Sunday, January 29, 2017

New digi's...

I found a great little shop on Etsy, Prettygrafikdesign.  They have the cutest images, great service and all are currently on sale for 80% off! That's .99 for a set with multiple images. These little cutie patooties are from a set called Fox Love...perfect for a Valentine card.

 
Challenges entered:
Stamp Ink Paper   -  Sketch    
Simon Says Wednesday   -  Anything goes
Crafty Gals Corner   -  Anything goes
Cute Card Thursday   -  Something fun
Splitcoaststampers   -   Free 4 All Friday - Cuddly/Snuggly

A touch of spring...

This put a little springtime "happy" in my world today.  Haven't used any yellow for months, after all the wintry colors. 
Challenges entered:
 CAS(E) this sketch  -  

Fusion Card Challenge   -     Using the photo    
Just Us Girls   -  Photo inspiration       

                                                             


Several cards on this dreary, winters day....

First post for the day is from the February card kit from Simon Says stamps.  This is one of my favorites...with my love of coffee and such.  It not only includes a great stamp set and other goodies, but the little coffee cup die is to die for!

Challenges entered:
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge   -   Anything goes
Cute Card Thursday   -   Something Cute
Crafty Gals Corner    -   Anything goes


Sunday, January 22, 2017

Pawsome pup

Here we are, Sunday evening and once again, where did the weekend go?  I did manage to try a new recipe for Lemon Raspberry Zucchini Bread that I had saved on Pinterest awhile back. I HIGHLY recommend.  Absolutely delicious!!  Also found time to make a card for the Sending Paw Prints challenge. This "challenged" us to use the color blue in our pet themed cards. Sending this card along with last weeks entries to Sending Paw Prints to share with animal shelters and rescue groups.


Had a blast playing with my new Prismacolor pencils. The pup is from a stamp set by Newton's Nook called Fetching Friendship.  The greeting is one of Simon Says Stamps, You Are Pawsome. Paper pieced his scarf.
Also joined Cut Card Thursday's challenge that required the use of cool colors.
Hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Saturday, January 21, 2017

Digi fun

Happy Saturday!Have I mentioned how much I LOVE my weekends? It has been crazy busy in my work life, so when it comes time to play at home in the company of my fur kids and hubby (not necessarily in that order..), it is cherished.  Speaking of cherished time, there seems to be a lot of tragic loses in my work families lives lately.  Feeling very grateful for every one in my life that I am blessed to still have around me.
For today's card, I wanted to try some new digi stamps.  Found this one over at Gerda Steiner Designs called Hedgehog Smooches.  I entered this in their fun monthly challenge  where you use one of their designs, then they will send you a free digi for the next months challenge. 

I colored them first with copics, then played with adding shadows with my prismacolor pencils.  Just broke down and bought the 150 set here for a great price.  Heading back to the cave to play with them some more!










Saturday, January 14, 2017

Make a Wish

Today's card just about lost me a "challenge" buddy.  It was my turn to pick the challenge(s) and when I suggested we participate in 4 with the one card, I didn't feel many warm, fuzzies.  However, being the trooper that she is, (and the fact that she loves me!), here we go! The stamp sets used are both from Lawn Fawn, Critters in the Forest and Party Animals. The dies are Simon Says Stitched Circles and Stitched Banner Wafer Dies.  


 Challenges enter are:

CAS(E) this sketch  


Stamping our Stash - using Stickles
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Winter Birthday
CASology - Forest Theme

Monday, January 2, 2017

Tim Holtz tree stencil

Had to squeeze one more challenge in for the weekend.  This one is for MFT Card Sketch Challenge .



I used the Tim Holtz tree stencil which gives a really pretty 3D effect with the layering. The sequence are coming off with a pinkish tint in the picture. 😒


Great blog find...

While checking out some new blogs this morning (yes, another glorious day before back to work tomorrow), I ran across this one...Sending Paw Prints.  Not only is she starting up a monthly themed challenge, but you can also send the card and it will be donated to a shelter/rescue group so they can send thank you's to foster parents, donors and volunteers. What a great way to participate in a wonderful cause.
Couldn't help but ink up some of those loved pet stamp sets I have been hoarding saving!



Sunday, January 1, 2017

A New Year

HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone! It's been a fairly busy fall/holiday season around here.  Seems like one thing lead to another and when the week was over, there had been no time for the craft cave!  Perhaps my priorities need an adjustment!  I did score an unhealthy amount of stamp sets and dies from Santa, so here's to a brand new year with brand new resolutions....MAKE TIME TO CREATE!!
Nothing like a best friend miles away (but as close as technology allows) and a few challenges to get the jump start on the year.
This one is a sketch from Freshly Made Sketches






and Dragonflyjourneys blog which has the theme of 2017 - Year of the Rooster.
Many of the challenges were closed for the holidays, but we managed to find a few that were still open.  We are having quite the snow storm here is Washington today, so what a better day to dive back in and hopefully have another card to share soon.  Again, hoping everyone has a wonderful, prosperous New Year!!