Daughter Birthday card Using Ching-Chou Kuik Endless Waiting

Hello friends.  What is going on in your world?  I hope you are finding time to craft.  It is starting to get hotter here in Southern CA; but I hope it isn't permanent or we are in trouble.  I think it is supposed to cool down again next week.  I prefer the cooler fall temperatures; so I can get out and ride my bike.  I really do need the exercise.  LOL!

I would like to share a fabulous new Ching-Chou Kuik "Endless Waiting"  Digi with you.  I loved her instantly and had to use her right away.  Our April blog challenge is "Under The Sea".  What a fabulous challenge!  I was excited; so I could use some of my CTMH dies; plus others I have of shells, etc.  I hope you enjoy it.

Path of Positivity comment - I created this for my daughter to give her faith and hope for her future.  She is going through some tough times right now and the title says it all for her - "Endless Waiting".  She needs this card.  It may look like just a birthday card; but it is much more.  I see faith and hope in the face and gestures of this digi.  I also see strength, power and beauty when I look at her.  I want my daughter to feel that as well.  Everything may be swirling around her; but there is a peace in the moment.

Ching-Chou Kuik "Endless Waiting" 

Supplies used to create this card: 

Dies
Border - Martha Stewart Vintage Floral Punch
Daugther - Anna Griffini Wishful Thinking Cutting Dies
Seahorses, Starfish, Sanddollar, Coral, Seaweed - Gina Marie Designs
2 Shells - CTMH Swirly Seashells bundle - CC1155 (Stamps to match)
Birthday inside - CTMH Happy Birthday Thin Cuts
To You words inside - Cricut Artistry Cartridge font

Image - Ching-Chou Kuik "Endless Waiting" 

Papers - HOTP Blue Sponged
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy, Pacifica, (Amethyst, Sky, Gypsy- retired)
Lace - Stash
Ink - CTMH Sky (retired), Pacifica, Blossom
Bling - Recollections

Markers 
Skin - E0000, E000, E00, R30
Hair - V000, V01, V12
Eyes - B21
Lips - V12
Starfish, Coral, Shells, Pearls - B000, B21, B34, B41, V15
Dots - B000, B21, B34, B41, V01,V12, V15

  

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (1 of 8) (Sunday)
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes (2 of 3)

Crafty Friends Challenge - B is For ("Beach, Birthday") (3 of 3)  (Saturday)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Friday)
Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
QKR Stampede - Up Up And Away or Anything Goes (3 of 3)
4 Crafty Chicks - Crazy Egg/Anything Goes (No limit) (Thursday)
Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
DL.Art April Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (1 per day)
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit) (Wednesday)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (3 of 5)
Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes (No Limit) (Monday) 
Color Inspiration Monday - Anything colored (No limit)

Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Ooh La La Creations - Layer it Up (No limit)
Path of Positivity Challenge - The Beauty of Nature (1 of 3)
The Paper Nest Dolls - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Anything Goes w/Critter (2 of 5) (Other Date)
2 Sisters On The Blog - Color Scheme (2 of 3)
A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes (No limit)
A Perfect Time To Craft - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Classic Design Team Open Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit) 
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 3)

April Stamp of The Month

Only $5 with a $50 purchase or buy for only $17.95

Flock Together - S1704

CTMH Artwork

CTMH April Special

50% off of all Cut Above Layout Kits

Page 54 and 55 in Seasonal Expressions 1

Preserve your memories in minutes with Cut Above™ layout kits.

Save 50% on CTMH Cut Above™ layout kits; which are designed to make memory keeping easier than ever.

Each layout kit includes:

• Two 12" µ 12" printed base pages

• Die-cut paper pieces

• Title and embellishment stickers

• 12 coordinating pocket cards

• Two 12" µ 12" Memory Protectors™

• Two pocket-style Memory Protectors™

Choose between two designs—Little One and Forever & Always—and then follow the simple assembly instructions to create your beautiful two-page layout in minutes.

Add even more memories using the coordinating pocket cards and pocket Memory Protectors included in the kit. You’re going to love how quickly you can preserve your memories with Cut Above.

*Offer available April 1–April 30, 2017 while supplies last. Shipping and handling assessed on retail value.

