Saturday, February 28, 2015

All Occasion Card Using DS4J Tulip Basket and Anna Griffin New Embossing folders/dies


Hello friends.  I hope everyone is staying warm and healthy.  I can't believe the cold weather that hit the US East coast and most of US.  Wow!  The volume of snow is unbelievable!  I am glad I don't have to deal with it.  I hated being iced in when I lived in MO.  Hopefully spring will come soon for all of you.

It is time for another DS4J Challenge 110 - Embossing/Use Red.  This one was a challenge for me; as I rarely use anything red on my cards.  I am a purple/pink person.  I used CTMH Ruby and it looks more pink in the pictures; but it is red.  I decided to add a pink bling to the flower.  It just felt like the right combination.  

I chose DS4J Tulip Basket to create my card.  It is a beautiful image and seemed to fit perfectly with embossing and red.  Be sure to check out all the other fabulous DT creations.This challenge will end March 31st; so be sure to get started on your creation right away.  Don't forget to use embossing and red on your creation.  Visit the DS4J shop where you can find a lot of wonderful digis to create with.

Anna Griffin Mix and Match Oval Scroll Embossing Folder 
Anna Griffin Ribbon Die using CTMH Heartstrings Paper Pack


Inside Card
Using CTMH Heartstrings Paper Pack



Supplies used to create this card:

Dies
Frame with image - Spellbinder's Elegant Ovals 
Oval under image - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge; pg. 42; #M4734D
Bow - Anna Griffin Bow Die
Border Inside - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge; pg. 63; #M41481
Sentiment die inside - Spellbinders Fancy Label Tags One
Butterflies inside - HOTP 5328 - 10 Tiny Things & Shadows

Paper - CTMH Heartstrings
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy, Hollyhock, Ruby
Sentiment Inside - CTMH Happy Birthday C1600
Ink - CTMH Ruby
Blue Butterflies on front - CTMH Junebug Puffies Z3038
Big bling on bow - Stash
Bling front - CTMH Glitter Gems Z1807 and Recollections
Bling inside - Recollections

Markers
Flowers - R85
Leaves - G94, G99
Bow - BG15
Basket - E30, E31, E33


I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Bunny Zoe's Crafts - For The Girls (No limit) (Monday)
Fantabulous Cricut Challenge - Use Red/Cricut Cut (1 of 3)
Get Creative Challenge - Embossing (1 of 3)
Not Just Cards - Anything Goes (No limit)
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes w/option (No limit)
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 5)
Stamp and Create - All You Need Is Love (No limit) 
Stamps & Fun=Creativity - Frame (No limit)
Crafty Sentiments Designs - Clean & Simple (2 of 3) (Tuesday)
Digi Choosday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Papertake Weekly - Take Your Pick (Warm Colors) (2 of 5)
Tuesday Throwdown - Anything Goes (2 of 2)
Crafting By Designs - Thinking Of You (2 of 3) (Wednesday)
Creative Moments - Anything Goes w/option (3 of 3)
DL.Art February Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (1 a day)
Paper Shelter Challenge - Make It Digital (2 of 3) 
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes (2 of 5)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (2 of 5)
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit) (Friday)
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes (2 of 2)
Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - Emboss It (1 of 3)
Crafty Catz - Dies or Punches (2 of 3)
Digitally Sweet - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
A Gem Of A Challenge - Clean & Simple (No limit) (Saturday)
Crafty Calendar - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Suzy Bee's Bloomin Challenge Blog - Anything Goes w/Wet/dry embossing (No limit)



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Friday, February 27, 2015

Love/Happiness Card Using Sweet Pea "Love Is In The Air", Cricut Artiste and Art Philosophy Cartridges

Hello friends.  I hope everyone is doing well.  I know it is cooler across the US; including here in Southern CA.  We are expecting rain on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday; if we are lucky.  We really  need the rain.  

I am so excited to share with you my card/invitation I created for three of my grandchildren. I sent it today; and can't wait for them to get it.  I have invited them and their mother, to come and visit us for a week in June.  My husband and I have tickets to fly to MO and when we return home; Jenny and her three kids are flying out with us.  They will be here for a week.  We were supposed to have two of the girls last year; but I was having some health challenges that prevented me from being able to take care of two very active teens.  They are already booked to fly out with us!  Yeah!  We are keeping it a secret until they receive this card that I created below.

