Loonie Stampers Challenge # 51 - Happy B-day Regs!

Yay, it is Regs birfday today! Come now let me here ya sing!

Char is the host and asked us to make her a b-day card... easy peasy lemon squeezy!

BTW... I may have topped last years gift of copics... this year I am giving her a Scrapbook Trends Subscription!

Let's hop!

Regs (birthday girl)

Char

Jewels

Maria

Wendy

Special Guests! I am super excited!

Pam's Paper and Ribbons and Stamps, Oh My

Donelda's Wiggy World of Crafts

Steph's My Crafty Days

Deb Rymer

Ashley's A New Design

Sue's Paper Creations

Pile It On... Water Color!

This week was super tough for me as I am not a great colorer! :)

I have tons of mediums and I try and practise but definitely not my comfort zone!

Anywhoodles... here is my card!

Challenges...

1. Pile It On - Watercolors

2. @ Sketches 4 you - Sketch

3.The Pink Elephant - Animals

4. A Spoonfull of Sugar - Swirls

5. 2 Red Bananas - Reuse

6. Rosie & Dee's - Baby

Hope you can play along!

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop!

Wow I am super late but hope I can still play since I did the challenge!

Here is where you can find all the details!

Loonie Stampers Challenge #

Jewel's turn to pick this week and ouch it was tough for me! But now I have this great card for my hubby... if he ever earns it! *wink, wink*

Let's see what the chicklets did...

Regs Char Maria Wendy Jewels

Stuff... cardstock, Pattern Paper - Papertrey Ink, Ribbon - My stash, Glitter - Palette, Heart Punch - Martha, Metal Letters - We R Memory Keepers.

Cuttlebug Challenges Be Inspired # 40!

So this is for the sketch over at Cuttlebug Challenge's Be Inspired this week!

I thought this would be a good sketch to use for an image to practise my copic coloring and I needed a b-day card for a little girl! :)

Stuff... Cardstock, Ribbon, Sentiment Stamp & Ink - Papertrey Ink, Pattern Paper - Lemonade Basic Grey, Ketto Image - Stampin Bella, Glitter - Stampin Up, Embossing Folder - Cuttlebug, Bling - No Idea, Copics!

Use It, Pile It On & CPS!

Well this kinda came together pretty quickly, definitely getting better at combining the challenges... which is awesome cause there are just so many awesome ones out there!

So this card covers...

Pile It On - Mostly Orange... definitely did that! LOL

Use It # 19 - 1. Monochromatic ~ Check, 2. Tag ~ Tiny little Cuttlebug Square Tag 3. Favorite Stamp - Hellur... the Papertrey Ink Flourish Butterfly!! 4. Layered Flowers - Cuttlebug Die Cut under a Mini Paper Flower!

CPS # 125 - Totally awesome clean and simple sketch - definitely!

Stuff... White Cardstock, Stamps - Papertrey Ink, Orange Cardstock - Bazzill, Pattern Paper - Making Memmories, Ink - Palette, Glitter - Doodlebug, Dies - Cuttlebug, Brads - Stampin Up, Ribbon - Michael's, Flowers - No Idea??

Moxie Fab Go Green!

Hellur... how could I not partake in the awesomeness that is Moxie Fab! Especially since I love my Reuse die set by QuicKutz!

Good times!

Stuff... Cardstock & Ribbon - Papertrey Ink, Pattern Paper - Green Stack, Bling - Kaiser, Alpha Letters - Ki Memories, Dies - QuicKutz.

Turtle Sketch!

This is a card for a sketch by Mellissa on the Turtle DT! It was an awesome sketch!

Stuff... Cardstock - Coredinations, Pattern Paper & Bling - Basic Grey, Ketto Stamp - Stampin Bella, Ribbon, Sentiment - Papertrey, Ink - Palette, Punches - Stampin Up, Copics.

Color Inspiration #56!

Kristina's Color Inspiration this week totally reminded me of a fun summer birthday party so the card was easy peasy!

Here is my card!

Stuff... Cardstock - Stampin Up (Blue, Orange, Green, Yellow) & Papertrey Ink (Red & White), Stamps & Ink - Papertrey Ink, Bling - Kaiser, Rainbow & Cloud Die - QuicKutz, Scallop Square Die - Spellbinders, Embossing Folder - Cuttlebug.

Loonie Stampers Challenge #49!

