A YEAR TO REMEMBER.. commitment, determination, achieve

I have my card for Colour Create Challenge to share with you today.
It's challenge # 72 and the fabulous SHARON is our hostess this time.
She has picked some beautiful colours for us to work with this time.

PURPLE, BLUE & SILVER
Optional Extra: Father's Day or Masculine Card

I have colored my Kenny K image with copic markers.

papers: Paper Pizazz, Pebbles Inc. Bazzill Cardstocks and Metallic cardstock, football paper.
embellies: silver word washers and spiral brads, brads, fabric brad pulls, silver word brad.
I have sewn my card.

I know it has been a week since I have posted and you are right it is not like me. :o(

I have been and am very ill. Not sure what is going just yet. I am having a hard time typing and such so blogging and card making has been a tad hard. I hope to be back to my old self soon. :o) I will be back tomorrow with my Magnolia HighLites Challenge card.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Brown, White, Cream....plus one for Colour Create

I have my card for Colour Create Challenge to share with you today.
It's challenge # 71 and the fabulous Sylvia is our hostess this time.
She has picked some yummy colours for us to work with this time.

White, cream and brown.
Optional Extra One more colour, buttons and flowers.

We have High Hopes Rubber Stamps as our sponsor for this challenge...
Just look at what you could win!! 5 very cute new stamps!!

I have colour my digi image from Teddy Bo with my copic markers. I have added Crytal Lacquer on the strawberries and also have added Stickles to the flower and the fluffy parts of the hat.
Papers: Making Memories, 3 Bugs in a Rug, Wild Asparagus, Paper Loft, MME, bazzill cardstocks
Embellies: pearls, buttons, bakers twine, trims, paper flowers, tulle, doily
I have inked the edges of my card with my distressed inks and have sewn the layers.

Challenges to enter my card:
Allsorts: Teddy Bears Pinic

Make it Monday:- Always anything goes
Stamps R Us : Goin Digital - use something digi
One Stitch At A Time: Anything Goes
Crafty Calendar : Teddy Bears

CupCake Challenge: In the garden
Pixie Cottage: pink and girlie

Crafty Creations: May flowers
Creative Inspriations: Lace and Pearls
Stampavie and More: Summer
Truly Scrumptious: Amything goes

Thanks for stopping by today!!

I will be back tomorrow with the new May digi Elisabeth Bell. Of course it will be a blog hop and you will not want to miss it! The image is ADORABLE!!!

Colour Create ..Aqua, Green, Purple and White and blog candy winner.

Hello everyone.

I have my card for Colour Create Challenge to share with you today.
It's challenge # 70 and the fabulous Kerry is our hostess this time.
She has picked some yummy colours for us to work with this time.

Aqua, Green, Purple, White.
with the extra option: glitter

Inspiration photo that the fabulous Kerry picked this week.This week we have our monthly sponsor with us.
Michelle's Scrapbooking and More
Now if you haven't been to Michelle's Scrapbooking and More you are in for a treat!!
She has so many different products to fit your every card making need! Did you know that she is the home of The Pixie Cottage stamps? She has the newest dies from Spellbinders and Cheery Lynn Designs, Martha Stewart punches, huge selection of Copic products, Distressed inks, stickles and so much more. Stop by and have a look! You will get very friendly FAST service with Michelle.

I have used a cute little hAnglar for my card today and used my copic markers to color her.

blues: BG10 BG53 BG72 BG18, purples: V06 VO9 V20 grey:W1 W3 W6 C7 browns: E50 E17 E97 E59

Papers: Paper Pazzaz,Lavendar Rosebuds, Plaid (unknown) BO Bunny, Creative Imaginations, graphic 45

embellies: heart charm, sheer ribbons, glitter fabric tape, pearls, paper flowers

I have sewn my card on the sewing machine and I also have used the shell edge punch by Martha Stewart and have added stickles to it. Both of these items can be found at Michelle's Scrapbooking and More.
The Happy Birthday has been done on the computer.

