Sunday 30 November 2014

Jellypark - BOWS & RIBBONS

Good Morning my Crafty Friends!

I'm super excited to share with you my cards as GDT for 

http://jellyparkchallenges.blogspot.ca/

This month's Challenge is 

BOWS & RIBBONS

For this challenge I used 116- Skating Polar Bears. 
I used CS from American Crafts and Silver Shimmer paper from Recollections. I embossed blue CS with EF from Cuttlebug. Layered Snowflakes punched from MS Crafts with Snowflake Brads from my stash. Ribbon is American Crafts. 

I colored the image with Prismacolor pencils. 
Looks like they are having fun! ;o)

Here's the inside:
I embossed sentiment from Close to My Heart Stamps with Silver EP from Recollections. 

For my second card I used 110-Charity Best Friends. Love the sentiment with this cute image!
Used American Crafts CS and DP from Recollections. Embossed with Zig Zag EF from Lifestyle Crafts. Used La-La-Lands Banner Die Cut. Finished with Bow, Flower and Sparkle Dots from my Stash. 

I colored the image with SN Markers and Prismacolor Pencils. Inked around the image with Color Box Blush Pink and cut the image with Labels from Spellbinders. 

Finished the inside with same DP and CS as the front and a sentiment from Stampendous! in Turquoise ink from Stampin' Up!

Thank you to Jellypark for having me as a GDT this month. I look forward to all your stunning creations with "Bows and Ribbons". 

Happy Craftin'!
~hugs~ 
Amy

Thursday 27 November 2014

Frosty Face!

Good Morning Crafty friends!

 It's time for a new challenge over at

http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.ca/search/label/challenges



For Challenge #238 our challenge is

TAGS
(use a tag on your card)

I used Frosty Face 
for this challenge. He's only $1.00 in the store PLUS he's 50% off until December 15th! And how cute is he?

 DP and CS are from Michael's. I used the Wreath Bow Die from Elizabeth Craft Designs. Cut two of them and layered them for a fuller effect. Made a tag with and eyelet and ribbon- embossed a Recollections sentiment with Shimmer Green EP from Michael's. Finished it with Bling Strips from my stash. 

I colored the image with Prismacolor Pencils and fussy cut him out. 

Be sure to check out the FABULOUS "TAG" Creations from my teamies and leave them some love!

Happy Craftin'!
~hugs~
Amy
 

Kindred Spirit

Happy Thursday everyone!

It's time for another challenge over at Creative Knockouts!!

Our challenge for you this week is:

ALL THAT GLITTERS


Our wonderful sponsor this challenge is:
http://www.thepapershelter.com/index.php?main_page=index

I had the pleasure of working with  

  I made a shaker card and used Sparkle Sequins for that extra glitter. DP is from Recollections and CS is American Crafts. I used Circle and Beaded Circles from Spellbinders and Sizzix Sentiment for the die cuts. Finished it with bling and flowers from my stash. 

I colored the image with SN markers and Prismacolor pencils. Used White Gellyroll marker to look like beads in her hair- I thought it was very "fairy". LOL!

Also used a Silver Glitter Gellyroll Marker for more glitter on her wings. 
This reminded me I am still NOT a fan of fussy cutting. LOL! But it worked here and I layered half of her with pop- dots to match the Shaker piece depth. 

Be sure to check out the GLITTER-TASTIC creations from my teamies and leave them some love!

Happy Craftin'!
~hugs~
Amy

Wednesday 26 November 2014

Hedgie of a Thank You!

Good Morning! 

Just here to remind y'all of a new Challenge over at

http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.ca/2014/06/freshly-brewed-challenge-june-challenge_18.html



COME AND JOIN IN THE FUN!!

November Challenge #2
~GIVE THANKS~
(Must be noticeably Thanksgiving themed or have a 
sentiment that says something about giving thanks)

The prize is 3 digi's of winner's choice from

As Canada's Thanksgiving was last month, I decided on a "Thank You" card using the adorable Hedgehog.

  How cute is he? Paper is from DCWV and I used oval and scalloped oval Spellbinder dies. I made a bow with some twine and button then finished it off with some red/blue enamel bling from Michael's. Sentiment is from Stampendous. 

