Sunny Wishes on a Cloudy Day

No sunshine here for several days, perfect timing for a spring themed flower-y card here on my blog :-)


This card almost didn't happen, not sure where the time went, but this month seems to be flying by, and I almost didn't get a card done for our Midway reminder at Penny Black and More. Although we aren't required to make a "reminder" card, I definitely wanted to create something. I have several brand new  Penny Black stamps here, and this one was one of my must haves!

It wasn't easy to photograph the card due to the size, so I tried using copic markers as a prop. The lighting wasn't ideal either. It was dark when I took the photos and only used my daylight lamp which shined too much light onto the top of the card... I need a bigger daylight lamp :-)

Below is a smaller version of the card, in case some of you have trouble viewing the large photo.
 

This is a large stamp, perfect for tall cards. My finished card measures around 7.25 x 4.5 inches.

Image was colored with copic markers and I applied stickles glitter to the flower centers and butterflies. Card is kept CAS, I just added a couple strips of designer paper and some machine sewing along the edges. Our challenge theme is "Anything Goes with a Stamp and a Die" so I added my sentiment on a die cut tag ( using Whimsy Stamps Stitched Tag Dies set) and also added a die cut to the top corner (also from Whimsy Stamps - Corner Dies Set) to cover up a  crooked stitch in the corner :-)

I thought the card needed something else next to the vase, so I stamped the sentiment "Sunny Wishes" and a butterfly, which are both part of this beautiful set.

This is what the complete set looks like. 

I currently have one more left HERE in my Etsy shop for US shipping.

I am also playing along in these challenges:

• 2 Creative Chicks - Anything Goes

    A Bit More Time to Craft  - Anything Goes
  ABC Challenge - you choose anything that starts with B (butterflies or blooms)
  Dream in Darkness - Anything Goes
  Our Creative Corner -Sew and Sew
  Crafty Sentiment Designs - Let's Get Sentimental
  Sweet Stamps  - February -  Spring Flowers
  Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party by Craftin Desert Divas -  Nature's Wonders
  Crafting from the Heart - Always Anything Goes

 Be sure to stop by the Penny Black and More challenge blog to see what the rest of the Design Team created and to link your card there. As usual you may use any stamp manufacturer, just no digi stamps. We have several wonderful prizes to give away again. 
Have a  great day!!

Whimsy Inspires - February Challenge

Good morning!

It's the 3rd Wednesday of the month, time for the monthly Whimsy Stamps challenge. This month the theme is anything goes, so come play along for a chance to win a Whimsy prize.

When I shared this cute little goody bag I made for my daughter a little while ago, I mentioned that I would be making a boy version too. Here it is using Whimsy's new "Frog Prince" stamp. I made this one for my son and filled it with some goodies.

 

The image has been colored using copic markers and Faber Castell Polychromos pencils.  The two hearts in the "sky" part are from the Whimsy stamp set "All you need is love" from an older release. When I was taking this photo, I was still playing with the thought of adding the die cut "Love" to the bag, but in the end I left it off. The love die is also from Whimsy, and  I also used one of Whimsy's stitched border dies for the hill behind the frog. The grass in front has been simply cut using scissors.

The goody bag instructions can be found HERE on Splitcoast Stampers. If you ever need a little treat bag, this one is super easy to make. Of course mine took a little longer because of the colored image, fussy cutting, etc, but the basic instructions are really quick and easy.

I am also playing along here: 
Creative Chicks - Anything Goes 
Deep Ocean Challenge - Hearts (Week 2) 
Craft-Dee BowZ - (February) Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow 
Crafting from the Heart - Always Anything Goes 
Get Creative Challenges -  Hearts 
Stamps & Fun = Creativity -  Dots 
Where the HeART is - (February) Love 
Dragonfly Dreams - Projects With Hearts and Flowers 
Eclectic Ellapu -  Purple Team ~Mark or Decorate Gift Box/Bag

Thanks so much for visiting!!

Birthday Animals

Happy Monday! Hope your week is off to a great start.

I have a new card to share today using a cute image from Bugaboo stamps. I've had this image for a little while, but never actually used it. And it's so cute!!