I used this awesome digi from Sweet Pea "Love Is In The Air".  Isn't she adorable?  This is for their Facebook Group Progressive Challenge; which will end March 8th, 2015.  I received this image free; after buying their January image and entering it in the January Progressive Challenge.  I love their digis; so I was ecstatic to have another one to work with.

Using CTMH Seaside Paper, Cricut AP and Cricut Artiste Cartridges
Extra Fun Balloon is from Cricut A Child's Year


Inside card with invitation on left
I used CTMH Seaside Paper for the image of ocean on right; 
as two children have never been to the ocean.


Invitation on left for closer view


Ocean on right side; so they know they are going to Beach



Supplies used to create this card:

Dies
Image Frame/Sentiment inside - Spellbinders A2 Distressed Edges
Sentiment frame on front - Cricut Artiste; pg. 36; #M44D25
Tags - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge; pg. 32; #M3AEF6
Balloon With Fun - Cricut A Child's Year - #M301D1

Paper - CTMH Seaside
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy, Lagoon
Sentiment outside - CTMH Armour D1632
Sentiment on Tag - CTMH Photogenic B1436,  CTMH Live Out Loud S1207 (both retired)
Sentiment on Tag - CTMH Enjoy C1496 
Ribbon - Offray
Butterflies - CTMH Junebug Puffies Z2038
Bakers Twine - CTMH Z1702

Markers
Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Dress - BG 11, BG13, BG15 or BG32 ????? (I used 2; but forgot to write them down.)





I am entering this card in the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (1 of 3) (Sunday)
Great Impressions - Love, Love, Love (3 of 3)
Jellypark Friends Challenge - Love Is In The Air (3 of 3)
One Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes (No limit)
Scribble and Scrap - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - For The Girls (No limit) (Monday)
Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge - How I Love Thee  (Buttons/Ribbons)(3 of 3)
Crafty-Dee Bowz - Anything Goes w/handmade bow (No limit) 
Craftin Desert Diva's - Use Ribbon (No limit)
Crafty Boots - Use A Sentiment (No limit)
Digi Sketch Challenge - Sketch and/or Love (3 of 4)
House of Cards - Love (No limit)
Not Just Cards - Anything Goes (No limit)
Perfectly Rustics - Little Boy or Girl (No limit)
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes w/option (No limit)
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
Stamp and Create - All You Need Is Love (No limit) 
Stamps & Fun=Creativity - Frame (No limit)
Crafty Sentiments Designs - Clean & Simple (1 of 3) (Tuesday)
Fan-Tastic Tuesday - Anything Goes/Buttons (1 of 4)
Papertake Weekly - Take Your Pick (Cool Colors) (1 of 5)
Paper Shelter Challenge - Make It Digital (1 of 3)
Scrapper's Delights - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Tuesday Throwdown - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
Crafting By Designs - Thinking Of You (2 of 3) (Wednesday)
Creative Moments - Anything Goes w/option (2 of 3)
Fresh Brewed Designs - One Image + One Sentiment (1 of 5)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
DL.Art February Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (1 a day)  (Thursday)
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit) (Friday)
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Crafty Catz - Dies or Punches (1 of 3)
Digitally Sweet - Anything Goes (1 of 3)




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Artwork Using March SOTM






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Monday, February 23, 2015

You're Amazing Card Using Ching-Chou Kuik "Key To My Heart" Digi and Maja Design Fika Paper

Hello Friends.  I am back again.   I have actually felt better the past few days; so I am eagerly trying to catch up with my posting of past creations; as well as postings of new cards. I  am so excited to share with you another new digi artist that I discovered this past week.  I found three new ones that create such gorgeous digis.  I like to create with girl/lady digis; because I have a mother, two sisters, a daughter and 4 granddaughters.  And - of course lots of lady friends and other family as well.  Plus - It is so much fun creating feminine cards.  It is easier for me than creating male cards.  

This is my first time to color purple/lavender hair.  I had so much fun doing this; but I was so disappointed in the pictures.  I took 175 pictures; using both my IPhone and my husbands camera; but still poor results.  The purples and lavenders do not show up as they should.  I hope you can use your imagination.  The keys are actually a shiny silver color; but they look grey.  I changed pictures and the purple color shows up a little better now.

