Aud Sentiment's Challenge -Halloween

Happy Thursday!


Two weeks have flown by and it's time for a new challenge @





For the next two weeks we would love to see your creations using a halloween sentiment!  yep, ANY halloween sentiment!

Our wonderful sponsor this week is the lovely Regina from the...

I made a sweet treat box for the occasion!  The text sentiment is from The Cutting Cafe!

Check out the rest of the DT for some fabulous inspiration...

Audrey
Ruthie
Julie
Dawn
Ali
SuzanneK
Emma
Susan
Scrappy
Lorraine
Dee
Gloria 

Aud Sentiments challenge blog- use any halloween sentiment.
...deadline Oct 13th!

My box was created using a template from The Wild Flower Patch store HERE (cute carton PDF)!  It was really easy to assemble.  I was surprised how big it was, you could easily use it for a cupcake box!

***on the homefront***
I've been really busy IRL (away from my computer) with schooling and upcoming tax time paperwork.   I actually have/had all my posts scheduled for this month ahead of time which really, REALLY helps.  I highly recommend it!

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Hugs & Blessings to all who read here!


 Challenges...
 *Aud Sentiments - halloween sentiment
*Creative Belli - numbers
Paper Garden - Halloween Projects
Stamps r us - Halloween
Craft Your Passion - CAS
Pear Tree Designs - Celebrations (Halloween)
Gingerloft - Happy Haunting
Catch the Bug - halloween
Pollycraft - No DP

Stamp and Scrap Saturday: Embossing

Stamp Insanity:- embossing

Digi Doodles Shop - 3D

Create with Connie and Mary - anything but a card
Cute Card Thursday - inspired by a clock or time
Fab 'n' Funky - black/white plus one other color
Crafty Ann's - anything but a card

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Fred She Said September Blog Hop!

Welcome to the

Fred She Said

Blog Hop!

If you've arrived from Sonya's blog, then you're right on track. If you need to start from the beginning, to collect your special words in order, then hop over to Tracey's blog!

Stamps: Fred She Said (Emma the Caroling Angel)
Papers: SU! cs, vintage music sheet,
Ink: Copic/Prisma markers
Other: doily, MM bling, Stickles,
Offray ribbons, snowflake charm,
silver cord, SU! dazzling diamonds,
faux flower soft.

Don't forget to leave comments & collect your special words along the way for an awesome prize!  My word is OUR!

Thanks so much for hopping with us today! Now off you go to Lora's blog to see her fabulous creation!

Blessings!

The challenges...

Charisma Cardz - christmas crafting

Creative Cottage - bling

Creative Inspirations - christmas cards

Tuesday Throwdown - punches

Christmas Inspirations - use a stamp

2 Sisters - christmas

Crazy 4 Challenges - bling

One Stop Craft - snowflakes

Secret Crafter - purple and silver

Totally Gorjuss - christmas

Alphabet - v for vintage

Raise The Bar - images that depict cooler weather

Sew Many Cards - DIGI STAMP and christmas

Pile it On - Cute and Charming

Crafty Pad - Christmas Sparkle  

Flutterby Wed. - sparkle & shimmer

Ellephantastic - charms
Easy Craft Projects - purple
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For this card...


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Creative Belli - use Numbers

Happy Hump day!

It's time for a new Creative Belli Bi-Weekly challenge. We would like to see you use numbers on your creations this time!   Dig into your stash and find something, anything with numbers!   I used a phone book page, hey, it has numbers on it, right?! 



Here's my cute little number....

Stamps: SU! upsy daisy set

sentiment - Doodle Pantry digi (snowdrop flower set)

Papers: SU! kraft cs & dsp, CM (creative memories) dp

Ink:  Memento

Other:  Bobbin ribbon, phone book page,

Nesties, button/floss, foam dots.

I am so NOT a sketch person, normally they just mess me up, lol, but I saw this one somewhere and it 'spoke' to me!  

Check out some Belli girl inspiration...
Chris Dickinson
Holly Brown
Anne Harmon
Ceal Pritchett
Dani Marcus
Darsie Bruno
Deb Daniels
Jessica Stockmeyer
Joan Ervin
Joy Hadden
Melisa Waldorf
Robin Kirkpatrick
Robin Parker
Shelly Schmidt

Creative Belli challenge - numbers
Ooh La La Creations - use the sentiment as the main feature
Sentimental Sundays - SENTIMENT and dimension
Come play with us...deadline is Oct 12!!!

Abundant Blessings to you all!
Blessings!



