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Saturday, December 31, 2011

Isn't this the cutest snowman?


I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas. We had Christmas at our house with the family, we had a great time and good food. I ordered BBQ and the girls brought side dishes. We like to keep it simple on Christmas and enjoy our day together.

I just had to do one more black and red card this year. I hope you are not sick of seeing this dp as it is my favorite I also am in love with this cute snowman that is hand drawn by Deena Perreault. I think this little guy might be on all my Christmas cards next year. If you would like to see more of Deena's work, you can visit her blog http://acreativeneed.wordpress.com/ or visit her Etsy store - http://www.etsy.com/people/ACreativeNeed.

It was good to make a card since I have taken about two weeks off. I am ready to get back in the swing of things.

I hope you all have safe and Happy New Year.

Challenges:

Crafty Ribbons Challenge - sketch (I flipped mine)
Part time Tuesdays - Anything goesInspire Me Fridays-Anything goes
The Poodles Parlour - Inspired by a song (Frosty the snowman)
4Crafty Chicks-Use something new (I used Deena's digi)
Aud Sentiments-Anything goes


Sunday, December 18, 2011

Welcome Winter


The challenge for Paper Cupcakes this week was to use this image, Welcome Winter. I love this sweet image and it is a new release hand drawn by Nina. I love this dp that I have had for some time. I just knew it was going to look good with this little bird. I hope you will hop on There's Magic in the Air. over to the and join us for the challenge this week. It would tickle me to see you there to join in our fun. You just might win a free digi or two.

I suppose most everyone was out shopping today trying to get some of the last minute presents out of the way. It is so hard to believe that Christmas is only 6 days away. Won't be long before you might hear old Santa saying ho, ho, ho as he slides down your chimney.

I am happy you dropped by to take a look at my card.

Have a good week.

Challenges:
Dream Valley Challenges - Christmas
Paper Sundaes - Christmas
The Squirrel & the Fox - Christmas
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas - Anything goes
makeitmonday - anything goes
Creative Belli - Winter and Christmas
ABC Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas

Monday, December 12, 2011

Paper Cupcakes-Bling It Up

Today's challenge for Paper Cupcakes is to make a card reflecting winter and bling it up.
I chose the Paper Cupcake image Stary Snowman. I colored the snowman with copics. I used Spellbinders triangles to make the Christmas trees. The white border at the bottom is from some Wilton invitations that I found on sale, cut it off the bottom and "Viola", a very easy border. We would be happy to have you join us in our challenge at
There's Magic in the Air. Come on over and check out the great cards and tags.

Challenges:
Paper Creations Ink - "Bling It Up!"
Sweet Stamps - Christmas Bling
Creative Card Crew - Tis The Season

Friday, December 9, 2011

Eran's Birthday Card

I made this card for my son-in-laws birthday. He got a Harley this summer and I tried to match the color. The Harley looks blue and then in a different light, it has a purple look to it. This is almost like another card I made a few weeks ago except I used a different embossing folder and that bike was red.

It was chilly here today. The cold sure makes me ache all over, even worse than it did before. I hope you all are keeping warm.

Glad you stopped by.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

CCEE Challenge-Use chip board


The challenge for the CCEE Stampers this week was given by Cindy. Cindy challenged us to use chipboard, either store bought or home made. I chose to use the SU Stitched Stockings with the matching punch. SU sure knows how to make it easy on us. I used a Spellbinder's Fancy tag for the sentiment. A MS branch punch was used to make the branch arrangement to hang the stockings from. I used glitter paper and color bok. You are welcome to join the CCEE Stampers in this challenge. You can find details here : CCEE Stampers.

Thanks for stopping in to see my card.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Another Red, black and white Christmas card

I still am liking the red, black and white color combo for Christmas cards. The cute little snowman is from Paper Cupcakes. Doesn't he have the cutest face? I used my Cheery Lynn flourish die again, I am sure you have guessed by now that I really I love it. The paper is from Paper Studio.

Thanks, for stopping by to take a look.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

CAS Glittery Snowflakes


The challenge for the CCEE Stampers and the Twisted Sisters challenge was to make a card with snowflakes. I punched out the snowflake and put the green glittery paper behind it. This card was very hard to photograph with the glitter and the silver ribbon. It still is not perfect, but better than the one I posted on the CCEE blog. I took that picture last night and that one does not show the green glitter on the snowflake. We would love for you to join us in this challenge. You can find the details on the CCEE Stampers. To join in the Twisted Sisters challenge, you can put 1202 in the keywords when posting on Split coast Stampers. I hope you enjoyed seeing my CAS snowflake card.

