Friday, January 22, 2016

Birthday Card Using Ching-Chou Kuik "Love Birds" and Cricut Artistry Cartridge

Hello friends. I hope everyone is doing well; and taking time to craft.  It has been warming up here in Southern CA. It was in the 70's yesterday and again today.  I had some minor eye surgery on Wednesday; so I have been having a lot of pain.  I may have finally learned not to believe a physician when he says there will be no pain.  If someone messes with your eyes or any other body part; there will be pain.  

Have you ever colored an entire image; and then made a mistake at the end and you couldn't fix it? I had that happen with this image. And of course, I colored her hair even better on that first attempt.  LOL!  

I was having trouble with my vision; and probably shouldn't have been coloring anyway; but it gets my mind off of the pain.  I can't blame this on my vision; but I can blame it on my pain.  LOL!  I actually colored the whites of the eyes with color, instead of the smaller round part, then tried to remove it with my wonderful "0" Copic marker, only to make her look like she had two dark eyes, like she had been hit in her eyes.  So, this is my second attempt.

I used Ching-Chou Kuik "Love Birds"; which is a beautiful image.  I love pastel colors; so this one seemed to suit this card.  I tried not to cover all of the floral patterned paper; especially one of the keys.  I loved that part.  I used a couple of my Anna Griffin Dies; which are just gorgeous!  I hope you enjoy my creation.  


It is a set of two different stamps; for a great price.  It is not sold alone.



 Inside Card


Supplies used to create this card:

Dies 
Borders & die inside - Anna Griffin
Frame for image - Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight
Sentiment frame outside - Cricut Artistry Cartridge
Butterflies inside - Memory Box Pippi Butterfly

Paper - Graphic 45 Secret Garden
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy, Crystal Blue & Sorbet
Cardstock for border - CTMH Paper Fundamentals Whimsy Z3127
Sentiment front - CTMH Just To Say... - Part of Cricut Artistry Collection
Pearls on front, bling inside  - Recollections
Ink - CTMH Crystal Blue and Sorbet
Sentiment inside - Whimsy Stamps "Fluttering By"

Markers
Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Hair - Y21, Y23, YR21, YR24, YR23
Flowers - Y00, YR01, YR18
Leaves - G94, G99
Birds - BG0000, BG11
Victorian Flourish with flowers - BG72
Eyes - BG01
Berries & Hearts - YR18
Lips - RV00


I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafty Calendar Challenge - Something New (Digi) (3 of 3) (Saturday)
Scrapper's Delights - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/twist (2 of 3) (Sunday)
Colour Your World With Lacy Sunshine - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Eclectic Ellapu - Use one or more Dies (No limit)
Stamping Sensations - Anything Goes w/die (3 of 3)
Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes w/twist (No limits) (Monday)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Eureka Stamps - Pile It On (2 of 3)
Get Creative Challenges - Something New (Digi) (3 of 3)
Love To Scrap - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Not Just Cards - Anything Goes (No limit)
Ooh La La Creations - In The Country (No Limit)
Our Crafty Corner - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes/w option (No limit)
Where The Heart Is - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Deep Ocean Challenge - Something New (Digi) (No limit) (Tuesday)
Inky Chicks - Anything Goes (No limit)
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes (2 of 3) 
 Retarte - Anything Goes (No limit)
Sweet Stamps - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (2 of 2) 
Creative Moments - Anything Goes w/twist (2 of 3) (Wednesday)
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit)
Sisterhood of Crafters - Something Old, Something New (paper/digi) (3 of 3)
The Crafty Addicts - Anything Goes/Celebrations (2 of 3)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (2 of 5)
Aud Sentiments Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 5) (Thursday)
Crafting With An Attitude - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Hanna And Friends - Die Cuts (No limit)
Outlawz Twisted Thursday - Anything Goes w/twist (2 of 3)
Southern Girls - Anything Goes (1 of 1)
Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Friday)
Crafty Catz - Girls Just Want To Have Fun (2 of 3)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
PDE Linky Party - Anything Goes (No limit)
Simply Create Too - Something New (Digi) (2 of 3)




Only $5 with a purchase of $50 qualifying order 
(Clearance items do not count)





Artwork for January Stamp Of The Month 
Beloved Bouquet - S1601









Click blue link above to see all the supplies that go with it.
Create your planner the way you want it to be.