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Creative Card Crew & Digital Tuesday Challenges

Happy Tuesday!

Every other Tuesday I have a double DT duty post to share,  featuring challenges from Creative Card Crew & Digital Tuesday!! 

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Are you ready for another Creative Card Crew fortnightly challenge? This time we are playing with flowers!!!

And our lovely sponsor is Fred She Said, how appropriate!!! FSS Store

Stamps: FSS (sunflowers & thankful set)

Papers:  SU! cs

Ink:  Prisma pencils

Other:  CB embossing folder, Offray ribbon,

SU! chalk for background & shading.

This is a newly released set from Fred She Said!  Tracey has included various elements to this set along with ready-to-print sheets for your convenience!!!

For some reason, I could not get my camera to focus, sorry for the blurry photo!  I'll try to replace it next time I snap some pictures.

The CCC girls have provided some lovely inspiration...
Janna
Caroline
Cherie
Chrissie
Denise
Julie
Linda
Melly
Peggy
Sandie

Creative Card Crew - flowers

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Now let me tell you about our current Digital Tuesday Challenge! Our lovely Lorraine has challenged us to create thank you/give thanks cards or projects this time! My Grafico is sponsoring this week and is offering up a lovely prize!!!

Wasn't this a perfect challenge combo opportunity?!   Flowers & give thanks!   The front sentiment reads:

And whatever you do,

whether in word or deed,

do it all in the

name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to

God the Father

through him

-Colossians 3:17

I like to nuture a grateful heart in my children and myself, sending thank you cards is such a small gesture but blesses the recipient as well as the sender!

Check out some beautiful inspiration from the rest of the DTC girls..
Amy
Anne-Marije
Anneke
Ellie
Kristine
Lora
Lorraine
Michelle
Michelle R
Sandy
Shelly

Digital Tuesday Challenge - Give Thanks/Thank you, use a digi


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 The Challenges...

*Digital Tuesday - Give Thanks/Thank You, digi
*Creative Card Crew - flowers
*Creative Belli - embellishments starting with B
*Baby Bud Designs - fall/halloween
Allsorts - plain and simple
Crazy 4 Challenges - bling
Wee Memories - CAS and/or tags
Stamp Something - fall colors
Colour Create - all white except the image
Delightful Challenges - make it sparkle
Digi Doodle Shop's Best - embossing
Stamp Insanity - embossing
Creative Inspirations - 2 or more stamped images
Fab 'n' Funky - use a quote or phrase


Enjoy your day!
Blessings!


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SFC - Favorite Embellishment!

Hi dee ho campers! Welcome to another week!


It's time for a new Squigglefly Challenge and this week I would like to see you use your favorite embellishment!!! Ribbon, flowers, bling, what will it be??? Choose, then come play along with us, remember, there is always a prize up for grabs!!

    image by Squigglefly Artist: Revi Devi Paat

Stamps: Squigglefly (the perfect dress)

Papers: SU! cs & dsp, Basic Grey dp

Ink:  Copics

Other: MS border punch, ribbon, 

button/floss

Squigglefly Challenge blog- make a Squigglefly creation and add your favorite embellishment!

and a few more...
Incy Wincy Designs - anything goes
One Stitch At A Time - anything goes
Freshly Brewed - paper piecing
*Digital Tuesday - It's All About the Girls
*Creative Belli Blog - B Themed Embellishments


oh and if you want some more fun....check out Heather's challenge over at the Squigglefly group on Papercraft Planet,  HERE!   It's a really different kinda challenge...brilliant!  lol


Enjoy your Monday!!
Blessings!

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Abundant Overflow

Happy Sunday!

In Everything Give Thanks ~ 1 Thess.5:18

Stamps: Doodle Pantry (Let Us Be Thankful)

sentiment - SU! Happy Harmony stamp set

Papers: SU! cs, Basic Grey dp

Ink:  Copic/Prisma markers

Other: Nesties, MS border punch,

Offray ribbon

Cornucopias always remind me of abundant overflow!   I always want to be thankful!!  Yes, life is not perfect and there are struggles, many at times, but that is not my focus.  I choose to look up, not down, and see the brighter side of the situation!   Thankfulness changes the heart, softens it and that is a very good thing!   Praying you all may see many reasons in your own lives to give thanks!  Always!!

Abundant Blessings to you all!

challenges...