Challenges:

Simon Says Challenge-Anything goes
CCEE Stampers-Snowflakes

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Twisted Sister Challenge


The Twisted Sisters challenge this week was to make a Christmas card with Christ's birth as the main focus.
I thought this stamp set was perfect for that. I am really liking the red and black Christmas paper this year. Once again, I made a fork bow.
I hope you enjoy the card and think about that first Christmas and the real meaning. That is why Jesus is the reason for the season.

Challenges entered:
Hiding in my Craft Room - Any holiday
Simply Create Too - Christmas
Winter Wonderland-Nativity
Samuel Taylors Crafts-Anything goes

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

CCEE One Layer Snowflake Card

The challenge for the CCEE Stampers this week was given by Joanne. She challenged us to make a one layer card. I received this stamp set (Northern Hearts) from a friend and I was ready to ink up. I saw this card on Splitcoast Stampers and they used crumb cake c/s. You can't tell by the picture, but I used Craft c/s. I embossed each snowflake. I used cherry cobbler, early espresso and craft white ink. The bow was made with a fork.

I hope you all have all your pies made and are ready for a day of Thanksgiving.

Thanks for stopping by.

Challenges entered:
CCEE Stampers-one layer card
Partytime Tuesdays ~ Snow Us What You Got
Papertake Weekly - Christmas Crackers
Kaboodle Doodles Challenge - Baby, it's cold outside!
Shopping Our Stash - Christmas or Winter related

Tea Pot Party Card



The tea potters were making cards this week to send to Neil who had a really bad accident. We are hoping to cheer him up. I wanted to make him a card and to do one that had no foo foo on it. The designer paper is from DCWV and the silver I embossed with a diamond embossing folder. I used a strip of white across the center, but black ribbon would have looked better, but I promised myself to not put that foo foo on Neil's card. I distressed the red piece of card stock to give it a more manly look.

Thanks for stopping in to see me.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Paper Cupcakes-Let Us Give Thanks

The challenge for Paper Cupcakes was given by Gloria. She challenged us to use brown, orange and yellow on our cards, but with a twist to include words of gratitude. I love these colors and the Cheery Lynn leaves were perfect for this card of thanks. The image "Autumn Splendor" and the ticket are both from Paper Cupcakes. If you would like to join in on this challenge, come on over to
There's Magic in the Air . You can find all the details there.

I am wishing all of you a very happy and safe Thanksgiving.

Friday, November 18, 2011

TSC-Quick and Easy

The Twisted Sister Challenge for today was given by Brat. She challenged us to use silver, green and white. I actually had forgotten I had this challenge due today. I thought of it this afternoon and decided to pull off a really quick card. (for once, it worked for me) My Dasher stamp is another that had never been inked. I really am pleased with Dasher in silver. The silver bow is a fork bow. I love making them, but wish I had a bigger fork. (the one I used was fairly big)

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

2 dies or punches-CCEE


The CCEE Stampers challenge this week was to use 2 dies or punches on our project. I chose this image by Paper Cupcakes and decided I planned a purple boat to match my purple checked paper. I wanted a masculine card, but without the ribbon and buttons, it was just too plain. I still think it would be a great man card. The CCEE Stampers would like for you to join us in our challenge. Stop by CCEE Stampers and see what the other team members have made.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Paper Cupcakes

The Paper Cupcakes challenge this week was to incorporate a half circle on our cards and use orange, brown and blue for our colors. We would love for you to join us in the challenge, you can find details at There's Magic in the Air blog. If you want to play along with us and do not have a Paper Cupcake image, Nina is offering this image free on the blog.

Friday, November 11, 2011

CCEE1145-Eat Ham


For the CCEE Stampers challenge this week we were to include 3 different shapes on your card. For example: Circle, Square, Star, Diamond, or even a die shape) I have had this stamp for several years and I think it is the first time I have used it. I am sure this message is what all the Turkeys are saying this month.

We would love for you to join us in the CCEE Stampers blog challenge. Check out the details and see the awesome cards the other team members made .

This card also qualifies for the Twisted Sister Challenge, to make a Thanksgiving card and have 11 punched objects on our cards. I do believe the fall folage has more than 11 punches.

