Saturday, May 31, 2014

Birthday Card Using CTMH Ivy Lane Paper and Make It Crafty Digi


Hello Blogland! I have been back from vacation almost one week; and was able to get two cards created in the past few days.  I missed creating, my friends and my two teams more than anything; while I was gone.  LOL!  I hope everyone is doing well in blogland. We had perfect weather when we got home; but the heat is back in Southern CA.  It has been in the 90's now; and it isn't even summer yet.  

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I was able to get a card made for the current challenge we are having at The Squirrel and The Fox Midway - Let's Hear It For The Girls!  We are having this challenge for 4 weeks. This one is fun and should be very easy for all of you creators out there. 

I chose to use Make It Crafty - Holly Rose Digi Stamp.  I love their images.  I decided to color with the lighter colors for this card.  I have never tried this hair color before; but I kind of like it.  The CTMH Ivy Lane Paper Pack is only while supplies last; so buy yours right away before they are all gone.  This is my favorite paper pack for the Current Idea book.




Inside Card



Supplies used to create this card:

Die Cuts
Frames - Spellbinders Floral Ovals
Butterflies - Joy Crafts Vintage Flourishes

Paper and Cardstock - CTMH Ivy Lane
Frame cardstock - CTMH White Daisy
Ribbon - Offray
Bling - Ki
Ink - CTMH Hollyhock
Ink around image - RV10

Markers 
Hair - E50, E51
Skin - E000, E00
Blouse - RV00, RV10, CTMH Sweet Leaf
Eyes, Slacks - CTMH Sweet Leaf
Shoes - RV10
Flowers on Necklace - CTMH Cotton Candy


I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes/Twist Things With Wings (No limit) (Monday)
Aurora Wings Challenge - Butterflies (1 of 1)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Craft Your Passion - Frame It (1 of 3)
Digi Makeover Challenge - Flowers (No limit)
Fitztown Challenge - Celebration (No limit)
Lexi's Creations - Happy Birthday (1 of 2)
Love To Scrap - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Stamp and Create - Spring Colors (1 per week)
The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
The Paper Nest Dolls Norway - Sparkle/Glitter/Bling (No limit)
Craft Room Challenge - Things With Wings (1 of 3)(Tuesday)
Deep Ocean Challenge - Wings (No limit)
Fan-Tastic Tuesday - Anything Goes (1 of 4)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Try It On Tuesday - Feminine and Fancy (1 of 5)
Divas By Design - Anything Goes (1 of 2) (Wednesday)
Inky Impressions - Anything Goes (No limit)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
4 Crafty Chicks - Anything Goes (No limit) (Thursday)
4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Aud Sentiments Challenge - Bingo (2 word sentiment, flowers (neck/paper), bling (1 of 5)
DL.Art May Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (1 a day)
Hanna And Friends - Dies (It appears Digis are allowed.)
Southern Girls - Sparkle or Shine With A Bit Of Bling (2 of 3)
Paper Crafting Journey - Perfect in Pink (1 of 3)
Brown Sugar - Birthday (1 of 3) (Friday)
Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - Tic Tac Toe (Ribbon, Birthday, Diecuts) (1 of 3)
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes (1 of 3)



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  • Sparkle & Shine Washi Tape 3-Pack
  • Colonial White Rosette Ribbon
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  • Color Ready-Canvas Alphabet
  • Chalkboard Shapes
  • Durables Round Studs
  • Durables Square Studs
  • Colonial White Rosette Ribbon
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  • Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
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  • Chantilly Complements
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  • For Always Assortment
  • Tommy Assortment
  • Surfs Up Assortment
  • Chantilly Assortment
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  • Frosted Paper Packet
  • Frosted Complements
  • Frosted Assortment
  • Sparkle & Shine Textiles
  • Sparkle Holiday Shapes
  • Sparkle & Shine Complements
  • Sparkle & Shine Assortment
CC10285 - Papercrafting Possibilities Collection - Retail Value $61.25
  • Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon
  • Bronze Glitz Glitter Gel
  • Almond Glitz Glitter Gel
  • Colonial White Die-Cut Cards
  • My Creations™ Cubby
  • My Creations™ Collage Cubes
  • My Creations™ Star
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  • Glamour Glitter Alphabet
  • My Originals™ Matchbook Card Kit
  • Chantilly Textiles
  • Seasons Tweetings Gift Bags (2 sets)
  • My Creations™ Collage Cubes



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Thank you for dropping by my blog today.  I love reading your loving comments; and appreciate each of you.  If you leave your blog link; I will do my best to follow you as well. I love sharing our adventure together in Blogland.  You can text, email or call if you have questions or requests.  Have a fantastic week!  Hope to see you again real soon!

