Monday, August 21, 2023

Oceans of joy to you

 We are having a a hot, humid stretch that started so making a beach card was a great idea today. I used this great image from Gecko Galz and I have a net like die behind that I distressed with tan and gray inks and put some thread behind the image to give the feel of seaweed. With this gal pulling her hair back it let's you think there is a gentle breeze - I'm sure that she is not sweating like we are in this heat, lol. I will be entering this in the 



Sending you Stars to wish on

 I have another beautiful image from Gecko Galz for the Monthly card Challenge which is to use this unicorn. I used glitter papers in silver, black, turquoise and blues. I used lots of different styles and sizes of bling and gems. And there are Spellbinder dies, star punches and roses. 



Monday, August 14, 2023

Christmas Mouse for Gecko Galz

 It's been quite a while since I last posted in this blog, but I wanted to have this adorable Christmas card that I made for the Gecko Galz Christmas Challenge. I printed the image on glossy photo paper and the DCWV Christmas paper has silver foil so that it shines nicely. 



 Challenges
Gecko Galz Christmas Challenge

Friday, April 22, 2022

Hello Spring

 Today we have it raining all day and I have large puddles all over my yard. The birds were playing in them and it was driving my cat crazy. I know we need the rain, but I want more sun and some warmer weather. I made this card at the beginning of the month, but just haven't had a chance to post it. It is using some dies that I have had and just not used. 



Patterned Paper:  Recollections
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections
Sentiment:  Tim Holtz
Ink:  Memento - Tuxedo Black
Dies: My Favorite Things; Tutti
Punches: Fiskars
Gems: Hobby Lobby

Challenges
Cheerful Sketches - April 2022
lil Red Wagon - Ch. 650 What did you make for Easter?
Alphabet Challenge - B is for Blossoms
Creative Knockouts - Ch. 449 Wings and Things or Furry Friends
Time Out Challenges - Ch. 212 Spring




Monday, March 28, 2022

Snowman friend Merry Christmas

 I colored this image a long time ago, but found it now when I was moving. I put it together at the beginning of the month, but didn't get a chance to post it until a few minutes before the sketch challenge closed, whew. I just wish that I had more time to play; however, work and my daughter's wedding planning is keeping me busy. I just love this image and didn't want to let it go to waste.





Patterned Paper:  Carta Bella
Cardstock: Bazzil, Recollection
Stamp: Tiddly Inks
Sentiment: Tim Holtz
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black
Die Cut: My Favorite Things
Gems: Recollections
Pom: Creativity
Washi tape: Recollections


Cheerful Sketches - March 2022 (see above)
CHNC - Ch. 587 Anything Christmas optional funny
CRAFT - Ch. 631 Anything Goes
Fab ' n Funky - Ch. 547 Hand colored image
Peace on Earth Challenge - Ch. 12


Monday, February 21, 2022

Real Unicorns have curves

 Used Ronald the Rhino from Dr Digi’s for this card. Some of us just have some extra fluff, but are still beautiful people.


Patterned Paper: Sweet Shoppe - Manic Monday
Cardstock: Recollections
Stamp: Dr. Digi's - See above for direct link
Sentiment: computer generated
Die: Sugar Pea
Flowers: Prima & Recolletions
Gems: Recollections

Challenges
Crafty Animals - Ch. 58
2 Critter Crazies - Ch. 59
Creative Knockouts - Ch. 440 2 or more patterned papers
Crafty Catz - Ch. 583 Anything Goes with optional add a sentiment
Penny's Paper Crafty - Ch. 515 Anything Goes
Cupcake Inspirations - Ch. 538 Anything Goes


Friday, February 11, 2022

Chickadee Birthday Wishes

 I have an aunt that likes chickadees so I ordered a die just for making a card for her. It has been on back order so it just made it and my card ended up being a little late.





Patterned Paper: Memory Box
Cardstock: Bazzil; Recollection
Die: Simon Says - Layered Chickadee, My Favorite Things & Sizzix
Sentiment: Spellbinders
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black
Gems: Recollections
Ribbon: Michael's

Challenges
Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 - Sketch 223
Crafty Animals - Ch.58
2 Critter Crazy Challenge - Ch. 59

Pearly Sparkles - Ch. 70 Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday - Ch. 529 - 5330