Challenges that I will be entering my card in this week:

Cupcake Challenge: Something beginning with "C" I used a charm,

Stamp with Fun: Lace or Ribbons

Paper Take Weekly: anything goes

The Pixie Cottage: One for the boys

Lovely hAnglar Only: favorite stamp

Your Next Stamp: So Charming

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I want to THANK everyone that enter my blog candy and helped me celebrate my 2 year anny!!I tried to get around to all of you that entered and you all signed up faster than I could make it to visit you all. But please know that I do appreciate you all following me with my adventure here in blogland and for entering my candy!

I did the ramdon thingy and it picked number 107 and by my count that is..

SHARON PEELE

CONGRATS to you!! Please email me by using the contact me on my side bar so that I can get your package mailed out to you. If for some reason Sharon does NOT get hold of my in a 7 day period I will redraw the candy. Thanks for stopping by today!!! I will be back on Saturday afternoon with a very very cute card to share for Magnolia Down Under.

JUST FOR YOU.......altered wooden cigar box

Colour Create Challenge time again!!!

It's challenge # 69 and the fabulous Liz is our hostess this time.
She has picked a wonderful colour combo for us to follow.


Pink, Blue and Brown
Optional Extra is cracked glass or acetate

I was out and about last weekend looking for a little cigar box for this project and I found a very different shaped one and I love it!! The sides of it are a tad rounded and it's just the perfect size!

I guess I should show you the inpiration photo that the fabulous Liz picked this week.

You are going to want to stop by the challenge blog to see all of the WONDERFUL creations the rest of the DT has made!! Outstanding display of these colors!!

I have masked two beautiful images together. Of course you can get these both at Magnolia-Licious

right now by just clicking on the stamp name.
#244 Tilda with an armful of Tulips
and #560 Wheelbarrow

I am not sure what stamp has been used for the sentiment. But I did use Crackle Accents by Ranger on top of it.I have used my copic markers to color my images.

I am sorry but I forgot to write them down before I put them all away.

Papers: American Craft, Webster's Pages, SandyLion, MME
Embellies: Large Prima flower, paper roses, mini perals, ribbon, vintage key by Prima, feather, doily

I have inked all edges with my Ranger inks and used my sanding file to rough them up just a tad.

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY TODAY!!

I am back and have a card to share....

Hello everyone,

I swear that life has just been a whirl wind for the last month or more. I am so glad to be home. But I have to tell you that I am still not caught up and it will take me a bit to get that way. I have tons of emails to still answer and a house and laundry that needs cleaning and then I have my day job!!!!! OH I WANT TO PLAY in my craft studio!!!!!!!!!!!! I got up yesterday at 4:30 AM to make this card for Color Create.

You see it is my turn to host the challenge this time and with everything going on here at home I was unable to get my card done before listing time. I HATE IT WHEN THAT HAPPENS!!

I am still under water here and trying the balance everything. It is going to be a while until I am in full swing and getting everything done like it needs to be.

I want to thank everyone who has left comments and emails. You are all so sweet and caring. I will get to all of the emails with-in the next little bit.

Now enough of all that and lets get onto my card for today.......

COLOUR CREATE CHALLENGE TIME!!
Challenge #65

I have picked PASTEL COLORS

with the optional extra of EASTER.

Here is the photo that I have picked for inspiration.

I have used #361 Strawberry Tilda

(I see that she is out of stock but will be back very soon)

Paper used: Bazzill cardstock, Melissa Frances, MME, 3 bugs in a rug

I have used my copic markers to color my image.

For the embellies I have used lots of paper flowers, pearls, heart button, chick charm, butterfly charm, some fibers and ribbon and a bit of trim.

I have sewn my card and used Ranger distressed ink for the edges of the layers.