Thanks for stopping by.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Paper Cupcakes White on White Challenge

Audrey challenged the Paper Cupcakes team to make a white on white card. We could only use color on the image. I chose this cute Starry Snowman for my image. We would love for you to join us in There's Magic in the Air challenge. Come on over and check out the great cards the other team members made.

Thanks, for stopping by.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

With a cherry on top,


The CCEE challenge for this week was given by Tosh.
She challenged us to use four different embellishments (buttons, rhinestones, lace, twine, flowers, etc.. I used flower punches and MS branch and leaf punches and beads for the center. The digital image is from Dustin Pikd and it was colored with copics. Stop by the CCEE Blog to get all the details and to see the other team members cards. We would love for you to join us.

Challenges entered:
Paper Crafting Journey
All That Scrap Wednesday Challenge

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Halloween Treats-Paper Cupcake Challenge



Jennifer S. has challenged us with a theme of Trick or Trick - Something Sweet. (Use any sweet themed image i.e. candy, cupcakes, ice cream, etc. ) I used the cupcake with the butterfly by
Paper Cupcakes. I used a Cheery Lynn Pastry Doily Die that I purchased from Happy Scrappy - http://www.happyscrappy.us/. Go by the Happy Scrappy site and check out their prices and shipping. The corner adornments are Sizzix dies, I think. We would love for you to join us in the There's Magic in the Air challenge so come on over and have some fun.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Squigglefly Thank You Card


This card was made for the Squigglefly Challenge #121, Saying Thank You. My dear friend, Kathy, is the guest designer this week. Way to go, Kathy!!! I chose to use Squigglefly's Bella image to use in my thank you card. I just love the shy bear images.

Thanks, for stopping in to see what is going on in Boxertown. It is always good to hear from you.


Monday, October 24, 2011

Pink and Black Paper Cupcakes Challenge


The Paper Cupcakes challenge this week is to make a pink and black card. Pink and black is a color combo that I like working with so I really enjoyed doing this challenge. I have had my Cheery Lynn fanciful flourish die for a few weeks and had never used it, I don't know why I waited so long because I certainly like it. We would love for you to join us for our blog challenge so come on over to There's Magic in the Air and join in the fun. You just might win yourself a free digi. Stop in and check out the other team members cards and the details on winning a free digi or two.

I really appreciate you stopping in, I hope you come back again soon.

Challenges entered:
Party Time Tuesday-#39 Anything goes

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

CCEE1142


The CCEE Stampers challenge for this week was to make a card that had something to do with fall. I used the Whimsey Doodles -Nuts about you digital image. I paper pieced her hat and dress. The inside sentiment says "Awww Nuts, I forgot your birthday".

Thanks, for taking a look and I hope you will come back soon.

Challenges entered:
CCEE Stampers
Mojo Monday

Thursday, October 13, 2011

CCEE1141-Celebrate Columbus Day


The CCEE Challenge for this week was to make a card that related to Columbus day which we celebrated this week. I have had these stamps for a long while, but had never used them. I know you don't usually see a sailboat in a bottle, but it was the only ship I had besides a cruise ship. It was hard getting a good picture of the card. The sponging is darker than picture is showing. If you would like to join us for this challenge, go to CCEE Stampers Blog for the details or to view the other team members cards.

Thanks, for stopping by.

Challenge entered: Truly Scrumptious Distressing




Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Adorable Halloween Girl


A friend of mine used this stamp at one of our monthly card swaps. I loved it so much that I searched for one to buy. I don't do a lot of Halloween cards so I have very few Halloween stamps, now that sounds like a good reason to buy a new stamp. I know, like I need a reason.
I have had the designer paper, the metallic copper paper, the brads and the ribbon for a long time. It is good to use some of these things. We always need to make room for new stuff, don't we? I hope you like this cute little girl as much as I did. Thanks, once again, for stopping by.

Challenges entered:
Twisted Sisters-make fall card and put something metallic on it
Clear it Out - Halloween
Anything Goes - Punches and/or Dies
Everybody Art - Halloween
Going Grey with Scrap Creations - Halloween
Papertake Weekly-get in shape (rectangle, square, circle)
Tip Top Tuesday - Use Designer Paper (option of handmade flowers)
Use it Tuesday(TU#17)-Use metal

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

CCEE1140

The challenge for the CCEE Stampers this week was to make a card with our favorite color combo and to have half a circle on the card. I love this dp by My Mind's Eye-Lost and Found.
There is no stamping on my card and I feel like a cheater, even though there is nothing that says we have to stamp. This was a fun card once I got in gear and figured out what I was going to do.