BasicGrey  - sketch
Stamptacular Sunday - fall colors
Marks Finest Paper - pumpkin
Crafty Little Place - brown, green and orange
*Creative Card Crew - autumn or fall
Everybody-Art-Challenge - autumn
*Paper Playtime - autumn
*Creative Belli Blog - B Themed Embellishments...bow
Crafty Creations - Falling Leaves
Your Next Stamp -Give Thanks
Sketchy Colors - colors
Scrappekammeret - recipe



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Baby Bud Designs NEW Challenge 'n FREEBIE

Happy Friday!

Friday is always a happy day, but this Friday is even more fun! Today is the very first challenge @ Baby Bud Designs!

The theme of the challenge is Halloween/Fall and the deadline is October 20th midnight EST!

You DO NOT need to use a Baby Bud Design to enter, but we sure would love to see 'em, especially since there's a FREEbie available today!!!!

Stamps: Baby Bud (autumn)
Papers: SU! cs & dsp
Ink: Copics
Other: MS border punch, Offray ribbon,
Nesties, button/floss, piercing tool.

I used the newly released "Autumn" Baby Bud! Eek a mouse! lol Isn't she a cutie patootie?!  She's all ready to go trick or treating in this adorable little costume!  I went with autumn colors instead of the traditional halloween colors but think it turned out really sweet!   What do you think?

Want to see more BBD creativity,
visit the rest of the Lady Buds...
Mary Anne, artist
Calypso
Ellie
Giovanna
Jennifer
Krista
Lisa
Margie
Purple Lisa
Silke

Baby Bud challenge blog -halloween/fall

I hope you'll have an opportunity to play along...there is an AWESOME prize up for grabs!!!


challenges...
*Baby Bud challenge -halloween/fall
*Paper Playtime - Autumn
*Creative Card Crew - Autumn
*Creative Belli - B Themed Embellishments...button & bows
Pals Paper Arts - Halloween Inspired
AiFactory - anything goes
Charisma Cardz (3 entries) - anything goes
Stamps R Us - halloween
Stampin' Sisters in Christ - fall colors
Bee Crafty - DIGI and fashion
Corrosive Challenge - Clean Up the Dust...my ribbon.
The Pink Elephant - recipe
4 Crafty Chicks - fall theme 
Gingerloft - happy haunting


Have a happy day!
Blessings!

This card won @

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Fred She Said Sale!

Welcome to Wednesday, just another hump day!

I have a sweet card to show you today! I had so much fun coloring this image & playing with the glitter!! Look, I actually captured the sparkle!!

Stamps: Fred She Said (wheelbarrow)
Paper: MM cs, BasicGrey dp
Ink: Copics/Prima markers
Other: Offray ribbon, MS border punch,
Nesties, my daughter's glitter glue!

Isn't this image gorgeous??? It's from Fred She Said and it's on sale this week!!! Tracey has been deeply discounting specific images every week...check out this totally awesome deal HERE!!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Big HUGS to you all!
Blessings!

challenges...
Glitterbabe's Challenge-anything goes & sparkle!
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - Grid Challenge
Artful Inkables - colors
Fussy & Fancy - Christmas Colors
Wild Orchid - ribbons and bows
Aly's Sunday Challenge - sparkly and glittery
Terrifically Thrilling Thursday - all dressed up


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Digital Tuesday Challenge -for the girls

Hello & happy Tuesday!

This week @ Digital Tuesday, Lora has challenged us to create something for the girls! yep, all girly like!

Our sponsor this week is Digital Stamp Oasis! Pop over to their store and check out all the lovely images!!

Stamps: Baby Bud Designs (Emmy)
Papers: SU cs, BasicGrey dp
Ink: Copic markers
Other: Am. Craft ric rac, Sizzix scallop frame,
CM cutting system, SU! brad, Wild Orchid Crafts flowers.

This is another wonderful Baby Bud Designs image! Isn't she a sweetie?!!! Mark your calendars for the NEW Baby Bud Challenge this Friday, Sept 24th!



Then pop over and see all the girly-girl creations from the DTC girls...
Amy
Anne-Marije
Anneke
Ellie
Kristine
Lora
Lorraine
Michelle
Michelle R
Sandy
Shelly

Digital Tuesday challenge - one for the girls & a digi

more challenges...
Anything Goes - cute
Polycraft Monday Challenge - Cute & Cuddly
Tuesday Taggers - It Takes All Sorts
Bizzy Becs Creatalicious - Pink, Brown, Green
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Anything goes
Practical Scrappers - ribbon
Paper Pretties - pearls, rhinestone or glitter
Crazy 4 Challenges - sketch...I veered a bit, just can't seem to stick with 'em!



Have a happy day!
Blessings!


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New Releases at Doodle Pantry!

Happy Monday everyone!

