Monday, March 31, 2014

Time for Spring ~~~ Showers!


I am back again with another card for the Melonheadz Challenge.

http://melonheadzfriends.blogspot.com/

 
The theme for this challenge is Time for Spring
 
It runs from March 31st to April 13th
 
I loved all of the great images in the bundle I requested.  They were wonderful images that remind me that spring will be here soon.........  I hope!


 
Here is the inside of my card. 



Image/Sentiment—Melonheadz Season Spring Bundle Digital Images

Cardstock—Gina K White;  Stampin' Up So Saffron, Cherry Cobbler, Marina Mist;  Nikki Sivils It's Raining-It's Pouring April Showers

Accessories—Cherry Cobbler Grosgrain Ribbon; Marina Mist Brads

I hope you will play along this week with the Melonheadz Challenge too! Be sure to go to the challenge blog and add your creations for the challenge this week! You can also check out the rest of the DT Creations with the links on the left sidebar.



Friday, March 28, 2014

Fat Snowman Last Longer

If you are looking for my Calendar Girls card, please scroll down--thanks!


I am back with another challenge for the Christmas Stampin' All Year Long (CSAYL) team. 

http://christmasstampin.blogspot.com/
 
The theme for the challenge is Anything Goes--use die cuts and ribbon. 
 
Our challenge runs from March 28th to April 3rd

I inked up a cute little sentiment stamp that I do not think I have used in the past.  I wanted to highlight the designer paper and the snowflakes!

 
 
I think this sentiment is such a hoot!
 
 
Be sure to check out all of the wonderful creations the rest of the design team has posted this week--click here for the link to the blog.  I am sure you will not be disappointed.  
   
Here is the inside of my card.
 
 


Image/Sentiment—Morning Star Stamp

Cardstock—Gina K White, Stampin' Up Soft Sky, Cherry Cobbler, Primrose Petals; My Mind's Eye Be Merry 6x6 Patterned Paper Pack

Ink—SU Cherry Cobbler

Accessories—Snowflake and Circle Punches; Cherry Cobbler Satin Ribbon; Rhinestones

I hope you will play along this week with Christmas Stampin' All Year Long Challenge Blog too! Be sure to go to the blog and add your creations for the challenge this week! You can also check out the rest of the DT Creations with the links on the left sidebar as well as being posted on the CSAYL Blog.



Calendar Girls Challenge!

If you are looking for my Christmas Stamping All Year Long card, please scroll up--thanks!
 

It is the 28th of the month, so I am here to welcome you to another round with the Calendar Girls! We are now in our fourth year of posting and it has been a blast.  Wonderful Challenges--Great Fun--Sweet Creations--and Awesome Friendships!

Who are the Calendar Girls? We are a group of bloggers who want to have a place where friendships blossom, creativity abounds, and encouragement prevails! In keeping with that dream, this blog group has been created so we will have a place to interact and enjoy being fellow bloggers.  Tami is the hostess this month and she posted the following challenge


Oh girls, we are going to create a card this month! I thought of a few things that might keep us busy for March.

Did you know that March used to be the first month of the year on the Roman calendar? It was changed to the third month by Julius Caesar. The calendar we use today is refined from the Julius to the Gregorian. Sadly, we only gained like the wee bit of a percentage of more time to craft with the change! In theme of the original first month, let's use one button on your card.

Let's make a card based on a sketch. I saw
this sketch:



and wanted to use it at some point. It's time!

Speaking of Romans, purple is the color of the day. Please use the color purple on your card somewhere. Purple was worn by Roman Emperors and magistrates. It is also the color worn by those cute little ladies you see out lunching together, wearing purple and red and a bunch of hats!

Since history was after lunch for me in high school, I really had to put my 'dig deep to remember' thinking cap on for this one! Here are the CliffsNotes: one button, use the sketch and purple somewhere on your card.

Hope you have fun! I cannot wait to see what you create!


OK--so I went with a Melonheadz image that I thought was perfect for all components of the challenge--one button, purple and the sketch!

 
 
Here is the inside of my card: 



Image/Sentiment—Melonheadz Easter Egg Hunt Girl; Stampin' Up Warm Words

Cardstock—Gina K White; SU So Saffron, Elegant Eggplant; TPC Studio Happy Spring-Multi Dot Patterned Paper

Ink—SU Elegant Eggplant

Accessories—Button with Floss

 
I am entering this card in the Deconstructed Sketch Challenge.

Please check out the blogs of all of the Calendar Girls—there are 10 of us.  I am sure you will enjoy all the wonderful creations!  All of the blogs are listed on my left sidebar. Thanks for joining us this month.



Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Just Add Doodles



I am back with another card for The Crafters Café Challenge Blog (TCCCB).  
http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

The theme for this challenge is Use Doodling

Our sponsor for my image was Art by Miran
 
http://www.etsy.com/listing/168804864/mermaid-digital-stamp-digi-stamp?ref=shop_home_active_20
 
Our challenge runs from March 25th to April 7th
 
I thought this mermaid image was cute and there was already doodles in the bathtub.  So, I added a die but scroll and used a scroll embossing folder--Instant Doodles!  Thanks Art by Miran!

 
 
Here is the inside of my card.
 
 
 
Image/Sentiment—Art by Miran Mermaid Digital Stamp
 
Cardstock—Gina K White; Stampin' Up Pretty in Pink, Tempting Turquoise, Cool Caribbean and Petals and Paisley DSP

Accessories—Copic Markers; Sizzix Stars and Swirls; Memory Box Scrollwork Die; Rhinestones

I hope you will play along this week with The Crafter's Café Challenge Blog too! Be sure to go to the blog and add your creations for the challenge this week! You can also check out the rest of the DT Creations with the links on the left sidebar.




Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Rain Drop ~ Please Bring Spring



I am back with another {PIN}Spirational Challenges


March 25 to April 7th
 
Here's the photo to inspire us:

 

Our sponsor this week is Flat Friends.
 
http://www.etsy.com/shop/flatfriendsboutique?utm_source=CraftCult&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=api
 
 
There were some cute images to chose from.  I really liked this young lady with her umbrella as it is a sure sign of spring! So--I am hoping she does bring some spring weather sooon!  Thank you--Flat Friends.

 
 
 
Here is the inside of my card: 
 

 


Image—Flat Friends Rain Drop Digital Image

Cardstock—Gina K White; Stampin' Up Crisp Cantaloupe, Coastal Cabana, Pear Pizazz; We R Memory Keepers Simply Spring-Springtime Patterned Paper

Accessories—Copic Markers, SU Mistletoe Ribbon, Pearls

I hope you will play along this week with the {PIN}Spirational Challenge, too! Be sure to go to the challenge blog and add your creations for the challenge this week! You can also check out the rest of the DT Creations with the links on the left sidebar.



Sunday, March 23, 2014

Hope Your Birthday is a Hoot



This is first of the two cards I made for Nichole's Owls Swap.  I used a Gina K stamp that has matching paper--how easy is that!

Here is the inside of my card:


 
Image/Sentiment—Gina K Birthday Hoot

Cardstock—Gina K White; Stampin' Up Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron;  Gina K Birthday Hoot Patterned Paper

Ink--SU Pumpkin Pie; Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories--Copic Markers; Brown Baker's Twine; Brown Brads



Saturday, March 22, 2014

A Word to the Wise



This is second of the two cards I made for Nichole's Owls Swap on SCS.  I think this stamp is too cute and I hope the other swappers like it too!

Here is the inside of my card:




Image/Sentiment—Penny Black A Word to the Wise

Cardstock—Gina K White; Stampin' Up Basic Black, Smokey Slate, Basic Gray; Scrapbook Customs Graduation Patterned Paper

Ink--Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories--Black Grosgrain Ribbon; Copic Markers; Black Grad Cap



Friday, March 21, 2014

Favorite Christmas Colors


I am back with another challenge for the Christmas Stampin' All Year Long (CSAYL) team. 

http://christmasstampin.blogspot.com/
 
The theme for the challenge is Anything Goes--use your favorite colors.  Our sponsor for the week is Meljen's Designs.

http://www.meljensdesigns.com/
 
Our challenge runs from March 21st to the 27th  

I received a great image from and loved coloring up the bears and the tree/  Aren't they the cutest!  And--yes, I am a traditionalist--so red and green are my favorite colors for Christmas Cards!  Thanks Meljen's.


 
Be sure to check out all of the wonderful creations the rest of the design team has posted this week--click here for the link to the blog.  I am sure you will not be disappointed.  
   
Here is the inside of my card.
 

 


Image/Sentiment—Meljen's Designs Bitty Christmas Tree Bears Digital Stamp

Cardstock—Gina K White, Stampin' Up Real Red, Garden Green, Wild Wasabi; Basic Grey Nordic 6x6 Patterned Paper Pack

Accessories—Copic Markers, Red Brads

I hope you will play along this week with Christmas Stampin' All Year Long Challenge Blog too! Be sure to go to the blog and add your creations for the challenge this week! You can also check out the rest of the DT Creations with the links on the left sidebar as well as being posted on the CSAYL Blog.



Thursday, March 20, 2014

Life's Possibilities



This card is for the monthly swap that Pam hosts on SCS.  Each month we make 10 cards and include a matching envelope.  They can be any theme for any month.  All of the swappers are wonderful and I have receive awesome cards each and every month.  So--I made a card that I think has a masculine look that can be used for a birthday or congratulations or graduation--lots of choices.

Here is the inside of my card:


 
Image/Sentiment—Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Life's Possibilities

Cardstock—Gina K White; Stampin' Up Basic Black, Smokey Slate, Basic Grey; 7 Gypsies Paddington 8x8 Patterned Paper Pack

Ink--SU Basic Black

Accessories--Black Ribbon, White Diamond Brads




Wednesday, March 19, 2014

One Good Friend



This is second of the two cards I made for Cathy's Thinking of You Swap--I love this company for sentiments!  This just put a smile on my face and I hope the other swappers like it too!

Here is the inside of my card:


Image/Sentiment—Inkadinkado Stamp-no name listed

Cardstock—Gina K White; Stampin' Up Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Calypso Coral; Cloud 9 Designs Sparkle Maggie's Calico Garden Patterned Paper

Ink--SU Calypso Coral

Accessories--SU 5/8" Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon; Prima Flower with Yellow Button in Middle



Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Mystery Revealed


This card is for a Mystery Swap on SCS. A group of us are doing a bi-monthly swap where we all use the same mystery image, sent to us by the hostess. This swap was created by Forest Ranger—Jeanette and we are now in our second cycle.   Mae is the hostess this month and she chose a cute Stampin' Up image.   Mae will swap the cards--then send us the next image,  which Darlene is going to sent to her.  I can't wait to get the swap cards back to see how everyone else used the same image. Then everyone gets to do it all over again!   

I am have been making a few spring type cards recently as I am sure hoping this well help bring warmer and some sunny weather our way!

Here is the inside of my card:



I hope everyone who gets my card likes my card!

Image/Sentiment—Stampin' Up A Kind Word

Cardstock— GP White; SU Pink Pirouette, Pear Pizzazz, Chocolate Chip; Fancy Pants Simplicity Patterned Paper

Ink—Memento Tuxedo Black


Accessories—
Copic Markers; 1/8" Pink Taffeta Ribbon; Pima Flowers and Pearls in the middle