I colored the image with SN markers in different shades of browns/golds and used white Gellyroll Marker for highlighting. 
I loved how "he" turned out. ;o)

Here's the inside of the card with 'Thank you" Sentiment from Stampendous:


I hope I've inspired you to join in our fun challenge. 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:
Top Tip Tuesday Challenges- Buttons or Bows 
Tip: Make a bow using button and twine. I just loop different colors of twine around my fingers a few times then tie it to the button with it across the "loop". Cut off the loops on each end and your done! :o)

Through the Craft Room Door- Challenge Nov25-Dec1- AG 

Party Time Tuesdays Challenge #191- AG 

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge #128- Thank you Cards or Gifts 

613 Avenue Create Challenge 99- AG 

Sister Act Card Challenge #84- AG 

Crafter's Cafe Challenge #92- Thank you Card 

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #205- AG 

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge #10- Simon Says Anything Goes 

Sentimental Sunday's Challenge #234- Heartfelt Thanks 

Happy Craftin'!
~hugs~

Wednesday 19 November 2014

Vintage Geek Girl!

Happy Wednesday friends!

I'm here to share my DT card for 
http://ema-ginationstation.blogspot.ca/

It's an Anything Goes Challenge! 

One of Our amazing Sponsors is
http://digistamps4joy.co.za/eshop/
 Used DP's from DCWV and DP's from Recollections.  I loved the soft even Vintage feel of the papers together. :o)
Used twine and a button from my stash. Finished it off with a "Thank You" Peel-Off sentiment. 

I colored the image with Prismacolor Pencils and used Glossy Accents on the glasses. 

I look forward to seeing your creations this week. Be sure to check out the amazing creations from my teamies for more inspiration. 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Crafter's Cafe Challenge #91- AG 

Hambo Challenges- Thanks again! 

Paper Pretties Weekly Challenge #337- Thankgiving/ Be Thankful 

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #204- AG 

Simons Says Stamp Challenge- Thanks/Thanksgiving 

The Sisterhood of Crafters- THANK-FUL 
 


Monday 17 November 2014

Polar Bear and Friends!

Hello Crafty Friends!

I'm here to share a Christmas Shaker Card I made using a recent purchase from 


This one is from the Arctic Fun set. 

I used DP from DCWV and CS from Recollections. Finished with sequins from my stash and Sentiment from Close to My Heart "Frosted" Set. The Snowflakes are from Martha Stewart Punches. Spellbinders Ovals was used to create the shaker pieces.


I colored the adorable image with Prismacolor Pencils


Here's a side-view so you can see the dimension:

I'd like to enter the following challenges:


Saturday 15 November 2014

A Silver Christmas!

Hello my crafty Friends! 

It's time for a new challenge over at 

Our theme this month is:

THE BIG GUY (Santa)


Our lovely sponsor this month is:
http://www.mariannedesign.nl/
 Prize: 2 Dies or 1 Die & 1 Stamp

For this month's card I used a Stamp From Recollections and Embossed it in Silver EP from Recollections. 


I used DP and CS and Shimmer paper from Recollections. I used my Lifestyle Crafts Circles dies to cut out and layer the image. I paper pierced around the edges and with a white Gellyroll Marker made a faux stitching border. Layered Glitter Tape onto Black satin ribbon and finished it off with Silver Bling and a sentiment from Stampin' Up!

Here's a closer look at the image:


I used the same design inside the card but with a Recollections Sentiment:

I look forward to seeing your Santa Creations this month! Be sure to check out the fantastic creations from my teamies too for more inspiration and leave them some luv!

Happy Craftin'!
~hugs~
Amy

Thursday 13 November 2014

Holly Christmas Fairy!

Good Morning Crafty friends!

 It's time for a new challenge over at

http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.ca/search/label/challenges



For Challenge #236 our challenge is

Hot Chocolate
(use brown on your card)

Since I'm still scrambling to get my Christmas Cards done, I went with a Christmas theme this challenge.:o)
 
  I love pink and brown together so it was perfect for the "Hot Chocolate" Challenge!

DP is from Recollections and CS from American Crafts. 

I colored the image with SN Markers and Moon Dust Gellyroll Marker on the fur trim. White Gellyroll Marker was used for highlights and the freckles. I used Stickles on the dots and swirls for dimension. I inked around the image to soften it up with Pink from Martha Stewarts Crafts.