Apparently Wendy thought we had it too easy the last few challenges and decided to bump it up a few notches! LOL

So we needed to use Dark Chocolate, Raspberry Fizz, Kraft and White... totally easy and stunning color combo! However, here is the spice... also use a button, ribbon, brad and flower!

Hello does she not know that my max per card is like 2 items... haha

I did it anyways and hopefully you like! :)

Let's see if anyone cheated... lol

Wendy/ Regs Maria Jewels Char

Stuff... Like everything is Papertrey Ink except for the Cuttlebug Embossing folder, the Martha Stewart pen I used create the stitched line and the brad from my stash (no idea).

Use It # 18!

My girl Ann (Super talented) was the challenge provider this week at Use It! She didn't disappoint and gave us some super fun items...

1. Add texture... love and used my cuttlebug for this!

2. Use at least 2 punches... easy peasy lemon squeasy, used my circles and a new EK Success leafy punch!

3. Use you favorite Paper mfg... holy tough batman, I have so many favorites... it was tough to choose! A new fav in the mix in my craft room is Jillibean! Gorgeous!

4. Throw some pearls in the mix! This made me happy since I have tons that I keep forgetting about! :)

Anywhoodles... the card! lol

Schtuff... Cardstock, Stamps, Ink, - Papertrey Ink, Pattern Paper - Jillibean, Embossing Folder - Cuttlebug, Circle Punches - Stampin Up, Leaf Punch - EK Success, Pearl - Kaiser, Pom Pom Trim - Bazzill.

Turtle July DT Cards!

Here are the cards I created for this month DT reveal at Turtle!

Stuff - Pattern Paper - Bo Bunny. Dies - QuicKutz, Bling - Kaiser, Rub Ons - Scenic Route!

Turtle Challenge!

This was a challenge over at the turtle to use up the shaped cardstock... great challenge cause I know I hoard this stuff!

I stole a pic of another DT member and scrapped it up! LOL

A pic with the tag out!

Stuff... Shaped Cardstock - Making Memories, Pattern Paper - October Afternoon, Tag - October Afternoon, Flowers - Prima & Jillibean, Brads - Stampin Up, Stickers & Stamps - October Afternoon, My Minds Eye, K&Co, Making Memories, Font Dies - QuicKuts, Journalling Pen - Martha Stewart, Buttons - Papertrey Ink.

Pile It On #6!

Welcome and thanks for popping by for my first challenge on the Pile It On design Team!

It was so much fun and I can't wait for next time!

I really impressed myself with 10 challenges included in this card!

Challenges...

1. Pile It On - Sketch

2. Cuttlebug Challenges - Orange, Teal & Green Color Combo

3. Getting Creative with Ann - Basic Tools (coluzzle & Edger)

4. Paper Take Weekly - Favorites (my fav summer stamps)

5. Belli Challenge - Texture (embossed polka dots)

6. Stamp Simply - Glitter (polka dots on bikini)

7. Paper Play - Fashion (bikini)

8. Cuttlebug Spot - Funny (at least I think so)

9. Creative Inspirations - Gems / Pearls

10. Spoonful of Sugar - Hearts

Stuff... Cardstock - Bazzill, Papertrey Ink, Stampin Up, Stamps - Papertrey Ink, Ink Papertrey Ink, Journalling Pen - Martha Stewart, Ribbon - Michael's, Pin - Fancy Pants, Bling - Kaiser, Embossing Folder - QuicKutz, Distresser - Heidi Swap, Border Punch - Fiskars, Glitter - Doodlebug.

Cornish Heritage Farms Contest!

that I forgot to enter.... grrrr!

I so love my little coconuts! :)

Stuff... Cardstock, Sentiment, Ink, Ribbon - Papertrey Ink, Palm Tree Stamp - Cornish Heritage Farms, Dots - Stampin Bella, Border Punch - Fiskars, Copics.

Loonie Stamper's Challenge # 48!

Go Maria, Go Maria, Go Maria! She picked the challenge and did the graphic!

Here is my card, kept it super simple but with a touch of glitter!

Now let's go see just how much Christmas spirit the Loonie Ladies were feelin'...

Wendy Jewels Char Maria Regs

Don't forget to link up if you play! :)

Stuff... Everthing is Papertrey Ink, even the glitter is the palette glitter from her! The Snowflake embossing folder is Cuttlebug!

Pile It On!

Since I just joined the DT over at Pile It On ( I start in a week or so) I thought I would practise!

So here is the card I made for the most recent Pile It On challenge to use 3 embellishments!