Are you ready to start your weekend off with a bit of fun? Today is release day @ Doodle Pantry!

Behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they
shall call his name Immanuel, which means God with us.
~Matthew 1:23

Stamps: Doodle Pantry (manger)

Paper: SU! cs, K&Co dp
Ink: Copic/Prisma markers
Other: Offray ribbon, SU! brads,
piercing tool, Nesties.

Yay! Another Christmas card completed! Actually, this might be my mass production card this year...minus the brads, unless I find a good deal on them! lol

Laurie has even included altered images in some sets, merging some images and splitting up some, for your printing convenience!!! Very cool!

Check out all the new releases HERE!

The DP Color Crew has been busy bringing all the new images to life, check 'em out...
Laurie Wilson
Katlyn Traxler
Linda Borneman
Pat Dadison
Sarah Taylor
Sue Morris
Anita Hovey
Jerusha Borden
Claudine Poch
Dawn Frost
Alica Ziakova
Shannon Neparko
Christa Mulder


This is my project for the Jolly Holiday Greetings Challenge in the Moxie Fab World!
Come play along HERE!

more challenges...
*Creative Belli -B Themed emBELLIs!
Just Inspirational - Make a Christmas Card
Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Stitching
Catch The Bug - holiday theme
Secret Crafter - anything goes
Paper Romance - birthday or christmas cards
Aimees Challenges- Christmas Wishes
Moving along with the times - Christmas
Thoughtful Thursday- 'C'
Bah! humbug - text
The Three Muses- the printed word
The Wild Orchid Challenge - Ribbons & Bows
Stamping Scrapping Challenge Central - Anything Goes




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Today also brings a new Squigglefly challenge. Kim is hosting and has challenged the DT to create a card with felt flowers!!! Check out the challenge & beautiful DT creations HERE!

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Also,
The new Paper Playtime challenge is up. The theme this week is Autumn! Check it out HERE!

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On the homefront...
Well, my basement pantry is all clean!! The cans are all in pretty rows and I realized we didn't have as much food as I thought! lol The piles of boxes & bags were deceiving! lol But at least now I know what to put on my shopping list!

Have a happy day!!!
Blessings!

Doodle Pantry's Sledding Ants

Oh my, could it be Friday again already?! yay!

I'll be starting a cleaning frenzy today in my basement pantry! It's to the point that I don't even know what's in there anymore! ugh! nope, I'm not showing pictures, don't even ask...it's way too EMBARRASSING!

Anyhoo, I have a fun card to show you today! I adore Laurie's images over at Doodle Pantry and this is no exception!

Stamps: Doodle Pantry (sledding ants set)
Paper: SU! cs &dsp, K&Co dp
Ink: Copic/Prisma markers
Other: MS snowflake punch, SU! buttons, ribbon
Stickles, SU! chalks for shading, piercing tool.

Is this not the cutest image??? It was a freebie briefly over on CDAC/DoodlePantry group page. If you're not a member yet, I hope you'll consider joining us...there is always something fun happening with freebies, games & challenges!

OOO, and don't forget you still have time to play along in the Clearly Delightful Challenge sponsored by Doodle Pantry! Deadline is the Sunday the 19th! Enter to win a fabby prize and receive a FREE digi set just for playing along!!!

Challenges...
Clearly Delightful - use ANY Doodle Pantry image.
Simon Says Stamp - move it
Aly's Sunday Challenge - sparkly and glittery
*Digital Tuesday - Sports Theme
For Fun Challenges - Glitter


Have a great Friday, and I'll catch up with you all on Monday after I emerge from my CLEAN pantry!!!!
Blessings!

Aud Sentiment - Cheer Up!

Happy Thursday!


Two weeks have passed already and it's time for another challenge @ Aud Sentiments. Over these next two weeks we would like to see you use the words "Cheer Up!" on your creation!




There are no vendor restrictions for this challenge, use any stamp/image you have along with the indicated sentiment!

This challenge is sponsored by

DT images provided by Robyn's Fetish!

Stamps: Robyn's Fetish (forever friends)
sentiment: CG
Papers: SU! cs & dp, K&Co dp
Ink: Copic/Prisma markers
Other: SU! brads, oval punches & ribbon,
Nesties, piercing tool.