I finished it off with Leaves Die from Memory Box for the Corner Holly leaves, bling and ribbon from my stash. I used an Annette Allen Watkins Sentiment in Memento's Potter's Clay to keep with the color palette.
 
Be sure to check out the Warm and Delicious "Hot Chocolate" creations from my teamies for more inspiration!
 
Happy Craftin'!
~hugs~
Amy

A Critter Celebration!

Happy Thursday everyone!

It's time for another challenge over at Creative Knockouts!!

Our challenge for you this week is:

Banner
(Include a Banner somewhere on your card)

Our wonderful sponsor this challenge is:
http://www.bugaboostamps.com/

I had the pleasure of working with Scene It- Celebration Critters this challenge. 

Such a cute and versatile stamp with the blank Banner in it. ;o)
 I used CS and DP's from Recollections. I created my own banner at the top with eyelets and triangle dies. I used "Hello" Sentiment from Stampendous "Happy Messages" set. It fit perfectly in the banner!

I colored the image with SN Markers:
How cute are they???

I layered the whole top onto the base card with 3D pop dots

I used Banner Sentiments from Close to My Heart for the inside:

I hope you've been inspired to join in this fun challenge!

Happy Craftin!
~hugs~
Amy

Friday 7 November 2014

Wishing you a hoot of a Christmas!

Good Morning Crafty Friends!

I'm here to share my last card for 

this week's New Digital Release!

Today I used Christmas Owl from Paola's Papers.

 Used DP from DCWV and CS from Bazzil. The Foil Papers are from American Crafts. I used die cuts from Close to my Heart and some from a used Stamp Sale I went to a few weeks ago. Love the different shapes and sizes. 
Finished it with Holly Berry Die cuts from Memory box and Gold Peel-off Sentiment.

I colore the image with SN Markers, Spica Markers and Gellyroll Pens. Used my Circle Die from Lifestyle Crafts to cut out the image and inked it with Distress ink in Tea Dye.

Here's the inside of the card:
 

Have a Whimsical Day and Happy Craftin'!
~hugs~
Amy


Thursday 6 November 2014

Sweet Baby!

Good Morning Crafty Friends!

I'm here to share a card I made for 

There's a new Digital Release this week. 

Today I am sharing my card using Bundle of Joy! Image. 
How cute is this Digi??? It's perfect for a baby girl or boy- Birthday, New Baby  or just because!
 I made a baby Carriage out of a circle die cut and just cut out a 1/4 so the baby face could peak thru. 

DP and CS are Recollections.  Sentiment is embossed in Silver EP, also from Recollections.  Finished with Lace, Beads and "Precious" Charm from my stash. 

Open it up to reveal the sweet Baby & Bear- colored the adorable image with SN Markers

Here's the inside fully- I didn't add a sentiment yet as I wasn't sure If I would use it for a new baby or a 1st Birthday card yet. ;o)


Be Sure to come back tomorrow to see another card from this week's New Digi Release!

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~
Amy

Tuesday 4 November 2014

All Dressed up For the Holidays!

Good Morning Crafty Friends!

I'm here to share a card I made for 

There's a new Digital Release this week. 

Today I have a cute card using All Dressed Up!

Love this deer, he's definitely all dressed up for the Holidays! ;o)


I used DP from DCWV and CS from Recollections. Tree Die Cuts are Sizzix which I used Diamond Stickles on. Ribbon and Snowflakes are from my stash. 
Sentiment (Hero Arts) is embossed in White EP from Recollections. 

I colored this lil' guy with SN Markers with gold, brown and white Gelly Markers for the Fur. I die cut him out with Labels Thirteen from Spellbinders and inked the edges in Blue Color Box ink..

Here's the inside of the card:

Sentiment I got a used Craft Sale, so don't know the name, but I loved it with this card! :o) Finished it with blue enamel dots from Recollections. 

Be sure to come back Thursday for a very sweet Card using another new Digi Release Image from Paola's Papers

I'd like to enter the following challenges:


(didn't do the no embellishments option..hehehe)


(lots of Stickles and sparkle on this one) ;o)





(sentiment embossed in Top Right Corner)


Have a Whimsical Day!

~hugs~
Amy