Mod Squad Challenge, use stripes: http://modsquadchallenge.com/use-stripes-pink-main/
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge 426:http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/02/chnc-challenge-426.html
2/28/2019
Noel
Yes, another Christmas card! I used papers by DCWV, a stitched flag die by LDRS, a star brad that I antiqued with alcohol ink to tone it down, and a large border punch by Fiskars. It feels strange to make a card without any stamping but this is a good way to use up those random patterned papers that we all have in our stash.
Mod Squad Challenge, use stripes: http://modsquadchallenge.com/use-stripes-pink-main/
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge 426:http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/02/chnc-challenge-426.html
Mod Squad Challenge, use stripes: http://modsquadchallenge.com/use-stripes-pink-main/
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge 426:http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/02/chnc-challenge-426.html
2/26/2019
Yes, Yet Another Christmas Card
I told you I'm on a Christmas card-making roll! Here is another one, using paper from an old Winter Stack by DCWV, and a Christmas sentiment that I prettied up with some Stickles. I used a tag die by Sizzix, and a little bit of bakers twine.
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge 426:http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/02/chnc-challenge-426.html
Incy Wincy Designs challenge, tags: https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-18-march-2-tags.html
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge: http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2019/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html
Incy Wincy Designs challenge, tags: https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-18-march-2-tags.html
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge: http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2019/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html
Peace and Joy - Guest Designer Shartl
When my daughter recently borrowed my blog to enter her card in a challenge, I referred to it as hijacking my blog. However, it was pointed out to me by my blog friend D.Ann, that Guest Designer sounded much more professional...and so it shall be called, haha!
My daughter usually enters her cards from Flickr as shartl83 but needs to enter through a blog for some of the challenges, so you'll see a card or two from her on my blog every so often. After all, what are families for if they can't share a blog, right?
So, this card , which is made by Shannon, uses a stamp by Unity Stamp Company, and was colored with dye markers. Then some sparkly rhinestone ornaments and a star sticker were added, just for fun.
Entered in :
Penny Black and More February Challenge, AG with the option of tags: http://pennyblackatallsorts.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-anything-goes-with-option-of.html
My daughter usually enters her cards from Flickr as shartl83 but needs to enter through a blog for some of the challenges, so you'll see a card or two from her on my blog every so often. After all, what are families for if they can't share a blog, right?
So, this card , which is made by Shannon, uses a stamp by Unity Stamp Company, and was colored with dye markers. Then some sparkly rhinestone ornaments and a star sticker were added, just for fun.
Penny Black and More February Challenge, AG with the option of tags: http://pennyblackatallsorts.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-anything-goes-with-option-of.html
Yuletide Greetings
I told you I was in the mood to make Christmas cards, so here is another one. I have FOUR bins filled with Christmas papers, embellishments, ribbons, and stamped images that need to be colored. That doesn't count my Christmas stamps, which seem to multiply on their own! I try to sit down at least once a week and color images, arrange doo-dads on pretty papers, and add to my Christmas card stack. Many of the cards that I make are donated to nursing homes in the area, as so many of the residents and patients don't receive visitors or cards during the holidays. This is one of those for the donation stack, and I used papers from a magazine, along with a stitched tag die by Spellbinders. All I needed to do was add some scraps from my stash and a pretty gold star brad.
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge 426:http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/02/chnc-challenge-426.html
Incy Wincy Designs challenge, tags: https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-18-march-2-tags.html
ABC Christmas Challenge, D is for Decorations: http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/02/abc-christmas-challenge-c-d-are-for.html
SSS Wednesday challenge, no stamps allowed: https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-no-stamps-allowed/
Unstampabelles Feb. challenge, bright and cheerful with no stamping: https://unstampabelleschallenges.blogspot.com/2019/02/first-challenge-for-2019-86-simply.html
Word Art Wednesday: http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-374-375-anything-goes.html
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper challenge: http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2019/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html
Incy Wincy Designs challenge, tags: https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-18-march-2-tags.html
ABC Christmas Challenge, D is for Decorations: http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/02/abc-christmas-challenge-c-d-are-for.html
SSS Wednesday challenge, no stamps allowed: https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-no-stamps-allowed/
Unstampabelles Feb. challenge, bright and cheerful with no stamping: https://unstampabelleschallenges.blogspot.com/2019/02/first-challenge-for-2019-86-simply.html
Word Art Wednesday: http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-374-375-anything-goes.html
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper challenge: http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2019/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html
2/25/2019
Seasons Tweetings
Looks like this rainy winter weather is bringing out the Christmas card-making mojo in me as I made several of them today and yesterday. This one uses an adorable Lawn Fawn stamp and die set that my daughter won from the lovely Di Wray, who has the Snippets challenge on her blog. Since daughter is busy with her 2 month old new addition, I borrowed the set and made this happy little entry. I also used lots of bits and pieces from my scrap stash..which is the whole purpose of the Snippets challenge in the first place. A few punched hearts, tag die from Altenew, and my favorite jute twine finished this puppy off.