I'm still digging into my old SU! (dsp) designer series papers and refuse to buy more until I use it up. lol

Check out all the fabby creations from my talented teamies...
Audrey
Ruthie
Julie
Dawn
Ali
Emma
Susan
Scrappy
Lorraine
Dee
Gloria

Aud Sentiments challenge - 'Cheer Up' (2 weeks)

more challenges...
Cute Card Thursday - birds/butterflies
Pixie Dust Studio - animals
*Creative Belli - embellishments starting with B
Stampin' Royalty - stitching
Wild Flower Patch - stripes
Stamp Something - spots and stripes
The Crazy Challenge - Friends Forever
Challenge Up Your Life - Old McDonald Had a Farm



Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you have an opportunity to play along!
Blessings!


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Creative Belli Challenge -B is for...

B is for....
brads, buttons, brackets, bows, borders, bling, etc!

Are you ready for another Creative Belli challenge? Over the next two weeks we would love to see your "B-themed emBELLIshments"!!!

Stamps: Baby Buds (Ashton)
Papers: SU! cs, MM dp
Ink: Copic/Prisma markers
Other: SU! star punch, CM cutting system,
MS Border punch, SU! Brads,
Binding twine, Button.

In addition to my "B" bellies, I used a Baby Bud Boy with his exposed Belly! lol

As I mentioned the other day, I had only found these images a few weeks ago, but they have made such an impression on me that I have accepted a position on their DT!!!
So I will happily be playing with each and every one of these sweet Babies over the next few months!!

Need a Baby Bud of your own, check them out HERE!!!


Then pop over to the rest of the Belli girls and Be inspired...
Chris Dickinson
Holly Brown
Anne Harmon
Ceal Pritchett
Dani Marcus
Darsie Bruno
Deb Daniels
Jessica Stockmeyer
Joan Ervin
Joy Hadden
Melisa Waldorf
Robin Kirkpatrick
Robin Parker
Shelly Schmidt

Creative Belli challenge -use "B" embellishments

Remember this is a two-week challenge so you have until Sept 28th to play along!!


Praying peace, joy & much love over you!!!
Blessings!

challenges...
ABC Challenge Blog - Distressing
Little Red Wagon - Love Those Stars
Paper Romance - Clean and Simple
Stamp Something - Spots and Stripes
Crafty Cardmakers - Clean & Simple
Ooh La La Creations - stripes
Gingerloft Challenge - Anything Goes
The Stampman Challenge - Distress

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It's a Creative Digital Tuesday!

Hello & a happy Tuesday to ya!

I have two posts in one to share today!


My first card is for Creative Card Crew which is being sponsored this week by the beloved Sassy Cheryl! We would love to see your autumn themed creations.

*original image altered to remove butterflies*

Stamps: Sassy Cheryl (May),
SU! Happy Thanksgiving set (leaf)
Papers: SU! cs & dsp
Ink: Copic & SU! markers
Others: CM leaf punch, SU! brad,
CB emb folder, twine, piercing tool,
CM cutting system.

This is one of my favorite images by Cheryl Alger (aka. Sassy Cheryl)! Cheryl is also one of our artists at Squigglefly and sells some of her images there!



Check out the fabulous designs from the rest of the DT...
Janna
Caroline
Cherie
Chrissie
Denise
Julie
Linda
Maria
Melly
Peggy
Sandie

Creative Card Crew fortnightly challenge -autumn

more challenges...
Die Cut Dreams - using a digi, sweet little girls
Incy Wincy Designs - autumn colors
Ooh La La Creations - stripes
Pollycraft - autumn colors
Shabby Tea Room - inspired by nature/ the color green
Paper Players - colors
Stampin' Sisters in Christ - faux or real stitching
Allsorts - colors of autumn
Catch The Bug - sewing related and fall colors
Marks Finest Paper - fall colors
Crafty Catz - paper piecing
Raise The Bar - orange, brown and green
Paper Play - autumn


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This week @ Digital Tuesday, our lovely Kristine has challenged us to create something with a sports theme!! Our fabulous sponsor this week in the wonderful Dustin Pike!!



I couldn't find a goal post anywhere!!! Hint to any digi artists out there!! lol This card is the HIS part of a his & her thank you for some fun we had over this past weekend! ...it was GOOD!

The DTC gals offer some wonderful inspiration this week...
Amy
Anne-Marije
Anneke
Ellie
Kristine
Lora
Lorraine
Michelle
Michelle R
Sandy
Shelly

Digital Tuesday challenge-sports & a digi

more challenges...
No Time To Stamp - guy cards, no bows
Paper Romance - clean and simple
Freshly Brewed - brown
Anything Goes - autumn


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I do hope you'll play along with us for a chance at these wonderful prizes!!!

We had a wonderfully busy weekend! But it kept me away from blogland, so I'll be visiting and catching up tonight!!

