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

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!

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!

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

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. 😒