Speaking of my jute twine, I seem to have misplaced the roll, and this is causing me no end of misery. I may have to break down and go out in this rain to buy more..argh!
Word Art Wednesday: http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-374-375-anything-goes.html
Speaking of my jute twine, I seem to have misplaced the roll, and this is causing me no end of misery. I may have to break down and go out in this rain to buy more..argh!
Pixie's Snippets challenge 346, use snippets: http://pixiescraftyworkshop.blogspot.com/2019/02/pixies-snippets-playground-challenge-346.html
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge 426:http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/02/chnc-challenge-426.html
Scrappy Mo's Rudolph Challenge, Christmas card or project: https://scrapsoflifebyscrappymo.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-rudolph-days-challenge.html
Incy Wincy Designs challenge, tags: https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-18-march-2-tags.html
Word Art Wednesday: http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-374-375-anything-goes.html
Ho Ho Ho
Still learning how this blogging thing works but I'm slowly getting the kinks out. In the meantime, I'm taking advantage of this rainy, windy, dreary day by holing up in my craft room and finishing up some cards that have been languishing in my unfinished pile.
This stamped image is by VivaLasVegastamps and I've had it for years. It came in a grab bag, but a friend wanted it ...so I stamped out a bunch of the images and passed the actual stamp on to her. Not only did I stamp it in black ink, but I heat embossed in white , on red card stock. I have a bunch of these embossed images so it's time I turned one into a card. I added a heat embossed sentiment by Meli Melo and added a die cut button by MFT. Patting myself on the back for actually using some ribbon for a change.
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge 426: http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/02/chnc-challenge-426.html
DL. ArtThankful Thursday Challenge, pink or red: https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2019/02/dlart-thankful-thursday-challenge-240_21.html
MFT Color Challenge. I used red, gray, and white from the inspiration board: http://www.cardchallenges.com/2019/02/mft-color-challenge-111.html
This stamped image is by VivaLasVegastamps and I've had it for years. It came in a grab bag, but a friend wanted it ...so I stamped out a bunch of the images and passed the actual stamp on to her. Not only did I stamp it in black ink, but I heat embossed in white , on red card stock. I have a bunch of these embossed images so it's time I turned one into a card. I added a heat embossed sentiment by Meli Melo and added a die cut button by MFT. Patting myself on the back for actually using some ribbon for a change.
Love Is All You Need
I am having so much fun with this stamp set from The Cats Pajamas called, "Let It Happen", and so I decided to make an anniversary card with this adorable pop-corn loving couple. Every time I look at those 3-D glasses I have to laugh! This card will go to my daughter and her husband of almost 11 years and yes, they love going to the movies and eating popcorn!
Colored this with alcohol markers and popped one of the popcorn kernels up on foam tape for dimension. The background was stamped with a set by a company that is no longer around (sob), and I added a sentiment by Cardz TV. The stitched circle dies are by MFT , and the stitched rectangle is by Lawn Fawn.