Take care and know that you are loved!
Blessings!

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Squigglefly #66- Playing Favorites

Happy Monday!

It's time for another Squigglefly Challenge. This week I would love to see you use your favorite Squigglefly image!

With soooo many images, the hardest part of this challenge will be picking your favorite SF digi to use!

Stamps: Squigglefly (word of God)
Papers: SU! cs, K&Co dp
Other: MS border punch, Nesties,
sponge, Offray ribbon, button,
Sizzix swirls, piercing tool.

Pop over to the challenge blog to see all the wonderful inspiration from the DT! Then come play with us! Squigglefly Challenge Blog

more challenges...
Frosted Designs - Quote Challenge
Crafty Ho's - green, blue and yellow
Stampin' Sisters in Christ - stitching
Gingersnap Creations - punches
Wild Flower Patch - scallops and buttons
Opus Gluei - use letters

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And don't forget the Squigglefly 'bucket list' challenge over on PCP/Squigglefly group? You could win a set of Nestabilities dies!!!!

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Have a happy day!
Blessings!

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Racing Motorcycles

Wowza, where did the week go? The weekend is almost here!


I have a masculine card to show you today using a newly released image from...

Stamps: Doodle Pantry (racing motorcycles set)

Papers: SU! kraft cs, BasicGrey dp
Ink: Prisma markers
Others: SU! brads

I really enjoyed making this card! I think I say that about all my cards! lol Hey, it's all about having fun, right? I can tell this image is going to be a "go-to" image for the guys! What do you think???

Isn't this a great set? ...sentiments and all, only $2.00!!!

AND
did you know????

You can build your own Watermark at Doodle Pantry
for only $3.00!!!

Click HERE to go to the watermarks!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a delightful day!
Blessings!



challenges...
City Crafter Challenge Blog - One for the Boys
Fab 'n Funky - Whatever
Your Next Stamp -Anything Goes
Paper Romance - Clean and Simple
Southern Girls - anything goes
Crafty Creations - transporation
Karber - cards for boys
Paper Players - clean and simple
Paper Pretties -brads/eyelets
Stamp Simply -boys


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Digital Tuesday Challenge -Dots & Stripes

Happy Tuesday!

It's time for yet another Digital Tuesday Challenge! yay! Our fabulous leader Ellie has challenged us to use dots & stripes on our digital creations this week!

Stamps: Squigglefly (joy),
Fred She Said (monarch butterfly)
Papers: BasicGrey dp
Other: MS border punch, Sizzix scallop oval frame,
CM cutting system, Kaisercraft gems

Isn't this Joy image beautiful? When I first saw it I thought it would be great for a Christmas card, but Joy is good ALL the time so I thought I would make a card to encourage someone! I'm sure you'll see it again at Christmas time too!

Our wonderful sponsor this week is Digital Delights by Louby Loo! Such fun digis and they just had a new release the other day! Pop over to their STORE or check out their current CHALLENGE! Don't forget Freebie Fridays too!


Fabulous inspiration from the rest of the teamies...
Amy
Anne-Marije
Anneke
Ellie
Kristine
Lora
Lorraine
Michelle
Sandy
Shelly

Digital Tuesday Challenge blog -use dots & stripes!


Come play with us & your favorite digis!!!

Thanks so much for visiting today! I really appreciate each & every one of you!!!



Have a happy day!
Blessings!



challenges...
Digital Tuesday - Dots & Stripes
One Stitch at a Time - Blooms, Butterflies, Blings
Oh la la - Stripes
My Time to Craft - Jeweled
Tag Tuesday - Butterflies
Crafts and Me Challenge - Gems & Sparkle
Meljen's - Stripes
Lots to Do - Butterflies
Aly's Sunday Challenge - use pink on your project
Alice in Wonderland - what makes you shine or sparkle


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Baby Bud Designs

Happy Monday! Happy Labor Day!

I found the cutest little images the other week! Some of you might be familiar with them but they are new to me!

As soon as I saw them, I fell in love with their untamed curls!!! I just had to have them! So I whipped up my first Baby Buds card this morning...

Sorry I forgot to change/remove the date stamp on my camera
this morning!

Stamps: Baby Bud (Nilah)
sentiment: SU! vases in vogue
Papers: SU! kraft cs, BasicGrey dp
Ink: Copic markers
Other: MS border punch, Offray ribbon,
CM cutting system, button/floss,
piercing tool for faux stitching.

Isn't she adorable? I'm having way too much fun for a grown up! lol You'll be seeing a lot more of these babies here, stay tuned!


