Stampin' In Alaska

I'm sneaking in a card for the current i {heart} sketches with a tWist hosted by From the Heart Stamps.  Of course, I'm using the June Stamp of the Month Prickles Says Hello I am also entering my card in this month's  Stamp of the Month Challenge. This is a progressive challenge hosted by From the Heart Stamps. If you missed out , you can still play along with the challenge by purchasing the image. Then you can enter the challenge and receive next month’s digi free. OR if you spend $10 in the  From The Heart Stamps  store this month, you can enter code  HAPPYHELLO  to receive Prickles Says Hello  as a free gift. I'm also sharing with the following: Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes Thanks for stopping by! I always enjoy your comments.

Welcome to a new Saturday Challenge with Catch the Bug ! This week we have a Bingo  Challenge with many fun options. I can't wait to see what you create! My card features Bugaboo's cute Calling Bird The image was printed onto Stampin' Up! Whisper White cardstock and colored with Copic Markers.   The base panel was embossed with a polka dot Cuttlebug embossing folder. A fun chevron print ribbon finishes the card. Something I rarely take the time to do  is finish the inside of the card. My Bingo choices were: Teal, Orange and pink Ribbon Embossing Please post your project to Catch the Bug , to be entered a random drawing for three digi prize packs –  10 free images ( using a Bugaboo image only ), seven (7), or four (4) using any image! New projects only no backlinking please! Limit 3 per person please!!

Happy Tuesday! I hope the weather is fabulous wherever you are. We are experiencing VERY rare thunderstorms this evening.  DH and I are glued to the windows listening and watching for lightening. LOVE it! Well, I'm stopping in tonight to share a  quick Unity card for this month's Unity Stamp Company {be Inspired} Challenge featuring the adorable new Brandy & Emma Goodbye set by Phyllis Harris. When this set was released recently, I knew I HAD  to purchase it for a co-worker and friend  who is leaving  after 9 years.   It's PERFECT! I know she is going to love this.   I love the primary color combo for this month's challenge!   Thanks for stopping by for a closer look.

Friday has come around again.... For Unity Stamp Company fans that means time to play along with Unity's Friday Friends with Flair ! DH and I took a quick camping trip in Seward, Alaska last weekend. I love beach combing while we are there. A few week's ago, a fellow FWF fan Mandi posted a fun idea that I decided to give  a try..... I didn't have the Versamark ink with me so I brought several of these smooth rocks home.   This one will be going to my sister. I think she will enjoy it. Sharing a couple of pictures from my beach walk with Gingersnap. I hope everyone has a great weekend! Anchorage is expecting fabulous sunny, summer weather. DH and I will be gardening and cleaning house in preparation for company. Thanks for stopping by and don't  forget to leave a comment for  a chance at winning a fabulous Unity prize! **FOR SALE** Clear-Mount Stamp Cases from Stampin' Up! Great way t...

I'm sharing a clean and simple Father's Day card for this  week's challenge For the Fella's at Art Impressions . My card features the fun Art Impressions set Lazy Boy Thanks for stopping by for a closer look! I'm also sharing my card with the following: Word Art Wednesday Challenge #187:  Anything Goes Sister Act Card Challenge #109:  Anything Goes Crafting From the Heart Challenge #63:  Anything Goes  Creative Moments Challenge #70:  Man in Your Life/Father's Day

Thanks for stopping by today! Today over on the Catch the Bug blog the Design Team is sharing a little mid-week humor with "Humor Me Wednesday" My card features a new May image from Bugaboo called Ice Cream Dog and celebrates National Chocolate Ice Cream Day on June 7. The image was colored with Copic Markers and shading with charcoal pencil. Liquid applique was added to the ice cream. A coordinating digital sentiment is from Create with TLC . I'm also sharing my card with the following: Through the Craft Room Door Challenge:  Anything Goes Word Art Wednesday Challenge #187:  Anything Goes Sister Act Card Challenge #109:  Anything Goes Crafting From the Heart Challenge #63:  Anything Goes