2 Crafty Critters challenge 23: <a href="http://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-23-sponsored-by-sparkle-n.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-23-s...</a>
DL. Art February Linky Party: <a href="https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2019/02/dlart-february-2019-linky-challenge.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2019/02/dlart-february-2019-lin...</a>
Word Art Wednesday 374 - 375: http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-374-375-anything-goes.html
TCP Tuesday challenge, furry friends: <a href="https://thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/archives/23949" rel="noreferrer nofollow">thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/archives/23949</a>
February Die Cut Divas challenge, Love is in the Air: <a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2019/02/februarys-die-cut-divas-challenge.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2019/02/februarys-die-cut-diva...</a>
Kat Scrappiness Feb. Challenge, Hearts: <a href="http://katscrappinessblog.com/february-card-challenge-hearts/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">katscrappinessblog.com/february-card-challenge-hearts/</a>
Stamplorations Feb Theme and Sketch challenge, stamps and hearts: <a href="https://stamplorations.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-challenge.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">stamplorations.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-challenge.html</a>
Mod Squad Challenge, use a brand name clear or rubber stamp: http://modsquadchallenge.com/brand-name-clear-or-rubber-stamps-no-digitals/
2/23/2019
Party On
My blog friend, Janis of Her Peaceful Garden, gave me the cutest cat dies a while back and I've been playing with them this last week. My little 5 year old granddaughter was just in love with these cuties as we die-cut, embossed and inked them up. I popped on of these kitties on a birthday card, using a scalloped frame die by Winnie and Walter from the Audrey Cutaways set. I added a sentiment and music notes from Party On, a sparkle design from Sparkle (of course), and a cake image from Happy Dance (all by Winnie and Walter) . A little bit of Glossy accents on the cake and hat give it extra pizazz (but is unfortunately not obvious in the photo).
Now, just for fun, I want to share the card that my 5 year old granddaughter made while she was staying with us for the long weekend! It uses the same Kitty die set by Darice, but she chose the sleeping kitty. As you can see, this cat is sitting on her sumptuous tassled cushion, and is dreaming of a red velvet cupcake. Ever the creative doodler, granddaughter added decorative corners and a layered crazily glittered flower just for fun. Oh yes, and note that this is a uni-cat...so she hand drew the unicorn horn and glittered that too. Can't ever have too much glitter if you're a 5 year old!
Winnie and Walter 5th birthday Bash challenge, use more than 3 stamp sets: <a href="https://www.blog.winniewalter.com/2019/02/w-5th-birthday-bash-3-stamp-set.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.blog.winniewalter.com/2019/02/w-5th-birthday-bash-3-s...</a>
Winnie and Walter's 5th Birthday Bash challenge, layered die cuts with at least one W&W product: <a href="https://www.blog.winniewalter.com/2019/02/w-5th-birthday-bash-layering-die-cuts.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.blog.winniewalter.com/2019/02/w-5th-birthday-bash-lay...</a>
2 Crafty Critters challenge 23: <a href="http://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-23-sponsored-by-sparkle-n.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-23-s...</a>
DL. Art February Linky Party: <a href="https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2019/02/dlart-february-2019-linky-challenge.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2019/02/dlart-february-2019-lin...</a>
Crafty Hazelnut's February Patterned Paper challenge: <a href="http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2019/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2019/02/crafty...</a>
Word Art Wednesday 374 - 375: <a href="http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-374-375-anything-goes.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-374-375-a...</a>
TCP Tuesday challenge, furry friends: <a href="https://thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/archives/23949" rel="noreferrer nofollow">thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/archives/23949</a>
Winnie and Walter 5th birthday Bash challenge, use more than 3 stamp sets: <a href="https://www.blog.winniewalter.com/2019/02/w-5th-birthday-bash-3-stamp-set.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.blog.winniewalter.com/2019/02/w-5th-birthday-bash-3-s...</a>
Winnie and Walter's 5th Birthday Bash challenge, layered die cuts with at least one W&W product: <a href="https://www.blog.winniewalter.com/2019/02/w-5th-birthday-bash-layering-die-cuts.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.blog.winniewalter.com/2019/02/w-5th-birthday-bash-lay...</a>
2 Crafty Critters challenge 23: <a href="http://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-23-sponsored-by-sparkle-n.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-23-s...</a>
DL. Art February Linky Party: <a href="https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2019/02/dlart-february-2019-linky-challenge.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2019/02/dlart-february-2019-lin...</a>
Crafty Hazelnut's February Patterned Paper challenge: <a href="http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2019/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2019/02/crafty...</a>
Word Art Wednesday 374 - 375: <a href="http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-374-375-anything-goes.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-374-375-a...</a>
TCP Tuesday challenge, furry friends: <a href="https://thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/archives/23949" rel="noreferrer nofollow">thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/archives/23949</a>
Just A Note
I've used this cute image by The Cats Pajamas from the set, Just Let It Happen) on the front of an envelope but this time I made it into a card. Just colored it up with alcohol markers and added die cuts for a cheery hello card..