I found this one in Bugaboo's Word Art section.

 A pretty easy card to make. After coloring with copic markers I simply mounted it onto the card front, added a strip of designer paper and then a scalloped edge to the bottom.   I applied glassy glaze to the balloons and glitter to the hats, ice cream topping and presents. The dots around the image were done using an old SU stamp. I added a button and some twine as embellishment and finished the card off by sewing along the top and bottom of the card.

I am entering this card here:

Crafting-With-Friends - Anything Goes
Great Impressions - FEBRUARY  Let's Celebrate!
Catch The Bug - keep it simple
Crafting with Dragonflies - anything goes - cards only
Di's Digis Designs - birthdays
The Pencil Case -more than one (more than one animal) 

Creative Fingers -   Anything Goes
PDE Linky Party -  Anything Goes
Simply Papercraft -  Anything Goes
Wags 'n Whiskers -Let's Party

Thanks so much for visiting! 
I have listed the card in my Etsy shop (link on side bar) if you are interested.

Also, my Critters and Creatures February Linky Party is still going on! Would love for you to come link up your critters and creatures creation! Lots of wonderful entries already and can't wait to see more!

Let's Color Linky Party 3 - Anything goes with Something Colored

Good Morning, Happy Weekend :-)

Hope you're  having some fun things planned and that the weather isn't too bad in your part of the world.
Chilly and windy over here in the Midwest, hoping it'll warm up soon. Phil, the groundhog did not see his shadow, so an early spring has been predicted :-)


It's time already for a new Let's Color Linky Party and I'd like to thank all of you that played along last time.  Be sure to scroll down to see if your entry was one of the top picks.

There is a tiny little change I am making, starting today, I will not mention anymore "optional themes". I think they just caused confusion. So from now on forward every linky party will simply be

Anything goes with something colored.

And here is what I made for today using a brand new "Mimi" stamp by Penny Black.

This set was just released and I have it available HERE in my Etsy shop (brand new) for US shipping. It's such a cute set for Spring and Easter.

 Papers I used here are from my stash. I colored the image  using copic markers and also a pencil for part of the hair. I embellished with some tiny flowers, sticky pearls and ivory jute twine.

 The card is also listed in my Etsy shop HERE.

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Now onto the top picks, it was really hard to choose, I had a little help with the selection from my daughter this time.
So here are our top picks in no particular order:

Claire


Susan Kennedy

 
Heather


Well done ladies, here is your top pick badge.



Now it's your turn to get coloring!

Can't wait to see what you are linking up this time :-)

A few things to remember:

Must include something colored

Blog post must include link back here

Unlimited entries and feel free to combine with other challenges

Anything goes with something colored 

ETA 5/20/18:

To protect the privacy of those who entered this challenge, the linky tool has now been removed.

Moments to Cherish

Today is day 3 of this month's Whimsy Stamps Release Inspiration posts. If you haven't already,  be sure to visit the Whimsy blog to find out how to enter into this month's prize draw for a Whimsy gift certificate. Several chances to win, so don't miss your chance!

Today I am sharing a card made with one of Elisabeth Bell's new stamps - Holly Little Spring Helper.

I colored the image using copic markers and also a pencil for some extra shading in her hair. I feel like I went a little bit overboard with embellishments here, I used prima flowers and pearls and a leaf ribbon/trim to surround the image. Designer paper is by Prima Marketing.

Product Links:

Holly Little Spring Helper

Party Mini Letter Seals

(both by Whimsy Stamps)

Leaf trim from May Arts (available in my Etsy shop)


I am playing along here:
Cardz 4 Galz  -Fantastic Florals
Crafting With An Attitude - Always Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Creations - Always Anything Goes
Southern Girls -Anything Goes-

2 Creative Chicks - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination -always Anything Goes
Wonderful Wednesdays - Always Anything Goes

Thank you so much for visiting. And don't forget to stop by the Whimsy blog to enter into this month's New Release Prize draw. Good luck everyone!!

Whimsy Stamps - February Rubber Stamp Release News and Inspiration

Good Morning and happy Wednesday!

