Caardvarks Challenge

Happy Friday everyone! Just wanted to let you know that a new challenge starts today at Caardvarks. The challenge is to color a stamped image. You can use any method you want...markers, colored pencils, paint, etc. The sponsor is My Scrapbook Nook and the prize is 4 Copic markers. Here's a card I made where I colored this awesome flower stamp from Hero Arts with colored pencils. Then I outlined it with glitter glue to add a little sparkle. Hope you have time to play along! Have a great weekend!

New Caardvarks Challenge

Hi! There's a new challenge up at Caardvarks sponsored by Clear & Simple Stamps. All you have to do is create a circle shaped card to have a chance to win a $15 Gift Certificate from Clear & Simple Stamps. Here's a couple cards I created using their Crop Night Darling set. Hope you get the chance to play along!

Holiday Hop - Day 3

Welcome back! It's day three of the Caardvarks Holiday Hop sponsored by Creative Cuts & More. Before I get to my project I just wanted to mention that you can get a special 15% shopping discount at Creative Cuts & More...just enter holidayhop2009 at checkout. It's good thru Nov. 4th. They've got a huge selection of awesome die cuts that I highly recommend you check out. Today's theme is home decor, holiday centerpieces and ornaments. I used the Antique Elegance Frame die cut from Creative Cuts & More to create this Christmas ornament. It was super simple to make...I just covered the chipboard with some patterned paper, added a little bling, some ribbon and of course a cute photo. ;)

SUPPLIES: Die Cut - Creative Cuts & More Antique Elegance Frame in Heavy Chipboard; Patterned Paper - Amy Butler Lotus; Ribbon - Martha Stewart (red), Offray (sheer); Flower - Prima; Hero Arts Red Metallic Decor; Button - Papertrey Ink; other - white gel pen

Your next stop on the Holiday Hop is Stephany! Thanks for stopping by!

Holiday Hop - Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of the Caardvarks Holiday Hop sponsored by Creative Cuts & More. Today is all about pretty packaging. I think it's so much fun to give a gift that is just as pretty on the outside as the gift inside. For my project, I used the Oval Window Box from Creative Cuts & More to create a little candy box. I put a piece of acetate behind the window and stamped some snowflakes. I love how it gives you just a little peak at what's inside.

SUPPLIES: Die Cut - Creative Cuts & More Oval Window Box; Stamps - Papertrey Ink Polka Dot Basics, Hero Arts Holiday Sayings, Hero Arts Winter's Butterfly; Patterned Paper - Bo Bunny; Ink - ColorBox Chalk Lime Pastel, VersaFine Vintage Sepia, StazOn Cotton White; Ribbon - Michaels; Hero Arts Acetate Notecards

Your next stop on the Holiday Hop is Stephany! Thanks for stopping by and for all the sweet comments...it just makes my day! :) Be sure to come back tomorrow for the final day of the Hop!

"Holiday Hop" & My Big News

Hi everyone! Hope your having a great weekend! I am thrilled to announce that I was asked to be a part of the Caardvarks Design Team! I am truly honored to work with a such a talented group of girls. Be sure to check out the Caardvarks site and see all of the other new members of the team. Also, today is Day 1 of the Caardvarks Holiday Hop sponsored by Creative Cuts & More. There will be three days full of inspiration as well as awesome prizes to win. The theme of Day 1 is Holiday cards. I covered one of the Creative Cuts & More snowflake chipboard dies with patterned paper and was thrilled that it fit perfectly in the middle of their Scallop Square Card with Circle Window.

SUPPLIES: Die Cuts - Creative Cuts & More Square Scallop Card with Circle Window and Small Chipboard Snowflake; Cardstock - Bazzill Basics; Patterned Paper - Making Memories (text), My Mind's Eye (stripe and brown polka dot);Stamps - Hero Arts Holiday Sayings; Ink - VersaFine Vintage Sepia, Distress Antique Linen; Button - Papertrey Ink; Other - twine, pop dots

Your next stop on the Holiday Hop is Stephany! Thanks for stopping by and be sure to come back tomorrow for more fun!

Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #18

Hello! Just wanted to share a card I made for Dawn McVey's Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #18. I just love her challenges...she comes up with the best color combos that I would never think of on my own. And somehow they always seem to work. :) It's been a while since I've participated in her challenges and I've really missed it, so I'm glad to finally be back. Here's my card...

SUPPLIES: Stamps - Hero Arts Birthday Sayings, Papertrey Ink Text Style, Papertrey Ink Fancy Flourishes, Papertrey Ink Polka Dot Basics; Cardstock - Papertrey Ink; Ink - Versafine Vintage Sepia, Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream, Papertrey Ink Raspberry Fizz, VersaMagic Tea Leaves; Other - Hero Arts Olive Green Gemstones, EK Success Corner Rounder (for scallop border), sewing

Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!

My First Entry

Hi and welcome to my blog! This is my first entry, so I just wanted to do a little test to make sure everything is working ok. And since I'll usually be sharing cards and projects that I create, here's a simple card I made to start things off. The flower is made using the Cuttlebug Flower Dies and then I just did a little folding and distressing to add some texture.

SUPPLIES:

Stamps - Hero Arts Everyday Sayings; Patterned Paper - We R Memory Keepers; Cuttlebug Flower Dies; Memories Black Ink; Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper; EK Success Circle Punch; sewing

Thanks so much for visiting!