Challenges to enter:

STAMP WITH FUN: Spring

PAPER TAKE WEEKLY: It's a Mom thing (or just be girlie)

ABC: Q is for Quilting/sewing

CRAFTY CREATIONS CHALLENGE: in stitches

LITTLE RED WAGON: butterfly

SUGAR CREEK HOLLOW: Anything goes

CRAFT YOUR DAY AWAY: for Mom or Special Lady

THE STAMPMAN CHALLENGE: floral

Can you see my cute little chickie charm peeking out from the flowers?

Well, that is my very long post for today.....

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY..

I hope to be able to do some blog hopping this weekend to see what you have been making while I have been away.

Colour Create Challenge #65 LUCKY YOU

COLOUR CREATE CHALLENGE TIME!!

Challenge 65 - it's Di's turn to host with the colors and she has picked:

Greens/olive green, brown, cream and black

image: Swings and Slides Collection -GOOD LUCK from Polly Craft


Here is the photo that Di gave us for inspriation

This weeks sponsor is Michelle's Scrapbooking and More. Stop by the Colour Create blog to find out more about the prizes..

I have used papers from my scrap bag for this card.. LOVE IT WHEN THAT CAN HAPPEN!!

I have used my New Martha Stewart around the edge punch. Took me a bit to figure it out but I finally got it! LOL.... I love it... You can purchase these from Michelle this weeks sponsor!! Stop by and she all of the fun card making things she has to offer!! The service is GREAT!!

I have color my image with my copic markers and for the embellies I have used a few paper flowers, small jewerly tag, checkered ribbon and a few perals and in the corner some really cool green rhinestones.

I am away from home again with family things going on still or again. Not sure just how long I will be away. I do have a few posts prelisted. So I do hope that they we all post. Mr blogger is not always on top of that.. LOL......... I will stop by your blogs when I get back and feel that I can breath easy again.

Colour Create Challenge..........

COLOUR CREATE CHALLENGE TIME!!

Teamie and boss lady Sharon has picked a very fun challenge for us today!

This is how it works.

YOUR CHOICE OF THREE fruit colors from the photo below.


Optional Extra: Include Fruit in your project. Fruit Colours: Melon, Apple, Banana, Kiwi, Cherry, Orange, Strawberry, Pineapple, Papaya, Coconut, can also use the black seeds


Now I have picked......
Watermelon Pink, Cherry Red, Kiwi Green

Pick your colors from the photo and join us this week for the fun!

This week the prizes is from High Hopes Stamps!

This is what you will win!!!

CUTE CUTE CUTE!!

High Hopes Stamps is a family owned and operated stamp company located in SW Ontario, Canada. We focus on producing cute, fun, whimsical, traditional styled family friendly art stamps that our customers will love using time and time again. We are so proud to be featuring the amazing art of Dustin Pike and Laurie Furnell and feel blessed to have one of the BEST design teams in the industry.
Stop by our website to let "Looky Lou" our search Dragon show you what is new by putting HOTP in the on-line catalogue search box and clicking on him. Watch for our new release scheduled for April 7th with over 60 new designs. Our blog is a great way to get involved in bi-monthly challenges with a chance to win free stamps, and even learn a few things as our DT posts an awesome tutorial every other week!
We are honoured and excited to be sponsoring this cool challenge!

~ Tina, Bethany, and the High Hopes Designers

Images: #294 TILDA WITH BALLONS, available from Magnolia-Licious. sentiment from stampin' up
I have colored my image with my copic marker. I forgot to write my colors down for my post. SORRY!

Papers: Crate Paper, MME, 7 Gypies

embellies: flowers (unknown), ribbon, crocheted flower, button, bakers twine, doily, brads

All papers have been inked with my Ranger Distressed inks and my card has been sewn.

Now remember that Michelle at Michelle's Scrapbooking and More has one of the best prices on the web for your copic marker needs. She also carries the Distressed inks.
Have a wonderful day!!!