2 Crafty Critters challenge 23: <a href="http://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-23-sponsored-by-sparkle-n.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-23-s...</a>
DL. Art February Linky Party: <a href="https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2019/02/dlart-february-2019-linky-challenge.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2019/02/dlart-february-2019-lin...</a>
Crafty Hazelnut's February Patterned Paper challenge: <a href="http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2019/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2019/02/crafty...</a>
Word Art Wednesday 374 - 375: <a href="http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-374-375-anything-goes.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-374-375-a...</a>
TCP Tuesday challenge, furry friends: <a href="https://thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/archives/23949" rel="noreferrer nofollow">thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/archives/23949</a>
Lost Coast Designs challenge 70: Hip to be Square: <a href="https://lostcoastportaltocreativity.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-70-hip-to-be-square.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">lostcoastportaltocreativity.blogspot.com/2019/02/challeng...</a>
Kat Scrappiness Feb. Challenge, Hearts: <a href="http://katscrappinessblog.com/february-card-challenge-hearts/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">katscrappinessblog.com/february-card-challenge-hearts/</a>
Stamplorations Feb Theme and Sketch challenge, stamps and hearts: <a href="https://stamplorations.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-challenge.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">stamplorations.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-challenge.html</a>
Cardz TV challenge 83: <a href="http://cardztv.blogspot.com/2019/02/cardz-tv-anything-goes-challenge-83.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">cardztv.blogspot.com/2019/02/cardz-tv-anything-goes-chall...</a>
2 Crafty Critters challenge 23: <a href="http://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-23-sponsored-by-sparkle-n.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-23-s...</a>
DL. Art February Linky Party: <a href="https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2019/02/dlart-february-2019-linky-challenge.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2019/02/dlart-february-2019-lin...</a>
Crafty Hazelnut's February Patterned Paper challenge: <a href="http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2019/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2019/02/crafty...</a>
Word Art Wednesday 374 - 375: <a href="http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-374-375-anything-goes.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-374-375-a...</a>
TCP Tuesday challenge, furry friends: <a href="https://thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/archives/23949" rel="noreferrer nofollow">thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/archives/23949</a>
Lost Coast Designs challenge 70: Hip to be Square: <a href="https://lostcoastportaltocreativity.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-70-hip-to-be-square.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">lostcoastportaltocreativity.blogspot.com/2019/02/challeng...</a>
Kat Scrappiness Feb. Challenge, Hearts: <a href="http://katscrappinessblog.com/february-card-challenge-hearts/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">katscrappinessblog.com/february-card-challenge-hearts/</a>
Stamplorations Feb Theme and Sketch challenge, stamps and hearts: <a href="https://stamplorations.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-challenge.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">stamplorations.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-challenge.html</a>
Cardz TV challenge 83: <a href="http://cardztv.blogspot.com/2019/02/cardz-tv-anything-goes-challenge-83.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">cardztv.blogspot.com/2019/02/cardz-tv-anything-goes-chall...</a>
Purr-fect Day
I pulled out some cute glittery, heart-patterned card stock by DCWV, a tag die by Gina K, and this adorable stamp set by Stamplorations (Perfectly Pawsome). A few enamel stars by Spellbinders and a bit of bakers twine...DONE! That little kitty is just the sweetest, and is the perfect (might I say purrfect) way to send some cheer through the mail to a friend.