Use this in your new CTMH Everyday Planner 2016 
or in your Picture My Life Scrapbooking.






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.

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It's Good For Your Health!!

Thinking Of You Card Using Art By Miran Moonstar Maiden and Cricut Artbooking Cartridge


Hello friends. I hope everyone is doing well.  It has been a little warmer in the daytime this past few days; but the nights are cold based on Southern CA normals.  I could actually see my breathe at night; when I was outside.  LOL!

It is time for another fabulous Art by Miran Challenge 50 - Anything Goes .  I hope you will join us in our newest challenge.  I used Art by Miran Moonstar Maiden for this card.  I just love this image.  It was a lot of fun to color and to create with.  I used Tracy Wray's "Winters Frost" digi paper for behind the image and "Christmas Cheer" digi paper for inside.  If you follow the Art by Miran Facebook group; you will be given any new papers that Tracy Wray creates; as they are just for our Facebook Fan group.  





Inside Card



Supplies used to create this card:

Dies 
Star Flourish - Cricut Artbooking Cartridge
Star Frame inside - Cricut Artbooking Cartridge
Frame inside - Cricut Artbooking Cartridge
Square inside - Cricut Artiste Cartridge

Polk dot background paper - Stash
Blue and lavender paper - Art by Miran - Tracy Wray Digi  "Winter Frost" 
Lavender stripe paper inside - Art by Miran - Tracy Wray Digi "Christmas Cheer" 
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy & Pixie
Moon - CTMH Glitz Glitter Gel (retired)
Inks - CTMH Cotton Candy and Gypsy
Sentiments - CTMH Beloved Bouquet S1601 January SOTM
Bling - Jolee's Boutique

Markers
Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Hair - Y11, Y21, YR23
Dress - RV55
Eyes - B32
Stars - B32, B34



I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafty Calendar Challenge - Something New (Digi digi paper) (2 of 3) (Saturday)
Scrapper's Delights - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/twist (1 of 3) (Sunday)
Colour Your World With Lacy Sunshine - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Eclectic Ellapu - Use one or more Dies (No limit)
Stamping Sensations - Anything Goes w/die (2 of 3)
Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes w/twist (No limits) (Monday)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Eureka Stamps - Pile It On (1 of 3)
Get Creative Challenges - Something New (digi/digi papers) (2 of 3)
Love To Scrap - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Not Just Cards - Anything Goes (No limit)
Ooh La La Creations - In The Country (No Limit)
Our Crafty Corner - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes/w option (No limit)
The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 2)
Where The Heart Is - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Whoopsi Daisy - New To You (digi/digi paper) (2 of 2)
Deep Ocean Challenge - Something New (Digi/digi paper) (No limit) (Tuesday)
Digi Choosday Challenge - Cool Blues (2 of 2)
Inky Chicks - Anything Goes (No limit)
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes (1 of 3) 
 Retarte - Anything Goes (No limit)
Sweet Stamps - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2) 
Creative Moments - Anything Goes w/twist (1 of 3) (Wednesday)
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit)
Sisterhood of Crafters - Something Old, Something New (Cardstock/digi) (2 of 3)
The Crafty Addicts - Anything Goes/Celebrations (1 of 3)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
Aud Sentiments Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 5) (Thursday)
Crafting With An Attitude - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
DL.Art Thankful Thursday - Anything Goes (1 daily)
Hanna And Friends - Die Cuts (No limit)
Outlawz Twisted Thursday - Anything Goes w/twist (1 of 3)
Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Friday)
Crafty Catz - Girls Just Want To Have Fun (1 of 3)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
PDE Linky Party - Anything Goes (No limit)
Simply Create Too - Something New (digi/digi paper) (1 of 3)

Only $5 with a purchase of $50 qualifying order 
(Clearance items do not count)




Artwork for January Stamp Of The Month 
Beloved Bouquet - S1601










Click blue link above to see all the supplies that go with it.
Create your planner the way you want it to be.







January 2016 Special
for National Papercrafting Month

Use this in your new CTMH Everyday Planner 2016 
or in your Picture My Life Scrapbooking.






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!!


Friday, January 15, 2016

Birthday Card Using Art By Miran "Birthday Betty" for Facebook January Progressive Challenge

Hello friends.  How is everyone doing?  I hope you are having some fun in creating.  I think the weather has been a little crazy all over the world this past few weeks.  