***on the homefront****

We've been having a wonderful time this weekend. My hubby's nephew was married this weekend and the wedding was wonderful! Gorgeous people, gorgeous gowns, gorgeous weather!! We had an absolutely fantastic time celebrating with family & friends!!!
The next day we all gathered again for a wonderful fiesta! My one SIL is famous for her Mexican cooking and since she was in visiting for the wedding, we made her cook! lol Delish!!!
The weather cooperated again and we were able to sit out late into the evening with jackets & blankets! Too fun! We'll probably grill a bit this evening but on a much lower key and recouperate! lol

I hope you are all enjoy this last summer holiday weekend! Praying much joy over you today!!
Blessings!

challenges...
Wee Memories-wee ones
Pile it On - layers
Basic Grey - paper piecing
Bee Crafty -digi/anything goes
Going Grey- children
Timbroscrapmania - free theme

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Clearly Delightful Challenge -use ANY Doodle Pantry image!

Hi Ho Campers! Hope your having a blessed Sunday!

It's the 5th of the month, so it's time for another Clearly Delightful challenge! This month is easy peasy so I hope you all play along!

The challenge is to use a Doodle Pantry image to create your card or project!!!

I had sooo much fun making this card!

And the INSIDE...

Stamps: Doodle Pantry (sweet sheep set)
Paper: SU! cs, Little Yellow Bicycle dp/kit
Ink: Copics
Other: Offray ribbon, MS border punch,
button/stash.

My son wanted to know how I made the fluffy sheep look naked! LOL too funny!

Remember this is the challenge that gives a FREE digi set just for playing along!!! Laurie is so generous!!!

This challenge coincides with Doodle Pantry's NEW releases!!! Pop over to the STORE and have a looky at all the fab images!!

Then check out all the magnificent creations by the rest of the crew...
Laurie Wilson
Katlyn Traxler
Linda Borneman
Pat Dadison
Sarah Taylor
Sue Morris

Ooo, and let me introduce you to
our newest DT members...
Anita Hovey
Jerusha Borden
Claudine Poch
Dawn Frost
Alica Ziakova
Shannon Neparko
Christa Mulder

What a bunch of talent, ey?!

Ok, this challenge runs until Sept 19th! But don't wait, grab your DP images now and come play along!!! We can't wait to see your fabulous creations!!

For all the details...Clearly Delightful Monthly Challenge!


Praying peace, joy and much love over each of you!
Blessings!




challenges...
Clearly Delightful - use ANY Doodle Pantry image.
Charsima Cardz - Inspired by a Song
Twisted Thursdays - feathers or flocking
Paper Playtime - Old McDonald Had a Farm
Aly's Sunday Challenge - use pink on your project
Cowgirl's Sunday Challenge- anything goes


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Are you ready for autumn??

Happy weekend!

I made my first autumn card for the season! I just love this Doodle Pantry image and couldn't wait to play with it!!


Doodle Pantry will be releasing new images tomorrow and sponsoring the Clearly Delightful challenge which starts tomorrow too!

Stamps: Doodle Pantry (pumpkin birdie set)
Papers: MM cs., K&Co dp
Ink: Copics/Prisma markers
Other: MS border punch, Offray ribbon,
autumn glitter, CM cutting system

Pumpkins and colorful leaves are some of my very favorite things about autumn! And cooking on the woodstove, {squeal} I can't wait!!!


My dear sweet friend Sue has given me with this lovely award! Thank you so much Sue!



My lovely blogging friend Shelly has passed on this sweet award. Thank you so much Shelly!


I have such a hard time picking beautiful people to pass these onto, so please consider yourself awarded!


Enjoy your weekend!
Blessings!


challenges...
Alphabet Challenge - S is for Scallops
No Time to Stamp - Falling Leaves
The Res-Q-Challenge - Tools of the Trade...I used my scissors for distressing.
Stamp Something - something cute
Wild Flower Patch - fall colors
Crafty Cardmakers - glitter and sparkle
Wild Orchid (2 weeks) - make it sparkle
Digi Doodle Shop's Best - use a sentiment



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Fred She Said -Praying for you

Happy Friday!

Well, this weekend we celebrate our last summer holiday, Labor Day! We'll be having some great extended family time this weekend with a wedding to boot! Can't wait to see everyone and catch up on each others lives! I'm really looking forward to it!


Here's a quickie CAS card I made to mail out to someone who needs to know they are cared for & thought of! Gosh, we all need those at times don't we?!

