Birthday Card Using Art by Miran Theophilia for Challenge 70

Hello friends!  How is everyone doing?  I am trying to get caught up with my DT cards; so I have been super busy.  Plus unpacking and washing all the clothes we used for vacation.  LOL!  Taking a two week vacation really put me behind; but I am so glad I was able to go and enjoy it this year.  

It is time for another Art by Miran Anything Goes Challenge 70 on her blog.  I am a little slow in getting this image colored.  I had it printed for a while; on the gorgeous digi paper created by Tracy Wray - "On The Orient".  Tracy creates a set of digi papers and gives them free to all the Art by Miran Facebook followers. The Chinese symbol near the tree on the top right corner is "Love".  I used the same paper on the inside of the card.  I thought it was a perfect paper for this fabulous image called Art by Miran Theophilia. 

As You Like It - Old or New Stash and why?  I like both.  If I have something new; it is very exciting to use it for the first time.  It is also exciting to be looking through your old stash and find something you forgot you had; and then use it.  

 Art by Miran Theophilia

Using Digi Paper "On The Orient" Created by Tracy Wray.

Inside Card

Supplies used to create this card:

Dies
Corners - Marianne Design
Butterflies - La La Land Crafts

Digi - Art by Miran Theophilia
Paper - Digi Paper "On The Orient" by Tracy Wray
Cardstock - CTMH Pansy, Sky (retired) and White Daisy
Ink - CTMH Pansy
Edges of sentiments cut with Fiskars Paper Edges "Ripple"
Stamp set - CTMH Wise Guy Birthday C1662 (Available in English, Spanish and French)
Bling - Recollections

Copic Markers
Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Hair - V01, V12, V15
Dress - B16
Water fountain - B16, B21, B34, B41
Teapot - B16, B21
Flower - V12, V17
Shoes & Beads - B16

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Angie's Digital Stamps - Anything Goes w/option (3 of 3) (Sunday)

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes (3 of 3) 

The Pencil Case - Anything Goes (2 of 2) (Saturday)

 Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Friday)

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (3 of 3) 

Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes (2 of 3)

Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes (2 of 3)

As You Like It - Old/New Stash and why?  See above (1 of 3) (Thursday)

Crafting With An Attitude - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

 DL.Art Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 each day) 

Perfectly Created Chaos - Anything Goes (1 of 3) 

The Outlawz Twisted Thursday - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit)  (Wednesday)

 The Crafty Addicts - Anything Goes/option (1 of 3)

Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (1 of 5)

Crafty Sentiment Designs - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Tuesday)

Digi Choosday - Anything Goes (1 of 2)  

Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Sunny Day Crafting - Anything Goes (1 each day)

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)

Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Monday)

 Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (1 of 3) 

Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes w/option (No limit) 

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes (No limit) (Other Date)

CTMH 2017 Planners In Stock
While Supplies Last
Choose Refill only or one of two bundles with Everyday Life Album of your choice
These include coloring pages!

October Stamp Of The Month

Only $5 with a $50 purchase or $17.95 with no purchase

CTMH Yuletide Joy

CTMH Artwork Using October Stamp Of The Month

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Close To My Heart Workspace Wonder Now Available - Get Organized

Hello friends.  I hope everyone is doing fabulous!  It was a little cooler this morning; but will be in the 80’s again today.  I am so ready for fall weather; but not winter.  LOL!

Close to My Heart has their new Workspace Wonder products in stock and they are fabulous!  Click here for more information and to place your order .  See description of what is used below the pictures.  These can be made into many different configurations; based on your crafting needs.

Here are the individual pieces; and what they are used for.

Small Tray - (4 x 8 x 1) Holds up to 2 marker stacks, stamp pad stacks or too caddies.

Stamp Pad Stack - Holds 5 of the new CTMH stamp pads.

Marker Stack - Holds 25 Shin Han Markers (This marker is about the same size as a Copic marker)

Tool Cubby - Has two sides and holds various tools.

Large Tray - (8 x 12 x 1) Holds up to 6 marker stacks, stamp pad stacks or tool cubbies.