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


Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Christmas Card Using FREE DS4J Digi and CTMH Frosted Paper Pack

Hi to all my crafting friends and readers.  I am finally back to crafting after almost 3 weeks off.  LOL!  We took a two week vacation and this is the first thing I have created since I returned.  I really missed creating.  I feel like a part of me is missing when I don't have time to create.  

This card was created using the FREE May Christmas Digi from DS4J Monthly Christmas Challenge.  It is called DS4J King I - Time To Go.  If you use their current month to create a card; then you automatically receive the next month Christmas Digi free.  This is Month 5; so that is 5 Christmas cards completed and 7 to go.  I wish I had time to create two a month; but I just don't have the time.  I will still be ahead of the game this year compared to previous years.  I am one of those people who waits until the last month to create them; but not anymore; thanks to DS4J.  Margy is very creative and it is so much fun using her Digi stamps each month.

I am entering this Christmas card into the Path of Positivity Challenge - Wisdom.  This image is one of the three wise men on their way to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus; so I assume this is a man with great wisdom.  Wisdom usually comes with years of experience; although everyone has told me that my daughter has always been wise beyond her age.  I saw this too; as she was growing into a young lady.  She always seems to know things that are rare and beyond her age.  I have heard the term, "Wise Old Souls"; and I believe that is what she is.  I am very proud of her choices in life; even though they didn't seem right to me at the time she made them.  She has accomplished a lot; creating a career, a home for her and her husband and 4 beautiful children.  She listens quite well; and has more patience than I ever did.  LOL! 
Inside Card



Supplies used to create this card:

Dies:  Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics A and B (inside and outside)
Paper & Cardstock - CTMH Frosted Paper Pack
Image Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy
Sentiment Outside - CTMH Christmas Love D1492
Sentiment Inside - CTMH Festive Thoughts D1179
Ink - CTMH Crystal Blue, CTMH Champagne, CTMH Sky
Star Bling - CTMH Sparkles Holiday Shapes Z1910
Round bling - Recollections

Markers
Skin - E000, E00
Crown - Y23
Camel - E53, E31
Beard - E31
Blanket - E33, B01
Nose - E33
Robe and headress - B000, B00, B01


I am entering this card in the following challenges:

4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (2 of 3) 
DL.Art May Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (1 a day)
Hanna And Friends - Dies (It appears Digis are allowed.)
Little Miss Muffet Challenges - Anything Goes (1 of 1)
Southern Girls - Sparkle or Shine With A Bit Of Bling (1 of 3)
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Christmas Stampin All Year Long - Anything Goes (1 of 1)
DS4J Monthly Christmas Challenge 2014 - Christmas cards using FREE Digi
Decosse's Dynamite Doodles - Christmas Link Up Party (May)
Creative Moments - Anything Goes/Optional Twist Twine (1 of 3)
Whimsy Inspiration - Two or More Diecuts (1 of 3)
Craftitude - Use A Die (1 of 3)
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit noted)
Creative Corner - Cute Critters (1 of 3)(Friday)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Jingle Belles - Peace On Earth (No limit noted)
QKR Stampede - CAS (1 of 3)
Completely Christmas - Anything Goes (Saturday)
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas - Christmas In Your Country
Time 4 Scrap - Anything Goes
Sweet Stampin - Sparkle and Shine
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes (optional metal) (1 of 3)
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes (Sunday) (3 of 3)(Sun)
Christmas Card Challenges - Anything Goes (No limit)
Come and Get It Challenges - Lots of Layers (1 of 2)
Ditzie Digi Designs - Anything Goes (No limit)
Lacy Sunshine - Dies and/or Punches (1 of 3)
My Perfect Life - Anything Goes Christmas (1 of 1)
One Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Scribble and Scrap - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Stamping Sensations - Anything Goes (1 of 3)



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




Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Sympathy Card Using CTMH Lollydoodle Paper and Cricut Artiste Cartridge

