Recap of 2012 and Blog Candy winner.......

 Hello everyone!! 
I hope that you all had a great New Years!!
I have a very..
Heavy image post today!!
A recap of projects from 2012 and my candy winner from Christmas Day.
I have went in my folders for each month and picked a project from that month.
Oh my as I looked through all of my work for 2012 I could see just how much I have grown this past year! I still have tons of room for growth and I love how all of my cyber friends inspire me and push me along!!

Should we get started??

January 2012
 WINTER DAY
from the Little Darlings Stamp Store

 

 

February 2012

PATI'S KISSES

from Elisabeth Bell Digial Gallery

 

March 2012

 PRINCESS OF THE VALLEY,   LITTLE BIRDS 

from  The Magnolia-Licious Store.

BIRD BATH and BENCH from CC Designs. 

April 2012

 VIKING TILDA and  EDWIN'S KNIGHT CASTLE

from:  The Magnolia-licious store 

May 2012

FRANTIC GRADUATE

 from:  Sassy Cheryl's

 

June 2012

BALLERINAS

from the Little Darlings Stamp Store

July 2012

  STAMP TILDA

from  The Magnolia-Licious Store.

  

August 2012

TILDA WITH DAISY AND MUSHROOMS

 from  The Magnolia-Licious Store.

  The sentiment is by Little Darling Stamps

 September 2012

 TILDA WITH UGG SHOES

 from  The Magnolia-Licious Store.

  

October 2012
TILDA WANTS A HUG, TILDA WITH HANGING HEART, 

Tilda WITH CHRISTMAS BAKING, MAGNOLIA SUGAR BAG

All from  The Magnolia-Licious Store.

November 2012

PARTY HARDY

from the Little Darlings Stamp Store

December 2012

TILDA WITH WISEMAN,  TILDA WITH HOLY BABY,

 HOLY EDWIN,  HOLY TILDA WITH LAMB

All from  The Magnolia-Licious Store.

** CANDY WINNER **

From the comments on December 25, 2012 post.I have randomly picked my BLOG CANDY winner using Random.org.

The winner is..

Patricia Garcia

CONGRATS Patricia!!!

Please use my email me button on my side bar and send me your info so that I can get your candy posted to you!

You will have one week to contact me for the winnings.

Thank you for supporting my Little Pieces of ART in the year 2012!!

You are the ones that keep me inspired and pushing me along to do more things.

THANK YOU!!!!

Always wishing my cyber friends.. inky fingers,

 good health, love, peace and joy!

My Picture Perfect Week............

Hello everyone!!

It is blog hop time with this month's *NEW* digi for the
Elisabeth Bell Digi Collection

If you have hopped her from Renkata's blog then you are right on track. If not you will want to hop over to the The Digi Bell Blog so that you don't miss anything!!

Wonderful hop today with 2 fun images.  The DT has done some very inspiring, fun projects. I myself only could get one project done for the hop and I did up ...

Lil' Lil's

 

She can be found at the Elisabeth Bell Digi Collection

I have made a weekly planner.  In my photo heavy post you will see just what I mean.

papers: Colorbok, Authentique, a few scraps from my scrap bag and Bazzil Cardstocks.

embellies: Pearls, leather trim with eyelets, tulle, paper flowers, trim, ribbon.

My image has been colored with my copic markers.

tools: sewing machine, book bind, swirl die by Cherry Lynn Designs. Spellbinders circle. The sentiment has been done on my computer.

TO WIN THIS DIGI.........
Please remember to leave a comment on EACH stop of the hop to better your chances to win this very sweet little digi. The second way to win is to make a card using*FLOWERS* and post it on the Digi Bell Blog. You can use ANY Elisabeth Bell image you may have.  All of the details are on the Digi Bell's blog.

In this next photo I am opening the left side of my desk planner. You will see that it has an address book.

The next photo has the right side opened. You can see that it has a TO DO LIST pad. The middle has a pad of the week in it.  I had fun altering this.  I see a few more of these in the near future.

Challenges to enter my card:
Allsorts - Say it With Flowers

Divas By Design - favorite things (flowers, pearls and tulle)

Paper Take Weekly - for the girl's or Mom

Paper Sundaes - "Feminine Flair"

Now it time to hop on over and see what Penni has to share with you today!

Thanks for hopping by!

Elisabeth Bell World Challenge Card

Over at the ELISABETH BELL WORLD CHALLENGE BLOG we have a new monthly project for you!!

This month the challenge is ...

STITCHING and SWIRLS 

I hope you will find time to hop over to the challenge blog and check it out.
The DT has done a fabulous job with it! 

Sponsor this month is Michelle's Scrapbooking and More.

I have used Little Rapunzel 

from the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection.