Double Trouble challenge 22, do you believe in magic. I used the tic-tac-toe challenge Thing 1,with the middle elements of Sentiment, Image, and Sparkle/glitter:
https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-22-do-you-believe-in-magic.html
Incy Wincy Designs Feb. challenge, Tags: https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-18-march-2-tags.html
Words2CraftBy Challenge 62, Best Friends: https://words2craftby.blogspot.com/2019/02/w2cb-62-best-friends.html
Stamplorations Never Ending Challenge, use Stamplorations products : <a href="https://stamplorations.blogspot.com/p/stamplorations-anything-goes-challenge.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">stamplorations.blogspot.com/p/stamplorations-anything-goe...</a>
Stamplorations Cutplorations challenge, heart inspiration: <a href="https://stamplorations.blogspot.com/2019/02/cutplorations-february.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">stamplorations.blogspot.com/2019/02/cutplorations-februar...</a>
Stamplorations Tagplorations challenge, All About Love. This card is for a friend of mine who LOVES Cats (as do I), and the hearts shout it out to the world!: <a href="https://stamplorations.blogspot.com/2019/02/tagplorations-february.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">stamplorations.blogspot.com/2019/02/tagplorations-februar...</a>
Kat Scrappiness Feb. Challenge, Hearts: <a href="http://katscrappinessblog.com/february-card-challenge-hearts/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">katscrappinessblog.com/february-card-challenge-hearts/</a>
Stamplorations Feb Theme and Sketch challenge, stamps and hearts: <a href="https://stamplorations.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-challenge.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">stamplorations.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-challenge.html</a>
Cardz TV challenge 83: <a href="http://cardztv.blogspot.com/2019/02/cardz-tv-anything-goes-challenge-83.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">cardztv.blogspot.com/2019/02/cardz-tv-anything-goes-chall...</a>
Double Trouble challenge 22, do you believe in magic. I used the tic-tac-toe challenge Thing 1,with the middle elements of Sentiment, Image, and Sparkle/glitter:
https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-22-do-you-believe-in-magic.html
Incy Wincy Designs Feb. challenge, Tags: https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-18-march-2-tags.html
Words2CraftBy Challenge 62, Best Friends: https://words2craftby.blogspot.com/2019/02/w2cb-62-best-friends.html
Stamplorations Never Ending Challenge, use Stamplorations products : <a href="https://stamplorations.blogspot.com/p/stamplorations-anything-goes-challenge.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">stamplorations.blogspot.com/p/stamplorations-anything-goe...</a>
Stamplorations Cutplorations challenge, heart inspiration: <a href="https://stamplorations.blogspot.com/2019/02/cutplorations-february.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">stamplorations.blogspot.com/2019/02/cutplorations-februar...</a>
Stamplorations Tagplorations challenge, All About Love. This card is for a friend of mine who LOVES Cats (as do I), and the hearts shout it out to the world!: <a href="https://stamplorations.blogspot.com/2019/02/tagplorations-february.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">stamplorations.blogspot.com/2019/02/tagplorations-februar...</a>
Kat Scrappiness Feb. Challenge, Hearts: <a href="http://katscrappinessblog.com/february-card-challenge-hearts/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">katscrappinessblog.com/february-card-challenge-hearts/</a>
Stamplorations Feb Theme and Sketch challenge, stamps and hearts: <a href="https://stamplorations.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-challenge.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">stamplorations.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-challenge.html</a>
Cardz TV challenge 83: <a href="http://cardztv.blogspot.com/2019/02/cardz-tv-anything-goes-challenge-83.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">cardztv.blogspot.com/2019/02/cardz-tv-anything-goes-chall...</a>
Kickin Back
I have several House Mouse Designs stamp sets that I don't use often enough, but that's going to change. This sweet little image makes me think of warm spring weather, and also makes me want to take a nap! Actually, a nap always sounds good but that's beside the point.
I colored this image with alcohol markers, then die cut with a square die by Cottage Cutz. I then added a sentiment by Winnie and Walter from their Sentimental Gift set. Also layered stitched rectangle die by Gina Marie and Stitched flags by LDRS.
HMFMC challenge 285, use House Mouse Designs AG or All About the Weather: <a href="https://housemouse-challenge.blogspot.com/2019/02/hmfmc-285-anything-goes-option-theme.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">housemouse-challenge.blogspot.com/2019/02/hmfmc-285-anyth...</a>
Winnie and Walter's 5th Birthday Bash challenge, layered die cuts with at least one W&W product: <a href="https://www.blog.winniewalter.com/2019/02/w-5th-birthday-bash-layering-die-cuts.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.blog.winniewalter.com/2019/02/w-5th-birthday-bash-lay...</a>
2 Crafty Critters challenge 23: <a href="http://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-23-sponsored-by-sparkle-n.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-23-s...</a>
DL. Art February Linky Party: <a href="https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2019/02/dlart-february-2019-linky-challenge.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2019/02/dlart-february-2019-lin...</a>
Crafty Hazelnut's February Patterned Paper challenge: <a href="http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2019/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2019/02/crafty...</a>
Word Art Wednesday 374 - 375: <a href="http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-374-375-anything-goes.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-374-375-a...</a>
TCP Tuesday challenge, furry friends: <a href="https://thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/archives/23949" rel="noreferrer nofollow">thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/archives/23949</a>
Mod Squad Challenge, brand name clear or rubber stamp: <a href="http://modsquadchallenge.com/brand-name-clear-or-rubber-stamps-no-digitals/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">modsquadchallenge.com/brand-name-clear-or-rubber-stamps-n...</a>
Lost Coast Designs challenge 70: Hip to be Square: <a href="https://lostcoastportaltocreativity.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-70-hip-to-be-square.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">lostcoastportaltocreativity.blogspot.com/2019/02/challeng...</a>
I colored this image with alcohol markers, then die cut with a square die by Cottage Cutz. I then added a sentiment by Winnie and Walter from their Sentimental Gift set. Also layered stitched rectangle die by Gina Marie and Stitched flags by LDRS.