Welcome to New Release Tuesday  at Catch the Bug ! Jodie released a fun new line of digital stamps a few weeks ago called "A Little Sketchy" . The design team got the  opportunity to play with the newest addition to the line. Little Sketchy Nurse It's always nice to have a Get Well card on hand. I went with a bright color combo to keep it cheerful! The little nurse image was colored with Copic Markers. Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to check out all of the  Design Team inspiration this week. I'm also sharing my card with the following: Through the Craft Room Door Challenge:  Anything Goes Word Art Wednesday Challenge #186:  Anything Goes Sister Act Card Challenge #109:  Anything Goes Crafting From the Heart Challenge #63:  Anything Goes

This week's From the Heart Challenge I {heart} sketches #111 was definitely a challenge for me! The Twist this week is to use either washi tape or scraps. I took a very clean and simple approach with the challenge this week. The fun From the Heart Stamps Birdbrain image Birthday Candle Birdbrain was colored with various Copic markers and shaded with a charcoal pencil. I found a few washi tape rolls in my stash and applied. I really like the finished card! (I hope you do to...) Be sure to check out this week's sketch and join the fun!   I'm also sharing my card with the following: Word Art Wednesday #186:  Anything Goes Sister Act Card Challenge #109:  Anything Goes

The June Crafty Secrets Linky party theme  is "Let's Hear it for the Boys!" . I am loving the images from the Big Dog Digital Stamp set and this combination is perfect for a masculine birthday card. The image was colored with Copic Markers. The party hat was fussy cut and colored with Copic Markers. Papers from Stampin' Up! worked perfectly for  a fun party theme. Of course, the inside sentiment finishes the Birthday card perfectly. I'm also sharing my card with the following: Word Art Wednesday Challenge #186:  Anything Goes Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:  Make it Masculine

Welcome to a new Stella Says Sketch Challenge with Catch the Bug! This month's sketch is fun and versatile.  You can take a clean and simple approach (like I have) or add layers. My card features a fun Bugaboo image called Frame it - Balloon boy The image was printed onto Stampin' Up! Whisper White card stock and colored with Copic Markers and Prismacolor pencils. It doesn't show well in the photo, but glaze was added to the balloons. The image was layered on papers from the Basic Grey Shine On paper pad. Prize Packages   Ten (10) Bugaboo Stamps Images A Bugaboo Image must be used on your creation to win this package Seven (7) Bugaboo Stamps Images You may use any image on your creation, but if you have some Bugaboo images,  we'd love to see them! :) Four (4) Bugaboo Stamps Images You may use any image on your creation, but if you have some Bugaboo images, we'd love to see what you do with Bugabo...

Wow, it's already Friday! You know that means time to play along with Unity Friends with Flair . My clean and simple design features a fun Itty Bitty stamp from Unity this week called Coffee Side by Side I chose the papers from Basic Grey Fiction paper pad. The DIY enamel dots were created using Pony Beads A little machine stitching finishes the card. The sketch came from this month's Unity {be Inspired} Challenge Thanks for stopping by for a closer look! Don't forget to leave a comment for  you chance at winning a fun Unity prize.

This week's Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge is an easy "Anything Goes" theme. I pulled out the fun Paper Smooches Surf and Turf  for my card. Thanks for stopping by for a closer look! I'm also sharing my card with the following: TTCRD:  Anything Goes Word Art Wednesday Challenge #186:  Anything Goes  

The Art Impressions Challenge this week caused much thought and research for me. I made my very first Pull-tab slider card  using THIS tutorial from Splitcoast Stampers. This card is for a co-worker who just purchased her first new home. It features a fun Art Impressions set sold  exclusively at Michael's stores called AI His & Hers Campers Thanks for stopping by for a closer look! I'm also sharing my card with the following: Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes TTCRD:  Anything Goes Word Art Wednesday Challenge #185:  Anything Goes Eureka Stamps Challenge #143:  Special Occasions (New Home)