FSS pre-colored gerbera daisy in a jar

Each week Tracey will have a deep discount on specific digis, you'll definitely want to check them out! Fred She Said STORE


oh and we also added some new talent to the DT! Please welcome...
Nancy Brown
Danielle (Dani) Chapman
Tracy MacDonald
Marlena Peduzzi
Anne Ray
Big HUGS & warm welcomes ladies!


ok, off you go to enjoy your weekend!
Be Blessed!




some challenges...
Allsorts - Park Inspiration
Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge - Friendship Card
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturdays - encourage
Cowgirl's Sunday Stampin' Challenge - Flower Power
Pollycraft Monday Challenge - Add a Little Nature
The Pink Elephant - Mostly White
My Time to Craft - In the Garden
Papertake Weekly - Just the One...how about one layer!
Frosted Designs - Photo Inspiration Challenge (3 colors)
Three Muses - Back to Nature
Anything Goes - Say it with Flowers
Stamping Vacation - No No! challenge

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I've got a frog in my pocket!

Welcome to Man Week @ Joyful Stamper!!!
I'm focusing on masculine projects this week!

Happy Thursday!

I saw that I never posted this card and thought it was perfect for man week!

I made this card for an avid fisherman, one who goes fishing in Canada even during black fly season! ouch!

Wishing you...a happy birthday!

Stamps: The Stamping Boutique 'pocket' images
sentiment -CG
Papers: SU! cs & dsp
Ink: Prisma markers
Other: MS border punch, CM cutting system,
button/twine

Sad news....

After multiple terms with The Stamping Boutique, I have decided to step down at this point and move on in different directions. It is certainly not for a lack of love. I think Tracey is a most talented artist and her creations are one of my favorites. The team of ladies I have had the opportunity to work with there are incredible in talent and kindness. It's been a wonderful experience!! Thank you Tracey!!!

And so I dedicate this card to The Stamping Boutique...

I will certainly miss this team!

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As most of you know by now, I am addicted to challenges, sooooo....

Check out Aud Sentiment's challenge this week, the Stamping Boutique is sponsoring and there is a slight peek as to the direction I'm heading with my hobby....more challenges!!!

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I hope you have all enjoyed "Man Week" here @ Joyful Stamper! lol It's been fun focusing on men this week! hehe

Lots of fun to share with you in the coming weeks!

Have a happy day!!
Blessings!



challenges for my froggy card...
Stamp Insanity - birthday
Penny's Paper-Crafty - birthday
Cards For Men - long summer days
Cupcake Craft - let's get digital
Sew Many Cards -birthday cards
Daisy Doodles -anything goes


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Creative Belli Challenge - Dust off those old stamps!

Welcome to Man Week @ Joyful Stamper!!!
I'm focusing on masculine projects this week!

Happy September!!!

Ok, now that August is over, can I start decorating for autumn??? Is it too soon??? Autumn is my favorite time of the year! I have a permanent 'autumn' room in my home but I'm ready to have it overflow into the rest of the house now!!! lol

We have a new Creative Belli challenge for you today! It's a classic...use an old stamp! Yep, dig it out, dust it off and ink it up! too fun!

Stamps: SU! retired set (?)
sentiment -CG
Paper: SU! cs
Ink: SU! black classic ink
Other: Cropadile hole punch, graph paper,
piercing tool for faux stitching.

When I saw what the challenge was for this week, I knew it was finally time to use a CASEd idea I saw last year from the Debbie Olson! I changed the image/sentiment/embellies and the design. She used a background stamp for her card but I didn't have a graph stamp...I did, however, have graph paper & a copier!! I was please with how it turned out!!


Let's see which stamps were shown some well needed love by the other Belli girls...
Chris Dickinson
Holly Brown
Anne Harmon
Ceal Pritchett
Dani Marcus
Darsie Bruno
Deb Daniels
Jessica Stockmeyer
Joan Ervin
Joy Hadden
Melisa Waldorf
Robin Kirkpatrick
Robin Parker
Shelly Schmidt

Creative Belli Challenge blog! (2 week deadline Sept 14th)


I hope you have fun with this one, I sure did!
Have a happy day!
Blessings!


challenges...
Creative Belli - Old Stamps
Sentimental Sundays - Clean and Simple
Corrosive Challenge - For the Guys
Die Cut Dreams - Soft Shades of Vintage
Artful Inkables - Distressed Out
Your Next Stamp -Anything Goes
Bizzy Becs Creatalicious - Vintage
Cute Card Thursday -Dieing for a Punch
Crazy 4 Challenges - Lattice
Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Distressed Birthdays

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