Thank you visiting my blog.  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 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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Birthday Card Using Conie Fong Birthday Benny and CTMH Paper

Hello friends.  How are you?  I hope everyone is having time to craft.  It is nice to be able to create something for someone you love.  

I am very excited to announce that I am now part of Conie Fong Facebook Design Team.  I wanted to be on her team when she started Conie Fong Art and Design Facebook group last year; but I was already committed to two teams; and couldn't handle any additional teams.  I will be the Facebook Coordinator; which makes me really happy.  We have a fabulous group of ladies on the DT; who are so excited about sharing Conie Fong's fabulous digis.  

Take time to visit Conie Fong Art and Design Facebook group and click to join.  We would love to have you join us.  She has coupons, specials, challenges with prizes and a chance for her members to receive free digis.  I hope to see all of you there.  

I created this adorable card for my first Conie Fong DT post; using Conie Fong "Birthday Benny" for my Great Grandson who is turning one year old in April. I bought this paper to create a baby card for his birth; but I ended up being there for his birth and never had a chance to send a card.  I decided to get it out and use it for his first birthday.  I just love this little elephant paper from Close To My Heart; which is retired now.

Conie Fong "Birthday Benny"

Benny Set of 3; but also sold individually

Inside Card

Supplies:

Dies
Frames - Gina Marie Designs Stitched Rectangles
Toys - Cricut Cartridge "A Child's Year"
Inside word - Great - Cricut Artiste Cartridge

Inside - Other words - Anna Griffin Wishful Thinking Cutting Dies

Image -  Conie Fong "Birthday Benny"

Paper - CTMH Georgie (retired)
Cardstock - CTMH Glacier, White Daisy, Canary and Juniper
Ink - CTMH Glacier
Sentiment on front - CTMH Balloon Wishes D1667
Sequins - CTMH Dreamin Big Sequins - Z3315

Markers
Skin - E0000, E000, E00, R30
Hair - E50, E51, E53
Shirt - Y15
Overalls - BG72, BG75
Car - BG11, C2
Cake - BG11, E53 
Candles/Flames - Y15, Y35 
Shoes - Y15, C2
Ground - BG11
Sky - CTMH Glacier Ink

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (1 of 8) (Sunday)
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Crafty Friends Challenge - B is For ("Boys, Birthday") (2 of 3)  (Saturday)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Friday)
Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
QKR Stampede - Up Up And Away or Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
4 Crafty Chicks - Crazy Egg/Anything Goes (No limit) (Thursday)
DL.Art April Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (1 per day)
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit) (Wednesday)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (2 of 5)
 Ike's World Challenges - Anything Goes (3 of 3)  (Tuesday)
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes (No Limit) (Monday)

Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Anything Goes w/Critter (1 of 5) (Other Date)
2 Sisters On The Blog - Color Scheme (1 of 3)
A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes (No limit)
A Perfect Time To Craft - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Animal Friends Challenge - Spring/Easter w/animal (1 of 3)
ATG With Create With TLC - Anything Goes (1 of 1)
Classic Design Team Open Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Crafty Animals - Anything Goes (Unknown - Couldn't find rules)
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit) 
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

April Stamp of The Month

Only $5 with a $50 purchase or buy for only $17.95

Flock Together - S1704

CTMH Artwork

  CTMH April Special

50% off of all Cut Above Layout Kits

Page 54 and 55 in Seasonal Expressions 1

Preserve your memories in minutes with Cut Above™ layout kits.

Save 50% on CTMH Cut Above™ layout kits; which are designed to make memory keeping easier than ever.

Each layout kit includes:

• Two 12" µ 12" printed base pages

• Die-cut paper pieces

• Title and embellishment stickers

• 12 coordinating pocket cards

• Two 12" µ 12" Memory Protectors™

• Two pocket-style Memory Protectors™

Choose between two designs—Little One and Forever & Always—and then follow the simple assembly instructions to create your beautiful two-page layout in minutes.

Add even more memories using the coordinating pocket cards and pocket Memory Protectors included in the kit. You’re going to love how quickly you can preserve your memories with Cut Above.

*Offer available April 1–April 30, 2017 while supplies last. Shipping and handling assessed on retail value.

Thank you visiting my blog.  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 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.

Remember - Keep On Creating!!

It's Good For Your Health!!