I have colored my image with my copic markers.
papers: DCWV and Bazzill cardstocks
embellies: pearls, paper flower colored with copic marker to match card, spring charm with bakers whine, ribbon, trim, Magnolia Swirls Die that can be bought at Magnoila-Licious.

I have inked all edges with my Ranger distressed inks.I have also done a cloud background around my image using my distressed inks.

 I have sewn the layers of my card.

I will be back later today with my card for Magnolia Down Under and if you missed my post yesterday I have candy listed for my followers. If you are interested click HERE.

Thanks for stopping by. I wish you all a wonderful weekend!

JUST YOU.........ALWAYS and FOREVER.....

Good morning everyone!!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!

Today I decided to use the colors I love to use for Valentine's cards. 

Black, Red and White with lots of fluff!

I have used the cutest little Elisabeth image called Pati's Kisses that can be found at the  

Elisabeth Bell Digital Gallery.

I have colored my image with my copic markers.

PAPERS: Making Memeries, Lilybee Designs, and Bazzill cardstocks.

EMBELLIES: black pearls, just you acrylic button, paper flowers, black feathers, glass heart and glass beads, ribbons, doily and bakers twine.

TOOLS: sewing machine, Magnilia Hearts and swirls die that can be purchased at MagnoliaLicious Store.

just a couple of photos so that you can see all of the details.

Side view so you can see all of the lift.

For the inside of my card I have used my computer for the sentiment.

Challenges to enter my card today:

Belli - Hearts/Valentines

Papertake Weekly Black & White and Red All over

Truly Scrumptious - Love and Hearts

Card Mad Fairy - Hearts

My Mums Craft Shop - Love
Lexi's - Love

On the back of my card I have a new stamp that I received from Jennifer at CRAFT BRULEE.  For a limited time Jennifer will be giving my readers $2.00 off the regular price of this stamp. Now of course she will make it with your name on it.

All you have to do is email her at: craftbrulee@gmail.com and she will send you a coupon to use.

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The winner of the Little Darling stamp from last weeks Little Darling Blog hop is:

#21 Shelby

I have picked the winner from my comment using random.org 

  PLEASE use the Email button on my side bar to contact me with your address so that I can get your goodies sent out to you!!

  CONGRATS and thanks for playing everyone!

I also have follower candy being offered in the post from February 10. If you have not already signed up.

THANKS for stopping by today with your very sweet comments!!

Digi Bell DT project...BRAG BOOK/SCRAPBOOK

SOLD

WELCOME!!
Today my DT sista Lynda and I are posting together today with this very sweet

NEW JANUARY ELISABETH BELL Digi image.

**CLICK**

from the Elisabeth Bell Digi Collection...

I have made a 5 x 6 1/2 book board brag book or scrapbook. It has 10 pages on the inside. It is held together with metal rings and it has extra strong eyelets in the book board to hold the rings.

I have made this project a tad bit shabby and a lot chic!! 

I have sanded all of the edges with my file to make it look just a tad old and worn then added Tim Holtz Distress Ink on all edges.

I have colored my image with my copic markers. 

Papers: LilyBee Design MME 6x6 paper pads and can be bought at LOVE TO STAMP for clearance prices. I have also used Bazzill cardstock.

 Embellies: trim, ribbons, string pearls, pearls, cheese cloth, purple netting cloth, paper flowers, large silk flower by Petaloo. I have used Tattered Angels glimmer mist (Bazzill Piglet) to color my flower to match the ones in the image. I have painted the beads in the center with black paint and added stickles to make it sparkle.

Tools: I have used my MS butterfly punch, Quickkuts heart punch and my Magnolia Swirl punch.

Challenges to enter my project:

Mad For Markers: Use a new combo

The Stamp Man - Embellish It

Crafty Catz - Things with Wings

Addicted to Stamps - Summer in Winter

Crazy 4 Challenges - Lots of Layers & Embellishments

 My Mums Craft Shop - Flowers

A few hints on buying some of the items I have on my project:

Papers:  LOVE TO STAMP

MS punches and Copic markers: Michelle's Scrapbooking & More

Magnolia Swirl Punch: Magnolia-Licious Store

Image "Click" Elisabeth Bell Digi Collection

Please make sure you hop on over to see what

LYNDA

has to share with you using this same cute little image.

Just a quick look at the back.

 FOR SALE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE EMAIL ME.

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY TODAY with your sweet comments!!! 

If you haven't seen my FOLLOWERS BLOG CANDY yet you can find it HERE..

Two cards in one post today!!!!!!

Hello everyone.......today I have 2 projects to share with you!!

First my DT card for the.....
Little Darlings Challenge

The Challenge is
Polka Dots

I have used the image 

 "Soooo BIG"

Image can be bought at the at LOVE TO STAMP.

I have colored my image with my copic markers.

Papers: BO BUNNY, MME 6x6 paper pads and can be bought at LOVE TO STAMP also.