                           DT Project for Digi Stamps 4 Joy  - Challenge 92  - Anything Goes


Hi to all my wonderful friends in blogland.  I just returned from a two week vacation to visit family in MO.  We have never taken that long of a vacation before.  I had planned on going to MS to watch my grandson's graduation; but I had some very rough times while there with my allergies; so we had to cancel that part of our trip.  It is so hard to attend anything with even a few people; but graduations are even harder.  I have an allergy to cologne, perfume, hairspray, deodorants; basically anything with a smell to it.  I have difficulty breathing when exposed to any smells.  I very rarely go into places that I can't control my environment; but it is so challenging for my family and friends to understand my problem.  It causes a lot of hard feelings.

I am glad to be back in CA; as I have more control over my home and where I go.  We have a few restaurants who allow me to sit in a corner away from people; so it makes it easier to go out.  The restaurants in MO were very accommodating for me as well.  We had a good time; and were able to rest a few days due to me not feeling well.  It is always good to be home.

I hope everyone is doing well.  We had really cool temperatures and lots of rain while we were staying in Branson, MO.  I enjoyed it; and heard it was over 100 degrees here while we were gone.  I was glad I was in MO.  LOL!  I prefer rain and cool temps over 100 degree weather.  

My brother-in-law, Darrell, had high dose chemo and stem cell transplant last week for his cancer; so we really need your prayers for him.  He has a slow recovery ahead; and then he has to do it all over again.  It is pretty tough for him and his wife; as they are having to seek treatment in Indiana; rather than MO for this type of cancer treatment.  We had also planned to spend a few days with them while we were there; but they were not able to be there due to his treatments.

I created this card for Digi Stamps 4 Joy  - Challenge 92  - Anything Goes; before I left for vacation.  I used DS4J Flower Frame Digi for this card.  I fell in love with this Digi when I saw it.  It could be used for any type of card.  Be sure to check out the Mid-Challenge DT cards as well.


Image - DS4J Flower Frame


Inside Card  


Supplies used to create this card:

Dies:
Card Base - Cricut Artiste Cartridge
Flowers - Cricut Art Philosophy

Paper - CTMH Lollydoodle
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy and Cotton Candy
Image - DS4J Flower Frame
Front Sentiment -  CTMH 4 My Friend D1510 (retired)
Inside Sentiment - CTMH Words of Comfort C1524
Ribbon - Offray
Bling - Recollections

Markers:
CTMH Juniper and Juniper Light
CTMH Cotton Candy and Cotton Candy Light




I am entering this card in the following challenges:

4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Thursday)
Crafty Little Fairies - In The Garden (1 of 3)
Crafty Ribbons - Anything Goes With A Ribbon (1 of 5)
Cute Card Thursday - Hand Made Embellishments (No limit noted)
DL.Art May Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (1 a day)
Craftitude - Anything Goes/Use A Die (1 of 3) (Friday)
Crafts 4 Eternity - To Die For (1 of 3)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (Use Digi) (1 of 2)
Digi Haven - Spring Has Sprung - Use Digi (1 of 3)
QKR Stampede - Punch or Dies (1 of 3)
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit noted)
Stampin With The Dragon - Flowers (1 of 1)
Color Me Creative Challenge - Pretty Pastels (1 of 3) (Saturday)
My Sheri Crafts - April Showers/May Flowers (1 of 3)
Open-Minded Crafting - Use Some Ribbon (1 of 3)
Suzy Bee's Bloomin Challenge - Clean and Simple (No limit)
Time 4 Scrap - Anything Goes (No limit noted)
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes (Sunday)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes/Option - Use 3 shapes (1 of 3)
Come and Get It - Bingo (3+ layers, Digi stamp, flowers) (1 of 2)
Ditzie Digi Designs - Anything Goes (No limit)
Dragonfly Dreams - How Does Your Garden Grow? (No limit noted)
Lacy Sunshine - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (Tues)



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


Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Thinking of You card Using CTMH Skylark Paper and Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge


Hi everyone in blogland!  I hope this post finds all of you well and having a great life.  I am here today to bring you another fabulous challenge with DS4J.  It is the midway point for the current challenge - Digi Stamps 4 Joy  - Challenge 91 - Water Everywhere.  This should be a fun challenge for all of you.