I have been working really hard, trying to create more cards this new year.  I was chosen to be a  part of the Art By Miran Facebook DT; and I am so excited!  This is one of my dreams I have had for several years.  I have always bought and used Art by Miran fabulous digis; but now I will use even more in the coming year.  

This is my first Art by Miran Facebook Progressive Challenge as a DT member. Yay! Isn't she gorgeous!  She was so much fun to color.  This image is Art By Miran Birthday Betty.  If you purchase the first one; color, create something, join the Progressive challenge; then the next month's Art by Miran Progressive Challenge image is free.  If you used last month's image; you need to request the next one from Vannessa.  Check out the instructions on Art by Miran Facebook Group for more details.  This is a private group; so please click button to request to join near the top of the page.  We would love to have you to be part of this fabulous Facebook Group.

Art By Miran Birthday Betty 



Inside Card



Supplies used to create this card:

Dies
Sentiment frame outside - Cricut Artiste Cartridge
Gifts inside - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Lace borders - Martha Stewart Vintage Doily border punch

Image - Art by Miran Birthday Betty - Facebook group Jan. Progressive Challenge
Paper - CTMH Georgie - X7203B
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy, Juniper and Canary
Sentiment Outside - CTMH Balloon Wishes D1667
Sentiment inside - CTMH Someone Special C1607
Stamps for gifts inside - CTMH You Are My Happy CC1025 (retired)
Ink - CTMH Juniper and Canary
Buttons - La Petite

Markers 
Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Hair - E21, E23, E25
Hat & Dress - Y21, Y11, Y23
Gifts & Confetti - BG10, BG11, BG15, BG57, E50, Y15, Y35
Ribbon behind gifts - BG57



I am entering this card in the following challenges:


A Gem Of A Challenge - Female Birthday (No Limit) (Saturday)
Crafty Calendar Challenge - Something New (Birthday/new stamp set) (1 of 3)
Di's Digis Designs - Something New (Stamp set/digi) (1 of 3)
Scrapper's Delights - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/twist (1 of 3) (Sunday)
Classy Cards n' Such - Bright Colors (1 of 3)
Colour Your World With Lacy Sunshine - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Eclectic Ellapu - Use one or more Dies (No limit)
Robyn's Fetish - Square Cards (1 of 3)
Stamping Sensations - Anything Goes w/die (1 of 3)
Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes w/winter blues (No limits) (Monday)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Crafty Boots - Something Old/New (Old buttons/stamp set) (No limits)
Eureka Stamps - Something New (New Stamp set) (1 of 3)
Fantabulous Cricut - Something New (stamp set) (1 of 3)
Get Creative Challenges - Something New (stamp set) (1 of 3)
Love To Scrap - New Beginnings (2 of 3)
Not Just Cards - Anything Goes (No limit)
Ooh La La Creations - Girlie (No Limit)
Our Crafty Corner - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes (No limit)
The Crazy Challenge - Celebrations (1 of 4)
The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Where The Heart Is - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Whoopsi Daisy - New To You (Stamp set) (1 of 2)
Deep Ocean Challenge - Something New (Stamp Set) (No limit) (Tuesday)
Digi Choosday Challenge - Cool Blues (1 of 2)
Inky Chicks - Anything Goes (No limit)
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes (2 of 3) 
Paper Minutes - Anything Goes (No limit)
 Retarte - Anything Goes (No limit)
Sweet Stamps - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2) 
Creative Moments - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Wednesday)
Fresh Brewed Designs - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
Inky Impressions - All Things New (New stamp set) (No limit)
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit)
Paper Shelter Challenge - Shades of Blue (1 of 3)
Ruby's Rainbow - Something New (New stamp set) (No limit)
Sisterhood of Crafters - Something Old, Something New (Buttons/Stamp set) (1 of 3)
The Crafty Addicts - Anything Goes/Celebrations (1 of 3)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
DL.Art Thankful Thursday - Anything Goes (1 daily) (Thursday)




Only $5 with a purchase of $50 qualifying order 
(Clearance items do not count)




Artwork for January Stamp Of The Month 
Beloved Bouquet - S1601









Click blue link above to see all the supplies that go with it.
Create your planner the way you want it to be.







January 2016 Special
for National Papercrafting Month

Use this in your new CTMH Everyday Planner 2016 
or in your Picture My Life Scrapbooking.






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!!