Sketch Girl 15

Time for a new challenge at Sketch Girl! This week's Sketch is so fun and I think you'll love it. Here it is:



And this week our sponsor is:



Phindy's Place is a super adorable digi stamp store. Phindy's Place is offering a $10 Gift Certificate to the winner of this week's challenge.

Here's a little about Phindy...Phindy's Place digital stamps is a new venture for children's book illustrator Philomena O'Neill (aka Phindy). For someone who has always drawn a lot of young children and animals, drawing digi stamps has felt like a natural fit for her. As a professional illustrator, Phindy draws her stamps as detailed and fully realized images. She sees her digital images as a collaboration between two artists - her own imaginative line work art and the crafter's talent and vision in coloring and embellishing that art to create a finished card!

And here is my card:



I used the Easter Joy Digi Stamp from Phindy's Place; PTI Stamps, Ribbon, Button, and Sentiment; and Spellbinder Nestabilities.

Visit the Sketch Girl DT for inspiration:

Alyssa
Harriet
Eve
Tiffany
Randee
Bonnie
Katie
Jennie
Jessica
Sara
Annie
Julie

And our Sketch Girl Guest Designer for the month of March is the very talented Deanne Kuntz.

Link your card at Sketch Girl for a chance to win!!!

DCRU Sketch Challenge

This week at DCRU we are having a sketch challenge! I just love sketch challenges, so much inspiration and I think it's always a surprise how your card will turn out. I have one idea in my mind and it ends up looking totally different. That's the fun of crafting!

This week the DT used Moxxie Queen of the Crop Patterned Paper.

Here is my card for the challenge:



I used Moxxie Patterned Papers, Unity Stamps, Copics, and Spellbinder Nestabilities. Visit theDie Cuts R Us Store to see these products and a lot more!

And don't forget the upcoming DCRU Bunny Hop:



Visit the DCRU DT Blog to see this week's amazing creations from the DT!

Fun Week!!!

Can I have your attention please, I've got a couple of announcements to make : )



And:



Now for a little card, but I have to tell you some background information first. I have a terrible miserable cold. I have sneezed at least 30 times today and I've coughed so much my back is aching. So last nite before bed I made a card using the new Papertrey Ink colors Hawaiian Shore. So when I'm sick I always have crazy dreams. Well all I dreamed about was Hawaiian Shore Cardstock...I'd wake up and go back to sleep and start dreaming about it again. I loved this color until I dreamed about it nonstop for hours of fitful sleep....so I think I'll stick to pink next time! Here's my card:



I used Hawaiian Shore Ink, Cardstock, and Ribbon...no wonder it's all I dreamed of!

Paper Garden Projects Challenge

Are you ready for a new challenge at Paper Garden Projects!?! This week's challenge is to make a card, project, or LO and use embossing.

Here is my card:



This is one of my favorite cards ever. It was one of those cards that just came together and you love the finished product....and believe me this doesn't happen often! I used the Cover-A-Card Small Paisley Background Cling Stamp available at Paper Garden Projects. Background Stamps are so fun to use, I suggest trying it!

First of all I stamped my paper using my background stamp. I decided to dry emboss because I stink at using embossing powder! I used my Cuttlebug and the Victorian Folder. I then ran a Papertrey Ink Spring Moss ink pad over the embossing. I love how the embossing looks against the background stamp. I handmade my flower and stamped some leaves and added my sentiment. I also used Basic Grey Origins patterned paper available at the PGP Store.

Visit the Paper Garden Projects Blog to see beautiful creations by the DT!

Blessings

I have a card today that I made for Sharing Memories Scrapbooking. The store has the cutest digital downloads and embellishments! Visit SMS for loads of inspiration, from page plans to tutorials.

Here is a picture of my card:



I used the beautiful Spring Cut-Outs, felt flower, and embossed butterfly from Sharing Memories Scrapbooking. They were the perfect touches for my card and made creating so easy.

Enjoy!!!

DCRU Recipe

This week's challenge at Die Cuts R Us is a recipe challenge! Ready to check it out?

Recipe:
1 Stamped Image
2 Die Cuts
3 Buttons/Jewels
Ribbon

I just love recipe challenges. Here is my card:



I used Lucy Bird Patterned Paper, Mays Art Ribbon, Copics, Unity Stamps, and Spellbinder Nestabilitis that can all be found at the DCRU Store. I just love the Unity Stamps bicycle image!

Visit DCRU to see the DT's beautiful creations!!!

Digi Doodle Shop's Best Design Team

I have fun news to share this morning! I've been selected to be on the Digi Doodle Shop's Best Design Team. Digi Doodle's is a new digital stamp store and wait till you see some of the adorable digis! Visit the Digi Doodle Blog to meet the new design team.

Here is a card I made with one of their digi stamps:



The grand opening of the Digi Doodle Store is April 1st.





Enjoy!!!

Paper Garden Projects Challenge

It's Friday and that means a new challenge at Paper Garden Projects. And we are having another terrific giveaway. This week's challenge is easy peasy, make a card/LO/project and use Easter or Spring Colors. I'm sure you already have made a ton this Spring, so link them up at the Paper Garden Projects Blog for a chance to win 2 darling stamps.

For my card I used this beautiful Penny Black Stamp Set:



And here is my card:



I used Basic Grey Sugar Rush Patterned Papers, Copics, Buttons and Prism Cardstock that can all be found at the Paper Garden Projects Store.