The round stamp is  For You Circular Sentiments by LOTV.

embellies: green trim, velvet ribbon, regular dot ribbon, brads, paper flowers, metal photo corner, rhinestone photo holders. 

My card has been inked on all edges and sewn.

To enter the challenge you don't have to use Little Darlings images, but if you do, you could win a $20 merchandise gift voucher to the Love to Stamp store. If you use any other stamp you could win a $10 merchandise gift voucher.
So why not come and join in the fun at the Little Darlings Challenge blog??

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Over at the 

ELISABETH BELL WORLD CHALLENGE BLOG 

we have a new monthly project for you!!

This month the challenge is ...

"LOVE" 
hearts hearts and more hearts

The DT has done a fabulous job!!

I hope you will find time to hop over to the challenge blog and check it out.

As you can see I have made a Tea light card. I made this with a tutorial done by Jane from Jane's Lovely Cards. She is such a wonderful card maker and such a sweet friend. Her tutorial is so easy to follow. Check it out HERE.

I have used MY PRINCE by Elisabeth Bell in the Digi Collection found HERE.

I have colored my image with my water color pencils and copic markers.
 

papers:Lilybee designs 6x6 paper pads found at LOVE TO STAMP STORE

embellies: pearls, paper flowers, heart brads, feather, rhinestone swirls, heart trim, ribbons, heart stick pin eyelet lace.
I have inked all edges with my Ranger distressed inks.

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY TODAY!!!!!!

Wishing You A Picture Perfect Day!

Hello everyone!!

It is Blog hop time with this month's *NEW* digi for the Elisabeth Bell Digi Collection !!

If you have hopped her from Wendy's blog then you are right on track. If not you will want to hop over to the The Digi Bell Blog so that you don't miss anything!!

We are so excited to welcome

**CLICK**

to the Elisabeth Bell Digi Collection...

Now this image is a special Birthday image that Elisabeth made up for Janneke's (little j-girl's) birthday!

papers: All from my scrap bag.

embellies: Pearls, ribbon, trim, paper flowers

My image has been colored with my copic markers.

I have sewn my card.

I have used my Cherry Lynn Die and added Stickles to it for a bit of sparkle.

TO WIN THIS DIGI.........
Please remember to leave a comment on EACH stop of the hop to better your chances to win this very sweet little digi. The second way to win is to make a card and post it on the Digi Bell Blog. "ANYTHING GOES" using ANY Elisabeth Bell image you may have.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A GUEST DESIGNER FOR THE DIGI BELL'S??

We are holding a Guest DT Call!!
Ending on Saturday, January 28th at 6:00PM (Arizona Time)

CLICK HERE to find out more.

THANKS FOR HOPPING BY TODAY!!
 

 Your next stop is the very talented Alethea.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello Everyone!!

Heavy image post today!!
It is my way to recap 2011.
I have went in my folders for each month and picked my favorite project for that month.
Oh as I looked through all of my work for 2011 I could see just how much I have grown this past year! I still have tons of room for growth and I love how all of my cyber friends inspire me!

Happy New Years 2012 !!


January 2011
I have used #308 TILDA WITH MANY HEARTS available from Magnolia-Licious.

February 2011
Maggie images can be found at Magnolia-licious and stump can be found Michelle's Scrapbooking and More

#3030 Tilda with big ribbon and Stump/Bench by Sandra Hammer

March 2011
very cute digi image from Teddy Bo.

You can find her HERE.

April 2011
little hAnglar girl and the vinca flowers are from They are from Judi at Angel's Landing

May 2011
My image is #168 Mini Loving Wedding Couple and can be bought at at Magnolia licious.

Wedding favor box can tutorial can be found on my blog HERE.

June 2011

I have used #3030 TILDA WITH BIG BOW
and can be bought at at Magnolia licious.

July 2011
Fairies can be found at Stitch Bear Digital
Mushrooms and snails can be and can be bought at at Magnolia licious.

August 2011
Stamps by Magnolia found at at MagnolisLicious right now!!

#307 NURSE TILDA on the front of my cigar box.
On the little matchbook is #307 MINI NURSE TILDA
and my altered Band Aid box with #111 Bandage EDWIN

September 2011
Pixie Cottage Stamps found at Michelle's Scrapbooking and More.

October 2011
Janiel's Harvest found at Elisabeth Bell Digital Gallery

November 2011

Decorating the Tree by Lil Darlings at LOVE TO STAMP

December 2011

Stamps by Magnolia found at Magnolia-lious and background stamp done by Beccy Muir.

I have used one of the trees from #568 WINTER FOREST and #3090 TILDA WITH SNOWHEART , #3081 TILDA WITH HANGING HEART. from Magnolia-licious.

THANK YOU TO ALL OF MY FOLLOWERS!!!!!!
You are keep me going with your kind words left on my blog and in emails!