Paper Tray - (12 x 12 1/2 x 2) Holds 12 x 12 size paper and cardstock.

This example has:

5 Paper Trays on the bottom

1 Large Tray on top of those

4 stamp pad stacks

1 marker stack 

1 Tool cubby

1 Small tray

This example has:

4 Paper Trays on the bottom

2 large trays 

4 stamp pad stacks

1 marker stack

2 tool cubbies

2 small trays 

October Stamp Of The Month

Only $5 with a $50 purchase or $17.95 with no purchase

CTMH Yuletide Joy

2 die cuts with red edging - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

CTMH Artwork Using October Stamp Of The Month

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, Rewards Club, Specials and more.   You can earn FREE products by joining my Rewards Club.  You earn most of my commission with FREE CTMH products. Call, text, Facebook message or email me with any questions you might have.  

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Christmas Card Using Art by Miran Whimsy Grateful Gloria and Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

Good morning!  We had a little rain a few nights ago; which was nice for a change.  It cooled down briefly; but it is back in the 80's again. I hope things are going well for everyone.  

It has been a tough year so far due to my health and losing my dear precious mother in April.  Life isn't the same after losing a mother or father; or a spouse or child.  I find myself wanting to call my mom to talk about what is happening in my life; but she isn't there to call.  

Life goes on; but nothing is ever the same again.  I am very grateful for the time I had with my mother.  I am so glad I listened to my intuition that she wasn't well and flew home to see her two weeks before she passed away.  

I created a Christmas card using the fabulous Whimsy Art by Miran "Grateful Gloria" rubber stamp.  I was so surprised when Mi Ran selected one of the names that I chose for this gorgeous rubber stamp.  I am very grateful for my life, my family and friends.  I am also very grateful for all the friends I have made on the Internet and for my fabulous CTMH customers.  Many of them have become my friends as well.  It's like having another family.  I feel very blessed.

Here's a fun recipe for Butternut Squash Soup.  There is nothing better to eat on a cold fall/winter evening.  Enjoy!  

Whimsy Art by Miran "Grateful Gloria" rubber stamp

Inside Card

Using CTMH October Stamp of the Month - Yuletide Joy

and Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

Supplies used to create this card:

Dies
Frames outside - Gina Marie Designs Stitched Squares
Frames inside - Gina Marie Designs Stitched Rectangles
Border & Stocking inside - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Gift - Hand cut stamp from October SOTM

Image - Whimsy Art by Miran "Grateful Gloria" rubber stamp
Paper - CTMH Oh Deer Paper Pack 
Cardstock - CTMH Sea Glass, White Daisy
Glitter Cardstock - CTMH Sea Glass and Gold Glitter Paper
Stamp set - CTMH October Stamp Of The Month - Yuletide Joy S1610
See picture below of Stamp of the Month
Ink - CTMH Sea Glass, Versamark
Ribbon - CTMH Uptown Z3289
Embossing Powder - CTMH Gold
Bling - Studio 112

Copic Markers
Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Hair - Y11, Y15, Y21
Dress - BG32, BG34
Flowers - BG11, BG34
Gifts - BG34, Y28, W3, C5
Eyes - BG11
Leaves - YG95
Candle flame - Y35, Y38, YR18, Y00
Top dots around image - BG0000
Bottom dots below image - C1

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (2 of 3) (Sunday)

Angie's Digital Stamps - Anything Goes w/option (2 of 3)

Glitter 'N' Sparkle - Anything Goes (2 of 3)

Great Impressions - Anything Goes (1 of 1)

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes (2 of 3) 

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Anything Cute/Christmas (No limit) (Saturday)

Di's Digi Designs - Add A Sentiment (No limit)

The Pencil Case - Anything Goes (1 of 2)

Brown Sugar - Anything Goes (1 of 2) (Friday)

Colour Crazy Craft Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 2) 

Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes (1 of 3) 

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes w/option (1 of 3)

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (2 of 3) 

Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

 DL.Art Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 each day)  (Thursday)

The Outlawz Twisted Thursday - Use Sparkle or Bling (2 of 3)

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit)  (Wednesday)

 The Crafty Addicts - Anything Goes/option (2 of 3)

Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (2 of 5)

Digi Choosday - Anything Goes (2 of 2)  (Tuesday) 

Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Monday)

 Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (2 of 3) 

Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes w/option (No limit) 

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes (No limit) (Other Date)

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - Christmas (No limit)

CTMH 2017 Planners In Stock

While Supplies Last

Choose Refill only or one of two bundles with Everyday Life Album of your choice

These include coloring pages!