Exciting day today at Whimsy Stamps, the new February Stamps have been released and the Design Team is showcasing creations made with these new goodies over the next three days. Be sure to visit the Whimsy Inspirations blog to see all the newly released stamps, and also to find out how easy it is to win one of the 3 fabulous prizes up for grabs.

Today I am sharing a card made with one of Crissy Armstrong's new stamps - doggie with kite, along with a couple older Whimsy Stamps favorites.

I made a masculine birthday card, using a tangerine, soft sky, white and green olor combo. The dog has been fussy cut after coloring with copic markers then stamped again onto the soft sky card stock. Sentiment is from the set "Boy Talk" from Whimsy Stamps, my go to sentiment set for boy cards. 

I added a few die cut stars, which were done with Whimsy's Stacking Star Die. 

I finished off the card by adding some parrot green jute twine, which is available in my etsy shop.

This card has also just been listed for sale in my Etsy shop.

Product Links:
Doggie and Kite
Boy Talk
Stacking Star Die 
Green Jute Twine

I am playing along in the following challenges:

Cuttlebug Mania - Kids/ For a Child

Craft-Dee BowZ - Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow
Crafting from the Heart - F - Always Anything Goes
Not Just Cards -  F Always Anything Goes
Our Crafty Corner -  Always Anything Goes
Use Your Stuff - Use An Embossing Folder
Great Impressions -  Let's Celebrate!
Stamping Sensations - February  Anything Goes with a die

Thanks so much for visiting. Don't forget to check out the Whimsy blog to see how you can win one of the prizes this month.  

Penny Black and More - February Challenge

Good Morning and thank you for stopping by! It's already the first Sunday of February and that means time for a new challenge over at the Penny Black and More challenge blog. This month we're making it pretty easy -
 Anything goes with a stamp and a die.  

Before I forget, both cards and the baby hedgehog stamp I used are listed for sale (brand new) in my Etsy shop,  if you are interested. I have also just recently received my first shipment of some pretty cotton crochet lace and burlap twine, which I now stock. And a few more Penny Black stamps from their upcoming release will be listed soon too :-) Still just shipping to the US only, just checked international shipping cost again, and the prices are out of this world...

I hope you'll come join us for this challenge, don't forget you can use any make of stamps, just be sure it's an actual rubber or clear stamp and not a digi. We have some fun prizes to give away and you can enter up to 3 times for more chances to win. 

For today I made two cards, using the same stamps and same sketch, I just switched up the designer paper and small detail.

First up a card for a baby girl. If you are following me on Instagram then you might have already seen it.

Here is the baby boy card I made.

The image has been stamped on xpress it blending card and colored with copic markers and a brown pencil for some shading on the nutshell. 

I used some dies and punches to create the design. Papers are from DCWV and Debbie Mumm. Not sure if you can tell, but on the blue and pink card stock I used large background stamp to add a subtle pattern to the paper.  

I found the pretty pink lace in my box of ribbons. The color matched the light pink perfectly, so I used it. To the boy card I added some sheer ribbon from SU. Punched butterflies with pearls ware added to both cards and a touch of glitter on the flower center. 

Some product links:

In a nutshell

Snippets (this set is sale priced!)

Stitched border die set (Whimsy Stamps)

Playing along in these challenges:

Alphabet Challenge -  Y for You Choose

Crafting-With-Friends -  Anything Goes

PDE Linky Party - Anything Goes

Really Reasonable Ribbon - Anything Goes with ribbon or trim

Simply Papercraft -  No. 22 (W2 of 2) - Anything Goes

The Stamping Boutique -  Use Die Cuts/Punches (runs till Feb 11)

Crafty Ribbons - 143 Animals 

Crafty Girls Creations - Always Anything Goes

Crafting With An Attitude - Always Anything Goes

Digital Delights By Louby Lou - Always Anything Goes 

Crafting By Designs -  February Anything Goes

Fresh Brewed Designs - Anything Goes 

2 Creative Chicks -Anything Goes

ABC Challenge - A is for Animals

That would be all for today. Hope you enjoy your Sunday and maybe you'll have some time to come join us. We have some wonderful prizes to give away, this time by Penny Black, Crafts U Love, Sizzix and Crafty Ribbons. Lots of prizes to win!!