Thank You Card Using Aurora Wings Crocus Sprite

Hello friends.  How is everyone doing?  I think Southern CA is going to have a few days without rain.  Can you believe that?  LOL!  

I have been having fun reorganizing and making room for my fabulous Workspace Wonder organizational pieces from Close To My Heart.  I didn't think I could find room for them; since the pictures all show them put together with the Paper trays.  I realized I could move the paper trays to a different location (as they are 12 x 12); but keep all the other pieces on my desk.  

The large tray is my base and it is only 8 inches from the back on my work table. It has worked out great!  I have one complete set; then several from another purchase; plus I am getting ready to buy another set.  It is amazing to have everything I want right in front of me on my crafting table in a nice organized set; rather than the assorted plastic containers I had previously.  My crafting table feels so much cleaner and more organized.  

I think it helped my creating Mojo; because I seem to have a lot of it now; where before I felt I had lost it.  I just bought 13 new digis from Aurora Wings; as she has a 30% off sale; which ends tonight.  I own  many of Mitzi's digis; but just haven't had the time to create with them.  

I had to share this one right now.  I am using Aurora Wings Crocus Sprite.  I think she is the sweetest little thing ever!  The link is for the PNG version; but there is also a JPEG version.  I try to get PNG; so that I can use my print and cut feature on my Cricut Explore; and use it with digi papers if I want to.

Path of Positivity Challenge - Is Expression of Love.  This card is saying Thank you and expressing to someone that I care and appreciate them for being so kind.

Aurora Wings Crocus Sprite

Inside Card

It is lighter than this; but couldn't get picture accurate.

Using the new CTMH Dreamin Big Thin Cuts Bundle Z3303

Supplies used to create this card:

Dies

Frame behind image - Gina Marie Designs Mini Hearts Lace Rectangle Die Set

Frame behind the frame - Gina Marie Designs Stitched Rectangles

Flower border - Memory Box Fairytale Flower

Thank you front - Anna Griffin Wishful Thinking Die set

Image - Aurora Wings Crocus Sprite

Papers - Hot Off The Press Floral Fantasy

Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy, Sea Glass and Sunshine Yellow (retired)

Sentiment inside - CTMH Dreamin Big Thin Cuts Bundle Z3303 or you can purchase the stamp alone C1674.

Ribbon - Stampin Up (friend gave me)

Bling - Recollections

Copic Markers

Skin - E0000, E000, R30

Hair - BG10, BG11, BG32

Flower (head area) - YG0000, YG21, YG95

Clothes - BG10, BG11

Shoes - BG32

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Dragonfly Journeys - Bodacious Bows (No limit) (Sunday)

Glitter and Sparkle - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

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

 Crafty Friends Challenge - All That Glitters (1 of 3) (Saturday)

Inkspirational Challenge - Word Prompt Connect (No limit)

Colour Crazy Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 2) (Friday)
Morgan's Artworld - For The Ladies (2 of 3)

Polkadoodles - Anything Goes (1 of 2)

QKR Stampede - Anything Goes or Birthday Cards (1 of 3)

DL.Art January Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (1 per day) (Thursday)

Cards and More - Friendship (No limit) (Tuesday)

Digi Chooseday - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
 Die Cuttin Divas - Ribbons & Bows (1 of 3)

CraftySentiments Designs - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Fairytale Challenge - Your first/last stamp (last digi/last stamp) (No limit)
Ike's World Challenges - Anything Goes/Sentiment (1 of 3)
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Paper Minutes - Spring (No limit)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes (No Limit) (Monday)

Aurora Wings Challenge Blog - Anything Goes (2 of 3) 

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

Path of Positivity Challenge - Expression of Love (3 of 3) (See above)
(Other Date)
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit) 

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog - Anything Goes (3 of 3) 

March Stamp Of The Month

Only $5 with a $50 order or $17.95 no order.

Tea-riffic S1703

CTMH Artwork

Isn't this an adorable card?

Love this sweet card.

CTMH March Special

Cut It Up

All Thin Cuts and Thin Cut Bundles (With Stamps to match)

 are 25% off March Only

While Supplies Last

 

Thank you visiting my blog.  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 my Rewards club.  Call, text, Facebook message or email me with any questions you might have.

Remember - Keep On Creating!!

It's Good For Your Health!!