You are welcome to join us in the CCEE Stampers challenge. You can find the details and what the other team members have made this week at the CCEE Stampers Blog.

Thanks, for stopping by.

Challenges entered:
Ribbon Carousel - Anything Goes (must use ribbon/ twine etc.)
Try it on Tuesday: make it minimal
Crafty Cardmakers - Anything Goes.
Heart Song Inspirations - Anything Goes

Monday, October 3, 2011

Paper Cupcakes Flowers For You



I made this card for the Paper Cupcakes Challenge this week. Jennifer B. challenged us to make a card with greens/neutral, and/or reusing/recycling items in our project. I chose to start with the Paper Cupcakes image, Flowers for you. I recycled wall paper (the green plaid paper and the paper on the circle) from a wall paper book and used a very old button. We would love to have you join us for the challenge. You can find the details on the Paper Cupcake's Challenge Blog, There's Magic in the Air. Nina has a fun free image for you this week. You do not have to use a Paper Cupcake image, but we hope you will. It is always fun to see what everyone does with the images. Nina is also giving a way a couple of images this week, you can find the details on the blog. I hope to see you over there.

I entered this card in the following challenges:
Paper Sundaes #89- Lots of Layers
4 Crafty Chicks - Anything Goes
Crafty Purple Frog - Layers
Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - Anything goes

Saturday, October 1, 2011

House Mouse Christmas





Happy October, everyone. It is a perfect time for making smores and roasting hot dogs. I hope you are enjoying the cooler weather. It feels good today, but tonight is suppose to be cold.

I am excited to tell you about my mousie card. I made it for the House Mouse and Friends challenge 105. We were to make our card glittery. I put glitter on his hat, not sure if you can see it. This card was made from scraps. My friend, Sue, was here visiting from PA. We saw some cards on a SU demo's blog made from scraps so that is where this idea came from. Sue put the strips on the card for me while she was here and I am just getting around to finishing it. Notice that there are two strips of paper vertically and horizontally, my ribbon hides a lot of it. I had the scalloped square in with these scraps so I added it and the cute little mousie. Isn't this a great way to use up those scraps? I have bags and bags of scraps, probably enough to make a jillion cards. What do you think about my scrappy card?

I also entered this card in the Tip Top Tuesday challenge and my tip is about how to use up the scraps.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Hello Doiley-TSC0930

The challenge for the TSC this week was to make a card with navy and gold. How could I use these colors and not make a Christmas card? I used my score pal to make the background paper as my Sizzix ef were not big enough. Ok, Sizzix, make some bigger ones so we can keep buying. :) I just received my Hello Doily stamp this week and it was perfect for the challenge. We would love to have you join us in the challenge. Use the keywords TSC0930.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

CCEE1139 Postage Challenge with the help of my friends

The CCEE challenge for this week was given by Cindy. She challenged us to make a card with something to do with postage whether it have something to do with a postage stamp, a post card or postage edge. This one really threw me for a loop. The only thing I could think of to work with was deckled scissors. I started out with a completely different card. I changed my image mid stream then ran across this paper by Lost and Found that went pretty well with my Texas images. I worked really hard trying to do a vintage card, vintage does not come easily for me. The scripture was smudged purposely to make it look old. My friends Tate and Kathy helped me with supplies they had given me for my stash. Thanks, a bunch, gals.

We would love for you to join us in the CCEE challenge. To see the details of the challenge and the other cards by the other CCEE team members check out the the CCEE Stampers Blog.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

CCEE Stampers Challenge 1138

Omgosh, I can't believe that I totally forgot to upload my CCEE1138 challenge card. I had company last week and was having a good time. The challenge was to use a bird on our card so I created a couple of blue birds for a nice view out my window. You can can check out the other team members projects on the CCEE Stampers Blog.

Thanks, again, for stopping by to see what I have created. Come back, soon.

Monday, September 26, 2011

Paper Cupcakes Challenge-Catch a Sunbeam

The Paper Cupcakes Challenge for this week was given by Audrey. She challenged the team members to use 3 die cuts or punches on our cards this week. I chose to use this Paper Cupcakes image-Catch a Sunbeam. This is just such a happy image. It was fun to work with.
I hope you enjoy looking at this card as much I had fun coloring it. If you would like to join us for this challenge, you can find more details and the other team members cards on Paper Cupcake's Challenge Blog, There's Magic in the Air.

Challenges entered:
Make it Monday, digistamp 4joy, my mum craft shop and Ooh la la.