Winnie and Walter's 5th Birthday Bash challenge, layered die cuts with at least one W&W product: <a href="https://www.blog.winniewalter.com/2019/02/w-5th-birthday-bash-layering-die-cuts.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.blog.winniewalter.com/2019/02/w-5th-birthday-bash-lay...</a>
2 Crafty Critters challenge 23: <a href="http://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-23-sponsored-by-sparkle-n.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-23-s...</a>
DL. Art February Linky Party: <a href="https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2019/02/dlart-february-2019-linky-challenge.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2019/02/dlart-february-2019-lin...</a>
Crafty Hazelnut's February Patterned Paper challenge: <a href="http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2019/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2019/02/crafty...</a>
Word Art Wednesday 374 - 375: <a href="http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-374-375-anything-goes.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-374-375-a...</a>
TCP Tuesday challenge, furry friends: <a href="https://thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/archives/23949" rel="noreferrer nofollow">thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/archives/23949</a>
Mod Squad Challenge, brand name clear or rubber stamp: <a href="http://modsquadchallenge.com/brand-name-clear-or-rubber-stamps-no-digitals/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">modsquadchallenge.com/brand-name-clear-or-rubber-stamps-n...</a>
Lost Coast Designs challenge 70: Hip to be Square: <a href="https://lostcoastportaltocreativity.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-70-hip-to-be-square.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">lostcoastportaltocreativity.blogspot.com/2019/02/challeng...</a>
2/13/2019
Anniversary Mice by Shartl
Hi, this is Karen's daughter, Shannon. Although this isn't my blog, I'm entering this card here since I don't have a blog of my own. I usually enter challenges through my Flickr account but apparently some challenges can't access Flickr so I'm trying it this way. My Flickr account is shartl83 .
I haven't had much time
to craft, with our new little kiddo (a baby boy) in the family, but my mom has been
coming over every week to help out, so I was able to sit down and make this
anniversary card for my cousin. The stamp is by House Mouse designs and
was small enough for me to color and still have time to make the card. I
used a sentiment by Cardz TV and stitched tag die by Gina K designs.
The heart patterned paper is one that I've been wanting to use for ages
so this makes me happy. I even used a heart brad from my stash! This card practically made itself and I like that!
Thanks for letting me hijack your blog, Mom!
Entered in these challenges:
House Mouse and Friends Challenge #284. use a House Mouse design with optional Love: housemouse-challenge.blogspot.com/2019/02/hmfmc-284-blog-...
Penny Black and More Feb challenge, AG with the option of tags: pennyblackatallsorts.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-anythi...
The Sweetest
I love House Mouse designs but often forget to use them, so I was happy to pull out this cute image and turn it into a Valentine card. This little guy always makes me laugh but the funniest part is that I always thought he was a mouse. Turns out this is a Happy Hopper design, which means he's a rabbit...ah well, I learn something every day.
I colored him with alcohol markers, then paired it up with red and white checked paper from my stash, stitched circle die by Gina Marie, a sentiment by My Favorite Things, and a bit of grosgrain ribbon. Ribbon is something else I often forget to use so I'm trying to remedy that this year as well.
This image is called Seed Shooter, and makes me long for summer and watermelon (but I much prefer the seedless version).
DL. Art February Linky Party: dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2019/02/dlart-february-2019-lin...
I colored him with alcohol markers, then paired it up with red and white checked paper from my stash, stitched circle die by Gina Marie, a sentiment by My Favorite Things, and a bit of grosgrain ribbon. Ribbon is something else I often forget to use so I'm trying to remedy that this year as well.
This image is called Seed Shooter, and makes me long for summer and watermelon (but I much prefer the seedless version).
House Mouse and Friends Challenge 284, blog hop and Love/Valentine option: housemouse-challenge.blogspot.com/2019/02/hmfmc-284-blog-...
February Die Cut Divas challenge, Love is in the Air: die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2019/02/februarys-die-cut-diva...