1. Crocheted Flower

2. Button

3. Ribbon

Here are the other challenges I used on this card...

1. Pile It On - 3 Embellishments

2. All Sorts Challenge - Shaped Card

3. Secret Crafter SAturday Challenge - 3 Ribbons (the little black leaves are folded ribbon)

4. Color Chef CHallenge - Yellow Black & White (you must click over and see the inspiration photo)

5. Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - Cut it out and pop it up. (not sure if I get the point for this... I punched the scallop circle then I cut into it and popped it up.... hmm lol)

Stuff... Pattern Paper - Andrea Victoria, Ribbon, Stamps, Ink & Button - Papertrey Ink, Chrocheted Flower - Handmade by Avril :).

A Little Card and a Little News!

I was invited to join the DT of a new challenge blog called Pile It On and so I accepted!

You must check them out, great challenges, the games is to use multiple challenges on one project (I love multitasking... lol) and great prizes! Would love to see you come play!

Here is a little card I created for the Product Highlight over at Turtle...

Using the Bazzill Edging, love!

And the Green Stack, love as well!

Stuff... Cardstock, Ribbon, Stamp, Ink - Papertrey Ink, Edging - Bazzill, Pattern Paper & Chipboard - DCWV, Border Punch - Fiskars.

Dawn's Raspberry Suite Challenge # 11!

Well THIS just looked too tough not to try it!

So I did... and I was feelin' cheeky... lol!

Stuff... Cardstock, Ink, Stamps (Background Basics Retro & Handwritten Sentiments), Ribbon - Papertrey Ink, Lips Die - QuicKutz.

Piling on the Challenges!

So I combined a few challenges that I thought went together nicely for this weeks Pile It On!

I love doing this cause it helps me to make something I would never normally come up with!

Not to mention... I use lots of stuff!

I used the following challenges...

The Buck Stops Here - Sketch

Use It #17 (Newest Paper, Buttons, Stitching, Name)

Pile It On # 4 - Buttons, 4 or more!

Stuff... Cardstock - Papertrey Ink, Pattern Paper - Lemonade Basic Grey, Button, Stamps & Ink - Papertrey Ink, Thickers - American Crafts, Cherry Die - QuicKutz!

Loonie Stampers Challenge #47!

Ok so lots to say... super stressful LSC this week!

My choice... I had a moment of sheer craziness while opening my most recent PTI order and grabbed a couple of rolls of ribbon and loved the color combo. So I quickly posted it before I changed my mind!

Next we are down a Loonie Lady (Jewels, thinking of you girl) this week so I had to do the graphic myself... ques que what??

So please don't judge! :)

My card... sorry for the lighting! It is midnight here and those 1000 cuts around my embellie are cut by my very own digits! :)

Let's see what my Loonie Ladies came up with... Char Wendy Regs Maria Jewels

Stuff... Cardstock, Stamps, Ribbon, Button, Twine & Ink - Papertrey Ink, Border Punch - Fiskars, Punches - Fiskars & Stampin Up.

Turtle July DT Sneak Peek!

Here is my sneak peek layout for the Turtle this month! I recieved a kit featuring Bo-Bunny and a lot of little yummies! :)

Stuff... Cardstock - Bazzill, Pattern Paper - Bo-Bunny, Rainbow Font Die - QuicKutz, Button - Scenic Route, Pom Pom Trim - Bazzill, Journalling Tag - Jillibean, Felt Leaf - Creative Impressions.

USE It #16!

Yay time for one of my favorite challenges! USE IT!

This week the challenge is as follows...

1. Use something inspired by nature. (flowers, trees, animals, etc.)

I just had to break out my re-use die set by QuicKuts! This is a fantastic set!

2. Use polka dots.

Most of my cards have polka dots some where on them so this was easy!

3. Use your favorite embellishment.

I could limit my self to just one either so I went with... ribbon, jute twine

and my new wooden buttons!

4. Mail your creation to someone special.You'll make their day!

(Remember, you may need to add extra postage)

This is the toughest one for me... as my good friend Jewels once said I am a card maker not a giver!

I will mail this however!

Sorry for the poopy lighing! :) Oh and I did want to mention this was entirely outta scraps! Aren'tcha proud!

Stuff... Cardstock, Ribbon, Stamps, Ink, Twine and Button - Papertrey Ink, ReUse Dies - QuicKutz, Scallop Circle - Spellbinders, Embossing Folder - Cuttlebug!