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Fall Swap Card

This is a card I made for my monthly swap with my local friends. We take turns meeting at each others home and make enough card kits for everyone. I always look forward to it because we always have good food and lots of laughs. The swap is today so I have to get ready to go.

Have a great weekend and come back soon.

Challenges entered:
Kaboodle Doodles-Layers

Friday, September 23, 2011

Dear Santa, TSC0923


The TSC challenge this week was to make a Christmas card and include glitter. I loved this stamp from Whipper Snapper and as you can tell, I had a lot of fun with it. I knew Santa would recognize that I had been a good girl. The list of names on the bad list are my friends who are my Twisted Sisters. They know I am just a wee bit mischievous so maybe they will forgive me. I was just having fun. I am sure they will get me back on this one.

Thanks for stopping in and come back soon.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

First Easel Card

This card was made for the Mothermark teapot party, today. I knew I wanted to make a round card and decided it was time for my visiting friend, IrishgreenSue, to help me turn it into an easel card. I am one of those people who can't follow directions so I am glad Sue was here to help me. Otherwise, my card would have been such a mess that I couldn't have posted it. (Grin)

Thanks, for coming by today. See you again soon.

Challenges entered:
Make it Monday #55
Outlawz-anything goes

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

CCEE Challenge - Bobbie Sox girl

I love this little bobbie sox, poodle skirt girl by Squigglefly. Our challenge for the CCEE Stampers blog was given by Cindy. She challenged us to use pink either with a doily or lace. When I saw this sweet image, I knew right away, she was going to be used for my pink challenge.
You can check out the other members cards and find the details for you to join our challenge on the CCEE Stampers Blog.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Yellow and Blue, House Mouse and Midnight Madness


Wow, looks like I am on a Yellow and Blue kick this week. This is the third card in a week that I have used these colors. Funny thing is, they are not colors that I normally use. I made this card for the House Mouse and Friends Challenge this week. They are having a birthday celebration blog hop. The theme was birthday and flowers. Well, laying in a hammock with the fabulous weather we have been having this week, seems like a perfect way to spend a relaxing birthday.
If you want to see some cute mousie cards stop by House Mouse and Friends Blog Hop .

This card was made for Priscilla's Midnight Madness sketch challenge this week. This image is one of Priscilla's. I purchased it months ago and and it just seemed to go perfect with the dp.

I promise that my next card will not be yellow and blue, I do believe I am done with those colors for a while.

Have a wonderful day. I am happy you stopped in to take a look at my cards. "Come back soon, now, ya hear?"

Challenges: Midnight Madness - Sketch
The Pink Elephant - Vintage




Monday, September 12, 2011

Paper Cupcake Challenge Card

This week the Paper Cupcakes/There's Magic in the Air Blog challenge was to make a shaped card, anything but a square or rectangle. We were supposed to use the Freebie image that Nina has on the blog this week, "Sending Love Your Way".
We would love to have you join us for the challenge this week, you can use the free image, an image of your choice doesn't have to be Paper Cupcakes or you can go shopping at the Paper Cupcake's Challenge Blog and pick an image of your liking.

Hope everyone had a good weekend. It really seemed to fly by at our house.

Have a great week.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Happy 109th Birthday, Eula

I had a few challenges I wanted to do this week so due to lack of time, I was able to combine them. This card was made for the teapot party this week. The cards go to Eula who is celebrating her 109th birthday. Wow, can you imagine being her age and still having a sharp mind like she does. My poor little mind forgets more and more each day. Eula likes to know about the internet and about others lives. What card would better describe something about me than a dog card. Most of you know my hobby seems to be collecting dogs lately. Real ones. This squigglefly image was perfect since the last dog that came to my home to adopt me was a Doxie girl. (my Doxie is black, but with the black sunglasses, the blacks just blended together, I will have to practice on that) The Squigglefly challenge was to use green and blue. I added the lace border to soften it us since I am sending it to Ms. Eula. I also used the Midnight Madness challenge for this week.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

CCEE Challenge-Make a Round Card

Cindy challenged the CCEE stampers to make a round card with stitching this week. Ok, so I may have cheated just a bit by using faux stitching. We would love to have you join us in the challenge. You can check out the details and the other team members cards at the
CCEE Stampers blog .