THANK YOU for stopping by today with your feedback!!

Colour Create/Sugar Nellie VERITY

COLOUR CREATE CHALLENGE TIME!!
I have used a Sugar Nellie again this week!!

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Teamie Mina has picked the beautiful colors for this challenge.
Chocolate, Strawberry and Cream
the extra option is
Ribbon

Here is the picture of inspiration that Mina has picked ...

WHAT WONDERFUL COLORS for VALENTINE'S in just a few days!!

papers used: Making Memories, The Paper Studio, Basic Grey, Core'Dinations, Bazzill cardstock

embellies: pearls, Prima Flowers, glitter fabric tape, heart pins, ribbon heart trim ribbon, red dot ribbon.

I have used my McGill pine leaf punch., sewn my card and inked all of the edges with my Ranger distressed inks.

I have used your my copic markers to color my image. I have listed my colors below.
Now remember that Michelle at Michelle's Scrapbooking and More has one of the best prices on the web... She also carries the Distressed inks.

Sugar Nellie VERITY available at Funky Kits

Copic markers used:

shirt: RV32, RV34, R39

Pants: B93, B95, B97 BG000

Hair: E13, E25, E31, E33

Shoes/boots E25 E50

Flesh: Eooo, Eooo, Eoo, E01, E11

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I would like to enter this into these challenges:

Stampin for the weekend: Valentines Day

CupCake Challenge; seeing RED

Crafty Card Markers: Hearts

Secret Crafter: Vallentines

Crazy4challenges: Valentines

Scrappy Frogs: Love

Have a wonderful day!!!

THANK YOU for stopping by today with your feedback!!

COLOUR CREATE with a little Sugar Nellie....

COLOUR CREATE CHALLENGE TIME!!

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Teamie Sharon has picked the beautiful colors for this challenge.
GREEN YELLOW and White
the extra option is a
Charm

Here is the picture of inspiration that Sharon has picked.

I have used the sketch from SKETCH SATURDAY

and then also over at CRAFTY CARDMAKERS the challenge is Floral.

I found a little wooden frame at the craft store and have covered it with papers from: 7 gypies, Daisy D's, Graphic 45

I have used the cutest little SUGAR NELLIE STAMP called LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE available from FUNKY KITS.

I have colored my image with copic markers and watercolor pencils. I have then added Crystal Lacquer over just the image.

Embellies used: pearls, flowers, butterfly charm, tulle, feather.

I have used my MS punch for the butterflies and my Recollections edge punch for the lace look at the center.

I have used distressed inks on all of the edges and I have sanded the whole project to give it that worn look.


Just a close up of the details and the little saying I have printed next to my image/picture.

I hope that you will find time to drop by the challenge blog and join us!!

Thanks for stopping by...

Colour Create Challenge....... H anglar

It is COLOUR CREATE CHALLENGE TIME!!

and I AM 11 HOURS LATE IN POSTING!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry to all of my DT teamies......

I was at surgery center with my son ALL DAY yesterday.

This was a surprise to us but all is well today. I think.

Long story..... just kinda wanted some of you to know that all is well and we are okay here.

so this is going to be a quick quick post for me and not have all of the normal info that I post with my cards.. SORRY!!!!!!!

Teamie Liz has picked the beautiful colors for this challenge.

PINK BLUE GREY and CREAM

Optional Extra : flowers and or gems

Here is the photo inspiration that Liz has picked.

This weeks sponsor is.......

Close up of my cute little Hangler imae colored with my copic markers and watercolour pencils.


Papers that I have used are all from Tim Holtz Idea-ology vintage/shabby papers.

embellies: rhinestone vintage button , sheer ribbon, Prima flowers, burlap flower, perals, trim, doily, bakers thread, butterfly punched with MS.

Most items that I have used on this card can be purchased at Michelle's Scrapbooking and more.




Have a great day!!

Thanks for stopping by...