Word Art Wednesday 374 - 375: http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-374-375-anything-goes.html
DL. Art February Linky Party: dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2019/02/dlart-february-2019-lin...
Kat Scrappiness Feb. Challenge, Hearts: katscrappinessblog.com/february-card-challenge-hearts/
Lost Coast Designs challenge 69, Love and Hearts: lostcoastportaltocreativity.blogspot.com/2019/02/challeng...
Time Out Challenge 128, photo inspiration, Home Sweet Home. I was inspired by the hearts, Valentine theme, and color red: timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2019/01/challenge-128.html
Stamplorations Feb Theme and Sketch challenge, stamps and hearts: stamplorations.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-challenge.html
Crafty Hazelnut's February Patterned Paper challenge: craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2019/02/crafty...
2/11/2019
Merry and Bright All Year Long
I'm trying to make my Christmas cards all year round but already
fell behind for January, so I pulled out some papers that I won on the
DL.Art challenge a few months back, and made this one for my donation
stack. The tag die is by Taylored Expressions and the tree stamp is by
Hero Arts. I also used a wood grained background stamp by Winnie &
Walter, along with a sentiment from Comfort and Joy (also by W&W).
Word Art Challenge, Week 372 - 373: wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2019/01/anything-goes-weeks...
DL. Art February Linky Party: dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2019/02/dlart-february-2019-lin...
Crafty Hazelnut's February Patterned Paper challenge: craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2019/02/crafty...
Crafty hazelnut's Christmas challenge 424: craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/02/ch...
SSS Monday Challenge, Add some Red: www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=15510
Penny Black and More February challenge. Anything goes with hand stamping and optional tag: pennyblackatallsorts.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-anythi...
A BLog Named Hero Challenge, Crafters Choice, AG with Hero Arts: www.ablognamedhero.com/2019/01/challenge-crafters-choice/
Loads of Love
I used a stamp by Unity Stamps for this Valentine card, then added some twine and hung the sentiment banner from the top. Folding clean laundry is actually one of my favorite things to do so this card just makes me feel happy. Images are colored with watercolor pencils. Oh my goodness, my card is appearing twice and I have no idea why. This blogging business has more of a learning curve than I expected..sigh.
Word Art Challenge, Week 372 - 373: wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2019/01/anything-goes-weeks...
DL. Art February Linky Party: dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2019/02/dlart-february-2019-lin...
Kat Scrappiness Feb. Challenge, Hearts: katscrappinessblog.com/february-card-challenge-hearts/
Lost Coast Designs challenge 69, Love and Hearts: lostcoastportaltocreativity.blogspot.com/2019/02/challeng...
Time Out Challenge 128, photo inspiration, Home Sweet Home. I was inspired by the hearts, Valentine theme, and color red: timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2019/01/challenge-128.html
Stamplorations Feb Theme and Sketch challenge, stamps and hearts: stamplorations.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-challenge.html
Penny Black and More February challenge. Anything goes with hand stamping and optional tag: pennyblackatallsorts.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-anythi...
SSS Monday Challenge, Add some Red: www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=15510
The Craft Stamper February challenge, AG: http://craftstamper.blogspot.com/2019/02/take-it-make-it-challenge-february.html
Valentine Cards in the Works!
Well, February is just
flying by and I only now managed to make a Valentine card. I used stamps
by TCP studios (the owl and sentiment) and Simon Says Stamp (the
stamped heart) , papers from the Dollar bin at Target (from several
years back) and an embossing folder by Darice. I handcut the patterned
paper shape and colored the sentiment and owl with alcohol markers.
DL. Art February Linky Party: dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2019/02/dlart-february-2019-lin...
Crafty Hazelnut's February Patterned Paper challenge: craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2019/02/crafty...
Kat Scrappiness Feb. Challenge, Hearts: katscrappinessblog.com/february-card-challenge-hearts/
Lost Coast Designs challenge 69, Love and Hearts: lostcoastportaltocreativity.blogspot.com/2019/02/challeng...
Time Out Challenge 128, photo inspiration, Home Sweet Home. I was inspired by the hearts, Valentine theme, and color red: timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2019/01/challenge-128.html
Southern Girls Challenge, Animal Antics: southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/02/team-lou-anim...
Double D Challenges, Month of Hearts: daranddiane.blogspot.com/2019/02/the-month-of-hearts.html
2CraftyCritters Feb. challenge 23: 2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-23-s...