This card is absolutely gorgeous with the lavenders and purples; but you can't really tell here what the true colors are on the card.  Normally my IPhone takes really good pictures.  My regular camera broke; but it didn't take this color very well either.  If anyone has a camera that takes these colors accurately; please let me know. I like the small, easy to handle cameras; point and shoot. LOL!  


Card Front when closed
The purple hair shows up better in this picture.



Inside of card - Brighter and prettier in person



Supplies used to create this card:

Dies
Frames (2) on front - Spellbinders Gold Labels Four
Heart front - Joy Crafts over purple heart from Cricut Artiste; pg 51; #M3D76C
Butterfly Border/Top Border - Joy Crafts
Keys - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge; pg. 63; #M45D06
Oval for sentiment - Cricut Art Philosophy; pg. 32; #M4339D
Oval for inside sentiment; Cricut Artiste Cartridge; pg. 45; #M431BB
Inside Frame - Spellbinders Elegant Ovals
Rose Border inside - Joy Crafts
Large heart inside - Cricut Artiste; pg. 72; #M3C3F7
Small  heart inside - Cricut Artiste; pg. 51; M3D76C
Bow - Anna Griffin

Paper - Maja Designs Paper "Ska vi ta en Fika?"
(You can see complete paper pack on Maja Design Paper)
Cardstock - CTMH Gypsy, White Daisy
Key is from CTMH Basics Paper Fundamentals (2 of the shiny papers)
Sentiment front - CTMH Cricut Artiste Collection Kudos D1530
Sentiment inside - CTMH Your Own Kind of Wonderful D1627
Ink - CTMH Gypsy
Glitter - CTMH Glitz Glitter (retired)
Lace - Joann's Fabric
Flower Pearl on Bow - Stash

Markers
Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Hair and Roses - V20, BV11, V17
Dress - V20, BV11
Greenery - G94, G99
Eyes - BV11
Key - C1, C2, V17



I am entering this card in the following challenges:


Aurora Wings Challenge - My Lucky Colors (1 of 1) (Monday)

Crafting By Designs - Bingo (Lace, Glitter, Pearls) (1 of 3) (Wednesday)
Crafting For All Seasons - Die and/or Punches (3 of 3) 
Crafty Gals Corner - Bingo (Lace/Flowers/Vintage) (1 of 2)
Creative Moments - Anything Goes w/option (3 of 3)
Fab 'n' Funky Challenge - Ribbon & Lace (No limit)
Ruby's Rainbow - Anything Green (2 of 3)
Scrapper's Delights - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Simon Says Stamp - Add Texture (1 of 5)
Whimsy Inspirations - Use a Sentiment (3 of 3)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (2 of 5)
4 Crafty Chicks - Things With Wings (No limit) (Thursday)
Cute Card Thursday - Floral Delight (No limit)
DL.Art February Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (1 a day)
Dream It Up - Frilly and Fabulous (No limit)
DRS Designs - Inspired by Color (No limit)
Moving Along With The Times - Pink/Lilac or Butterflies (1 of 3)
Art by Miran - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Friday)
Crafty Catz - For A Special Lady (1 of 3)
Docerela Creations - Heart On Creation (1 of 1)
Fussy and Fancy - Tic Tac Toe (Sentiment/Ribbon, Lace) (No Limit)
Simply Create Too - Anything Goes (No limit)
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
The Stamping Boutique - Hearts (No limit)
Allsorts - The Color Purple (1 of 3) (Saturday)
Catch The Bug - Bingo (Sentiment/Lace/3D object) (1 of 3)
Di's Digis Designs - Lots of Embellishments (3 of 3)
Kit and Clowder - Love (No limit)
Little Claire's - Love (1 of 3)
Open-Minded Crafting - Up In The Air (1 of 3)
Sweet Stampin - Spring Flowers (1 of 2)



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I will show you pictures on my blog; once CTMH releases them.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog for a visit.  I hope you enjoy my creations.  I appreciate all of you.  Be sure to check out my tabs at the top of the page for my videos, tutorials, clubs, specials and more.   You can earn FREE products by joining one of my clubs.  You earn back most of my commission with FREE CTMH products.  Call, text or email me with any questions you might have.



Remember - Keep On Creating!! 
It's Good For Your Health!!