October Stamp Of The Month

Only $5 with a $50 purchase or $17.95 with no purchase

CTMH Yuletide Joy

CTMH Artwork Using October Stamp Of The Month

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 most of my commission with FREE CTMH products. Call, text, Facebook message or email me with any questions you might have.

Remember - Keep On Creating!!

It's Good For Your Health!!

Grateful card Using Ching-Chou Kuik Squirrel and Toadstool with Cricut Artbooking Cartridge

Good morning!  I hope all of you are enjoying the gorgeous fall weather.  I know some have hot weather and some of you have very cold weather; but it has been really nice in Southern CA.

Please take the time to visit our Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge Blog.  Our DT inspiration post this week is Anything Goes; so I have chosen to use the adorable image "Squirrel and Toadstool".  I love the CTMH September Stamp of the Month; but I am a little late in using it.  Both the outside and inside sentiments are from that stamp set; which is no longer available.

Don't forget to join our October Blog Challenge - Halloween/Something Spooky. Everyone who enters this month will receive a free image from Ching-Chou Kuik. We are celebrating CCK 2nd anniversary of our Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge Blog.

"Ching-Chou Kuik Squirrel and Toadstool"

Inside Card

Supplies used to create this card:

Dies
Leaves - Cricut Artbooking Cartridge
Sentiment heart frame & circle inside - Cricut Artbooking Cartridge
Heart banner inside - Cricut Artbooking Cartridge

Image - Ching-Chou Kuik Squirrel & Toadstool
Paper - Maja Design Walking In The Forest
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy, Sapphire, Goldrush and New England Ivy
Inks - CTMH Sky (retired) and Goldrush
Sentiments outside and inside - CTMH Sept. SOTM - Blessed Beyond Measure - S1609
Bling - Recollections

Markers - Copics
Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Hair - E51, E53, E55
Hat, Dress - B34, YR24
Leaves - G94, E51, YR23
Log - E23, E25
Mushrooms - YR23, E19, E50
Gloves - YR24
Squirrel - E19
Grass - G85, G94, G99
Flowers & Necklace - B37
Eyes & Earring - B34

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (1 of 3) (Sunday)

Angie's Digital Stamps - Anything Goes w/option (1 of 3)

Glitter 'N' Sparkle - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes (1 of 3) 

One Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes w/Halloween colors (No limit)

Stamping Sensations - Autumn (1 of 3)

A Gem Of A Challenge - Autumn Color Inspiration (No limit) (Saturday)

Colour Crazy Craft Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 2) (Friday)

Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes (3 of 3) 

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (1 of 3) 

Jo's Scrap Shack - Recycled Scraps (Several scraps used) (1 of 3)

PDE Linky Party - Cards Only (No limit)

Polkadoodles - Anything Goes (2 of 2) 

Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes (3 - 3)

 DL.Art Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 each day)  (Thursday)

The Outlawz Twisted Thursday - Use Sparkle or Bling (1 of 3)

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit)  (Wednesday)

 The Crafty Addicts - Anything Goes/option (1 of 3)

Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (1 of 5)

Digi Choosday - Anything Goes (1 of 2)  (Tuesday) 

Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Monday)

 Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (1 of 3) 

Ooh La La Creations - Shades of Autumn  (No limit)

Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes w/option (No limit) 

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes (No limit) (Other Date)

October Stamp Of The Month

Only $5 with a $50 purchase or $17.95 with no purchase

CTMH Yuletide Joy

CTMH Artwork Using October Stamp Of The Month

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 most of my commission with FREE CTMH products. Call, text, Facebook message or email me with any questions you might have.

Remember - Keep On Creating!!

It's Good For Your Health!!