Card recipe-Paper Cupcakes image, green galore and pink card stock, white gel pen, embossing folder, cricut wild card cartridge, ribbon and copics, (YG05, YG07, RV02, RV06, Y11, Y00, E35, R27)

Thanks for stopping in.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Home Made Orange Sherbert

I love this house mouse image and it was perfect to make my Orange Sherbet recipe card with it.
I cannot believe that summer is gone and I did not make this scrumptious sherbet. It is our favorite. Over at House Mouse designs, they are having a House Mouse and Friends recipe challenge. I thought this little recipe card would be perfect for their challenge.

Monday, September 5, 2011

Paper Cupcakes Back to school challenge

I made this card for the Paper Cupcakes challenge this week. Gloria challenged us to make a back to school card. I chose to use Eldon with some school themed paper. Take a minute and check out the other Cupcakes cards at Paper Cupcake's Challenge Blog. Thanks for taking the time to stop by.

Challenges entered with this card:
Come and get it challenges, Crazy 4 Challenges, 1 stop craft challenge, Sweet Stampin Challenges and Stamp Insanity.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Paper Cupcakes Challenge Card


I used the "On The Road Again" image this week for the Paper Cupcakes challenge. We were challenged to use three ribbons on our card, excluding white. We could use 3 ribbons in 3 different ways, use 3 different color ribbons or use 3 different colors of ribbon. We would love for you to drop by the blog to check out the other designer's cards and get the details of the challenge so you can play along with us. Hope to see you at the Paper Cupcake's Challenge Blog .

I have had family visiting from California and Nevada for the last five days. We had a great time, but it went by way too fast. They had to leave today and I miss them already. Even my dogs seems to miss them, they are being very quiet today. I wish they could have stayed longer, but I am sure they were ready to get headed home. They have two fur babies at home that they are missing terribly. I sure know all about missing those fur babies since I have five of my own.

Hope you have a wonderful week jam packed with lots of good things.

Thanks for dropping by.

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Twisted Sister CAS Challenge Card


Here is the card I made for the Twisted Sister challenge this week. I was a little late in getting it done, but my motto is "better late than never". Carroll Ann gave the challenge this week. She challenged us to make a CAS card and use the colors crumbcake, razzleberry, old olive and very vanilla. I did not have crumbcake so I substituted this tan color. The olive was used on the stems of the flowers. I used my favorite SU celebration set of all times, Happy Harmony. This was a fun and easy card. Makes me wonder why I don't do all CAS cards. KWIM?


Monday, August 15, 2011

Paper Cupcakes Challenge Card

The challenge this week for Paper Cupcakes was to use this cute little chick image and to use the colors pink and brown. This was really a fun image to work with. The bow on the front is a fork bow. I used the biggest fork I could find in my kitchen. Please feel free to play along with us in the challenge. You can find the details over at the "There's Magic In The Air" blog Nina has the image posted on the blog for free so what is stopping you from joining us today? See you there.

Friday, August 12, 2011

Twisted Sister Challenge Card


The Twisted Sister Challenge was given by Sylvia aka Silly Filly today. She asked us to make a card that was not a rectangle or a square, must have 3 layers, embossing, ribbon and a flower.
I used a boot template from The Cutting Cafe. I chose a wild dp by Paper Studio, I dry embossed the top and the sole of the boot. I used a white gel pen for the stitching, added silver cording for the shoe lace of the boot, then hot glued pom poms on them and added the flower so I would be in compliance with challenge. If you would like to play along with us, use the keyword TSC0812 when you upload on SCS.

It is hard to believe that August is almost half over. It is passing by so fast. The good thing is, at least it has cooled off here. The last two weeks had been terribly hot. I know when my sister reads this, she will be hoping the cooler weather is here when she comes in two weeks to visit from California. She hates both the heat and the humidity we have.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you all have a great weekend.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Paper Cupcakes and the CCEE Challenge for this week.

I had fun with my Paper Cupcakes challenge this week. We were challenged to use and animal image an go wild with it. Well, I guess this is about as wild as I get. I thought the animal print ribbon was a nice addition for a going wild theme. I used the layout for the mojo202 challenge.



The CCEE challenge for this week was based on facts that Charlene found on Funfactz.com about glass. INTERESTING FACT: "When glass breaks, the cracks move at speeds of up to 3,000 miles per hour." I decided to use an old SU stamp set called Window on the World and make a Christmas card. It won't be long before we are racing to get all our Christmas cards made and getting them ready to mail.



Monday, August 1, 2011

Paper Cupcakes Challenge Card


Here is the card I created for the Paper Cupcakes challenge this week, we were to use a mystical image, I chose Yara and Blow, it was a fun image to color.