snow
Sketch Saturday - Sketch
Cardz 4 Galz - Snowperson

Friday, December 2, 2016

Christmas Bulbs


Happy Friday!  I have a fun card to show you today.  I received two new stamps sets today in the mail from Newton's Nook Designs.  I used the set called Joyful Tags.  Aren't they just sweet!  I masked off the "joy" from the one bulb and stamped the holly and berries from another tag to come up with three different bulbs.  Perfect for a fun layout.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Newton's Nook Challenge - Colors - Teal, Red, White, and Green
CCEE - Use Red
Crafty Ribbon - Christmas and Ribbon
Crafty Creations - Christmas
Fab 'n' Funky - Christmas
Try It On Tuesday - Layer It Up

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Sweet Gingerbread Girl

My granddaughter and I had a great time crafting together tonight.  However, I learned I need to be ready for crafting with her.  Planning a card takes time for me - she doesn't allow any time.  She wants to create now.  We used the image Girl Gingerbread - Cocoa from Bugaboo Images.  She loved her.  I picked the plaid paper - just to plain for her so she picked the flowers and hearts paper.  We started coloring at the same time I was barely started and she was done.  So I put my card aside and we finished her work of art.  She is so proud of it and I am glad.  She wrote a note to her teacher on the inside and is planning on giving it to her tomorrow at school.  She is in kindergarten.  I hope one day she will give me one of her cards so I can keep it in my craft room to remember these wonderful nights with her.

My card is the top card and I would like to submit it into these challenges:
Aud Sentiments - Anything Goes with a Sentiment
Craft Rocket - Winder Time
Come and Get It - Baby It's Cold Outside
Pile It On - 2 Patterned Papers

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Happy Brrrrrday


I made this birthday card for my dad.  We will be celebrating his birthday in a couple weekends when he is back in town with us.  This darling image is from Doodle Pantry.  The set is called Winter Birthday.  I just love how this snowman is wearing a birthday hat - what a hoot!  You know he is holding an ice cream cake - yum!!  I know he will enjoy the card.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Crafty Gals Corner - Anything Goes
Little Red Wagon - Chilly Friends
Get Creative - Birthday
A Gem of a Challenge - Snowperson
Crazy 4 Challenges - Add a Cake

Monday, November 28, 2016

Fun Christmas Treat


Can you believe Christmas time is on it's way.  Before we know it crunch time will be here.  Today I have a fun little treat idea to show you.  I purchased these little mugs from the Dollar General after Thanksgiving on clearance.  They are salt and pepper shakers.  I filled them with red and green M&M's, covered the metal tops with scrap fabric then added some fun ribbon.  The adorable elf faces are from 2 Cute Ink.  This darling image is only available through the Digital Stamp Club - sorry.  But, it is easy to join the club!  I made one of the elves a girl by adding eye lashes and earings. They turned out darling and will be so much fun for my granddaughter to give away.
I would like to submit these projects into these challenges:
Crafty Cardmakers - Anything But a Card
All Sorts - Christmas
CRAFT - Not a Card
Crafty Ribbon - Christmas with Ribbon
Crafty Creations - Christmas
Cards Und More - Anything But a Card

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Hot Chocolate Owl


Happy Wednesday everyone!  I have a card to show you today with one of the new November images called Hot Chocolate Owl from 2 Cute Ink.  He is only available if you are a Digi Club member, however it is so easy to become a club member.  I always coloring in red so this new paper pack was a must have for me today.  I  just had to treat myself.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
A Snowflakes Promise - Seasons
(Pin)spirational - I used the blue mug from the photo
Shopping Our Stash - Warm and Fuzzy
Try It On Tuesday - Layer It Up
Dream Valley - Winter Animal
Fab 'n' Funky - Things With Wings
The Male Room - Scapes - I put him on a snow covered branch

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Give Thanks


I can't believe Thanksgiving will be here in a couple days.  Time goes so quickly.   Today I made a card using an image I have been wanting to use and haven't gotten around to it yet.  Thought I better before it was too late for the year.  This word art if from 2 Cute Ink.  It is available in Heidi's Etsy store.  I wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
The Paper Girls - Grateful
Dragonfly Journeys - Thankful
Pile It On - Thankful
The Stamping Boutique - Fall Colors

Sunday, November 20, 2016

Gold Butterfly


Happy Sunday!  I needed one more sympathy card for my sister-in-law's family.  The butterfly is a QuicKutz die.  I had not used it before and it is really beautiful.  I love it in the gold.  My granddaughter was right beside me the whole way through this card.  The papers I used were 12X12 so there was plenty and she made a matching card.  We had a good time working together but she is a desk hog.  I had to keep moving her out of "my space".  Fun memories made today.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Creative Corner - Anything Goes
Creative Knockouts - Lots of Layers
Just Us Girls - Teal, Purple, and Gold

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Heartfelt Sympathy


Today I have a Sympathy card to show you.  They are so hard to make and this one really was.  My sister-in-law's grandmother passed away.  She loved sparkly diamonds and I know she would have loved this card.  The sentiment is from Newton's Nook Designs the set is called Simply Sentimental.  I know I am going to use this set a lot.  It can be used for so many different occasions.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Aud Sentiments - Anything Goes with any Sentiment
Craft Rocket - White on White
Crafty Cardmakers - Embossing
Crafting with Dragonflies - White on White

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Thanks...a million


Who doesn't love seeing a dog in a sweater.  I sure do.  This adorable weiner dog is from Newton's Nook Designs.  The set is called Holiday Hounds, the bone also comes in the set.  The sentiment is part of the set called Simply Sentimental also from Newton's Nook Designs.  He looks like he is ready to go out and play in the leaves.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Dragonfly Journeys - Thank You
Pile It On - Thank You
All Sorts - Feature a Creature
Creative Corner - Thank You
The Stamping Boutique - Fall Colors

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Betta Fish


I love love love a good pun and this one is perfect for me!!!  The fun betta fish is from Doodle Pantry and the great sentiment are part of a set called Betta Fish and Bowl.  I added the beads as bubbles and rocks at the bottom of the bowl.  Making this card made me smile.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Hand Stamped Sentiments - Mint, Emerald, and Denim
Make My Monday - Get Well
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes
Just Add Ink - Sketch