Don't forget to check out all the fabulous creations by the DS4J Design team.  You will find the midway creations at Mid-Challenge - DS4J Challenge 91 - Water Everywhere.  Click the link at the top of the DS4J page where it says current challenge here to link your challenges and to see the other half of the team's creations.  Have fun.  Remember - if you use a DS4J stamp; you have a chance to win $10 gift certificate with DS4J.  If you don't want to color or don't have time; be sure to check out the colored versions of their stamps.  I love them!

I used DS4J Digi Meirenyu Colored version for this card.  I used the Cricut Art Philosophy to create the sentiment dies.  I created this card using several different Cricut cartridges.  The three CTMH cartridges have most of the things I need; but I didn't find any seashells.  I think our Cricut Cartridges are the best on the market with 700 images on each cartridge; plus they come with 3 sheets of stamps and 3 pages of dimensional's.  My favorite Cricut Cartridge is still Cricut Art Philosophy; since it has 100 card bases on it and most of the labels you need for sentiments.  Watch my Cricut Art Philosophy You Tube Video and my other videos on my You Tube.

This is the first time I have used the cartridges that were part of the Cricut Design Space monthly plan.  It was nice to have that option.  Of course; the CTMH Cricut Cartridges are not part of the monthly Cricut Design Space.  I love my new Cricut Explore.  It cuts your sizes with smaller increments than the Cricut Expression or Cricut Expression 2.  





Inside Card


Supplies used to create this card:

Dies
Sentiment dies (inside and outside) - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Right corner shell and Starfish - Cricut Pirates & Mermaids (Cricut Design Space)
Blue seashell - Cricut Sea Shells (Cricut Design Space)
Frame for image - Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics B 

Paper - CTMH Skylark
Cardstock - CTMH Blush, Black, Slate 
Cardstock - Blue (Recollections to match Mermaid and Green from stash of scraps)
Image - DS4J Meirenyu Colored Digi
Ink - CTMH Sky and Lagoon
Sentiment outside - CTMH Casual Expressions D1525
Sentiments inside - CTMH Celebration Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge stamp set
Flourish Bling - CTMH Sparkles Flourish Z1812



I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes
My Craft Creations - Anything Goes (No limit)
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes Option/Sentiment (No limit)
Inky Chicks - From The Heart (No limit noted)
Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes (No limit) (May challenge)
Crafting For All Seasons - Lots of Layers (2 of 3)
Hobbybook Designer Challenge - Add a Sentiment (2 of 3)
Inky Impressions - Anything Goes (No limit)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes (2 of 5)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (2 of 5)
4 Crafty Girlz - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Make Your Own Embellishments (2 of 5)
Cute Card Thursday - Here Comes Summer (No limit noted)
Delightful Challenges - Add Dimension (1 of 1)
DL.Art May Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (one per day)
Milk Coffee Challenge - Use Those Bright Colors (1 of 3)
Brown Sugar - Patterned Paper (2 of 2)
Crafts 4 Eternity - Stamp It (1 of 3)
Fussy and Fancy - Spring Colors (No limit noted)
Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Polkadoodles - Something Old, Something New (2 of 2) (Paper old, Digi new)
Simply Create Too - Stack Um Up - (2+ layers) (2 of 3)
Catch The Bug - Anything Goes (No limit noted)
Di's Digi Designs - Birthday (1 of 3)
Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Sweet Stampin' - Fairies or Fantasy (1 of 2)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes optional/bling (1 of 3)
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Come And Get It - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Ditzie Digi Designs - Anything Goes (No limit noted)
Dream Valley Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Quirky Crafts - Use Something starts with an S.  (Starfish/Shells) (1 of 3)
Scribble and Scrap - Anything Goes (1 of 3)



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Click on CTMH Videos for more CTMH training videos.
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Click here for Stamp of the Month.
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Click here for Kit of the Month Club and here for Rewards Club.  You will earn FREE CTMH products with both clubs.  Great way to save money and get what you want for FREE.

Don't forget to check out all of my You Tube Channel Videos that I have created. 





Thank you for dropping by my blog today.  I love reading your loving comments; and appreciate each of you.  If you leave your blog link; I will do my best to follow you as well. I love sharing our adventure together in Blogland.  You can text, email or call if you have questions or requests.  Have a fantastic week!  Hope to see you again real soon!

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