Stamplorations Feb Theme and Sketch challenge, stamps and hearts: stamplorations.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-challenge.html
Penny Black and More February challenge. Anything goes with hand stamping and optional tag: pennyblackatallsorts.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-a
DL. Art February Linky Party: dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2019/02/dlart-february-2019-lin...
Crafty Hazelnut's February Patterned Paper challenge: craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2019/02/crafty...
Kat Scrappiness Feb. Challenge, Hearts: katscrappinessblog.com/february-card-challenge-hearts/
Lost Coast Designs challenge 69, Love and Hearts: lostcoastportaltocreativity.blogspot.com/2019/02/challeng...
Time Out Challenge 128, photo inspiration, Home Sweet Home. I was inspired by the hearts, Valentine theme, and color red: timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2019/01/challenge-128.html
Southern Girls Challenge, Animal Antics: southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/02/team-lou-anim...
Double D Challenges, Month of Hearts: daranddiane.blogspot.com/2019/02/the-month-of-hearts.html
2CraftyCritters Feb. challenge 23: 2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-23-s...
Stamplorations Feb Theme and Sketch challenge, stamps and hearts: stamplorations.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-challenge.html
Penny Black and More February challenge. Anything goes with hand stamping and optional tag: pennyblackatallsorts.blogspot.com/2019/02/february-a
2/05/2019
About Me
I don't know about you, but when I read a blog I always like to know a little bit about the blogger. It makes seeing the projects more interesting, and I'm nosy anyway. Can't figure out how to add anything to the About Me profile, so I'll just put this at the beginning of my blog and be done with it.
I'm a life-long Californian who grew up in Southern California and then moved to northern California after college. My husband and I ran a business for 25 years and are now retired. That is, I'm retired...but he teaches psychology at the community college part time. We have three grandchildren and one grand-dog (who now lives with us). I love stamping, paper crafting, scrapbooking (in theory, although not so much in practice), and entering challenges keeps me motivated to create. It also inspires me to pull out some of those craft supplies and use them instead of just hoard them.
Most of my projects are posted on Flickr, but the changes in Flickr made me finally jump into blogland and start my own blog. One of these days I'll figure out how to pretty up this basic, economy-style format, but for now it's a start.
In addition to making cards, I love to read, watch mystery suspense shows and movies, and attempt to organize my craft supplies. My craft room doubles as the guest room and is nothing like those big, light-filled craft rooms that you see online (filled with coordinated furniture and beautiful samples). Rather, my room is basically a mine-field of stacked papers and bins, scattered ink pads and stamp sets, and a hodge podge of products piled on the table and floor. My Big Shot is perched on a large Rubbermaid tote on the floor. That means I do all of my die-cutting on the floor..which led to a terrible bout of sciatica in 2018...sigh. It was totally worth it though..ha!
Thanks for stopping by!
I'm a life-long Californian who grew up in Southern California and then moved to northern California after college. My husband and I ran a business for 25 years and are now retired. That is, I'm retired...but he teaches psychology at the community college part time. We have three grandchildren and one grand-dog (who now lives with us). I love stamping, paper crafting, scrapbooking (in theory, although not so much in practice), and entering challenges keeps me motivated to create. It also inspires me to pull out some of those craft supplies and use them instead of just hoard them.
Most of my projects are posted on Flickr, but the changes in Flickr made me finally jump into blogland and start my own blog. One of these days I'll figure out how to pretty up this basic, economy-style format, but for now it's a start.
In addition to making cards, I love to read, watch mystery suspense shows and movies, and attempt to organize my craft supplies. My craft room doubles as the guest room and is nothing like those big, light-filled craft rooms that you see online (filled with coordinated furniture and beautiful samples). Rather, my room is basically a mine-field of stacked papers and bins, scattered ink pads and stamp sets, and a hodge podge of products piled on the table and floor. My Big Shot is perched on a large Rubbermaid tote on the floor. That means I do all of my die-cutting on the floor..which led to a terrible bout of sciatica in 2018...sigh. It was totally worth it though..ha!
Thanks for stopping by!
2/04/2019
Well I guess I need to start a blog
This may be a complete disaster (filled with failed uploads, typos, and just plain poor blogging practices. On the other hand, it might even be fun (one can hope).
Let's see if I can get this posted first. If it works (fingers crossed) I can start to post my challenge projects. Wish me luck!
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