And how would you like another amazing birthday present from Paper Garden Projects??? Cathy is giving away a lovely digi stamp set, take a look:



Click to visit PGP Store to download the file.

And I have a tutorial at Die Cuts R Us DT Blog today on how to make this wall hanging:



I've also opened at Etsy Store - Country Scraps. I'm adding new things daily!

Enjoy!!!

DCRU Challenge

Time for a new challenge from the DCRU DT Blog. This week we are having a color challenge based on the My Mind's Eye Lush Collection. Visit DCRU for the list of colors and to view the Lush Collection. My color was green and I "love" the new Lush Papers!

And this week a lucky winner will receive samples of the Lush Collection from the one and only My Mind's Eye.

That's right, they're sponsoring this week's challenge and DCRU will be using Random Generator to pick the winner of this wonderful prize! All you have to do is play along for a chance to win.

And here is my card:



I used the MME's Lush Collection Patterned Paper, PTI Stamps and Ribbon.

Visit the DCRU Blog to see the Design Teams beautiful creations. Be sure to link your project to Mr. Linky!

Sketch Girl 14

It's time for a new sketch from Sketch Girl. This week's sponsor is:
The winner will receive a $15 shopping spree at the Frenzified Store and a special not yet released image.

Are you ready to check out the sketch??? Here it is:


And her is my card:



I used Papertrey Ink Stamps, Patterned Paper and Cardstock, Ink and Button. I also used my Copics and Spellbinder Nestabilities.

Check out the SG Design Team's creations:

Alyssa
Harriet
Eve
Tiffany
Randee
Bonnie
Jessica
Sara
Annie
Julie

And our Sketch Girl Guest Designer for the month of March is the very talented Deanne Kuntz.

Visit Sketch Girl and share your sketchy creation. Be sure to leave the link in comments!

PGP Friday Challenge

Hi everyone. Hope you've all had a terrific week and are ready for a new challenge from Paper Garden Projects. Are you ready for a sketch challenge:



And here is my card:



I used Penny Black Stamps, Prism Cardstock, Copics, BG Origins Papers and Buttons that can all be found at the Paper Garden Projects Store.

And the winner of this week's challenge will receive this adorable set of Miss Anya Stamps:



Visit the Paper Garden Projects Blog and leave a comment with your link for a chance to win!

Sunshine Day

It was a gorgeous day here in Kentucky. Temperatures in the 70's and so much beautiful sunshine. My little farm animals just loved it and sunned all day.

I've got a card to share that I made for 2 Sketches 4 You this week:



I used a Penny Black Stamp, Prism Cardstock, and BG Origins Papers that can all be found at the Paper Garden Projects Store. I also used PTI Ink, Twine, and buttons. And I used Spellbinder Nestabilities that can be found at the DCRU Store.

Next up I have a card that I made for a very special person:



There is a sweet lady named Crystal who was recently diagnosed with cancer. She is just starting her treatments and is in need of a little encouragement. If anyone is interested in sending her a card, please leave a comment and I'll e-mail you the information.

Enjoy!!!

DCRU Tuesday Challenge

Time for a new challenge at the DCRU DT Blog. This week's challenge is to make a card, project, or LO and create a paper flower to use on your creation. So fun since flowers are everywhere these days.

Here's my card:



And a close-up of my flowers:



This card is a bit more distressed and "messy" than I usually make. So I wasn't sure about it at first, but decided to stick with it. I used Basic Grey Origins Patterned Papers, Mays Art Ribbon, Dew Drops, Unity Stamps, and Spellbinder Nestabilities Large Scalloped Border. All of these products are available at DCRU.

Check out the DCRU DT Blog for beautiful inspiration from the DT!

I've also got 2 more cards to share. The first is an Easter creation that I just love using some new Papertrey Ink stamps:



And a simple "Thank You" card:



It has been beautiful in the mountains of Kentucky the past few days. And suppose to be near 70 degrees tomorrow, can't wait to spend time outdoors!

PGP Friday Challenge

March is a very special month for Paper Garden Projects. Happy Birthday - 2 years old! And we are celebrating all month long. There will be a lot of giveaways, freebies, fun, plus a DT Call!

The first challenge for the month is very simple, make a birthday card. All you have to do is link it to the challenge post at PGP's Blog for a chance to win 2 Mo Manning Clear Stamps.

For my first card I used Impression Obsessions "Cover-a-Card" Paisley Cling Stamp. Here's a picture of the stamp:



And here is my card:



I used my Impression Obsession Stamp. If you've never used a background stamp it is really a "must try" for stampers. They are so easy and cover such a large space. I also used Prism Cardstock and Basic Grey Sugar Rush Paper from Paper Garden Projects.

For my next card I used a Penny Black Stamp Set called Beautiful Flower Silhouettes. This stamp set is amazing and so Springy!
Take a look:



And here is my card:



I used Prism Cardstock, Basic Grey Origins Papers, and Buttons from Paper Garden Projects.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the PGP Design Team check out the Design Team Call.

And now a birthday present to all of you! Paper Garden Projects is giving away a FABULOUS digital stamp set that will make you jump for joy. Check out the set:



Click this link to Paper Garden Projects for the free download.

Enjoy!!!